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Title: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 08, 2010, 09:49:59 PM
Hi MCS,

During the making of Earthman for the Stonehinged album everyone came up with loads of tracks for the song enough to make two versions. As we could not fit in all the contributions for the album cut, I thought of making another version, based on the left out parts which included Billy's wonderful keys tracks, and inviting Steve to handle the vocals.

As it happened, Steve came in with an awesome lead vocal and a wonderful array of backing harmony vocals which complemented Billy's stunning guitar and keys tracks perfectly. We also re-did the bass and drums for a fresh feel, and here is the result.

My friend Jeff Muller was kind enough to mix the song in his studio and he insisted on everyone who dropped into the studio to listen to the song....so I think it must have struck a chord :).

The general consensus was that the track sounded like a Bowie-Floyd-Beatles-Queen hybrid, who am I to disagree?

Thanks again Billy, Steve, Jeff and Eric.

It's also especially nice to get this version "released" on the eve of John Lennon's birthday!

Thanks for listening
Andy

EARTHMAN (c) Andy Gupta 2010

Verse
So we have come again
To the blue planet near the sun
We've travelled miles many miles from home
We'd promised to return.              
But what we see on here
Though progress has been made        
Time after time the same mistakes
Shows there's a lot to be done....

Chorus
Earthman
Can you tell me what you've done
The gifts left behind were to build a better world
What have you learned in all these years
The History book on the shelf keeps on repeating itself

Verse
Why can't you realize
That life is an unique thing?
All around we can see
The desolation that lifelessness can bring
But what we see on here
Is the urge to self destruct
Pain hunger greed suffering
And we had thought you were the chosen ones

Chorus
Earthman
Know it's not too late
To save the weeping Planet in your hands lies your fate
To live in peace and in harmony
An ideal state for Man we've done it so you can

Bridge
So is this what it means to be human
Where nothing can be drawn in black and white                  
The complex ways of a human mind                  
Greys the areas
There's no black and white
No total wrong and right

Chorus
Earthman
Help us show you the way
The guardians from the Milky Way can set you free
Paradise - for all mankind
Will fill our inner beings and overflow our minds

Outro

Now it's time to bid farewell
Return to our alien world
We decide not to intervene
A young child learns to crawl before he starts to walk

The personnel:

Casia                 : co-write on lyrics
Billy Playle          : guitar, organ, synth, piano and guitar solos
Steve McAndrew : lead and backing vocals
Eric Koskas         : drums
Andy Gupta        : lyrics, music, bass, leslied guitar
Jeff Muller          : mix/mastering


The link to the Stonehinged version, showcasing the talents of Stonehead and J on drums and keyboards is:http://www.musicianscollaboration.com/forum/index.php?topic=7052.msg131727#msg131727


Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: Mr. Mom on October 08, 2010, 10:15:07 PM
Awesome song for being just the "leftovers".

Great job everyone. :) :)

John
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 08, 2010, 10:19:39 PM
Awesome song for being just the "leftovers".

Great job everyone. :) :)

John

Thanks John, very kind of you to say :)

Andy
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: detune on October 08, 2010, 11:07:34 PM
It's fantastic, I love it :)

Mark
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: Pleasuredome on October 09, 2010, 01:36:01 AM
Thanks Andy for the initial invite to sing this and absolutely awesome outcome 8) 8) 8) 8)

Thanks all involved :) :) :)

Thanks too John and Mark and glad you like it :)
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: Stoney on October 09, 2010, 03:19:33 AM
A nice version guys  :)
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: Pleasuredome on October 09, 2010, 03:24:40 AM
Thanks Stoney 8) 8)
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 09, 2010, 10:09:04 AM
It's fantastic, I love it :)

Mark


Thanks Mark, so glad you liked the song!

Andy
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 09, 2010, 10:10:36 AM
Thank you Steve :) - it's always a pleasure to hear you sing - your vocals in this are just beautiful. Glad you are happy with the mix as well.

Cheers
Andy


Thanks Andy for the initial invite to sing this and absolutely awesome outcome 8) 8) 8) 8)

Thanks all involved :) :) :)

Thanks too John and Mark and glad you like it :)
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 09, 2010, 10:11:34 AM
A nice version guys  :)

Thanks Stoney, much appreciated. Waiting for you to come back to making music!

Andy
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: mickbrit55 on October 09, 2010, 10:25:57 AM
Man that is a fantastic song - thoroughly enjoyed it. Reflections of Dream Theater in there, I could definitely hear them playing this. Well done guys! :)

Mick.
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 09, 2010, 10:31:05 AM
Thanks Mick, Dream Theatre is a wonderful comparison - this song is a foray in prog rock.

So glad you liked the listen!

