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Supermassive

by Amos Mann

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Supermassive 05:02
Supermassive A supermassive black hole looks just like a single particle Just like a single particle, standing at a distance Standing at a distance A supermassive black hole looks just like a single particle Just like a single particle, a tiny little subatomic particle This is a pattern, this is a pattern, this is just another pattern This is a pattern, this is a pattern, this is just another pattern Can you wrap your head around it, can you find the pattern in it? Look out and see the universe, Look up and see the universe, look down and see the universe, Look big and see the universe, look small and see the universe, Look in and see the universe, Look inside Supermassive, supermassive, supermassive, supermassive We love the patterns of a poem We love the patterns of a song We love the patterns of a sunset The colours of a dawn Standing at a distance, standing at a distance We love the patterns of a poem We love the patterns of a song We love the patterns of a sunset The colours of a dawn This is a pattern, this is a pattern, this is just another pattern Can you wrap your head around it, can you find the pattern in it? This is a pattern, this is a pattern, this is just another pattern Look out and see the universe, Look up and see the universe, look down and see the universe, Look big and see the universe, look small and see the universe, Look in and see the universe, Look inside Supermassive, supermassive, supermassive, supermassive Standing far away, standing far away, standing far away, standing far away Feel the ripples of their gravity, holding onto just one particle, just a little tiny subatomic particle The pattern of a supermassive found in a single particle Feel the ripples of their gravity holding onto just one particle, just a little tiny subatomic particle This is a pattern, this is a pattern, this is just another pattern I wouldn’t’ve thought it possible, the pattern of a supermassive found in the smallest particle Found in the smallest particle Look out and see the universe, Look up and see the universe, look down and see the universe, Look big and see the universe, look small and see the universe, Look in and see the universe, Look inside Pattern finding is our thing, pattern finding is our thing Is that a pattern? Is that a pattern? Is that a pattern or just what we’ve become to see From when we were a single cell The pattern of you and me Equations too complex to solve precisely The pattern of you and me Too complex to solve precisely The pattern of you and me Look out and see the universe, Look up and see the universe, look down and see the universe, Look big and see the universe, look small and see the universe, Look in and see the universe, Look inside Supermassive, supermassive Too complex to solve precisely Supermassive, supermassive A supermassive black hole looks just like a single particle Just like a single particle, just like a single particle Supermassive, supermassive Standing at a distance Standing at a distance Standing at a distance At a distance
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Dynamics of a field This cosmic space here together all we have here together moving far from each other assuming nothing forever This cosmic space here together what connects us together behaving weirdly together believing only each other This cosmic space here together means we have one another superpositioned together entangled forever This cosmic space here together what keeps us together in spooky action together uncertain forever Email each other Email each other Email each other
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Past simple 02:18
Past simple 45s on a radio show Designer clothes from decades ago A party invite every night Sleeping in ’til we felt like We had it all, we had it all More than we could ever want We had it all, we had it all More than we could ever want We had it all, we had it all More than we could ever want We had it all, we had it all More than we could ever want Living in stone mansions Leaky skylights, crumbling ceilings Dropping in unannounced All our friends live up the street Music moving feet and soul Hip hop, jazz, and house vinyl Beatnik Jam with tea and toast Drum kit, gat, and double bass We had it all, we had it all More than we could ever want We had it all, we had it all More than we could ever want We had it all, we had it all More than we could ever want We had it all, we had it all More than we could ever want Loving every day Every day a new day Seeing everything with fresh eyes Just like a little baby We had it all, we had it all More than we could ever want We had it all, we had it all More than we could ever want We had it all, we had it all More than we could ever want We had it all, we had it all More than we could ever want We had it
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Tree philosophy If a tree falls in the forest and you’re not there to hear it does it make a sound? If a storm blows on the ocean and you’re not there to feel it does it make a sound? Just listen Listen Listen Listen Just listen Listen If a bird calls in the city and no one’s awake yet does it make a sound? If a factory blows its smoke stack and no one’s there to see it does it make a sound? An eruption makes the earth quake and throws ash into the air And you’re standing at the epicentre so that’s all that you hear With eyes closed and huddled tight you pray your mother’s safe But without hope and without right action all that’s left is fear Just listen Listen Listen Listen Just listen Listen If a tree falls in the forest and no one’s left to hear does it make a sound?

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Alt pop songs of friendship, love, philosophy, and science.

Supermassive is an EP of fresh upbeat alt pop composed and produced by Amos Mann. Catchy hooks and sing-along choruses evoke a lighthearted mood, while the image-rich lyrics take the listener deeper. Exploring love, friendship and environmental catastrophe, the songs draw on science and philosophy. Yet serious topics are leavened with humour and playfulness throughout.

An eclectic range of musical influences including classical, hip-hop and experimental are evident in Supermassive. Mann’s Polish Jewish heritage also makes a significant contribution. His performance experience in klezmer and jazz can be heard in the supple warmth of his double bass.

Mann’s voice is a rich baritone that he uses to unexpected and compelling effect, Some songs are almost whispered, while the delivery of others is rhythmic and staccato. Evocative and irreverent, there’s a touch of both Leonard Cohen and David Byrne. These are beautifully crafted, layered pop poems.

Featuring internationally renowned violinist Sydney Manowitz (Mann’s father) and distinguished pianist Donald Cullington, the compositions are dynamic, with the voices of the instruments ranging from bold to ethereal.

“I grew up with the sound of my dad practicing Bach violin fragments over and over and when I wrote these pieces I found myself drawing heavily on those sonic memories”, says Mann.

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released March 1, 2024

Composed by Amos Mann
Lyrics by Amos Mann
Arrangement by Amos Mann
Recorded by Amos Mann
Produced by Amos Mann
Additional production by L.Glen
Mixed by Amos Mann
Mastered by Chris Chetland, Kog Mastering

Violin & Viola performed by Sydney Manowitz
Piano performed by Donald Cullington
Vocals performed by Amos Mann
Double bass performed by Amos Mann
Beats by Amos Mann

EP art by Amos Mann
Liner notes and press editing by Sophia Bilbrough

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Amos Mann Paekākāriki, New Zealand

Amos Mann is a composer, photographic artist, and creative producer.

Brought up in an artistic family, with a strong interest in community and social justice, Amos has an has engaged in creative practice individually, collaboratively, and in participatory settings since childhood.

Born in Ontario, Canada, Amos immigrated to Ōtepoti Dunedin, Aotearoa New Zealand at 4 years of age.
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