Rachelle Fontanilla, who played Maria, is a member of the Holy Rhythm Choir (Alto) and is one of the lead vocals of The Sentimental Groove. Rachelle also played Samaritana and Eve.
In this scene, a piece of original music was provided by The Sentimental Groove and was interpreted by Rachelle Fontanilla. The team tried to portray ”Pieta” of Jesus and Mary.
Rachelle, despite being heavily loaded with roles, managed to learn the song in just a couple of days. On the day of the performance, despite the challenges that were presented to her, such as having no technical rehearsals with the band, no monitor speakers, no voice effects, and no clear view of the musicians to help guide her, Rachelle and her music have created a scene that left a mark on the audience.
The purity of the emotions that overflowed her was as real as it could be. This young lady showed maturity in her craft that may take others years to understand, thus, making her a true artist in the making.
The original music was purposely written with the inspiration of the Pieta which depicts Jesus laying lifeless on Mary’s lap after being taken down from the cross. Pieta has inspired numerous artists around the world yet mostly using painting as their medium. This time, Sentimental Groove uses music and lyrics to express their thoughts on this heartbreaking scene. Here are the words of the song:
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