Working with THE Ian McDonald!

My brilliant videographer friend, Evan called one day, and said, "What are you doin' tomorrow morning?"And, with that, I was cast as the band, Honey West's comedic foil, "Annoying Reporter Guy" for their (then) forthcoming album promo.

Little had I realized that I'd be working with the legendary Ian McDonald, who I've learned, sadly passed away last week. Ian was a founding member of iconic bands, King Crimson and Foreigner, and couldn't have been a nicer guy. Though rather quiet and unassuming, when I spoke to he and the other band members off camera, they were all friendly and had a sense of humor.

Furthermore, when I needed industry advice, I was able to give Ian a call, and pick his brain. Indeed, I found him to be modest and thoughtful.

R.I.P. Ian McDonald. Check out Honey West's aforementioned Promo. below...enjoy!

Plus, here are a few minutes with the man to get a sense of what he was like:

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New Single Out Now!

I caught up with a childhood friend by phone, not having seen her since we were teenagers, during which she'd informed me that her marriage went south, in part, due to the relationship being very co-dependent. After we got off the phone, I reflected on what she'd said, finding some of it quite relatable, and thought, "Hey, maybe there's a quirky love song in that!" So, here it is, The Sound of Monday's latest single, "(Be My) Co-Dependent Valentine"...enjoy!

Check out the single here: https://onerpm.link/915180427027

Video by Sandhya Dahari

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Monday's Sound: "Midnight Sun"

It's The Sound of Monday on Dave Jay Tuesday!

Monday's Sound is a segment to share about the sounds that make our Mondays richer!

One of my favorite recordings of all time, perhaps only second to The Beach Boys' "Breakaway": https://www.davejay.com//post/the-sound-of-monday-monday-s-sound

Here's what I love about this track: the precision, sophistication, and subtlety of both performances and parts, but especially Ella's voice, Lionel's vibes, and Johnny Mercer's lyrics. Simply beauteous and flawless. Please check it out and let us know what you think...enjoy!

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