Oasis - Half The World Away
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Half The World away is one of my favourite songs by @oasisinetofficial
I used to do this when I played out at gigs all the time and it always went down well. I think even people who don't like Oasis love this song, maybe because they're fans of the TV show "The Royle Family" (it was the theme song).
Hopefully you enjoy this cover.
Audio mixed by the now legendary Luke Taylor:
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I'll be back with some more Smiths tunes soon. I really wanted to get "Still Ill" out this week but it's really hard to come up with a decent arrangement which includes the riffs. But I'll get it soon I'm sure!
From Wikipedia:
""Half the World Away" is a song by English rock band Oasis. It is well known as the theme tune to the popular BBC sitcom The Royle Family.
The song was written by Oasis' lead guitarist Noel Gallagher, who also provides lead vocals. The song is a slow acoustic tune with plodding keyboards, and the lyrics - much like "Rock 'n' Roll Star" - expresses a desire to leave a stagnant life in a boring city. The song is primarily in C major.[1]
Recorded at The Congress House Studio, Austin, Texas, in October 1994, "Half the World Away" was first released as a B-side to "Whatever" on 18 December 1994, reaching number 3 in the UK charts.[2]
In 1998 the song was included in The Masterplan, a collection of Oasis' best B-sides. The collection was a success, peaking at number 2 in the UK charts. The track is also included on Oasis' compilation album Stop the Clocks, which also reached number 2. The song reached number 56 in the UK charts in 2015 following the release of Aurora's cover version, marking their first top 100 song since the release of "Falling Down" in 2009.
During a Q & A session at Salford Lads' Club in October 2019, Gallagher revealed that the song was the favourite of the B-sides he had made"
Lyrics:
I would like to leave this city
This old town don't smell too pretty and
I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
And when I leave this island
I'll book myself into a soul asylum
'Cause I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
So here I go, I'm still scratching around in the same old hole
My body feels young but my mind is very old
So what do you say?
You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway
Half the world away, half the world away
Half the world away
I've been lost, I've been found but I don't feel down
And when I leave this planet
You know I'd stay but I just can't stand it and
I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
And if I could leave this spirit
I'll find me a hole and I will live in it and
I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
Here I go, I'm still scratching around in the same old hole
My body feels young but my mind is very old
So what do you say?
You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway
Half the world away, half the world away
Half the world away
I've been lost, I've been found but I don't feel down
No, I don't feel down
No, I don't feel down
I don't feel down
I don't feel down
Don't feel down
I don't feel down
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Imagine being this dudes neighbor
I'd love it
I'd knock through to next door
I know listening to all these class tunes for free 🎶
His neighbour knocked on his door at 3am the other night. Just as well he was up playing guitar or he wouldn't have heard him.
Neighbour*
Adam, you are an absolute inspiration, soulful and quality voice. You do Oasis, Smiths, Cure....you have progressed my guitar and singing...if only I could buy you a beer of gratitude!
You have a beautiful voice, so beautiful for play Noel Gallagher's songs. This song and Sad song (live acoustic version from Noel Gallagher) are my favorites. Cheers from Argentina!!
Thanks a lot Luis! I need to do Sad Song actually, thanks for reminding me!
Adam Barrett mate you should do a acoustic version Of : DONT GO AWAY by Oasis. That would be EPIC
I was waiting for the "clap, clap" but didn't happened... Anyway good cover mate 👋🏻
Haha I left that bit for you lot to do!
and the wolf whistles
@@semylha1 Maybe you should see the doctor doctor... And wear protection next time.
You have such a gorgeous singing voice! it works perfectly for this kind tune
Really appreciate that, thank you ❤️
Such a beautiful quality to your voice, never stop singing.
🙏❤️
One of my favourite songs by Oasis! You've got a fantastic voice!
Excellent song, I enjoyed it a lot!! Wonderful voice and very nice interpretation, regards my friend!
Adam, special request please, Every day is like Sunday, love your singing.
Cheers Ben! It's definitely in consideration!
NICE 👌
Amazing voice my friend! One of my favorite song by Oasis!
Cheers mate. Keep diggin' the B-side's Oasis songs 🍺
Love this tune, brings me back to my teens. Great cover!
Thank you! Yeah it's a proper classic 😎
This was one of the first songs I learnt on guitar but nowhere near this standard!
Same here. Nice work Adam!
Thank you both! For some reason it helped me to watch the video where Noel plays at a competition winners house. I don't know what I saw in that video, but I feel like I played it better after that 😂
Just found your channel yesterday and spent all night watching your covers mate you're class, can't wait to hear more.
Also I think you'd sound brilliant on some of Arctic Monkeys early acoustic stuff, excited to see more brother!
Nice one Liam! Appreciate you watching them all. Yeah, the only difficulty with that is that it sounds so good in a northern accent but with my little southern one it might come out terrible 🤣 maybe I'll give a couple a go and listen back and see. Fantastic band though and I love them.
Adam Barrett haha yeah you can really make out the yorkshire in the voice 😂 it’s clear you have a great taste in music though haha
Haha yeah it's gonna be hard to skip over words like reet and summat without ruining the vibe. Definitely can't just say them in my accent either, gonna sound terrible 😂 maybe I'll try to find a tune of theirs with no slang and do that, if one even exists 😂
Nice one👍
This is a great cover, very simple but great for it👍👍
Lovely 💕
One of my favourite songs of all time and you sir did it justice in such a big way well done
Beautiful song, beautifully performed.
