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Rough Sketch (feat. V. Shayne Frederick)

from LYVELIFE by Julian Hartwell

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about

"Rough Sketch" is all about embracing imperfection, accepting the inevitability of failure and mistakes along the way. We are both masterpieces and the work-in-progress at the same time, and not one of our paths is supposed to look squeaky-clean, without a fair share of setbacks, roadblocks, bumps, and bruises. My aim with this song is to remind folks that part of being an artist of our own life is to take that rough approach, to try some things that may NOT work, or look like some idealized version of "perfect" that of course, doesn't really exist anyway. As the quote goes - “A beautiful thing is never perfect.” We might as well charge firmly ahead and trust the process, and not lose sight of the fact that "all is just a rough sketch." And that's perfectly OK, cause it couldn't be any other way.

lyrics

V1
This Life is but a rocky way
We’re tossed about and into the fray
It’s a miracle that we can just find our way

V2
Best friend and not your worst enemy
Reflection in the mirror, hope to see
It’s with ourselves that we do battle, constantly

V3
Rough Sketch
You Bet
Don’t try too hard, or ya might get upset
What you, see won’t be al-ways what you…get

V4
There ain’t no way to try and one size fit it
Can’t force the mold when it won’t finish
It, takes some time so pace yourself, patiently

BRIDGE
Step, up to the plate
Swing, your best
Whether ya strike out or ya take it away
You’ll be OK
Don’t be afraid to take your shot or make a,
Mess, just go get in the game…

LAST OUT
Don’t forget that all is just a rough sketch
Everything is just a work in progress
Go and try your best to trust the process
Don’t forget that all is just a rough sketch

credits

from LYVELIFE, released March 12, 2021
V. Shayne Frederick - Vocals
Julian Hartwell - Rhodes
Vince Turnbull - Trumpet
Dylan Band - Tenor Saxophone
Mervin Touissant - Alto Saxophone
Rodrigo Pichardo - E. Bass
Matt Jernigan - Drums

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Julian Hartwell Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Julian Hartwell is a sought-after pianist, composer, bandleader & producer based in Philadelphia, PA. He is inspired by many styles of music which all contribute to his distinctive sound, both solo and in a group setting. Look out for LYVELIFE on 3/12/21 - the 2nd full-length studio album from The Julian Hartwell Project & special guests! ... more

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