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bookmark_borderTexas Clima Extremo

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[Intro]
Oh, Texas Clima Extremo, a stormy sight,
Floods and winds in the dead of night.
Winds roar, rivers rage, take a bath,
Leaving destruction, in the aftermath.

[Instrumental, Penny Whistle, Snare Drum, Piccolo]

[Break]
Don’t Mess with Texas?
[Break]
Texas Mess
[Break]

[Verse 1]
In the land of Texas, where the wild winds blow,
Fires rage, floods overflow.
April’s end brings a tempest’s might,
As tornadoes dance in the dead of night.

[Pre-Chorus]
Cold fronts clash with southern heat,
A volatile mix, a deadly feat.
The Trinity River, it bursts its banks,
As Texas faces nature’s ranks.

[Chorus]
Oh, Texas Clima Extremo, a stormy sight,
Floods and winds in the dead of night.
Winds roar, rivers rage, take a bath,
Leaving destruction, in the aftermath.

[Break]
Don’t Mess with Texas?
[Break]
Texas Mess
[Break]

[Instrumental]

[Verse 2]
In Trinity city, a home laid bare,
Torn asunder by the storm’s cruel glare.
But amidst the chaos, hope remains,
As lives are spared amidst the rains.

[Chorus]
Oh, Texas Clima Extremo, a stormy sight,
Floods and winds in the dead of night.
Winds roar, rivers rage, take a bath,
Leaving destruction, in the aftermath.

[Instrumental]

[Break]
Don’t Mess with Texas?
[Break]
Texas Mess
[Break]

[Bridge]
Darkness falls, as power fades,
Thousands stranded, in the storm’s cascade.
Oh, well…
The Texas mess, drill more wells (drill, drill, drill)
Pump more oil (spoil, spoil, spoil)
Two-step with Mother tonight
See the light

[Chorus]
Oh, Texas Clima Extremo, a stormy sight,
Floods and winds in the dead of night.
Winds roar, rivers rage, take a bath,
Leaving destruction, in the aftermath.

[Outro]
Don’t Mess with Texas?
This Texas Mess

[End]

A SCIENCE LESSON
April 30, 2024 — Amidst a backdrop of unusual winter warmth and raging wildfires that have gripped the Lone Star State for months, April bids its farewell with a tumultuous display of nature’s fury. Across Texas, communities grapple with the wrath of severe weather, unleashing a barrage of flooding, high winds, and tornadoes.

In Polk County, along the banks of the Trinity River, the scene is one of urgency as rushing waters breach their confines, triggering mandatory evacuations. Homes stand vulnerable against the relentless onslaught of flooding, prompting authorities to issue dire warnings and mobilize rescue efforts to safeguard lives.

The tumultuous weather phenomenon is attributed to a convergence of cold fronts sweeping down from the Pacific Northwest, colliding tumultuously with warmer air masses from the southeast. This clash engenders a volatile atmospheric cauldron ripe for the genesis of tornadoes and thunderstorms, unleashing chaos across the region.

“The relentless onslaught of fast-moving disturbances traversing the western U.S. continues to spawn new low pressure systems across the heartland of America,” remarks the weather service in a somber forecast discussion on Monday, foretelling the continuation of this tempestuous saga.

In the city of Trinity, southeast Texas bears witness to the unforgiving wrath of the storm, as at least one home is reduced to rubble, torn asunder by the ferocious might of a tornado. Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace, in a solemn Facebook video, recounts the devastation wrought by the twister, which left a trail of destruction in its wake. Miraculously, amidst the chaos, all occupants escaped with their lives, though the scars of the ordeal remain etched in the landscape.

Among the casualties of the storm, Lt. James “Jimmy” Waller and his wife suffer injuries in the wake of the Trinity County tornado. Waller, critically wounded, faces a grueling journey to recovery, while his steadfast wife remains steadfast at his side, a beacon of resilience in the face of adversity.

As the storm rages on, its impact reverberates beyond Texas’s borders, plunging tens of thousands into darkness as power outages sweep through the region. In Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma, communities brace themselves against the onslaught, grappling with the harsh realities of nature’s unyielding force.

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderPhotosphere

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The temperature of the Sun’s surface, known as the photosphere, is approximately 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit). However, deeper within the Sun’s core, where nuclear fusion reactions occur, temperatures can reach millions of degrees Celsius.

The photosphere is the visible surface of the Sun, where sunlight is emitted and where most of the Sun’s radiation is generated. It is the outermost layer of the Sun’s interior and is composed primarily of hydrogen and helium gases. The photosphere is characterized by a granular texture, with dark regions known as sunspots interspersed among brighter areas called granules. Sunspots are cooler regions caused by intense magnetic activity, while granules represent convective cells where hot gas rises and cooler gas sinks. Overall, the photosphere appears as a bright, glowing disk when observed from Earth.

