Backstory:
Born out of the dynamic beatnik quarters of San Francisco in the late 90s, Conscious Drink is the brainchild of four friends – Steven ‘Raven’ Moore, Leah ‘Phoenix’ Griffin, Mickey ‘Koala’ Davies, and Richard ‘Bison’ Grant. Fueled by their passion for music and a desire to challenge the status quo, they found common ground in their interest in consciousness, spirituality, and the vast expanse of the human mind. Their music became a cocktail of their shared philosophies, hence the name ‘Conscious Drink’.
The band members met during their university days, with each of them having distinct music preferences ranging from grunge rock to experimental jazz. Leah, the vocalist, was an active part of the local jazz scene whereas Richard and Mickey were part of a garage-rock band. Steven was a loner, an abstract artist, and a self-taught drummer. They started jamming together, blending their eclectic influences into a unique sound. They gained local fame by playing gigs at college events and local bars before finally breaking into the mainstream music scene.
Genre:
Psychedelic Rock with a touch of Experimental Jazz
Title:
“Universe in a Glass”
Full song lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[Am] Walked into the [G] bar, ordered a [F] drink,
[E] Visions of cosmos [Am] in the glass, made me [G] think.
[F] Sipping on the [E] dreams, [Am] life on the brink,
[G] Reality’s not [F] what it seems, [E] it’s just a link.
(Chorus)
[Am] Universe in a [G] glass, [F] stars in my hand,
[E] Looking at the [Am] past, on grains of [G] sand.
[F] Life is moving [E] so fast, [Am] where do we stand,
[G] In the grand [F] cosmic blast, [E] it’s all so grand.
(Verse 2)
[Am] Galaxies swirl, [G] in my mind’s [F] eye,
[E] In this mortal [Am] twirl, under the cosmic [G] sky.
[F] Sailing the celestial [E] sea, [Am] wondering why,
[G] We’re just a [F] speck, [E] learning to fly.
(Chorus)
[Am] Universe in a [G] glass, [F] stars in my hand,
[E] In this mortal [Am] class, on grains of [G] sand.
[F] Life is moving [E] so fast, [Am] where do we stand,
[G] In the grand [F] cosmic blast, [E] it’s all so grand.
Favorite Fan:
The band’s favorite fan is Nora ‘Stargazer’ Mitchell. She has followed Conscious Drink since their early days, passionately supporting them at every gig, and spreading their music to anyone who would listen. Nora loves their music for its depth and the way it makes her ponder about the larger questions of life and existence.
Nora’s Testimonial:
“Conscious Drink isn’t just a band; it’s a journey, a spiritual ride. Their music is a reflection of the human spirit in a cosmos of uncertainty. It’s about questioning, exploring, and understanding the essence of our existence. Their songs are like mantras, guiding you towards a higher level of consciousness. I don’t just listen to their music; I live it.”