bookmark_borderClearing

What did She say?
“Huff and puff
And blow it all away”

[Break]

[Verse 1]
The wind came in
And blew the clouds away
Forecast: clearing all day
Game on

[Bridge]
The wind shear
Dropped near
Forcing the sky to clear

[Chorus]
All my troubles blown away
At for the day
All my troubles on their way
To yesterday

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Bass]

[Break]
What did She say?
“Huff and puff
And blow it all away”

[Verse 2]
The wind blew by
Clearing away the sky
Forecast: clear and dry
Kiss your troubles goodbye
(Goodbye)

[Bridge]
The wind shear
Dropped near
Forcing the sky to clear

[Chorus]
All my troubles blown away
At for the day
All my troubles on their way
To yesterday

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Drum Fills]

[Break]
What did She say?
“Huff and puff
And blow it all away”

[Verse 3]
The wind blows and flows
The sky turns crystal blue
And maybe, who knows
She’ll blow yours away, too

[Bridge]
The wind shear
Dropped near
Forcing the sky to clear

[Chorus]
All my troubles blown away
At for the day
All my troubles on their way
To yesterday

[Outro]
What did She say?
“Huff and puff
And blow your troubles away”

A SCIENCE NOTE
Wind shear refers to the variation in wind speed and direction over a relatively short distance in the atmosphere. It can have significant effects on cloud formation and cloud cover in several ways:

  1. Disruption of Cloud Formation: Wind shear can disrupt the vertical development of clouds by causing turbulence and mixing in the atmosphere. This turbulence can inhibit the upward motion of air necessary for cloud formation, leading to reduced cloud cover in regions affected by strong wind shear.
  2. Cloud Orientation: Wind shear can tilt or distort the shape of developing clouds. When wind shear is strong, it can cause clouds to stretch horizontally instead of building vertically. This can result in elongated or lenticular cloud formations rather than the typical cumulus or cumulonimbus clouds.
  3. Cloud Dissipation: In areas with strong vertical wind shear, clouds may be sheared apart or dispersed. This can lead to the breakup or dissipation of clouds as they are stretched or torn apart by the varying wind speeds and directions at different altitudes.
  4. Formation of Anvil Clouds: Wind shear can contribute to the formation of anvil-shaped clouds, particularly in thunderstorms. Strong upper-level winds can blow the tops of developing cumulonimbus clouds horizontally, creating the characteristic anvil shape seen in mature thunderstorm clouds.

Wind shear plays a crucial role in shaping the structure and distribution of clouds in the atmosphere. Its effects can vary depending on the strength and direction of the shear, as well as other atmospheric conditions such as temperature and humidity.

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderAll in the Timing

And, a 1
And, a 2

[Verse 1]
I bet somewhere
The sun is shining
(Who knows) I suppose
It’s all in the timing

[Chorus]
Pick up the knack
To do just that (And a 1, 2, 3, see?)
Had it before
Can get it back
(It’s at the core)

[Bridge]
Finding
… it’s all in the timing

[Instrumental, Bass, Drum Fills, Hammond B3 Organ]

[Break]
And, a 1
And, a 2, too

[Verse 2]
I bet someone
Is having fun somewhere (where?)
Like rhyming
It’s all in the timing

[Chorus]
Pick up the knack
To do just that (And a 1, 2, 3, see?)
Had it before
Can get it back
(It’s at the core)

[Bridge]
Finding
… it’s all in the timing

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Drum Fills, Bass]

[Break]
And, a 1, 2, free

[Verse 3]
I bet sometime
Soon is coming
Till then
Time keeps running
(run, time, run)

[Chorus]
Pick up the knack
To do just that (1, 2, 3, 4, once more)
Had it before
Can get it back
(It’s at the core)

[Outro]
Finding
… it’s all in the timing

[End]

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From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

bookmark_borderSet Free to the See

Drop by drop
Drip, drop

[Verse 1]
Ice eludes, turning to tears
Think of all the years….
Wanting to be free
Back to the see (be the sea)

[Bridge]
Drip turns to trickle
No longer fickle
So before you know
Turns to flow

[Chorus]
Set free to see
Set free to be
Free to be the sea
Revolutionary

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Verse 2]
Along the way, who’s to say
You might take flight
And zoom, there’s plenty of room
In the atmosphere

[Bridge]
If you can warm up to the idea
(The wind’s will steer)
And before you know
You’re wind flow

[Chorus]
Set free to see
Set free to be
Free to be the sea
Revolutionary

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Bass, Organ, Drum Solo]

[Verse 3]
Moisture, are you sure
Vapor, more and / or were?
Humidity gets the best of me
But at least you’re free

[Bridge]
If you can warm up to the idea
(The wind’s will steer)
And before you know
You’re wind flow

[Chorus]
Set free to see
Set free to be
Free to be the sea
Revolutionary

[Outro]
Set free to see
Set free to be
Revolutionary

A SCIENCE NOTE
This climate change song follows the journey of a water molecule from the Greenland ice sheet as it melts and joins the sea, highlighting the transformative power of water in the context of environmental change.

