Jay Hitt
The Bright Extraordinary Day
© 2000 Jay Hitt (783707291826)
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Wonderful vocals in an acoustic-pop style with a dash of country.
tracks
- 1 Right Here Where You Are
- 2 Mary, Will You Be Mine?
- 3 A Little Bit of Love
- 4 Love Survives
- 5 Sea of Tears
- 6 A Shot to the Heart
- 7 What If We Went to Italy
- 8 Swallowing a Stone
- 9 Twenty Five Years Ago
- 10 The Bright Extraordinary Day
- 11 Angela's Eyes
- 12 Men Carry Stuff
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Jay Hitt is widely known and much admired among fans of acoustic music as both a crafter of mature, melodic, thought-provoking songs and a sensitive and talented singer who eloquently communicates his observations on life, love, and the human condition.
Most composers either pour out their souls and blaze their hearts on their sleeves in frankly autobiographical prose, or else adopt the disinterested sociological perspective of a narrator. Jay's gift is the ability to combine the best of both styles. He is a thoughtful and objective observer of people and events, but the real beauty of his songs lies in the way he skillfully combines the sharp, objective eye of a worldly and experienced observer with the hopeful soul of a true romantic.
Many of Jay's songs are about choices, and often focus on the road not taken. They resonate deeply with the listener because these are choices everyone faces - to lie or tell the truth? to stay or to go? to love or to not love? - as well those moments in life when a seemingly insignificant choice can form the basis for much of the future, like the Christmas-party meeting in "Angela's Eyes", the decision not to rent a house in "Twenty Five Years Ago", the purchase of just the right book in "Bright Extraordinary Day", and of course the decision to eat the banana in "Men Carry Stuff."
But he is far from just another poet. Jay is also a skillful singer with a beautiful, well-controlled, resonant voice of broad range and precise pitch, and an accomplished acoustic guitarist. His performances are elegant, evocative and full of laughter as he draws audiences gently into his stories with confident ease and self-deprecating humor.
For grownups who like their music wise, warm, witty, and WONDERFUL, don't miss Jay Hitt!
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A NEW FAN!!!!!!
author: Mariann ButelaI received B.E.D. for my birthday and I love it! All the songs are great, some warm, some funny, some poignant. Some kinda J. Taylor-ish, some pure J. Hitt-ish. Check out the upbeat, pop-style "A Little Bit of Love," whose lyrics hit home w/ anyone who is single & searching: "I just can't believe that I'm the only one who's lonely. Somewhere there's a girl who waits for me--to be her one and only" (strictly from memory, sorry Jay if any errors). WOW.
Lyrics to think about and lyrics to celebrate with a grin!
author: Marti WisemanI just love this CD! Jay's choice of themes, his careful selection of the right words to carry his message, and his ALWAYS wonderful musical style make this CD a real pleasure to listen to. Jay's music from this CD accompanies me on bright Saturday "play days," during evenings at home relaxing, and on all of my road trips. Delightful and versatile!! Thank you, Jay!
Another GREAT CD!
author: David CrouseTwelve more wonderful songs. I like them all but the very best part of this album is the last line from Men Carry Stuff! Makes you feel GOOD!
Bright extraordinary cd
author: Jack ThompsonJay just keeps getting better. This, his third cd really expands on both his vocal and instrumental capabilities. The live cut is a nice touch we haven't heard before unless you've been lucky to see him in concert.
His insight into a simplier life is astounding.
author: Lynn RamserThe songs are funny and insightful. His ability to simply sing a song that is pleasing and thoughtful is uncanny. I can't decide if I like this CD better, but I certainly love this one.
Delightful !
author: Jackie Stevens"Men Carry Stuff" is just plain funny and reflects, as the entire CD does, Jay Hitt's observations on life just as it is. He's done a great job and I am already looking forward to his next CD.