Defector (song)
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| Muse song | |
|---|---|
| Name | Defector |
| Album/single | Drones |
| Length | 4:51 |
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| First live performance | |
| Latest live performance | |
| Recorded | 2014/2015 - The Warehouse Studio, Vancouver, Canada |
| Writer/composer | Matthew Bellamy |
| Producer | Muse, Robert "Mutt" Lange |
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| JFK | < | Defector | > | Revolt |
According to Matt, in this track along with Revolt, the protagonist of the story takes again control of his life and fights against the dark forces who are trying to control him.[1]
In this song the protagonist begins to feel "free", also Matt, in this song "describes colorful images".
Information
The song's making of video was leaked/uploaded on Vimeo on March 29th, 2015. The song is reminiscent of heavy 80s metal/rock, and has a Queen and an AC/DC feel to it.
Instrumentation
The song is fairly heavy, featuring distorted guitar, bass and drums. It features an extensive use of Whammy pedal, including a Whammy pedal solo.
Lyrics
Incomplete
You can not brainwash me
You can not control me. ..... Your blood is blue, your spirit turned green and your belly is yellow.
References
- ↑ Matt Bellamy. (2015-03-23). Matt Bellamy on BBC Radio 1 - Dead Inside Premiere. Retrieved 2015-03-23.