MiddleCagedMan is the eleventh of twelve tracks released in 2024. Many of these releases will feature unique collaborations and will later be compiled on a wider full-length streaming release in 2025.
I connected with Will Hamilton AKA Iriamu a few years ago through a mutual friend of Hiyori M. I saw Will lived in my home state of Georgia and had similar musical interests. Over time I became a fan of his musical project Iriamu and recognized his talent for narration.
An opportunity to collaborate finally came when I wrote a batch of lyrics about the 3 ages of a person reflecting upon each other. I immediately thought Iriamu should narrate my Midlife reflection piece. I created some reflective bass chords and passed the track over to Will. I also added some radio scanning just like the old Hosemeat Band cassettes from High School 1990-1991.
Lyrics
Middle age man looks at early age man as reckless and directionless.
Early age man can’t even believe that middle age man will exist.
Middle-aged man floats in a raft of accomplishments and wonders can this thing really float?
Early age man dreams of a world of possibilities
only to be derailed by middle age man sensibilities.
Middle age man reflects of a time
when early age man used to dream.
Middle age man throws the weight of the past into the water
and throws a rope to later age man ahead.
Credits
Released November 1, 2024
Voice: Iriamu
Words-Bass-Radio Trash: Steve Abercrombie
