[ ]   [ ]   [ ]                        [ ]      [ ]   [ ]
Moodswings — Spiritual High (State Of Independence) Part II
Album: Moodfood
Avg rating:
7.3

Your rating:
Total ratings: 1781









Released: 1992
Length: 4:56
Plays (last 30 days): 0
share tweet wikiwebsitesearchamg
cd
mp3
search
Sounds like a signal from you
Bring me to meet your sound
And I will bring you to my heart
Love like a signal you call
Touching my body my soul
Bring to me, you to meet me here

Home be the temple of your heart
Home be the body of your love
Just like Holy water to my lips

Yes I do know how I survive
Yes I do know why I'm alive
To love and be with you
Day by day by day by day

Time, time again, it is said
We will hear, we will see
See it all-in his wisdom-hear
His truth will abound the land
This truth will abound the land
This State of independence shall be
This State of independence shall be

(Hey, hey Yayah yaya oh)
(Hey, hey Yayah yaya oh)

Love like a signal you call
Touching my body my soul
Bring to me, you to meet me here
Home be the temple of your heart

Home be the body of your love
Just like Holy water to my lips
Hey

Yes I do know how I survive
Yes I do know why I'm alive
To love and be with you
Day by day by day by day

Time, time again, it is said
We will hear, we will see
See it all-in his wisdom-hear
His truth will abound the land
This truth will abound the land
This State of independence shall be
This State of independence shall be

(Hey, hey Yayah yaya oh)
(Hey, hey Yayah yaya oh)
(Hey, hey Yayah yaya oh)
(Hey, hey Yayah yaya oh)

This State of independence shall be

His truth will abound the land

(Hey, hey Yayah yaya oh)
(Hey, hey Yayah yaya oh)
(Hey, hey Yayah yaya oh)
(Hey, hey Yayah yaya oh)
Comments (181)add comment
Just wonderful.  
Posted 4 months ago by liveaudio608    [ Reply ]
Second the person who would like RP to play the original original song by Jon & Vangelis. When a song has good bones almost all covers sound good. 
Posted 4 months ago by siqbal    [ Reply ]

I always thought it was a shame we didn’t get to hear more of Chrissie outside of the Pretenders.

Silly me, shoulda known she’d be poached for other projects sooner or later - hope there are more out there!

Posted 5 months ago by Philchill    [ Reply ]
Play Hairy Piano!
Posted 6 months ago by yroom    [ Reply ]
This is a cover of the Donna Summer version rather than of the original which is still much better.
Posted 6 months ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
 noe.architecte169 wrote:

The voice is like Chrissie Hynde isn't it ?



Yes, it's remarkable how much Chrissie Hynde can sound like herself.
Posted 6 months ago by wonderunit    [ Reply ]
 noe.architecte169 wrote:

The voice is like Chrissie Hynde isn't it ?


come to think of it yes it does 
Posted 6 months ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
The voice is like Chrissie Hynde isn't it ?
Posted 7 months ago by noe.architecte169    [ Reply ]
Where's Part I damn it?!
Posted 10 months ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 ludite wrote:

Emotional fuel for exhausted souls.

We all know it. Times are hard. The pandemic, well-justified social tensions, economic and environmental stresses that threaten a breaking point. . .yada, yada, yada.

But, as Spring of 2021 approaches, sunshine is on the horizon. Just as there was for me on a dark afternoon in Spring of 1995, in tiny Gastown record shop. I had taken refuge from the drizzle. Fog pressed on the window panes, making everything seem gray. A few customers shuffled narrow aisles. I was in no hurry.

You must buy this album!” a fingerless-gloved hand offered a colourful CD case to my surprised gaze. The gloved-hand, attached to six-foot Emo Girl, held a Moodswings CD insistently. “It’s great!” Moving closer, with both hands and shaking it for emphasis, looked me straight in the eye, and said, “You’ll love it.”

Such an earnest endorsement, how could I refuse? Surprised and aroused, I bought the CD, and she was quite right. I loved it, still love it. I listened to it, again, today.

I submit, good reader, that “Moodfood” is perfect listening for 2021. If you are feeling even a hint of angst, or trepidation listen to this album.

I hold it out to you, with both hands, looking you straight in the eye, “You’ll love it.”



Sounds like a scene from "High Fidelity"...but I get it.  When those who know show you the way, you take it and run.  BTW, this concept also applies to the "beer/wine/liquor  person" at your local bottle shop.  
Posted 10 months ago by TripletThreat    [ Reply ]
 MonkeySock wrote:

I had purchased this CD brand new at a gallery in Cannon Beach Or. based solely on the album cover. 

