Taking a song immortalized by legends like Julie London and Frank Sinatra and transforming it into something so intimate and contemporary that it is hard to believe it was born more than 70 years ago seems almost impossible. Yet that is exactly what St. Catherine’s Child achieves with “Fly Me To The Moon,” a jazz standard that discovers a new life for modern audiences.
This cover arrives alongside “Cosmic Dancer” by T. Rex, with its soft and timeless composition that uses dance as a metaphor for the cycle of life while offering a transcendent reflection beneath its apparent simplicity.
Even though “Fly Me To The Moon” and “Cosmic Dancer” return with fresh nuances, the singer preserves the essence of both songs intact, almost as a solemn gesture of respect toward works that shaped generations, redefined genres, and ultimately became part of the emotional memory of millions.
St. Catherine’s Child moves between Americana intimacy and a quieter strain of British melancholy, filtering both through the songwriting of Ilana Zsigmond. Born in England and later raised in Connecticut, she has gradually built a space within indie folk through emotionally direct writing, understated arrangements, and a voice that carries equal parts warmth and fragility. The project’s name, drawn from the patron saint of eloquent women, reflects the lyrical sensitivity that runs through her work.
Her music has already surpassed four million streams and caught the attention of outlets such as The Line of Best Fit and Hot Press. She also recently signed with TRO Essex Music and its label Shamus Records, joining a historic catalog that includes names like David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, and Woody Guthrie.
Now, with these reinterpretations of “Fly Me To The Moon” and “Cosmic Dancer,” St. Catherine’s Child takes listeners by the hand and guides them on a journey back in time. All that is left to do is light a few candles, dim the lights, and surrender to the atmosphere.
