Lyrics:

You’re walking into the office around six
Forgot your badge, cause your morning brain is a brick
I know you thought about calling in sick
Standing outside, press the button wait a bit

You know somebody’s already there,
You seen the car, and soon you’ll see the bobbin’ of his hair
As he pops up from his little office square
He has a smile, ginger beard flows in the air

“Howdy neighbor” he says as you walk in.
“It’s a good thing Bob didn’t witness your little sin
“Would you like a fritt-A it’s apple with cinnamon?
“QT had a lot, so I picked up the donut twins”

I know the Ferris Wheel was unique in it’s time
And I know Jack Farris will come up with his own lines
They broke the muppet mold when out it my bro cracked
Not made for brains to hold, that’s why you don’t know Jack
 
If I could fit a banjo in this song I would,
But I already had the boom bap sounding good
The plunking of a six string just ain’t really hood
But blue grass for hood rats will get lost in the woods 

I know he’ll get it, he gets all of my jokes for days
He loves a Scripture pun, the burning bush is Yahweh getting blazed
Irreverent humor, but serious about His praise
My man Jack is awful close to the Ancient of Days

He hates to see people misusing the Word
At church he has to step in when the lines are getting blurred
Otherwise the helpless children simply follow what they’ve heard,
And the teachers sinking deeper, with a millstone, they’re interred

I know the Ferris Wheel was unique in it’s time
And I know Jack Farris will come up with his own lines
They broke the muppet mold when out it my bro cracked
Not made for brains to hold, that’s why you don’t know Jack

I couldn’t write this song if I didn’t mention
A little thing but it catches all of your attention
A bunch of Jim Henson’s animated inventions
The Muppet Show is on the go at Jack’s direction
He has a lot, and it’s not, strictly speaking
A normal life, but look at kermit’s mouth, he’s freaking breathing
The Swedish chef appears sometimes in our zoom meetings
Reminds me** of the older guys in upper opera seating.

Everybody’s got their hobbies, I guess.
And muppets with Jack kinda leave me impressed.
Cause he uses ‘em to lift our spirits when we are depressed
That’s only one of many reasons why Farris is the best

You Don't Know Jack

Fair Enough (original)

This is my favorite track from the work I did together with Josh back in the day.

Envelope

collection of unreleased tracks from 2019-2023

all music written and produced by David Cosand in Phoenix, AZ

Eraser

December

Taken from his debut album 'Gravity' re-issued by Erased Tapes on June 10.

Order the LP/CD/DL here: www.erasedtapes.com/store/index/ERATP084
iTunes: http://snip.ftpromo.net/gravity
Spotify: http://snip.ftpromo.net/onlyinthedark
Bandcamp: http://snip.ftpromo.net/gravitybc
or any other good record store worldwide

In celebration of their latest signing, Erased Tapes are set to re-issue Ben Lukas Boysen’s compelling debut album ‘Gravity’, alongside new album ‘Spells’ on 10th June 2016.

‘Gravity’ was the first album Ben recorded under his own name, merging programmed piano pieces with live instruments, combining the controllable technical world and the often unpredictable aspects of live improvisation.

From ‘Only In The Dark’ to the two movements of ‘Nocturne’, it’s a serious, solemn listen. And yet, with pieces like ‘To The Hills’ and ‘Eos’, ‘Gravity’ is an exploration of heights, cliffs and vertigoes. With piano lines and choir-like drones, this record suits its title in all its meanings, as the magnetic force takes us deeper towards the core. Marking a new beginning, this debut reveals a touching, and more melodic side to Ben’s body of work, which he previously only hinted at as HECQ.

Friend and fellow Erased Tapes artist Nils Frahm mixed and mastered the album. Ben is not a master pianist like his dear friend, but his sound collages are so meticulously designed that after hearing the result an impressed Nils declared: “from now on, if anyone asks – this is a real piano”.

His intricate, humanised programming – enhanced by drummer Achim
Färber, additional synthesisers played by Nils, and a considerate selection of echoes, delays and compressors – has been used to create a hybrid sound that intends to deceive, question and challenge existing listening habits. Utilising the contrast between reduction and decoration, ‘Gravity’ as well as its successor ‘Spells’ can be seen as a quest to find out how much or how little composition is required to constitute a song. Why the ear can and should be deceived about the authenticity of instruments. What significance these instruments have within this process, and why the personal perception of balance and sound exclude ultimate truths. Linking the two albums are the four movements of ‘Nocturne’, an ever-developing conversation that on occasion flirts with the grandeur of compressed rock drums.

As HECQ Ben has released nine albums since 2003, exploring everything from ambient to breakcore. He has simultaneously established himself as a trusted composer and sound designer, working for a wide array of clients including Amnesty International and Marvel Comics; composing for feature films, games, art installations and convention opening titles.

After embracing this demanding line of work, in 2010 Ben felt the need to explore his roots and early education, which inspired these albums under his own name. Born in 1981 as the third child of opera singer Deirdre Boysen and actor Claus Boysen, his classical music training on piano and guitar began when he was seven years old; the works of Bruckner, Wagner and Bach laid an important foundation. Rediscovering this music shared with his parents – united with the sounds of Autechre, Cristian Vogel and
Jiri.Ceiver to Pink Floyd and Godspeed You! Black Emperor – brought back an understanding of why he wanted to write music in the first place.

