I've always liked Margaret Mead's quote: "Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
A standout performance by Justin Meldel-Johnson (from Beck’s band) on bass.
lyrics
Let's begin with a fact.
Science tells us there's a pact
made between each action
and something that reacts.
Things that seem out of range
all obey a law of change.
Put thought into motion
and watch things rearrange.
Live the proof.
We can create our circumstance.
Live the proof.
Nothing is ever left to chance.
It's no dream,
we can create a world anew
here and now.
Live the proof.
Every thought left unsaid.
Every wish kept in your head.
Every other option
you’d rather see instead.
Lift them up,
set them free.
Go into the world you see
like it's already
the way that it should be.
You view the problem like you’re stuck inside it.
But what if you had power to rectify it?
Would you make the choices to apply it?
Would you try it?
credits
from Safe in Sound,
released May 3, 2005
Live the Proof
(J. Boggia / J. Coryell)
BUTCH - Beat things with sticks and shook other objects vigorously.
JULIAN CORYELL - Electric Guitar, Synth (He also came up with the groovy 2nd verse drum part.)
MIKE FRANK - wickedly out-of-tune and, therefore, unused classical Wurlitzer Electric Piano.
JIM McGORMAN - Well-Tuned (and possibly well-tempered) Piano
JUSTIN MELDAL-JOHNSEN - Bass
ME - Lead and Background Vocals, Doubt, Electric Guitar
It’s summer in Juneau and Marian Call has come out rocking with Fix It! Enough energy and #%*+ to get us through July so we can enjoy the rest of “Swears” Pre-order it now! You know you f-ing need this! STEPHEN KOLDERUP
Recorded at home, Six Organs of Admittance's 21st album upholds Ben Chasny's reputation for experimental psych-folk excellence. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 25, 2024
Keith Richards, Rosanne Cash, Lucinda Williams, Joan Jett, and more pay tribute to the enduring and visionary music of Lou Reed. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 23, 2024
Leaning into the sparse, impressionistic sound of 2023's albu "Nature Morte," the Montreal metallurgists sound as heavy and radiant as ever. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 21, 2024