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KT Tunstall — Beauty Of Uncertainty
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Released: 2007
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I need a mirror
In the eyes of a man
I need no protection from my
Bulletproof plan

Cause I've got a ticket
For all that I lack
You might think that I'm gone for good
But I know that I'm coming back

Sit at my table
Sip from my bowl
I feel like I know you now
And I will do until I get old

You might not see me
Or trust that I'll stay
But there's no sense in traveling
If we've already been that way

Night is an adder
Hidden in grass
Bite like her life depends on it
And waits to see how long you last
But you know better
You stand your ground
It might just sting a little
B'she knows you're sticking around

The beauty of uncertainty (beauty of uncertainty)[x8]
(beauty of uncertainty)
aah-aah, Ooo-oo-oo-oooo-ooo
Oooo-oo-ooo-oo-ooo-oo
Aaaah-ohowoh-oowoooh-
Aaaah-ohowoh-oowaaah
Aaaah-ohowoh-oowoooh
Ohowoh-oowoooh
Ohowoh-oowoooh
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 sonymagellan wrote:

Esta melodia faz me lembrar a musica dos Morcheeba mas em melhor ^^



Definitely similarities to Morcheeba
Posted 7 months ago by bluebeag    [ Reply ]
I’m really liking KT Tunstall. Cool song. 
Posted 7 months ago by bluebeag    [ Reply ]
Great ! I love it. The right spirit.
Posted 3 years ago by jaer    [ Reply ]
 sonymagellan wrote:
Esta melodia faz me lembrar a musica dos Morcheeba mas em melhor ^^
 

Morcheeba is more groovy & funky
Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Esta melodia faz me lembrar a musica dos Morcheeba mas em melhor ^^
Posted 5 years ago by sonymagellan    [ Reply ]
Another song no one will play except RP.  This not always a good  thing.  Why is that?
Posted 5 years ago by Boxie    [ Reply ]
One of the few times I've used PSD because whatever plays will be literally better than nothing.
Posted 6 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
 geodesmo wrote:
Music just stopped, I was about to refresh my browser and I see previous comments about a dead spot in the broadcast.   Seems you have a gremlin Bill!

 
For what it's worth, I got dead air here too.
Posted 6 years ago by bc    [ Reply ]
 geodesmo wrote:
Music just stopped, I was about to refresh my browser and I see previous comments about a dead spot in the broadcast.   Seems you have a gremlin Bill!

 

Yes, it did.  And I'm clicking & clicking & K.T. isn't coming back.  OK, now it is.


Posted 6 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
Music just stopped, I was about to refresh my browser and I see previous comments about a dead spot in the broadcast.   Seems you have a gremlin Bill!


Posted 6 years ago by geodesmo    [ Reply ]
 BillG wrote:

Fixed. Sorry about that.
 
Bit abrupt again today, sorry
Posted 6 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 AquaChick wrote:
Really, it does cut off...please fix - thanks!
 
Fixed. Sorry about that.
Posted 6 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
Really, it does cut off...please fix - thanks!
Posted 6 years ago by AquaChick    [ Reply ]
Since it always cuts out, then its just not worth playing it Bill.
Posted 7 years ago by Peter_Burrows    [ Reply ]
 MiloD wrote:

same thing happened here too

 
And again today, barring other network issues.
Posted 7 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
  that guitar too big for you KATIE.. {#Mrgreen}
Posted 7 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
 LowPhreak wrote:

Yeah just happened on my end too.

wtf Bill?

 
same thing happened here too
Posted 7 years ago by MiloD    [ Reply ]
 alisathegreat wrote:
Love this song, but it seems to cut out after about two minutes... heard it 2x now doing it in the same place. Please fix, Bill!

