EKALOPSE/GHOSTS AND GOLD
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Info: Music by The General. Vocals written by Pupendai (On cover). Genre: GhostPop
Guest musicians: Sam Smith, Cranberry Brass Orchestra
Guest Vocalists: Christian Sekhanan, Veronique Medrano, Leeza Black, Russell Gold,
Chris Thurman, Bryson Baugus, Kim Chamberlain, Traviata, and Jayn Tapilin
Personal reviews:
Electric Sky:
The General: Originally I wanted to include the ticking sound of a metronome in this track.That is why there are a few moments of lonely drumming. The track was basically trying to be really sci fi electric. Originally not going to be on the album, but we heard some potential in there. Pup and I decided we'd write a nice brass strings epic intro and make it our first track
Pupendai: It's actually about youtube celebrities... weird huh? Yeh it's spaz electric track. It's also about electric stars, playing music with the keys in the night. Yeah whatever you don't know what i'm saying anyway.
Falling Gold Dust:
The General: A very orchestral piece. We got a few guest groups in that did not want to be named. Veronique was difficult to grab hold of as of some home events. But once we got her in the studio she seemed to fly! Toward the end i thought maybe it was missing something. So i got the orchestra in again and made a epic sounding moan towards the end.
Pupendai: Yes, i originally wanted to make this a 2 vocalist song.. which it is.. but Veronique way stole the show and its awesome. Wish i kept mine out but oh well. Lyrics are about the original concept of the album.. falling gold dust, making everyone rich.
Bulldozed:
The General: With this track i just wanted to get in a simple tune, and make something of it. Also i wanted this to be the start an 'alive' sounding album. Chris Thurman does a brilliant job singing. It all fits quite nicely, "I hope theres time..." One of my fave songs, probably my fave actually.
Pupendai: Lyrics are about death in a past war, and dreaming of a peaceful world. I'm very deep thinking you know. I like this track but because i'm not singing it think its a bit yuck.. yeah alright, Chris did good. Brilliant in fact.
Pirates:
The General: My friend Jayn Tapilin did such an amazing job on Old Realm we decided to get her back. Once again she made this a song people know and love. It is a shame we could not get her back to do more. It's once again an extremely simple tune. I hande dit to Pup, he made something of it.
Pupendai: Basically i write the lyrics, sing it, then meet the guests in the Recording Studio. She did a fantastic job. I wanted to have some fun with this song, no more depressing Pupendai for the moment, fun song.
Nursery Glitch:
The General: I can't really say anything here. Sam Smith, our guest musician totally stole the show with his amazing tunes.
Pupendai: He did. I'm going to work with him next time instead of you General.
Gold Light:
The General: Originally going to be an 'intro' song. Christian sent back such great vocals we decided to make it a full song on its own. I also got the Cranberry Orchestra from London to join in on this one.
Pupendai: Nice lil' tune. Christian spits on my vocals, not literally. He was actually a nice guy
Bus Stop:
The General: Not going to be on the album. Just made this tune for fun
Pupendai: My sister came in one day (Pisketti) and wanted to sing on a song. So General gave me one of his scrap tracks and it was Bus Stop. We sung along to her lyrics then posted it online. People liked it! That is why it is on the album.
Room Virus:
The General: So different, I've decided to go a weird way on various tracks and this is one of them .Will be like this and its strange bouncy cyber horror tune? A little bit difficult on the ears in some parts. Wanted a bubbly ghosty feel.
Pupendai: Interesting track, nice vocals from Kim Chamberlain. The lyrics are about being locked in a room that gives you diseases while all your friends are out living the fun life.
Chatter:
The General: Very much Pupendai's track. This was me and him jamming! Like (Sea Veins, Care) Another fave.. can i have two?
Pupendai: It's alright. Various tracks mentioning gold and various mentioning ghosts.. thats why the albums called that... yeah
Almost Paradise:
The General: After the last album this was the first tune i wrote. I wanted to get a very powerful voice to sing it, very powerful. Guess what, I got one! It's fantastic. Though may be out of some peoples tastes.
Pupendai: A song about the perfect place.. most of the time, but in reality.. not quite. It is too far to reach and sometimes you have to leave, almost perfect. Almost paradise to be with that one person you love.
The Summer:
The General: I wanted to make the bassiest song we've ever made. I'm not exactly sure whether we achieved that. But in the end its a cool tune and a rock american vocalist.
Pupendai: Love this track. It is bassy and .. not very catchy but still strong! Struck together like lightning. That makes a good song. Lyrics are about The Summer.. and rejection... rejection in summer. I read it on facebook somewhere.
Pepper's Ghost:
The General: Towards the end i was becoming uneasy. I decided this album needed something dark, ghosty, magical. Like a well fitted filler. It was Pepper's Ghost.
Pupendai: Lyrics about Magic and Fantasy. We had a vocalist come back, Christian who did excellent once again. With Leeza Black joining him towards the end. I think they work well together and she returns towards the end.
Care
The General: Pupendai and I made this one in a day. Another jamming session with some fun editing in there.
Pupendai: The song is about..... End of the world for one.
Moving to the Underground:
The General: Ok so THIS is my fave song. Love the powerful bass and ghostly voice of miss Leeza Black.
Pupendai: I might have to agree with you there General.. maybe
Lyrics
Electric Sky
Stars, they light so bright, Stars, they light in the night. Oh, well please don't weep. The stars go beep beep beep
They call them stars. No you're not.
