flyscots Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Originally posted by Dan South: I'm sure that your version is excellent. The fact that Cash recorded HIS version when he was dying adds a certain gut-wrenching quality, though.Oh of course. His is a very special version. The video is really effective too, it's very moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Lotsa good songs here but I'd like to include Bruce Cockburn's "If I had a Rocket Launcher". In a concert he said he wrote that after witnessing the story of the first verse himself Me and my two dogs, Remington and Winchester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Knight Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 In a little while from now If I'm not feeling any less sour I promise myself to treat myself And visit a nearby tower And climbing to the top will throw myself off In an effort to make it clear to whoever What it's like when you're shattered Left standing in the lurch at a church Where people saying: "My God, that's tough" "She stood him up" "No point in us remaining" "We may as well go home" As I did on my own Alone again, naturally Corny yes, but I must admit to getting a little choked up everytime I hear it. It's not just a sad song, it's a dark song too. Sung by the sorry sod himself, Gilbert O'Sullivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Dog Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 "Bridge of Sighs" - Robin Trower Yum, Yum! Eat em up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Originally posted by gearmike: Hurt - Johnny Cash (everyone knows this is a NIN song right?) MikeCorrection. Was. When you bring the writer/original artist to tears with his own song, I think that pretty much means you own it. What album has Song For A Dead Friend on it, Mike? I'm unfamiliar with Kevin Gilbert's other work outside Toy Matinee. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob4CU Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 ...and then there's "Timothy" by the Buoys. Anyone remember that one? If you do, you know what I'm talking about, if not, I won't bother explaining... (I hope someone has mentioned Warren Zevon already...) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Wing Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Yesterday There are two theories about arguing with a woman. Neither one works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside studios Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Essence - Lucinda Williams Only the Song Survives - John Hiatt Wilson Joliet - John Cale Bewley Brothers - David Bowie 5 years - David Bowie Big Hat. No Cattle. http://www.theshrinks.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearmike Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Originally posted by fantasticsound: Originally posted by gearmike: Hurt - Johnny Cash (everyone knows this is a NIN song right?) MikeCorrection. Was. When you bring the writer/original artist to tears with his own song, I think that pretty much means you own it. Ok, I'll agree on that one... What album has Song For A Dead Friend on it, Mike? I'm unfamiliar with Kevin Gilbert's other work outside Toy Matinee.That would be his solo album THUD. Great disc...I miss Kevin... Mike Seriously, what the f*ck with the candles? Where does this candle impulse come from, and in what other profession does it get expressed? -steve albini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 I've heard of THUD but haven't found a copy yet. Sad Kevin is gone. He was an amazing writer, both of poems and music. I don't know how much he was involved in the actual arrangements of the Toy Matinee songs, but those are absolutely phenomenol. So much going on but it never sounds cluttered. Such eclectic parts come together to sound incredibly palatable. Avante garde meets pop music. Accessible yet inventive. I never knew the man, but I miss him too. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Tramp the Dirt Down by Elvis C. and Romeo and Juliet by Dire Straits. -David http://www.garageband.com/artist/MichaelangelosMuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Originally posted by Stephen Fortner: "Screen Kiss" by Thomas Dolby, from the Flat Earth album. Just a snapshot of the life of an English girl married to a successful Hollywood type... who's also abusive. It hints at it, as opposed to throwing it in your face, which is what makes the song truly, effectively "dark." Good choice! How about "One Of Our Submarines?" Even better: "I Love You Goodbye" The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 First off... I can't believe I forgot to mention Yesterday... especially after missing She's Leaving Home, et al the first time around! It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejeeber Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 First off... I can't believe I forgot to mention Yesterday... I can't believe I forgot to mention Eleanor Rigby! Nice string arrangement by George Martin on that one I'd say. Just a pinch between the geek and chum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolead Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 You guys seem so happy. I guess, then again, I listen to metal, so anything that has a reminiscient of a major chord is by default happy. Here's my list: Evanescence - "Hello" and "My Immortal" Dream Theater - "Vacant" Michael Schenker Group - "Neverending Nightmare" Systematic - "Glass Jaw" Papa Roach - "Scars" Ozzy Osbourne - "Mr. Crowley" Staind - "Waste" Smile Empty Soul - "This Is War" In Flames - "The Quiet Place" Tristania - "Crushed Dreams" Mozart - "Requiem" Beethoven - "Moonlight Sonata" Tchaikovsky - "Romeo and Juilet" Shut up and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedly Nightshade Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 When I awoke, the Dire Wolf, 600 pounds of sin Was grinnin' at my window All I said was come on in Don't murder me I beg of you don't murder me Please, Don't murder me In the backwash of Fennario the black and bloody mire the Dire Wolf collects his due while the boys sing 'round the fire Don't murder me I beg of you don't murder me Please Don't murder me A WOP BOP A LU BOP, A LOP BAM BOOM! "There is nothing I regret so much as my good behavior. What demon possessed me that I behaved so well?" -Henry David Thoreau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix. Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Warm Leatherette - the Normal Dead Man's Party - Oingo Boingo Winter Kills - Yaz Bela Lugosi's Dead - Bauhaus Depeche Mode The Cure Nine Inch Nails Ministry Skinny Puppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBBPaul Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Some of my faves that come to mind are "Long White Cadillac" and "Dark Night" by the Blasters. Our new and improved website Today's sample tune: Lonesome One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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