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Pick Up the Pieces

from Unearthed by Mokai

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    Putting a twist on traditional folk and folk-blues styles, Mokai accompanies his soulful vocals with powerful grooves and smokin’ blues riffs. Propulsive, fingerstyle guitar drives Mokai’s music. Playful, then moving, his compositions touch both on big themes and intricate details.

    On his debut CD “Unearthed”, Mokai uses everything from lush arrangements to spoken word, idiosyncratic guitar work and bold lyrics to blaze his own trail. Joined by a group of extremely talented musicians, including Matt Eakle (Dave Grisman Quintet) and Todd Sickafoose (Ani DiFranco) – the result is a fully realized musical vision.

    ‘Unearthed’ was recorded in the historic Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco, California, the studio sound stages (and some of the same microphones!) used on famous recordings by artists such as Jefferson Airplane and CSNY. This gives the acoustic instruments – vocals, guitars, drums, upright bass and wind instruments a rich sonic luster, making this music sound timeless.

    The CD disc has content for the computer, including a graphical interface with lyrics, video and alternate mixes.

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"All the bet takers, All the movers and the shakers, Are in a panic now." from the lyrics to Pick Up the Pieces" by Mokai

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Pick Up the Pieces
words and music © Mokai

I looked at your track record,
I checked with the fact checker,
Nobody knows what you were paid.

You fooled the investigator,
You broke the lie detector,
And threw yourself a parade.


But the day’s gonna come
When the sky falls in and
Who will be there to
Pick Up the Pieces
Of the mess you have made?


I took the trouble
To sort through the rubble
Before your trail could fade.

Discontinued spare parts,
Discarded broken hearts,
And other telltale of your trade.


Can’t you see that I am free?
You have no power over me.
I’ve gone somewhere I’d rather be
Where you can never follow.


All the bet takers,
All the movers and the shakers,
Are in a panic now.

It’s a fact
Your balancing act
Is gonna end somehow.

credits

from Unearthed, released June 11, 2003
Mokai: vocals, guitar;
Mark Growden: sax;
Jeff Cleland: bass
Andrew Bacon: drums

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Mokai San Francisco, California

Mokai adds a dose of contemporary attitude to roots music. He's known for his authentic folk-blues picking and eclectic originals.
His guitar style and technique were mentioned in the January 2013 issue of Acoustic Guitar Magazine.
His roots sound and original guitar style echoes his deep connection to the playing of seminal folk artist like Big Bill Broonzy and Dave Van Ronk. ... more

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