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The Pigeon House (act 3 of 3)

by DavidJohnHull

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Wreck 00:47
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The Glory of The State 04:53
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The Glory Of The State Wait stay people Door Jamming people Who wait around In hopefulness like the way they dress Got their tickets A numbered fate Wait And Poster people upon the wall Who look like us With smiling faces That motivate To get a job It's about their number More than their face We went up in the world today Helped by sleight of hand But did the world Just go up on us Behind our backs We'll never know The call of the nation has exploitation In hit and run There was never a contract Just a clever mind shame Hidden in the act With tiny steps You can dance around In the crowd But keep your coat 'Cause the music just Played out And there's no space Please move on To raise a glass to the giving ones Who work all hours For a petty sum For charity Is to miss the point It's just for the glory of the state It's for the glory of the state The call of the nation has exploitation In hit and run There was never a contract Just a clever mind shame Hidden in the act
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Small Cog in a Large wheel 03:04
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Appropriation game Oh Winnie oh Winnie It’s good that you’re there I’ll cut to the chase for you There’s a property we know of That’s come to our attention We’d like to make an offer for it It’s up on Aliende hill Not far from the centre Do you know the one I mean? Oh the house up the hill We don’t know who owns it Or if there’a ‘community of heirs’ out there We, are inclined to think Like good capitalists Maximum gain Appropriation game Oh that's a mere formality It's pussy footing banality We're talking about High investment here But there's been a request From a local investor That ticks all the boxes I’ve heard all this before Can't we lobby The council ? After all you got a seat on it The councils pollitics are clear Lobbying wont help Only for social housing and free public transport We, are inclined to think Like good capitalists Maximum gain Appropriation game And the squater ones Are idle bums Stop funding and they'll go away Isn't asbestos banned, or wasn’t mold not found The foundations could be too weak What about, roughing them up with a hit squad well tough Fixing the things in their head We, are inclined to think Like good capitalists Maximum gain Appropriation game
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Appropriation game 02:46
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Appropriation game Oh Winnie oh Winnie It’s good that you’re there I’ll cut to the chase for you There’s a property we know of That’s come to our attention We’d like to make an offer for it It’s up on Aliende hill Not far from the centre Do you know the one I mean? Oh the house up the hill We don’t know who owns it Or if there’a ‘community of heirs’ out there We, are inclined to think Like good capitalists Maximum gain Appropriation game Oh that's a mere formality It's pussy footing banality We're talking about High investment here But there's been a request From a local investor That ticks all the boxes I’ve heard all this before Can't we lobby The council ? After all you got a seat on it The councils pollitics are clear Lobbying wont help Only for social housing and free public transport We, are inclined to think Like good capitalists Maximum gain Appropriation game And the squater ones Are idle bums Stop funding and they'll go away Isn't asbestos banned, or wasn’t mold not found The foundations could be too weak What about, roughing them up with a hit squad well tough Fixing the things in their head We, are inclined to think Like good capitalists Maximum gain Appropriation game
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Narcissism is a Fucking Terrible Ism 06:10
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I can't take it anymore, you're always twisting things around You swear black is white, and white is black And the truth doesn’t seem to matter, or the facts I didn't get enough of your contribution, man It didn’t pay the rent then, and living with you was like moving a crowd See you, mister, you've gone and done it now You went behind my back and called it mindfulness censoring Inevitable coming, sort of co-dependence And while we’re on the subject, I was the giver and you were the taker You, with your cocksure pontifical, unconditionally difficult You, you fucking plotting Judas, are you on your cross again? I’m my own autonomous zone, lock, stock, and barrel I’ll go where the wind takes me, if it’s worthwhile I had the patience to hear you out and more But your concentration was busy going down another rabbit hole I brought you here and now, and all I hear are complaints You’re just another failed wannabe activist, my arse, a free ride See you, mister, you've gone and done it now You went behind my back and called it mindfulness censoring Inevitable coming, sort of co-dependence And while we’re on the subject, I was the giver and you were the taker You, with your cocksure pontifical, unconditionally difficult You, you fucking plotting Judas You, with your cocksure pontifical, unconditionally difficult You, you fucking plotting Judas Narcissism is a fucking terrible ism, narcissism is a fucking terrible ism Isn’t narcissism a really fucking terrible ism? Narcissistic people are really fucking terrible people Narcissistic people are really terrible people
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Big Arm of The Law 02:17
