Source: Chicago Tribune
‘Barbed wire used properly can be a beautiful sight’, so said the man who ought to know better. Really? It might be when used as an art-form but not in the context you used it, mate.
Whatever, those cruel words got me thinking; got me composing a new piece for the new album. It’s an ambient instrumental reflecting the slow, hopeful journey toward what desperate migrants see as a kind of paradise, as well as what will probably be a tragic end to their exodus in the not too distant future. All they’ll find at the end of their rainbow is the disappointment of ‘Hotel Barbed Wire’ (…Such a lovely place, Such a lovely face* – not) and armed soldiers guarding the borderline blocking their way.
In writing this number I’ve purposely not let it reveal any emotion of anger. I’m not making any judgments in composing this piece. I simply want it to map out their progress across foreign lands ending in a refugee ‘crisis moment’ that needn’t happen but likely will. I hope I’m proved wrong. Anyhow, its entitled, ‘Barbed Wire’. Music to lie back and get the vibe? I hope so;
I mentioned in my previous blog post that I’d made it into the Top 20 on ReverbNation’s UK chart. As of now I can report that Zoolon sits at No. 5 in that UK chart, plus making a significant dent in the top 100 Global chart. WP support has played a big part in this. Thank you. I even treated myself to a new guitar, a Fender Vintage Blonde American Special Telecaster to celebrate this and a few other things that have gone my way lately. My Vintage Blonde shared my bed last night. She struck a chord. True‘ ish. I’m thinking it might be time to shift some of my other guitars. Maybe, maybe not.
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*Apart from the lyric sample from The Eagles, Copyright © 2018 Zoolon Audio. All rights reserved. Unauthorised copying, reproduction, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting prohibited.
This is beautiful 👍🏼
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Thank you so much, Esterkiki ~ Zoolon aka George
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You are one with a true heart Lord Zoolon.
And that is so exciting , you making the charts. well, you can’t keep a good guy down for long , coupled with great lyrics, your music truly rocks.
More fame to you.
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Thank you Lady Yasmin. I still have thousands of miles to before I get – if ever – where I want to be, but your words help me keep focus. ~ George
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You are welcome, Lord Zoolon.
With focus and dedication and that good heart of yours, you are going to make it.
Am happy to be cheering you on the way. And so is the whole WordPress community.
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The migrant train deserves such an eloquent troubadour.
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Thank you. I find it odd that people want to protect their ‘own’ – whatever that is – yet would protect their ‘own’ better if they showed compassion for those who come from a different land in a state of meltdown. Mostly I think the human race is selfish. Maybe I’m wrong. Thanks again ~ George
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Well said!
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Thanks for reading/listening. Appreciated.
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Many different feels passing through while listening to this, whales talking, church, isolation, determination, strength. Powerful all. Congratulations on Reverb Nation and on the new Fender!
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Thank you so much. Isn’t it odd for when I was mixing/mastering this piece I also got whales talking. Odd, but good odd. Thank you again ~ Zoolon aka George.
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Top 5! Holy cow. Well deserved!
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Thanks, Leslie. I appreciate that ~ George
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So Beautiful!!! And, So Thrilled for You!!!
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Thank you. I just made No. 4 in the UK today. Fingers-crossed for the weekend. Thanks again ~ George
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hey there Zoolon , well done on your hit. also congrats on the guitar she’s a stunner .kindest regards bg 🙂😎🙂
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Thanks bg. It is indeed a great guitar. American made beauty. Regards ~ Zoolon aka George
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Gosh, this was intense and beautiful!
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Thank you, Eloise. I’m glad you got the vibe ~ Zoolon aka George
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Beautiful guitar. Love the song, George.
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Thank you Inese. I have to say it’s the best guitar I played for a long time. Love it ~ George
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Hey hey, you ever find yourself in the good ol’ Midwestern state of Wisconsin, I shall take you to Milwaukee and the big Les Paul guitar exhibit in the Discovery World.
Your must made me think of a desert, of a small group standing on its edge, the heat turning their legs into an indefinite wavy haze. What trials lay ahead are still uncertain.
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I’ve just finished my first composition using the Fender. Furnished it a moment ago. I’ve listened to it that many times I’m not sure about it, but that happens on every song I’ve written. Quality guitars are fantastic things, they have their own character. As far as the migrants are concerned I hope Trump shows them a bit of compassion. Desperate people need friends not enemies ~ George
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I appreciate your thoughts on this”caravan”. The music is very fitting, evocative but not angry.
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Thanks, Anne. You’re right; not angry. With this piece I wanted to reflect the migrants journey rather than the nasty politics its attracted. Thanks again ~ George
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Yeah, man. I dig this.
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Thanks for that. I appreciate it ~ Zoolon aka George
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Very cool.
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Thank you, Carol ~ George
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Nice songs, presentation and artwork.❤
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Thanks for visiting ~ George
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Great response with regard to the man who ought to know better.
Congratulations on the charts, and on the new guitar.
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Thank you, Marleen. The man in question worries me. He should be setting the standard as the bloke who is basically the leader of the free world. Anyway, thanks again ~ Zoolon aka George
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Congrats on the well deserved recognition and a very slick site. Also thank you for your feedback on my scribbles.
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