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Listen-Longer.mp3
Listen-Longer.mp4
Listen-Longer-Unplugged-Underground-XXI.mp3
Listen-Longer-Unplugged-Underground-XXI.mp4
Listen-Longer-intro.mp3

[Verse 1]
Watching the light fade
With the day (they fade away)
Earth’s cast in shade
Still gonna play (come on let’s stay)

[Chorus]
Can I listen
A little longer
Season of reason
Coming on stronger

[Bridge]
One last song…
(Before I move along)

[Verse 2]
Watching the moon rise
With the tide (as the sun subsides)
Earth’s carousel ride
Still a surprise (where the future lies)

[Chorus]
Can we listen
A little longer
Season of reason
Coming on stronger

[Bridge]
One last song…
(Before we move along)

[Chorus]
Can we listen
A little longer
Season of reason
Coming on stronger

[Chorus 2]
Can we stay
A little longer
Live for the day
Together stronger

[Outro]
One last song…
(Before we move along)

From the album “Sound Sound“

Sssound-Best-Of.mp3
Sssound-Best-Of.mp4
Sssound.mp3
Sssound.mp4
Sssound-Pt-2.mp3
Sssound-Pt-2.mp4
Sssound-intro.mp3

[Intro]
(Shhh) Sssound

[Verse 1]
Please don’t shhish the sound
At least not while I’m around
I want to hear
So hear me clear

[Chorus]
So, please don’t shhish the sound
(At least not while I’m around)
No, please don’t shhish the sound
(I’m trying to get down)

[Bridge]
Sss sound

[Verse 2]
Please don’t shhish the sound
How can the groove be found
Tune it to come in clear
So we can hear it far and near

[Chorus]
No, please don’t shhish the sound
(At least not while I’m around)
So, please don’t shhish the sound
(I’m trying to get down)

[Bridge]
Sss sound
Music wears the crown
(On our knees, get down)
Music is the queen
(Let her be scene)

[Chorus]
So, please don’t shhish the sound
(At least not while we’re around)
No, please don’t shhish the sound
(We’re trying to get down)

[Outro]
(Sss sound)
Music wears the crown
(On our knees, get down)
Music is the king
(Let’s hear you sing)
Please don’t shhish the sound

From the album “Sound Sound“

Not-Uncommon.mp3
Not-Uncommon.mp4
Not-Uncommon-Unplugged-Underground-XXI.mp3
Not-Uncommon-Unplugged-Underground-XXI.mp4
Not-Uncommon-intro.mp3

[Verse 1]
The unusual
Has become usual
The not so average…
Average

[Bridge]
The age (of not uncommon)
Come on!
[Instrumental, Electric Piano Solo]

[Chorus]
Are you indifferent
To what’s different
And, do you mind
What you’ve come to find?

[Bridge]
The age (of not uncommon)
Come on!
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
What once was whack
Is now the knack
Oh no the irony
Of hypocrisy

[Bridge]
The age (of not uncommon)
Come on!
[Instrumental, Electric Piano Solo]

[Chorus]
Are you indifferent
To what’s different
And, do you mind
What you’ve come to find?

[Bridge]
The age (of uncommon)
Come on!
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass, Drum Fills]

[Chorus]
Are you indifferent
To what’s different
And, do you mind
What you’ve come to find?

[Outro]
Uncommon is common
(It’s not uncommon any more)
… for sure
(It’s not uncommon any more)

ABOUT THE SONG

The song “Not Uncommon” is a sharp, satirical meditation on how once-shocking behaviors and crises—particularly those tied to authoritarianism and climate collapse—have been normalized. It critiques a society numbed by repetition and denial, where democratic decay and environmental devastation no longer provoke outrage, but resignation. By blending minimalist verses, recurring instrumental breaks, and a hauntingly ironic chorus, the piece captures the emotional flatness that defines our “age of not uncommon.”

Interpretation of “Not Uncommon”

Verse 1:

“The unusual / Has become usual / The not so average… Average”
This verse sets the thematic tone: what was once outrageous or implausible is now routine. It points to the way Trump’s anti-democratic policies—like undermining elections, embracing white nationalism, and inciting insurrection—have ceased to shock many Americans. Similarly, it alludes to the climate crisis: 100° Arctic temps, orange skies from wildfires, and mass extinctions have become background noise.

Bridge (Electric Piano Solo):

“The age (of not uncommon) / Come on!”
This refrain is both exasperated and sardonic. “Come on!” could be a protest or a plea—an urging for people to snap out of apathy. The electric piano solo that follows creates an ironic pause, a moment of reflection or numb disbelief, much like our reaction to headlines we no longer read in full.

