Product Description
Released by Rick James in 1982 on his album Throwin' Down, "Happy" is a soulful duet ballad that really showcases the vocal prowess of James and featured guest artist Teena Marie. With lyrics describing a couple's commitment to each other and pledges to help each other get through the tough times, this song will be perfect for weddings, proposals, receptions, and more! Originally written for a wedding ceremony, this Cellobat arrangement for string quartet brings to life the free-wheeling, almost stream-of-consciousness vocal lines, beautiful harmonies and countermelodies, and passionate driving beat of the original. Rated advanced for a number of tricky rhythms throughout -- it might be worth practicing this one a little to make sure everyone's parts are fitting together correctly!
Sarah Cellobat Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their Deuces Are Wild residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perricos Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:
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This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.