5090 by FAWM: "Independence"

Independence

11 weeks ago by @jwhanberry

Skirmish: Independence (or the lack... (@robinleaf)

Independence

jwhanberry

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Liner Notes

#skirmish #electronic #fawmtronica

Just a rough take for now no production or arrangement. My first attempt at something like Drill.

Synths: Vital
Ascension

Guitars: '73 Fender Stratocaster

Amp: '78 Marshall Mk II

Constructive criticism is always welcome. Tell me all about it!
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Note: Skirmish: 1 hour to write and record
©2024 John W Hanberry (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved

Lyrics

Independence

Independence
What it brings
A special flavor
To the songs we sing

Independence
What's it say
You can be you and
I can be me today

Independence
Keepin' it real
Ain't gonna stop me
Sayin' how I feel

Indepencence
Sure feels great
Break out the fireworks
Everybody celebrate
Celebrate.

©2024 John W Hanberry (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved

Comments

@helenseviltwinMod 7w

This has something of the vibe of David Bowie's "Little Wonder" to it, where the vocal style and backing style come from different places, but work together so well.

@splittybooms 8w

Man, this has a unique sound that really does wonderful things in my ears.
The beat makes my mind think one style is coming, but then your vocals and the melody goes in a totally different direction feel-wise.
Oooh, then :28 - those vocal chords! That soft, lush but airy sound is amazing against the hard beat and your high vocals.
You gotta expand this one.
I don't think I've heard anything quite like this one, and its a lovely and super cool sound you got going here.
I also really like all the fx and the mix, too.
Digging this!

@markg 10w

I love the sound, very current. I'm a big fan of concise, and you fit it all into one minute. (I know it's a skirmish and has plenty of room to grow.) A universal message, all sides want to be (respectfully) heard.

@beacon 10w

Short and powerful.

@stuartbenbow 10w

Cool vibe, and a great skirmish write

@billwhite51 10w

herein rocks some truly independant music. i am really digging the sounds.

@robynmackenzieMod 10w

Love the empowering lyrics! This is a really cool soundscape.

@gm7 10w

Great song for July4th...cool !

@bobjestes 11w

You certainly achieved a unique sound. Very well produced, considering the tight time frame.

@kahlo2013 11w

I really love the art house feel with the swelling legato chorus as a backdrop for the uptempo rhythms and melody. Love the concise lines. Great message in second stanza.

@francesc 11w

I don't know enough about the language of music to describe what I'm hearing, but I feel like aliens are about to abduct me while listening to this. It has a very outer space feel to it! Interesting!

@nightwing521 11w

I can't decide how I feel about this: those unsettling chords under those bright, happy lyrics makes it sound like you're being sarcastic. If so, I'd like a third verse where you make it clear. If not, maybe some more conventional sounds underneath ... or a third verse to emphasize it.
(Not that it matters what *I* would like :-)

@robinleaf 11w

Ooh I love this chord progression. I love how the music feels a little nostalgic and sad, but the lyrics feel more bright and optimistic (to me). Thanks for coming to my skirmish!