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This is a story written by the Consorts good friend John McGrail about how this song came together (with our blessing). The lyrics follow the story.

IT’S YOUR ACCENT!
Barney and Jean-luc walked into the bistro, at least it had the word ‘bistro’ in its name, they wanted to get something to eat and they wanted more importantly to get something to drink. They were laughing when the hostess asked them “how many”. They’…
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If you have ever worked somewhere for 30 years it will effect you. Some will be good some will be bad. When it gets too bad you leave. However if you are close to retirement you stick around in spite of all the bad.

Such is the impetus for the lyrics to this song. I scribbled it out back in 2014 while on my lunch break. A few years later the music came along. Now I have …
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A tune I wrote back in the H.W Bush era. Given recent events in Charlottesville I though relasing it might be apporpriate. Here are the lyrics:

when your leader is chosen
does it scare you white
does it make you nervous
do you want to fight it
it isn’t the problem
but merely a symptom
eagerly waiting
to become the next victim

where can you run
you seem surrounded
the slightest wrong word
…
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Categorized as a folk musician he accepts that and on some level even agrees but his influences range far beyond that and they all contribute to the ‘folk’ music that he creates. Analysis of his tunes would find things like odd meters, Floydian textures, and the occasional stinging guitar solo. Then there are the lyrics... well there are those who have described him as the Dark Prince of Cleveland Folk.

Never one to be pigeonholed …
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An old tune. I couldn't play the guitar solo back when I wrote it. I got a little better over time. It's a tale of the passing of the baton and the fear of change.... I think.?! Here are the lyrics:

Changing Of The Guard

Are you sleeping?
Are your dreaming?
Or are you lying dead?

Are you the general?
Is this his funeral?
Is that a coffin or a bed?

Listen to me your …
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This is an instrumental piece composed by our mallet player Lady Bret Fastley. It’s title is a reference to herself however she has pointed out that it could also be a reference to the newly minted POTUS Donald Trump a.k.a. President The Donald. While Lady Bret admits to her own vain glorious ways she is in awe of the massive ego that this particular POTUS has displayed and felt to mention him …
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Most people are aware of the God of Thunder from Norse mythology as Thor. Most people probably also know that he appears in the Avenger movies. They probably are aware that he has this hammer, Mjölnir, that he uses to pummel his enemies and defend Asgard and the people of the earth, in his role as a God and an Avenger. What they probably do not know is that in his down time from …
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This is a piece our programmer Robert Kohn brought in. He had previously never presented a composition to the Consort so we were intrigued. After listening to it we were also impressed. Working from the demo Robert had worked up we had Barney replace the leads with guitar, Robert had synths doing them... although he envisioned the electric guitar. He also suggested that our good friend John McGrail come in and do the lead vocals. …
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Categorized as a folk musician he accepts that and on some level even agrees but his influences range far beyond that and they all contribute to the ‘folk’ music that he creates. Never one to be pigeonholed John uses whatever he has at his disposal to present his music. Live it is often just a voice and guitar, although lately he's had a trio and even a quartet accompanying him, in the studio he grasps …
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Taking their cue from Mandolicious The Consort once again takes to the dance floor fusing a weird guitar solo with an irresistible dance beat. What more could anyone ask for?

The Consort over the Holidays this year were able to gather in Cleveland and turn out this tune. Going into the session only I had heard it, none of the others knew of its existence. Within a 5-6 day period the song was learned and several takes were in the can. If only making albums was this easy... -Babakar.

This is a tune that deals with those times when emotions are palpable. When they are so thick that it’s like humidity.
Here are the words:

these are extraordinary times
you may or may not agree
but still you searched for rhymes
and the deep roots of the tree
I can’t ask for much more
you gave all that you could
you knew what it’s all for
you did just what you …
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An old, old tune I pulled out, dusted off and applied the technology of the modern day folk musician, whatever the hell that means. Here are the words

I don’t belong
my words are not heeded
sometimes I’m strong
but never when its needed

it doesn’t matter
that I have no song
it doesn’t matter
that I’m wrong

I’m searching and have been
for what I'm not sure
if …
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Originally this tune appeared on a cassette only release way back when cassette only releases were the going thing. It was on a release called The Millet Stalk by John’s rock band A Grey Sky. While that band turned to dust upon the release of that legendary cassette the music did not. Recently John has set about doing new versions of songs from that storied release. “You Will Smile Again” is just the latest. (…
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With people talking about the 2016 election already I thought it was a good time to share this with whoever wants it.

As far as this tune goes it deals with a certain type of person. Their ethics are shaky at best. The question of taking a stance is one that is posed while wondering just where would this type of person draw the line on right or wrong. Are they capable of self-doubt? Is there a generosity of spirit? If they have something good will they share? Would they take what is not theirs if they …
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This is the first known recording ever of The Headwhiz Consort Moderne Internationale performing live with their good friend and longtime collaborator John McGrail. The exact location is not known but we believe it was recorded in Ireland during the Consorts tour of that country. The date would be have to be 1999 as that was the only time John has been in Ireland. He recalls performing with them and thinks it was near Galway although …
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There is always a bright side to even the most miserable of circumstances. Sorry that is as cheery as I can get.

This is a song I wrote many years ago when I was a rebellious youth. Having gained the wisdom that comes with age I am now a rebellious old man. It is a song that says do not be afraid to question authority or the powers that be. If they cannot answer your questions, or refuse to, then there is probably something wrong. Resistance is not futile. In fact sometimes resistance is the only way …
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