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Shake Your Body (Single)

by Jackson Colt

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Shake Your Body 03:23
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Neon lights It's Saturday night On Heartbreak Avenue She's got a tear in her eye Trying not to cry As she walks in straight on through In the smoking dark All the broken hearts Come together to heal the sting It's the rhythm of love That keeps em' up And the vampires start to sing Oh Get up Get down Dancing' with the music Oh Get up Downtown Shake shake shake Gotta shake your body Shake your body Shake shake shake Gotta shake your body Shake your body Stop She's gotta get on top And pick her feet up off the ground She's gotta get with the groove And let her body move She don't need a man like him around When he packed and left He left a bite and then She went downward spiralling But the music's loud And she's with the crowd She's a vampire and she sings Oh Get up Get down Dancing' with the music Oh Get up Downtown Shake shake shake Gotta shake your body Shake your body Shake shake shake Gotta shake your body Shake your body Shake shake shake Gotta shake your body Shake your body Shake shake shake Gotta shake your body Shake your body Ooooh gotta give me love Give me love Give me all your love Shake shake shake Gotta shake your body Shake your body Shake shake shake Gotta shake your body Shake your body Shake shake shake Gotta shake your body Shake your body Shake shake shake Gotta shake your body Shake your body Oh Shake shake shake

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Vocalist and guitarist Jackson Colt shares, "I envision 'Shake Your Body' unfolding in a setting reminiscent of 1980s Hollywood. A night club graces 'Heartbreak Avenue,' remaining open throughout the night, hosting vampires who revel in dancing away the hours. A lady, nursing a broken heart, steps into the night club. Observing the vampires dancing and singing, she later discovers she was bitten by her ex-lover before arriving, transforming her into a vampire and integrating her into the music.

These vampires symbolise the broken-hearted, nocturnal club-goers seeking to numb the pain of heartbreak. A vampire bite leads to transformation, mirroring how a broken heart turns one into a soul consumed by heartache. Dance and music play pivotal roles in the song, offering solace from heartbreak by immersing oneself in the melodies.

I aimed to craft a song that seamlessly blends danceability with a rock essence. Drawing inspiration from both 80s dance music and the robust sound of 80s rock, I wanted to fuse these musical styles. Writing and recording the vocals brought me immense joy, allowing me to explore my vocal range. The song maintains its rock identity while incorporating elements of 80s dance music. I particularly take pride in the high notes featured in the song.

The interplay between bass guitar and drums contributes to the song's groove. The bass line establishes a danceable rhythm, complemented by drum accents that maintain the beat while incorporating stylish rock fills. The guitars contribute to the distinctive hard rock sound, featuring riffs inspired by 80s rock gallops and a blend of power chords and intricate licks. Playing the guitar solo was enjoyable, especially as the song takes a momentary break, allowing the solo to sync with the groove.

To enhance the guitar's sonic landscape, we employed various delays and reverbs, creating a 'futuristic/underwater' ambiance. The resulting sound encapsulates the essence of the song, marrying dance music with the heavier tones of 80s rock."

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released March 15, 2024

Authors: Jackson Colt, Dale Schnettler
Composers: Jackson Colt, Dale Schnettler
Performers: Jackson Colt, Dale Schnettler & Matthew Safi
Recorded At: Studio37b
Mixed By: Dale Schnettler (Prime Circle & The DrumJ Experience)
Mastered By: Dale Schnettler (Prime Circle & The DrumJ Experience)
Label: Independent
Published Independent
Promoted by Devographic Music Agency

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Jackson Colt is the essence of 80s rock reimagined. Catchy chorus hooks, melodic riffs and shredding solos echo through from the Golden Era of the Guitar.

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