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The Source

by Ted Hearne

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1.
(EXPLOSIVE HAZARD) Improvised Explosive Device Explosion Report: Zero Injured / Zero Damage 1STB in the vicinity of Route Shark. Oh, the shark December 21, 2007 An IED detonation was reported by C co 1-327 INF to Task force SPARTAN, in the Salah Ad Din Province, Ad Dawr, vicinity. 38S LD 8930 1490. 1st Platoon/Aco/1st STB was traveling north on Route Shark when an IED detonated on their convoy. Oh, the shark (EXPLOSIVE HAZARD) Improvised Explosive Device Found / Cleared Zero Injured / Zero Damage Classification: Secret November 7, 2005 At 1348C, 224 Enemy ATTACHED TO 4-14 discovered an IED on Route Bridle, 16km W of Rawah, North of the Shark-Fin. Oh, the shark (EXPLOSIVE HAZARD) Improvised Explosive Device Explosion Report Baghdad Police Ops: 2 Civilians Killed in Action / 3 Civilians Wounded in Action Classification: Secret August 10, 2008 The explosion occurred when a car was passing in front of the Central Bank of Iraq. 2 Local Nationals killed and 2 Local Nationals wounded. All were employees of the bank. Checkpoint in the Bab Al Sharke Area. (EXPLOSIVE HAZARD) Improvised Explosive Device Explosion Report 1 CF Wounded in Action November 22, 2008 The casualty has a suspected broken left foot, with no feeling. They are going to require Air Evacuation. smoke when bird nears Tiger Shark 57 has been pushed to support. TEXT DRAWN FROM Iraq War Logs and Afghanistan War Logs: [1] http://wardiaries.wikileaks.org/id/FDFCEBCF-FF03-7711-32CE7E35D8D0CF24/ [2] https://wardiaries.wikileaks.org/id/E919028B-35EB-45CC-915E-EE7134F45397/ [3] http://wardiaries.wikileaks.org/id/AF4D982C-BFAA-128B-DF59282E0DB3D914/ [4] http://wl.wikileaks-press.org/irq/event/2008/11/IRQ20081122n12521.html
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Oh The Shark 03:21
Oh the shark You keep the world at bay Oh the shark keep the world Oh the shark has Oh yeah, we back! keep the world Fresh kid T Oh yeah, we back! Oh the shark has You rediscover the web. I'm napping. My guest tonight, a very funny comedian and actor, known from Knocked Up, Superbad Oh the shark has You keep the world at bay My first kiss with Roberto on the wire was unlike any other kiss I’ve ever had And I’ll be strong enough to try I know what it's like to be twenty-two, scared and in shackles too. I've been there. I hope none of you ever have to make a choice like that. You can’t come back down and land before you shoot. - SAWYER: What’s the answer we most want? - HAWKING: I want to know why the universe exists... Can’t stop, now I know who I am Oh the shark has Hackers confide in me all the time. I'd go to prison before I'd betray their trust. I didn't get Manning arrested. He got himself arrested. I don’t pay for the meter, I remember I was- be strong enough to There’s still plenty of time remaining. (De-fense!) I outed Brad Manning as an alleged leaker out of duty. I would never, and have never, out an ordinary decent criminal. There’s a difference. - HAWKING: ...and how insignificant and accidental human life is in it... TEXT DRAWN FROM: Twitter feed from Adrian Lamo (06.01.10 – 06.08.10) http://twitter.com/6
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[Trust Logs] 03:34
PRESIDENT MUSHARRAF MEETS WITH COMMANDER USCENTCOM: (Source: AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD 01570, 10 April 07) New US Central Command Commander, Admiral William J. Fallon, met March 31 with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. They discussed Musharraf's participation at the recent Arab League Summit. (disappointing), Musharraf's interest in engaging on Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts (as a go-between), his efforts to construct an alliance of moderate Muslim states (slow going), the situation in Iraq (Sunnis need to be given more), continuing concerns about Iran (too unpredictable), and the status of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations and a plea for better understanding of Pakistan's perspective (can't trust President Karzai). *** (FRIENDLY ACTION) Cache Found/Cleared Report Artillery: RC North TF Warrior North S2 Classification: Secret Zero Injured/Damaged December 23, 2009 In the vicinity of Amam Khurd, Sar-e Pol: Sar-e Pol police found a cache of 66 100 milimeter artillery rounds buried in the Amam Khurd neighborhood of Sar-e Pol City. According to the police, the rounds were dumped there by the Russians. They will be turned over to Halo Trust for destruction. *** The source has peripheral access to the Iraqi Islamic party and the Islamic Al-Minar group, as well as eyes and ears access in Basra The source gained the information through a trusted associate. *** TEXT DRAWN FROM Iraq War Logs and Afghanistan War Logs: [1] https://www.wikileaks.org/plusd/cables/07ISLAMABAD1570_a.html [2] https://wardiaries.wikileaks.org/id/C083FA15-1517-911C-C5B9DBE95AE27ADD/ [3] wardiaries.wikileaks.org/id/0584AC1C-6D30-4E5F-964D-BE62A6BEA293
