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The Manta, Milk Carton People Situation

from The Manta, Milk Carton People Situation by John Tabacco

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Words and Music © 2023 by John Tabacco
Published by It Iz What It Iz Music (SESAC)

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MANTA MILK CARTON PEOPLE SITUATION

In the labyrinthine corridors of temporal possibility, hidden away upon an alternate Earth, a primitive society of hearing-impaired humanoids eked out their existence. Their humble enclave nestled by what could only be likened to a lake forged from the very substance of cardboard, a realm of serene isolation, impervious to the symphony of sound that danced beyond their auditory reach. Their mode of discourse was one of fluid gesticulations, a silent ballet that wove the intricate fabric of their lives, centered around the primal pursuits of fishing, hunting, and the gathering of sustenance.

Mineola, Mineola, Mineola touch me!

One fateful day, a member of this unique community chanced upon an oddity while exploring the whitewashed enclosure that bordered their aquatic sanctuary. This object, sleek and gleaming, stood apart from anything they had ever encountered. In a show of curiosity, he brought it to the attention of the tribe, drawing them together in collective intrigue.

Despite their auditory limitations, the most astute among them swiftly discerned the peculiar potency of this enigmatic artifact. When they aimed it at a heap of barnacles and manipulated its trigger, it unleashed a brilliant beam of light that transformed the barnacles into ephemeral dust. It was a revelation that sparked their collective inquisitiveness, and they set about experimenting with this newfound marvel, directing its luminous ray at every conceivable target, even upon themselves.

Mineola, Mineola, Mineola touch me!

As night descended, their fascination waned, and they carelessly cast the object into the lake—a decision that would prove disastrous. Reacting to the water, the device exploded, igniting a calamitous blaze that swiftly engulfed their village. The very ground trembled, succumbing to the inferno's fury, while the encircling wall, once a protective barrier, liquefied under the relentless heat. The ensuing deluge rushed in, leaving them with no escape. The somber tragedy culminated as the deaf humanoids succumbed to the unforgiving waters.

Mineola, Mineola, Mineola touch me!

Meanwhile, a vigilant lifeguard, in frantic haste, brushed aside a smoldering milk carton that had somehow clung tenaciously to the back of a gentle manta ray. Oblivious to the cosmic intricacies at play, he could not have fathomed that a troupe of deaf humanoids, in their inadvertent curiosity, had unwittingly contributed to both the demise of their community and the liberation of an old milk carton, steadfastly affixed to a youthful manta ray's crown.

In the grand tapestry of existence, the ceaseless enigma of the universe unfolded, a confluence of the inexplicable and the mundane, a testament to the relentless march of the unknown. Truly, wonders never ceased to manifest, bearing witness to the complex dance of fate and circumstance.

Mineola, Mineola, Mineola touch me!

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from The Manta, Milk Carton People Situation, released October 2, 2023
JT: Vocals, FX, Keyboards, Engineer, Mixer
Amber Whisper: Voice
The Brother and Sister Graphites: Mineola Touch Me.
Recorded and Mixed at Suburban Hermit Studios III, Ronkonkoma, NY

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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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