What Jerry Did

Greetings. This months tune is based on a true story. About three weeks ago Jerry nipped @ the baby. Jerry is a good dog and has earned his place in this family but that's a pretty steep crime. In Texas, murder one and dog bites carry the same sentence. It was around this same time Riley and Virginia had a little scuffle. Tensions where high in the Morin household.

I had this riff and Erik and I have been kicking it around. After what Jerry did every thing just seemed to come together. He has been receiving more of the attention he needs. We also realize that keeping a calm house for everybody's sake is a group effort. Musically every thing clicked as well. The song came together very quickly after that.

I did my recording @ home this month. I find that fitting since home is also the setting for the song. I laid down my guitar and vocal and then sought collaboration. Kate, my blushing bride, was the first to add her voice. It's cool watching someone you love getting to know their own voice. I've always enjoyed her voice. It is one of the first things I dug about her.

The next to join the fray was my fellow Rt. 9er. Erik came over and added his vocals. Then he laid down all the sweet little guitar nuggets that give the tune lift.

Lastly as I was putting some finishing touches on the tune Lennon was singing it around the house. I love how she builds intensity as the song climbs to it's crescendo. She's a natural.

Over the past few weeks things have calmed down around here. I think the song is a perfect snap shot of February 2009 @ home. I have a song that spells out my theories of the excellent television program "Lost." I couldn't do it this month because Jay was getting caught up on the show and I didn't want to spoil anything for him. See you next month.

Lennon Morin: Vocals
Craig Morin: Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Erik Brackett: Guitar, Vocals
Kate Morin: Vocals

What Jerry Did