Rees Shad (feat. Kemp Harris, Wanda Houston, & Natalia Zukerman) - Ain't That the Way (feat. Kemp Harris, Wanda Houston, & Natalia Zukerman)
from Porcelain Angel by Rees Shad
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There was a time when I was convinced by others that politics and music don’t mix, but over time, I have come to realize that the folks who say such crap are just uncomfortable with dissenting opinions. Simply put, if we don’t point out injustice, we are complacent.
Nina Simone once said that “an artist’s duty is to reflect the times,” and that cannot be done by avoiding politics.
Nina Simone once said that “an artist’s duty is to reflect the times,” and that cannot be done by avoiding politics.
lyrics
Ain’t That The Way
(Cowan & Shad)
Would it make things worse if you spoke your mind?
Could you make things better with a single line?
Does a tree really fall if it makes no sound?
Ain’t that the way that the world goes ‘round?
Ain’t that the way that the world goes ‘round?
There’s a planet spinning, perhaps you can’t stop that
But you can call out the bullies, the cheats & the rats
Don’t tell it like you see it. Then you’re duty bound
To take the ride as the World goes down
Cause that’s the way that the world goes ‘round
If we watch in silence, if we just turn our backs
Do we have the right to question where we end up at?
Would it make things worse if you spoke your mind?
Could you make things better with a single line?
Does a tree really fall if it makes no sound?
Ain’t that the way that the world goes ‘round?
Ain’t that the way that the world goes ‘round?
They'll turn the screws long as you sit back
Unless you step up to the line & do a righteous act
Speak truth to power bring the liars down
You can change up the way this world goes ‘round
Change up the way that this world goes ‘round
(Cowan & Shad)
Would it make things worse if you spoke your mind?
Could you make things better with a single line?
Does a tree really fall if it makes no sound?
Ain’t that the way that the world goes ‘round?
Ain’t that the way that the world goes ‘round?
There’s a planet spinning, perhaps you can’t stop that
But you can call out the bullies, the cheats & the rats
Don’t tell it like you see it. Then you’re duty bound
To take the ride as the World goes down
Cause that’s the way that the world goes ‘round
If we watch in silence, if we just turn our backs
Do we have the right to question where we end up at?
Would it make things worse if you spoke your mind?
Could you make things better with a single line?
Does a tree really fall if it makes no sound?
Ain’t that the way that the world goes ‘round?
Ain’t that the way that the world goes ‘round?
They'll turn the screws long as you sit back
Unless you step up to the line & do a righteous act
Speak truth to power bring the liars down
You can change up the way this world goes ‘round
Change up the way that this world goes ‘round
credits
from Porcelain Angel,
track released January 17, 2025
Produced & Recorded by
Rees Shad & Doug Ford with assistance from Greg Caproni, ‘Decibel’ Dave Dennison, & Shubham Mondal
Mixed & Mastered by
Shubham Mondal
Recorded at
Studio9 N. Adams, MA
Stressless Studio, Great Barrington, MA
Kemp Harris: Vocals
Wanda Houston: Vocals
Rees Shad: Instrumentation and Vocals
Natalia Zukerman: Vocals
Produced & Recorded by
Rees Shad & Doug Ford with assistance from Greg Caproni, ‘Decibel’ Dave Dennison, & Shubham Mondal
Mixed & Mastered by
Shubham Mondal
Recorded at
Studio9 N. Adams, MA
Stressless Studio, Great Barrington, MA
Kemp Harris: Vocals
Wanda Houston: Vocals
Rees Shad: Instrumentation and Vocals
Natalia Zukerman: Vocals
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Rees Shad Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Songwriter, storyteller, multi-instrumentalist Rees Shad works to craft Americana short story songs with deep hooks,
alluring melodies, and engaging rhythms. Audiences will hear a soulful and charismatic singer who teleports his audience into fictional landscapes that portray the real North America that Shad has traversed as a troubadour and writer his entire life.
More at www.ReesShadMusic.com
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Mar 2025 -
Oct 2022
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