Reptilian Terminals

This is a song about a dehumanized human being inserting code strings on the terminal console of his computer, and convincing himself of being somehow almighty or immortal, thanks to the privileged relationship he thinks he has established with the processor. But his computer's crude response is that he's just a freaking out mortal creature...

Teth Sin : guitars, vocals, bass guitar, sampler (drums)

Original composition, arrangement, lyrics, mix, mastering & cover artwork design by Teth Sin

LYRICS:

[Computer:] lns/dev/dsp/lsd/
[Dehumanized human:] I really won’t surrender… I’m gonna live much longer
[Computer:] I got your words misplaced… I ain’t no friendly interface
[Dehumanized human:] Terminal, please save us all
[Computer:] You’re terminally ill – pacmd; load module; remap sink; sink name equal mono
[Dehumanized human:] I’m gonna live forever… C’mon babe, let’s have a drink together
[Computer:] Your mind is really messed up, I’m gonna have a drink from your cup
[Dehumanized human:] Terminal, please hear my call
[Computer:] You’re terminally ill – cat/proc/bus/user/usb U.S.A.
[Dehumanized human:] I’m gonna mock the devil, increase the fighting level
[Computer:] Your code is certainly wrong, so I believe your time ain’t long
[Dehumanized human:] Terminal, I guess I’m losing control

Terminal

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy9OyA35omE
credits for cover art photo: https://unsplash.com/@korpa
©℗ 2019 Tripping Motion Music

Embracing Shadows

Embracing Shadows (Video Link Below)

chete' knife!

The basic tracks for some of these songs were scattered through other music I had recorded over the last ten years.  Quarantine has given me the time to hear some of this music with fresh ears. In most instances dozens of instrument tracks were stripped away to find some forgotten core that made me nod or smile.  Then I started again.  All new recording has been done since the start of lock down and tries to put a sound on the subtle dislocation of a global disaster that is mostly (for me) expressed in my daily life as an absence, a taking away rather than a presence; a distantly felt thing.  

All tracks recorded and mixed at Shadowbear Studio.  Mastering at Black Knoll Studio.  Photo taken by Csilla Varadi.

Sunday Light

sisters feedback loop - low > all, additional voltage from cold mac pushing down freq

052220003 Modular - Mannequins

Brin is a character I liked in a book series called Legends of the First Empire- by Michael J Sullivan. And Brin does keep a book which is monumental in the story.  I love these books and this author.The picture is of a girl I thought Brin could look like. Painted by Alexej von Jawlensky in early 1900's.

Also...my two sons play drums on this track, each playing in their own unique style. They also helped a lot with production.

Thanks for listening! 
Marty

the book of Brin

open strings