Banananana

When I played this song for Bluesman Jay he told me I was turning into Shel Silverstein. Whether he meant it as a compliment or not I took it as one. I love kid songs. If the Calendar Project is a journal in anyway then it's in songs like this one. People always say wright about what you know. I know 3 year-olds.
The thing that really seals this song for me is Riley. Both kids did a great job on it but Riley never comes across as assertive vocally. (Especially with an Alpha type older sister!) Hearing his voice on this song caused me to swell with pride. He is every thing you could ever ask for in a son.

I played this song to my grandfather who is the single greatest musician I've ever known. I played it hoping to get a chuckle out of him. When I finished he said he "loved it" and that it was "perfect." He told me it should be on the radio. Not sure what stations he's been listening to but I took that as a compliment as well. He passed away the morning of this post. I'm glad this months song is light-hearted. He didn't want everything to be dreary. I told him this was the April song. I'm thrilled I got it done in time so I wasn't made out to be a liar.

The song sounded slightly disjointed @ first. I don't usually play percussion but I found this big conga drum in a thrift store and had to use it. I layered in maracas, hand claps and a bongo. Bluesman Jay called me out on my percussion tracks not lining up quite right and did his own edit of the song. He removed the bongo and hand claps taking out the clutter. I thought he was crazy and intended to move forward with the original mix. However when I heard his edit I knew he was right. That's the thing about collaboration. You usually end up with a better product. I Think percussion and the kids chatter gives the song a cool "Give Peace A Chance" feel. Except instead being about peace it's about sandwiches.
I'm not really a fan of Fried Banananana Sandwiches but if they where good enough for Elvis then they're good enough for me.

Riley Morin: Vocals
Craig Morin: Guitar, Vocals, Percussion, Bass
Lennon Morin: Vocals

~This song his dedicated to Richard Bowden 1931-2009
Thank You for the two greatest gifts I'll ever receive. Family and Music!

Banananana