Thanks
this is one of my all time favorite songs! thank you for this beautiful cover i really needed it :))
amazing bro
This guy is one of the best cover artists on RUclips who's mastered loads of technical pieces, and here he is, playing a simple little song. Like a true musician. Doesn't have to be complex to be beautiful.
Discovered your account today, instant sub! Keep on playing these amazing tunes man! Greetings from Belgium!
Really good thanks. really impressive voice. Natural.
Class love the vids👏 You should definitely do knockin on heavens door!
The way you play the guitar is so beautifully done... really, congratulations you're an amazing artist
Superb as always Adam! Hope you're well man!
Love your voice, man. Keep it going on, i ve always dreamed with doing covers just like u but i ve never recorded or uploaded them. U inspired me have good day
Wonderful singing. Really digging your covers. Also love that Epi.
Absolutely beautiful, well done brother. Loved it
Thanks so much mate 🙏🙌
Adam, i discovered your voice a few days ago. I can't stop listening to it. Oasis is my favourite band and this cover touched my soul in a special way. Thank you and you're amazing ❤
Brilliant, was hoping you’d do this one.. :).
You are the best! Hugs from Brazil.
D’aw! Another beautiful cover! Love your Oasis covers x
Incredible voice! Keep it up
Awesome! :)
One of my all time favourites! Great Cover!
Adam bro, you are something else ! Superb 👍
YES
It's beautiful!
Beautiful mate.
I’m watching all your videos instead of practicing guitar right now! A lot of nostalgia in these songs for me.
Nailed it
My man I hope you get big on youtube. I have yet to seen anyone acting this casual on youtube and i hope you get big on youtube.
Best wishes my man!!!
Thank you my friend! I'm growing at a very fast pace at the moment so I look forward to seeing if anything happens. For now I'm just happy to have nice people like yourself taking an interest 😎
This cover made my day mate!
Cheers Ethan, really glad you enjoyed it mate
Brilliant cover, love it mate
Spot on mate 😎👍🏼
We all do the clap for u man! Great work
Great version
Brilliant big man I enjoyed that so much.
Sheer class well done Kudos
Excellent rendition of “Half The World Away” Adam.
I’d love you to present “Walkaway” by another fantastic band, Cast.
Our little country can arf throw up some great bands.
When all this Covid crap is a distant memory in our minds in the future, I’d very much like to go to one of your gigs, or perhaps jam with you!
Stay safe bud 😄👌🤘
Absolutely fabulous mate
Love this so good 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Sweet!
Fantastic cover as always mate!
Cheers Alex! Appreciate you checking them out 😎
Excellent
Very beautiful voice!
soothing voice 😌💯 i will definitely cover this song
Love your choice of songs to cover. Really makes me want to pick up the guitar
Amazing voice wow...
Your brillant mate!! Genuinely well done 🎉
Lovely
I came across your videos by chance a week ago, and I have enjoyed them loads since! I enjoy that you play the songs however you please, that you respect the original artists with some context, and that you just play whatever you enjoy. Hope it stays fun for a long time!
Just found you randomly on RUclips and your covers are sooo good man!! 🤟
Cheers Ollie! Glad you found the channel ❤️
Love this bro! Sounds solid! 🔥
simply beautiful.
Beautiful 🙌
Amazing
Terrific cover !
❤🙌👏👏👏
This is absolutely beautiful !
i loved this, songs you touch turn to gold mate
This is top class mate
Spot on version! It's a pity I've never been able to sing this tune, it just doesn't suit my voice tone. Keep up the good work pal 👏
Cheers Jose!
Absolutely brilliant!!!
brilliant!
Super talented mate. New fan here. Happy St George's Day X
Nice job, well done !
That was so nice to hear the vocals and guitar players just amazing thanks for sharing 👌🎸🎤
Thank you for watching! 🙌
Absolutely beautiful, really great cover, throughly enjoyed it. You have a lovely voice. Well done 👍
Unbelievable talent!! Can’t get enough of the covers, keep up the good work mate!
Ah cheers Conor! ❤️
Lovely stuff Adam! Hope you are well mate!
Mate loving all your content
I play this cover on my way to work to relax xD Your musical talent is therapeutic my man. 🎶
Oasis classic! One of my favourite acoustic songs, well covered mate 👌 👏👏
Yes Scott! Good to see you here mate haha. Thank you, hope you're well mate in these mad times!
@@Adam_Barrett haha hard times but all good brother 👍
very well sang... conrats :)
Went looking for a good but accurate cover of this and this shit is the remedy. Nice bra.
10/10
Love it!! Great voice!!
your channel is so underrated, you’ve got such a good voice and your really great at guitar aswell.
Thanks so much mate. It's picking up a bit now so hopefully not underrated for long 😬
👌👌👌❤️
Absolutely beautiful voice
nice one
You're amazing.
Hey Adam, love the vibe. Can you please do learning to fly? Tom petty.
You have a great voice man
subscribed!! love your taste in music and covers
Cheers Nishad! It means a lot
Love this 🥰
Thank you! It's all Luke's magic, I swear! 😁
Adam Barrett it’s the both of you, that’s what makes it awesome 🥰
Great as always 💪