SHANE JACKMAN

SHANE JACKMAN

SHANE JACKMAN

Born in Salt Lake City Utah

On January 27th 1964 Father was Dallas

Jackman Father was teacher of

wildlife survival and biology

Mother was Geraldine Rassmusen and a Dance teacher

PARENTS INFLUENCE

FROM FATHERS INFLUENCE… MOTHERS INFLUENCE…

Love of the outdoors Hiking Backpacking Skiing Climbing River Running Biking Outdoor team sports

Love and appreciation of the performing arts

Music Dance

GROWING UP Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-Day Saints 2nd oldest of 9 children Read scriptures to sibling Constantly playing guitar

FAVORITE ARTISTS GROWING UP…

DAN FOGELBERG JOHN DENVER

EARLY CAREER Began studying fine

arts Went to Massachusetts Played for coffee

house crowds 165 concerts a year NACA mainstage

showcase artist Americana Top 40 Number 23 on the

Gavin Radio Chart

HIS MUSIC Feels that music and life are inseperable Music described as “sophisticoustic” From the west, but not western. About people, but not folk. Christian, but not gospel. Its okay to be ordinary people with struggles Anything great we achieve in spite of us, not

because of us. Praised for lyrical ease and rich melodies

LATER CAREER

Wanted stability for family, moved back to Utah

and recorded his album Equilibrium in 2000 with Excel Entertainment Group

Shane was named Artist of the Year by his hometown Springville Utah at the Art City Celebration in 2003

2004 Freedom Festival Parades award for Best Musical Performance.

2005 Shane recorded his album Sanctuary with Highway Records

He now lives in the Salt Lake area with his daughter Shaiann.

SONG HISTORIES AND LISTENING GUIDES Tender Mercies The Good Shipbuilder What I Did On My Summer Vacation Sanctuary

TENDER MERCIES-HISTORY Testimony of God

and Christ Expresses Shanes

gratitude for the mercy the Lord grants

Sunlight streaming Lords awareness

and answers to prayers

Christs sacrafice

TENDER MERCIES-LISTENING GUIDE 0:00 The song starts out with a simple guitar harmony. 0:16 The first verse comes in with Shane Jackman singing about a few of the

things that cause him to be amazed. 1:00 The singing stops and the cello comes in playing a simple melody,

different from the main melody, and moves us into the second verse. 1:12 Notice how the cello takes the lead between phrases. 1:12 Notice how the cello takes the lead between phrases. 2:14 The cello returns playing a counter melody. 2:39 Shane sings the third verse about how the Lord is always there for him.

There is no cello at this point just the simple guitar melody. 3:13 Here it is just the voice and guitar, for a moment no cello, this puts an

emphasis on the words “Oh how painfully” making them stand out from the rest of the verse.

3:13 Here it is just the voice and guitar, for a moment no cello, this puts an emphasis on the words “Oh how painfully” making them stand out from the rest of the verse.

THE GOOD SHIPBUILDER-HISTORY Ebenezer Bryce Shipbuilder from

Scotland In Pine Valley Utah

he built the oldest church still in use

That chapel will float in the rain, ride the wind, and never fall down.

THE GOOD SHIPBUILDER-LISTENING GUIDE 0:00 The song starts with simple percussion then the guitar

comes in with simple harmony. 0:09 Voice comes in as a soft echo “There ya go build a ship in

the dessert, long way from the sea.” 1:04 This is the Chorus about the church built that will never fall

down. 1:12 Dynamics increase and the electric guitar joins the original

instruments, and lead us into the next verse 2:03 Just the band plays for a short time, electric guitar adds a

unique flavor with some slides and slurs. 2:58 The guitar plays 3 notes outlining a triad then leads the rest

of the band into the conclusion. Voices repeat the original echo from the beginning as well as echoing other lines from the song till it fades out.

WHAT I DID ON MY SUMMER VACATION-HISTORY

Young love Being on the road Driving all night in

the rain Paperback

adventures Bathing in rivers Sleeping on rocks

WHAT I DID ON MY SUMMER VACATION-LISTENING GUIDE 0:00 The song starts with a guitar and percussion intro. 0:13 The first verse starts with vocals by Shane Jackman. The

guitar and percussion continue to play harmony and keep steady rhythm.

0:46 The guitar leads into chorus and a second singer joins Shane with harmony.

1:17 The electric guitar comes in with a solo over guitar and percussion

1:44 During this chorus the electric guitar underneath lends contrast to the first chorus. Shane is again joined by another vocalist singing harmony.

2:15 The bridge section with a new melody is sung by Shane and second vocalist

SANCTUARY-HISTORY Mans search for a

safe place, a sanctuary

James went to the sea

Early pioneers came west.

Dallas built a cabin Shane went home

SANCTUARY-LISTENING GUIDE 0:00 The guitar, electric guitar, and drums start the song with an intro. At

the end of the phrase the guitar plays a motif that is repeated throughout the song.

0:40 The guitar leads into the second verse with the motif from the beginning.

1:02 The first chorus where Shane is joined by another vocalist singing harmony.

1:36 This chorus has more percussion then the previous verses. 1:50 A harmonica solo. The harmonica is played by Shane. 2:08 The fourth verse is joined by the Electric guitar. 2:24 An electric guitar solo that is accompanied by the guitar and drums. 3:02 The chorus is again sung by Shane and other vocalists only with more

different harmony and some higher notes added. 3:24 Another harmonica solo accompanied by the guitar and percussion. 3:47 The conclusion is led out by the guitar accompanied by the percussion.