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Troutdale Poetry Experiment
This year Big Dumb Animals had the opportunity to participate in the Troutdale Poetry Experiment, aka Deep Roots. We picked out a poem from a fine young gentleman named Keith Gaxiola. Below are the many versions of the song we went through looking for the perfect match.

Version 1: Early recording of the full band playing through the chord changes

Version 2: First Garage Band attempt, Eric & Barry

Version 3: Same as 2 but with additional instruments and big modulation finish in the second half

Version 4: First try at a punk song, there are no vocals on this.

Version 5: Same as 4 but with vocals

Version 6: Second try of the punk version. I have included the appropriate spacing after the first verse and before the end section. Also, there are two separate vocals tracks here playing in unison.

Version 7: Same as 6 but with new vocal tracks (and cleaned up the opening guitar). This version has harmony vocals throughout.

Version 8: First rough mix with Dave. Very dirty, very naughty.

Version 9: Final mix from Dave. This will be submitted to mastering, so should have a bit more compression on it before it's done.

GRAINY video From the CD release party on Wednesday, May 16th at Reynolds High School. Check out Keith hitting the floor at the end!


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