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#459749 - 03/01/18 05:33 AM
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Pier Pressure (Merritt/Adams/Jane) - Tom & floyd's annual birthday song
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A few years ago while working on a song together floyd and I discovered we share a birthday. (March 4th) In an unusual moment of clarity, I realized this week that it also serves as a code to live by. (March Forth!). We have posted collabs the past few years to celebrate. This year it is a little different. Bud Merritt had sent me some notes on a song he was working on using the words pier and peer. He wanted an island feel and I immediately thought to bring in floyd and turn it into a duet. I knew that both floyd and I have spent many wasted hours with beers in hand at the famed sunset celebration at the pier in Key West called Mallory Square, so we used that as the setting. With Bud’s OK we decided to use this as our annual birthday post. Of course Janice was willing to help out with harmonies. To make an already long story short, here it is. https://soundcloud.com/tommyad/pier-pressurehttps://tommyadamsmusic.com/musicStyle is _ISLANDP.STY RealTracks in style: ~~519:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 1564:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm IslandJohn Ev 110 RealTracks in style: 1175:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm PopCalypso Ev 100 RealTracks in style: 1177:Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Rhythm PopCalypso Ev 100 RealTracks in song: 2670:Pedal Steel, Background HippieTrainEddy Ev 110 RealDrums: RealDrums in Style: PopCalypso^1-a:Snare, Closed HiHat , b:Snare, Ride MIDI SuperTracks in song: 1797:Piano, Rhythm IslandJohn Ev 110 RealTracks in song: ~2201:Guitar, Nylon, Background CountryBrent Ev 120 Recorded in Logic Pro X Plug Ins : Nectar 2, Neutron 2, Ozone 8, Tonal Balance, Waves LinMB, Waves, L3-LL Multi Limiter PIER PRESSURE I don't feel the need to intercede Y'ALL can right the ship i might get loud, but i don't follow the crowd ain't in nobody's grip I make my own decisions when I cast my vote You can leave me here I’ll just drink my beer don't feel i'm missing the boat always going along to get along how'd we all get there That little voice inside of me asking do you really care Yeah I’ve been giving in to pier pressure I join my friends for a drink at Mallory Square as long as the beach is within reach there's treasure Let’s have another rum before the setting sun THAT'S pier pressure my Facebook friends with their latest trends tend to bring me down I don’t wanna text what happens next my every mis-step making the rounds If they want to give their opinion i’ll tell them where to go I won't post what i eat try not to tweet and pull my hat down low always going along to get along how'd we all get there That little voice inside of me asking do you really care Yeah I’ve been giving in to pier pressure I join my friends for a drink at Mallory Square as long as the beach is within reach there's treasure Let’s have another rum before the setting sun THAT'S pier pressure drink 'em down here comes another round that's pier pressure 2018 B. Merritt/ T. Adams/ floyd jane
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#459764 - 03/01/18 06:39 AM
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Re: Pier Pressure (Merritt/Adams/Jane) - Tom & floyd's annual birthday song
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Happy Birthday, bro! J&B -  thanks!
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#459767 - 03/01/18 06:59 AM
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Nice one, guys, and happy birthday! Vocals are great, I think Tom is the first vocal, then Floyd the second? And I love the harmonies too of course. Nice mix too! BTW, no such thing as a wasted hour if you have a beer in your hand IMHO 
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#459791 - 03/01/18 08:43 AM
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Wow - what a tune! There isn't anything I didn't enjoy about this. It's wonderfully catchy, got a great groove, and both of your vocal performances are seriously on point. I'm getting a Highwayman sort of vibe here - which is definitely a good thing in my books. It showcases a clear understanding of songwriting, and is overall just a great tune. Great work, and thanks for sharing
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#459805 - 03/01/18 10:13 AM
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Tom,Floyd,J&B,
Everything about this is kicking-back fun! Nice to hear the "brothers" trading verses and Janice adding her warmth on the chorus.
I love the humour in the lyrics- especially this nugget:
"I won't post what i eat
try not to tweet
and pull my hat down low"
Jimmy Buffet`s got nothing on you guys - Happy Birthday!
Robert
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#459808 - 03/01/18 10:32 AM
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This is such a cool way to celebrate a birthday together! You guys did a really great job on the vocal performances. Happy birthday guys (a few days early), and hope it treats you well!
