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The Only Thing Not Free
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From the 12 song American-Life Rock/R&B/Pop/Country/Comedy CD, 'Brando Quin The Journey' Music and Production by RavenPheat and Friends -- Starring Brando Quin Lead Singer, Song Lyrics Writer and Melodies Composer, Producer John Mahoney Music, Arra
dan king john mahoney brando quin todd larsen tim sadow michele sarrett humanjones ted hale and tom krummena glaxicon
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Brando Quin's original songwriting has been compared to that of Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash. RavenPheat stars Brando Quin, John Mahoney, Todd Larsen
In 2005 Brando Quin teamed up with Producer John Mahoney of RavenPheat Recording Studios in Phoenix Arizona. John is the Arrangement, Mix and Production Guru of all of Brando's Cd's 2006 "Brando Quin My Life" 2007 "Brando Quin The Journey" and the to be relased CD "Brando Quin Crossings" which is currently in production and scheduled to be released in the summer of 2008. John is also a very talented musician and is featured playing Rhythm Guitars, Native Flute, Bass, Percussion/Drums, Keyboards and MIDI sounds. The other band members joined up with Brando after the initial scratch tracks were made for the CD, "Brando Quin My Life". Violinist Tim Sadow also plays with Walt Richardson, The Brazen Heads, The Alston Sisters and has played in the 1st violin section of the Tempe Arizona Symphony. He is an energetic violin player who is both passionate and creative. Raised as a classical violinist in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he has performed and recorded in just about every style of music since relocating to Phoenix Arizona. Todd Larsen our lead guitarist is originally from North Dakota and is now living in Atlanta Georgia. He is also known as "The Albino Squirrel" to his fans Todd has been a musician for over 34 years. For the past 26 years he has played lead guitar. Todd also writes and performs music in the Atlanta Georgia area. He always finds time for some fishing with his daughter. Backup Vocalist, Michele Sarrett's Christian/Country/ Classical opera trained voice has been singing for over 30 years, she currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona and has recently branched out on her own, completing her debut award winning single, "Bleed Into My Veins". Dan King our very talented Saxophone player originally from Boston, Massachusetts has been playing the Phoenix, Arizona music scenes for years he also plays with the well known group "Sonoran Swing". Three other artists joined Brando during the making of "Brando Quin The Journey" HumanJones to his fans is a very talented backup vocalist. Originally from Ohio, he moved to Phoenix Arizona 33 years ago and has been playing, writing and singing music for more than 40 years. HumanJones is also currently working on his own debut CD aptly titled, "Most of the only of HumanJones". His previous song awards include the hit song, "Sorry Mama" written for "The National Organization for Women" during an open songwriting competition. Ted Hale our blazing Trombonist has toured, performed and recorded with Bob Hope, Dionne Warwick, The Spinners, Jim Nabors and Patti Page to name a few. He has served as the General Manager of the Midland-Odessa Texas Symphony & Chorale and currently performs with the Tempe Arizona Symphony Orchestra. He has a Doctorate in Music and Higher Education Administration from Indiana University. And, Ted Krummenacker our exceptional Piano Player lives in Peoria Arizona, Ted plays the piano in just about every style imaginable and his talent shines through on this album especially during the song "I Can't Make You Love Me" sung by Brando and Michele.
Song Info
Genre
Rock Classic Rock
Author
Brando Quin and RavenPheat
Rights
Brando Quin
Uploaded
October 18, 2007
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MP3 4.4 MB 128 kbps 4:45
Story behind the song
The story behind the song "The Only Thing Not Free" --In 1996 I was suffering from an unknown ailment later diagnosed as PTSD by the Veterans Administration related to the Gulf War. During the time depicted in this song, I saw many men and women homeless, sick and suffering. Some of those days I would walk the beach strand between Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey CA and just listen to the waves rolling in from the sea. Support Independent Musicians CD available at www.LuLu.com/BrandoQuin
Lyrics
"The Only Thing Not Free" by Brando Quin and RavenPheat-- I pledged my allegiance To the countries flag In a small schoolhouse Built by mom�s and by dad�s Then I served the country protected freedoms rites I fought for a living I�ve even fought for my life then I watched the homeless Holding up their cardboard sign Saying please give me yours There aint enough of mine then I watched the waves crashing in from the sea Saying this ones for you now I�ll take these back for me I've watched people telling me hey man this much is for you, but you'll pay for it this way either way your the fool That�s the day I found out The only things not free In the land of America Are her men, her women, and me That�s the day I found out Liberty�s bell has been broke freedom no longer rings here There�s no wheels without the spokes I've heard people yelling Hey, screw you white man My speech is free now I�ll hate you all that I can That�s the day I found out The only things not free In the land of America is that thing called Liberty I pledged my allegiance to the country's flag in a small school house built by moms and built by dads
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