contemporary
/ kənˈtɛm pəˌrɛr i /
adjective
1. existing, occurring, or living at the same time; belonging to the same time,
2. of about the same age or date: a Georgian table with a contemporary wig stand.
3. of the present time; modern: a lecture on the contemporary novel.
pagan
/ ˈpeɪ gən /
noun
1. (no longer in technical use) one of a people or community observing a polytheistic religion, as the ancient Romans and Greeks.
2. a member of a religious, spiritual, or cultural community based on the worship of nature or the earth; a neopagan.
3. (Disparaging and Offensive.)
a) (in historical contexts) a person who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim; a heathen.
b) an irreligious or hedonistic person.
c) an uncivilized or unenlightened person.
adjective
4. of, relating to, or characteristic of pagans.
5. (Disparaging and Offensive.)
a) relating to the worship or worshipers of any religion that is neither Christian, Jewish, nor Muslim.
b) irreligious or hedonistic.
c) (of a person) uncivilized or unenlightened.
(from Dictionary com)
lyrics
A long time ago the world was a different place
We used to worship the Sun, the Moon, and the elements
Now we're experiencing a fall from grace
Does it longer have any relevance?
Soon after they came with the cross and flames
We've even forgotten earlier holy names
What still remains for us to sacrifice
I guess time and attention would suffice
With new gods and new idols
A new age has begun
The internet is the new Bible
And now I'm a contemporary pagan
We've exchanged the runes for emoticons
The world now resembles the book "1984"
Emails are prayers, bingewatching's a vigil
Chat's a confession, the letter E - a sigil
What still remains for us to sacrifice
I guess time and attention would suffice
What still remains for us to sacrifice
I guess time and attention would suffice
With new gods and new idols
A new age has begun
The internet is the new Bible
And now I'm a contemporary pagan
New gods, new idols!
New age!
New Bible!
I'm a contemporary pagan!
Contemporary pagan!
Contemporary pagan!
...
With new gods and new idols
A new age has begun
The internet is the new Bible
And now I'm a contemporary pagan
Contemporary pagan!
Contemporary pagan!
Contemporary pagan!
Contemporary pagan!
Pagan!
Pagan!
credits
from Entropia,
released December 26, 2019
Kamil 'Wrathu' Kwiatkowski - synths, sampling, beats, vocals, lyrics
Sebastian Siuda - electric guitar
samples:
Amen break
David Fanshawe - Samburu Warriors' Initiation (Africa - Ceremonial & Folk Music, 1975)
From the always-great label Umor Rex comes the latest from Lina Filipovich: A ruthless deconstruction of classical pieces. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 25, 2022
