No one has brought jazz back into the pop world as much as Laufey has in the past few years. Her vocal style draws from the past while using the expression and power of modern pop, while her songs dip into vintage styles like bossa nova, swing, and classic ballads. That’s not by accident.
Her biggest single, “From the Start,” is a masterclass of blending old and new in an elegant and accessible manner. “‘From The Start’ is a bossa nova-inspired song about being in love with your best friend… who is in love with someone else,’ she explains. “I wrote the song to create a playful mix of old sounds with modern lyrics.’The album version of the song begins with a guitar softly plucking bossa rhythms before adding a full band, complete with a string section. However, the song is such a strong composition that it still sounds full even when stripped down to just the guitar. Case in point: this dreamy version that Laufey recorded as part of her ‘Live from Home’ series. The intimacy and vocal play draw listeners into the singer’s world. Talent runs in the family, because Laufey’s twin sister, Junia, joins on violin halfway through the song to add the sonic icing on the cake.
“From the Start” is a perfect piece for intermediate players who want to start getting into more intricate chords. It’s also a great piece to play for your secret crush. Check out the score to learn it today:
