In the light of the spat between scientists and religious leaders, this Rise and Shine special Easter holiday edition song deals with the issue of animal / human hybrids, cloning, embryology and the Catholic Church… just a light-hearted if twisted look at the topic of life and death, set in a future disco.
Featuring Bertrand (Moox) on piano, and Louise Whitham (aka DJ Dolly available for parties, raves and poetry readings).
lyrics
Got to get down to this brand new rhythm
Come on baby, let's be born again
We don't need this DNA we're given
This embryonic disco never ends
We can make a brand new congregation
His Genetic Message we must send
Oh, honey, we can clone our way to Heaven
Get close to God with all our furry friends
We don't have to die
Cloning is the reason why
All together, let's hear you cry
We don't have to die...
credits
from Rise and Shine: Breakfast with Inspiration,
track released March 20, 2009
Written and performed by Dean Whitbread, Dan Brittain, Louise Whitham, with Bertrand (Moox) on piano (prelude) and DJ Dolly (spoken voice).
Banjo-wielding indie folk outfit drop their fourth full-length studio album of broody ballads and barroom stompers. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 13, 2014
Inspired by John Carpenter’s 1974 film “Dark Star,” the beautifully moody songs on this LP present a voyage into the unknown. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 21, 2021
The Ohio songwriter navigates gender, queerness, class, and privilege through a powerful mix of country rock, folk ballads, and bluegrass. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 14, 2021
On their self-titled LP, Montreal duo Big Share offer 10 gentle songs, wreathed by quiet guitars and whispering drums. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 19, 2021
Irish singer-songwriter Sarah E. Cullen bares her heart over pastoral folk arrangements enshrouded in a dream-pop haze. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 29, 2021
“Plastic Bouquet” is a country record built in the grand Nashville tradition, with warm guitars supporting carefully wrought vocal melodies. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 10, 2021