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Title: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: Stoney on November 30, 2009, 11:08:43 AM

Well this is track 7 for the album.... This is a dark tale with lyrics from Cas and music from Billy....Andy has provided a lovely fluid bass part and Jay's keys are terrific with B3, Piano and moog parts working their magic throughout.

Guitars/Intro synth/Music -Billy Playle
Lyrics - Casia
Bass - Andy Gupta
Keys - Jay Schankman
Drums/FX/Vocal/Production - Ian Burrage

Mary Ann
By Casia

(V1)
Through the darkness of the city
Mary Ann wanders
Trying to escape
From her demon lover
And she sees behind each door
In every window reflection
There's another sad tale
Borne from love's rejection

(Chorus)
Oh, Mary Ann stands on the side of the road
Where there's nothing to embrace
But the drifting of the shadows
And a glass full of disgrace

(V2)
Every lost soul
Who doesn't have a home
Follows in the dark
Searching for their bones
And every coward that she sees
Is staring right through her
Cause they can't believe
That they have all been cursed

(Chorus)
Oh, Mary Ann stands on the side of the road
Where there's nothing to embrace
But the drifting of the shadows
And a glass full of disgrace

(V3)
A hand upon her shoulder
Gives an awful fright
As she turns around to find
That it was only her mind
And all those bitter grapes
That were poured into wine
Have drunken her spirit
And left her standing blind

(Bridge/Outro)
On the side of the road
Mary Ann waits
For her demon lover
Cause there's no hope for her soul
And she would rather be with him
Than be alone
She'd rather be with him
Than be alone

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: Tricia41 on November 30, 2009, 11:22:31 AM

Very nice! This sounds great!!  :) :)

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: riggorog on November 30, 2009, 11:34:10 AM

Nice tune guys! Always well put together and performed :)

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: Stoney on November 30, 2009, 12:54:27 PM

Many thanks Roger and Tricia...very nice of you to drop in and take a listen

Ian :)

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: AndyG6508 on November 30, 2009, 01:42:13 PM

Well done Stoney and gang!! Great keys Jay, super bed Billy, strong lyrics Cass.

If you could put up an ape version when you get the chance.

Cheers
Andy

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: Stoney on November 30, 2009, 02:02:41 PM

The monkey is in the house Andy  :D

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: Casia - lyricist on December 05, 2009, 06:11:12 PM

This is great.  I missed it going into the finished section.  I will put this on our other site  :).  Thanks everyone for your hard work on this one... you're the best.

Casia xxx

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: AndyG6508 on December 05, 2009, 07:55:20 PM

Quote from: Stonehead on November 30, 2009, 02:02:41 PM

The monkey is in the house Andy  :D

Thank you kind sir!

Ape in cage!

Andy

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: Casia - lyricist on December 06, 2009, 10:13:56 AM

Don't let 'em out Andy ... you know how dangerous they can be.

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: Koolunga on December 06, 2009, 10:58:12 AM

Another good one for the album. Sounds great.

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: Stoney on December 06, 2009, 03:12:01 PM

Thank you Koolunga ....very kind

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: Casia - lyricist on December 09, 2009, 08:33:09 PM

Here are some outside comments for Mary Ann:

1)  Fantastic, catchy rocker and fine power vocals... a bit Midnight Oil touch. Perfect thing - and I love spooky lyrics, yeah. On my fave list. Deserves worldwide airplay. Poor MaryAnn.
Pascal

2)  Nice tune. Really well written and performed...KOR

3)  Full of hooks and melody all the way through. Love your vocals, just a really pleasent voice and great performances. Great stuff! Cheers!!
- scott

4)  Catchy number, right off I like the positive upbeat vibe. Mary Ann on the side of the road... quite a story about her! Nice writing and performance! Congratz! :) .  At the risk of repeating myself, lol...as I also posted this in your blog. ;)

Later...Casia

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: Stoney on December 10, 2009, 03:32:14 AM

Thanks for posting these Cas ...it's always good to get positive feedback

Cheers Ian

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: AndyG6508 on December 10, 2009, 09:33:50 AM

Cas,

Nice to read the reviews.

Quite a solid performance from the band - even though I say it myself :).

I think these set of lyrics are amongst the strongest you have written. Lovely imagery!

Cheers
Andy

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: Casia - lyricist on December 10, 2009, 10:46:09 AM

Thanks Andy.  I guess I have a big task ahead of me.  I love metaphors, but I started changing my writing to fit in everyday language as that's more commercial!!!!!  It was a very difficult task for me and took me a long time to change - are you saying I should go back  :o.  I think "Nothing Ever Changes" with Steffen and Detune fit into this metaphoric lyric writing category  :D.

Later...Casia

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: detune on December 10, 2009, 02:11:39 PM

Quote from: Casia - lyricist on December 10, 2009, 10:46:09 AM

I think "Nothing Ever Changes" with Steffen and Detune fit into this metaphoric lyric writing category  :D.

Casia, you have outdone those lyrics with this one.  One of your best!

The band is in top form here!  Fantastic vocals Ian.

Mark

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: Stoney on December 10, 2009, 05:14:37 PM

Thank you Mark you are very kind

Ian  :)

Title: Re: Mary Ann - Stonehinged Track 7
Post by: Casia - lyricist on December 11, 2009, 07:42:12 AM

Another outside comment:

Mary Ann is catchy and has an energy that drives it along almost like it's being pulled forward by the lyrics.  Chorus and versus are really cool.  And I really like the guitar work throughout.  Very nice work.  I would have expected no less from the great Casia.  I'm going through your wonderful player now.

Peace .... Richard
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