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Don't You Change

from Colours of the Sun by Tribe Royal

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Don't You Change

Don't You Change used to sound nothing like it does. I was jamming this thing on my front steps with Bram in the summer of 2015 thinking back to when I first wrote it. It was heavily inspired by something Anthony Keidis would write. Very 'This velvet glove' or 'porcelain' at first. After a year or so it kind of turned into this 50s sounding groove. I remember jamming it with the drummer from my high school band one time. It was so simple and he nailed it. I knew it wasn't difficult, in fact it was probably boring for him but I remember being so happy to hear it come alive with drums. I had played it for Chris a few times and it turned out to be another one of mine he took a liking to. While we were out east during the summer of 2014 he asked me to play it almost every day we were in PEI. I wouldn't have cared about it really if he hadn't had taking a liking to it. To me it really wasn't anything special at all. When we started playing it as a band things really changed, for the better. Chris wrote these beautiful guitar lines that just pull you along and draw you closer in. Mike spiced up the percussion a considerable amount, keeping it simple but giving it character. Bram once again came up with this simple, fat sounding, slow-walking bass line that carries the song so well. We talked about cutting the intro guitar lick because it made the song kind of long but everyone decided it was a nice touch so we kept it. I think it's one of my best guitar riffs on the album and I say that because I'm really not that great when it comes to guitar. We ended up making the ending into this 'never-ending' jam much like 'Sir Psycho Sexy'. I was happy the song still had some Chili Peppers influence in it because they had been a huge part of my musical development. The song itself is about finding someone that loves you for who you are and isn't looking to change you. I remember I felt like I wanted to cry sometimes thinking about the idea - so I wrote Don't You Change.

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from Colours of the Sun, released October 17, 2016

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Tribe Royal Ottawa, Ontario

A vibrant array of vocal harmony, tasteful melody, and punchy rhythm are just some of the elements that make up the fresh and unique sound of Ottawa based Tribe Royal. From high-energy bangers to introspective ballads; their sound transcends the many genres it encompases and sets the scene for any occasion. The hooks catch hold while the message hits home. ... more

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