The Serfville Monad Talk with Fate - Remastered

by Pomegranate County Irregulars

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Simple Gifts / Skip to My Lou 04:09
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The gift to be simple is the gift to be free Is the gift to wind up where we ought to be And when we find ourselves in that place just right It will be in the valley of love and delight When true simplicity is gained To bend and to bow we shan't be ashamed To turn, turn, shall be our delight Til by turning, turning, we come round right Fly’s in the buttermilk, shoo, fly, shoo Fly’s in the buttermilk, shoo, fly, shoo Fly’s in the buttermilk, shoo, fly, shoo Skip to my Lou, my darling Ain’t got a jay bird, a red bird will do Ain’t got a red bird, a blue bird will do Ain’t got a blue bird, a jay bird will do Skip to my Lou, my darling Cat's in the cream jar, shoo, cat, shoo Cat's in the jam jar, shoo, cat, shoo Cat's in the pickle jar, shoo, cat, shoo Skip to my Lou, my darling When true simplicity is gained To bend and to bow we shan't be ashamed To turn, turn, shall be our delight Til by turning, turning, we come round right The gift to be simple is the gift to be free Is the gift to wind up where we ought to be And when we find ourselves in that place just right It will be in the valley of love and delight It will be in the valley of love and delight
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Lizzie's Gonna Be Our Supper Guest 02:40
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Have you met Little Lizzie, gal of my dreams You all just smile, but she, she truly beams She favors me, oh, this beautiful girl Puts my heart and my world in a marvelous twirl Lemonade pitcher, I better fill it Breaded chicken frying in the skillet Putting on my Sunday best, cause Lizzie's gonna be our supper guest Lizzie's gonna be our supper guest She’s a brown-eyed gal with long brown hair She wears a brown dress to the old country fair Kisses for a dollar, and hugs for a dime I'm in her line, every day and all the time Apple pie cooling on the sill Mashed potatoes, you can get your fill Putting on my Sunday best Lizzie's gonna be our supper guest Lizzie's gonna be our supper guest I speak of Little Lizzie, gal of my dreams You all just smile, but she, she truly beams One of a kind, puts tabasco in her tea She’s got my heart, that’s how it’s gonna be Apple pie cooling on the sill Mashed potatoes, you can get your fill Putting off my day of rest, cause Lizzie's gonna be our supper guest, and Lemonade pitcher, I better fill it Breaded chicken frying in the skillet Putting on my Sunday best, cause Lizzie's gonna be our supper guest Lizzie's gonna be our (supper guest) That’s right, Lizzie’s gonna be our supper guest
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No One Knows 02:49
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Under the weather, under the center Under a torrent which could be rain Why rain, why now I said, please don’t bring me more And the whispers fill my ears With the wisdom of their years While the clouds roll past the sun But everyone cares and everyone shares Everyone thinks But no one knows Under suspicion and indecision Within a moment of yet more pain Why pain, why now I said, please don’t show me more And the whispers fill my ears With the wisdom of their years While the work remains undone But everyone cares and everyone shares Everyone thinks But no one knows (Everyone thinks) But no one knows (Everyone thinks) But no one knows But no one knows
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Levee Seven 10:10
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The heavens rained down Some said Judgement Day Were that true, I figure Some how more water would be coming my way Levee six started to fail Levee three gone, and it washed out Campton All that’s left is one earthen wall We pack and we pray, please save Levee Seven In the heat of summer Well, there’s skeeters and flies When you live on the river You know one day the water gonna rise Levee six started to fail Levee three gone, and it washed out Campton All that’s left is one earthen wall We pack and we pray, please save Levee Seven Well Mama grabbed the Bible Photos saved by my wife Load up a truck Load up a boat Oh, Lord, how best to leave this life Levee six is now no more That put paid to all might have beens Levee Seven goes. Levee Seven gone Oh damn the rain that damned… Levee Seven The rain will stop; people will come So-called leaders and those famous-fors They come to pity, they come to be gone ‘Cause water hazards wreck golf scores Levee six is gonna be rebuilt And there’s loans for all the folks of Campton All we had is now downstream So seek you me in the mud that was Levee Seven Levee Seven The heavens rained down, the heavens rained down Levee six started to fail, Levee three gone, and it washed out Campton All that’s left is one earthen wall We pack and we pray, please save Levee Seven Well Mama grabbed the Bible.
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John Hardy, the Boss, and the Judge 03:27
