Wednesday, May 4, 2016

“Warrior” by Air Traffic Controller – A Song Review

     After umpiring a game that included a team with the nickname “Warriors” and then watching a NBA game involving a team with the same name, it is appropriate to post the song “Warrior” by Air Traffic Controller.
     The use of the male humming to support the female vocals is a striking contrast of octaves. In “Warrior,” Air Traffic Controller added to their strings. Specifically, a violin to provide tension (best example – the short burst occurring at 1:24) and a cello that provides a forlorn atmosphere (best example – the chorus starting at 3:08). "Warrior" is a song with an array of subtle features that will lead to months of discovery - this song will score well in "the test of time."

     The members of Air Traffic Controller are Dave Munro (vocals, guitar), Casey Sullivan (vocals, bass), Steve Scott (guitar, keys), Jeremy Van Cleave (violin, percussion), Adrian Aiello (guitar and Adam Salameh (drums). The band is based in Boston, Massachusetts. The other contributors to “Warrior” were:
Production and synths - Bleu
Percussion - Ducky Carlisle
Violin - Alison Shipton
Cello - Loewi Lin
String arranging - Steve Scott

     “Warrior” by Air Traffic Controller

Website: http://www.airtrafficcontrollermusic.com/

Lyrics of “Warrior”
Oh,
You call me up
You've got me running
Like a spider in a bathtub.

Age,
Is calling out,
Don't you know
I'm just a child with a big mouth.

Keep,
Your lessons learned
Your bridges burned,
Wait your turn.

Sell,
Your shoes for gold
That you can hold
‘Till you get old.

You can’t call me a warrior
And turn on your heels
Right out the door.
You can’t call me a warrior
Don't call me that
Don't call me that.

Because,
You twist my words
God it hurts to know
The devil gets his way first.

Sell,
Your soul for pride
But you can’t hide
'Till you can find.

You can’t call me a warrior
And turn on your heels
Right out the door.
You can’t call me a warrior
Don't call me that
Don't call me that.

Don't say there’s hope for us
Don't say that I'll be okay
Oh it's been long enough
That's not what I want you to say.

You can’t call me a warrior
Then turn on your heels
Right out the door.
You can’t call me a warrior
Don't call me that
Don't call me that.

You can’t call me a warrior
Then turn on your heels
Right out the door.
You can’t call me a warrior
Don't call me that
Don't call me that.

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