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Jun 5, 2015 · Defector Lyrics. [Chorus] Free, yeah, I'm free. From your ins-ins-inciting. You can't brainwash me. You've got a problem. Free, yeah I'm free. From society. You can't control me.
Jun 3, 2015 · Watch the official lyric video for "JFK" and "Defector" now! WILL OF THE PEOPLE - The new album released 26th August 2022 ...more.
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Defector it’s about making your own decisions by yourself. 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. In this song the protagonist begins to feel "free" from the system and the society as a whole, and Matt uses dif...
The song is played fairly heavily, but in a major key. The vocals feature very Queen-like choir moments. The guitar is distorted, as well as the bass that stands out in the verses. It features an extensive use of Whammy pedal, including a Whammy pedal solo.
According to Matt, this song was the hardest one to record, alongside The Globalist, and took the longest amount of time. Muse recorded the song in a couple of days, but they later realised it is too fast. They dropped the tempo by 1 BPM, recorded it again, and realised it was too slow, so they had to make a compromise and record it 0.5 BPM faster.
Defector has been a fan favourite off of the album, with many fans begging for it to be played live before its debut. By September, half of the album had still yet to be played live (the entire latter half of the album after JFK). It made its debut at the Music for Life gig on September 16 2015 and made no further appearances until may 2016. The gi...
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Jul 27, 2016 · Defector. Provided to YouTube by Warner Records Defector · Muse Drones ℗ 2015 Muse, under exclusive licence to Warner Music UK Limited Unknown: Adam Greenholtz Engineer: Alessandro Cortini Bass...
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Jan 23, 2024 · In ‘Defector,’ Muse crafts a musical blueprint for resistance, tacitly instructing listeners to dismantle the indoctrination of institutional control, whether it be political, social, or psychological. The band’s use of driving guitar riffs and bombastic instrumentals underscore this narrative.
Jan 3, 2024 · Muse’s ability to weave profound meaning into their music is truly unparalleled. In terms of musical composition, “Defector” showcases Muse’s signature blend of alternative rock and symphonic elements.
Sep 16, 2015 · Muse debuting the Drones track, Defector at AB Brussel.Clip credits:lynchworldbe https://www.youtube.com/user/lynchworldbeDominique Biard https://www.youtube...
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