[Intro]
[Instrumental, Strings, Guitar Solo]
[Break]
Hot!
[Break]
Hot!
[Break]
Hot!

[Verse 1]
Beneath the sky of blue,
A star of fiery hue,
A domain of blazing view,
The photosphere we knew.

Granules dance in the light,
Sunspots fade in the night,
A cosmic, wondrous sight,
Of the photosphere’s might.

[Break]
Hot!
[Break]
Hot!
[Break]
Hot!

[Chorus]
Hot, hot, hot, the photosphere,
Burning bright, without a fear,
A fiery dance, so crystal clear,
In the Sun’s embrace, we persevere.
[Bridge, Instrumental, Flute Solo]
[Break]

[Verse 2]
At five thousand five hundred,
Degrees Celsius, it’s thunder,
On this surface, we wonder,
In its glow, we ponder.

Nuclear fusion, no illusion, might
In the core, burning bright,
Millions of degrees, the light,
In the Sun’s eternal flight.

[Break]
Hot!
[Break]
Hot!
[Break]
Hot!

[Chorus]
Hot, hot, hot, the photosphere,
Burning bright, without a fear,
A fiery dance, so crystal clear,
In the Sun’s embrace, we persevere.
[Bridge, Instrumental, Flute Solo]
[Break]

[Bridge]
A grand celestial dance,
In the Sun’s fiery expanse,
A cosmic symphony’s chance,
In the photosphere’s trance.

[Break]
Hot!
[Break]
Hot!
[Break]
Hot!

[Chorus]
Hot, hot, hot, the photosphere,
Burning bright, without a fear,
A fiery dance, so crystal clear,
In the Sun’s embrace, we persevere.
[Bridge, Instrumental, Flute Solo]
[Break]

[Outro]
In the photosphere’s glow,
We bask in its radiant show,
A celestial fire, aglow,
In the universe’s eternal flow.
Sunshine shine
[End]
[Silence]

From Daniel’s Multimedia Album: Omnilogy

bookmark_borderWhirlwind

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[Intro]
De, de, de, de, de, de
Da, De, de, de, de, de, de
De, de, de, de, de, de
Da, De, de, de, de, de, de

[Verse 1]
Have you ever thought to try
… more than just get by?

[Bridge 1]
Come on, girl
Give it a whirl
Come on, Man
I bet you can

[Chorus]
If you fall down, get up and do it again
Just break it down, and get back to begin
De, de, de, de, de, de
Maybe you will come to see
De, de, de, de, de, de
How things are meant to be
De, de, de, de, de, de
Then,
Tell a friend
And do it again

[Verse 2]
Ever been of the mind to give
To cherish every moment you live

[Bridge 1]
Come on, girl
Give it a whirl
Come on, Man
I bet you can

[Chorus]
If you fall down, get up and do it again
Just break it down, and get back to begin
De, de, de, de, de, de
Maybe you will come to see
De, de, de, de, de, de
How things are meant to be
De, de, de, de, de, de
Then,
Tell a friend
And do it again

[Bridge 2]
De, de, de, de, de, de
Da, De, de, de, de, de, de
De, de, de, de, de, de
Da, De, de, de, de, de, de

[Verse 3]
Let’s say “what about love”?
Take our spirits and rise above
Rise higher, higher
Hi, hi, hi

[Bridge 1]
Come on, girl
Give it a whirl
Come on, Man
I bet you can

[Chorus]
If you fall down, get up and do it again
Just break it down, and get back to begin
De, de, de, de, de, de
Maybe you will come to see
De, de, de, de, de, de
How things are meant to be
De, de, de, de, de, de
Then,
Tell a friend
And do it again

[Bridge 2]
De, de, de, de, de, de
Da, De, de, de, de, de, de
De, de, de, de, de, de
Da, De, de, de, de, de, de

[Pre-Outro]
Come on, girl
Give it a whirl
Come on, Man
I bet you can
See to be
A, B, C
De, de, de, de, de, de
Da, De, de, de, de, de, de
De, de, de, de, de, de
Da, De, de, de, de, de, de

[Outro]
Come on, girl
Give it a whirl
Come on, girl
Whirl
We’ll win
Whirlwind

[Ending]
[Silence]
[End]

The Beatless Sense Mongers: We’re Here… er, a… Were Here

4D Music: Songs About Science

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderTo Reach the End

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LYRICS
(Verse 1)
Pushing and shoving, we race to the end,
But what message do we hope to send?
In our pursuit of more, we’ve lost our way,
Me, my, mine, dominating the fray.
(Chorus)
Neglecting reason, rejecting rhyme,
We’re running out of space, running out of time.
The Earth cries out, her voice a plea,
To halt our madness and set her free.
(Verse 2)
Consuming voraciously, without a thought,
The consequences of our actions, often forgot.
Nature’s rhythms disrupted by our greed,
As we sow the seeds of our own misdeed.
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
But amidst the chaos, a glimmer of light,
A chance to change our course, to make it right.
Let’s pause, let’s listen, let’s realign,
And weave a future where all can shine.
(Verse 3)
Together we stand, against the tide,
To protect the Earth, our precious guide.
For in unity lies our greatest strength,
To heal the planet, no matter the length.
(Chorus)
(Outro)
So let’s rewrite the story, let’s change the trend,
And journey together, towards a brighter End.
With compassion and care, let’s mend the line,
And embrace a world with harmonies fine.