It’s a brilliant CD.   Been a staple of mine for almost 30 years. 

Posted 1 year ago by givendale    [ Reply ]
I didn’t know this cover existed. 
It’s a shame that RP doesn’t have the original on its playlist (Vangelis and Jon Anderson).
Posted 1 year ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]



Chrissie Hynde's voice and a lot of echo - what could possibly go wrong?

I really like her singing since early 'Pretenders'-days.
Posted 1 year ago by Bodie_rp    [ Reply ]
The ethereal music and beautiful use of Ms. Hynde's voice in this song lovingly remind me of Sinead O'Connor and Jah Wobble's "Visions of You".    
Posted 1 year ago by cpeterkelly386    [ Reply ]
I had purchased this CD brand new at a gallery in Cannon Beach Or. based solely on the album cover. 
Posted 1 year ago by MonkeySock    [ Reply ]
chrissie hynde ( pretenders) like very good
Posted 1 year ago by asap.band    [ Reply ]
 Sweet_Virginia wrote:

Wow, I thought it was the pretenders doing something funky and interesting… Sounds a lot like CH.



Well.. yeah. It is Chrissy.
Posted 1 year ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Never heard this version before.
I love Donna Summer's version, but this is quite good too.
Posted 1 year ago by garrettb    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!!  I never heard it before.  ThanxRP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 islanduo wrote:


Like a "Kūkalahale". Refreshing, mahalo RP.




I have no idea as to what you just said.  If it is positive, I agree!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]


Like a "Kūkalahale". Refreshing, mahalo RP.

Posted 1 year ago by islanduo    [ Reply ]
And then I find out it is CH!
Posted 1 year ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
Wow, I thought it was the pretenders doing something funky and interesting… Sounds a lot like CH.
Posted 1 year ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
I remember the Donna Summer version. This one's also nice.
Posted 1 year ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
What is all this whiney crap today?
Posted 1 year ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
Brilliant album!  Would sure like to hear all three parts if you're going to play this one as that's the art form and continuation/brilliance this concept album represents.  You'll play the entire side of Jethro Tull and 20 minutes or so of Moody Blues but not all three of this masterpiece.  Just saying...
Posted 1 year ago by terryweir    [ Reply ]
Goosebumps...Awesome cover by Chrissy...
Posted 1 year ago by MKoMOne    [ Reply ]
This is why I listen to RP. Thank you! 
Posted 1 year ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 suzanimals wrote:

I remember Jon Anderson saying in an interview years ago that he walked into a disco in Paris or London and heard this version and saw the whole crowd really get into it - and he totally loved seeing that as his music, solo or with Yes, never gets played in places like discos! Thanks, RP - great stuff.


I only listened to the title track on the record this is from (The Friends of Mr. Cairo) so didn't know this prior to the version here. But Donna Summer's live version with the Art of Noise might be the best.

Posted 2 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 SpencerAR wrote:

Love me some Chrissie Hynde vocals, in just about any form.

Now that I've finally gotten to hear the entire song, 6 --==>> 8.



nice to know why it sounded so good! TY Chrissie I bumped to a 9 now!
Posted 2 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
Love me some Chrissie Hynde vocals, in just about any form.

Now that I've finally gotten to hear the entire song, 6 --==>> 8.
Posted 2 years ago by SpencerAR    [ Reply ]
Her voice has a haunting quality reminiscent of Natalie Merchant's.  I'm really liking this song!  9 for now.
Posted 2 years ago by DReader    [ Reply ]
 sterlingy wrote:

Wow, I haven't heard this in probably 20 years. Forgot I even own the album. Thanks Bill!!



me too! Thank you!
Posted 2 years ago by tabbygreen    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear this on the day that Vangelis's death was announced on the radio.  Such an interesting character.  Such great music.  I will have to dig out some old tracks to play again.
Posted 2 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
Please, Chrissie, don't!
Leave this one to Donna...
Posted 2 years ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]
Ho-hum. Skip.
Posted 2 years ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
Great song. But sometimes it'll be great to listen to the Jon & Vangelis version. Or even the Donna Summer/Quincy Jones version... 😉 
Posted 2 years ago by jmcbg40    [ Reply ]
 ludite wrote:

Emotional fuel for exhausted souls.

We all know it. Times are hard. The pandemic, well-justified social tensions, economic and environmental stresses (...)  
"You must buy this album!” a fingerless-gloved hand offered a colourful CD case to my surprised gaze. The gloved-hand, attached to six-foot Emo Girl, held a Moodswings CD insistently. “It’s great!” (...)

