The music world lost a legend on January 20th. Etta James was an inspiration to so many musicians, including myself. Her deeply troubled life was heard so passionately in her music. From the powerful At Last to one of my favorites, I’d Rather Go Blind, it’s impossible to not feel the soul behind each breath and note she sings. So for today’s Song of the Day I had to give tribute to one of my favorite female soul singers.
Posted in Music to My Soul
Tagged At Last, Blues Music, Etta James, Song of the Day, Soul Music, This is a Man's World
Alright I’m officially obsessed with Lana Del Rey and her song Blue Jeans. So, before we dive spoon first (ha sorry…I couldn’t help the pun) into Snackin with Sarah next week here’s another music post for you guys. This time…it’s me!
Check out my cover of Blue Jeans by the amazing Lana Del Rey. I can’t wait for the new album on the 31st! Let me know what you guys think!
Perez Hilton is holding another Cover Song Competition and this time it’s for “The One that Got Away” by Katy Perry. So of course I decided to put my own spin on the song and submit my video for the contest.
Check it out, let me know what you think, and share it with your friends!!
Alright here’s a new video for everyone. Perez Hilton is holding another cover competition and this one is for one of my favorite songs off Adele’s sophomore album, 21, Someone Like You. I decided not to change it up too much. The song is just so beautiful on its own. I hope you like it. 
Posted in Music to My Soul
Tagged 21, Adele, American Idol, Cover Competition, Perez Hilton, Piano Cover, Sarah Sellers, Someone Like You
Alright everyone I just finished a new video and I’m super excited about it. The main reason I’m so excited about it is because I finally figured out how to use my GarageBand and iMovie! Hooray!! I still have a ton to learn but at least I’m on my way. So check it out and let me know what you think. I changed it up a bit to make it my own…I hope you like it.
Posted in Music to My Soul
Tagged Acoustic Covers, American Idol, Cover Song, Foster the People, Pumped Up Kicks, Sarah Sellers, Torches, YouTube Videos
The summer is flying by and I’ve been busy having fun with different types of music and artists. Side note – it is hatch chili season (finally) and I’m definitely due for a food post soon so send me your ideas for hatch recipes so I can get to cooking!
I recently recorded a cover of Guns and Horses from one of my favorite artists, Ellie Goulding. The fabulous Jon C from the band Intake helped me out with his guitar and vocal skills so check it out!
Ellie Goulding – Guns and Horses (Cover) Sarah Sellers & Jon C
On the opposite end of the music spectrum…I’ve been recording some fun pop tunes with producer and songwriter, Ben C Jones. I love writing and playing my own music, but every once in a while it’s fun to step outside the norm and have a little fun. Sometimes I feel like music is taken a little too seriously, so with that, here is a sample of my electro-pop side (any takers on some alter-ego pop names…let me know).
The Hartman House:
Hartman House is a certified 501(c)3 non profit organization founded in 2005 by Butch and Julieann Hartman of West Hills, California. Hartman House was started because the Hartman family wanted to make a difference in the world. Although the organization is based in California, its philanthropies extend all across the U.S. and into some of the most hard to reach countries in the world. From Haiti to downtown Los Angeles, Hartman House does its best to lend a helping hand to those who need it most. The Hartman’s goal is a simple one: to provide financial and spiritual support to people and organizations across the world who are in need of assistance.
This wonderful organization asked me to participate in Help the States: BamaJam 2011. A charity event created to raise $10,000 for care packages to family’s who have been affected by the tornadoes in the south. The emergency packages will include: Gift cards, toilet paper, all toiletries, flashlights, batteries, crayons, coloring books, power bars, granola bars, pedialyte, crystal light, gatorade, baby bottles, pacifiers, and small tarps for shelter.
The Hartman House has asked some amazing YouTube artists to join together and create a viral, charity event to help reach their $10k goal and beyond. So please help me out by viewing my video, sharing, tweeting, Facebooking, and most importantly, making a donation! Every little bit counts!!!
Alicia Keys – Prelude to a Kiss (Send Me an Angel) – Cover – Sarah Sellers
As always, things have been crazy and my absentee food posts only means one thing…I have been 100% entrenched in my music. From writing, to covering, to listening, there are so many good things going on right now. I only wish I could clone my foodie self because I’ve been seriously neglecting my culinary needs.
So in my music haze I’ve been listening to a lot of music and here are a few of my current favorites.
Who are you listening to? Give me some suggestions…I love being introduced to new artists (old or new)!!!
Another week halfway gone, tons of fabulous food enjoyed, and music keeping me super busy! If you haven’t had a chance to check out my new original song, please check it out!!!
Happy listening!
Posted in Music to My Soul
Tagged American Idol, Dreamer, Live, Original, Performance, Piano, Sarah Sellers, Season 10, Song, What's it Like
Hey everyone! I thought I would give you a glimpse into what’s been keeping me busy over the last month or so. Check out a recent interview I did with Idol Phenomena.
Hey there IdolPhenomena followers I recently had the opportunity to ask IdolContestant: Sarah Sellers some questions about her Idol journey. Here is is what she had to say.
Posted in Music to My Soul
Tagged American Idol, Idol Phenomena, Nicki Minaj, Sarah Sellers, Save Me, Season 10
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