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Lyrics adapted from "The Tramp" by Joe Hill (1913).

This is a tale that is as relevant now as it was over 100 years ago.

This versions strips out the synth for those who might prefer that (the synth uses a bit of a feedback effect which some listeners may be sensitive to).

TRAMP is the first single from an upcoming yet-unnamed Industrial EP that serves as a companion album to the next historical graphic novel from ganky comix, based on the On To Ottawa Trek and Regina Riot of 1935.

TRAMP takes a lyrical adaptation and expansion of 1913 labour/protest song "The Tramp" by Joe Hill (1879-1915), fused with a marching and spitting industrial arrangement. Joe Hill was a Swedish American labour activist who was a songwriter most well known for his labour songs for the International Workers of the World (IWW).

The same hardships Joe Hill wrote about in his labour songs of the early 1900s still resonate today. This song in particular tells of the lack of dignity and empathy afforded to down-on-their-luck workers during hard times. Today we apply the same "out of sight, out of mind" logic to dealing with those who are downtrodden, as we simply seek to sweep them from our public spaces and further and further away from our consciousness.

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withthesetwohands serves up what it says on the tin - music crafted solely by the two hands of Charles Agopsowicz, a multi-instrumentalist based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. You won't know what to expect, and that's by design – withthesetwohands moves between wildly different genres of music depending on the subject matter and intent of each song and project. withthesetwohands.com

ganky comix is a collaborative graphic novel series by Alberta-based creators Gord Cummings and Charles Agopsowicz. ganky focuses on topics such as Canadian history, Canadian identity, immigration, Indigenous reconciliation, and more. gankycomix.com

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withthesetwohands | Charles Agopsowicz
YYC | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Mohkinstsis Treaty 7

"The Tramp" originally written by Joe Hill (1897-1915); adapted by Charles Agopsowicz

Artwork, Written, Performed (Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Synthesizer), Recorded, Produced, and Mixed by Charles Agopsowicz, January 2024.

TRAMP

Tramp (UnSynthapetic)

Find this track, follow me for more, and support my work at withthesetwohands.bandcamp.com

Lyrics adapted from "The Tramp" by Joe Hill (1913).

This is a tale that is as relevant now as it was over 100 years ago.

TRAMP is the first single from an upcoming yet-unnamed Industrial EP that serves as a companion album to the next historical graphic novel from ganky comix, based on the On To Ottawa Trek and Regina Riot of 1935.

TRAMP takes a lyrical adaptation and expansion of 1913 labour/protest song "The Tramp" by Joe Hill (1879-1915), fused with a marching and spitting industrial arrangement. Joe Hill was a Swedish American labour activist who was a songwriter most well known for his labour songs for the International Workers of the World (IWW).

The same hardships Joe Hill wrote about in his labour songs of the early 1900s still resonate today. This song in particular tells of the lack of dignity and empathy afforded to down-on-their-luck workers during hard times. Today we apply the same "out of sight, out of mind" logic to dealing with those who are downtrodden, as we simply seek to sweep them from our public spaces and further and further away from our consciousness.

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withthesetwohands serves up what it says on the tin - music crafted solely by the two hands of Charles Agopsowicz, a multi-instrumentalist based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. You won't know what to expect, and that's by design – withthesetwohands moves between wildly different genres of music depending on the subject matter and intent of each song and project. withthesetwohands.com

ganky comix is a collaborative graphic novel series by Alberta-based creators Gord Cummings and Charles Agopsowicz. ganky focuses on topics such as Canadian history, Canadian identity, immigration, Indigenous reconciliation, and more. gankycomix.com

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withthesetwohands | Charles Agopsowicz
YYC | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Mohkinstsis Treaty 7

"The Tramp" originally written by Joe Hill (1897-1915); adapted by Charles Agopsowicz

Artwork, Written, Performed (Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Synthesizer), Recorded, Produced, and Mixed by Charles Agopsowicz, January 2024.

Tramp

A song by Shane Wallman, featuring Charles Agopsowicz
Acoustic Guitar & Vocals: Shane Wallman
Bass & Drums: Charles Agopsowicz

Shane asked me to help him record a demo of his song "Butterflies" and add bass & drums.  He has entered this song into the 2015 Calgary Folk Fest Songwriting Contest.  

If selected for the finals, Shane will be performing this song live at the finals at The Ship & Anchor Pub in Calgary.  Best of luck, Shane!  I feel very privileged to help out on this great song!

Butterflies

withthesetwohands | Charles Agopsowicz

YYC | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Mohkinstsis Treaty 7

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