The repeated motif of “Drop by drop, Drip, drop” emphasizes the gradual but significant process of melting ice and the release of water into the sea.

In the first verse, the water molecule yearns to be free, symbolizing the liberation of trapped water from the ice sheet. The desire to return “Back to the sea” underscores the natural cycle of water and the interconnectedness of Earth’s systems.

The bridge underscores the transition from individual drops to a flowing stream, paralleling the collective impact of melting ice on sea levels and ocean currents.

The chorus celebrates the water molecule’s newfound freedom, portraying it as “Revolutionary” in its ability to influence the environment.

The instrumental sections, including saxophone, bass, organ, and drum solos, evoke the fluidity and dynamism of water as it moves through various states and environments.

In the third verse, the song reflects on the complexity of water’s transformations, from solid ice to vapor and back again, while acknowledging the challenges of increasing humidity in a changing climate.

The outro reaffirms the water molecule’s revolutionary role, emphasizing its potential to inspire change and adaptation in the face of environmental challenges.

The song captures the essence of water’s journey from ice sheet to sea, offering a poignant reflection on the profound impact of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderEnergy, Space, Time, Matter

Stretch, ch, ch, ch, ch
Changes, as, as, as, as

Stretch, ch, ch, ch, ch
Changes, as, as, as, as

[Verse 1]
Who says nope?
Let’s stretch the envelope
Push, stretch above
Pull, shove more love

[Bridge]
For that matter
Energy, space, time, matter
Matter of fact
There and back

[Chorus]
Find the time
For your Einstein rhyme
Find the space
To trace your race
[Bridge]
On the continuum (Om, Om, Om)

[Instrumental, Bass, Toms, Claves]

[Verse 2]
Intertwined, not much of a vacuum
Can’t assume, what’s your outcome
Intertwined in the vine
Of space-time

[Bridge]
For that matter
Energy, space, time, matter
Matter of fact
There and back

[Chorus]
Find the time
For your Einstein rhyme
Find the space
To trace your race
[Bridge]
On the continuum (Om, Om, Om)

[Instrumental, Drum Solo]

[Bridge]
For that matter
Energy, space, time, matter
Matter matters
As a matter of fact
[Break]
(To me)
Relatively
(To me)
Relativity

[Chorus]
Find the time
For your Einstein rhyme
Find the space
To trace your race
[Bridge]
On the continuum (Om, Om, Om)
On the continuum (Om, Om, Om)
On the continuum (Om, Om, Om)
[Outro]
On the continuum (Om, Om, Om)

[End]

A SCIENCE NOTE
The concepts of the space-time continuum and the Theory of Relativity do not have physical envelopes in the traditional sense. However, the “envelope” metaphor might be used in a figurative sense to describe the bounds or limits within which these theories operate. In this context, the envelope could refer to the framework or constraints imposed by the theories on the behavior of space, time, and matter. For example, the Theory of Relativity describes how space and time are interwoven into a single continuum and sets the boundaries for the relationships between matter, energy, space, and time. Similarly, the concept of the space-time continuum encompasses the entirety of space and time as a unified entity, within which all physical events occur. So, while these theories don’t have literal envelopes, the metaphorical use of the term can help convey the conceptual boundaries and implications of these profound scientific ideas.

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

bookmark_borderWould You Care to Dance?

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

MegaEpix Enormous

bookmark_borderCut Once

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

MegaEpix Enormous

bookmark_borderOpen the Shade?

Open the shade…
Let your troubles fade

[Instrumental, Bass, Bass Drum, Vibraphone]

[Verse 1]
I’m always lookin’ (looking for a better way)
I’m always lookin’ (looking for a better day)
I’m always lookin’ for some kind of a miracle
(Spectacular)

[Verse 2]
There’s always, an easy way out
You don’t have to kick and shout
There’s always, an easy way out
You don’t have to shout (no doubt)

[Chorus]
There’s an easier way,
To get through the same old in each day.
All ya hafta do,
To let it through,
Is open the shade.