I hold it out to you, with both hands, looking you straight in the eye, “You'll live it"!


This moment of grace you experienced, you share and render it wonderfully.
Such encounters deserve our attention, lest we miss them.
All the best to you for putting your words to this and posting it here 🌟
Posted 2 years ago by fedtho    [ Reply ]
 suzanimals wrote:

I remember Jon Anderson saying in an interview years ago that he walked into a disco in Paris or London and heard this version and saw the whole crowd really get into it - and he totally loved seeing that as his music, solo or with Yes, never gets played in places like discos! Thanks, RP - great stuff.



Jon Andersson is such a cosmic artist and creative force! In my humble opinion severely underrated!
Indeed, this is a great tribute and very worthy Cover!
Hail, HAIL Chrissy Hind!
Posted 2 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the reminder that this track needs to go into my own collection.  So very good...
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP once again for all the awesome music!
-John
Posted 2 years ago by jsd52756    [ Reply ]
Please leave this song to Donna Summer...!
Posted 2 years ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]
love this...
Posted 2 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
sooooooo grooooovy and smooooth
Posted 2 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Nice. I think I like Jon and Vangelis's version better but this is still really nice.
Posted 2 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
 cropduster wrote:
Female vocal sounds like Chrissie Hynde. 



Totally agree with you ! Just learned it IS CHRISSY  😉
Posted 3 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
Female vocal sounds like Chrissie Hynde. 

Posted 3 years ago by cropduster    [ Reply ]
 nickburrows wrote:

Am i right in thinking this is a Jon and Vangelis track from one of their albums in the early 80s



The Friends of Mr. Cairo if memory serves.
Posted 3 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
cool side of chrissie
Posted 3 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
The name of the bands fits the music perfectly.
Posted 3 years ago by Meolla_Reio    [ Reply ]
Excellent version.
The original Jon & Vangelis version is also an excellent work. A different vibe and still well worth a listen.
Posted 3 years ago by Emperors_Spork    [ Reply ]
Favorite chill rave anthem, brings back many good memories! Thank you Bill.
Posted 3 years ago by jrbarrow631    [ Reply ]
 Ben_D_Wire wrote:

It's always a wise move to scroll down before posting questions like this

But yes, it is, from 1981
 

Didn't scroll down far enough!
Posted 3 years ago by nickburrows    [ Reply ]
 nickburrows wrote:
Am i right in thinking this is a Jon and Vangelis track from one of their albums in the early 80s
 
It's always a wise move to scroll down before posting questions like this

But yes, it is, from 1981
Posted 3 years ago by Ben_D_Wire    [ Reply ]
Am i right in thinking this is a Jon and Vangelis track from one of their albums in the early 80s
Posted 3 years ago by nickburrows    [ Reply ]
Emotional fuel for exhausted souls.

We all know it. Times are hard. The pandemic, well-justified social tensions, economic and environmental stresses that threaten a breaking point. . .yada, yada, yada.

But, as Spring of 2021 approaches, sunshine is on the horizon. Just as there was for me on a dark afternoon in Spring of 1995, in tiny Gastown record shop. I had taken refuge from the drizzle. Fog pressed on the window panes, making everything seem gray. A few customers shuffled narrow aisles. I was in no hurry.

You must buy this album!” a fingerless-gloved hand offered a colourful CD case to my surprised gaze. The gloved-hand, attached to six-foot Emo Girl, held a Moodswings CD insistently. “It’s great!” Moving closer, with both hands and shaking it for emphasis, looked me straight in the eye, and said, “You’ll love it.”

Such an earnest endorsement, how could I refuse? Surprised and aroused, I bought the CD, and she was quite right. I loved it, still love it. I listened to it, again, today.

I submit, good reader, that “Moodfood” is perfect listening for 2021. If you are feeling even a hint of angst, or trepidation listen to this album.

I hold it out to you, with both hands, looking you straight in the eye, “You’ll love it.”
Posted 3 years ago by ludite    [ Reply ]
Came here to say thank you for this and to say it isn't on heavy enough rotation.

A few more plays of this please!
Posted 3 years ago by bhallmark    [ Reply ]
Now here's an example of a disc that could play for it's entirety when you need some time off Bill.  Everytime I hear this here, I have to hear all three parts.
Posted 3 years ago by terryweir    [ Reply ]
 MiketheKnife wrote:
without Chrissie this would have sucked ever so very much...
 

