State of Independence HD by Jon Anderson
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- Опубликовано: 18 авг 2011
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"State of Independence" is a song originally written and recorded by Jon and Vangelis for their 1981 album The Friends of Mr. Cairo. Jon & Vangelis released "State of Independence" as a single in 1981, with "Beside" as the B-Side. It was re-released in 1984 and this version peaked at 67 in the UK Singles Chart[1].
Jon Anderson recorded a new version of the song for his solo album Change We Must (1994) and a live acoustic version can be found on his Live from La La Land (2007). Jon Anderson also released a live version with Yes bandmate Rick Wakeman as Anderson/Wakeman.
Donna Summer covered "State of Independence" on her 1982 album Donna Summer produced by Quincy Jones. It was released as the follow-up to her hit single "Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)" in 1982. Summer's version of the song features an all-star choir including among others Michael Jackson, Brenda Russell, James Ingram, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Loggins, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder. The single was reissued in Europe in 1990 in support of a compilation album entitled The Best of Donna Summer
Lyrics:
State of life, may I live, may I love
Coming out of the sky I name me a name
Coming up silver word for what it is
It is the very nature of the sound of the game
Siamese, Indonese to Tibet
Treat the life as a game if you please
Coming up Caribbean sense of freedom
Derives from a mediative state
Moving on, believe that's it
Call it magic Third World
It is, I only guessed it
Shah blam ee dee
Shah blam ee dah
Shot to the soul
The flame of Aura'ladin
The essence of the word
The state of independence
Sound 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
Say yea yea yea yo
Yea yea yea yo
Be the sound of higher than today
Time again it is said we will hear
We will see it all in this wisdom here
This truth will abound the land
The state of independence shall be
I was in the Contemporary Youth Orchestra that played this with him in May 2010. Most amazing concert experience I've ever had.
DJ Landoll never forget
That show was going to be released officially, and then it wasn't ...
Wish the whole thing would get uploaded on here it's awesome
Wow that must have been an experience! This is the best version of this song 💜
Love this, made my arm hair stand up
Outstanding song.
The vibes from it makes me feel inspired, specially the parts when the kids sing.
I just heard the todmobile version and my mind was blown...this version came up on the right with all the other suggestions and I listened to it for the first time....... ever! After having my mind blown, now it was obliterated and I listened to it 6 more times in a row!!! What a spirit moving, flying through the clouds sensation. My soul feels rejuvenated...what beautiful lyrics, vocals, arrangement, instruments and great recording production. Namaste.
Loved Donna Summer's version over 30 years ago-never knew this was the original. Nice Surprise.
This is not the original. The original is the Jon Anderson & Vangelis version. The best one, in my opinion...
I agree!
+Dan5482 I prefer this, from Jon's 'Change We Must' album, IMHO his best album...just edges out 'Olias..'
@@Dan5482 Without doubt.
Listening in 2020
This song is beyond time .
These images combine perfectly with the music.
Jon Anderson such a inspiring voice and writer of the human soul.
The first verion I heard from this Song was Donna Summer's and I have to say, it is an amazing cover and I loved it ( and still do). Then one day I heard the origial version by Jon and Vangelis, and then I realized why I love it so much, Jon Anderson touch. This song elevates you in ways only Jon can do.
Every version I have heard of this song is great!
A bastion of peace in a crazy collective consciouness, thanks for the uploads.
I heard a sweet story the other day while on a hike during a full moon in Los Angeles. A young lady told me that back in the 70's she was very depressed. She suffered for almost five years until one day she had a dream. In the dream Jon came to her and told her she could escape the darkness. She woke up and had to go through many years of therapy. During that time she listened to Jon's solo music and it lifted her up. You have touched many folks in the Los Angeles area Mr. Anderson.
I wonder how she's doing today
absolutely, the same for me in this time,
I think on comit suicide and the voice of Anderson save me, more or less, I cant write in english, but you understand the concepts
Grande musica.....Santo André....São Paulo...Brasil!!!
