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Voices of Change

Description: Social and political songs that challenge, question, and provoke. Spoken-sung stories with sharp edges, reflecting the world we live in.
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23 songs
4:44Song Image
Dutch male voice, modern chanson with jazz influences, Acoustic piano and upright bass form the core, supported by light brushed drums and sparse atmospheric pads, Spoken-sung delivery with expressive phrasing, ironic tone, and emotional shifts, Start with a suspenseful instrumental intro that builds tension, After Verse 2, insert a short instrumental break, After the bridge, add a longer musical interlude, End with a slow instrumental fade-out that echoes the intro theme, Maintain dynamic space for the lyrics to breathe, Slight theatrical feel, but keep it grounded and real
3:44Song Image
Start the track with a short vinyl needle drop sound — classic LP crackle, as if playing from an old record, Dutch male voice, dub-reggae style with slow tempo, Warm sub bass, minimalistic drum groove (rimshots, hi-hats), and deep reverb on key phrases, Include subtle vinyl crackle and a needle drop at the start, Melodica plays a sparse counter-melody throughout, Use delay/echo on select vocal lines (especially in the outro), Delivery is spoken-sung, laid-back and expressive — closer to storytelling than singing, Lyrics reflect on food inequality, daily comfort versus hunger, Space out lines for breathing room and emotional weight, Whispered outro should repeat “Wat eten we vandaag?” with increasing softness, fading into silence
6:41Song Image
Dutch male voice, low and raspy, chanson-style, Deeply emotional and introspective performance, similar to Leonard Cohen in his later years, Slide guitar and upright bass as core instruments, with subtle brushed drums and atmospheric ambient textures, Sensitive use of harmonica as emotional echo during key passages and outro, Medium-slow tempo with room for space and silence, Musical structure includes brief instrumental interludes between verses, soft echoing of final chorus line, and a fading outro with whispered tone, Spoken-sung hybrid vocal delivery, every phrase weighted with meaning, Rooted in blues and rootsrock, with a spiritual, grounded atmosphere, Pauses: Use dramatic silence after key lines (especially ', ', '?', and emotional phrases), Vocal delivery: Slightly drag the last word of each verse for gravity, Instrumentation: Let harmonica fill pauses in verses 1 and 3, slide guitar in refrains
4:34Song Image
Dutch-language cabaret-style song with humorous male vocals, mid-tempo and theatrical delivery, All verses and choruses are sung by a male vocalist with a warm, mid-range voice, Only the bridge is performed by a female singer, in a clear, slightly amused tone, Keep chorus lines rhythmic and steady, but maintain natural Dutch pronunciation, Do not overly split long words like 'gelukkig' or 'kwartier', Instrumentation includes accordion, upright bass, acoustic drums and subtle brass, No choirs or clapping in this part, Keep pronunciation natural and the vocal delivery playful but intelligible, Verses 5 and 6 are spoken in a rhythmic rap style by the male vocalist, The flow is playful and clear, with emphasis on rhyme and timing, Avoid female vocals except for the bridge
3:54Song Image
Ambient jazz with cinematic textures, Slow tempo with brushed drums, upright bass, soft piano, and light saxophone, Non-lyrical vocals such as “humm”, “mmm”, and “ahh” are layered throughout, Between some verses, short spoken word parts are gently added in a warm and reflective low Dutch voice, Only the chorus should be sung; all other text is spoken or instrumental, The track ends with quiet solo piano and ambient fade-out, The mood is peaceful, poetic, and introspective
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Dutch male voice, chanson-style, warm and introspective, Slow tempo, ~60-65 BPM, Instrumentation: acoustic piano, upright bass, light brushed drums, subtle strings, occasional harmonium/accordion, Music dynamics follow the text closely, with pauses and drops for dramatic effect, Parlando possible in reflective sections
6:34Song Image
Slow English blues with Fender guitars laying down raw and stretched-out riffs, Harmonica provides expressive solos in the breaks, using tongue blocking and tongue slap techniques, Saxophone weaves through the arrangement, alternating between soulful tenor growls and expressive alto improvisations with pitch bends and vibrato, Warm, husky male vocals deliver clearly readable English verses, half-sung half-spoken, with chant-like shouted choruses, Medium-slow tempo, heavy laid-back groove, deep bass, brushed snare, subtle ride cymbal, Final chorus is drawn-out and powerful, ending with guitar bends and fading feedback
