#patrick mcgee

This new track is a three-sectioned song of rap/garage band stylings. Based on one of Aaron Copland’s Emily Dickinson songs, “The World Feels Dusty” and James Joyce’s Dubliners. The middle section includes a poem by Sara Kongkatong, and in addition to programming and vocals, McGee plays saxophone on the outro.

This mélange of influence stems from an early age. While studying classical piano, McGee developed and fostered an unhealthy obsession with the pop star called Michael Jackson. At age 11, he memorized every MJ lyric from every song, including those from the Jackson 5 catalogue. Donning a white pinstripe suit and fedora à la Smooth Criminal, he memorized every dance move including the infamous “moonwalk”,  in which the illusion of floating backwards while walking forwards is explicated. The pinnacle of this formative tribute was his staged karaoke review of MJ’s greatest hits, performed in his driveway on a rented stage, full sound system, three dancers, and a comedy opener performed by his brother who arrived on a dirt bike. He later went on to study jazz and composition at NYC’s second best music conservatory. This scenario, combined with a domino-effect of heartbreak and self-discovery, allowed for the creation of Distractions.

Album Art Work By: Felix Kauffman

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