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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about
I composed this Hip Hopish tune in 2010.
The term “pop” was used meaning ingestion of the drug ecstasy. As a therapist working for the County of Santa Clara, I provided "school based" services a 2 high schools in the county. I noticed a rapid increase in teens us of Ecstasy [MDMA]. Kids were ingesting large doses and a few were dying. I set out to determine the use pattern by self-report anonymous questionnaire followed by a 30 minute presentation. The findings were alarming. Our early research of 2,400 teens from Santa Clara County Schools suggested that one in four teens in our community admitted to “ever use” of Ecstasy and well exceeding reports. We also concluded that teen substance use trends can change rapidly.
This led me to appeal for additional funds. I collaborated with various experts in the county's including a colleague, a medical examiner, and others. I produced a 20 minute video and Music video with this song. I continued to evaluate and presented to over 5,000 high school students in the region as well as further presentations in San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington DC. BTW I did this in addition to my usual caseload and as a public servant for no additional money.
lyrics
POP
Christy Sings:
The Rainbow, the rainbow, the rainbow [X3]
Somewhere over the rainbow
That’s where I left my life
Somewhere over the rainbow
I’m not gonna get there tonight
I’m given up on searching for the truth
It’s such a waste of time
So I’ll just pop cause I can’t wait
I’m certain that I’ll be fine…Oh my
Lydon’s Verse:
Yeah, maybe you should take a moment, maintain focus,
Realize life ain’t always painted golden,
Hopeless as it seems droppin “E” is no solution
Hard to find clarity with the mind polluted.
Illusions of ecstasy, not quite what it’s meant to be,
Who knows what chemicals are thrown up in the recipe?
Tempting of me to take a pill for a quick fix,
Nothing worthwhile in life is learned in and instant.
Christy Sings:
Somewhere over the rainbow
That’s where I left my life
Somewhere over the rainbow
I’m not gonna get there tonight
I Popped more times than... I can count
Lost my rhyme and... filled with doubt
So I’ll just stop and ...figure it out
I’m certain that I’ll be fine...Oh my
Lydon’s Verse:
Yeah, to live and learn is to make mistakes,
But to build on those lessons is to gain strength.
Life is a grey space,
It can’t always be pleasant.
It’s where you choose the face to head on and address it.
Depression can linger from the Thizzle-Molly,
Brain patterns slows, still inflicts your body.
Rollin down that road that the flagrant type,
Substances E is laced with can take your life.
Your body is a temple, you know something sacred
This is no replacement, the concept is basic.
Make your statement through action,
Yo that’s what’s crackin.
Bring positives to the forefront of fashion
Passion for this world uninhibited and true,
It’s discovered deep down, livin within you.
So when those dark days arrive with competence and purpose,
You’ll find that sunshine of that much I’m certain.
Alright, that’s it right there
credits
from I Have Something To Say,
released December 3, 2020
This song was recorded at Prospect Studios
San Jose, CA 2010
Engineer: Greg Price
Christie Vrooman: Lead Vocals
Lydon George: Rap & Rap Doubles
Cheri Silveira: ‘80 Rickenbaker 4001 Bass
Wayne Baldwin: Nord Electro 2 Keyboard
Hal Dahlmeier: Pearl Drums
Kenny Deaver: ‘74 Gemeinhardt Flute
Austin Geiger: Beatbox
Daryl Patrick: Yamaha Vibraphone & Percussion
Greg Price: Gibson BB King Lucille Guitar [Lead]
Bryan Barrow: Hofner Bass
Larry Silveira: ’75 Aria A-556 Classical Guitar
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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