Chords: F# E / B D F# B / B F# F# B / D E F# / F# C# B F#; Part Reggae Trip-Hop II @ 90 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG
This song serves as a poignant commentary on humanity’s destructive impact on the environment and the urgent need for collective action to address climate change.

The opening verse paints a picture of a society driven by relentless pursuit of material gain, where individualism reigns supreme and the consequences of our actions are disregarded in favor of short-term gratification.

The chorus highlights the dire situation we find ourselves in, as we neglect reason and continue to exploit the Earth’s resources at an unsustainable rate. The Earth is personified as a sentient being crying out for relief from the damage we have inflicted upon her.

The second verse delves deeper into the destructive nature of human consumption and the disregard for the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. Our greed and disregard for the natural world have disrupted delicate ecosystems and set us on a path of self-destruction.

The bridge offers a glimmer of hope amidst the despair, emphasizing the potential for positive change if we can muster the courage to realign our priorities and work towards a sustainable future where all beings can thrive.

The third verse calls for unity in the face of adversity, recognizing that only by coming together can we hope to protect the planet and heal the damage that has been done. It emphasizes the strength that lies in collective action and the importance of standing up against the forces of destruction.

The outro serves as a rallying cry for action, urging listeners to rewrite the story of our relationship with the planet and embark on a journey towards a brighter future. It emphasizes the need for compassion and care in our interactions with the natural world and calls for a renewed commitment to living in harmony with the Earth.

Overall, this song serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for action to address climate change and the importance of collective responsibility in safeguarding the planet for future generations.

ABOUT THE SCIENCE

What will the “End of Times” look like?

“The era of global warming has ended and the era of ‘global boiling’ has arrived. Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning”, UN secretary general, António Guterres, said after scientists confirmed July 2023 was on track to be the world’s hottest month on record.

In the 1990’s, we wrote a paper on the worst-case scenario entitled, “The Impact of Governance & Globalization on Forecasting (The Tunnel Under Thesis).” The theory predicted that forecasting would become increasingly difficult. “The result — a figurative, as well as, literal tunneling underground.”

Since that time, forecasting has become increasing more difficult. “In general, as energy is added to a system, the fluctuations in the system increase. So, we expect more storms, more droughts, more wildfires, more floods, more fluctuations of all kinds. What we are saying is that weather conditions will become more volatile due to the impact of humans,” said Mukherjee and Brouse. (2004)

In a report published in Nature entitled Over half of known human pathogenic diseases can be aggravated by climate change, data analyst and associate professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Hawaii Manoa, Camilo Mora, said climate hazards aggravated 58% of all known human pathogens. That is over half of infectious diseases discovered since the end of the Roman Empire. 58% of an authoritative list of infectious diseases documented to have impacted humanity have already been shown to be aggravated by climatic hazards — a finding the researchers found “shocking,” Mora said.

Movement of people and animals caused by climate is one factor. Warming at higher latitudes allowed vectors and pathogens to survive winter is another factor. The report goes on to say, “The human pathogenic diseases and transmission pathways aggravated by climatic hazards are too numerous for comprehensive societal adaptations, highlighting the urgent need to work at the source of the problem: reducing GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions.”

This research reveals more evidence that humans will have difficulty adapting to climate change, especially those in developing countries, Mora said. “The magnitude of the vulnerability when you think about one or two diseases — okay, sure, we can deal with that,” he said. “But when you’re talking about 58% of the diseases, and 58% of those diseases can be affected or triggered in 1,000 different ways. So that, to me, was also revealing of the fact that we’re not going to be able to adapt to climate change.”

In 2023, we wrote about having crossed tipping points in the paper, “Climate Change: How Long Is ‘Ever’?“. When we wrote the Tunnel Under Thesis in 1995, we forecast crossing these tipping points would not happen for centuries. We underestimated Man’s ignorance and arrogance. Fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions have continued to set record highs. Humans have caused chain-reactions resulting in toppled tipping points, feedback loops, and The Domino Effect.

