Shake The Feeling by TheGat(s) published on 2023-03-09T05:33:29Z Music & Lyrics: Jan Schonander A lot going on in this song. The original idea was to take the idea of ostinato to the extreme. This was accomplished by using an arpeggiated Eb throughout - of course there was some work that went into the modulation and envelope of the synth I chose. I used the same synth varying the number of notes and direction of the arpeggios to get the sounds that define the track. In music, an ostinato (Italian: [ostiˈnaːto]; derived from Italian word for stubborn, compare English obstinate) is a motif or phrase that persistently repeats in the same musical voice, frequently in the same pitch. Well-known ostinato-based pieces include classical compositions such as Ravel's Boléro and the Carol of the Bells, and popular songs such as Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder's "I Feel Love" (1977), Henry Mancini's theme from Peter Gunn (1959), The Who's "Baba O'Riley" (1971), and The Verve's "Bitter Sweet Symphony" (1997).[WikiPedia] Lyrically I wanted to capture the hysteria of the Chinese balloon while addressing the fact that many of us voluntarily allow ourselves to be monitored by the government and private enterprises. We pay for Google Assistants, Alexa, Siri etc and I think I'm not the only that get's the AI saying it didn't understand after periods of absolute silence. It is also a known fact that private enterprises monitor our e-mails and we voluntarily sign up for this - who knows who is analyzing and parsing that information. I have worked for decades in the telecommunications business and for those that don't know there is a feature called "Lawful Intercept" that all suppliers are obliged to enable - this allows authorities to listen in on any communication they deem fit. Lastly, while using free services like Facebook we allow the monitoring of our habits, many of us with a grudge, but still we allow it, and social media is becoming more and more pervasive so it seems we want more. SHAKE THE FEELING What are they looking at What could they be looking for Looking for Looking for What are they looking at What could they be looking for Looking for Looking for Sometimes you feel like Someone is listening Hear voices in your head Sometimes you feel like Someone can see you Looming over your shoulder It’s not the first time It’s not the second time It’s not the last time, no High and low In and out Can’t shake the feeling Runs through your body High and low Can’t shake the feeling A drug in your mind In and out What are they looking at What could they be looking for Looking for Looking for What are they looking at What could they be looking for Looking for Looking for Sometimes you can hear A stranger in your house And you spent all your money Sometimes think you know A machine is reading You signed the dotted line Sometimes you’re afraid A lawful intercept You voted for them All the time you don’t care They’re recording you Nothing is for free Can’t shake the feeling I never ever wanted this High and low Can’t shake the feeling Why can’t I say no In and out Can’t shake the habit It’s my addiction Ask for more Can’t shake the feeling I don’t want to I want more What are they looking at What could they be looking for Looking for Looking for Sorry I didn't quite get that Genre Synth Rock Comment by Scratch Kelly Incredible composition. Love the vocals 🤍 2024-04-03T21:43:59Z Comment by 🎸 𝗝 𝗜 𝗠 🎙 Good 80 music , love it Jan 🔥✅ 2024-02-29T16:41:23Z Comment by DMc.Music (1) Superb synth sounds. Great track x 2024-01-30T18:43:41Z Comment by O#D Composer Beautiful composition, arrangement, and vocal 👌 2023-10-14T17:49:58Z Comment by Owidram Great song and very interesting explanations on the creative process. Synths are awesome such as singing. 2023-09-30T14:55:33Z Comment by Likewyse Productions this song has a superb 80s vibe - love this - - vocals fit very well and give the synthpop arrangement the perfect vibe - it could be a song from this great era if I didn t knew it better:-D great work! 2023-09-14T21:59:40Z Comment by Daniels & Durgy What a cool cascade of synth in this haunting rock gem. Very enjoyable track Jan! Durge 2023-08-07T13:29:45Z Comment by John Buckle Great extravaganza 2023-07-21T12:27:10Z Comment by The Gobi Desert Canoe Club Really enjoyed this synth fest, excellent song. 2023-06-29T15:13:56Z Comment by Sergeimasnavi_ Full off energy 2023-06-10T10:29:51Z Comment by Xero_MooN Major Arcana Psy / Mamomam Rec wonderful Piano introduction! got some nice retro feeling in this tune! 2023-05-25T16:00:33Z Comment by Paul Maurice Roche, Composer This is great songwriting. Compelling intro....and at 2:21 et seq, the nuanced buoyancy of a Bowie track. Wonderful 2023-05-23T09:05:28Z Comment by markjbennett I don't want to shake the feeling as it feels so good. So glad I caught this one. Thanks for sharing Jan. 2023-05-21T12:09:47Z Comment by N.R.G. New Rock Gods Great stuff for my ears 🔥🔥 2023-05-20T08:34:30Z Comment by JM Antoni i like this sound 2023-05-18T21:12:55Z Comment by Morgana This has that fantastic 80’s synth sound and feel 🎶 2023-05-11T04:40:08Z Comment by Overdrive Fantastic 😃 2023-05-10T22:01:03Z Comment by Fade2Green Cool synths and spicey track! 2023-05-10T06:39:13Z Comment by Noisepalette Dig those 80's inspired synths, classic sounding indeed! 2023-05-03T18:16:58Z Comment by Francesco Cartocci I like it, it reminds me of some Simple Minds music 2023-05-03T17:35:23Z Comment by Pat_02 Bonne musique et chanson, j'aime 2023-05-02T09:53:20Z Comment by Gina Wood Excellent Jan and poignant 2023-04-27T07:19:10Z Comment by Shirley Barr Oooh, love the 80s vibe of this, Jan. And yeah, I feel your pain lyrically. What an age we live in, eh? Nothing is private. (I also learned something musically by reading your description. Every day is a school day!) 2023-04-26T15:17:14Z Comment by Mike Krath Gives me a Talking Heads vibe. Enjoyed listening. 2023-04-19T14:31:42Z Comment by Julius Granell Superb track¡¡ 2023-04-18T22:00:08Z Comment by Torbjørn Great synth work and vocals! 2023-04-17T19:16:17Z Comment by Midisound Truly spectacular, Jan. 2023-04-16T21:23:13Z Comment by The Boilerman Great song & production Jan. 2023-04-15T09:22:32Z Comment by Jeff Roberts how'd I miss this one? this is one of your best Jan, IMO; I love that mixolydian triumphant sadness and those patches and repeated figures are so pleasing 2023-04-15T01:31:41Z