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dont wish to be a part of it at least not now im not ready s/as boy/as a boy i wouldn’t mind going to prison for the rest of my life if it wasn’t for the possibility of having pictures of me… plastered all over the world press… as boy… s/as boy/as a boy the girls call the CPU is not made for this motherboard s/as boy/as a boy im not ready s/as boy/as a boy im just kind of drifting now… s/as boy/as a boy im not ready s/as boy/as a boy I'm just kind of drifting now… TEXT DRAWN FROM Manning-Lamo Chat Logs http://www.wired.com/2011/07/manning-lamo-logs
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A young boy released several pigeons Pigeons are a likely signaling device. Later during movement, USSF noticed two other possible signaling devices. The first was a separate teenage boy with a mirror, and then in another village a white and red kite was being flown. TEXT DRAWN FROM: Iraq War Logs wardiaries.wikileaks.org/id/DF47C4F7-461F-47D3-A556-D96B8BAC3B5C/
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B: What do you …. A: Are you a … B: Are there any … A: You’ve said many times… B: Are you saying … A: When you see … B: Do you fear … A: Julian in a … B: nutshell … Are you a A: journalist? A: What B: do you A: want … B: Are there any instances … A: You’ve said many … B: Are you saying in particular … A: You’ve said many times, ‘smear campaign.’ B: Do you feel any state—any government—has a right to any secrets at all? A: Are you saying undue influence on the women… or is it undue influence on the prosecutor? B: When you see references to yourself as anarchic, an anarchist… A: Do you fear that you will end up in an American jail? B: is that an accurate description of what you are? A: [an] undue influence on the women?... I was in the courtroom all these times, and there was talk of forcibly spreading her legs… B: Are you concerned about your safety? A: Holding her down so she couldn’t move… B: Julian in a nutshell what is wikileaks? A: Are you a journalist? B: What do you want to achieve with the release of the video? A: When you see references to yourself as anarchic, an anarchist, is that an accurate description of what you are? B: Do you fear that you will end up in an American jail? A: Would you call yourself a free market proponent? B: Are there any instances [in] diplomacy or global affairs in which you see secrecy as necessary and as an asset? A: Does that mean you have private sector-focused leaks in the works? B: Well, that's a very strong charge. A: Are you concerned about your safety? B: And what they're saying is very strong. A: Megaleaks? B: Do you think that large portions of -- whether it's the American media or the international media -- have abandoned you… A: Do you think it’s anyone leading the campaign against you or is it an opaque group?[ B: Abandoned you and not come to your defense when people in government call you a high tech terrorist? A: Us? China? B: I’m not arguing… A: How do your leaks … B: Can you give me some examples? A: I’m not arguing you’re a hacker now. B: How do your leaks fit into that? A: Your leak really… B: Megaleaks? A: Really substantially changed the world? B: Us? China? A: Can you give me some examples? B: How do your leaks fit into that? A: Do you think it’s anyone leading the campaign against you B: Would you say you're practicing civil disobedience against breaking the law A: or is it an opaque group? B: in order to expose greater law-breaking? A: Julian in a nutshell … A: What do you … B: Are you a … B: Are there any … A: You’ve said many times… B: Are you saying … A: When you see … B: Do you fear … A: Julian in a … B: nutshell … Are you a A: journalist? A: What B: do A: you B: want? TEXT DRAWN FROM Interviews with Julian Assange, (04.05.10 - 12.22.10) [1] The Alyona Show (04.05.10) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sYXppiOteM&feature=related [2] Cenk Uyngur, “The Young Turks” (12.22.10) http://www.theyoungturks.com/story/2010/12/22/183354/99/Diary/Transcript-of-Cenk-Uygur-s-Exclusive-Interview-of-Wikileaks-Founder-Julian-Assange [3] Richard Stengel, Time Magazine (12.01.10) http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2034040,00.html#ixzz1Gcb9TBO0 [4] Jim Sciutto, ABC News (12.17.10) http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/julian-assange-calls-abc-news-reporter-tabloid-schmuck-12425603 [5] David Frost, Frost Over the World (Al Jazeera) (12.22.10) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6mcSXge4Qo&NR=1 [6] The Larry King Show, CNN (10.26.10) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OSNrrDmUDY [7] Al Jazeera English (10.22.10) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLeFVVTYWbU&feature=relmfu [8] Andy Greenberg, Forbes Magazine (11.29.10) http://blogs.forbes.com/andygreenberg/2010/11/29/an-interview-with-wikileaks-julian-assange/ [9] TED talk (07.16.2010) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDdljXDDDuk&feature=related
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Criminal Event: Murder Report In the vicinity of Amin Afandi Sirhan (Route Al Taji): 1 Civilian Killed in Action August 1, 2006 1 UNKNOWN FEMALE, (APPROXIMATELY 25 YEARS OLD), WAS FOUND IN AL HUSSAYNIYIA AREA CLOSE TO AN ICE FACTORY. SHE WAS SHOT IN THE HEAD AND SHOWED SIGNS OF TORTURE. THE BODY WAS TAKEN TO JUSTICE MEDICAL. *** Criminal Event: Murder Report In the vicinity of Baghdad: 2 Civilians Killed in Action May 31, 2007 Where: 38SMB 44470 78800 / M840 Street: Unknown House: Unknown Religious Sect of Victim: Unknown Sect of Neighborhood the Body was found in : Unknown Victim shows signs of torture: 1x hands bound 1X BODY IS SKELETON APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN HIT IN THE HEAD WITH BLUNT OBJECT SKULL HAS A LARGE HOLE IN IT AND A LARGE FRACTURE AND HANDS BOUND WITH CLOTH OTHER BODY IS JUST A PILE OF BONES *** TEXT DRAWN FROM: Iraq War Logs [1] https://wardiaries.wikileaks.org/id/CD2A57FD-E5D4-5737-E37C325978CBCA50/ [2] https://wardiaries.wikileaks.org/id/E12F82C7-D4F6-6278-61DCE5D97B904701/
