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"Jaded"
In honor of Claire Cucchiari-Loring
"Her Melody Lingers On" 2012: Claire Cucchiari-Loring Scholarship Benefit
A music student at Old Dominion University with a passion for jazz, Claire Cucchiari-Loring’s life was tragically cut short at age twenty two in December 2006 after she was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend who then took his own life in the immediate aftermath. With the clarity of hindsight some claimed they saw it coming but many more remain shocked to this day at this inexplicable and irrevocable act that left such a gaping hole in the lives that Claire touched.
“Jaded” is not a pretty song; it is a song about the covetous obsession of a man who confuses love with control and respect with possessiveness as he spirals ever closer towards senseless violence: if he can’t have her then no one can. Artfully portrayed by the multi-talented Cory Pettiford, this tortured soul is then confronted by a good friend in the guise of rapper Chris Hayes who, greatly concerned by behavior of his friend, advises him to step back and unclench his hands. “Jaded” therefore imagines the defusing of a violent situation through the intercession of a friend who’s not afraid to get involved.
All proceeds from the sale of “Jaded” will be donated to the Claire Cucchiari-Loring Memorial Scholarship Fund, a lasting legacy that reflects Claire’s spirit and passion for music.
Vocals by C Pettiford & C Hayes
Lyrics by R Wright & C Hayes
All Music by R Wright
Recorded and engineered at Bob Wright Recording Studios
Produced by Francis Steakknife and Robert Wright for Seven Cities Music (7CM) Norfolk, VA
A special thanks to the Audio Production students at Old Dominion University for their suggestions and creativity to make this track a success.
Copyright 2012 7CM Publishing, all rights reserved
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The edgy tones and tortured lyrics of “Jaded” describe the spiraling obsessions of an emotionally disturbed ex-boyfriend that are interrupted when a concerned friend steps up to intervene and break the cycle with some sage and timely advice.
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Archive articles on Claire Cucchiari-Loring
http://hamptonroads.com/node/194351
http://homesweethome.wordpress.com/2006/12/11/love-is-not-always-eternal/
http://hamptonroads.com/node/194301
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/01/virginia-beach-mother-honors-life-murdered-odu-student
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