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#791261 12/21/23 09:45 PM
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Hi All,

Here's a jaunty tune about an evil dictator with a Napoleon complex:

https://soundcloud.com/abondaruk5/putler-world

Putler World by The Fighting Bodnars

I run a tight kleptocracy, my people are repressed,
I’m filthy rich and they are poor; they’d better not protest.
When I’m feeling antsy, my opponents end up dead,
Some fly out of windows, some are shot in head.

I want a new world order, our Russkiy Mir reclaimed,
Rebuild the Russian empire, as the West goes down in flames.

I have a lust for conquest, power and control,
I have no qualms or morals, I have no heart or soul.
I don’t care how many die, as I conduct my genocide,
Rules apply to others, they don’t apply to me.

Repeat chorus

I won’t respect your borders, I won’t respect your seas,
‘Cause rules apply to others, they don’t apply to me.
When I invade a country, I make up some pretext,
For now, I'm gonna take Ukraine, then maybe Poland next.

Repeat chorus

I want a world where “might makes right,”
If you push back, we’re gonna fight,
And if you try to stop us, we’ll threaten you with nukes.
I’m a reckless opportunist, completely conscience-free,
I’m gonna die soon anyway, so I’ll start World War 3.

Repeat chorus

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WesternSwing Soloist Medley (1874)
Style is _DIXMMDL.STY (Dixieland Medium Solo Medley)
RealTracks in style: ~~1616:Tuba, DixielandFast Sw 165 ('A' only)
RealTracks in style: ~~1613:Banjo, Tenor, Rhythm DixielandFastA-B Sw 165
RealTracks in style: ~~1635:Medley [8 bars] Dixieland, TromboneSol, GuitarAcSol, TrumpetSol,
RealTracks in style: ~~1621:Clarinet, Soloist DixielandFastA-B Sw 165
RealDrums [in style:Dixieland^6-a:HiHat 2 Feel, b:Ride & Cross-stick
Also used Audacity DAW for vocal edits and mixing

abondaruk #791350 12/22/23 10:33 AM
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Brilliant write...very cool track and vocals...sad but true subject matter....could you sneak a broadcast of this to the State Dept.?


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firesong #791382 12/22/23 01:01 PM
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Thanks Firesong, glad you liked it!

abondaruk #791408 12/22/23 03:42 PM
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The last time I heard a Dixieland style protest song was...well, never. Nope, not ever. This is really original and just outstanding in every way. LOVE the arrangement and the creative use of BiaB sounds. The lyrics are quite clever but the message is direct. The vocals have an appropriate world weary raspy beauty. The harmony lines are pushed back in the mix but provide great support. There is nothing about this song that I would change. Great song!!!


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Thanks so much, DC Ron, glad you liked it!

firesong #791413 12/22/23 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by firesong
.................could you sneak a broadcast of this to the State Dept.?

Dan, do you actually think they would understand it? whistle


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It was the best game of Hungry Hippos I've ever seen!


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I really liked the groove and instruments in this - great work
Super vocal
Sad but true lyrics.
Great mix.
Two thumbs up!


I got banned from Weight Watchers for dropping a bag of M&Ms on the floor.
It was the best game of Hungry Hippos I've ever seen!


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Thank you, Mario!

I originally tried for an Eastern European-sounding gypsy music vibe, but BIAB has more Dixieland styles, so I went with that.

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Very cool, and a BIG welcome to the forum, abondurak. I read this post yesterday, and couldn't wait to hear it on better speakers this morning. Well worth the wait, and what a terrific song for your first here. Good write, and I really really like the tuba treatment. Excellent lyrics.


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Well done. Good write.

Welcome to the Showcase...

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abondaruk #791559 12/23/23 08:27 AM
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Cool tune. Nice work on the lyrics.


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Thanks, Babu, I appreciate the positive feedback!

I'm looking forward to hearing your songs on SoundCloud.

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Thanks, Floyd, glad you liked it, and thanks for the welcome!

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Thanks, Guitarhacker, glad you liked the song!

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