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Caught In The Web
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Back in early May I posted a cautionary tune about a predatory female titled ICE COLD. At that time I promised my next post would balance the equation and be a cautionary tale about a predatory male.

Well, as soon as I posted the follow up some controversy ensued over my unfortunate use of a single word in the lyrics. As I’m not here to generate controversy (although I WILL always speak my mind!), I pulled the song down pending a slight revision in the lyrics.

Meanwhile, I’ve decided to post a song that should fit the bill.

This is a song about a man grappling with the fruits of a life-long accumulation of “bad karma.” It’s all about the spiritual principle of sowing and reaping.

In the immortal words of my late step-father Bob Solomon (the Wise):

“Ya’ plant potatoes, ya’ get potatoes!”

BTW, I stumbled on that synth effect quite by accident (Velo Jumper), and built the tune up from there.

Funny the variety of ways a song can come into being…

Be well friends!
Released: 31-May-2024
Category: Rock
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 7.2 Mb
Plays: 20
Downloads: 2
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 2
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
CAUGHT IN THE WEB
I
…A prisoner of his own devising,
wholly self-deceived;
—tangled in the web he’s spun 
by his own thoughts and deeds.
A soldier of misfortune,
he feels an inner dread;
contemplating pay-back 
and the danger up ahead.

Chorus:
…caught in the web,
waitin’ for the Spider!
II
Though many chide and mock him,
this man’s nobody’s fool.
He knows he’s being hunted,
but there’s nothing he can do.
No place for him to run to.
No place for him to flee.
The web that holds him fast extends
far as the eye can see.

Chorus:
…caught in the web,
waitin’ for the Spider!

Bridge:
When he was a younger man his conscience
did inform his every choice;
but he has suppressed it’s witness for so very long 
he can no longer hear its salutary voice!
III
He hates the life he’s living.
He wants only to be free.
He’s looking for an answer.
He’s searching for the key.

The Lord of Life stands ready,
to loose and let him go;
but he turned his back upon that path
a long long time ago.
So he’s…

Chorus:
…caught in the web…
Yeah,
 caught in the web,
waitin’ for the Spider!
Comments
The synth effect  sounds like a the motion of a web being woven!  Like the mean piano break.. Smart use of phaser/flanger.. very end part reminds me a little of Eye of the Tiger
5 months ago
artist
@Sociallite1957 
Thanks Joyce. Actually I never thought about the synth effect sounding like a web being woven. What an interesting idea! 
BTW, I recorded this about a year and a half ago. It was the last song I did before injuring my left hand. The tightness of the lead soloing in the middle is something I may never be able to pull off again, apart from some very clever editing. Sigh...
Anyway, thanks again for listening and commenting my friend!
:-)
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
5 months ago
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listener
I am getting transported back to a 1970s outdoor concert for some reason!Nice work don't this love the guitar and synth work!
 
5 months ago
artist
So you've decided to surprise us at each new song upload. Love this one and love this synth effect. Wow, at 1'35, back in prog-rock :-) This change is so delighting, so enjoyable. LOL, love that end too !
5 months ago
artist
@Garni 
Gerald I have a really hard time getting out of the 70s! I figure though if I can just bring the 70s into the present with a new twist... LOL
Anyway, thanks for the thumbs up on the git and the synth.
:-)
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
5 months ago
artist
@thsantac 
Thank you Thierry. This song happened because I quite accidently stumbled on that synth effect and thought: "Man... that is bad a*s. I gotta DO something with it!" So I did! LOL...
RE changes in my music: I learned about that sort of approach primarily from listening faithfully to Jethro Tull from1969 to the present (along with other prog rock groups of course). I LOVE songs that go off to different places for awhile and then return to the main theme!
:-)
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
5 months ago
listener
And yet another instant smash hit. Breaking all previous records !  Like the piano mixed into this one. Keep em coming Mike !
 
5 months ago
artist
@Chips 
Man... when you say stuff like this it makes me feel like I need to work even harder. You don't realize how LAZY I am friend! Lol...
All kidding aside (or WAS I kidding?), I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I always appreciate your comments!
:-)
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
5 months ago
artist
Ultracool piano break injection :) 
Solid classic rock souind 
Beware the spider is coming folks  :D
Latest song: One Eye Luvv
5 months ago
artist
Wow brillant production all round. Love it Mike bravo!!
5 months ago
artist
Nice rocker Mike.  So many cool twist and turns in a short song.  Jam packed with gray work.
5 months ago
artist
@yoslounge 
Thanks Omar! I appreciate the thumbs up!
:-)
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
5 months ago
artist
@deezee 
Thank you very much Dorothy!
:-)
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
5 months ago
artist
@TrebleFace 
Thanks Matt... I've always been partial to longer songs. Not everyone is though... It's been a real discipline for me to learn how to craft shorter tunes while still filling them with enough changes to keep them interesting. This is probably my most successful endeavor in that vein...
:-)
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
5 months ago
artist
@Wyndsok Great work Mike and tons of energy-Love youre axe playing and vox on this
5 months ago
artist
@AlHughson 
Thank you thank you thank you!
Love ya bro!
:-)
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
5 months ago
artist
Great song! Some group I can’t remember who… Queen? Really great song and I’m not even a rock fan!
5 months ago
Wow. What a super song. What a super production. I love the passion in both the music and the lyrics. This song has a purpose, a message. Some attitude. More of that from everyone. Cool work guys.
Latest song: Rhône
5 months ago
artist
@Grathy 
Mary I really don't know what band you're referring to. I have so many influences. Sometimes they all fuse together and a piece like this one results.
Anyhoo, thanks for the kind review!
:-)
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
5 months ago
artist
@KennethLavrsen 
Thanks Kenneth. I had the song almost completely recorded before the lyrics started coming. So the concept and words were definitely EVOKED/CONJURED by the music itself. I didn't start out to write a song with a message, it just happened that way. I always try to follow where the Muse leads (if that makes any sense).
:-)
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
5 months ago
artist
Tight! Living in the 70s, LuvIt. Vocals are exceptional too...
5 months ago
artist
@scaustrita 
Thanks for listening Steve... You know, now that I'm actually IN my 70s being stuck in the 70s musically is getting a little weird! Lol...
BTW, super job on your collab with Venturesome!
:-)
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
5 months ago
artist
Digging the mashup of electronic and hard rock in this song, with deep lyrics. Bravo, bother!
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5 months ago
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