Chorus:

“Are you indifferent / To what’s different / And, do you mind / What you’ve come to find?”
These lines question collective desensitization. It challenges the listener: Have you stopped caring? Do you notice how far we’ve drifted? It also plays on the dual meaning of “different”: the changes we’ve accepted and the consequences we’re facing—political violence, censorship, rising seas, burning forests.

Verse 2:

“What once was whack / Is now the knack / Oh no the irony / Of hypocrisy”
A clever play on cultural reversal. What was once absurd (“whack”) is now skillful manipulation (“knack”). This is a direct jab at how Trumpism turned lies into strategy, rage into branding. The final line—“Oh no the irony / Of hypocrisy”—is a summation of the times: climate deniers buying beachfront property, corrupt officials demanding loyalty oaths, fossil fuel executives sponsoring climate summits.

Bridge (Sax Solo):

A melancholic sax solo underscores the mood: we are in a tragic jazz improvisation of history, where no one quite knows the score anymore, but the dissonance is intentional.

Final Chorus and Outro:

“Are you indifferent / To what’s different / And, do you mind / What you’ve come to find?” is repeated for emphasis, forcing listeners to sit with the discomfort of their own complicity or fatigue.

“Uncommon is common / (It’s not uncommon anymore)… for sure”
The outro drives home the central idea: normalization has won—for now. The phrase “for sure” lands like a sigh of bitter acceptance or reluctant acknowledgement.

Summary:

“Not Uncommon” is a poetic, almost jazzy lament for a world that no longer blinks at fascism or firestorms. It’s a protest song for the age of numbness, where what should horrify us merely scrolls by. Whether referencing Trump’s assault on democratic institutions or the climate crisis playing out in real time, the song mourns the loss of outrage—and warns that normalization is itself a form of surrender.

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Sound Sound“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

Ode-to-Sound.mp3
Ode-to-Sound.mp4
Ode-to-Sound-Pt-2.mp3
Ode-to-Sound-Pt-2.mp4
Ode-to-Sound-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Ode to sound
(About what’s owed to sound)

[Refrain]
Oh (what’s owed to sound)
Oh, oh (ode to sound)

[Refrain]
Can you hear (it’s drawing near)
Oh (what’s owed to sound)
Oh, oh (ode to sound)

[Refrain]
Can you hear (it’s drawing near)
Should you fear (or should you cheer?)
Oh (what’s owed to sound)
Oh, oh (ode to sound)

[Refrain]
Can you hear (it’s drawing near)
Should you fear (or should you cheer?)
Get on your feet (dance to the beat)
Let’s hear you here! (loud and clear)
Oh (what’s owed to sound)
Oh, oh (ode to sound)

[Outro]
Oh (what’s owed to sound)
Oh, oh (ode to sound)

From the album “Sound Sound“

Follow-the-Sound.mp3
Follow-the-Sound.mp4
Follow-the-Sound-Unplugged-Underground-XXI.mp3
Follow-the-Sound-Unplugged-Underground-XXI.mp4
Follow-the-Sound-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Follow (the sound)

[Verse 1]
In the heyday
Of music
In the summer of love
All was fantastic
Except for the war

[Bridge]
(War!) No more!
(No more!) War!
Look around…
Follow (the sound)

[Chorus]
And so the sound (saved us)
From all of us
The sound you could hear here
Made it clear

[Bridge]
(Friend or foe)
Now you know

[Verse 2]
It’s the same ole song
(The same old dance)
Have we come along
(Or left life to chance?)

[Bridge]
(War!) No more!
(No more!) War!
Look around…
Follow (the sound)

[Chorus]
And so the sound (saved us)
From all of us
The sound you could hear here
Made it clear

[Chorus 2]
Though the sound saved us
(From all of us)
It became abundantly clear
(What to hold dear)

[Outro]
Friend or foe?
(Now you know)
(Which road to go….)
High or low?
(Go)
Follow (the sound)

ABOUT THE SONG

The song “Follow the Sound” is a haunting, poetic reflection on war, peace, and the enduring power of truth through music. It weaves together echoes of the Vietnam era—particularly the peace-driven counterculture of the 1960s—with the wars and geopolitical chaos of the Trump years, including conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran. The song doesn’t just critique violence; it offers an alternative compass: the “sound” of conscience, resistance, and clarity amidst the noise of propaganda and destruction.

