Month: November 2020

It is that time. We have a new release. Its a full band ting. Recorded in oz a few months back in time. Again about time. This album features songs worked and reworked smashing scintillating. will be available 4th dec 2020 exclusively via https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/

This slog/blog wil focus on those songs that album. That album has TJ Divers playing Drums, guitars, keyboards vocals mixing recording and mastering. I did guitar and vocals. TJ did more then half i would say… James Harris played electric fretless bass. TJ and James had played in various incarnations before. So they were also comfortable with each other.

That history. + me relevant tangents. The songs and why and how they are on the amazing new 6 track album about 32 minutes in length. A essential addition to the Luck catalogue. 2020

Track 1/For all the children – is a “Evergreen Luck Classic ” in the Luck song book it’s a song very close to me i have recorded it twice i think maybe even more over the last two decades. This time round sharp snappy and “in there” it talks about second and third generation migrants- talks about children raised in “care homes’ and “broken homes” and “where drugs replaced hugs and money became God” its from the perspective of the adult -talking to the child – the adult is asking the child for forgiveness. We know many feel that song and many are still unable to make peace with their past their upbringing and what actually happened. Healing comes when truth is spoken expressed and embraced.

Below is a picture of 4 generations of music lovers- the wisest chap is the reason me and TJ hooked up. Correction -i have been told it was around 99/ we met for the first time – Memory is subjective at times. It was a show many moons ago on me first solo tour around 2004(UK) i think of me duo acoustic act called LUCK/FALK chk link for that sound https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/album/luck-falk – And it was also where me “step father” had attended the show the original mr. Luck . I was also talking to TJ’s dad we talked about Hendrix The Faces(steve marriot) Buddy Guy Freddie King Albert King BB King Robert Johnson . Who would believe we would meet again in oz (20ish???)years or so later. Strange world. Where music is the key. In my life i have truly had some amazing coincidences.

2/ One world is the next song on that album which is another “Evergreen Luck Classic” I have recorded that track with the UK band Random Hand around 2005 they sang 4 part harmonies as a music man i recall their tender gentle musical ways. I actually have the original demo on tape. How that occurred Northern Jim who was managing them bk in the way,asked me come up to Bradford record with his”boys”. As it is with those who genuinely care for talent and young creativity Jim genuinely cared and tried his best for the group in their early days. They went on to variant and divergent paths. After a hiatus they have reformed. They stil have 2 original members Jo & Rob & have recorded some new tracks. That’s good for them and the legion of their hardcore fans. As i tell all that care to listen music is magic. How we use it and what purpose is our choice. Music can heal or hurt. We played last year supporting them with our electric rock band East End Trinity chk link https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/album/dry in Bristol the Exchange. A shout out to Fishlock promotions who gets what its “about”he sorted that show. Lovely dubbly it was. This is another song that talks about race culture migrants with crucial opening words ” I cant change my skin or where i am from” non truer word say. It is a poptimistic song. Its crucial to not let fear bullies and “leaders” stop/block/hinder us from making a better world for all the children.

3/Pass it on – is a fresher Luck song it was recorded one time before this time by the one off release ,The Babar Luck experience “voices” https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/album/the-babar-luck-experience-voices which is album of hidden depth. The recording this time i was able to flow as we had more time and the riff and structure is correct. I chose that track it has rock sensibility and hiphope crossover which is again one of me fortes . This talks about the land and peoples of oz and what “timeliness”. I am also in that song talking about “underground” and those of us that make that jump into the fire. For the fire is the heart and we must heal the heart. Hypocrisy is not a friend it is our enemy. The moral imperative is peaceful conclusions in that there must be justice and resolutions. Its a banging rocking version of that track that gives me tingles. That’s affirmation enough for me.

Track 4/ Respect mother earth. Never before recorded released(have tried…) I have it already recorded it again for TBLWCFB- That be out when it ready as well. We musically move into reggae rock territory on this track. Was very happy with mix and what magic was weaved by the Blindwatchmakers. The love of nature and respect for nature and how we farm and cultivate and feed humanity. Is something that needs to work with mother earth rather then against it. Leaders and those that control our lives “for their short term profit they have given pp on the next generations.”

Like most conscious humans who are not “leaders of industry” or are those that “call the shots” all we can do is raise awareness get involved locally and globally and most importantly check our personal “footprint” and what legacy we leave behind. Also crucial how we teach our children about nature. Not because there is a crisis. But it the correct thing to do. Always was and always wil be. As the original Luck who marched against wars and for Green peace in the 60’s and dare i say had the same dreams and ideologies. As do all roots peoples since time do and have.

