Two resophonic guitars: CGCGCF (sarod, correct?); CCCGCC in right channel.
While moonwalking through the Indian Classical Instruments section of the MET in the summer of 2010, Cream Party-ers Ryan and Megan, encountered an enthusiastic traveler who smelled of a head shop with balsa wall panels. Without making eye contact, the gentleman spoke a breathless, alternative world history. You should know: a sarod decorated with feathers makes good drugs; the Muslims knew that you just drip wine on a rock to make the best LSD; "bull@$*&" derives humorously from a preference for spiritually superior cow dung spread, Chinese tourists know that the best drugs are available at Niagara Falls; no national government wants you to know these facts.
"Dream Songs" is hard thought, patient, sweet-toothed emotionalism, and a fine collection of songs from my friend and sometimes collaborator. Boston Cream Party
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