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Virtual Music Studio => Finished Works => Topic started by: snowdoguk on September 06, 2009, 01:20:21 AM

Title: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on September 06, 2009, 01:20:21 AM
Many thanks to everyone for their fantastic contributions to this song. I really love the way it's turned out.

Tricia Dovidio - Lead Vocals
Jay Lamothe - Backing Vocals
Jay Schankman - Keys
Andy Gupta - Bass
John Wootten - Drums
Adam Kirby - Mix/Mastering
Mike Woodford - Guitars, Lyrics

Starseed - Michael Woodford 2009

Verse 1
Woke up this morning, Felt the urge to do something
Heard the call of a beckoning voice
Tried to find a reason, For my inner transformaton
Then I knew I had to make a choice
Carry on this life, Based on fear and deep suspicion
Work all day for monetry gain
Or awaken to the fact, That I've got a real mission
Helping souls like you escape the pain

Chorus
I'm a Starseed
Come here to help you find your way
I'm a Starseed
Come here to guide you
Come here to show you the way

Riff 1

Verse 2
Reached out and touched your hand, Looked deep into your eyes
Saw confusion etched across your face
Told stories of our past, Why we're here, what we're doing
Why we've got to save this troubled race
Suddenly you realised, Why you felt so strange here
Why you couldn't understand this world
Everything is clear now, Life has got new meaning
Time to wake up, go and spread the word

Chorus
You're a Starseed
Come here to help me find my way
You're a Starseed
Come here to guide me
Come here to show me the way

Riff 2

Bridge
Lies and raw deception, Spin our lives with anger and fear
Time to re-awaken, Time to spread the message
Time for loving in the clear


Verse 3
Greed, inflated egos, Wealth and lust for power
Things that we see everyday
They have no real meaning, For our souls, our real being
Each of us must change our way
Our simple message to you, Is forget these worthless items
Reject all those feelings of fear
Embrace the warmth of love, Find yourself, and each other
While ascending to the pure and clear


Chorus
We are Starseeds
Come here to help you find your way
We are Starseeds
Come here to guide you
Come here to show you the way

Outro
I'm a Starseed
Come here to help you find your way
I'm a Starseed
Come here to show you the way

You're a Starseed
Come here to help me find my way
You're a Starseed
Come here to show me the way

We are Starseeds
Come here to help you find your way
We are Starseeds
Come here to show you the way
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: Stoney on September 06, 2009, 01:28:26 AM
Hey Guys

A very cool retro rocker ....got the foot tapping straight away....the chorus has a really strong hook

Well done all ..great stuff

Cheers Ian
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on September 06, 2009, 02:14:43 AM
Hey Guys

A very cool retro rocker ....got the foot tapping straight away....the chorus has a really strong hook

Well done all ..great stuff

Cheers Ian

Thanks for listening Ian, and glad to have got your foot tapping so early on a Sunday morning  :)
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: Paulo on September 06, 2009, 04:29:53 AM
Very nice rocker... I love it, guys. ;)
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on September 06, 2009, 04:50:02 AM
Very nice rocker... I love it, guys. ;)

Glad you like it Paulo.. thanks very much for listening  :)
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: Black Stratman on September 06, 2009, 06:56:45 AM
Sounds Great  8)

I enjoyed the listen, if I sill had the long hair I'd be headbanging to this one  ;D

Bobby
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on September 06, 2009, 07:05:46 AM
Sounds Great  8)

I enjoyed the listen, if I sill had the long hair I'd be headbanging to this one  ;D

Bobby

LOL I know just what you mean Bobby!!!
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: McLovin on September 06, 2009, 07:46:51 AM
Great song Mike.  Everyone involved did this one it's justice. ;)  Adam,.. you really put a fantastic shine on this as per usual.

Jay
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: Tricia41 on September 06, 2009, 07:49:49 AM
LOL! ;D Woo hoooo! it's done!!  ;D :D 8)

It turned out so cool! 

I bet your arms are tired  from typing out all those lyrics!!


I sing to big fonts, so this song had 4 pages!!!!! ;D

all carefully arranged around my mic and laptop!!!! ;D

thanks for making me do it though, I LOVE IT NOW! 8)
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on September 06, 2009, 09:49:41 AM
Great song Mike.  Everyone involved did this one it's justice. ;)  Adam,.. you really put a fantastic shine on this as per usual.

Jay

Jay, really loved your BV on this... so thank you for that ...

Mike
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: AndyG6508 on September 06, 2009, 09:51:11 AM
Well done Mike, another one wrapped up!!

It was treat to be part of this team, super performances by everyone!