Track 5/ Slaves be free – is the next track on that album. The above picture is wonderful soul who is no longer with us on this earth. He and i struck up many conversations about Oz and what it was. How it could be. We with our world view hats tried to put the world to rights. He invited me to play on his radio show. The best times i recall with him was him laughing and questioning my words and lyrics and when tears came it was a healing. The song deals with self control and self respect and believing one day all the slaves be free. No one is free till we are all free. Til there is peace there cant be peace. The music on that track is spellbinding. Dubb reggae space core. the original track appears on https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-of-human-civil-lie-zation

Love that above picture 3 chaps with very different “wives” and “girlfriends- its our winning smiles.

Track 6/ White Skin Against Mine is the final track. Never recorded with a full band. This is a love song about me first girlfriend and all the racism we faced from all sides. Not much has changed sadly. We as a human race are very tribal and prejudice. The rise of fascism and right wing ideologies are never too far away. The world is harsh and challenging when one marries outside race and culture. The words used by our elders still ring true. They in their reality wanted to protect us from prejudice. To embrace love talk about love and live love is truth. The world does get more diverse. More shades of hue. 3 or four cultures exist in many households. That’s a good thing. If all those cultures are recognised equally. The mixing. It is something as i say one cant stop. To love who we wish to love without fear or ridicule is essential in all worlds. Love that song still makes me smile. Continue to love and cherish each other regardless of faith culture and background.

Above is me bro Bupinder a wonderful singer and writer of songs. Mainly modern/traditional Desi songs. We spent a great deal of time together in Oz. WE also recorded a few tracks at TJ Divers studio. Yes i will air them as well some day soon. I am writeing this to remind TJ and me self.

Above is a picture i love he was me neighbour. His name Bundambah Yah,he did teach me about the land and his peoples. Also a good rapper and top Didgh player. He also knew Fred Leone that’s also another story.

So many wonderful peoples. My real blood is still there. In a way Babar luck and the Blindwatchmakers is a answer to many things. And in this flux of life. We have to answer to ourselves first and last. So thank you dear reader for reading all of this. something that will be audible and downloadable a bit of background for you and those songs. Over lands and overseas indeed. keep head up. till next time

Tangents???Ah…..The picture above is Benoit just love that picture -We are stil in touch. That’s me French connection. Another oz bro. Very knowledgeable about French alternative/folk music and rock noise. He calmed me heart with his guitar playing and songs. So many other characters but we must stop this SLOG. Babar Luck and the Blindwatchmakers was the main point of this Slog. Thank you. It is all ONE.

Below are some hashtaggs – i have made chk share and enjoy

#uncleronisneverwrong #Oztrailienstaanee #weareallmixed #realpeoplelove #sheisJah #Jahisshe #Brownskinblackheartwhitesoul #Irishstaanee #Jamaicanstaanee #Africanstaanee

I see you see me? We Love to love. We don’t hate nobody or wish anybody any harm. Even if some carry hate instead of love. But i know they really want to love. I also know how to mind me own. Not me own. But me own. If it not your ting its not your ting. But if you take me ting then take me ting. Don’t take me ting. Ask and will give it to you. if I can. If I cant I will aakz for you.We are in this green and pleasant land this united Kingdom. Lucky we are. For those in other parts of the world. I hope you are ok. I hope your oppression and sadness in your lives diminishes….

Love making music and all we do is to raise awareness of what’s going on in our world. As we feel it more then most. Super-sensitive. Not superheroes. I really want you to be happy and content. Me content me ok me relatively fine. I am still the sexiest singer songwriter. I just got it. Those that know me know that always had it always wil have it. Its just me strength, sexy man i am. Above is another pic of another like me but very different. Thank to that strong wonderful and gentle soul mr. Tim Holehouse for making things happen-Lost is a project that took Tim about 4 years from beginning to end. Its trip choppy bluesy pungeant sincere and talks about feelings real feelings. http://👉 https://www.real-records.co.uk/product/tim-holehouse-lost/

Music makes peace. Music makes war. Music makes bullies. Music makes peacemakers. Heals the danger stops the bully in his tracks. Makes the bully think. Make your move. Its how you use what you have. Music has amazing power. More so then ever. Coz its more so much more then it was. The Queens the most powerful piece on the Chess board. The Queen is the most powerful piece in any household. She should be equal in any household. What should be and how it is are two separate things. Also me mothers birthday today no one loves me more then my mother and i don’t love anyone more then me mother. I am all man women raised. Big shout out to all the mothers in this earth. Also mother earth.