Events we thought would not happen in our lifetimes are happening now. My last resort emergency plan was to escape to Canada. (I am a dual citizen.) This summer that plan literally went up in smoke. “Beginning in March 2023, and with increased intensity starting in June, Canada has been affected by an ongoing, record-setting series of wildfires.” — Wikipedia

All of my life I have located my office and bedrooms in the uppermost southern exposure (preferably in the tree canopy.) I love sunlight, elevation, trees, fresh air, and wildlife. It is becoming ever more obvious my dreamlife is coming to an end, and I will be forced to tunnel under. For those forward thinkers, think about your poop. Pumping sewage above ground level will be a major problem at all times. In addition, the inability to pump flood water will become deadly during extreme weather events. In July of 2020 NPR reported, “The remnants of Hurricane Ida dropped unprecedented rainfall on several eastern states, killing dozens of people. Eleven of them were Queens residents who died when their basement apartments flooded.” In August of 2022 CNN reported, “Seoul has vowed to move some of the city’s poorest families out of underground and semi-subterranean homes after 13 people were killed in flooding caused by record rainfall this week, sparking public horror and calls for government accountability.” Drowning in your own poop may result for those unprepared.

There will be enough ice melt to raise sea levels 220 feet. We estimate 270 feet to be “the minimum safe” elevation to live. High-tides, waves, coastal flooding, storm surge, grade of shoreline, etc. would make the lowest elevations for living space to be at least 270 feet above pre-industrial sea levels. This would be the minimum elevation. Personally, I would not want to live that low. As the water submerges sewage treatment plants, landfills, chickens, cows, and all sorts of other bio-hazards, the waters will become toxic. In addition, much of the land will experience salinization making it unfit for plant life. Another concern for elevations under 800 feet is living on an island. Many locations at lower elevations will become isolated. Living on an island has many problems including fresh water, food, shelter, and healthcare. Security from pirates pilfering, raping, and plundering will likely be the overriding concern. Of course, I don’t expect that to happen for millennia, but I hope government planners do plan for it now. If you look at Florida as an example, parts of the coastline have seen sea levels rise over 14-20 feet in the last decade. Although the storm surge was only for hours, you wouldn’t want to live there during those hours. Not to mention, the frequency of these extreme weather events will rise exponentially. Thus, our recommendation to evacuate Florida now (i.e. Managed Retreat). The billions of dollars spent to rebuild after Hurricane Ida will all be for naught. Allowing building there will needlessly endanger property and lives. Parts of the world have already seen storm surges of 40 feet. I expect most North American coastlines will see sea levels rise, if only temporarily, by 20-40 feet this century. As far as long run sea level rise, much will depend on location, gravity, isostatic adjustment, and thermal expansion. If the ocean temperatures get warm enough (thermal expansion), parts of the world may see sea levels rise to 270 feet for long periods of times. Other parts of the world, like Greenland, may actually see sea levels decline. In any event, the Earth crossed tipping points this decade which make extreme sea level rise inevitable and irreversible in our lifetimes. Planners should plan on it.

Sidd reiterated, “That 270 feet will take a long time. I would be more careful about the violent rain than the ice melt.” Expect to see increasing intensity and/or frequency in a wide variety of violent rain events including: downpours, flooding, hurricanes, cyclones, monsoons, coastal flooding, storm surges, lightning and wildfires, hail, extreme wind, and concurrent extremes. The reign of violent rain has already begun. More hillsides and shorelines are collapsing. Atmospheric rivers are dramatically increasing flash flooding in the Northeastern USA. Worldwide, stormwater systems are becoming overwhelmed. Ironically, the streets of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE, flooded days before the COP28 Climate Conference. Nowhere is safe from violent rain, not even in the desert preparing for a UN meeting on the climate crisis. As a result of increasing violent rain, new drainage culverts are forming. Eventually, the culverts will transform into recurring streams, carving new canyons, creating new landscapes and islands. In addition, extreme weather events are increasing the frequency of lightning storms and wildfires. After wildfires, rain deluges cause massive landslides transforming the topography. At the same time as the violent rain makes its way to the sea, the sea is rising to meet the violent rain.

In the article “Violent Rain and the Substrate,” Greg Laden, coastal archaeologist, said, “With a little erosion, the Hudson, Lake Champlain, and the St. Lawrence could become contiguous, so New England becomes an Island.”

For any remaining humans, fresh air, water, food, and sunlight will all be problematic; however, your most severe concern will likely be security. Those with supplies will be at high risk of being raped and looted. Good luck!

* Our climate model employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels.

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. Be a butterfly and affect the world. 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 butterfly in China can cause a hurricane in the Atlantic.

Here is a list of additional actions you can take.

4D Music: Songs About Science

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderYou Know What You Mean

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LYRICS
When one acknowledges their role within the system (Gaia hypothesis), the mind is liberated from suffering.

