Soulsavers (feat Dave Gahan) "The Light The Dead See"

SONG LYRICS by ALBUM

New Soulsavers Album "The Light The Dead See" May 21st (Europe) / May 22nd (USA)

Soulsavers release their new album 'The Light The Dead See' through Cooperative Music/V2 Records on 21st May. Featuring vocals and lyrics by Dave Gahan, the record is the follow-up to 2009's critically acclaimed album 'Broken'. Recorded at various locations and mastered at Abbey Road, the record will be available on CD, LP and as a download.

"There was no real script," says the laconic Rich Machin of the extraordinary fourth album 'The Light The Dead See', a set of songs of majesty and momentum. "It just rolled and rolled; it was effortless." Yet the writing was on the wall from the moment Dave Gahan stepped in to tackle vocal duties that this was going to be something very special. "We realised we were coming from the same place in so many ways," adds Machin. "He's really laid himself bare on this record, his performances are astonishing: he really is a terrific singer." Says Gahan, "Everything about it was relatively unplanned, surprising: a magical thing. We were a perfect match and I'm very, very excited about this record."

Gahan's lyrics and melodies came to him with spontaneity and passion. "About five songs in, I realised I was writing outside myself. I was having a go at myself, to be honest: my questions around faith, and God, or the lack thereof at any given moment. Sometimes I'm full of faith, but there are always questions. And I struggle with letting go of control of what's going on around me. This album became very therapeutic. No restrictions. Coming out of getting sick myself, I found I HAD to get this stuff out of me. This music gave me the perfect palate to play with the BIG questions that we all ask when life becomes less about what can we GET, than: what can we DO? I've been very fortunate, and I'm privileged in my life, so I want to do things I feel really connected to now, otherwise there's no point. Rich and I had both come out of something difficult. This is something to do with that. It was a wonderful experience."

'The Light The Dead See' track listing:

1. La Ribera

2. In The Morning

3. Longest Day

4. Presence of God

5. Just Try

6. Gone Too Far

7. Point Sur Pt.1

8. Take Me Back Home

9. Bitterman

10. I Can't Stay

11. Take

12. Tonight

CD (VVR797362) UK

1.   "La Ribera" 01:51

2.   "In The Morning" 03:33

3.   "Longest Day" 04:14

4.   "Presence Of God" 03:45

5.   "Just Try" 04:03

6.   "Gone Too Far" 03:12

7.   "Point Sur Pt. 1" 01:41

8.   "Take Me Back Home" 04:06

9.   "Bitterman" 04:51

10.   "I Can't Stay" 05:02

11.   "Take" 03:45

12.   "Tonight" 03:08

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Gatefold card sleeve (no booklet). Sticker white: "A collaboration with Dave Gahan".

12" + CD (VVR797363) UK

12"LP

CD

1.   "La Ribera" 01:51

2.   "In The Morning" 03:33

3.   "Longest Day" 04:14

4.   "Presence Of God" 03:45

5.   "Just Try" 04:03

6.   "Gone Too Far" 03:12

7.   "Point Sur Pt. 1" 01:41

8.   "Take Me Back Home" 04:06

9.   "Bitterman" 04:51

10.   "I Can't Stay" 05:02

11.   "Take" 03:45

12.   "Tonight" 03:08

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CD packaged in clear generic PVC sleeve.

CD + DVD (VVR797362X) UK

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The Light The Dead See (V2) 12 May 2012

