My Blog # 010 including information on Tory Boys

As prophicised in my previous blog, I have run into troubles releasing my latest album 'Tory Boys'. I am currently seeking legal help to get this resolved as quickly as possible. It seems despite being a co-owner of BOTB-Records subsidiary label 'tifg_projects' I have no freedom to release music ever again. I am appealing to try and move (what remains!) of my back-catalogue over to the main BOTB-Records label but there seems to be a conspiracy against me as nobody is replying to my requests. This is an incredibly angering time and I thank Eileen for her patience and my father for putting a roof over my head.

So what next? Well I suppose the most important thing is that you, the fan, are able to get a copy of 'Tory Boys'...

My Blog # 009 which includes an open letter to Mr. Glenn "Steve Wicked" Glenson and Mr. Robert "Bob" Heart.

Much as Jesus was shafted by Judas, Castro by Kennedy, Waters by Gilmour, several weeks ago a major injustice was served out. Although I haven't had any personal messages, I know all you fans will have been worried about my lack of web presence following this months incidents. Just to let you know, I am in good health, living back at my father's in Thurso. 

"Obsessive Possessive"

Obsessive
Possessive
Excessive
Depressive

Aggressive
Oppressive
Regressive
Recessive

Expressive
Progressive
Impressive
Successive

"Rationality Avoiding (A Mantra)"

These words were assembled from my draft lyrics for 'The Mantra'. I recorded a deeply emotive vocal take for that song (which subsequently got erased) however for Recreated I returned to the original sombre, haunting, monotone vocal which is much more effective on what has become a much better song, 'Rationality Avoiding'. Hopefully this will be a future single from the album.

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Rationality Avoiding (A Mantra)

The night grew cold about an hour ago
Unless I've been asleep much longer

You come in my room
The orange light grew
Then I first thought I saw you there

In limelight we all know
(In limelight) all there is to know
Then you came back

All alone, I'm all alone
Rationality avoiding

The night grew cold about an hour ago
Unless I've been asleep much longer
Rationality avoiding

In limelight we all know,
All there is to know

Rationality avoiding...

"Tory Boys"

This is a song about why I had to leave the destructive environment that was The Ill-Fitting Garibaldis.  It's dedicated to two former work colleagues; I hope they take this to heart.


Tory-Boy  [taw-ee boi], noun

1. one having a false or unrealistic belief or opinion.
2. Psychiatry. one who maintains fixed false beliefs even when confronted with facts, usually as a result of mental illness.
3. delusional.

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Tory Boys

So you thought your words could blind over truth
I tell you yes, but it's only worked on you
And what of things that were promised all along
Out-dated expressions rely on nothing without song

My heartfelt meanings went straight over your head
The way you operate is akin with being stone dead
I have more intelligence than the both of you combined
And when my sounds are heard you'll realise you're totally blind

I turn the page and blow your sounds off the chart
My incredible direction leaves yours a stale art
No holding me back because this talent can't be contained
And the refrain? You'll be singing it 'till your dying day

Tory Boys - you're living a lie
You're Tory Boys
Tory Boys - you're living a lie
You're Tory Boys
Oooh,
And you don't realise

The hypercondriacs were you all along
I suffered in misery for your lousy songs
Listen up: this is what you're missing
My sounds are fresh and bold: no dismissing

Taking the rhythms and tunes up a notch
My lyrical flow isn't half what you got
Acting all G when it's you who were not
The masters of rhyme more spineless bastards
Quentin Blake proved I could do this
Slippery Elm proved you were shit  
When telling me I was too white to write rap
You couldn't foresee coming this mighty bitch slap

Tory Boys - you're living a lie
You're Tory Boys
Tory Boys - you're living a lie
You're Tory Boys
Oooh,
And you don't realise

You're Tory Boys
Tory Boys - you're living a lie
You're Tory Boys
Oooh,
And you don't realise
Your life's a comprimise
Because you can't chastise
My talented reprise
Suck on my talent guys!

Tory Boys - you're living a lie
You're Tory Boys
Tory Boys - you're living a lie
You're Tory Boys
Oooh,
And you don't realise

I'm the greatest
I'm the best
My name is Rory
Through envy you detest me!

"I Smell Brown"

Here's the first song I have written since deciding to leave The Ill-Fitting Garibaldis. It is in a similar vain to a song I wrote which was subsequently titled 'Texas Is Friggin' Great' and released as a single, much to my dismay. I was very unhappy with the gimmicky nature of those words and the performance of the vocals; with 'I Smell Brown' you can get a glimpse at what I intended. I think you'll agree it's a huge improvement.

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I Smell Brown

I smell brown - all around
It's time for a fresh sound in this town
Ticking clock - crusty sock?
There'll be no slander this time around!
Five to one - one in three
The odds were stacked against me
But I fought - thick and thin
I'm off the booze now, I got that from my system!
Who knew - you fools
I'd succeed and leave you wasted in the gutter
Can't you tell - you're going to hell
The Gods on my side and we're laughing at your fate now
Save the world - save the poor
My message clear now I've grown up right and proper
Life was grim - sick on chin
I hit the bottom and survived it for the better
I got to say - I hate the gays
I don't care what you bring up in my past
You say what? - you cannot stop
I'm on another level here's what I've got to say:

As time goes by from sea to sand
We roll with punches, we farm the land
A cuckoo nesting feeds on salt
Rhyme or reason, without fault
My humble message spreads the word
Of God and lovers, friend and foe
Run with me
Save the bee
The planet's weeping can't you see?

Catharsis

I have no words,
Only sound
Now.

My Blog # 008

A message to the fans.

I feel I need to explain myself before Garibaldi break-up rumours begin to trend worldwide...

It's currently early morning, Monday 5th August, I'm writing from Rob's attic again. The new TIFG album was meant to be released today however I'm sorry to announce the album's been pushed back indefinitely due to irreconcilable artistic differences.

I should explain myself: due to changes in my personal circumstances over the past months (we finished recording the album several months back) I have since become unhappy with elements the album. These predominantly revolve around vocal parts. I am not an egotistical man and appreciate my colleagues artistic input, however I feel there have been ongoing problems vocally from certain members of the band. This has resulted in what I would call, a lack of sufficient emotion.

This realisation presented itself to me on the friday night after a drinking session with Rob. I explained my thoughts to him and he strongly disagreed. It is for this reason I took the bold move of confiscating the master tapes. I spent saturday in the Mis-Factory Studios re-recording many of the vocal parts (in the case of one track out of sheer anger I permanently deleted the existing takes! It was an absolute mess!!) and stripping back mixes, injecting them with the raw emotion I originally envisioned.

I am now completely happy with this revised version of the album, which has been reduced from an excessive 23 tracks to just 8.  All of which more being more emotionally charged compositions of mine.  I'm excited to announce the title of the album is "Tory Boys" but due to contractual issues it will now not be released for the considerable future.

I feel I should be completely honest about what these contractual issues will entail: the brand new Ill-Fitting Garibaldi album "Tory Boys" can only see release with 100% of bandmember's in agreement. Thus Steve Wicked will no longer be a member of the Ill-Fitting Garibaldis. It will be sad to see him go, however, I feel musically, it's for the best. I intend to take up all production duties alongside songwriting and lead vocals.

Rob's future with the band may also be in jeopardy if he is not willing to accept the musical changes I have in mind.  I will keep you updated, loyal fans.  Whatever happens, you have my personal guarantee The Ill-Fitting Garibaldis' focus will solely be musical growth.

I love you all and with your support Garibaldis' seventh LP "Tory Boys" will be out soon!

Thanks,
Rory.