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."
lyrics
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
credits
from Shake Your Body (Single),
track 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
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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