musicNEWS
: Axl Speaks!
Axl Rose
has broken the silence. He issued a press release concerning the new Guns
�N� Roses song, Oh My God, The song will be the first single from the sound
track to the new Arnold Schwarzenegger thriller �End of Days�. The single
will hit the stores on Nov. 2nd courtesy of Geffen Records, and the film
will be released on Nov. 24th.
Here
is Axl�s Press Release
So
here�s the story behind this music�
The
chorus: OH MY GOD etc. deals with the societal repression of deep and often
agonizing emotions - some of which may be willingly accepted for
one reason or another - the appropriate expression of which (one that promotes
a healing, release and a positive resolve) is often discouraged and
many times denied. Emotionally the song contemplates several abstract perspectives
drawing from personal expression as well as from the film (End Of Days)
and its metaphors. The appropriate expression and vehicle for such emotions
and concepts is not something taken for granted.
Musically
the song was primarily written by Paul Huge over two years ago, with Dizzy
Reed writing the musical hook of the chorus. Former member Duff McKagan
as well as former employee Matt Sorum failed to see its potential and showed
no interest in exploring, let alone recording the piece. When the demos
were played for the new band, Josh, Tommy and Robin were as they say �all
over it.�
Once
the opportunity was presented, the song was given priority in our recording
process. As the verse, performance and lyrics were decided on, for
us (that especially includes Interscope chairman Jimmy Iovine) the choice
became obvious. We were more than pleased Mr. Roswell (the film�s music
supervisor) agreed! Our thanks to Arnold and all for the consideration
- it is an association in which we have always felt honored.
Paul
Huge, Gary Sunshine and Dave Navarro appear on the song as well as Robin
Finck. Robin�s part was written by Paul and extensively manipulated by
our producer, Sean Beaven. Robin was not involved in the writing of the
final recording though did participate in the arrangement. All lyrics were
written by myself. Additional programming (jack boots, screeching tires,
etc.) was by Stuart White. The fight of good vs. evil, positive vs. negative,
man against a seemingly undefeatable, undeterrable, unrevealed destiny,
along with the personal and universal struggle to attain, maintain and
responsibly manage freewill can be and often is frustrating to say the
least. In America our country�s constitutional right to freedom of expression
gives us a better chance to fight for that expression than many in other
countries enjoy. It can be a big gig, like kickin� the crap outta the devil!
Power
to the people, peace out and blame Canada,
Axl
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