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This is the first in a series of never to be released tracks from the vaults. This version of 'Outside the Box' didn't quite make the cut for the 'Father Of Invention' LP

Outside The Box (original mix)

Based on the bestselling Finishing School book series by Gail Carriger. Music by Josh Fix. Watch the music video: http://youtu.be/KTM2B14ntCE

Finishing School (Official Song)

Based on lyrics from the New York Times bestselling jazz age thriller by Libba Bray. Watch the video: http://youtu.be/a9TiCNMV4OE

Naughty John (Song from The Diviners by Libba Bray)

A little morsel to whet your appetite...look for more action from Prof and the mighty Pete Cannon next year! 

All you can eat (produced by Pete Cannon)

A chap hop/steampunk holiday song. Download was enabled, but alas, SoundCloud capped it at 100; profuse apologies. A video is in the works!


Lyrics:

'Twas the end of the year, and all through the land
The steampunks had fêtes and soirées all planned.
Whether top-hat and tails, or grease-stained coverall,
They put on their finest to meet at the ball.
Their hats were all covered with goggles and gears,
And high-octane beverages filled bandoliers.
Then, boarding dirigible, hansom and sub,
They all made their way to the Lovelace Club.


CHORUS:
     Shovel more coal into the boilers
     Set the airship for the North Pole
     As we float through the sky
     Keep a watchful eye
     For reindeer out the porthole
     Strap your goggles on against the blizzard
     Hang a wreath on each hatchway
     As we all sail up
     Raise the wassail cup
     To the steampunk holiday!


And when they'd arrived, and the seats were arranged,
Their cards, and handshakes, and gifts were exchanged.
Mechanical marvels, and boxes of tea,
Fob watches, and pickle jars filled with debris.
A vintage edition, a clockwork coal scuttle,
And clothing in styles from risqué to subtle.
The children got toys; the adults did too
(Though many of the latter were from "Doctor Who").


CHORUS

Those revelers possessing a musical bent
Serenaded all the others who were at the event.
Then braving the cold winter snow, slush and sleet,
They sang jolly carols from street to street.

(sung) And here is to Babbage's Difference Engine, 
       Which all do agree is a splendid invention!

Then after a brief fusillade of snowballs,
They made their retreat to the warmth of the hall.

CHORUS

The cooks had prepared a marvellous feast,
With all of the trimmings (and of course, a roast beast)
But if "caput apri de fero" would not do,
They'd also cooked up vegetarian stew.
And when they'd all dined, everybody agreed,
'Twas a wonderful holiday party indeed.
Then ere they departed, before they'd all gone,
They vowed to reconvene at the very next con.

CHORUS

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Traci Coker