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For The Record

6 days ago by @jamesstaubes

For The Record

jamesstaubes

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Recently I discovered this amazing guitarist from the Netherlands, Sekko, who mixes jangly guitars with hip hop beats. I wanted to make something inspired by that vibe. The verse guitar part came together quickly, then I added a second part that ended up feeling optimistic and cheery.

I'd been sitting on a lyrical idea for the past week and used it here. The chorus had such an uplifting feel that it reminded me of the final lines from Battlestar Galactica, so I paraphrased them to fit the song.

I kept the melody simple because I'm recovering from a head cold and my voice isn't 100%. I sang softly and let the guitars do the heavy lifting.

The mix and master are all messed up. I have no idea what I'm doing. 😱 #ambient #guitar #pop #hiphop #atmospheric #vocals

Lyrics

Verse 1

Never liked him Don’t support them It’s so tragic Problematic

Hate infested Truth molested What a disgrace Masked without shame

Chorus

All of this we’ve seen But the question is Does all this Have to happen again?

Verse 2

For the record I will enter Opposition To their mission

Dying whimpers Fading embers It will crumble Into rubble

Comments

@adambeiter 6h

Yessss I love the jangle pop vibes and the mixing of the second guitar in there. All the different tracks bounce off each other so well, I would argue that you actually mixed and mastered this very beautifully! To say nothing of how well you arranged/sang the chorus, and I love the entrance of that high synth line over the second verse.

@hyssop 22h

Love this! Awesome guitar work, I really like it with the beats in the background. The vocal tracking/effects is so cool!!! Really well-written lyrics, I especially liked the second verse, feels like "truth molested" has some multiple meanings there. The gentleness in the chorus is sad and hopeful both, I like how you end on that "does it have to happen again?" Confrontational but not aggressive. Really really well done!

@finfeather 3d

the chorus is so buoyant ... i love how musically you ultimately bring some daylight into the heaviness

@jamesstaubes 2d

It felt like there was nowhere else to go but major key happy.

@rgarv100 5d

nice. sweet guitar playing! would be interesting to hear this with more aggressive vocals/harmony.

@grayland 6d

I loved this!! It's very unique and so creative!! That new inspiration has produced a really excellent result. I think the vocals are awesome...cold or not!! I totally enjoyed my listen!! and all I have to say in the end is: More!!!!

@jamesstaubes 6d

Thank you! I think I will do another song in this vibe because it was fun and that type of guitar playing is definitely my wheelhouse.

@danieldeshon 6d

Really cool listen! I love the guitar tone, and the synth is fantastic. I loved the lyric “for the record I will enter opposition to their mission” -heck yeah.

@jacobeverettwallace 6d

I really like this style on you! Love the guitar work, huge tones. I like the brighter chorus with the melodic change and posing an excellent question. Mirrors my sentiment exactly. Great start, James!

@pabrizzer 6d

a message wrapped well enjoyed

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