Really like the rich vocal sound of this track, and the super mix by Argle.

The lyrics are super - its nice the way the lyric changes to "I", "you" and "we" for the choruses.

Cheers
Andy

PS - Mike/Argle - if you could post a wav or ape version up as well.

Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on September 06, 2009, 09:51:58 AM
LOL! ;D Woo hoooo! it's done!!  ;D :D 8)

It turned out so cool! 

I bet your arms are tired  from typing out all those lyrics!!


I sing to big fonts, so this song had 4 pages!!!!! ;D

all carefully arranged around my mic and laptop!!!! ;D

thanks for making me do it though, I LOVE IT NOW! 8)

HaHa... no my arm was saved by simple copy and paste....  ;D ;D

Tricia, I thought your final take on this was/is fantastic so thanks very much for giving such a Rock Chick performance.. brilliant  8)
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on September 06, 2009, 09:57:43 AM
Well done Mike, another one wrapped up!!

It was treat to be part of this team, super performances by everyone!

Really like the rich vocal sound of this track, and the super mix by Argle.

The lyrics are super - its nice the way the lyric changes to "I", "you" and "we" for the choruses.

Cheers
Andy

PS - Mike/Argle - if you could post a wav or ape version up as well.



Great to have you on board again Andy... Argle did a fantastic mix, even without all the material he would have liked and a lot of credit has to go him for the great sound he's produced.

Love those pulsating bass lines you laid down down for this... many thanks Andy

Mike
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: riggorog on September 06, 2009, 01:48:54 PM
This rocks  8) Good job guys!

Roger
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on September 06, 2009, 03:02:17 PM
This rocks  8) Good job guys!

Roger

Thanks for listening Roger  :)
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: AndyG6508 on September 06, 2009, 06:36:48 PM

Love those pulsating bass lines you laid down down for this... many thanks Andy

Mike

Thanks Mike, I thought your guitar work was pretty flash...great solo as well!

Andy
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: j on September 07, 2009, 09:31:02 AM
This turned out fabulously!

Whataband!!!  :)  :)  :)

thanks for having me along, Mike
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on September 07, 2009, 10:05:07 AM
This turned out fabulously!

Whataband!!!  :)  :)  :)

thanks for having me along, Mike

You're very welcome j.. anytime... I'm already looking forward to the next one. Superb contribution from you as always.. thank you so much

Mike
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: srvfender on September 07, 2009, 06:32:52 PM
Nice tune :). Reminds me a little of Yes (the band). ;)

AJ
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: Tricia41 on September 07, 2009, 10:21:05 PM
wow! I think the vocal melody and beat remind me of BTO-Takin care of business. ;D LOve it.
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: r4m on September 08, 2009, 08:51:38 PM
Great job all! Rockin!  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: NickT on September 08, 2009, 09:35:13 PM
Love it!

Cool hooks and another great mix by Adam.

 8)
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: Vincent on September 08, 2009, 10:39:48 PM

Good song...nice job guys.

 8)
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on September 10, 2009, 01:37:36 PM
Thanks very much for the comments Bill, Nick and Vincent... really appreciate it  :)
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: Pleasuredome on October 02, 2009, 11:02:57 AM
RAWK 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

No way to sit still to this ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: Tricia41 on October 02, 2009, 11:04:10 AM
I know Steve. ;D Wait till you see the video!  :o :D :-\
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: Pleasuredome on October 02, 2009, 11:04:55 AM
Oh and did I forgot to say....................awesome performances and mixing 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on October 02, 2009, 11:35:16 AM
Thanks Steve !! This really exstarseeded my wildest hopes... kudos to all who contributed and especially to Adam for giving us such a fantastic production.
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 02, 2009, 12:05:01 PM
This really exstarseeded my wildest hopes...

 ;D  ;D Nice play on words snowdog..makes one "By-tor" tongue with laughter!
Andy
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: Pleasuredome on October 02, 2009, 12:08:38 PM
I'm just bRUSHing this stupidity aside ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on October 02, 2009, 12:12:29 PM
This really exstarseeded my wildest hopes...

