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Danger At The Heart Of The Empire
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An alternative Victorian 'Gothic' mystery. "Watson, have you got your service revolver?" "Yes Holmes and it's loaded" "That mad-man Moriarty plans to bring down the government and possibly the whole of the Empire. He must be stopped".
goth atmospheric mystery dangerous sepia wave claustrophobic
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Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, Ambient, Rhythm & Blues and beyond.
Major Snagg is the invented name of the 'band' that perform all my own musical creations. (songs and instrumentals). I play guitars, bass, rudimentary keyboards, harmonica, and sing. Melody has always been important to me... lyrics and guitar solos have to say or communicate something. I create musical worlds that I hope that you dear listener, will also want to explore and live in for a few moments...or longer if you feel that way inclined.
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Genre
Alternative • Goth
Charts
Peak #22
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
David A Briggs
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David A Briggs
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October 11, 2023
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MP3 9.2 MB • 320 kbps • 4:01
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WAV 40.6 MB
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Samples
Yes, contains samples or splices
Character
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
Master criminal Professor Moriarty must be stopped.
Lyrics
Danger At The Heart Of The Empire David A Briggs (c) 2023 There's danger, at the heart of the empire. There's a stranger, behind each door. Hollow men, with turned-up collars, leave 'devices', underneath my floor. Dark angels, plot to change the system, their patience is wearing thin. A foggy night and the lamp on the corner. Is there someone there? I just can't tell. Across the street in a dark old building is a mad-man in a padded cell. Dark angels, work to change the system, their patience is wearing thin. Other worlds under and above us. Time-lines merge, at the mirror's edge. Don't despair, help is coming, don't check-out, don't leap off that ledge. guitar solo: There's danger, at the heart of the empire. There's a stranger, behind each door. There's danger, at the heart of the empire. There's a stranger, knocking on my door. There's danger, at the heart of the empire. There's a stranger, behind each door. ad-lib ending
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Tony DeLecce
Jan 23, 2024
This came on and had to stay and listen it grabbed me right away. I see rodz mentioned the doors vibe and I get that too. And of course I love Sherlock so that is a brilliant idea for a song very creative thinking. Not sure I would have ever thought of that. A complete hit song.
Swampman
Nov 10, 2023
Rocking the house cuz
seth smivet
Oct 20, 2023
Wow this is a great song! Maybe your best yet. Love everything about this - the moody vibe, the chords, guitar tones, vocals, lyrics, the whole lot really. Fantastic stuff!
kitara
Oct 14, 2023
Very evocative lyrics, strong drum sound and groove. Very loose but it fits the theme and the idea. Well done all 'round, I like it!
MikeBennett
Oct 13, 2023
This reminds me of some Kinks sounds I've liked. I like how the reverb/delay trails off almost like a crossfade. Very cool, David!
AlexisPatrick
Oct 12, 2023
Excellent vocals and good strong lyrics. Great harmonies. Your music is so amazing. Superb soundwork and production.
rodrica
Oct 12, 2023
Love the vibe...it has dark elements which remind me of The Doors. Really like the arrangement & retro styling!
steveweyman
Oct 11, 2023
A song with Sherlock in has got to be great ! Very inventive! You never cease to amaze me David with the subject material ! I wouldn’t think of it in a million years ! Great 60s vibe which you excell at ! Very impressive as per .
Nigel Hardy
Oct 11, 2023
Great content! Love that 60’s vibe. Really took me back! Some awsome soundscapes. Superb vocals! Wow!
Ridiculousdream
Oct 11, 2023
Great! Awesome vibe with a dark feel. Some cool guitar tones as well.
JESUSOLDMAN
Oct 11, 2023
Oh, this telegraph came for you a half hour ago... "Moooo". stop. "Mooo again"... "We've got him cornered now we do"... Purple Elsie, Secret Secretary, On vacation in Bengal, with a Tiger 'round here somewhere. stop. Send biscuits. end transmission.
JESUS OLDMAN
Oct 11, 2023
Magnificent, Watson. Keep that thing loaded. I keep myself loaded, and it works for me. We may have to scuff up a knuckle or two rounding up this evil bugger. It's not as bad as we feared. No, it's actually worse. Nothing we can't handle, so the good book tells us. Look who's the Guitar Hero now. I literally can go swimming in your guitar solo. Love the odd cowbell as well. You should see the bloody cow and that comes with it. Oh of course I've seen it. It shops across the street from me at, whatever and a half street... wears a lovely purple hat. Matches it's complexion. "I've never seen a purple cow, I hope to never see one, but I can tell you anyhow, I'd rather see than be one. And I was, I doubt I'd tell anyone. Watson old man, stop taking notes. I find that offensive. Remember. Write it down later. -S. Holmes