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This Life -
Aldoush
ALBUM
INSERTS:
1- The Ride 7:50
2- Living In The City 7:48
3- The Call 6:58
4- Lady Of Mexico 8:10
5- Truth In Chains 6:27
6- Simple Man 4:53
7- Nights In White Satin 4:50
8- This Life 8:23
9- My Private Storm 5:11
10- Journey To Jaffar 6:20
Total Time: 66:50
Item # CD 4002-2
Aldoush has followed up his 1993 Wammies Award winning debut album "The Child Within" with a table turning tour de force in "This Life" his second release, changing his focus from the western influenced middle eastern world music of "The Child Within" to an epic album of world class rock. "This Life" is a richly textured musical and lyrical adventure (English lyrics), full of emotion, drama and surprise. Rarely has an artist of this quality changed directions so dramatically with such impressive results. He has augmented his lineup of acoustic guitar, saxophone, Persian steel string instrument (Nazanin), percussion, bass and drums with the immaculately tasty electric guitar work of Mark Holzinger. Although
Aldoush has maintained his acoustic foundation, this album
rocks with a soaring and soulful blend of pop, rock, reggae,
blues, jazz and middle eastern influences. Each song is a
passionate and powerful slice of life from the tongue in cheek
desperation of the opening track "The Ride" to the bluesy
meditative title track "This Life." There is also a dazzling
diversity between the songs, from the poetry and promise of
"The Call" and the challenging "Truth in Chains" to the dynamic
rhythms of "My Private Storm" and the middle eastern celebration
of "Journey to Jaffar." These songs flow effortlessly together
on a variety of rhythms, thanks to the consistently compelling
melodies of Aldoush. "This Life" is guaranteed to be as satisfying
as it is surprising.
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Produced and arranged by Aldoush Alpanian
Musicians Mark
Holzinger: Electric Guitar
Jeff Obee: Bass
Larry De Lacruz: Alto Sax, Soprano, Keyboards
Art Cavagnaro: Percussion
Dave Rokeach: Drums
Hooshmand Saki: Persian Tumbak (zarb)
Jim Owens: Tabla
Ann Dyer: Harmony Vocals
Aldoush Alpanian: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Daff
All songs 1999
Tiger Bleu Music (ASCAP)
except
Nights In White Satin Copyright 1967 Tro-Essex Music (ASCAP)
Music by Aldoush
Alpanian
except
"Nights in White Satin" by Justin Hayward Lyrics by Daniel Forsythe
except
"Living in the City" by Susan MacKarness
"Nights in White Satin" by Justin Hayward
"Simple Man" by Mike Hager
Recorded by: Aldoush Alpanian and Mark Schleunes at Crowmagnon Studios
Mixed by: Aldoush Alpanian & Mark Lamaire at Canyon Studios, Oakland
CA
Mastered by: Scott Hill
Cover Photo, Design & Computer Graphics: Koorosh
Angali
Dave Rokeach's photo by: Ralph Granich
Baby on the cover: Payam Mottaghian
Executive producers: X DOT 25 Music
C&P 1999 X Dot 25 Music Productions Inc.
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Daniel
Forsythe
The
Ride
Lyrics by Daniel Forsythe
I'm a fool , surrounded by a wall of illusion
Created by my desire to believe your lies
I'm a fool, drowning in a well of confusion
Feeling helpless as I gaze into your eyes
Love is crazy, don't know what I'm thinking, what I'm doing
I never could resist the way you smiled
Love is crazy, know that you're not feeling what I'm feeling
Still, sometimes I feel as helpless as a child
Sometimes I feel as helpless as a child
Lyrics by Daniel Forsythe
I'm a fool , surrounded by a wall of illusion
Created by my desire to believe your lies
I'm a fool, drowning in a well of confusion
Feeling helpless as I gaze into your eyes
Love is crazy, don't know what I'm thinking, what I'm doing
I never could resist the way you smiled
Love is crazy, know that you're not feeling what I'm feeling
Still, sometimes I feel as helpless as a child
Sometimes I feel as helpless as a child
A
thousand miles she came to find me
How could I know? Why should I hide?
Like a dream she came to blind me
I went along just for the ride
How could I know?...Why should I hide?
I went along ... just for the ride
How could I know? Why should I hide?