 ;D  ;D Nice play on words snowdog..makes one "By-tor" tongue with laughter!
Andy

LOL
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on October 02, 2009, 12:13:53 PM
I'm just bRUSHing this stupidity aside ;D ;D ;D

Best way Steve  ;D, Giddy Lee (Andy) will keep it going for ever otherwise
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: Pleasuredome on October 02, 2009, 12:17:05 PM
At a minimum until 12 minutes past 9 >:D >:D
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 02, 2009, 01:26:30 PM
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: Studioplayer on October 02, 2009, 04:14:06 PM
Yeah !!! Nice little rocker. Old school? That main riff really reminds of some band but I can't quite put my finger on it.  ??? Great lyrics. Tricia did a nice job on this. Backings are a nice touch from Steve. Great playing from everyone. LOVE that lead guitar. KILLER !!!  8)

Nice one !!!  8)

Dave
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on October 12, 2009, 12:14:27 AM
Yeah !!! Nice little rocker. Old school? That main riff really reminds of some band but I can't quite put my finger on it.  ??? Great lyrics. Tricia did a nice job on this. Backings are a nice touch from Steve. Great playing from everyone. LOVE that lead guitar. KILLER !!!  8)

Nice one !!!  8)

Dave

Thanks Dave!! Yes, definitely old school, about 30 years old school to be exact. The backing vox is actually Jay (HDA). Great job by everyone and a special mention for the excellent production by Argle.

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: McLovin on October 12, 2009, 10:58:50 AM
Yeah !!! Nice little rocker. Old school? That main riff really reminds of some band but I can't quite put my finger on it.  ??? Great lyrics. Tricia did a nice job on this. Backings are a nice touch from Steve. Great playing from everyone. LOVE that lead guitar. KILLER !!!  8)

Nice one !!!  8)

Dave

Thanks Dave!! Yes, definitely old school, about 30 years old school to be exact. The backing vox is actually Jay (HDA). Great job by everyone and a special mention for the excellent production by Argle.

Cheers
Mike

 :o I'll take being mistaken for Steve any day! :) :)
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 23, 2009, 03:10:52 PM
Mike,

I meant to ask, did the person you wrote this song for (he or was it a she? who believes in Starseeds), like the finished article?

Cheers
Andy
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on October 23, 2009, 03:15:34 PM
Mike,

I meant to ask, did the person you wrote this song for (he or was it a she? who believes in Starseeds), like the finished article?

Cheers
Andy

yep Andy... it was well received :)  Have been listening to this a lot again the last day or two... Argles mix is just superb, as is all of your playing/singing...
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 23, 2009, 03:16:17 PM
Mike,

I meant to ask, did the person you wrote this song for (he or was it a she? who believes in Starseeds), like the finished article?

Cheers
Andy

yep Andy... it was well received :)  Have been listening to this a lot again the last day or two... Argles mix is just superb, as is all of your playing/singing...


yeah im pretty pleased with my singing on this one  ;D


this song is on the 2nd MCS CD Ive burnt and plays quite often on my car stereo!

Andy
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on October 23, 2009, 03:25:58 PM
Mike,

I meant to ask, did the person you wrote this song for (he or was it a she? who believes in Starseeds), like the finished article?

Cheers
Andy

yep Andy... it was well received :)  Have been listening to this a lot again the last day or two... Argles mix is just superb, as is all of your playing/singing...


yeah im pretty pleased with my singing on this one  ;D


this song is on the 2nd MCS CD Ive burnt and plays quite often on my car stereo!

Andy

LOL  let me re-phrase that.... "as is all of everyone's playing/singing"
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: CosmicDolphin on October 23, 2009, 03:26:30 PM
Stellar !

Makes me wanna strut my Big Hair.  ;D  Great job everyone.

CD

Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on October 23, 2009, 03:35:15 PM
Stellar !

Makes me wanna strut my Big Hair.  ;D  Great job everyone.

CD



I'll excuse the pun CD  ;D ;D

Thanks for having a listen...

Mike
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: peterk1 on October 24, 2009, 02:25:52 PM
Alright, time to say thank you to all the people and tunes that entertained me and helped me get through last week's work week.

This one reminded me of about ten million songs I loved back in high-school. Shades of Triumph, Rush and tons of others. Everything except the lyrics was also an almost exact copy of an absolutely horrible tune I wrote and recorded back then called "60's Man", so I also considered sicing a member of the legal profession on you all.

Pure fun, quirky lyrics,  and a nice trip down memory lane.

Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on October 24, 2009, 05:00:17 PM
Alright, time to say thank you to all the people and tunes that entertained me and helped me get through last week's work week.

This one reminded me of about ten million songs I loved back in high-school. Shades of Triumph, Rush and tons of others. Everything except the lyrics was also an almost exact copy of an absolutely horrible tune I wrote and recorded back then called "60's Man", so I also considered sicing a member of the legal profession on you all.

Pure fun, quirky lyrics,  and a nice trip down memory lane.



well..this track is a resurrected original song from my band, Warhorse ... it's years old.... so unless you were part of that band... I fail to see how it can be an exact copy of something you did...  :)  of course, the main chords are G D and C, so it's quite possible it sounds like a million other songs  ;D ;D...

