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Lost In The Wax
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Peak #256
Peak in subgenre #102
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Trabue Gentry
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1974
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July 02, 2009
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MP3 5.9 MB, 128 kbps, 6:24
Story behind the song
A Tale of Two Brothers Lost In The Wax, featuring Mikle Krizanovski, is done! Well, everyone, you've probably heard me talk about my younger Russian brother, Mikle Krizanovski. You may also have heard the rumors that we were collaborating on something special. Well, those rumors were true. I pulled a 35-year old recording off the shelf and gave it to Mikle to complete. Written in 1974, this song was originally recorded with Kevin Sterner on bass and Joe Hogan on drums that same year. At the time, I sought to include a particular style of lead guitar that just wasn't available, so I shelved the piece. Some months ago I first heard Mikle and was blown away by his originality. Instantly I knew this stylist offered exactly what I had in mind for Lost in the Wax. As you may know, Mikle won first place in OurStage's January 2009 Guitar Solo and May 2009 Guitar Solo competitions. He combines the science of music from his professional musical training, his vision and passion to innovate. I liken his music to a thunderous white water rafting experiencepowerful and rapid current with sudden surprises throughout the journey. This is a very special collaboration in many ways. History paved the way for this experience. The competition sparked first in 1954 by Russia's successful launch of the Sputnik led to the U.S. development of computer networking. The Berlin Wall came down and the Internet came up. Two composers, two countries, two languages, have subsequently found it possible to create this music without ever having sat in the same room. History bore us the digital age, where we can revisit the old in new ways and reinvent. What you will hear is a painstakingly, digitally-enhanced recording with new tracks laid down by Mikle on lead and myself on rhythm, along with a new vocal overlay. It's so strange to take a recording this old and complete it now with the contribution of someone half way around the world--almost surreal. Have a listen, if you will. Leave a comment, good or bad--we can't learn from our mistakes if we don't know what they are! If you have questions about the process in making this piece, please don't hesitate to ask. To hear Lost In The Wax: http://www.ourstage.com/play/track/OWUYGDDMKWQL-lost-in-the-wax Learn more about this talented lead guitarist Mikle Krizanovski at: http://www.ourstage.com/fanclub/miklekrizanovski Trabue
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Too many times We repeat the same old lines And expect them all to listen Who expect the words to glisten With excitement And revelation Like a friend who should receive you Turns his back and then deceives you And is gone Once again In the wax Now you know It's time to go And remember all the words In songs by the Byrds Of many years ago You should be proud When you sing your songs so loud That you make them all forget All the things we all regret Such as sorrow And the weakness Like a friend who would defend you Turns his back and then befriends you And is gone Once again In the wax Now you see We've got to be Stronger than the ones Who have put us on the run From what we used to be
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