Shut-In Sounds Too: speaking with lungs

by Bret Figura

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ronnfigg Been waiting for this one. I like the concept. It's a great deviation from the typical dribble in the pop realm. I've been following my nephew's musical development for decades and his contributions always make my playlist. Be sure to contribute. Don't give until it hurts. Give until it feels good- like the music does.

dandougherty Love this track, Allison always brings a great vocal performance. Favorite track: Lost & Found feat. Allison Flood.

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1.	Glued feat. Jeff Julian 04:31	info	buy track
2.	Kicking at a Door feat. John Condron 02:54	info	buy track
3.	Bread Crumbs feat. Jeffrey Forsythe 03:36	info	buy track
4.	Bad Habits feat. Chris Hendrick 04:11	info	buy track
5.	Somewhere feat. Brian Motyll 04:23	info	buy track
6.	Captain of the Wreckage feat. Dan Dougherty 03:23	info	buy track
7.	Black Phantom feat. Becca Mhalek 03:54	info	buy track
8.	Trombone feat. Joe Kuta 04:44	info	buy track
9.	Don't Look Back (They're Gaining on You!) feat. Joe Rauen 03:40	info	buy track
10.	Blind Fools feat. Patrick Spiroff 03:00	info	buy track
11.	Little Legs feat. JRoss Green 03:12	info	buy track
12.	Far and Close feat. Ellis Wright 04:31	info	buy track
13.	Lost & Found feat. Allison Flood 02:52	info	buy track
14.	Ode to the Road feat. Gavin Carroll 03:00	info	buy track
15.	Enlighten Me Baby feat. Ryan Butterfield 04:23	info	buy track

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It all started with recording around 17 drum tracks in May 2020. After drums were tracked first, I then composed the tune around the drum track. 17 instrumental tunes later, I thought it'd be a lot of fun to solicit a bunch of friends to lend their vocal talents on top the tracks I made since we were unable to create together in person.
Artists were given complete freedom of expression. It was a constant surprise to hear the tracks come into my inbox and wonderful to hear everyone tackling something different and new ... stretching their creativity.

All funds raised by the purchase of "Shut-In Sounds Too: Speaking with Lungs" will be split between CIVL - Chicago Independent Venue League and NIVA - National Independent Venue Association to support Illinois' arts/music community! #saveourstages
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released October 30, 2020

Composed, Played, Mixed by Bret Figura at Casa Figura
Track recording done by each artist where ever possible, bathrooms, cars, basements, etc!
Each featured artist composed their own vocal part. Other contributions include the following: track 2 sound effects by John Condron, track 7 saxes & vox Becca Mhalek, track 11 horns by JRoss Green, and track 12 saxes by Ellis Wright.

Design by Bret Figura
I'd like to thank John Condron for seeding this idea, my family for putting up with the process, Joe Kuta for tech and audio support, and Zoran Orlic for lending ears when I needed objective input. Finally, thanks to all the artists involved for lending their talent and time to this project!

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