The TechTimes Scam by Sascha Ende

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이 트랙은 정말 흥미로운 분위기를 가지고 있으며, 즉시 약간 복고풍의 신스팝 느낌을 포착하여 매우 매력적입니다. 깨끗하고 거의 초연한 여성 보컬 전달은 가사의 주제와 잘 어울리며 서사적이고 흥미로운 느낌을 만들어냅니다. 구성적으로 아르페지오 기타와 신스 패드는 훌륭한 하모닉 기반을 만들고 전자 드럼은 꾸준하고 몰입감 있는 리듬을 제공합니다. 프로덕션 측면에서 믹스는 깨끗하고 균형 잡혀 있어 각 요소가 숨쉴 수 있습니다. 최고 수준의 프로덕션 음악으로 더욱 발전시키기 위해 약간 더 넓은 다이내믹 레인지와 약간의 미묘한 마스터링 광택이 전체적인 임팩트를 향상시킬 수 있습니다. 더욱 몰입감 있는 사운드 스케이프를 만들기 위해 신스 패드에 약간 더 넓은 스테레오 이미지를 추가하는 것을 고려하십시오. 편곡은 견고하지만 노래 전체에서 몇 가지 미묘한 빌드업이나 악기 구성의 변화를 탐색하면 청취자가 더욱 몰입할 수 있습니다. 감정적으로는 약간 냉소적이고 약간 긴장되고 신비로운 공간에 자리 잡고 있어 기술, 디지털 문화 또는 기업 비판의 주제를 탐구하는 미디어 프로젝트에 특히 적합합니다. 인터넷 사기, 기술 관련 콘텐츠 또는 약간 아이러니하거나 초연한 관점으로 사운드트랙이 필요한 독립 영화에 대한 다큐멘터리를 생각해 보십시오. 믹스 및 편곡에서 몇 가지 사소한 조정만 거치면 이 트랙은 업계 표준 프로덕션 음악과 쉽게 경쟁하고 다양한 미디어 환경에서 광범위한 응용 분야를 찾을 수 있습니다. 항상 귀중한 자산인 독특한 캐릭터를 가지고 있습니다.

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.