The rest of Play features 11 original compositions by Project Grand Slam produced by the legendary Frank Filipetti (Grammy Award for James Taylor's Hourglass).
The musicians of Project Grand Slam are:
Robert Miller plays electric bass and composes. Robert has two albums as leader to his credit: Child's Play (Wildcat Records) and Prisoners of Love (32 Records), both of which received excellent reviews. The former album includes performances by Randy Brecker, Jon Lucien and Anton Fig. His band, The Robert Miller Group, played every major New York area club, graduating to the national festival circuit where they appeared with acts like Bruce Hornsby, Bela Fleck and Kenny Barron. In addition, as co-founder of 32 Records, Robert helped develop this celebrated record label that produced the acclaimed "Jazz For..." series, including "Jazz For A Rainy Afternoon", which dominated the Billboard Jazz Chart.
Haim Cotton plays keyboards and composes. Starting his career in Israel, he recorded over 15 albums. After moving to the U.S., he advanced into arranging and composing. His works have been licensed worldwide in numerous commercials and films. Haim was the musical director for and toured and recorded with the legendary Ofra Haza, appearing at the Montreux Jazz Festival. He also released his own record, 100% Cotton. For the past 20 years this gifted artist has been teaching music at The New School with an ongoing commitment to recording and live performance. Haim has concentrated on production during the last five years and his latest work, Meowbaby (2007 Sugar Whiskey Records) by saxophonist Danny Lerman, has been hailed as a "breakthrough release."
Ron Thaler is one of the most accomplished drummers in New York, having played on and/or produced more than 75 albums. His impressive credits include work with Al Di Meola, Hiram Bullock, Sarah McLachlan, Alicia Keys, Ashley Simpson, Debbie Gibson, Rob Thomas and Taj Mahal. Ron has also released three solo albums: …Works featuring Ray Anderson, Rufus Reid and Adam Rogers, Grain spotlighting Mike Stern, and Jazzed & Confused: The Led Zep Project including DJ Logic, Dweezil Zappa, and Hendrick Meurkens.
Gilad Ronen plays saxophone and is an accomplished master woodwind multi-instrumentalist and composer. He has recorded for numerous Hollywood films such as Anchorman and Raise Your Voice and the ABC series Eyes. In the recent past Gilad had worked with some of the greatest living jazz legends of our time, such as Herbie Hancock, Jack De Johnette, Brian Blade, Dianne Reeves, and Kenny Barron to name just a few.
Frank Filipetti, PGS's producer, says: "Project Grand Slam's music will appeal to everyone. It's totally accessible. Gorgeous tunes, great beats. This record is a home run. I'm so pleased that I was a part of it."
01. Studio One
02. Because She Said So
03. The Captain of Her Heart
04. Riding the Berks
05. Baal HaSulam
06. Harry Knuckles
07. Portrait of Katie
08. Out of Tahini
09. Shades of Memories
10. Heat 2007
11. Ode to Jerry
12. Doin’ the Worm
13. The Captain of Her Heart
Project Grand Slam Musicians:
Robert Miller – Bass
Haim Cotton – Keyboards
Ron Thaler – Drums
Gilad Ronen – Saxophone
Produced by – Frank Filipetti
The Captain of Her Heart – Produced by:
Haim Cotton & Jan Roeg
( Featuring vocal by Judie Tzuke )
Yeah Yeah
Project Grand Slam Lyrics
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I never loved a man as much as I love you. Yeah yeah
You know I never loved a man as much as I love you. Yeah yeah
I never felt so wanted I don't know what to do. Yeah yeah
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I said I never loved a man as much as I love you. Yeah yeah
You know I never loved a man as much as I love you. Yeah yeah
The lyrics of Project Grand Slam's song "Yeah Yeah" express the overwhelming feeling of love and desire for someone. In the first verse, the singer emphasizes their deep affection by repeating, "I never loved a man as much as I love you." The repetition of this statement, accompanied by the repeated "yeah yeah," emphasizes the intensity of their feelings. The singer feels a sense of awe and disbelief at the level of love they have for this person, as they sing, "I never felt so wanted, I don't know what to do." This line reflects the singer's surprise and confusion about experiencing such a strong emotional connection.
Moving into the second verse, the lyrics echo the sentiments of the first verse. The singer reiterates the unprecedented level of love they feel for the person, emphasizing again that they have never loved anyone as much. The repeated "yeah yeah" adds a sense of excitement and urgency to the lyrics. However, alongside this intense love, the singer reveals that it is also driving them crazy, declaring, "It's making me crazy, I don't know what to do." This line suggests that the overwhelming emotions and desire they feel for this person are both exhilarating and overwhelming.
Overall, the lyrics of "Yeah Yeah" express an unparalleled love and desire for someone. The singer reinforces the intensity of their emotions by repeatedly stating that they have never loved anyone as much as they love this person. Additionally, the lyrics convey a sense of astonishment and confusion at experiencing such deep emotions, as well as the overwhelming effect that love has on their state of mind. The repetitive use of "yeah yeah" throughout the song adds a dynamic and passionate quality, emphasizing the heightened emotional state being described.
Line by Line Meaning
I never loved a man as much as I love you. Yeah yeah
There has never been a person I have loved as deeply as I love you. Yeah yeah
You know I never loved a man as much as I love you. Yeah yeah
It is evident to you that I have never loved a man as much as I love you. Yeah yeah
I never felt so wanted I don't know what to do. Yeah yeah
I have never experienced such a strong desire to be wanted and I am unsure how to handle it. Yeah yeah
I said I never loved a man as much as I love you. Yeah yeah
I explicitly expressed that I have never loved a man as much as I love you. Yeah yeah
You know I never loved a man as much as I love you. Yeah yeah
It is apparent to you that I have never loved a man as much as I love you. Yeah yeah
And it's making me crazy I don't know what to do. Yeah yeah
This overwhelming feeling is driving me to the point of insanity, and I am lost on how to manage it. Yeah yeah
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Curtis James Jackson, Kyeme Miller, ADAM KING FEENEY, JULIUS DUBOSE, LE'QUINCY ANDERSON, SHANE LINDSTROM
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