[Bridge]
Open the shade…
Let your troubles fade

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 3]
It’s a beautiful day,
No clouds are commin’ our way.
The sun’s gonna shine. (shine fine)
The sun’s gonna shine. (Oh so fine)
Into your heart… and soul (let it roll)
[Bridge]
Each and every…
… way
Each and every…
… day
There’s got to be a better way.

[Chorus]
There’s an easier way,
To get through the same old in each day.
All ya have to do,
To let it through,
Is open the shade.
(Have it made)

[Outro]
Open the shade…
Let your troubles fade

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

bookmark_borderThe Costs and Benefits of Propheteering

[Verse 1]
Do you think the story has never been told?
Do ya think it’s gettin’ … gettin’ too old?
Though, I’ll tell you this:
They’ve messed with it, a bit.

[Chorus]
Take birth for what it’s worth.
Don’t add your two cents, if you will?
I’ve got my Freewill.
Let me exercise my judgment.
[Bridge]
You don’t have to squash the moment.
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 2]
You’ve been down that road before.
Ya say ya don’t want to hear it (no more!)
And, there ya go again. You do it (do it yourself)
Try to take the worth of birth
[Chorus]
Take birth for what it’s worth.
Don’t add your two cents, if you will?
I’ve got my Freewill.
Let me exercise my judgment.
[Bridge]
You don’t have to squash the moment.

[Instrumental, Bass, Organ]

[Verse 3]
Are you the guardian angel of love?
Or, are you the angel of lust?
I suppose nothing is forever…
In fact, that’s where it’s at?

[Chorus]
Take birth for what it’s worth.
Don’t add your two cents, if you will?
I’ve got my Freewill.
Let me exercise my judgment.
[Bridge]
You don’t have to squash the moment.

[Outro]
Do you think the story has never been told?
Do ya think it’s gettin’ … gettin’ too old?

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

bookmark_borderKing Of Police

Stop!
It’s a cop!

[Verse 1]
The weight of the system is bearing down “I am” (Attack)
And, if you ask me, they can take it all back (Back)
I worked so hard to get a say (Say, say)
And, now they want to take it away (all away)
And, I’ve only got one thing to say
[Break]
NO WAY!
[Bridge]
No way…

[Chorus]
You ain’t takin’ my pride away (no way)
One thing I can tell you for sure (no more)
You can take a whole lot more (no more)
But, you ain’t gonna… you ain’t gonna…
(Oh, no, oh, no)

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 2]
The weight of the world is bearing down I’m told (Bold)
And, if you ask me, they can take it all back (Back)
I worked so hard to find a way (away)
And, now they want to take it away (all away)
But, I’ve got one thing left to say
[Break]
NO WAY!
[Bridge]
No way…

[Chorus]
You ain’t takin’ my pride away (no way)
One thing I can tell you for sure (no more)
You can take a whole lot more (no more)
But, you ain’t gonna… you ain’t gonna…
(Oh, no, oh, no)

[Outro]
Pull over
Are you knowing
How fast you’re going?

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

bookmark_borderWebdrone

Buzzzzzz

[Verse 1]
We are the drones of the web, are we.
Will they ever set us free or let us be?
Drone Bee? Drone Bee?

[Verse 2]
We are the drones of the web, are we.
We’ve got to turn the pages, must we?
… a drone bee.

[Chorus]
Spin the web
Believe in the weave
Spin the web
Never free to leave
[Break]
Home of the web drone
Spin the web
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum fills]

[Verse 3]
We are the slaves of the web, that’s us (Join us)
Come on, Come on. Jump on. Join the fuss. (Join us)
Home again (begin)

[Verse 4]
We are the drones of the web.
Don’t you think…
that you can get free, with me?
Drone Bee?

[Chorus]
Spin the web
Believe in the weave
Spin the web
Never free to leave
[Break]
Home of the web drone
Spin the web

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Drum fills]

[Verse 5]
I don’t know the Queen, not me
I’m just a drone, just a drone bee
a slave to the web, that’s me
a slave to the web

[Chorus]
Spin the web
Believe in the weave
Spin the web
Never free to leave
[Break]
Home of the web drone
Spin the web

[Outro]
We are the drones of the web are we
Forever to be

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

bookmark_borderWelcome to the Bottom of a Bottomless Pit

Welcome…
[Instrumental, Sub-Bass, Synthesizers]
[Break]
… to the bottom of a bottomless pit
[Instrumental, Sub-Bass, Synthesizers]

[Chorus]
Well, can ya tell me something?
Cause… I feel as though…
I’m headin’ toward the bottom of a bottomless pit.
Am I missing something?
Or, is this it?
[Break]
Or, is this it
[Bridge]
Or, is this it

[Instrumental, Sub-Bass, Synthesizers]

[Verse 1]
I’m headin’ toward the bottom of a bottomless pit.
Flappin’ my arms doesn’t seem to help me a bit.
No, not a bit.

