Photo Credits: Stacy Lanyon. 2012
I'm kicking off Throwback Thursday's with a photograph of me playing in the streets of NYC with Occupy Guitarmy. This time of acitvism was integral to my life and a huge node of the shift toward social equity and justice across the globe. Now more than ever we need to push forward with Black Lives Matter, and Climate Justice. We are the change. Music for the revolution!
“We’ve come a long, long way. We’ve got a long, long way to go.”
Ventura, CA. June 18th, 2020 Would you recommend a song from an artist you’ve never heard of before? Of course not. But if that song captured the moment, you might change your mind. Jason Brock’s new single “Dubbers and Rex” could be that one unknown track you’ve been looking for.
With a Jack Johnson meets Lou Reed meets Cheryl Crow vibe that is both bluesy and uplifting, Brock’s latest recording is like a cool drink on the hottest of summer days. The guitar melody sparkles while the lyrics and vocals remain solid and honest, asking the deeper question, “Where do we go from here?”
“I think we’re all looking for some meaning right now.” says Brock, “I was just strumming my guitar on the steps one night, feelin’ stunned and confused, and the song just kinda came out.”
Recorded during quarantine at Brock’s home in Ventura California, Dubbers and Rex is the first in a series of singles scheduled to be released online over the next few months. The single will be accompanied by lyric videos and live streaming performances from his social networks. As we enter the 2020 summer season filled with questions about peace, justice and how to cope with COVID-19, Dubbers and Rex is a positive song with meaning. It’s a perfect add to any contemporary playlist.
Jason Brock is well known as an administrator of ccMixer.org posting his own Creative Commons remixes under the pseudonym Spinningmerkaba. Over his career he has recorded and performed with Grammy award winning artists John Jones, Steve Ferrone along with MP3.com artist Emily RIchards, Orangehand, and The Art City Monsters.
Links to Jason Brock Music:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6unIeK4qqx2snWIKONbt8F
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlbrock44/
Website: https://jasonbrockmusic.blogspot.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-6N0AEOdhkGLRhCwUf3Rw?view_as=subscriber
Press Photos: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qDVIOsECcA0EboIbRUVLhsApx9b7mkW5OFZ-uf_lim8/edit?usp=sharing
Jason Brock's single "Reach Out" is receiving a lot of extra streams on Spotify since it's re-release ahead of his new album due out this summer 2K20. Reach Out is the third track off of Brock's second solo album Fly On.
The classic rock infused track launched Jason's new Soundcloud page last week and is also receiving thousands of listens and reposts as retro vibe indie hit on the well known indie music destination.
And if you like reading lyrics, Reach Out hits home in today's post-pandemic climate of renewal and regeneration.
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Lyrics
Reach Out
Jason Brock
On the pavement
In the dirt
Bruised and bleeding but never hurt
I know why you put us down
I think it's time to take a look around
Because the time has come to change
A new direction a different way
We can make it if we try
If we stand up we won't be denied
Reach out
Reach out to one another
Reach out to our friends
Reach out
In the cities and in the towns
In the country and all around
A new generation a new way of life
So put down your weapons and face the light
We gotta reach out
Help me baby
I'm down on my knees
I'm begging you please
Reach out to one another
You can remix the vocals under cc license. The pell is available here.
I am proud to be included in Blue Wave's latest release with my "Hang Loose" remix of Kara Square and DJ Vadim's awesome source stems. Check out the full album at Bandcamp.
