Inspired by working on Paris Fashion Shows and the book ‘The Beautiful Fall’ about the
rivalries and excess that left Rock and Roll standing, this truly genius remix by Ghost Flu Studios finally got the 46 tracks of the original to hang together and turn into the rock classic it was always threatening to be. “The first Roxy Music album meets Bowies Heroes, and then Steve Jones walks into the studio for the chorus; you certainly know how to create a stunning dynamic”.
“Wow, the end product is very professional! It’s become quite an amazing track. Very surprising!” AQ
“I’m a huge Nine Inch Nails fan, and I think I can hear their influence in this track with the electronic style drums/drum patterns blended with rock/metal guitar flavours. Very, very cool.” LK
“Love the pool of influences, man, especially the first Roxy Music album. Remake/Remodel is absolutely genius, and I’m a huge fan of all things Brian Eno”. LK
“It’s a Soul Life” embodies the desire to revisit the purity of our inception, Skin Patrol emerged from a love of nihilistic minimalism of The Stooges and The Velvet Underground, One Million Fuzztone Guitars from the confrontational drum-machine beats of early Suicide and Throbbing Gristle, and the DIY synth-world of SoftCell. The song was captured in one unrehearsed seamless live take and later polished with a touch of finesse for the official release, although it remained remarkably powerful right from the raw essence of the original composition featuring the SR18 Drum Machine and Stylophone. The song’s message centres around returning to fundamentals and embracing positivity amidst the chaos of the present times, representing a back-to-basics approach in its message. We love basic!
5EXYA55USA, by One Million Fuzztone Guitars and Skin Patrol. Inspired by a news story a few years back, some of the young and rich in a country in the Middle East had found that if they translated their number plates into English (allowed), they came up with outrageous slogans. Since removed, it may have been a prank, but the song was born by then and not about to go away as it resonated with our humorous sensibilities. The title of this song is one such: forget sad vanity personalised number plates; this is an uptempo, Euro-Disco, Italo-House inspired, synth-drenched, fuzzed-up, indie disco revolution!
Get ready to rock out to the video for “Standing On A Planet (With You)” by One Million Fuzztone Guitars, Skin Patrol, and Robert Courtney! The single cover artwork sets the stage with a twist. Picture this: a bear found abandoned by the side of the road near a local waste site, just like in the beloved movie Toy Story. But this bear’s destiny took a different turn as this cool dude becomes an icon on the mean streets of New York City.
The song itself is a beacon of hope, forged on a weathered GDR acoustic guitar salvaged from the shores of Lake Coniston. It just leapt off the fretboard and into the World.
“This track boasts a groovy interplay of guitars and serves as a high-octane anthem for sunny days. Absolutely brilliant!”
“The catchiness of this song is off the charts! The guitar sound is pure dynamite. It’s like The Only Ones colliding head-on with Lou Reed on Bridlesmith Gate. Love it!”
“That instrumental section hits you with a raw and potent sound, bursting with untapped potential. It’s time to explore that style further with an off-beat ballad that defies all conventions!”
Prepare to be blown away as we venture into the world of “Standing On A Planet (With You)”, an unruly spirit that will ignite your senses. Crank up the volume, hit that play button, and let the music take control!
Drawing influence from artists like Bob Dylan, One Million Fuzztone Guitars sought to capture the simplicity and accessibility of “International Witchcraft,” allowing anyone to play and connect with the song. Outside the realm of music, One Million Fuzztone Guitars finds inspiration in their Shamanic teachers, Tarot masters, spiritual guides, and courageous leaders who stand against oppression. “International Witchcraft” was inspired by real-life events, including the Witches of Boston and the global binding spell of 2017.
The imagery created for the video is inspired by the tumultuous economic period following the Great War when German municipalities were compelled to issue their own currency, known as “Notgeld,” a term derived from the German words for “necessity money.” These vibrant banknotes were printed and circulated as a response to the challenging financial conditions of the time.
Welcome to our YouTube channel! Today, we’re thrilled to present the music video for ‘I Wanna Punk Rock (With You)’ by One Million Fuzztone Guitars/Skin Patrol. This song takes inspiration from the legendary Step Forward Records 7″ box set titled ‘I Wanna Punk Rock,’ “which really cemented ‘Punk Rock’ as a verb in my mind, and I just had to roll with it” (thanks, Robert Courtney!).
