Name: The Illusion Of Democracy by Tentatively Insane
Duration: 3 min 42 s
Description: I wrote the song when i was reading stuff about the history of oppression(Communism, Nazism) and how easy people gave up parts of their freedom without any protest. It made me realize how fragile our democracy is. We in the Netherlands had a big scandal last year which proved our democratic principles where ignored on a large scales by almost our entire government.

Mixed and mastered by A7 Recording Studio (@a7-recording-studio) 
Produced by Blaž Pavšič

Taking the risk to repeat myself, I am always amazed about the roots and triggers of inspiration in general and in music for me. Sometimes, it’s obvious, sometimes, it’s a mix of a thousands things. In any case, it’s not always easy to identify, but usually funny to recognize! For this song, here are some hints...

Of course, as you can guess from its name, first is the city of Montreux itself… beautifully nestled between steep Alps hills and peaceful lakeside of Lac Leman: local, exotic, relaxing and creative all together.

Then, still talking about this town, less about its landscape and more about its world famous July's Montreux Jazz Festival, it leads to the second inspiration: Deep Purple' Smoke on the Water. Yes, sure, you know the story. If not, you should!

Also, the style of this track has been greatly shaped upon the influence of fabulous @AcuteInflections: yes, I like that "velvety mix of Erykah Badu & Billie Holiday paired with the cool grooves of her 007 on bass" of those 2 New Yorkers!

And finally, regarding 18:20? I'm sure you will figure it out by yourself...

But, still, the path from the initial idea to the song you can hear now was long. The few basic tones crystallized from a small game I do play to warm up my fingers on the guitar, moving it from warming-guitar-tone-exercise to piano/contrabass based track was pretty fun, but it wasn’t enough. Something was missing and there I got help from Blaž Pavšič, who produced the final version of the track, supplementing it with awesome percussion.

Hope you will find the outcome of this collaboration as nice as I do. You better do, as I can promise it's won’t be the only one ;-)

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Montreux 18:20

I wrote the song when i was reading stuff about the history of oppression(Communism, Nazism) and how easy people gave up parts of their freedom without any protest. It made me realize how fragile our democracy is. We in the Netherlands had a big scandal last year which proved our democratic principles where ignored on a large scales by almost our entire government.

The Illusion Of Democracy

Back To Me

They are the members of the anti-terrorism unit. Undercover. Day after day. What do they feel when they could not prevent the attack?

Blast Wall

https://youtu.be/OKai3vc2a0c
[original guitar score by @john-byrne-117035719]

4 - 3 - 2 - 1 - IGNITION!

Final lap dance, one last drink
but baby don’t feel sorry for me.
About to ditch the thing
that makes your boobs swing,
back up the well to where the rocks roll free.

‘Cause I’m an asteroid miner (wooh-ooh!)
like my daddy and my paw-paw was.
And yeah, I wear manliner (wooh-ooh!)
just so you would know I’m not your earthworm cuz.

I’m an asteroid miner. (miner, miner, wooh-ooh!)
I’m an as-te-ro-oid mi-i-i-i-iner (ooh)

[break]

Yeah, baby, yeah, baby, yeah!
You're part of my therapy (ye-eah!)

Out in the Belt I’m closer to God
and I thank Him for pressurizing my pod.
I shoot from the hip and trust my gut
and gut anyone that tries to steal my cut!

‘Cause I’m an asteroid miner (wooh-ooh!)
born on a hull where we drink our piss.
But I wear designer (oh-ooh-ooh!)
just to let you know I’m not your broke-ass sis.

As-teroid mi-ne-er—mine that asteroid... (owww!)

I know who to sell to, who to bribe, and who to rob.
No Martian robot’s gonna steal my job.
Got a powerful lobby in the Solar Alliance.
We say, give us better ships
but fuck your science! (yeah, fuck your science!)

And I’m not gay, not even bi-curious.
When I sleep with other men it’s because I’m “Mercurious”
It’s okay to want a penis—
just pray it away when you slingshot from Venus.

Asteroid miner—pillar of the Solar economy
Asteroid miner—never a pillar of salt for sodomy (that was never me!)
Asteroid miner—never covet my pilot's wife
Asteroid miner—but my pilot’s torso makes me feel alive...

[instrumental break]

Lap dance over but don’t worry about me—
I’m headed to a place where everything hangs free.
It’s pretty cool if you like huge diamonds.
I’ll introduce you to my best friend Simon...

Ooh, Simon! He’s my favorite asteroid miner.

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**Mysteries Unknown was selected as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition**

Lyrics:

Before you were formed I knew
you must exist
But beyond the door
subtle knock, a haunting kiss.
 

Through the light and through
the dark I go
the maze disappears starts to fade
away I know
 

A second in this dream
No trace of time
For just a moment you were mine.

Round and around and around through space I go
billion stars million truths million mysteries unknown
 

I move to the song that will keep me close to you
I fly through the night with your love as my truth
 
A second in this place I can’t define
for just a moment you were mine
 
Round and around and around through space I go
billion stars million truths million mysteries unknown
 

A second in this dream
No trace of time
For just a moment you were mine.
 
Round and around and around through space I go
billion stars million truths million mysteries unknown

Round and around and around through space I go
billion stars million truths million mysteries unknown

Mysteries Unknown (feat. Janie Kelley)

Country meets classic r&b guitar for a meaningful love song with international flair

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Joel@trappedanimal.com for all enquiries.

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Finally released in 2007, this EP (excluding the 2 remixes of songs from 1991 album ‘Putting It About’) represents the aftermath of Beats Working’s 2001 Calm album - 4 songs employing epic sounds, big ballads etc. Until 2007 it was not decided whether or not to treat these songs as part of the still yet to be finished ‘Perspection’ album.

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I started as a singer and lead guitar player in a few cover band in high school. 
Nowadays i sing vocals in a Led Zeppelin Tribute band. 

I started out with my Soundcloud profile mainly to create my own rock songs. But when i discovered electronic instruments i really loved the feeling of having no boundaries. So i mostly create electronic music with an occasional rock song when i feel like it. 

Now and then i post work in progress songs and occasionally i remove songs who don't stand the test of time.

Please follow my profile, give me some feedback and listen to my songs:)

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