5:04Song Image
Low, raspy, intimate Dutch male voice, chanson-style, deeply emotional and reflective, similar in weight to Leonard Cohen in his later years, Slightly dragging phrasing, whispered edges on softer lines, gravity in every pause, Tempo ~65–70 bpm, Intro: sparse piano arpeggio + gentle acoustic guitar, Verse 1 very sober: low piano, soft guitar, sparse upright bass, At emotional accent, add deep piano strikes with cello swelling, Chorus: full but tender — piano open chords, rhythmic guitar, steady bass, brushed drums, soft string pads, Verse 2 intimate, with cello lines and occasional lonely harmonica/clarinet note, Second chorus warmer and fuller, Bridge 1 stripped down: only voice + piano, whispered and fragile, no drums, faint cello background, Final chorus with full ensemble, warm and emotional but never overpowering, Bridge 2 reprise: only voice + piano, whispered, cello soft, very fragile mood, Outro fades with piano and cello dissolving into silence
5:21Song Image
Low, raspy, intimate Dutch male voice, chanson-style, deeply emotional and reflective, And more fragile, Slightly dragging phrasing, whispered edges on softer lines, gravity in every pause, Tempo ~65–70 bpm, Intro: sparse piano arpeggio + gentle acoustic guitar, Verse 1 very sober: low piano, soft guitar, sparse upright bass, At emotional accent, add deep piano strikes with cello swelling, Chorus: full but tender — piano open chords, rhythmic guitar, steady bass, brushed drums, soft string pads, Verse 2 intimate, with cello lines and occasional lonely harmonica/clarinet note, Second chorus warmer and fuller, Bridge 1 stripped down: only voice + piano, whispered and fragile, no drums, faint cello background, Final chorus with full ensemble, warm and emotional but never overpowering, Bridge 2 reprise: only voice + piano, whispered, cello soft, very fragile mood, Outro fades with piano and cello dissolving into silence, Intro only piano + guitar, no voice until verse starts
5:07Song Image
Dutch chanson / soft jazz ballad, slow tempo (70–80 BPM), Warm, emotional female vocal lead with deep intimacy and control, similar to Wende Snijders or Liesbeth List, Spoken-sung phrasing, natural breathing, expressive tone, Acoustic piano and upright bass core, brushed drums, subtle cello and light vibraphone accents, Add soft delayed female backing vocals echoing the final chorus lines for emotional depth, Keep close-mic and human, minimal reverb, Mood: nocturnal, tender, reflective, compassionate, quietly powerful
7:39Song Image
Dutch male voice – low, raspy and emotional, spoken-sung poetic style with a slow acoustic blues rhythm (≈ 65 BPM), Upright bass, acoustic guitar, brushed drums, warm piano undercurrent, soft slide-guitar accents, gentle organ and cello for depth, Cinematic nocturnal atmosphere with natural room reverb and breathing space between phrases, Mood: introspective, tragic, poetic – a confession of inner nature, Voice close-mic, expressive, with small hesitations and pauses, Keep the tone dark yet human; consistent for future extends (Parts 2–4), Weirdness 25 | Energy 40 | Length ≈ 2 min 20 s
7:56Song Image
[Style: Slow raw blues, Gritty soulful vocals, Weeping guitar solos, Hammond B3, Bittersweet liberation] [Instruments: Slide guitar, upright bass, drums with brush sweeps]
4:04Song Image
Dutch male voice, intimate chanson ballad (~70 BPM), warm piano and acoustic guitar, upright bass, soft brushed drums, expressive cello, Poetic lyrics about everyday love and gratitude, deeply human and heartfelt delivery (similar to Stef Bos or Bram Vermeulen), Reflective and cinematic atmosphere with breathing space and emotional build-up toward the chorus, Begin with a single lingering piano chord before the voice enters, Subtle background choir repeating “Dank je”, song fades to silence with solo voice and cello
5:58Song Image
Dutch male vocal, intimate poetic chanson with ambient cinematic mood, Slow 6/8 tempo, warm breathy tone, emotional phrasing, Piano and cello main instruments, long sustain and deep reverb, Add short interludes (8–12s) between parts to keep flow, Include soft “angelic choir” (male/female ahh–mmm) as gentle layer, not dominant, Choir enters after first chorus, echoes softly on “licht”, blooms in Verse 3 and Outro, Keep faint instrumental pad between chorus and Verse 2 to avoid silence cut, Whisper “Luister…” before Verse 2, intimate and human, No drums; let breath, piano and cello define pulse, Feel timeless, meditative, tender — a dream between sleep and awakening, Blend Bram Vermeulen intimacy with cinematic ambient soundscape
