Peristalsis.mp3
Peristalsis.mp4
Peristalsis-Pt-2.mp3
Peristalsis-Pt-2.mp4
Peristalsis-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Give me a notion
(Of your locomotion)

[Verse 1]
Anchor and extend
(Again and again)
Segmented body
(Segments embody)

[Bridge]
Give me a notion
(Of your locomotion)
Oh, yes this is
(Peristalsis)

[Chorus]
Bidirectional movement
(For your amusement)
Coordinating contractions
(Reaching satisfaction)

[Verse 2]
In need of moisture
(That’s for sure)
To move and breathe
(With any ease)

[Bridge]
Give me a notion
(Of your locomotion)
Oh, yes this is
(Peristalsis)

[Chorus]
Bidirectional movement
(For your amusement)
Coordinating contractions
(Reaching satisfaction)

[Outro]
[Instrumental, Synth Solo, Organ, Bass]
Give me a notion
(Of your locomotion)
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]

A SCIENCE NOTE

A worm moves using a type of locomotion called peristalsis, which is a wave-like motion that contracts and relaxes muscles along its body. This is especially true for earthworms, the most studied example. Here’s how it works:

🔍 Anatomy Behind the Movement:

• Segmented Body: Earthworms have ring-like segments (called annuli) covered in muscles.

• Two Types of Muscles:

  • Circular muscles: Wrap around each segment.

  • Longitudinal muscles: Run the length of the worm.

🪱 Step-by-Step Locomotion:

1. Anchor and Extend:

   • The circular muscles contract in the front part of the worm, making those segments longer and thinner.

   • At the same time, tiny bristles called setae on the worm’s underside anchor the rear segments to the soil.

2. Push Forward:

   • The longitudinal muscles then contract in the front, shortening and thickening those segments.

   • This pulls the back of the worm forward as the front grips the soil using its setae.

3. Repeat:

   • The wave of contraction (peristalsis) moves from the front to the back of the worm, propelling it forward.

🌀 Key Features:

• Bidirectional movement: Worms can move both forward and backward.

• Requires moisture: Worms rely on moist environments because their skin must stay damp for gas exchange and to reduce friction during movement.

In short, a worm moves by coordinating muscle contractions with anchoring bristles, creating a rippling motion that propels it through soil or across surfaces.

From the album “Wormhole“

Tidal-Forces.mp3
Tidal-Forces.mp4
Tidal-Forces-Unplugged-Underground-XXIV.mp3
Tidal-Forces-Unplugged-Underground-XXIV.mp4
Tidal-Forces-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Tidal forces
(Changing courses)

[Verse 1]
My dogma
And your dogma
(Sittin’ by the fire)
My dogma
Says to your dogma
(We’ll find out who’s a liar)

[Bridge]
Tidal forces
(Changing courses)

[Chorus]
Oh, the gravitational pull
(Or should I say push)
An education
(In spaghettification)

[Bridge]
It’s hard to believe the bull
(When you hear the hush-hush)
Oh, the gravitational pull
(Or should I say push)
I say, “hey now!”
(Hey now, hey now)
I say, “hey now!”
(Hey now, hey now)

[Verse 2]
My fire
And your fire
(Fannin’ flames higher)
My fire
Says to your fire
(We’ll ain’t our situation dire)

[Bridge]
Tidal forces
(Changing courses)

[Chorus]
[Bridge]

[Outro]
I say, “hey now!”
(Hey now, hey now)
I say, “hey now!”
(Hey now, hey now)

ABOUT THE SONG
Today’s release, “Tidal Forces,” explores the dramatic and often chaotic intersections of science, belief, and perception — all through the lens of live, improvisational music. Inspired by the strange and powerful phenomenon of spaghettification — the theoretical stretching of objects by extreme tidal forces near black holes or wormholes — this song serves both as a cosmic metaphor and a cultural mirror.

Musically, Tidal Forces is structured as a call-and-response jam, reminiscent of the Grateful Dead’s live energy, but distilled into a one-man performance layered with guitar, keys, and percussion. This sonic arrangement itself mimics tidal forces — stretching, compressing, and bending rhythms in real time to reflect the gravitational drama within the lyrics.

A SCIENCE NOTE: Potential physical dangers in a wormhole
Tidal forces: The intense gravity associated with a wormhole could lead to spaghettification, where an object is stretched out like spaghetti due to the varying gravitational pull across its length.
Radiation: Wormholes may be environments with high levels of hard radiation, which would be lethal to humans.
Instability and collapse: Wormholes are expected to be highly unstable, potentially collapsing faster than anything could traverse them.

This song could also be interpreted to be about climate deniers when they finally look out their window. Similar to a huge gravitational pull… a tidal force — spaghettification. You could liken it to a bucket-of-water wake-up call upon the realization that humans have created a wormhole and are expected to be highly unstable, potentially collapsing faster than anything could traverse.

From the album “Wormhole“

Flatfooted.mp3
Flatfooted.mp4
Flatfooted-Unplugged-Underground-XXIV.mp3
Flatfooted-Unplugged-Underground-XXIV.mp4
Flatfooted-intro.mp3

[Verse 1]
Tryin’ to visualize
(What I’m getting into)
Don’t want a surprise
(To split me in two)

[Chorus]
Will I go one dimensional
(Flatfooted)
Or all multidimensional
(Omni-rooted)

[Bridge]
Stepping into time dilation
(Stretched out like spaghetti)
Beyond imagination
(No time to be petty)

[Verse 2]
After havin’ thought it through
(I’m not sure what I’m gonna do)
Don’t wanna spread myself too thin
(Caught flatfooted, again)

[Chorus]
Will I go one dimensional
(Flatfooted)
Or all multidimensional
(Omni-rooted)

[Bridge]
Stepping into time dilation
(Stretched out like spaghetti)
Beyond imagination
(No time to be petty)

[Chorus]
Will I go one dimensional
(Flatfooted)
Or all multidimensional
(Omni-rooted)

[Outro]
Stepping into time dilation
(Stretched out like spaghetti)
Beyond imagination
(No time to be petty)

A SCIENCE NOTE
Time dilation is the difference in elapsed time as measured by two clocks, either because of a relative velocity between them, or a difference in gravitational potential between their locations.