When Byron Swam
from Rhapsody & Filigree by Brian Woodbury
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Anthems & Antithets Volumes 1-4, on 4 CDs, 88 songs, 5 hours of music, in a handsome slipcase. Includes a full-color make-it-yourself insert that turns into a ten-side art object - a pentagonal trapezohedron whatnot! Also includes downloads of all 4 volumes, with pdfs of the lyrics and art for each volume. Digital download codes for each volume will be emailed within 3 days of purchase.
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written & arranged by Brian Woodbury & Elma Mayer
lyrics
When Byron swam the Bosphorus,
The foam aglow with phosphorus,
His triumph was a loss for us.
His light will ours outlast.
Or did he swim the Dardanelles?
And soar as had that bard done else-
Where, heeding bells with ardent knells
Of Golden Ages past?
Oh, hell! it was the Hellespont
I curse that ne’er do well his spont-
aneity, his zealous bond
To cross that isthmus vast.
But wait!
It’s not an isthmus but a strait.
The foam aglow with phosphorus,
His triumph was a loss for us.
His light will ours outlast.
Or did he swim the Dardanelles?
And soar as had that bard done else-
Where, heeding bells with ardent knells
Of Golden Ages past?
Oh, hell! it was the Hellespont
I curse that ne’er do well his spont-
aneity, his zealous bond
To cross that isthmus vast.
But wait!
It’s not an isthmus but a strait.
credits
from Rhapsody & Filigree,
released July 25, 2022
vocals, piano Brian Woodbury; piano Elma Mayer
vocals, piano Brian Woodbury; piano Elma Mayer
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Brian Woodbury Los Angeles, California
Brian Woodbury is a Los Angeles composer, lyricist and bandleader who writes musicals, post-modern jazz compositions, quirky pop, country songs and music for children's TV.
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supported by 5 fans who also own “When Byron Swam”
Always love musick and art coming out of Brattleboro VT but this really spun my head around, love the crazy atonal indie folk vibes! Bought a CD, can’t wait to hear it on my car speakers!
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What a major leap forward Damon has made! While I've liked virtually everything that he's released under the Jack O' The Clock moniker, this is by far my favorite. The combination of those opening two songs tells it all--and "Dürer's Rhinocerous" is one of the best prog epics of 2023. And still there remains the tender story teller, master of multi-layered melodies in "Stuck Inside of Elvis" and "...and Who Will Tell Us?" The album is a masterpiece! Bravo Damon & company!
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