A unique collaboration between Shropshire's finest and Hert's 'Sonic Rocket' resulting in a lively, fun, engaging pop/rock single.

www.clashmusic.com/news/jackie-weaver-supplies-the-vocal-for-this-new-electronic-track

www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/mar/02/zoom-legend-jackie-weaver-cuts-first-dance-track

Release date 15th March on all the usual streaming and download platforms
An independent release – all enquiries to Helen Meissner aka Helefonix please - Helefonix@gmail.com

Imagine Helen’s surprise when the 'living legend’, Jackie Weaver, took the time to respond to a lighthearted tweet she’d made, in which she'd tagged Jackie. Was this a spoof account perhaps? Or did it have someone else handling it? Surprising, it was neither of these. The two started messaging. Helen had an idea. What about writing and producing a fun track with Jackie’s vocals articulating her ‘trade mark’ comments and somehow weaving in those of the male protagonists. Would that work? She’d never attempted anything like this before. But Jackie was game.
Within five days of talking about the concept, they had a finished track. Initially Helen had to find out what sort of music Jackie liked and what was important to her sonically so she could create an arrangement and backing track which Jackie would be happy to be featured on/associated with.
Helen also wanted to ascertain how the track might help support those issues close to Jackie’s heart and work out how they could incorporate that. You will no doubt hear this reference, about the campaign ‘Make A Change’, half way through the track. Make A Change is about encouraging greater diversity and more accurate representation in local councils. (*more on this below)
Once Jackie had approved the demo track, Helen’s husband, singer Joe Rose, was roped in to perform the remaining catchphrases.
One of the interesting things about this single is that everyone involved is ‘middle aged’. Jackie and Joe are both 62 and Helen Meissner is 54. Not the usual demographic for a new pop trio! “It’s not the sort of thing people our age usually embark on and that is half the fun” says Jackie.
Not one to let age stand in her way, Jackie Weaver gained her degree in Person Centred Counselling in 2017. Joe is better known locally as local accountant John Froggett and Helen didn’t start making music til she’d turned 54 last summer. None of them like conforming to stereotypes and collaborating on this track has been great fun, a smooth ride and a hugely positive experience.

What made you decide to say yes to the idea from Helen? Not many women coming towards the end of their working lives have the opportunity to try something different – still feel true to their values and also feel safe. Helen offered me that opportunity and I took it!
What was it like hearing your voice on a pop song? I felt it connected me with a world I had never felt part of – a world of creativity.
What are you hoping will be achieved by it’s release? People will see that you don’t have to be old and dull to be passionate about local government – we can get involved and have fun along the way.