https://soundcloud.com/peterf1957/the-battle-of-the-sexes

The Battle Of The Sexes
The Irish bagpipe sound is played on guitar using software called MIDI Guitar 2,
pretty good at tracking and does not require any modification to the guitar. Good
for those like me lacking keyboard skills.

Anyway -
Lyrics & Vocals Leon
Me Guitar synth and backing vocals.

Style is _FSPWLZ3.STY (Uptempo PopWaltz w/ Fiddle)

RealTracks in style: ~~1178:Bass, Electric, PopWaltz Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~~1182:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming PopWaltz Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~~1186:Mandolin, Rhythm PopWaltz Ev 120
RealDrums in style: ** N/A ** PopRockWaltzMarch: a: PopRockWaltzMarchb: PopRockWaltzMarch

In the battle of the sexes I’d have to say you won
I could never go the distance with a girl as strong as you
I was outflanked from the outset out thought and over run
In the battle of the sexes girl I’ve thrown away my gun

In the battle of the sexes there was really no contest
I never had a chance against a girl as smart as you
There was never any question always knew I’d fail the test
In the battle of the sexes I was up against the best

I had no answer to the blitzkrieg you launched against my heart
You penetrated my defences and blew my world apart
I thought you’d liberate me from the bonds of tyranny
But you came to subjugate me not to set me free

In the battle of the sexes you took me by surprise
You conquered my resistance got me right between the eyes
I was powerless to stop you when you stormed my citadel
In the battle of the sexes guess I didn’t do so well

In the battle of the sexes I’d have to say you won
I could never go the distance with a girl as strong as you
I was outflanked from the outset out thought and over run
In the battle of the sexes girl I’ve thrown away my gun

I had no answer to the blitzkrieg you launched against my heart
You penetrated my defences and blew my world apart
I thought you’d liberate me from the bonds of tyranny
But you came to subjugate me not to set me free

Hi Peter,

This is a great sounding production. I've never heard guitar playing bagpipes before! Very different indeed. I enjoyed the listen. There are some great rhymes and some very fresh-sounding words used in the lyrics. This really adds to the appeal factor! Leon and you have pulled out all the stops with this one.

Regards,
Noel

Hi Peter,

very nice song. I like the lyrics and the
music. The background vocals are especially
nice.
I enjoyed listening.

Guenter

Really well done!! Bagpipe and military drum core sounds work very well with the lyrics. The melody is very catchy and singable-kind of Dylanesque. Vocals are excellent. Great job on everything! Take care. Greg

Peter/Leon...

This one would have been a good one to have a lyric listed...a lot of interesting stuff happening in there. I know I've never used the word "subjugate" in a song before...

Interesting choice of instruments, too. Bagpipes! Did you do the military drum on the synth?

A fun listen.

fj

Floyd
Thanks for the comments I've put the lyrics up.
The drum is from band in a box - an old MIDI one used in the folk song collection (the files are dated from 2000 so I assume it was an add on that year)I think it was one of the Scottish tunes.

Enjoyed the song and the originality of both the song and the lyrics. Everything worked together well.

Peter and Leon,

This is a very cool song! Very nice lyrics too.
That guitar plug-in sounds promising. Will check it out sometime.

Rob

Great effort Peter.
With the March style drums, your definitely provided a great Traditional style.

The harmonies have been delivered perfectly.

And wrapped around an excellent story-line for sure. And the bagpipes, well, how good is that.

Nice tune, well sung.
Great the irish pipe

Sergio

Love this has a cool Celtic feel to it

Noel
Thanks for the comments - been playing the flute with the guitar as well on another track.

Guenter
Thanks for the comments - sometimes the backing vocals work (sometimes they don't!) it's hit and miss.

Good job you guys. Interesting song using a military strategy to describe your circumstance. I liked the bagpipe sound through your guitar (cool!). I enjoyed listening.
Sonny

Thanks Charlie pleased you liked this.

Rob
Thanks - it's interesting using the guitar to play other instruments.

Thanks a lot for the encouraging comments.

Thanks to all - the comments are much appreciated.

+1 Love the march drums. A very unusual and compelling song. Much enjoyed. Tom

I love metaphors when they are used well and
the military ones in this tune are very, very cool.
There are really great lines in every verse.

And the vocal, the arrangement and the mix
are all top notch. The pipes are amazing.

I'm sure a lot of work and creativity went
into this production...and it worked well!

J&B

Janice and I just listened again. This tune needs to stay on the first page for a while so...

BUMP

Yep, we really like this one!

J&B

Janice & Bud
Glad you liked it.

Almost sounded like a traditional Irish song to me.

I enjoyed that a lot, a great listen.

Alyn

Alyn
Thanks for the comments. (Traditional Irish and Australian songs have a lot in common).