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31st Oct 2024 08:09 - 2 months ago
Description : Recorded while running in and out of home to check out a wonderful aurora. Bassline loops MegaPaul and Mhyst.
Music: Zootman
Lyrics : Claudia Boekels and Zootman
Vocals : Manuela Boekels, Angelica Schwanitz, Gaby Bauer, Zootman
Vocal Melodie: Angelica Schwanitz
Studiorecording: GBS
Mix: Nick Breil
Recording Manager: Melanie Buchheim
Copyright 2024 by Zootman and TrueSister
Record label: 3690863 Records TrueSister/GBS/MMV

Comments (21)

If you have time take a listen and give Zootman some feedback.

IAmLegendary
IAmLegendary 8th Dec 2024 03:44 - 3 weeks ago
Prob one of the best I've heard from ya!

The feeling is captive!

Legendary!
Zootman
Zootman replied 24th Dec 2024 - 1 week ago
I was happy with it!! Cheers Zoot.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 5th Dec 2024 16:05 - 3 weeks ago
"Hey, Google"....."Is Its weird if a person is in love with a song, like actual love?"...."Yyyy....eeess?"

"Oh. Right On, then."
Zootman
Zootman replied 24th Dec 2024 - 1 week ago
Sheeit, it's been a while. Sorry for the very late response. Yeah, I liked this track, and I'll associate it with that night and the aurora that inspired it. Happy xmas and new year Aaron. Cheers Chris
BaoBou
BaoBou 5th Dec 2024 08:48 - 3 weeks ago
Zoot Baby - this is amazing!! Great job to Manu and Angelica too... This is mind-blowing!!
Zootman
Zootman replied 24th Dec 2024 - 1 week ago
And again, sorry!! Yeah I have to admit to really liking this one myself. All the best Chris
VintageNights
VintageNights 26th Nov 2024 13:31 - 1 month ago
I re-listened. Zootman and yourselves have done a really good job of capturing magical wonder with a fabulous beat Kay
Zootman
Zootman replied 26th Nov 2024 - 1 month ago
Thanks so much again! It's anchored by a great bass line by megapaul and the drums are a SSD midi jazz loop edited slightly. Cheers Chris
VintageNights
VintageNights 12th Nov 2024 20:50 - 1 month ago
I meant the song "Let it happen" from one of the first Albums from Vangelis. Totally different than the later stuff ... As I said, Psychodelic. Cheers, Oli
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Nov 2024 - 1 month ago
Yeah that's cool. Reminds me a little of some of Micky's stuff here on looperman, and his colabs with jynx under their Startravels moniker.
jmfa63
jmfa63 12th Nov 2024 17:03 - 1 month ago
Oh it's a master piece. I don't know what to say. So I just listen :-)
It's the kind of music I appreciate. Thank you for this moment
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Nov 2024 - 1 month ago
That is a lovely comment, I'm so happy it spoke to you in some way. In my fantasy world, I like to think some of that magical aurora I was watching found its way into the music....Cheers Zoot.
VintageNights
VintageNights 12th Nov 2024 11:51 - 1 month ago
I just need to leave a comment here, because that production (heard it last night first time) is just a amazing piece of music. I always adore the ability for the sisters to go back in time with their productions and reinvent the feelings from the past with their production. You both nailed it so much. I was listening to an early song from Vangelis lately from the beginning of the 70s where Psychedelic music was still en vogue. I am not so into the words of a song, more than the feelings a story will bring up inside me. And both, the style of compositions and the story itself is always on point. Great collab. Thanks for sharing that with us. Cheers, Oli
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Nov 2024 - 1 month ago
Thanks so much Oli. You had me confused initally then I rememberd you guys are some sort of double act! That's a very nice comment, I greatly appreciate it. I only really know Vangelis from Chariots of Fire (I think?), I should check some more out. All the best, Chris.
glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 12th Nov 2024 03:47 - 1 month ago
Hi there Zootman.....this is a track im glad I listened to....I thoroughly enjoyed this and liked the message right away....the line" Starman come on down we need you now" is so true, seems like the world is a mess. The vocals male and female are great....the harmonies and effects are really good and fit well....it's a well done track.
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Nov 2024 - 1 month ago
Thanks so much from myself and on behalf on the True Sisters. Yeah, I'm in my 50's and I try not to be pessimistic but it does seem to me that collectively we've lost our way. I figure if we find some life somewhere in the universe maybe, just maybe, we might get over ourselves and stop all this squabbling. It does feel like we're at some sort of tipping point. But then again, maybe every generation thinks the world might be ending I don't know. Whatever. Thanks again, Chris.
