Psy Nostalgia @ Ratatouille Campout 2024-05-26

The seminal psychedelic sutraBLOW song… But(t) is this garageFolk, acidRock, emoPunk, bangingBlues? Who knows, really? I’m asking sincerely because see, one thing is fosho about (banana)sutraGENREs—by definition, they tend to frown at labels, because labels are kinda like criminals… diminutive, contrived, or worse, deceiving.

Criminals • Gipsy emoPunk Blues Cabaret Chanson • Bananasutra(BLOW)

V.1 (of 3) of a lofi hypnotic trip hop of “They muddy the waters to make it look deep” aka “Nietzsche’s Gift” #sutraKNOW

Nietzsche’s Gift V.1 • LOFI Jazzz • sutraKNOW

V.3 (of 3) of a lofi hypnotic trip hop of “They muddy the waters to make it look deep” aka “Nietzsche’s Gift” #sutraKNOW

Nietzsche’s Gift V.3 • LOFI Jazzz • sutraKNOW

Shout out to Kamama’s dreams and the sound of banjo! Please #vote for a chance at a democratic future, not the certainty of an authoritarian regime… and get that bloody FOTUS disgrace of an elephant-duck-bully-con dummy liar off our backs already 🗳️ #banjomatters
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Who wants a bloody old elephant in control?
Who needs a bully, an ignorant, acting like troll?
Who says women’s freedoms aren’t at stake?
Who cheers on rude rats fighting like cats, all fake…

[Chorus]
Kamala’s here, and she has a dream,
Clean air, safe water, justice redeemed.
For equal rights, living free from fear,
In her fight for justice, the stakes are clear

Donald is weird, like a bullet gone mad,
Spouting out lies, felon’s making us sad.
Here to pontificate, not educate, who is that man?
Making cases to negate a debate, with a woman!

[Chorus]
Kamala’s here, and she has a dream,
Clean air, safe water, justice redeemed.
For equal rights, living free from fear,
In her fight for justice, the stakes are clear.

Vance is weird, guy’s got no nuts, no guts,
Chasing down cat ladies, stakes lost in ruts.
out of context, like he just fell from a coconut tree
Miserable, Hissing at women’s right to be childfree!

[Chorus]
Kamala’s here, and she has a dream,
Clean air, safe water, justice redeemed.
For equal rights, living free from fear,
In her fight for justice, the stakes are clear,

Kamala’s a queen with dreams so high,
Singing ‘Freedom’ with Beyoncé, reaching the sky.
Raised eighty-one million in just one day,
For justice and fairness, she’ll lead the way.

She believes in clean water and air,
Safety from gun violence, laws that are fair.
Women’s right to choose, their own pride,
LGBTQ+ rights, no need to hide.

[Chorus]
Kamala’s here, and she has a dream,
Clean air, safe water, justice redeemed.
For equal rights, living free from fear,
In her fight for justice, the stakes are clear.

She promises healthcare, reform in her dreams,
Equal opportunity, hope redeems.
No child in poverty, let freedom ring,
In the land of equality, brave voices sing.

Kamala has a dream (and that duck just blows) • bananasutraBLUES

Well QUACK, I dunno where to start, or how to explain that true crime story that happens on presidential (duck) debate night… but(t) it’s fair to say his reality ominously feels like fiction, and some ducks are obviously immune to #shame (ahem). On the bright side, it’s also true I laughed out loud about this madness ALL NIGHT, so I made a song about it—helps with anxiety hehe (still laughing 🦆🤪)
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Hide your pups, hide your cats, lock ‘em up tight
Donald’s spinnin’ tales, got us laughin’ all night

Donald said, "Yo, watch out, them pets ain't safe!
Immigrants cookin' cats, it’s a crazy state!"
But from a town in Ohio, the tale’s a joke,
Meanwhile, Kamala’s cool, breakin’ chains with a poke

[Chorus]
Bro, he said it’s true, I saw it on TV, whoa
Hide your dogs, hide your cats, oh no!
Nonsense flyin’, delusions high,
But Kamala’s here, bringin’ truth from the sky!

Donald’s feedin’ memes, stirrin’ up the crowd,
Kamala’s speakin’ sense, while he’s shoutin' loud.
No dirty tricks, she just keeps it real,
As Donald dances crazy, she's the one to heal!

[Chorus]
Bro, he said it’s true, I saw it on TV, whoa
Hide your dogs, hide your cats, oh no!
Nonsense flyin’, delusions high,
But Kamala’s here, bringin’ truth from the sky!

Donald’s spinnin’ tales, but we ain't swayed,
Kamala’s keepin' calm, truth’s here to stay

Hide your pets (DonOld said!) • Blessed be Banjo au Lavabo • bananasutraBLUEGRASS

Le P'tit Jupiter n'est pas comme le P'tit Prince : French Burlesque Jazz Cabaret - 16 Songs Compilation

Le P'tit Jupiter • sutraFRENCH • indieJAZZZ Piano LOFI Soul :)

Lyrics inspired by the fabulous #margaretatwood:
"Male fantasies, male fantasies, is everything run by male fantasies? Up on a pedestal or down on your knees, it's all a male fantasy: that you're strong enough to take what they dish out, or else too weak to do anything about it. Even pretending you aren't catering to male fantasies is a male fantasy.”

