BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1990
“State of Independence” is a song originally written and recorded by Jon and Vangelis for their 1981 album The Friends of Mr. Cairo.
Donna Summer covered “State of Independence” on her 1982 album Donna Summer produced by Quincy Jones. In 1990 the single was re-released to promote a compilation album titled “The best of Donna Summer”. The single featured fresh remixes by Boilerhouse. The 1990 remix debuted on the UK singles chart on October 11, 1990 and peaked at #45. The song features an all-star choir including among others Michael Jackson, Brenda Russell, James Ingram, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Loggins, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder.
SIDE A:
State Of Independence (New Bass Mix) 5:49
State Of Independence (Original) 5:50
SIDE B:
State Of Independence (No Drum Mix) 5:48
State Of Independence (N R G Mix) 5:25
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (generic)
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EastWest – SAM U 2857
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Downtempo
Credits:Producer – Quincy Jones
Remix – Boilerhouse (tracks: A1, B1, B2)
Written-By – Jon Anderson, Vangelis
NOTES:
Promo only not for resale
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
May you please re upload this gem? Thank you!
Special thanks to you for ripping this with such care.
I can’t express how much this song has come to mean to me.
To hear it in it’s full glory is a beautiful thing
Thank you!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbIh_HTSauU&feature=player_embedded. This is the background vocals session to Donna Summer’s hit “State Of Independence”. It features Michael Jackson, Michael McDonald, Brenda Russell, James Ingram, Dionne Warwick, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Lionel Richie, and Stevie Wonder.
Thank you Paul for these great tunes.
Never heard “No Drum Mix” before, sounds great!
Lovely stuff. Thanks Paul.
Thanks for making these mixes available, even though I prefer the original long version.
This is really, really cool! I’m lovin’ the “No Drum Mix”. Too cool! =)
Always loved the ‘No Drum Mix’. Thanks, Paul 🙂
I never heard these mixes before. I wasn’t expecting the proto-jungle vibe in the double-time percussion of the NRG mix and the ragga bass of the New Bass mix. Both sound like they’re always about to bust into a chopped-up breakbeat, but never do. Fascinating! Thanks!
You’re welcome Mjb. I was expecting the same thing. Still I love these mixes very much.
http://www.mediafire.com/?fvi57xr3q29cm3z
Thanks again for these remixes Joe. Can’t wait to listen to them on my ipod.
I too bought this and Breakaway 12″s in support of this GH package.
Thanks for bring it to us in digital Paul!
btw, I prefer Donna’s version best. Jon’s vocals too thin for this song. Chrissie Hynde’s version a second for me.
Hi Ric. Hands down one of my favorite Donna Summer singles. I also have the 1991 “Breakaway” UK 12″ and the 1989 US 12″ promo all planned to be posted.
Paul, and others i have the UK cd single of this song with 6 other mixes,if anyone wants them, Contains 1.New Radio Millennium Mix 2.Creation Mix 3.Original Album Version 4.DJ Dero Vocal Mix 5.Murk Club Mix and 6.Jules & Skins Vocal. Released IN 1996. just let me know i can rip and share to all and paul thank you for the ones u put up today.
Hi Joe you must have the 1996 remixes. I don’t think that single has the “New Bass” and “No Drums” mixes that are on this 12″.
Yeah i was just offering it up if others or yourself would like to have them since they are different mixes 🙂
Hi joe i’m very interested in the 1996 mixes and would be pleased if you uploaded them
Never heard this mix before so this is a real treat. thank you. Hoping you will be posting the 12″ version of “with your love” in the future hehe.
hi Ray you’re welcome. Yes I will be posting the “With Your Love” 12″ 🙂
Thanks!!
You’re welcome Drake!
I always loved this song. Thanks a lot Paul. Have a great day there! 🙂
I love it too Spring. The song is very uplifting 🙂
I sure do remember this release, went out and got the vinyl copy asap.
They also remixed “Breakaway” to promote that particular greatest hits remix.
Thanks for the 24flac, Paul.
I meant to say “greatest hits package” 🙂
You’re welcome Gianni 🙂
Love Love Love! Thank you!
You’re welcome Conner 🙂
Love this song. I always loved State Of Independence. I will miss Donna very much. Thanks Paul for the memories. You are the greatest.