Nowadays

Would You Care to Dance?

Posted on May 11, 2024 by admin

Dance?
(Dance, dance, dance)
(Dance, dance, dance)

[Verse 1]
By any chance
Would you care to dance?
(Dance, dance, dance)

[Bridge]
I want to dance
(Dance, dance, dance)

[Chorus]
If there’s no one there
I don’t care (don’t care)
Move, thrash about
Groove, sing, and shout!
[Break]
Shout!

[Bridge]
No need to know
The dance steps
We’ll make them up as we go
No need to fuss and prep
We’ll just go with the flow

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Drum Fills, Bass]

[Break]
Dance?
(Dance, dance, dance)

[Verse 2]
O.K. to glance, take the chance
Da da da dance
(Dance, dance, dance)

[Bridge]
I want to dance
(Dance, dance, dance)

[Chorus]
If there’s no one there
I don’t care (don’t care)
Move, thrash about
Groove, sing, and shout!
[Break]
Shout!

[Outro]
I want to dance
(Dance, dance, dance)

[End]

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

Cut Once

Posted on May 11, 2024 by admin

Measure twice
Good advice

[Verse 1]
A little bit over
A little bit under
Did you ever wonder
How ever so slight
Is not quite right

[Chorus]
Measure once
Measure twice
A knew nuance
Before you throw the dice

[Bridge]
Measure twice
Cut once
Good advice
Don’t dunce

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Bass]

[Verse 2]
A little bit low (woe)
A little bit high (cry)
Did you come to know
How ever so slight
Is not quite right

[Chorus]
Measure once
Measure twice
A knew nuance
Before you roll the dice

[Bridge]
Measure twice
Cut once
Good advice
Don’t dunce

[Instrumental, Synthesizer Solo, Bass]

[Verse 3]
A little too little
A little bit high (cry)
Did you come to know
How ever so slight
Is not quite right

[Break]
Oh, no
Whoa
Oh, oh

[Chorus]
Measure once
Measure twice
A knew nuance
Before you roll the dice

[Outro]
Measure twice
Cut once
Good advice
Don’t dunce

[End]

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

Still Floating

Posted on May 10, 2024 by admin

Going under
Is it any wonder

[Verse 1]
The state is still floating
The water so high
Only choice is boating
Or to fly

[Bridge]
The days go by
Yet, we can’t get dry

[Chorus]
Brazil, still, under water
More than a week and still the havoc
Send in god’s blotter
The state of the state — a wreck

[Instrumental, Sub-bass, Berimbau, Atabaque Drum, Pandeiro]

[Verse 2]
Inundated, shouldn’t have waited
Confessing it’s distressing
Inundated, isolated
More storms on the way
Will we last another day

[Bridge]
The days go by
Yet, we can’t get dry

[Chorus]
Brazil, still, under water
More than a week and still the havoc
Send in god’s blotter
The state of the state — a wreck

[Instrumental, Sub-bass, Berimbau, Atabaque Drum, Pandeiro]

[Verse 3]
The state is still floating
The only access there, by air
Recovery after discovery
Of land (Do you understand?)

[Bridge]
The days go by
Yet, we can’t get dry

[Chorus]
Brazil, still, under water
More than a week and still the havoc
Send in god’s blotter
The state of the state — a wreck

[End]

A SCIENCE NOTE
On May 10, 2024, when a representative of Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul was asked about “recovery” after weeks of historic flooding, she responded, “The state is still floating.”

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

Can’t Hide

Posted on May 10, 2024 by admin

No, you can’t hide
From genocide

[Instrumental, Strings, Percussion]

[Verse 1]
Children lying in the street
All stopped crying, have no feet
Mothers mourning children
Over and over again (over and over)

[Bridge]
Are your eyes open (wide)
Can you see (can’t hide)
Hit again and again
How can it be?
[Break]
Shockingly

[Chorus]
The toll rolls higher
Situation continues dire
I’m losing count
As the death toll mounts
[Break]
No, you can’t hide
From genocide (no, can’t hide)

[Instrumental]

[Verse 2]
Children dying in masses
Time to say, “No more free passes”
No more motherless children
Say it over again (over and over)
(No more for sure!)

