Artist Bio
Influences: The vapour trails of half-remembered dreams.
I sing with my fingers and dance with my heart.
YouTube page here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3HccOVMH3zEOmGwy327rwQ
Okay, I admit it. I'm a bass player with Asperger's Syndrome.
I record in a tiny spare bedroom that has had loads of acoustic treatment applied. My DAW is Reaper running on a custom-built Carillon Core 3 PC. I use a Focusrite Scarlett interface. I'll list details of the gear I use for each track on the individual song pages (for those interested in such things).
Twelfth year of FAWM for me!
There may well not be quite so much of the guitar pyrotechnics this year. I've spent the last twelve months focusing on my bass playing and pretty much left the six string guitar alone.
Personal pronouns: he, him, his - but I prefer Paul or @dragondreams if you're talking or writing about me. :-)
Songs (57)
Fipple Piercing
Soundboard
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@nadine Mar 2022
I've sent you a mail wth lots of information concerning the collab. Hope you received it. Have a nice weekend.
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@nadine Mar 2022
Awesome! Ok, so there's no reason to worry :) I'll keep you posted.
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@nadine Mar 2022
Thanks for your offer on "Pedal to metal" and listening to this song. I'm happy you enjoyed!
Just for the record: Do you own basses with non-standard tunings or addtional strings? It's quite likely that the song will be transposed down if I find a singer. -
@litorne Mar 2022
My pleasure for my comments, thank you very much for yours too! I am really impressed by your work and your mastery! And very happy to hear the recorder in your compositions! You do honor to this beautiful instrument! And I'm glad you like the bass!
I also added you with pleasure to my watchlist!
Very good continuation to you! :) -
@dreamscuba Mar 2022
You are so kind. Thank you for your comments on Pump it up.
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@nadine Mar 2022
Im glad you enjoyed your listen. I'm pretty sure that "Fit right in" will be a great song when done. We were out of time and lacking of energy so we decided to upload a super rough sketch. It's planned for the next months :)
Bass is such a cool instrument! I wanted to learn a new instrument last year and I was torn between guitar and bass... and took guitar because of songwriting. But I will learn bass next cause I enjoyed my trial a lot. -
@nadine Mar 2022
Thanks a lot for your comment! "Skyscraper" sounds great because everybody was working in their comfort zone. And we had more time. No way I gonna manage and produce something like this in 4 weeks! We had to share this result to motivate people that you can do very cool things in collabs :)
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@nadine Mar 2022
Ah thanks for explaining, now I get it! English is my 2nd language so I don't know all slang and terminology. I sometimes just hit random hashtags that sound awkward or intriguing :D
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@audrey Mar 2022
That sounds great Paul. If for some reason, I'm still not feeling comfortable with my DAW by next FAWM, then we'll work out another way to collaborate - you've got a deal! I look forward to it. :)
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@audrey Mar 2022
Hey Paul, I agree we're probably overdue for a collaboration and I'd love to, but I'm not sure I can until I finally learn how to use the Abelton Live DAW I bought a few years ago. I've tried to learn it a couple of times, once through a not-great online course that left me confused and a second time using a useless how-to book. But I read a bunch of reviews and I think I now have a much better how-to book. I just have to conquer my fear, roll up my sleeves and get down to working my way through it. My hope is that by next FAWM, I'll be ready. Years ago, I had a hard time with some aspects of learning how to use Sibelius, but the program came with an extensive tutorial that I worked through with some help, in a couple of spots, from some kind people on YouTube who like to teach. This DAW, though, is such a different way of formatting and viewing music to me. It feels like I'm sitting in the cockpit of a jet liner and I'm told to fly the thing. This is the year, though, that I'm determined to conquer this monster, so with any luck, I'll be able to collaborate with you next year. That will be my reward for getting this thing done and I look forward to it. :)
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@nadine Mar 2022
Thanks a lot for your comment! I'll listen to your profile later. Need a pause from listening...
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@sunnymae Mar 2022
Glad you got a chuckle out of my sausage song. :0)))
Thanks for stopping by. I had fun with that one.
AND...57 compositions???? That's dope. Congrats! -
@audrey Mar 2022
Thank you once again for taking the time to listen to more of my music. I'm really pleased that you like it and leave such great comments. It means a lot to me. I enjoy listening to your music too, so you make it super easy for me to return the favour. :)
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@richaaaay Mar 2022
Thanks for all the listens and comments. I’m always interested to hear your input. I have very high regard for your musical sensibilities. It’s been a pleasure listening to your music this FAWM. To hear you play some many varied instruments with precision and grace leaves me awestruck…
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@jessespillane Mar 2022
Thanks for the comment. I think I was going for "smokey blues club", so I appreciate the observation.
