Waking up to a thumping headache, a headache born of far too much of last evening’s scarlet Bordeaux, a bleary eyed cursory morning glance toward the bedside table only to spot what I thought had been the stuff of dissolving dreams, namely a post-it note I’d scribbled upon that read, ‘Miss Rosie Mayday Lily Eve Blamey-Steeden’.
A few four-letter words later, plus a question to self, “Did I really write that…what planet was I on?”
I’ll explain. After days and days of wretched insomnia, a genuine madness about me and my old adversary ‘corbeau sombre’ lurking on a branch in the immediate background, a promise made at sunset the previous day was to become a reality. ‘Miss Rosie Mayday Lily Eve Blamey-Steeden’…what a ridiculous handle if there ever was one, and I should know having written it…a puppy dog, a baby lurcher to be precise, was the promise made…
Hi everyone, just letting you know I don’t have a usual WordPress blog post schedule at the moment. I’m currently in the middle of producing a brand new album which is slowly but surely piecing together.
A screenshot of one of the tracks I’ve been working on.
The most important thing that has been put into place lately is that all my music is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music under the name ‘George Blamey-Steeden’. ‘Zoolon’ is no more.
^ Spotify Link^
If you enjoy my music whether following, ‘liking’, sharing or simply streaming from time to time on those platforms I mentioned above helps me out massively and is much appreciated. In the meantime I’ll still be reading your posts.
Continuing from last weeks post, I’m going to showcase another one of my initial tracks I wrote in my early days, the song ‘Delusional Troll’. I don’t usually like to reveal the true meaning of my lyrics as I prefer the listener to decide their own interpretation but I’m going to make an exception this time.
When I finished my GCSE exams in the town I grew up in most of my closest friends (including me) parted ways to different areas of the county. I decided to start my A levels in a town about 30 minutes away from where I lived. Not being the most confident teenager around it took me a few weeks to get my footing and find a group of people I fitted in with.
Dartmouth, the town I grew up in.
Within my new circle of friends only one was interested in making music with me. This particular person was whom I eventually wrote the song about…
Here are the lyrics:
The troll out on the streets Busking his heart out or so he believes He hasn’t a soul but I’m starting to see That delusional troll Hasn’t a clue what I think Hasn’t a clue what I think
Under his bridge he thinks he can do anything Delusional troll Delusional troll
Love is a word that he’ll throw about To fill a gap in his songs I hope you can see that love isn’t seen By this man called delusional troll
Now, you’re probably thinking that my teenage self was a horrible person. Casting judgment on someone who probably didn’t deserve it… trust me when I say this guy was the epitome of someone you meet in life that at first seemed to be a shining beacon of positivity, only to then sour into their true rotten self once the dust had settled.
I’m not going to go into to detail about what this particular individual did that pissed me off so bad at the time, because who really cares about irrelevant teenage drama that everyone has had to deal with. But hopefully my lyrics are self explanatory and give you a small insight to his character. Growing up in a small town with friends who thankfully provided little drama as a kid, I was definitely dropped into the deep end when I met this delusion troll.
Here is the track:
In other news I have started a Twitch channel. For anyone who doesn’t know, it’s a hugely popular website where people can live stream content such as video games, podcasts and various other hobbies to the internet. If you’re interested in seeing what I get up to in my spare time then feel free to watch along when I’m online.
My nerdy alter ego.
Here is the Twitch stream link:
If you’re signing up to Twitch or already have an account I’d appreciate a follow, doing so will notify you when I’m live.
I’ve also recently uploaded all my songs individually to YouTube, separating the lyrical and instrumental songs into two different playlists. Handy for anyone who needs a choice of background music.
Around the age of twelve my Dad used to take me to the seaside town of Torquay every Saturday to go shopping. It was one of those weekends when I came across two very special music related DVD’s at the now deceased Virgin Megastore that changed my life forever:
“A Film About Jimi Hendrix” documentary and “Metallica: Cunning Stunts” concert film.
To this day I couldn’t tell you what made me purchase these particular DVD’s. I had no real passion for music, Mum had tried to force me into piano lessons a few years before and I hated it. But when I got home and watched these two films they completely and utterly blew my mind. The next thing I did was beg and plead my very supportive parents into buying me a guitar so I could start learning the instrument and begin writing songs like my newfound heroes Jimi Hendrix and Metallica.
Due to the nature of my voice and how my brain works I gradually came to the realisation I could never be a carbon copy of the great musicians I started listening to. Eventually over a period of a few years I started to develop my own style that in hindsight was heavily influenced by the folk music my Dad would listen to in the car.
‘In Praise Of Shadows’ was one of the first tracks I ever wrote. It’s a laid-back, mournful acoustic track with simple lyrics that I’m quite proud of. I have remade the song on many occasions due to getting better at recording and upgrading my gear. I don’t have the first sketch at hand anymore to show you, but my shy teenage signing voice from that time really wasn’t anything to marvel at, trust me. The current version of the song is still faithful to the original.
