Amy Ray - A Mighty Thing (a homemade video)

"A Mighty Thing" will be available for streaming on all DSP's 8.19.22
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One of my favorite moments from recording the new record, If It All Goes South, was the night we recorded "A Mighty Thing". My band and I were recording live to tape in Nashville, and it was not only the last day of our recording session, but the last 4 hours. The band and I worked on our arrangement for a while, and then the virtuosic, Sarah Jarosz showed up after flying home from a gig. She came straight to the studio from the airport, mandolin in hand. Basically, we just played her the song, while she and Alison Brown went through the chart and planned their approach. Then, everyone got into their positions and we did about 7 live takes. We picked our favorite, recorded her harmonies, and the song was ready to mix. It was an appropriate whirlwind recording experience to go along with the punk-a-billy nature of the music and lyrics for this song.
Thanks to Jordan Hamlin, Emily Lichter, Dylan Yellowlees, Adrian Carter for the footage
Amy Ray-Vocal and Acoustic Guitar
Jeff Fielder-Electric Guitar, Baritone Electric Guitar and Vocal
Sarah Jarosz-Mandolin and Vocals
Alison Brown-Banjo
Daniel Walker-Hammond B3
Adrian Carter-Fiddle
Kerry Brooks-Upright Bass
Jim Brock-Drums
Don’t fear the gun, fear the man
That’s what they taught me when I was young
Don’t hate the sinner, hate the sin
I add it up, it don’t make sense
They dipped my head into the Holy Well
To save me from the fires of Hell
Saying, “Jesus died so you could shine
You can’t beat that deal!”
They say walk your talk, but when I walk
I stumble on what I say
How can my words be mightier
When my fear gets in the way?
They dipped my head into the Holy Well
I held my breath I was scared as hell
Jesus died so I could shine
You can’t beat that deal
But the boyfriend at the football game, the teacher at the gym
They taught me how to hate myself
How could I shine?
I cannot win
There’s a battle cry for my insides
My moral compass-it is a mess
I’m bound to find out in the end
That I failed their doggone test
They dipped my head into the Holy Well
They couldn’t save me from myself
If Jesus died so I could shine
How come my light-it grows so dim
I fear the gun, I fear the man, Oh, my insides I fear especially
I fear the boy walking down my road, even though I know he fears me
Because a bullet is a mighty thing, a teacher is a mighty thing
Written by Amy Ray ©2022 Aray Songs/Songs of Universal, BMI
Produced by Brian Speiser
Additional Production by Jeff Fielder, Phil Cook and Amy Ray
Recorded on a Studer A827 24 Track on 2” tape at 15 ips.
by Bobby Tis at Sound Emporium, Nashville, TN
Assistant engineer-Skyler Chuckry
Mixed by Bobby Tis at Swamp Raga Recording, Jacksonville, FL to a Studer A80 ½”
Mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME
LP mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes

[@ShowMeChauvin]

I could go on and on but at this point I'm just hoping somewhere the universe you read these and say....hmm...shes got spunk....and find these tickets for me. If not......atleast you know I exist.....and I exist because of my hard work in my mental health over the last 10 years and yalls music......so in the words of the indigo girls....THANKS YALL for your time.

[@ShowMeChauvin]

Reasons why I deserve 2 tickets to the NOLA 18th show. 5. I'm good people with a good heart who really deserves this Hail mary kind of throw. I don't want a meet and greet. I just want to see yall sing. He'll I'll even take watching sound check. I'll sit way in the back, won't say a word and won't bother a soul. Even though I am usually first in line, on the stage line, and asking for you to sing Free in You or Fill it Up Again....neither of which you play but I always try. Lol. But I swear I won't say a PEEP. I just wanna hear your sing.....your music mends my broken soul.

[@ShowMeChauvin]

Reasons why I deserve 2 tickets to the NOLA 18th show. 4. I met my sweet boys A FRAGILE TOMORROW at your show at Tips. It's my favorite place to see yall. I've never missed a show of yalks there. Why break the cycle???

[@nlwcreations4719]

A very good person, Ashley Chauvin (Showmechauvin) would absolutely love to be at your concert in LA on the 18th. She does so much for everyone else. She has tried and tried to get tickets but hasn’t had any luck. This is her 10th year surviving herself and we are all so proud of her. Please consider giving her two tickets to the concert at Tipitinas on the 18th!! I would even pay for them!!

[@ShowMeChauvin]

Reasons why I deserve 2 tickets to the NOLA 18th show. 3. I love your music. I've seen yall at wolf trap, tips, MS gulf coast, big venues, little ones, Pensacola, even when yall were st Loyola with REM WAY WAY back in the day. I'm an oldie but goodie. Loyalty should be rewarded.

[@shanky76]

Ashley Chauvin aka Showmechauvin is an amazing soul who is a huge fan and would love to see you in New Orleans on the 18th, celebrating 10 years surviving herself. ❤

[@ShowMeChauvin]

Reasons why I deserve 2 tickets to the NOLA 18th show. 2. I'm a 9 time teacher of the year. Im an excellent teacher and I always give 💯 to my students. This would be a great way to reward an educator?!?

[@ShowMeChauvin]

Reasons why I deserve 2 tickets to the NOLA 18th show. 1. I am celebrating my 10 year anniversary of surviving myself. What a great way to celebrate than with the music that has carried my soul through those hard times.