Like a dream she came to blind me
I went along just for the ride
How could I know?...Why should I hide?
I went along ... just for the ride
My
head's spinning, fighting my emotions for control
I know that if I win I'll only lose
My head's spinning, what I feel is stronger than what
I know I know I've no choice left and still I choose
I am lost now, caught up in a web of self -destruction
Wondering if you always knew I'd go this way
I am lost now, suffering more each day from my inaction
While searching for the strength to walk away
While searching for the strength to walk away
I know that if I win I'll only lose
My head's spinning, what I feel is stronger than what
I know I know I've no choice left and still I choose
I am lost now, caught up in a web of self -destruction
Wondering if you always knew I'd go this way
I am lost now, suffering more each day from my inaction
While searching for the strength to walk away
While searching for the strength to walk away
A
thousand miles she came to find me
How could I know? Why should I hide?
Like a dream she came to blind me
I went along just for the ride
How could I know?...Why should I hide?
I went along ... just for the ride
How could I know? Why should I hide?
Like a dream she came to blind me
I went along just for the ride
How could I know?...Why should I hide?
I went along ... just for the ride
Looking
into your eyes , somehow I'm hypnotized
I wanna' leave but you know I always stay
Sometimes I think I'll get away today
But then I look in your eyes, and again I'm paralyzed
I don't know if I'll ever get away
How could I know?...Why should I hide?
I went along ... just for the ride
I don't know if I'll ever get away
I wanna' leave but you know I always stay
Sometimes I think I'll get away today
But then I look in your eyes, and again I'm paralyzed
I don't know if I'll ever get away
How could I know?...Why should I hide?
I went along ... just for the ride
I don't know if I'll ever get away
All
lyrics used by permission. All rights reserved.
Living
In The City
Lyrics by Susan MacKarness
Lyrics by Susan MacKarness
I
see you man, we both exist
But can you show your heart
Take away that mask of stone
And smile just for a start
Yesterday the sky was blue
And I felt my spirits rise
But everywhere I turned was cold
And all I heard were lies
But can you show your heart
Take away that mask of stone
And smile just for a start
Yesterday the sky was blue
And I felt my spirits rise
But everywhere I turned was cold
And all I heard were lies
Living
in the city can really bring you down
I'd rather get some land and leave this golden town
Living in the city really brings you down
I'm gonna get some land
and leave this bloody golden town
I'd rather get some land and leave this golden town
Living in the city really brings you down
I'm gonna get some land
and leave this bloody golden town
We're
all here for a few years
To live and fight for life
I've seen so many souls who've lost their way
Down these lonely streets tonight
I'll have to leave here very soon
If I want to feel again
I've tried so hard to get through
But all I got was pain
To live and fight for life
I've seen so many souls who've lost their way
Down these lonely streets tonight
I'll have to leave here very soon
If I want to feel again
I've tried so hard to get through
But all I got was pain
Living
in the city can really bring you down
I'd rather get some land and leave this golden town
Living in the city really brings you down
I'm gonna get some land
and leave this bloody golden town
I'd rather get some land and leave this golden town
Living in the city really brings you down
I'm gonna get some land
and leave this bloody golden town
Did
you see that lovely face?
Notice that lonely old man?
Watch those flowers growing tall
I'm running, catch me if you can
Yes, this has been too much for me
I don't want whatever it's got
I'll flee into the other life
Where money's out and feeling's not
Notice that lonely old man?
Watch those flowers growing tall
I'm running, catch me if you can
Yes, this has been too much for me
I don't want whatever it's got
I'll flee into the other life
Where money's out and feeling's not
Living
in the city can really bring you down
I'd rather get some land and leave this golden town
Living in the city really brings you down
I'm gonna get some land
and leave this bloody golden town
I'd rather get some land and leave this golden town
Living in the city really brings you down
I'm gonna get some land
and leave this bloody golden town
This
Life
Lyrics by Daniel Forsythe
Lyrics by Daniel Forsythe
Looking
at this life, when I close my eyes
Deep within my mind, where I go
Looking at this life, well I realize
Deep within my mind, well I know
Deep within my mind, where I go
Looking at this life, well I realize
Deep within my mind, well I know
I
need freedom, I need space n' time
Feel this life is closing in
I need freedom, I need peace o' mind
'Cause this life is all I know
Feel this life is closing in
I need freedom, I need peace o' mind
'Cause this life is all I know
Behind
these eyes I am searching
Behind this smile, into my soul
Am I changing ? Is the change too fast?