In this flux of life what we are fed and taught and how we gain information is controlled by small percentage of the elite. That’s the universal law. In any nation. It is their perspectives we are using. For example what mr. Hess started in mid 1800’s in Europe that become a ideology for European constructs and de constructing idealism constructing depends how you view it. I love everybody everybody can be a body to be embodied in truth and love forgiveness and humility are thought and taught as well as other feelings…

What is not mentioned is that humanity throughout history thousands of years ago had managed Empires and political ideas and was using them to manage history. Africa China what we call “Latin America” Hindustan – Empires were moulding and becoming big then small then disappearing. There many far more educated in the world who have managed to notate document history which takes in all peoples achievements. All the power and glory please investigate and try to recognise you are a part of this world.

There is also no reason to be afraid of other opinions. Please don’t be afraid of other cultures colours and backgrounds. Translate form your own language. Base that on Love. Make Love at the centre. Even as you reload because bullets don’t make friends. That’s how we formulate and create ideas and change. Because everything must change. A good start is to watch less of what’s pop and dominant. Its shiny i know it sparkles i know it is so easy i know. Also so you know its ok if you wish to not do continue as you are maybe that’s the easiest life. The easy way. I don’t and wont be angry or lay blame. Who am I? Everything and nothing. More nothing then something. Less you then me. Me Less then you. You do have a choice. Its your choice. You are free.

Above is a old friend lets call him W. well W called out to me the street in London uk where i reside and i am the Unofficial mayor of that city as you are aware/I was with the musician https://jubecrecords.com/ who is at the heart of that organisation. Organised time and organised down time makes foundations. Work at what you love. Make dreams into reality with patience sweat and hard work. I was blessed me friend pictured above called out me name that’s the best way to get me whilst on the street “Babar” as i don’t see or hear too well because of who i am and how I choose to live. He talked about things and i wil say we were never close friends just humans who get that spirit that outlined image that Divine feeling of a place where Love is King. W talked about relocation and new roots and how cities are fast. Images flashed before me of the past dear and old friends now somewhere else we have been around oh yes and i am still spinning in infinity…..W love you bro stay brite out there.

Back to me,almost the end and i have been told and am told to talk more about me and music and pass links more often regularly coz that’s good business. Me product is class A audio. It uncut and pure. 100% Heart art. Made by love for those that like me. And want something different. It is not for the feint hearted or the easily satisfied. It don’t sparkle and shine like pop artists. I am not your typical artist or human. The business i am in is the healing game. Like van the man John lee Hooker like Louise Armstrong. Not a man in a van. You know. There is a song called Joe Fernando by me thats also about what i do from Luck/Falk 2004ish the last duo acoustic album i did. https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/track/joe-fernando

Me the Irishtaanee the Africanstaanee the Jamaicanstaanee the Hungarienstaanee Russienstaanee Tajhekstaanee My last music i putt out in 2020 that i wanted out is a selection of fresh new 6 songs. Called Sessions with Joe -Thanks to all who helped with that. A link to a track i love from that thats the first track. Hard but soft. Country tinged. https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/track/you-by-my-side

Those who helped know i need help. Ha ha ha ha ha It is raw there are techinical popps ans squeaks its 100% “Live” there is a lineage about Joe. For example he aint no ordinary Joe. Coventry Joe. A sample some of his music. A musicmaker as well. https://joewilkes.bandcamp.com/ Joe is Loved and respected by me. I dont know him that well at all…. I like him. He gets my ting. Me schtick. Me antropological rantings in music form. Me parrot like assimilation. Me gentleness he know me a soft and cuddly bear and want huggs and gentle things.

Above is a picture of me Rock band East End Trinity this i mention every slog/blog (almost) we have 3 albums on here is a track a banger to end the slog /blog https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/track/care-bear which is a biographical story of a few humans i have known. Keep on rocking in the free world.

I have been making me own world made from all of you whether it is the “superborgs” or Uncle Ron or the present and so much loved “wife” of mine or the child who pokes the finger inside the machine to see if any sweets come out or my peoples in Peru or hustling on the streets of Hanoi in Vietnam – i have some hash tags which are about our life -I send grace compassion forgiveness to you all in abundance -love love love love love -til nxt time!!!

#uncleronisneverwrong #realpeoplelove #weare allmixed #sheisJah #Jahisshe #halalwhisky #nonalchaholichalalwhisky #brownskinblackheartwhitesoul #onelubb

Short and snappy. That’s the way forward. Below is a pic of a legend and many i have had the pleasure of working with over me tenure as a musician. James Riley has worked on several of my albums -He resides in Ranscombe Studios Kent UK he has recorded 2 (3)of East End trinity our electric rock band just completing “Vier” just need a few bits to complete.