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John Hardy was a desperate little man He carried two guns every day He shot Frank Jones on that West Virginia line You ought a seen John Hardy get away You ought a seen John Hardy get away John Hardy’s boss was a man of power He ran the county and town We knew that it was the Boss’s command That put Frank Jones in the ground That put Frank Jones in the ground The Boss said to John, don’t you worry none I don’t forget loyalty He gave a smirk and he spat on the ground It’s been cinched up, trust me It’s been cinched up, trust me The wife of Judge Stone was cousin to Frank She said after sermon Sunday Frank’s been killed, so I ask of you Will justice be coming some day Will justice be coming some day Judge Stone went and called on the Boss I know you’ve been stealing awhile But, as we’re friends, I’ll take 5 percent And John Hardy for a murderin’ trial And John Hardy for a murder trial John Hardy’s Boss quickly weighed that deal Seemed fair enough all around Offered his hand and smiled to say John Hardy is down in Pullman town John Hardy is down in Pullman town John Hardy was a desperate little man There was no arrest and no trial Because he shot back while cursing the Boss And loudly lived for a while And loudly lived for a while Judge Stone, angry, went to the Boss Here’s what’s what my wealthy friend Buy Frank a tombstone, for me 10 not 5 Then we can call this the end And then we can call this the end
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Derry Dee Derry Doe 04:03
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I was in the car when I heard Whiskey say Derry Dee Derry Doe Jose V had mouthed off that day. Derry Dee Derry Doe Whiskey had said, speak English little dude Jose said I got no time for your attitude Day, Doe, Derry Derry Doe De Do Do Day Day Doe Doe, Dee, Derry Derry Doe Dee Doe Derry Derry Doe Jose, was varsity and how he could fly Derry Dee Derry Doe Whiskey said to Bob-O, Jay, let’s slow down that guy. Derry Dee Derry Doe Something bad was going down, no doubt So I said, stop this car I’m getting out Day, Doe, Derry Derry Doe De Do Do Day Day Doe Doe, Dee, Derry Derry Doe Dee Doe Derry Derry Doe Sunday was quiet and Monday was not Derry Dee Derry Doe Jose V by a tree dead and shot Derry Dee Derry Doe The cops kinda figured that Whiskey was their guy “Nope, I was home, Bob-O?” “That’s right” Their alibi Day, Doe, Derry Derry Doe De Do Do Day Day Doe Doe, Dee, Derry Derry Doe Dee Doe Derry Derry Doe But I hadn’t heard and when the cops asked me I said, “We were driving that night,” I left early Day, Doe, Derry Derry Doe De Do Do Day Day Doe Doe, Dee, Derry Derry Doe Dee Doe Derry Derry Doe Whiskey Bob-O, Jay picked me up next night Derry Dee Derry Doe I said what I said and they said all right. Derry Dee Derry Doe Whiskey sees what happened, but can’t let it slide I stared into deep darkness On my last ride Day, Doe, Derry Derry Doe De Do Do Day Day Doe Doe, Dee, Derry Derry Doe Dee Doe Derry Derry Doe
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Thunder in the Valley 05:34
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Thunder in the valley, could be the end of days Thunder in the valley, could be the end of days But before that trumpet blows, no one’s gonna change their ways I heard some cats a fighting, they’re right outside my door I heard some cats a fighting, they’re right outside my door Can’t you see I’m tired, don’t want no fighting no more Thunder in the valley, could be the end of days Thunder in the valley, could be the end of days But before that trumpet blows, no one’s gonna change their ways You’re telling tall tales, I cannot call it compelling You’re telling tall tales, I cannot call it compelling Tell you, I’m ain’t buying anything that you’re selling Thunder in the valley, could be the end of days Thunder in the valley, could be the end of days But before that trumpet blows, no one’s gonna change their ways Man on the tv, and he likes to tell us lies Man on the tv, and he likes to tell us lies But don’t you cross him, he’s got you surrounded with spies Thunder in the valley, could be the end of days Thunder in the valley, could be the end of days But before that trumpet blows, no one’s gonna change their ways There’s bad news a-flooding, and now it’s gotten chin-high There’s bad news a-flooding, and now it’s gotten chin-high If it goes any higher, no one’s gonna hear my good-bye Thunder in the valley, could be the end of days Thunder in the valley, could be the end of days But when that trumpet blows, it’s too late to change your ways I heard you say, your algorithm needs some aid That’s right, I heard you say, your algorithm needs some aid Well, ok, but my algorithm is wheezing in the shade Thunder in the valley, could be the end of days Thunder in the valley, could be the end of days
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Night Comes Crashing Down 03:56
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Two boys alone with nothing to do The Moon at Midnight, so high up in the air With Daddy’s car and a stolen attitude They drive through the town as if nothing is there Rushing through the night boys playing boys Asking of the night silence and noise Staying in the night til the night comes crashing down Two boys alone outside 10 Park Avenue Looking at a dark house with an iron gate One boy says she’s waiting inside The boy that’s left sits back to talk with Fate Rushing through the night boys playing boys Asking of the night silence and noise Well, staying in the night til the night comes crashing down One boy alone and he’s straining to hear Loaded with suspense, his mind shuts down Dawn comes cloudy with scattered questions What does he know about the things that they found Rushing through the night boys playing boys Asking of the night silence and noise Staying in the night til the night comes crashing down, down, down Rushing through the night boys playing boys Asking of the night silence and noise Well, staying in the night til the night comes crashing down, down, down I believe that money is the root of all evil That and sex will bring out bad people There’s a guilty scion so the wallet comes out Sharp suited lawyers start to cry on reasonable doubt Don’t seem fair, justice just is for those who pay. They’ll crack your head, shoot you dead, and for what you say If you’re ever in Houston, don’t you gamble, don’t you fight And all you vertical people, got to shut up, keep it tight Unless you got the buckaroos bucko to make it right