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i encrypt as much as i can not a single person noticed i zerofilled the original i don’t want to be a part i watched that video cold not a single person noticed i zerofilled the original i don’t want to be a part *** TEXT DRAWN FROM: Manning-Lamo Chat Logs http://www.wired.com/2011/07/manning-lamo-logs
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Complex Keys 04:23
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smoke when bird nears smoke when bird nears smoke when bird nears smoke when bird nears smoke when bird nears smoke when bird nears smoke when bird nears smoke when bird nears smoke when bird nears smoke when bird nears smoke smoke when bird nears smoke when bird nears They say, they say, they say they say smoke when bird nears smoke when bird nears smoke smoke when bird nears smoke smoke when bird nears They say, they say, they say, they say smoke I, tears I smoke when bird nears tears I, tears I cannot hide smoke tears smoke when bird nears I, tears I cannot hide tears smoke when bird nears tears I cannot hide tears smoke smoke when bird nears something here inside cannot be denied TEXT DRAWN FROM: Afghanistan War Logs https://wardiaries.wikileaks.org/id/C4766ED8-96DF-CD24-79B973A8BCD52383/ Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach, “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”
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The marine that engaged from Post 7 was unable to determine the occupants of the vehicle due to the reflection of the sun coming off the windshield. *** TEXT DRAWN FROM: Iraq War Logs http://warlogs.wikileaks.org/id/0DB5B033-3131-4080-822E-8B0FAD1C1764/
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Illumination For illumination called for illumination We called for illumination We called for illumination at 1630 Illumination For illumination called for illumination We called for illumination We called for illumination at 1630 Illumination For illumination called for illumination We called for illumination We called for illumination at 1630 1st platoon departed the base at 1600. We called for illumination at 1630. Burst illumination was at 1658. **** TEXT DRAWN FROM: Afghanistan War Logs wardiaries.wikileaks.org/id/15FE4F03-DE68-4F24-9B86-5069293BFBF8/
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I encrypt as much as I can I was short still am Very intelligent could read at three Very effeminate Glued to a computer screen MSDOS/Windows 3.1 timeframe I played SimCity obsessively The original I zerofilled the original I barely exist I’m an army intelligence analyst I was reduced in rank today I’m not a violent person I punched a colleague in the face I’m not brave I’m weak I care I’m not brave I’m weak I’m in more potential heat than you ever were I keep track of everything I watch the whole thing unfold I don’t give specifics unless I have them in front of me I’m an awkward patient I don’t like dogma I was awestruck I’m a DC guy I’m here I’m a ghost I’m godless I’m a mess I’m armed I’m crazy like that I know the feeling. I know I do. I don’t like this person that people see I behave and look like a male, but it’s not me (CRIMINAL EVENT) but it’s not me MURDER REPORT but it’s not me 1 Civilian Killed in Action but it’s not me January 27, 2009 but it’s not me August 30, 2006 A displaced local national from Little Abu Sayda was removed from his home by the IPs and taken to the palm groves near Abu Gharma and murdered. but it’s not me (CRIMINAL EVENT) but it’s not me The IPS detained the family. but it’s not me NO DAMAGE but it’s not me 1 Civilian Killed in Action Actions have no direct Coalition Forces involvement, therefore do not expect Western media attention. MURDER OF SECURITY GUARD OFF-DUTY In the vicinity of Basrah but it’s not me (CRIMINAL EVENT) MURDER REPORT January 14, 2007 Unfortunately we have been informed by his colleagues involved in the search (Mohammad Qassim and his family) that they have found Jawad in the Basra City Mortuary. but it’s not me Religious sect of victim: SUNNI Did Victim show signs of torture: UNKNOWN 141130 TF TOC Received a tip from a trusted source We cannot 100% verify this information however from all calls received from trusted employees this indeed seems to be the case Situation clearly outlines significant problems with the area IP and the populaces ability and/or willingness to trust them. and I have no-one I trust - There was one moment I guess I was a bit lonely so I opened up the computer and just…. talked. TEXT DRAWN FROM: Manning-Lamo Chat Logs http://www.wired.com/2011/07/manning-lamo-logs Iraq War Logs [1] http://wikileaks.org/irq/report/2009/01/IRQ20090127n12518.html [2] https://wardiaries.wikileaks.org/id/C91D4B3D-CA8E-4344-AE33-8FBD5CE56220/ Beyoncé, interview in the documentary I AM… World Tour (released 12.26.2010)

