May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
When you consider the tracks on the album that have just gone by – the thumping drum and bass monster of Boys From Brazil and the pre-techno genre Euro dance beat of Love Song – there is a calming and stillness to This Earth. A soft rim shot (that’s what that particular percussive sound is…
Well, Jim may not be able to single out any particular highlight…and I have a few…but THIS topped it. When this started at Barrowland (sadly, there is no Barras footage…this is from the Roundhouse)…the emotions I had! Ecstasy, joy, wonderment…blended with this sheer…I dunno! Oh, I just wanted to drop to the floor and just…
Enjoy the magic that is the Dreamtime Mix of This Earth That You Walk Upon
Wallowing in self-pity and throwing myself into getting nearer that SM lyric art deadline. My birthday should feel WAAAY off…but it doesn’t. Not when I’ve given myself something like (I’ve not counted an actual figure) 130 Minds lyric art pieces to do by November 1st. If I am done by Oct 31st, I’m going to…
As Sir gently weeps for the (surmised) demise of the electric guitar…this piece of work of Charlie’s is what makes me weep for its sheer soaring majesty and beauty. By far and away my favourite guitar solo of Mr Burchill’s. https://youtu.be/klcsyFE-3Wg
Not quite apprporiate for “Invasion Day” (just in terms of it having “Dreamtime” in the title…and it being “Australia Day”)…but it does make me think of my Aboriginal ancestors today. I do love Charlie’s guitar solo SSOO much. And they’ve used it twice in this mix! That line! “Screaming edge of light / shines so,…
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With words from This Earth That You Walk Upon. I really, really loved making this :-))
My partner always sings “Big Science” over the top of it (it drives me endlessly nuts – but I suppose she’s allowed a little vengeance for being a “Mindow” – that’s a Simple Minds widow. Lol. I only just made that up there and then on the spot!) . I can’t say I hear…
Song: This Earth That You Walk Upon Album: Sons And Fascination Year of release: 1981 Words: Jim Kerr