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Big Arm of The Law We got reasons to believe from a good source A violation of section “watha ma call” There is irregular dealings In all kind of narcotics We have our rights and we know how to use them We’ve been here now, for way over 3 years And your watch ma call is called paragraph 144 Big arm of the law, this aint your war Just turn around there’s the door Go back to your station Before you need Hospitalization We don’t believe you have the authorsation We’re legal here so go take a vacation you’ll have to send in the troops Before we vacate our home Big arm of the law, this aint your war Just turn around there’s the door Big arm of the law, Go back to your station Before you need Hospitalization Just turn around there's the door
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Crack Cocaine (featuring Jeff Tarlton) 02:55
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Crack Cocaine Don’t get me wrong, it was my idea all along I feel sorry in a way. but you gotta know - when enough's is enough So tell us Show us what you got Let’s put our heads together For sure work it out I know for a fact, they are selling drugs Not weed or hash, but smack cocaine Why not get the police to raid the place And I’ll show you their stash, it's hidden away But don’t forget my payment up front For my troubles you know that's deserved, I’d say Not sure if that’s legal To raid the place, you know Without a warrant Or permission If the press got hold of this They’d have a field day for sure But we own the press And the police can be swayed you know It is really easy When you feel incharge Corruption? just a state of mind And money That speaks louder than words
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Crack Cocaine (featuring Marta Talvet) 02:18
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Crack Cocaine Don’t get me wrong, it was my idea all along I feel sorry in a way. but you gotta know - when enough's is enough So tell us Show us what you got Let’s put our heads together For sure work it out I know for a fact, they are selling drugs Not weed or hash, but smack cocaine Why not get the police to raid the place And I’ll show you their stash, it's hidden away But don’t forget my payment up front For my troubles you know that's deserved, I’d say Not sure if that’s legal To raid the place, you know Without a warrant Or permission If the press got hold of this They’d have a field day for sure But we own the press And the police can be swayed you know It is really easy When you feel incharge Corruption? just a state of mind And money That speaks louder than words
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Way Down South 03:34
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Way Down South My old Dad was the run-of-the-mill Growing up on the top-of-the-hill In his little town That's all he knew then He lied awake a navigating Plotting stars out, to take him Way down south Way down Then my old dad who was lost got found So he picked up anchor, ocean bound Way down south Way down There comes a time When you need to define What is buried deep inside And what you think about Is really……….. Being Yourself He saw the world and told me stories But edited bits that were too sordid Way down south Way down there You got one chance, so you might as well take it So go down south, before you can't make it Way down south Won't you go down There comes a time When you need to define What is buried in your head And what you think about Is really………... Doing your best There comes a time When you need to define What is buried deep inside And what you think about Is really………... Being yourself.
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Sea Change 03:10
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Sea Change I know ‘m difficult Can rub you Up the wrong way Did you really think I would Pull the wool over your eyes I must admit I thought about it For a time Then I thought of you poor buggers And what we’ve built together And then a came a sea change I didn’t sit back on my heels and go away I want those old days back again It’s was my of getting back At the enemy in hand And my ways are some-what different you just have to trust me I took a chance I made the plan It was their eyes that were wooled over So came a sea change I didn’t sit back on my heels and go away I want those old days back agan
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Just Because I have Your Name 02:47
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Just Because I have Your Name You know your game is up right now Just try and bloody riggle out It’s nice to see you Grovel a litle bit Oh my god did you really think That I was so naive and thick I had you figured out from the start Mum she did her best to cope, when you left Without a fucking note keep your money Shove it you’re up your arse Just because I have your name You never felt like a father All of the time ‘Cause all you did is went away Not thinking of any other Except yourself Yes just yourself Well now I found my home it's true With these friends a motley crew This family accepts me one and all So if you end up in a cell I hope you have a window view Of pleasant Prime real esate Just because I have your name You never felt like a father All of the timedm ‘Cause all you did is went away Not thinking of any other But just yourself Yes just yourself
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Revolutionary Weirdos (featuring Elisabeth Wood) 03:34
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Revolutionary Weirdos Many years ago This was our refuge We lived in untried ways We challenged and refused Pushing barriers And raised the bar We were thinkers and dreamers Revolutionary wierdos Then came the mistrust Born from fascist propaganda And so much turmoil from their ideology We did our best To hold on to sanityBut the pressure was to much The death of our Community Then they took my people Vanished all away Never to return To share the light of a day They would be happy if They knew about your people And life always grows back As they smile up Through the cracks