Falling Gold Dust
Hey theres no gold dust here to take
so lets all just run away
and we'll know theres no tommorow caus we're singing it today (Today)
Way along the sands and the rain
theres no people left to save
but the gold dust sings all day
just for us into the night
Theres no body to tell the sun
no more money we're blinded fun
oh all these people do you know?
do they have a place to go?
as the gold dust falling down
what miracle have victim foundHey theres no gold dust here to take (Today)
so lets all just run away
and we'll know theres no tommorow caus we're singing it today (TodayBulldozed
Greenlands are bright along
when they soar far
spirits will roam
until they reach the stars
the calming relax until we watch green burn
i hope theres time to tell you
tales from where i came
from where i've gone
the boiling sun
the shaking gun
and all our foes
see them bulldozed
i miss that feeling
i miss those souls
all that lovin
feeling death as it rolls, BulldozedPirates
oh
you need to know
its a long long way to go
When we went to the sea
pirates took our money
when they walked away from me
treasure box of fury
Fun in all the roaring
fun in all the glory
as their guns shot fiercely
We began to show them how to be
pirates
pirates pi-rates
eye patch and gun they're dead
mug of rum and peg leg
what we love this is who we are
who we are
who we are
who we areGold Light
No fear
so take me to
where the burning blues
what shall we do
wondering whos who
everybodies diving
everybodies trying
everybodies driving
see the gold light get throughBus Stop
Lots of old ladies at the bus stop. Lots of children at the bus stop
Lots of mice at the bus stop. And a boogie man at the bus stop
Theres horse poo at the bus stop. People using the loo at the bus stop
Bus stop, Bus stop at the Bus stop. Bus is arriving at the bus stop
People are diving to the bus stop. I'm stealing your money at the bus stop
Sat next to a bunny at the bus stop. Onto the bus from the bus stop
The bus is leaving the bus stop. And now its stopping at another bus stop
And this bus stops prettier than my bus stop. I'm jealous of the people at this bus stop
And now its leaving from this bus stop. Now i'm seeming to miss that other bus stop
I press the bell for the next bus stop. Guess where i am.. i'm at the.. CHIPSHOP!
Room Virus
envelope sat undecided
and i've got the flu
turn me in and i'm sure to dial it
look i'm going to call youa call
to them
could bring
the pasta heard my soul could be stolen
as someone told me
I'm here burning in the oven
They're all off swimming in the sea. i dont like that
i'm a bit jealous actuallyRoom Virus
I tried to break no one could hear it
my arms are full of wounds
i'm fed up of the laws to fear it
i need to get out of this roomThe Summer
Stepping into Summer. Peace whispers in the wineStepping into darkness. People on the line
Its alright. We're ok
Because the summer is moving with you.x2 (All gone home)
The summer
wait wait wait. oh wait for me
Can't bare to tell the summer what you really want to be.
Against them. Against me x3
The Summer
Chatter
got no body yet they're walking over you
the floor is bloody but the sky is staying bluethe floor is muddy gone are the faces that we drew
we do feel lucky with this gold dust fall over youand we all feel lucky with this gold dust fall over you
i do not know me the flames are suddenly burning burningi get money but i can't get over you
it may seem funny but i dont know what to do
chit chat chatter and fly right on through
turn table number and ear beat stomach fluAlmost Paradise
Here we can run
we can dine
in the sun
free sunshine it'll be such fun
we will sing till we fade away
glass for eyes along the way
Here we can flow
we can throw
in the snow
Flying away
from this feeling of low
Sing and we dance
to the tune of romance
eat in the fields of these magical lands
singing is an arrival
we all on our knees
you may think we're dead as well
singings just a disease
Sing and to dance
to the tune of romance
stands a mind that can break through violencePepper's Ghost
Merry the mage that turned you into stone
Purple of people, staring all alone
stars of whisper and music of stream
we walk and wish for a magicman supreme
Have you seen the heart in dust
have you been and earnt their trust
wings fly far and letters will post
history sees the Pepper's Ghost
tell me secrets. take me home
takes her watch and she is gone
flower from air space, cauldron is raised
walking here, there lost in a magic maze
Peppers Ghost
Peppers Ghost
when curtains close
magics just a boast
for you
thats how you see it
they're coloured blue
The price of flickered lights running through
its running through
its running through
its running through
for you
for you
Care
Here we know what the people that show
The people are walking where we go
Toys r us, Toys are tough
Shiney different click click explosion
Hustle. It's all for peace.
Please forgive them. Flaming homes. Singing treason
Dog is war. Light is over. Dog sinks it into everyones ears.
All these people turn away
People listen to what we've got to say!
Let's stand, you understand
The monsters are gone. From this landDon't flee
I could tell you theres no holly
But thats just the hatred in me
But really we do careHere we know what the people that show
The people are walking where we goEverythings lost to those who take
Falling people shot down my birthday cake
Trolley of doom. Favourite sonic boom and shocking lights.
Market is dead. Dust in shed. Mines and phones, and pay sum
Sparkling click click vending machine. No more robots. The end is no nigh.
The end is here. Just look at the sky.
We're all dead. We've all died. The end is here, just look in the sky.Just look in the sky
Moving to the Underground
play the harp and make some noise
falling stars and howling voice
Turn the hay
and crash your stay
we'll be watching you all day
golden grass
we will walk on it with two feet
Fast
And no one will let me sit on fearless seat
so
moving to the underground
moving to the underground
when you wanna get awayYou will meet pirates. Hornets in markets
Fire in the eyes of the burning star airship
Turn it, burnit, flowing through eyes like mech song technic
Soul, fire in the hole. Clap your hands, if you want to dance.
Goodbye