In my own words, ranting!
Am I tunnelmental?
Brief statement: It is all just random thoughts and ideas!
Most quotes are taken out of context.
The person who is using the quote is usually highlighting a personal issue they regard as important.
("Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a Temporary Safety, deserve neither" - Ben Franklin.)
Random thoughts, Nov 2010.
When will prejudice be forgotten and humanity take it's place? A grudge to bear is a grudge too much, forgive and move on up. This knee-jerk reaction to name-calling is getting old, grow up responsible politician's; my seven year old is acting more mature than most of you. "Oooh, he said socialist, I'm telling" It is time for the world to overcome prejudice and hatred and embrace all of humanity, to really start to value life.
Thank you, words of wisdom?
The problem of me being me, has always been "my problem" I am now 54 years young and I think I have been very foolishly pleasing others for far too long. Why? Because I want to be loved, as we all do. I just didn't believe I was enough! Now I don't care, I will either be loved or hated for who I am, I really don't give a toss. We all have issues and I am working on mine, I am here right now, right here, and right now! Popeye psychology " I am what I am"! Those that love me, thank you. Those that hate me, thank you. I need to feel I make a difference in people’s lives, one way or another. Punk rock saved my life. It gave me a reason and the tools to grow into who I am. A human being, not just a human doing! I love to rant!
Sad Truth, Aug 2010.
Ahh, the sad truth, it is us. Always has been really. Once we take responsibility as individuals and stop blaming, countries, governments, religions, dictators and fools alike, we can stand proud in our Nero costumes and play the fiddle again! When peace and love went out of fashion in the seventies, I stopped wearing tie-dye and bell bottomed jeans (I never really did wear them) but I did not abandon the idea. The only way forward is the hippie way; fight war not wars, make love not war, peace out. Freedom is ours, it has always been. Like happiness, you cannot grant it to another, you can choose it for yourself. You cannot fight a war in the name of freedom; they are at odds with each other. Remember "operation freedom" how sick is society if they support such a ridiculous concept. I Nigel Roland Mitchell denounce all war and violence; there I said it, now, am I a threat to the governments of the world? Oh yes and they know it. Choose peace, that'll piss 'em off!
Musical progress. tunnelmental experimental assembly.
Music is flowing and we are growing.
Kiss Man Kind will be out soon, with mixes from across the years.
We are mixing a new single that is the best thing I have ever written, a song called "defending the dreamers"
Still actively seeking management (preferably one that does not require upfront money)
We have a UK agent booking a UK tour for 2011 spring/summer.
Working on an endorsement deal with Tama USA, for our drummer, Tama UK really helped with our ¿teatime? UK tour 2010.
New album started, looking to put it out in early 2011.
Devising a way to play live and not misrepresent ourselves.
Still not making any money but taco’s are cheap.
Immigrant, August 2010.
As an immigrant in the USA I find myself amused by the obsession with defining a class to belong to as important. It was the classlessness of the USA along with the constitution that attracted me to this country. The freedom and liberty we have here allows me the right to express myself in any manner I choose, that maybe a priceless thing to hold on to. The economic problem is global and real, greed is usually endemic. We can smile as we suffer but I assure you of this, we will suffer less if we do. The inevitable collapse of this greedy system by which we live can be accepted or denied by its people. Everything starts with acceptance. Viva the human being! Love and Peace to all that desire it.
Plea for help, you gotta be kidding?
I need financial aide to fund my artistic stand against the conformity of the system. If governments can give large companies and banks more money to waste on propping up this ridiculous system, surely they could invest some of it on promoting an alternative, artistically free and peace loving project, that at its core, refutes and demonizes that systems greedy, hollow heart! Maybe not! I am not confused, I am clear and focused, I am as Joe Orton and Nick Cave, (though it's origin is probably biblical), so aptly put it "kicking against the pricks" You really want to know the "punk rock" ethos, I live it, and real freedom is peaceful and expressive! Bleed the money from somewhere and use it to demonstrate an alternative! Oh, I am so on a roll here in my armchair mocking the system that feeds me! Bite the hand that feeds, oh yes! It has poisoned the food with war, hatred and greed again!
Suck on this. Is this a manifesto?