 
Yeah just happened on my end too.

wtf Bill?
Posted 8 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]

Songs (2016)  KURT COBAIN by LOVEMAYU

In music happens a little bit of everything, sometimes we're surprised positively and others negatively. On this songs i was surprised also. Negatively. Songs (if you can call!!) commonplace and slight pop sounds continuously and unabashedly vulgar and lightly softened up. This happens when KT career pointed to an increase of quality of content and attitude in the music. Why is this now? There may be several reasons, but i only can think of for now, may have to do with specific options and opportunism of market, mundane and ordinary contents to more easily penetrate the youth market (which eventually produces more sales). Makes sense and is it worth an artist allowed to do this? On the one hand, you can do it or not, to me it's a preventable error, at this stage of the championship of the career of an artist with 41 years of age, no longer is a child. Even that resulting additional profits, not being sure that happens. On the other hand, leads us to question the goals of the artist. Artistic integrity? or market purposes?
So we conclude that way: the artists also have the right to their temporary musical zany antics and rantings, for reasons that transcend the objectives, or merits, or artistic quality. Therefore commercial.
And, if perhaps, this means a "artistic somersault" to continue in the future, so it might not be a bad idea this artist devote to cooking......
Wonder fella (Smileys) by EhsartemNote: This cd KIN. hasn't shown up here, and it's good to continue, and if it happens, it will be for the same reasons described above related.

   
        
               

Posted 8 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Love this song, but it seems to cut out after about two minutes... heard it 2x now doing it in the same place. Please fix, Bill!
Posted 8 years ago by alisathegreat    [ Reply ]
Tres agréable à l'écoute, belle voix et mélodie sympathique.
 
Posted 8 years ago by phipamadia    [ Reply ]
my kinda gal
 
Posted 9 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny}
Posted 10 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
!
Posted 10 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
The beauty of uncertain tea
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/hitchhikers/guide/tea.shtml
Posted 10 years ago by whiskofclarity    [ Reply ]
Well played KT!  {#Sunny}
Posted 10 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
Something about this tune reminds me of a Yo La Tengo song. Forget the name.
Posted 11 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 shakitten wrote:
Is KT getting influenced by PT? I like it!
 
Interesting comment, sha! {#Think}
Posted 11 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
That first moment when her voice enters ——- jeez. WOW! 
Posted 11 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
love this

and yes! {#Arrowd}
Posted 12 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
Is KT getting influenced by PT?

I like it!
Posted 12 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
The beauty grows as the song progresses..{#Daisy}
Posted 12 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 Atlantis wrote:

Not enough anything, mate.  It is so bland and lifeless.  If song's were occupations, this one would be accountancy.

 

What do you call a statistician?  Someone good with numbers but who doesn't have the personality for accounting.  Nyuck nyuck nyuck.
Posted 12 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
I like the tunes I've heard from KT. She's soulful and sometimes rocks out, but she's not as angsty as Adele and Florence (and the Machine).
Posted 13 years ago by olivertwist    [ Reply ]
As the story (song) unfolds it becomes more and more intense and the finish is spectacular.
Posted 13 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
We are enjoying this.
Posted 13 years ago by pinnyrat    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
That is one huge guitar!
 
...or one small woman :o)

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
That is one huge guitar!
Posted 13 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]

KT Tunstall and Luke Bullen by Cape Farewell
https://www.flickr.com/photos/capefarewell/

KT Tunstall and Luke Bullen in the Arctic with Cape Farewell on the 2008 Disko Bay Expedition. Photo: Nathan Gallagher

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Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Never been much of a fan, but there is no doubting her wailability.
Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]

KT Tunstall On Scotland (CBS)
Anthony Mason talks with KT Tunstall about her overnight success as a musician and her Scottish roots.

