taking us over to the other side by alfstone and orh : Dedicated to Facemask

[Oldrottenhead]

Dedicated to Robert D Burns. Sail on brother.

Alfredo and I started work on this over the new year for the replayfest the original version is here https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=15253.0

at the time of recording the song still seemed relevant today,what with the cargo ship of refugees stranded off the coast of Italy.

We were ready to post it, when the sad news of Robert's passing came through.

as a result i held off from posting it. of late every song i listen to  brings Robert to mind. as does this song.

so for Robert: Taking us over to the other side.

there's a boat that's sailing on the morning tide
and it's hold is deep and it's deck is wide
and it's taking us to the other side
i just hope to god that we all survive
and it's taking us over to the other side
well we've paid the piper and the captain too
and we're sharing quarters with the cabin crew
and we'll step on shore in a week or two
if we don't drop dead with the spanish flu
and it's taking us over to the other side
where all men are equal in the eyes of god
where men are free to live their dreams
a place where we can live in peace
where we can hold our heads up high
and it's taking us over to the other side
well we're crosing over the deep blue sea
and the fog's so thick that i cannot see
and i'm stood in bilge up to my knees
and i hope to god that we'll soon be free

taking us over to the other side

w/m
oldrottenhead
music and arrangement
by
afstone
vocals
by
oldrottenhead

[IanR]

You guys have done a brilliant job on this.

It is so good that I nearly cried (it takes a lot to make me cry).

Everything about this is perfect.  The song has great meaning. Its really well constructed. The guitar and the drum(?) sound great together and are well played. Its well recorded and mixed.  It is top notch. 

I'm going to put this in my mp3 player for sure.

BTW. I do feel very deeply for the plight of refugees. There are so many fucked up places that need escaping from at the moment.  I think the Australian government may be the World champions of insensitive refugee policies at the moment, where we treat refugees like illegal immigrants and send them off to camps on remote pacific islands for processing and resettlement. There has to be a better way.

regards,

Ian

[Geir]

One of your best songs have now become even better with the help from the good doctor !!

Stunning piece of music !!

Love it !

[chunk]

A fine dedication guys. Everything about it is pure quality.

[fenderbender]

What a beautiful recording
super lyrics and vocals and instruments
A great meaningful tribute to Rob

[Groundy]

A beautiful tribute to a great guy.....
Well done lads.......

Alex

[Mike_S]

Beautiful stuff.

[Jarle]

I had to listen to the original version first, and I loved it. Then I listened to this and found you had taken it to a new level. This is just brilliant.

[Hook]

Well done gentleman, wonderful arrangement/production.
Rock On!

[dobrodaddy]

A great song made even better!
The lyrics are so well crafted and the instrumentation is delightful.  Love Alf's additions.
A song of hope in the face of so many troubles in the world and friends passing on.
Thanks for lifting my heart.  DD