"I love the vocals and the harmonies, and the way the energy in the song steps up and builds.  I love how it stays true to the David Bowie rendition, but has its own less produced sound (I might prefer it even)."  (Andrea Young - President, Aspenbeat Records 11/20/2014)

memoryfield takes on the poetic, epic classic by David Bowie.  Not to be interpreted literally as a man in a drifting spaceship, the song (first released in 1969) deals with feelings of isolation, loneliness, coming to terms with mortality and the resignation of one's own smallness in the grand realm of the bigger universe.

Words and Music by David Bowie, Essex Music International.  
Sample credits:  Celldroid (for radio voices)via Freesound.org

"Billy R. Preston and Juliet Gamero of memoryfield have been fans of David Bowie and his music forever.  This song in particular is very special to both of them and they have each stated that the lyrics are especially touching as they have detected the deeper meaning(s) to be found within them.  Their approach to take on this classic "psychedelic space-folk" song, originally released in 1969, was with the use of low impact acoustic instruments and just a touch of synthetic noises to add a feeling of ambience and texture into the mix.  The acoustic guitar and the vocals are unassuming and rather understated, allowing the bass and the darkened piano to interweave with one another, creating a feeling of warmth and color.  What Preston and Gamero lack in the area of vocal dynamics they make up for with honesty and simplicity, making it a point to never attempt to "upstage" the story being told by the original author of the song.  The drums (Jason Jones) hold the piece together with military-like marching rolls and flourishes but like the vocals, never attempt to overplay their role in the larger ensemble.  The final minute concludes with an outpouring of vocal emotion by Preston/Gamero and also features Gamero and her keyboard skills.  She purposefully leaves a healthy and thoughtful amount of space between notes, allowing the sound of resonance from the piano to be felt and only slightly heard.  Some of her notes are only implied.  She keeps the song from becoming overly busy with her choice to underplay rather than show off or draw attention to herself, although with her well-known skills in this department she could easily do so.  The song comes across as smooth and almost folky, jazz-like with a smoky feel.  A valiant effort by memoryfield and they should be commended for not attempting to completely "re-create" this well-known and beloved classic by purposefully pushing it into a genre that it might not be suited for.  They paid homage to Bowie and his music by respecting boundaries and not trying overly hard to impress or make this version of the song more about themselves.  The three-part vocal harmonies also add a nice touch."   -Wolf River Music 9/30/14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q_D7uHvzPQ&list=UUeiYxeup1_TEGIuA9rITEQA

David Bowie - Space Oddity (cover by memoryfield)



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A nudibranch has antennae like ears of a rabbit. It crawls slowly and steadily on the bottom of the clear sea swaying its antenae.
Thank you.

This song is a spin-off from my song "GIN-PO - in the coral reef -". These two songs share some of the phrases.

Swaying Nudibranch

The Dark Afterglow is an art project which was founded in 2011 by the austrian musician Alexander Herzog, born 1991. He writes, records and designs everything on his own as a one-man-factory. His songwriting is very spontaneous and instinctive. All tracks are written and recorded at his home with the most minimal equipment you could find to keep the truth of music at the highest point.

Bleed

Glimmering World

Once the demon will rise there
and will show what he prepared
then the angel falls away
completely destroyed by the day
he will move slowly in midnight
trying to get pathetic lives
he will crush them one by one
and becomes horrible than that one

there is no time to waste
there is no time to rest
there is no time to grief and sorrow
we live today but will we live tomorrow?

take my armor
take my anger
make me younger
make me stronger

night decisions

Showdown is the first single of  Addictive EP
Produced by Madtousz sound

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Addictive

Showdown

The mirror shows a simple man. His coat looks old he has no plan.
He has no doubt and no mistrust. But inside he feels something’s lost.

I see the ones in shiny cars and wonder if they work so hard.
The hands are clean, the hair is cut and in the news, they do show up.

He knows some souls they stay at home. For years and years with no syndrome.
They fill in forms they do some calls and everything goes smoothly on.

Is this a dream or just a joke and should I wait to lose my hope.
What if I quit my job and live of benefits and subsidies.

In The News They Do Show Up

Rebelled
Why should I complain – Who’s gonna listen anyway – Help me through this pain – she said she would – but she’s gone everyday……
Battle off these demons - each a different kind of way – pour another whiskey – it seems to help me along the way
Where should I begin – when I tell you my life story – do I fabricate – and embellish on false glory’s there’s no friggen way – I’m gonna tell it straight – and just deal with the repercussions – admissions of my truths will set me free – but they’re sure to set me back…….
Chorus
Cause up till now – you’ve really gotten nowhere – A subtle change – and your chaos could be quelled – And you could fix it all – if you only could remember – just who it was – and the reason you Rebelled
So many faces slanted different ways, as if I’m a fool – My Christ he gave me clarity and I see right through – Humanity is cruel.. – Imagine for a second that you could never lie – that would change so many things – but would probably erase your life! 
Chorus
Cause up till now – you’ve really gotten nowhere – A subtle change – and your chaos could be quelled – And you could fix it all – if you only could remember – just who it was – and the reason you Rebelled!
Got a million friends – but not one who I can turn to –  slice of my darkness they’ll never see – I’ll keep him chained – with empty eyes – I set forth back on this journey – and though my load is huge – what I got left I’ll still give to you
Chorus
Cause up till now – you’ve really gotten nowhere – A subtle change – and your chaos could be quelled – And you could fix it all – if you only could remember – just who it was – and the reason you Rebelled!

Rebelled

The band memoryfield consists of the musical duo of guitarist Billy R. Preston and keyboardist Juliet Gamero. In 2015 the veteran songwriting team of Preston/Gamero (together since 1993) began working with several different vocalists (including IRIS, Robyn Cage and Callie Crofts) in order to update their classic sound with one that incorporated modern pop music fused with all the depth and intensity of 70's and 80's classic/prog rock.  The progressive, moody and ambient songs previously written by the original members have now become more clever and approachable with the addition of these talented vocalists.

David Bowie - Space Oddity (cover by memoryfield)

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