Kirsty Hawkshaw, the angelic voice behind Opus III's 1992 hit "It's a Fine Day," remains an industry trailblazer. With an illustrious career shaping dance music, she introduced an angelic singing style to the early '90s dance genre. Now, as Popstar 3.0, Kirsty embraces the digital age, challenging mainstream music's boundaries. In a world of sensationalism, she stands as a beacon of sincerity, sharing heartfelt content that creates a safe space for viewers seeking solace and inspiration. Join Kirsty on her RU-vid channel to redefine popstar status, experiencing her unique perspective, angelic vocals, and a journey of trust, authenticity, and soulful music. Together, let's discover the magic beyond the matrix and forge genuine connections in the digital landscape.
I have been listening to this on and off for probably almost the full 15 years since it has been posted. I started back in high school and I’m in my thirties now…crazy how time flies. I found myself humming this at almost 1 am while thinking about life and here I am lol. I love that you can listen and ingest every word of this track when it’s sung in such a hauntingly beautiful, slow way like this. The more I listen to it, the more amazed I am at how profound and true I have found the words to be throughout my life. I am really curious as to the origin of the words and the background of the track Especially the part about “keeping your light in the dark”. The few times I’ve tried to let some of my “light” out, I find people usually just find me really awkward I guess, so mostly I go through my life bottling everything up, outwardly numb but inwardly alive with so many thoughts and conflicting emotions on a daily basis. I’ve literally had people ask me if I’m autistic when I try to share that side of myself, and my “true” self. I have no idea…I’ve largely given up. I try to “just be”, even if most of the time it means I’ll never feel at peace or accepted into the world around me, but luckily I’ve been blessed with an introverted personality and I can usually find solace by myself in multiple interests that I have. And, I know God loves me. I have no idea why I felt so compelled to share this at 1 am after all of these years lol. Anyhow, thanks for posting it, and know that your music and voice continues to inspire, heal, and touch people all these years later. I hardly feel anything at all and this track makes me feel everything at once. It’s simultaneously beautiful, overwhelming, sad, and euphoric. Thanks for the gift of a journey!
I hear you, and here Kirsty is revisiting herself and also stumblng across same post then seeing this message. I am tired tonight and unwell, however I feel compelled to elaborate further thankyou
The kind of life and career all musicians dream of. What a composer. From inspiring the world of hip hop multiple times to writing some of the most recognisable TV music ever created. Life and culture without Alan's works in the musical timeline would have been a very different outcome! And acknowledged for his services during his lifetime too. Amazing life story, and his music will be relevant and influential on generations to come.
Hi Kirsty ! Opus III was a great music project, you created along with them great music, not just great dance anthems as It's a Fine Day, the experimental and ambiental sounds by Opus III are outstanding !
Honestly one of the most beautiful tracks ever. I come back to it from time to time, and just find myself in love with it all over again. This duo really captures something magic about this music form and brings out something totally all it's own.
It took me 14 years to find this, what a shame... I love the song in every version I've heard it. "Just Be Me" gives me the same emotions as Robert Miles' "One and one", and it hits deep in the heart. Thank you for the song and for sharing this!
Alright so this song works as: ✅ Acapella ✅ House ✅ Trance ✅ Jazz ✅ Ambient ✅ Electrohouse What else? Has a Drum & Bass version been done? I think it should be done. Has an African tribal version been done? I think it should be done. Any others?
