#9to5 #progressiverock #synthesizer

Staying in the prog vein for a bit. Completely out of character for me is the use of the Vintage B3 plugin in Logic as a placeholder since my wife was home all day and I didn't want to chase her away from the TV with the loud B-3 and Leslie (my studio is in front of the living room.) I can redo that later.

Since we're about 9 to 5 I decided to speak to that topic from an angle of needing to keep the daily grind from consuming you.

And yes...the "whoooaaahhh" thingy at the end was a total hat tip to Mr. Mister. 😀 Software: Logic Pro EZ Drummer 3 KeySolutions Sounds Traveler (all synth instances) Logic Vintage B3 Logic Mellotron Logic Studio Piano

Hardware: Peavey Frankenstrat Slick SL52 Tele G&L Tribute L-2500 five string bass Korg T3 (as MIDI controller) AT 4033SE microphone

Run yourself ragged Keepin’ up with Mr. Jones Exhausted and jaded The hustle can make you feel lost and alone

Held to a standard Unrealistic expectations abound Pull off the mask, slip into the cracks Disappear without a sound

We’re meant for more than just the grind Fetters and chains upon our minds Take a step backwards Breathe in the air, lift your heart to the sky

Regain your sense of delight Cannot be consumed by the grind

We do it too often Sacrifice ourselves to the golden calf of success Our lives upon their altar High priests of cash keep us under duress

But life still has meaning Despite 9 to 5 sucking the marrow of our souls dry The holiest act is regaining Our rightful place on the pathway of life

We’re meant for more than just the grind Fetters and chains upon our minds Take a step backwards Breathe in the air, lift your heart to the sky

Regain your sense of delight Cannot be consumed by the grind