Today we celebrate the release of ‘Human Zoo’. Nine original tracks, featuring the British singer/songwriter Richard Lunt. With the backing of our all-star international virtual Kompoz-band. Nine out of ten if you ask me. At least. Check out here!
Really ancient solo stuff of mine… Pre JustVera. When things were subdued. We all have our phases, don’t we?-).
You seem to act, but you don’t.
You say you will, but you won’t.
You leave your sorrow with a friend,
like you leave yourself in the end.
You don’t react, ‘cause you’re stoned.
You say you do, but you don’t.
You leave your marks here in the sand,
like you leave yourself in the end.
I know why I’m here.
I know what to do.
Align in the queue ,
just waiting for who?
I know how to turn every knob.
And I know what it takes .
And when to stop.
Sure I know how to shower,
but I’d rather know you.
(Lyrics and vocals by Justus, 2010)
Sometimes it’s rock. Sometimes it’s alternative. But it’s always JustVera. This time with priceless contributions of Mitch Brody on guitar, Darren Womack on drums and lyrics&vocals by Mark Alan Dooley.
Bray with Jack!
Yo!
His name is Jack, the king of the farm,
With a bray so loud, he’ll set off alarms.
Donkey, donkey, he’s the star,
With hooves of gold and a heart so large,
Running wild, kicking up dust,
My pet donkey, someone I trust.
Donkey!
Jack’s coat is brown, shining in the sun,
He’s always ready for some fun.
Donkey, donkey, he’s the star,
With hooves of gold and a heart so large,
Running wild, kicking up dust,
My pet donkey, someone I trust.
Donkey, donkey.
My pet donkey, someone I trust.
His name is Jack,
The king of the farm,
A friend so true,
My pet donkey.
My pet donkey, someone I trust.
Donkey, donkey, he’s the star,
With hooves of gold and a heart so large.
So here’s to Jack, my donkey dear,
He’s always near,
A bond unbreakable, strong as can be,
My pet donkey,
He’s the star.
(Lyrics and vocals by Mark Alan Dooley)
‘A splendid time’ reflects the result of three years of continuous dedication to 30 songs, which I created via the online platform https://www.kompoz.com/. With the help of the 51 talented musicians from all over the world, listed below. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.
Andrea Viotti
Alex Zulaika
Andrew Payne
Bill McCarthy
Bill Ray
Billy LeCoq-Mauvais
Brian Hallstoos
Buck M.
Cedric Camus
Chris Bouchard
Chris Matthews
Dan Rosati
Daniel Swain
Daniele Silvestri
David Grahame
Elizabeth Auzan
Eric Spiering
Frederic Osuch
Giles Gerry
Gustavo Riani
Jarek Adamowski
JC Beziz
Jean Lui Toudou
Jeff Braggs
Jim Bryan
JJ Lorenzo
Job Posthuma
Joel Sattler
Joey Sixstring
John Heavern
Jordi Ribas
Justus
Kat Orlando
Kelly Miller
Maarten Gelderman
Marc Brouwer
Mark Bowen
Mark Miller
Mark Murtha
Matt MacLennan
Nicola Offidani
Pere Mari
Peter Hendriks
Ramlee
Richard Lunt
Simone Leardini
Stephanie Gilliard
Steve Johnson
Tarjei Skarlund
Teek
Timothy Reid
Thank you all once more for collaborating with me. Your contribution makes ‘A splendid time’ the unique album it is.
This is the last song which will be added to the next JustVera album. And some song it turned out to be. Although my initial idea planted the seed, the final result of ‘Fruit flies rock’ exceeded my expectations. With the help of Elizabeth Auzan (lyrics), Tarjei Skarlund (vocals), JC Beziz (rhythm guitars), Billy LeCoq-Mauvais (lead guitar) and Gustavo Riani (both drums AND bass) it turned out next level. These Kompoz talents rock big time.
The countdown’s on
Five, four, three, two, one
Little fruit fly in outer space
Feeling very out of place
It’s scary. I’m wary
From my glass cage
I can see white-coated humans coming near
What do they want to do, want to do to me?
I hear them say, Now!
It’s time for decisions
Our mission,
Our vision, ambition
Is human transition
Oh, my!
It’s scary. I’m wary.
But I don’t need to worry, they say, we share same DNA,
They all love me. There’ll be no pain
Oh, my!
It’s scary. I’m wary.
But I don’t need to worry, they say, we share same DNA,
They all love me. There’ll be no pain
Fruit flies, we rock. Yeah!
We rock. Yeah !
(Lyrics Elizabeth Auzan, vocals by Tarjei Skarlund)
For seven years I’ve been working on ‘Suspicion’. The contributions of Alex Zulaika (drums), Eric Spiering (bass) and Job Posthuma (intro lead guitar) kept me going, knowing there was a gem to be discovered. Then Richard Lunt came along. His original lyrics and stunning vocal performance were the missing pieces.
