This is a co-write between my wife Kathy and myself. In addition to the audio, we also have a video for this song done by Christiane, link is at the bottom of this post.
Broken World (2022, Kathy & Dave Bell)
This world is broken The pain runs deep Distrust rules and talk is cheap
If war is the answer, what was the question? It makes no sense, all this mindless aggression.
Chorus: How will we heal How will we love When will we ever, see the dove
Distrust and doubt, we let them in Mankind has caused this world of sin
It's love my friend, for God and man, that will help us to be one again
The Band:
2621:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Swing16WahWah Sw16 085 3351:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm SwampyBluesBrent Ev 095 671:Organ, B3, Background Southern Ev 120
Christiane (Chris) Spruit: Lead vocal and BGV
Marty Straub: Bass guitar and BGV panned left
I'm playing the lead guitar, a wha guitar, and did the BGV panned right
I used EZDrummer2 to build the drum track.
Mixed in Reaper, mastered with Ozone.
All comments welcome!
Chris did a great video for the song that matches the message perfectly I think:
v nice sound pictures and vocals. liked that change at 1.45 . it evokes for me somewhat pink floyd. i like the way the vocs come back into the song later. good arrange.
happiness om
my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs (90 songs created useing bb/rb) (lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
Excellent tune Dave. Kudos to you and your wife. An awesome song is born. Chris's vocal was perfect. Well done on the harmonies as well. Guitar was nasty. Marty's walking bassline laid down such a cool groove to the song. Video was excellent as well. Well done..
This is an exceptional production...the music is pristine in it's production quality...it is a beautiful, thoughtful and relevant lyric, well crafted...Christiane's vocal is captivating and so appropriate for the style, just beautiful...as usual Dave, you and Marty have seamlessly joined the players in BiaB to form a great band and as usual the video is so well suited to the song and adds to the powerful effect and message...so well done!
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Chris done a great job on vocals and video. Dave, cool lead / Wah guitars. Marty perfect bass and BGV (maybe slightly louder). Neat harmonies. Clear mix, smooth listen. Well done! Thank you for sharing.
The angry wah & lead blend really well - particularly the angrier wah stabs. You've a team that seems to create excellent tunes as a matter of course. As fj wrote simple but not simplistic. Every one is in fine form and making music that make sense and a message that shames us all.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
Great songwriting and performances by all... Excellent arrangement too. My only criticism would be; maybe too much Vocal & Lead Reverb... sounds a little too wet to me. Very cool Song/Production...
A good Rock write. Simple, not simplistic...and to the point. Nice soaring chorus!
Y'all's sound is well-honed. Like the band's been together forever.
Chris' vocals are excellent. Powerful.
Marty's bass, excellent (of course).
Dave's guitar - lyrical - as always.
Great drum sound! Excellent mix.
Has the sound of a Starship classic.
fj
Well, you will never get more than a simple lyric from me, my brain is not wired to come up with the clever stuff that guys like you and Marty seem to be able to do effortlessly
Thanks as always for the support, Floyd, it is appreciated!
Originally Posted By: justanoldmuso
v nice sound pictures and vocals. liked that change at 1.45 . it evokes for me somewhat pink floyd. i like the way the vocs come back into the song later. good arrange.
happiness om
I like that bit at 1:45 too. Thanks for the listen and comment, om!
Strong and sad message, world is broken, unfortunately, and there's only bigger guns in the horizon. Excellent guitar sounds. Enjoyable guitar and bass playing. Chris has strong passion in her voice once again, the backing vocals are also good. All instruments work nicely together.
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