The World Turned Upside Down
In 1649 To St. George's Hill,
A ragged band they called the Diggers
Came to show the people's will
They defied the landlords
They defied the laws
They were the dispossessed reclaiming what was theirs
We come in peace they said
To dig and sow
We come to work the lands in common
And to make the waste ground grow
This earth divided
We will make whole
So it will be
A common treasury for all
The sin of property
We do disdain
No man has any right to buy and sell
The earth for private gain
By theft and murder
They took the land
Now everywhere the walls
Spring up at their command
They make the laws
To chain us well
The clergy dazzle us with heaven
Or they damn us into hell
We will not worship
The God they serve
The God of greed who feed the rich
While poor folk starve
We work we eat together
We need no swords
We will not bow to the masters
Or pay rent to the lords
Still we are free
Though we are poor
You Diggers all stand up for glory
Stand up now
From the men of property
The orders came
They sent the hired men and troopers
To wipe out the Diggers' claim
Tear down their cottages
Destroy their corn
They were dispersed
But still the vision lingers on
You poor take courage
You rich take care
This earth was made a common treasury
For everyone to share
All things in common
All people one
We come in peace
The orders came to cut them down
Title: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: alfstone on March 12, 2015, 11:56:31 AM
Post by: alfstone on March 12, 2015, 11:56:31 AM
I discovered (and fell in love with) this song many, many years ago.
It was on Dick Gaughan album "Handful of Earth" (1981), and it's also known as "The Diggers' Song".
A very powerful song about a true story...
Thanks James, I always wished to cover it. :)
Techincal stuff:
guitar (EKO EVO) tuning: DADGAD, capo 1st fret. The guitar sound comes from the THR10 ("alfstone acoustic preset" ;D)
backing tracks by BIAB
Enjoy! :)
Alfredo
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: Oldrottenhead on March 12, 2015, 12:10:37 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on March 12, 2015, 12:10:37 PM
i stumbled in from the pub quiz last night burling drunk, to find alfredo had sent this, recorded at 1.15am in a haze. i woke my wife up she gave me what for and sent me packing to bed.
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: alfstone on March 12, 2015, 12:23:40 PM
Post by: alfstone on March 12, 2015, 12:23:40 PM
Quote from: oldrottenhead on March 12, 2015, 12:10:37 PMi stumbled in from the pub quiz last night burling drunk, to find alfredo had sent this, recorded at 1.15am in a haze. i woke my wife up she gave me what for and sent me packing to bed.
....probably your wife hates me... :D
Alfredo
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: Jean Pierre on March 12, 2015, 12:37:32 PM
Post by: Jean Pierre on March 12, 2015, 12:37:32 PM
ouah it s perfectly well done
Who is the singer in this song? you Alfredo?
the DADGAD tuning is very good and the mixing with BIAB add is very well measured
PS I did not t know this song before...and i listened on you tube by D Gaughan...and i prefere this version :)
Who is the singer in this song? you Alfredo?
the DADGAD tuning is very good and the mixing with BIAB add is very well measured
PS I did not t know this song before...and i listened on you tube by D Gaughan...and i prefere this version :)
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: alfstone on March 12, 2015, 12:41:37 PM
Post by: alfstone on March 12, 2015, 12:41:37 PM
Quote from: my idol is Jahia on March 12, 2015, 12:37:32 PMouah it s perfectly well done
Who is the singer in this song? you Alfredo?
the DADGAD tuning is very good and the mixing with BIAB add is very well measured
PS I did not t know this song before...and i listened on you tube by D Gaughan...and i prefere this version :)
The singer? Me?
Noooooooooooo........ :D
He's the MYTICAL Giacomino Higgins, of course! ;D
(...also known as orh....)
Alfredo
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: Jean Pierre on March 12, 2015, 12:47:02 PM
Post by: Jean Pierre on March 12, 2015, 12:47:02 PM
aaahhh....OK is a very good singer... don't know all the labyrintic ways of songcfater
so did you play guitar and mix backtrack?
so did you play guitar and mix backtrack?
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: alfstone on March 12, 2015, 12:51:49 PM
Post by: alfstone on March 12, 2015, 12:51:49 PM
Quote from: my idol is Jahia on March 12, 2015, 12:47:02 PMaaahhh....OK is a very good singer... don't know all the labyrintic ways of songcfater
so did you play guitar and mix backtrack?
...yes, as always here...
:)
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: Jean Pierre on March 12, 2015, 12:57:21 PM
Post by: Jean Pierre on March 12, 2015, 12:57:21 PM
OK very good tuning
Ciao Alfredo i come three days in mycountry in Savoie ...and there No phone No internet radio silent! :-\ :-\
Ciao Alfredo i come three days in mycountry in Savoie ...and there No phone No internet radio silent! :-\ :-\
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: Blooby on March 12, 2015, 06:45:59 PM
Post by: Blooby on March 12, 2015, 06:45:59 PM
This is bloody marvelous. Nice mix, great playing, and I find your vocal inflections in this one among the very best you've done. Really digging the mix of marvelous instrumental textures here.
Alfredo, were you a fan of Pierre Bensusan at all?
Blooby
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: alfstone on March 12, 2015, 07:10:51 PM
Post by: alfstone on March 12, 2015, 07:10:51 PM
Many thanks, Blooby! :)
Yes, of course I love Bensusan's music...and during my years as reviewer/journalist I interviewed him a couple of times, if i remember well...
