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The Devil's Debutante on Soundcloud
The Devil's Debutante on YouTube The working title for this one was Putin On The Fitz, because it was to be about a nobody-wannabe who rises to power through hate & violence, then throws a fit that kills millions. Sadly those folks are often called leaders. I wasn't happy with the results and was about to throw this one in the maybe-get-back-to-it-someday pile, but then I asked Dave Bell (Blue Attitude) to play some guitar. WOW! It became a jam song. We played a lot of songs together, sometimes me on his track, sometimes him on mine. This was a case of the latter. Still it always amazing me how without contriving it, we often manage to blend so well together. So the solo and extended ending are the only worthwhile parts that remain. Fun jam, Dave. Your comments and suggestions are always the best part of a song for me. Thanks everyone. Style is ZZJAZZ.STY (Jazz Swing Style) RealTracks in song: 748:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment Jazz Ballad Sw 085 (A:simple) RealDrums in Song: AfucheShakerSw8[single]^01-Swng RealDrums in Song: CongasShuffle[single] Loop in Song: AcousticDrumFullKit\Jazz - swing120_ride4 sw8.wav MIDI Drums :1 Standard Drum Kit (1) RealDrums will be substituted :JazzBrushes: a: Brushes Swirling b: Brushes Busier The Devil's DebutanteI saw the monkey walkin' in the shadows slithering through the trees. His snake-like movements reflecting inner battles suggests the world he sees. He is such a sight we could almost call him human, but not the kind we want. He smiles a lot, but evil shines right through him, the devil's debutante. He took the stage while keeping others busy, then took all that they had. He wants to lead. What kind of leader is he? He's worse than merely bad. He's not unlike so many of our leaders so power hungry and cruel. This pyschopath won't tolerate the cheaters who break his blackened rule. BRIDGE: The devil's debutante taking what he wants, and giving nothing back to us. The devil's debutante taking what he wants, and leaving none for us in his dust. There comes a time when good folks gotta gather to the dying pleas. It's time to shine, and this time's gotta matter. The whole world needs some peace... from the devil's debutante
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Marty...you and Dave are "crazy" cool...so glad you didn't mothball this one...it's clever and fun but paradoxically sad but true...love the lyrics and meter and those leads by Dave and you are the cats meow! Super video (as usual) Where do you get your clips from? they are always spot on...really enjoyable and quite devilish at the same time...great job!
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Loved this tune. That low register vocal was excellent. Very cool how the vibe changed back and forth throughout the tune. Daves guitar was excellent as well. Super lyric Marty. Basslines were pretty sweet as well.... Well done..
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Marty & Dave
Really nice work. Excellent quirky vocals and an evocative song.
Dave's playing is spot on and you two sound excellent together.
Peter
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DEEP lyric and deeper voice...fanmazing!
Excellent lyric, an appropriately biting stack of lead work, a six feet under bottom end bass and social commentary to boot.
ACE!
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Hi Marty and Dave
One time there are loose and fun songs from you
Then again something serious
And that's why it won't be boring with you ;-)
Class singing fits just perfect
Guitar solo of the finest
That's how it should be
Both thumbs up
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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Marty / Dave,
This sounds great! You guys always have some of the best collaborative pieces.
Loved it!
Bob
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Marty...you and Dave are "crazy" cool...so glad you didn't mothball this one...it's clever and fun but paradoxically sad but true...love the lyrics and meter and those leads by Dave and you are the cats meow! Super video (as usual) Where do you get your clips from? they are always spot on...really enjoyable and quite devilish at the same time...great job! "clever and fun but paradoxically sad but true"... That's cool, Dan. Thanks. The videos I get from pexels.com and pixabay.com. I won't assume you'll be back here to get the answer so I'll send you a message, too. Loved this tune. That low register vocal was excellent. Very cool how the vibe changed back and forth throughout the tune. Daves guitar was excellent as well. Super lyric Marty. Basslines were pretty sweet as well.... Well done.. Thanks, Scott. When I heard that higher vocal only the song seemed even more bland, so I added the octave. No Melodyne was used for that guy. That's more my register. hehe And I even got to sing a note lower than a normally tuned 6-string. Marty & Dave
Really nice work. Excellent quirky vocals and an evocative song.
Dave's playing is spot on and you two sound excellent together.
Peter Thanks, Peter. "Quirky vocals." Yeah, good description.
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Marty,
A solid write.
LOVE those vocals!
Dave's guitar is stellar.
Smoooooooth Bass!!
Good BAND all around. Good mix.
MUCH enjoyed!
fj
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Marty,
Serious and still so loose its winds up sounding like a jam, as you say.
Excellent lyrics and those guitar breaks are killer; the best part of all are those deep doubled vocals.
Going back for the video.
Robert
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I knew your pre-title had a familiar ring to it (from way back when I was young): Puttin' On The Ritz Good thing you changed the title! Interesting, somewhat uncanny video! And I immediately identified Dave's power guitar sound :-). Rob
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“He took the stage while keeping others busy, then took all that they had. He wants to lead. What kind of leader is he? He's worse than merely bad. He's not unlike so many of our leaders so power hungry and cruel. This pyschopath won't tolerate the cheaters who break his blackened rule. “ Absolutely! What a great write, performances by you and Dave, mix and video we’ve got here, Marty. Those two vocals highlight your big range and that deep devil’s voice is perfect. We both looked forward to the video while listening on SoundCloud and we were NOT disappointed! The bats and the peace signs in Ukrainian colors were excellent. Dave’s guitar and your bass are so good together and the little nuances are special. Enjoyed it! J&B PS Bud said a three minute jam might make an intro for a 60's jam 
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Great job. Loved the way the voices work together. Great ideas in here. Cool jam with that bass and lead guitar.
