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BetaMax

by Max Feinstein

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1.
Drone 04:12
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Now you're coming to realize the habits you've outgrown In time you're finding there's not much solace inside the world you've known You can't block out the drone, can't deny you know, you know and you hear it everywhere you go You're not alone, we all pursue our own drone (all is well that's Maxwell) (Max be not well)
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Spratz 05:16
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Extremes are middle ground, jumping at every sound and yelling over nothing I've got to keep it calm, there's such a fine line between life and what I'm breathing at least we're having fun, we've got each other and that's worth something It's worth an awful lot, I'd say it's worth the time that we've invested Why should we pay the world mind when we're harmless on our own dime? Know when we get out of hand the world understands, girl, we're golden when we lick the platter clean You don't care how we look, just if we're happy, man, that's no problem I'm glad we had this talk, I wanted to let you know the way that I'm looking at things So let us drink to health, the grass is greener when my head is spinning I may forget myself if that's a cry for help I hope no one hears it (Clean) Why should we pay the world mind when we're harmless on our own dime? Know when we get out of hand the world understands, girl, that we're golden when we lick the platter clean Though we may not have a plan, know I've got your hand, and I know that you won't let go of me
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Shade of The Trees 05:11
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all too often I find my thoughts running away, try to picture a time of the day and the year where the air has a chill, subtle yet sharp, the sunight peeking through the shade of the trees Under the shade of the trees is a place I can play When I have nowhere to go, if I have nowhere to stay Under the shade of the trees is a place I can play When I have nowhere to go, if I have nowhere to stay Try to find contentment in the warmth of the sun acknowledging errant thoughts as I gaze at the leaves While gazing up at the leaves let the thoughts drain away and breathe in the air under the shade of the trees Under the shade of the trees is a place I can play when I have nowhere to go if I have nowhere to stay Under the Shade of the Trees is a place I can play when I have nowhere to go if I have nowhere to stay I'd like to know what lies beyond the shade of the trees There's a whole world outside I really should try and see

about

BetaMax is a collection of songs all written roughly around 2013-2014. The record came about at the encouragement of Jake Sachs to finally make good on my second collection of songs. I had been talking about doing this since 2013 FFS it was time I got moving.

Not like I'd kept idle or anything, I'd written and recorded and released work as a band member and session musician all the while, but I had people asking me for stuff with my name on it. That's kind of a special feeling to know your voice is one that some might prefer over another's.

The EP is a snapshot of who I was when I wrote those songs, and who I became by the time I recorded and released them. There's growth and cohesion from Round of Sound in the form of condensing the materials down into some kind of powerful music bullion. It would take a special occasion for me to curate something as long as Round of Sound again. .

It represented an opportunity to get outside of myself and let other people run around in my music as well, honoring the producer in me by staying in touch with the vulnerability I am often shown when working on other people's music. It's something I don't take lightly.

The songs just sounded good together and the meaning worked itself out through the actual effort, and I think that's how I'm looking towards 2020's release schedule.

In the initial promotion of BetaMax I did an interview with Jim Testa at nj.com. It's been shared over 500 times and you can find it below.

www.nj.com/hudson/2019/09/betamax-marks-hoboken-scenesters-step-into-the-limelight-victories-over-hemophilia.html

credits

released September 25, 2019

BetaMax was recorded at Silver Horse Sound in Hoboken, NJ November 2018-June 2019

Dedications:

To the memories Anna DeSimone and Robert Feinstein.

To Alexandra Feinstein. Happy birthday, Alex. Thanks for being the coolest big sister a kid brother could ask for.

BetaMax was recorded at Silver Horse Sound in Hoboken, NJ November 2018-June 2019

Personnel:

Produced by Maxwell Feinstein and Jake Sachs

Engineered by John Roccesano, Maxwell Feinstein, and Benjamin Scott

Mixing and Mastering by Jake Sachs

All songs were written by Maxwell D. Feinstein

Featuring performances by:

Maxwell Feinstein: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Kalimba, and Sound Design

Benjamin Scott: Bass Guitar (1,2)

Jack Breslin: Fretless Bass (3)

Chris Kelly: 12 string Bass (3)

Nick Potters: Drums (1,2), Percussion (3), and Keyboards

Mike Kuzan: Keyboards (1)

John Roccesano: Drums (3)

Backing Vocals for Drone graciously provided by Jake Sachs, Christopher Smith, and Michael Guevarez

Additional choral arrangement on Drone by Jake Sachs

Artwork by Samantha Benvissuto

Released on TLN Records

Section of Gratitude:

To Jake Sachs for getting me off my read end. Without your steadfast belief and constant agitation, this collection of songs may not have been recorded. Here's to 17 years of friendship.

To Mike Kuzan and The Latest Noise for giving me a platform to grow and express myself, and for being an incredible friend

To Samantha Benvissuto for kicking my ass and collaborating on great artwork.

To my partners at Silver Horse, Johnny, and Ben, for being amazing friends and chasing my windmills with me.

To the musicians in the Hoboken music scene for inspiring me to express myself

To Sylvana Joyce for helping me appreciate the sensuality of musical performance

Additional acknowledgment to Kurt Morgan, Sukhi Gill, Nick Porcaro, Nick Potters, Jason Dozer, Ben Phillips, and my friends at Reverend Guitars for impacting my life during the recording of this collection, and to anyone else who believes in me and encouraged my pursuits over the years.

Most of all, I would like to thank my wife, Zoewy, for being the catalyst for the growth cataloged on this release.

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Max Feinstein Hoboken, New Jersey

Max Feinstein is a Musician and Bleeding Disorders Advocate from New Jersey.

With each song you will find a post detailing a little history on the writing and recording as well as further sentiments of intention and whimsy,

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