The Occuponics jam on an original song they made up called “Hard Times” in December, 2011. This song highlights the hardship of the protesters after their campsite was evicted late on the night of November 15, 2011. “Hard Times” was the first of several original songs composed by the group which are often performed at Occupy Wall Street demonstrations in the New York City area. Usually what happens is that one group member will come up with a chord progression that everyone can play, someone will suggest a theme for the song, and others will begin composing melody and lyrics on the fly.
Paul Stein – Music for Social Change
Paul Stein uses his accordion, melodica, claviola, voice, & original songs to support peace, justice, & the environment. Co-founder of The Occuponics, who were active throughout Occupy Wall Street, he can be heard at marches, demonstrations, rallies, & vigils all around the New York City area, often with the Filthy Rotten System band.
