This is a Limited Edition, double LP. It is limited to 100 albums [40 left] each with a foil-stamped serial code on the back, a Japanese gatefold album cover, plus a 24" X 12 inch poster of the band members, Poly-lined sleeves for added protection, reusable album protector, and free digital download of all tunes on the album plus instrumental versions of 5 of the songs [I’m Not that Dirty, Jade, Michael’s Song, My Dog Fuji, and Standing in Line with You.]
Note: each side of the albums were limited to less than 16 minutes to permit maximum fidelity of the songs. Any more time than that requires compression and thus less fidelity.
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I Composed this Jazz Ballad tune in 2018 for my friend, Michael.
It features the lovely voice of Nehal who by the way is tri-lingual and sings a line in this song in French. Paul Spina came up with a way of using brushes on his drums while Paul Lamb on bass and Greg on Rhodes piano provide the mortar for the song. Also of note are the solos of Ken on flute, Jan on violin, Brendan on alto sax, Matt on electric guitar, and with a special visit from my godson, Austin, on steel string guitar.
This song feels simple but has great complexity in form. The lyrics suggest a conversation with an angel who encourages Michael to let go and move on.
lyrics
Michael’s Song
Intro:
Verse 1:
Come on angel ask me now
Is it time to make your vow
I listen to the roaring sea
Just be what you wanna be
I like my toys and dreams I keep
Don’t give up what helps you sleep
Beat my drums to write this song
Hope it won’t take too long
Chorus:
Michael can you come out and play
Michael it’s the best time of the day
Michael vient jouer avec moi
Grab my hand, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah
Intro [Flute]
Verse: 2 [Instrumental with violin]
Chorus:
Bridge [Solos alto sax and electric guitar]
Intro [Flute]
Verse 3:
Want to live in Sutter Creek
Something in your heart to keep
We search for truth to find our way,
We’re tryin to be OK
See my treasures one and all,
Cherish them, feel so tall
Then it’s done in a moments time,
Our best hope is that we rhyme
Chorus:
Outro
Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah [X5]
credits
from I Have Something To Say,
released December 3, 2020
Nehal Abuelata: Lead Vocals
Brendan Buss: Selmer SA-80 Alto Sax
Kenny Deaver: ‘74 Gemeinhardt Flute
Eric Folsom: Ibanez Portamento Fretless Bass
Austin Geiger: DXK2 Martin Guitar
Jan Purat: Jonathan Cooper#326 5-string Violin
Greg Sankovich: ‘78 Fender Rhodes Mk I Suitcase
Matt Silva: Michael Gardener Telecaster Guitar[Lead]
Paul Spina: Pearl Masters Custom Drums
Larry Silveira: ’75 Aria A-556 Classical Guitar, Shared Lead Vocals
Larry has been a guitarist, composer, arranger, and producer for 54 years. He gathered the best of the best to back him up
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