[Bridge]
Are your eyes open (wide)
Can you see (can’t hide)
Hit again and again
How can it be?
[Break]
Shockingly

[Chorus]
The toll rolls higher
Situation continues dire
I’m losing count
As the death toll mounts
[Break]
No, you can’t hide
From genocide (no, can’t hide)

[Instrumental]

[Bridge]
Are your eyes open (wide)
Can you see (can’t hide)
Hit again and again
How can it be?
[Break]
Shockingly

[Chorus]
The toll rolls higher
Situation continues dire
I’m losing count
As the death toll mounts
[Break]
No, you can’t hide
From genocide (no, can’t hide)

[Outro]
No, you can’t hide
On the inside of a genocide

[End]

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

Apt to Adapt?

Posted on May 10, 2024 by admin

[Verse]
In the thick of the jungle
A battle’s begun
Climate adaptation
We’re out in the sun
Frictions and uncertainties
They’re tearing us apart
Lower technology adoption
It’s a poison dart

[Verse 2]
Beliefs are inaccurate
It’s a dangerous game
Monetary losses
They’re causing us pain
We’re stuck in a cycle
We can’t break free
The cost of ignorance
It’s plain to see

[Chorus]
Apt to Adapt
The road is rough
Jungle rock revival
We’ve had enough
Frictions and losses
They’re driving us mad
It’s time to rise up
Take a stand

[Bridge]
Apt to adapt
Pick yourself up by the bootstrap

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 3]
Beliefs just are not true
What are you going to do
Losses mount
Can’t you count?

[Chorus]
Apt to Adapt
The road is rough
Jungle rock revival
We’ve had enough
Frictions and losses
They’re driving us mad
It’s time to rise up
Take a stand

[Outro]
Crap!
Can I adapt?

[End]

A SCIENCE NOTE

As the climate changes, efficient climate policy requires a better understanding of how individuals adapt. Despite extensive research on various climate adaptation frictions, including financial and technological constraints, models of adaptive decision-making assume that agents have perfect information and accurate beliefs about climate. Combining rural household data in Bangladesh with a meteorological measure of dryness, this paper studies the role of individual drought beliefs and their accuracy in irrigation decisions as a key adaptive margin. In a theoretical model, I introduce a behavioral friction to document how heterogeneous beliefs differentially influence responsiveness to the same meteorological signal in dryness. The empirical analysis reveals an asymmetric response to dry shocks in irrigation conditional on the accuracy of prior beliefs. A counterfactual analysis shows lower technology adoption levels and higher monetary losses when beliefs are inaccurate.
— from “Adapting to climate change accounting for individual beliefs”

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

Mount Washington

Posted on May 10, 2024 by admin

[Verse]
In the land where the winds howl and tear
Mount Washington
Don’t you dare compare
To the calm and serene
This ain’t no joke
Blistering cold like a hit from a sledgehammer stroke

[Verse]
Minus forty-three
I can’t even breathe
But I won’t back down
I won’t concede
Mother Nature’s wrath
She’s got her own plan
Winds over two hundred
Rippin’ through this land

[Verse]
Frozen air pierces like a dagger in my chest
But I ain’t no quitter
I’ll endure the test
Mount Washington
You’re the baddest of the bad
The world’s extreme
Weather runnin’ wild and mad

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Break]
I mean… Extreme!

[Bridge]
Trying to mount the mount
Does effort count?
I mean extreme….

[Chorus]
Blow me down
I’m gonna climb up
Freeze the breeze
My brain is gonna seize

[Outro]
On the summit
Made it
Full of an awe-inspiring spectacle

[End]

A SCIENCE NOTE
Nestled within the rugged terrain of the White Mountains in New Hampshire, Mount Washington stands as a formidable testament to the raw power of nature, renowned for its unparalleled display of extreme weather phenomena. Situated at its summit, an unforgiving environment unfolds, characterized by bone-chilling temperatures plummeting to staggering lows of -43°F (-42°C), capable of freezing one’s breath in mid-air.

