Snake In The Cradle

[Ray Brookes]

A swampy blues song I recorded a while ago with dark undertones lyrically. There is an accompanying YT vid if anyone wants to check it out:

https://youtu.be/ZQP45AME21g

Engine stalling
Redwood falling
Babies bawling
Sheriff come calling
Another child missing
Black snake hissing

Radio squawking
Searchers walking
Media stalking
Everybody talking
Mother in ruins
What's black snake doing?

Fox in the hen house
Cat amongst the pigeons
Fire in the stable
A snake in the cradle

Evidence burning
Fast wheels turning
Insides churning
Nobody learning
Nobody listening
Snake tooth glistening

Fox in the hen house
Cat amongst the pigeons
Cards on the table
A snake in the cradle

[Frank53]

Ray, this is a great song. So much description, emotion, and imagery in 2 minutes. An entire movie could be built around this theme. The music couldn't be more appropriate and effective. Nice work!

[StephenM]

how appropriate for today and i think I get your portrayal here.... all to often...yes...black snake hissing...snake in the cradle...wow...the imagery of darkness....and the music is really good...I downloaded to add to my songcrafters folder so when I run I can hear...thanks...and we must all battle the forces of darkness....

[Ferryman_1957]

Wow, loving this one. The title drew me right in and I loved the lyrics. I like my music dark, intense and brooding and this delivered on all of those. Great swampy blues sound with absolutely stellar harp. I also loved the bass sound - it comes across superbly on my new studio monitors, really deep and resonant without being boomy.

Nice work Ray, this is really a standout piece of music. Love it!

[Hilary]

Wow this is good.

Fox in the hen house
Cat amongst the pigeons
Fire in the stable
A snake in the cradle

What a great hook!

[Farrell Jackson]

A fine swampy blues Ray with some very descriptive lyric.........top notch!

Farrell

[kenny mac]

Wow excellent blues,this would be a great film track.
Some really great playing there,authentic blues.
Very impressive , well done.

[tonyc]

another great track ray , i was gone for 2 mins , then brilliant clear recording , and again love that sound you get on the harp , superb . tony cee

[pjd1]

Yes great music that slide is killer and along with mouth organ , it all blends in perfectly and sounds amazing , very atmospheric to listen to on cracking vocal as well .

Brill

Dunny

[Johnbee]

Really enjoyed this.  The video was great.  Captures a lifestyle that too few of us see.

  John B