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Machines Are Closing In

from Songs In The Key Of Green by Ecopella

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This song commemorates a battle for old growth forest in which its author took part. An interesting feature of the arrangement is that in Paul's original song, what later became the flute and cello parts were simultaneously picked on guitar while he sang over the top. Rather a feat of coordination!

lyrics

Tomorrow when all the bush is grey
The darkness before the break of day
Then headlights and diesel engine noise
Our warning, machines are closing in
At daylight the slaughter will begin
We'll see then what selfishness destroys

How much is ancient forest worth?
How dear our world of death and birth?
My life belongs to planet Earth

Police cars come in to join the fight
The small things all run away in fright
The bush birds disperse on silent wings
The primates can fight among themselves
The cops throw some friends of mine in cells
The road clears the day of work begins

The ground shakes as timber crashes down
Our anger, enchanted by the sound
Released by the growling of machines
Alone now, the tears are free to flow
This old bush, ten thousand years to grow
Forsaken for seven bucks a ream

credits

from Songs In The Key Of Green, released September 10, 2020
Words & Melody: Paul Spencer, 1997
Arranged: Miguel Heatwole, 2006
Flute: Silke Nebel
Cello: Andrew Hines

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Miguel Heatwole Sydney, Australia

Miguel’s a versatile singer, choral director & composer. His interests include folk & world music, political satire, the environment, trade unionism & the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. His songwriting embraces themes like peace & justice, the family cat, & visceral passionate attraction. His enthusiasm for recording community singing has let many people share the power of their songs. ... more

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