But it’s not just the biting cold that defines Mount Washington’s reputation; it’s the relentless fury of its winds, which can whip and roar with ferocity unmatched by most other places on Earth. Gusts exceeding 200 miles per hour (320 km/h) tear through the mountain’s craggy landscape, testing the limits of endurance and challenging even the most seasoned explorers.

In the annals of meteorological history, Mount Washington holds a notorious record: the highest recorded wind speed ever observed on land. In the tempestuous year of 1934, an anemometer perched atop the summit captured a staggering gust of 231 mph (372 km/h), a testament to the mountain’s unrivaled ability to unleash nature’s fury in its most potent form.

As visitors brave the ascent to Mount Washington’s summit, they are met with an awe-inspiring spectacle, where the elements reign supreme and the forces of nature command respect. In this harsh yet majestic realm, Mount Washington stands as a beacon of resilience, a reminder of the awe-inspiring power and unforgiving beauty that define our planet’s most extreme environments.

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

Posted on May 10, 2024 by admin

Nowadays
Now which ways?

[Verse 1]
Climbed the tallest tree
To see what I could see
I said, “Lord! Help me!”

[Chorus]
They’re fighting left and right
In fact, everywhere in sight
While the temperatures go higher
The world caught on fire
[Break]
Fire!

[Bridge]
Nowadays
Every which ways
A mess
Nowadays
Every which weighs
Way less

[Instrumental]

[Verse 2]
Climbed the highest mountain
And saw once again
I said, “Good god! Save me!”

[Chorus]
They’re fighting left and right
In fact, everywhere in sight
While the temperatures go higher
The world caught on fire
[Break]
Fire!

[Bridge]
Nowadays
Every which ways
A mess
Nowadays
Our voices heard less
Do we understand
We need to stand?

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
[Instrumental, Bass, Drum Fills]

[Verse 3]
I went to the highest authority
And She said to me
Son! Save “we”!

[Chorus]
They’re fighting left and right
In fact, everywhere in sight
While the temperatures go higher
The world caught on fire
[Break]
Fire!

[Bridge]
Confess,
Nowadays
Every which ways
A mess
Climb the tallest tree (and see)
Climb the highest mountain (again)
Shout it out
Tell ’em what it’s about!

[Outro]
Nowadays
Every which ways
A mess

[End]

A SCIENCE NOTE
Human-induced climate change is a dynamic component of an intricate and unordered system, as per chaos theory. This implies that global warming is accelerating exponentially in a complex manner. Over the period from 1992 to 2023, we have presented compelling evidence, proposed remedies to mitigate climate change, and amassed valuable information through the engagement of millions with this climate model. Your participation has been invaluable. The incontrovertible data underscores that human-induced climate change is rapidly deteriorating our habitat.

This climate model / experiment employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels. Global warming is a consequence of elevated thermal energy in the climate system, which comprises various subsystems. Chaos theory underscores the intricate and nonlinear nature of dynamic systems. Human well-being is compromised above a 1.5-degree temperature rise, rendering much of the Earth uninhabitable. A 9-degree Celsius increase would bring the Earth close to a wet-bulb temperature incapable of sustaining human life.

What Can I Do? There are numerous actions you can take to contribute to saving the planet. Each person bears the responsibility to minimize pollution, discontinue the use of fossil fuels, reduce consumption, and foster a culture of love and care. The Butterfly Effect illustrates that a small change in one area can lead to significant alterations in conditions anywhere on the globe. Hence, the frequently heard statement that a fluttering butterfly in China can cause a hurricane in the Atlantic. Be a butterfly and affect the world.

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

Consequences Smunch-sequences

Posted on May 10, 2024 by admin

Man: massive object
Man: massive destruction
Plight at the speed of light

[Verse 1]
How far do you think we are
From the nearest star
(Other than the sun,
Can we make the run?)

[Bridge]
Four slightly more
Light years…
But, I have my fears
So, before we sojourn
We’d better learn

[Chorus]
Consequences
Under those circumstances
As I get fatter…
Will my matter matter?