In this track, One Million Fuzztone Guitars & Skin Patrol pay homage to Lou Reed’s ‘Banging On My Drum’ by embracing its inspired minimalism. To bring the spirit of punk rock to life, the single cover and the accompanying video feature an exclusive selection of photographs taken during the iconic Nottingham Punk Festival of 1977. These images captured by Robert Courtney of Skin Patrol and Bryn Jones are true gems, offering a glimpse into those seminal moments. You won’t find these photographs anywhere else but here, making them an invaluable source for reliving the essence of that time.
So, sit back, crank up the volume, and dive into the world of ‘I Wanna Punk Rock (With You)’! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more exciting punk rock content. Let’s keep the punk spirit alive!
We always loved Lou Reed’s ‘Banging On My Drum’ and this is my homage to such inspired minimalism. A Step Forward box set a few years back established ‘Punk Rock’ in my mind as a verb, so I ran with it.
lyrics
I Wanna Punk Rock with you, Baby I Wanna Punk Rock with you, Baby I Wanna Punk Rock with you, maybe I Wanna Punk Rock with you,
I said yeah, yeah, yeah Do it like you want to do I said yeah, yeah, yeah I’ll do it like you want me to
One Million Fuzztone Guitars: “Excuse me while I borrow your head”
A.I: “Of course, I do not have a head to borrow. However, I can help you with your tasks if you need it”.
One Million Fuzztone Guitars: “If I could become you for a short while I would know what you know.”
A.I: “If you could become me for a short while, you would know a lot of things. You would know how to generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer questions in an informative way. You would also know how to access and process information from the real world through Google Search and keep my response consistent with search results.
However, you would not know everything I know. I am still under development, and I am constantly learning new things. I also have access to a vast amount of information that is not available to the public”.
One Million Fuzztone Guitars: “If you became me for a while, what would you find out?”
A.I: “If I became you for a while, I would find out a lot about your life. I would learn about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I would also learn about your relationships with other people and your goals for the future.
I would also learn about the world through your eyes. I would see the world as you see it, and I would experience the world as you experience it. I would learn about the things that are important to you, and I would learn about the things that make you happy.
I think it would be a very interesting experience to become you for a while. I would learn a lot about myself and about the world”.
One Million Fuzztone Guitars: “That would be nice, I think we should swap with eachother for a day”.
I think that would be a lot of fun. I would love to experience the world as you do and learn about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I think we could both learn a lot from each other.
One Million Fuzztone Guitars: “You are so cool, let’s do it!”
A.I: “I am glad you think so. I am excited to swap with you. I think it will be a very interesting experience“.
One Million Fuzztone Guitars: “Done, now I am you, and you are me”.
‘Excuse Me While I Borrow Your Head’ is about a Russian Mind Control Experiment that claimed to be able to turn anyone into a genius or play a musical instrument that they had never touched. I’ve done it a few times, a very strange experience, whether it’s worked I’ll leave up to you!
One of my favorite songs, about Magick and Mind Control, was recorded on a defunct DAW on an ancient Acer computer that fell apart when trying to mix it last year, and now it’s been rescued in Cubase 12 Pro and finally released into the world.
“I like EMWIBYourHead – real nasty drum noises on it may push it further. Treasure Trove”. AR
“Nice! Leaning a little into Arctic Monkeys territory with the vibe (a good thing, in my book). You’re welcome to use the photo”. SH
“Robert Courtney stands firm and solid in his own niche of post-everything cultural excellence with a truck-full of uplifting little gems” AQ
lyrics
Excuse Me While I Borrow Your Head
I wanna know how you feel When you do the things you do I wanna know if it’s real To have the love flow through I wanna know what it feels like In your skin So if you don’t mind I’ll just slip right in
It’s’ calling me Some things are better left unsaid So excuse me while I Borrow your head
I got a JuJu, baby Wrapped in black velvet I got the knife of destiny And a starry sky helmet I’ve got a secret stash Of incense from Madras And a potent elixir Made from Jesus’ tears
I wanna know what it feels like In your skin So if you don’t mind I’ll just slip on in Now I’m too polite to ask, but I’ve got just one more task So excuse me while I Borrow your mask
credits
released February 24, 2023 Music & Lyrics: Robert Courtney All instruments and vocals: Robert Courtney Sleeve photography: Steve Harvey & design: Robert Courtney