Cheers
Andy



Man that is a fantastic song - thoroughly enjoyed it. Reflections of Dream Theater in there, I could definitely hear them playing this. Well done guys! :)

Mick.
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: riggorog on October 09, 2010, 05:30:13 PM
Wow! This is really good Andy! Excellent playing by all and excellent mix. Insanely great guitar work by Billy as usual, also. You should be very proud of this one :)

Roger
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 09, 2010, 06:26:25 PM
Hey Riggo,

Thanks so much :)

Yes, the guys were absolutely brilliant. I am lucky to be part of this, and it's definitely one of my perosnal fav tunes. Im glad you liked the mix too!

Cheers
Andy

Wow! This is really good Andy! Excellent playing by all and excellent mix. Insanely great guitar work by Billy as usual, also. You should be very proud of this one :)

Roger
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: Albino on October 09, 2010, 06:27:48 PM
Great tune. Well done everyone involved
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: Pleasuredome on October 10, 2010, 01:38:03 AM
Thanks again guys :)
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: j on October 10, 2010, 09:29:36 AM
Excellent job on this version guys!
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: Johnny on October 10, 2010, 10:06:52 AM
To all you Earthlings involved, there may be hope for us yet! 8)

Great Job, it had that "larger than rock" quality from those lovely by-gone days. Super vocals!!!
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 10, 2010, 10:44:35 AM
Great tune. Well done everyone involved

Thank you kind Steve sir of A!!

Andy
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 10, 2010, 10:45:29 AM
Excellent job on this version guys!

Thanks J  :) - I have two wonderful versions to listen to now!

Cheers
Andy
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 10, 2010, 10:46:29 AM
To all you Earthlings involved, there may be hope for us yet! 8)

Great Job, it had that "larger than rock" quality from those lovely by-gone days. Super vocals!!!

Much appreciated Johnny, yes we did pull out those retro rock stops for this song. Steve's vocals are indeed "out of this world  ;)"

Cheers
Andy
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: soulfrontier on October 11, 2010, 02:40:14 PM
This great song has a lot of John Lennon in it. I think it is a very good idea to release it now  ;) could be a very nice birthday serenade for John.
Congratulation, its amazing that this is a song made from unused tracks  :o
Everyone did it great and so is the result.
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: Casia - lyricist on October 11, 2010, 03:19:39 PM
This is wonderful everyone ... a very thought provoking song indeed and sooooo retro  :)

Casia
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 11, 2010, 10:43:23 PM
Thanks Holger...I am glad you think its a fitting tribute to the great John Lennon!! I think the sound is more glam/prog rock early 70s with a Beatles vibe. An update to "give peace a chance"  ;)

Andy

This great song has a lot of John Lennon in it. I think it is a very good idea to release it now  ;) could be a very nice birthday serenade for John.
Congratulation, its amazing that this is a song made from unused tracks  :o
Everyone did it great and so is the result.
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 11, 2010, 10:44:10 PM
This is wonderful everyone ... a very thought provoking song indeed and sooooo retro  :)

Casia

Thanks Cass, your initial idea sparked all this!!

Andy
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: NickT on October 11, 2010, 11:13:55 PM
This is one of the coolest tunes I've heard here in a while.

Hats off to all involved.

 8)  8)   8)   8)  8)   8)  8)   8)

NickT
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 12, 2010, 09:29:02 AM
This is one of the coolest tunes I've heard here in a while.

Hats off to all involved.

 8)  8)   8)   8)  8)   8)  8)   8)

NickT

Hey Nick,

Thanks so much for the kind words. Thrilled that you liked it :)

Andy
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: Donna on October 18, 2010, 02:16:41 PM
Whoooooaaaa! David Bowie, eat your heart out.  :D  Amazing that these are the left-over bits and pieces. :P ;D  Every single element is perfect. A really fine performance and production all round.  :)  And a fitting tribute to the spirit of John Lennon.

Simply gorgeous.  :)

Donna
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on October 19, 2010, 09:53:41 AM
Hey Donna,

Thanks so much for the listen and the kind words. Im glad the song checked all the right boxes :)

Cheers
Andy

Whoooooaaaa! David Bowie, eat your heart out.  :D  Amazing that these are the left-over bits and pieces. :P ;D  Every single element is perfect. A really fine performance and production all round.  :)  And a fitting tribute to the spirit of John Lennon.

Simply gorgeous.  :)

Donna
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on April 26, 2011, 12:16:45 PM
22nd April - Earthday!!!
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: r4m on May 01, 2011, 10:40:28 PM
Great job all! Great vintage vibe as always Andy!
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on May 02, 2011, 09:50:42 AM
Thanks for dropping by Bill and for the appreciative comment.

The guys simply blew me away with their performances - great playing and singing!!!

It was fun to do.

Cheers
Andy


Great job all! Great vintage vibe as always Andy!
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: Studioplayer on May 09, 2011, 05:31:22 PM
Cool tune guys. It's cross between many bands. Floyd, Dream Theatre, Pleasuredome...  :D Well done guys!!  8)

Dave
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on May 09, 2011, 08:06:10 PM
Hey Dave,

Thanks for the listening and the kind comment. That's a cool comparison!

