here are some more bass-playing photos, sent in by Jon in Texas:
Andy, bassist for The Loggers
Wayne, sitting in on an All-Star Christian Music Jam
Eric takes center stage at the Dove Awards (Christian music's Grammys)
Jeff shows Carman how to lay it down
Michael W. Smith in deep spiritual reflection--about Wayne's 2-handed bass stylings
Wayne lays it down again, this time on the cover
keep those bass pics coming...i think.
i am just a pilot
searchin for friendly land
frozen in a lonely cockpit
the radio plays a song i understand:
“the loneliest being
you are a king
you are a king”
hey hey now
hey what was that?
i’ve flown all around the world
but i can’t sing
they are the kings
they are the kings
they are the kings
changing winds, lonely days
if i could wish them all away
i’d bring this plane down
radio, radio, radio
do i see a new horizon?
the music clears the fortress
and sails above money
big guns take their shots
the radio says they cannot touch my wings
am i a king? (braving history)
am i a king? (claiming majesty)
am i a king?
and then he said
“don’t waste your song
but if no one sings along
you’re still a king
you are a king
we are the kings"
changing winds, lonely days
if i could wish them all away
i’d bring this plane down
radio, radio, radio
do i see a new horizon?
i was once a pilot
claiming all my land
braving history
claiming majesty
i am a king
you are a king
we are the kings
will be the title of the next record.
Thematically, it touches on a number of topics, but in some ways this song personifies the broader picture.
lyrics to the song:
face your fun
signs may say that you’re too old to rock
a wife and kids, the countdown has begun
will you set your sun?
a new day is at your door
is it over?
the night comes too fast for everyone
is it the time to face your fun?
the music drug is coursing through your veins
the love is there, but love will always change
forces brought you down (tossing, turning/new fire burning)
security sent from heaven—or the devil (comfort calling/music falling)
the night comes too fast for everyone
is it the time to face your fun?
where’s the old man, the old lover?
is it the time to face his fun?
the night comes too fast for everyone
is it the time to face your fun?
can your new life be a new lover?
and can your new love face your fun?
i’m gonna try
she’s gonna try
we're gonna try
Due to the lack of musical education or research by the Foundation it has been brought to our attention that the P. Spree is actually from the United States of America. [Please see below]
It is important for us to be correct and as factual as possible in case we are cited as a source. We are all fans of academia and the internet so this is especially embarrassing. We want you to be able to say "I read it on the internet" and for it to be true.
As such, we are currently seeking interns to edit and research all of our post so this will never happen again. If you are interested please submit your resume to email@lassiefoundation.com.
Please accept our apologies and thanks to Jamie for bringing this to our attention,
TLF
"not to be a dick.... but polyphonic spree is from texas (denton). so i guess
maybe they can get away with some soul?
jamie."
nothing's better for musical inspiration than downloading rap videos off of the internet while wayne recorded his vocals. speaking of which, a new nickname for wayne was born tonight: Wan-yay or Wan-yea, inspired of course by watching all-ster hip-hip producer Kanye West's video All Falls Down. We talked tonight about how bands hailing from the British Isles feel the need to incorporate soul and gospel into their music to get back to their "roots" , (think U2 and the Polyphonic Spree). Well, Wan-yay represents Wayne's heartfelt Africanization, the essence of which will no doubt be evident on our next record.
TLF=Happy on vibes, Wayne on vocals and tambo, Jeff on acoustic guitar, and Eric on acoustic guitar.
Look All Ways
I'm Stealin' to be Your One in a Million
Good Times Comin' My Way
The Eye of the Pirate
What the Beat is For
In case you care,
c
hi everyone,
here's a link to our friend bill's blog. among other things, you will find a picture and short review of last night's show.
Well, we played last night. It was the second time we ever played acoustic and it went much better than the first. It was still nerve-wracking as hell. No drums or noise to hide behind. It was fun and we met some great people, had some great food, got to hear some great music. Thanks to Media Creature for putting it on and to those folks who came out. We really appreciated it.
Thanks,
c