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cute vocals.
a very unique song.
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DEEP lyric and deeper voice...fanmazing!
Excellent lyric, an appropriately biting stack of lead work, a six feet under bottom end bass and social commentary to boot.
ACE! Thanks so much, Ray. Always enjoy your comments. Hi Marty and Dave
One time there are loose and fun songs from you
Then again something serious
And that's why it won't be boring with you ;-)
Class singing fits just perfect
Guitar solo of the finest
That's how it should be
Both thumbs up
Many greetings
Andi ;-) Thanks, Andi. Stay well. Marty / Dave,
This sounds great! You guys always have some of the best collaborative pieces.
Loved it!
Bob Very kind of you to say so, Bob. Marty,
A solid write.
LOVE those vocals!
Dave's guitar is stellar.
Smoooooooth Bass!!
Good BAND all around. Good mix.
MUCH enjoyed!
fj Thank you, Floyd!
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You've got to do PUTIN ON THE FITZ....I guess a spoof of Putin' On The Ritz!
Marty, you've got a great musical imagination! It's great to see you occasionally do something a little different from your normal type tune! You and Dave both did an excellent job with this!
Thanks, Torrey
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Marty,
Serious and still so loose its winds up sounding like a jam, as you say.
Excellent lyrics and those guitar breaks are killer; the best part of all are those deep doubled vocals.
Going back for the video.
Robert Thanks, Robert. A 2-chord jam. Quite fun. I knew your pre-title had a familiar ring to it (from way back when I was young): Puttin' On The Ritz Good thing you changed the title! Interesting, somewhat uncanny video! And I immediately identified Dave's power guitar sound :-). Rob Thanks, Bob. Yeah, that was the pun, but it seemed more appropriate for a Weird Al Yankovic parody. “He took the stage while keeping others busy, then took all that they had. He wants to lead. What kind of leader is he? He's worse than merely bad. He's not unlike so many of our leaders so power hungry and cruel. This pyschopath won't tolerate the cheaters who break his blackened rule. “ Absolutely! What a great write, performances by you and Dave, mix and video we’ve got here, Marty. Those two vocals highlight your big range and that deep devil’s voice is perfect. We both looked forward to the video while listening on SoundCloud and we were NOT disappointed! The bats and the peace signs in Ukrainian colors were excellent. Dave’s guitar and your bass are so good together and the little nuances are special. Enjoyed it! J&B PS Bud said a three minute jam might make an intro for a 60's jam Thanks for your intent listening skills, J&B. Yeah, I was quite happy finding those Ukrainian peace symbols. Great job. Loved the way the voices work together. Great ideas in here. Cool jam with that bass and lead guitar. Thanks, Brad. That top guy just wasn't making it on his own, so I brought in the octave to give it a weirder sound, but, as you and I both say, the jam is the best part.
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Sad and scary story, but fun implementation with some (peace) sign of hope. Nice rolling blues with enjoyable guitar and bass work. I really like those low vocals. Very creative collaboration. Thanks for giving me some ideas for my 'Putin' song...
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Superb. Wonderful. It has hints of a distinct Russian sound, and more than a hint of parody of the character you sing about. The guitar solo is great, too - and your voice is simply stellar. What a song. Refreshing to hear a song like this, and you genuinely never disappoint, whenever I want to hear a song that is both quality and distinct from others. The lyrics complete the journey of what raises the bar, in this song, and sets it apart from more mundane others - the last verse, in particular, sums up the message of the song, I feel. Brilliant, genuinely brilliant.
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cute vocals.
a very unique song.
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om Thanks, OM. My wife sometimes says i look cute when I'm mad. You've got to do PUTIN ON THE FITZ....I guess a spoof of Putin' On The Ritz!
Marty, you've got a great musical imagination! It's great to see you occasionally do something a little different from your normal type tune! You and Dave both did an excellent job with this!
Thanks, Torrey
Thanks, Torrey. That title is up for grabs.  Sad and scary story, but fun implementation with some (peace) sign of hope. Nice rolling blues with enjoyable guitar and bass work. I really like those low vocals. Very creative collaboration. Thanks for giving me some ideas for my 'Putin' song...
Janne You always have a great way with words, Janne. Sad & scary. Now I can't wait to hear your Putin song. Superb. Wonderful. It has hints of a distinct Russian sound, and more than a hint of parody of the character you sing about. The guitar solo is great, too - and your voice is simply stellar. What a song. Refreshing to hear a song like this, and you genuinely never disappoint, whenever I want to hear a song that is both quality and distinct from others. The lyrics complete the journey of what raises the bar, in this song, and sets it apart from more mundane others - the last verse, in particular, sums up the message of the song, I feel. Brilliant, genuinely brilliant. Thanks, James. That's cool you noticed some HINT of Russian sounds. The character is an easy target. I never met anyone like that, and don't know anyone who would want to be like that. You are way too kind, my friend.
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