There's a Star
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"There's a Star" is a song by Ash
, released as the fifth and final single from their album Free All Angels
, on 31 December 2001. It was released as a single CD (released on 2CD formats, the first of which being an enhanced CD) as a 7" vinyl, as well as on DVD format. "There's a Star" was a surprise hit for the band (reaching #13), giving them one of their best-selling singles, even though the single was deleted after one week.
The track was originally written for "Nu-Clear Sounds
" like "Burn Baby Burn", but did not make the cut. The track was slightly re-written for "Free All Angels", and was always intentioned for a Christmas release.
The track is vary rarely performed live, and can also be found on the "Intergalactic Sonic 7″s" greatest hits collection.
and it's about that kind of "rain will fall from blood red skies" atmosphere at the time. The song has been performed live on several occasions.
"Coasting" is one of Ash's oldest tracks and appears on the "Garage Girl" demo tape. It was also re-recorded as part of BBC music session in 1995, but was never released due to the band dislike of the performance. Due to fan demand, the band finally re-recorded the song for release on the "There's a Star" single. The new recording is pretty much the same, but has better production values and slightly altered lyrics. The song was often performed on pre-"1977" gigs. It also appears on "Cosmic Debris", and the US version of "Free All Angels".
The first CD2 b-side, "Here Comes the Music" continues Ash's tradition of covering little-known songs by their friends' bands. "Here Comes the Music" was originally performed by "Fixed Stars" and written by Mark Cullen.
Lastly, "Grey Will Fade" on CD2 was written by Charlotte Hatherley
, and she plays every instrument on the delicate track, with the exception of Rick McMurray's drumming. The song was highly praised on its release, and especially praised by Tim Wheeler himself. Wheeler encouraged Hatherley to record her own solo vehicle after the success of this track. She did so, and the song appears on the album, also called "Grey Will Fade
". After the successes of her new solo album, Charlotte left the band in 2006.
. It stars the band on top of a snow covered mountain, and Wheeler desperately searching for his beloved "Flying V" guitar. Eventually he find it just time for the guitar solo in the middle of the song, and returns to his band to play the final chorus of the song, although this time at night. It was meant to be snowing to the video, but sadly it was not to be.
The video was originally meant to be more to the video, but it didn't work out. Mark explains the original plan for the video: "We're off to Iceland to shoot it up in the mountains, imagine vast area covered in snow, think Hoth
in The Empire Strikes Back, we're all dressed Han Solo
style with Rebel Alliance
logos with rescue flares going up in the night and we're gonna comes across 'Snow Jawas'. Whilst Tim makes a quest across the snow scape searching for his "Flying V" just in time for the solo. How epic".
"There's a Star" was also released as a DVD. The DVD featured the single, a stills gallery, lyrics and an Ash discography. It also starred Ash's fourth and final 20-minute short, "Episode 4: Ash Go Global".
The CD2 version of the CD contained Version 1.3 of the "Ash Video Mixer" software.
CD2
DVD
7" vinyl
Ash (band)
Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The band has sold 8 million albums worldwide.-Band beginning, Trailer and 1977 :...
, released as the fifth and final single from their album Free All Angels
Free All Angels
Free All Angels is the third studio album by Ash, which was initially released on 16 April 2001, through Infectious Records. The name of the album is taken from a T-shirt worn by a Hells Angel....
, on 31 December 2001. It was released as a single CD (released on 2CD formats, the first of which being an enhanced CD) as a 7" vinyl, as well as on DVD format. "There's a Star" was a surprise hit for the band (reaching #13), giving them one of their best-selling singles, even though the single was deleted after one week.
The track was originally written for "Nu-Clear Sounds
Nu-Clear Sounds
Nu-Clear Sounds is the second official studio album by Ash, released on 5 October 1998. Despite not being as publicly acclaimed as the other albums, it was certified Gold by the BPI.On May 11, 1999 Nu-Clear Sounds was released in the United States....
" like "Burn Baby Burn", but did not make the cut. The track was slightly re-written for "Free All Angels", and was always intentioned for a Christmas release.
The track is vary rarely performed live, and can also be found on the "Intergalactic Sonic 7″s" greatest hits collection.
B-Sides
"No Place to Hide" is the first b-side on CD1, as well as the first track on b-side collection "Cosmic Debris". It's widely regarded as Ash's favourite b-side, and is Mark Hamilton's favourite. The song was written while Ash were in the Far East shortly after the September 11 attacksSeptember 11, 2001 attacks
The September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks (also referred to as September 11, September 11th or 9/119/11 is pronounced "nine eleven". The slash is not part of the pronunciation...
and it's about that kind of "rain will fall from blood red skies" atmosphere at the time. The song has been performed live on several occasions.
