The TechTimes Scam by Sascha Ende

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Tässä kappaleessa on todella kiinnostava tunnelma, joka vangitsee heti hieman retroa, synth-pop-fiilistä, joka on varsin mukaansatempaava. Puhdas, lähes etäinen naislaulu toimii hyvin lyriikoiden teeman kanssa, luoden tunteen tarinasta ja juonittelusta. Sävellyksellisesti arpeggioitu kitara ja syntetisaattoripadinat luovat mukavan harmonisen perustan, ja elektroniset rummut tarjoavat tasaisen, eteenpäin vievän rytmin. Tuotannollisesti miksaus on selkeä ja tasapainoinen, jolloin jokainen elementti pääsee hengittämään. Jotta tämä nousisi vieläkin korkeammalle tasolle tuotantomusiikkia varten, hieman enemmän dynaamista aluetta ja ehkä hienovarainen masterointikiillotus voisivat parantaa kokonaisvaikutusta. Harkitse hieman laajemman stereo-kuvan lisäämistä syntetisaattoripatinoihin luodaksesi mukaansatempaavamman äänimaiseman. Sovitus on vankka, mutta joidenkin hienovaraisten kiihtymisten tai instrumentoinnin vaihteluiden tutkiminen koko kappaleen ajan voisi pitää kuuntelijan vieläkin kiinnostuneempana sen keston ajan. Emotionaalisesti se sijoittuu tilaan, joka on hieman kyyninen, ehkä hieman jännittynyt ja salaperäinen, mikä tekee siitä erityisen sopivan mediaprojekteihin, jotka tutkivat teknologian, digitaalisen kulttuurin tai jopa yrityskritiikin teemoja. Ajattele dokumentteja internet-huijauksista, teknologiaan liittyvää sisältöä tai jopa indie-elokuvia, jotka tarvitsevat soundtrackin, jolla on hieman ironinen tai etäinen näkökulma. Muutamalla pienellä hienosäädöllä miksauksessa ja sovituksessa tämä kappale voisi helposti kilpailla alan standardin tuotantomusiikin kanssa ja löytää laajan valikoiman sovelluksia erilaisissa mediaympäristöissä. Sillä on ainutlaatuinen luonne, joka erottaa sen muista, mikä on aina arvokas voimavara.

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.