The Politics of Happiness

by Panoramic View Steel Drums

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Words of Hepcat singer Greg Lee (1970-2024):

"Everybody I grew up listening to had something - ya know like, they weren't innocent. They were speaking up about something. They had a voice about things going on in the world, and politically and blah, blah, blah, and that almost gave me license to have a band that our politics was about happiness and about people coming together..."

Greg Lee on "Hornpod presents Supernova Stories 01 - Greg Lee"
August 31, 2021

Today marks a month since his passing. While our hearts heal, this quick song (with blatantly obvious inspiration from Hepcat's music) is a tribute to Greg's efforts to bring people together to groove, dance, sing, and be happy!

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People come together, and
Groove and dance
Let the music bring happiness

There are problems in this life, and we know it
This globe spins around without slowing
But if we stop to be together
Despite our differences, we need each other
In community
Yes we know now
The cure is love

People come together, and
Groove and dance
Let the music bring happiness

Friends come together, and
Groove and dance
Let the music bring happiness

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released April 19, 2024
Vocals • Aaron Abrahamson Cote
Steel Pan • Aaron Abrahamson Cote
Marimba • Aaron Abrahamson Cote
Bass • Aaron Abrahamson Cote
Drums • Aaron Abrahamson Cote
Cowbells • Aaron Abrahamson Cote
Bongos • Aaron Abrahamson Cote

Music & Lyrics • Aaron Abrahamson Cote
(with tribute and reference to Greg Lee/Hepcat)
Composed/Improvised at the console by Aaron Abrahamson Cote
Engineering, Mixing, & Production by Aaron Abrahamson Cote
Art Concept & Design by Aaron Abrahamson Cote
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Fronted by an island boy on steel pan, our music bridges cultures and experiences by sharing music through the lens that inspires us and makes us feel. Sheet music available for most original selections.

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