These Ivory Trees

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Music by John X. Paul
Lyrics by Vianney Paul

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I listened to her voice
And I swallowed the sun
That warm, sinking, chanting nectar
I closed my eyes in wonder
She smiled at me in answer
Oh when she took my hand and dove in
I pulled the curtain
…And she swam…

I took a walk down the forest
All those trees were speaking to me
Lady, carve a heart out on my skin and fly away
Lady, take me away
Lady, seize the day, they said
Oh when she saw those osmotic birches
All holding hands
…How she cried…

I laid down on my pillow
She made herself at home in my head
That sobbing, marching, electrical blur
I painted the wrong ladders
I caught those rising odors
Oh when water dripped on steaming carpets
The sun walked out
…And she drowned…

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released May 28, 2020
Vocals: Julie Baker
Piano: John X. Paul
Guitar: Harris Boyer
Bass: Mathew Mozzoni
Drums: Brehnan Miller
recorded, mixed and mastered by Harris Boyer

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Federal Agent Louisville, Kentucky

An original outfit from Louisville, Kentucky, Federal Agent presents an eclectic suite of jazz-infused pop songs, inspired by the sounds of Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan and Sting. The brainchild of pianist-songwriter John X. Paul, the band also features vocalist Julie Baker and a dynamic rhythm section made up of jazz specialists Harris Boyer (guitar), Stuart Wicke (bass), and Brehnan Miller (drums). ... more

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