In “Executioner's
Song,” Blueburst touches the news, the literature, and the guitar style of the 1970s.
The song shares the title of a Norman Mailer true crime novel about events
relating to the firing squad execution of Gary Gilmore. Gilmore’s story was
remarkable because he led the fight for his 1977 execution, and he selected the
method. Gilmore asserted that any discussions about his ability to turn his life around were not based
in reality. He previously had been jailed for 13 years, and was not “rehabilitated.”
The lyrics of the Blueburst song are in the first person, with Gilmore
explaining:I never got well, I
never got rightCause I never wanted to
give up this fightAgainst no one,
everyone, anyone I could find From
the musical perspective, “Executioner's Song” captures the guitar virtuosity style
that had its heyday during the 70s. Slightly less than 10 seconds into the
song, the guitar layering is most reminiscent of the influential Southern Rock
band Outlaws. In particular, we hear the style of the Outlaws’ “Green Grass and
High Tides.” Blueburst
is driven by guitarist/vocalist Craig Douglas Miller, who revitalized his career
after connecting with guitarist Marty Willson-Piper of The Church (and Noctorum).
For “Executioner's Song,” Miller and Wilson-Piper are the guitarists, while
Miller provides the vocals. The bassist is Ryan Kelly (Dayroom) and the drummer
is Michael Jerome (Better than Ezra, John Cale). “Executioner's Song” is one of
11 tracks on Blueburst’s recently released album “Significance.” The
album is available via the Bandcamp site identified in this post, as well as
the other typical sources.
“Executioner's Song” by Blueburst
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Lyrics of “Executioner's Song” by Blueburst
I am my own father
My own right hand
Don’t lead this horse to water
Don’t make demands
Cause I wasn’t made for this kind of ride
I can’t get on board, I can’t pick a side
I won’t let you mold me in this cage.
So, lightning crackles, sparks they fly around
me
So, light this candle, cure my life of travesty
Everyone gather ‘round now to watch me die
Don’t tell me you don’t know that it’s the best
thing for you and I
I spit on your morals
Ignored them all
I stood on my laurels
And didn’t see the wall
I never got well, I never got right
Cause I never wanted to give up this fight
Against no one, everyone, anyone I could find
So lightning crackles, sparks they fly around
me
So light this candle, cure my life of travesty
Everyone gather ‘round now to watch me die
Don’t tell me you don’t know that it’s the best
thing for you and I
I’m on fire, now it’s over
Everyone gather ‘round now and watch me die
Don’t tell me you don’t know that it’s the best
thing for you and I
Everyone gather ‘round now to see my last ride
Maybe you’ll see me someday in another life
In “Executioner's
Song,” Blueburst touches the news, the literature, and the guitar style of the 1970s.
The song shares the title of a Norman Mailer true crime novel about events
relating to the firing squad execution of Gary Gilmore. Gilmore’s story was
remarkable because he led the fight for his 1977 execution, and he selected the
method. Gilmore asserted that any discussions about his ability to turn his life around were not based
in reality. He previously had been jailed for 13 years, and was not “rehabilitated.”
The lyrics of the Blueburst song are in the first person, with Gilmore
explaining:
I never got well, I
never got right
Cause I never wanted to
give up this fight
Against no one,
everyone, anyone I could find
From
the musical perspective, “Executioner's Song” captures the guitar virtuosity style
that had its heyday during the 70s. Slightly less than 10 seconds into the
song, the guitar layering is most reminiscent of the influential Southern Rock
band Outlaws. In particular, we hear the style of the Outlaws’ “Green Grass and
High Tides.”
Blueburst
is driven by guitarist/vocalist Craig Douglas Miller, who revitalized his career
after connecting with guitarist Marty Willson-Piper of The Church (and Noctorum).
For “Executioner's Song,” Miller and Wilson-Piper are the guitarists, while
Miller provides the vocals. The bassist is Ryan Kelly (Dayroom) and the drummer
is Michael Jerome (Better than Ezra, John Cale). “Executioner's Song” is one of
11 tracks on Blueburst’s recently released album “Significance.” The
album is available via the Bandcamp site identified in this post, as well as
the other typical sources.
“Executioner's Song” by Blueburst
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