Take a listen to the track via my Bandcamp link (recommend using headphones):
Self advertisement has never been my forte in life so I will make this nice and short… any support you can offer either by sharing or purchasing the music I release via my Bandcamp page would help me out greatly and is much appreciated. All my tracks are sold individually (£1 each) or in album bundles which you can download either on your computer or the Bandcamp app on your phone or tablet.
I have some new songs in development at the moment and will let you know straight away on this blog when I release them.
All my bridges burnt No sparkle in the stars No redness in the sunset Just the sad song of guitars
You have a version of the truth I can’t believe You’re all wrapped up in lies, I’ve got to leave You tell liquid truth from behind those eyes But you hide it well behind indifferent sighs
How soon ‘not now’ becomes ‘never’* And never nearly always means forever
When will all the pieces come together? And if I don’t like the picture am I stuck with it forever Yes, when will all the pieces come together? And if I don’t like the picture am I stuck with it forever
The candlelight flickers but the flame holds strong I guess you’re wondering now where you belong You say you don’t want your death to last for hours “Don’t wait until I’m dead to send me flowers”#
*Quote about laziness from Martin Luther (1483-1546) German priest & philosopher.
#Words of my mother in a poem she wrote.
If you’re interested in downloading any of my professionally put together Zoolon music then all my albums are available for from BANDCAMP .
If you’re interested in my inexpensive PROMO VIDEOS FOR AUTHORS hit the link here or aim at the one at the top of this blog.
As ever, if any poets out there are interested in having their poems turned into songs then click here to check it out: POETRY TO SONG
If you are looking for all my other music then you’ll find it to download on BANDCAMP and at AMAZON when searching ‘Zoolon Audio Albums’or you can stream and/or make a playlist of it on SPOTIFY
If you’re interested in my book of lyrical verse, ‘LOOKING FOR REASONS’ (above) is available on Amazon, either as a paperback or on Kindle. The purchase prices have been cut right back, hence they’re not expensive. On Kindle Unlimited it’s even free!
If you’re thinking about new t-shirts, leggings, mugs and much more for yourself or as a gift, here’s my collection you might be interested in ZOOLON’S MERCHANDISE
You saw the light when you lost your soul Blind to the heavens you were on a roll But suddenly your world went dark The only thing left, a question mark
It happened then as it happens now The Crescent Moon fights the Holy Cow Face to face a death wish farce The chances of peace on earth are sparse
But I’ve heard the circus is coming to town The city cries out for its new crazy clown And jugglers, strong men and a freak show The people don’t know if they’re friend or foe?
Drips of salt water, the tears of the unknown Lonely are the shadows – that means they died alone Children of the puppet masters all bow in shame They never could decide if life’s a battle or a game
I don’t think this weird title track from an earlier album of mine ever got posted on the blog. I think it fits the words above. I hope you enjoy;
If you liked that instrumental then the album is available for download from BANDCAMP at just £4.50 or foreign currency equivalent.
If you’re interested in my inexpensive PROMO VIDEOS FOR AUTHORS hit the link here or aim at the one at the top of this blog.
As ever, if any poets out there are interested in having their poems turned into songs then click here to check it out: POETRY TO SONG
If you are looking for all my other music then you’ll find it to download on BANDCAMP and at AMAZON when searching ‘Zoolon Audio Albums’or you can stream and/or make a playlist of it on SPOTIFY
If you’re interested in my book of lyrical verse, ‘LOOKING FOR REASONS’ (above) is available on Amazon, either as a paperback or on Kindle. The purchase prices have been cut right back, hence they’re not expensive. On Kindle Unlimited it’s even free!
If you’re thinking about new t-shirts, leggings, mugs and much more for yourself or as a gift, here’s my collection you might be interested in ZOOLON’S MERCHANDISE
‘An Unusual Take on Life and Social History from the 1950’s Onward‘
In a perfect world I’d have been rich and famous thus deemed worthy of penning the story of my own life. In reality I am a content ‘nowhere man’ with a vast chronicle of all things bonkers to pass on to anyone who cares to take the risk and read this factual tale I’ve pieced together.
I wrote this ‘new’ book nearly a decade ago yet did Sweet Fanny Adams with it. My line of thought was logical for two debatable reasons. Firstly, I’d heard tell that for one’s first stab it was best to write about something one knew inside out, in other words ‘me’…besides I knew little of just about anything else, save perhaps thinking obtusely throughout my waking hours, and playing the game of love as it remains the only sport I’ve ever…
I’m carrying the burden of your sanity Hoping you won’t take it the wrong way Coming in last is better than first They say that every loser has their day
The beast rests deep inside the forest The darkest places summon up no fear Rays of hope they cannot penetrate A canopy of words no one can hear
Dreams can survive upon remnants Of beauty that exists in your mind’s eye The truth is always the greater part of dreaming And you know dreams, they just have to wave goodbye
So I’m carrying the burden of your sanity Looking at this world in my own way Knowing if I let the moment pass by You’ll set the price that I can afford but never pay
But after the storm when all is quite And the winds and the torrents subside After the storm when the sun smiles again You’ll survive, yes you’ll survive with eyes opened wide
Any musicians out there looking for BACKING TRACKS I’ve both high quality 20 track, 3 hour+ albums ‘Volume One’ and ‘Volume Two’ available to download on BANDCAMP at just £6.50 each or foreign currency equivalent.
