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Ain't No Devil But The Human by Garrick Davis World Blues

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Ain't No Devil But The Human

I was searching for some answers but questions were the hardest things to find I had Truth, the great de-programmer, by my side

Ain't no devil but the human

My Innocence wasn’t man made I learned a history I thought that I could trust Light shined, those old stories decayed and turned to dust

Ain't no devil but the

Ain't No Devil But The Human

I was searching for some answers but questions were the hardest things to find I had Truth, the great de-programmer, by my side

Ain't no devil but the human

My Innocence wasn’t man made I learned a history I thought that I could trust Light shined, those old stories decayed and turned to dust

Ain't no devil but the human Burned down creations with battles and rage and promises we break We are human

Karma

The more you learn, the more you know that what you reap is from what you sow The more you learn, the more you know that what you reap is from what you sow

Truth has strengthened my endurance Answers serve to straighten up my spine I believe that what comes between us are the devil’s lies

Ain't no devil but the human Ain't no devil but the human Ain't no devil but the human

The more you learn, the more you know that what you reap is from what you sow The more you learn, the more you know that what you reap is from what you sow

©2023 G. Davis credits released February 21, 2023 Bryant Mills - drums Nancy Wright - saxophone Vickie Randle - percussion Kevin Goldberg - bass Garrick Davis - guitars, vocals

Music and lyrics - G. Davis Produced by Garrick Davis Engineered by Michael Rosen Mastered by Michael Romanowski Cover art - Zsuzsanna Davis

Description: This new track is a personal triumph as it has been more than 12 years since I have actually completed lyrics to a song. To this I say bravo and I will be churning out more message-driven music that can be danced to in many cases. Yes, 7/4 is a dance able time signature!

What was I thinking with a song title like this? Pretty simply that it is "Us", "We" as human beings that are responsible for the not so positive and downright evil doings in the world. The Devil is in us. The light of love is too, but that's for another song.

There was a moment I really was "searching for some answers" as to what was the "real reason" the race and class issue has such a grip on us as a society. "Questions" had to come first of course, but it required shedding my brainwashed mindset. It is astonishing to understand how little I have known about the world. I 'was' where "they" wanted me to be!

That journey has blown my mind and I can never be the person I once was as a result. Learning truth is, in a way, subjective depending on from where you received the information and objective by way of digging down into the research knowing no one source will do. Truth is "the "great de-programmer".

I had never known the richness of my heritage in the way I do now, which has also peaked my interest in the history of humanity. I now feel like a speck of dust, which is actually enlightening. I respect the strength, courage and conviction toward life from those who came before me. This directs me away from my old fears, "strengthened my endurance", answers have served to effect how I walk in this world!

Let us see that it is lies used by the powerful and absolutely corrupt that keep us apart and from our greatest experiences in this short life. It is with this sentiment that I simply say "do good things" because "what you reap is from what you sow". Karma is real. Respect it!

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All The Girls

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Keep On/Where Light Shines featuring Zach Davis

Keep On/Where Light Shines(featuring Zach Davis) by Garrick Davis World Blues

Keep On/Where Light Shines(featuring Zach Davis)

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The new single, "Keep On/Where Light Shines"! Listen to, share and SUPPORT this MUSIC! You can purchase this track from this gdworldblues.com link on a "Pay What You Like" basis.

As an instrumental track, this music represents two things: Perseverance and the struggle for morality in a decadent society.

The accompanying painting was created

The new single, "Keep On/Where Light Shines"! Listen to, share and SUPPORT this MUSIC! You can purchase this track from this gdworldblues.com link on a "Pay What You Like" basis.

As an instrumental track, this music represents two things: Perseverance and the struggle for morality in a decadent society.

The accompanying painting was created specifically for this music by Zsuzsanna Davis and inspired part of the title "Where Light Shines". This track is actually a part one and two and are greater as a whole. "Keep On" is part one and it's "A" section is based on a purposeful walking pace, the rhythm is decidedly funky. The "B" section of Keep On portrays tension, doubt, violence and fear. The "breakdown" or "C" section contains Zach's expression of healing, rest, meditation before going back into the fray and "keep going". There are strings underneath that serve to soften the harshness and starkness within the music.

Part two, "Where Light Shines", was based from the guitar riff that repeats throughout the entirety of the piece. So much "grows" from the simple repetition that is immediately joined by the gorgeous and comforting chimes which sound like rays of light. The melodic guitars offer comfort and direction on this brief journey. The African drums drive everything dynamically forward.

This release is my first new offering toward what will be the next body of work I call "The Dignity Project". I'm so grateful to have Zach's talent on display here as well as 3 other tracks that will be included in this project. I always had a lot of fun working with my son recording and performing music. It's probably to stand up as the greatest inspiration I could have ever experienced. I will continue my quest to be "his favorite guitarist" through continuing my work and praying for Zach's musical guidance for the rest of my days. - Garrick Davis - World Blues

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"World Blues" - Acoustic Live: At The Freight

Acoustic Live: At The Freight by Garrick Davis World Blues

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"Acoustic Live: At The Freight" is a 2-track recorded production of Garrick Davis World Blues acoustic set performed for the John Lee Hooker Foundation Benefit Concert at Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley, CA. on June 14, 2019.

I have been been involved within the organization by way of working with the students in the music program at

"Acoustic Live: At The Freight" is a 2-track recorded production of Garrick Davis World Blues acoustic set performed for the John Lee Hooker Foundation Benefit Concert at Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley, CA. on June 14, 2019.

I have been been involved within the organization by way of working with the students in the music program at Eastside College Prep in East Palo Alto, CA. Many of the students I am blessed to work with opened this star-studded multi-act show as an ensemble, I was proud to witness.

Following the high schoolers, I was joined yet again by the masterful young tabla drum player Tanmay Bichu who I began working with in 2016. Tanmay has performed with me in different lineups of the World Blues configurations, including the full 8-piece as well as appearing on the "House Full of Friends"(2018) live album.

In this simple setting of guitar and tabla(often with piano) is where the combination really shines as you will hear for yourself. Thanks to Lou Judson for releasing this recording to me so I can bring it to the public. It is very clear, dynamic and punchy!

I look forward to recording a full album with him someday, which will display more of the improvisation wonderment that comes out when given the time and space.

As in keeping with the spirit of the "benefit event", the John Lee Hooker Foundation will receive 10% from the sales of this production for the first year (8/22/20).

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A Thrilling Tabla Solo - Grey Sky

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