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Sparrow Bright Blue 02:54
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Twilight tumbles would you like to share Rain in summer, autumn for the vine Please let us parlay and pick tasks so rare So you may say to me your love is mine Go and capture a sparrow bright blue Rain in summer autumn for the vine And have it carry me from here to you So you may say to me your love is mine Then you write me a new noteless tune Rain in summer autumn for the vine And then you sing it under the May Hunter Moon So you may say to me your love is mine Darkness comes down. Would you like to share Rain in summer autumn for the vine Now won’t you tell me are these errands fair And what would it matter if your love was mine
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Soldier, Soldier Will You Marry Me 02:39
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Soldier, soldier, will you marry me with your musket, fife, and drum Well how I can I marry such a pretty girl when I have no shoes to put on I got no shoes to put on So off to to the cobbler she did go just as fast as she could run She got him the finest that there was and the soldier put the shoes on The soldier put the shoes on Soldier, Soldier, will you marry me with your musket, fife, and drum Well how I can I marry such a pretty girl when I have no coat to put on I got no coat to put on So off to to the tailor she did go just as fast as she could run She got him the finest that there was and the soldier put the coat on The soldier put the coat on Soldier, Soldier, will you marry me with your musket, fife, and drum Well how I can I marry such a pretty girl when there’s a wife and baby at home I have a wife and baby at home
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Does This Sound Like a Love Song, Yet? 03:41
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Flew to Vegas with fever so hot She had savings. No surprise, he did not Went down to place careless bet after bet Does this sound Does this sound like a love song Does this sound like a love song yet He went so bust, he had to pawn the ring She said I guess let’s do that chapel thing Elvis blesses, oh kiss the bride and you’re set Does this sound Does this sound like a love song Does this sound like a love song yet Honeymooning on a solar train Black jack losers strolling by a fake Seine Whiskey Vodka Old Rosé New Regret Does this sound Does this sound like a love song Does this sound like a love song yet Does this sound like, does this sound like Big Hype city with bandits so bold Losing easy. Did they win? We’re not told And the lonely spin the wheel, make a bet oooh Does this sound Does this sound like a love song Does this sound like a love song yet Does this sound like a love love love Oh a love song yet
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Jennie Shane 04:50
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Jennie Shane, my little love. Jennie Shane, my darling Jennie Shane, my one true love. I lost my Jennie Shane I met her in junior high, she wore a rebel’s dress Restless soul, she caught my eye. Oh my, she took my breath Sheriff Tom too noticed her, pulled her in one day What went on inside, we guessed, ‘cause Jenny just won’t say For some weeks, us angry kids, tried to let folks know Sheriff Tom ignored it all, and the powerful let it go Jennie Shane, my little love. Jennie Shane, my darling Jennie Shane, my one true love. I lost my Jennie Shane Jenny Shane, she left that town, she went so far away I used to hope she would be back and Sheriff Tom would pay Jennie Shane, my little love. Jennie Shane, my darling Jennie Shane, my one true love. I lost my Jennie Shane On it went, my real plain life. Go along the thing I’d do I stayed back and found a wife and our kids played and grew Jennie Shane (My little love) Jennie Shane (Jennie Shane) Oh my darling Jennie Shane, my one true love. I lost my (Jennie Shane) I met her (Jennie Shane) in junior high (Jennie Shane) She wore a rebel’s dress Restless soul (Jennie Shane), she caught my eye (Jennie Shane) Don’t matter now I guess Jennie Shane, Jennie Shane Jennie Shane, Jennie Shane Jennie Shane, Jennie Shane Jennie Shane, Jennie Shane
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A Thousand Steps 02:21
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They say a thousand steps, I lost count at 33 I’ve come down to watch the waves, stare like the lonely out to sea Well nothing lasts forever, can’t even see if that’s wrong The waves will wear down this rock I’m on. The ocean too strong Breakers arrive, the ocean roars but won’t say And I just watch in the hope the waves bring a better day Climb back to the headland. Sure I shall rise no more Back amongst the works of man. Pilgrim on a foreign shore Well nothing lasts forever, can’t even see if that’s wrong The waves will wear down this rock I’m on. The ocean too strong Breakers arrive, the ocean roars but won’t say And I just watch in the hope the waves bring a better day

