Bombs on the Underground

ka-klick

Genre: Reggae

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Been sitting on this groove for months, finally got off my duff when Blaine announced the Virtual Garage's Reggae/Ska special (8/12/05 on KSVY/ksvy.org) - with that impetus and the recent attacks in London going through my head, I started working out lyrics/vocals for this song. So far, it's all me except for the drums which as usual for me these days are Drums on Demand. I ultimately want to get some soul-like "descant" parts that sing "around" the melody/lyrics, but have not yet heard back from the person I contacted. I even played w/ the idea of supplying those myself using GB's pitch shift stuff, but I'd rather have the real thing. For now, here's the current state. I'd love to get some collab going w/ this one and take it even further.

Artwork based on "London 2004: Baker Street Underground" by Mark Wubben CC by-nc-sa

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Lyrics

Bombs on the underground
Hate above ground
Planes fly into buildings
and people die

I'm not here to tell you
I have any answers
I'm only here to
ask you why...

--chorus--
We have to find a way
to live together peacefully
'cause if we don't then hate
will kill us all eventually

you can't get into heaven
killing other people
all that you accomplish
is spreading hate

We need to realize that
we need to change the equation
I only hope that we can
before it's too late

-chorus-

I kill your family
because you killed my family
I kill your family
then you kill mine

can't we all figure out
it's just a big circle
going round & round
'till we're all out of time

-chorus-

Song Stats

Hits: 1551
Comments: 13
Fans: 4
Plays: 256
Downloads: 123
Votes: 10
Uploaded: Aug 12, 2005 - 06:43:11 AM
Last Updated: Aug 12, 2005 - 08:03:20 AM Last Played: Oct 08, 2009 - 09:40:59 AM

Song License

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Song Actions

Hardware:

iMac G4 800mz
Fender Telecaster
Mackie 1202
Behringer B2 Mic and Compressor
iMic
Homemade bass
Rolad S-10 (as a controller)

Software:

GB2

Comments

I.G.M.	I.G.M. said 1550 days ago (August 12th, 2005)
	Good lyrics! Sad story of course! I like the song! Bass could be a little bit tighter, I think. Overall OK! I.G.M. Check out my latest song called I`m Gone

thetiler	thetiler said 1550 days ago (August 12th, 2005)
	Thanks for sharing A very nice tune that needs to be sung! Very deep in emotion for the good of mankind! Thanks for sharing! Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

stevec	stevec said 1550 days ago (August 12th, 2005)
	diggin' the groove love the organ/guitar/bass mix on this. really well produced! the vocal difference between the verse & chorus was a bit startling for me at first but grew on me by the end. lyrics are extremely well written & socially relevant in the great reggae tradition. well done! 8988! Check out my latest song called Pieces

said 1550 days ago (August 12th, 2005)

Groovin' reggae....
How refreshing to hear a reggae song. And this
one definitely got me bopping and moving in my
chair. The bass and guitar (I reallly like) just drive
this. Really done well. As said by others, the
sentiment in the lyrics are never old and always in
need of hearing. The chorus melody line doesn't
totally work for me. I need to listen again. Don't
get me wrong. I like it. I think I want it to have
more punch, to grab my attention more... maybe
ascending rather than descending melodically on
the last phrase. Minor.

Thanks for putting this one up.

Jack

	said 1550 days ago (August 12th, 2005)
	Find a way I think the bass is fine. The vocals in the verses are too subdued, especially with my big Sherwood floor speakers. The choruses are perfect in volume and presence. Very pro sounding. Your voice is quite soulful and expressive. The ending is not what I expected, though. Maybe extend it a bit and wrap some vocal cries around the instrumentation. Reggae rocks!

ka-klick

ka-klick said 1549 days ago (August 12th, 2005)

Thanks to all of you
who've commented and voted.
I'm a bit short on time this week for replies, being on the
road (typing this in a hotel) for a vacation.

I really do plan on fleshing this out a bit more w/ some
additional (female) vox - and if I can get the right person
interested, some lead guitar. I'll re=post when it's done,
but wanted togo ahead and post what was being played
on VG.

Check out my latest song called Big Bad World - Live 1-16-2009 plus - MJRF

DeputyDoofy	DeputyDoofy said 1548 days ago (August 13th, 2005)
	Yeah.. Doofy likes this. Great beat, tune, vocals Check out my latest song called Sweet Smell Of Success

dchapman	dchapman said 1538 days ago (August 24th, 2005)
	Solid Construction. The foundations of this tune are great. Everything is levelled nicely. And how can you say anything bad about the message! Something about the vocals didn't sit right with me... i think the chorus felt a bit laggy. Perhaps a slight tempo shift would fix this up... Good song, great message. Check out my latest song called Waiting for the Other

alfalpha

alfalpha said 1537 days ago (August 25th, 2005)

nice stuff
I like the idea.
I also agree with I.G.M.

Have you listened to any bands on the ONU sound label?
this piece kinda reminds me of the band London
Underground. (circa mid 80's & one of my favourite bands)
May I humbly suggest some experimentation with effects
on the drums to give the lyrics added impact, just check
out some of London underground's stuff (or ANY of the
recordings on the ON-U sound label)
Rock on!

Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

Warren Smith	Warren Smith said 1533 days ago (August 29th, 2005)
	right place That organ lick is absolutely inviting. I can see where you've been waiting for the right place to use it, and I think you've found a perfect spot with this contemporary subject. Check out my latest song called Bells of St Augustine

FEEL	FEEL said 1523 days ago (September 8th, 2005)
	Dig the tune Love the mix. Drums are great and mix well with the progression. nice job. Check out my latest song called Pigs Fly

chakeres	chakeres said 1507 days ago (September 24th, 2005)
	Nice Can't argue with the message. I like the music and vocals. The organ is especially nice. This mix is good, I just wish the chorus sounded (musically) more like the rest of the song.-JAC Check out my latest song called Steady

Diviner	Diviner said 320 days ago (December 24th, 2008)
	Cool lyrics The eye for an eye message is very cool and very relavent in places like Isreal. I really like the music, its very well composed. I would have fattened the bass myself, but I like fat bass esp dub reggae bass. The track so still very good though, well done. Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

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