1. Shelter by Birdy The young and talented Birdy is growing so popular that she doesn't need an introduction, but there really is something almost haunting about her voice. Two years ago, after debating back and forth with a dancer about her solo music, we finally settled on this song. I wasn't extremely excited about it at first, but over the year it grew on me and I really began to enjoy the subtle nuances of the piano and her voice. Hopefully you will enjoy them too. 2. Made Up Of by Barnaby Bright Another soothing female voice with heart breaking lyrics. I haven't used this song yet, but it's been on my list for a while now. 3. The Bad Days by David Ramirez This is one of my newest finds. You can find a beautiful acoustic version of the song for FREE right now on Noisetrade. This is a song that anyone who's had a long, serious relationship can relate to. 4. Be Still by the Killers It has Brandon Flowers' voice and synthesized beats, but this is no Mr. Brightside. Meet the slow side of the Killers. These lyrics are encouraging and motivational - great if you're into emotion, but not into sad songs. 5. Ulysses by Josh Garrels Josh Garrels is one of my favorite artists of all time. Period. He is a Christian artist who doesn't have the sound of a Christian artist (Though I wouldn't consider this to necessarily be a "Christian" song). He sings about love and truth and it's beautiful. Check it out. 6. Look at Me by Keri Noble I danced to this song in my high school years. It's still beautiful and dynamic though. 7. I Won't Let You Down by Alex Clare This is another hopeful, heart-felt song. Though it may be repetitious, his emotion makes up for it. By the way, you've probably heard his song "Too Close". 8. Wide Awake by Josh McCants No, this isn't a Katy Perry cover. Josh McCants is another non-cheesy Christian artist. This song does have a religious tone, so it may not work in all settings, but you have to chance to use it, do! 9. Lonesome Feeling by Brad Mackeson If you haven't noticed, I tend to like songs sung by male artists with a slight Americana or Folk feeling to them mixed with some slow piano or guitar. This is no exception. I couldn't find a video of this song, but please click on the link to see Mackeson's free Acoustic EP on Noisetrade. I think Lonesome Feeling could be great for a solo, but I really enjoy several of the songs on this EP. The non-acoustic version of this song is also pretty cool. 10. When We Are One by Gabriel Mann It's been 10 years since the release of this song, but the build starting at about 3:18 still gets me every time. I did my first solo to this song, so it's very nostalgic for me, but just give it a listen and see if it doesn't give you chills too.
So, what do you think? Are any of these solo worthy? Do you have other suggestions? I'd love to take listen the songs you love too!
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