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Mandinka (rough mix 07-28-2006)

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Recorded in 2006.
Joe Silence - guitars, beats, vocals
Mark Cook - fretless and 12-string basses
Originally written by Russell Cowser.
New arrangement and additional material by Joe Blair.

Guest said

I wrote and recorded the original extremely low-fi tape at home in 1984 on a Tascam four-track.. Its flattering to have others recording their own versions. Its also interesting how different people hear the lyrics differently. For example the line sung here as "spotlight on a wake" was actually "spotlights on a wig" as i wrote it. Lol. Thanks for covering my greatest non-hit.

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Big Joe Silence said

thank you, Mr. Cowser!

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Vestigial Remorse said

Good stuff, I love your style

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Sandy Gritt said

Cool song...perfect mix...love that minimalism. Great lyrics...catchy as hell!

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Galileo's Cough Drop said

Any song about sherpas gets a +1.

Guest said

Ooh retro! Cool expressive vox - and great airy arrangement!

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