Feb 2022 rock indie-rock big-rock anthem harmonies live-instruments
ZeCoop: I've been writing with Karl for years and I love how grand his visions are (although we have done some beautiful acoustic songs too). But first up, I went into the studio with the intention of writing something BIG. HUGE. I wanted to write a rock anthem for Karl. I got done and it sounded really big. I was happy. So I sent it off and he liked it a lot which is great! When he sent me back his parts today.... HOLY COW!!! What *I* thought was big wasn't even close... This is gargantuan! He added tons of vocals and an awesome guitar solo in the second half. Karl is a master of layers and harmonies and big ideas. I had the greatest time mixing the 38 tracks of this song... By far my biggest project in a while and WOW, do I love it. Huge thanks to Karl for once again going way beyond what I could have imagined! :D
Karl here ;-)
And ha ha i would love to have seen the look on john's face when i sent him all the individual stems!! But like the superstar he is he's created a monumental mix.
There are so many things i love about FAWM but since 2017 somehow myself and john have always gravitated to each other and musically he takes me to all my fav places and beyond and joy and pleasure to do another track with him, and seriously when i heard what he'd done, i was kind of bouncing around in excitement. I more huge thanks for letting me whack my impromptu over excited guitar wah on the track. woohoo
If a certain Karl pulls his finger out, we defohave enough for an album now..;-) Eyes peeled all!!!!
So much thanks again John.
Lyrics wise . its definitely the most passionate song i ever written . It kind of speaks for itself really. ENJOY ALL
Let me take you
to a dream world tonight
to have fun and hear the drum beat
to release and feel body heat
lie here with me
an ocean scene tonight
tropical dance and hearts vibrate you
So come close with cheek on cheek tonight
as we feel the fire inside
Rhythmic feet and supple thighs I know
heart jumps and skips a beat
one kiss takes me to pluto and back
A dream or reality in my mind?
Rise from the flames
our world's Ash tamed one night
spin around we'll dance the tango
sea breeze and golden hair entwined
Look in my eyes
our known spark flashes bright
license our hands and let them go
undressed souls with bodies still unknown
come and touch me with your mind I know
skin on skin is there more to find
A spinning top of mystery
fireworks in the wells of your deep eyes
writhing bodies in foreign heat
A dream or reality we can find??
A dream or reality in my mind
@audrey Mar 2022
A very catchy and rockin' song. Great full sound here. You guys should definitely keep collaborating. A very enjoyable listen.
@natalie Mar 2022
This is MAMMOTH! The excitement that pulses through it from beginning to end is infectious. I defy anyone to listen to this and NOT shake their booty! This is what happens when two great musical minds meet. BAM! What awesome chemistry!
@lowhum Feb 2022
Very rubber soul! Though I think I can hear the blur in there
@jamkar Feb 2022
Shakin’ great sound guys! Takes me back to dance floor daze.
@richaaaay Feb 2022
HOLY COW!!! That's a worthy exclamation for this song. I'm inspired...38 tracks...HOLY COW!!! This sounds great, all aspects: drums, guitars, vocals, bass...Rock'n it. Some great dynamics and harmonies too. Awesome collaboration!
@vomvorton Feb 2022
Great energy, excellent glam-rock vibes and a brilliant marriage of music and lyric / vocalist, who can ask for more? NOT I!
@judypie Feb 2022
Holy moly, this is quite the foot tapper isn’t it! :p I’d be tapping more than my foot if I’d actually got out of bed yet! Rock n rollllllllla!
@jacobeverettwallace Feb 2022
This is awesome! The power of collab! I feel like this belongs on my radio in my old '78 Ford F-150 while I'm cruising downtown. Incredible job to the both of you! Got my head boppin' along.
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
Such a great classic hi energy rock anthem feel! Fabulous groove! Love everything about this! I feel like I’m at a great concert dancing as I am listening! Cool break down and build up section to that outro!
@owl Feb 2022
Infectious BIG ROCK FUN, this is such a huge-sounding anthem and I love it! The ending refrain is so catchy. All the layers going on work so well and it just grooves along fantastically. Excellent collab!
@adforperu Feb 2022
Always great to see two FAWM legends collaborating. Great stuff chaps, you're a great match for creating these kind of epics. This really drives! The "A dream or reality in my mind" mantra really reminds me of Cooper Temple Clause
@chroes Feb 2022
I just started the song, tabbed out and was a bit distracted. When I refocused, I couldn't believe this song! WTF, this is perfect! melody, harmonics, breaks, guitars, it's all so perfectly retro-70s-glamrock! 10/10, would recommend!
