Written by James Keen
© 2014

Tick-tock, tick-tock, the clock is counting down
We’ve come to the end if there’s no other way round
Could it be that we’ve been dreaming and had it wrong?
Could it be that we’ve been on to something all along?

A shot in the dark falls foul of the laws of the jungle
You’re back to square one, you’ve seen the whole life cycle
Strayed off the beaten path, entered a foreign land
Been waltzing together, but dancing in quicksand

Chorus:
Well we flew to New York City with nothing to lose
Hello Chicago, we’re here to hear some blues
Been on the run to Houston, laying down our songs, said
Thank God Los Angeles welcomed us with open arms, they did

On your own with a microphone staring at your feet
You need a reservation to get in you can’t just walk in off the street
You may find redemption on a lonely path to ruin
Just so they can say there go some crazy, but righteous men

Shunned by the bright lights of a tired talent show
Whilst in this place forget what it is that you think you know
Every song has its moment, like every dog has its day 
You learn it’s hard at times to even get out of your own way

Chorus

This crazy telemetry, this sidewalk poetry
This terrible analogy of a poor man’s philosophy
This singular lack of empathy, this deep- rooted conspiracy, 
This clear daylight robbery, won’t someone enlighten me?

Strayed off the beaten path, entered a foreign land
Been waltzing together, but dancing in quicksand

Chorus

What's That About?

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Watch the video: https://youtu.be/Acn_zn1isi0

CREDITS:
Music by Magazine Gap
Lyrics by James Keen
Produced & Arranged by Brian McCook
© & ℗ Jackaroo Records 2016

Magazine Gap are:
James Keen – Vocals & Guitar
Alex Ho – Piano 
Brian McCook – Drums & Percussion

with:
Amadu Koroma - Bass Guitar
Rustom Pomeroy - Violin
Catriona Parker - Violin
Laurie Anderson - Viola
Dominic Pecheur - Cello

Recorded at Livingston Studios & Westpoint Studios, London
Engineered by Joe Fields

Mixed by Brian Moore at Redbooth Recording Studio, New York
Mastered by John Davis at Metropolis Studios, London

LYRICS

So let’s break it down, the why’s and what for’s
As we stumble around, but not closing any doors
With all the hidden dangers, whether art or whether science
We’re long distance rangers with a need for convenience

Chorus
Say it again, straight and true
I don’t know where I’m meant to be 
Maybe I’ve just fallen hard
Soul to soul, go toe-to-toe
I don’t know what I’m meant to do
Maybe I let down my guard
Here I am, full of talk
But I don’t know what I’m meant to say
Maybe that’s my calling card

We fought a losing battle that still gives us pause 
We’ll rise above the scandal but not hold for applause
I hear the circus is in town so you’ll find me in the Big Top
Trying to find common ground or just browsing in the gift shop

Chorus

Middle 8
Come on down, get in line, join the end of a long queue
Come inside, play it safe, we’ll find something for you to do
Don’t look back, you’re one of us, greater than the sum of our parts
Don’t fight or argue this, just take a look at the latest charts

Chorus

Calling Card

CREDITS
Music by Magazine Gap
Lyrics by James Keen
Produced & Arranged by Brian McCook
© Jackaroo Records 2016

Magazine Gap are:
James Keen - Vocals & Guitar
Alex Ho - Piano
Brian McCook - Drums & Percussion

with:
Amadu Koroma - Bass Guitar
Binker Golding - Saxophone
Jeffrey Brown - Trumpet
Rustom Pomeroy - Violin
Catriona Parker - Violin
Laurie Anderson - Viola
Dominic Pecheur - Cello

Recorded at Livingston Studios & Westpoint Studios, London
Engineered by Joe Fields
Mixed by Brian Moore at Redbooth Recording Studio, New York
Mastered by John Davis at Metropolis Studios, London

LYRICS
Don’t you find that there are times when things just blow your mind
And you feel that someone somewhere has to explain
As you wonder of the agenda that lurks behind
All the while you’re just thinking, here we go again

So what’s the story, what’s the deal, well that’s the question
And the best that you can hope for are some straight answers
You will find that there will be a lot of misdirection
So you got to just cut through the smoke and mirrors

Chorus:
No, you don’t want it, you don’t need it – something’s going on
You can feel it, you can sense it – right or wrong
Things are said and things are done that raises doubt
Leaves you hanging, and having to ask – What’s That About?

It doesn’t add up, it doesn’t make sense, no it’s out of line 
When you know that they set up some algorithm 
Gotta know why, gotta find a good/strong light to shine
Cos you won’t just accept it’s a glitch in the system 

Middle 8:
Just an actor in the theatre of the strange and the absurd
A player, not a playwright, not given the last word
Can’t stage your own exit, or escape with some dignity
So dig deep, stand fast, and try to solve this mystery

Chorus:
No, you don’t want it, you don’t need it – something’s going on
You can feel it, you can sense it – right or wrong
Things are said, things are done – raises doubt
Leaves you hanging – What’s That About?

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Magazine Gap are an alternative pop-soul band from London, UK on a particular mission: to prove that an unusual combination of their dissimilar influences can have broad appeal. The band is made up of three individuals who come from very different backgrounds and points on the musical compass but joined together with a shared desire to experiment blending a range of genres to create a distinctive sound.   The outcome might be described as the UK's answer to Maroon 5, OneRepublic and Imagine Dragons.

It remains an evolving process as the band’s restless creativity has led them to writing and recording a range of songs, all with a consistent musical thread that is clearly Magazine Gap.  They have gained critical acclaim for rich music, smart lyrics, precise production, powerful live shows, strong vocals and impeccable musicianship.

Given the potential reach of the music, the band has already tested the waters with audiences around the world. The band has toured extensively around their home country, including headline performances in 14 major cities around the UK & Ireland.  They’ve also crisscrossed the United States with shows from New York City to Los Angeles, and from Chicago to New Orleans.  They subsequently toured the Far East with shows in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong.  Perhaps their most acclaimed live performance was on the main outdoor stage at the world famous Montreux Jazz Festival in front of a very discerning audience of 2,000 people.  The band have also connected online with fans on six continents through extensive social media.

To date the band have released one critically acclaimed album: “Light & Shade” and will be releasing their new album, "What's That About?" in 2019.

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