STRANGE

[balantz]

Run time: 04:46 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jhz48tORMQ   Posted on YouTube: March 09, 2009 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: March 10, 2009 By DU Member: balantz Views on DU: 1780

 

THE SOCIAL SERVICE - "Strange"


Simon Shack:

"This is a video I made ( for my band's stage performances ) using an old GENERAL ELECTRIC propaganda film which ( in no uncertain terms) hails the 'scientific achievements of mankind'... The discovery of the Atom Bomb is presented in a patriotic way with the use of cartoons - in other words...for children's brainwashing.

Even though this film may be 50 years old, it portrays the sickness of a certain kind of people living on this planet. How anybody could even think of doing a cartoon of such a tragic invention of mankind ( a REAL weapon of mass destruction) is beyond my comprehension as a human being. Yes, I rate myself as 'HUMAN'."

[dbonds]

1. I liked the song and video.

Good job.

[BobTheSubgenius]

2. I like the combination, too.

Nice job!

[Agent William]

3. Wow, that's a pretty dope sound!!

I like it. I'm bookmarking this page.

I'm also glad to hear the dynamic baseline is a thing of the past.

:hi:

[ellisD]

4. very cool

I thought the music went quite well, great job on the video transitions - as a former chem student I thought the video was interesting... the element town thing was kinda cute

[demwing]

5. But isn't that exactly what YOU did?

I'm just saying...

[TheEuclideanOne]

7. ROFLOL

Brilliant observation :)

[Enthusiast]

6. I like your music

I share your musical influences.

[blackdogga]

8. Trippy Combo

That's A Trippy combo...I like the music alot,it stirs up
emotions and clears the mind for the thought process to
concentrate on the video,that's artsy!

[Kind of Blue]

9. Great music that goes very well with the video

but I wasn't sure until I read your comments on what side of the issue you're on. I'll have to listen a little harder to the singer because I couldn't clearly make out what he is saying. I'm sure that will make a big difference :)

[deek]

10. lovely!

I, too, would like to read the lyrics.

[balantz]

11. I will try to get the lyrics from Simon Shack. n/t

[balantz]

14. Lyrics here.

STRANGE

You duly make up your own lies
You duly do what you're supposed to do
You duly make up your own lies
You duly do what you're supposed to do

I'm not saying something strange I'm saying something true
I'm not saying something strange I'm saying something true


(Simon says his lyrics tend to be minimalistic)

[janet118]

12. Reminds me a bit of Atomic Cafe . . .

Atomic Cafe, 1982

I didn't know that this was the documentary that inspired a young Michael Moore to do "Roger & Me." Interesting factoid.

I was a bit confused by the juxtaposition because the music was so soothing and the video was so disturbing.

[EnviroBat]

13. Dude, awesome tune! Very "Porcupine Tree".

Where can I hear some more of your stuff?

[balantz]

15. They belong not to me but to Simon Shack & his band The Social Service.

Here are more of their music videos:

http://www.thesocialservice.it/the%20social%20service%20frontpage%20ENGLISH/the_videos.htm

[windoe]

16. Loved how the timing fit with the film

good quality music, vocals and lyrics. :thumbsup:

[waiting for hope]

17. Excellent -

Thanks and K&R!

[waiting for hope]

18. Dang ...

Error: You've already recommended that thread.

Oh well - :kick:!