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Gettin' On

by Freekbass

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Freekbass sets the stage for what could be a synth-infused, bass-thumping showstopper in an early 80s musical with “Gettin On.” The track is the first collaboration between Freekbass and songwriter, Joe Jordan. Freekbass played the instrumental track for Jordan, and the two discussed a message of positivity and moving forward —a message that is timely, given everything going on in the world. Jordan was able to infuse some strong lyrical concepts and the foundation was laid. Once Freekbass & The Bump Assembly arrived at Color Red Studios, producer Eddie Roberts helped to mold the tune and get it to the finish line. The track was then passed to Lee Popa at the helm of Color Red Japan who took a fresh approach to get a very textured, but tight sound.

The band decided the music video should reflect the song's message of momentum and change, focusing on the lyrics, "I'm gettin' on, And nothing's gettin' in my way". In a landscape where some communities are finding challenges placed on their right to vote, a "get-out-the-vote" theme made perfect sense. The video demonstrates taking action and overcoming obstacles to vote, and being relentless in doing your part to make your voice heard.

lyrics

Feelin’ low, ground control
Nothing can save me now
On my own, I’m a one girl army
Making my through the crowd
Shift to drive, it’s do or die
No time to Rest In Peace
Shake off the dust, kick off the rust
I’ve got things to do, and it's up to me, yeah

Gettin’ on, pushing on, to a better day
Another road, another song
To sing along, while I pave the way
I'm a wrecking crew, and I'm coming through
And if you talk smack, I’m coming for you
I'm, gettin on, gettin on
And nothings gettin in my way

Flip the page, sip your tea
Are you on the edge of your seat?
Covers blown, lock and load
Now were turning up the heat
Blood and bone, all ""Al Capone""
Wanted dead or alive
Shake off the dust, kick off the rust
Gettin’ on till the day I die

Gettin’ on, pushing on, to a better day
Another road, another song
To sing along, while I pave the way
I'm a wrecking crew, I'm coming through
And if you talk smack, I’m coming for you
I'm, gettin on, gettin on
And nothing’s gettin in my way

Gettin’ on, pushing on, to a better day
Another road, another song
To sing along, while I pave the way
I'm a wrecking crew, I'm coming through
And if you talk smack, I’m coming for you
I'm, gettin on, gettin on
And nothing’s gettin in my way

And nothing’s gettin’ in my way
Gettin’ on, gettin’ on
And nothing’s gettin’ in my way
Gettin’ on, gettin’ on
And nothing’s gettin’ in my way
Gettin’ on, gettin’ on
And nothing’s gettin in my way
Gettin’ on, gettin’ on
Said nothing’s gettin’ in my way
Gettin’ on, gettin’ on
Nothing’s gettin’ in my way
Gettin’ on, gettin’ on
Nothing’s gettin’ in my way

credits

released September 11, 2020
Producer by Eddie Roberts

Credits:
Freekbass - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Sky White - Keyboards, Synthesizers
Rico Lewis - Drums
Sammi Garett - Vocals

Tracking Engineer - Eddie Roberts
Color Red Studios - Denver

Mixing Engineer - Lee Popa
Color Red Studios - Tokyo

Mastering Engineer - Doug Krebs
Doug Krebs Mastering

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Freekbass Cincinnati, Ohio

Freekbass is one of the world’s great bass players. He has been on the cover of Bass Musician Magazine, featured in Bass Player Mag, and hosted master classes in LA/NYC & London. Along with these bass superpowers, Freek has an authentic funk music pedigree working alongside funk legends, Bootsy Collins calling Freekbass “The New Spiritual Warrior for the Funk” and keyboard icon, Bernie Worrell. ... more

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