Artist bio

Christ McConnell is a southern jazz artist who performs all his music live using a loopstation. He is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, actor, director, writer and editor.

Title

A Pilgrimage

Medium/Genre

Jazz

Artist Statement

I performed this live (the music) i wrote, filmed, acted, and edited this all completely alone.

How it fits into contest

Story of a homeless man tempted to do nothing when he sees more and more shopping carts abandoned. Classic battle of good and evil temptation that affirms courage and grace under pressure.

Credits

Christ McConnell - everything

Transcript / Lyrics

You've accomplished much but not enough
Couldn't get much higher
Those who die in service of our lord
have a place in heaven
and brother, you reek of blood
save us
Brother, you reek of blood

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