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An ode to capitalism, House On Fire is about the current state of our economy and our relationship with profit, colonialism, and the environment. Told from the point of view of the businessman, Conrad Gluch and Geoff Bruce dive into the intended (and unintended) consequences of the search for eternally expanding profits.

lyrics

Mother Nature, what do you owe me?
I've been trying hard to set you free
I can take your dirt and make it gold
Turn your trees to goods that can be sold

If I sell for a profit
I can return this money to you
In the form of a long term loan
That's just gone overdue
Now that you are in our land
We have a duty to you
It's already decided
That this is what's best for you

If I sell for a profit
I can return this money to you
Donate it to your causes
And say it's worthless to you
You lose out if we don't succeed
You can't win if we do
But it's already decided
That this is what's best for you

House on fire won't be coming back
I sure thought we'd win in this attack
With the god of business on our side
You should thank us for the easy ride

If I sell for a profit
I can return this money to you
Donate it to your causes
And say it's worthless to you
You lose out if we don't succeed
You can't win if we do
But it's already decided
That this is what's best for you

credits

from Aftermath, released November 1, 2019
Personnel:

Chelsea McBride – tenor sax, conductor, composer

Colleen Allen – soprano and alto saxophones, piccolo, flute, alto flute
Naomi Higgins – soprano and alto saxophones, flute, alto flute
Alison Young – tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet
Patrick Smith – tenor and soprano saxophones, flute, clarinet
Conrad Gluch – baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, alto flute (solo)

James Rhodes, Justin See, Tom Upjohn, Kaelin Murphy – trumpets/flugelhorns

William Carn, Aidan Sibley, Jill Richards – trombones
Nicholas Sieber – bass trombone, tuba

Alex Samaras – voice
Chris Bruder – piano
David Riddel – guitar
Steven Falk – acoustic and electric basses
Geoff Bruce – drums (solo)

Recorded at Canterbury Studios on April 7-10, 2019
Editing by Julian Decorte and Jeremy Darby at Canterbury Studios
Mixed by Jeremy Darby at Canterbury Studios
Mastered by Peter Letros at Wreckhouse Mastering
Produced by Kevin Stolz
Album artwork by Arthur Ikuta
Album layout by Becca Howes
Photos by Evan Shay and Jill Richards

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Chelsea McBride Toronto, Ontario

woodwinds + vocals + composer/arranger + educator

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