Swing Your Lanterns, by Ivan Julian

Swing Your Lanterns

by Ivan Julian

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Swing Your Lanterns is the backdrop; the sociopolitical stage on which these story-songs are set. The title song tells you to “swing your lanterns low” until you realize “which way to go”. Meaning, where do you stand during troubled times and will you remain vigilant.

As in any pivotal moment in history, the underlying human condition is always present. The aspirations, loves, losses and observations course on as the ‘backdrop’ looms large.

These are the types of stories in this record. ‘I am Not a Drone (alone)’ was partially inspired by a scene in the film ‘Rollerball’ where elitist investors shoot flare guns at trees for sport. This word-imagery was combined with the view from my rooftop of a mens homeless shelter in the dead heat of summer.
homeless shelter in the dead heat of summer.

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Swing Your Lanterns is the backdrop; the sociopolitical stage on which these story-songs are set. The title song tells you to “swing your lanterns low” until you realize “which way to go”. Meaning, where do you stand during troubled times and will you remain vigilant.
As in any pivotal moment in history, the underlying human condition is always present. The aspirations, loves, losses and observations course on as the ‘backdrop’ looms large.
These are the types of stories in this record. ‘I am Not a Drone (alone)’ was partially inspired by a scene in the film ‘Rollerball’ where elitist investors shoot flare guns at trees for sport. This word-imagery was combined with the view from my rooftop of a men's homeless shelter in the dead heat of summer.
160 gram limited edition vinyl ships May 2023.

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1.	Cut Me Loose 03:29	buy track
2.	Can't Help Myself 03:51	buy track
3.	Wild 02:25	buy track
4.	Tell Me Lies 03:54	buy track
5.	Love Is Good 06:04	buy track
6.	I Am Not a Drone (alone) 03:38	buy track
7.	Swing Your Lanterns 02:55	buy track
8.	Cazalla 03:26	buy track
9.	Voodoo Christmas 03:13	buy track
10.	Love Affair 04:15	buy track

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Swing Your Lanterns is the backdrop; the sociopolitical stage on which these story-songs are set. The title song tells you to “swing your lanterns low” until you realize “which way to go”. Meaning, where do you stand during troubled times and will you remain vigilant.

As in any pivotal moment in history, the underlying human condition is always present. The aspirations, loves, losses and observations course on as the ‘backdrop’ looms large.

These are the types of stories in this record. ‘I am Not a Drone (alone)’ was partially inspired by a scene in the film ‘Rollerball’ where elitist investors shoot flare guns at trees for sport. This word-imagery was combined with the view from my rooftop of a mens homeless shelter in the dead heat of summer.
homeless shelter in the dead heat of summer.

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released February 17, 2023

Ivan Julian - Guitars, Vocals, Piano, Organ
Al Maddy- Guitar
Florent Barbier- Drums
Sioban Glennon- backing vocals
Nicholas Tremulis- Guitar
Erin Emslie- backing vocals
Debby Swartz- backing vocals
Keith Streng- backing vocals, percussion'
James Burke- Bass
Christian Cassan-Drums
Sam Chen-Drums
Judy Ann Noc- backing vocals
Cynthia Slay-backing vocals
Matt Ratti- Congas
Trevor Holder-drums

Produced by Ivan Julian at Supergiraffe Sound Studios in Brooklyn NY.
Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound
Cover Photo byLen Parker
Back photo by Jeff Hirschhorn
Design by Sheila Sachs
All songs published by Jua Jua Music and Samovar Groovathon Music BMI

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Ivan Julian Brooklyn, New York

Soaking up a multitude of experiences for more than four decades, Ivan Julian, who has notably distinguished himself as guitarist and writer for (Richard Hell and The Voidoids, The Clash, Shreikback,The Outsets, etc.), With songs that reflect experiences over the last five years and beyond that follow one another like a series of novelettes recounting both past and present..

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