The version with Martin Luther King Junior is phenomenal. 
https://open.spotify.com/track...
Posted 4 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
10 for the song
-4 for the rendition compared to the original
6
Posted 4 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
I love this whole album...   and Chrissie...  what a great song she makes this!  123 K
Posted 4 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
After BillG's pairing of this with the preceding Moody Blues' "Ride My Seesaw"; +1 to 8.
Long Live RP!!
Posted 4 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Chrissie has one of the most distinctive - and fantastic - voices in music.
Posted 4 years ago by stretcher    [ Reply ]
 edgar_f_stone wrote:
This proves to me that not every cover is an improvement
 

sounds like she is singing from the bottom of a well
Posted 4 years ago by prophetzarquon    [ Reply ]
First time I've ever heard this, it is really making my morning!
Posted 4 years ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]
This proves to me that not every cover is an improvement
Posted 5 years ago by edgar_f_stone    [ Reply ]
Brings back memories of riding in a Greyhound across Canada decades ago. Great memories of this song. The bus ride...not so much.
Posted 5 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
Wow, I haven't heard this in probably 20 years. Forgot I even own the album. Thanks Bill!!
Posted 5 years ago by sterlingy    [ Reply ]
Outstanding !  Thanks for the dust off !
Posted 5 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
Never heard this before. Excellent! Thanks!!
Posted 5 years ago by onerb    [ Reply ]
Dust this puppy off please, been a long time.