Dreaming away
Dream of the day
When sense is king and loves a thing
Deeming the way to our daydream
Where sense is king and love’s the scene
And you know what you mean
Understand the part of Man
To command what is “I am”
Then the lion lies with the lamb
I am
I can

Working our way
Toward the day
When sense is a thing an love is king
Deeming the way to our dream day
Know sense is a thing a love’s in play
And you know what you mean
Understand the part of Man
To command what is “I am”
Then the lion lies with the lamb
I am
I can

Enjoying today
We found the way
Sense is our king
And love is our thing
Deemed the way to work and play
We sense the thing we need to bring
And you know what you mean
Understand the part of Man
To command what is “I am”
Then the lion lies with the lamb
I am
I can

You’ll find
You liberate your mind

Chords: C Bb / Bb / C Eb / C Eb Bb C; Part II Swing Reggae Trip-Hop @ 100 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG
These lyrics convey a message of unity with nature and a recognition of humanity’s place within the Earth’s interconnected system. The reference to the Gaia hypothesis highlights the idea that the Earth functions as a self-regulating organism, with all living beings playing a vital role. As individuals acknowledge their interconnectedness with the planet, they experience a sense of liberation from suffering.

The imagery of dreaming and envisioning a world where “sense is king and love’s the scene” suggests a future where humanity values wisdom and compassion above all else. This vision includes harmony between humans and nature, symbolized by the lion lying with the lamb.

The repetition of the phrase “I am, I can” emphasizes the power of individual agency and responsibility in shaping the world for the better. By understanding their role as stewards of the Earth, individuals can work towards a future where sense and love guide their actions, leading to a more harmonious existence for all beings.

Overall, these lyrics encourage listeners to recognize the interconnectedness of all life and to strive for a future where humanity lives in harmony with the Earth, liberated from suffering through understanding and compassion.

ExperiMental Music: For the most part, this music is written and recorded extemporaneously. Extemporaneous, spontaneous, improvisation, jamming, freestyle, and impromptu music are most closely related to pure chaos. The music and lyrics evolve from the “sensitive initial conditions” similar to “a butterfly flapping its wings in China causing a hurricane in the Atlantic.”

Music as a Universal Language: Music has the power to communicate emotions universally. Certain melodies, harmonies, or rhythms can evoke specific feelings that resonate with people across different cultures and backgrounds.

The Science of Chaos Theory, String Theory, and Music
4D Music stands for four-dimensional music. The concept of the fourth dimension in the context of spacetime comes from the merging of three-dimensional space with the dimension of time into a four-dimensional continuum. This idea is a fundamental component of Einstein’s theory of general relativity. In classical physics, space and time were considered separate entities, with space described by three dimensions (length, width, and height), and time considered as a separate parameter. However, in the early 20th century, Albert Einstein introduced the concept of spacetime, where time is treated as a fourth dimension, and the fabric of the universe is a four-dimensional continuum.

4D songs contain music and lyrics influenced and inspired by science including: Einstein’s theory of general relativity, quantum mechanics, string theory, chaos theory, physics, climatology, statistics, economics, astronomy, geology, biology, anthropology, meteorology, chemistry, and other scientific disciplines.

ABOUT THE SCIENCE
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.

Our 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.

Here is a list of additional actions you can take.

4D Music: Songs About Science

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderCoral Grief

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LYRICS
Ocean acidification
Change in circulation
Shifts in distributions
Mortality by bleach
(1. Mothers, what do we teach/)
(2. Fathers, what do we teach/)
(3. Children, what do we teach/)
Coral reef grief
Reaches the beach
Children,
What do we teach?
Coral reef grief
In disbelief
Coral reef grief
Reaches the beach
Stressed and susceptible
Skeletons gone weak
Our ways unsustainable
Man has passed his peak
Our prominence in disturbance
Doesn’t give ’em half a chance
… not half a chance
And, the tide rolls in
The tide rolls out
And, there’s no doubt
Coral reef grief
Our prominence in disturbance
Doesn’t give ’em half a chance

Chords: C Dm / C F G / G F# F C / G Am / G F# F C / C Dm / Dm G / G F# F C; Part III Reggae-Latin-House @ 90 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Ibanez Electric RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG
These lyrics poignantly address the impacts of climate change on coral reefs, specifically highlighting the phenomenon of ocean acidification, changes in circulation patterns, shifts in species distributions, and the devastating consequences of coral bleaching. The inclusion of parenthetical questions directed at mothers, fathers, and children suggests a plea for reflection on the responsibilities and lessons passed down through generations regarding environmental stewardship.

The repeated refrain of “Coral reef grief reaches the beach” underscores the profound and far-reaching consequences of coral degradation, reaching not only the underwater ecosystems but also impacting human communities connected to these environments. The plea to children emphasizes the importance of imparting knowledge and responsibility for the protection of coral reefs.

