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Track 8: Dream of You 

Ah so. This is probably one of the only 'direct' lyrics I've ever written. I usually write more in 'scenes' or incomplete thoughts that make a whole picture. But this one just kinda had to be this way.

Everyone wants love. Right? And we hear all the time about love at first sight. Looking at someone and just knowing.

There ya go. That's it. Ha. 

Brian Kaplan again played lead guitar and I love what he did here. Floaty. Soaring. He really nailed the feeling of finding the love of your life.

Oh and just…

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11/08/2017

in painting the silence, songs, mixing, album, performance, Brian Kaplan, Will Railton

Track 5: Eyes to the Sky 

Funny how time changes your point of view. "Time can heal all wounds", or something like that is the saying right?

My last 3 records were not exactly depressing. Not at all. There were many joyous happy uplifting moments with the sad. Looking back all 3 were me dealing with my mothers death. Could've been a lot darker I guess. Lyrically they were me working shit out. Music has always been that for me. That's why I love it. It can transport you into another world. Make you remember moments. Make you feel…

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10/26/2017

in painting the silence, songs, themes, album, volume 1, listening, car stereo, Brian Kaplan, car rides, hope and joy, favorite songs

Track Three: Running Away 

This is my roots rock song. 

Tom Petty just passed away. I was so sad. I remember having his album 'Full Moon Fever' on near constant play one summer. And what musician wouldn't KILL for a 'Freefallin'? I don't know any. I would.

Tom Petty and John Mellencamp are two of my favorites. There's just something so honest and accessible in their music. Later the first Counting Crows album hit me the same way although a little more down in the mouth there was still 'Mr. Jones' and 'Rain King'. My band used to…

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10/20/2017

in painting the silence, recording, songs, themes, ideas, album, volume 1, melodies, acoustic guitar, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Counting Crows, band, Brian Kaplan, Running Away, electric guitar, roots rock, Freefallin, Mr. Jones

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