All We Will Be
OMAC Records
“All We Will Be” embodies the artistic reach of Mark and Maggie O’Connor’s vocal music and in more than a few ways. The song, written by Mark and accomplished songwriter Joe Henry, speaks of our inherent worth beyond deeds,” as Henry speaks of his lyrical contributions, —“accomplishment, desire, struggle. And that the committed love that joins us transcends those things as well.” I asked how to play this––With both hands, you said, And the drum of your feet; And a sweep of your head. Musically, Mark creates a dramatic musical stage that takes the listener from quiet to loud, compositionally transitioning seamlessly from Americana roots to rock fusion tonalites and energy, showcased in a classical construction he obtains from his numerous string quartets and trio writing. The musical interludes make way for polyrhythmic transpositions of meter from the feel of the verses and choruses reflecting transcendence told to us by their story of testing faith and finding it again through music, love and sharing with each other. Maggie’s vocal performance takes on the role of storyteller, guiding the listener to her own pristine-sounding violin with a tone so rich with interpretive range, that the note choices displayed have the listener soaring together with Mark and Maggie by the song’s conclusion: in hopes that their traveling ways would lead us, would lead us.