Digital Download 12 x File, MP3, 320 kbps

1.   "La Ribera" 01:51

2.   "In The Morning" 03:33

3.   "Longest Day" 04:14

4.   "Presence Of God" 03:45

5.   "Just Try" 04:03

6.   "Gone Too Far" 03:12

7.   "Point Sur Pt. 1" 01:41

8.   "Take Me Back Home" 04:06

9.   "Bitterman" 04:51

10.   "I Can't Stay" 05:02

11.   "Take" 03:45

12.   "Tonight" 03:08

Take Me Back Home

Release 12 July 2012

Video directed by High 5 Collective

Take

Release 07 March 2013

Video directed by Bernhard Wittich

PRODUCTION DETAILS TRACKS

"La Ribera" 1:51  •  Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios. Engineer by Alain Johannes, Anton Riehl, David 'Saxon' Greenep, Hannes Plattmeier, Jay Marcovitz, Kurt Uenala, Michael Morgan, Tony Foster, Vincent Jones. Lyrics By, Vocals by Dave Gahan. Mastered By Geoff Peche. Mixed By Danton Supple, Soulsavers. Producer, Music By Soulsavers. Arranged By Daniele Luppi. Guitar, Harmonica by Tony Foster. Strings by Sonus Quartet.

"In The Morning" 3:33  •  Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios. Engineer by Alain Johannes, Anton Riehl, David 'Saxon' Greenep, Hannes Plattmeier, Jay Marcovitz, Kurt Uenala, Michael Morgan, Tony Foster, Vincent Jones. Lyrics By, Vocals by Dave Gahan. Mastered By Geoff Peche. Mixed By Danton Supple, Soulsavers. Producer, Music By Soulsavers. Arranged By Daniele Luppi. Backing Vocals by Mark Lanegan. Bass by Martyn Lenoble. Drums by Kev Bales. Guitar by Tony Foster. Organ by Sean Read. Strings by Sonus Quartet.

"Longest Day" 4:14  •  Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios. Engineer by Alain Johannes, Anton Riehl, David 'Saxon' Greenep, Hannes Plattmeier, Jay Marcovitz, Kurt Uenala, Michael Morgan, Tony Foster, Vincent Jones. Lyrics By, Vocals by Dave Gahan. Mastered By Geoff Peche. Mixed By Danton Supple, Soulsavers. Producer, Music By Soulsavers. Arranged By Daniele Luppi. Backing Vocals by Janet Ramus, Tjae Cole, Wendi Rose. Bass by Martyn Lenoble. Drums by Kev Bales. Flugelhorn by Ben Edwards. Guitar by Tony Foster. Harmonium, Piano by Ed Harcourt Strings by Sonus. Quartet Trombone by Mike Kearsey.

"Presence Of God" 3:45  •  Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios. Engineer by Alain Johannes, Anton Riehl, David 'Saxon' Greenep, Hannes Plattmeier, Jay Marcovitz, Kurt Uenala, Michael Morgan, Tony Foster, Vincent Jones. Lyrics By, Vocals by Dave Gahan. Mastered By Geoff Peche. Mixed By Danton Supple, Soulsavers. Producer, Music By Soulsavers. Arranged By Daniele Luppi. Organ by Sean Read. Strings by Sonus Quartet.

"Just Try" 4:03  •  Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios. Engineer by Alain Johannes, Anton Riehl, David 'Saxon' Greenep, Hannes Plattmeier, Jay Marcovitz, Kurt Uenala, Michael Morgan, Tony Foster, Vincent Jones. Lyrics By, Vocals by Dave Gahan. Mastered By Geoff Peche. Mixed By Danton Supple, Soulsavers. Producer, Music By Soulsavers. Arranged By Daniele Luppi. Backing Vocals by Janet Ramus, Tjae Cole, Wendi Rose. Guitar by Tony Foster. Strings by Sonus Quartet.

"Gone Too Far" 3:12  •  Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios. Engineer by Alain Johannes, Anton Riehl, David 'Saxon' Greenep, Hannes Plattmeier, Jay Marcovitz, Kurt Uenala, Michael Morgan, Tony Foster, Vincent Jones. Lyrics By, Vocals by Dave Gahan. Mastered By Geoff Peche. Mixed By Danton Supple, Soulsavers. Producer, Music By Soulsavers. Backing Vocals by Janet Ramus, Wendi Rose. Drums by Kev Bales. Guitar by Tony Foster. Organ by Sean Read.