3:39Song Image
Warm acoustic Christmas folk with gentle gospel influence, Male lead vocal, soft mixed choir in chorus, brushed drums, upright bass, acoustic guitar, flute, and hand percussion (frame drum & tambourine), Gradual build from storytelling calm to choral ending, atmosphere of wonder and peace
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Serene new age track with ethereal vocals, harp and breathy percussion, After bridge lyric "let me go", a soulful panflute answers in a melodic dialogue, Later, a melancholic panflute solo replaces the chorus vocals over soft pads, evoking hopeful longing, [Final bridge, before outro] The singer's voice breaks with raw, vulnerable emotion, She delivers the line "Let me fly to heaven, in search of you" with soulful intensity, On the word "heaven", her voice soars into a powerful, crystalline high note – full of anguish and spiritual longing – holding it with a fragile tremor before dissolving into the ethereal textures
5:42Song Image
Dutch male vocal, chanson-style with poetic storytelling tone, Slow tempo (~65 BPM), emotional and intimate performance, Acoustic piano, warm cello, upright bass, and soft ambient strings, Gentle brushed drums only later in the song, Include spoken voice sections in the intro and bridge (half-spoken, close-mic, natural breathing), During Chorus 2, add a memory duet: a soft second male voice (same timbre) that repeats or gently whispers fragments of the main line, slightly delayed — like a memory replying, Keep dynamics minimal; let the cello and violin (spiccato) carry emotion between phrases, End with a single fading cello note, [Intro – spoken] [Verse 1] [Chorus 1] [Instrumental Break] [Verse 2] [Chorus 2 – memory duet + violin] [Bridge – spoken] [Final Chorus] [Outro]
3:19Song Image
Dutch male voice, Ambient Pop, Cinematic Singer-Songwriter, with emotional piano and warm cello, Slow tempo (around 60–70 BPM), Soft acoustic instrumentation: upright bass, subtle brushed drums, and occasional clarinet breaths, Emotional and reflective tone — reminiscent Flemming or Bear's Den, Intimate, vulnerable, and spacious, Piano and cello trade phrases; long pauses between lines, Add a short clarinet solo between bridge and final verse, tender and reflective, like a quiet sigh, End with a quiet instrumental fade, no backing vocals
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4:54Song Image
This Dutch ‘Levenslied’ opens with a sentimental piano and a plaintive, wailing accordion carrying the mournful melody, The slow 3/4 Jordaanwals or very slow 4/4 beat is kept by understated drums, A dramatic string section sweeps in on the chorus, amplifying the raw emotion of the chorus, The gravelly, low-pitched male vocal, drenched in a thick Amsterdam accent, is intensely emotional and dominates the texture, every phrase delivered with aching vulnerability
6:45Song Image
Dutch male voice, chanson–blues fusion, slow tempo (65–70 BPM), Warm acoustic piano and fingerpicked guitar as main foundation, Soft, emotional cello as the primary melodic carrier, Optional whisper-sax or soft harmonica in short instrumental breaks, Use upright bass pizzicato for subtle grounding, Vocal style: fragile, lightly hoarse, intimate, slightly weary, deeply human, Allow parlando on tagged lines; keep the delivery warm and understated, No backing vocals, Arrangement must remain sparse, intimate, contemplative — room for breath and silence, Soft dynamics, slow phrasing, with emotional restraint, Fade-outs should feel natural and gentle, Tags used in the lyrics must be followed literally ([MUSIC], [MUSIC_BREAK], [MUSIC_RETURN], [pause], etc, )
3:51Song Image
Four-chord driving Dutch rock song in D–G–Em–C progression, Energetic pub anthem with heartland rock influence, raw but warm male lead vocal, Mid-fast tempo (~160 BPM), steady kick drum pumping throughout, no full stops in the bridge, Palm-muted guitars in verses, open strummed guitars in chorus, Slight gritty distortion, tight snare on 2 and 4, Subtle mixed-gender gang shouts in chorus (short “hey!” accents), low in the mix, warm pub atmosphere, NOT stadium rock, Bridge drops to bass + light guitar while kick continues softly, gradually building to mixed unison gang shout on “Dit is ons uur!”, Final chorus slightly bigger but still intimate, Outro fades to single clean electric guitar with soft whispered vocal, No choir pads, no cinematic orchestration, no arena reverb, Keep it organic and live-band