"Five to One (There's a Revolution)" (The Doors) Cover for TV & Film | Robert Etoll Productions

"Five to One (There's a Revolution)" introduces those instantly recognizable dark grooves from The Doors '68 classic; but this time, its reimagined as an explosive duet of male vocalist artistry between Kenny Hohman and Ramaj Eroc. The original raw psychedelic rock energy was groundbreaking for its time; our male cover songs interpretation applies contemporary rap elements and modern production to deliver an album track that is perfect sync-ready package for not only action movie trailers but also high-energy commercial applications needing full-action and cutting-edge recognition and intensity.

The Story Behind "Five to One"

The Doors was a Rock band originally formed as an American rock band in 1965, Los Angeles, California. Members included vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. The Doors emerged as one of the most provocative and influential groups of the counterculture of the 1960s, known for its provocative lyrics and Morrison's stage presence along with the innovative blend of rock, blues and psychedelic music.

The song "Five to One," written by Jim Morrison in 1968, is a song released on The Doors third studio album called "Waiting for the Sun." Morrison, and the band's lyricism, had the ability to write powerful, politically driven anthems, which is their driving energetic rhythmic songs and provocative lyrics structure, similar to their world renowned work from 1967.

Meaning, Significance of The Doors Song

"Five to One," this song serves as a generational rallying cry for social change and transformation through a cohesive group movement. Morrison's lyrics relate to the power of youth movements versus authority and power to make change happen. The title attempts to correlate to demographic statistics that suggested that younger generations outnumbered older generations as a matter of course, and thusly implied that a show of numbers and conviction would always change the direction of sociopolitical movements.

Chart Performance & Legacy  of "Five to One"

Although "Five to One" enjoyed modest commercial success as an album track, its iconic status in the pantheon of The Doors' politically charged and musically aggressive songs has long since surpassed any commercial success the band experienced during their career.

 While not marketed as a single in its day, "Five to One" remains one of the band's most popular songs that they performed live on stage during their active years and has retained an enduring relevance, including and through decades of political and social change relating to the themes embedded in the song's lyrics and musicality.

"Five to One (There's a Revolution)" Cover: Perfect for the Contemporary Media Usage

Robert Etoll Productions' Reimagined Covers project has transformed this Doors classic into an explosive rock rap combination that maintains all of the revolutionary energy that the original composition has while providing unprecedented versatility for action sync applications. The duet of male vocalist collaboration with a singer and guitarist Kenny Hohman of the acclaimed band Super 400 (Troy, NY), and rapper Ramaj Eroc (East LA), creates a male cover that can be song intended for commercial sync projects or utilized in film and video, that parts the music composition in a way that showcases innovation between classic rock and hip hop.

Hohman brings all the credibility as rock performer and vocalist to this reimagined version of "Five to One," carrying Morrison's intensity in the delivery, while inserting his own authentic rock sensibility in the delivery (he honors the rebellious tone in the spirit of the original rock performance). Ramaj Eroc's contribution takes this treatment to another level, and the original rap that he company, entitled "There's a Revolution," contextualizes the change and resistance potential of The Doors original song. The two open positionality and dynamic range beautifully through the rap verses can carry all the way up to almost double time in certain portions of the rap, reminiscent of the frontman Jim Morrison's unique style. This rendition will translate well for use in modern modern action film trailers, sports media, such as the run of creative execution, and broadened forward obliquely treat of when to introduce in the commercial advertising.

Commercial Applications

The male vocal arrangement of "Five to One" is a bold musical asset--perfect for campaigns that are about change, disruption or movement. It is unapologetically loud and with an unapologetic performance execution that works with its ferocity and even rebellious quality. It is also marvellously on point with themes of innovation, authority and change.

This song has the in-your-face energy that can come in handy when creating disruption, questioning the norm, or just making movement. I also see it as very applicable to content that is a very active grab, builds an emotional connection, and acts as a call to action, with music that feels timeless but is in current urgency.

Are you ready to license "Five to One (There's a Revolution)" for your next big project?

 Contact Robert Etoll Productions at covers@robertetollproductions.com to find out how this explosive reimagining of The Doors' classic can inject raw intensity, telling a bold story and call to action, and a revolutionary spirit to your content for your film, trailer or commercial production. All rights are cleared and we have professional stems that can be used for customized editing and sync purposes.