This serves to enhance the effect of the insistent vocals and shows a keen understanding of the musical instruments that have been manipulated to achieve the desired effect. Ī common feature to Sade's songs is the minimalist musical accompaniment. The album concludes with "It's Only Love That Gets You Through" the tone of the song resembles a funereal address where the strength and dignity of a woman (who is representative of any poor black woman) shines through in the face of fiscal paucity and hardships. "Flow" and "All About Our Love" are love songs, along with the title track that has a groovy beat. With Playground, you are able to identify which finger you should be using, as well as an onscreen keyboard that will help you identify the correct keys to play. Musically, its sparse instrumentation is countered by the lushness of Sades vocal. By downloading Playground Sessions (FREE), and connecting your MIDI keyboard, you will be able to practice By Your Side by Sade, section by section. Lyrically, it extols come-what-may devotion. Its filled with the standard tropes of adult contemporary music.
"The Sweetest Gift" is another track with a cause - it has been dedicated by the singer to the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity for terminally ill children. 'By Your Side' is unapologetically old-fashioned. "Immigrant" talks about the experience of blacks in America made poignant through understatement, its theme is discrimination against blacks. "Slave Song" is haunting with its steady Congo tribal beat off a single drum, it outlines the dark history of the African slaves, highlighting their endurance and courage in the darkest period of their lives. "By Your Side" reinforces the need for love and support in times of need, while "King Of Sorrow" sings about a break-up that leaves the singer-persona devastated. Quiet and gentle, Sade's low, comforting voice washes over you, pulling you into her world of emotions. Room 55, Kiss of Life (1993): This, among the least best of Sade’s. "Lovers Rock" has been released by the artist after almost eight years of silence and contains music that does not force the pace. Every Word, Lovers Rock (2000): Warm guitars and a rich voice almost cover up the sting of betrayal. She has a spate of Top Ten singles to her credit, like "Hang On To Your Love", "Smooth Operator", "The Sweetest Taboo" and "Is It A Crime" among others. Instruments: Voice, range: G3-Bb4 Piano Guitar: Scorings: Piano/Vocal/Guitar. Her debut album "Diamond Life" hit the Top Ten charts in 1984 in the UK, and, in 1986, Sade won a Grammy in the "Best New Artist" category.