Blood Money
David c Deal @2009
You must have been somebody's son.
You must have been taught to play, to fight, and run.
You "earned" your way up to the...
Blood Money (ft. Ked Dieter guitar, David Coonrod bass)
Blood Money
David c Deal @2009
You must have been somebody's son.
You must have been taught to play, to fight, and run.
You "earned" your way up to the Golden Tower
Do you feel the need to take a long hot shower?
Blood Money: Building your treasure on lies.
Blood Money: How can you look a child, in the eyes?
There's no question your smart, that you’re sharp and you're shrewd.
Playing the numbers, you have Boardwalk and Park Place too.
One those homes you won was my castle, my pride, my joy.
Now with the factory closed, nothing’s left but you and your toys.
Blood money: Building your treasure on Lies
Blood Money: Soaring on top of the tower in the sky
Blood Money: Building your treasure on lies
Blood Money; How could you look a child in the eyes?
Blood Money
Prose Version:
You must have been somebody's son. You must have been taught to play, to fight, and run. You "earned" your way up to the Golden Tower
Do you feel the need to take a long hot shower?
Blood Money: Building your treasure on lies.
Blood Money: How can you look a child, in the eyes?
There's no question your smart, that you’re sharp and you're shrewd.
Playing the numbers, you have Boardwalk and Park Place too.
One those homes you won was my castle, my pride, my joy.
Now with the factory closed, nothing’s left but you and your toys.
Blood money: Building your treasure on Lies
Song Information
I live in auto manufacturing country ( Northwest Ohio ) and have experienced incredible suffering experienced in our communities. I read an article...
I live in auto manufacturing country (Northwest Ohio) and have experienced incredible suffering experienced in our communities. I read an article in Rolling Stone about Goldman-Sachs and how they have siphoned so many resources from the average man, starting in the 1920's. Blood Money is a reaction to this article. If you'd like to read the article, it is available at http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/29127316/the_great_american_bubble_machine
Blood Money has also been a long time fav from your catalogue. the nuances in the vocal-instrumental are excellently embodied here
09/07/13 01:16:19AM @john-r-kennedy:
Very nicely done all the way around. Nice instrumentation from all, vocals and lyrics are good, and a great arrangement and mix. Very nicely done.
Peace and Blessings, John
07/04/12 07:38:11AM @john-frederick:
Wonderful sound music and vocal great collab Very well done
05/10/10 02:03:57PM @huge-artist:
Yes mate,it's all a con from the womb to the grave and beyond.
All a soul has left of worth is what it can find for free in the world.
Because if someone can buy it,sell it or tax it,chances are it won't be worth very much by the time they're through.
Enough musings.
A very polished collab indeed.
I see this firmly in the video song terratory.
It's screaming out for a video.
A picture is worth a thousand words they do say.
Subdued and sadly brooding mate.
It is nothing short of tragic what "They" have done and will always do.
But a song,well.
It's a little beacon in darkness.
The witness.
I enjoyed this one. The lyrics are great...and your vocal delivery adds to them. Nice synth pads...and drums sounds. A very clear recording...with a strong message. Thanks...
Hugs...Mike (NAV)
10/01/09 09:35:20PM @tcp:
it's a real keeper if ya know what I mean!!
10/01/09 09:33:43PM @tcp:
Oh wow....Dave..I heard this song some time back...and now I remember...this is one that I reviewed and it was clobbered by the network/server going down.
Yes, how could I forget? I do really like your voice in this. You project real well and have a great authenticity with solid pitch and timing. That was a great song for you to sing. Love the song musically and lyrically. Ked's lead sounds great as does the vocal line, synth, piano, and rhythm section. But best of all, it's a memorable song with a powerful message that when all things are summed, is an awesome track. ...B
09/22/09 03:46:29PM @n0mad23:
This song has stuck in my head recently, and upon reflection I now know why. Every time it begins to play internally is directly following a conversation with people experiencing resignation to "the way it is." This song really captures that, and hopefully will touch the listeners' consciousness so they begin to look for ways out. The power structures that exist are incredibly fragile and only possible with our consent and participation. Real power is contained in our social connections, not in abstract and nebulous currencies. We're not supposed to understand this, and "Blood Money" is certainly a sonic antidote. Great stuff.
09/03/09 09:19:42AM @blue-sahara:
Yeah, I had the privilege hearing a sneak peak before the addition of your guest musicians. They've done an outstanding job elevating this marvel of a song into musical heaven! Absolutely superb, all performances, the vocals, David, are so fitting, so genuine. Yes, the lyrics/storyline of this song is challenging, to say the least, and saddening.
I love this tune, and in my faves it goes! Bravo!
Heinz.
09/02/09 07:29:52PM @farrell-jackson:
Hi David! I've already commented on Blood Money elsewhere but since this is my 600th review at Mixposure (WooHoo!!!!)...I thought it fitting to go to someone I knew with a new song up so you're it!
About the song: The lyric makes one stop and think...and the many voices singing "blood money" is very impactful. Great listen!
Farrell
09/01/09 10:55:20AM @mark-reed:
Lyrics on this are very good, the music behind them is clean and very well laid down. Mix is crisp. Liked the performance. Well done this is an excellent song
I live in Ohio where I am a practicing Psychologist http://davidcdealphd.com/ . My favorite instruments are an array of keyboards, however I also enjoy...
