Writing Music & Driving Trains?- Tenielle Neda’s How Beautiful is The MEL Top Song for March 2025

When not writing songs, Australian singer-songwriter Tenielle Neda drives ore trains part-time. That’s not a typo, as if it was some type of transportation choice. No. She drives actual big-honking trains filled with enough valuable rocks (iron ore) that would more than excite the heart of any serious Settlers of Catan player. You can only imagine the unique thoughts you might have amidst the rhythm of the tracks as it mixes with the Australian landscape. Oh,to be outside somewhere to soak it in.

There’s nothing like the newness of Spring.  Emerging from the long dark nights of winter brings forth a longing to breathe in fresh air and feel the wind in your hair -even if you don’t have any follicle fortitude. This time of year you’re ready to walk, bike, or jump in your car “top-down and windows up” and just drive!  Neda’s How Beautiful the Feet delivers the perfect springtime soundtrack to celebrate this seasonal vibe. It’s the type of song that works best loud! And it’s also the top song on the MEL for the month of March.

Neda says on Instagram that “This song sprung forth as a celebration of God’s love for us – for his incredible gift of salvation through Christ Jesus. It is rejoicing & praise! I pray it turns your hearts to joyfully worship him today. My kids like to listen loudly in the car. Preferably windows down so the neighbours can hear! TheMEL.fm encourages you to crank it up, so all your friends can hear.

The song was quite the world collaboration. The song was co-written with Anacortes, Washington songsmith- John Van Deusen and also features additional vocals from the Citizen’s Zach Bolen.  Tenielle Neda’s new album arrives in July 2025 and its produced by Jon Guerra.

Below the video, you’ll find the list of top songs for March 2025. By the way, the songs in bold are local Twin Cities artists on the MEL!