Originally Posted by K-Dub Ya
Hey Marty,

A very thoughtful insight into influencers today….you obviously haven’t been subjugated yet! And a very clever, although grotesque at times, video too. I caught part of the State of the Union Rant Address yesterday, you know that Circus act that America puts on, and thought then who is buying all this snake oil. Public mind control starts at the top and unfortunately we’re all subjected to it, and with social media and conventional media these days, it’s hard to have a genuine thought sometimes.

Anyways, a great song and subject. An excellent arrangement and vocal from you as always, And Dave did you proud with a great lead guitar track.

Great job Marty, kind regards.
Thanks, Lee. Sorry you saw that. Guess I didn't miss anything.

Originally Posted by rayc
A wonderful bass track... I love the change from walk to fluttering chromatic is ab fab.
Everything to love - punny title, controversial narrative, excellent vocal, cool arrangement and DAVE'S guitar.
Thanks, Ray! I wish the narrative was popular enough to be controversial. Yeah, man, I get the urge --no, the need-- for all caps on Dave. Hats off and CAPS on.

Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Hi Marty!
Great theme about brainwashing. We all need to learn to think deeply and critically about what we hear and believe; to do our own research (not the sort where you listen to someone else’s diatribe); and be prepared to fess up when we’ve gone off half-cocked. We increasingly live in a world that demands binary thinking, while I am sure that shades of grey and complexity are probably more true.

Musically, this sounds right in the centre of your wheelhouse that you and Dave put out regularly, and your standard has not dropped!
Andrew
PS I laughed out loud when I glimpsed what I am sure is an 8-string Strat in the video! Don’t you just love AI image generation.
Thanks, Andrew. Right, ask questions and question answers. You and i would enjoy a firepit chat, sir. HaHA. I thought using YT's "ask" button to encourage comments about the wonkiness of Ai (intentional small i) would increase the value of the videos. smile

Originally Posted by BobLMusic
Hi Marty,

I enjoyed your song, and its message about those who'd like to take away our freedom of speech/thought.

Dave Bell's guitar work was a treat!

I also liked the unexpected chord changes in the "Once they get in your head...." section.
Thanks, Bob. Yeah, the Bridge is always a dangerous place to play. hehe Dave is the brilliance that keeps our minds in tune.

Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

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