The lines “Stressed and susceptible, Skeletons gone weak, Our ways unsustainable, Man has passed his peak” draw attention to the vulnerability of coral reefs in the face of human-induced disturbances, stressing the urgency for sustainable practices to prevent irreversible damage.

The mention of the tide rolling in and out with “no doubt” signifies the inevitability of the changes occurring in coral reefs. The repeated acknowledgment of “Coral reef grief” serves as a somber recognition of the sorrowful state of these ecosystems and the human role in their decline.

The concluding lines, “Our prominence in disturbance, Doesn’t give ’em half a chance,” convey a powerful message about the need for responsible and sustainable actions to provide a fighting chance for coral reefs against the disturbances brought about by human activities. The lyrics poetically capture the urgency and gravity of the situation, calling for reflection, responsibility, and immediate action to preserve these vital marine ecosystems.

ABOUT THE SCIENCE
Coral reefs confront unprecedented challenges arising from various stressors, many of which are directly tied to human activities. Some of these stressors possess critical tipping points, surpassing which can lead to the collapse of coral ecosystems. According to the European Geosciences Union’s statement on January 2, 2024, specific tipping points include a temperature increase of 1.2℃ above pre-industrial levels and atmospheric CO2 concentrations exceeding 350 parts per million. Disturbingly, as of February 2024, the Earth’s yearly average temperature has already risen to +1.5℃, underscoring the urgency of addressing climate-related threats to coral reefs.

Climate change is having significant and detrimental effects on coral reefs around the world. Some of the key impacts include:

 

  1. Coral Bleaching:
    • One of the most immediate and visible impacts of climate change on coral reefs is coral bleaching. Elevated sea temperatures cause corals to expel the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) living within their tissues. Without these algae, corals lose their vibrant colors and become more susceptible to stress, disease, and death. While corals can recover from mild bleaching events, severe or prolonged bleaching can lead to widespread coral mortality.
  2. Ocean Acidification:
    • Increased carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere not only contribute to global warming but also lead to ocean acidification. The absorption of excess CO2 by the oceans results in a decrease in pH, making the water more acidic. This acidification can weaken coral skeletons and hinder the ability of corals to build and maintain their calcium carbonate structures.
  3. Sea Level Rise:
    • Rising global temperatures contribute to the melting of polar ice caps and glaciers, causing sea levels to rise. Elevated sea levels can lead to increased stress on coral reefs, especially those located in shallow waters. This can result in reduced sunlight reaching the corals and increased sedimentation, impacting their growth and survival.
  4. Extreme Weather Events:
    • Climate change is linked to an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and cyclones. These events can physically damage coral reefs by causing coral breakage, dislodgment, and destruction of the reef structure. The recovery time for damaged reefs is often extended, making them more vulnerable to subsequent disturbances.
  5. Changes in Ocean Circulation:
    • Climate change can alter ocean currents and circulation patterns. Changes in water flow can affect the distribution of nutrients and impact the resilience of coral reefs. Some regions may experience altered temperature regimes, nutrient imbalances, and disruptions in the supply of food sources for corals and their associated ecosystems.
  6. Shifts in Coral Species Distribution:
    • As sea temperatures change and habitats are modified, the distribution of coral species may shift. Some species may migrate to cooler waters, while others may struggle to adapt or face local extinctions. These shifts can disrupt the balance of ecosystems and affect the biodiversity associated with coral reefs.

The cumulative impact of these climate-related stressors poses a severe threat to coral reefs worldwide. It’s crucial to address the root causes of climate change and implement conservation measures to enhance the resilience of coral ecosystems. Protection of coral reefs involves both local and global efforts, including sustainable fishing practices, marine protected areas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting coral reef restoration initiatives.

Coral reef ecosystems can be influenced by several feedback loops that contribute to reaching tipping points. These feedback loops often involve interactions between various environmental stressors and the responses of coral reefs.

Mitigating these feedback loops requires comprehensive conservation strategies, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, implementing sustainable fishing practices, establishing marine protected areas, and addressing local stressors to enhance the resilience of coral reefs.

What Can I Do?
Our climate model uses chaos theory in an attempt to adequately account for humans and forecasts a global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels. Everybody has the responsibility not to pollute. There are plenty of things you can do to help save the planet. Stop using fossil fuels. Consume less. Love more. Here is a list of additional actions you can take.
— from Coral Reefs’ Tipping Point / Brouse (2024)

ExperiMental Music: The music and lyrics are written and recorded extemporaneously. Extemporaneous, spontaneous, improvisation, jamming, freestyle, and impromptu music are most closely related to pure chaos. The music and lyrics evolve from the “sensitive initial conditions” similar to “a butterfly flapping its wings in China causing a hurricane in the Atlantic.”