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@ahumburg Mar 2022
Thanks for the listen and for taking the time to leave some words. Wishing you the best this year!
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@aeye Mar 2022
Thanks for checking out the Explorers :). I'm so glad you really enjoyed it as much as you did. ( It was honestly a tough choice to decide to make this the final episode this year, but all things must come to an end).
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@carleybaer Mar 2022
You drive a hard bargain, sir, I ACCEPT
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@beacon Mar 2022
Yes, a 50/90 collab would be awesome! I have to start making my lists of people I want to collab with that I haven't worked with before, and who are the people who I want to continue working with. I think my 50/90 will be all collabs at this point!
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@beacon Mar 2022
Thank you for all your encouragement and showing cool stuff. I hope you can make it to the Virtual Reception on Saturday. Would love to collab in the future. (and yes, this is the new version of @kenmattsson)
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@carleybaer Mar 2022
I will if you will :D
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@sunnymae Feb 2022
Holy guacamole! You've written volumes and volumes of Music this year.Congratulations on a stellar output!
I'm taking a little breather for tonight and tomorrow but I have a lot of listening to catch up to and I shall be perusing some of your songs.
Thank you for stopping by and taking a listen to daytime dreamer. I appreciate your comments very much. Cheers! -
@fuzzy Feb 2022
Thanks for collabing with me this month and trusting me to mess about with your tracks!!
And congrats on the massive number of tunes you've produced!! -
@zecoop Feb 2022
OK, right... that's ACTUALLY what I meant, except my math sucks, haha
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@zecoop Feb 2022
You're going for 60 aren't you... ;)
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@pvk2020 Feb 2022
Happy Fawm. Have a good year creating
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@beat Feb 2022
Thank you for listening and writing. It’s been a pleasure again.
Enjoy being.
I’ll hear you again next year.
Greets from Vienna
I sing with my fingers and dance with my heart. I luv that statement. -
@fuzzy Feb 2022
Haha which one?!?
Couldn't help myself with the Trudeau one.
Had to do it. -
@dreamscuba Feb 2022
Thanks for your comments on Highway One. Much appreciated. Congratulations on hitting the triple FAWM... I am gunning for the double. Never done that before. I have Sunday left to play...let's see. I have marked a placeholder for that.
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@kenmattsson Feb 2022
Congrats on the triple FAWM! I've loved what I've heard of your stuff, and will be back to listen to the rest of it in March!
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@ajna1960 Feb 2022
Congratulations on your 42 ! Now you can safely go hiking too :)
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@ajna1960 Feb 2022
Dream away :)
By the way, if you want to post your finished piece separately, I'm ok with that :) -
@dzdandcunfsd Feb 2022
Only 39 so far?!? Slacker! LOL...
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@guatecoop Feb 2022
Hey there! So interesting that this year you have stumbled on the idea that the recorder is your first instrument! It is beautiful indeed. I'm back for a little bit of listening!
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@pippa Feb 2022
Thank you for your kind words, Mr DD. It is good to know you.
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@musicbymichelle Feb 2022
I really enjoy listening to your instrumentals. If you'd be interested in having some vocals or lyrics added to any of them, let me know.
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@pippa Feb 2022
I have the same happy memories, same age, walking to my piano lessons once a week. That was in Canberra. But I don't remember the person at all.
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@pippa Feb 2022
Thanks for your memories on the waltz. Maybe your teacher was remembering days of waltzing with his sweetheart...
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@grenzgaengerin Feb 2022
Dear Dragondream, I would like to thank you again for all your warm and beautiful comments. You mean a lot to me. Especially the one on "Lyfjahjólið (The medicine wheel)" This was a song that actually came about in a ritual situation. It was a uniquely great experience for me. So special thanks
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@fuzzy Feb 2022
Still working on the collab.
Taking it slow, though; I'm beginning to get that ol' FAWM ear burnout. :)
Congrats on the double win! -
@pippa Feb 2022
My goodness, you've written a lot of songs@ congratulations!
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@pippa Feb 2022
Well dang! Obviously FB never ever does anything by mistake, huh? I can send you a request, yes. Let me know when to try.
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@pippa Feb 2022
I just got your note. Please send again.
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@pippa Feb 2022
dear DragonDreams, it seems I might have just deleted your FB friend request. Then realized, but by then I can't undo. Can you send it again?
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@crutherford Feb 2022
thanks for that! yeah - it's a blizzard outside right now - but way less of one in my mind after recording that ditty. thanks for listening! you are a gem!
