Dragon’s breath
Kiss of death
Exhale
Fire
Exhale
Higher
Pay these…
… in Hades
It’s a gas
We’ll come to pass
- Dragon’s Breath.mp3
- Dragon’s Breath Unplugged.mp3 (unplugged to save energy)
- Dragon’s Breath-Instrumental.mp3
- Dragons-Breath-LH-Yamaha-PSR-740.MID (Left Hand / also controlled microKorg and miniNOVA vocorder)
- Dragons-Breath-RH-Casio-WK-3500.MID (Right Hand / also controlled Korg PS60)
- Dragons-Breath-piano.MID
Chords: Gm Fm / Fm Bb / Fm C / C scale bridges; Reggae Trip-Hop @ 90 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)
ABOUT THE SONG
The depiction of dragons breathing fire is believed by scholars to have originated from medieval representations of hell’s entrance. Artists like the Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch portrayed hell’s mouth as a monstrous entity emitting flames and smoke akin to the characteristics of Hades. These fiery depictions influenced the mythical concept of dragons as fire-breathing creatures.
Considered among the most formidable beings on Earth due to their colossal size, dragons possess extraordinary capabilities. They can soar through the skies, exhale fire, and demonstrate exceptional strength and intelligence. The robust scales covering their bodies provide formidable protection, rendering them impervious to swords, arrows, and conventional weaponry. Additionally, dragons wield lethal poisons within their teeth and claws, adding to their formidable arsenal.
The concept of “dragon’s breath” can be metaphorically linked to climate change through the imagery of fire-breathing dragons. In this metaphor, the dragon’s breath represents the detrimental impact of human activities on the environment, particularly the emission of greenhouse gases. The relentless release of pollutants, akin to the relentless exhalation of fire from a dragon, contributes to the warming of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Just as the fiery breath of dragons is a destructive force in mythical tales, human-induced activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes, release gases like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This metaphor highlights the destructive consequences of our actions, drawing parallels between the mythical power of dragons and the tangible, often devastating effects of climate change on the planet.