Smile - song

by Irini Konstantinidi

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"Smile" is Irini Konstantinidi's mesmerizing jazz rendition of the famous Charles Chaplin song. Her arrangement in a dreamy 5/4 pattern instantly sets the cozy atmosphere while Irini starts singing the almost meditative lyrics of the song. The music flows effortlessly by her jazz vocal quartet and the interest is kept high by the beautiful piano solo until the theme comes back in the last part of the song. The listener is left with a warm and healing sensation of gratitude and bliss.

lyrics

Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it’s breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by

If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
you’ll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness,
hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near

That’s the time you must keep on trying
Smile what’s the use of crying

You’ll find that life is still worthwhile
if you’ll just smile

credits

released March 12, 2021
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Personnel:

Irini Konstantinidi - vocals, arrangement

Markos Chaidemenos - piano

Kimon Karoutzos - acoustic bass

Panagiotis Kostopoulos - drums

Music by Charles Chaplin / Lyrics by John Turner & Geoffrey Parsons
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Produced by Irini Konstantinidi

Recorded and mixed by George Kariotis at Sierra Studios

Mastered by Christos Zorbas (Sierra Studios, Athens, GR)

Photography and design by Paul Koch

© 2021 IRINI KONSTANTINIDI

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Irini Konstantinidi Athens, Greece

After brilliant reviews in UK VIBE and other jazz sites about her past discography, Irini released now her new personal vocal jazz album "Nothing to Lose", under her own artistic signature as a songwriter and producer. Her vocal brilliance and flexibility as well as her phrasing skills and playful approach to vocal improvisation have established her as one of the most prominent Greek jazz singers. ... more