Am I drifting ? Will I lose control ?
Behind this smile, into my soul
Am I changing ? Is the change too fast?
Am I drifting ? Will I lose control ?
I
need freedom, I need space n' time
Feel this life is closing in
I need freedom, I need peace o' mind
'Cause this life is all I know
Feel this life is closing in
I need freedom, I need peace o' mind
'Cause this life is all I know
Arrest
my fears and unlock the gate
I've been building walls instead of bridges
Opening my eyes, the hour is late
I've been travelling too close to the edge
I've been building walls instead of bridges
Opening my eyes, the hour is late
I've been travelling too close to the edge
I
need freedom, I need space n' time
Feel this life is closing in
I need freedom, I need peace o' mind
'Cause this life is all I know
Feel this life is closing in
I need freedom, I need peace o' mind
'Cause this life is all I know
My
Private Storm
Lyrics by Daniel Forsythe
Lyrics by Daniel Forsythe
Under
threatening skies, in my private storm
Heading toward that distant light
Breaking through this wretched night
I will ride the wind `til horizons clear again
Breaking through this wretched night
Heading toward that distant light
Battling raging seas, saw you walking there
Flooded by unrest, trembling like a prayer
From my tragic depths, breakers crash the shore
Heading toward that distant light
Breaking through this wretched night
I will ride the wind `til horizons clear again
Breaking through this wretched night
Heading toward that distant light
In your eyes I see all the faiths that shine
All the truths I seek, tonight I'll make them mine
Woah oh oh oh, Woah oh oh oh oh...
Heading toward that distant light
Breaking through this wretched night
I will ride the wind `til horizons clear again
Breaking through this wretched night
Heading toward that distant light
Battling raging seas, saw you walking there
Flooded by unrest, trembling like a prayer
From my tragic depths, breakers crash the shore
Heading toward that distant light
Breaking through this wretched night
I will ride the wind `til horizons clear again
Breaking through this wretched night
Heading toward that distant light
In your eyes I see all the faiths that shine
All the truths I seek, tonight I'll make them mine
Woah oh oh oh, Woah oh oh oh oh...
We
think and dream , in the end we hope and pray
We balance pleasure and pain toward a better day
The only light I see tonight is in your eyes
Shining like the truth, to save me from the lies
And all the people that we used to be
And all the reasons that we couldn't see
Right now they don't mean a thing to me
Shine light, shine light, shine, shine for me tonight...yea
We balance pleasure and pain toward a better day
The only light I see tonight is in your eyes
Shining like the truth, to save me from the lies
And all the people that we used to be
And all the reasons that we couldn't see
Right now they don't mean a thing to me
Shine light, shine light, shine, shine for me tonight...yea
Sailing
cold, cold seas, in my private storm
Heading toward that distant light
Breaking through this wretched night
I will ride the wind `til horizons clear again
Breaking through this wretched night
Heading toward that distant light
Tonight I see that light, for me it's enough
New winds lift my sails, stir the stars above
On my knees again, I live for your love
Heading toward that distant light
Breaking through this wretched night
I will ride the wind `til horizons clear again
Breaking through this wretched night
Heading toward that distant light
I've been to the edge and I've seen that view
But I never thought I'd see the end of you
Woah oh oh oh, Woah oh oh oh oh...
Heading toward that distant light
Breaking through this wretched night
I will ride the wind `til horizons clear again
Breaking through this wretched night
Heading toward that distant light
Tonight I see that light, for me it's enough
New winds lift my sails, stir the stars above
On my knees again, I live for your love
Heading toward that distant light
Breaking through this wretched night
I will ride the wind `til horizons clear again
Breaking through this wretched night
Heading toward that distant light
I've been to the edge and I've seen that view
But I never thought I'd see the end of you
Woah oh oh oh, Woah oh oh oh oh...