We also did the first Chronicles of John Brute aka/Babar Luck where James first witnessed me crying getting emotional- The link to this track summs upp John Brute lifestyle https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/track/i-was-born-down-south

Me easy to tear the first ting we recorded was the eponymous The Babar Luck World Citizen folk band i am sure i had some crocodiles then as well. James has changed. I have changed as a man over the years – people appear different to different humans we are another’s audience – its how we are seen the character John Brute claims to be “better then your Shakespeare” dare he say!!! And to whom dear reader??? Who is offended that a fictional south London Geezer claims to be better then Shakespeare??? Does anyone care about Shakespeare??? Storytellers universally share the same themes the same plots and counter plots. Great writers exist all over the world. Most of them just doing their thing. whilst their admirers and debaters discuss/debate. Know your place i am told over my lifetime. I Know me place it just keeps moving – Thanks to Alex assisting his new second in command after Brendan …..

Below is a chap called Scrim his trade is a master Lutheir (a Luthier to the stars real stars) me and him share a common view of the world when i met this gentleman he was doing archery as a hobby. When we had played a few shows with me (he is a excellent bass guitarist) he decided after playing with me onstage, that he would take up professional shooting he felt being with me he needed more of a backup.

He is member of a professional shooting club in the UK he is as i whould say”gun toting veggy pacifist”. Its not out of choice or deliberate…I have a habit of getting peoples back up. In real life because in a way as Scrim comforted me one day over another chap who was upset(coz when we loose our temper we hurt ourselves more then those we set out to hurt-fact) “they dont like it up em” he refers to bullies male or female / the egotistical violent think they are tough for no reason apart from the fact they have money backup sycophants and minions are protected by systems state/police/gangs/gangsters/leaders of tribes that feel they are untouchable we are all touchable(to a point) we all can be touched -i rather be touched in loving gentle way with sonnets sung in harmony…..

On our last meet in the sunny climbs of Richmond UK one thing was clear to Scrim after conferring on the state of play of this world “the world is extremely selfish and unfair AND nothing beats some home made chipps.” We had a “peaty” Halal which was Irish. Jollity and melancholy was shared over a straight pint of cider. He is another chap who realy enjoys his trade and loves music. On most days.

Below is a wonderful poster for something very amazing. IT is complete. It will be in your ears. It is a 6 track album. It is a full band sound. It was recorded by TJ Divers in OZ 2018. Its a slammer. Its a fest of a record. Also its good when things go well. We hope to have that out soon as….it will be like all me music on https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/music

Below is Keith Dortmund he drums for me, he has learnt a sett of the folk band sound and me East End Trinity rock band sound. When one of those wonderful musicians/drummers is not able to go in. When we need to go in.

He has two other bands he plays with his main band is ctrl alt delete thats their first single link –https://fb.watch/1IT5dcoqXa/ they feature in me previous slogs as well – He is always trying to improve and better himself off-stage and on-stage. As we are all works in progress. Nothing more admirable. Working towards simple achievable goals. Slow steady steps.

Below is another chap called James . Thought i mention him again. He featured big time in me last slog. We have history and thats us in pic from Australia. WE are in that oz chap TJ divers house here is a link to his wonderful music https://tjdivers.bandcamp.com/ We had a good meet there once. James Acaster is a genuine fan of me music. He was/is a musician knows that creative process.

People who get ones music and art will be genuine fans. People who are our closest dearest friends lovers cant be genuine fans. That’s something to confirm to many because the fan is someone who does not know you as a human. The lover and friend knows you. This knowing often depletes the joy ones art/interest/hobby gives to the fan. Genuine fans are essential coz they love your creative juices. Not the other kind. ha ha hee hee Serious stuff this… Like all things there are exceptions to the rule. Exceptions are the little not the most. Dry not moist. etc etc

Below is another reminder of that collabrative work which mr.Holehouse putt together. I genuinely like that human. A very special person.

He has putt this album together to help others raise awareness and get some money to those that most need it. Please chk link the offical release date is 13th nov – follow to your hearts content thats the info https://fb.me/e/5Sh0XEdwa and that link is to hear download the album. I feature on two tracks. I also did a video with mr. Holehouse for the the song “Twitch”. which was easy. the link below is for the music download chk support. http://👉 https://www.real-records.co.uk/product/tim-holehouse-lost/

Below is Jason James a Kinspirit. Thank to mr. Meller “the hook” we have managed to record a very good performanceof our acoostik duo. Mr. Meller is a guitarist / keyboardist/songwriter we have worked on https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-of-human-civil-lie-zation mr. Meller has recorded recently Errol Linton Band Uk Blues/Reggae/ Harmoncist and all round Brixton Legend for BBC session. For those that love the Blues genra. chk that out …..

