The musicians were first brought together by drummer Sarathy Korwar during March 2020 for one of Boiler Room, Total Refreshment Centre and Night Dreamer’s more memorable streamed sessions from early lockdown. It caught the attention of Strut Records and the label presented an open offer for the musicians to create a new, completely freeform project.
Gathering together at The Fish Factory in London Summer 2020, the approach was to try something fresh. "I wrote texts as scores for the session and the emphasis was on breathing and listening to each other", explains Bex Burch. "Improvisation is composition in itself, so although the music was freely improvised, we sometimes chose to stay on form and rhythm, repeating melodies and groove."
Tracks include the pulsing, searching opener ‘Expand’, the taught soundscape ‘Prepare To Let Go’ and the frenetic, urgent ‘Bold Dream’. At times widescreen and cinematic and at others more tense and claustrophobic, each Flock piece explores its own colour and mood.
For the 70’s jazz rock band, see "The Flock"
Truth
Flock Lyrics
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Sails the ancient freedom boat.
Sailor man of wonder
On his island quite remote.
Truth the ship of oneness
In her stormy sea of doubt.
Dawn of rain bowed fancy
Dancing lady of temptation
Pull the shade and douse the light
Truth can only wonder,
A ray of hope is shining bright
Warriors of the outside,
Begin their pagan hostile dance
Mystics of hypocrisy,
They're the sad ones and they put
Themselves out in a deep trance
Truth can only wonder,
If this world makes any sense.
Warriors of the outside,
Begin their pagan hostile dance
Mystics of hypocrisy
They're the ones who put the
Sad ones in their trance
Truth can only wonder,
If this world makes any sense.
The lyrics to Flock's song Truth describe various contrasting experiences and perspectives. The first verse depicts the sailor man of wonder sailing the ancient freedom boat in an ocean of frustration, and being on his own remote island. This can be seen as a metaphor for someone who seeks freedom from societal constraints, but has to navigate through difficult circumstances in order to achieve it. The second verse introduces the concept of Truth as a ship of oneness, navigating through a stormy sea of doubt. The dawn of a rain-bowed fancy serves as a beacon to young men of the night, symbolizing hope in the midst of uncertainty.
The third verse introduces a different perspective with the dancing lady of temptation who pulls the shade and douses the light. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for someone who creates illusions and distractions to distract from reality. Truth can only wonder about the possibility of hope, but the light continues to shine. The fourth verse describes the warriors of the outside who begin their pagan hostile dance, which contrasts with the mystics of hypocrisy who put themselves in a deep trance. Truth can only wonder about the purpose of this world and whether it makes any sense.
Overall, the lyrics of Truth can be seen as a commentary on the human experience and the different perspectives that shape our understanding of truth and freedom. The song highlights the importance of navigating through difficult circumstances and seeking truth amidst the chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
In an ocean of frustration
Amidst a sea of distress and discontentment
Sails the ancient freedom boat.
The vessel of liberty from times long past sets sail.
Sailor man of wonder
A man of mystery and amazement, sailing towards the unknown.
On his island quite remote.
Finding himself on a faraway and isolated land.
Truth the ship of oneness
The embodiment of unity, lies in the ship named Truth.
In her stormy sea of doubt.
In the midst of a turbulent sea of uncertainty.
Dawn of rain bowed fancy
A fancy display of light and color in the rainy dawn.
Beacons to young men of the night.
Guiding lights for those who wander in the dark hours.
Dancing lady of temptation
A woman seducing and alluring with her dance.
Pull the shade and douse the light
Blocking out the light and embracing darkness.
Truth can only wonder,
Only Truth can ponder inquisitively.
A ray of hope is shining bright
There is a glimmer of optimism amidst the darkness.
Warriors of the outside,
Fighters on the periphery,
Begin their pagan hostile dance
Initiating their savage, non-Christian - and seemingly aggressive - movements.
Mystics of hypocrisy,
Spiritualists, whose claims of virtue and integrity are dubious.
They're the sad ones and they put
They are themselves miserable and they inflict
Themselves out in a deep trance
They immerse themselves in a profound, medication-like state.
Truth can only wonder,
Only Truth can query curiously.
If this world makes any sense.
Trying to make sense of this inexplicable world.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brandon Howard, Shaffer Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
lrh1966
The Flock is great!! Thank you for listening to this Flock recording...Friends, Lloyd.
Peter Pandemonium
The Flock was a Chicago-based jazz rock band, that released two albums on Columbia records in 1969 and 1970. The Flock did not achieve the commercial success of other Columbia jazz-rock groups of the era such as Chicago and Blood Sweat & Tears, but were recognized for featuring a violin prominently in their recordings. The violinist, Jerry Goodman, went on to become a member of Mahavishnu Orchestra and a solo artist. -Wikipedia
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mranthro4
This song fly with my soul......
plasticglassonion222
got this album via record club back in the day... ok it was late 60's I thought it was very cool and non mainstream
lrh1966
@mranthro4 Thank you for checking out this vintage Flock recording here...Friends, Lloyd.
lrh1966
@animascat Thank you for checking out this Flock classic!!...Friends, Lloyd.
Peter Pandemonium
Don't like this song? You can't handle the Truth!
Róbert Szende
Megvan cd lemezen óriási sokt hallgatom
lrh1966
Thanks for listening and have a great day from Lloyd.
animascat
what can you say?