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Balken van Ellende
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The satire song about the Prime Minister of the Netherlands which was used as a topic for two quiz questions in NCRV's television show "National News Quiz" in December 2004. Now in a totally remixed and remastered 320 kbps mp3 version !(Dutch)
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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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Genre
Pop Electropop
Charts
Peak #17
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
Doc Jazz
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Copyright 2004 Doc Jazz
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April 21, 2008
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MP3 10.3 MB 320 kbps 4:29
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Words, music and performance: Doc Jazz
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Als ik naar de TV kijk dan staat daar weer Jan-Peter en vliegt spontaan het kwik uit mijn bloeddrukmeter (the King of the Nerds is a Nerd among Kings) Een wereld vol ellende En wie moet ons besturen? Jan-Peter Balkenende En dat moeten wij verduren (het is niet makkelijk, tis helemaal niet makkelijk) Bridge Oh -oh Als dat maar goed gaat Oh - oh Als hij maar weer geen gek figuur slaat Chorus Ik wil niet balken van ellende Maar wat is het toch een bende Op de zetel die verwende Jan Peter Balkenende Hij houdt niet van satire Dat trekt hij voor geen meter Dan stuurt hij open brieven Want hij weet het altijd beter (maar ik weet een goeie kapper, een hele goeie kapper!) Maar als hij eens naast Bush gaat staan Dan hoor je zijn gestotter Dan zie je hem al denken Was ik maar Harry Potter! (De tovenaarsleerling bij de grote boze tovenaar) Bridge & Chorus Midden-oosten politiek daar bakt hij ook al niks van Wat moeten Hollandse jongens in een oorlog in Afghanistan? (haal terug haal terug of is dat je eer te na?) Bridge & Chorus
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