"It's funny that she actually really looks like her mother when she was adopted :/  But how lovely are her rents?! (:  I adore KT, she's just so real. "      dorkslashloserrr

 


Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
KT ROCKED NEW YORK LAST NIGHT!!
THANKS KT & CREW!!
 
oh .... {#Redface} THANKS RP! 
Posted 13 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
KT ROCKED NEW YORK LAST NIGHT!!
THANKS KT & CREW!!
Posted 13 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
{#Music}sings as if she's right next to my ear...I can feel her breath {#Hearteyes}


Posted 14 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:
Anybody who's so introspective as to  have to sing about how much they need a mirror can sing it to somebody else.
 
Oh, the audacity!  Perish the thought of songwriters being introspective.

Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]

Love everything she does except the Black Horse. Acoustic Extravaganza is one of my most played albums.


Posted 14 years ago by cousinkill    [ Reply ]
 nerakdon wrote:
Creepy, but good.
 
Exactly. 7?

Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
That cover just doesn't fit what I've heard from this CD - I would have guessed 1984 without listening first
Posted 14 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
Creepy, but good.
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]

The Tunstall 4 by ~justelfmusic
©2008-2010 ~justelfmusic

So then, the band..

Sam Lewis on guitar on the left
Obviously KT Tunstall on vocals and guitar
Kenny Dickenson (who went mental and broke a fluffy drumstick) on keyboard, trumpet and some other stuff
Luke Bullen on drums (drummer and percussionist, joined Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros)
Arulf Linder on bass and cello
Plus Cat Sforza and Gita Harcourt as backing vocals



Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]

Night is an adder
Hidden in grass. . .

Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
KT singing

Beauty eh, no uncertainty.
 


Posted 15 years ago by biomedvgh    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
KT singing
 
Absolutely nothing to say.

Just like having this pic at the top of the page.

Posted 15 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
Didn't know that KT had this range.  
Posted 15 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
A nice alterantive to the pop-pop- poppy stuff... ..
Posted 15 years ago by Brooky    [ Reply ]
I was really suprised to find out this song was by Her as i really can't stand her music as i am so used to hearing here crappy songs played to death on crappy commercial radio stations.
Posted 15 years ago by fookmyoldboots    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
KT singing
 
Drastically Fantastic...

She makes me feel like a 13 year old boy again...
Posted 15 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
 TimeWaster wrote:
Anyone else think that this could be on a Zero 7 album?
  Good call ...


Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
KT singing
Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 Moak wrote:
I hate uncertainty...but am head over heels for KT and everything she has written to date.
 
 {#Clap} I agree with you on both counts! 
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 planet_lizard wrote:
Fair point - I'm nostalgic for the days I lived in the middle of the bush for 10 years with no radio and no TV and just a regular supply of CDs sent by friends - pure, uncluttered listening, free of overplay and opinion. It saddens me that I don't sit down and listen to a whole album so often these days. Life back amongst civilisation is too fragmented.

 

I had a friend who did exactly that, and I'm nostalgic for the days when I used to accompany him to HMV on his occasional trips home and help him fill up a shopping trolly with CDs and then watch the look of amazement on the shop assistant's face.

Nice to have him around again though.

Posted 15 years ago by hugoallen    [ Reply ]
I really like the way this piece builds up.
Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 Atlantis wrote:

Not enough anything, mate.  It is so bland and lifeless.  If song's were occupations, this one would be accountancy.

 
 I disagree completely with the first two sentences, but the last metaphor is funny! {#Roflol}

This song is really growing on me, as is KT herself. Edging towards a nine and a bit of a crush... {#Hearteyes}

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Mrowl! I love a strong woman with a big instrument :o). Crass innuendo aside, I've always thought that KT is one Fife's better exports, together with Ian Rankin and King Creosote (a childhood mate of hers), with intelligent music and a strong voice, and this number reinforces that view. I must get my mitts on this CD at some point. 8 from the Nottingham jury.

