People of the Abyss is the brainchild of Portland-based hip hop artist Trevor Brown. Trevor is a multi-instrumentalist who utilizes live instruments, percussion, and original samples to create his unique and smooth sound. Having spent several years playing in different bands and venues across the Pacific Northwest, Trevor created a new solo music project aimed at voicing the discontent many of us feel with the status quo of our political and social systems.
On the debut album from People of the Abyss, Trevor rallies the troops while defiantly expressing his frustration over our seemingly endless need to repeat previous mistakes. His visionary dreamcrafting on this album is bold, mesmerizing, and inventive, all while telling a story that is both compelling and evocative. Staring at the abyss ahead, Trevor takes us right to the edge and poetically dives right in.
lyrics
Here I am you can take it or leave it
I’m just trying to do my thing man you better believe it
And trust me I know this world is tough
Everyone trying to get a piece but they'll never get enough
While the few continue to own the many
And the many fight over those few leftover pennies
I understand why this would get you down
But best know that things are gonna turn around
While the war machine marches to the beat
Even that much power can’t keep down this beast
What’s so wrong with a little peace and understanding?
Man’s last stand versus the last man standing
Where you gonna be when it falls into place
And we make a little sense of this crazy rat race
You can choose peace, you can choose war
Better make it be known just what you stand for.
You can’t get us down
We keep waiting for you, we keep hoping for you
Just when the sun sets over these hills
A distant reminder of what remains still
Every day it’s threatened just a little bit more
Better understand exactly what you’re fighting for
We all pay money to a master thief
To roam around town causing misery and grief
And everyone of us just trying to do our thing
But its so damn hard to fly with clipped wings
But when you’re down you’re never out
Time to protect this town
But when you’re down you’re never out
Time to protect this town.
Cuz my brothers we have much to do
It’s time to stand up now and help get us through
And my sisters we have much to gain
Stand together now and release all this pain.
You can’t get us down.
We keep waiting for you, we keep hoping for you.
credits
from A Fable Agreed Upon,
released October 6, 2017
Written by Trevor Brown
Instruments and vocals performed by Trevor Brown, except:
Guitar by Hans Twite
Produced by Hans Twite, Trevor Brown, and Greg Mattson
Recorded, Engineered, and Mixed by Hans Twite
Mastered by Adam Straney @ Breakpoint Mastering, Portland, Oregon
Artwork by Chaz Brown @Storyville Studios, Portland, Oregon
Recorded at Ether Room Studios, Seattle, Washington and Beam Me Up Music, Portland, Oregon
People of the Abyss is the brainchild of Portland-based hip hop artist Trevor Brown. Trevor is a multi-instrumentalist who utilizes live instruments, percussion, and original samples to create his unique and smooth sound.
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