Save Port Meadow - ROOFTOP STUDIO

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Oxford University's ugly blocks have vandalised the views and environment of Port Meadow. Together, we the people of Oxford, can hold the City Council and University of Oxford to account and get these buildings lowered! Save Port Meadow!

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Rooftop Studio

Recording Studio in Oxford UK

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SoundClick artist Rooftop Studio presents "Save Port Meadow - ROOFTOP STUDIO", an outstanding release in the Alternative genre. Every element serves the song, creating a cohesive listening experience from start to finish. Representing the charismatic sound of alternative in Oxford, this track speaks for itself. "Save Port Meadow - ROOFTOP STUDIO" has peaked at #19 in the Alternative General category on SoundClick. Rooftop Studio continues to build an Alternative catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists. This song is available as free download.

Song Info

Genre

Alternative • Alternative General

Charts

#2,756 today Peak #60

#1,152 in subgenre today Peak #19

Author

Mick Clack

Rights

Mick Clack

Uploaded

January 03, 2015

Track Files

MP3

MP3 4.5 MB • 128 kbps • 4:54 minutes

Story behind the song

Oxford's Port Meadow has been desecrated by the ugly tower blocks erected by an unthinking University of Oxford, and approved by an inept City Council, without proper consultation with the community. The buildings vandalise the views of the Dreaming Spires and ruin the tranquil experience of Port Meadow. This song was inspired by the campaign to get the height of the buildings reduced, and to hold both City Council and University to account.

Many thanks to all the vocalists and musicians who have contributed their time and talent and passion to this recording project:

Paul Gibbon, Vic Bignet, Sarah Reeve, Ania Rybacka, Johnny Hinkes, Sophie McNally, Charley Clack, Milo Clack, Mick Clack, Waz Hylton-Brare, Susan Scott, Rajo Taylor-Smith, Lee Timermanis, Denise Eustace, Daniel Liggins and Hillary Lette.

Lyrics

Save Port Meadow from Oxford University
They've destroyed the views of the dreaming spires
For you and for me
Now we won't rest until they chop
At least two storeys off the top
Shame on you O.C.C.                                                
For this Castle Mill prison block
Let's restore the beauty and the charm
There is no justification for this harm

Save Port Meadow from Oxford University                      
What the hell were they thinking
On the planning committee
'cause no amount of mitigation
Can hide this abomination
This vile monstrosity
Proves that they're not trustworthy
Now thousands voice their indignation
There is no justification for this harm

No soil test for contamination
Lack of public consultation
No apology for this hideous view
There's only one thing we can do...

We gotta save Port Meadow from Oxford University
They've destroyed the views of the dreaming spires
For you and for me
Now we won't rest until they chop
At least two storeys off the top
Shame on you O.C.C.
For this Castle Mill prison block
Restore the beauty and the charm
There is no justification
No justification for this harm


© 2013 Mick Clack

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