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BDT, you certainly know how to put a song together. Brilliant use of the synth vocals and the stops, dynamics and editing are very well done. I like yourself am not sure what you are protesting but is very effective nonetheless. Your long hours and dedication to the music paid off as this is one of the best I’ve heard from you, Tom
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Brian,
I'm mad as hell
but you can't tell
Still I wish you'd use more words like hell
Or maybe some others that rhyme with duck
People mad on the forum
But you try your luck!!
And it's everything
It's the same damn thing!
Don't know what that is but it makes me scream!!
Going to sing about it going to make me sing
Going to shake my tongue
Shake everything
Cuz I love this song
And I don't know what's wrong
But I fight like hell
Fight all day long!!
Just to fight
And make it right
Going to fight all day
And fight all night!!!
Hey man, this is a really cool blondie song and that's what I was thinking!!!
Maybe we should do a collab!!!!
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Brilliant song, arrangement and mix. Totally relate too as in the UK the government are trying to clamp down on protests. One 'head that's a diminutive of Richard' politician said he's pro the right to protest, but why can't people just protest at home? !!! What?! Missing the point, much! 
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Great tracks. The power rock groove is fits the lyrics perfectly. Nice Synth V work. I never heard Natalie sound so good. Have you tried Ninezero? He may bring a bit more edge to this type of song. Very nice work
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Nice song. I love the dynamics from rocker to acoustic and back again.
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Hi, Brain. Nice song! I was going to make a couple comments, but I see you beat me to them... But before you ask: No, I have no idea what exactly I'm protesting against, but I'm pretty sure it's important. Yep. Perhaps a bit too generic, but then, people are always saying that songs should be universal, and what could be more universal than a song that applies to everything?  For a change, I tried a wild mix of end rhymes and internal rhymes
I think it kinda works.
At least I'd like to think so. Yep, the work well enough. The inner rhymes were fun. You've got some sort of distortion on the vocal that didn't work for me. Not a big deal. The title doesn't seem to match the song. The POV of the title addresses people, telling them they need to fight for their rights, while the POV of the song is the narrator addressing the towe-dwelling bloodsucking vampire freaks. Not a big deal at all. I like the contrast between the verse and chorus - it's always good to have a song make the sound different. Anyway, good job.
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Well, we’re ready to march with you so when do we start?! 😉
Of late whenever we see the news we get the same angry feeling.
Natalie and the bgv’s sound great and the lyric rhymes work very well.
That is one amazing vocal ... the intonation and phrasing is outstanding.
Great mix ... clean, open and a nice soundstage on the KRK's.
Excellent!
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Really nice music, lyrics and video! Very good contras between vers and chorus. You should put this on Spotify if you haven't already! Thank you, Sören, for listening and your nice feedback. It's not on Spotify yet, but it will certainly go there 
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I love your setup for the song: "This is a protest song. Because I'm in a bad mood. A really bad mood. But before you ask: No, I have no idea what exactly I'm protesting against, but I'm pretty sure it's important." Great chorus and Natalie's voice soars on it. My only critique is when she sings "like a bloodsucking vampire freak." Her phrasing is garbled and awkward. Maybe it's too much of a mouthful of words for a synth girl like her. Send her back to the studio to re-sing that line.  Thank you, Scott. This song is basically part 2 of the F-word song, but this time without swearing. When I look at what's going on in the world of today, it really pisses me off. And another "thank you" for pointing out the vampire freak hickup. It's already fixed (locally), I'll upload it again somewhere in the future.
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Hey Brain
You're pretty good at this song-writing stuff, ya know?
Excellence in every facet. Lytric, synth vocals, backing tracks - all top shelf. I fully agree with the message - nicely done. It's always a pleasure to listen to your music. there's never a disappointment. I'm glad you joined the forum a while back. Hope you stay for a long time.
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Gave this a spin when you first released it, and good to give it another!
Excellent in all aspects, loved it.
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Brian,
First off, 2 things that caught my ear, is the great sound of the drums/bass combo! Also, this has a great mix to my ears and the work with the vocals is so good! It's a great rockin' tune!
Thanks, TB Thanks for listening and your feedback, Torrey. I always start with drums & bass. It doesn't make sense to build the rest of the house before the basement is finished
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Hi Brain,
I saw the song passing by on YT some days ago, but I couldn't listen then.
I knew one thing for sure; it must be a great song, with great lyrics and a wonderful videoclip.
Well, today I listened. You exceeded my expectations! Not by much because they were already high.
Natalie is so good. How you did the video was really cool too. They exceeded my expectations the most.
So simple, but so effective (if you can read ;-))
Oh, and about what to protest for; I can give you a list of names from people and institutions. Interested?
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Hi BD.
Love the sound of this racing along. Reminds me of a band I've heard before but can't put a name to it at the moment. Like Soft Punk with a melody.
The vocal is like a young male to my ears which is fine.
Good one.
Vic Thank you, Vic, for listening and commenting. I really appreciate it. (Pop-) Punk with melodies, yep, that's what I like.
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Wow cool groove to the song. Low end was awesome. Had my sub pumping. Cool hook in the melody. Well done
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Hello Brian
This is a very very cool song
Very good songwriting
The topic is more topical than ever before
And because you keep the lyrics quite general, the song speaks to many people and their problems
Very well done
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Brain, if I didn't know Natalie was a synth voice I would have thought a human was singing.
Excellent job on that and the backing tracks and mix.
This is a great protest song so maybe you should get angry more often?
Loved it. Thanks Mario Reading the news is enough to get me in the right mood 
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Another good pop rock song with a powerful message. When there are many small voices, they can overcome one bigger one.
Pleasant and catchy melody. Very good arrangement, nice dynamics once again, I enjoy very much those acoustic parts.
My only very tiny problem is with the vocal effect, I feel it is not needed, because the music and lyrics speak enough for the anger.
Janne Thanks, Janne, for listening and your constructive feedback. The vocal effect (which is a delay) is only a fraction of what I normally use, but the parts where it's still there sounded "empty" without it. But I totally understand what you mean, they're not necessary for the actual message.
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BDT, you certainly know how to put a song together. Brilliant use of the synth vocals and the stops, dynamics and editing are very well done. I like yourself am not sure what you are protesting but is very effective nonetheless. Your long hours and dedication to the music paid off as this is one of the best I’ve heard from you, Tom Knowing how good YOUR stuff is, this means a lot to me. Thank you, Tom. I really appreciate it!
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Brian,
I'm mad as hell
but you can't tell
Still I wish you'd use more words like hell
Or maybe some others that rhyme with duck
People mad on the forum
But you try your luck!!
And it's everything
It's the same damn thing!
Don't know what that is but it makes me scream!!
Going to sing about it going to make me sing
Going to shake my tongue
Shake everything
Cuz I love this song
And I don't know what's wrong
But I fight like hell
Fight all day long!!
Just to fight
And make it right
Going to fight all day
And fight all night!!! I will always envy you native speakers who can come up with such texts spontaneously ... for me, it's always hard (but rewarding) work in your language. Thanks for listening and your protest lyrics, David! Hey man, this is a really cool blondie song and that's what I was thinking!!!
Maybe we should do a collab!!!! A collab with Debbie? I'm in
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