War Is Over If You Want It. Happy Christmas From George W Bush & Wax Audio.
George W. Bush, Wax Audio
- Artist
- George W. Bush, Wax Audio
- Label
- Metal Postcard
- Catalog number
- MP 09
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Released
- 2007
- Genre
- Electronic
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Where it came from
Released in 2007 on the Metal Postcard label, this limited-edition seven-inch vinyl single serves as a piece of political satire typical of the mashup culture that emerged during the mid-2000s. The track utilizes samples of speeches delivered by President George W. Bush, edited and rearranged by the Australian audio engineer and mashup artist known as Wax Audio to mirror the melody and structure of John Lennon’s 1971 protest anthem, Happy Xmas (War Is Over).
The design of the record reflects the acerbic wit of the underground music scene during the Iraq War era, positioning the sounds of an American leader against the backdrop of a classic peace song. It was produced as a commentary on the political atmosphere of the time, highlighting the stark contrast between the original song's message of pacifism and the administration's stated foreign policy objectives. Like many bootleg-style releases from Metal Postcard, it was aimed at niche collectors interested in experimental sonic appropriation.
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