Down Beat Bird

from Umbrella Fitz & Gerald by Hemlock Smith

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the following four tracks form some sort of "suite", telling the story of an unsuccessful artist, or one who throws his "breaks" away. This mixture of jazz guitar and strimg quartet was inspired by Charlie Parker and Chet Baker.

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Down Beat Bird


If I should play one of my songs for you
Cry of the mute – despair
Wouldn’t you be somewhat interested
And raise your eyes – to stare?


If I should stop before my solo comes
And silence be – my choice
Wouldn’t that be quite respectable
And in its essence – voice?


If I should die before the rain does fall
Like all matters – dust
Wouldn’t that be quite appropriate
For all matters – must?

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from Umbrella Fitz & Gerald, released September 4, 2006

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Hemlock Smith Lausanne, Switzerland

Hemlock Smith come from Lausanne (Switzerland). Since 2002, they’ve released 7 regular albums with intelligent pop, as well as 2 soundtracks for silent film and 2 collaborations with Noise duo Les Poissons Autistes. Fronted by singer-songwriter Michael Frei, Hemlock Smith's distinctive voice is complemented by a talented band seamlessly blending Pop, Folk, Rock and Trip-Hop Sensibilities ... more

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