Album This song officially appears on the Off The Ground Official album.
Timeline This song was officially released in 1993
Timeline This song was written, or began to be written, in 1968, when Paul McCartney was 26 years old)
This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:
December 1991 - July 1992
September - October 1992
Officially appears on Hope Of Deliverance
Officially appears on Hope Of Deliverance
Officially appears on C'Mon People
Officially appears on C'Mon People / I Can't Imagine
Officially appears on Hope Of Deliverance
Officially appears on C'Mon People
Officially appears on Off the Ground
Officially appears on Off the Ground
Feb 19 to Mar 24, 1967 (Paul)
“Cosmically Conscious” is the last song of 1993 album “Off The Ground“. While appearing on the same track as “C’mon People“, it cannot really be considered as a hidden track as it is listed on the album track list “And remember to be ….. / … Cosmically Conscious“. The album version lasts almost two minutes, and a full length 4:39 version was released as the B-side of the “Off the Ground” single.
“Cosmically Conscious” has been originally written in 1968 during the Beatles’ stay in Rishikesh. The lyrics were inspired by their mentor at that time, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who used to frequently use expressions such as “cosmically conscious” and “it’s a joy“.
“Cosmically Conscious” has been played live only once, during the Change Begins Within benefit concert in April 2009. This event raised 3 million dollars for the David Lynch Foundation’s cause of teaching one million children the technique of Transcendental Meditation (TM). For the rendition of “Cosmically Conscious“, Paul was joined by Ringo Starr on the drums (the previous event where the two played together was in November 2002 for the Concert For George) and various other guests.
Come and be cosmically conscious
Cosmically conscious with me
Come and be cosmically conscious
Cosmically conscious with me
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy
Such a joy
To be cosmically conscious,
Cosmically conscious with me
How to be cosmically conscious
Cosmically conscious with me
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy
Come and be cosmically conscious
Cosmically conscious with me
How to be cosmically conscious
Cosmically conscious with me
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy
(Repeat)
Cosmically conscious
Off the Ground - The Complete Works
Official album • Released in 1993
4:41 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Harmonium Robbie McIntosh : Mandolin Hamish Stuart : Backing vocals, Bass Paul Wickens : Piano Blair Cunningham : Drums Julian Mendelsohn : Producer Bob Kraushaar : Recording engineer
Session Recording: December 1991 - July 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Session Mixing: September - October 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
Off the Ground - The Complete Works
Official album • Released in 1993
1:58 • Studio version • A1
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Harmonium Robbie McIntosh : Mandolin Hamish Stuart : Backing vocals, Bass Paul Wickens : Piano Blair Cunningham : Drums Julian Mendelsohn : Producer Bob Kraushaar : Recording engineer
Session Recording: December 1991 - July 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Session Mixing: September - October 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
Official album • Released in 1993
1:58 • Studio version • A1
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Harmonium Robbie McIntosh : Mandolin Hamish Stuart : Backing vocals, Bass Paul Wickens : Piano Blair Cunningham : Drums Julian Mendelsohn : Producer Bob Kraushaar : Recording engineer
Session Recording: December 1991 - July 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Session Mixing: September - October 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
7" Single • Released in 1993
4:39 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Harmonium Robbie McIntosh : Mandolin Hamish Stuart : Backing vocals, Bass Paul Wickens : Piano Blair Cunningham : Drums Julian Mendelsohn : Producer Bob Kraushaar : Recording engineer
Session Recording: December 1991 - July 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Session Mixing: September - October 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
EP • Released in 1993
4:39 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Harmonium Robbie McIntosh : Mandolin Hamish Stuart : Backing vocals, Bass Paul Wickens : Piano Blair Cunningham : Drums Julian Mendelsohn : Producer Bob Kraushaar : Recording engineer
Session Recording: December 1991 - July 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Session Mixing: September - October 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
EP • Released in 1993
4:39 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Harmonium Robbie McIntosh : Mandolin Hamish Stuart : Backing vocals, Bass Paul Wickens : Piano Blair Cunningham : Drums Julian Mendelsohn : Producer Bob Kraushaar : Recording engineer
Session Recording: December 1991 - July 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Session Mixing: September - October 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
Unofficial album • Released in 2016
3:47 • Studio version • Different Channel Mix
Unofficial live
5:31 • Live • L1
Concert From "'Change Begins Within' - David Lynch Foundation Benefit Concert" in New York, USA on Apr 04, 2009
Unofficial album • Released in 2000
4:41 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Harmonium Robbie McIntosh : Mandolin Hamish Stuart : Backing vocals, Bass Paul Wickens : Piano Blair Cunningham : Drums Julian Mendelsohn : Producer Bob Kraushaar : Recording engineer
Session Recording: December 1991 - July 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Session Mixing: September - October 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
UK Singles Collection - Volume 05
Unofficial album • Released in 2007
4:43 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Harmonium Robbie McIntosh : Mandolin Hamish Stuart : Backing vocals, Bass Paul Wickens : Piano Blair Cunningham : Drums Julian Mendelsohn : Producer Bob Kraushaar : Recording engineer
Session Recording: December 1991 - July 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Session Mixing: September - October 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
Up and Coming Tracks - Live 2009-10
Unofficial live • Released in 2010
5:31 • Live • L1
Concert From "'Change Begins Within' - David Lynch Foundation Benefit Concert" in New York, USA on Apr 04, 2009
“Cosmically Conscious” has been played in 1 concerts.
'Change Begins Within' - David Lynch Foundation Benefit Concert
Apr 04, 2009 • USA • New York • Radio City Music Hall
Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 2) 1990-2012
This new book by Luca Perasi traces Paul McCartney's post-Beatles output from 1990 to 2012 in the form of 250 song entries, filled with details about the recordings, stories behind the sessions and musical analysis. His pop albums, his forays into classical and avant-garde music, his penchant for covering old standards: a complete book to discover how these languages cross-pollinate and influence each other.
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