A Feeling Of Euphoria (space version) (Casia/Andy/Adam/Eric/HDA/Argle)

[AndyG6508]

Hi MCS,

Some of you may have heard the "Stonehinged" band version of this tune already. That remains the definitive version of the song, with super performances by the guys.

However, I had this alternative backing track lying around with guitars and keys, with a feel a little "sparser" or "spacier" than the Stonehinged power packed version. I've always liked this version, and thought I'd release this as well.
I had everything in place, save the vocals, and once again Jay (HDA) helped out by delivering another of his soulful yet punchy vocals. Then Argle, one of our resident mix meisters , helped to round out the sound with a clean and powerful mix!!

I hope you enjoy the listen!

Btw, this remains one of my all time fav Casia penned lyrics!!!

Cheers
Andy

The Band:
Jay Lamothe: Lead and backing vocals
Adam Rodeh: Guitars including solo
Eric Koskas: Drums
Andy Gupta: Bass, keyboards including solo
Marc Traynor: Sound engineering on bass
Adam Kirby: Mix/master
Casia: Lyricist

A Feeling of Euphoria (lyrics: Casia/music: Andy) (c) 2009, 2010

(V1)
I'm in a pill box hopin' to get high
Forget the day when you said your good-bye
I thought you were an angel walkin' thru my door
You're no angel, you're a demon to the core

(V2)
The cracks in the ceiling are starting to cry
It's been so long they're painting pictures in my mind
Put on some funky music, music for my soul
My hearts been beating in rhythm like a gatlin gun

(CHORUS)
Love
Is a drug
A feeling of euphoria
Love
Is a drug
A feeling of euphoria

- solo -

(V3)
I'm a kamikaze pilot gliding down the street
Riding the corridor where the corners meet
My senses are seduced I'm playing air guitar
Its chaos and control I'm heading straight for mars

(CHORUS)
Love
Is a drug
A feeling of euphoria
Love
Is a drug
A feeling of euphoria

(BRIDGE)
I'm running' wild in the heat of the night
Tryin' to forget the pain in my heart
Shadows all around I'm hiding from the light
Tryin' to make a new start, a brand new start

- solo -

(OUTRO)
Love
Is a drug
A feeling of euphoria
Love
Is a drug
A feeling of euphoria


The link to the Stonehinged version:
http://www.musicianscollaboration.com/forum/index.php?topic=5473.msg93800#msg93800

[Casia - lyricist]

   Can't wait to hear this .. but I'll have to until I get home!!  I'll let you know...something to be excited about.

[McLovin]

Wow Adam,... you absolutely did a wicked mix on this!

Thanks for inviting me Andy.  I totally loved the original and actually wished I had been involved in that one also.

Great song!!

[AndyG6508]

Wow Adam,... you absolutely did a wicked mix on this!

Thanks for inviting me Andy.  I totally loved the original and actually wished I had been involved in that one.

Great song!!

Thanks Jay, always great to have you on board. Your vocals certainly give the song a huge lift!

I like the original version too, Stoney, Billy and Jay (J) rocked that one out!!

Andy

[Torren61]

Great tune here.  Excellent hook.  Cool vocals, catchy and well done.  Favorites playlist.

[Casia - lyricist]

I didn't know you guys were doing this  .  Another great tune .... love the solo. 

[AndyG6508]

Great tune here.  Excellent hook.  Cool vocals, catchy and well done.  Favorites playlist.

Hey Torren,

Thanks for the listen and the appreciative comments.

Cheers
Andy

[AndyG6508]

I didn't know you guys were doing this  .  Another great tune .... love the solo. 

Hey Cass,

Im happy you liked this version. The original is great as it is, I thought the new treatment would work as well...

Andy

[TallPaul]

Love the song, and that riff on the guitar opening up grabs you and makes you remember! Great vox! How many tracks of vocals are there in the refrain as background singers?

[AndyG6508]

Love the song, and that riff on the guitar opening up grabs you and makes you remember! Great vox! How many tracks of vocals are there in the refrain as background singers?

hey Paul,

Many thanks for the appreciative comments. Im particularly glad you liked the guitar riff, I struggle to write riff based arrangements, so it was nice to work one out.

Re the vocal layers, I will let HDA (Jay) answer, but its all Jay, Jay and Jay 

[McLovin]

Thanks Paul,... I think I did 4 part harmony there,.. and 4 tracks stereo panned of each harmony so 16 tracks of harmony plus 1 lead vox.

I dig the riff too!!

[r4m]

Very cool tune! Total package here!!! 

[j]

nice job on this remix guys. Jay's vocals always make the mix shine.. and it is a great riff!

[Stoney]

Wow this is a very different spacey version.....fine playing all round and I love the vocals Jay

Well done guys

Ian 

[AndyG6508]

Very cool tune! Total package here!!! 

Thanks so much Bill, glad you liked the sound!

Cheers
Andy