Australian songwriter and performer Simon Orton continues to lead with the unexpected this season, as his version of Fly Me To The Moon emerges, complete with a modern visual storyboard and Simon’s distinct vocal depth front and centre.
Bringing a folk and country twist to the Frank Sinatra classic (written by Bart Howard), Simon Orton blends acoustic guitar picking with double bass, piano, and intimate vocals, as his modest but warm arrangement offers a subtle change of pace for an unmistakable hit.
Romantically minded as ever, Fly Me To The Moon suits the nuance and tone of Simon’s quietly expressive voice, the song a comforting whisper of confidence and fantasy united, with less of the big-band bravado that first made it recognisable – more of a heartfelt plea under Simon’s guidance.
Simon’s connection to the song is unquestionable, and his gentle country acoustic sound, with a touch of something tropical to the instrumental, lets the nuance and intention of his voice and the poetry of the lyrics reach out in a fresh and healing fashion.
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