I live in Ohio where I am a practicing Psychologist http://davidcdealphd.com/ . My favorite instruments are an array of keyboards, however I also enjoy playing acoustic guitar. I currently perform in a Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute band named Siberian Solstice. www.siberiansolstice.com ,
I have released two CD’s, “Harmonic Space” and “Transformations.” “Harmonic Space” is a clinically based CD that aids people in coping with anxiety and sleep disorders. “Transformations” is a concept album that is both a spiritual autobiography and, hopefully, a spiritual vessel. The songs from Transformations have deep, emotional, and spiritual intent. I continue to write, record, produce, and collab and have also posted many of these songs.
My musical styles are said to range from those of progressive rock bands such as YES and Pink Floyd to Broadway musicals such as those of Andrew Lloyd Weber. I often add a little bit of Jazz and Classical flavoring. I have recently been mixing my acoustic guitar roots with more progressive elements.
A Word from David:
I have been blessed with many artistic and musical friends who have offered their talents to my recordings. Some of the musicians who played on the posted songs include Les Brooke, Tom Hannah, Tim Vargo, Andrew Vargo, Cynthia Lugo, Andrea Bok, David Coonrod, Ned Clark, Kevin Peters, Kristin Sorensen, William O’Connell, Ked Deiter, Mack Sanders, Rob Hanlon, Richard Gonzales, Bob Ross, Pat Ross, Michael Duryee, Nigel Potter, Joseph Rodriguez, P.E.Bailey, Carol Sue Kirkpatrick, Bill Smith, Buddrumming, Rasmuth, Jolee, Terry Wigmore and John Else, I want to extend special thanks to Arthur Kills Straight Putnam who wrote and recorded all of the native flute parts which follow each song in “Transformations”.
Finally, I want to say a special thanks to David Coonrod. He plays incredible bass on many of the posted songs and has been an awesome collaborator and friend. At this point I would hardly be willing to release any musical arrangement without passing it by his ears for suggestions etc. A talented, selfless friend and a musical compadre.
Transformation Cover Message:
"Sometimes, in the midst of a perfectly ordinary day, one is unexpectedly flooded by the magnificence of “what is.” Perhaps that moment of awareness and clarity arrives while watching a storm or absorbing a piece of art or kneeling with intention in a church. If blessed, echoes of the past and visions of the future fade from existence as the unknowing silence of the infinite present emerges. With patience and grace, one comes to know the incredible richness of “what is” as a revelation of God’s face, and the mind is forever transformed into a mirror of creation." . . . .
Blood Money has also been a long time fav from your catalogue. the nuances in the vocal-instrumental are excellently embodied here
Thank you so much Shane.
Blood Money has also been a long time fav from your catalogue. the nuances in the vocal-instrumental are excellently embodied here
Very nicely done all the way around. Nice instrumentation from all, vocals and lyrics are good, and a great arrangement and mix. Very nicely done.
Peace and Blessings, John
Wonderful sound music and vocal great collab Very well done
Yes mate,it's all a con from the womb to the grave and beyond.
All a soul has left of worth is what it can find for free in the world.
Because if someone can buy it,sell it or tax it,chances are it won't be worth very much by the time they're through.
Enough musings.
A very polished collab indeed.
I see this firmly in the video song terratory.
It's screaming out for a video.
A picture is worth a thousand words they do say.
Subdued and sadly brooding mate.
It is nothing short of tragic what "They" have done and will always do.
But a song,well.
It's a little beacon in darkness.
The witness.
Beautiful song.
Nigel
Hi David...
I enjoyed this one. The lyrics are great...and your vocal delivery adds to them. Nice synth pads...and drums sounds. A very clear recording...with a strong message. Thanks...
Hugs...Mike (NAV)
it's a real keeper if ya know what I mean!!
Oh wow....Dave..I heard this song some time back...and now I remember...this is one that I reviewed and it was clobbered by the network/server going down.
Yes, how could I forget? I do really like your voice in this. You project real well and have a great authenticity with solid pitch and timing. That was a great song for you to sing. Love the song musically and lyrically. Ked's lead sounds great as does the vocal line, synth, piano, and rhythm section. But best of all, it's a memorable song with a powerful message that when all things are summed, is an awesome track. ...B
This song has stuck in my head recently, and upon reflection I now know why. Every time it begins to play internally is directly following a conversation with people experiencing resignation to "the way it is." This song really captures that, and hopefully will touch the listeners' consciousness so they begin to look for ways out. The power structures that exist are incredibly fragile and only possible with our consent and participation. Real power is contained in our social connections, not in abstract and nebulous currencies. We're not supposed to understand this, and "Blood Money" is certainly a sonic antidote. Great stuff.
Yeah, I had the privilege hearing a sneak peak before the addition of your guest musicians. They've done an outstanding job elevating this marvel of a song into musical heaven! Absolutely superb, all performances, the vocals, David, are so fitting, so genuine. Yes, the lyrics/storyline of this song is challenging, to say the least, and saddening.
I love this tune, and in my faves it goes! Bravo!
Heinz.
Hi David! I've already commented on Blood Money elsewhere but since this is my 600th review at Mixposure (WooHoo!!!!)...I thought it fitting to go to someone I knew with a new song up so you're it!
About the song: The lyric makes one stop and think...and the many voices singing "blood money" is very impactful. Great listen!
Farrell
Lyrics on this are very good, the music behind them is clean and very well laid down. Mix is crisp. Liked the performance. Well done this is an excellent song