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4th Dec 2022 09:13 - 1 year ago
Description : For Palestine, in sadness. Vocal excerpt Bishop Desmond Tutu.

Comments (28)

If you have time take a listen and give Zootman some feedback.

vodeodoe
vodeodoe 13th Jun 2024 20:27 - 5 months ago
yet another great compassion so many vocal styles would work so well with this
Zootman
Zootman replied 14th Jun 2024 - 5 months ago
Thanks for the listen and comment mate, about to go bush for ten days beyond civilisations reach so can't return the favour right now. Hopefully when I get back. All the best, Zoot.
amixi777
amixi777 11th Jun 2024 18:45 - 5 months ago
Free Palestine. If you're over there right now, I hope you are okay. :(
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Jun 2024 - 5 months ago
Thanks for stopping by. No, not there now but travelled and worked on the West Bank and elsewhere back in the early 90's. My memories of Palestinians and Israel's alike are of a generous and hospitable people.
IAmLegendary
IAmLegendary 10th Jun 2024 04:13 - 5 months ago
Solid Solid Production!

Legendary!
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Jun 2024 - 5 months ago
Nice one mate, appreciate the listen and comment. Cheers Zoot.
Cyberflares
Cyberflares 8th Jun 2024 09:04 - 5 months ago
excellent work man and the pain goes on eh
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Jun 2024 - 5 months ago
Aye, but if its not one thing its another. I despair sometimes.
CaptainSour69
CaptainSour69 18th Jan 2024 03:59 - 10 months ago
ooh la la la, Christopher! your support for a country who has been shoved past it's limits shows such strength and courage in the face of hecklers! I appraise this! I can't sleep sometimes because of my mania in which certain cases make me to believe I am King David before he became a king and remembering my history lesson as it was, Cavid who united both Palestine (then known as Philistine) and Israel after running away from King Saul who was set to kill him, staright into Philistine where he cured the injustice from the outside by acts of Robim Hood good deeds. Man... but then I realize I am just a confused American with the mind of a tortured soul that even angels fear to cry for. Ignorance is bliss certainly because stress does not accompany the powerless very well.. the elephant in the room that mice and men die beautifully exposing...

ahem* that beat was gorgeous
Zootman
Zootman replied 18th Jan 2024 - 10 months ago
Yes AJ thanks man. I've always backed the underdogs and the powerless against injustice. I feel it strongly. Not that what Hamas did was excusable either, but what do you do when you have no future? You hit out of course. Gonna listen to your track now. I think it's going to be a sad one somehow. All the best my man.
Zivonmusic
Zivonmusic 17th Jan 2024 18:18 - 10 months ago
aLWAYS A MAJOR FAN OF AFROBEATS AND ALWAYS WILL BE
(whoops, caps)

Great melody and groovy beat. Faved!
Free Palestine
Zootman
Zootman replied 18th Jan 2024 - 10 months ago
Me too man, Fela Kuti being a long time favourite. And yeah, I figured Bishop Tutu's message was right on point. Cheers Zoot.
xstokes
xstokes 16th Nov 2023 20:04 - 1 year ago
it’s odd i don’t have an earlier comment here cuz i remember my elation at hearing Tutu articulate the rage i have with people who claim not to take sides in struggles taking place everywhere on earth on so many levels i wonder if anything is untouched sometimes. Tutu’s words make me feel grounded and deepen my humanism. your setting makes me feel embolded to remain plugged in, if for nothing else to bear my own witness and carry that into the struggle at my level. if that makes any sense. i’ll just point people in the direction of track for a more powerful elucidation! ace work, this is impactful music.
Zootman
Zootman replied 27th Nov 2023 - 12 months ago
You make perfect sense my friend as always. I guess I was being slightly ingenuous with the description, since Tutu's words actually are a call to arms! I spent about 6 months working with Palestinians on the West Bank in the early 90's, on a date plantation and picking flowers among other things. And I think my kiwi sense of equality, egalitarianism and support of the underdog meant I had a lot of sympathy for the Palestinians. They are a warm and very hospitable people. But what future is there for them under the current regime? People talk of the two state solution but Israel has effectively sabotaged any hope of that with their illegal settlements in the West Bank. Anyway, I could go on. Cheers Zoot.
BaoBou
BaoBou 16th Nov 2023 19:00 - 1 year ago
It's painful that Tutu's words are still relevant and will probably also be relevant 50 years from now.
Zootman
Zootman replied 27th Nov 2023 - 12 months ago
Yeah, I despair at the silliness, tribalism and stupidity of humans sometimes. When are going to grow up??
atw
atw 23rd Jun 2023 21:46 - 1 year ago
Cool track. Like the rhythm and this git and the sax is really great too. Nice!
Zootman
Zootman replied 28th Jun 2023 - 1 year ago
Thanks a lot. Yes it 's a great sax loop from Negus there. Cheers Chris
daydreamnightdream
daydreamnightdream 5th Jan 2023 15:40 - 1 year ago
Bro, this a vibe! That guitar performance is solid

