Home Music Articles Forums Blog Chat More...      

Chinese Junk (w/ Pharmakeus)


Get Flash to see this player.

Description
Chris (Pharmakeus), a very talented musician and song-writer, sent me this interesting track on which to add vocals and cello. The 7/8 time signature presented an interesting challenge, especially vocally. He is a top notch bloke - check out his other work out on icomps sometime.

Pharmakeus: Drums, Keyboards, Bass, Guitar.
Luna Trick: Vocals, Lyrics, Cello.
Leave a Comment
You must be registered and logged-in to comment.
Lyrics
Chinese Junk (Lyrics by Luna Trick)

She sailed away on a liner
I watched her face grow small
She said she'd write me a letter
Ain't heard from her at all
They say she made it to China
I couldn't get her out of my mind
There's no-one here any finer
Though I know she's unkind

No no no I'm not lonely
No no I'm in control
Not a case of for your eyes only
I'm just out of the hole
No no I'm never bitter
She's junk in the back of my mind
Not the first time I've been smitten
Sure there's more down the line

Wonder what she was thinking
Staring me down on the shore
Was her love for me shrinking
At what point did I matter no more
When she put her hands on another
Was there pause for hesitation
Did she whisper the name of her lover
With a moment of reservation

No no no I'm not lonely
No no I'm in control
Not a case of for your eyes only
I'm just out of the hole
No no I'm never bitter
She's junk in the back of my mind
Not the first time I've been smitten
Sure there's more down the line
China
Song Stats
Hits: 446
Comments: 26
Fans: 11
Plays: 42
Downloads: 22
Votes: 1
Uploaded: Apr 07, 2009 - 05:30:51 PM
Last Updated: Apr 07, 2009 - 05:32:41 PM Last Played: Nov 06, 2009 - 05:18:44 AM
Song License
Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NoDerivs

Creative Commons

Song Actions
share on facebook share on twitter download song
Hardware:
Cello, ST55 mic, Pharmakeus' Pharmacy of Instrumentation.
Software:
GB
Comments
Vic Holman said 230 days ago (April 7th, 2009)
all aboard the oriental express
excellent song. great instrument tracks for starters from the both of you.

great vocals Daniel and neat story in the lyrics.
Check out my latest song called November
LunaTrick said 224 days ago (April 14th, 2009)
glad you like Vic
It was a fun one to do!
Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
Char said 230 days ago (April 7th, 2009)
Sounds
wonderful. Love the chorus. I like it very much. Thanks.
Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)
LunaTrick said 224 days ago (April 14th, 2009)
Thanks Char
Glad you like!
Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
anomalous said 230 days ago (April 8th, 2009)
very
nice work all round. Like the use of 7/8 time to really mix things up. Lyrics are great too, really tell a story well.
Check out my latest song called Fire
LunaTrick said 224 days ago (April 14th, 2009)
yes - narratives are fun
Unless it's country!!!!
Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
blindsidedpoets said 230 days ago (April 8th, 2009)
Chinese Junk (w/ Pharmakeus)
7/8 always adds that stressed, rushed sound that gives a tune urgency, and it works will here too. Good job, nice changes.
Check out my latest song called Sorry (Bracelet of Hope Version)
LunaTrick said 224 days ago (April 14th, 2009)
challenging meter
but fun!
Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
magnatone said 229 days ago (April 8th, 2009)
Chinese Junk
7/8 - my brain can't even begin to comprehend! Great collab, your lyrical abilities Daniel are always so impressive, as is all of your work. Thanks guys!
Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown
LunaTrick said 224 days ago (April 14th, 2009)
Thanks Karen
I'm sure you could hang - it is a challenge though!
Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
Morning Light said 229 days ago (April 8th, 2009)
Just Amazing.....
What a beautiful creation from you both! Love the lyrics and style......and Luna's cello playing..... :D)*
Check out my latest song called Morning Rose
LunaTrick said 224 days ago (April 14th, 2009)
Thanks Linda
Great work by my partner on this!
Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
Diviner said 229 days ago (April 8th, 2009)
Very interesting
to listen to this track, love the odd time and who the music and lyrics all fit. Very cool and nice track, good collab and enjoyed.
Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)
LunaTrick said 224 days ago (April 14th, 2009)
Thanks
Pharm came up with a good track - I just added luna madness!
Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
rsorensen said 229 days ago (April 8th, 2009)
man
that cello sounds so amazing. i love the tempo of this song. i can hear how the vox must have been a challenge but you really pulled it off. a very interesting and enjoyable listen that calls for many more listens just to pick up everything I missed the first time through. love the fuzzy ending. Stellar collab, gents.
Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up
LunaTrick said 224 days ago (April 14th, 2009)
Thanks Ridd
Sailing instead of flying this time!
Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
egobandit said 227 days ago (April 10th, 2009)
hey luna
you ever get into Blur there are some parts in this that remind me of them. I can hear the struggle inthe lyrics to hit the timing right. I think you pulled it off real well. Its not easy with a timing like that . The cello is very beautiful in this. I like the anti climax aroound the center between the verses. Excellent song now Im going to have to LIsten to Pharmakeus.
Check out my latest song called when its love
LunaTrick said 224 days ago (April 14th, 2009)
Yes
Love Blur and all Damon's bands! Pharm is a very interesting cat!
Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
bud said 227 days ago (April 10th, 2009)
Vey impressive - and really fun too
You guys really pulled off a good trick with this one. Love the production and vocals. Great sounding cello too.
Check out my latest song called try not to think
LunaTrick said 224 days ago (April 14th, 2009)
Thanks Kev
Great fun it was!
Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
yrp said 226 days ago (April 12th, 2009)
One of
the best intros I´ve ever heard.The song is very very delicate and precious.Everything just fits and there is not even anote wasted and a sound out of its purpose.
Fantastic Job.
You´re on a roll, Daniel.
Excellent collab.
Check out my latest song called Light (with onesweetworld)
LunaTrick said 224 days ago (April 14th, 2009)
Thanks
I wasn't going to add cello - but Chris talked me into it!
Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
segiperkasa said 225 days ago (April 12th, 2009)
awesome
that was some awesome composition....
Check out my latest song called Sepiroth Strings of Fire Symphony
LunaTrick said 224 days ago (April 14th, 2009)
Thanks
Great to have you stop by!
Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
paul f. page said 220 days ago (April 17th, 2009)
I'd like to hear...
...a more varied vocal melody. Seems like the lyric could stand it. There is a real sad sound to the general orchestration, enhanced by the crying cello that just tears at my heart...making me think that the singer (in the poem) is not really telling the truth: "She's junk in the back of my mind..." I don't think so. I'm left, maybe like the singer, with a hollow spot in my heart. Well, however it's interpreted, you guys certainly put together a thoughtful number that cannot be ignored. Nice going.
Peace.
Paul
Check out my latest song called Double Etude
LunaTrick said 211 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
Yes Paul
You have it... the singer is fooling themselves but no-one else. Wonderful comment - thanks for being so willing to really 'hear' my work!
Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
Artist Info
artist photo
Name: Luna Trick
send a note
Luna Trick is the creative brainchild of English multi-Instrumentalist, Daniel Staniforth, recently joined by music partner and fellow MacJammer, Rebsie Fairholm. Luna Trick offers an array of songs styles ranging from from darkwave, indie rock,... [see more]

Check out some of my other songs:

Genre Info
The terms alternative rock and alternative music[1] were coined in the early 1980s to describe punk rock-inspired music genres which didn't fit into the mainstream genres of the time. At times it was used as catch-all phrase for rock music from under

More songs in Alternative Rock:

Chat