Verdiqo
Verdiqo 11th Nov 2024 01:07 - 1 month ago
Greetings, Didnt noticed this one until manuela told me about it. Now this was a very nice collab project with the people involved on this one. I digged it all the way. It's interesting to see that some of the collabs can turn out into very nice musical art pieces. This is a rarity nowadays. The vocals were a very nice touch in this song. A solid and nice piece indeed. The melodie on itself was also very nice. All in all a collaberation that did become a succes. Well done people & one for the favs as well. Have a good one all & one love. Verdi
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Nov 2024 - 1 month ago
Hi Verdi, I'm very glad you enjoyed this track. I know you tend to be very honest and straightforward in your comments and certainly say so if you think something isn't right or you don't like something. Which is a good thing! I was happy with the track itself, and I love what Manuela and her team brought to it. Thanks for the listen, Chris.
Cyberflares
Cyberflares 4th Nov 2024 07:55 - 1 month ago
very cool track man good work by all i enjoyed my listen has a nice flair of folk to it i likes it :)
Zootman
Zootman replied 8th Nov 2024 - 1 month ago
Cheers bro.
Nonube
Nonube 3rd Nov 2024 14:11 - 1 month ago
Sounds beautifully polished with that glistening female vocal but retains its rustic antipodean indi psychedelic zootman roots - good one
Zootman
Zootman replied 8th Nov 2024 - 1 month ago
Cheers man, haven't caught up with your latest yet sorry. Chris.
RitajustRita
RitajustRita 2nd Nov 2024 23:39 - 2 months ago
Wow...What can i say more.
You all didd a great job.
Its nice to see how the members start to work together.
Zootman
Zootman replied 8th Nov 2024 - 1 month ago
Yeah it's cool. I sent it to Manuela never thinking she would actually do it, let alone spend precious studio time doing it. Cheers Chris
RichardShekari
RichardShekari 2nd Nov 2024 22:13 - 2 months ago
Deep! Is all I can say!
Zootman
Zootman replied 8th Nov 2024 - 1 month ago
Thanks Richard, appreciate the listen and comment as always. Cheers Chris
2Sisters
2Sisters 2nd Nov 2024 21:38 - 2 months ago
I understand your perspective. Depending on the beliefs and experiences with your own beliefs and experiences, music can cause powerful emotions and different interpretations. It is interesting how texts can accept different meanings for different listeners. Her observation of the irony in replacing "Gott" by "Starman" shows how adaptable music can be. Everyone finds their own way of connecting to art, and it is completely valid to have mixed feelings at certain aspects. Yes, I also feel that Richard's texts have almost a small missionary character. I also talked to him. It was interesting that he once wrote to me that he hadn't been in a church for a long time. But I don't think it's bad. As long as you don't want to convince someone and accept the opinion of others, and Richard seems to do that, that's okay. He, knows my opinion. And he really makes good music.
Zootman
Zootman replied 8th Nov 2024 - 1 month ago
Yeah I agree totally. People hear completely different things, or maybe choose to focus on certain things and filter other stuff out. Anyhow, this tracks seems to keep growing on me, so thanks again. My daughter Tui likes it too, she reckons if it was on spotify she'd put it on her playlist lol. High praise from her.
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 2nd Nov 2024 19:11 - 2 months ago
I liked your music and of course the works from the whole singing team. I have tried to read the comments but my English lack some of it. What I only can say is that judging is a profound procedure not to be applied in any case easily or spontaneously, after all it might be better for freedom as a high human right. I liked the production and I liked the total outcome
Wish you all the best, Anthony.
Zootman
Zootman replied 8th Nov 2024 - 1 month ago
Man, life gets busy. I forgot all about replying to these comments. I try not to judge anyone, everyone's fighting some sort of battle I think. Thanks for listening Anthony
2Sisters
2Sisters 2nd Nov 2024 10:38 - 2 months ago
"Starman" can have mythological meaning in different contexts. With David Bowie's famous song "Starman," it could be argued that he represents a kind of messiah or savior figure, someone who brings hope and delivers a message of change and new beginnings to people.

