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Ungood Night
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The last words of a monster. Evil never dies.
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Trash-pop, guitar rock and melodic miscellany.
Not so much a band as a bloke with a guitar and a laptop, The Smivets deliver a genre-bending blend of pop, rock, punk, prog and many other monosyllables.
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Genre
Metal • Power Metal
Charts
#97 in subgenre Peak #1
Charts
Peak #8
Author
Steve Smith
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Steve Smith
Uploaded
October 26, 2013
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MP3 4.9 MB • 128 kbps • 5:23
Story behind the song
"Vultures!" The word, though barely whispered, carried so forcefully through the room that all those solemnly gathered around the bed were startled, as if the Master's lips were pressed to their ear. "Carrion birds!" "Waiting here drooling, waiting to strip morsels of flesh from my corpse, never daring to approach while I yet draw breath, just as you have always done" He began to laugh - an appalling metallic rattle like the digging of a shallow grave, and it seemed as if the laughter was more than just his voice - as if it were joined by a hellish chorus of unseen others. "What sincere elegy will you spout as you toss the clod - '... he was a good man'? Despite all our differences, I think we can all agree on one thing: I have NOT been a ... "good man". I have truly been an evil man. I have butchered fathers and children in their hundreds for my own gain and amusement. I have conducted every crime, every vileness and atrocity, spat in the face of every moral taboo, and I have revelled in it! And now..." The dessicated voice trailed off into emptiness. There was a long period of silence. The attendees started to shuffle imperceptibly, perhaps sensing the long awaited moment, none wanting to be the first to move, to call the medical staff back into the room. His eyes snapped open so suddenly it was if there was a sound. His face, a clearly visible skull covered with dry transparent papery skin, split like a rotting fruit into a hideous yellow grin, suffused with malice. "Well?" he mocked. "Master we..." "Are you familiar with the work of Dylan Thomas?" the whisper severed his acolyte's words like a surgical blade. "'Do not go gentle into that good night...', well I took his advice. Do not imagine for one second that my ... work ... will somehow end with my death. I do thank you all for your loyalty, you can draw comfort from the thought that this is what has delayed your betrayal until now, and I am so sorry to have to disappoint you..." Outside the faint sound of a bell could be heard ringing. And the laughing started again.
Lyrics
When the darkness falls, I'll be ready for it. When the horseman calls, I'll be waiting for him this time Don't be rubbing your hands at the thought of it Because when my time comes I'll be taking you down with me. Well I've cheated Death one too many times Felt the foetid breath of the Hounds at my neck Stayed one step ahead of those clutching cold hands But I guess the game eventually has to end And in the words of the Poet of Milkwood: I won't go gentle Because there's nothing about this night That's good. When the darkness falls, I'll be ready for it. When the horseman calls, I'll be waiting for him this time Don't be rubbing your hands at the thought of it Because when my time comes I'll be taking you down with me. Now the night bird sings in his ashen voice Urging darker demons to rise up on their leathery wings As that damn' bell rings And brings the proceedings to a close And all the secrets long kept hidden can't touch me now So I have given them To those who will hurt you with them See how my dead hand Reaches out to crush you From beyond the ungood night When the darkness falls, I'll be ready for it. When the horseman calls, I'll be waiting for him this time Don't be rubbing your hands at the thought of it Because when my time comes I'll be taking you down with me.
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Roger John
Nov 26, 2013
Great concept in the lyrics. Well played!
Ziggophon
Nov 02, 2013
Great rocksong, I love it :o)
Larry Ludwick
Nov 02, 2013
This bubbles like an overly hot witches brew. Rock with real attitude no matter its thematic implications. I find myself constantly a Smivets fan.
Finnski
Nov 02, 2013
Way to rock Seth....top class and play...what a great solo....just the way it sould be..
ms 007
Nov 02, 2013
l must say allot of really pro talent has creeped up on the well selected theme @ the CBC this year ~~~ l'm more the cheery type tho lolll you guys have totally outdone yourselves this year~~..l cannot handle this after Mike B Graveyard song l am totally creeped out like a cheap drunk lolll ooooo Too UnGood ! :) L&P goodnite :) x
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Nov 01, 2013
This song is way beyond EXCELLENT, Seth and other,The Smivets. This song was a HIGHLIGHT of the CBC Halloween Monsters Ball on 10/26/13. I love this tune, and thank you sincerely for the music/download.
Oddger
Oct 31, 2013
Progrocking horror! As always top class production, playing and singing. Really nice guitar tunes there and killer solo! Love the melodic feel in it. The minor chord progression has a doomsday feeling to it, fits well with theme. A favourite for sure, great work, Steve!
Swampman And The Machine
Oct 30, 2013
Rock and Halloween Roll !
Joe Hill
Oct 29, 2013
Absolutely professional in every aspect Steve. From the crafting of the song to vocals to riffage. This should earn you a recording contract!
VMP (USA)
Oct 28, 2013
Just blown away every damn time. You give the home recording hobbyist something to shoot for, some of the finest music available ANYWHERE. Fun, melodic, musicianship galore, rocks your f***king socks off, my goodness, thanks!
Drumnjon
Oct 28, 2013
OH SETH>>>> YES, YOU ROCK MY SOUL>>>! JON:):):):)
Gone4
Oct 27, 2013
Well you have not failed my expectations of you!! The heavy guitar sound is great..Love the lyrics, a great sound and song that fitted the theme!!
Carlo D'Anna
Oct 27, 2013
Just outstanding!! Wonderfully rockin' scary!! Really BIG sound.
Sounds by Ramolly
Oct 27, 2013
AWESOME!!! Rock out
spinaceto
Oct 27, 2013
This is a complete extraordinary work Steve!! I read the foreword to the lyrics and so I could set my mind in the story and ambience: you really fit the story and mood perfectely. About composition, arrangement, mix, vocals and last but not least guitar skills I can only say...... FIRST CLASS Metal tune!! :)
Michael Bennett
Oct 27, 2013
I dig the 'in yer face' vocals from the get go, but it doesn't end there - some serious chops and Marshallistic guitar tone and riffage - well done mate!
Dollar Bill and the Unmentionables
Oct 27, 2013
A catchy, fantastic song. I like the background story as well, it adds another dimension and fleshes out the story. Love that solo!
Pinecats
Oct 27, 2013
I don't think i have ever heard anything of yours i didn't like. This is no exception. Loved the story line...and really well sung. The arrangement is ace..and your playing always totally kicks ass. I don't excactly know what it is about your music...but it's always very creative, mixed and produced well... and consistently. Loved this tune!
Rodrica Rudge
Oct 27, 2013
Mega sound...crank it up to 11!! Very dark and gothic sounding track, great guitar work. Exciting stuff with a chilling edge to it. Fantastic stuff.
FusionFall Project
Oct 27, 2013
Nice blaster mate! Wicked storyline. your mix sounds great turned up loud! :D Monster chord changes, vocals, and killer solos top it all off very nicely. ROCK ON Steve!!