A SMALL DOG & RUDYARD KIPLING
‘How much? Seriously?’ – Cute dog. No price tag.
The other day, a day when shadows were having a rest, I was trying to get a clear head before going back to recording my new stuff, so I took a walk around the next town along the coast from where I live. I can’t claim to be a photographer in any way, shape or form but I find taking pictures helps me unwind so long as I don’t go overkill.
‘Exhibition for Nothing, Art for Free’ – It’s an arty town, and I discovered this decent piece of art stuck down some stairs, painted on the back of an open door designed for seriously short swoony people.
‘Romantic Destiny’ – When I saw the two dog walkers walking toward each other the random thought, ‘romantic destiny’ hit me. Will lives change the moment they meet? Probably not.
Anyway, some music to fill the void. This is an early piece, one from 2013. A demo version. It likes the volume up. The song follows the lyric. I hope you enjoy;
FAULT LINES – Lyric
I travel the fastest*
In a world that is shrinking, my heart turns to stone
I’ll trade this new freedom for all that I have known
I travel alone*
Like a worn-out suit in a charity shop
I’d trade this new freedom, my religion I’d swap
We’re thrown into this world
We’re thrown into this world
We’re thrown into this world
Some tumble, some will fall
The pendulum swings
Tectonic plates shift, fault lines are drifting for now
Snapping apart the bond of the peasant and plough
Turn around and look back for me
That is the way a heart learns to bleed
I can see what needs doing
I can feel all the pain
I can reach out and touch
But I can’t loosen the chain
We’re thrown into this world
We’re thrown into this world
We’re thrown into this world
Some tumble; some will fall
I can see what needs doing
I can feel all the pain
I can reach out and touch
But I can’t loosen the chain
I travel the fastest*
In a world that is shrinking, my heart turns to stone
I’ll trade this new freedom, for all that I have known
I travel alone
Like a worn-out suit in a charity shop
I’d trade this new freedom, for all that I’ve got
We’re thrown into this world
We’re thrown into this world
We’re thrown into this world
Some tumble; some will fall
*courtesy of Rudyard Kipling who wrote, ‘He travels the fastest, who travels alone’
One from London Grammar. A song called, ‘Non Believer’. Fantastic song, fantastic production;
Apart from London Grammar, Copyright © 2013 Zoolon Audio. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting prohibited.
I always love your music. And i love these photos!
Thank you. I was worried the photos might not work, so thanks again.
Really? That is so interesting… I think they are artistic and poetic, the one of the two dog walkers especially moved me. Beautiful work!
Thanks again. I wish I had a zoom with me for the dog walkers rather than having to enlarge it. I need to go monochrome because being colour blind I mess up usually if I have to edit. I’m glad you enjoyed.
really? i didn’t realise that! i had a friend in colorado who is. one time he pointed out to me a woman wearing a homemade knitted sweater who must have run out of wool and continued on with what she thought was the same colour, but to him they looked quite different. i thought that was fascinating.
i love the dog walker picture just as it is. 😊
An engineer checking out my smoke alarms shouted from the top of the house asking if I could tell him if the little lights in the alarm downstairs was red or green. He couldn’t get his head around me saying, “don’t know”.
haha that is a funny scene in my mind! did he believe you in the end?
He wanted paying so he had to believe me!
Eye catching pics and great lyrics, Lord Zoolon. Way to go !!!
Thank you, Lady Yasmin. I want the dog in shop window.
It’s a cute little guy ! You buy??? Are you going to ??Lord Zoolon !
Sadly, now is not the time for another dog. Soon I hope.
Why ,Lord Zoolon? Hope all is well.
Everything is fine, Lady Yasmin. It’s just that it wouldn’t be fair on the dog if I got one right now while I’m working long hours trying to grow a business. Dogs need a bit of fun and lots of walking. I just don’t have the time. You OK?
Glad to hear that , Lord Zoolon. The best to you.
I am okay , thank you.
I love this, one of your best! Photographs are great too.
That’s just what I needed. Thank you.
I mean it, I love this song, I think it’s the real thing.
Thank you x 2.
It was my pleasure!
Lord Zoo, these area great pictures. I know what you say but you are good. And so’s your music
Thank you, Shey. I’m loving Lord Zoo.
JGC, a fresh perspective on the everyday, things probably missed by most, fantastic captures with inviting titles! What a super eye you have! ‘Fault Lines’ is another great demo, one of my favorites! The Kipling connection, such a wonderful touch. What a free fall in ‘Non Believer’, I wonder if we truly fully identify what we need, perhaps more of a life long journey. Enjoy the last bits of Sunday, have a good week ahead. ~ PLM
Thanks, PM. With Fault Lines, I remember the challenge was to write a song based around a quote. I went for Kipling. I never did a lot with this song. It was submitted with Red Planet and Busking in Berlin and came out in third place on the marks awarded, yet now people tell me they like it. A music style fashion thing maybe? Having said that, Lemon Groves came out 4th. I might give that one an airing soon. Keep the metaphors coming ~ JGC
You’re welcome, George, it’s a wonderful song. Is my memory correct, I’m thinking “The Sopranos”? Have a good afternoon, ~ PM
You’re correct, PM. A sneezing good afternoon hunting for things in the dusty eaves and I still haven’t found it. My old damaged violin. Enjoy your day. JGC
Oh no! Good luck with the search! Thank you.
What a great journey in this post….the dog walkers, the photos, the music and thanks for London Grammar I really like them.
Thank you, Anne.
Excellent
Thanks for reading.
Interesting jaunt and photos.
Thank you. Sometimes I think I live for dogs and music.
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On the ‘Reader’ click ‘Visit’ rather than the post title and then scroll down to ‘Comments’. Best of luck.
Wonderful photos and great music, as always!
Thank you. And thanks for reading.
Very catchy!!! Love it!
Thank you.
Okay, that romantic destiny photo is perfect, something straight out of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians–not that I dug the movie, but it’s just that kind of setup. 🙂 But the lyric’s lovely, just read, spoken. Be proud of this one.
It all works for me
Photos and words
Thanks for that. I appreciate your visit.
Masterpiece worthy!
Thanks, Eugenia
Song and photos are both brilliant! Well done.
Very Impressive, MY Friend!!!
Chuck
Thanks, Chuck.
Amazing Post. Glad to hear that , Lord Zoolon.
Thanks. I appreciate that a lot.
Omg !!! I just love dogs and I actually love what you wrote ♥
You can go and check my dog’s story on my blog by visiting my profile!
Thanks. I’ll go check you out.