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Sumna Dyskoteka

by Butch Ross

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1.
The glory of Ukraine has not yet perished, nor the will. Still upon us, young brothers, fate shall smile. Our enemies shall vanish, like dew in the sun. We too shall rule, brothers, our country. Soul and body shall we lay down for our freedom, And we will show, brothers, that we are of the Cossack nation!
2.
Ishly Voly 03:43
I don't know if its because there's like an "old Ukrainian" that these ladies are singing in or what, but these lyrics basically break Google Translate. But as near as I can figure, the jist of the song is a conversation between a young girl and her Cossack lover. She says "Who will hold me while you're gone" and he says, "Find someone else, for I probably won't return"
3.
Again, it's hard to say what they're saying but it seems to be about a Cossack lying in a field communing with nature, but then has verses about grieving mothers and children not coming home.
4.
First verse sung in Cherokee second verse in English it is the same text both times. I will not leave this land no, I will never go the dirt is my heart and the water is my soul I am this land and I want you to see that I am a human and you are just like me. chorus And my tears have run dry and I cannot grieve but I am still praying that you will finally leave
5.
A shovel with a broken handle A lantern lacking any candle Words misspelled by vandals Another manufactured scandal Chorus Computers at the bottom of the sea Some things just shouldn't ever be No way that you can reason with them Antikythera Mechanism Can't shift the S#!t that still abounds (A shovel with a broken handle) Can't make 'em take a look around (A lantern lacking any candle) Can't see the wring on the wall (Words misspelled by vandals) Can't see anything at all (Another manufactured scandal) repeat Chorus Is there anything we can do? {Can't shift the S#!t that still abounds} (A shovel with a broken handle) Are there any choices we can choose? {Can't make 'em take a look around (A lantern lacking any candle) Is there anything that can be done? {Can't see the wring on the wall} (Words misspelled by vandals) Are there any answers from anyone? {Can't see anything at all} (Another manufactured scandal) Anyone?!?! Chorus with additional lyrics (All reason is lost) (A season of cost) (is coming) Bridge in a world where there's no truth only lying is there really any use in trying? Let it go Let it go Let it go Let it go (c'mon! lets get down)
6.
Russians 02:01
In Europe and America There’s a growing feeling of hysteria Conditioned to respond to all the threats In the rhetorical speeches of the Soviets Mr. Khrushchev said we will bury you I don’t subscribe to this point of view It would be such an ignorant thing to do If the Russians love their children too How can I save my little boy From Oppenheimer's deadly toy? There is no monopoly of common sense On either side of the political fence We share the same biology Regardless of ideology Believe me when I say to you I hope the Russians love their children too [Instrumental break] There is no historical precedent To put the words in the mouth of the president There’s no such thing as a winnable war It’s a lie we don’t believe anymore Mr. Reagan says we will protect you I don’t subscribe to this point of view Believe me when I say to you I hope the Russians love their children too We share the same biology Regardless of ideology What might save us me and you Is if the Russians love their children too

about

A collection of songs propelled by the Russian war on Ukraine. I say propelled rather than inspired because the war on Ukraine is a travesty and a tragedy.

These songs were pieced together more than they were written. This EP is more like collage than it is a drawing. That's the main thing that holds these songs together. There's plenty of dulcimer on here, but it's not a dulcimer album. There are some tracks where I don't actually play anything. It's more like a DJ-type thing and VERY different than anything I've done before (well, "Sweet Spotted Pony" was kinda done like this).

Each song has a story of its creation, you can read those parts of the story on the individual track info.

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released March 3, 2023

Butch Ross - Dulcimer, Bass, Dromba, Sampling and programming

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Butch Ross Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga multi-instrumentalist and mountain dulcimer maestro Butch Ross has tackled everything from Radiohead to Bach and come away with a renewed appreciation for what the humble dulcimer is capable of. His music is born from his respect for its abilities, a respect born from the years he's spent prying apart its pieces and discovering new sounds where none existed before. ... more

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