Music as a Universal Language: Music has the power to communicate emotions universally. Certain melodies, harmonies, or rhythms can evoke specific feelings that resonate with people across different cultures and backgrounds.
The Science of Chaos Theory, String Theory, and Music

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderClimate Sys-dumb

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LYRICS
If ever there has been
If ever there will be
Then…
It isn’t destiny
Can’t be a victim
Of a climate system
When we’re to blame
For cheatin’ the game
Tried to learn a lesson
Pissing into the wind
Comes back to where it’s been
Mother Nature ain’t messin’
No doubt could start a drought
Followed by a bout
Of torrential rain
… put a strain on the drain
A bout about our downspout
Victim?
It’s our climate sys-dumb

Chords: F Db / Db Eb / Eb Bb Db F / Ab Bb F / F C F Bb F; Part II @ 88 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Ibanez Electric RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG

Unfortunately, even scientists are failing to see, let alone forecast, the rapid acceleration in climate change. Due to their complexity, the impacts of the Domino Effect are being underestimated. The Domino Effect is also known as “tipping cascades” in climate science. Cascading impacts in relation to tipping points include cascading impacts across biogeophysical and social systems. Until recently, scientist have been drastically underestimating the social-ecological systems.

The Earth is a climate system. Many subsystems make up our climate. Perhaps the most important factor impacting our climate is us. The biggest influence on climate change is the increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the Earth’s atmosphere, primarily driven by human activities. The largest drivers of human induced climate change include: burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and land use, industrial processes, agriculture, waste management, and use of fluorinated gases. Human induced climate change is an exponential component of an unordered system (chaos theory). Chaos theory plays a role in understanding the dynamics and potential unpredictability of social-ecological systems’ impact on climate change. Social-ecological systems encompass the interconnectedness of human societies and the ecosystems they are part of, and their behavior is influenced by a myriad of factors, including human activities, policies, resource use, and environmental changes. Chaos theory contributes insights into the complexity, sensitivity to initial conditions, and potential nonlinearities within these systems.

Incorporating chaos theory into forecasting models for social-ecological systems helps researchers and policymakers recognize the limitations of linear thinking and deterministic approaches. Embracing complexity and uncertainty can lead to more robust and adaptive strategies for addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change within the context of human societies and ecosystems.

Our model attempts to adequately account for humans and forecasts a global average temperature increase of 9 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderDensity

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LYRICS
Dense
I see density
Hits me
Like reality
In sane
Wind whipped rain
When gas turns to liquid
As it just did
You come to know
The force of flow
In that space
Where it hits your face
You’ll make sense
Of what is dense
Literally, I can see density
It disfigures me
Density
Times the squared velocity
The irony
In my eye
I see
Density
Yeah… it hits me

What a drag
Hit a snag
Came to know
The forces flow

Chords: F#m / D#m F#m / G#m Gm F#m; 121 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals, Electric Guitar, Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Korg N364, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

Technically Speaking, It’s Not the Momentum That Kills You

It’s not the fall that kills you; it’s the sudden stop at the end.

Technically speaking it is the impact from the momentum that causes damage and deaths. Global warming causes an increase in mass and/or velocity (momentum) of things that are mass flow driven by heat, like wind and flood.

The burning of fossil fuels and other human released emissions have impacted momentum’s impact. A warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture. Warmer air allows for the creation of more massive raindrops. Warmer ocean temperatures create stronger hurricanes. Hail and tornadoes form in strong thunderstorm clouds with intense updrafts, high liquid-water content, and large water droplets.

Sidd added: It’s worse than that. Wind and water flow forces scale as the square of velocity, so as flow speeds increase (say due to more intense heating or heavier rain) the damage scales as the square of the velocity.

About “square of the velocity”, I asked Sidd: is this Bernoulli’s Equation?

Sidd replied:

look at Wikipedia: Drag (Physics)
you will see that force is proportional to density times square of velocity (v^2)

The Drag Equation

So a twenty mile an hour wind exerts four times as much force as a ten mile an hour wind. And a forty mile an hour wind exerts sixteen times as much force as a ten mile an hour wind. A wind of fifty miles an hour exerts twenty five times and a wind of sixty miles an hour exerts thirty six times as much force as one of ten miles an hour. Then you have the density term. Water is about eight hundred times denser than air, So the force exerted by a ten mile an hour flow of water is eight hundred times that of a ten mile an hour wind. So as flow velocities go up due to climate change, force and damage scale as square of the velocities. What is not clear is how much these velocities increase with climate change. But in a sense we are seeing this already as, for example, flood and sewage systems succumb and hillsides fall down, and so on. — from “Climate Change: The Equation” / Brouse and Mukherjee (2023)

What you can do today. How to save the planet.