Edit: I bought this CD up in Orkney a few weeks back, and it's the dog's bollox, every song a cracker. And yes, I'd have bought it even without herself and her big instrument and kinky boots on the cover, honest :o)

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
If she does more stuff like this, that shows what an appealing vocalist she can be, she could quite possibly turn me into a fan.  Certainly got tired of her other, overplayed stuff.
Posted 15 years ago by bluemoon88    [ Reply ]
Another artists I seriously didn't get the first time I saw her (saw her Jools Holland solo thing with the delay pedal).  But then perhaps this album is just that much better material?  Not sure.  Liking what I've heard recently though.
Posted 15 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:
Lovely chord changes.  I like this song .. very calming and peaceful ...
 

Similar progression is found in 'Wicked Game'
Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Misterfixit wrote:
Lovely chord changes. I like this song .. very calming and peaceful ...

Thanks, I agree.

Posted 15 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
 patrick_larson wrote:
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Woops. Fell asleep.
 

Funny Patrick, I really LOL'ed on that one.
Posted 16 years ago by Radio_Man    [ Reply ]
 Atlantis wrote:

Not enough anything, mate.  It is so bland and lifeless.  If song's were occupations, this one would be accountancy.

 

Which makes it just fine for me as I do my debits and credits . . .  {#Wave}

Posted 16 years ago by DeeCee1109    [ Reply ]
Man, that bass looks like it weighs more than she does!!! Good tune. 8
Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
 I'd tell you how wrong you are, but subtlety is obviously lost on ya.  

Atlantis wrote:

Not enough anything, mate.  It is so bland and lifeless.  If song's were occupations, this one would be accountancy.
 


Posted 16 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
 jlind wrote:
Very radioheady, although not quite as good
 

Naw .... this has an actual melody.
Posted 16 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
 Atlantis wrote:

Not enough anything, mate.  It is so bland and lifeless.  If song's were occupations, this one would be accountancy.

 

This comment annoys me so much, on so many levels,  I'm going to increase my rating from 8 to 10. {#Razz}

( I'm an accountant; I adore KT Tunstall; this song is beautiful and poetic; the comment's hideous grammar)


Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Very radioheady, although not quite as good
Posted 16 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
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Woops. Fell asleep.
Posted 16 years ago by patrick_larson    [ Reply ]
Lovely chord changes.  I like this song .. very calming and peaceful ...
Posted 16 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:


Not enough cowbell for you?
 
Not enough anything, mate.  It is so bland and lifeless.  If song's were occupations, this one would be accountancy.

Posted 16 years ago by Atlantis    [ Reply ]
I am SO SICK of hearing KT Tunstall over and over and over and over and over.  PLEASE - there are MUCH better artists out there to listen to.

a solid NEGATIVE 2 just due to the number of times we are subjected to hearing her.

Posted 16 years ago by cafortier    [ Reply ]
 Atlantis wrote:
Yup, this would be my nominee for the dullest song ever award.
 

