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Broken World

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


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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:


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Another extraordinary delivery, and one that exemplifies how a visual accompaniment can further enhance the musical component of a composition.

This is uniquely fantastic from every angle. Musically, lyrically and visually, you have a great team in place.


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Dave & Kathy & Christiane & Marty...

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.

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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


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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..

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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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It's great when all the pieces of a song work so well, like it does here! smile

Vocals, lyrics, guitar and arrangement sound great, and the mix is solid as well.

As floyd jane says, simple and to the point - pounds in the chorus like a pop song should.


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Dave, Kathy, Christiane & Marty

Great work - excellent topical song beautifully crafted.

All the parts come together so well including the well done video.

Great vocal bass & guitar.

Top class pro work.

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Blue Attitude team + Kathy

A well delivered message!
This says it all:

"If war is the answer,
what was the question?

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.

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So sad to still have to write songs about war. This is certainly a good one on every level.

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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.


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Originally Posted By: AudioTrack
Another extraordinary delivery, and one that exemplifies how a visual accompaniment can further enhance the musical component of a composition.

This is uniquely fantastic from every angle. Musically, lyrically and visually, you have a great team in place.


Thanks for the kind words, Trev!

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What a great production and song. Lovely voice.


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Hi Dave, Kathy, Christiane and Marty...

This is super extraordinary.

The sound is absolutely stunning. From start to end, nothing but first class everything!

These lyrics are right on point, too. Incredibly powerful.

You've all done a truly brilliant job creating this.

The video is the icing on a really fine cake.

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Hey Y'all, great song, with a retro vibe.

Very timely!

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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...

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Dave & Kathy & Christiane & Marty...

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 wink

Thanks as always for the support, Floyd, it is appreciated!

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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!

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Outstanding song in every way!
Music, guitars, vocals and video.
Let's hope for the dove!

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Dave, Kathy, Christiane and Marty, you all should be very proud of this one!

Everything is top shelf perfect

Great vocal, outstanding lyrics.

The guitar and bass parts were fantastic.

The mix was spot on.

I agree about the Starship comment.

Loved it!


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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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