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music by Ted Hearne
libretto by Mark Doten

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released October 30, 2015

vocalists:
Ted Hearne
Mellissa Hughes
Samia Mounts
Isaiah Robinson
Jonathan Woody

Courtney Orlando, violin
Anne Lanzilotti, viola
Leah Coloff, cello
Taylor Levine, electric guitar
Greg Chudzik, electric bass
Ron Wiltrout, drums
Nathan Koci, music director/keyboards

Produced by Nick Tipp, with Jesse Lewis and Ted Hearne

Jesse Lewis, editing, recording engineer
Kyle Pyke, recording engineer
Philip White, live vocal processing engineer
Tom Kennedy, engineering assistant
Nick Tipp, mixing
Ryder Bach, mix assistant
Carl Saff, mastering
Seth Gadsden, art
Laura Grey, graphic design

The interactive use of autotune in The Source was developed by Ted Hearne and Philip White in their work as the vocal/electronics duo R WE WHO R WE.

This album was made possible by the generous commissioning support of Raulee Marcus and Stephen A. Block.

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Ted Hearne is a composer, singer and bandleader.

The New York Times has praised. Hearne for his "tough edge and wildness of spirit," and "topical, politically sharp-edged works." Pitchfork called Hearne's work "some of the most expressive socially engaged music in recent memory -- from any genre." ... more

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