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Such a Shame
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This song is dedicated to the victims of the recent disaster at Schiphol airport, when eleven foreigners died in detention, while waiting to be deported.
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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
Pop Electropop
Charts
#652 in subgenre Peak #10
Charts
Peak #77
Author
Doc Jazz
Rights
Copyright 2005 Doc Jazz
Uploaded
November 02, 2005
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MP3 3.5 MB 128 kbps 3:49
Story behind the song
This song is dedicated to the victims of the recent disaster at Schiphol airport, when eleven foreigners died in detention, while waiting to be deported.
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Words and music by Doc Jazz Instruments used: vocals, acoustic drums, synth bass, electric guitar and Korg Triton synthesizer, all recorded in real time, like practically all songs here. Lyrics: Its a Shame Such a Shame He was just an average man Looking for a brighter day He tried so hard to do everything right But things just wouldn't go his way He took his chance and went out one day Just to meet his fiance He didnt know that his luck had turned they took him in a blizzard raid The world we live in is so unfair Some people never even get a chance While others get to go everywhere When they call you illegal there's no way to advance But it's a shame, such a shame Civilization is just a name Caught like a villain he sat in his cell Trying to accept his fate He promised her he would do his best But it turned out to be too late A fire burned down his prison cell And he would never breathe again Eleven souls in a living hell How can this tragedy ever be explained? The world we live in is so unfair Some people never even get a chance While others get to go everywhere When they call you illegal there's no way to advance But it's a shame, such a shame Civilization is just a name
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