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Creatureflectamenta

by John Tabacco

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Sven B. Schreiber (sbs) Although this is John Tabacco's most recent release on Bandcamp, it actually contains some of the oldest song sequences he has written. Their original versions appear on "The AKAI Years" as tracks #9 and #8, respectively. If you ask me to tell how the remakes sound in a word, I'd say "nope, no way". But I can try in seven words, which probably would be "Steely Dan meets the Mothers of Invention". Not a big surprise, since the music of Frank Zappa and Donald Fagen were among John Tabaccos early musical influences. I really can't decide which versions I like more. The new ones are quite cleaned up and exhibit a great sound, but frankly, somehow I love the raw and low-dynamic sound of the old AKAI recordings. Favorite track: Creatureflectamenta (Suite).
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1.
Lighting Seed (2018) 05:36
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LIGHTING SEED The “Snorkle” Wouldn’t give her a break And I know! I attended the wake She was camera worn and grossly over made Her demise if so prolonged would not have paid The papers signed in full - the deal looked sweet But had she read between the lines She may have seen some better times Or so I do speculate What does it matter at any rate? She like the billions before Destine to break from this shell... By tomorrow she was on her way To sow another gap where darkness breeds As a lighting... seed And “Hedgee” (yeah) was still a mistake The “Snorkle” wouldn’t give him a break The hanger through his head now worn with age He never could release that hidden rage It’s a shame he had to live inside that cage The monkeys teased him all the time But I bet he drew the biggest line Or so I do speculate What does it matter at any rate? He like the billions before He had to break from this shell... By tomorrow he was on his way To sow another gap where darkness breeds As a ummmmm lighting seed Insect chips and all Lighten when they break from Earth “Universe” recalls them to further view “It’s” endless image Mein “Raisin”, I believed it was true The “Snorkle” (you said) had nothing on you The Power drill surprised you in your sleep Just yesterday they caught up with that creep Evil as it may, I could not cry (Discorporating from my shell) That night, I heard a voice within me yell (I felt much more at ease thinkin’): Tomorrow you’d be on your way To sow another gap where darkness breeds as a... Lighting Seed!
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Creatureflectamenta (Suite) 15:16
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I'VE GOT CREATURES IN MY YARD No beans about it babe! I’ve Got Creatures In My Yard They’ve been growing so awfully fast Spreading into my secret tree Deconstructing heroes that would comfort me (Listen up!) On certain days of humid dust Paranoia is home for lunch Morals crumble and fences rot Faith begins to falter into stomach knots Boy, it’s not like I thought it would be, I mean, I need another shoulder Whoa! I did not expect them to infiltrate my inner draws! I’ve got creatures in my eyes! I shut them out but it’s no surprise SURPIRSE! I can’t escape them, I never could ‘Scuse me if I throw up, I don’t feel so good I don’t feel... so good! etc... I’ve got creatures in my yard Backstabbing creatures in my God... Hey... No beans about it babe the slugs in my back are growing Can’t see no relief and babe My subconscious fears are showin’ If I let’em out I’m afraid they’ll do me in! In a creamy dentist office where my vision comes to rest I see a paper plate fly like a frisbee (“Don’t ask me why!”) TENT you’re outrageous! You’re so contagious! Hummm,I want that frisbee! But I’m afraid that if my clenching tools extend I may never play the drums again “Rainy Days And Mondays”, It’s like they looped it in my head Over and over and over again All American Bumble Bat is craving! All American Bumble Bat is craving to bleed: Styreen Mo’Betta - Styreen Mo’Betta and you! Which is to say me, which is to say you, which is to say : I’ve got creatures in my yard Beneath the wax of my poker cards I’m holding out but it’s getting tough “Suicide delinquent” should they call a bluff No beans about it babe One bag wrapped around and over Hot car in a parking vein Inside nitrous ox is blowin’ Well let me out! Before I sink too deep! FREE MAN Little sister wave goodbye I ain't comin' back no more
Little sister don't you cry Save your tears and close the door
 I'm gonna be a free man Lay my bones on rolling water I'm gonna be a free man Watch me rove across them borders
 Oh the places I will go In my favorite ramblin' shoes 
Have my Winter Fresh™ in tow While I shake the hand of someone new
 I'm gonna be a free man Lay my bones on rolling water I'm gonna be a free man Watch me rove across them borders
