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„God fashioned the ship of the world carefully“ is another fine poem by Stephen Crane. The world is compared to a ship, which looses its way, because god’s attention is caught by the call of a „wrong“. The ship is lost in „ridiculous voyages“, because god is not holding the rudder anymore. At the end „Many in the sky laughed at this thing“. It’s an often used motif of Crane to show poor human beings under the observation of mighty gods, which just react with heartless laughter on the human fate. Also a politician must hold the rudder of the world or a country and I could imagine numerous other interpretations.
I created a sort of classic Metal song. The last lines of the poem called for a choir, because „Many“ are calling from the sky. When the song goes from the chorus to the next verse „and god turned heeding“ I use a Plagal cadence: Usually a standard cadence ends with the chords on V and I, while a plagal cadence uses IV and I.
All in all this song is a bit more traditional compared to the last three tracks, because I use classic songwriting with a dedicated verse, bridge and chorus. I observe, that my songwriting gets more old-fashioned, if I don’t preplan. For an example when I wrote „I met a seer“ I had the intention to write something with the whole-tone-scale. In my opinion this track is based on the classic 80s Metal, which was founded by the big four: Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer.
lyrics
God fashioned the ship of the world carefully.
With the infinite skill of an All-Master
Made He the hull and the sails,
Held He the rudder
Ready for adjustment.
Erect stood He, scanning His work proudly.
Then -- at fateful time -- a wrong called,
And God turned, heeding.
Lo, the ship, at this opportunity, slipped slyly,
Making cunning noiseless travel down the ways.
So that, forever rudderless, it went upon the seas
Going ridiculous voyages,
Making quaint progress,
Turning as with serious purpose
Before stupid winds.
And there were many in the sky
Who laughed at this thing.
(Stephen Crane)
credits
from Black Riders Part I,
released November 1, 2018
Chris: Lead vocals (studiopros.com)
Dirk: Guitars, synthesizer, production
Do you like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden or Manowar?
Heartscore, a German-italian studio-project (no live-shows planned) bring back the power of classic Heavy Metal paired with some Prog- and Thrash-Metal influences.
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Far out is an excellent descriptor for GOATS latest release. While saying that, if feels personal and nostalgic at times too. Never a dull moment as they say. It’s just really cool. Take a listen to it.. Acef Stripe
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I'm not even going to choose a favorite track,
Thanks to Paul Dews for sharing your music .
"Into The Light" is amazing though.
I hope to get well acquainted to your music johntomjoe