10/10 I rate it bro.

Cheers,

Kim
Zootman
Zootman replied 8th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
Very kind man, and sorry for the very late response. Been away down at Auckland Island for a month, which is a pretty good excuse. Chur brother.
BananaLu
BananaLu 5th Jan 2023 08:28 - 1 year ago
what a journey, i dance hula hula with my tuba. there is some serious warrior-desert-santa-island vibes on guitar. really nice 3d soundscape. this is really something to listen on headphones with a preamp. those detail and compression you play that game hard zootman, congrats on that. i will take my notebook and learn something. greetings from a banana
Zootman
Zootman replied 8th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
Hey there, sorry for the extremely late response. I've been in a cold place the last month with none of the trappings of civilization. Glad you enjoyed it, cheers.
Killick
Killick 19th Dec 2022 08:36 - 1 year ago
Hey Chris, I'm getting to this one kinda late but well done sir! Genuinely, I think your tracks are some of the best produced on this site. That's no dishonour to anyone else of course. But every instrument voice is so pristine and well balanced, and there are so many transients moving through the stereo space that it kept my ears perked the whole time. Respect.

Cam
Zootman
Zootman replied 19th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
Hi Cam, really appreciate your comments thanks. I played the lead guitar with my fingernail, no pick. I was surprised how much it changed the tone. Gave it this sharp attack then a soft finish with some harmonics in places. Anyway, that's by the by. Cheers man, Chris.
LJmbbremen
LJmbbremen 18th Dec 2022 18:34 - 1 year ago
Hey Chris,
to follow the guitar is like taken on a nice and smooth trip trough the desert. The sun is burning but it is great to make this travel to the speecher. He is the master and everybody love to hear him speaking! GREAT. Love it!
Greetings
Matthias
Zootman
Zootman replied 19th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
Hi Mathias, very good to hear from you again, hope all is well with you. I'm glad this took you on a journey, I like the story you tell. Happy holidays my friend.
RitajustRita
RitajustRita 17th Dec 2022 22:23 - 1 year ago
wow!!
I like this kind of music and you didd a great job here.
Beautiful!!
Zootman
Zootman replied 19th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
Thanks Rita, you know that last track of yours was something else. Happy holidays...
blueskiesarecalling
blueskiesarecalling 17th Dec 2022 18:26 - 1 year ago
Awesome track man!
Zootman
Zootman replied 17th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
Thanks very much. It's always appreciated when someone downloads that they leave a comment too. Very courteous! All the best to you.
CelestiaAngel777
CelestiaAngel777 14th Dec 2022 05:48 - 1 year ago
From the first note this brought out my natural rhythm, ooooh such a sweet! jam right here. The percussions are AMAZING! throughout & with the spoken word well, that just tops it all off. NICEEE! Work here. This is a real piece of musical art. Bravo!

