A song that celebrates the joy of friends, but the disappointment when the leave.

Friends Come and Go Away

This EPx8 takes a walk around the blocks of Blues ❯ Folk ❯ Jazz ❯ LoFi ❯ Dub, to celebrate Hammy's move (and life) SHOWsutra style, because it's funny because it's true: Hammy (and his daddy, whose name is not Clyde haha) got a new house on Clyde Avenue. And so now, it's "Hammy On Clyde"!

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@bananasutra lyrics: 

[Intro]
They say trouble walks on two legs…
But mine’s got four, and loves to beg
His name’s Hammy.
Hammy on Clyde.

[Verse 1]
He’s a brown-eyed bandit, a bed-hoggin’ prince
Took one look, and I ain’t been sane since
Floppin’ ears and a Gumby in his teeth
Tryin’ to break that toy’s neck, sweet canine grief

Howlin’ at sirens now just for fun
Waggin’ like no gangster owns a man
He don’t talk, but you feel what he means
With a wiggle and a woof and a pee on your jeans

[Chorus]
That’s Hammy, Hammy on Clyde
Flyin’ through the air with that swagger and slide
Soft like a whisper, wild like a tide
Needy, sweetie, king of the ride
Yeah, he’s Hammy… Hammy on Clyde! 

[Verse 2]
He’ll follow his people with a rhythm so sweet
Sniffin’ dreams off the sidewalk, and pissin’ on deceit
Little dog, big soul, and a loyalty loud
Waggin’ his tail on the beat, feelin’ proud

He’s got zoomies in his bones and jazz in his feet
When he’s runnin’ the block, man, the rhythm’s complete
Clyde’s his kingdom, the hydrants his throne
And every blade of grass? Smells like home

[Chorus]
That’s Hammy… Hammy on Clyde
Guardian of snacks and neighborhood pride
Got a bark like a rebel and a cuddle inside
He’ll lick your face and steal your guide
Yeah, he’s Hammy… Hammy on Clyde! 

[Bridge]
He ain’t no gangster, he’s better than that
He’s a therapist in fur, with no baseball hat
Wears a tail, and when it wags, silly, you’re healed
No tricks, just treats. That’s the realest deal

[Final Chorus]
That’s Hammy… Hammy on Clyde
Love with no leash, mischief that don’t hide
He’ll sniff out your sorrow, and walk by your side
A four-legged legend you can’t override
Oh Hammy… oh my Hammy on Clyde! 

[Outro]
So if you’re ever lost in San Rafael’s tide,
Look out for a blond with a goofy stride
Listen up for his paws
And Gumby gone outlaw
Doggy love pride!
Hammy… on Clyde.

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[07] Hammy on Clyde - SHOWsutra Cheeky DUB

[08] Hammy on Clyde - SHOWsutra Cheeky DUB

[02] Hammy on Clyde - Queen of Authentic FOLK

[04] Hammy on Clyde - SHOWsutra Psy Gipsy Blues JAZZ

[01] Hammy on Clyde - Destiny BLUES

[06] Hammy on Clyde - SHOWsutra Cello JAZZ LOFI

[03] Hammy on Clyde - SHOWsutra Psy Gipsy Blues JAZZ

[05] Hammy on Clyde - SHOWsutra Cello JAZZ LOFI

Who had a “BFF” – a best friend forever? Probably all of us. We went through ups and downs together. We experienced a lot together, suffered, celebrated, spurred each other on. But like everything in life, this relationship also breaks down when life catches up with us – at least that's how it was for me. That's what my next song is about.

… because life on earth is a Psychedelic Cabaret, and “music is the only religion that delivers the goods” (like Frank said). 

To be clear, all I really know is I dunno shit about fck (like Socrates said:)—music and songwriting included. But(t) I feel it, the music, so damn deeep in my soul! I’m just a humble existential fool, a silly banana who likes to play and share, to question and learn. Words are my oldest best friends, hearing myself sing is a freaking miracle (trust me on that lol), and I believe curiosity and #gratitude are the keys to happiness… So voilà, there’s that.

Also, (if you’re curious) BananaSutra is not just a made up BS brand kinda word, it’s actually the name of my DIY Bible—a collection of songs telling true stories of faith, to help me (and perhaps you) make sense of a world gone wild, like bananas gone foul in shallow ignorance and deadly malevolence… Think of it as an agnostic testament of sorts, an audio book of songs with quirky lyrics about things that matter, like the definition of right and wrong, and the meaning of truth, joy, justice, peace, grace, and awe 🕊️

Some call it Artificial Intelligence, but(t) I call Authentic Imagination, Alternative Ideas, Augmented Innuendos, Abstract Illogisms… hopefully, you get the gist? The point being, life is the story we tell ourselves and LYRICS matter—each @bananasutra song has a wondering root and a loving purpose, guided by one of (my) 7 (bananas) sutras: 
- KNOWsutra : is it fair?
- BLOWsutra : is it foul?
- SHOWsutra : is it fun?
- GROWsutra : is it fear?
- FLOWsutra : is it free?
- GLOWsutra : is it fab?
- BOWsutra : is it awe?

Up-and-coming Italian-born music artist and producer, TOMiGOTTi, is based in Innsbruck (Austria). Originally from Bolzano/Bozen, (South Tyrol) at the age of 13 he discovered his passion for electronic music. At a time when Italian-Dance music was riding high in the dance charts, he first emerged as a deejay under the pseudonym “DJ Tom”. He soon found himself on stage in various clubs and parties as a sought-after special guest.
But soon the realities of life caught up with him, and his passion for music was put on hold. Tom went on to complete his studies before entering professional life. Yet his one overriding passion never left him: his yearning to produce his own music.
It took over 20 years before he finally gave in to his calling when, at the age of 40, he began to produce music. Inspired by artists such as Kygo, Robin Schulz, Avicii and other dance-music greats, TOMiGOTTi’s dream of producing his own tracks finally came to fruition.
An unabashed plug-in junkie, he knows exactly what he’s doing – though writing plug-ins isn’t the same as producing songs. And it takes plenty of talent, dedication, passion, and diligence. Though it’s still early days ... TOMiGOTTi is now well on the way to realizing his ambitions!

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