Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison have shared a music video for their updated version of “Gods Of Rock N Roll.” The track, which was recorded with Steve Stevens and a 61 piece orchestra and choir, will appear on the deluxe edition of “The Morrison Project“ (out February 21).
Morrison said the following:
“Ozzy and I have breathed new life into what we always felt was a huge song. ‘Gods Of Rock N Roll’ was written ten years ago in a South American hotel room, but with this re-recording we both feel we have finally made the song what it was always meant to be — a huge emotive ballad.
A huge portion of the song was completely re-recorded, the 61-piece Budapest Scoring Orchestra recorded the orchestral score composed by Fred Coury, and then the John Burroughs High School choir were added. Barry Pointer had the unenviable task of mixing 132 tracks and he did an incredible job. The end result is what happens when Ozzy Osbourne makes some suggestions, and Billy Morrison listens!
Having the opportunity to include everyone that was involved in the making of ‘Gods Of Rock N Roll’ and shoot it all for the video at NRG Studios was a dream come true for me. It was an amazing vibe. Ivo, the director, captured the intimacy, and the fun that we had, and I believe the video truly represents the spirit of the song that Ozzy and I wrote. It’s wide reaching, cinematic and shows just how amazing Ozzy is to work with. I’m honored to be putting this out into the world.”
Osbourne also commented via Kerrang!:
“Billy and I wrote ‘Gods Of Rock N Roll’ together in a hotel room while I was touring in South America about 10 years ago. This re-recorded version of the song finally has all the bells and whistles. I told Billy then that it needed an orchestra and a choir, but it took 10 fucking years for him to listen to me!
We filmed the music video with director, Ivo Raza, at NRG Studios in Los Angeles and included everyone involved with the track. The end result combines what was filmed in the studio and the footage shot during the orchestral session in Budapest. I feel the orchestral score has breathed new life into ‘Gods Of Rock N Roll.’ I hope you all like it.”
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