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How does one choose between two creations of the same cloth?
"Jerusalem's Thorns Civilian Remix" was closer to Carolyn Fe’s heart than the version released in her album, “Sugat Ko” (translation: “My Wound” in her native tongue of Tagalog). The Civilian Remix of Jerusalem’s Thorns is aggressive, combining the soundscapes and drone of chanting monks and military tones that accompanies tribal sounds alluding to a definite battle cry from Carolyn Fe’s deepest wounds; a purging of poisons and toxins from her soul to rebuild her new normal.
The album’s version of “Jerusalem’s Thorns” was the collective choice of Carolyn Fe’s bandmates, they liked the organic and not so aggressive vibe of the tune which was a cry of pain and scream of frustration as her wounds healed.
In both versions of the song, those tribal percussions introduce the listener — and brings Fe closer — to her Filipino roots as she continues to further her version of the Blues genre. “I dropped my malong to reveal my truest self and to heal the wounds of the past,” she says, making note of the traditional tube skirt or dress made from a woven, multi-coloured cotton worn for warmth and/or traditional celebrations. She continues on to say, “It’s me daring you to step out of your comfort zone.”
Sun’s come up and I’m beaten down
Got miles to go, my feets been burnin’
My loves gone lost, my spirits worn
Ooooh lord, I feel Jerusalem’s thorns
Wind’s bringin heat, I cry myself
I see no end to carry my burdens
I’m a beaten soul with no recourse
Ooooh lord, I feel Jerusalem’s thorns
There’s fifteen miles to climb that mountain
I got blisters in my soul but I keep on walkin’
My mind’s in hell and my hands are bleedin’
There ain’t no way for my salvation
Oh lord, I feel Jerusalem’s thorns
Oh lord, I feel Jerusalem’s thorns
Oh lord, I feel Jerusalem’s thorns
Oh lord, I feel Jerusalem’s thorns
credits
released May 22, 2020
Lyrics & Vocals: Carolyn-Fe Trinidad
Drums & Percussions: Brandon Lee Goodwin
Mix: Maxime Philippe
As a woman of color growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood, Carolyn Fe was always on the fringe, even when she was
literally in the spotlight singing, dancing or acting. Being on the fringe fueled her determination to create her own space & the freedom to blaze her own path, on her own terms. She continues to write her own material & to collaborate with various artists around the world....more
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