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Based on text conversations with Noel and my dad. And also based on the Buddhist teachings of Ajahn Sucitto. Also, some extra ideas about relief/release from Tao Yuanming.

Noel talked about existentialism - the foundation of the philosophy of action even without any universal guide or measurement - as the basis for Akoustik Anarkhy's actions to do something - beyond the usual band/label/night.

My Dad, listened to my last track Glass and said he always appreciated my viewpoint, music and how I 'separated right from wrong'.

Ajahn Sucitto talks extensively about the reality of now - the unreality of thoughts of past and future - or specifically the type of reality those thoughts possess - how to act skilfully with them -as works of fiction.

It has struck me how similar the existentialist view and the Buddhist view of Karma is in my understanding. Both seem to agree that it is your actions that create you as a being. You are what you do!

lyrics

A fool, me, for so very long
A fool, cos, I was very wrong
Create meaning, though all alone
Separating what is right from wrong

Action!
Action!
Your actions
Creating
Action!
Action!
Your actions
Your meaning

Caught me, caught me staring down
Taught me, taught me to look around
Create meaning, reality through mind
This is real though not as I believed
Time is gone, from the cage released

Action!
Action!
Your actions
Creating
Action!
Action!

So, through with time

Backing vocals
Chorus
My sword is drawn, I'm ready
My essence created by my actions
Your meaning

Verse
Don't waste this day
Don't be afraid
Just stories

My sword is drawn, I'm ready
My essence created by my actions
Creating

So through with time

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released February 23, 2024

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Black Hulled Ships Portsmouth, UK

My name is Andrew Rowley, I use a second-hand PC, free software and some battered old musical instruments to layer sounds, create songs and explore my musical inspiration for pure sonic enjoyment.

This catalogue includes work from my previous incarnation as Yacht Club and will soon feature new work created under the Black Hulled Ships name.

Hope you enjoy! ... more

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