Piece of Mine:
I wrote this tune during my “Cheese years” and the lyrics are a cynical look at the over commercialization of our society. I dig the groove on this one. Dave really nailed the 7/8 feel and it has a great edge to it as well.
Phat Cat:
I wrote this tune the day before the recording so I did not have time to get any charts to the boys. I just had them play the groove for a while and then I took it home to paste all the parts together. It came out great and I love what Alex Botwin did with the drum programming.
Don’t Wake Me:
The gem in this tune is Dar Williams. When I wrote this I had always envisioned a female singing the counter point but when Dar agreed to sing it, I was blown away. The song really came into its own over the course of the recording.
All I Need:
Once again, this song is an improvised groove that I took home and flushed out. The light bouncy feel was something that I wanted for the disc. And the lyrical content is speaking of my new wonderful life at home with my child.
Wide Open:
This tune harkens back to my last disc Never Odd or Even. I think many people will recognize this track for its signature Kyle sound: a funk, instrumental tune with lots of great playing.
Too Young:
Too Young is a more traditional-style pop song. Lyrically it is speaking about how I am getting older and coming to terms with this fact. It’s also letting go of the need to control every aspect of your life.
All Inside:
This is my favorite mix on the disc. It really came out just how I envisioned it. It starts with an old funky guitar riff and ends in a full blown rock anthem. I intentionally did not put a chorus in the tune and I saved it for the outro. Kind of a “Hey Jude” sort of thing.
Lyrically, “All Inside” is an introspective tune about keeping your emotions inside and not letting anyone past your wall.
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