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Fate Is A Woman

This time I started with an idea to combine tango and funk somehow. So I ended up with this kind of little tune. The words were born quite easily from the thought of dancing tango of life with a fatal woman.

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#3049:Bass, Acoustic, SpanishTangoNeil Ev 120
#1792:Tuba, DixielandMedium Sw 110
#3051:Accordion, Rhythm SpanishTango Ev 120
#2906 Piano, Electric Vintage
#2818:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm GospelSoul8thsBrent Ev16 110
#1637:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkBreezyChords Ev16 075
#2929:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm PopFunkyJoe Ev16 110
#3251:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm ModFunk1NoteMark Ev16 110
#3203 Acoustic Guitar Soloist

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Fate's leading me and I only squeak
I dance tango to her beat.
Can't figure out those patterns of her steps
stumbling on my tangled feet.

When fate implied I blindly believed
then she smiled and changed her mind.
She said to me: gotcha and ha ha ha ha ha
her laughter was gleeful and unkind.

Fate is a woman
cunning and capricious
cruelty may be her profession
she promises, revokes
"to trust or not to trust"
that is the question.

Last night she gave me a smooch on my cheek
then at dawn she kicked my knees.
Fighting in vain, tomorrow will be sealed
not once I've had access to her keys.

Fate is a woman...

Only if fate's hand permits
finally, love will grant you a kiss
but she'll take what is hers
all the moments to miss
she'll leave you the longing for bliss.

The intention of fate baffled Hawking as well
defying any reasoning.
The secret unsolved, the meaning of her hints
in my coffin I'll be wondering.

Fate is a woman...


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Janne,

Interesting in so many ways... The lyric, the melody, the instrumentation - a cool combination.

A really good mix.

I enjoyed the listen.

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A nice unique sound with an interesting chord progression.
A clever composition that is quite engaging.

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What a cool mashup of styles! That is a remarkable selection of RT’s and, wow, do they ever work well together.

Added to that are cool vocals, lyrics and a strong miix.

Lots of fun and a joy to listen to!

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Hi Janne,

Nice song. I love the tango-feel in this track.

Well done!
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Janne,
Very positive tune. Loved satirical lyrics, especially
"ha ha ha ha" part smile smile

Interesting arrangement of tango&reggae styles and instrumental solo licks.

Thank you for posting!

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A pleasant whimsical creation...
Your lyrical story & delivery adds to the cunning and capriciousness of your work...
I really like the lines...

The intention of fate
baffled Hawking as well
defying any
reasoning.

The secret unsolved,
the meaning of her hints
in my coffin I'll be
wondering.


Really cool writing...
How in the world did you come up with this great satirical thought?"
I really enjoyed the listen!

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You did a really nice job on this smile There's some really interesting chord progressions here, and I love the groove on this. It flows very smoothly, and got my toe tapping in seconds. The vocals are top notch as well. It's nicely catchy.

Thanks for sharing!


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Hey there jannesan, I admired the overall vibe on this. This is beautiful and I dig the overall timbres. Thoroughly enjoyed the piano to harmonize everything. Well done!


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Hi Janne,

What wonderful musical adventure!!!

Your imagination has gone into overdrive in the creation of this work. You've mixed and matched some really diverse music genres, and it works! You kept me entertained from start to end. I also really like the melody, the lyrics and your singing... everything sits snugly together and creates a music treat.

It's two thumbs up from me!

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That was great Janne! I really liked the chorus in this and you have a nice mix of instruments and styles. Good spread in the mix! Thanks, Torrey

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Excellent lyrics, catchy tune. Loved the minor "ethnic" feel.

I enjoyed listening.


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Interesting in so many ways... The lyric, the melody, the instrumentation - a cool combination.
A really good mix.
I enjoyed the listen.
fj


Thanks Floyd for your positive feedback smile

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Originally Posted By: PeterF
A nice unique sound with an interesting chord progression.
A clever composition that is quite engaging.
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Thanks Peter for your kind words smile

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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
What a cool mashup of styles! That is a remarkable selection of RT’s and, wow, do they ever work well together.
Added to that are cool vocals, lyrics and a strong miix.
Lots of fun and a joy to listen to!
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Thanks Janice and Bud, always pleasure to read your feedback smile I'm glad to hear that my selected instruments worked together in your ears, BIAB has a great selection of instruments from different genres to mix together smile

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Hi, Janne !:))


This is a very interesting tune
indeed in every aspect not only
to the instrumentation and chord
progression !:))

Congrats !

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Very cool backtrack on this song. Super vocal. Loved the way you delivered the lyric. I agree a "Musical Adventure"


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sounds unique and adventurous

makes for an interesting listen,

enjoyed,

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Originally Posted By: Will Josef
Nice song. I love the tango-feel in this track.
Well done!
Will


Thanks Will for liking and commenting smile

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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Janne,
Very positive tune. Loved satirical lyrics, especially
"ha ha ha ha" part smile smile
Interesting arrangement of tango&reggae styles and instrumental solo licks.
Thank you for posting!
Misha.


Thanks Misha for your kind comment smile I'm really glad you noticed satire behind the lyrics laugh

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