Based in Birmingham, UK, Saer is a must-watch artist whose elegant falsetto vocals and beautiful songwriting form a stunning fabric of pop, folk and electronica-inspired music. Introduced to many via his soulful interpretation of the Harry Styles song “Sign of the Times” on The Voice UK, Saer has consistently evolved as an artist, proving his mettle both as a singer-songwriter and a producer as well as his gift for performing music from other artists in a dazzling fashion.
Influenced by iconic artists like Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake and The Beatles, Saer’s musical journey flows across various genres and styles, threaded with lyricism deeply rooted in personal experiences. Growing up surrounded by instruments, he ventured on a creative exploration that spans electronic soundscapes and heartfelt songwriting, crafting a sound that’s at once enjoyable and original.
In 2018 he unveiled his own sound with the debut single titled “Shadows” in 2018, and has since steadily released multiple EPs and singles, winning over fans around the world and earning extensive radio support. Following his Christmas single, “This Time of Year,” he ushers in the new year with a fresh release, a captivating cover of Chet Baker’s timeless version of “My Funny Valentine.”
Saer’s reinterpretation of this classic is a modern tribute that seeks to connect the past and the present, and he does so with all the flair that fans have come to expect from this talented artist. Taking the enduring classic which was first composed in back in 1937 by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart and brought to life fifteen years later by Chet Baker, Saer takes the silky melodies and delicate jazz arrangement of the original and filters it through his own modern sonic lens.
His cover injects elements of electro and wrapped up in an energetic alternative pop soundscape that maintains the alluring writing of the original in Saer’s trademark airy, floating vocal style. Bringing in his version with soft vocalisations as his lead voice drapes soft leads over the hushed patter of percussion, the song takes flight with intricately charging drums and buzzy synth textures.
With smooth ebbd and flow the arrangement dips and swells as his voice layers up and the energy rises and falls, resulting in an immersive and highly original rendition that’s sees Saer once again showcase his knack for presenting other music in his own way. It’s a sensational cover that threads all the beauty and timeless writing of the original into a completely knew sonic fabric. Linking up with producers Rebel & Sons, Saer manages to stretch his musical story across decades while delivering engaging music for a modern audience.
Listen to My Funny Valentine below
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