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When we have family get-togethers, it's disheartening to see all the young, and sometimes not so young, sitting on the couches, faces glued to the screens. There's so much wisdom and history that isn't being passed down to the next generation.
Good song.
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This is so cool and wild. I love the way Janice sings the ooooo. The guitar solo is from another plane of existence. You hit the nail on the head with the scrolling zombies lyrics. Wild ending.
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Very creative. A true statement piece of the tragedy of the tech-trance.
Janice, are you the reincarnation of Annie Ross? Thanks so much for turning us on to Annie Ross. I’m a big fan of Ella and Billie but was unfamiliar with Annie and I appreciate the comparison. Glad you liked it! J&B
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Excellent song and right up my alley, the sad reality of your lyrics is unfortunately already a big part of our own lives. Top vocals from Janice with all those beautiful bends, and Peter's guitar solo is as oldschool and atmospheric as it gets. Brilliant. And last but not least is Bud's great work in making all these tracks into one cohesive, professional sounding song. 3 ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) up!
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First I loved the vocals, then a suitable change in rhythm, skillfull guitar solo with excellent sounds, back to sensual vocals, what more can you ask for a hit song? Maybe an old fashioned audience digging this kind of songs that would be hits in last century.
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Janice, Bud & Peter, What an outstanding original concept.
I really liked Peter's guitar (especially at the ending) and Janice's vocal (loved those scary oohs)
Really great arrangement and mix
The lyrics are so true, I have seen some close calls and accidents with kids paying more attention to their phones than their surroundings.
Loved it! Thank you Mario. Us old boomers are getting cantankerous.  Glad you liked it, J&B
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Yes, I have seen those zombies, even whole families, written one song lyrics about them and I recall another song on this forum handling the subject. But you are at home also with this modern theme, wrapped around an enjoyable blues rock band. Great intro followed by the nice contrast between the first line of the beauty of the nature and those zombies that don't see/hear what a fascinating world of flora and fauna exists around them. And I'm smiling from ear to hear when hearing those zombie effects, Janice's haunted voice and Peter's wild guitar. How can anyone sing so fluidly!? How can anyone stretch the guitar strings so scarily? The story and the music walk fantastically together hand in hand. Wild! And everything is mixed and played so well that I know for sure that you are not one of those zombies, you sound youthful and fresh, but beware the first bite  Janne
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🧟 🧟♀️ 🧟♂️
First off, "Scrolling Zombies" is a stroke of genius! It's like a Gen-Z "Thriller," but instead of werewolves, we're facing the anxiety of endless feeds.
Janice, . Your vocals are a pure comedic gold! That "tap tap tap" could win awards for "Most Relatable Sound Effect of the 21st Century." And the "Ooo's" drip with enough playful irony to make Oscar Wilde blush. Your vocal performance is a masterclass in sardonic delivery! 🎤 👩 𝐒𝐭✰𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥
Bud, my friend, your production is tighter than a zombie's grip on a smartphone. 📱 Your lyrics are sharper than a cracked phone screen. "Earbuds have replaced mother nature's call" should be printed on protest signs, hung in art galleries, or, at the very least, tweeted ironically from an iPhone. It's a succinct and devastating diagnosis of our tech-addled times. 👋
Now, about those guitar solos,... Look, I'm torn. Peter... they're fantastic! Like a caffeinated guitar hero trying to wake up the comatose masses. But, selfishly, I was SO engrossed in Janice's lyrical takedown that I secretly wished for one more verse! It's like choosing between a winning lottery ticket and a lifetime supply of pizza. (◔_◔)🎸🍕
In short, this song is a masterpiece! It's the kind of tune that makes you laugh, cry (mostly from realizing it's true), and then immediately hide your phone in a drawer before joining a Luddite commune. Seriously, you guys are a songwriting dream team, and I salute your collective brilliance... before I get sucked back into the infinite scroll. 📜
My ears and my ever-shortening attention span thank you. 💯💥 👋👌👍 Yowzers! This review alone is worth the effort we put into this. We are a bit speechless. Suffice it to say the write up is extremely positive and supportive. But it goes well beyond that as it is witty, full of cool metaphors and eloquently written. We have shared it with family and friends. Thank you so much from the three of us ... and, yes, beware of that infinite scroll. J&B
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Your best write. Original - and contemporary...
No one could have sung it better.
Great BAND.