In a broader mythological perspective, a "Starman" could be seen as a celestial being, often representing higher powers, cosmic forces, or divine messages. Think of figures like Hermes in Greek mythology, who carried messages between the gods and humans, or the concept of star children in various cultures who possess special wisdom or powers.

No matter how you interpret it, the figure of "Starman" always seems to represent a connection to something larger and transcendent.

What does Starman mean
"Starman" can have different meanings depending on the context. In pop culture, it is best known for David Bowie's song of the same name, in which an extraterrestrial being brings hope and a message of change to people. In a broader mythological context, a "Starman" could be interpreted as a celestial being or messenger of higher powers, similar to Hermes in Greek mythology. It's a figure often associated with something greater and transcendent. Sounds fascinating, right?
Zootman
Zootman replied 2nd Nov 2024 - 2 months ago
Yes it does. In my mind it was an appeal to a greater power, hopefully one with more wisdom than humanity, to help us 'find our way'. Slightly ironic for me personally as an atheist (though still spiritual) individual is that you could easily substitute Starman for God lyrically if you were so inclined. I observed as much to Richard after cheekily saying I liked his music but found the Christian aspect off-putting!
Micky
Micky 31st Oct 2024 23:18 - 2 months ago
Wow ... the right talents have come together here. Congratulations on this great, beautiful song... great collab. I really enjoyed hearing it!
Cheers,
Micky
Zootman
Zootman replied 1st Nov 2024 - 2 months ago
Thanks Micky, started out trying to make a electronica track hence the intro and some of the synths but it morphed when I stumbled across the basline. Hope all is well with you. Cheers, Zoot
dimestop
dimestop 31st Oct 2024 14:19 - 2 months ago
nice work everybody, great vocals calming music, nice harmonies too, good collaboration guys the results are a great track and listen, well done with the idea Chris i like a bit of Starman myself as you know lol, the girls always seem to deliver irrelevant
Zootman
Zootman replied 1st Nov 2024 - 2 months ago
Yeah man, right on all counts. Was thinking of you...
VintageNights
VintageNights 31st Oct 2024 11:21 - 2 months ago
Manuela - Kate Bush is my fave artist ever and you also have that ethereal quality of hers in your voice. You create Magic! Just had to add that...Kay0s
Zootman
Zootman replied 1st Nov 2024 - 2 months ago
Funny you should say that, I made the same observation in an email to the sisters when I first heard it.
VintageNights
VintageNights 31st Oct 2024 11:19 - 2 months ago
Truely lovely. Those female vocals remind me of Sally Oldfield a litle bit - so pure. The opening is wonderful - put in the mindframe of Nights in White Satin from the Moody Blues. The male vocal adds warmth and anchors the feeling through this wondrous journey you take us on. Wunderbar! Kay0s
Zootman
Zootman replied 1st Nov 2024 - 2 months ago
Thanks KayOs. Manuela and co did a fantastic job. I was nervous of my own singing on this as in one of first iterations I opened up and sang quite high so thought hmmm who can I get to disguise my singing lol.
2Sisters
2Sisters 31st Oct 2024 11:04 - 2 months ago
Hi Chris,

When you asked us if we could imagine producing a song with you and sent us your wonderful music with your singing, Angelica immediately said, "Let's do it." Once Claudia delved into the mythological significance of the Starman and wrote the lyrics, which we unfortunately had to shorten to make them fit, everything else fell into place.

I must say, singing in the "Dm" key was quite a challenge for me. At first, I sang the whole song too low. But now that it's finished and knowing you like Kate Bush, it fits well. However, if I had to sing a whole concert in that key, I'd be ready for the ENT clinic. smile

Chris, there's half a world between us, but I think we've created something wonderful together. Thank you for your idea and your wonderful music.

Manuela
Zootman
Zootman replied 1st Nov 2024 - 2 months ago
I'm very glad you took the bait! I'm curious what mythological significance you found re. Starman. I thought he/it was just a figment of my imagination lol. And next time I'll try to make something in a lower key....thanks for all your work on this. Cheers Chris

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