Angelus
Zootman
Zootman replied 14th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
My goodness, a listen, fav comment and download I am honored no lie! Hope you have a great day or night.
ClickbaitCabaret
ClickbaitCabaret 12th Dec 2022 15:49 - 1 year ago
Groovy man. Love the "floaty guitar." It's got a great reverb FX. Great track.
Zootman
Zootman replied 14th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
Thanks mate, muchos gracias for your listening pleasure.
klmr29
klmr29 9th Dec 2022 20:26 - 1 year ago
love the theme !! great job zootman
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
Hi, thanks a lot. Much appreciated, cheers.
theHumps
theHumps 9th Dec 2022 12:31 - 1 year ago
This is a cool listen and a real decent mix. There is a neat groove to the track, good track to let loop while on a walk. Gave it a few listens, great jam!

Wayne
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
Ah nice comment Wayne, thanks for listening as always.
CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 9th Dec 2022 07:43 - 1 year ago
I'm gonna have to take and listen learn. instrumentation is brilliant. Smooth operator u are. Excellent work
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
Cheers bro, glad you enjoyed. keys were addictive keys x 2 (rhodes obviously, one with a phaser), bass was free organ az3 straight preset, rest was guitars. not often i get called a smooth operator lol.
doofus
doofus 9th Dec 2022 05:47 - 1 year ago
I like that organ bass sound you got going, that drives it nicely!
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
yes thanks. I have used it before on another track. it is a free vst organ az3 by Rumpelrausch. It's a pretty decent plug in for the cost of zilch I reckon.
MrAxel
MrAxel 8th Dec 2022 16:23 - 1 year ago
Brilliant salute and tribute. Everything sounds great.
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
thanks Mr Axel, I tried to up my game in the mixing/mastering on this one. I think it sounds a little bit better than most of my previous, but I'm a poor judge i think.
Musicwithoutborders
Musicwithoutborders 8th Dec 2022 13:57 - 1 year ago
Wow, Chris.
I love that guitar work.
It is a great track overall.
BTW, would take my confessions now bishop Haha.
Well done Chris.
Maj
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
Thanks Maj, for some reason the guitar just sounded right to me, nice and full. not sure why lol. You're the afrobeat king though man, this was just a jam really. ps. I'm sure your soul is without blemish but if you want to confess then fine!
2Sisters
2Sisters 7th Dec 2022 10:34 - 1 year ago
Hello, a nice basic beat. It's really very jazzy and sounds like an amprovised setup, as it should be for jazz rock. The words spoken fit in well. The mix and mastering are good. Great job
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
Thanks Manu, I always appreciate you listening. I put a bit more effort into mixing/mastering this so maybe it showed. Cheers Chris
kingmt77
kingmt77 6th Dec 2022 21:34 - 1 year ago
Zootman. This was a rich listen for me. You took me straight to Johannesburg. The sustain on your guitar is pure fire. The sax is quite potent. Great balance for all the instruments. A Well put together class track!.

Mark
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
I travelled a bit in South Africa in the late 90's, Joburg was a bad old town even back then. But fascinating place for someone like me who's interested in ecology but also music. Appreciate your listening and comments man, I really do.
dimestop
dimestop 5th Dec 2022 22:44 - 1 year ago
great vibe Chris, love that guitar, the drums are great and the brass is dreamy and all the little twinkles give this a great feel.top marks bro
Zootman
Zootman replied 6th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
Cheers Paul, just updated with a vox sample that Pseudoble provided. I like it better now I think. Thanks for listening brother.
phantomproduction
phantomproduction 5th Dec 2022 10:25 - 1 year ago
Hi Chris , well done your composition, reminds me of a santana album "abraxas", good guitar playing!
Michael
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
sorry for the late reply, thanks for listening as always Michael. Will check out that Santana album. I was listening to his performance at Woodstock the other day, maybe it rubbed off somehow. Cheers Chris
BaoBou
BaoBou 5th Dec 2022 09:26 - 1 year ago
I love the African guitar in the background.
The groove is very tight, but it still allows you your melodic freedom to experiment. Good job! Great guitar tones too!
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Dec 2022 - 1 year ago
Thanks Baobou, I was happy with the guitar tone and the melody of it. It just came out really, which is nice! Cheers Chris

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