I believe, in this day and age everyone in the world should have as a birthright: - Food, Shelter, Healthcare and Education. To be fair it is always going to be our fault as long as "We want the profits, not the responsibility" "We" need to tighten our belts and take responsibility for the economic mess "we" are in.
Listen to any "government official" pretend to be "inclusive" "We" take "your" claims seriously, "we are in this together" etc. But you try and take on any "corporate backed organization" or "government ran" administration.
Individual freedom is a joke if it is just words. Powerless people are what "they" want; "we" the people are being duped. Transparency in government has never existed, even in an economic boom. The "invisible government" has always held power, even over the idealists. It does not matter what "face/mask/leader" is used "we" are pawns unless the real WE unite and stop working for "them".
Real power is freedom. Dignity is a great start point. Not charity.
EVERYONE in the world as a birthright should be entitled to enough Food, Shelter, Healthcare and Education.
Don't get me started....
"Invisible government" pretends to support "transparent government"
Are we slaves and prostitutes to an archaic system of controls we laughingly call democratic freedom?
"Shh, here comes the boss!"
I vote for democracy to protect my abundant wealth!
"Okay, the boss can't hear me now"
The lesser of two evils is still evil enough to kill.
"That’s mutiny, Mister Christian"
"Just kidding" as my kid’s say, when really they are not!
In my head, amused. Sept 2010.
I just find it amusing how the "media" is so contrived and we read so little of history! To be well informed you have to read behind every "media" story and remember the victor usually writes history! I need money in order to survive in a world ruled by liars and cheats, do I have to "play the game" or should I change the game? Morally bankrupt societies inevitably destroy themselves, should I buy a Nero costume? How much destruction can I witness? Time will tell.
I followed these instructions.
I followed these instructions, I received in a dream. I have carefully removed the invisible V sign from my head, oh wow! Oh wow! I DID THIS? I HAD NO IDEA! Avoid the victimizer’s they cloud your vision, don't wear their badges, It's mind control. Take your life back, do what you want, do anything you want. Freedom.
Where I am at. Nov 2010.
I try real hard to not get freaked out by the "drama" and focus on the good stuff. It gets me into a lot of "trouble" with "greedheads" and I know I live in the land where the majority seems to abide; it must be part of my task. I dearly love my kids and I am challenged every day by them. I meditate and pray for love and peace, it helps me deal with the chaos. Times are tough here; the economic recession hit's hardest on those who overvalue financial wealth!
My truth and my freedom.
The whole system has been failing us (we the people) for a long time yet we still defend it and attack others who do not fall in line!
The system of government (world control) is collapsing around our ears and yet, we still defend it.
How can this be progress, how can this be remotely good?
The lesser of two evils is still evil.
Fear is the tool the governments use, courage for real change must be used.
We need to change as individuals in the face of this fear.
Many powerful people use fear; their only aim is to control us.
Slavery has many forms and my true goal is freedom, no one owns me.
No flag, no country, no corporation, no system of government can take my freedom.
Real change will only be achieved by recognising individual freedom.
Lets end this blog on a high note.
There is no common ground. A poem, I just wrote.
I’d like to make a difference; I want to make a stand,
for all that I believe in, as I’m in no-man’s land.
Driven to distraction, now action is my God,
I turn once more to England, and grasp the burning rod.
The royal grip it has to slip for freedom there to reign,
It’s subtle but its evident, the power and the pain.
The savage landscape haunts me; it grips my heart and soul,
my land of birth so beautiful, do you still play a role?
The shallow lands have softened me, I struggled to survive,
no more the milk and honey, as I escape the hive.
But what of human freedom is present in my mind,
the chance to live a free man, to break the ties that bind,
that of course is in me, the top of all my lists,
to live and learn of freedom and not to clench my fists.
Words have always pleased me; knowledge is the key,
the wisdom of the ages, its not all his story.
My heart must lead my head through all the wicked lies,
to find my path and focus on the one true gleaming prize.
My truth is all I seek here, the truth that sets me free,
the love of life and freedom, the chance for me to be.
To follow selfish leaders through all the war and hate,
or seek a new horizon and not depend on fate.
I slowly gain the knowledge for life it is my right,
my peace is safe within me; I have no need to fight.
War mark’s the end of freedom and breaks the peace once more,
I live in hope that one day we close that evil door.
In my own words, written and compiled
on Nov.15th 2010 by Nigel R Mitchell.
