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Scrolling Zombies Caveat: Weird write and the occasional overly abstract line. So there  When not biking or hiking we like to walk around the beautiful campus of our local university and that inspired this write. The number of tracks exceeded our mix pay grade level (12) and the mastering was a challenge due to how different the intro/verse 1 are from the remainder of the tune. Having blathered all that thanks for your time if you choose to listen and comments are welcome. And we thank Peter for the 5 acoustic and electric tracks and PG Music for the session guys. Lyrics are below the tech stuff. Janice: vocals, arrangement, progression and mix Peter: acoustic/electric guitar tracks, tag effect and mix counsel Bud: lyric, arrangement, mix, mastering and cover art (ole skool 10 year old editor) Vocal: Rhodes NT1 > Scarlett Interface > Logic Pro > Nectar Drums: RealDrumsBluesRock > Waves CLA Drums (multiple fill comping and building from hits) From above kit: Snare: Waves Magma BBT > Ozone Impact > Neutron > Logic ChromaVerb Cymbal: Logic ChromaVerb Kick: Waves CLA Drums Bass: RealTrack 564 Electric, Blues Monday > Logic EQ > RX 8 De-click > Logic ChromaGlow Rhythm Guitar: RealTrack 1924 Electric TexasBluesRockSlow DI > Logic Pro Pawn Shop Distort Amp Sim Piano: MIDI SuperTrack 2845 Rhythm BluesSlowSwing > Logic Vintage Upright > Waves CLA Unplugged Mastering: Ozone EQ > Ozone Imager > Ozone Limiter > Izotope Tonal Balance 2 > Logic Loudness Meter Intro
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relaxing in the park surrounded by roses
blue birds are singing, the leaves are swaying
I let my worries and tension slide away
enchanted by blue skies with clouds slowly dancing Rest Refrain:
oh no! here come the scrolling zombies
tangled in the tech gods’ web V2
: led by a phone like a carrot on a stick
no time to waste there’s always another app
earbuds have replaced mother nature’s call
stepping in line tap tap tap Solo Bridge:
Alger's Rhythm Kings lay down the beat
for Zombies who’ve passed the point of retreat V3
: driven by ones, zeros and pixels
buried deep in their reels and likes
no light no life in their staring eyes
up down left right go the finger swipes Refrain Outro solo
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What an optimistic view of the future! (joking, of course!*)
Wonderful track, great idea for the lyric, and produced so well--and that "scary" guitar solo stretch and final moan--perfect.
Excellent performances, and top=notch use of BIAB. Loved it!
*Soon as they get serious about family life, they'll get straightened out quick!
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Hi, J&B. Hehehe. Maybe those zombies are listening to your Soundcloud page? That would explain why they're so entranced.  Spooky fun, even if it's still summertime! The mix sounds good, and the leads (vocal and guitar) sound great as usual. Love the silliness at the end.
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Ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha!...HA! Much scarier than any zombie movie 'cause it's REAL! Insanely inventive and TOTALLY enjoyable. Cool write, fab vocals, scary guitars and taut mix. (Not "taught mix". That would be weird) Yep, that about does it...GREAT JOB ALL!!
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Janice, Bud & Peter,
This is one of the coolest things that I have ever heard on the forum. I love the concept, arrangement, awesome mix and otherworldly (pun intended) vocal by Janice. The falsetto, bends, slides; it's all there - a fun and creative delivery.
The band and mix is rich, layered and saturated. Love it! Peter shines again with his guitar!
A new favorite for me! So well done by all!
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What an optimistic view of the future! (joking, of course!*)
Wonderful track, great idea for the lyric, and produced so well--and that "scary" guitar solo stretch and final moan--perfect.
Excellent performances, and top=notch use of BIAB. Loved it!
*Soon as they get serious about family life, they'll get straightened out quick! Thank you big time. We could not have hoped for more. Bud was a bit apprehensive about the production and this first review meant a lot. Hugely appreciated! J&B PS Hopefully they’ll get straightened out but we’ve seen some adults following their screen too.
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Brilliant song and them! A line form one of my written songs I wish I could record right now is "But now I'm gone you're all alone, living in your mobile phone".  Love those solos too.
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Hi, J&B. Hehehe. Maybe those zombies are listening to your Soundcloud page? That would explain why they're so entranced. Spooky fun, even if it's still summertime! The mix sounds good, and the leads (vocal and guitar) sound great as usual. Love the silliness at the end. I had not thought of that hmmmmm 😄 Glad it all worked for you. Thanks! J&B
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This really resonated with me. I didn't want to turn into a geezer griping about the youth of today, but I've no choice. Their music stinks, their phonelives stink, it drives me nuts. "Alger's Rhythm Kings" deserves a special award IMHO. Great work all the way around with this one, hats off to the entire team!
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Ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha!...HA! Much scarier than any zombie movie 'cause it's REAL! Insanely inventive and TOTALLY enjoyable. Cool write, fab vocals, scary guitars and taut mix. (Not "taught mix". That would be weird) Yep, that about does it...GREAT JOB ALL!! Thanks man! It was a fun project and even more so after reading your comments. Yep it's real indeed. Heh yesterday we saw one walking up some steep steps -- never a glance down. We much appreciate your very positive and supportive review. Means a lot. J&B
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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?
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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!
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Janice, Bud & Peter,
This is one of the coolest things that I have ever heard on the forum. I love the concept, arrangement, awesome mix and otherworldly (pun intended) vocal by Janice. The falsetto, bends, slides; it's all there - a fun and creative delivery.
The band and mix is rich, layered and saturated. Love it! Peter shines again with his guitar!
A new favorite for me! So well done by all!
Bob Bob, we sincerely appreciate your time to listen and write such a thoughtful review. You mentioned every thing we could have hoped to achieve. And Janice really appreciated your comments regarding her otherworldly vocals! She loves to play act. 😀 Thank you! Janice
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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. 💯💥 👋👌👍
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Brilliant song and them! A line form one of my written songs I wish I could record right now is "But now I'm gone you're all alone, living in your mobile phone". Love those solos too. Thanks man. Glad you liked it! J&B
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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This really resonated with me. I didn't want to turn into a geezer griping about the youth of today, but I've no choice. Their music stinks, their phonelives stink, it drives me nuts. "Alger's Rhythm Kings" deserves a special award IMHO. Great work all the way around with this one, hats off to the entire team! Thank you. We old boomers feel the same and are happy to find a kindred soul. Thanks for mentioned Alger. We have used that term for years and we’re glad we found a place for it. We appreciate your comments! J&B
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