Rose Cousins | Chosen | Live in Studio

Watch Rose Cousins play her song "Chosen" from her new album Natural Conclusion, in a First Play Live session with CBC Music.
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Rose Cousins and her band strode into CBC Music with a mix of confidence, humour and friendliness that immediately set the tone for a terrific day of recording. The whole team blew us away with its professionalism, dedication and preparation. So of course, with such a high level of commitment, it's no wonder that the music is fantastic.
You can still feel the pain of Cousins's heartbreak in many songs on this new album of hers, out Feb. 3, despite the time that has passed and the Natural Conclusion to the cycle of grief. Cousins is reluctant to explain the specific inspirations for her songs, but the universality of her lyrics allow listeners to see themselves in any of them. Is "Lock and Key" a melancholic love song, or two objects that will not find each other? "Love is the cure and the disease," Cousins sings truthfully and plaintively. On "Chosen," Cousins confronts self doubt and the inevitable fallibility we all wrestle with in our relationships. "Chains" is the one rocker on the album, Cousins's successful attempt to write a swampy groove.
You can hear the level of emotional sensitivity in each member of her band, all of them brilliant players who never have a shortage of work, even when not playing with Cousins. Josh Van Tassel adds brushes and shakers to the usual sticks and skins combo. Asa Brosius coaxes the tears from his pedal steel, Dean Drouillard slides in the guitar licks and Zachariah Hickman takes a break from his usual duty with Ray LaMontagne and Josh Ritter to pluck and bow the bass. And the multi-talented Miranda Mulholland and Caroline Brooks add vocals on "Chosen" and "Grace."
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[@fightinside376]

Thank you @Micheal Palmisano for introducing me to this incredible artist

[@pettyeddie2000]

I’m here because of the same. This woman is AMAZING !!! Love this song !! ❤️❤️

[@therangersinger]

Same hahaha

[@inkagiz]

I’m here cuz
Of
Michael as well.
Thank you. THANK YOU.
T H A N K Y O U

[@bloggermouth]

I sent this song to Michael early in September. His reaction to it is heartwarming and insightful.

[@pettyeddie2000]

@@bloggermouth Thank you for doing that. I really enjoyed the song and his reaction.

[@thevintagepoet]

This song makes me cry. It's so perfect

[@curtispenner6798]

This song is nothing less than a masterpiece

[@Mairausch]

I love this song!

[@PatrickBurgess-rg7fw]

Thank you Rose

[@lasilla34]

What a performance! Great song, great lyrics and outstanding connection with her audience. Thank you @Micheal Palmisano for introducing her to a new group of fans.

[@BenBigelow3]

Heal my heart mother music 🙏🏽

[@christy1172]

Lyrics, voice, intensity...she has it all

[@marlaerwin3610]

These lyrics! Every line is a gem but this verse slays me:
"I am at war and I am alone
I take off before the horn's blown
I hear all the doors on the hinges
And now for some reason
I'm scared of all of them closing
Still I don't know if I have what it takes to be chosen"

[@irenicum]

Words fail me to how much this song means for me.

[@andynorth7595]

Why she isn't a major star is beyond me

[@songoffools4319]

Not everyone desires that

[@jerryausten3931]

This is nothing short of outstanding.

[@bhobg]

My fave of her originals.

[@cbcmusic]

I know, right?!

[@p27462]

It's a helluva performance. Wow.

[@prosperitymail]

Take these arms, these legs
They are broken
This love is too much
I am frozen
And I don't know if I have what it takes
To be chosen
I arose with wings, and I am flightless
Someone's carving a statue in my likeness
And I will never live up to this portrait
I'm just posing
And I don't know if I have what it takes
To be chosen
Give me a sign, a photo, a map
Something to go by
How am I supposed to know
What I'm supposed to look like
I'm leaving dust
Running fast like I've always done
From everyone
Stepping up to know battles
No, I never win
Laces undone and I am always falling
Dodging my own heart like a bullet
Full of failure and sin
And I don't know if I have what it takes
To be chosen
I am tired, worn thin from
Healing wounds inflicted by my own score
I am at war and I am alone
And I take off before the horn's blown
And I hear all the doors on the hinges
And now for some reason
I'm scared of all of them closing
Still I don't know if I have what it takes
To be chosen

[@FancyStorm018]

sarah s. THANK YOU

[@bestof.luckfellowhumans]

wow!!

[@99wigwig]

BEAUTIFUL

[@Peter08852]

Beautiful

[@ChristineLinge]

Absolutely fantastic!!!

[@chillbeach7322]

So good!

[@HurricaneLisa3]

😭 Incredible song. 💛

[@sandybingham9695]

Saw her live here in Michigan. Love that song

[@MrVnotniv]

Love it!

[@chrisadamiak6953]

Is that Miranda Mulholland, and Caroline Brooks on back up vocals? Oh boy!!!

[@jokautzman2971]

You could come sing at the Musical Instrument Museum here in Scottsdale, AZ! Amazing venue. Shawn Colvin, Patty G have played at this venue. So intimate! Check it out @rosecousins 💗

[@ralfdawg]

I am also here based on Micheal Palmisano’s review of this song. Micheal I thank you!

[@Burkwood]

my goodness...

[@marklyon8406]

I was feeling like she may have intended chosen by God. Which, sounds like a lot of pressure.

[@billc5780]

The song is phenomenal but who peeped that mustache?!?!?