Cast of characters:
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – Warwick four-string fretless bass, Roland Phantom 6 synth, vocals, lyrics, arrangement, composition
J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ-- Yamaha Genos 2 and Yamaha MoXF8
synth, organ, electric piano, and vocal harmonies
Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark – clavinet
Llanpsych-- @llanpsych -- Tez – Fender Stratocaser through a VST synth FX device
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– Gibson Les Paul electric guitar, Fender Acoustasonic acoustic guitar, Gibson Earl Scruggs Mastertone banjo, mix, production, and mastering
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums and percussion
This song started when as a vague idea Josh came up with while listening to Lionel Richie's All Night Long followed by Michael McDonald's song Sweet Freedom. He wanted to create a song that uses that same basic structure because those are both perfect pop songs in his opinion. He came up with a rough structure on his bass and piano before enlisting the help of his team of musical superheroes.
Ken was first up to bat, adding his magical drums and helping Josh find a groove on his bass. Ken later added the hand percussion that adds a spicy drive to the song, too. Next up was Mark, who added the funky clavinet throughout. Stephen threw down after Ken, adding some foundational guitar to the stew. He also added the awesome banjo you hear trickling throughout. Very shortly after, Tez came through with the trippy guitar solo at the end. JJ followed with the breathy organ that lifts the whole thing aloft.
Now that we had a solid foundation to work with, Josh added the synth "horn" part in the middle, as well as the vocals, including the third harmony part in the choruses. JJ added the fifth harmony part in the choruses soon after. He also added the synth hooks throughout and synth solo at the end. Not stopping there, he also added the electric piano intro, with Ken's drums, and Stephen, who added the electric guitar in that part, as well.
Now that the whole thing was in the can, it was time for a mix. One of our resident production experts, Stephen, did the honors, as well as the mastering.
This is an example of everyone in the Eclectic Collective adding just the right puzzle piece to form the bigger picture. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed making it.
Original lyrics by Josh Clary:
Got a little baggie
Got a tank of gas
Now what I need from you
Is to light a fire under my ass
Let’s put down our phones
And turn up the tunes
By now you know there’s nothing
That we can’t get up to
Wherever we go
That’s where I want to be
Just as long as
I know I have
You there with me
Because
I’m down for anything x2
And you know that’s true
You know that’s true
Whatever you wanna do
Whatever we get up to
I’m down for anything
Anything
With you I love to eat
But I never want to sleep
Because I don’t want to miss out
On spending any time with you
When I hear you laugh
Or get excited with a gasp
You make my heart feel like
I just ran a lap
Let go on a run
Or figure out some fun
Or jump in the car and drive to where
The ocean meets the sun
Chorus repeats/Chorus reprise
When you hit me with those eyes
You know you hypnotize me
And just when I think you won’t
You can still surprise me
We’ve done it all before
Now let’s go do it all some more
Every day is a reward
When I feel like I just scored
Next up :-) love the keys doing all that frog ground work in the Stevie Wonder fashion, the vocals are fab, and the drums are totally great (and mixed a bit differently than on the other EC tunes, which I like). Very cool song!
I said it on a couple other pages, but I'll say it again -- no idea Josh could hold down vocals so well, I really dig the style he is bringing to it! But everyone holds their own once again on this one-- very surreal vibe and feel between the music and artwork -- nice!
Always magical that after such a complex algorithm of song building there is such a homogenous and beautiful result of an awesome song like this one. This must be due to the fact, that you are a team of some really gifted musicians! And as always a really good rhythm section is fundamental! Like in your case Ken and Josh. Bravo also to the non-rhythm section which does its magic on top!
Sick track ! just heard it on his page ! Such a great energy to this one and the snare pops beautifully " Phenomenal vocal work and lyrics and such a great collaboration of talent here ! Everything gels beautifully and there are some real magic transitional moments in the improvisation of the leads ! Incredible work ! Love it !
I've done the rounds of a few of your colleagues' clouds for this beauty. And I'm sure you'll believe me when I say it gets better and better. Thanks Ken
Hey Ken man, you're drums are perfect for what I had envisioned for this one. Not that I had that beat in mind, specifically, but you came up with exactly what it needed. Love your percussion, too! You are a real asset to the team, and I'm very grateful to be able to have so much fun making music with you, brother man. Always a true joy. Excelsior!