Alfredo
Yes, of course I love Bensusan's music...and during my years as reviewer/journalist I interviewed him a couple of times, if i remember well...
Alfredo
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: Redler on March 12, 2015, 11:40:26 PM
Post by: Redler on March 12, 2015, 11:40:26 PM
Great collab, gents! Brilliant playing and singing! Which gear did you use on the recording, Alfredo? Very dynamic and clear!
Wow!
Wow!
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: Jean Pierre on March 13, 2015, 12:23:03 AM
Post by: Jean Pierre on March 13, 2015, 12:23:03 AM
Yes we well recognize the DADGAD touch
I have this common point with Alfredo total fan of Bensusan. he is t is not only a great guitarist grea (and singer) but also a craftsman of the music and an very approachable guy
He was kind enough to dedicate my book of workshop in Haiti in 2014
I post , to day in cover song one of song of this first album (it was "Près de Paris") ; the song is a traditionnal: "One morning in May"
I have this common point with Alfredo total fan of Bensusan. he is t is not only a great guitarist grea (and singer) but also a craftsman of the music and an very approachable guy
He was kind enough to dedicate my book of workshop in Haiti in 2014
I post , to day in cover song one of song of this first album (it was "Près de Paris") ; the song is a traditionnal: "One morning in May"
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: alfstone on March 13, 2015, 12:39:47 AM
Post by: alfstone on March 13, 2015, 12:39:47 AM
Quote from: Redler on March 12, 2015, 11:40:26 PMGreat collab, gents! Brilliant playing and singing! Which gear did you use on the recording, Alfredo? Very dynamic and clear!
Wow!
Congrats,Redler, you noticed something different, AND in fact something different was: it's the first time I've used Ozone 6 with one of its "light" presets (more detail) for the final mix.
Thanks!
Alfredo
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: ODH on March 13, 2015, 05:44:00 AM
Post by: ODH on March 13, 2015, 05:44:00 AM
It's a fascinating and engaging story. The context is that England was at the end of a civil war raged throughout the 1640's and the land and people were spent. It's the same year the King was tried and beheaded by the victorious Parliament army leaders.
Back two decades ago I used to fight on the Roundhead side the Sealed Knot, English Civil War re-enactment society, so this is of particular poignancy for me.
Anyway. I enjoyed listening to that very much and the extra historical context has added dimensions for me.
Thanks both
:)
Back two decades ago I used to fight on the Roundhead side the Sealed Knot, English Civil War re-enactment society, so this is of particular poignancy for me.
Anyway. I enjoyed listening to that very much and the extra historical context has added dimensions for me.
Thanks both
:)
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: Geir on March 13, 2015, 07:25:18 AM
Post by: Geir on March 13, 2015, 07:25:18 AM
Absolutely brilliant !!
Great guitar-sound ! And stellar vocals !!
And wow, what a fabulous production !!
So you have an EKO as well ? !! Do they still make them? Mine is at least 40 years old
Great guitar-sound ! And stellar vocals !!
And wow, what a fabulous production !!
So you have an EKO as well ? !! Do they still make them? Mine is at least 40 years old
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: Mike_S on March 13, 2015, 07:46:49 AM
Post by: Mike_S on March 13, 2015, 07:46:49 AM
Guys!!
This is brilliant, i had to comment as it stopped me from working, i had to listen. lovely rustic with very emotional, genuine sentiments. i am transported back in time with this one. great work indeed!!
This is brilliant, i had to comment as it stopped me from working, i had to listen. lovely rustic with very emotional, genuine sentiments. i am transported back in time with this one. great work indeed!!
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: alfstone on March 13, 2015, 07:50:47 AM
Post by: alfstone on March 13, 2015, 07:50:47 AM
Quote from: Geir on March 13, 2015, 07:25:18 AMSo you have an EKO as well ? !! Do they still make them? Mine is at least 40 years old
Thanks Geir!
Since (some years ago) the managment of Eko guitars is supervised by the Italian guitarist Massimo Varini, Eko guitars have moved several steps ahead. Now they make really good guitars at a reasonable price.
Mine is this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxlTCHtZWjI
Alfredo
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: chunk on March 15, 2015, 04:58:12 AM
Post by: chunk on March 15, 2015, 04:58:12 AM
Another one of my favourite songs that you guys have covered. For anyone interested this song was written by Leon Rosselson. Check out Dick Gaughan doing another one of Leon's songs Stand up for Judas.
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: Blooby on March 15, 2015, 02:04:15 PM
Post by: Blooby on March 15, 2015, 02:04:15 PM
Came back for another listen. Really think this one is special.
Blooby
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: fenderbender on March 16, 2015, 11:59:25 AM
Post by: fenderbender on March 16, 2015, 11:59:25 AM
This is good Alf.
like it a lot
congrats
Tommy
like it a lot
congrats
Tommy
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: Farrell Jackson on March 23, 2015, 05:18:14 PM
Post by: Farrell Jackson on March 23, 2015, 05:18:14 PM
A fantastic collab Alfredo and Jim! I don't know the song but the lyric tell a fine story. Well done guys!
Farrell
Farrell
Title: Re: "The World Turned Upside Down" orh & alfstone cover D. Gaughan for Workfest
Post by: Flash Harry on March 23, 2015, 05:26:54 PM
Post by: Flash Harry on March 23, 2015, 05:26:54 PM
I missed this earlier.
Magic guys.
Magic guys.