Just wanna be a free man Though I'm full of rules I can't escape 
Like a thorn in the side It keeps you occupied It keeps you occupied
 The world is mine to fill my head until my memory’s almost full Little sister before I’m dead I’d like to ride that golden bull I'm gonna be a free man Lay my bones on rolling water I'm gonna be a free man Watch me rove across them borders
 Just wanna be a free man Though I'm full of rules I can't escape
Like a thorn in the side It keeps you occupied Ahhhh hah Ahhh It Keeps You Occupied It Keeps You Occupied I just wanna ride etc… WE MAY CALL YOU STATUE (2018) We may call you statue We may call you a seal We may burn the hairs on your brow Depends on how we feel We may tie you to a soap box We may have you play a fool We may hold you for ransom Or strip your golden rules 'Cause you're a slice of moldy clay Rather clueless and unreserved But that's beside the point you see It doesn't matter to much to we (And it was at this point the nitrous oxide started to wear off... Dig?) We can sell you an Edsel We can chain you in spikes We can coat you with rayon Or disconnect your pipes It's a freedom you can count on It's a freedom to rejoice It's a freedom you will live with And you haven't got a choice 'Cause you're a slice of moldy clay Rather vapid and un-preserved And like a traffic light in space We‚Äôd rather see you than have you heard (The Happy Feet Puppet Dance plays here): We may call you statue We may force you to steal We may feed you the God you believe To us it‚Äôs no big deal It's a dogma you can count on It's a dogma to rejoice It's a dogma you will live with And you'll never have a voice! (May have something to do with the DENTIST!)‚ 'Cause you're a slice of moldy clay Rather helpless and unreserved But that's beside the point you see It doesn't matter to much to WE! Because we're willing to take you home I said, we're willing to take you home! Take you home Yes, we're willing to take you home Home - you gaze up to see your soul If you only knew... YOU'RE GONNA DIE SOMEDAY Scarepuck City Parade Where the actions speak louder than words And words that make the scene ignite like gasoline To burn a quick friend on the side And you question what does it mean? As a dark machine steals for your seat You'll fight as those who watch will stare and twitch a lot And take a few bets on the side Hide? The situation's clear : Convinced you have no reason, Here you are and still your actions are the same No matter where you go - what you do - or what you say A little voice reminds you that you're gonna die someday! COLD AND EMPTY Cold and empty I wanna go back home Home - remember when I felt assured? When I felt secure Cold and worthless Hey, I just don't belong Alone - I travel in a circle-line If I should die... Maybe Just maybe I'll return again And maybe Just maybe, I'll reach the spinal end to find I've always been... Cold and empty I wanna go back home Home - I gaze up to see your glow If you only knew How I long for you Home! I wanna go back... Home! I said I wanna go back! Ah, you know I gotta go back I wanna taste those bright orange colored faces I wanna hear the sight of your umbrellas Home I gaze up to see your face If you only knew How I long for you
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Dreaming Of... 02:56
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DREAMING OF... When the whistle blows and sleep is in my head What will I be dreaming of? When I pull the shades and you’re not in my bed What will I be dreaming of? For you and I shared magical vibes A kiss, a flame, a promise by the moon And every storm ridden night We held each other tight Was that more than a passing train? When you leave the Earth to find another skin Who will you be dreaming of? When the whistle blows and pages take the wind What will you be dreaming of? For you and I had four things in mind A bell, a book, a candle and a ruse So if the devil in our hearts should split this track in two The past would be more than we had hoped for Now the ride is through and only clouds remain What will we be dreaming of? What will we be dreaming of?

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This is actually an updated re-working of the first and last medley that can be found in it's original form on the Akai Years CD.

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released October 28, 2018

JT : Vocals, Instruments
Peter Kearns : Piano and Back up vocals on "Free Man" and "Lighting Seed"

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John Tabacco Stony Brook, New York

John Tabacco is a composer, singer-songwriter, producer, recording engineer, and visual artist.

Like an unfolding musical diary / puzzle, Tabacco’s music and art are constantly being re-worked, juxtaposed and intertwined.

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