Here is our latest song. Robert gave Ray and I the backtrack and test vocal for this song. It had a very tricky rhythm to it at the beginning. Ray and I passed ideas back and forth from one side of the world to the other and it became what you hear now. Robert did the final vocal and I added the guitar solo and Ray did the bass and rhythm guitar tracks.
We also have a guest musician who helped out out with the outro. He is very well known on the forum. Please welcome Misha aka Rustyspoon.
Of course we have our other faithful musician Bandi Nabox who laid down the drums and Organ Track
Drums - RealDrums=NashvilleRadioCoolSw16^1-a hat,snare , b open hat,snare Organ - N A 2729 Organ, Rhythm BluesShuffleMike Sw 130
Dictators Dance
Napoleon hides his hand in his shirt Vladimir plotting behind a smirk Sadam Hussein munching Doritos Mussolini chats up Pol Pot and Tito
big it up with gold go mad for marble a myth size mirror let music sparkle take your partners in the palace of pain dictator`s dancing round my brain coup coup coming for you
Noriega cuts the rug with the CIA Imelda`s new shoes get in the way the fuhrer can`t lead if you won`t follow that Vienneses waltz is hard to swallow
big it up with gold go mad for marble a myth size mirror let music sparkle coup coup coming for you take your partners in the palace of pain dictator`s dancing round my brain coup coup coming for you
lifestyles of the kitsch and famous we are revolting who can blame us pigs are taking over the farm up on two legs with style and charm
big it up with gold go mad for marble a myth size mirror let music sparkle coup coup coming for you take your partners in the palace of pain dictator`s dancing round my brain coup coup coming for you
A very nice composition. A little different than what we typically hear on the forum - and different in a most delightful way. A clever play on words and equally interesting music. You guys have a really nice sound. I enjoyed this a lot! Hopijg all of you have a terrific 2021. Take care.
Well, that takes a deep listen to fully appreciate--there's so much packed in! I especially liked that attention-grabbing intro, then the solo area, and the collaboration between forum stars. I decree---great work to be universally enjoyed--or else!!!
Excellent collaboration guys!!!! Bandi Nabox! Love it! Great vocal. Man, you guys really have a special polish that shines! Nice addition of Misha, too! Worth a thousand listens.
Gentlemen ... A very nice composition. A little different than what we typically hear on the forum - and different in a most delightful way. A clever play on words and equally interesting music. You guys have a really nice sound. I enjoyed this a lot! Hopijg all of you have a terrific 2021. Take care. Alan
Thanks Alan, It was a more complicated one but came out well. All the best in 2021.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
Spirit Level Nice one, entertaining and clever. Nice intro Scott, and Roberts vocal was engaging. Enjoyed Ray's bass and Misha's part. Well done by all involved. Peter
The intro really grabs doesn't it? Thanks for your generous assessment.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
Wow, gentlemen, that collab is just raging madness... So creative, so good, so different, so fascinating - hats off! I think everybody involved did a terrific job. And Ray, the video fits the song so well - awesome job, too. Looking forward to what will come out of you devils' kitchen next... Stay safe, guys, Stefan
Thanks Stefan, It was a very quick n easy video but not a lot was required given the lyric. Cheers for 2021.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
Well, that takes a deep listen to fully appreciate--there's so much packed in! I especially liked that attention-grabbing intro, then the solo area, and the collaboration between forum stars. I decree---great work to be universally enjoyed--or else!!!
Thanks Tano, I'm glad the sum is greater than the parts...it was fun.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
Excellent collaboration guys!!!! Bandi Nabox! Love it! Great vocal. Man, you guys really have a special polish that shines! Nice addition of Misha, too! Worth a thousand listens.
The polish was probably Scott's mastering...he did a fine job. Yes, Misha is always the right secret sauce.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
This was catchier than I'm used to hearing from Spirit Level, which was welcome. Really enjoyed the intro and the lead vox. Great job all the way around, actually. Big thumbs up from me.
Windows 10, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 6i6, Komplete keyboard, Sony Acid Music Studio 11, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak
Thanks to everyone who checked out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated. This was one of our more complicate songs due to the time. Took quite a few takes to get the feel of the song but one we started to lock in I think it because a very cool song. Took us up a notch musically I think. Special thanks to Misha for helping out with the song.
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