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This is another one that I was working on while I was on the road. I love the two or three note rhythmic riffs in the verse. The melody during the drop is my bass through the Way Huge Swollen Pickle fuzz and an awesome pitch-shifter called the Pitch Fork. I also used this sound for the verse bass-line in "Forget Me." Lyrically, this is by far the nerdiest song. Lord Ofthe Rings fans, will notice lyrics such as "The stronghold of Daguldor," "the Black Gate has been opened," and "‘the One Ring has never fallen." Essentially, it is about Sauron’s rise and fall from power, and how he wants to regain his human form and cover the world in an everlasting darkness.
This is probably also a good time to point out that 100% of the guitars and bass on the album were recorded DI from my Fractal Audio Axe FX Mark II. It is an amazingly diverse piece of technology with more models of amps and cabs than you could ever dream of. We didn't need a single real life amplifier the entire time.
lyrics
Some say that darkness never will amount to much,
‘cause the moon gives way to the morning sun
Well the sun has set, but here comes the heat
Through the haze, across the sea
I could never live in that fantasy
What's a tree to you is a branch to me
What's goin' on in that world I left ya,
‘cause I turn the heat on and then I slept,
You never know when I could come sneaking back
‘cause they be standin' up and I be knocking 'em flat,
‘cause I'm the bad one
You can knock me out but I'mma hold on to my human form,
Comin' from the stronghold of Daguldor,
before you see me, you are gonna feel the storm
I see your war and that fire and it's coming for me,
Feelin' your presence every night now, swift and cunning
The light will fail and you'll be left alone
with only dark inside, and no place to go
Top ofthe world still belongs to me,
‘cause I'm comin' back down to reality
Lay your weapons down, accept your defeat
What's goin' on in that world I left ya,
‘cause I turn the heat on and then I slept,
you never know when I could come sneaking back
‘cause they be standin' up and I be knocking 'em flat
‘cause I'm the bad one
You can knock me out but I'mma hold on to my human form,
Comin' from the stronghold of Daguldor,
before you see me, you are gonna feel the storm
‘cause I'm the power that you're never gonna get back
everything you've foreseen is gonna collapse
Escape to the west, ‘cause the dark returns,
before everything you love burns
Break me, help me feel again,
The Black Gate has been opened
The One Ring has never fallen
The light will fail and you'll be left alone,
with only dark inside, and no place to go
(Help me feel again)
credits
from What Does It Do,
released November 6, 2015
Drew Ofthe Drew - All other instruments and production
Joanna Teters - Vocals
Ian Barnett - Left side drums, Vocals
JP Bouvet - Right side drums, Vocals
Maddie Rice - Guitar, Vocals
Florida native Drew Ofthe Drew explores and creates a progressive sound and image. His arsenal of effects, as well as
several personally designed and constructed instruments and pedals, making up the foundation of his sound. For anyone that knows Drew, they are sure to find the humor, spontaneity and vibrancy of his personality equally embodied in his bass performance and musicianship....more
supported by 11 fans who also own “Bad One (The Black Gate Opens)”
This album is indicative of the high level of musicianship and creativity of this band. It starts with the catchy party down, jam, Break Me Free, and continues through some of the bands deepest, soul searching cuts. These guys put on an amazing show for sure and these songs are phenomenal live, but just as well this recording is exceptionally well executed. Jesse Cyr
Consummate pop songwriting both smart and smooth, with the ability to resonate universally without compromising uniqueness. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 20, 2017
supported by 9 fans who also own “Bad One (The Black Gate Opens)”
Great from beginning to end. I had the fortunate opportunity to hear her & the band ‘Live’ last week & they are even better in person. Simply the best performance I have witnessed in a long time. Love this project!!! Tracy Malafarina