Posted 12 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
gack!
Posted 17 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by TomJB    [ Reply ]
MiketheKnife wrote:
without Chrissie this would have sucked ever so very much. . .
No it still sucks. It's just not as good as her blowing her nose by herself.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
I think that covers that are identical to the original song are no fun. No creativity. I like covers like this or I Walk the Line by Live Alvaro
Posted 17 years ago by alvarorb    [ Reply ]
without Chrissie this would have sucked ever so very much...
Posted 17 years ago by MiketheKnife    [ Reply ]
Love everything she does. I would enjoy hearing her blowing her nose.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
NanMac wrote:
Love this song!!
I bet "physicsgenius" hates it.
Posted 17 years ago by KSC    [ Reply ]
Love this song!!
Posted 17 years ago by NanMac    [ Reply ]
One of the best covers...most cannot do good covers of such amazing songs like this. This is so well done. But then.....Jon Anderson......what a compliment
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Great flashback to the mid-90s. There is another version of this song which has excerpts of Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech. Sounds a bit corny but it's actually really groovy.
Posted 18 years ago by livegirl    [ Reply ]
There's a great orchestral and vocal version on Jon's "Change We Must" album as well. It's really powerful. JK27 wrote:
It's not bad, but ... I do prefer the Jon Anderson and Vangelis version, which can be found on the Jon and VAngelis, "Friends of Mr. Cairo" album.
Posted 18 years ago by erik_1099    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by juliecb    [ Reply ]
Goegeous! I love Chrissie's voice. And this went immediately into my Amazon wishlist as well.
Posted 18 years ago by Little_Wing    [ Reply ]
great stuff. instantly saved this music to my amazon wishlist.... it would be cool if RP could imbed such an amazon wishlist right into the RP website. so when i hear stuff, i can MORE EASILY add to my wish list for later purchase. often, i just look at a clock, and hope to remember to go to the playlist at a later date and say, hey, what was it i heard at 10:59 pm last night, assuming im listening to RP in bed via my apple airport express hooked up to headphones....
Posted 18 years ago by dcginc    [ Reply ]
Love radio paradise too - you guys plays stuff I never hear anywhere else
Posted 18 years ago by mperetz    [ Reply ]
Wow, that was so undersea at first.... Very cool. Cruising music
Posted 18 years ago by witchchild    [ Reply ]
silky smoove...
Posted 18 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
One of the best Haunting love it Jon and Vangelis ok but this is i dunno close my eyes and lose myself in it
Posted 18 years ago by slaskey    [ Reply ]
this is sweet!
Posted 18 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
I thought exactly what you guys did about Chrissie Hynde. Far f**king out, man (as we used to say back then!). Tremendous song, superbly performed.
Posted 18 years ago by Varan_Komodsky    [ Reply ]
Great vocals! At first I thought it was Natalie Merchant after voice lessons, but from reading the comments I see it's Chrissie Hynde. What a fantastic voice.
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
KOOL TUNE is this Crissie Hynde or just a soundalike? either way, love the beat
Posted 18 years ago by BLADERUNNER    [ Reply ]
Great, seriously cool tune
Posted 18 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
Kind of a silly song, but the lead vocals are fantastic.
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
basilandroses wrote:
does anyone remember the Donna Summer version of this song ? - or are we all trying to forget that one ?
I remember how I liked the music in the original and I remember trying to forget the singing - much I'm doing right now as I listen to this version.
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
FamilyMan wrote:
I'm with you, my Irish brother. Anderson was perfection.
count me in.
Posted 18 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
basilandroses wrote:
does anyone remember the Donna Summer version of this song ? - or are we all trying to forget that one ?
I thought that's what this WAS--and leapt to my keyboard, a Sucko-Barfo at the ready. But this is . . . well, better than that. I shall withhold a rating for a while. A 3, if I had to vote today. . . . Cuz you know, even if it IS a good cover, if what's being covered was a bad enough song. . . .
Posted 18 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
I don't like this band, but I can identify with their moodswings..at this very moment..
Posted 18 years ago by glassjawgrlxxx    [ Reply ]
Great
Posted 18 years ago by ManchesterUK    [ Reply ]
GregK wrote:
I usually dislike Annie Lennox. Not this time. Good one Bill.
Annie? no this is Chrissie! what a miss Bucko!
Posted 18 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
....uhhhh....sorry... but this is Chrissie Hynde, not Annie Lennox....
Lennox is in the chorus. Listen closely. OR that could be the reason I like it?
Posted 18 years ago by GregK    [ Reply ]
GregK wrote:
I usually dislike Annie Lennox. Not this time. Good one Bill.
Could it be because this is not Annie Lennox? Just a shot in the dark here.... This is Chrissie Hynde, not Annie Lennox on guest vocals.
Posted 18 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Barfo.
Posted 18 years ago by sfdba    [ Reply ]
The chorus reminds me of that old Delta Airlines commercial...
Posted 18 years ago by TeddiB    [ Reply ]
I usually dislike Annie Lennox. Not this time. Good one Bill.
Posted 18 years ago by GregK    [ Reply ]
Helchat wrote:
Amazing song, i don't care who sang it before or who'll sing it later..... This is a beautiful song...... "Touching my body, my soul........" *whew!*
See me, feel me, touch me... no, on second thought, just kill me!
Posted 18 years ago by curtkare    [ Reply ]
I'm a sucker for throaty female vocalists a la Poe and Imogen Heap.
Posted 18 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
Art_Carnage wrote:
I really like this group. No, wait. I HATE them. On second thought, they're pretty good. Except they SUCK!
It's very confusing, isn't it?
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
pyxxel wrote:
Wow Bill - perfect transition from "Pineapple Thief - We Subside" to this one.... what a DJ! I think this one is almost on par with the Jon Anderson/Vangelis version - both have their right. Their "Friends of Mr. Cairo" album is way class though, for all the other songs on it... Mayflower, anyone? :D
I'm with you, my Irish brother. Anderson was perfection.
Posted 18 years ago by FamilyMan    [ Reply ]
crap
Posted 18 years ago by jgeyer    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by The_Waker    [ Reply ]
Steven_G wrote:
Not me. I like that version too!
yes, this is a good version, but so's Donna's too. Wonderful song beautifully realized, twice!
Posted 18 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
Not even close near remotely a patch by a long shot on the Donna Summer version. Typical "trance" dreck. Terrible.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
MobySwings? 8.
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
basilandroses wrote:
does anyone remember the Donna Summer version of this song ? - or are we all trying to forget that one ?
Not me. I like that version too!
Posted 18 years ago by Steven_G    [ Reply ]
Wow Bill - perfect transition from "Pineapple Thief - We Subside" to this one.... what a DJ! I think this one is almost on par with the Jon Anderson/Vangelis version - both have their right. Their "Friends of Mr. Cairo" album is way class though, for all the other songs on it... Mayflower, anyone? :D
Posted 18 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
JK27 wrote:
It's not bad, but ... I do prefer the Jon Anderson and Vangelis version, which can be found on the Jon and VAngelis, "Friends of Mr. Cairo" album.
Thank You. I was kicking myself for trying to figure out where I had heard it before. Hmm, not sure if I like this version or the other one better though. The choir really *is* a nice touch.
Posted 18 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
how often do you get to hear the 'i have a dream' speech during your day? It's a great song and one I haven't heard for a lonnnnnng time. Thanks for playing it!
Posted 18 years ago by ttburger3    [ Reply ]
It's not bad, but ... I do prefer the Jon Anderson and Vangelis version, which can be found on the Jon and VAngelis, "Friends of Mr. Cairo" album.
Posted 19 years ago by JK27    [ Reply ]