Heading
toward that distant light
Breaking through this wretched night
Heading toward that distant light
Shine light, shine, Shine light, shine
Breaking through this wretched night
Heading toward that distant light
Shine light, shine, Shine light, shine
The
Call
Lyrics by Daniel Forsythe
Here, here, here we go again
For every three steps forward
There's two we are pulled back again
Sky, sky, the evening sky is clear
But I hear thunder and a strange sense of danger is near
Cry, cry, but don't you cry for me
Cry for all the misguided ones, whose hearts still don't see
There are reasons to live in everything we do
In the time that we are given, I will show them to you
Lyrics by Daniel Forsythe
Here, here, here we go again
For every three steps forward
There's two we are pulled back again
Sky, sky, the evening sky is clear
But I hear thunder and a strange sense of danger is near
Cry, cry, but don't you cry for me
Cry for all the misguided ones, whose hearts still don't see
There are reasons to live in everything we do
In the time that we are given, I will show them to you
Well
it only takes a moment
For your world to explode
And it only takes a moment
To sanctify your soul
For your world to explode
And it only takes a moment
To sanctify your soul
Fear,
fear, all around us in their eyes
Lord, I've stood my ground for you
Won't you open up these skies?
And save me, save me, save me from this mob
They want to take my life
They want to shake my faith in God
Pain, pain, they strike me with their stones
I feel the sting of their hatred
As their nails crush my bones
Afraid, afraid, afraid of the truth
They're blinded by fear and rage, with everything to lose
Lord, I've stood my ground for you
Won't you open up these skies?
And save me, save me, save me from this mob
They want to take my life
They want to shake my faith in God
Pain, pain, they strike me with their stones
I feel the sting of their hatred
As their nails crush my bones
Afraid, afraid, afraid of the truth
They're blinded by fear and rage, with everything to lose
Well
it only takes a moment
For your world to explode
And it only takes a moment
To sanctify your soul
For your world to explode
And it only takes a moment
To sanctify your soul
Free,
free, I'll be free when this is done
My time is almost over now, and yours has just begun
On we go, answering the call
Remember me and carry on the word to all
Home, home , take me home again
On a slide of light, to that promised land
Home, home, take me home again
On a slide of light, to that promised land
On we go, answering the call
Remember me and carry on the word to all
My time is almost over now, and yours has just begun
On we go, answering the call
Remember me and carry on the word to all
Home, home , take me home again
On a slide of light, to that promised land
Home, home, take me home again
On a slide of light, to that promised land
On we go, answering the call
Remember me and carry on the word to all
Lady of Mexico
Lyrics by Daniel Forsythe
Lyrics by Daniel Forsythe
You
lie sleeping in my arms again
So soft and warm, your golden skin
And I wish this moment would never end
My lady of Mexico
So soft and warm, your golden skin
And I wish this moment would never end
My lady of Mexico
In
the morning you'll be leaving
In my head, well I guess I know
In a few months you'll be back here again
But the tears are beginning to show
`Cause my heart keeps crying to me
Hey man, don't let her go
'Cause I love you
'Cause I love you
'Cause I love you
My lady of Mexico
In my head, well I guess I know
In a few months you'll be back here again
But the tears are beginning to show
`Cause my heart keeps crying to me
Hey man, don't let her go
'Cause I love you
'Cause I love you
'Cause I love you
My lady of Mexico
Soon
your Spanish eyes will open
And I'll kiss your morning smile
We'll hold each other close for awhile
Before you take to the sky
Well, it's something you feel you have to do
And I just can't stand in your way
'Cause I love you
'Cause I love you
'Cause I love you
My lady of Mexico
And I'll kiss your morning smile
We'll hold each other close for awhile
Before you take to the sky
Well, it's something you feel you have to do
And I just can't stand in your way
'Cause I love you
'Cause I love you
'Cause I love you
My lady of Mexico
So
I'll think about these moments
In the months ahead while you're gone
And they'll help me through the days to come
And the nights won't seem quite so long
And if you don't come back to me
I'll know I can't , but I must carry on
`Cause I love you
My lady of Mexico
And if you don't come back to me
I'll know I can't , but I must carry on
'Cause I love you
'Cause I love you
'Cause I love you
My lady of Mexico
In the months ahead while you're gone
And they'll help me through the days to come
And the nights won't seem quite so long
And if you don't come back to me
I'll know I can't , but I must carry on
`Cause I love you
My lady of Mexico
And if you don't come back to me
I'll know I can't , but I must carry on
'Cause I love you
'Cause I love you
'Cause I love you
My lady of Mexico
Truth
In Chains
Lyrics by Daniel Forsythe
Lyrics by Daniel Forsythe
"Nothing
is what it appears to be"
The old woman feebly cried
When truth is chained for convenience
Innocent people die
Three doors tower in front of you
Which one will you choose?
