6 Below: How this movie is changing my life.

6 Below, a stellar movie directed by visionary, Scott Waugh, with music by the amazingly gifted Nathan Furst.

For me, I get tears in my eyes just knowing that I am a little part of their extraordinary masterpiece.

When I auditioned for the director recently, my heart was beating out of my chest. I was breaking out on my neck (Oh, God, not again!) which I tried to hide by facing my back to him as I sang the final cue solo. Yep, I was nervous, clearly. And I’ve auditioned for people so many times in my life, but this was different. So different. I wanted to impress Scott even more so because I’ve seen the pure love he has for his film. 6 Below is truly transcendental storytelling. The cinematography reminds me of The Revenant, while the story in its uniqueness and portrayal reminds me of nothing else. It’s original and it’s exquisitely weaved together. There is a realness to it that captivates me every time I get the honor of watching scenes. If I can be of service to a movie (and true story) as spiritually inspiring as this, I’m one happy session singer.

I also feel a strong connection to Josh and Mira’s roles, and I am sure that many audiences will deeply connect to them, too. To watch their faces on screen and sing Nathan’s ethereal, soft, and pure melodies is a dream come true. I am honored to be the high soprano soloist, and now I feel a lot less afraid to sing in front of Scott! :) (Whew!)

My message for today to all session singers out there who are starting out is that you have what it takes to contribute to the right movie at the right time and at the right place. Miracles are possible. Blessings come around each corner if you let go and let God. Trust me. Your voice can resonate with people, and your love of storytelling can bring forth things in you that you didn’t even know were alive in your body, mind, heart, and soul.

Go for it! I did! I used that nervousness and made it my tool. Like my friend Thomas says, make fear your friend.

If you make fear your friend, without giving in to it but controlling it instead, its power forms into something useful, like a needed push. I can do this, is what I tell the fear. And that fear ends up somehow pushing me into my faith, again. Thank you, fear! You’re awesome! :P

Love and Blessings,

Britlin Lee