[@diannacollier4060]

Please help Ashley Chauvin to be able to attend your concert !!!! It would show such brightness in all of our lives to see her to be able to attend.

[@user-wh9ps6gz2d]

Ok I have been listening to you for over 27 years. You are incapable of writing a bad song ❤

[@leighjones748]

I have a dear friend of mine who would love to attend your concert on October 18 in NOLA. Your music and that date hold a special meaning for her. That date, she will have survived herself for 10 years. Your music helps her through difficult times. She plays your music in her lives every day. She would love to receive 2 tickets to your show. Could you help her see you again in person?

[@leighjones748]

She is Showmechauvin on all social media.

[@cynthiabarnett1235]

Amy, hope you see this! Your music has touched and helped so many..one person in particular is Ashley Chauvin, aka showmechauvin, on all social media platforms..this is her 10 year anniversary of surviving herself..she plays your music in all of her lives, especially on tiktok..it would mean the world to her, and her friends/family/followers, if you could make her dream come true! She'd love, more than anything, to attend your concert on 10/18..you have been a blessing to her through the years and would love to see if you could bless her with tickets to your show..Thank you so much!! 💚

[@mhasting3376]

Love the message and the tune! I love reconciling traditional sounding music to the modern experience that some of us marginalized folks experience. Your music always touches my heart, as someone who grew up in the Bible Belt.

[@tammymcclure6540]

Such a powerful song. Ashley Chauvin, aka Showmechauvin, is such a huge fan of y’all and she is a craft creator and always plays your songs on her live. It has brought her out of many dark times. Even a time when she thankfully survived herself. What a joy it would be for her to be at your Oct 18th concert in NOLA. Please consider giving her two tickets to your show. She most definitely deserves it. Thank you

[@paulalhamon9947]

Hello! Thanks for making the music that has been the soundtrack to so many memories!! I have a very close friend named Ashley “SHOWMECHAUVIN “. There are moments in her life that she’s leaned on your art for encouragement and joy! Well…she lives in NOLA and is a huge fan that will be celebrating the 10 year anniversary of surviving herself!! She is an amazing human that gives of herself freely! Please consider finding a way for her to attend your concert on the 18!! If you need us we will be jamming out singing your songs making our own art!! Thanks!!

[@heatherharlan8327]

Such an amazing song y’all’s music has helped so many people do to Showmechauvin who will be celebrating herself on October 18th which will be her 10 year mark. It would be amazing if you could gift her 2 tickets to your concert in Nola . This women is an amazing woman who does so much for everyone else and doesn’t ask for anything in return. Y’all are her all time favorite music artists .. please help my friends anniversary of surviving herself 10 years be the best day ever.

[@lauramalloy9958]

Such a powerful song! I have a very dear friend Ashley Chauvin (showmechauvin) who would really love to see you on the 18th in NOLA. This would mean the world to her as it is the 10 year anniversary of her surviving herself. Your music has got her through some very hard times in her life as well as brought her so much joy. Ashley does so much for everyone else and I think it's time we try and do something special for her. Please make this dream come true for such a deserving soul.

[@ShowMeChauvin]

Amy, my 10 year anniversary of surviving myself is OCTOBER 18TH. HERE IS NEW ORLEANS....AND YOURE PLAYING HERE. but it's sold out. PLEASE MAKE MY DREAMS COME TRUE and help a girl out with two tickets. I'm good friends with A FRAGILE TOMORROW and I've never missed yall at Tips. Help a girl out please

[@christy913]

ShowmeChauvin does so many good deeds for others. Always giving of herself, time and money. She desperately deserves to attend your concert if there is any way you can come up with a pair of extra tickets for her. Thank you for consideration ❤️

[@modalmixture]

Sarah Jarosz!

[@drmacvetsounds419]

Lol. It says translate to English because of her awesome SZ

[@catherinescarvey2475]

Well Well Well...Bluegrass at once! Love this! Born and raised listening to Blue Grass/New Grass.

[@laurensoldwisch3714]

Whoohooo… love this ARB magic… it IS a mighty thing! 💕🦄💕… dancing in the Spirit!

[@karinkilpatrick7036]

Love the singer. Love the song. Bad ass band. Looking forward to this album. A Mighty message for our time.

[@claird6477]

oh to be able to sit n a corner of that studio and just watch people work.....

[@elizabethg3434]

I ordered mine!!

[@sirdrinkwater6394]

You never cease to amaze me

[@andreawilkinson159]

Yay! ❤️ Looking forward to the album!

[@caracassell6302]

Yay! Thank you, ARB!

[@lizh6594]

Love you, Amy!!

[@melissabrown1215]

Thank you, Amy!!! Love this!💕💖

[@karenregan1841]

Wow--an amazing message! Looking forward to the new album "If it all goes south"!

[@alyburr6645]

Love this, can't wait for the album!

[@Squirrel_314]

Thank you, Amy 😍

[@scottpeterson9171]

LOVE THIS!!!!!

[@julieaquino1195]

Love that album cover at the end!

[@whofanextraordinaire2672]

You almost make me like country music. ;-)

[@derevere]

I dig it.

[@stephaniespuria2312]

Oh what fun! Is a new album on the way? Fingers crossed

[@luckyintervale]

F’ing awesome… “Thanks!” #vinylmeplease

[@sindymace5228]

I truly doubt that half these people really understand what you are singing about People do not follow God anymore