Gigs
The Band
lyrics for a song
about the Higgs-Boson
are the hardest ones I’ve had to write
to hear it when its done
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Vote For Your Right (To Parties)
The imminent UK Referendum on voting reform is approaching, and has inspired this song from me. Its probably the most important vote we will get – not fundamentally changing the system but still helping relieve what makes the current system completely biased towards the big two parties.
Radio Gagarin
From the ‘Geek Like Me’ EP on Spotify and Bandcamp websites, amongst other places.
I was going to write an article about the science and personnel issues behind this but The Guardian have beaten me to it and done a much better job. In particular, the story of Korosov, the lead engineer, is impressive and needs to be acknowledged.
This song was an experimental song than usual for me, trying out synth MIDI bass lines and dance rhythms. I’m particularly chuffed at the end of the song having recordings of Gagarins real radio broadcasts from that flight. When I get to that point in the song I like to close my eyes and really try to imagine what that was like to be sitting in the cockpit. I have a feeling of serenity wash over me that is probably completely different from what it was actually like to be in that situation!
Geek Pop 2011 Ahoy!!!
Well another Geek Pop Festival is upon us bringing a mixture of science, music and comedy. You’ll find Karmadillo contributions on The Tesla Stage at the Festival website.
In addition we are proud to have contributed a track to the Geek Pop ‘Geek Like Me‘ EP. The track is available from the Bandcamp website. 1/3 of proceeds go to developing new science/music projects.
A Geek Pop Preview of ‘Radio Gagarin’!
As part of Geek Pop 2011 there is a ‘Geek Like Me’ mini album being launched. I am glad to be part of this with the Karmadillo track ‘Radio Gagarin’ – celebrating 50 years since the first manned space flight.
They have put a preview of the album up online on Bandcamp – go listen! Especialy chuffed to e on an EP with MJ Hibbett – a hero of mine ever since I discovered this song man years ago!
For Wilma, Little Bear
(This song was originally written for Wilma, but is now dedicated to all overdue babies!)
To induce birth, play the following song to your tummy!
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come out, come out, little bear / you know you cannot stay in there / you must come out
i know inside its safe and warm / where you’ve grown from foetus to baby form / but don’t worry / you’ll be fine outside
cos your parents they are really great / though your mum right now’s a distorted shape / as they / sit and wait
And when you accomplish this feat / there’s so many people for you to meet / who right now / are on the edge of their seats
So come on out over here / you’ve not got a thing to fear / you’ll be welcomed with open arms
We’re waiting to hear you cry / see your tiny fists raised to the sky / and the rest of your baby charms
You’ll leave one home but don’t feel sad / cos the new one ain’t that bad / and you’ll make us all feel glad
We’re ready for you, boy or girl / so come on plac-enter this world / little bear / we’re waiting for you
Don’t Listen To The Douchebags (Listen To George Takei)
I’ve written one Star Trek inspired song, but here (in a roundabout way) is another, though slightly more serious in nature.
The source of the inspiration is George Takei’s hilarious response to anti-gay bully Clint McCance, former Arkansas school board member who called for more gays teens to kill themselves. You can watch that here.
And here is the song it inspired. Its slightly ironic that the video I made a couple of weeks ago was about dead teenagers rising from the grave, whereas one facet of this one is encouraging teenagers not to top themselves.
The Trevor Project, referenced to in the video, is here.
Why Must I Be A Teeange Zombie In Love?
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Amazon UK – Amazon US – 7Digital
and more stores to come!!!
The song was written by Rishi but mixed, produced, recorded by and featuring performances from Benny G of the Organ Grinders Monkey – a phenomenal thank you goes to him! Mastered by Philosophers Barn and released on UkeyLove Records as a track off the Bard For Life album.
Camera work and co-direction with Katya Gorodova, filmed in October 2010 and released the day before Halloween! A big thank you to The Portland Arms and Jesus College Cambridge for filming premises!
Bard For Life – The Album
We are proud to announce that the first Karmadillo album with UkeyLove Records is now available on iTunes! ‘Bard For Life’ features 11 Karmadillo tracks, available for the first time online.
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Track Listings
- Noone Else (drums)
- Veloceraptor
- Why Must I Be A Teenage Zombie In Love
- Facebook Makes This Bit Easy
- Still
- Australia
- Noone Else Oboe Mashup (original)
- Rent Boy
- Woman In Red
- E.T.
- Mars and Venus
The album is in part a retrospective of Karmadillo work in the naughties, and features contributions from many Cambridge musicians including Jon Craven from Liquid Sky, accordian maestro Karl Sandeman and Tom Barden, drummer from the Pony Collaboration.
The album cover was designed by Miss Roberts of the Rude Mechanicals.