A dystopian world should have dystopic holidays.
Lyrics;
Spent a whole day in the sunshine
Exercising for my heart
Got some dry wood for a fire
In a stolen shopping cart

I've no more need for money
It blew away where hot winds blow
I've got goggles for my eyes
and a mask for mouth and nose

Today I breathe fresh air
Reading Dante and some psalms
And sleep here if I can
If I can get my nerves to calm

Began to think they'd never stop
But I dreamed this day would come
My dystopic holiday
Are any day without the bombs

Got some water in containers
That I keep underground
And supplies from some old prepper
But I dont think he's still around

I keep an eye out for the strangers
Survivors are a threat
I'm always locked and loaded
But I ain't shot no one ... yet

Everybody scattered
From the city to the farms
When they up and dropped the thunder
It was panic and alarm

Since then I've hunkered down
To avoid a quick demise
Day and night the earth just rocks
Doom fills up the skies

Not so long ago
A dinner and a show
Some wine to lose
Some inhibitions

I was watching my tv
When they dropped an EMP

Blown out windows boarded up
I've reinforced my doors
Trying to convince myself
I might survive this war

But today I breathe fresh air
Reading Dante and some psalms
And sleep here if I can
If I can get my nerves to calm

Birds are chirping sweetly
Bees build a honeycomb
It's peaceful here and now
On a day without the bombs

Dystopian Holiday

February 2023 DIAMC prompt was to write a song inspired by a name, which was to be included within the title. 

Yesterday I sat down, wrote and recorded, this song about - and for - my beautiful almost, almost always friend. We met when I was 9 and she was 10. 


Gwendoline

Northern lights watched late, from garage roof
Swung on swings with Walkmans, in our youth
Oh my darlin’, times were simpler then

There’ve been darker days, tears amongst laughter
Can’t stay kids for ever, and after
Oh my darlin’, growing up can hurt bad
 
I just hope that I always had your back

Wish I still took time and wrote more letters
To have and hold, with love from sender
Cos my darlin’, you know I’m really glad

All  these years you’ve been there for me too
The  lovely  things you say,  and that you do
Oh my darlin’, you’re the friend I’ve almost, almost, always had

Through all the good and bad
The happy and the sad
Lucky to have Gwendoline

If you need me darlin’, you just call
You know I’ll catch you if you fall
If you need me darlin’, you just call
You know I’ll catch you if you’re falling

© S Barr 2023

Gwendoline - Demo

Watch the music video:
https://vimeo.com/802511455

Peak 2023

I never thought I'd see the day but everyone says it's great
They're opening up dispensaries I'm in a legal state
Corporations are cashing in it's the American Way

It's peak 2023
Peak 2023 it's all right
It's all right

Slava Ukraini we're watching from a drone's eye view 
VR headset I'm immersed but can't escape the truth
I think this creepy AI app is more aware than you

It's peak 2023
Peak 2023 it's all right
It's all right

Swimming in a sea of wifi radiation every day
I wear EMF clothing and a beanie for my brain
And I don't care if everybody thinks I've gone insane

It's peak 2023
Peak 2023 it's all right
It's all right

Late night drunken media posts they delete them with the sun
Somebody let the fascists out I wish I had a gun
Let me tell you I would not set my phasers on stun

It's peak 2023
Peak 2023 it's all right
It's all right

Lies inside of lies inside of lies inside of lies
Evil algorithm winner come and claim your prize
Karma's coming 123 to cut you down to size

It's peak 2023
Peak 2023 it's all right
It's all right

ISRC:
uscgj2356656

Peak 2023

8/3 2023
Hönö  Gothenburg
Photo: Skeneby

Edge

K2 and the Three - drums, bass & vocals
https://soundcloud.com/k2andthe3 / https://soundcloud.com/k2-kara

Cosmic Keanu - mix, guitar and vocals 

Mastered by Hobocop (OfficerMurphy)
https://soundcloud.com/metrocityrecords

We Can Work It Out - Beatles Cover (K2 and the Three & Cosmic Keanu) - An OfficerMurphyMix

Open Collab by https://soundcloud.com/tea_are_sea :
Earth & Sky
https://soundcloud.com/tea_are_sea/earth-and-sky
https://soundcloud.com/tea_are_sea/sets/earth-sky-open-collaborations

This is my Version,.

Tea R. Sea - Earth & Sky ( 30 Grad Colours Rmx)

Saturn Cinque

Written and performed by Josh McAlexander

I'm Coming home

I'm Coming Home (Original)

MENDICANTE

Flint Banjo Club

What started as a handful of selfdescribed “banjo nuts” getting together to play after a rough winter in 1967 became a band with more than 50 members

The Flint Banjo Club, is considered one of the best banjo and old time music clubs in the United States. They established a tradition in holding their annual Banjorama, the FBCs primary fundraiser

The club was founded in April 1967 by six banjo enthusiasts from Flint Michigan back when American manufacturing was prosperous and thriving union jobs allowed for workers to retire with pensions, healthcare, and social stability 

“…no doubt as a result of cabin fever resulting from the preceding relentless winter,” wrote C.O. Johnson, one of the original six founders, who was is still strumming away with the ensemble in 2014

The FBC collected a number of awards. Members had diverse professional backgrounds and most were retired. The club performed across the country, in concert at prestigious halls including the Whiting, as well as hospitals, schools and senior homes. The club has raised more than $50,000 for community projects and in particular, scholarships administered by Mott Community College

Since 1974, the annual “Banjorama” featured a variety of banjo and non-banjo old time entertainment

Flint Banjo Club - The Happy Sounds Of The Flint Banjo Club album cover
Genre:	Folk, World, & Country	
Year:	1978
Track list:
-Alabama Jubilee And Waiting For The Robert E. Lee Medley
-Five Foot Two	
-Sweet Georgia Brown	
-Carolina In The Morning	
-Nobody's Sweetheart, Now	
-Bye Bye Blues	
-Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home	
-The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise	
-Whispering	
-The Pennsylvania Polka	
-A Shanty In Old Shanty Town	
-Battle Hymn Of The Republic	
-Coney Island Washboard	

In Davison town, gold was found,
A banjo club with a joyful sound,
With strings that twang and fingers that fly,
The Flint Banjo Club's tunes filled the sky

For over 50 years, they strummed and played,
Their passion for banjos never did fade,
From six enthusiasts, the club has grown,
To more than 50, a band of their own

Their Banjorama, a yearly delight,
A fundraiser held through the night,
With Picks and Sticks and Mel Collie too,
An evening of music, for me and you

With diverse members and awards galore,
The Flint Banjo Club has a history to adore,
They've raised funds and brought joy,
To many communities, girl and boy

So come one, come all, to Davison town,
And hear the music that won't let you down,
For in the Flint Banjo Club, there's gold to be found,
A treasure of sound, that will astound

https://youtu.be/lGN86Z6QEeU

https://youtu.be/MZ9xl4mdabQ

JTS

GOLD IN THEM HILLS

Gold In Them Hills

Made with some loops from the inimitable and sorely missed Jens @senfsuck
Catch the rainbow at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuoAeyQEtzI 
Percussion, drum, voice and music loops - Jens
Guitar, bass, keys - Nick

Always keep some senf in your Chuchichäschtli!
Ciao for now!
Be good

Nick

Senf Abuse - senfsuck and Nicholas Ridiculous

Thanks for visiting my page. All original and traditional tracks are downloadable. God Bless