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Listen to the full album 'Andy Kaufman Lives' here: https://soundcloud.com/ice-cutters/sets/lost-souls-new-album-april-2016-alternative-rock-classic-indie-pop-americana-music-new-songs-bands.   A song about Ralph Steadman, the artist. He lived in my home town of Abergele in his youth, and attended school there before going off to art school in London. Genre: Indie Pop, Retro, Alternative Rock, Psychedelic Pop. The music is influenced by Smile & Pet Sounds-era Beach Boys / Brian Wilson, and is a tribute to both Ralph Steadman AND the late Carl Wilson.  The opening chords borrow from Claire De Lune, if you can spot it. It blends Slide Guitar and a delayed pick guitar (the strokes of the artists brush). The song considers how the war and experiences in high school shaped Ralph's fear and hatred of authority, which may in turn have fired his exceptional skill in Art.  Here's to you, Ralph Steadman.  

Lyrics to 'Here's To You, Ralph Steadman'.

World War was the trauma that brought renaissance back
Your trail led from Wirral to Wales when they attacked
With life on the edge of a knife creation bloomed
And inside of you, the conflict will always burn

You learned a trade, escaped the dungeon
Joined the swing of post-war London
Took a punch and ended up in New York
Sketching the rich and drawing the poor

Here's to you, Ralph Steadman
To you, Ralph Steadman (3)
We all should tribute
The man who came from our town

Outside, the bullets and bombs and madness reigned
In School a tyrannical master did the same
With fear of authority planted in your soul
You take control of the fire that's in your art

The place was right, and you got lucky
Drew the Derby in Kentucky
Brother Hunter said 'Let's go on a trip'
And what a trip, the life that you lived

Here's to you Ralph Steadman
to you Ralph Steadman (3)
We all should tribute
The man who came from our town

Repeat Chorus

Closing Instrumental

Genre of Music: Psychedelic, Beatle Pop, Alternative, Indie, Rock, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, 60's, 70's, Retro, Singer-Songwriter, Brit Pop, Beatle Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Ballad, Love Song, Love Ballad.
Mood of Music: Passionate, Soulful, Mellow, Epic, Anthem, Heartfelt, Celebratory, Dreamy, Otherworldly, Biographical.
Chronology / Type: New Songs 2016, New Albums 2016, New Music 2016, New Releases 2016, New Bands 2016

Instruments: Piano (Alesis Fusion), Electric Guitar: Danelectro Dano 63. Bass: Squier Jaguar Short Scale Bass. Jingle Bells. Mandolin. Vocals & Harmonies: Me.

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Influences: Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Chet Baker.

Song about going on holiday. Recorded 2019. Relaxed, melodic, laid back music.  Electric Guitar / Piano / Harmonium with Vocals. Indie / Alternative Pop in style with retro, 60's classic sound reminiscent of Beach Boys or Beatles.

Lyrics

Going On Our Holidays
Now that it’s light in the morning
And now that the thaw has begun
The clouds have slipped back to the corners
I’m feeling the warmth of the sun
We’re nearing the time of vacation
The kids have gone outside to play
Pick a spot on the map, have you cleared a little gap?
‘Cause we’re going on our holidays
Shall we head up to the mountains
Or fly to an island of Greece?
Gaze at a city of culture
Or find an oasis of peace
It’s time to turn off the computer
The prepping and packing can’t wait
Pick a spot on the map, have you cleared a little gap?
‘Cause we’re going on our holidays
Somewhere we’ll be
Not far from warm enough seas
To take a little splash
And it’s just like dreaming
Forgot to pack up my phone charger
And none of my socks seem to match
The weight of the luggage is over
We’ll just put our shoes in the trash
So pass me the stressball my lovely
We’ve finally boarded the plane
Pick a spot on the map, have you cleared a little gap?
‘Cause we’re going on our holidays
We will find
A place to chill and unwind
To reaffirm we’re in love
Happy Daytimes!
Whistle
Pick a spot on the map, have you cleared a little gap?
‘Cause we’re going on our holidays

Going On Our Holidays

Going On Our Holidays (New Songs 2019, Indie Alternative Pop Rock Music Mellow Melodic Catchy)

Ice Cutters is a new indie rock / pop / country & folk band formed in 2016 from Great Britain / UK.  Catchy, Uplifting, Epic, Atmospheric, Brooding and Melodic Music influenced by Classic Rock and Pop. Listen to their new songs, new albums for 2016 and new alternative music here. If you are a Music Supervisor, Artist Manager, Record Company A&R, Music Sync Licensing Music Management or Music Publisher please get in touch if you enjoy the songs. Style of Music: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Power Pop, Americana, Country Rock, Folk, Acoustic, Retro, Glam Rock, Rock And Roll, Protest Music. Influences in musical style included: The Ramones, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Nirvana, REM, Pink Floyd, Oasis, Radiohead, David Bowie, The Sex Pistols, Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground, The Smiths, The Clash, The Verve, Manic Street Preachers, Paul Simon, The Jam, The Doors, Joy Division, The Byrds, Queen, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Iggy Pop & The Stooges, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Big Star, Steely Dan, Rod Stewart, The Kinks, Nick Drake, Pixies, The Who, Todd Rundgren, The Rolling Stones, Marc Bolan & T Rex, Simple Minds, Led Zeppelin, The Small Faces, Teenage Fanclub, The Police, AC/DC, The Zombies, Talking Heads, The Undertones, ELO, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Nick Lowe, The Stranglers, The Cars, Randy Newman, Tim Hardin, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, The Band, Billy Bragg, Moody Blues, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers, The Lovin' Spoonful, New Order, Supertramp, The Move, Echo & The Bunnymen, Cat Stevens, Foo Fighters, Free, Blue Oyster Cult, Thin Lizzy & Squeeze. 

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