I have just listened to Donna Summers version of this , the one with Martin Luther Kings speech in it, I bought it back in the day and its fantastic, but this is far the better version which I also bought back in 81 .
Extraordinary ♥ Excellent ♥ Enjoyed !!
I've always loved State of Independence performed by Chrissie Hynde and the Moodswings. Thanks for the great share.
This is marvelous!!!
Such an incredibly beautiful and uplifting tune. Should have charted to Number 1.
You are a wonderful inspiration.
Inspirational.
What a fucking amazing song!
This tune inspires me towards greatness.
Simply the best!
In my Jon & Vangelis with the original, the cover by Donna, and other versions by Moodswings (sung by Chrissie Hynde) and Andrea Corr. Thanks for the upload!
Genial, Perfecto. Grandiosa Cancion.
Man I saw the Friends of Mr Cario show in Pasadena ca.
With my late brother. He introduce me to the band called 'YES'.
Beautiful version of this song!! Love the use of images and editing too...thumbs up for you! :D
goosebumps. thanks Jon.
Epic! This is correct!
Great! thats why i love progressive rock.
This is the original...Song rereleased after their original recording ... Anderson and Vangelis co wrote.
breathlesssssssss!!!!
Fantastic version
thanks man
Nice one :)
SWEET MAN WE Love You Jon Peace
Song for our winter guard show!
Omg Lucia 😂 didn't expect to see you here
+Rose myers Omg lol😂
I'm done
Fantastico !!!
Song of the heavens
Profetico !!!
Let's all SING it
Great job on this as usual vzqk50HD! :)))))
@dropstep55 Oh my goodness! Good for you! I can imagine it was great! Love (the old) YES and Jon Anderson since early 70's. What instrument did you play?
often copied but never duplicated.Even proficient Women struggle to hit the notes of the incredible Jon Anderson. The greatest alto -soprano in singing history.Leader of the greatest band YES..immaculate
beautiful!! Siamese, Indonese, to Tibet treat the life
As a game, if you please (hey)
Coming up Caribee such a freedom
Derives from a meditative state
Movin' on, believe that's it, call it magic
Third world, it is, I only guessed it
Was the version that you played with Jon Anderson ever recorded to CD DJ & if so,where can we get it please?
Lyrics:
State of life, may I live, may I love
Coming out of the sky I name me a name
Coming up silver word for what it is
It is the very nature of the sound of the game
Siamese, Indonese to Tibet
Treat the life as a game if you please
Coming up Caribbean sense of freedom
Derives from a mediative state
Moving on, believe that's it
Call it magic Third World
It is, I only guessed it
Shah blam ee dee
Shah blam ee dah
Shot to the soul
The flame of Aura'ladin
The essence of the word
The state of independence
Sound 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
Say yea yea yea yo
Yea yea yea yo
Be the sound of higher than today
Time again it is said we will hear
We will see it all in this wisdom here
This truth will abound the land
The state of independence shall be
@dropstep55 That must have been awesome! I envy you!
hold on to love
Even though this a great song, nothing compares to when jon anderson did this song with Vangellis. it is just not the same.
Either version works well with fireworks on the Fourth of July!
More better than the original from Friend's of Mr. Cairo.
Even the lowliest soul can be lifted by these powerful songs and mantras. Very powerful indeed.
And I Always thought Donna Summer was the original...
I believe John Farnham was original, but can't find it on you tube.
+xrh hussar No, Jon Anderson and Vangelis wrote and recorded it for the album "The Friends of Mr Cairo" in 1981.
Thanks for that, trfesok, excellent.
Could you please reupload candle song? It got deleted for some reason
Isn't this the Todmobile version?
Me too
for some reason candle song is missing :-(
~ come check out Gag-bit Vinyl in Bushwick NYC for 80s/post punk/new wave... but nothing by Jon ~ :-D
now you know
ok its a catholic thing
we are Catholics forever
disco07 protestant here and Jon is one of my heroes.
Well I was,now my God is Mother Nature.