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@sunnymae Feb 2022
Dragondreams! You are too kind. thank you for your generous comments on Daytime Dreamer. That's something coming from you! I'm so glad it took you to all the right places in your love of a good tune. I'm flattered beyond words. :0)
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@mikeb Feb 2022
Thanks for the listen and comments on 'Selfish'!
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@grenzgaengerin Feb 2022
Thank you very much for your kind comment on "The Rainbow" and "Fibunacci".That means a lot to me. <3
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@audrey Feb 2022
Thank you for the great comment on "Returning Home from Market". It seems that visualizing a scene somehow helps me write music. I'm glad that that tired-but-happy feeling came across to you, and thanks for saying so.
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@ajna1960 Feb 2022
I didn't realise how short Pixies was until I uploaded to SC !! I will triple it tomorrow morning !
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@donna Feb 2022
I'm glad you're still on board about the piece from last year. ;) Definitely no rush. Actually, I'm thinking of revising bits of it, bringing it up to date a bit (and possibly shortening it somewhat. Anyway, I'll let you know. :)
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@sunnymae Feb 2022
"The vapour trails of half-remembered dreams." I resonate completely. I'm in a dream trail as we speak! So true.
Thank you for taking a listen to Never Surprise Me and leaving your kind thoughts. Working with @donna is a joy.
Congratulations on your amazing output so far. I've started binge listening in the wee hours and shall start here! -
@donna Feb 2022
Here's the song version, Paul. :)
'Never Surprise Me'
https://fawm.org/songs/127303/ -
@crutherford Feb 2022
Wow Paul! I just returned from dropping the kids off at school.. What a wonderful message to discover upon my return! You've made my day!
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@jessespillane Feb 2022
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a nice comment on my song. I really appreciate it. I really need come back to your page more and listen to more of your great music (24 songs! wow! I'm so behind)
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@fuzzy Feb 2022
I'm in no rush.
Whenever you get to it. -
@fuzzy Feb 2022
Hey, I'm not really getting where I want to be with your stems for that track. I'm finding it hard to do them justice.
Would it be a bother for you to send me "Exalted Recognition" instead? Please? I already have some ideas. -
@richaaaay Feb 2022
Thanks for the comment on As You Are. Your tip of the hat to my guitar playing made my day. Only in my dreams would I play with the grace and skill of you my sir...
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@complexissimple Feb 2022
Re: the wonders of technology, new e-mails have been sent to both you and zecoop, but you will have to let me know if you receive them or not.
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@fuzzy Feb 2022
Got it.
I'll see what I can do. -
@fuzzy Feb 2022
Maaaaybe.... :)
I'll give it a go. -
@sjbatavia Feb 2022
@dragondreams Sorry, yes pass it on. I’ve worked on it but keep coming up empty handed. And unfortunately my wife is going through some medical things that has been taking a lot of time and energy.
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@writeandwrong Feb 2022
Well, holy damn! 22???! That's it!! Gonna knock you outta retirement... nahhhhhhhhHHhhH! You keep rockin' the planet, Sir Paul!
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@pippa Feb 2022
Wow, that is some party you sent the link to! ooooosh! haha.
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@phylo Feb 2022
Ha. Thanks for your nice words about Ethereal Cereal. My obsession started after your #9 tune - I bought the baritone the very next day!
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@pippa Feb 2022
How do I send you the audio file?
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@pippa Feb 2022
Thanks for your comments, DD. You're right, it is a bit cheerful. Do you think there might be sound effect adaptations type stuff you could play with that might change it up a bit? Make it a bit darker? It's quite simple, really, and it might be fun to stretch it a bit. Collaboration? Or
maybe your fuzz guy? -
@jayjay Feb 2022
Thank you for the lovely comments. I guess I always wanted to write a metal ballad. I miss those screaming guitar solos. ;)
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@airbagtester Feb 2022
Hi! I was on a roll last weekend and wrote lyrics, and was getting ready to rehearse them to your song, and then my 3 year old son projectile vomited all over the couch and changed the rest of my weekend :( (He is fine now.) I will find an hour to sing loudly into a microphone this weekend and finish it up, I promise :)
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@mikeb Feb 2022
Thanks for the comment on 'Two for the Road' - aren't all February UK days a little 'dull'? ;-)
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@complexissimple Feb 2022
I have done a significant amount of work already for the weirdo corpse, please don't skip me. I've also had access to the previous corpse segment for only about half as long as you probably think, because the initial e-mail didn't go through.
