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Tag: Intangible Things

New song for the holidays

New song for the holidays

Haley K. Turner has made a parody of her own Chanukah song, in an effort to get Adam Sandler’s attention.

On Nov. 3, local singer-songwriter Haley K. Turner is releasing what might be the only original Chanukah song set for release this year, and one of only a few in the last 25 years. Inspired by a recent plea from Adam Sandler for “someone out there” to write a new Chanukah song, Turner did just that.

In the tradition of nostalgic, sentimental classics such as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Intangible Things (A Hanukkah Song)” features a string orchestra with lyrics that were completed early this year, on the very last snow day of last winter.

image - CD cover of Intangible Things parodySince Sandler asked for the song, Turner decided he should know about it. In an attempt to garner his support, she wrestled an alligator in a Happy Gilmore parody video, which can be seen on YouTube; created a tutorial on “How to Get in Touch with Adam Sandler”; and recorded a parody of her own new song, “Intangible Things.”

The videos showcase Turner’s spirited side, one that may not have been recognizable from the vulnerable storytelling displayed on her debut LP in from the dark, which was released early 2020. (See jewishindependent.ca/find-comfort-in-music.) It was recorded at Monarch Studios with Juno-nominated producer and musician Tom Dobrzanski (Said the Whale, the Zolas). Her 2011 EP, Ready or Not, was produced by Ben Kaplan (Mother Mother, Five Alarm Funk).

It may take a miracle to get Sandler’s attention but, as Chanukah shows us, miracles do happen.

To hear “Intangible Things” once it’s released, as well as its parody and the Happy Gilmore video, visit facebook.com/haleykmusic. 

– Courtesy Haley K. Turner

Format ImagePosted on October 22, 2021October 21, 2021Author Haley K. TurnerCategories MusicTags Adam Sandler, Chanukah, Haley K. Turner, Happy Gilmore, Intangible Things, parody
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