
NEW RELEASE: WEIGHT IN GOLD
APRIL 2022
Weight In Gold has quite the backstory. I was asked to compose a title track for a fantastic up and coming documentary series, "Deep Talks: Conversations With The Masters," produced by Emmy-nominated Angela Sadler Williamson. With the film's emphasis on people who overcome their struggles to create a positive impact on humanity; a subject that is very near and dear to my own heart, I knew this was a divine opportunity to pour my heart into something meaningful beyond words, and its timing could not have been more perfect.
Between the strains of the pandemic, a recent diagnosis of epilepsy for both my 9-year-old daughter and I, I personally I had to walk through some darkness which led me on a journey of growth in both heart and soul. I wrote this song as an encouragement to anyone struggling to find purpose amidst the difficulties (whatever they may be).
This is a reminder that we still shine. And the gift of who we are despite the circumstances is worth its weight in gold.
I had about 5-6 weeks to write the song and complete the full production before the film went into final edits. This felt like a nearly impossible reality, but that's where my magical circle of musical humans come in.
Every single person involved in this song delivered such a gift to the artistry of it all. Devoting time, thought, and heart to every note played and every detail of instrumentation, and every technical aspect of production. I could not have asked for a better illustration of exactly what this song is about.
Producer: Jack Petruzzelli
Co-Producer/Production Coordinator: John Tadrick
Tracking Engineer: John Mansfield, Jack Petruzzelli
Mix Engineer: Glenn Ianaro
Mastering Engineer: Fred Kevorkian
Written by: Sandi Joy
Vocals: Sandi Joy
Piano: Jack Petruzzelli, Sandi Joy
6 & 12-string Acoustic Guitars: John Mansfield
Electric Guitar: John Tadrick
Drums/Percussion: Miles Vandiver
Bass: Zebadiah Briskovich
String Ensemble: Olivier Manchon
FIRE ON THE HILLS
Available Now
4/30/2021: Sandi Joy's latest original single, Fire On The Hills, is now available on all major streaming and download platforms, as well as the link below.
Produced by Jack Petruzzelli, Fire On The Hills is a haunting yet hopeful journey though the plight of a heart in peril. Lyrically, it explores the idea of "fight or flight,' and invites the listener to change their perspective to "fight AND flight."
Musically, the song features a band of world-class musicians, friends, and engineers that supernaturally bring the song to life, creating an experience, not just a song.
Vocals: Sandi Joy
Acoustic Guitar: John Mansfield
Electric Guitar: John Tadrick, John Mansfield
Drums: Miles Vandiver
Bass: Dominick Tancredi
Piano: Jack Petruzzelli
Viola: Olivier Manchon
Producer: Jack Petruzzelli
Co-Producer: John Tadrick
Tracking Engineer: John Mansfield
Mix Engineer: Glenn Ianaro
Mastering Engineer: Fred Kevorkian
Fire On The Hills
Sandi Joy
