First one done for 2014, thiis one was carried by the excellence of my fellow collaborators.
Paul - A very well written lyric indeed. I liked the social commentary.
Frank - Special thanks for doing all the heavy yards, putting the arrangement together, playing the fab guitar parts, and finally bringing it home with excellent mixes.
Steve - You were your usual excellent self, great vocals interpreting the lyric perfectly.
Mark - Great to have you on board, for a new guy you've fitted right in from the start. A fantastic drums track, played with super feel, sound, meter and skill. I believe this could be your first completed collab on MCS, congratulations!!
Thanks again, guys.
PS - Frank produced a couple of great mixes, we couldn't decide which one to choose as the final, so we posted both!
Crystal Skies (Paul Dempsey/Andy Gupta/Frank Zax) (c)2012,2014
bpm=90
Intro riff: Am figure (over Am C G Am G Am chords)
(v1)
Am
Beneath the warm feeling
G Dm Am
A prism of colors begins to rise
C G
A heightened awareness
Dm G C G/B Am
Sheltered under the Crystal Skies
(v2)
But no one is crying
Even though there may be pain
As long as they can stay
Covered under the Crystal Skies
Riff2 : Am (notes: A C D D# E)/G (notes:G B C C# D) Am C Am G x2
(chorus)
Am G C Am
Yes, all is well, for a moment or two
Am G C G Am
Powerful colors changing their hue
Am G C Am
Although it is well known and it would be wise
Am G Dm G Am
Few ever touchdown from The Crystal Skies
(v3)
And fear comes and goes
Feeling it crawl under the skin
They hide in the corner
And wait to start all over again
(v4)
There are illusions of life
Where no one ever dies
As long as they stay
Under the cloak of the Crystal Skies
(bridge)
Hope lies,
Em Bm
That one day they'll long for something new
A F#m
And find a way to change their view
Em Bm
For this prism can be like a prison
A D
Can they open their eyes
F#m E
To see all the lies
Riff3: Bm (notes:B D E F# B(oct))/A (notes: A C# E F# A) Bm D Bm A x2 then G
Solo over intro and 2 verses
Chorus
Outro over Riff3 (2 semitones down on Am)
Personnel:
Paul Dempsey (PVD) : Lyrics
Frank Zax (Zax): Arrangement, guitars including solo, Mix
Steve McAndrew (Pleasuredome): Lead and backing vocals, harmony guitar
Mark R Cole (Drumguy): Drums
Andy Gupta (AndyG6508) : Music, arrangement, Bass
