From the album ‘Trust No Leaders’ by The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara. Released July 1, 2022. 

// Scum of the Land
Leaving no stones unturned, the song is about the true scum of society. They are ones at the top, the powers that be, those who “prey on the weak and powerless” and “leach upon the fat of the land, in the name of profit and power”. As the saying goes, “The honest man is defeated, and the scum always rises to the top”.
 
The track concludes the album in a dystopian near-future where “earth is nothing but a barren desert of empty fields and famished men”. To the beat of the marching band, onwards humanity goes, treading steadily towards the end…”
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// The Album
'Trust No Leaders' is a record that weaves a voyage through heavy metal history — from its roots in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal up until present day, fusing heavy metal with their signature ‘poetry performance’. Set against orchestral and cinematic soundscapes, the record also pays tribute to non-Western musical traditions, including Native American and South American folk music, Vedic chants, and Indo-Persian classical music. The lyrics bring together elements from modern theater, classical Persian poetry, to Jungian Psychology and theology. 

Commenting on the motivation behind Trust No Leaders, 
TCOMAS: "Our inspiration extends beyond musical genres and the confines of discipline.The confluence of influences in our album extend throughout time and across cultures. In retrospect, this really captures our ethos: Look back into the past for insight, and look into the future with foresight. And in doing so, we created something new of our own."

Landing about 15 months after their debut album Full Spectrum, the duo’s sophomore LP expresses a more aggressive side to the band and was recorded last summer at TCOMAS’ studio in Camden Town, London.   

Discussing the new album’s motivation, TCOMAS:
"The current crisis and the events of our time have made it necessary for us to analyse, investigate, and expose the issues in urgent need of systemic change by looking inwards into the human condition. We want the album to be a beacon of hope, for making a future that prioritises people and the environment."
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// About The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara
Hailed as ‘pioneers of a new form of expression’ through the performance of poetry in music, The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara (TCOMAS) are a UK-based duo comprising Daphne Ang (Singapore) and Andrea Papi (Italy), who came together in London in early 2020 to record their debut album, Full Spectrum, released on 26 Feb 2021. Breaking new ground in the way they combine progressive music, poetry, and vision, TCOMAS fills a gap in music by bringing literature, theatre, and history, fusing rock and metal, with poetry performance. Their sophomore album, Trust No Leaders, is due to arrive on July 1, 2022.
 
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Scum of the Land

Sanctuary - Temple Of The Haunted Man and Cosmic Keanu

toxic shit (its allright)

REignite

Vertical Echoes

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BAD VISION

The sun’s coming up, the day’s just beginning.
I’m just getting started, I’m already behind.
I can’t think straight, my head is a’spinning.
I woke up with you on my mind.

Plenty of other things I could ponder
Not sure why this is all I can do.
I can’t connect, my mind starts to wander.
I woke up thinking, “Yeah, it’s you!”

It’s you - you are the reason, I walk around in a bit of a haze.
You - you are the reason my heart goes pitter pat.
It’s you - you are the reason, I get so lost, like I’m in a maze.
You - you are the reason - what do you think ‘bout that?.

Stars in my eyes, silly grin on my face.
Everyone smiles when they see me, they know
This is a boy who is so deep in love.
This is the way we grow.

It’s you - you are the reason, I walk around in a bit of a haze.
You - you are the reason my heart goes pitter pat.
It’s you - you are the reason, I get so lost, like I’m in a maze.
You - you are the reason - what do you think ‘bout that?

You Are the Reason

lon3

Reflections

https://on.soundcloud.com/AZfQHf8KMJ4XZrG3tL by Nova J @nova-j-49914957

SONG ANGELS WHO CAME BEFORE by Nova J

[Vers 1]
People come, people go
Different places, different faces
Sometimes they shrink, sometimes they grow
Love dissolves in empty spaces

[Bridge]
All these people served a purpose
Teachers and lovers and friends
I’ve lost plenty along the way
Good, and bad, things came to an end

[Vers 2]
So many times I said those words
And thought I felt them too
But now I know, without a doubt
No one compares to you

[Chorus]
I’ll always have a place in my heart
For the angels who came before
But they flew away, and here you stay
Everyday, I love you more

[instrumental]

[Chorus]
I’ll always have a place in my heart
For the angels who came before
But they flew away, and here you stay
Everyday, I love you more

[Outro]
Everyday, I love you more
@nova-j-49914957

ShAnkAri touch - ShAnkAri prod

Nova J - Angels who came before (ShAnkAri touch)

Just yesterday I was so young
Strawberry fields have just begun
I was a the walrus, I was so sad
I said goodbye, I must have been mad

You can breathe it, love in the air
You can feel it, love in the air
You can see it, love in my stare
There’s a love in your words, a love in your touch, 
a love on your lips, I love you so much

Before I held you, I was so lost
Life was a game regardless of cost
You kissed my mouth and then I was glad
But I was a fool, I didn't know what I had

You can breathe it, love in the air
You can feel it, love in the air
You can see it, love in my stare
There’s a love in your words, a love in your touch, 
a love on your lips, I love you so much

Where we walk, love seems to grow
Above, behind us, and below  
Who around us, would not know
The love in your words, love in your touch, love on your lips

You can breathe it, love in the air
You can feel it, love in the air
You can see it, love in my stare
There’s a love in your words, a love in your touch, 
a love on your lips, I love you so much

(I love you so, love you so, love you so much)
(I love you so, love you so, love you so much)
(I love you so, love you so, love you so much)
Oh, love in your words, love in your touch, 
love on your lips, I love you so much

Music by Tom Hall
Lyrics by Malcolm Cork

Love in the Air

Retired the beginning of 2023. Been writing music seriously for about six years. Thanks for listening - and sharing!

You Are the Reason

Scott Orr

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