We also have a video for this song, link at the bottom of this post.
Black Crack in the Wall (2020, Christiane Spruit)
Wheels are turning now it's all coming to ground What we needed, we don't need it anymore
Our children playing while the dust clouds falling down burned their dreams in the backyard of the mall
Days of laughter I still hear the echo down the hall from the good old days we had before the fall
Black crack in the wall It won't happen again they call They scale the city walls burning bridges and the flames are rising tall We've seen the black crack in the wall
All the answers they are blowing in the wind All the songs we heard and all the songs we sing Words are burning we all saw the writing on the wall HISTORY repeats itself, for us all
Wow - what a tune! Enormously powerful vocals, with superb harmonies that are instantly ear-grabbing. Definitely getting a bit of a Pat Benatar vibe on this one, which is definitely a good thing in my books.
A STRONG lyric delivered with a power packed emotive vocal and supported by a great lead guitar performance. The outro is is a great example of vocals and an instrumental solo working perfectly in tandem. The entire production is nailed...everything, the band, the vocal/guitar performances and the mix.
A song that should be heard by many not just for the message but for the musicality of it also.
And that acoustic intro...yeah.
The video's sparseness helps drive the message home.
Dave & Chris, another gem. I guess it is more on the rock side of the blues. I hear a little more rage in Chris vocals, definitely makes this tune more powerful. Guitar work is excellent. I like raw acoustic feel mixed in. Overall, I can only look up to you two and learn
P.S. Since you mentioned "all comments"... I liked the opening with acoustic, it felt different and good, however it felt like all instruments come in little two soon. A part of me wants to hear more of that acoustic. If it was my choice, I would let vocal and keys join the guitar and then all other instruments come at 0:27 on drum roll. Just 2 cents of opinion
Excellent tune with fresh approach! Thank you for sharing.
What a terrific song ... in every possible way. The lyric is strong. As always, Chris' voice is strong on emotion and so nice to the ear. And your guitar work, Dave, is so sweet! The tracks and mix are done so nicely. This is strong! What a great listen!
Any performer, ANY PERFORMER -- instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, whatever -- who deliberately and purposefully creates a song that addresses the terrifying presence of racism ANYWHERE on this globe, as directly, as courageously, as fiercely, and with such unapologetic righteousness as you two did in your 'buck-stops-here' song, Black Crack in the Wall, deserves a humble, grateful and respectful bow from me! In fact, I'll 'do you one better': I got your back on this .
I'm gonna give you a moment to read what I wrote so you can feel the truth, the urgency of what I wrote above...
Okay, time's up !!! And now, the 'kudos'. Thank you for your courage. Thank you for your obvious(?) concern about the rise of violent racism in this world. Thank you for not second-guessing your instincts. Thank you for joining the masses of people all over this globe who are trying to calm everybody down so we can clear our heads and start listening to our hearts. Thank you !!!
'blueattitude', you play your guitars as though someone was trying to take them away from you, but I am glad you defended yourself and held onto them . Practice pays off, right???
Ms. Spruitt, Ms. Spruitt, Ms. Spruitt...Listening to you exhorting the message behind the lyrics and the dialogue that appears in the video, caused me to think of you as a singing Joan of Arc. The emotional committment you poured into your voice was utterly striking and empowering (to me, at least). Thank you!
As of this moment, this very moment in time, I regard both of you as musical artists who clearly are not afraid to speak out on what concerns you according to the dictates of your conscience. I mean it. If I had medals on hand, I'd pin them on your breast -- uh, I mean, only on 'blueattitude's' breast, Ms. Spruitt .
God bless you, God keep you, God love you, God protect you, and thank you (yet, again) for applying your musical skills towards the solution of a seemingly insoluable social problem.
As forum members 'Bud & Janice' exclaimed, Black Crack in the Wall is "...a song that should be heard by many not just for the message, but for the musicality of it also". Hearin' ya' loud an' clear, 'Bud & Janice'!!!
With my utmost respect and deepest sincerity,
LOREN (a.k.a. 'bluage')
Last edited by bluage; 02/28/2005:41 PM.
"Music is what feelings sound like."-- borrowed from a Cakewalk Music Creator forum member, "Mamabear".
Is that a pick scrape to accompany "...history..."? If it's not then you might address the sound or the distortion of the voice. Terrific song, playing & singing. No nits other than the above. COOL.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
Love the sound from your acoustic. This is an excellent song. As always Chris has an awesome vocal and very cool lyric. Loved your guitar work on this. Took the song to another level. Well done
Wow - what a tune! Enormously powerful vocals, with superb harmonies that are instantly ear-grabbing. Definitely getting a bit of a Pat Benatar vibe on this one, which is definitely a good thing in my books.
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