tesshenley

Written by Tess Henley & Jesse Boykins III
Produced and Mixed by Tess Henley

La La Land (at home version) is another song from my at home series, which was sparked by the pandemic and a personal challenge to reimagine my music at home. 

From my BETTER EP, La La Land marked my initial move to Los Angeles. Ultimately this city has become a place for me to grow as a person and in my art. I have learned a lot here, and am forever grateful for all of the lessons…good and bad. The song describes both sides of the coin for me: at first, unsure if it was where I truly wanted to be. Missing family and friends, fresh air, open space and the green views of the PNW (still miss all). As time went on, I found the spots, the people (important), and discovered the wide variety of little gems that showed me the beauty of LA. There’s so much to explore when you start looking. I believe in finding the joy in where you are…and that goes beyond just geographic location. Not to say it’s always easy. It’s definitely not. Sometimes just a day by day thing, even by the minute on some days. Sometimes it’s just doing your best to hang in there.

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La La Land (at home version)

Written by Tess Henley, Jesse Boykins III
Produced & mixed by Tess Henley

“Dean Martin” was originally released on my EP, Better. In this version, I wanted to feel the intimacy of the song and slow the moment down a little more. 

Thank you for listening and supporting what I do. 

-Tess

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Dean Martin (at home version)

Produced & Mixed by Tess Henley
Written by Tess Henley & Jesse Boykins III

“Love You More” is the second single from my project, Paramount, an audio picture series. The album represents an emotionally turbulent time in my life. Because of that, the music flowed more as a necessary outlet for me to express myself. “Love You More” exemplifies the high times during that period. This at home version allowed me to feel that high again.

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Love You More (at home version)

In celebration of my first self-produced EP, BETTER, I decided to make an at home version of the title track. 

I felt compelled to reimagine this song because it symbolizes a very pivotal moment in my life and career. 

Creating this version gave me the same feeling of joy that fueled me on the original, and the feeling that keeps my passion for music strong.

In this new space, I’m inspired to approach my songs with a fresh sense of freedom.

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Better (at home version)

Thank you for being part of my very first NFT. I’m very happy to be able to share a meaningful moment of mine for a song that is close to my heart.

-Tess

Self-produced by Tess Henley
Written by Tess Henley & Jesse Boykins III

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Nothing More To Say (at home version)

Singer-Songwriter-Producer. My new single, Love You More, out now