Music Review - Red White & You

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2005 - 2009 MWSA

last update 12/26/07

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Artist: Vocals - Rachel Williams and Michael Barrineau; back-up vocals Darryl Lee O’Donnell; Drums & rainstick – Wayne Killus; Bass – Kevin Grant; Acoustic guitar – Mike Noble; Piano – Jim Brown; Electric guitar – Chris leuzinger; Steel – Mike Daly; Fiddle – Joe Spivey;

Music by: Doug Brzak

Website: www.TheRedWhiteAndYou.com

Reviewer: Bill McDonald – President of the MWSA

A Flag Waving Foot Tapping Tribute!

This CD opens strongly with a pulsating country beat coming from the drummer and bass player that sets up a musical foundation that is layered by powerful electric, acoustic and steel guitar rifts. “Red, White & You!" is a CD that has high energy, style and lots of class; but more importantly, it will capture the heart of any patriot. It is not ashamed to wave a flag and bleed red, white and blue in support our troops; it will entertain, as well as inspire you.

Doug Brzak has written the words and music for this 5 set CD. His lyrics could proudly stand alone as great emotional poetry but when combined with his musical score they become so much greater. It cuts to the heart and the soul. It is a real tribute to our troops and the those who have served.

The singers add the final touch; both Michael Barrineau and Rachel Williams are the frosting on the musical cake! Michael's voice is as good as it comes but when Rachel adds her voice to the song “This Mama’s Son” it sends shivers up your spine and wetness to your eyes!

This is one great music CD. It would make a great gift for anyone who has a family member in the service. It is a honorable tribute that is also a pleasure to listen to. It is a CD that bears listening to dozens of times. It is that good! I loved it and personally recommend it to others! This is a FIVE STAR CD!

Reviewer: Joe Fabel – MWSA Review Board

1. Thanks to Him I Can

2. This Mama’s Son

3. Frogs Don’t Have Guns

4. The Red, White And You

5. Sometimes Heroes Die

These songs are presented in a western theme, a vehicle which searches the inner emotions of people. They portray a Job To Do! And the Ability To Perform. The Soldiers Count The Days Away and Plan To Come Home When The Job Is Finished.

The game being played is WAR, a contrast to hunting in the woods where the Frogs Don’t Shoot Back. Small Town USA is featured and like his father before him, the young man answers the Call To Arms. He wasn’t born a hero; but he responds even when the Stakes Are High.

The message in each of the songs is subtle yet insistent, identifying the need to protect hearth and home when they are endangered. Without such a response, our country is unprotected. “I do my duty but I am not a hero!”