We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

CAPTIVITY

by Mike Pfeifer

supported by
Greg Brendel
Greg Brendel thumbnail
/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

  • Full Digital Discography

    11
    releases

    Get all 11 Mike Pfeifer releases available on Bandcamp and save 35%.

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of One Restless Night, Over, Fragments: Vol. 1, CAPTIVITY, ASHES AND RAIN, Stormfront, Snowdrift, Windswept, and 3 more. , and , .

    Purchasable with gift card

      $11.05 USD or more (35% OFF)

     

about

This song has sat unfinished on my hard drive for quite some time. Like so many, there was an initial spark - which slowly faded. Sometimes, revisiting one of these unfinished songs can rekindle that spark, like finding an old friend again. Every sound in this song, with the exception of the lyrics, is created with an actual hardware synthesizer: Clavia Nordlead 2, Novation Nova, or the Korg Volca FM. Three synths, some vocals, and anything goes in production. Sometimes less is more, and I wanted to challenge myself with a limited palette. This song is the second in the Superstruct series.

lyrics

He
Opens his eyes
He
Takes a look around
He
Doesn't know where he is
We've
Taken it all from him

He
Tries to hide
He
Backs in the corner
He
Grows so small
We
Exert our control

Every time I turn around
you've got someone
locked in your cage
Trapped in this eternal hell
And on display
To entertain

Closed in and trapped
Never to escape
Feels like eternity
Captivity
Captivity
Captivity

He
Begs for the light
He
Pleads for his freedom
He
Screams for salvation
We
Ignore all his cries

He
Claws at the door
He
Angers the Master
He
Receives the pain again
We
Push him back down inside

Every time I turn around
you've got someone
locked in your cage
Trapped in this eternal hell
And on display
To entertain

Closed in and trapped
Never to escape
Feels like eternity
Captivity
Captivity
Captivity

credits

released September 29, 2021

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Mike Pfeifer image

Mike Pfeifer Wesley Chapel, Florida

Mike Pfeifer has been creating music for over 20 years in the Chicago area. Over that time, he has worked in many genres and styles, and as a multi instrumentalist, his long time passion is keyboards and pianos. He has helped local bands as producer, recording engineer, and is no stranger to remixing others’ music. ... more

contact / help

Contact Mike Pfeifer

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

Mike Pfeifer recommends:

If you like Mike Pfeifer, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Featuring Riley Pinkerton (aka The Rat Queen) from the theatrical NYC rockers, Castle Rat.
listen now