00:09:29

from 00:09:29 by Arnold Faber•Shelly Faber

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00:09:29 is a composition with spoken words by Shelly Faber written in response to the racist and violent events leading to the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police.

All proceeds to this track will be donated to a charitable organization working towards justice and defunding the police.

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It was dark,
But not the light

It wasn’t fair,
But it was a fight

Minutes that shook the ground with fear
9 minutes, plus 29 seconds, to be clear

Pavement forever remembering

‘HE WAS HERE’!

Time buckled and shook

Watching

Tears dropping from our eyes
No static noise could disguise

No chance to lend a helping hand ...

There was only hate above him

Watched like it was forever …
And, it is

Last breath delivered in pain and defeat
But never fading away

It is there in EVERY voice that struggles to be heard

In every push/pull, sideways glance, undeserved apology, hopeful plea, low blow, and high hope

It will guide, or choke
Today’s outcome

And decide tomorrow’s choice

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from 00:09:29, released May 7, 2021
Prose by Shelly Faber ©2021
Composed and produced by Arnold Faber SOCAN 2021

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Arnold Faber Toronto, Ontario

Musician, Composer, Vibraphonist, Percussionist, Jazzer, Rocker, Bluser & A Music Blogger.

“Vibraphone is to me, as drums were to Keith Moon…”;
“I love my work; I take my work very seriously- myself, not so much!”.
- Arnold Faber

By trade, I am a recording artist, front-line performer and educator. ... more