Today I received a unique music submission from the acoustic solo project called Chords of Truth. I was steered towards a particular track until I began perusing the artist’s website and found something much bigger, something akin to an honest spiritual exploration. When I say that, I’m not referring to an idealogy, but more of a sense of true openness and limitless possibility. The goal of the project, according to Jason Garriotte, the artist, is to “expand our vision of reality and have new, enjoyable experiences”. Goal accomplished.
“Tune Your Mind” was simply stunning. You can hear Garriotte’s influences respectfully brought to his art – Simon & Garfunkel, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, and Johnny Cash. His voice is intense and serious, mournful even, but not a bit depressive or self-indulgent. This is purposeful music brimming with clarity and hope. Chords of Truth fits in nicely with rock and folk music’s tradition of brilliant lyricists. Reading the lyrics for “Tune Your Mind” inspired me because they conveyed truth, and truth is rejuvenating. While it’s an unusual choice to post full lyrics on a blog post, I’m going to share the lyrics here because they are so unwaveringly strong that I can’t leave a word out.
Highly recommended for fans of great lyricists such as Patti Smith, Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, Bob Dylan and Tom Waits. Find out more about Chords of Truth here.
“Tune Your Mind” by Chords of Truth
Throughout history there has been Ideas about how it all began What plane we have all come from And our existence from now on
It’s a mystery what separates us From all the herds of nothingness Is it because we can speak Or something else Like the ability to dream
Tune your mind with reflection Use your attention with intention Imagine what it is you want If you’re clear, it will appear
Our thoughts create our world Contrary to what you may have heard Your mind’s power is so strong Just by thinking you will affect the outcome
Reaction is the result of action The vibrations impact energy patterns They crash around like waves Influencing the way we behave
This world is moving so fast The chaos seems to cast A web of confusion Blocking us all from sound conclusions
I’m not here to say I know What the future is going to hold But tomorrow’s not just another day Let’s start creating what do you say
Tune your mind with reflection Use your attention with intention Imagine what it is you want If you’re clear, it will appear
Today I received a unique music submission from the acoustic solo project called Chords of Truth. I was steered towards a particular track until I began perusing the artist’s website and found something much bigger, something akin to an honest spiritual exploration. When I say that, I’m not referring to an idealogy, but more of a sense of true openness and limitless possibility. The goal of the project, according to Jason Garriotte, the artist, is to “expand our vision of reality and have new, enjoyable experiences”. Goal accomplished.