Mike
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: CosmicDolphin on October 24, 2009, 05:04:05 PM
G..C...D....hmm....gonna get my songbook !
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on October 24, 2009, 05:08:29 PM
G..C...D....hmm....gonna get my songbook !

 ;D ;D  we might have to sue the Beatles  8)
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: CosmicDolphin on October 24, 2009, 05:11:27 PM
G..C...D....hmm....gonna get my songbook !

 ;D ;D  we might have to sue the Beatles  8)

I'm gonna copyright those chords
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: peterk1 on October 24, 2009, 08:22:51 PM

G..C...D....hmm....gonna get my songbook !

No, no, no...not so fast! You're leaving out all those very distinctive sus4 s on the C & D that I put in the exact same place, with the same rhythm and same attacks. It simply CAN'T be coincidental!

;D ;D  we might have to sue the Beatles  8)

I almost did that once too. A section of Band On The Run (not the lyrics) was an almost exact copy of S*ithead....the first song my first band ever wrote. Man, were we mad. Couldn't figure out where he got a copy of it either since it was pretty rare (a single copy on an overwritten Supertramp casette).   

 :)

Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: snowdoguk on October 25, 2009, 01:30:37 AM

G..C...D....hmm....gonna get my songbook !

No, no, no...not so fast! You're leaving out all those very distinctive sus4 s on the C & D that I put in the exact same place, with the same rhythm and same attacks. It simply CAN'T be coincidental!

;D ;D  we might have to sue the Beatles  8)

I almost did that once too. A section of Band On The Run (not the lyrics) was an almost exact copy of S*ithead....the first song my first band ever wrote. Man, were we mad. Couldn't figure out where he got a copy of it either since it was pretty rare (a single copy on an overwritten Supertramp casette).   

 :)



Peter.. are you seriously suggesting I've copied this song from you?  :-\ ::) ???  ... and that Paul McCartney copied a section of Band on the Run from you?

By the way, you've misquoted both myself and CD
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: peterk1 on October 25, 2009, 09:25:35 AM
Of course not! Just joking around.

I really like this tune, and should have probably just said that (as well as complimenting Tricia on her vocal) instead of all the other stuff. It sounds a little bit like something I did ages ago, so there's a bit of very pleasant deja-vu in it for me whenever this pops up in my iPod.

Cheers!

PS. Still not sure about Paul though. Copying b*stard!

Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: j on November 08, 2009, 09:51:37 AM

funny.. but on my part in the intro, I sound kind of like a Foreigner. I can't explain why, it just Feels Like The First Time this has happpened to me.

mmmm curious...

 :)
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: AndyG6508 on November 08, 2009, 12:29:41 PM

funny.. but on my part in the intro, I sound kind of like a Foreigner. I can't explain why, it just Feels Like The First Time this has happpened to me.

mmmm curious...

 :)

J,

do you get double vision with a sense of urgency while playing those head games?

Andy
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: peterk1 on November 08, 2009, 01:26:31 PM
Maybe it was cold as ice in the room and he was waiting for a girl. 
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: j on November 08, 2009, 01:56:30 PM
 ;D ;D ;D

I always wanted to be a jukebox hero, but I'm afraid that my music leaves em cold as ice  :o
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: McLovin on November 08, 2009, 06:25:35 PM
Guys,..guys!! Don't make me come over there!! >:( >:( ;D ;D
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: j on November 08, 2009, 07:20:31 PM

nyuk nyuk nyuk  :o
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: peterk1 on November 09, 2009, 07:51:03 AM
Now, now, no need to get all Hot Blooded. We're going to Break It Up anyways in a little bit.
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: AndyG6508 on November 09, 2009, 07:58:14 AM
but before that...he wants to know what love is....
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: j on November 10, 2009, 11:25:38 AM
This thread just reminded me of the song Starrider on their debut album. Love that song, haven't heard it in may many aeons
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: AndyG6508 on November 10, 2009, 06:01:24 PM
Yeah, I really like this song a lot!! it's right there up with, hhmm right after Into the Light !

Andy
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: NickT on March 27, 2018, 12:46:23 PM
This is a fun tune!

Great mix and performance.

NickT
Title: Re: Starseed (Mike, Tricia, Andy, j, Jwoo, HDA, Argle)
Post by: luisma1972 on April 01, 2018, 10:32:40 AM
This is a fun tune!

Great mix and performance.

NickT

Yes, it is indeed congrats to everyone. Is the first time I listen to it, even though it's almost 10 years old.