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Typeset

by Kurt Bielema

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1.
1x1 03:35
Now that I have all your attention Could you guess what all this is for break in to the only thing that I know The loneliness won’t kill you, I think you ought to know one by one we all fall for someone Now the words I use maybe, somewhat dated But I truly believe there isn’t much to say Memories of quiet things, that I know The loneliness won’t kill you, I think you ought to know one by one we all fall for someone And for you I do my best work
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Wheels that spin turn slowly inside, and I know you can’t read my mind. The door that opened and then closed, I know you are one who knows. Half way home, and half a mind, to look and finally see Our paper moon has blown away, now what do you believe? What we show and what we hide, what can I do to help you to decide? To run away with me. And when we rest, by the waters edge and we burn the cardboard sea If years go by, and we’re still insane, run away with me.
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feeling one with the noble sun feeling blue with the humble moon as our bodies awake, for the first time that we knew, and by letting our hair down, we chose to follow through. in a forest of two, there's one of me and one of you the dangers, that we knew, well they just weren't true Now we're up on the hillside, looking up, and falling down, tumbling over, rolling sideways, til our hearts slam on the ground in our forest of two, and all the danger we knew walk hand in hand through the fire and sand, to the light of the moon feeling one with the noble sun feeling blue with the humble moon Now alone, we're together, the snow keeps us quite amused, when we come back, maybe next year, I'll remember falling through (thin ice) In a forest of two, I’m asking you to choose, silver or blue, well they’re all for you.
4.
Folsom Blues 04:36
The rolling sidewalks, were my gift to you, and the friends that gathered, thought my gift was you And I walk the frozen miles, to the tune on my breathe, past the lights that look like eyes, and these trees, look like death, Folsom Blues… The floating faces, candles start the tune, and the friendly voices, hope your wish comes true, And I walk the frozen miles, to the tune on my breathe, past the lights that look like eyes, and these trees, look like death, Folsom Blues…
5.
They call you the regular, where ever you show up. I know that you think, that you’re onto me. Tho I’ll never give you up. It’s true I have a bed of nails, and you should lighten up. Don’t be afraid of the end times baby, I’m not someone who knows. Armed and dangerous, she’s tied in the kitchen, running out of time World on fire, he talks to the hushes, she doesn’t lose her mind I know it hard to recognize, the truth about ourselves, I know we should speak honestly, I just rather make things up. I love when you sing heart of glass, or the way you slowly blow out the match, Don’t be afraid of the good times baby, I’m not someone who knows. Armed and dangerous, she’s tied in the kitchen, running out of time, World on fire, he talks to the hushes, she doesn’t lose her mind.
6.
You came along and found someone you didn't expect to you came along and you found someone to save you say hello, I say hello, we didn't say much else, you say hello, well, I'm going to move away Thick smoke began to rise, beneath the 30th floor panic sounds echoing, a fire alarm is pulled You came along and found someone you didn't expect to you came along and you found someone to save you say hello, I say hello, we didn't say much else, you say hello, hey, you wanna walk this way? Roll on our backs until we reach the fire escape embers fly to the moon, we watch them disintegrate Sirens cut through the night, and reach the blackened frame charcoals falls on the page, and burns the past away You came along and found someone you didn't expect to you came along and you found someone to save you say hello, I say hello, we didn't say much else, you say hello, I think I'm here to stay
7.
Better off dead I remember you, living it up one crazy summer,, and I’d say anything to soothe the bruise You know that I’ll call you up, even if it’s dangerous when one day we make things true, you’ll know that I care about … us. When the point is made and goes against the grain all in for the passion play, and I won’t back down, no I won’t calm down Yesterday was strange, what’s more so the times have changed, but it’s only a passing phase You swing at my head, any time I move, you missed me in bed, so I took off my shoes, and I’d say anything to stay right here with you You know that I’ll call you up, even if it’s dangerous when one day we make things true, you’ll know that I care about … When the point is made and goes against the grain all in for the passion play, and I won’t come down, no I won’t calm down Yesterday was strange, what’s more so the times have changed, but it’s only a passing phase The broken glass we save, for to use again one day, but for now it’s a passing phase Yesterday was strange, what’s more so the times have changed, all in for the passing phase
8.
Rocinante 04:41
I would not oppose anymore or suppose any less. like a bullet shot in to the night, your aim was true but no call was in sight and the ring has set in. like a bullet shot in to the wind, one will die while another begins. I could not propose anymore or compose any less. like a spirit i have been reborn, knowing the weight of failing at love and falling in deep. like a spirit i have been reborn, but knowing what lies ahead of me. I would not destroy with my love, or deploy all the rest. shallow streams that run to rivers deep; the one you hold is the one you keep, and our shadows are one. ride your Rocinante to the sun.

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All songs were written and performed by Kurt Bielema, and recorded over time in Urbana-Champaign.

All original tracking of voice/guitar recorded by Ryan Groff at Perennial Sound Studio, then layered at Home Studio with KB, and fine-tuned at Wave Upon Wave with James Treichler.
Folsom Blues recorded in one fell swoop on September 23rd, 2015. Overdubs added at Home Studio.

Mixed by KB and James Treichler. Mastered by James Treichler.

Thank you — family, friends, music, and technology.

Dedicated to Megan, and everything we’ve created.

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released June 17, 2016

WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS —
Ryan Groff: Electric guitar (4)
Cody Lee: Bass guitar (1,4,6)
James Treichler: Drums, percussion (2-8)

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Kurt Bielema Urbana, Illinois

... Kurt’s blend of indie, pop, and rock music draws from folk traditions over the past 50 years. Often fingerpicking with an infectious rhythm and sensitive melodies, Bielema’s strength is sincerity that never verges on the saccharine. Straightforward yet poetic, the songs have a very quaint and charming quality to them—they don’t feel too huge, but they touch on timeless emotions and ideas. ... more

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