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@ajna1960 Feb 2022
OMG the temptation !!! I hand to sit on my hands when I clicked on 'Instrumental Corpse Delta', as I knew what I was going to read :)
It was very very very hard not to :( I think I deserve a hot water bottle for that achievement :) and also made notes to write about the sensation. -
@intoyourlight Feb 2022
Thank you :) <3 yes! Let’s revive our nylon string guitars
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@fuzzy Feb 2022
Good, I'm glad.
It was fun to do! Your tracks are great to work with! -
@headfirstonly Feb 2022
Here you go: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7d1fzsykpi39aej/Instrumental_Corpse_Delta_2022.mp3?dl=0
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@fuzzy Feb 2022
Done and posted! :)
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@musicbymichelle Feb 2022
Thanks for the feedback! I'm really enjoying listening to all of your creations. You're so talented.
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@judypie Feb 2022
Wow, you really are a wizard!!
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@richaaaay Feb 2022
You are the coolest!
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@fuzzy Feb 2022
Your trax are currently being downloaded in to the private server here by our Fuzzy Sound Labs secret underground bunker AI.
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@willyviste Feb 2022
That could be true, I'll send that right away:)
Edit: If you didn't receive, then let me know please:)
Editedit: You too sir! -
@fuzzy Feb 2022
Yes sir, send em over and I'll turn my hard-working technicians loose on em.
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@pippa Feb 2022
Colin, Norman, and Geoffroy, the little scampering minions! Cool. Thanks for letting me download and play your music. I'll let you know when I do, and you can listen for two weeks after the show at the KOPN.org archives. I can play three cuts a show, do you have a preference? And what name do I announce, Dragondreams? or Hudsonics? or Paul... ? Excellent, many thanks.
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@pippa Feb 2022
Thank you, @Dragondreams (pleased to meet you) for the history of your medieval English village. Lovely story! My dad was in Sheffield for the last eight years of his life (true story), so I spent quite some time riding around on Yorkshire buses, writing down the crazy village names on the road signs. (I do quite a bit of tune writing from road signs and billboards here in the US). Would it be OK if I wrote you a tune by the name of your village?
AND... I host a music show on a local community radio station (KOPN.org), playing music from outside the borders of the US. Would it be OK if I featured some of your music (it would not be before April, February is black history month, and March is women's month, then I get back to regular programming)? please say yes. -
@grayland Feb 2022
Hi! I wanted to stop by and tell you how much I appreciated reading your comments on The Meltdown. It's difficult to put into words what that means to me.
(oh, and BTW, I'm really into production as well!!) -
@kenmattsson Feb 2022
Your kitchen sink song made me rethink what I'm going to do. I think it's going to be a new English Country Dance tune. I have to wait until I get the banjolele out of the shop in a couple of weeks!
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@crutherford Feb 2022
Woah Paul! Were we just checking out each other's tunes at the exact same time?!?! AMAZING! So lovely to hear you my friend!
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@pippa Feb 2022
Thank you for your kind comments @dragondreams. They gave a definite lift to the spirits this evening. I like to know someone gets the same idea as I do. And, do you really live in Upper Trendleby Down? That is a fabulous name.
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@cabinmonster Feb 2022
@dragondreams and you too - vice verse lol!
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@blindkiwi Feb 2022
Thank you kind Sir.
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@srcoops Feb 2022
You are too kind.
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@grenzgaengerin Feb 2022
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment on "Mein Stern 2.0" <3
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@wylddandelyon Feb 2022
There are zoom filks, lately, and even some zoom filk conventions. I miss the playing/singing along with aspect, of course, but to compensate I've gotten to know filkers from all over, people I might have chatted with for a few minutes or been in a circle with just once, and instead I've been in enough circles to get to know them. It has been an unexpected blessing these last few years.
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@popmythology Feb 2022
Hey, Paul, the words are yours to do with as you please!!!
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@headfirstonly Feb 2022
Corpse Delta is off and running. Here are your ten seconds. They're in A minor, at 100 BPM. https://www.dropbox.com/s/3qnr56pkdjghov5/HFO_last_ten_secs_Instrumental_Corpse_Delta.wav?dl=0
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@jaegerin Feb 2022
Cool! That makes me happy :-)
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@jaegerin Feb 2022
Hi DD and thanks for the lovely comment! I see you’re doing well over here
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@judypie Feb 2022
Bless you! the pleasure is all mine :)
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@cts Feb 2022
Well then if you have a track with my name on it or you get blessed with an idea later on. The factory doors will be open for you. Every. Single. Time.
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@cts Feb 2022
Sweet biscuits! You're almost done! Okay - well, there's going to be jelly for us, brother. And not just a remix, either. Also, thanks for enlightening me! And you know the love goes right back to you!