Hero to Zero (Stoney/Snowdog)

[Stoney]

Hi
This is a very strange track that developed from an old acoustic guitar riff I've had going round in my head for years. Mike supplied his usual brilliant off the wall guitar work which brought this beast to life... many thanks Mike...truly a pleasure working with you as always.

Mike Woodford (Snowdog) - Electric Guitars
Ian Burrage (Stonehead) - Other stuff

HERO-2-ZERO (Burrage 2010)

Verse 1
I'm mister know it all
And I've been round the world
But I was taken to me knees
With just one look from a little girl
I thought I had it all
More things than I'd ever need
But she saw through the masquerade
And knocked me squarely off my feet

Now I see through her eyes

Verse 2
I'm mister have it all
And I own half the world
But I would empty out the bank
For just one word from my little girl
I thought I'd buy it all
And sell what I didn't need
She'd seen all the game I played
Her victory was so complete

Now I see through her eyes

Chorus
I went from hero to zero
There's just no hiding it
This girls got x-ray eyes
I went from hero to zero
It's no good faking it
The truth is hiding in the lies
And I see through her eyes

Verse 3
I'm mister take it all
And I stole from the world
But I would give it back again
For another day with my little girl
I thought I had the time
To rectify my deeds
But she has gone so far away
And I am left with my deceit

Now I see through her eyes

[snowdoguk]

Cool Stuff Ian... really enjoyed this even though it only took the Saturday to get down... I especially like the "no borders" attitude to working on songs with you because it gives me a chance to try out stuff that might not be accepted by others... I used a few chords in this which are accentually quite a long way off but give the sound (in my opinion) a cool edge .. it's also made me look into watching YouTube clips of Dept. S and R&H etc... classic programs from an ever increasing distant youth.. 

cheers dude..till the next one

Mike

[Stoney]

Cheers Mike
I think that's what collabs should be about ...using other folks expertise and not confining their creativity too much...this would have been a much different, and lesser track without your strange chords  and I love how the tracks we work on can take unexpected turns in their development.....always open to new directions.

Looking forward to the next 

Thanks Ian

[Tricia41]

Nice one Ian! I just listened on facebook! 

[Stoney]

Cheers Tricia

So facebook does work then LOL 

[Tricia41]

well for us addicted folks...yes! 

[Stoney]

well for us addicted folks...yes! 

Ah well at least your not addicted and unemployed  ...I keep fighting the urge to go hide in my studio

[Benny]

Hey Stoney, nice song. The lyrics are excellent. The production is spot on.

Mike, great guitars.

Benny

[Stoney]

Cheers Benny

Many thanks for your  kind comments Mike did a great job as the mad axe man didn't he.

Thanks for listening

Ian 

[stoman]

Solid as usual, guys!

BTW, Ian, don't forget: You promised we'd do another song together!

Regards,
  Steffen

[Stoney]

Thanks Steffen 

And no I haven't forgotten ...any time you are ready just give me a nudge.... either your place or mine 

Cheers Ian

[McLovin]

Been watching this guys as you know.  Turned out great.  The vocal melody and content fit perfectly I think Ian.  If it were me,.. I would not explore another singer on this.

Fantastic guitars as usual Mike.

[snowdoguk]

Thanks Jay!! Another one of Stoney's magic pieces...   

[Stoney]

Been watching this guys as you know.  Turned out great.  The vocal melody and content fit perfectly I think Ian.  If it were me,.. I would not explore another singer on this.

That's very kind Jay ....I guess it works ok but I never really like my voice ...outside my comfort zone   

Glad you like it as it is a little different from my usual material...a little more serious than most...It's great working with Mike when he throws a curve ball as it makes you sit up and take another look...this is certainly a much better song for his input..the guitars really brought it to life.

Cheers and thanks for listening

Ian 

[Stoney]

Thanks Jay!! Another one of Stoney's magic pieces...   

Let's see what else we can pull out of the top hat......bet it's a rabbit