When Animals Die

The Goat-God Pan became equated with the devil in medieval Christianity. But to medieval occultists especially Rosicrucians the goat symbolized the elemental energies of the earth, the sign of Saturn and the alchemical element derived therefrom.

When our percussionist Hot Stix suffered the passing of his pet goat recently, it had a profound effect on all members of Van Credenza, perhaps even more than the mutilation and murder of ex-bandmate Hilton Coldstream. Difficult times for Stix, who, although he co-composed this number, was too upset to take part in the recording process.

This is our tribute to Pan the Goat, and all the other animals which have unexpectedly left this earth with little warning to their loving owners.

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Back to Nature

Under the geodesic dome
Infrared heater, just like home

Glucose filled, and programmed to respond

One of Frank Tovey's first musical instruments was a Grundig reel to reel tape recorder, and although he couldn't master any instrument at a competent level, Mute Records signed him up as their first recording artist in 1979.

Back to Nature was his first single, as Fad Gadget.

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Nana's Intercostal Chorus

Nana’s Intercostal Chorus is a composition now featuring the triode trumpet, an invention of our newest member Charlotte Dundas. Of course, it is an electronic instrument based on transmitters, receivers and vacuum tubes, but it appears aurally to retain acoustic qualities.

This version is simply instrumental. Van Credenza used to play this as a vocal song in concert, but, sadly, it appears the singer of this tune is no longer with us. He also wrote the words, thus it is now a mystery what the song and title is all about.

But the band have decided to keep this number alive, unlike poor Hilton Coldstream, as it was one of his favourite pieces. Incidentally, another, undetermined ‘piece’ of our departed friend appears to have arrived yesterday.

Regard this as another tribute to Mr Coldstream. The accompanying video would have found favour with Hilton.

Keep Feeling Fascination

This cover version of the Human League number features new electronic trumpet player Charlotte Dundas, who replaces Hilton Coldstream in the Van Credenza band line up. Charlotte, who is openly intersexual, was training to be an Olympic runner, but clashes with the authorities led to a change of career direction.

“Keep Feeling Fascination” was chosen as the first song to be released with Charlotte in the band, in recognition of the medical profession’s fascination with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). As a group, we will say little more on the subject, unless it suits us.

Last week, Hilton’s left foot was delivered to our management offices.



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