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As protest songs go, I'd place it up there with the works of Dylan, Simon, Guthrie, and Paxton.
This one has a modern vibe to fit the times we are living in. Insightful and thought-provoking, the quiet, reflective mood of the music adds to rather than detracts from the hard-hitting lyrics (as did Paul Simon's "Side Of A Hill"). Thank you for your _really_ nice words, Brian  I really like Paul Simon's lyrics and songwriting, so it would be a worthwhile goal to become even half as good as him. That would be a dream...
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Love it, Brain, and not just cuz it's yours, although that IS a good reason. Love the lyrics. Outstanding production. You don't write songs; you write masterpieces. A treat for the ears, heart and mind.
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B.D.,
An excellent emotional review of the times we are living in. Excellent lyrics, song production and video.
So well done.
Bob Hearing you describe my lyrics as "excellent" means a lot to me. Thank you, Bob
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B,D ...
The song about not making sense makes a lot of sense. The lyrics tell the truth. And the fragility of the vocalis perfect for the message. You always do great work - no exception here.
Really nice!
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"Is confusion part of the plan?"
That is the key point I take away from the song! The question is, who is the main manipulator? Pondering that leads to more confusion which leads us all further down the rabbit hole!
Lots of deep thought to be had pondering all the lines of the song!
The music is wonderfully and masterfully arranged and produced! You have once again done a tremendous job with your work!
Take Care, TB
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Awesome production and a very, very solid write. Good song structure. Most interesting.
I still don't know what to think about AI music and AI vocals in particular, but I truly enjoyed my listen.
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“Experts share insights into the camera light
With sponsored answers, dressed up as facts
Since when does truth start needing a brand?
That doesn’t make sense, their version of right”
Man, that immediately grabs you and doesn’t let go until the end of the last note.
Ron so well expressed our feelings that it is hard to add anything.
You so eloquently stated the situation in a thought provoking manner.
And without getting shrill or going over the top.
The vocals, the arrangement, the mix, the vid images … everything is outstanding.
We hope many, many folks hear this.
J&B
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You've got a winner here. The sound is very contemporary.
"Since when is doubt a crime?" Yup! Great lyrics.
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Brian, this is a masterpiece.
A protest song about what is happening set to music - brilliant.
Loved the arrangement.
The Synth vocal was fantastic as was the mix.
The lyrics took it over the top for me"
"Is confusion part of the plan?", I think confusion along with control is the plan. When an OB-GYM can't answer can a man have a baby and a Supreme Court Justice can't answer what is a woman I know that were are in big trouble. YMMV
Loved the song. Yep, we live in a strange world. Thank you very much for your kind feedback, Mario ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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One of the best songs I've heard in a while, B.D.
The innocent sounding AI vocal suits the narrative perfectly.
Lyrics and production are great. Everything fits.
A hit with me.
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Really strong lyrics, injustice of the world put into very sharp writing "since when is doubt a crime?". And great melody which the AI singer handles superbly like a young country singer. The band is excellent and the mix is very balanced. Not so dramatic song like I'm used to hearing from you, but it's still a very welcome addition to your collection of excellent pop songs with socially conscious message.
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Hi, B.D. Excellent sound, but the vocal is uncomfortably crispy to my ears. Then again, I'm getting over a cold, so that might have some influence. Other than that, nothing bad to say: good write, good production, sounds great. Well, the emphasis on the first word feels like it falls on the second syllable instead of the first, because the second pitch is higher, which is weird to my brain. And that's being really nit-picky.  Nicely done! Thank you for your really detailed feedback, David Your ears are still perfectly fine, the vocals are indeed a bit (as you put it) "crispy". But if I make it as perfect as possible (which I actually did in the first mix), the song loses much of its impact because the singer completely loses her youthful innocence. But don't hesitate to point out such flaws, often they are NOT intentional, and I am always happy to learn something.
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Well, that makes perfect sense to me. So what does that say about me?
Good song. It says that you are a good person, Herb Thank you for your nice comment!
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Hi BD.
This is superb listening. I love the music and lyrics and the way you have arranged them. As I listened to the lyrics, I couldn't help but reflect on the turbulent times of today. Currently, it's a world run by the mega-rich at the expense of the ordinary person. Fortunately, here in Australia the impact is less than it is in places like the USA, the UK and the Middle East. That said, we do have some noisy groups of people who try to control what we say and do. This song really resonated with me.
Very impressive writing, creating and producing. Your use of AI was superb. Everything sounded authentic to me.
--Noel Thank you for your really nice comment, Noel As you said, the extent of the problem varies from country to country. My biggest concern is that it grows everywhere...
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As I said over on YT: Wonderful song, and the lyrics are spot on.
I'm a huge fan of your productions, just a pleasure to listen to. Well done! Thank you, Dave. Hearing that from someone who has impressive production skills himself means a lot to me!
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The singing is particularly well done, and the variations give the song a great rhythm. The video is also well-produced. It's a beautiful piece of work.
Laurent Merci beaucoup, Laurent. I'm glad to hear that you like it
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B.D.,
Solid production, good arrangement.
I like the breathy vocal. Emotive.
Good write. Important messsages.
Love the chorus. Catchy with a cool melody.
"Sense" seems to be least of what is driving things today.
That's not going to stop. All "control" has been obliterated
Cool song. Keep 'em coming.
fj. Thank you for your encouraging feedback, Floyd. Much appreciated. To loosely quote Douglas Adams back from 1992: "The last time anybody made a list of the top hundred character attributes, common sense snuck in at number 79."
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What a great write Brian,
All very relatable to the current era, and I feel you've hit the nail on the head with all the lyrics. It emphasises the current feeling of helplessness and feeling of being sold out by corporate and political greed. As well as the great moral message of the song, the production and feel matched perfectly.
Enjoyed it immensely, kind regards. Thanks a lot, Lee! "Sold out by corporate and political greed" has just been added to my list of lyrics for future songs
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Excellent song. Very cool backtrack, vocal and productions. Being an instrumentalist I more gravitate to the melody in the vocal and the backtrack that wraps around the vocal. I really don't have to much time for politics today. Everyone is so intent to push their narrative by yelling and screaming at each other and the social media gurus powerfully pushing the propaganda . I miss the days of when two people with different opinions sat down across from each other and just talked and tried to sell the benefits of their ideas and maybe meet in the middle. Now the distance in the middle is about the distance from the earth to mars.
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Love this. Great dynamics within the track. Well-crafted.
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