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Vines

by Katy Tessman

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“Vines” is the debut single from my new album “Fly." I wrote "Vines" for the Winter 2022 Singer/Songwriter Songwriting Challenge. The prompt word was Vines which led me to think about how love is a lot like a vine ... relentless, determined, twisted, tough.

It wasn't until Michael Koppelman (my friend and album producer) dusted it off, did I realize its potential. Then, the magical Jillian Rae humbly accepted my invitation to perform on the song. To paraphrase, she said "I'm happy to back up another kick-ass woman in music." Her gorgeous arrangement of violin, viola, and cello combined with Nikki Lemire 's added extra sparkle of expert harp and harmonies makes "Vines" a gem of a single.

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I can knock it down, cut it back, I can try
But it will always reach for the sky
Searching and longing, demanding to fly
But most times, it leads to goodbye

Mumbling and fumbling
Mangled and tangled

It falls hard when it hits the ground
Breaking free from where it was bound
Does love choose or is it simply found?
Because it keeps coming around

Mumbling and fumbling
Mangled and tangled

Mumbling and fumbling
Mangled and tangled

Relentless, determined, twisted, and tough
Connected, persistent , oh, love

Mumbling and fumbling
Mangled and tangled

Mumbling and fumbling
Mangled and tangled

I can knock it down, cut it back, I can try

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released September 22, 2023
KATY TESSMAN - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
MICHAEL KOPPELMAN - acoustic guitar, backing vocals
NIKKI LEMIRE - harp, backing vocals
JILLIAN RAE - violin, viola, and cello

Produced by MICHAEL KOPPELMAN

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Katy Tessman Minneapolis, Minnesota

Optimistic and approachable singer-songwriter, Katy Tessman has a straight-from-the-heart songwriting style that moves passionately over a diverse emotional and musical terrain. Based in Minneapolis, Katy is also an award-winning children’s book author, named CHANGEMAKER by Minnesota Women’s Press. ... more

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