Atlas (PVD/Andy/J/JChalp/GG/NickT)

[AndyG6508]

Hi MCS,

This has to be one of my personal favourites....a great lyric from Paul, super "Godspell-esque" vocals from George, stunning guitar work from new boy Jeff, lovely textural work on the keys from J meister....and nicely tied together by a great mix from NickT.

I really like the early 1970s feel to the sound, the 5/4 timing for the bridge, and Nick gave me a super sound on the bass!

I hope you enjoy the tune. Obviously I did 
Andy

Atlas (lyric: PVD, music:Andy) (c) 2011

(v1)
As the world grows smaller
Borders mean nothing at all
For some it's a heavy load
While others are standing tall
When something happens
Now everybody knows
Nothing can be hidden
When information flows

(v2)
Images fill the screens
As the freedom expands
And many can be heard
Screaming their demands
Yes, the world grows smaller
And it's still a heavy weight
But everyone moving forward
Is by no means a mistake .....

(bridge)
Like Atlas before, the strong will endure
And shoulder the hopes of the many just like before

(chorus)
As the world changes
Can be overwhelming
But the net has been cast
For many it's beginning

Solo

(v3)
And as enlightenment moves
With lightning bolt speed
Echoes of the ancients
Their secrets finally freed
As countless cultures collide
There's more harmony than rage
With every layer exposed
It's time for a New Golden Age

(chorus)
As the world changes
Can be overwhelming
Shades of the Titans
On the shoulders of Atlas

End solo

The Cast:

Paul Dempsey: Lyrics
George Williams: Lead and backing vocals
Jay Schankman: Piano, organ
JCHalp: Lead and rhythm guitars
Andy Gupta: Music, bass
Erik Koskas: Drums
Nick Testa: Mix/Mastering

[PVD]

Everyone:

Great final, I forgot how much I liked the feel of this one.

George's vocals are stunning and it moves so smoothly.

Andy, tks for moving this one along.

Paul

[j]

this turned out beautifully. Great interpretation George, nice drum track, great first song on MCS Jeff, hope you contribute more to our tunes here!

And of course Andy and Paul make a great songwriting team once again! Thanks for letting toss in a few notes

[AndyG6508]

hey Paul,

Im glad you liked the final result. As I said before, your lyrics for this are top drawer, possibly my favourite. It was truly an instance of serendipity that it just fitted some music i was working on at that time like a glove!

Andy

Everyone:

Great final, I forgot how much I liked the feel of this one.

George's vocals are stunning and it moves so smoothly.

Andy, tks for moving this one along.

Paul

[AndyG6508]

Thanks J .

Your keys work for the song is just "so right" with loads of interesting things happening throughout.

It's always a pleasure and a privilege to work with you. Hope we can do more - lots more!

Andy

this turned out beautifully. Great interpretation George, nice drum track, great first song on MCS Jeff, hope you contribute more to our tunes here!

And of course Andy and Paul make a great songwriting team once again! Thanks for letting toss in a few notes

[j]

I think we are just warming up the band Andy

I hope to contribute lots more as well!

[Era]

Hey, great song - reminds me my old favourites.. something like a dry mix of early Bachman-Turner Overdive and BadCo. Great mix Nick. Great playing guys!

// Era

[CosmicDolphin]

Yeah this was a good one. Nice pipes George, and well mixed especially for headphones.

CD

[AndyG6508]

Hi Era,

Thanks for the kind comment . Im glad you liked the retro 70s feel.

ANdy

Hey, great song - reminds me my old favourites.. something like a dry mix of early Bachman-Turner Overdive and BadCo. Great mix Nick. Great playing guys!

// Era

[AndyG6508]

Thanks Mark mate , yeah, VocalGeorge did a special job, as did the other guys!

Andy

Yeah this was a good one. Nice pipes George, and well mixed especially for headphones.

CD

[Paulo]

I like this one too... Today been listening to the last songs posted here, all of them are great... People in here is making super songs.

[AndyG6508]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for dropping in for a listen. Im so glad you liked the song!

Andy

I like this one too... Today been listening to the last songs posted here, all of them are great... People in here is making super songs.

[napoleonboot]

I missed this arriving in the finished - I love it!.

As for the Godspell reference, it's one of my favourtes, right after JC Superstar (as some of you know).

All the harmony vox took some work, but came out well. Many thanks to Steve (pleasuredome) for advice on how to do that over an Indian meal a year ago!

George

[AndyG6508]

Thanks Georgie - your vocal for this is top drawer....was it chicken tikka, lamb kebabs, naan bread washed down with Stella that did the trick?

So wheres' the next segment of this musical  ?
Andy

I missed this arriving in the finished - I love it!.

As for the Godspell reference, it's one of my favourtes, right after JC Superstar (as some of you know).

All the harmony vox took some work, but came out well. Many thanks to Steve (pleasuredome) for advice on how to do that over an Indian meal a year ago!

George

[CosmicDolphin]

Many thanks to Steve (pleasuredome) for advice on how to do that over an Indian meal a year ago!

George

He never gave me any singing advice when we had an Indian  .... Maybe it was just   ' don't ' 

CD