Peter's talkin' up a storm.
Pro mix.
Great ending.
(cool cover)
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Listened to this a few days ago over on FB. Excellent!
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Love the spook wooos.
Great topic, great writing and great vocals as expected.
Excellent work Bud, superb axemanship Peter - stellar everything Janice. Thanks Ray. You mentioned all we hoped to accomplish and we three appreciate it. J&B
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WOOOOOWWW. This is fantastic right from the title. Dang, I love how you sing this one, Janice --scary good. Peter, you slay those zombified scrollers with your saber-like stings. Extraordinary lyrics, and I say Bud deserves much higher pay cuyz he sure made the grade and raised the bar with this one. Janice, you are scary. This one should be piped into every campus in the country. Thank you Marty. We knew it was weird and are gratified to read your comments. Hey, yesterday we saw a guy holding out his phone while pushing his bike in heavy traffic. 🤷♂️ We much appreciated ALL of your thoughts. J&B
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J,B&P...that was different...as usual the production, mix, arrangement and performances are stellar...let the truth be told! you hit a new generation right on the nose and the music is so apropos! Cool and weird...I hope you were shooting for that...if so you hit it...I liked everything about it! Thanks! Yes cool and weird was the hoped for outcome. 😀 J&B
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Brilliant — from conception to execution; from beginning to infinity (and beyond).
Amazing guitar shreds and Janice's vocals were the perfect vehicle for those zany yet insightful lyrics. Nice to hear from you. Your description helps us feel that we met our objective. It definitely lead us off our beaten music path. 😀 We three thank you! J&B
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When we have family get-togethers, it's disheartening to see all the young, and sometimes not so young, sitting on the couches, faces glued to the screens. There's so much wisdom and history that isn't being passed down to the next generation.
Good song. Glad you liked it and we completely agree. It’s hard to escape. We see it everywhere. J&B
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This is so cool and wild. I love the way Janice sings the ooooo. The guitar solo is from another plane of existence. You hit the nail on the head with the scrolling zombies lyrics. Wild ending. Thank you for the kind and supportive comments. And, yes, we also thought Peter absolutely nailed the vibe with his solo. Much appreciated. J&B
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Excellent song and right up my alley, the sad reality of your lyrics is unfortunately already a big part of our own lives. Top vocals from Janice with all those beautiful bends, and Peter's guitar solo is as oldschool and atmospheric as it gets. Brilliant. And last but not least is Bud's great work in making all these tracks into one cohesive, professional sounding song. 3 up! We three appreciate that very much. We initially had no idea where this was going to land and are now happy that other folks feel the same about the zombies. 😀 And we appreciate your input. J&B
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First I loved the vocals, then a suitable change in rhythm, skillfull guitar solo with excellent sounds, back to sensual vocals, what more can you ask for a hit song? Maybe an old fashioned audience digging this kind of songs that would be hits in last century. [quote=Brno] Thank you for listening and writing the very positive review that is appreciated by us three. And yep, it is a boomer song. 😀 J&B
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Yes, I have seen those zombies, even whole families, written one song lyrics about them and I recall another song on this forum handling the subject. But you are at home also with this modern theme, wrapped around an enjoyable blues rock band. Great intro followed by the nice contrast between the first line of the beauty of the nature and those zombies that don't see/hear what a fascinating world of flora and fauna exists around them. And I'm smiling from ear to hear when hearing those zombie effects, Janice's haunted voice and Peter's wild guitar. How can anyone sing so fluidly!? How can anyone stretch the guitar strings so scarily? The story and the music walk fantastically together hand in hand. Wild! And everything is mixed and played so well that I know for sure that you are not one of those zombies, you sound youthful and fresh, but beware the first bite Janne Thank you for the positive and thoughtful review. We appreciate you mentioning the contrast between the Intro/V1 and V2. we had hoped that would work. And more thanks for mentioning the vocal and guitar. Peter is excellent at playing parts to support Janice’s vocal and the lyric. We appreciate all you wrote and we will definitely avoid that first bite. J&B
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Your best write. Original - and contemporary...
No one could have sung it better.
Great BAND.
Peter's talkin' up a storm.
Pro mix.
Great ending.
(cool cover)
fj Thanks floyd. Best write? Thank you particularly given that the further I got into it the more I thought about abandoning the motion. I feared some might think I’d resorted to AI. 🤪 We three appreciate the review! J&B
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