@majordanby Feb 2022
What an absolutely fantastic song. The best of both of you which makes the finished version so radio ready. This could easily be a modern indie band. I see what you mean about how big it is. The layers run deep! Amazing collab, guys!
@cblack Feb 2022
Absolutely loved it. Huge, yes! But not cluttered. Everything is where it should be. Such fun energy. You two obviously enjoyed yourselves, and you make a great team.
Very nice!
@spazsquatch Feb 2022
Damn, it's great to hear something in this style that isn't 30 years old. Really enjoy it.
@gilhari Feb 2022
Bigness definitely achieved…
I love it.
@loveonamixtape Feb 2022
Oh man as soon as those vocals come in, I especially knew I was really in for it! Definitely getting the 90s Brit rock vibes; reminds me of Stereophonics a little bit. The multitracked vocals sound SO good, and love the guitar and the melodic turns -- that big, bright chorus is so great. That muddy guitar solo starting at 2:17 is great, too. Very cool, guys!!
@thedutchwidows Feb 2022
Wow - this is superb. Energy, drive, awesome harmonies, big guitars and big drums. What a great collaboration. What a greta job balancing 38 tracks! I love this.
@hornesgiftshop Feb 2022
I lovd this. It manages to be huge, bombastic and charmingly homemade at the same time. How do you do that? Also gets "thighs" in without rhyming with eyes.
@billwhite51 Feb 2022
love the music..... suggests a britpop group
on a beatles jag. fantastic vocals.
@toms Feb 2022
This out of sight, everything in it, but special props for the vocals. Gorgeous.
@robheron1 Feb 2022
That is incredible! Great musicianship, recording, layering. Good job and a fun listen!
@ductapeguy Feb 2022
BIG HUGE SEXY RAWK ANTHEM FOR THE WIN. (sorry i shouted but it was the only way i could be heard over the RAWK). I hear Cheap Trick and the Beatles team up for an epic Jam.
@srcoops Feb 2022
High energy with strong lyrics. Nicely done!
@kenmattsson Feb 2022
THIS IS EPIC! OMG what have you done! Wow. That's all.
@resonut123 Feb 2022
Ooooh, Big Beat, Big Vocals.... Sweet. Has a Retro feel (maybe late 60's or Cheap Trick-ish?).
Glad this became Reality from Your Minds. Cool Collab!
@gwyn1234 Feb 2022
Classic rock with great vox and dexterous playing...up there with the best!
@nadine Feb 2022
Your chemistry is so great! You rock and this track is huge. I can imagine this arrangement being hard to mix but you did well. I love the energy in this song and how drums and guitars wirk together.
@metalfoot Feb 2022
Classic guitar rock lives and is alive and well in the hands of Karl and John. Cheers gents!
@sueawesome Feb 2022
wow this really is how ze describes it ‘gargantuan’ with all those layers. I don’t know how you guys do what you do - I’m just so privileged to hear it!! I read the lyrics after reading the liner notes, so I wasn’t sure how ‘rock anthem’ would go with ‘sultry?’ shall we say. Not 20 seconds into listening I thought.. of course, that’s how!
Karl has such a classic 70’s sounding tone to his voice. With ze’s classic genius treatment I can’t help but feel like this song is a classic rock anthem reincarnated from the 70’s. Not copied and regurgitated. But has the actual soul of one of the great ones.
Amazing collab you two.
@sailingmagpie Feb 2022
This sounds absolutely massive! This is exactly the sort of tune I'd buy on 7" in 1996 (and some nice little lyrical references to the Britopo-era too, I believe). Everything on this is flawless - vocals, lyrics, arrangement, production. Top work from you both.
@b3nut Feb 2022
Oh hell yeah, this is massive! But it's not gratuitously busy, it all fits and rocks like a motha! Brilliant!!!
@engebretsen Feb 2022
Wow. Again. I am so amazed what you 2 do! High class. Why aren`t the record labels after you all the time? Just wonder.
@guatecoop Feb 2022
Holy smokes, this is an instant hit! Well, 38 tracks and the mix is great! Really nice mix. Then, the song has everything playing a great role, but also doing something meaningful. I love the progressions and breaks, as the shift the energy in a different direction and it all comes together beautifully. Really great song!