written/performed/recorded by Dave Berry, with some assistance from Keith Berry on bass, and piano
Dave: lyrics/vocals, electric guitar (Gretsch G5420T), GB drums and organ/synths
Keith: Bass, piano, organ solo at end
recorded on an iPad into Garageband
Title: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: Bluesberry on August 26, 2023, 01:46:04 PM
Post by: Bluesberry on August 26, 2023, 01:46:04 PM
I got a story song done up...it took a little while...... Sci-fi, time travel, time paradox/time loop kind of story...The inspiration for this was, of course, the movie 12 Monkeys and a PK Dick short story called "The Skull" .... I added my own twist on the time paradox....also inspired by all this Covid crap and all the folks that are still suffering...that is where the idea for all this came from...no guitar solos this time....I just couldn't find space for guitar wankery on this one...its 8 minutes long as it is without any solos
...warning:its lyric heavy, but to tell the story properly I found I needed all 8 verses, chorus and bridge...lol...enjoy
No Escape Out of Time
My prison door swung open
The guards dragged me to my feet
We're taking you to see the Council
They have deal that's hard to beat
This crystal cage will send you back in time
Reducing the sentence for your crime
It started 40 years ago
Summer of 2025
A madman released the virus
By winter few were left alive
The survivors gathered and were forced to live underground
Until a cure could be found
Now the survivors are no longer dying
Yet we suffer from day to day
Many symptoms plague our well being
We need to cure this chronic malaise
Your mission is: travel to when it was released
Return with the virus unleashed
They instructed me on the machinery
That will transport me back in time
And a memory card of old records
Holographic images to identify
I'll track this man down and take him by suprise
Returning a sample to analyze
Chorus:
The moving hands of time
are just a pantomine
A shadow across the sun
Don't try to change the past
Or you will find out fast
Your fate you can't outrun
There is no escape out of time (x2)
I set the controls for my journey
The council room fades from view
The spiraling mist begins to settle
My arrival noted by more than a few
A crowd was gathering around the glowing crystal cage
Which man starts the viral rampage
I study the gathering crowd
They gasp in fear at my sight
He'll kill us with his alien weapons, they cry
I've got one chance, gotta get this right
I go back in the cage, activate the memory device
Holographic images before my eyes
Bridge:
Gazing at the ghostly image
Something is familiar, adjust for a clearer view
Same clothes, same face
It's like looking in the mirror, I'm hunter and hunted too
I am the man I was sent back to find
My blood is the virus, I realize
Chorus The moving hands of time....
With a glimmer of recognition
I watch them move in for the kill
Forgive them they know not what
Begins by my blood they will spill
Those who take my life will unleash a plauge on all mankind
Yet I will live again in time
The virus spread like wildfire
People had no immunity
Survivors fled the earths surface
To preserve the last of humanity
A baby is born in the year 2029
And one day the Council will send him back in time
Re-living the events line by line
Chorus The moving hands of time...
The guards dragged me to my feet
We're taking you to see the Council
They have deal that's hard to beat
This crystal cage will send you back in time
Reducing the sentence for your crime
It started 40 years ago
Summer of 2025
A madman released the virus
By winter few were left alive
The survivors gathered and were forced to live underground
Until a cure could be found
Now the survivors are no longer dying
Yet we suffer from day to day
Many symptoms plague our well being
We need to cure this chronic malaise
Your mission is: travel to when it was released
Return with the virus unleashed
They instructed me on the machinery
That will transport me back in time
And a memory card of old records
Holographic images to identify
I'll track this man down and take him by suprise
Returning a sample to analyze
Chorus:
The moving hands of time
are just a pantomine
A shadow across the sun
Don't try to change the past
Or you will find out fast
Your fate you can't outrun
There is no escape out of time (x2)
I set the controls for my journey
The council room fades from view
The spiraling mist begins to settle
My arrival noted by more than a few
A crowd was gathering around the glowing crystal cage
Which man starts the viral rampage
I study the gathering crowd
They gasp in fear at my sight
He'll kill us with his alien weapons, they cry
I've got one chance, gotta get this right
I go back in the cage, activate the memory device
Holographic images before my eyes
Bridge:
Gazing at the ghostly image
Something is familiar, adjust for a clearer view
Same clothes, same face
It's like looking in the mirror, I'm hunter and hunted too
I am the man I was sent back to find
My blood is the virus, I realize
Chorus The moving hands of time....
With a glimmer of recognition
I watch them move in for the kill
Forgive them they know not what
Begins by my blood they will spill
Those who take my life will unleash a plauge on all mankind
Yet I will live again in time
The virus spread like wildfire
People had no immunity
Survivors fled the earths surface
To preserve the last of humanity
A baby is born in the year 2029
And one day the Council will send him back in time
Re-living the events line by line
Chorus The moving hands of time...
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 26, 2023, 01:54:36 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 26, 2023, 01:54:36 PM
Trippy as frog. Braw bro!
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: cuthbert on August 26, 2023, 04:09:41 PM
Post by: cuthbert on August 26, 2023, 04:09:41 PM
I love a good time-traveling yarn, and you guys put it together well in that proggy style.
Outstanding collab.
Outstanding collab.
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on August 27, 2023, 03:34:58 AM
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on August 27, 2023, 03:34:58 AM
What a story, I'd pay money to see that film. Great lyrics. And what an epic song,the 8 minutes flew past. Brilliant music all the way through..yeah kind of trippy..and some the cool vocals.
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: Zoltan on August 28, 2023, 07:26:20 AM
Post by: Zoltan on August 28, 2023, 07:26:20 AM
Why didn't i get the memo that Bluesberry had been let out from the Space Ship of Blues Vagabonds?