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THE PIGEON HOUSE (Act 3 of 3 Act)
(On Allende Hill)

Radio Play (To be released this year sometime)
Written by David John Hull
Edited and artistic imput by Giles Schumm

All songs written and aranged by David John Hull

Artistic input: Reece Marlowe.
Mixed by João Clemente and David John Hull
Some dialogue recorded by Peter Hofmann and artistic imput

There are approximately 40 songs with accompanying dialogue. "More than a Wreck" serves as the main theme music. Most of these songs are featured in the radio play, but shortened at times.

The audio play follows the life of a young man, Damien Spirit, known as Dey. It delves into his troubled relationship with his father, who left home when he was young, his attempt to assimilate into the corporate world, his journey through transitioning to a transgender woman, his experiences on the road working in a bordello, and ultimately finding himself in a squat. The narrative then follows Damien's father's attempt to exploit his son and the squatters under the oppressive weight of a corrupt system. The play delves into themes such as the corporate world, gender, sex work, corruption, and gentrification.
The interspersed songs also contribute to the storytelling. Ranging in style from experimental music, pop, chanson, contemporary classical music, to folk.

The radio play does not confine itself to any specific country, utilizing generic descriptions like 'center of town' or 'in the south.' Similarly, the characters' nationalities remain intentionally ambiguous, inviting diverse interpretations.

Special thanks to Jeff Talton, who lent me his drums, bass, and banjo. Peter Hofmann, who provided a banjo, excellent microphone, and headphones. Thanks to Aidan Bartley and Fanto Thomas.

The speakers for the Radio Play: Jane Luca, Kaia Pierce-Grove, Felipe Valdez, Maria Schlangen, Rick Melling, Bernardo Sousa, Sofia Byström-Borg, David John Hull.

List of Characters

1. Damian Spirit, an 18-year-old main protagonist, also known as Dey, the son of JP and Alma. He later transitions to Damara.
2. Janine Smith works as JP's secretary. A down-to-earth, intelligent, working-class girl, she possesses a sharp wit.
3. John ‘Posh’ Spirit, or JP, The father of Damian. With the support of his business associates, he aims to purchase the building and evict the squatters.
4. Alma, Damian’s mother, makes a brief appearance at the beginning.
5. Melody, an audacious, waif-like singer.
6. Madame Fleur Roche, the proprietor of the Gentleman’s club.
7. Saman Ghazawwi, a foreign person working for the press. Gets together with Damara.
8. Marcel, a charming narcissist, head of the squatters

Alternative Persons Group A: Left-wing but not overtly radical.
9. Maria
10. Wim
11. Agnes
12. Lol
Alternative Persons Group B: Politically very left-wing and radical.
13. Jade
14. Tiago (close to Marcel)
15. Franzi
16. Mr. Jack Nightingale, a former colleague of JP, now homeless
17. Eva Borovsky, the true owner of the Pigeon House building.
18. Robin Grey, an executive of a big multinational company.
19. Winnie Braxton-Smyth, a councilor conservative politician.
20. Business people or better known as “The Suits”: Miriam and Alex.

Other characters:
• Daphne (bar person)
• Driver
• Ticket collector at a music club
• Bouncer/ticket person at Gentleman's club
• Police personnel

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released April 10, 2024

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David started playing double bass in various folk, rock, and chanson bands in Berlin. In 1991, he turned to writing songs and has released roughly 17 albums to date. In 2017, the band Golden Dark was formed, and in 2018, the project Shapeless Man was initiated. In 2020, he began working on the radio play "The Pigeon House." In 2023, he started improvised voicing with various projects. ... more

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