"Point Sur Pt. 1" 1:41  •  Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios. Engineer by Alain Johannes, Anton Riehl, David 'Saxon' Greenep, Hannes Plattmeier, Jay Marcovitz, Kurt Uenala, Michael Morgan, Tony Foster, Vincent Jones. Lyrics By, Vocals by Dave Gahan. Mastered By Geoff Peche. Mixed By Danton Supple, Soulsavers. Producer, Music By Soulsavers. Arranged By Daniele Luppi. Strings by Sonus Quartet.

"Take Me Back Home" 4:06  •  Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios. Engineer by Alain Johannes, Anton Riehl, David 'Saxon' Greenep, Hannes Plattmeier, Jay Marcovitz, Kurt Uenala, Michael Morgan, Tony Foster, Vincent Jones. Lyrics By, Vocals by Dave Gahan. Mastered By Geoff Peche. Mixed By Danton Supple, Soulsavers. Producer, Music By Soulsavers. Arranged By Daniele Luppi. Backing Vocals by Janet Ramus, Tjae Cole, Wendi Rose. Bass by Martyn Lenoble. Drums by Kev Bales. Guitar by Martyn Lenoble. Organ by Sean Read. Strings by Sonus Quartet.

"Bitterman" 4:51  •  Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios. Engineer by Alain Johannes, Anton Riehl, David 'Saxon' Greenep, Hannes Plattmeier, Jay Marcovitz, Kurt Uenala, Michael Morgan, Tony Foster, Vincent Jones. Lyrics By, Vocals by Dave Gahan. Mastered By Geoff Peche. Mixed By Danton Supple, Soulsavers. Producer, Music By Soulsavers. Arranged By Daniele Luppi. Backing Vocals by Janet Ramus, Tjae Cole, Wendi Rose. Bass by Martyn Lenoble. Drums by Kev Bales. Flugelhorn, Trumpet by Ben Edwards. Guitar by Tony Foster. Organ by Sean Read. Strings by Sonus Quartet. Trombone by Mike Kearsey.

"I Can't Stay" 5:02  •  Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios. Engineer by Alain Johannes, Anton Riehl, David 'Saxon' Greenep, Hannes Plattmeier, Jay Marcovitz, Kurt Uenala, Michael Morgan, Tony Foster, Vincent Jones. Lyrics By, Vocals by Dave Gahan. Mastered By Geoff Peche. Mixed By Danton Supple, Soulsavers. Producer, Music By Soulsavers. Backing Vocals by Janet Ramus, Tjae Cole, Wendi Rose. Cello by Anne Carruthers. Drums by Kev Bales. Guitar by Tony Foster. Violin by Hannah Philip.

"Take" 3:45  •  Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios. Engineer by Alain Johannes, Anton Riehl, David 'Saxon' Greenep, Hannes Plattmeier, Jay Marcovitz, Kurt Uenala, Michael Morgan, Tony Foster, Vincent Jones. Lyrics By, Vocals by Dave Gahan. Mastered By Geoff Peche. Mixed By Danton Supple, Soulsavers. Producer, Music By Soulsavers. Backing Vocals by Janet Ramus, Wendi Rose. Guitar by Tony Foster. Harmonica by Dave Gahan. Piano by Dustin O'Halloran.

"Tonight" 5:08  •  Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios. Engineer by Alain Johannes, Anton Riehl, David 'Saxon' Greenep, Hannes Plattmeier, Jay Marcovitz, Kurt Uenala, Michael Morgan, Tony Foster, Vincent Jones. Lyrics By, Vocals by Dave Gahan. Mastered By Geoff Peche. Mixed By Danton Supple, Soulsavers. Producer, Music By Soulsavers. Backing Vocals by Rosa Agostino. Bass by Martyn Lenoble. Cello by Anne Carruthers. Drums by Kev Bales. Guitar by Ed Harcourt, Martyn Lenoble, Tony Foster. Harmonica by Dave Gahan. Organ by Sean Read. Violin by Hannah Philip.

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