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I recently saw a human foot in an overhead storage bin. Freaked me out. Happily, when the cops came, it turned out to be a crazy guy, sleeping up there. But before the cops came, my mind went through a litany of possibilities, including the thought that a serial killer lived in my apartment building.
To deal with the event, I wrote a song, playing off my fears. In the song, the theme is sung in an upbeat way, rather matter-of-factly (representing the brave face we show to the world), with a hint of dissonance in some of the harmonies (the façade cracks). There is also the bland sound of a police radio -- just another day for them. In between the lines of the main melody are echoes of fear and speculation. This is the internal voice, trying to make sense of the harsh brutality that lurks in the corners of our society.
In short, it's a weird song, but it might appeal to some people, so I figured what the heck -- I'll post it.
To deal with the event, I wrote a song, playing off my fears. In the song, the theme is sung in an upbeat way, rather matter-of-factly (representing the brave face we show to the world), with a hint of dissonance in some of the harmonies (the façade cracks). There is also the bland sound of a police radio -- just another day for them. In between the lines of the main melody are echoes of fear and speculation. This is the internal voice, trying to make sense of the harsh brutality that lurks in the corners of our society.
In short, it's a weird song, but it might appeal to some people, so I figured what the heck -- I'll post it.
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Lyrics
Went down to my car
Saw a human foot
Sticking out of the bin
Oh, this can't be good
Am I living near a serial killer?
Serial Killer
Serial Killer
Cops came and they found
A dismembered body
They'd seen this before
"Everyone needs a hobby.
You're living near a serial killer"
Serial killer!
Serial killer!
Wondered who it was
What made the killer kill?
Angry echoes of abuse?
Or just for a moment's thrill?
Who the heck is the serial killer?
Serial killer
Serial killer
cjorgensen
I'd really like to see this one developed. The first time you
sing "serial killer" it's a bit discordant. The song also
doesn't quite go anywhere. Observation then question. It
answers little, tells no story. I also dislike the Moroccan
beats, but that's just me.
I like the voice, like the samples, but if the song were
longer you wouldn't have to pile them all up at the end,
and you have a fun enough idea to run with.
Sticking out of the "bin?" Trunk, boot, glove compartment?
Boot is a British term for trunk and would give it irony as
well (and slide past most your listeners).
Please tag me an email if you do more with this one.