Verse 1:

“In the heyday / Of music / In the summer of love / All was fantastic / Except for the war”
This opening sets a scene from the 1960s: a time of cultural revolution, music festivals, and hope—but also the dark shadow of the Vietnam War. The juxtaposition between joy and war captures the dissonance felt by a generation trying to celebrate life while witnessing death overseas. The “heyday of music” points to artists like Dylan, Hendrix, and Joplin, who became both entertainers and messengers.

Bridge 1:

“War! No more! / No more! War! / Look around… Follow (the sound)”
This chant echoes anti-war protests, linking past movements with present struggles. “Follow the sound” becomes both a literal and metaphorical call—to listen for truth, to follow one’s conscience, to resist the march of war drums whether in Saigon, Kyiv, Gaza City, or Tehran.

Chorus 1:

“And so the sound (saved us) / From all of us”
The phrase “from all of us” is key—it suggests that the danger isn’t only out there in the enemy, but within: in our apathy, nationalism, or tribalism. The sound—perhaps music, perhaps collective awareness—becomes the thread that rescues humanity from self-destruction.
“The sound you could hear here / Made it clear” implies that truth is audible if we choose to listen. It’s not hidden—it’s being drowned out.

Bridge 2:

“Friend or foe / Now you know”
A commentary on propaganda and the demonization of “others” in every war. Governments manipulate truth; the sound—of protest, of truth-tellers—cuts through that manipulation.

Verse 2:

“It’s the same ole song / The same old dance” references the tragic repetition of history: new generations fighting old wars. The Trump years saw this cycle continue—weapon sales, bombings, authoritarian alliances.
“Have we come along / Or left life to chance?” questions whether we’ve grown or simply drifted, allowing war to become normalized again—whether in support of Saudi strikes, Israeli bombings, or escalations with Iran.

Bridge 3: (repeating the cry for peace)

“War! No more!” is no longer just about Vietnam—it’s about the collective global fatigue with militarism and the human cost of leaders chasing power.

Chorus 2:

“Though the sound saved us (from all of us) / It became abundantly clear (what to hold dear)”
This second chorus shows evolution—now the “sound” has taught us not just to resist war, but to recognize what’s worth fighting for: peace, justice, truth, human dignity.

Outro:

“Friend or foe? / Now you know / Which road to go… High or low?”
This closing gives the listener agency—there is a choice. The road “high” may refer to moral clarity, diplomacy, restraint. “Low” may be war, fear, vengeance. The instruction to “follow the sound” is again repeated—trust the conscience, the music, the truth that speaks against violence.

Summary:

“Follow the Sound” is a timeless anti-war ballad that bridges generations—from Vietnam to today’s war-torn world. It condemns not just war itself, but the systems, leaders, and ideologies (like Trump’s nationalist militarism) that perpetuate it. The “sound” represents protest, music, truth, and moral direction—urging us to listen closely in a world overwhelmed by lies and gunfire.

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Sound Sound“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

Sound-The.mp3
Sound-The.mp4
Sound-The-Unplugged-Underground-XXI.mp3
Sound-The-Unplugged-Underground-XXI.mp4
Sound-The-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Please remind…
Where can I find
(The Sound)
Anywhere around?

[Verse 1]
Searching near
Searching far
(How bizarre)

Come to hear
A certain sound
(n’ get down)

[Chorus]
If you could be so kind
As to remind…
Where can I find
(The Sound)

[Bridge]
Anywhere around?
Sound! (Sound sound)

[Verse 2]
Beyond bizarre
A bit too far
(I hear your fear)

Come to here
A certain sound
(n’ resound)

[Chorus]
If you could be so kind
As to remind…
Where can I find
(The Sound)

[Outro]
Getting up (to get down)
Found (The Sound)
Getting up (to get down)
Found (The Sound)

From the album “Sound Sound“

Unsound.mp3
Unsound.mp4
Unsound-Unplugged-Underground-XXI.mp3
Unsound-Unplugged-Underground-XXI.mp4
Unsound-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Unsound (practices)
Resound (infantile damages)

[Verse 1]
Market reaction
To bombs and babies
Sharp retraction
From all the maybe’s

[Chorus]
Unsound (policies)
Resound (in tragedies)
American (exceptionalism)
At the precipice (of a schism)

[Bridge]
There is no flight
To safety
(No light)
Ignorance too hasty
(Not right)

[Verse 2]
Financial markets
Mark a new norm
Flight to the bond
… is gone

[Chorus]
Unsound (policies)
Resound (in tragedies)
American (exceptionalism)
At the precipice (of a schism)

[Bridge]
There is no flight
To safety
(No light)
Ignorance too hasty
(Not right)

[Chorus]
Unsound (policies)
Resound (in tragedies)
American (exceptionalism)
At the precipice (of a schism)

[Outro]
American (exceptionalism)
At the precipice (of a schism)

ABOUT THE SONG

Market Reactions to Bombs and Babies: What’s No Longer Surprising—And What Should Be Alarming

The most recent geopolitical shock—marked by yet another bombing campaign with tragic civilian casualties, including children—once again shook global financial markets. While the human toll is heartbreaking, the market’s response offers a revealing glimpse into shifting investor psychology and the erosion of long-standing economic assumptions.