If you’re interested in my inexpensive PROMO VIDEOS FOR AUTHORS hit the link here or aim at the one at the top of this blog.
As ever, if any poets out there are interested in having their poems turned into songs then click here to check it out: POETRY TO SONG
If you are looking for all my other music then you’ll find it to download on BANDCAMP and at AMAZON when searching ‘Zoolon Audio Albums’or you can stream and/or make a playlist of it on SPOTIFY
If you’re interested in my book of lyrical verse, ‘LOOKING FOR REASONS’ (above) is available on Amazon, either as a paperback or on Kindle. The purchase prices have been cut right back, hence they’re not expensive. On Kindle Unlimited it’s even free!
If you’re thinking about new t-shirts and similar for yourself, here’s my collection you might be interested in ZOOLON’S MERCHANDISE
I don’t want to see the big picture I’d rather be left alone I’m not the centre of your universe It’s a pity the dove of peace has flown
Some say there are too many patriots Some say freedom fighters are too few Some say that it’s a bad omen To hail a hero out of some loser we once knew
Go fight the way the rebels fight for freedom Stealth by day and at night let it be And though they’ll never know a victory No empire conquers what it cannot see
They say ‘If you’re not with us you’re against us’ I guess that triggers a crusade The moral code out of balance The way of man that we’ve betrayed
I don’t want to see the big picture I’d rather be left alone I’m not the centre of your universe We’re walking blind into the unknown
Any musicians out there looking for BACKING TRACKS I’ve both high quality 20 track, 3 hour+ albums ‘Volume One’ and ‘Volume Two’ available to download on BANDCAMP at just £6.50 each or foreign currency equivalent.
If you’re interested in my inexpensive PROMO VIDEOS FOR AUTHORS hit the link here or aim at the one at the top of this blog.
As ever, if any poets out there are interested in having their poems turned into songs then click here to check it out: POETRY TO SONG
If you are looking for all my other music then you’ll find it to download on BANDCAMP and at AMAZON when searching ‘Zoolon Audio Albums’or you can stream and/or make a playlist of it on SPOTIFY
If you’re interested in my book of lyrical verse, ‘LOOKING FOR REASONS’ (above) is available on Amazon, either as a paperback or on Kindle. The purchase prices have been cut right back, hence they’re not expensive. On Kindle Unlimited it’s even free!
If you’re thinking about new t-shirts and similar for yourself, here’s my collection you might be interested in ZOOLON’S MERCHANDISE
How can you run before you can walk? How can you speak before you can talk? How can you listen before you can hear? How can you cry without just one tear?
How can you dream before you’re asleep? How can you laugh when you ought to weep? How can you touch before you can feel? How do you know what you’re seeing is real?
How can you hate before you know love? How can the eagle fly with the dove? How can the mountains part for the sea? How come in life’s prison you still feel free?
How can you try and yet always lose? How can you cut and never get bruised? How can you ache but never get hurt? How come love rubs your face in the dirt?
The answers are hiding but easy to find The clues all alive in the back of your mind One day you’ll stumble never to fall Don’t rely on the words ‘love conquers all’ Mad as it sounds go grab a handful of stars Neptune, Pluto, Venus and Mars Never let go and hold them tight to your heart Let yesterday’s darkness take you back to the start
Here’s ‘Uplifting Groove – C Mixolydian’ (Guitar Jam Backing Track) from Guitar Jam, Vol. 1 – Backing Tracks by Zoolon Audio (that’s me!). I hope you enjoy;
Any musicians out there looking for BACKING TRACKS I’ve both high quality 20 track, 3 hour+ albums ‘Volume One’ and ‘Volume Two’ available to download on BANDCAMP at just £6.50 each or foreign currency equivalent. Also, if anyone feels the need for background music then maybe these numbers will work for them.
If you’re interested in my inexpensive PROMO VIDEOS FOR AUTHORS hit the link here or aim at the one at the top of this blog.
As ever, if any poets out there are interested in having their poems turned into songs then click here to check it out: POETRY TO SONG
If you are looking for all my other music then you’ll find it to download on BANDCAMP and at AMAZON when searching ‘Zoolon Audio Albums’or you can stream and/or make a playlist of it on SPOTIFY
If you’re interested in my book of lyrical verse, ‘LOOKING FOR REASONS’ (above) is available on Amazon, either as a paperback or on Kindle. The purchase prices have been cut right back, hence they’re not expensive. On Kindle Unlimited it’s even free!
If you’re thinking about new t-shirts, leggings, mugs and much more for yourself or as a gift, here’s my collection you might be interested in ZOOLON’S MERCHANDISE
George Blamey-Steeden 