This is one of the "burn in" songs we recorded at Skyline Recording before it opened to the public.
In 1979, Richard Baskin, a client of Spoiled Brat Recording, recommended a composition teacher.
I studied for two years with the great Abby Fraser, and he always stressed the importance of NEVER using parallel 5ths in counterpoint. Although the opening notes to this song are not technically "parallel", I'm sure I was pushing Abby's buttons when I wrote them.
In 1979, Richard Baskin, a client of Spoiled Brat Recording, recommended a composition teacher.
I studied for two years with the great Abby Fraser, and he always stressed the importance of NEVER using parallel 5ths in counterpoint. Although the opening notes to this song are not technically "parallel", I'm sure I was pushing Abby's buttons when I wrote them.
I was inspired to write the opening notes and following song, by Damon Leigh's most amazing timeless and poetic lyrics.
Special shout out to Mr. Dean Groves who plays a most profound bass solo.
The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979.
P.S. Recognize the opening "sample"?
Written by Britt Bacon and Damon Leigh
© 1980
Source: 1/4" stereo master 30ips
P.S. Recognize the opening "sample"?
Afghanistan
I believe
forever
|
Nothing's
here to stay
|
One day we
may not see tomorrow
|
Don't let
that stop you
|
You know
there's nowhere to hide
|
Your pride
inside of no man's land
|
You're
coming to Afghanistan
|
Traveling
through as fast as you can
|
Everyone
here dies in the wool
|
Might better
steer clear of Kabul
|
Stroking the lapis lazuli
|
Your desert's cut and dried
|
No eyes surmise precipitation
|
You stake your chances down
|
When you play the answers 'round
|
You're right
|
You're
coming through Afghanistan
|
Do what you
do as best as you can
|
You'll never
know where it all ends
|
If we're
nomad why can't we be friends
|
Stroking the lapis lazuli
|
Your desert's cut and dried
|
No eyes surmise precipitation
|
You stake your chances down
|
When you play the answers 'round
|
You're right
|
I believe
forever
|
Nothing's
here to stay
|
One day we may not see tomorrow
|
Don't let
that stop you
|
Britt Bacon: vocals, piano
Alan Morse: guitar
Teddy Zambetti: drums
Dean Groves: bass
Jamie Sheriff: synth
Written by Britt Bacon and Damon Leigh
© 1980
Source: 1/4" stereo master 30ips
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