"Wastebasket"
Song #1 for Songwriting with Ted Coffey, Fall 2016

mbw3ab_s1

Names: Brett Warren (mbw3ab), Aaqil Abdullah (ama5kk), David Katahira (dkk3nt)

We did option #1. Our song is a revamp of/based off of the Chainsmokers' "Closer (feat. Halsey)". The lyrics were changed to reflect a couple drifting apart and breaking up (rather nastily) instead of them coming back together. We also turned the song from an electronic style to a more acoustic/coffee-house vibe.

Division of Labor:

Aaqil: Drums, Bass, Ukelale, Falsetto vocals ("female" voice), (re)wrote some of the lyrics

David: Main vocals (male voice), violin, (re)wrote most of the lyrics, some of the production/mixing

Brett: Acoustic guitar, most of the production/mixing

mbw3ab, ama5kk, dkk3nt_s2

mbw3ab_s3

dkk3nt, mbw3ab_s4

"Devil's Poison/Living Water (Live)"

Recorded live at The Ante Room on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, VA on November 11, 2016 as a part of the O Records Fall 2016 Showcase.

Performers:

Brett Warren (me): Lead Guitar, growly vocals in second half
Isabela VanKestaren: Lead Vocals in first half, Harmonies in second half
Taylor Ruckle (Songwriting alum!): Rhythm Guitar
Paul Redling: Bass
Rich Davis: Drums