Exploring Alternative Music: Spoken Word - digital fetus
DIGITAL FETUS
UPDATE: digital fetus is no longer playing on my website. Like lots of other things, my fellow bloggers and I could only take it for so long. But if you click on the link, you can listen. It is less than 2 minutes long. It does seem longer.
The above link will lead you to the Spoken Word performance called digital fetus, by Sapien, compliments of GarageBand.
I've stumbled upon a site called GarageBand. It is indy music of all kinds of genres, apparently some quite experimental. As I quickly scanned through the categories, I noticed Spoken Word. Vaguely remembering the beatnik spoken word poetry of the 60's, I clicked on one of the artists just to give it a listen. Let's just say this is most likely not the coffee-shoppe stuff of which your fathers and mothers listened.
The artist is called Sapien, from Feralton, PA. He has a presence on Facebook, MySpace, and ilike, but I could not discern personal information from either.
So, I'm left with his performance. There is nothing subtle, or pretty, or very poetic about the piece. And I think the stated position is quite clear. I do not know if this guy is a Christian. I think it is a fallacy to think that all who advocate for mercy for the pre-born child are of the Christian faith. And most likely he would have to clean up the language to perform in most churches. To do so would do damage to the gritty edge of the piece. I think it communicates well. It kind of worms inside of the listener with its angry cadence.
Industrial. Pop Punk. Trance. World Fusion. I am truly ignorant about so many of the genres or music presented on GarageBand. So for my next several posts I intend to listen and study a bit on some of these, and probably entertain some of you who are musically enlightened with my lack of insight. Personally, I kind of like the Lawrence Welk Orchestra.
Give this a listen and tell me what you think.
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posted by:
bawdy (
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10.05.07 (12:00 pm)
It certainly isn't my preferred genre. Although vulgar, he is articulate, and there is talent as a poet. He just needs his potty mouth washed out with soap.
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PastorDave (
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10.05.07 (12:19 pm)
Reply to: bawdy
The street language, especially the B word, certainly has shock value and goes along quite well with the anger of the song. Personally, I think about any message can be effectively communicated without vulgarity. Of course, I've had fellow bloggers tell me "cursing is in the eye of the beholder".
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emerging (
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10.05.07 (12:39 pm)
I'm amazed by how a few minute's exposure to this "song" has changed my perspective. When I think of babies, I think about how sweet and innocent they are. Some part of me realizes the potential in a child - hopes and dreams of what they might become as they grow, but this song brings that realization to a whole new level. I've been angry with my parents plenty because I felt like I was a helpless bystander in their decisions (some of which were very bad) - decisions that appeared to be independent of consideration for how they might affect me. They were the adults. They were supposed to love me. They were supposed to know right from wrong and make decisions consistent with their supposed values.
This song is definitely offensive, shocking, and vulgar, but so is the subject matter it covers. It impresses the point that abortion isn't clean and sterile and free of consequences. I'm glad you posted it.
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Barnabus1 (
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10.05.07 (1:50 pm)
Sounds too much like Rap to suit me!! guess I don't like Rap "music?" BTW thats Isaiah 53:1-3!!!
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rosietulips (
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10.05.07 (2:10 pm)
Umm...interesting...I'm not sure this genre will ever grow on me!
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rosietulips (
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10.05.07 (2:10 pm)
But I am thankful for the exposure!
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PastorDave (
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10.05.07 (3:57 pm)
Reply to: emerging
I think there must come a time, in all of our lives, when we lay to rest our anger at our parents and come to accept them as they are. Now some people have parents who are evil, and perhaps there can be no reconciliation with such. But most have parents who were simply a lot like ourselves- imperfect, too sure of themselves, following poor role models set by their parents, etc. They need forgiveness and a relationship with their children.
You're right- it is an ugly subject. It has been sanitized by the majority. I think this "song" is a needed jolt.
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PastorDave (
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10.05.07 (3:57 pm)
Reply to: rosietulips
My gift!
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PastorDave (
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10.05.07 (4:00 pm)
Reply to: Barnabus1
Thanks. The Isaiah reference concerns the previous post, about the possible appearance of Jesus. This scripture would lead you to believe he did not have a striking and attractive appearance. Just an average guy. I am reminded of the song, "What if God were one of us?"
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auntconi (
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10.05.07 (7:57 pm)
"You are listening to digital fetus, by Sapien, compliments of GarageBand."
I am sorry PD, but I couldn't listen to this ~ it just started and after a few words I had to stop it as I absolutely do not like rap 'anything' ~ and it was very uncomfortable and repulsive ~ by the time he got to 'coathanger' I turned it off ...!
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PastorDave (
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10.05.07 (8:32 pm)
Reply to: auntconi
I understand.
It's an ugly song about an ugly subject. Is it a matter we need to be shocked, even repulsed about?
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PastorDave (
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10.05.07 (8:34 pm)
Reply to: breakouttheglass
Please don't put your keyboard through the screen! That's one of the funniest comments to come my way in a long time. Maybe, for your reward, I'll send you the latest DVD by Sapien?
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auntconi (
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10.05.07 (10:30 pm)
Reply to: PastorDave ~
BOTH ~ shocked and repulsed!!!!!
ugh! ~ ewww! ~ + lots of other repulsive adjectives!
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lisa (
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10.06.07 (11:18 am)
i loved this!
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bawdy (
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10.06.07 (11:47 am)
Reply to: emerging
"This song is definitely offensive, shocking, and vulgar, but so is the subject matter it covers. It impresses the point that abortion isn't clean and sterile and free of consequences."
Well said. I just wish everyone would take the proper precautions every time, and not give into their hormones if prophylactics aren't immediately at hand. The time to act is before, not afterwards.
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auntconi (
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10.06.07 (7:22 pm)
Reply to: bawdy ~ I totally agree with your response here, bawdy ~ totally!
As you may have noted, I was unable to listen to this recording!!!
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surrogate (
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10.07.07 (4:54 am)
Quaint.
