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Stare It In The Face
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Inspired by the proud attitude of the Palestinian resistance, but applicable to any struggle against injustice.
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the taste of rock, the scent of jazz, and the feel of funk
This is the complete song collection of the music composed by the Palestinian surgeon and self-taught musician Doc Jazz. The songs here were mostly recorded and produced between 2001 and now, although a few of the songs date back to the late 80's and the early 90's. Normally, these songs are only available for listening, not for download. However, from time to time, songs will be on offer for FREE, sometimes even the whole collection - so check back frequently, add yourself to the or the so that you can stay informed about these offers! You can also INVALID -- Facebook Badge END -- Because of their reliance on a unique combination of politically critical lyrics and catchy beats and melodies, some of these songs managed to penetrate into mainstream Dutch media, most markedly the song 'Balken van Ellende' - a satirical song about the Dutch prime minister - which ended up being used in a news quiz on national television, where two questions were asked about the song (see videos). He also played all instruments and vocals on all songs, except on the album (produced by the African American producer Forrest Thomas) and on the Dutch song 'Doe Maar Multicultureel'. In these songs, Doc Jazz collaborated with prominent professionals from the Dutch jazz and fusion scene. His music can be found in a wide variety of styles ranging from piano ballads to funky music with a groove and with a taste of Doc Jazz's characteristic rock guitar solos (and on 'Front Door Key' the mesmerizing saxophone solos of Susanne Alt) - in three languages:. A Palestinian short shepherd's flute called the is also often featured in the songs. One last note: don't assume the music of Doc Jazz is only political! If you scroll through the vast collection of songs, you will find many songs about other subjects of love, and of life!
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Hip-Hop • Hip Hop General
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#15,987 today Peak #32
#10,580 in subgenre Peak #20
Author
Doc Jazz
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2015 Doc Jazz
Uploaded
October 02, 2015
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MP3 9.1 MB • 320 kbps • 3:59
Story behind the song
Inspired by the proud attitude of the Palestinian resistance, but applicable to any struggle against injustice. Words, music and production by Doc Jazz
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Reality I stare it in the face My mentality Is to never be fazed By mortality It’s a never-ending chase Its lethality Can only be embraced Neutrality Is the opportunist way Normality Is the mask of those who say That formality Is to keep everything grey And brutality Is the method of today When the heat is on And there’s no way to avoid it Just stare it in the face Stare it in the face Protect your Home be strong Opposing those who will destroy it Just stare it in the face Stare it in the face Supremacy I stare it in the face If they menace me I respond at my own pace Hypocrisy Always leaves a smelly trace But the prophecy Has it ending in the blaze Unfazed, head high, Because the limit is the sky Injustice dreads The ones who simply won’t comply If might makes right We will just have to break its stride Because you only live once So don’t go down without a fight Free your mind, and your hands will follow Your feet will gain speed like summer’s first swallow There’s two things they can never take away from me And that’s my insubordination and my dignity I look at it all And I stare it in the face I have my dreams and goals That can never be erased My aims may be tall But it’s case by case While they’re building walls We will demolish this disgrace
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