Quick!
[Break]
How fast can I last?

[Instrumental, Flute Solo]

[Verse 2]
Too far that we are
From the nearest star
(Other than the sun,
Can’t make that run)

[Bridge]
Light years…
Caught in the gears
Relative to relativity
I see, I see
(I see the light)

[Chorus]
Consequences
Under those circumstances
As I get fatter…
My matter will splatter

Quick!
[Break]
Slow down
(Down, down, down, down)

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 3]
That far, we’ll mare
From star to the nearest star
(Other than the sun,
We’d come undone)

[Bridge]
Light years…
Caught in the gears
Relative to relativity
I see, I see
(I see the light)

[Chorus]
Consequences
Under those circumstances
As I get fatter…
My matter will splatter

Quick!
[Break]
Slow down
(Down, down, down, down)

A SCIENCE NOTE
What would the consequences of a human reaching the speed of light be?
The energy required to accelerate a massive object to the speed of light would likely have catastrophic effects on the surrounding environment, potentially causing massive destruction.

The closest star, Proxima Centauri, is approximately 4.2 to 4.4 light years away. Therefore, we do not recommend making a run there at the speed of light.

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

Sat on Saturn

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by admin

If you were to somehow sit on Saturn…
What would you learn?

[Verse]
Lately, I’ve been spacing out (far out)
Thinking about spacing out (far out)
Sitting on Saturn, what would I learn?

[Bridge]
I’m just sayin’
Would you like to weigh in

[Instrumental, Synthesizer Solo, Drum Fills]

[Chorus]
Dying trying to sit on Saturn
Would I start to notice
Some sort-of pattern
Dying, trying to have sat (on Saturn)
[Break]
Will I ever learn?

[Vocal Rap]
If I were to somehow sit on Saturn…
What would I learn?

[Instrumental, Sub-bass, Bass Solo]

[Verse]
I fear
Descending through the thick atmosphere
Under pressure, for sure
Can’t measure the temperature
I mean soooo extreme

[Bridge]
Crushed (Hushed)
Incinerated
That hurts
And they don’t even offer me a seat
That’s beat

Dying trying to sit on Saturn
[Break]
Will I ever learn?

[Outro]
Sat, learned

[End]

A NOTE ON SCIENCE
What would happen to me if I sat on Saturn?

If you were to somehow sit on Saturn, you’d experience a rather surreal and potentially deadly environment. Saturn is a gas giant, so it doesn’t have a solid surface like Earth. Instead, it’s composed mainly of hydrogen and helium gas, with swirling bands of clouds and intense storms.

If you were able to descend through Saturn’s thick atmosphere, you’d encounter increasing pressure and temperatures as you descended deeper. Eventually, the pressure and temperature would become so extreme that any human or spacecraft would be crushed and incinerated long before reaching any hypothetical solid core (if one exists).

So, while Saturn’s mesmerizing appearance from afar might seem inviting, getting too close would be a perilous endeavor indeed.

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

Take Some Love Along

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by admin

O.K.
Today’s the day
Take some love along
… can’t go wrong

[Verse 1]
Today’s the day
I learn a way
Feeling strong
It won’t be long

[Bridge]
Pick-up the pace
Make-up the space

[Chorus]
Take some love along
Give some love, can’t go wrong
Shout from a mountain top
Love you not stop
[Break]
Take some love along
… can’t go wrong

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Sub-Bass]

[Verse 2]
Today’s the date
I just can’t wait
Feeling right
Out-of-sight

[Bridge]
Pick-up the pace
Make-up the space

[Chorus]
Take some love along
Give some love, can’t go wrong
Shout from a mountain top
Love you not stop
[Break]
Take some love along
… can’t go wrong

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Sub-Bass]

[Verse 3]
Today’s arrived
I’m alive!
Feeling great
Just can’t wait

[Bridge]
Pick-up the pace
Make-up the space

[Chorus]
Take some love along
Give some love, can’t go wrong
Shout from a mountain top
Love you not stop
[Break]
Take some love along
… can’t go wrong

[Outro]
Take some love along
… can’t go wrong

[End]