SFSC
A political songwriter dealing with difficult and disturbing political, social and philosophical questions such as wealth disparity, hierarchies of control, spe
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Tax the Rich
Tax the Rich
The unequal distribution of wealth is perhaps the most significant single cause of conflict within our society. "Tax the Rich" draws attention to this unjust distribution and calls for a redistribution of wealth through progressive tax reforms.
SoundClick artist SFSC presents "Tax the Rich", a remarkable release in the Folk Rock genre. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. With a tone that is progressive and political, this track connects on an emotional level. "Tax the Rich" has peaked at number 6 on the SoundClick Folk Rock chart. SFSC continues to build a Folk Rock catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
The Scrapheap of History
The Scrapheap of History
With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the U.S. entered a new phase in its quest for world domination. As more resources have become focused upon this expansionist mission, U.S. civil society has suffered from an increasingly malign neglect.
SoundClick artist SFSC presents "The Scrapheap of History", a remarkable release in the Rock genre. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. With a tone that is progressive and political, this track connects on an emotional level. "The Scrapheap of History" has peaked at #16 in the Rock General category on SoundClick. SFSC continues to build a Rock catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
From My Machine
From My Machine
The isolation of people from one another while driving in their automobiles is used as both an example of, and a metaphor for, the general alienation of human beings from one another by technology and systems of control.
Independent artist SFSC drops "From My Machine", a Jazz Fusion track on SoundClick. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. With a tone that is progressive and political, this track connects on an emotional level. "From My Machine" has peaked at #12 in the Jazz Fusion category on SoundClick. Find more from SFSC on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Who Will Pay?
Who Will Pay?
The systems that support life on Earth are being ravaged by powerful hierarchies of control and exploitation. The verses of this song describe three defining moments in the history of the attack upon the viability of our planet and our species.
Independent artist SFSC drops "Who Will Pay?", an Acoustic Vocals track on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. With a tone that is progressive and political, this track connects on an emotional level. "Who Will Pay?" has peaked at number 10 on the SoundClick Acoustic Vocals chart. Discover "Who Will Pay?" and the rest of the SFSC discography on SoundClick.
Downward Hostility
Downward Hostility
This song describes how people who are being oppressed are sometimes manipulated into directing their rage at others even worse off than themselves, rather than trying to throw off the shackles of their own oppression.
SoundClick artist SFSC presents "Downward Hostility", a remarkable release in the Folk Rock genre. The track showcases SFSC's instinct for crafting memorable music. With a tone that is progressive and political, this track connects on an emotional level. "Downward Hostility" has peaked at number 8 on the SoundClick Folk Rock chart. SFSC continues to build a Folk Rock catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
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These songs were written in the early to mid-1990s, during the period when Songs for Social Change, a songwriters' workshop that I founded, was actively holding workshops in Los Angeles.
A site listing the lyrics to these and other songs can be found by clicking
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Have you performed in front of an audience?
Although I started Songs for Social Change to support the community of Los Angeles songwriters who want to change the world with their music, my own songwriting has always been primarily a way of working through difficult and disturbing political, social and philosophical questions, and thereby evolving my own world view.
Therefore, most of these works were produced through a process of intensive meditation on issues of great concern, such as wealth disparity, hierarchies of control, mortality, denial, and the possible destruction of the Earth, whose focal center was the evolving song.
In support of that process, it was important for me to get the ideas, the lyrical expression, and the emotional presentation of the songs right, so that the gestalt expressing the truth of the ideas could be heard and felt when each song was played. Hence, I was very interested and concerned with songwriting technique and craft, but was never strongly motivated to find an audience or to develop performance skills beyond those required to create song demos in my home studio. But now, with the widespread availability of music on the Internet, it seems appropriate to get these works out of my archives to a place where they can be heard, and hopefully performed, by others.
Your musical influences
I don't sound like any of these people, but the following artists have influenced me:
Ani DiFranco
Michael Franti
Linda Waterfall
Chuck D
Dar Williams
David Rovics
Ross Altman
Jello Biafra
The Impossebulls
Atilla the Stockbroker
Fine Arts Militia
Bruce Cockburn
Jackson Browne
Chumbawamba
Many more...
What equipment do you use?
Just a PC, some synthesizers, a microphone, some outboard stuff, and Cakewalk Professional software. I had some help from demo production companies on a few of these tracks, and they added their own live instruments.
Anything else?
I would welcome bands and individuals at any level of skill who wanted to perform these songs, especially at political events. I'm open to collaboration on song projects that reflect my own core ideals of diversity and cooperation.
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Comments (1)
I'm DEFinately feelin a few of the tracks you got here. The first kinda nice. Keep Elevating your skills and the sky is the limit. Check out my music if you get a chance and hit me back. PeAcE
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