Hi Stan,

I am thrilled that you really like what's going on so far. There is always a moment of trepidation when I send off a first draft of music with words because I never know for sure if the lyricist will like it but so far.....so good.

I think I instinctively sang "RIPPLE RIPPLE RIPPLE EFFECT" straight because you already have the break and syncopation in the verse lines and this was one way of differentiating the chorus more from the verse. It is also easier to sing straight and certainly with the chorus you want that 'singability factor'. All that being said I did try it your way but I still prefer it the way I sent it to you.

I am still playing around with tempo but I think this is about the right speed, any thoughts there?

I am blushing with all the compliments about my singing here but I did want to tell you that perhaps if we produced a finished version, I would probably want a male vocal since the lyric tends to suggest a male perspective (especially the verse about knives and guns!

My weekend is more than made here and thanks for a great lyric to work with. Reggae is to a large degree 'message music' and you are on the money with that lyric.

Peace & Best Wishes,

Rachel

PS. I thank Billy everyday, can't do all of this without his input.


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