Mike Babb & Hatteras "Breadfruit Tree" (studio)

[kumhuimusicgirl]

Another great and unique song, Mike!! I have never heard of breadfruit trees before. I enjoy reading the descriptions on your videos. They are always interesting and even educational. I enjoyed Kunkle's guitar near the end. I love the wailing sound only electric guitar can make. I know he played a beautiful acoustic guitar in one of your songs I listened few days ago. (Can't remember the title. 'Coming Monsoon' perhaps?)

I enjoyed it very much, my friend!! Thanks for sharing. ~~K

[iriewaregl]

@kumhuimusicgirl My head is getting very big with all you compliments Kumhui; but, I am most appreciative. Thank you for recognizing Gene's great guitar work & noticing the description as well. On the demo version of "Breadfruit Tree," I offer a more comprehensive description. I guess you could say breadfruit trees were an early form of "corporate cost containment" providing a cheap, nutrient rich food source to raise humans for sale. That sounds kind of harsh, but that was the sad reality. Mike

[deansusky]

This just goes to show ,,that ,we still have song writers and musicians ..that ,,make me happy ti hear this

[iriewaregl]

@deansusky Thanks man --- that is so kind of you to say ... I really appreciate it. Indeed, we put our hearts and souls into this music ... Mike

[gothicevils]

ohhh wow, awsome work here ...I love it.

huggz,

[iriewaregl]

@gothicevils Thank you very much -- and thanks for the invite as well ... Mike

[iriewaregl]

@Amelie452 Thank you so much Emma. You are very kind. Peace, Love & LIGHT to you always ... Mike

[shelbydresselfanclub]

Great original. Well done! ~~Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Team Shelby Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ~~

[iriewaregl]

@shelbydresselfanclub Thank you very much for those kind words. I really appreciate it so much ... Mike

[iriewaregl]

@2IceCantata Yes that is me singing -- on this one, we used an old studio trick that Pink Floyd (I think) occasionally did back before digital stuff -- I sang the song 3 times -- each time slightly different -- then, we layered the vocals on top of one another at varying volume levels. I am working on setting up the CD for sale. Thanks so much for your nice comment ... Mike

[thankGodforDavidG]

yeah from 4:18 on is a mean guitar solo, its the crest and I love it !

[iriewaregl]

@thankGodforDavidG Thank you once again Sam ...

[thankGodforDavidG]

@iriewaregl

welcome bro.

[tuktukskagal]

Heavy lyrics here:and very clever intro:it pulls you to the track straight away.

Super guitar playing too.

[iriewaregl]

@tuktukskagal Thanks Tuks -- when we did this one live, it often lasted 15-20 mintues of serious jam -- talented lead guitarist would simply "go off" -- execution wise, he can hang with the best ...

[EVELYNEMIL]

Marvelous!!!.

[tawnyforever]

Great lyrics Mike !

Well Done my good friend

5 *s

[judyesther]

Great music.

I like it.5*****

Best wishes,

Judyesther

[iriewaregl]

Thanks, I like your music too :) Mike

[NewOrleansWoman]

great song ! really like your music !

[Gr8stuffis]

Glad we caught you the second time around. ~ Remember the days of Breadfruit trees designed; by God and not Monsanto ?

[iriewaregl]

Thank you for that very insightful comment! Mike

[SalvatoreManalo]

Great playing, it rocks too..I enjoy the rhythms and beat..I think you got a hit song here..

[iriewaregl]

Thank you Sal -- I hope so:) Mike

[rosesredvioletsblue]

Speechless!

[209esperanza]

oh my !! this sound great!! wow didn't excpect that man, very good job!

[econoroller]

NICE it sounded really nice, man!

I was reminded of Jerry Garcia when I heard this...

Good lyrics, too :)

Peace,

Darrin

[jimmymac30]

I like this a lot!

[clairelarenarde]

It is very good as all you did with Hatteras, Mike....

I like the bottleneck ... on a guitar !!

[mrkkerekes]

hey mike, i like the vocals on this, clean and strong... very nice...

[rosesredvioletsblue]

Yes, I think I do! I really do.

[rosesredvioletsblue]

Just the intro is 5*****. Oh, this song has some very deep lyrics.

Your great voice and music does

not cover the meaning of this song.

"...movers and shakers" eh?

yes, indeed.... free alright! Excellent, as always! ~Roses

[iriewaregl]

Thank you Roses -- I think you have a good understanding of what this tune represents ... :) Mike