Brazzaville - Peach Tree

A somewhat old song... Don't judge the harmonica and the beatboxing, I'm still learning! The inspiration came from a buddhist legend about this Hungry Ghost -being that always eats but never feels full or satisfied. (http://www.hitrecord.org/records/1315506)

Lyrics:

Hello there, don’t be scared, take the monster by the hand
Come on closer, I won’t hurt you, I will help you understand
You look a bit hungry – I know what you need,
Follow me, and let me teach you how to eat
 
The rule number one is to think about yourself
And when yourself gets big, there’s no room for no one else
See I used to be a skinny little rat like you
But you’ll get big too if you follow the rule number
 
Two, which is simple: start collecting things
No matter big or small, the more you’ve got the more you win
Life is like a game, see, picking points as you go
And if there’s someone whining, you can just let them know,
 
that the rule number three says: do what the hell you want
eliminate the obstacles, get out there and hunt
I know it sounds though, but in time you’ll see
Its surprisingly easy to forget how to feel
 
Now if you do what I say and follow these steps
And forget what’s ”enough” and forget what’s "regret"
Then I might offer you a little precious invitation
To the one and only ”Hungry Ghost Corporation”
 
We come from around the world from west to east
No matter where we go, we always find a way to feast
If you wanna be like us, big belly’s not enough
Being a ghost requires a dedication to this stuff
 
Now grab a pen, go ahead and sign this contract
That a boy, good job, now just a tiny fact
Like you know, in life, there’s gotta be a downside
won’t you listen to the rule number four, alright:

As a ghost you’ll get all the things, except satisfaction
And you’ll be incapable of human interaction,
But don’t care about those kind of things that only fools need
Now get out there, embrace your greed and eat

Hungry Ghost Corporation

My interpretation of my favorite Joplin composition. 

Bethena

I wish you could hear the rain better, but it was pouring down on a tin roof building while I was inside, cozied up to the piano. This is something I wrote last year just before the summer. It still needs work, but at the time I was mixed up in a few emotional situations that were very hard for me to handle. This piece is very meditative, simple, and romantic with a little conviction and definitely some heartache. Hope you enjoy. -xo

Reflection

Hannah Jean_