EDGE OF DESTRUCTION — a tribute to the 1965 protest-folk shockwave
A modern protest anthem that tips its hat to the stark urgency of mid-’60s folk-rock while speaking straight to now. Edge of Destruction echoes the raw, close-mic intensity and ticking-clock tension of classic protest recordings—acoustic guitar up front, harmonica replies, tambourine on 2 & 4, rim-snare that blooms into a full, crowd-charged chorus. It’s not nostalgia; it’s a flare in the night.

What it’s about
Authoritarian drift and democratic erosion. Wars abroad and violence at home. Book bans, surveillance, and silencing. Rent spikes, empty cupboards, and a burning planet. Disinformation that drowns the signal. The refrain says it plain: “Over and Over and Over Again.” This is a song for anyone who’s tired of being told “we’re okay” when the clocks say otherwise.

Listen for
Arrangement arc: sparse intro → lean verses → pre-chorus lift → punchy chorus → tom-heartbeat breakdown → double-chorus release → harmonica fade.

Hook moments: the crowd-style chant on “Over and Over and Over Again” and the closing credo.

Credits
Barking Justice Music — words & performance
Production: Barking Justice  Music Productions
Key: E minor · Tempo: ~116 BPM · Guitars, harmonica, bass, drums, tambourine

This track pays homage to Barry McGuire and to the spirit and production aesthetic of mid-’60s protest music while remaining fully original—no melodies, lyrics, or samples from any prior recordings are used.

The Edge of Destruction

From flower child to frontline. I write protest anthems that call out injustice, awaken courage, and remember the country we once believed in. Barking Justice Music is my rebellion.

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