Managed to tart up and fix “Don’t Want to Be Found” the other day. It’s new name is “Over It Now” and the vocals have been redone and some bass drum added to the mix. These are never the final mixes I post here – I wouldn’t want you to think that this is how this songs are going to end up on the new CD. No, there are rough mixes and very often I re-record the vocal guides and nail down my wavering voice.
I’m not a particularly big Beatles fan, but I understand their value and contribution to popular music. My favourite ever Beatles track is “Tomorrow Never Knows” – purely because it is the first progressive pop record. I’ve always wanted to do a homage and last night I sat down to record the backing for “Age of Communication” – a direct rip of that track. OK – I hope all you staunch Beatles fans won’t throw bricks at me – this was created out of love. This is a rough mix and the lyrics are below, so you can don your favourite Beatles wig and adopt a Scouse nasal drone…


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The Age of Communication
Turn off your phone, sit down and read a book
This is just chit-chat, this is just small talk
Being on the train does not constitute a reason to dial
This is just trivia, not that important
You might chat on the Internet to your friends
During work hours, when you should be working
The need to share every mundane moment of your life
Is just futile, is just stupid
Surrender all, surrender to the void
Pointless communication, strong irritation
Where mobile phones and text speak is the norm
A world where no-one is left alone
The self-importance of your call is king
You are paying, you are wasting
Limit the need and cast your eyes within
Then you’ll be knowing, slightly less showy
This age of communication that we live in
Is just the beginning, is that your phone ringing?
Is just the beginning, is that your phone ringing?

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