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#459821 - 03/01/18 12:58 PM
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Happy Birthday fellow March babies! Made me smile! Always up for some Jimmy Buffet influenced island beer and snark. You three (four counting Bud) always sound good together. I enjoyed it a lot.
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#459833 - 03/01/18 01:53 PM
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Tom,floyd,Janice & Bud
Happy birthdays.
Well that was a treat. Great work from all involved. Super engaging, comfortable, catchy and fun.
Loved the mix of vocalists, lyrics, harmonies and and excellent backing track.
Top song.
Peter
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#459868 - 03/01/18 04:37 PM
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Happy Birthday Tom and Floyd. Loved this tune. Super vocal and backtrack. Has the Jimmy Buffett feel.. Guitar was excellent.
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#459923 - 03/02/18 03:39 AM
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@Dave - this Bud's for you!
@Deryk - Highwayman...cool...
@Robert - thanks!
@Ember - no one I'd rather share a birthday with! Thanks for dropping by..
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#459933 - 03/02/18 04:44 AM
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Happy Birthday, bro! J&B - thanks! Back at ya! Let's have many more! Nice one, guys, and happy birthday! Vocals are great, I think Tom is the first vocal, then Floyd the second? And I love the harmonies too of course. Nice mix too! BTW, no such thing as a wasted hour if you have a beer in your hand IMHO Dave, You are correct on three counts. That was me on the 1st verse, floyd on the 2nd, and beer is a good thing. Thanks, Tom
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#459970 - 03/02/18 08:33 AM
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Cool collaboration. It has a lovely island vibe that would make Jimmy Buffet smile. Now I need some rum. Cheers and Happy Birthday.
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#459979 - 03/02/18 09:16 AM
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I came for the Pun, I stayed for the song.
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#460001 - 03/02/18 11:57 AM
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Some really cool TROP-ROCK.
This has a definite Jimmy Buffet sound, groove, vibe, to it.
It was so good I had to go back for another round. I have a few Corona's in the fridge.... kinda makes me wanna grab one.
I love the twist of the phrase...... pier pressure. Perfect.
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#460020 - 03/02/18 01:33 PM
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All very together (prosody).
Very good lyrics and sentiments to live by.
I could imagine this as part of Jimmy B's repertoire.
Not that it needs any improving.
Great as it is.
Thumbs up.
Cheers.
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#460043 - 03/02/18 03:52 PM
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Nice one, guys, and happy birthday! Vocals are great, I think Tom is the first vocal, then Floyd the second? And I love the harmonies too of course. Nice mix too! BTW, no such thing as a wasted hour if you have a beer in your hand IMHO Particularly if it is a handcrafted IPA from a small brewery Janice said thanks for mentioning the harmony. Bud
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#460096 - 03/02/18 11:36 PM
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I love birthdays where you give gifts to us. Like Josie, it made me smile, too. 
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#460106 - 03/03/18 12:41 AM
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Hello, Tom, floyd, Janice & Bud,
A very nice collaboration!
Super vocals and harmonies!
It is very well mixed everywhere.
Very comfortable!
I have little knowledge about island style, but it is a very happy and good sound.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Happy birthday, Tom and floyd,
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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#460129 - 03/03/18 05:49 AM
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Wow - what a tune! There isn't anything I didn't enjoy about this. It's wonderfully catchy, got a great groove, and both of your vocal performances are seriously on point. I'm getting a Highwayman sort of vibe here - which is definitely a good thing in my books. It showcases a clear understanding of songwriting, and is overall just a great tune. Great work, and thanks for sharing Deryk, thanks so much for stopping by and giving it a listen. All four of us appreciate it. Tom Tom,Floyd,J&B,
Everything about this is kicking-back fun! Nice to hear the "brothers" trading verses and Janice adding her warmth on the chorus.
I love the humour in the lyrics- especially this nugget:
"I won't post what i eat
try not to tweet
and pull my hat down low"
Jimmy Buffet`s got nothing on you guys - Happy Birthday!
Robert
Thanks Robert. Glad you liked it. If I remember correctly the first two lines you quoted were floyd's and the hat line was Bud. Those guys always make me laugh, Tom
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#460230 - 03/03/18 01:49 PM
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Happy birthday Tommy and Floyd!
Nice song too!
Rob and Anne-Marie
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