THE MAYAN FACTOR - Baltimore, Maryland
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One word to describe The Mayan Factor is haunting. A listen to any song and you will never forget it. To hear either their melodies or Ray's lyrics is to be renewed. Together they blend into an irresistible force of inspirational creativity. Bridging the abyss of unreal to real, the spiritually dead to the vital, these guys are genuine, their warmth contrasting with the vapid corporate chill of modern culture. Living samplers, each man engulfs a smorgasbord of musical styles but they never tack anything on because they can do it. Their music wells from the wellspring of their souls. The old medicine is dead and with it spring. The last tricks have been tried, the last tapestry of their lies woven. The system is corrupt. The system is bankrupt. We await the wall to fall. Turn your ears to the new dispensation. Turn your hearts from the grave.Tune your hearts to the heart of The Mayan Factor...

The Mayan Factor have an ethnic sound, using atmospheric percussion (kongas and drums), acoustic guitars, various keyboard samples and tribal bass to an melodic, intense effect. The Mayan Factor could equally be called progressive rock as they could be lumped into the space rock category, one thing setting them apart from most artists in these genres is that the vocalist raps on occasion. Don't let this deter you, because it's an altogether interesting and one of a kind experience. Formed in 2002, they have released two full-length albums, "In Lake 'ch" (2003) and "44" (2005). With the return of Dan Angermaier on drums, and Johnny Burke replacing Brian Scott on guitar, The Mayan Factor was moving forward with a 3rd album that they hoped to release in 2011. However, the singer Ray Schuler died on February 8th 2011 due to a heroin overdose, which put the band on indefinite hiatus.

NOW, the 3rd album by The Mayan Factor is available. The album is called Yesterday's Son. Originally these 7 songs started off as demo's, but after Ray's passing, the band went back in and re-recorded the instrumental tracks behind Ray's vocals and guitar. With the help of Frank Marchand as engineer and producer, they have created an emotional roller coaster that serves as a beautiful final offering to themselves and the fans. Breathe it in - Yesterday's Son - and all of The Mayan Factor's music available at cdbaby, iTunes and many other digital outlets.

*********** New Mayan Factor Song Released 1/11/2018 *****************
Song is called Whispers

Watch the video https://youtu.be/qMA6hKcPbVs

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Propaganda
The Mayan Factor Lyrics

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And as the season changes
And I am rearranging
No reason to interrogate
The prophet of a broken limb

You lit a fire up under
All the places I lived in
I watched 'em burning the flesh

Across the moon stricken waters
Did I fight?

Reminiscent
I'll go reminiscent
Till the dark sheds its light

And as the feelings are changing
My heart is really racing
I see no reason to check
The pulse of a lion broken mountain ???

I lit a fire up under
All the places you lived in
I watched 'em burning the flesh
Across the moon stricken waters
Did I fight?

Go reminiscent

I'll go reminiscent
Till the dark sheds its light

Overall Meaning

The Mayan Factor's song "Propaganda" seems to be a reflection on change and loss. The opening lyrics "And as the season changes and I am rearranging" suggests that the singer is going through some sort of transformation or transition. They dismiss any need to be interrogated about what's going on, implying that their changes are perhaps personal and private. The next line "The prophet of a broken limb" is a curious phrase, but it could suggest that the singer sees themselves as a wounded healer, like a shaman or oracle who uses their own brokenness to bring wise insights to others.

The chorus seems to be about the aftermath of change. The singer claims that they "lit a fire up under all the places you lived in" and saw them burn, suggesting a kind of purging or cleansing. The reference to "moon stricken waters" creates an eerie, mystical atmosphere, perhaps signifying the mysterious forces of fate or destiny that are guiding this process of change. The repeated phrase "Did I fight?" is an interesting one, because it implies that the singer may have had some resistance to the changes happening, but it's unclear whether they ultimately surrendered to them or fought against them.

The second verse suggests that the feelings of change are causing the singer's heart to race, again emphasizing the intensity of this experience. The reference to a "lion broken mountain" is enigmatic, but it could suggest some kind of defeat or loss of power. The second chorus repeats the imagery of fire burning and the moonlit waters, but this time the singer claims they "see no reason to check the pulse" of what is lost. The final lines "Till the dark sheds its light" suggest that perhaps the singer sees this period of change as a kind of rebirth or new beginning, and that they are willing to go through darkness to reach the light.

Line by Line Meaning

And as the season changes
The passage of time brings change

And I am rearranging
I am adapting to the changes

No reason to interrogate
No need to question

The prophet of a broken limb
Someone who has been through hardship and can offer insight

You lit a fire up under
You motivated me

All the places I lived in
All the aspects of my life

I watched 'em burning the flesh
I watched them deteriorate

Across the moon stricken waters
In a difficult situation

Did I fight?
Did I struggle to keep those aspects of my life?

Reminiscent
Nostalgic

I'll go reminiscent
I'll indulge in nostalgia