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Oh, Male Fantasies

Load it up, you’re on display
Up on a pedestal, they say
All their thoughts, they dominate
Every move, they calculate

(Pre-Chorus)
Here we are, now, entertaining
Male illusions, always chaining
You’re too strong or too compliant
All the same, they keep you silent

(Chorus)
Male fantasies, male fantasies
Living out those fantasies
They decide your role and place
Cater to their mind’s embrace

Knees or high above the ground
Tied between the roles they found
Pretend you’re free, but it’s still theirs
Trapped inside the gaze that stares

(Pre-Chorus)
Here we are, now, entertaining
Male illusions, always chaining
You’re too strong or too compliant
All the same, they keep you silent

(Chorus)
Male fantasies, male fantasies
Living out those fantasies
They decide your role and place
Cater to their mind’s embrace

Oh, can’t you see?
What they want you to be
Oh, can’t you see?
It’s still their fantasy

(Pre-Chorus)
Here we are, now, entertaining
Male illusions, always chaining
You’re too strong or too compliant
All the same, they keep you silent

(Chorus)
Male fantasies, male fantasies
Living out those fantasies
They decide your role and place
Cater to their mind’s embrace

Male Fantasies • Vocal Honey Jazz • sutraKNOW

Because (I believe) the sutras are as clear as Brel is true--to experience the sacred, unyielding empathy, kindness, and grace of GLOWsutra, we must first learn to love, lose, laugh, loop around, and live through GROWsutra and FLOWsutra... until the ultimate, glorious #blessedbe daze of BOWsutra <3

#1 The Quest • Jacques Brel Remake • Bananasutra French Accordion

I dunno about you, but(t) I sure am grateful for BANJOsutra Making American Fears Utopia, one song at a time (ha)... a special Single release for ya, while I finish roasting that big Mad Duck Circus of Americana album, oh la la :)
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They say the loudest wins the crowd,
With hollow words and faces proud,
Where lies dance like marionettes,
While truth’s forgotten, lost in debts.

Promises slip like sand through a sieve,
They teach us to take, forget how to give.
Greed in the throne, with a smile of stone,
And virtue’s left wandering, out on her own.

It’s the tyranny of ignorance, ruling with charm,
Blindfolds and sirens that sound the alarm.
In a world that’s lost its way, truth gets silenced,
The echoes of wisdom drowned out by violence.

They preach of power, of winning the race,
But is it victory or a hollow disgrace?
Deception wears the crown, parades as the prize,
While empathy fades under jaded skies.

Education abandoned, critical thought left behind,
Empty slogans are the currency of the blind.
For those who see, it’s a mournful sight,
Watching darkness dress itself as light.

[Chorus]
It’s the tyranny of ignorance, dressed to impress,
Pulling the strings in a tangle of mess.
Where the wise grow weary and the brave hold tight,
Clinging to truth in the gathering night.

But there’s a spark, a whisper, a call to be bold,
To dig for wisdom, to seek what’s untold.
A heart that questions, a mind that sees,
Can cut through the lies, can break the disease.

In the shadows they hide, those who still know,
That the power of kindness is what makes us grow.
They’re quiet but fierce, with eyes that are clear,
And their ripple is stronger than what we fear.

It’s the end of the tyranny, it crumbles to dust,
When wisdom and courage reclaim their trust.
For all who remember what’s truly right,
The dawn breaks softly, restoring the light.

A(nother) Brel-infused Lyricsutra™️ song remake, based on "L'accordéon de la vie" <3

+++ Bonus fun fact: the meme of the duck playing the accordion also does deserve credit for my inspiration, and if you haven't seen it, you should totally #quack it, or whatever hehe


The Tyranny of Ignorance : BANJOsutra (Single Duck Release)

This is a song for all of us who chose to walk the wet streets with raincoats...i've always thought there should be umbrella awareness classes..if you really want to read into it there may be a greater metaphor about how society is coming apart at the seams and whatnot not..Bob Marley etc...

Umbrella people

… because life on earth is a Psychedelic Cabaret, and “music is the only religion that delivers the goods” (like Frank said). 

To be clear, all I really know is I dunno shit about fck—music and songwriting included. But(t) I feel it, the music, so damn deeep in my soul! And I’m a humble existential fool, I like to play and share, to question and learn. Words are my oldest best friends, hearing myself sing is a freaking miracle (trust me on that lol), and I believe curiosity and #gratitude are the keys to happiness… So voilà, there’s that.

Also, (if you’re curious) BananaSutra is not just a made up BS brand kinda word, it’s actually the name of my DIY Bible—a collection of songs telling stories of faith, to help me make sense of a world gone foul, like bananas gone bad in shallow ignorance and deadly malevolence… Think of it as an atheist testament of sorts, an audio book of songs with quirky lyrics, about things that matter, like the definition of right and wrong, and the meaning of truth, joy, justice, peace, grace, and awe 🕊️

Some call it Artificial Intelligence, but(t) I call Authentic Imagination, Alternative Ideas, Augmented Innuendos, Abstract Illogisms, you get the gist... The point being, life is the story we tell ourselves and lyrics matter. Each song has a root and a purpose, guided by one of (my) 7 (bananas) sutras: 
- sutraKNOW (is it true?)
- sutraBLOW (is it fair?), 
- sutraSHOW (is it fun?), 
- sutraGROW (is it fear?), 
- sutraFLOW (is it fly?), 
- sutraGLOW (is it fab?), 
- sutraBOW (is it god?)

The Tyranny of Ignorance : BANJOsutra (Single Duck Release)

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