"Coasting" is one of Ash's oldest tracks and appears on the "Garage Girl" demo tape. It was also re-recorded as part of BBC music session in 1995, but was never released due to the band dislike of the performance. Due to fan demand, the band finally re-recorded the song for release on the "There's a Star" single. The new recording is pretty much the same, but has better production values and slightly altered lyrics. The song was often performed on pre-"1977" gigs. It also appears on "Cosmic Debris", and the US version of "Free All Angels".
The first CD2 b-side, "Here Comes the Music" continues Ash's tradition of covering little-known songs by their friends' bands. "Here Comes the Music" was originally performed by "Fixed Stars" and written by Mark Cullen.
Lastly, "Grey Will Fade" on CD2 was written by Charlotte Hatherley
Charlotte Hatherley
Charlotte Franklin Hatherley is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. She initially came to prominence as guitarist and backing vocalist for alternative rock band Ash. Since departing Ash in 2006, she has found success as a solo artist...
, and she plays every instrument on the delicate track, with the exception of Rick McMurray's drumming. The song was highly praised on its release, and especially praised by Tim Wheeler himself. Wheeler encouraged Hatherley to record her own solo vehicle after the success of this track. She did so, and the song appears on the album, also called "Grey Will Fade
Grey Will Fade
Grey Will Fade is the debut album from British singer/songwriter Charlotte Hatherley, released in 2004 whilst still playing guitar in British rock band Ash...
". After the successes of her new solo album, Charlotte left the band in 2006.
Video
The video for "There's a Star" was again directed by Jeff ThomasJeff T. Thomas
Jeff T. Thomas is a British music video and television director. He began his career in music videos and has directed for artists such as Travis, Embrace, Zero 7, Ash, Funeral for a Friend, Paulo Nutini and Jet....
. It stars the band on top of a snow covered mountain, and Wheeler desperately searching for his beloved "Flying V" guitar. Eventually he find it just time for the guitar solo in the middle of the song, and returns to his band to play the final chorus of the song, although this time at night. It was meant to be snowing to the video, but sadly it was not to be.
The video was originally meant to be more to the video, but it didn't work out. Mark explains the original plan for the video: "We're off to Iceland to shoot it up in the mountains, imagine vast area covered in snow, think Hoth
Hoth
In the fictional universe of Star Wars, Hoth is the sixth planet of a remote system of the same name. It is a terrestrial planet blanketed by snow and ice. Many meteorites from a nearby asteroid belt pelt the planet's surface, making temporary craters in the planet's ever-moving snow drifts. Hoth...
in The Empire Strikes Back, we're all dressed Han Solo
Han Solo
Han Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise played by Harrison Ford. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire...
style with Rebel Alliance
Rebel Alliance
The Alliance to Restore the Republic is an interstellar faction of the fictional universe of Star Wars....
logos with rescue flares going up in the night and we're gonna comes across 'Snow Jawas'. Whilst Tim makes a quest across the snow scape searching for his "Flying V" just in time for the solo. How epic".
"There's a Star" was also released as a DVD. The DVD featured the single, a stills gallery, lyrics and an Ash discography. It also starred Ash's fourth and final 20-minute short, "Episode 4: Ash Go Global".
The CD2 version of the CD contained Version 1.3 of the "Ash Video Mixer" software.
Track listing
CD1- "There's a Star (Radio Edit)" (Wheeler)
- "No Place to Hide" (Wheeler)
- "Coasting" (Wheeler)
- "There's a Star (Video)"
CD2
- "There's a Star (Album Version)" (Wheeler)
- "Here Comes the Music" (Cullen)
- "Grey Will Fade"(HatherleyCharlotte HatherleyCharlotte Franklin Hatherley is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. She initially came to prominence as guitarist and backing vocalist for alternative rock band Ash. Since departing Ash in 2006, she has found success as a solo artist...
)
DVD
- "There's a Star (DVD Audio)" (Wheeler)
- Episode 4: Ash Go Global
- Stills Gallery
- Discography
- Lyrics
7" vinyl
- "There's a Star (Radio Edit)" (Wheeler)
- "No Place to Hide" (Wheeler)
- "Here Comes the Music" (Cullen)
- "Coasting" (Wheeler)