Andy

Cool tune guys. It's cross between many bands. Floyd, Dream Theatre, Pleasuredome...  :D Well done guys!!  8)

Dave
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: Pleasuredome on May 10, 2011, 12:05:17 AM
 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

I am going to have to get the permissions from all the writers in order for me to release a couple of solo albums using all the great material that I have been invited to sing here >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: CosmicDolphin on August 03, 2011, 04:27:08 PM
8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

I am going to have to get the permissions from all the writers in order for me to release a couple of solo albums using all the great material that I have been invited to sing here >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D

Absoloutely , there's some top notch stuff outside of the CBZ with you on Steve.  This is terrific, a definite Bowie/Floyd hybrid vibe for me. Came out great guys.

Hard to believe this was the " outtakes "  ;D  ...glad you put it together Andy

CD
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on August 04, 2011, 12:16:06 PM
Hey Mark,

Thanks so much for the appreciative listen!!

The super contributions from Billy and Steve captured the sound I was hoping for. This was written shortly after I watched "The Velvet Goldmine".

And yes, I am lucky that Steve has found time out from his busy recording schedules to grace a few of my songs - many thanks Steve :).

Cheers
Andy

8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

I am going to have to get the permissions from all the writers in order for me to release a couple of solo albums using all the great material that I have been invited to sing here >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D

Absoloutely , there's some top notch stuff outside of the CBZ with you on Steve.  This is terrific, a definite Bowie/Floyd hybrid vibe for me. Came out great guys.

Hard to believe this was the " outtakes "  ;D  ...glad you put it together Andy

CD
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: NickT on August 04, 2011, 12:29:38 PM
Again - Awesome!

Everything sits so well together. Steve's vocals are brilliant as always. And that guitar solo  >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D

Very nice gang.

Andy - you did a great job on this as did all the participants!

Nick
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on April 23, 2012, 12:46:04 PM
Thanks NickT very kind of you to say :)

Andy

Again - Awesome!

Everything sits so well together. Steve's vocals are brilliant as always. And that guitar solo  >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D

Very nice gang.

Andy - you did a great job on this as did all the participants!

Nick
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on April 23, 2012, 12:47:12 PM
Yesterday was EARTHDAY.. therefore this jog! Though I think it means more to Casia than it does to me  ;D

Andy
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: nitch on April 23, 2012, 06:01:53 PM
Great job everyone!  Fantastic sound!
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: Casia - lyricist on April 23, 2012, 06:55:32 PM
Yes, we must protect our planet at all cost  :-*.  So in honor of Earthday, we should all turn blue.
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on April 24, 2012, 09:51:54 AM
 ;D how about a whiter shade of pale ale?

Andy

Yes, we must protect our planet at all cost  :-*.  So in honor of Earthday, we should all turn blue.
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on April 24, 2012, 09:52:33 AM
Much appreciated Nitch :)

Andy

Great job everyone!  Fantastic sound!
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: stoman on April 25, 2012, 10:27:46 AM
Beautiful work, guys! Yes, it does have elements from Bowie, Queen and also Pink Floyd and the Beatles. It's always nice to hear some progressive rock/pop collaborations here.

Regards,
  Steffen
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on April 25, 2012, 01:28:56 PM
Hey Steffen,

Thanks for the listening!! I am glad you enjoyed the song and that you picked up the influences from some of my all time fav bands!!

Andy

Beautiful work, guys! Yes, it does have elements from Bowie, Queen and also Pink Floyd and the Beatles. It's always nice to hear some progressive rock/pop collaborations here.

Regards,
  Steffen
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on April 30, 2014, 07:05:23 PM
Thought I'd dust this one off and roll it out for Earthday (a week or so late).

Andy
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: Casia - lyricist on May 16, 2014, 08:27:43 PM
Thanks Andy.  I haven't listened to this for such a long time.  It was a nice treat as I couldn't remember what it sounded like.

casia :)
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: McLovin on May 18, 2014, 08:23:10 PM
Love it when the greats are bounced out of the archives.

This is a fantastic toon! ;)
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: snowdoguk on May 19, 2014, 01:50:58 AM
Wow, superb stuff. Well done to everyone.
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on May 19, 2014, 11:08:01 PM
Pleasure, Cass :)

Thanks Andy.  I haven't listened to this for such a long time.  It was a nice treat as I couldn't remember what it sounded like.

casia :)
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on May 19, 2014, 11:09:46 PM
Thanks Jay, it means a lot coming from you!

Andy
Love it when the greats are bounced out of the archives.

This is a fantastic toon! ;)
Title: Re: Earthman (Alternative version) (Casia/Billy/Steve/Eric/Andy)
Post by: AndyG6508 on May 19, 2014, 11:10:58 PM
Thanks Mike, much appreciated :)

Andy
Wow, superb stuff. Well done to everyone.