Regarding Mark Batsons posts on Instagram:
Photo at John Alagia's studio - now deleted
Photo with Dave
To summarize what we've got so far and sort it a little better:
General
markbatsonrocks Not sure if title but We do Begin The Same. All of us do. Tracklist is not final. Leroi is in album. Physical copies have bonuses and gems. ABC producing. I have been drinking whiskey and listening and also have secret cuts for golden ticket holders. #willywonka
Tone:
markbatsonrocks: "can’t wait for people to hear it. It’s so emotional."
markbatsonrocks: "this one is winning everything. Best DMB in this century."
brenny5 @markbatsonrocks do you already have a favorite produced song on the new album?
markbatsonrocks @brenny5 I have a lot of favorites. It’s just classic song after classic song. I played some songs last night and people were hugging and crying.
markbatsonrocks @bendo7732 you will need every copy to hand out to friends and family. It’s a timeless collection of passionate songs.
markbatsonrocks @dobyblue thanks for your energy. He has pulled from the best of his collaborators to make a vision of his present and future. This tour will be absolutely incredible. David is in rare form.
markbatsonrocks @nate.d.andrews94 I can’t wait for you guys to hear. It’s a bit of everything the band was, is and will be. It sounds like a new beginning
Release:
markbatsonrocks: "I wish I had all the answers for you young man, but alas I do not. Album coming soon though!!! Buy physical copies. There will be bonuses!!!"
markbatsonrocks @flames_theman don’t know the date but must be soon as those cakes are hot and fresh out of the oven
dkrame2 Do you think we’ll at least get a single very soon?
markbatsonrocks @dkrame2 yes and yes
Production:
markbatsonrocks: "combination of producers, Alagia, Batson, Cavallo. ABC"
dkrame2 are you producing the entire album or parts? Really exciting news @markbatsonrocks
markbatsonrocks @dkrame2 the sexy part
markbatsonrocks not much left. It will probably coincide with the upcoming tour and new songs and classics will be performed so be sure to go to multiple dates. I’ve already booked tickets for 5 shows.
markbatsonrocks @deadheadbarry because of his choice of a group of producers I would say it had elements of all of them but somehow he has found something new. It’s really amazing to see someone have such a creative spark after doing their craft for many years. You will see for yourself. Carter sounds down right
(RE: Dynamic Range)
markbatsonrocks @dobyblue no slamming. Just music. There are sonic Gods on this one
Songs:
markbatsonrocksI don’t know tracklist, release date or what songs make the final cut. Was just blessed to have my socks rocked by what I heard last night. Epic ness
markbatsonrocks @calmcguire don’t know the final tracklist but will know soon
dobyblue Cannot wait to hear
Idea Of You!
markbatsonrocks @dobyblue it’s absolutely epic!!!
RE: Old/New Songs
markbatsonrocks @berman1125 a combination of both. Pure classics
nate.d.andrews94 @markbatsonrocks Any Chance We Get
Shotgun, Crazy Easy, Or Sugar Will?
markbatsonrocks @nate.d.andrews94 you’re gonna have to wait for that to come from up high
markbatsonrocks But I just heard pure epic ness!!!
markbatsonrocks @mattanderson41 my whole body is buzzing from what I just heard.
Can’t Stop thinking about it. All true fans will be blown away. There’s some serious performances, no restraints and Carter is going the F off
markbatsonrocks@deadheadbarry it has bits of a lot of albums. The band is digging deep and they have what I feel is one of their best performances on record. BTCS is one of my favorite albums though. I can’t compare anything to that. Lol. But this album is breaking new ground and discovering new territory. We scratched the surface on Stand Up but Carter’s drums and David’s songwriting go to another level on this one. I’m beyond impressed. I heard a song called
That Girl Is You that is a freaking amazing performance. I asked them to play it for me 4 times in a row.
dacam07 Mark one more question. What’s the percentage or number of songs on this album (or recorded ) that’s been played live already? Meaning is the album mostly road tested songs or brand new
markbatsonrocks @dacam07 I don’t know the final tracklist so can’t answer that. I heard a road songs and new ones and they sounded really, really good. David will make the final choice.
nate.d.andrews94 @markbatsonrocks my favorite of the new songs is
Bob Law, will I be happy with the tracklist?
markbatsonrocks @nate.d.andrews94 you will be overjoyed.
markbatsonrocks @dylancanfield to
Break Free. Heard it last night. Epic!!!
greyson7455 Is
“Here On Out” in consideration for the album? Thanks!
markbatsonrocks @greyson7455 I love that song. I hope so!!!
bendo7732 Did you hear a studio version of
shotgun?
markbatsonrocks @bendo7732 yes and yes
Personnel:
bendo7732 Is Boyd on the album?
markbatsonrocks @bendo7732 should I say that now or should you find out when you buy it?? You better buy at least two physical copies Mr Curious.
crotesmcgotes Did you replace one of the greatest drummers of all time with a drum machine again?
markbatsonrocks @crotesmcgotes never did that. Carter always made the drums or drum loops and programming. On this one though, all live drums beating the passion of life. Extraordinary.
markbatsonrocks @berman1125 ok. Will let u know as I know. Don’t know the final tracklist. Just heard a collection of amazing songs. I heard a versions of Idea Of You with
Leroi that blew my top off
markbatsonrocks @kclaw31 thank you!!! Some super songs on that one. There is
Leroi music on this Album!!!! I know at least one song. Again, some of the music was so powerful people had tears.
(If Boyd is on the album)
markbatsonrocks not sure of the final tracklist so don’t know which songs David will pick for the album.
markbatsonrocks @dacam07 not sure which songs are in the final tracklist. I did hear
Butch on some songs so I’m hoping they get picked.
doughdtd @markbatsonrocks awesome idea, and thanks for all the info. I'm even more excited about this album than I was before. Were the songs with Butch new or pulled from older recordings?
markbatsonrocks @doughdtd I’m not sure about that. Just was familiar with his sound
Title:
markbatsonrocks @flames_theman not sure yet. But We all do Begin The Same
markbatsonrocks Not sure yet. Not sure of the name of the album but We all actually do Begin The Same.
Vinyl Release:
markbatsonrocks: @btsvinylfarm yes yes and yes. There will be Vinyl!! Has to be as I rock a turntable at my house while sipping cognac
btsvinylfarm @markbatsonrocks so vinyl-specific mastering?! That would be welcomed news!
markbatsonrocks @btsvinylfarm of course. Is a totally different process placing music in grooves
Misc
davematthewsbandsonglyrics I really like "Ghosts In The Attic" as an album title, lyric from Do You Remember... especially if some old songs are on album. Pass it along!
markbatsonrocks @davematthewsbandsonglyrics nice title!!! I wanted to make an album called There Are Ghosts In Haunted Hallow but it’s now a collection of videos that I’m going to have a private showing of at my studio for a select group. Willy Wonks style. Golden ticket you must have
markbatsonrocks @doughdtd I’m going to have Golden Ticket day and pick 10 people Willy Wonka style. Stay Frosty my friend
ramiro2493 Wonder how one will obtain this Golden Ticket you spoke of�� @markbatsonrocks
markbatsonrocks @ramiro2493 I was thinking of Batson chocolate bars but have to come up with a more original idea.
markbatsonrocks @roinuj815 I’m gonna get some solid answers for you guys soon. Will have golden ticket lottery soon for the ultimate private experience.
markbatsonrocks @mikesimm0ns will have a golden ticket lottery soon and pick 10 loyal fans for the ultimate private experience of DMB music and videos