'Mothership' - New version of a Greeny original featuring Flash Harry

[Greeny]

Hello friends.

This is new version of a song that's a few years old, but one I've always liked. Mike (Flash Harry) was looking for a song to practice his Chapman Stick skills on, and this one immediately sprang to mind (it was just guitars and mandolin in its original form). He was going to put bass on it once upon a time too.

So we lashed it all together. It's a bit ramshackle because I didn't use a click track: the tempo and rhythm pattern changes a few times. I think it sounds more 'folky' like this though 

Features acoustic guitars, vocals, mandolin, tambourine, shakers and virtual tablas by me, and Mike on Chapman Stick. All recorded on the mighty MBR.

If you don't know what a chapman stick is, check them out. Looks scary! Mike recommends Peter Gabriel sidekick Tony Levin as a starting point.

Oh... and some new Kite stuff on the way 

Lots of listening and commenting to catch up on.

[Farrell Jackson]

A very cool and folksy song Greeny! From what I've seen and heard Chapman Sticks are quite a complicated instruments to play. Kudos to Mike for taking charge of one. Great playing and singing! It good to hear a new Greeny toon!

Farrell

[cuthbert]

Sounds fantastic, Tim.

Must admit I don't know much about the Chapman stick, but considering the big players out there, I didn't expect it would fit in so well with a folk-style tune. But then again, it is Mike playing it - he's a musical wizard.

folk-pop-alicious!

[Groundy]

Superb Tim,
You're a Star.

Alex

[Oldrottenhead]

Dynamite

[bruno]

Instant smiles. Super collab.
Chapman sticks are complex beasts to tame :-) ... way to go Mike - more please!
B

[Redler]

So fine and melodic song with beautiful harmonies! Loved this right from the start. Great collab gents!

Piepod bound!

(Had to check the Chapman stick out...)

[Mike_S]

All those instruments blend beautifully. It does actually sound quite live. Great song very well crafted.

Mike

[Hook]

Well done here, I too want to hear more chapman stick from you Flash! Great production here.
Rock on!

[kenny mac]

Fu** me this is brilliant and all done on that wee box the might BR.
Astounding.
You guys are excellent performer's. ....top notch.
This could be straight off a new crowded house album.
Welcome back Tim ,and Mike that Chapman stick is lovely.
Bravo guys.