CREDITS
Written by: Tom C. Reed and Andy Roberts
Vocals: Tom C. Reed
Keyboards: Andy (Doc) Roberts
Guitars: Yang Han
Bass: John Gingerich
Drums and Percussion: Chris Loser
Saxes and Flute: Dave Shultz
Trombone: Dominic Mascaro
Trumpet: Garrett Faccone
Horn Arrangement by: Andy Roberts
Produced by: Tom C. Reed, Andy Roberts, & Mike Furst
Recorded by: Mike Furst
Recorded at: TriForce Audio, Lancaster, PA
Mixed by: Dale Penner
Mixed at: Paradise Studios, Winnipeg, Canada
Graphic Design and Logo by: Megan Coffing
AI Image Generation Promoted by: Megan Coffing
Business and Creative Consulting by: Barry Coffing
"LISTLESS"
Tom's Words In His Own Words
This song began with fascination over the sound of the chords in 4 bars. From there, it modulates to a new section based on the IV chord (D). It struck me as being a bit dreamy and introspective. From there, it’s a little about some of my thoughts, perhaps on a rainy day, when I have no place to be but inside my own head.
WHAT WAS THE PROCESS OF CREATING "LISTLESS"?
This bluesy, very moody and soulful song wandered into my consciousness several years ago. It was a 4-bar piano riff that I used to segue into another chord sequence/section. This gave me two verses and a chorus.
The next section came naturally but Andy had another idea and suggested a completely new section in an odd meter (12/8). He also felt like we should bring the piece back to where we left off before the 12/8 section and we reprised the 1st chorus, then repeated the 12/8 section. It was just fun to write/arrange but I had a great time working with Andy. He’s a great musician and songwriter!
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I created the bass line for the verses but I couldn’t play the right and left hand together. Andy had no problem putting them together. Bassist John Gingerich did a great job on this, and all the songs!