Your own redemption's just out of reach
There's no time left to lose
There's no time left to lose
The old woman feebly cried
When truth is chained for convenience
Innocent people die
Three doors tower in front of you
Which one will you choose?
Your own redemption's just out of reach
There's no time left to lose
There's no time left to lose
"Why
do you stand there waiting ?"
Came the familiar voice
So many lives are on the line
And you must make a choice
As if your force could prove you right
You boldly cross the line
Is anything worth so many lives ?
Will this dust settle in our time ?
Will this dust settle in our time ?
Came the familiar voice
So many lives are on the line
And you must make a choice
As if your force could prove you right
You boldly cross the line
Is anything worth so many lives ?
Will this dust settle in our time ?
Will this dust settle in our time ?
Cold wind whistling through empty streets
No other sound for miles around
Dead city standing in a yellow haze
Ruins crumbling to the ground
As lightning flashes in the distance
Big birds sail across the sky
Evil destruction is raining down
And the sky begins to cry
And the sky begins to cry...
No other sound for miles around
Dead city standing in a yellow haze
Ruins crumbling to the ground
As lightning flashes in the distance
Big birds sail across the sky
Evil destruction is raining down
And the sky begins to cry
And the sky begins to cry...
Simple Man
Lyrics by Mike Hager
Lyrics by Mike Hager
I'm
just a simple man with a simple dream
Hoping the world can see, what it takes to be free
What it takes to have some peace.
Hoping the world can see, what it takes to be free
What it takes to have some peace.
Free
from all the children, that are naked in the night
Hoping somebody will save them,
from the evils of their plight
We've got to take them back into our arms,
and show them that we care,
And give them the love and shelter,
that takes away all their empty fear.
Hoping somebody will save them,
from the evils of their plight
We've got to take them back into our arms,
and show them that we care,
And give them the love and shelter,
that takes away all their empty fear.
I'm
just a simple man with a simple dream
Hoping the world can see, what it takes to be free,
What it takes to have some peace.
Hoping the world can see, what it takes to be free,
What it takes to have some peace.
Free
from all the bigotry, that is tearing us apart,
It's reaching out across the land,
it's like a shadow in the dark
We've got to join our hearts together,
and build a better way,
And stop all the lies and hatred,
that brings us back to the ancient days.
It's reaching out across the land,
it's like a shadow in the dark
We've got to join our hearts together,
and build a better way,
And stop all the lies and hatred,
that brings us back to the ancient days.
I'm
just a simple man with a simple dream
Hoping the world can see, what it takes to be free,
What it takes to have some peace.
Hoping the world can see, what it takes to be free,
What it takes to have some peace.
Doo,
Doo, Doo
I'm
just a simple man with a simple dream
Hoping the world can see, what it takes to be free,
What it takes to have some peace.
Free from all the voices, that are calling out in pain,
Clinging onto lives ravaged by,
the threat that we call AIDS
We've got to stand up all my brothers,
and give them a loving hand,
Bring an end to all this fighting,
that steals away all our precious time.
Hoping the world can see, what it takes to be free,
What it takes to have some peace.
Free from all the voices, that are calling out in pain,
Clinging onto lives ravaged by,
the threat that we call AIDS
We've got to stand up all my brothers,
and give them a loving hand,
Bring an end to all this fighting,
that steals away all our precious time.
And
the winds of tomorrow,
hold the answers to our faith,
And all we have to do is stop and open up the gate.
I'm just a simple man with a simple dream
Hoping the world can see, what it takes to be free,
What it takes to have some peace.
hold the answers to our faith,
And all we have to do is stop and open up the gate.
I'm just a simple man with a simple dream
Hoping the world can see, what it takes to be free,
What it takes to have some peace.
Doo,
Doo, Doo
What
it takes to be free
What it takes to have some peace
What it takes to have some peace