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The age of man
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an anti-war and anti-gun song, this is a demo made in 1998 in my home town at the now defunct Impulse Studios. I never worked in a studio till 2006.
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Genre
Alternative • Indie
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#1,217 in subgenre Peak #12
Charts
Peak #40
Author
Peter Chapman
Rights
1970/1998
Uploaded
May 17, 2010
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MP3 2.4 MB • 128 kbps • 2:37
Story behind the song
I wrote this way back when I was but a boy! It's the first song I had professionally recorded. This is the original version, I added a middle 8 relatively recently but I thought I'd start with this. My grandfather used to take me walking a lot from his house, we spent great time together. I was his first grandchild to be followed by 5 girls! I got this idea of a grandfather trying to explain a war museum to his grandchild some time in the future. I chose Waterloo to rhyme with true and fit in and Hastings, Berlin and Vietnam to represent a broad range of battles/wars, Berlin primarily because of the Wall. Hastings is a small place in England, scene of a famous battle against the French. 'Vietnam' pays homage to those (of you) over the pond. It's Parental Advisory simply because of the gun reference.
Lyrics
Hopefully you can hear these but if not let me know. "What's that he's holding?" Well, that's A GUN!!! ....at Hastings, Berlin, in Vietnam. I guess it's part of the age of man.
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Strictly Rhythm
Jul 20, 2013
Hi Pete, Great song and message, well written and produced. Enjoyed the listen. Peace Bill
Drumnjon
Jan 05, 2012
Great Sound..Great Topic......Drumnjon
Tony DeLecce
Dec 18, 2011
Very melodic stick in your head tune. Sign of a good song. Nice relating it to your grandfather. Production/performance is very good.
Heleana Maria
Oct 24, 2011
Hi Pete, I think this song is beautifully and very deeply written! Great vocals and expression as well. An Add it is too! Blessings my friend, Ellen or Heleana Maria
We Dont Mind ChaoS
May 15, 2011
Outstanding song! How did I ever miss this one? Great lyrics and fantastic production!
Jiri Hajek - composer
Jul 05, 2010
Lovely melody and voice, great performance!!! Jiri
DHW
Jul 04, 2010
Great production, vocals and message. Cool!
Star Blue
Jun 10, 2010
This is a very good heart felt song and catchy too. If that is your voice singing, I think you sound like Kerry Livgren who sang for the band "Kansas" through the 70's -- This is an Excellent song in my opinion. Thank you for the friendship, Darrell
Roger John
Jun 10, 2010
Great anti war song. Im all anti war. Protest brother!
summ
Jun 10, 2010
Nice Work! :D
Harry Edgar
Jun 09, 2010
I love this song love the way it drives along telling its story and the tune sticks in your head as said above brilliant
Rodrica Rudge
Jun 08, 2010
Brilliantly produced, fantastic sound quality. Expertly crafted song - love the arrangement, melody and lyrics - very poignant stuff with things the way they are.
M and K (uk)
May 29, 2010
Nice concept for a song and good lyrics.
Vyn Music
May 24, 2010
I really like this song. It is well produced and the song stay`s in the head! I love it.