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Sociology

from Naturally Preserved by Uncle Sammy

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Originally intended to be a tune in which we could "blow over some changes", it quickly became a jam rock vehicle. The theme to the written section came from perusing through "Nicolas Slomaninsky's Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns", (sounds pretty official, doesn't it). It took me over a year to realize that it sounded sort of Celtic. Throw in a little latin change, a revamp of the intro in 5/4 reggae, some samba keyboards with a heavy metal ECMish (love that word) interlude, a big jam and a return the intro theme (most times) and you have a tune! The jam has gone in all kinds of directions on this one. You can make what you want of the lyrics.

Music and Lyrics by Brian O'Connell

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VERSE ONE
Mother don't think I'm stupid,
she thinks I act that way.
Mother don't think I'm stupid,
she thinks I act that way.
Mother don't think I'm stupid,
she thinks I act that way.
Mother don't think I'm stupid,
she says little boy behave.

VERSE TWO
Little friendly consumer packages,
marching on and on.
Little friendly consumer packages,
marching on and on.
Little friendly consumer packages,
marching on and on.
Little friendly consumer packages,
marching on and on.

VERSE THREE
Don't doubt the doubt,
ask what it's about.
Don't doubt the doubt,
ask what it's about.
Don't doubt the doubt,
ask what it's about.
Don't doubt the doubt,
look inside your head.

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from Naturally Preserved, released November 2, 2020
words and music - Brian O'Connell

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Brian O'Connell Massachusetts

Widely known for his inventive and kinetic bass and touch guitar playing with Arukah, Uncle Sammy, Gordon Stone, Gary Backstrom, Dave Brunyak, and Dead Man's Waltz. O'Connell also has a strong compositional approach that is featured in his rock opera and original bands. His most recent solo project is a podcast-rock opera about the Salem Witch Trials called Witch Hunt. www.brianvoconnell.com ... more

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