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about
“Less is More” is an uncomplicated anthem that doesn’t need to be situated during a pandemic to resonate. Introducing Lamar Williams Jr. as a solo artist, Williams collaborated with The New Mastersounds’ Joe Tatton prior the the band’s appearance at Jazz Fest 2019 tossing around ideas over a busted A/C and contemplating how life should be “Hakuna Matata” with everybody getting along. Williams reflects on how the human race tries to justify egotistical moments through social media, DIY culture, and getting caught up in the little things. “Tune into your reality and realize less is more,” he laments, “Tune into your family and what’s around you and be grateful for simplicity. These aren’t deep lyrics—they’re not drawn out. While writing this song, I realized that I don’t need everything and my brother’s right here with me. We’re just knocking this out.” The New Mastersounds laid the pavement during a session at Color Red Studios during their 20th anniversary shows in Denver and Williams recorded the final lyrics at his home in Atlanta. It’s a testament to Williams cementing himself as the band’s “5th member” and how this simpatico collaboration is only just the beginning of a musical match made in heaven.
lyrics
"Messed around and woke up today, feeling bad
Gotta solve all the world’s problems, tired of feeling sad
Right now I could use energy cause I feel I should take a break
Won’t make no apologies there’s only so much you can take
Less is more, I don’t need it
Just put it on down the line
Less is more, I don’t need it
Just put it on down the line
There’s so many ways to live if what you give is true
You see a little can make a difference, but too much can be bad for you
Less is more I don’t need it, just put it on down the line
Less is more I don’t need it, just put it on down the line.
Yeah.... It’s all right.
Can’t take it no more.
Less is more (Less is more)
I don’t need it (I don’t need it)
Less is more (less is more)
I don’t need it (I don’t need it)
No
Less is more I don’t need it, just put it on down the line
Less is more I don’t need it, just put it on down the line
Less is more I don’t need it, just put it on down the line
Less is more I don’t need it, just put it on down the line
I can’t take any more(Just put it on down the line)
I don’t need any more Just (put it on down the line)
I don’t want no more no more (put it on down the line)
I can’t take no more no more just (put it on down the line)"
credits
released July 24, 2020
Producer by Eddie Roberts
Credits:
Eddie Roberts - Guitar
Pete Shand - Bass Guitar
Joe Tatton - Keyboards
Simon Allen - Drums
Lamar Williams Jr. - Vocals
Tracking Engineer - Eddie Roberts
Color Red Studios
The New Mastersounds are a British four-piece jazz fusion and blues/funk band with members now based in Denver, Colorado, The UK and Spain. Over the last 20 years, they have issued 18 Albums and toured the world.
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