Two, Blake Zolfo and I made a successful studio recording of a tricky song that works so well in person. Tricky because it has a LOT of subtle humor that requires timing and context.
Here is the video of us performing it this past year at a party at Jane Goldman's home. You'll see exactly what I'm talking about. Blake is such a skilled entertainer, watch him find every moment of humor and pathos. Seriously, people are screaming with laughter before crying their eyes out.
https://youtu.be/LHkVLPHTb6A?si=4zfayQGQnf0J_4xf
Knowing we couldn't reproduce that in a studio without audience feedback, I instead worked out a full orchestral arrangement. I confess I'm really proud of it. I hope you'll add it to your playlists.
And don't forget! Blake will join me for our one show only! March 7 at 7pm at Don't Tell Mama here in NYC. Tickets: https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/8788-steve-schachlin-friends-3-7-2
My New York Life
Words & Music by Steve Schalchlin
Down on 42nd street they built a new hotel
With cruise ship cabin-sized Japanese pods
The sign out front is purple
And the halls inside are purple
And the bar is serving nectar from the gods
Just across 10th avenue the sandwich shop is closed
The sign out front says taxes are still owed
And the sign out out front is yellow
Like the cabs out front are yellow
As they fight for strong positions on the road
And though you think I do not know
Each night when I do a show
I can actually see your cell phone glow
This is my New York life / This is my New York life
This is my glamorous New York life
This is my New York life / This is my New York life
My glamorous New York life
Now I work at Equinox
Front desk guy at Equinox
Last month I almost paid my rent on time
And the tourists come from Asia
Cuz the money's all in Asia
So the Broadway shows don't even try to rhyme
A subway virtuoso plays
Songs that have seen better days
How I wish I known the Village in its prime
This is my New York life / This is my New York life
This is my glamorous New York life
This is my New York life / This is my New York life
My glamorous New York life
And they're building castles facing Jersey
Cuz it's such an honor facing Jersey
And rain pours down from misty skies
And some kid surfs a subway train and dies
Up on 42nd street I hear the scream of sirens
The homeless are almost swept away
The grocery stores are closing up
The mom and pops are dying out
But I can get a hot dog any time of day
And I love my neighbors at this bar
Where we’re all just who we are
Some I don’t know
Some I do
But long before the night through
Someone has to play the Broadway star
Cuz everyone in town’s a Broadway star
Or thinks they are
This is my New York life / This is my New York life
This is my glamorous New York life
And all my books are on my phone
And all my friends are home alone
This is my glamorous New York life
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3jiJOBbPb9WF5Y3aABHtPp?si=a6c9040a8e354798
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-new-york-life-feat-bonus-round-band-steve-schalchlin/1792853791
YouTube:
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=O0EwCWQEa3Y&si=rOG_8M9fWVzlojWw
Amazon Music:
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DV3Z5S9S?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_0XvzrKTf7sKxTS48WYqXDMf1
As always, I'm happy if you stream the songs but purchasing them on Apple or Amazon is the best way to support independent artists such as myself. Or if you have the means, make a small donation through PayPal or Venmo using my email address: steveshack@gmail.com.
And please share this with friends!
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Living in the Bonus Round
Spotify Links
2024 Songs https://tinyurl.com/3su9t85m
Love Songs by Steve Schalchlin https://tinyurl.com/stevelovesongs
Personal Songs by Steve Schalchlin https://tinyurl.com/stevepersonal
Comic/Humor Songs by Steve Schalchlin https://tinyurl.com/stevehumor
Inspirational Songs by Steve Schalchlin https://tinyurl.com/steveinspire
Meditation Music by Steve Schalchlin https://tinyurl.com/stevemeditate
Political Songs by Steve Schalchlin https://tinyurl.com/stevepolitics
Rebel Nerd Songs - lyrics by Steve Schalchlin
https://tinyurl.com/steverebelnerd
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