Such a cool tune. Fantastic vocal sound. You guys are locked in – great guitar/organ bit near the end. You guys certainly like to tamp down the grass beneath your feet, if it grows at all – prolific and restless creation. Awesome.
Hafta say, it makes me very happy to hear all three of you guys singing on this one! There's a kind of authenticity you all have that I don't think comes across when I sing - maybe it's a Canuck thing? ALso, I don't know what it is about the drumming, but there's some kind of really wicked cool effect or something - kind of like that 'gate' effect that Hugh Padgham created with Phil Collins (first heard on Peter Gabriel's album before it went crazy on 'In The Air'). Not sure if that's more of something Stephen is doing, but it sounds slick! Cool to see how this one developed over the months too...
Comment by Florian Lüthi
Next up :-) love the keys doing all that frog ground work in the Stevie Wonder fashion, the vocals are fab, and the drums are totally great (and mixed a bit differently than on the other EC tunes, which I like). Very cool song!
Comment by Tea R. Sea
I said it on a couple other pages, but I'll say it again -- no idea Josh could hold down vocals so well, I really dig the style he is bringing to it! But everyone holds their own once again on this one-- very surreal vibe and feel between the music and artwork -- nice!
Comment by Frans Beelaard
A real smoker! fantastic synthesizer work..mesmerizing & electrifying.Very nice percussion track..Passionate expression throughout..captivating effects..sumptuously infectious..perfectly executed...excellent mix & recording production!
Comment by BeSinger
Always magical that after such a complex algorithm of song building there is such a homogenous and beautiful result of an awesome song like this one. This must be due to the fact, that you are a team of some really gifted musicians! And as always a really good rhythm section is fundamental! Like in your case Ken and Josh. Bravo also to the non-rhythm section which does its magic on top!
Comment by heart house and the new kindness.
Awesome groove Ken - makes this song!
Comment by LOONY DE BUSSY
Nice song and super groove ❤️🔥
Comment by Spirit Sound Innovators
Sick track ! just heard it on his page ! Such a great energy to this one and the snare pops beautifully " Phenomenal vocal work and lyrics and such a great collaboration of talent here ! Everything gels beautifully and there are some real magic transitional moments in the improvisation of the leads ! Incredible work ! Love it !
Comment by Karlit-O-Kay (K-O-K)
Powerful and bright sound
Comment by ~Mark F
Ken great job on this supplying the "heartbeat"! Another great EC collab!
Comment by Hega
Sounds awesome; great rhythms
Comment by CW Mullins
and I am down for this!
Comment by markjbennett
I've done the rounds of a few of your colleagues' clouds for this beauty. And I'm sure you'll believe me when I say it gets better and better. Thanks Ken
Comment by Gaz Brownie Music Projects
Well Ken you guys always knock it out the park from the guitars to your drumming . A mighty fine piece of work guys 👍
Comment by Entheogenic Psychonaut (Josh Clary)
Hey Ken man, you're drums are perfect for what I had envisioned for this one. Not that I had that beat in mind, specifically, but you came up with exactly what it needed. Love your percussion, too! You are a real asset to the team, and I'm very grateful to be able to have so much fun making music with you, brother man. Always a true joy. Excelsior!
Comment by SANDERS
Like the increase in intensity. Very cool and slick 🎧⭐️🎧
Comment by Joseph Shenton
Such a cool tune. Fantastic vocal sound. You guys are locked in – great guitar/organ bit near the end. You guys certainly like to tamp down the grass beneath your feet, if it grows at all – prolific and restless creation. Awesome.
Comment by mistermark
Hafta say, it makes me very happy to hear all three of you guys singing on this one! There's a kind of authenticity you all have that I don't think comes across when I sing - maybe it's a Canuck thing? ALso, I don't know what it is about the drumming, but there's some kind of really wicked cool effect or something - kind of like that 'gate' effect that Hugh Padgham created with Phil Collins (first heard on Peter Gabriel's album before it went crazy on 'In The Air'). Not sure if that's more of something Stephen is doing, but it sounds slick! Cool to see how this one developed over the months too...
Comment by Janne Hennie
Awesome track, well done all of you! :)
Comment by Little Man
Great collab, great track
Comment by Llanpsych
Great drumming Ken - sounding like a supercharged Ringo on this psychedelic voyage 😎🙏🙏