Climate Change: The End of Times

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderNo Reason for Season

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LYRICS
She’s got a Spring in her step
Depth and breadth
Until the Fall
Less our malfeasance
Scour consequence
With no reason for season

[Bob Marley inspired interlude]
Don’t be absurd
There’s not a bird
To sing sweet songs
Melodies pure and true
This is my message to you
Best hurry
Here’s the thing
Every little thing
Ain’t quite right

She’s got a Spring in her step
Depth and breadth
Until the Fall
Less our malfeasance
Scour consequence
With no reason for season

DR0000_0105-No-Reason-for-Season.mp3

A song about how human induced climate change is taking the Spring out of Mother Nature’s step. It is feeling more and more like summer from February through November. There use to be signs of hope. Signs that humans would make sure every thing would be alright. Now we are killing all the insects, trees, and birds. Monitored populations of vertebrates (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish) have already seen a devastating 69% drop.

Chords: E / G A E / A C B7 E / E / D A / A D A
Instrumentation: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderMan-ipulation

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LYRICS
Destiny
What’s meant to be
Mystery
What’s happening to me
Definition
Man-ipulation
Evolution
Pollution
Your destiny
My tragedy

Tragedy
It’s what we see
Trajectory
Of where we’ve come to be
Definition
Man-ipulation
Evolution
Pollution
Your destiny
My tragedy

Comedy
Our legacy
History
Of our humanity
Definition
Man-ipulation
Evolution
Pollution
Your destiny
My tragedy

Chords: C B Bb / C F Bb / Bb Eb Bb / Bb Eb Eb F Bb
Instrumentation: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-500, Korg N364, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderSmoke Signals

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LYRICS
Their smoke signals
Traveled such a long way
Invoke channels
To save the day
“Take a breath
You’ll risk premature death,”
They say

Is it wild how the wildfires
Stole the role of the town criers?
“Take a breath
You’ll risk premature death,”
They say

In the era of the new skywriters
Human error… now we’re fire fighters
“Take a breath
You’ll risk premature death,”
They say

Climate change was on the way
It’s here today
It’s here to stay
Hey folk,
Wake up! Smell the smoke

A song about the summer of 2023 and the Canadian wildfires causing days of air quality alerts in the United States. See The Long-term Breathing Experiment and What is a Corsi-Rosenthal Box and how do you build one?

Chords: EbM7 Gm / Eb F Gm; Part II @ 113 BPM
Instrumentation: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-500, Korg N364, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderThe Island Song

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LYRICS
I started thinking
Our island’s sinking
Going down
As we spin ’round
Going down
Not surprising
The tide is rising
Understand
Who commands
The land

Check out the state
Of our nation state
As of this date
You’ve cast our fate
Going down
As we spin ’round
Going down
Not surprising
The tide is rising
Understand
Who commands
The land

Chords: Em / Am C Em; 100 BPM Pop Reggae
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards
Written and recorded live to a digital 1-track

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderGarnish

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LYRICS
It came as a garnish
With my dish
(On the side of my dish)
Was not meant to cherish
(Not meant to cherish this)
Nor a wish
(Not a wish)

The fruition of consumption
Leads to my confusion
With the consumption fusion
Into my disposition
… just trying to appreciate
What I ate
… soon…
What will be me

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Reggae
Chords: g e b a b e / Em Em7 Esus4 Asus4; 87 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards and Synthesizers

From the album Get The Jab
Instrumentals: More Or Less

bookmark_borderTo Each His Own

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LYRICS
And, to each his own
What do you own?
And, to each his own
What have you?
(You do you?)
The right might make might right
In their imagination
Don’t understand the slight of hand
In their concentration
As is the case of the off-base base
The lack of basic logic
Turned to sick bigot bull$hit
So thick
You’re up to your redneck in it
Do you even own your own body?
Somebody said “From whence you come”
Your remains will remain
In between is our own suspense
In between is our own essence
In between is our own existence
Own your own existence
(Get it while you can
… before been

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Techno Reggae
Chords: Am Am7 Gm Gm9; 88 BPM Swing Reggae
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Spacewalk

bookmark_borderMonkey Do

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LYRICS
Is it true
Monkey see, monkey do?
Through and through
In the me and you
Through and threw, too
[feces flying]
One flew
Over the cuckoo’s nest
Think it best?
Is it true…
Monkey see, monkey do?
Up on a caged pedestal
Above the festival — Washington DC
Undone, I see
Monkey do
It’s true
Monkey see, monkey do
Know evil
Monkey do
Know harm
Monkey do
Ill alarm
Monkey see, monkey do

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Reggae
Chords: F#m F#m9 F#m7(11); 92 BPM Swing Reggae
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Premortem

Band together and join THE RESISTANCE!