Tyrannosaurus
from Antiquasauria by Ian Cooke
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Poster/Print + Digital AlbumOne of 60 total prints, 50 of which will be available publicly, 10 of which are available here. Carved and printed by Emi Brady. Includes a download of the album.
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Record/Vinyl + Digital AlbumRecycled paper jacket. Translucent amber vinyl. 16-page coloring book. Artwork, font, design, and drawings by Ian Cooke. DVD includes the 5.1 surround sound mix and extras and is included inside the record jacket.
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DVD + Digital AlbumOrigami CD jacket containing:
DVD including a 5.1 surround mix of Antiquasauria by Neil Wilkes (King Crimson, Yes, XTC, Jethro Tull) plus lyrics, instrumental mixes, and more.
CD and a 16-page coloring book with lyrics.
BONUS: download of the Ian Cooke-designed font "Antiquasauria" and a digital version of the coloring book and lyrics.
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T-Shirt/Apparel + Digital Album100% cotton Next Level Apparel shirts. Very soft. Ladies fit, and regular man fit. Purple and teal in ladies sizes, Army green and slate grey in men's sizes.
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Streaming + DownloadIncludes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.Purchasable with gift card
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lyrics
Once a mighty ruler, you are the darling of carnivores forevermore.
Roaring of the drover fills every heart and head of the herd with rampant fear.
Known to bring bone-busting bite to an attack - one fumble, then it's over.
When your blood runs cold, you know that danger's near.
Can't escape what ails me: parasites in my skull and arthritis in my spine.
Born to be lord of the dirt I hunt and breed on 'til my body fails me,
I call the entire dominion mine.
There's an infection in my ankle and I know my days are numbered
'cause the pain increases every time I step on the left.
The inflammation of the bones inside my foot is getting gnarly.
I'm a highly active creature, not to mention my heft.
It never sleeps; it never goes away.
It's fairly obvious my stature has its benefits
but wearing out my bones from all the weight I carry is part of the deal.
There's an ancestral form of trichomonas gallinae within me;
they will colonize and take you down in spite of your zeal.
They never sleep; they never go away.
Alive, I was a tyrant, but after the catastrophe I rested doggo.
Now that I'm long-shuffled off the mortal coil,
My skeleton stands dominant in Chicago.
I am a monument and living was worth the toil!
Once a mighty ruler, you are the darling of carnivores forevermore.
Roaring of the drover fills every heart and head of the herd with rampant fear.
Known to bring bone-busting bite to an attack - one fumble, then it's over.
When your blood runs cold, you know that danger's near.
Can't escape what ails me: parasites in my skull and arthritis in my spine.
Born to be lord of the dirt I hunt and breed on 'til my body fails me,
I call the entire dominion mine.
There's an infection in my ankle and I know my days are numbered
'cause the pain increases every time I step on the left.
The inflammation of the bones inside my foot is getting gnarly.
I'm a highly active creature, not to mention my heft.
It never sleeps; it never goes away.
It's fairly obvious my stature has its benefits
but wearing out my bones from all the weight I carry is part of the deal.
There's an ancestral form of trichomonas gallinae within me;
they will colonize and take you down in spite of your zeal.
They never sleep; they never go away.
Alive, I was a tyrant, but after the catastrophe I rested doggo.
Now that I'm long-shuffled off the mortal coil,
My skeleton stands dominant in Chicago.
I am a monument and living was worth the toil!
Once a mighty ruler, you are the darling of carnivores forevermore.
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from Antiquasauria,
released September 11, 2015
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Ian Cooke Denver, Colorado
Ian Cooke is a singer-songwriter who plays cello and piano. He often uses a loop pedal to layer his cello and voice. Over the past 20 years, he has developed a truly original style of music. His influences include classical, pop, film & TV scores, prog-rock, world music, musical theater, and jazz. He was born in Adelaide, Australia, and grew up in Greeley, CO. ... more
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