For Perry: an homage to the greatest ever
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 2:27 pm
I'm in an upstate NY band called Flakjacket.
In March 2012, three of us got lucky enough to meet Perk before the show outside on the street. My 12th JA show..my sons were with me...amazing amazing night...
Once inside it got better. Our seats were in the back, but we managed to get up front...our arms were right on the stage...Perry stole my hat during BCS, and I even chatted with him quickly throughout the set. Navarro gave my 14 year old a stick right after Chip Away. I shook hands with Perk, Dave, Perry and Chris. The best way I can explain the magnitude of this is to comparing it to meeting my superheroes. Usually this can be disappointing. But instead this made me love the band even more.
In any case, the three of us that experienced that were writing one night and this song came out. It had a Jane's feel - attitude - and we definitely emphasized that in the vocals. We decided to release a video - with an obvious nod to Stop - replying to the Spanish spoken word in the intro - just as a way to give our heroes thanks.
Our intro says - roughly - "Thanks to the grace of Jane's Addiction we were influenced. We are the children you are talking about. Thanks for your kindness. With much respect, from Troy, NY - Flakjacket."
I thought I would share here, because if anyone gets what that night in 2012 meant to us, it is you guys. I hope you enjoy it and receive it in the spirit it was meant. With all due respect: FOR PERRY
https://youtu.be/wbH2vDACIY0
Any input is appreciated, and again - it is meant to tip our hats to them - nothing more.
In March 2012, three of us got lucky enough to meet Perk before the show outside on the street. My 12th JA show..my sons were with me...amazing amazing night...
Once inside it got better. Our seats were in the back, but we managed to get up front...our arms were right on the stage...Perry stole my hat during BCS, and I even chatted with him quickly throughout the set. Navarro gave my 14 year old a stick right after Chip Away. I shook hands with Perk, Dave, Perry and Chris. The best way I can explain the magnitude of this is to comparing it to meeting my superheroes. Usually this can be disappointing. But instead this made me love the band even more.
In any case, the three of us that experienced that were writing one night and this song came out. It had a Jane's feel - attitude - and we definitely emphasized that in the vocals. We decided to release a video - with an obvious nod to Stop - replying to the Spanish spoken word in the intro - just as a way to give our heroes thanks.
Our intro says - roughly - "Thanks to the grace of Jane's Addiction we were influenced. We are the children you are talking about. Thanks for your kindness. With much respect, from Troy, NY - Flakjacket."
I thought I would share here, because if anyone gets what that night in 2012 meant to us, it is you guys. I hope you enjoy it and receive it in the spirit it was meant. With all due respect: FOR PERRY
https://youtu.be/wbH2vDACIY0
Any input is appreciated, and again - it is meant to tip our hats to them - nothing more.