When Jann Klose was on tour in South Africa earlier this year Tamara Dey sang with him at his performance at the SABC and she approached Jann about releasing a new version of “You & I” (recorded 7 years ago at a Music Exchange / BMI song camp ) for her new EP “La Musica”, which is out now.
The result is thrilling that the new version / song is now charting on radio in SA, on both Heart 104.9fm and Jacaranda FM
Do listen
Tamara and Jann always connected on a friendship level and aren’t afraid to be honest with each other about what we want to do creatively. Jann will be jumping up on stage with her when he is back in the country in April next year
The back story is even more amazing read this.
7 years ago the song was conceived at a Music Exchange / BMI song camp in Cape Town with Brandon Bakshi and John Fishlock
“You & I” was written at a BMI songwriters camp in Cape Town in 2016 during MEX.
The writing session involved Jann, Tamara Dey and Jonathan “Ziyon” Hamilton (Liquideep).
The track initially was released on the 2018 album IN TANDEM (Gallo/Sheer) and was then produced by RJ Benjamin featuring South African star players Leagan “Starchild” Breda, Ezra Erasmus, Sakhile Nkosi, Tlale Makhene, Larah Eksteen and Gerrit Koorsen.
This is the original version
The album was recorded at the Academy of Sound Engineering in Johannesburg.
I chatted to Jann last week
What is your purpose?
To live a creative life.
What does music mean to you?
It’s a way of expressing myself freely
My music is about…
Many things but I write about overcoming obstacles a lot!
What is your motto?
Those who rush lose time.
Fame is about…
Filling a void
Retirement will happen when…
I have nothing more to say
I don’t do…
Shellfish
I would love to co-write with…
Someone lesser known, someone with a new perspective on the world and life
Where do you go for inspiration to create?
Inside
What is the most enjoyable aspect of your work?
The writing processes
The song you must do during every show?
Song to the Siren
Any funny moments on stage?
Bleeding finger, blood on fretboard of my Martin Guitar.
My heroes are…
Prince, David Bowie, Margaret Singana and my mother
My style icon is…
George Michael
Which living person do you admire most and why?
Anyone that seeks peace rather than conflict
What is your most treasured possession?
My health
It’s your round; what are you drinking?
Bourbon
Dream gig to do?
Blue note Tokyo
What makes you stand out?
I never give up
Any nicknames?
Nope
If you were not a musician, what would you do?
Never thought about anything else
Pick five words to describe yourself?
Driven, creative, joyous, hopeful, fit
Five must have songs on my Spotify playlist
“I feel it coming” The Weeknd
“Soul food to go” Manhattan Transfer
“Free” Prince
“Constant Craving” kd lang
“Phantom Limb” The Shins
Greatest Movie Ever Made?
Some Like It Hot
What book are you reading?
Lenya, a Life (Donald Spoto)
What song changed your life?
Black Dog (Led Zeppelin)
Who do you love?
Myself
What is your favorite Word?
The Beginning
Top of your bucket list?
Own a home in Cape Town
Your greatest achievement?
Staying the course
What do you complain about most often?
Politicians
What is your biggest fear?
Illness
Happiness is…
Not a given
On stage, I tend to…
Sing!
The best life lesson you have learned?
Keep in touch with Martin Myers ;)
What has been your favorite journey so far?
Walking to the afterparty
Do you do charity work, and if you do – what do you do?
Most recently, The Matthew Shepard Foundation
Wishes and dreams?
Continue to travel the world with music.
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/jannklose
Social media links
https://www.instagram.com/jannklose/
https://www.facebook.com/jann.klose/
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