METAL MAN Featuring Kristin McClement

by Ted Barnes

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about

I had become aware of Kristin’s songwriting and voice through collaborations on Ben Eshmade’s Artic Circle project and then fell in love with her debut album, The Wild Grips. The original song was written for a theatre piece with the circus company Extraordinary Bodies but I became aware that I wanted to run with a different lyrical version. Thankfully Kristin was up for reworking it with me and helped in providing the tune with a whole new lease of life.

lyrics

Metalman
You're half machine
Take my hand
Do you feel a thing

I walk with you
An awkward dream
It's not your fault
You scare the kids

But there could be love, in your iron blood
There could be love
There could be love

Into the black, into the black, I spiral for you
Hold me know, hold me know, I spiral for you

Metalman
You fell from grace
The lonely path
Of a man misplaced

Your arms raised high
Call to the stars
“I’ve lost my way”
They hear him cry

But there could be love, in your iron blood
There could be love
There could be love

Into the black, into the black, I spiral for you
Hold me know, hold me know, I spiral for you

credits

released March 29, 2021
Ted Barnes – guitars,
Kristin McClement – vocals,
Samantha Whates – vocals,
Gill Sandell – piano and accordion,
Daisy Palmer – drums,
Ali Friend – double bass,
Robbie Robson - trumpet

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Ted Barnes London, UK

Ted Barnes is a UK based musician, songwriter and composer.
Best known for his work with British songwriter Beth Orton, he co-wrote, recorded and played live with Beth for over ten years.
Ted has released four solo albums and formed the band ‘Clayhill’ with long term collaborator Ali Friend (Red Snapper) and the late Gavin Clark (Sunhouse). ... more