Or, is this it?

[Chorus]
Well, can ya tell me something?
Cause… I feel as though…
I’m headin’ toward the bottom of a bottomless pit.
Am I missing something?
Or, is this it?
[Break]
Or, is this it
[Bridge]
Or, is this it

[Instrumental, Sub-Bass, Synthesizers]

[Verse 2]
I’m headin’ toward the bottom of a bottomless pit.
Am I gonna have a cardiac fit?
A cardiac fit!

Am I missing something?
Or, is this it?
[Bridge]
Or, is this it

[Instrumental, Sub-Bass, Synthesizers]

[Outro]
.. a bottomless pit…
Is this it?

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

bookmark_borderThe Labyrinth

What do you think we might
Find in the labyrinth tonight?

[Instrumental, Acoustic Guitar, Upright Bass]

[Verse 1]
The water’s slowly spinning round and round
Heading, heading ever, forever down
I hope I don’t get sucked, quite right in
[Bridge]
Quite, right in. Quite, right in
(not quite yet)

[Chorus]
Forever walking round the paths,
Trying to find my way out.
Forever walking round the paths,
Trying to figure out about….
The labyrinth (the labyrinth)

[Instrumental, Piano Solo, Upright Bass]

[Verse 2]
What are you afraid of in the labyrinth?
(Can you give me a hint)
Under my bed (In my head)
Bad guys (In disguise)
My brain and the drain
I hope I don’t get sucked, quite right in
[Bridge]
Quite, right in. Quite, right in
(not quite yet)

[Chorus]
Forever walking round the paths,
Trying to find my way out.
Forever walking round the paths,
Trying to figure out about….
The labyrinth (the labyrinth)

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Upright Bass]

[Verse 3]
But, I know that if we try
(Try to use our mind’s eye)
We can make the walls come,
Tubmlin’ down (down, down, down)

[Bridge]
(Walls all around.)
Walls of the labyrinth come tumblin’ down.
Walls come tumbling down.
The walls come tumbling down,
all around… (all around…) all around… (all around.)

[Outro]
The water’s slowly spinning round and round
Heading, heading ever, forever down
I hope I don’t get sucked, quite right in
Not quite yet

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

bookmark_borderApocalyptic Vision

It’s like I’m looking down a real long hall…
There’s your car in the middle of the tracks,
Sittin’ stalled.
(Facts)

[Bridge]
Transition metamorphosisizes me.
Something’s comin’ to be … inside of me.
I don’t know if I’m liken’ it much.
… will ya be my crutch
[Break]
[Chorus]
I’ve got a thing I’ve gotta get through.
Maybe it’s got something to do with you?
We’ve got a thing we’ve gotta get through.
It’s got something to do with you (and, me, too)

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse]
There you sit.
Your car’s at a stall …
Engine Number 9,
is coming down the line.

[Bridge]
Transition metamorphosisizes me.
Something’s comin’ to be … inside of me.
I don’t know if I’m liken’ it much.
… will ya be my crutch
[Break]
[Chorus]
I’ve got a thing I’ve gotta get through.
Maybe it’s got something to do with you?
We’ve got a thing we’ve gotta get through.
It’s got something to do with you (and, me, too)

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Here’s your car in the middle of the tracks…
Sittin’ stalled
Just like a tin of a beer can,
You’re gonna be crushed to a hush.

[Bridge]
Transition metamorphosisizes me.
Something’s comin’ to be … inside of me.
I don’t know if I’m liken’ it much.
… will ya be my crutch
[Break]
[Chorus]
I’ve got a thing I’ve gotta get through.
Maybe it’s got something to do with you?
We’ve got a thing we’ve gotta get through.
It’s got something to do with you (and, me, too)

[Outro]
The human race
Has been put outta place.

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

bookmark_borderGive Your Heart an Attack

Give your heart an attack

[Verse]
Open your heart…
Just a… a crack
And, give your heart
An attack
Let a splinter of light
Pierce that black of night
… and, give you second sight?

[Instrumental, Upright Bass, Drum Fills]

[Break]
Give your heart an attack

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth