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Try (a little harder)

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.

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Original Folk Blues, Fingerstyle

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Try (a little harder)
words & music © Mokai

When you go for broke and you end up broken
Try to drink life to the dregs and end up chokin’
Say somethin’ serious, everyone thinks you’re jokin’
Or else they act like no one has spoken

Try a little harder, a little harder now
Try a little harder, a little harder now

You gotta swim but you keep on sinkin’
Want to relax but you can’t stop thinkin’
You gotta grow but you keep on shrinkin’
Want to clean up your act but it just keeps stinkin’

Try a little harder, a little harder now
You could try a little harder, try a little harder now

You reach out; you get bent
You lash out; you don’t make a dent
Say what you mean, no one gets what you meant
Or else they mistake your intent

Try a little harder, try a little harder now
Try a little harder, try a little harder now

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from Unearthed, released June 11, 2003
Mokai, vocals, solo fingerstyle guitar;
John Capobiaco, trumpet

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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.
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