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By Design
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I wrote this several years ago and re-recorded the vocals recently.
I used a jazz drum track so as not to go 'off the beaten path' and composed the rest of the instruments from my head to the infamous Akai midi.
Released: 26-Apr-2024
Category: Jazz
Application: Other
File type: mp3
File size: 3.0 Mb
Plays: 18
Downloads: 1
Weekly plays: 4
Weekly downloads: 1
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
By Design

© copyright 2016 jdorrance

1-
Another target knocked off its feet;
 Attacks leftover from World War Three;
All the victories and defeats
Fall in line;
By Design

2-

It's us and them and not much else;
We hide and pray in the wishing well;
The Queen of Mean shall serve in Hell
 In due time;
By design

   Johnny come latelys;
and ever so statelys
misleading, misdeeding
Everyone's freaking;
Progressively speaking
appeasing, appeasing

3- 

It's us and them and not much else;
We hide and pray in the wishing well;
The Queen of Mean shall serve in Hell
 In due time;
By design

( short instrumental break with key change)


4
and the limits  bypassed the end;
Common senseless don't comprehend;
Blanket statements and backwards bend
Undermined;
By Design

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artist
Joyce:
Sounds like it was recorded in a small jazz club on the other side of the tracks. 
It's like if "The Great Society" had been a jazz band instead of a folk rock band...
Fits the tune and the theme like a glove. 
As for the theme: very insightful and clever lyrics! 
And you know, of course, I agree completely...
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
8 months ago
@Wyndsok : Such interesting input from you.. You have a sharp mind!!  Thanks so much again
8 months ago
artist
In the box.  In the pocket.  In the way.  In the air.  On target.  Kudos. 
Joyce this is peerless.  Bravo! 
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8 months ago
artist
What a great composition beautifully performed. What's not to like.
Latest song: Why?
7 months ago
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listener
Joyce you do Jazz so well! Really enjoyed this!
 
7 months ago
This is absolutely brilliant
It swings. It bends. It shines. You shine!
I love the retro sound. I love your voice.
7 months ago
artist
Great, great vocals! I like the feeling you put it in all of your songs your delivery is powerful. I would love to do a collab with you some day.
7 months ago
@Daugrin - Thank you kindly
@Smileygeezer - Thanks so much.
@Garni  I have found myself attracted to jazz the past several years- thank you for the kudos!
@KennethLavrsen : Watching/listening to alot of retro material sinks in.. Thx so much
@Barretok : Thanks so very much. I seem to recall we did collaborate on IComp years back- I think the song was called Travelling???
7 months ago
artist
I definitely dig this.   It does, indeed, sound like it's been done in a jazz club.   Great vibe, and of course, great vocals.   Very well done.  
7 months ago
@Venturesome : Hi Mark.. I am relieved that you and others hear the mood I was aiming for. Thanks!
7 months ago
artist
Back for another listen...
Jazz night at the Matrix!
Love this sooo much!
Too bad can only FAVE once...
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
Superb composition Joyce 
In Cabaret style 
I like 😎👌
7 months ago
artist
There is a haunting quality to this that is missing in modern music great work
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7 months ago
artist
Your talent never ceases to amaze me, even after... what, 15 years? You're a main reason I remember to come back to this site! Big applause, as always!!!
Latest song: Exposure
7 months ago
@Wyndsok , @yoslounge , @AlHughson , @Ramonaji : Thank you all so much for visiting me
7 months ago
artist
Cool cocktail music!
7 months ago
I can't see the band for all the smoke in the club (so many sitting around nodding their heads and tapping their feet to this fantastic song). Just love the atmosphere you created.  Nice strong finish.
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7 months ago
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