Walking to Babylon 2022

by Necessary Animals

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Recorded for our first album but unreleased till now, this version of Walking to Babylon was scheduled for release in January 2022. Since then world events have made it somewhat more poignant. It is now being released as a benefit for refugees- all proceeds from its sale will go to a local charity supporting refugees.
It was written, recorded and mixed by Keith Rodway at Kan Studios, Eastbourne in 2017

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WALKING TO BABYLON

I’m walking the road to Babylon
I measure the miles in tears of grief
I fear for my soul in Babylon
I will never admit defeat

I wander the streets of Babylon
The children that stare in disbelief
On the wings of an angel in Babylon
A prayer of hope for these shattered streets

Oh this is so strange
The words that fill this page
Anything I can do
I would do anything

I’m searching for you in Babylon
I know that somewhere you wait for me
From the fires of hell in Babylon
I have come to set you free

Oh this is so strange
Alone in this lonely place
Tell me what I must do
To say goodbye to you

credits

released March 8, 2022
Keith Rodway - programming, glockenspiel
Ingvild Syntropia - vocals
Amanda Thompson - keyboards, guitar, mandolin banjo
Melody Wescott - vocal

Artwork by Peter Quinnell

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Necessary Animals Hastings, UK

Necessary Animals is an alt psych/classic rock/experimental band based in Hastings. Our debut album features members of the Good Missionaries, 23 Skidoo, Near Jazz Experience, The Big Believe, Cuban Boys and Alabama 3. Our featured vocalists are Amanda Thompson (The Big Believe) and Norwegian actor and singer Ingvild Syntropia (Avengers Age of Ultron, Relationshit and Star Wars Rogue One). ... more

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