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When Broom of Fire is completed this year, this song will be included.
Elijah
Well I woke up this morning, clear as a bell I believe I was dreaming at the edge of a wishing well I was casting a line but some were casting spells Hocked down a black spittoon to pit you against yourself Y’all sing along got a song for you children in hell Some ye hung among fork a tongue since they learn how to tell A truer word through a cloak aint never been spoken Crows joke and peck at your scaffold and laugh while you’re choking Elijah! Elijah! The child says to me you know this way leads to dust it’s my destiny to say to you it must It behooves you friend to know why the wind is blowing Tonight in the light lies all idea of knowing Elijah! Elijah! Woe unto him who been workin in the dark And hearken to the beat of a beast with a certain mark These crows did depose me down in the mud While a mosquito rose and showed me mine own blood Elijah! Elijah! Well doesn’t nobody out there care I can barely bear it The meek’ll wonder what it’s worth, what they inherit It’s a mystery built in the dust of the tome on the shelf It’s like history repeating itself It’s like history repeating itself
Music and lyrics by Michael Bradley Copyright ©2022 FurnaceSongs (ASCAP)
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Beware of Darkness
Video by Catherine Duike
I’ll be singing George Harrison’s “Beware of Darkness” tonight at our local Star Community Bar, as part of the annual St. George Birthday Bash, along with a bevy of other great local singers, backed by the Metro Atlanta Dark Horse Orchestra. Can I admit I was totally unfamiliar with this song, until I was invited to sing it? I’ve transposed some of George’s highs into lower harmonies, I think it will sound OK without deflating the power and mystery of the original.
From the event posting:
It’s Twue! It’s Twue! And It’s All Too Much! Come celebrate the great George Harrison’s birthday as an all-star roster of local singers take on the Quiet One’s greatest hits — from the Fab Four the Traveling Wilburys — backed by the Metro Atlanta Dark Horse Orchestra. * All proceeds will go to support the Amphibian Foundation and George’s own Material World Foundation.*Special guest singers scheduled include:
K Michelle DuBois * Blake Rainey * Kenny Howes * Jeff Evans * Slim Chance * Carrie Hodge * Monica Arrington * Susan Holbrook * Mary O Harrison * Brandon Arnold * Tom Browning * Michael Bradley * Dan McNeil * Dan Cooper * Brian Malone * Michael Hodgin * Michael Hunter * and more!
But also from the event posting, and this bullshit needs to end (asterisk #2):
* Tix: https://www.freshtix.com/…/1st-annual-saint-george…
* Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required for entry.
* This will be a non-smoking show.
* A splendid time is guaranteed for all. See less
What would Sir George think about mandatory, experimental government injections that have been proven ineffective and even harmful, in order to enjoy music together? //MB
ANTIC CLAY will have a feature spot on XRP Radio UK tonight. My friend David B Goodwin will spin “Center of the Night” and speak about my current and past work, between 11 & 12 PM EST tonight. Here’s the link: https://xrpradio.co.uk/Chat
Over the past decade I’ve been able to play in Budapest, Prague and Denmark. It’s amazing how many people in places like eastern Europe, Greece and Russia love what you might call Dark Americana. (Nightmaricana?)
Antic Clay’s newest material sees a return to the heavy, hypnotic sounds of Myssouri, who were often compared to pioneers of dark western or southern gothic rock music, such as 16 Horsepower, Nick Cave and Gun Club. Comparisons to The Doors, Pink Floyd and Radiohead were also common. And there’s definitely some Americana influence in the songs. Alternate tunings prevail on the new material, and things get quite heavy – but you definitely wouldn’t consider it metal. Many dreamy atmospheres also arise.
The year 2020 was an ugly feast of disruption for the entire world. In February Antic Clay and the band had commenced working on the new album “Broom of Fire” but were hamstrung by all the “pandemic” circumstances, and ultimately only two singles were released last Christmas, “Center of the Night” and a cover of The Cult’s classic “Brother Wolf Sister Moon,” which features a scorching guest vocal by Mel Parsonz of Royal Thunder.
The largest obstacle to progress has been the lack of available live shows. Currently the Antic Clay band is rehearsing regularly, working on fleshing out material both new and old, with plans to return to the studio and stage in 2022.
In the past, Bradley has collaborated with Jarboe (Swans) in the project The Sweet Meat Love and Holy Cult”Sing Blood” by The Sweet Meat Love and Holy Cult featuring Antic Clay: https://youtu.be/C3JAVCKng0k
as well as renowned producer John Fryer on his Black Needle Noise project.”Queen of Dust” by Black Needle Noise, featuring Antic Clay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4k1l-HoYE4&ab_channel=BlackNeedleNoise“That Which Watches” by Black Needle Noise, featuring Antic Clay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKsL3bnvmfU&ab_channel=BlackNeedleNoise
Antic Clay Solo Acoustic at Porchfest 2021
Antic Clay (myself) solo acoustic from 1 to 2 p.m. at 136 Ansley Street, Saturday, October 9th. Will I wear a mask? No.
Here’s the tentative set:
ELIJAH
THEATER IN A CROWDED FIRE
ALL RISE
LANDLOCKED BLUES
IT GOES DOWN SO EASY
SULPHUR
DIAMOND IN THE DARK
IF WISHES WERE HORSES
STANDARD IS POOR
MARIE (Townes Van Zandt)
GONE LONG AGO
GOOD TIMES AROUND THE BEND
LOVE LETTER (Nick Cave)
COHEN?
I’m getting more comfortable/confident with originals, in the sense that I don’t so much care about catering to an audience. Particularly events such as Porchfest, which are full of young families, children frolicking; it’s tempting to simply play tunes that make people happy. So I’ve wrestled with bringing heavier originals to these settings. But not today. I feel compelled to blast a voice through a yuppified neighborhood. We shall see…
Backwards 6/2 “La causa persa della Confederazione” – In questa puntata siamo andati nel sud degli States, per cercare di capire le origini della retorica razzista che si sviluppò a partire dalla fine della guerra di secessione americana.
Ad accompagnarci in questo viaggio, la musica di Sixteen Horsepower, Blanche, Antic Clay, Official: Lydia Lunch insieme a Cypress Grove, e tanti altri:
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Human Sunlight by Antic Clay
Human Sunlight by Antic Clay
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Antic Clay Listening Party
Join us in a listening party for the 2 long-awaited new songs from Antic Clay: Brother Wolf Sister Moon (with guest vocals by Mlny Parsonz of Royal Thunder) and Center of the Night. 8 P.M. CET/2 P.M. EST and again at 8 P.M. EST. Songs will be available for download from Bandcamp after the first premiere.https://www.facebook.com/events/2213129385477497/
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