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Slightly Tainted World
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A vocal love song in a backdrop of social injustice. A story of a poor couple trying to make ends meet and dreaming of better times. Considering what's happening in the world today, this song is appropriate.
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Evan Paul is a very unique artist. His music is totally original, multi-genre, mostly acoustic, new age, easy listening, uplifting and spiritual.
I'm a Canadian songwriter musician and have recently released my first CD, "Spirits in the Sky". It's an instrumental, classical guitar album with sweeteners such as flute and strings. After decades of performing in various bands and as solo, I have finally settled on recording and writing, and only playing live ocasionally. Result, is a sweet, easy listening and spiritually uplifting work that defies any genre placement. It's pure acoustic and very melodic. Also, one will notice vocal songs and collaborations with various world artists. Presently, my latest CD "Eklektika" is active. It's one of the most original multi-genre instrumental album ever created. Unlike my previous, "Spirits in the Sky" collection, this one has percussion, a little more punch, but still retains that Evan Paul style of classical guitar playing. Enjoy!!!
Song Info
Genre
Rock • Rock General
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#8 in subgenre Peak #1
Charts
Peak #1
Author
Evan Paul Kozaris
Rights
yes
Uploaded
January 23, 2009
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MP3 6.4 MB • 192 kbps • 4:37
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Beat
4/4
Key
G maj
Vocals
Male
Story behind the song
It seems the rich have been getting richer for the past few decades, while the middle class getting poorer. In today's economic conditions, it's a game of survival for a lot of us, while ceos, athletes, movie and rock stars, rap stars etc. etc. are living the life. It was written back in the seventies, and only recorded recently. Considering the protests across the globe, seems a lot of people are feeling what I did then. This is a love song first of all, girl sees the rich's lifestyl INVALID s and dreams about being one of them. Doesn't everybody?
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SLIGHTLY TAINTED WORLD (music and lyrics by Evan Paul Kozaris) Verse 1 spoken (We were watching this TV show on movie stars the other night, I was watching my girl, from the side, I knew what she was thinking, I said,) I know you want to be that someone, that very special girl, Wear pretty clothes and drive a brand new car, Taking trips all around the world. Why can't we bring it out in the open, or drop a subtle hint, The little money we make goes nowhere, Drown our sorrow and pay our rent. Chorus In this Slightly Tainted World, In this Slightly Tainted World, In this Slightly Tainted World, We are living day to day, Verse 2 spoken (We talked about it, and I was right, exactly what she was thinking, I said, Baby, it's alright to dream about it, even if reality says, it may never come true, I said... You're such a good hearted woman, and you work harder than a man, Oh, one of these days I'm gonna make it up to you, Gonna work, as hard as I can... Chorus, In this Slightly Tainted World, in this Slightly Tainted World, In a Slightly Tainted World, we are living day to day. solo Verse 3 Things got to change for the better, that's what the common people say, Oh but to me it seems to go forever, in this Slightly Tainted World, Chorus, In this Slightly Tainted World, In this Slightly Tainted World, In this Slightly Tainted World, we are living day to day, In this Slightly Tainted World, In this Slightly Tainted World, In a Slightly Tainted World, we are living day to day..... Ending, spoken, Such is life in a Slightly Tainted World I guess, It can be so cruel to some who don't have it, and yet, so good to the ones that do, You know something baby, one day we'll have everything, I promise you, I'm gonna work really hard, you know why? Cause we have LOVE... And that matters for more than anything in this world.
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BrettService
Feb 06
Was surprised to hear you play electric for some reason. Played well, with a nice amount of sustain. Reminds me of Chris Rea. The mix is right on, with the vocals nice and up front.
jtees4
Mar 05, 2024
Really nice! I saw the punk tag and expected a different sound.
gefitch
Feb 17, 2024
I really enjoyed this! Great job on the music and vocals!
steveweyman
Sep 15, 2023
What a great track Evan ! Love the driving beat ! Guitar and vocals fantastic !
AlexisPatrick
Aug 23, 2023
Absolutely amazing, Evan.....Great music you have played and your vocals are so beautiful.
AlexisPatrick
Mar 20, 2020
So beautiful. Evan you sing greatly. Your guitar work and music , so fascinating!!!
LeeBoos
Mar 05, 2020
Very well done, congrats. Very tight, vox are top dollar Cheers Lee
Alexander Aruca
Jun 08, 2014
Evan, great song & production. Never heard this before. Congrats on the success your having with it!
Morris P Rainville
Mar 11, 2012
Love this song and you're right Evan!!! The words are sure appropriate for todays world.
T Blue
Feb 17, 2012
Very nice production on this one really enjoyed it Thanks Tim
Pentultima
Feb 14, 2012
Nice song and production. Plse check out "Phanfare for all souls" on my channel sometime. Keep rocking!
Heleana Maria
Dec 19, 2011
This song spoke to me the title itself drew me in to listen! Thank you for your support and I like very much how Love ties this song together! Let's stay in touch. Great ideas in the speaking part and then the music carrried it nicely! Merry Christmas, Ellen or Heleana Maria
gabe stenziano
Dec 18, 2011
lots to like here. strong song, has its own distinctive style and concept. love the running guitar licks. the solo is also excellent. totally pro production.
John R. Kennedy
Oct 19, 2011
Very nicely done. Lyrics sure tell the story of many. It truly is a slightly tainted world for sure. But then, I personally don't live for this world, I just live in it until His coming. Blessings, John
Sounds by Ramolly
Oct 19, 2011
The production is so smooth and clean, what a great tune, this is a hot hit, fantastic! Ur, soundclick friend, Rod
Falken
Oct 19, 2011
Great song about human greed. Very cathcy theme! Love the entery of the guitar, first answering the vocal before the solo begin.Beatyful aprouch. Arrangements and production is top notch. Love it!
Roger John
Oct 04, 2010
Evan Just came back to re-listen to this song. I think this song is a little different from the stuff I generally figure Evan Paul does. But this is as all of your stuff very well done. Slightly tainted ? -- I hope your right. Nice presentation on how the world screws 2 people hoping to make their way through it. Placed in Human terms , your exactly right.
claude and noella larente
Feb 26, 2010
Good job Evan, nicely done CHEERS C & N
ms 007
Sep 19, 2009
This is just perfect for my Peace /Anti War station, love the words, your such a great talent tx for the listen, vocals & lyrics are right on too. tysm ktf Debra @ Our SoundClick stations aka ms 007 :)
ALEXIS PATRICK
Apr 13, 2009
Beautiful song and great performance!!!!! All your songs are so perfect. Yes, I heard that Toronto is the new music capitol of the world. I was supposed to go to Toronto in March, but, the person who was to drive had health problems.