"Figures"... Mark Mason Covers Dave

I remember the days when I used to buy a "45" in order to get the ONE song I wanted, just to be pleasantly surprised (or indifferent) about what was on the other side. Well, times have changed, and things have gone digital. Today, Mark Mason releases an "mp3 single" (complete with A & B side) for a free download on his web site.

A) "Figures (Barbie Song)" is a Mason original that, in my opinion, is the best thing he's done yet! The recording is super clean, which is no surprise since he went to recording school, and the melodies are quite captivating. Lyrically, he keeps it vague enough to where his audience can apply it to at least one person they know (an important songwriting trap). If this is any indication of the material on his upcoming full-length, we will all be very pleased.

B) "Small Midwestern Town" was composed by Michael Moore and myself under the name Garage Salesmen ten years ago. Since then, it has taken on a few morphs in the Dave Rayburn solo arena as well as a rockin' stint with the Spurs From Austin Texas in the late nineties. It was last year, however, that Mark felt inspired (and maybe brainwashed from all those P.I.T. gigs) to lay down his own interpretation. There is some really nice instrumentation involved, and the vocals amply reflect the yearning of the lyrics. Mr. Mason, I am flattered.

If you have the time, please take a trip over to http://www.mmasonmusic.com/ and pull down your copy of the new single (artwork included)!