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The Cry of the Hawkman
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Yes it's a sort of bird. Thing. Time to strap on your rock jodphurs and mosh out to some HAWKMETAL!
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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.
Song Info
Genre
Metal • Rap-Metal
Charts
#91 in subgenre Peak #2
Charts
Peak #5
Author
Steve Smith
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Steve Smith
Uploaded
January 25, 2014
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MP3 4.7 MB • 128 kbps • 5:06
Story behind the song
I suppose I must have been about seven - I remember being fascinated by the brightly coloured american comics on sale at the corner shop and finally, after many weeks, persuaded my nan to buy me one of these extremely expensive (1/10 I think) wonders. The comic I chose was "Justice League of America" and it was utterly fantastic. Packed with exciting adventures featuring outlandish characters such as Superman, Batman, Green Lantern etc., but my favourite of all was Hawkman. He never took the starring roles but to me he was the epitome of super-cool. Timed passed - eventually my interest in comics waned and the fortunes of superheroes took their own courses. Some characters such as Superman, Batman, Spiderman etc., became billion dollar franchises whereas others faded into obscurity. When the Coconut Blues Club announced the superhero challenge I felt I needed to find Hawkman again. This song tells the story of that rather awkward reunion - but from his point of view. Actually he seems a bit of a moaner - I think I'm glad I dumped him ;)
Lyrics
Hey there kid fancy seeing you here Ain't seen your face in many a long year What was it brought you back to look At my old comic book? Maybe things are not going so good? Maybe this is your second childhood? meaning you finally understood The cry of the Hawkman No wait, don't go, I'm no good at this stuff Truth is I've had it tough When the glory and the fame dies down Someone still has to protect this town Well I guess that's the way it's meant to be Guess that's the point of a secret identity Superhuman but condemned to be Unsung forever Before I go to do what I must do Can I ask this one small thing of you? Don't forget me Remember the times we had Good triumphing over bad The way it should be Don't forget me Or the days that we had back then We can have them back again Just say the word Great times back in that day The heady days of the JLA I was right at the very hub Even had my own fan club But now in the shadow of the Great Detective Except for the occasional retrospective Harking back to the Golden Age I'm barely seen on the printed page But kid I could be great again With you as my faithful plainclothed friend You're a little grey but none will mind Once they see the Hawkman flying The world will marvel to see me there Proudly taking to the air Villains quaking with despair At the cry of the Hawkman Before I go to do what I must do There's one small thing I need from you... Don't forget me Remember the times we had Good triumphing over bad The way it should be Don't forget me Or the days that we had back then We can have them back again Just say the word Say you heard The cry of the Hawkman
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Ken Sacco
Apr 12, 2014
awesome rocker!
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Mar 11, 2014
Once again, Seth, you prove how highly brilliant and musical are The Smivets! The word AWESOME hardly fits this SUPER DUPER HERO SONG! Even though I seldom mettle with metal (ha) - love it - but can't fully "get into it" as player - but always listen with admiration and wonder to sounds of the magnificent level as your "The Cry of the Hawkman". Thanks for the tune pleasure, and for the dl to our JBBQ Best of Best Music Player. Bob
Michael Duran
Feb 11, 2014
MASSIVE!!!! Great work on the dramatic vox fx and delivery Steve, this rocks bigtime!
Ziggophon
Feb 02, 2014
Wow - what a great ROCKER !! - love it :o)
Joe Hill
Jan 31, 2014
What a fretboard slapping, rocking, burning the house down rocker! You are a creaetive genius my friend, not to mention a talented musician!
Michael Bennett
Jan 27, 2014
Not enough stars for this one, Steve! Watch out though, the Red Hot Chili Peppers might wanna steal your song here ;) You killed it in all respects with this track! Very cool!!!
Oddger
Jan 27, 2014
I was looking forward to your contribution like always, Steve, and I did not get disappointed. You always find your own edge and you always back it up with stunning musical performances and top class lyrics. The lyrics for this is outstanding and so is the production. The sidechain effect creates a vibrating hypnotic feeling. Wow! You have super powers in music!
Larry Ludwick
Jan 27, 2014
What a great take on the super hero theme ... linking the mind trip back to the old days as if the hero was dependent on your own memory. As always a great rocking song with music and vocals ... my favorite for the this challenge.
Stoob
Jan 27, 2014
Nice sound, sorta 'Arctic Monkeys'-esque, but with better chops.
Drumnjon
Jan 27, 2014
YEAH! Rockin me ears off SETH! LOVE this story line... Brilliant !!! Yeah , got me hoppin, n boppin to your magic ....!The Cry Of the Hawlkman Got me Jammin along instantly!! KILLER ROCKIN! JON:):):):)
Dollar Bill and the Unmentionables
Jan 26, 2014
This is melt-your-face fantastic, but what gets me is the unique perspective of the narrative. A very different spin on the theme. We make our heroes immortal, but what are they supposed to do once we no longer need them?
Mikejazz
Jan 26, 2014
All songs by Smivets are so brilliantly composed and permormed with plenty of good taste and rock DNA ! Amazing guitar riffage and demolishing drum wall. Like the voice fx and kinda rap style-brit rock-prog fusion ? Chorus a most ! Brilliant my friend !
spinaceto
Jan 26, 2014
Steve, you made it!! Absolutely mega-heavy-axe-shredding-thing!!! My respect man, this is nothing for "easy listening" this is something to understand what talent and skills are made for!!!:) My hat off to you, KUDO!! Fantastic track!! -Spin-
Rodrica Rudge
Jan 26, 2014
Mega! This rocks! :) Huge, thumping great sound. Brilliant job on the vocals and fantastic axe-man stuff on guitar. I could imagine this song being used for loads of things from movies to commercials - excellent stuff!!
Gone4
Jan 26, 2014
you start off with that smokin guitar that grabs my attention..I love how your stuff reminds me of the eighties..your guitar playing was exceptional on this..great song too! So glad you reluctantly entered and once again met all expectations :-)
procks
Jan 26, 2014
You rock!!! This is brilliant. Killer vocs, guitars, drumms....everything is killer. Love the riffs and leads.
Holik
Jan 25, 2014
you write some very unique music.this one is one of my favorites.Patrk
Major Snagg
Jan 25, 2014
Woah, nice and heavy. The slightly distorted vocals are brill. Great ballsy guitar sound. Top notch stuff Steve.