ryan Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 https://soundcloud.com/madmusiclover/heartbreak-city-demo-4 I know I know. The demo talk is so redundant, ever since it first started almost 11 months ago. And yeah, there's already a thread for Heartbreakcity. But I feel like this demo deserves a thread of it's own. Epic is such an overused word, but it perfectly describes this demo to a t. The added horns and long opening gives the song so much more emotion than it already did. I love it. It's so fucking powerful. I was in awe over it when I first heard it over a week ago. And to think that this was only demo 4, so close to being the final version! This demo can NOT go unnoticed. I demand everyone to listen to it. You NEED to hear it. https://soundcloud.com/madmusiclover/heartbreak-city-demo-4 Not only does the horns and long opening add more to the song, but so does the alternate lyrics. "I let you in my kingdom house, and helped yourself to everything, and left me with this your mess." There's so many themes throughout Rebel Heart, but one that sticks out is this Royalty/Fallen Queen theme. It's everywhere, even in the demos. Heartbreakcity = "You said I was your Queen..." Heaven = "Our beautiful kingdom, Once was a paradise we reigned. You took my crown, I brought you down, We’re both to blame." Messiah = "I'll be your Queen, safe in your arms." Queen = (self explanatory) And then there's little things: Living For Love = "Picked up my crown, put it back on my head..." Two Steps Behind Me = "It's an ugly look princess, what are you all about." I do love that she explored it in the visuals for the album artwork, as these two images are my favs from the album shoot. It would have been awesome to get a music video with this look and theme. Maybe one day. Anyways. I just find this demo to be very beautiful and compelling. I'm not gonna say anything about it being more deserving to be on the album than the released version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Yes the production is sublime I was really surprised that she changed for the other version Madonna and a orchest is something we dont hear often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Dolla Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 omg I haven't heard this one! It's amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real_Madonna Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Never heard this one! My favourite is demo 3. Love the way it builds durning the 2nd verse. This demo doesn't sit with me tho... Doesn't seem to go anywhere and kingdom does weird... Probably because I'm used to house tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Never heard this one! My favourite is demo 3. Love the way it builds durning the 2nd verse. This demo doesn't sit with me tho... Doesn't seem to go anywhere and kingdom does weird... Probably because I'm used to house tho. Yes! The 2nd verse of demo 3 is so intense! This new demo has an interesting approach, but doesn't really go anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 FANTASTIC demo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loowee Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I thought this was one of the fake demo versions? The chord progression doesn't uneven fit the melody so no thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Insane Person Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I thought this was one of the fake demo versions? The chord progression doesn't uneven fit the melody so no thx. All of the demos online are indeed real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phineaspoe Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Sounds a little fake to me. How could we confirm it's real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loowee Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 All of the demos online are indeed real. Oh hell no, there have been some fake demos circulating around and people are trying milk some $$$ off them. This one definitely sounds fake to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runa Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I thought this was one of the fake demo versions? The chord progression doesn't uneven fit the melody so no thx. How can you say it's fake if the lyrics are not the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 It was confirmed real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaron Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Its not bad but I miss the darkness album version has. But the beginning and the end are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmark Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 The horns are stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Fetus Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 The intro is good but otherwise the song is plain, it really felts a demo, I like the version where at the end she says: and still feels shitty. Which one is? Demo 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Nop. Album version for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eroticerotic Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I like the intro, I too made a note that there was a running theme of the queen/royalty i never questioned it bc that is how i see her haha it's a good theme for her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRVC Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 INTRO is good but the rest of it is DULLLLLLL Album version remains the winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 The intro is good but otherwise the song is plain, it really felts a demo, I like the version where at the end she says: and still feels shitty. Which one is? Demo 1? Demos 1-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shine Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I like the music in this one - those horns ♥ - but I like the "house/your mess" lyrics better, as they feel more heartfelt IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I really enjoy this version. The marching band production makes it more dramatic and accentuates the 'fallen queen' theme. I love how you can hear soldiers marching in the final chorus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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