“Gravity strips away the cloaked mysteries of electronic music production to expose the tender side of this musician’s mind." — Headphone Commute

TRACKLIST:

01. Only In The Dark
02. Nocturne 1
03. To The Hills
04. You'll Miss Us One Day
05. Gravity
06. Eos
07. Nocturne 2
08. The Behenian Gospel

Gravity

Only In The Dark

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Ben Lukas Boysen - Only In The Dark

Lyrics:

I eat omelettes!
I drink chocolate milk!
Forget the almonds
The udder’s treasure-filled!
Skim, or whole milk,
And eggs for every meal
Call me a commie
But that’s my dream for real
 
Deep cheese, mozzarella, Colby jack, and peppers,
Sausage, bacon, ham, threeee meat with all the extras
Spinach is a no go, but onions are a temptress
Cap it off with more cheese, It’s my favorite excess
 
Mickey D’s is for weenies, for burger wretches.
Burger King is only royalty for being reckless
Ring a ding ding, the Taco Bell thing is gross and leprous
And Ketchup and mayo are better for keeping separate
 
Better give another effort,
Cause I am next to fed up,
Fast food treats me harsher than Ramsey shredding cheffers
Think they’re being clever
With dollar menus feeding heifers
Money don’t fill – culin ary endeavors
Omelettes are better.
 
I eat omelettes!
I drink chocolate milk!
Forget the almonds
The udder’s treasure-filled!
Skim, or whole milk,
And eggs for every meal
Call me a commie
But that’s my dream for real
 
When I was younger, I thought eggs were part of dairy
I didn’t know the expo date was there only to scare me
I didn’t know that microwaving eggs is crazy awful
Nobody told me til I ate ‘em, hot and dry and not cool
 
Crack another single cell and pour it in a pam-lined pan to begin to sizzle  
 
Back to the refrigerator to bring out some cheese, and begin to drizzle
 
One by one you throw ingredients in, double that cheese, scratch that, triple
 
Flipping and folding and holding it over the flame, so your brunch don’t fizzle.
 
Got it hot and ready like the way Little Caesar would have wanted it made
Gotta find a drink to pair, in a chilled, tall glass, tall enough for shade.
Recommend chocomil, bolder than a matador in a Brahma’s way
Now when the dinner bell’s rung, every last one of your taste buds gettin’ paid in spades
 
I eat omelettes!
I drink chocolate milk!
Forget the almonds
The udder’s treasure-filled!
Skim, or whole milk,
And eggs for every meal
Call me a commie
But that’s my dream for real
 
Eier und schokoladenmilch passen so gut zusammen
Eggs and chocolate milk go so well together

Warum müssen sie immer auseinander gerissen werden
Why do they always have to be torn apart?
 
If breakfast has a secret, this is the Frances Hodgson garden
Taste and texture that’ll soften  
Even a palate that’s been hardened
By the aberrant gaze
Of a Gorgon, in a culinary maze
Gotta get out of there, pop open Waze
Travel to breakfast sit down be amazed
 
Eggs and chocolate milk,
Chocolate milk and eggs,
Cheesy meat mixed up with veggies,
A triumph that ought to be all the rage
I feel so strongly about it that I put pen to page,
Or fingers to keyboard to google docs, or whatever they say these days.

Omelettes And Chocolate Milk

The Gift Of Flight

I lost my car in a parking lot the other day
Wandering around hoping I could put my groceries away
After what seemed like an hour, I had a thought shoot through my brain
And that’s when I was smart and I pulled out my keychain

Cause I always know that I drive a Toyota
Small and red, it’s my dinged up corolla
Looks like it made it back and forth from South dakota
Love that car, but the keys were not exactly what I’d hoped to see

Cause there wasn’t any boba fett on the key ring
And the shiny nissan logo was a pretty big mystery to me
Until I remembered my car’s in the shop since September
And I’ve been driving around in my girlfriend’s suv

Reached in my pocket, pressed the button I felt on it
Then tuned my ear to listen clearly for the honking, 
But in my rush I did the thing that we all fear-
Now what’s that noise that’s violently entering both my ears
I accidentally pushed the button that’s a panic
And the whole parking lot was transformed into havoc
Dropped the keys in my dismay
You might say I’m dramatic


There wasn’t any boba fett on the key ring
And the shiny nissan logo was a pretty big mystery to me
Until I remembered my car’s in the shop since September
And I’ve been driving around in my girlfriend’s SUV
I miss driving around in my old and red TC.
I hate driving around in my girlfriend’s suv
It’s been driving me crazy
In her stupid SUV


Backing track by TomBaileyMusic, see track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh8-CeNQjbk

My Girlfriend's SUV

I struggle in my faith sometimes, and this song was meant to remind me of and ground me in the faithfulness of God, even in my unbelief.

Help Me With My Unbelief

What is up guys! i decided to try my hand at a house remix of none other than Party Anthem! hope you guys enjoy and lmk how it is ;D

LMFAO Ft. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock - Party Rock Anthem (Electrohh Remix)

Ben Parks has been rapping since 2010, and singing since 1997.
He enjoys the outdoors and attends Redemption Gateway church.

Help Me With My Unbelief

bParx