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
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
It’s only the end It’s where you descend When you can’t be bothered to speak It’s a lazy old street And the people you meet Are either just boring or freak
‘What made you this way?’ That’s all they can say But you don’t want to hear anymore You’re out on your own Timed out and alone And you’re eyes; they just stare at the floor
‘I’m reaching the end’ That’s the message you send When you’ve got nothing to say In this life game of chess The key to success Is actually wanting to play
A long time ago You put on a show And made it look like you care Now you hunt alone All the chances you’ve blown But you just don’t want to go there
You keep counting down time You don’t say a word, you just mime Love hangs by the tiniest thread Your ship is running aground And the port you were bound Remains some lost place in your head
Time for music to fit in – I hope – with the words. This one from my Rainbow’s End album.
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 played the guitar You held the gun You answered the questions I answered none
Some days you played cool Crowds you’d just hate You smiled in the mirror Thanking good fortune’s fate
Counting your blessings Wearing gold leaf From a roof top terrace You fired your gun; wounded the chief
Last time I saw you You’d swapped ammo for gold I still play the guitar Your story now told
Time for a song. Not one of mine this week. Here’s the work of unusual but amazing ‘Aurora’ singing her song ‘Murder Song – 5, 4, 3, 2, 1’. 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.
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 liked you so much better When your story was untold Now you go backward looking forward Believing all that glitters is really gold
You keep your demons in a suitcase An arrow in your heart You’re crying out for plan B But the game has yet to start
You’re trapped in endless dreamland I don’t understand one half of what you say You think you are the hunter You can’t see that you’re the prey
I remember when you were someone There’s still time for you to be so much more You’ve a heart and soul inside of you Just don’t leave them at fame’s door
I don’t know if you’re listening But it matters all the same When I tell you what I’m thinking Don’t hate the player; hate the game
An easy to the ear Backing Track. 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.
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
George Blamey-Steeden 