Break the Mold represents the point of departure for composer Dave Z Marsalek with incorporating a Nectar Midi keyboard and Midi in general into the writing process, exploring new synth sounds. This one dives deep into anime-inspired sounds and has midi drums played live, nothing programmed. Check out Pablo's slappy bass in the refrain. Engage
lyrics
Shadows moving, drifting slowly
Swirling cyclone, swallowing all
It's a dream you have, over and over
A sound you hear into the night
It's a dream you have, over and over
A sound you hear into the night
It's just a matter of opinion
In a world shut down
It's the center of attention
In the ruins of defeat
Only one shot to break the mold
Give it all you got or truth be told
I've got a dangerous past with a lot to prove
Got only one shot to break the mold
Break the Mold
Shadows moving, drifting slowly
Swirling cyclone, swallowing all
It's a dream you have, over and over
A sound you hear into the night
It's just a matter of opinion
In a world shut down
It's the center of attention
In the ruins of defeat
Only one shot to break the mold
Give it all you got or truth be told
I've got a dangerous past with a lot to prove
Got only one shot to break the mold
Shadows moving, drifting slowly
Swirling cyclone, swallowing all
It's a dream you have, over and over
A sound you hear into the night
It's just a matter of opinion
In a world shut down
It's the center of attention
In the ruins of defeat
It's just a matter of opinion
In the ruin of oblivion
It's the center of attention
In the ruins of defeat
credits
released October 24, 2023
Music and lyrics: Dave Z Marsalek
Synthesizers, Midi live drums and Vocals: performed and tracked by Dave Z Marsalek May 2022, Chicago
Electric bass: performed and tracked by Pablo Pascoll June 2023, Tokyo
Mixed and produced by: Dave Z Marsalek, July 2023, Chicago
Mastered by: Pablo Pascoll: July 2023, Tokyo
Cover art from photograph taken by: David Z Marsalek, Denver, CO
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