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This “live” version of ‘Stronger Than I’ features songwriter Daniel Warren Hill on vocals and acoustic guitar, Jamie Rasmussen on backing vocals and bass, Eric Sanford on percussion, Kyle Crosby on keyboards, and special guest Ben Tufts on drums, and his first time collaborating with the band.

The song is a reflection of the weight caused by anxiety, at least personally, in questioning my ability to live up to my own potential or the potential that others see in me. In many ways the song is a request for the listener to find someone else to lift up, someone else to be placed on a pedestal, and even to find someone else to “believe in” because of my own doubts towards my personal capabilities. Although, there is a glimmer of recognition towards future achievement: “Until I become the hero of your dreams, is there no one stronger than me? Stronger than I am?”

Our first studio release since 2016, Information, has always been intended as a commentary for doing what is right daily rather than just using social media sharing to feel good about backing causes without taking real action. I’d like to encourage you to do what you can wherever you are, not only speak out against injustice, but to find your pathway towards contributing to healing and permanent lasting change. Within you. Within your community. Within your country. Here are some ways I’m stepping up if you would like to join me:

1. A public declaration denouncing racism.
2. Do the work of finding your internal biases and always question them.
3. Invest in black companies and ensure your income streams are not from sources that reflect racist sentiments.
4. Voting, Petitions, Global Citizenship

If you are looking for your voice, or for community, please contact me at daniel(at)yellowtieguy.com

With love,
=Daniel

You love the music. Now hear the message.

Believe me. There's nothing more fun and exciting than rock and roll, and anyone that knows me personally knows how much I desire for my art to speak for itself; for the words and melodies to move people to become better, greater; to communicate how each of us struggle with being human every single day, without social constructs that try to separate us by skin color, sexuality, religion, political party, etc. I've been forced to recognize that my music is incabale of having an uplifting effect without making myself vulnerable; that I must draw attention to the meaning and intent of a song along with its release. I cannot sit idly by with fingers crossed hoping that the spirit of the song will reach you and other listeners without some context.

The mailing list is that context. It identifies how YellowTieGuy music more than just a good time; it is about personal and social responsibility, family, community, a love for others, and the ability to be moved by the kindness of strangers. I'll take the time to personally tell you about what the music means to me and what I hope it will mean to you.

=Daniel

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