Don’t Let The Occu-Flu Chill Ya!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by chieftain

Don't Let the Occu-Flu Chill You An unpleasant, debilitating illness beset Occupy Wall Street (OWS) in the early weeks of January, 2012. Protesters returning from Washington DC may have brought the malady north after a mass demonstration there. Because many former Zuccotti Park campers now huddle, wandering nomads, in church shelters where disease easily spreads, an outbreak of what is being called the “Occu-Flu” has presented itself as the latest obstacle to OWS. Symptoms are centered in the stomach and this aggressive occupying microbe will seek out every available haven in the body.

The Occuponics recorded this brief Get Well ditty to express all those affected by the dreaded Occu-Flu.

The Occu-Flu By The Occuponics by Stephen Carl Baldwin

DON’T LET THE OCCU-FLU CHILL YA

Don’t let the Occu-Flu go chill ya
Cause the Occu-Flu can kill ya
You know the germ don’t give a damn about me and you
So if you go down to Zuccotti
Better take care of your body
We’ve got a long long way to go before we’re through
Don’t let the Occu-Flu go chill ya
Cause the Occu-Flu can kill ya
Don’t let the Occu-Flu go chill ya
Cause the Occu-Flu can kill ya

Occuponics and OSP (Occupy Sunset Park) Celebrate Martin Luther King’s Birthday

Posted on January 22, 2012 by chieftain

The Occuponics perform at Martin Luther King 83rd Birthday Celebration, Sunset Park, Brooklyn, January 17, 2012.
Photo Credit: Brooklyn Media Group/Heather Chin

The Occuponics were glad to play in Brooklyn at the 83rd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on January 16, 2012. This event was part of Occupy Sunset Park (OSP), and involved a march up Fourth Avenue. You can read more about this event on the site of the Home Reporter and Sunset News.

The Occupy Wall Street Song by Paul Stein, Accordionist, Oct 23, 2011

Posted on January 12, 2012 by chieftain

The Occuponics perform Paul Stein’s Occupy Wall Street Song on October, 23rd, 2011, at Zuccotti Park, AKA Liberty Square. This recording was made several weeks before police raided the encampment, and one can get a good idea of how the camp looked in its prime, and sense the wonderful energy that was present in the place.

Occuponics Jam With Brian Eno and Laurie Anderson at Occupy Wall Street

Posted on January 11, 2012 by chieftain

The Occuponics greatly enjoyed the chance to jam with Brian Eno and Laurie Anderson at Liberty Square (AKA Zuccotti Park) on the afternoon of November 16, 2011, as crowds gathered attempting to re-enter Zuccotti Park after police and municipal authorities evicted protesters from the area. Brian and Laurie are two of our heroes.

There’s a video interview with Brian and Laurie that was recorded that same day; you can view it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6-c53rM-Y0

Additionally, an audio interview with Brian and Laurie can be listened to at the site of Miss Ntertainment: http://missntertainment.com/2011/11/15/brian-eno-and-laurie-anderson-at-occupywallstreet/

Occuponics: December 11, 2011

Posted on January 3, 2012 by chieftain

Accra Shepp is a very talented photographer who for months has been documenting the people of Occupy Wall Street using an antique box camera. In early December of 2011, Accra took a photograph of The Occuponics down at Zuccotti Park (AKA Liberty Square) and the band was very grateful to be honored in this way. You can check out more of his images online at the site of the Steven Kasher Gallery.

Occuponics: Occupy Wall Street Christmas: Occupy’s the Way

Posted on December 28, 2011 by chieftain

At Zuccotti Park, rebranded “Liberty Plaza” by the Occupy Wall Street General Assembly in late 2011, the Occuponics perform “Occupy’s The Way,” an original parody by the Occuponics’ Paul Stein based on the old Christmas favorite, “Jingle Bells.”

Occuponics: Occupy Wall Street Christmas: Feliz Navidad

Posted on December 28, 2011 by chieftain

On Christmas Day, 2011, in Zuccotti Park the Occuponics, with other musicians, perform Feliz Navidad, a traditional Christmas song made popular by Jose Feliciano. Feliz Navidad is a great song to play in public spaces, because most people know the melody, the chords are easy to play, and the spirit of the song is infectious. This song has the power to cheer people up, and one should never underestimate the importance of being able to do this when people are genuinely suffering.

OWS 2011 – Occupy Xmas – Zuccotti Park, NYC

Posted on December 28, 2011 by chieftain

Despite the fact that many protesters continued to feel aggrieved after they were denied the right to protest by encamping at Zuccotti Park (AKA Liberty Square), Christmas Day at Zuccotti Park was a joyous experience, and the Occuponics were on hand to provide musical support to the demonstrators.

As the evening darkened, the lights in the park glittered gaily, as protestors pondered the meaning of Christmas and were kept warm by a wonderful meal prepared by the OWS kitchen. Much of the food was donated by local restaurants, a fact that everyone was grateful for.

On Christmas Day, the Occuponics performed many songs at Zuccotti. This recording captures the band doing one of their standards, Paul Stain’s Occupy Wall Street Song.