Having Keith play the bass is a bit of a cheat. But i'll try not to hold that against you as your glorious warm blanket high as(s) kitten sounds so fine. The lyrics are accomplished in so many ways. For one they sound great even thought i didn't first get the meaning. I thought i'd save that for the next spin. After the third i was still thinkin that i'm not 100% sure what is happening, but i like it.
To have so much content... Both musical, spiritual, lyrical and heck probably even material (i'm sure you're a hoarder of many important things!) is a thing of a beauty.
I'm loving the Bluesberries sound. The family that plays together, slays together (i mean that in musical manner!).
Take a bow!
Having Keith play the bass is a bit of a cheat. But i'll try not to hold that against you as your glorious warm blanket high as(s) kitten sounds so fine. The lyrics are accomplished in so many ways. For one they sound great even thought i didn't first get the meaning. I thought i'd save that for the next spin. After the third i was still thinkin that i'm not 100% sure what is happening, but i like it.
To have so much content... Both musical, spiritual, lyrical and heck probably even material (i'm sure you're a hoarder of many important things!) is a thing of a beauty.
I'm loving the Bluesberries sound. The family that plays together, slays together (i mean that in musical manner!).
Take a bow!
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: Farrell Jackson on August 28, 2023, 07:35:26 AM
Post by: Farrell Jackson on August 28, 2023, 07:35:26 AM
This is a great story song Bluesberry! It's cool that your son played the cool bass here. The words and story really conjure up a movie in my mind...I can see it! Your vocals, the excellent chord changes and choice of instruments keep the 8 minutes interesting all the way to the end.
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: StephenM on August 28, 2023, 09:19:51 PM
Post by: StephenM on August 28, 2023, 09:19:51 PM
I don't really know where to start here... but I know this, there is a Berry vibe and you both have it...
love the scratchy rhythm guitar to the moon and back... the organ is so fine against the piano... bass work is top of the heap...
great production as well.. and the vocals rock.
simply smokin stuff
love the scratchy rhythm guitar to the moon and back... the organ is so fine against the piano... bass work is top of the heap...
great production as well.. and the vocals rock.
simply smokin stuff
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: Ray Brookes on August 29, 2023, 12:40:07 PM
Post by: Ray Brookes on August 29, 2023, 12:40:07 PM
Great story song and excellently produced. Cool bass playing from Keith along with that keyboard work.
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: StephenM on August 29, 2023, 08:11:20 PM
Post by: StephenM on August 29, 2023, 08:11:20 PM
amazing singing and lyrics Blues!
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: Redler on August 30, 2023, 01:28:07 AM
Post by: Redler on August 30, 2023, 01:28:07 AM
Stunning job on every way. The chorus is really fine!
Great collab, too!
Great collab, too!
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: SE on August 30, 2023, 06:27:18 PM
Post by: SE on August 30, 2023, 06:27:18 PM
Yes proggtastic, yes the vocals fit right in.
Then there,s the change up cool stuff!!
Then there,s the change up cool stuff!!
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: des0free on September 01, 2023, 09:23:59 PM
Post by: des0free on September 01, 2023, 09:23:59 PM
Wow this is epic, in the storytelling, length, and rich layering. Catchy chorus - check, killer bass - check, and nice mix. I think Genesis (original lineup), Yes, and Pink Floyd should all do covers of this, for their die hard fans to enjoy.
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: Mike_S on September 02, 2023, 04:35:37 PM
Post by: Mike_S on September 02, 2023, 04:35:37 PM
Brilliant Dave, glad I am listening to this late at night with a little whiskey in hand. Perfect!
But this is epic... the great sci-fi story marries really well with the music. Great playing and those verses roll along beautifully. This kept me engaged for the full 8+ minutes. Great story telling BUT I think you could have thrown in a couple of lead licks at the end, but then again maybe that might have taken the spotlight away from Keiths fab organ solo, so maybe not!
Mike
But this is epic... the great sci-fi story marries really well with the music. Great playing and those verses roll along beautifully. This kept me engaged for the full 8+ minutes. Great story telling BUT I think you could have thrown in a couple of lead licks at the end, but then again maybe that might have taken the spotlight away from Keiths fab organ solo, so maybe not!
Mike
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: godinqc on September 05, 2023, 05:37:09 PM
Post by: godinqc on September 05, 2023, 05:37:09 PM
Really great story telling .. lyrics were great and so was the vocals, guitars, bass etc .. It's a tour de force .. Bravo ..
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: Bluesberry on September 13, 2023, 10:11:12 AM
Post by: Bluesberry on September 13, 2023, 10:11:12 AM
Thanks for the feedback...Keith's bass playing continues to amaze me.....I am never sure what he will come up with, and it always exceeds my expectations......great job...and that little organ solo at the end....the icing on the cake ........I love these kind of time loop stories and wanted to do this up right...a labour of love as it were......took my time and didn't rush anything..........and it came out good......the rhythm guitar is Keith's Gretsch...that thing is amazing for chords...slashes right through.......such a great guitar......thanks again
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: thetworegs on September 13, 2023, 01:27:00 PM
Post by: thetworegs on September 13, 2023, 01:27:00 PM
A stunner of a story song Dave ....loving that bass line in fact loving the whole vibe down to the piano & brass....I need to borrow your crystal cage and escape back to the beginning of summer and bugger the consequences
Title: Re: No Escape Out of Time (Story Song Fest)
Post by: BerryPatch on September 26, 2023, 01:43:46 PM
Post by: BerryPatch on September 26, 2023, 01:43:46 PM
Another great track! I loved doing bass on this and figuring out keyboards/piano (which took a little to think of where to place them, it was already so full as is!). Musically, this is just so cool and the vocals and lyrics take this to a whole other level. Epic!