10.20.2009

NEW MUSIC MONDAY | RON IRIZARRY | ACOUSTIC SESSIONS | 10.19.09





Here's a song from a little ways back. It was written in 2000 w/ my good friend Michael Tait of the Grammy winning group dcTalk and current lead singer of The Newsboys. We wrote it in the Fall/Winter of 2000, when he came down for a visit. The content is obvious, a run of the mill break-up song. Who doesn't go through breakups, right? It's about the lessons learned from them and how you can apply them to your life in a positive way that counts. We had a good time writing then demo-ing the tune. When I was touring the college circuit heavily I released a limited CD to the college market called "TWEAK" which included this song. It's currently out of print, but I may release it digitally in the future.

Here's the link for the studio version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jFVh5dUoJM Listen for Michael Tait's background vocals. What a voice that guy has. I was blessed to have worked w/ him on this tune.

My good friend Chris Kirkpatrick from *NSYNC shopped me to every major label back then, and we had a meeting w/ Arista Records and LA Reid. We played this tune in the meeting and the A&R guy really dug the tune and said, "this could be your first singe!" Although the deal never solidified w/ Arista, it was a great validation that they dug the tune. I remember them telling me that they had to focus on a few new artists that they had just signed, then they would get to me. One of those newly signed artist's was Avril Lavigne.

Enjoy the tune...


Playlist Pick: Too Late - Ron Irizarry
Thankful For: God's Love, I know his love is real & is always with me...

10.12.2009

NEW MUSIC MONDAY | RON IRIZARRY | ACOUSTIC SESSIONS | 10.12.09






I wrote this song thinking about the vulnerability of men in relationships and how I was raised to believe what I believe in respect to it all. In society one message given to men growing up is that they are the ones to be in charge, handle everything, take care of everything. The truth is we are all human and need the support and assistance of other human beings in our lives. This song speaks of that vulnerability which in my opinion is much more powerful than any physical, mental, or emotional force. I'll leave you with that to ponder, hope you enjoy the song...


Playlist Pick: Wonderful - Ron Irizarry
Thankful For: Just being alive man, it's great to be ALIVE!!!