Thin Lizzy/ The Sun Goes Down Original Demos Mixes & Outtakes

A miraculous title that will make hardcore fans tear up is here, a direct CD version of the private cassette owned by the late Phil Lynott. This is an astonishing piece that captures the process of creating the Phil Lynott-produced version of THIN LIZZY’s last single, THE SUN GOES DOWN, which was only recorded on the B-side of the British 12-inch single, in 16 takes of the highest quality demo. For deep fans who love Phil Lynott’s work and miss him, this title is too heavy and shocking. Starting with Phil’s own drum machine play, the bass and chorus parts are layered, and test recordings of the vocal line are recorded one by one, and you can hear how Phil’s emotional sound world is embodied in a realistic high-quality line recording. This is an amazing collection of takes that gives you a spiritual feeling, as if Phil’s thoughts and feelings are carried over to each and every sound. When you hear a collection of demos of the same song, you tend to imagine a boring compilation with no clear differences, but this title is in a completely different league. There are not many titles that record in detail how one genius artist vividly creates a song from the basic parts. At the end of THIN LIZZY, Phil felt tired of living as a hero in the rock world, but it is only at this time that he was able to touch the truly personal sound that he was able to create again after 21 years. This CD is composed of two cassettes owned by Phil, and the first tape contains 12 takes that allow you to listen to the real production of the basic parts of the song, and the other tape contains four versions featuring John Sykes’ acoustic guitar. These versions, which are two minutes longer than the official version, contain long acoustic playing by Sykes that has not been officially released in ultra-high sound quality. For Phil Lynott and John Sykes fans, this is the most important title, which is nothing but a surprise. Original Demos various mixes & outtaakes totally different from the official version 16 versions of The Sun Goes Down Never released or heard before STEREO SBD (from Original Masters) ★Below is a detailed explanation of each track. Version 1: (finished version) The first track on the cassette contains the final version used officially, but perhaps because Phil played this take many times, the sound deteriorates halfway through, which gives it a raw feel. Version 2: (rhythm machine) Contains the basic track of a song played only with a rhythm machine. Version 3: (rhythm machine & bass) Although it is still rough, a raw bass play is overlaid, showing the direction of the song. Version 4: (with guitar & chorus vocals) The basic guitar chords are overlaid, and only the chorus is overlaid. Version 5: (with vocal melody) A vocal line with a lot of reverb is layered. Version 6: (with vocal melody and acoustic solo in the second half) Sykes’ acoustic playing is layered in the second half, but it seems that he is still experimenting with the arrangement. Version 7: (rhythm machine) Only a variety of rhythm tracks are included. Version 8: (test take) Starts with an introductory chorus. Experimental punch-ins and outs can be heard. Version 9: (test take) The rhythm and melody do not match at first. Direct vocal processing can be heard. Vocals that are not included in the official version can also be heard. Version 10/11/12: (test take) Starts halfway through. Vocal processing is nearing completion. VERSION 13/14/15/16: (John Sykes acoustic playing) Includes a voice count. You can hear a lot of Sykes’ playing that is not included in the official version. The middle solo part is also recorded at a very long length, with subtle changes in detail being dropped or added depending on the take. 01 Version 1: Mostly Philip trying different effects on vocals and sound effects, all instruments in. 02 Version 2: Mostly Philip trying drum patterns and different drum fills 03 Version 3: Mostly Philip trying different bass patterns and rhythm machine patterns Drum ‘n’bass mix 04 Version 4: Mostly Philip trying different bass, rhythm guitar and drum pattern ideas ‘dub mix’ vocals in on chorus’s only.Introducing string lines here and there. 05 Version 5: Mostly Philip trying different effects and punch in’s with completely different Vocal parts and effects soloed with just bass and drums. Also different spoken vocals. 06 Version 6: Alternative mix with different vocal parts again and different effects being tried, different electric guitar and riff parts being mixed in and out. Another different classical guitar solo by John Sykes. 07 Version 7: Another alternative rhythm machine mix experimenting with drum machine fills being manually played by Philip, bass guitar very occasionally being dropped in and out. Basically the rhythm track on it’s own. 08 Version 8: Not complete track. There are drop-outs on this version but it includes various punch in and outs, Not from beginning but again with acoustic guitar solo and various vocal parts. 09 Version 9: Not from beginning but again all different with various keyboards parts and various vocal parts.10 Version 10: Not from beginning but again with more different vocal variations.11 Version 11: Not from beginning but again with more different variations with vocals 12 Version 12: Not from beginning but again with more different variations with vocals Various Classical Guitar mixes and solos by John Sykes 13 Version 13: John Sykes trying various classical guitar approaches 14 Version 14: John Sykes trying various classical guitar approaches 15 Version 15: John Sykes trying various classical guitar approaches 16 Version 16: John Sykes trying various classical guitar approaches BONUS TRACK 17 Sun Goes Down Phil Lynott Produced version (taken from B side of the 12″ single(LIZZY 1312)) The Sun Goes Down (Lynott, Wharton) There is a demon among us Who soul belongs in hell Sent here to redeem us She knows it all too well He comes and goes, he comes and goes She knows it all too well But when all is said and done The goes down She tries her best to leave him But she is still capture by his spell She knows now she must deceive him He knows it all to well She comes and goes, she comes and goes He knows it all too well But when all is said and done The sun goes down There is a demon within us The sun goes down She tries her best to deceive him The sun goes down This is a tape of Philip Lynott experimenting with and trying various ideas including various drum machine and effect ideas, also including various classical guitar mixes and solos by John Sykes and completely different vocal part ideas by Phil.