{"product_id":"true-colors","title":"True Colors (Cyndi Lauper)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003efor Vocal Soloist and SSAA Choir\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe vulnerability of the solo voice is answered by the loving embrace of the full choir.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExcerpt (live recording):\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003caudio src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7256\/3490\/files\/Kingsland-True_Colors-Excerpt.mp3?v=1776358938\" controls=\"controls\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eComplete (live recording):\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003caudio src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7256\/3490\/files\/Kingsland-True_Colors.mp3?v=1776359028\" controls=\"controls\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration: \u003c\/strong\u003e3 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Voices:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 (optimal 12-50)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #333; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSong by Tom Kelly \u0026amp; Billy Steinberg \u003cbr\u003eRecorded by Cyndi Lauper (1986)\u003cbr\u003eArranged by \u003cb\u003eChappell Kingsland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWild Beautiful Choral Series (WBCS-010). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDigital download; please purchase one copy for each singer. \u003c\/i\u003eSuitable for highschool, college, community and professional choirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #333; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyndi Lauper’s iconic song is reimagined in a setting inspired by modern pop a cappella styles. At its heart, the song is about letting yourself be seen and finding acceptance. The soloist carries the verses with a sense of vulnerability, while the choir weaves in and around with a tapestry of independent lines. Rather than simply accompanying, each voice has its own shape and personality, creating a texture that feels alive and constantly shifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the first chorus arrives, the full ensemble comes together in warm, expansive harmony, offering a sense of shared affirmation. Along the way, the harmony stretches and shimmers—still grounded, but colored with added tones that suggest a kind of musical rainbow. A central interlude builds gradually, layering five independent strands into a glowing, unified sound before leading back into the refrain. Intimate one moment and dazzling the next, this arrangement invites both singers and listeners to experience the song as something deeply personal, yet joyfully shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremiere: 6\/4\/23 – Denver, Colorado\u003cbr\u003eChorus conducted by \u003cstrong\u003eChappell Kingsland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore Preview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\" height=\"1200\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/19C6U3TnN2Cr4n1VpB7HsIcn1PYKKxS2A\/preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Beautiful Music Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45230639054882,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7256\/3490\/files\/Radiatinglightandcolorsilhouettes.png?v=1776096911","url":"https:\/\/wildbeautifulmusic.com\/products\/true-colors","provider":"Wild Beautiful Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}