ARK OF SUFFERING
Words and music by Ted Kirkpatrick
Pathogenic Publishing All rights reserved.
CD version available on Stop the Bleeding
DVD version available on Ocular Digital
www.tourniquet.net/store
LYRICS:
You think it's alright
To destroy God's creation
They don't have a voice so who cares
How we're treating them here
If you read his word you should know
That he blessed them
I know your defense is to say
"God said dominate them"
Do you think dominate means to kill
Just for sport?
Wear the fur from their backs,
Train them for circus acts?
Take our pets to be gassed
Once their "cute" age has passed?
Don't you see in their eyes
How they trust us
But man in his sin turns that trust
Into horrible pain
When God says to man give account
Of your life's work
We must be prepared to reply
"Your creation I loved"
Locked behind steel cage
Forced to take drugs we've made
Cut them up just to show
What we already know
Before they die...
who will hear them cry?
After 11 albums, Tourniquet's well-known stance against animal abuse is stronger than ever. "We feel it's important to look at it from the biblical perspective - of God's original plan for our stewardship of animals - and sadly how far we are from that in many ways" states drummer Ted Kirkpatrick.
Although Tourniquet has appeared in many "animal rights" magazines, and magazines like Vegetarian Times, National Antivivisection Society Magazine, United Animal Nations, Animal's Agenda, etc. they do not necessarily share other organizations beliefs on religion, the New Age, etc. "What we do agree on is animals are worth protecting, and the abuse and mistreatment they often endure is worth exposing."
Our hope is that people will take a look at this issue, and decide for themselves how they can make this a better world for all God's creatures. Here are a few sites to check out and opportunities to make a difference:
Welcome to the Official Torniquet MySpace site To contact the band directly, email them at tourniqt@aol.com. They also post frequently and respond to questions at the Official Tourniquet online forums
TOURNIQUET...
a surgical device for arresting hemorrhage by compression of a blood vessel...
a lifelong spiritual process by which a personal God, through the atoning blood, death, and resurrection of His only Son -Jesus Christ- can begin to stop the flow of going through life without knowing and serving our Creator. HE IS OUR TOURNIQUET
Tourniquet was formed in Los Angeles in 1990. Seven full length albums, two EP's, one acoustic album, one "Best of" album, and six videos later, the members of Tourniquet remain committed to communicating the message of the Gospel through music. Tourniquet has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including HM magazine's Favorite Band, two CCM magazine number 1 Rock Singles, many number 1 Metal Singles, and six Dove Award nominations. They have appeared in countless magazine, newspaper, and online publications. Known for their intense live show, their fans have been known to drive (or fly) long distances just to see the band play. As the popularity of the band increases, so does the opportunity to play international shows in Europe and South America, as well as performing in the U.S. The success of their "acoustic unplugged" shows has further advanced their strong reputation for musical integrity and versatility.
LYRICALLY - influences span a wide range-everything from Old Testatment narratives to medical allegories to Edgar Allan Poe type descriptive horror. Tourniquet has also tackled some important, unique and often controversial social issues as well. Ark of Suffering, from their very first release, created a lot of attention by addressing the biblical perspective against animal abuse. Ruminating Virulence offers hope to the severely disabled. Twilight addresses the neglect of the elderly. Most importantly, all social issues are balanced with the biblical perspective.
MUSICALLY - the span of influences is no less varied. Tourniquet's music has been classified in many different ways: from hardcore to hard rock, from technical metal to speed metal, from alternative to groove. As Tourniquet's music blends elements of all these styles, two things stand out...melody and originality. In fact the melodic incorporation of classical music into many guitar riffs has become a trademark of "the Tourniquet sound". Finally, as people, their approachability and respect for their fans lends itself to creating a comfortable common ground for discussing everything from Bach to Babylon.
2003, 1999, 98, 97, 96, 95, 94, 93, 92, 91, 90 - HM Magazine's Favorite Drummer of the Year (Ted Kirkpatrick)
HM Magazine's Favorite Band of the 90's
HM Magazine's Favorite Album of the 90's (Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance)
2003 - HM Magazine's Favorite Lyricist of the Year (Ted Kirkpatrick)
1999 - HM Magazine's Favorite Band of the Year
1999 - HM Magazine's Favorite Song of the Year ("Trivializing the Momentous...")
1999 - HM Magazine's Favorite Lyricist of the Year (Ted Kirkpatrick)
1995 - GMA Dove Award nomination for Metal Album of the Year for Vanishing Lessons
1995 - GMA Dove Award nomination for Metal Recorded Song of the Year for "Bearing Gruesome Cargo"
1997- 95,92, 91, 90 - HM Magazines Favorite Band/Thrash Band/New Band of the Year
1994 - HM Magazines Favorite Lyricist of the Year (Ted Kirkpatrick)
1994 - HM Magazines Favorite Album of the Year for Vanishing Lessons
1992 - GMA Dove Award nomination for Metal Album of the Year for Psycho Surgery
1992 - GMA Dove Award nomination for Metal Recorded Song of the Year for "Psycho Surgery"
1992 - HM Magazines Favorite Video of the Year for "Ark of Suffering"
1991 - GMA Dove Award nomination for Metal Recorded Song of the Year for "You Get What You Pray For"
1991 - GMA Dove Award nomination for Metal Album of the Year for Stop the Bleeding
1991 - Christian News Forum Contemporary Christian Music Award for Rock Video of the Year "Ark of Suffering"
1991 - HM Magazines Favorite Album of the Year for Psycho Surgery
1991 - HM Magazines Favorite Album of the Year for Stop the Bleeding
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Have performed in the US, Canada, Norway, Holland, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Puerto Rico, and Brazil
Produced video of the song, "Ark of Suffering" (Stop the Bleeding), which received airplay on MTV with its graphic portrayal of animal abuse
Have been featured in Vegetarian Times, Journal of the United Animal Nations, Animals Agenda, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and many others in connection with animal protection activities
Have appeared in Modern Drummer, Drums, Guitar World, Guitar for the Practicing Musician, and many other "musicians" magazines
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Psalm 75 1 Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. 2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly. 3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah. 4 I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn: 5 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck. 6 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. 7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. 8 For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them. 9 But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. 10 All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
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Romans 9:13 As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. 15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. 17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. 18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth. 19 Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will? 20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? 21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour? 22 What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: 23 And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, 24 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
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Psalm 111 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
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