Song Data


	Song:


	Mankind


		Music
	Words
	Time
Copyright


	Henry Tarnecky
	Henry Tarnecky
	6:48
	Henry Tarnecky (ASCAP)


	Vocal


	Gary Carciello - guitars Desiree Stisi - backup vocals Henry on piano


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	Insight:


	A song questioning the nature and will of mankind to turn things around. Gary mans the guitar on this one while Desiree Stisi provides the vocal back-up support in the last half of the song.


	Lyrics copyright H. Tarnecky

You’re 
              the 
              weight 
              on 
              this 
              world 
              mankind
You’re 
              a 
              dominant 
              force 
              in 
              time
Can 
              you 
              see 
              what 
              you 
              do
It 
              can 
              happen 
              to 
              you
Your 
              extinction 
              if 
              matters 
              unwind

Mankind

When 
              your 
              cannons 
              of 
              war 
              all 
              align
And 
              your 
              blood 
              is 
              free 
              flowing 
              like 
              wine
Can 
              you 
              stop 
              what 
              you 
              do?
Is 
              your 
              nature 
              so 
              cruel?
To 
              the 
              heavens 
              ya 
              look 
              for 
              a 
              sign

If 
              the 
              children 
              are 
              taught 
              wrong 
              from 
              right
On 
              a 
              planet 
              so 
              blue 
              do 
              not 
              fight
Could 
              the 
              lives 
              that 
              they 
              choose
Free 
              will 
              that 
              they 
              use
Fashion 
              a 
              world 
              more 
              divine?

Mankind…mankind!

Emanating 
              mass 
              karma 
              and 
              fear
But 
              you’re 
              more 
              then 
              just 
              animals 
              here
Die 
              when 
              you 
              do
The 
              spirit 
              of 
              you
Passes 
              beyond 
              earthly 
              tears

In 
              your 
              darkness 
              the 
              sun 
              wants 
              to 
              shine
Let 
              the 
              light 
              in 
              your 
              souls 
              be 
              defined
By 
              the 
              deeds 
              that 
              you 
              do
And 
              your 
              governments 
              too
Cause 
              your 
              future's 
              a 
              matter 
              of 
              ….mind 
              

all 
              the 
              children 
              in 
              this 
              world 
              today
Brothers 
              sisters 
              of 
              mankind
If 
              the 
              good 
              inside 
              ya 
              leads 
              the 
              way
There 
              can 
              be 
              a 
              better 
              time
 
             




		Jims Artificial Eart (19 Jan 2009 11:07 AM) One of the coolest collabs I've heard on this site. And with such a great roster of musicians, I could expect no less than to be awed and amazed. Dazzling guitars, brilliant keyboard work, powerful vocals and lyrics. Then you have a crystal clear mix and presentation... It don't get any better than this airmeki44 (19 Jan 2009 10:38 AM) Blake, Henry ... what can i say. I'm humbled and in awe, as I always am when listening to your music. This composition is a marvel, Henry. I can't get enough of the chord progression. I'm just sitting here exposing my mind and spirit to this progressive piece of art. Everything is marvelous, Gary's additional guitar parts puts the icing on the cake. Men it would be so cool to see you guys play live one day ... or better yet, to be with you on stage - even if I only had to play the claves ... :-) Wonderful. Simply wonderful Guys! Chris Mahon (18 Jan 2009 12:18 PM) Wow, this track is great! Intro sets the stage perfectly for a journey of great songwriting and musicianship. Guitar solo is so sweet! Full of tone, feeling and taste. Just really good music from start to finish. Thanks for sharing this piece!! self tort (20 Jan 2009 05:59 AM) Firstly, congrats to Henry on a great composition. Although I thought it would only be a matter of time till Gary graced a TCP track, I didn't expect you to sack Jack after the intro (seriously lol). Desiree's voice blends perfectly with Henry's on the harmonies. Love the time changes and sensational work on the keys, Blake. It actually almost sounds like a mini-musical. But nothing mini about the writing or performances. Another piece of Classic TCP. Congrats to all involved .richj (19 Jan 2009 01:28 PM) Has a classic feel and yet also sounds very original. The big, intricate arrangement is ambitious but sounds totally pro. Great musicianship and imagination. Loved it! What a fantastic intro. ... !! As always ....totally superb musicianship.Gary's guitar work and Henry's vocals ...awesome. !! Blake another brilliant tune my friend...! This collab is So well done it's mind staggering.....WOW.... Thumbs up to all..... :-) who added their exceptional talents to this track. Damn'''''''' !!! zzaj (18 Jan 2009 12:23 PM) Some BEAUTIFUL "rushes" here for me... EPIC MUSIC that takes no prisoners, like some of the '70's bands we (all) throve upon in those daze... definitely will TRIP the listener (unless they've immersed themselves so deeply in the "lawn mowing society" that there's no hope for them ever becoming musical again)... this one gets a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from me!