I Love "Safe"

Last night, Friday May 13, To Tell played a show at Good Shepherd Community Church in Toronto.

To Tell have become one of "LIFE's artists", as have a number of other Canadian performers that we have a relationship with. I'm not sure when my loyalty started; if I'm a fan of To Tell because they write such catchy songs, or if it's because of the vision to be great that has made me more loyal. Maybe it doesn't matter. Just keep writing the hits!

During LIFE 100.3's Sharathon last March, To Tell's singer/songwriter, Zach Havens, visited LIFE to perform a couple of songs. It was a magical moment. Anytime an artist can transfer their studio recorded songs to just one instrument, in Zach's case, piano, it's a testament to their musical polish. I mean, when it's just you and one instrument without layers of production to buff it out, and it's live on the radio, you gotta be confident!

I've had many, many memorable, "special moments" at LIFE; sometimes behind the mic, sometimes behind the scenes or on location. When Zach played "Safe To Say" in the studio, it became "my favourite moment" at LIFE. It's the song, it's Zach, himself whom I've really connected with. Maybe because of our ages, he reminds me of my son.

During those three little minutes in the studio I envisioned To Tell's career taking off, and the "what if" possibility that maybe next year, I could be watching To Tell play that song on the Letterman show. Why not?

Reflecting on that "what if", and enjoying this intimate, stripped down performance of a song that I absolutely love, was .... a moment that I will cherish for many years. I don't think Zach knows that.

Ok, back to the purpose of this blog. From last night, here is a video I shot on my iPhone, capturing a portion of "Safe To Say".