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Earth Monkey

by BEAD

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about

'Earth Monkey' is a song I wrote a few years ago and recorded in my home studio. In 2016, I collaborated with engineer Ingmar Kiang. He mixed it in his studio and added some bass and guitar. I lost sight of the song for some reason. Years went by and then I found it on an old hard drive. I listened to it and thought it sounded great and should be released. I sent it to Fergal Davis to work his magic on. So now you have it. What do you think? Leave me a comment or share it on your social media and help spread the word.

So what's it about?

Well, in 1985, I stopped eating animals and never looked back. I don't make a big deal of this but some people ask me why? My health, animal welfare, climate change, take your pick. All good reasons.

With the way the climate is changing, it is now more important than ever to think about what we consume and how it effects the planet. Maybe this song will help people to make the connection and choose vegetarian.

lyrics

EARTH MONKEY

It's so shameful what we're doing here
It's a wonder we don't disappear

Albert Einstein couldn't do it
Leo Tolstoy couldn't do it
Don't be so cynical
This is no time to kill

Hare Krishna couldn't do it
River Phoenix couldn't do it
Don't be so cynical
This is no time to kill
Don't be so cynical
In fear, they die, you kill

Leonardo couldn't do it
Brigitte Bardot couldn't do it
Don't be so cynical
This is no time to kill
Don't be so cynical
In fear, they die, you kill

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released November 13, 2020
Written by Bead (David James John Dwyer)

Musicians:

Bead - Vocals, synths, guitar, piano, drum loops
Ingmar - guitar, bass

Mixed by Ingmar Kiang

Mastered by Fergal Davis

Photo credit: Veronica Dwyer

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BEAD Ireland

Dave Dwyer has used the moniker ‘Bead’ ™ since first playing Whelans of Wexford Street in 1994.

After seeing a poster in Tower Records, I got the idea to work with Morrissey‘s guitarist Boz Boorer. I travelled to Portugal and recorded the Battle Stations album and the Country Mountain EP. ... more

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