The TechTimes Scam by Sascha Ende

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Esta pista tiene una vibra realmente interesante, capturando inmediatamente una sensación synth-pop ligeramente retro que es bastante atractiva. La entrega vocal femenina limpia, casi desapegada, funciona bien con el tema lírico, creando una sensación de narrativa e intriga. En cuanto a la composición, la guitarra arpegiada y los pads de sintetizador crean una agradable base armónica, y la batería electrónica proporciona un ritmo constante e impulsor. En cuanto a la producción, la mezcla es clara y equilibrada, lo que permite que cada elemento respire. Para elevar esto aún más para la música de producción de primer nivel, un toque más de rango dinámico y quizás un sutil pulido de masterización podrían mejorar el impacto general. Considere agregar una imagen estéreo ligeramente más amplia en los pads de sintetizador para crear un paisaje sonoro más inmersivo. El arreglo es sólido, pero explorar algunas acumulaciones o variaciones sutiles en la instrumentación a lo largo de la canción podría mantener al oyente aún más involucrado durante toda su duración. Emocionalmente, aterriza en un espacio ligeramente cínico, quizás un poco tenso y misterioso, lo que lo hace particularmente adecuado para proyectos de medios que exploran temas de tecnología, cultura digital o incluso crítica corporativa. Piense en documentales sobre estafas en Internet, contenido relacionado con la tecnología o incluso películas independientes que necesiten una banda sonora con una perspectiva ligeramente irónica o desapegada. Con algunos ajustes menores en la mezcla y el arreglo, esta pista podría competir fácilmente con la música de producción estándar de la industria y encontrar una amplia gama de aplicaciones en diversos entornos de medios. Tiene un carácter único que la distingue, lo cual siempre es un activo valioso.

Additional Information

I want to share the story behind my latest track, "The TechTimes Scam". This song was born out of a frustrating experience that many of us in the industry might relate to: falling victim to deceptive marketing practices, specifically unrequested spam emails.

It all started with an unsolicited email from TechTimes, a seemingly reputable tech news website. This email, which landed in my inbox without my consent, offered me a feature in their upcoming article about the best royalty-free stock music platforms of 2024. In Europe, such unsolicited emails are not just annoying—they're illegal. And let's be honest, they're unwelcome in almost every country.

Initially, it sounded like a fantastic opportunity. They promised high visibility, SEO-focused content, and a spot in their top 5 list. All I had to do was pay a hefty fee. The email listed different price points for different spots, with a tempting discount for the No.1 spot if I acted quickly.

As I delved deeper, something felt off. The email seemed too generic, and the promises were too grandiose. I asked for more details, hoping to validate their claims. What I found was a web of misleading information and pay-to-play tactics designed to exploit eager content creators and businesses.

Frustrated by this blatant attempt to monetize false promises, I decided to channel my energy into something creative. Thus, "The TechTimes Spam Scam" was born. This song is my way of shedding light on the deceptive practices that plague our industry. It's a catchy, yet poignant anthem that calls out the scams and encourages others to be vigilant.

I hope this song resonates with you and serves as a reminder to always question too-good-to-be-true offers. Thank you for supporting me and for being part of the journey towards a more honest and transparent creative community.


LYRICS

[Verse]
I got an email, said it’s from TechTimes,
Promising me spotlight, in their digital lines,
Top 5, they said, in royalty-free stock,
All it takes is cash, it’s quite a shock.

[Pre-Chorus]
They talked about reach, SEO dreams,
But something felt off, behind the screens,
Demographics, analytics, all seemed planned,
But the more they spoke, the less I could stand.

[Chorus]
TechTimes, you're spamming my mind,
Selling fake dreams, oh, what a grind,
Pay to play, that's your game,
But we see through, we know your name,
Scammy schemes, wrapped up neat,
TechTimes, you're dancing on deceit.

[Verse]
They offered a discount, just for today,
$4,000 dollars, that’s the price to pay,
For the number one spot, in a list they create,
But it’s all just a ruse, a money-making bait.

[Bridge]
Newsletter reach, and social media hype,
But it’s all for show, just another type,
Of trick and deceit, to pull you in,
TechTimes, your game is wearing thin.

[Chorus]
TechTimes, you're spamming my mind,
Selling fake dreams, oh, what a grind,
Pay to play, that's your game,
But we see through, we know your name,
Scammy schemes, wrapped up neat,
TechTimes, you're dancing on deceit.

[Outro]
So here’s to the spammers, and their shady ploys,
We’ll spread the word, we’ll make some noise,
TechTimes, your scam is up, we’ve seen the light,
No more tricks, we’re ready to fight.