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Commodity

by DUEL NATIVE

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Uplifting melodies, swirling harmonies, and probing lyrics provide a hook from start to finish in ‘Commodity’ - the second indie rock offering from environmental architect and emerging artist, DUEL NATIVE.

Building upon the success of debut single, ‘Sacrosanct’, half-Trinidadian, half-Hong-Kongese, UK-born, Australian-based artist DUEL NATIVE delivers another raw and rewarding four minutes of simple, honest songwriting, delivered straight from the heart.

“We live in a society that sometimes forgets that not everything is a commodity, not everything can be traded; some things are just not for sale. This song is about realising our own value. It’s also about the true ‘mirrors’ in our lives - the people who help us to see ourselves more clearly.” – DUEL NATIVE

‘Commodity’ sees DUEL NATIVE open up to new and loyal followers in a unique way, asking people across the globe to send a picture of something they own, which they would never sell - aligned to the core messaging of the song.

“We were sent photos and accompanying stories from all kinds of people. They were reflections on personal objects - things they hoped to keep for life. Usually it was something that may be worth little to anyone else, but invaluable to them. We took these contributions and manufactured one-of-a-kind ‘trading cards’ that we’re sharing with fans. It’s a little bit of playful irony, because the cards picture things that would never be traded.” – DUEL NATIVE

lyrics

When will you realise you're a commodity?
When will you realise you're a commodity?

Because you
Because you
Because you do that for me

Why don't you compromise your love for free?
See that you've based your life on things that others see

Because you
Because you
Because you do that for me

At the back of my heart
At the back there's a part no cold could ever freeze
At the back of my heart, I know, you know, one day I might believe
At the back of my heart
At the back there's a part no-one could ever breach
At the back of my heart, I know, you know, one day I might believe

Stop...
One, two, three, go!

Because you
Because you
Because you do that for me

At the back of my heart
At the back there's a part no cold could ever freeze
At the back of my heart, I know, you know, one day I might believe
At the back of my heart
At the back there's a part no-one could ever breach
At the back of my heart, I know, you know, one day I might believe

When will you realise?

credits

released September 23, 2021
Produced by Stephen Choi
Mixing by Crash Symphony Productions
Mastered by Andy Baldwin
Lead vocals, acoustic guitar, bass, and organs by Stephen Choi
Backing vocals by Erin Tidswell
Electric guitar and backing vocals by Leong Chan
Drums by Jarrod Wolfe
Cover artwork by Stephen Choi
Trading card artwork by Leong Chan

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DUEL NATIVE Melbourne, Australia

Half-Trinidadian, half-Hong Kongese, UK-born producer, multi-instrumentalist, environmental architect, and singer-songwriter Stephen Choi, leads his new venture, DUEL NATIVE.

Melding elements of indie, folk, and alt-rock into one, DUEL NATIVE is excited to be part of the Bandcamp community! ... more

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