Do you think you heard it all? You might be in for a surprise…
(Note to self: never give up.)
You say suspicion is on your mind
You say you’ll try and leave those thoughts behind
They’ll only drag you down as far as your soul can fall
You’ll start fabricating
procrastinating over stories born in grey matter
that don’t matter at all
Suspicion is on your mind
You’re suspicious of what you might find
And you’re scared of it coming to fruition
And you’re scared of the truth
Oh the voices,
The choices
In my head
It’s like a video in my head
Fast forward, repeat, delete, repeat
It’s dragging me down to the ground
Blackmailing, water torture, humiliation, interrogation, music torture, nudity, pharmacological torture, exploitation of phobias, mock execution, leaving arachnophobes in a room full of spiders
All these thoughts are in silence
(Who would have thought)
Suspicion
And your scared of it coming to fruition
Oh the voices,
The choices
In my head
Suspicion
The voices, the choices
(Lyrics and vocals by Richard Lunt)
Bill Ray, Cedric Camus and Richard Lunt turned my initial idea into ‘Human Zoo’.
I waited 17 years for this moment. Can you imagine the joy and gratification I feel right now?…
You shouldn’t tell the truth
You shouldn’t believe their lies
You shouldn’t go to the human zoo
They put you in cages and control you
If you don’t mind, please don’t control my mind
Welcome to the human zoo
If you don’t mind, please don’t control my mind
You can stay for as long as you like
You can leave in the dead of night
You can beg and steal and borrow
Just don’t be disillusioned
You’re a loser
You belong in the human zoo
And they’ll ask you to take a name
Then they’ll point the finger of blame at you
And there’s nothing, nothing left to do
Except dissect you
It’s the human zoo
You shouldn’t tell the truth
You shouldn’t believe their lies
If you don’t mind, please don’t control my mind
Welcome to the human zoo
If you don’t mind, please don’t control my mind
I’m worried you might find
Welcome to the human zoo
Welcome what you decided
Welcome to the human zoo
You shouldn’t believe
What they told you
(Lyrics and vocals by Richard Lunt)
When your life looks grey for whatever reason, you might consider listening to ‘Just summer’.
(With warm regards from Chris Bouchard, Steve Johnson, Elizabeth Auzan, Kat Orlando, Katiria Mar and me.)
Baila conmigo
Baila conmigo
Rumba y salsa
Vengo con una propuesta
Dime, quien falta?
Time for the fiesta
Plumber, drummer, lover
Let’s enjoy the summer
Plumber, drummer, lover
Let’s enjoy the summer
Ocean breeze
Come with me
Let’s have some fun
Sex and sun
Let it be
Set me free
Summertime love
Hit and run
Summer love
Summer love
Caipirinha
Lazy siesta
Ken and Barbie
Marvelous party
Sun is shinning
Wine and dining
Catwalk stunner
Just strut the summer
Baila conmigo
Baila conmigo
Dime, que quieres cariño?
Que decida el destino
Si somos amigo
Solo baila conmigo, baila conmigo
Baila conmigo
(Lyrics Elizabeth Auzan/Katiria Mar, vocals Katiria Mar)
Richard Lunt’s brilliant lyrics and vocal performance. JustVera’s view on people with despicable ideas and actions. You may find them all over the world, but one specific Russian barbarian stands out. Peace to all.
Are you receiving me?
Receiving.
Do you hear my call?
Who’s there?
Well what you fighting for?
He’s calling you – it’s war.
You’ve got no fight,
You’ve got no hope,
You’ve got no life left in those bones.
One day you’ll look around and you’ll feel
‘I’m so ashamed’, such shame,
and I’ll be there pointing out the mistakes you made.
King of the fools, you made the rules up,
Queen of the losers, you put us down to hide incompetence.
Your destiny, oh, OBE will be lost on you.
Because I can see eternity, and it looks lonely,
OBE, wait and see.
It’s war baby, what’s it like to be,
wouldn’t want to be you,
I wouldn’t want to be, oh, you.
All the lives you’ve lost, for what, ego?
All the love you killed, ego.
King of the fools, you made the rules up,
Queen of the losers, you put us down to hide incompetence.
It’s war baby, what’s it like to be you.
It’s war lately, I feel so confused,
over you, all this war, all this war.
(Lyrics and vocals by Richard Lunt)
Are you ready?…
Inspired by vibes of Lucy in the sky and Lesley Gore. With inimitable contributions of Kat Orlando and Jarek Adamowski grooving on this 2022 JustVera dance classic. Please do come to our party.
A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
