Reasons behind my song choice
Song choice: Hypersonic Missiles
Artist: Sam Fender
Released: 5th March 2019
Label: Polydor Records
Producer: Bramwell Bronte
Genre: Indie rock/ Heartland rock
I chose this song because as well as it fitting the brief, I am passionate about the protest message behind it and enjoy the song itself. The song is a dense, compelling picture of the modern world- from politics to social change to the world grinding to a halt thanks to climate change and war. I think this is a very current matter which is affecting everyone from all backgrounds, which is why it is important. Sam Fender explained that the name of the song was inspired by a 'newly developed Russian missile that travels at something like nine times the speed of sound.' Again, this highlights the message of the songs relevance in today's world as it is a reminder of how war-obsessed and destructive society has become.
When describing the song Fender said, "In many ways, an unorthodox love song. Its main focus is on the world around the narrator. A character loosely based on myself. They are convinced that the world is on its last legs; they know that this is rife with injustice but feel completely helpless and lacking the necessary intelligence to change it while remaining hopelessly addicted to the fruits of consumerism" This, I would say is an accurate representation of a large portion of society. The lyrics makes reference to the bombings in Gaza, rising tensions in global politics, and the corporate machine. There is a glimmer of hope amongst the chaos in the song. The artist describes 'a little notion of no matter what, the two people are going to have a very good time regardless of the tyrants that run their world, and the imminent doom from these "Hypersonic Missiles"'. This song has put the alarming piece of weaponry at the forefront of people's minds. With this song, Sam Fender has caught the mood of the times.
Artist: Sam Fender
Released: 5th March 2019
Label: Polydor Records
Producer: Bramwell Bronte
Genre: Indie rock/ Heartland rock
I chose this song because as well as it fitting the brief, I am passionate about the protest message behind it and enjoy the song itself. The song is a dense, compelling picture of the modern world- from politics to social change to the world grinding to a halt thanks to climate change and war. I think this is a very current matter which is affecting everyone from all backgrounds, which is why it is important. Sam Fender explained that the name of the song was inspired by a 'newly developed Russian missile that travels at something like nine times the speed of sound.' Again, this highlights the message of the songs relevance in today's world as it is a reminder of how war-obsessed and destructive society has become.
When describing the song Fender said, "In many ways, an unorthodox love song. Its main focus is on the world around the narrator. A character loosely based on myself. They are convinced that the world is on its last legs; they know that this is rife with injustice but feel completely helpless and lacking the necessary intelligence to change it while remaining hopelessly addicted to the fruits of consumerism" This, I would say is an accurate representation of a large portion of society. The lyrics makes reference to the bombings in Gaza, rising tensions in global politics, and the corporate machine. There is a glimmer of hope amongst the chaos in the song. The artist describes 'a little notion of no matter what, the two people are going to have a very good time regardless of the tyrants that run their world, and the imminent doom from these "Hypersonic Missiles"'. This song has put the alarming piece of weaponry at the forefront of people's minds. With this song, Sam Fender has caught the mood of the times.
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