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Codebreaker
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A song collaboration with Mike Bennett. Inspired by the wartime Codebreakers at Bletchley Park in the 1940's. A tale of the work involving 1000's of people working in cold, dark huts hidden in the grounds of an English country manor house during WW2.
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Female rock, alternative, pop, jazz, soul, blues, funk, songwriter, vocalist, lyricist, poet, musician, producer.
Rodrica Rudge is an independent UK songwriter who writes, performs & produces all her songs. She has written songs in all genres including rock, alternative, blues, jazz, soul, reggae & pop. Her most recent achievements were being commissioned to write the lyrics for the Official Commemorative Song for HM The Queen for The Commonwealth Resounds & having been a finalist lyricist in HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Song Competition. Her songs have received both terrestrial and internet radio play & featured on BBC Radio. She has won songwriting competitions, having out-performed a number of signed artists in the internet charts.
Song Info
Charts
Peak #1
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Rodrica Rudge/Mike Bennett/Unknown
Rights
Rodrica Rudge Music (GISC verified)
Uploaded
March 07, 2021
Track Files
MP3
MP3 8.4 MB 320 kbps 3:41
Lossless
WAV 55.9 MB
Meta Data
Vocals
Female
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
Mike Bennett sent me a backing track, I happened to be visiting Bletchley Park - home of British codebreaking in the 1940's. The site retains many original features, you get a feel for the atmosphere, tension, hardship, mystery & heroism. I wrote the lyrics while I was there, having absorbed all the stories & facts, but the song has only just been recorded & produced. It's a story about the hive of activity involving 1000's of people working in dark, cold outbuildings, hidden by blackout blinds, located in the grounds of an English country mansion - Bletchley Park. The song touches on the fast pace & secrecy surrounding their codebreaking activity & their organization of spy operations during WW2 in the 1940's. Each hut/outbuilding housed a number of genius level codebreakers & support staff, all solving parts of a puzzle in dimly lit smokey rooms. They never knew the whole picture for security reasons, coming up with snippets of information that were eventually pieced together. They were never allowed to speak about it, many carried their secrets to their grave. Rodrica Rudge - Lyrics, melody, vocals, midi sax solo & production Mike Bennett & Unknown artist - Backing tracks & production
Lyrics
CODEBREAKER Shadowland, There's something underhand, Searching, ooh Moments planned, Just wait for daylight, Hold tight, All night long. Codebreaker (Codebreaker) False or true, A secret rendezvous, Whispers ooh Hidden clues, Its on the grapevine, Sure sign, Deadline hour. Codebreaker (Codebreaker) Woo! Codebreaker (Codebreaker) Radio, Keeping low, Interceptor, Letters on the air, Look around, Not a sound Of a footstep, The ghost is always there. Codes and lies, The puzzle mystifies, Numbers ooh In disguise, The infiltrator, Data, Later found. Codebreaker (Codebreaker) Undertones, A message on the phone, Listeners ooh Not alone, There are no faces, Traces, Cases told. Codebreaker (Codebreaker) Copyright 2021 Rodrica Rudge All Rights Reserved
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steveweyman
Jul 18
Fantastic subject ! Great story behind the lyrics . Brilliant track !
GeeS1
Apr 09
great track, really good collab between you and Mike here, sounds so 'Sade' as mentioned below - extremely professional arrangement and overall mix!
steveweyman
Dec 16, 2023
Another fav ! Well they all are .
evan paul
Dec 15, 2021
Codebreaker, wow, girl you sure write great lyrics, very intelligent seeking truth in what is happening especially now during this pandemic, you go deep, I'm sure you do a lot of research to get to the bottom of it all. Love this song too, musically and vocally an ace, keep up the great work, will be back.
steveweyman
Nov 10, 2021
having another listen . fantastic lyrics to a great backing track by Mike .
vmp07
Oct 08, 2021
Ahh, such a sweetly melodic world class performance. What a great, fun, memorable tune, deserves to be a huge hit, giant smiles here!
juri r
May 26, 2021
Another winner.Very cool rhythm part.Something from "Sade" came to my mind by assosiation.Sax outbreak is great.Use of delays is interesting and keep listener's attention alert.Thumbs up!
digitalskull
May 01, 2021
Great song. Fantastic recording. Perfect arrangement.
JESUSOLDMAN
Apr 21, 2021
Holy Cow. This is Great.
mahmoudtalkhawy
Apr 04, 2021
This song is fabulous. So nice to hear a new one. Great job with Mike
MartynYoung
Mar 27, 2021
Great song, love it
KLANGGNOM
Mar 26, 2021
oh yeah this is areal great arranged number from yours yessss
YamahaPianist
Mar 25, 2021
I used to live in Alan Turing's home town he died. Great idea, great production. Got to go to number 1 . . .
LeeBoos
Mar 23, 2021
This song is fabulous. So nice to hear a new one. Great job with Mike. Your vocals are so beautiful. Bravo!
JoeHillMusic
Mar 17, 2021
WOW!!!!WOW!!!WOW!!!! TREMEDOUS COLLAB!!!!!!!
rodrica
Mar 16, 2021
Thanks Brett! I played MIDI sax live on a controller keyboard & the articulations were done with keyboard technique, keystrokes & wheels in real time.
BrettService
Mar 14, 2021
Great collaboration Rodrica and Mike. Very interesting subject matter for a song that really appeals to me. Great dynamics too. That whispered "Codebreaker" really makes the song! That sax part is great too. If that's a sample, it's a darn good one. As usual Rodz, your vocals are spot on, warm and engaging. Very much enjoyed.
seth smivet
Mar 14, 2021
wow what a song! Amazing atmosphere, lyrically superb and great vocal. Plus MB's stunning funkadeliciousness. I guess it took a real genius to inspire you back into the limelight where you belong, and that genius in Mr Mike Bennett! Great to hear you again Rodz.
jameydarnold
Mar 14, 2021
What a interesting story and song! "Codebreaker" What a cool name for a song. My favorite moment? spot on sax! Very enjoyable backing as well from Mike.
AA1FIRE
Mar 13, 2021
Big congrats on this guys! Waited a long time for this & Rodz amazing range is on clear display here Outstanding song craft #1 today in Sub- SC* * * * *