What Was Not Surprising:

The immediate market reaction followed a familiar pattern:

• Major stock market indexes dropped sharply, as expected during times of escalating global conflict.

• Defense contractors soared, including General Dynamics (GD), Lockheed Martin (LMT), and BAE Systems (BAESY), reflecting investor bets on prolonged military engagement.

• The VIX volatility index spiked, signaling heightened fear and uncertainty.

• Oil prices surged, as conflict in key regions raised concerns over supply disruptions and energy security.

These responses are in line with historical precedent. When bombs fall, markets get jittery, investors retreat from risk, and defense and energy stocks rally.

What Was Surprising:

However, what didn’t happen is more significant than what did.

There was no flight to safety in the U.S. Treasury markets. Historically, Treasury securities—especially 10-year notes and longer-term bonds—rally during geopolitical crises, as investors seek the safety of stable, liquid government debt. But this time, Treasury prices fell, and yields rose.

This break from tradition is both unexpected and troubling. It suggests that U.S. government debt is no longer perceived as the safe haven it once was. Whether due to ballooning deficits, political instability, erosion of institutional trust, or the long-term effects of America’s increasingly isolationist and unilateral foreign policy, the failure of Treasuries to attract capital in a time of crisis is a flashing red warning sign.

A Broader Decline in Confidence?

This development may signal a deeper issue: the decline of American Exceptionalism. For decades, U.S. markets, institutions, and the dollar were seen as global anchors in times of chaos. But under the economic and geopolitical shadow of Trump-era policies—marked by trade wars, weakened alliances, and inward-looking nationalism—those anchors appear to be losing their grip.

If markets no longer reflexively turn to U.S. Treasuries in times of turmoil, it could indicate a long-term shift in global investor confidence. And if that’s the case, we are not just witnessing volatility—we may be entering a new paradigm in which America’s financial and geopolitical dominance is no longer taken for granted.

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Sound Sound“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

New-Wavelength.mp3
New-Wavelength.mp4
New-Wavelength-Unplugged-Underground-XXI.mp3
New-Wavelength-Unplugged-nderground-XXI.mp4
New-Wavelength-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Where’ve ya been?
Come on in!
Fool around
With the sound

[Verse 1]
Oh, Candy, Oh
(Let’s go!)
I need you so…
So, let’s move in stereo

[Chorus]
Where’ve ya been?
Come on in!
Fool around
With the sound

[Bridge]
There’s a new wavelength
(With great strength)

[Verse 2]
I like the light, life, baby
Music’s all I’ve got tonight
You can be the leading lady
Standing in the spotlight

[Chorus]
Where’ve ya been?
Come on in!
Fool around
With the sound

[Bridge]
There’s a new wavelength
(With great strength)

[Chorus]
Where’ve ya been?
Come on in!
Fool around
With the sound

[Outro]
There’s a new wavelength
(With great strength)

From the album “Sound Sound“

Resounding-Best-Of.mp3
Resounding-Best-Of.mp4
Resounding.mp3
Resounding.mp4
Resounding-intro.mp3

[Verse 1]
Compounding the situation
The complexity of society
… rat race anxiety
There’s a solution

[Bridge]
(The founding) of resounding

[Chorus]
Unmistakable; emphatic
(Resounding music)
Loud enough to reverberate
(Will you participate?)

[Bridge]
We’ll help you participate
(Gyrate)

[Verse 2]
Found resound
(In the music)
Resound… (It’s all around)
In the quick (Music!)
Alive! (Join the hive)

[Bridge]
(The founding) of resounding

[Chorus]
Unmistakable; emphatic
(Resounding music)
Loud enough to reverberate
(Will you participate?)

[Bridge]
We’ll help you participate
(Gyrate)

[Chorus]
Unmistakable; emphatic
(Resounding music)
Loud enough to reverberate
(Will you participate?)

[Outro]
We’ll help you participate
(Gyrate)

From the album “Sound Sound“