about

The conclusion of a single year agreement with a distributor suggested we take a few more tiny steps on our journey to learn digital mastering. We began 2020 with a vague understanding of loudness. We ended with a personal standard, releasing at a standard, -12 db LUFS. But early in the year we were mixing to -8 db LUFS. As we had evolved our release strategy to multiple (6-10) singles and a follow-up album which included most of the singles, this meant when TSMTWF had to have its tracks remastered. One song had a rhyme mistake, which I fixed. Another got released with a rhythm guitar track offset. The distributor flagged what could have been conflicts, and these included remastered and corrected tracks. My protests that relied on metrics failed to convince and so, with one song, a prelude was prepended. After release, I regretted this. So this fixes all mistakes. Well that's what this release means to us.

What does it mean to you? We'll suggest this is a song cycle that starts in the morning, when an alarm awakes the narrator out of dream and the day starts with optimism. It ends as the narrator stares at the ocean and chooses to wearily carry on. We merge back into the ocean/dream as the cycle concludes. In between, there are natural disasters, corruption, and regrets. In short, the stuff of folk music. And indeed, we write new lyrics adapted from traditional bluegrass/folk songs.

Most of the album was written May-September, 2020 and Covid-19 provides a clear subtext. My family is full of bio-scientists and MDs and we were aghast as the US and UK governments were looking at the pandemic as a way to profit first and help last. This was a public health issue first and foremost. If you lost someone, or have to deal with long-term effects of the virus, my condolences and my sympathy for any anger you feel that some of the misery would have been avoidable with other leaders in charge. I can't prove it, but I believe it.

Before I go, Greg Pryor helped make this album better than it otherwise would have been and his contributions are deeply appreciated. Collaboration was done by e-mail and digital file exchange. Here's hoping that soon he has the time and we can work in the same room.

Daniel Orias
Los Angeles
January 1, 2022

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released January 1, 2022

Co-Producer on "Levee Seven" and "Thunder in the Valley": Greg Pryor
Simple Gifts Choir: Greg Pryor, Carly Pryor, Taylor Pryor, & Judy Pryor
Electric (Lead and Rhythm) Guitar on "Simple Gifts/Skip to My Lou", "Levee Seven", "Thunder in the Valley", "Night Comes Crashing Down", and "Does This Sound Like a Love Song, Yet?": Greg Pryor

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Pomegranate County Irregulars Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles based recording band, featuring the music of Daniel Orias. Dan has been a member of Santa Barbara '80s bands The Stingrays, In the Dark, and Celebrity City. He was a member of 90s Los Angeles bands The Totems, Driftwood Souls, and The Dark. The music has echoes of folk, country, blues, and rock. ... more

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