At the moment Kinspirit have two mixes of the songs. We will figure out the best mix. Or mix both. Thanks to mr. James part of Essex Royalty for looking after these special songs. Having the patience and the forgiveness to run with me. To also tolerate some extreme moods of mine. Shocreeahh for dat. I feel there has been a unequal relationship musicaly. I do less then him. That’s good for me. The songs are incredible sentimental acoustic cathartic classics. the dark the light the light the dark….soon come.

As Bethan the violinist in the sci fi folk band is on the front of the website -for her angelic work -that photo is a beatific smile. Sunshine. Respect to all the musicians near and far that have made all me music happen . They know i am trying as best to do me best. Thank them all. Love them all.

We defo need that all round I thought i whould putt the other musicians on this slog/blog regards to last outing of the world citizen folk band . That sci-fi folk sound .They know who they are. Above Eddie(percussion)and Al(bass) thats at unit 2 studios with the incredible Aide Hardy at the helm…

Of course lastly Picture Below. East End Trinity crew with Azam khan(not pictured) from chk link https://hungryandthehunted.bandcamp.com/album/one-shot-at-redemption stepping in and out as well with extra guitar suggestions commentary ………

I love Rock and Roll. Love my electric rock band . Music helps to conquer fear. Loud electric Rock music defo motivates. Fear is nothing to worry about. It is something we need to deal with, to harness to be aware of. It is a looking inside and figuring out where we went right and where we went wrong.

Honesty to ourselves. Ask for forgiveness from those you have hurt of course!!! Change of behaviour and habits Of course !!! When one is humble one can see clarity. We all can change for the better. Its OK. Forgiveness for oneself and respect for oneself and love for one self is the greatest work we have to do. That’s essential. A link to how most of us feel who went throo the education systems by our electric Rock band East End Trinity https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/track/schooldays

There is a SAFE place in this world for all the children. We CAN make a better world. There is US and that’s all. We are ALL mixed. Real people LOVE.

some hash taggs all mine pass around….. make your self …..smile if you feel it ….. think before you speak…be still Peace love till next time

#uncleronisneverwrong #weareallmixed #halalwhisky #sheisJah #sheisGod #Irishstaanee #jamaicanstaanee #africanstaanee

Salaam means peace. Love means forgiveness. Genuine love has the ability to transform hate into love. Some spoke to me and said do you have crystal ball Babar?? because your slog/blog seem to be ahead of the news….

I don’t Practice hocus pocus/magic/spells but i know many who do. Anything thats used to heal to make calm to relax to strenthen in positive ways for betterment of all humanity. Thats good.

I am just tuning into peace and peaceful resolutions. Seeing what come out. Like as expressed by James Baldwin(a iconic usa writer) all we can do is to show those who lead and rule us humility grace gentleness humour empathy to learn to be still. Catch the heart. Be gentle. To explain we all love our children.

The above picture is a face i use. That face has helped my longevity. I use that face when i hear people talk of hate and revenge and war and how saddened i am by those words feelings and actions. We sing the gunns to sleep we dance the blues away. We choose love. We know violence does not work.

Here is a bit of the chap with me in the picture above doing his ting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x73PkUvArJY

James Acaster he is a creative/writer/blogger/musician . I am aware he is a genuine liker of me music. I was asked to sing on some of his new music Which was a honour and blessing and we had a good easy creative time in Uxbridge Uk.

He was introduced to me by TJ Divers in Oz https://tjdivers.bandcamp.com/ always liked TJ music and his creativity.

Two solo acoustic albums of mine happened in Oz. If not for TJ those albums would not have been realised. Those two albums are solo acoustic and highly emotional cathartic rushes.https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/album/love-to-love &…… https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/album/no-truer-words

We also did a full band project that will soon reach your ears…

James Acaster was telling me he met me for the first time in Kettering uk 2012 ish on and around the time of our album Journeys. Chk link and album .

https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/album/journeys

To entertain is what we creative s do. To heal to fix emotions. Humour throughout history has had a licence to mock to berate to wonder at humanities failings dare i say.

Real man or Women are in the front line of peacemaking. In the front line of LOVE for love is the key to fix all sorrows.

i have these hash taggs – they are fun and real to me

please pass use discuss #realpeoplelove #uncleronisneverwrong #weareallmixed #jamaicanstaanee #africanstaanee #Britishstaanee #jahisshe #sheisjah #brownskinblackheartwhitesoul