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Bring Down the Wall
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Rock ballad version of the 2003 song denouncing the internationally condemned Israeli Apartheid Wall that Israel is building on Palestinian land.
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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!
Song Info
Genre
Rock Classic Rock
Charts
Peak #45
Peak in subgenre #13
Author
Doc Jazz
Rights
Copyright 2003 Doc Jazz
Uploaded
February 03, 2007
Track Files
MP3
MP3 4.5 MB 128 kbps 4:56
Story behind the song
As for the song: all vocals and instruments by Doc Jazz. This song has been re-recorded, remixed and remastered for a CD compilation. The CD was used for the benefit of the London Balata Link.
Lyrics
Near your picture on the mantelpiece Lies a souvenir But this little piece of concrete Has a special atmosphere Cause it reminds me of the time when you and I were in Berlin When the people tore the wall down we watched it with a grin Picture:PENGON/The Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign But yesterday the papers Had some quite disturbing news They're building yet another wall To split the Arabs from the Jews They're calling it a safety fence to make it look so good But the truth of the Apartheid wall is so misunderstood Chorus: So I say no, no No to the wall This prison will not last This structure will fall Apartheid is your policy but we will not let it be So we say no, no Forget it We'll bring down the wall With merciless destruction The wall is crawling through the hills Olive trees and orange orchards killed By bulldozers and drills Land is stolen from the farmers, people losing homes and plants Endless violent occupation, will this nightmare never end? With continued dispossession Because of Israeli greed Palestinians live their lives Under a system based on creed Because Zionist Apartheid is the engine of the game Without respect for other peoples there will never be a change Chorus If you're looking for security You need not build a wall Just recognizing Palestine Is the essence of it all There is no need to build a wall of concrete and steel So stop the occupation, stick to your end of the deal
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