Hello Forum friends, and a belated Happy New Year!! Also, congrats to all of the showcase award winners.....a wonderful and talented group! My Mac internal HD died around December and I've fought to get everything set up again....an amazing nuisance! I also did not have my PG password (on the old HD). Anyway, here is my latest release, a song I wrote last Summer, but may be even more timely now. I would love to know what you think, and I will catch up soon on listening. Take care all. Greg
The Great Divide
It’s hard to know where the fault lies Hard to see where things went wrong Not so long ago we were united And we were strong
Maybe it’s just human nature A mistake we must repeat From the jaws of victory Somehow we will snatch defeat
Everyone better run for the trenches Show your loyalty and pride This is your call to action Your own midnight ride We must gather all our defenses Time has come to pick a side Choose your truth and choose your weapons In the great divide
Money flows from DC to Wall Street Barely touching main street hands And they both will spin their message Say they understand
And the media thrive off the damage Of the war they help create Like parasites They feed off discontent and hate
Everybody, run for the trenches Show your loyalty and pride This is your call to action Your own midnight ride We must gather all our defenses Time has come to pick a side Choose your truth and choose your weapons In the great divide
We’ll pit brother against brother Let go of all we had before So keep your head down or take some shrapnel In this uncivil civil war
We must gather all our defenses Time has come to pick a side Choose your truth and choose your weapons In the great divide
Hi Greg - great song! I love the use of 'ooo' backing vocals and also the slide guitar solo - reminded me of George Harrison's style. The vocals also remind me of Randy Stonehill - not sure if he's around the place nowadays.
I found it interesting the contrast of lyric theme with the musical style. The lyrics can be interpreted as a call to arms, whereas the music is very calming - the latter being something we all need right now. I am commenting from the southern hemisphere, but these issues bleed over to here as well. I think the real solution is the messy middle - coming together to recognise differences and find some common ground. Music is one of those things that can bring us together.
Greg, cool throwback to classics like "Eve of Destruction". Really well sung. Very nicely arranged for emotional effect. Sounds like all BiaB backing, is this right? Love your song!
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Greg, you often remind me of Jackson Browne, and the comparison is particularly apt here. (I will say that I think you're a somewhat better singer than he is.) This sounds like it came from the "Lives in the Balance" era. Then you add the David Lindley-like slide guitar and the illusion is complete. Great track, thoroughly enjoyed it.
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I think it's a beautiful song and you sing it really well. I like the contrast between the soft and positive musical style and the critical lyrics. Well done!
"And the media thrive off the damage Of the war they help create Like parasites They feed off discontent and hate"
Yes sir! That paints an accurate picture! Greg your voice is one of the best anywhere, not just here in this forum! The background vocals are also really great in addition to your lead vocals! Love that slide stuff going on. You've put together a great sounding track! Here's hoping you get all of your tech issues sorted and that it doesn't hinder you sharing more beautiful music!
Greg, what a fantastic song. Great vocal and outstanding lyrics and mix
[quote=Greg Johnson..................................... And the media thrive off the damage Of the war they help create Like parasites They feed off discontent and hate ................................. [/quote]
Those lines are so true. If the main stream media were just honest journalist and quit pushing hate it would be a much better place.
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It's a very pop song reminiscent of late 60's folk rock. The subject matter of the lyrics also vividly expresses the current world situation. Your jazzy songs are wonderful, but your folk songs are just as great. Your vocals are also very comfortable. Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Greg...as usual you have created a great piece of music stylistically and lyrically...your vocal work is always stellar and your musical sensibilities are always spot on...I agree with the sentiment of the song except for one line..."Not so long ago we were united"...not sure when that would have been...I recently watched a documentary about Thomas Jefferson and it seems to me that we have always been divided on one thing or another...one of the inevitable by-products of "freedom" is division...it's always been that way in the United States...it's incredible that we "manage" it as well as we do...okay off the political commentary...really nice song...love everything you post...best regards...Dan
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Great protest song musically and lyrically. I like the lyrics "In this uncivil civil war", plus the use of the term "parasite" is very apt as I use that term myself for the same kind of persons!
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I appreciate your amazing nuisance in resetting your computer. But, man, not as much as I appreciate your talent for writing and singing great songs. A terrific mix, too. Excellent lyrics. Man, I'm right with you on all you bring out with those outstanding lyrics. Sensational sounds. Your best song, Greg, but I say that with whichever one of yours I'm listening to.
I also got Jackson Browne vibe, always nice to hear an enjoyable and melodic pop song with meaningful lyrics. "Maybe it’s just human nature/A mistake we must repeat/From the jaws of victory/Somehow we will snatch defeat" nicely expresses the unfortunate dilemma.
Your smooth voice and the carefully constructed band create a winning combination to present the message. Those backing vocals sound also great.
This is a pretty cool song man. As others have said, it does sound kind of Jackson Browne! Very nice!
I myself am actually feeling pretty positive about the potential for some pretty awesome changes this year, which will give more freedom to creative people to return to their own creative individuality and constitutional rights without a sense of fear. Live and let live. I actually feel the country is lightening up a bit, people are laughing more, comics are being funny again, nitwits are being ignored and mass insanity is on the decline.
Whenever someone tells me it's time to pick a side I say sure that's easy. I think I'll go with the creative and happy people.
But enough of my yakking! Spring time is here and it's time to get happy!!!
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Anyway a great Jackson Browne type song man! I really enjoyed it.
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Greg, you have always had one of my favorite voices on the forum. You certainly have not lost a step. The style is reminiscent of JB as is the social political commentary. Very well written and performed. I liked it a lot! Stay well.
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