Not enough cowbell for you?
Posted 16 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
I hate uncertainty...but am head over heels for KT and everything she has written to date.
Posted 16 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
Anyone else think that this could be on a Zero 7 album?
Posted 16 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
Too bad radio burned some of her stuff right on out, but there is clearly something sweet and deep at work and going on here...YES 
Posted 16 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Haven't been much into her, but I certainly like this!
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Anybody who's so introspective as to  have to sing about how much they need a mirror can sing it to somebody else.
Posted 16 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
I like everything of hers except that woohoo song
Posted 16 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
Yup, this would be my nominee for the dullest song ever award.
Posted 16 years ago by Atlantis    [ Reply ]
Lovely song.
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Wow. I had no idea that was her. She does have a good singing voice!
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
yeah...she nurtures my addiction to pop songs with trick lyrics....my lasting guilty pleasure...
Posted 16 years ago by grimmel    [ Reply ]
KT Tunstall is the most refreshingly unique voice to come along in many years. You might be able to name an artist that sounds remotely similar to her, but no one sounds just like her. Her unique voice alone has earned her a singular spot in the music industry. Add to that the absolutely great songs that will stand the test of time and the performances that she delivers, I get excited every time she turns up on RP or anywhere else.
Posted 16 years ago by mamerjamer    [ Reply ]
1wolfy wrote:
Only one thought comes to my mind....Lovely...
Indeed. This is great stuff.
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Only one thought comes to my mind....Lovely...
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
alph wrote:
I agree with you to an extent; but somehow, pop music always manages to invade your life, no matter how hard you try to avoid it.
Fair point - I'm nostalgic for the days I lived in the middle of the bush for 10 years with no radio and no TV and just a regular supply of CDs sent by friends - pure, uncluttered listening, free of overplay and opinion. It saddens me that I don't sit down and listen to a whole album so often these days. Life back amongst civilisation is too fragmented.
Posted 16 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
planet_lizard wrote:
So don't listen to FM radio. Overplaying only spoils music for you if you are listening.
I agree with you to an extent; but somehow, pop music always manages to invade your life, no matter how hard you try to avoid it.
Posted 16 years ago by alph    [ Reply ]
auburntigerrich wrote:
My only regret is that her first album was mangled and raped by FM radio.
So don't listen to FM radio. Overplaying only spoils music for you if you are listening.
Posted 16 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
GREAT KT Track. I like the wailing at the end
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
The ugliness of boring songs.
Posted 16 years ago by Atlantis    [ Reply ]
KT Tunstall on going green Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall has become one of a growing number of performers who are making their concerts greener. klik the link above to watch a recent interview on Scottish Television about this ever pertinent issue. Good on ya KT!
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
mirror in my eyes KT
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
My only regret is that her first album was mangled and raped by FM radio. I'll call back to the "creamy and rusty" comment... that sums it up. Katie rocks the house.
Posted 16 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
rickhoran wrote:
talk about shoving an artist down the listener's throat. Good grief, it seems i have to hear something from this cd at least 3 times a day. And its so mediocre.
U could quit whining and mute or log off, whatever!
Posted 16 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
mattt wrote:
Is this a Chinese eye chart? It is eye ART.
Posted 16 years ago by seesaw    [ Reply ]
iamkevin wrote:
please,this child was lied too.she has no talent.
More than me, who is to criticise? I like her singing.
Posted 16 years ago by seesaw    [ Reply ]
please,this child was lied too.she has no talent.
Posted 16 years ago by iamkevin    [ Reply ]
Mewsique wrote:
Creamy and rusty at the same time!!!!
and just a touch of Morcheeba
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
a_genuine_find wrote:
Is this a Chinese eye chart?
Posted 16 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
Mewsique wrote:
Creamy and rusty at the same time!!!!
nice description!
Posted 16 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
Creamy and rusty at the same time!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by Mewsique    [ Reply ]
a_genuine_find wrote:
When people see some things as beautiful, other things become ugly. When people see some things as good, other things become bad. Being and non-being create each other. Difficult and easy support each other. Long and short define each other. High and low depend on each other. Before and after follow each other. Therefore the Master acts without doing anything and teaches without saying anything. Things arise and she lets them come; things disappear and she lets them go. She has but doesn't possess, acts but doesn't expect. When her work is done, she forgets it. That is why it lasts forever.
Well, crap. So much for rating the song...
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
madaxeman wrote:
Here in Scotland, we call them "Shag me boots" Katie MUST know that
and it's a bad thing because...
Posted 16 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
I am liking her more and more, this song is deeper than pop. Hopefully she will continue to get better and better, she is very talented.
Posted 16 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
DoctorHooey wrote:
I take the opposite approach. I'm very happy when someone I've discovered outside of the mainstream gets well-dserved recognition. That means they'll make more records, and will have an audience for the work that I admire.
Thank you... I hate the 'lets keep it to ourself' mentality that is so prevalent around here...
Posted 16 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
out_to_lunch wrote:
Are they still saying not in germany? I know Hasselhoff is big....
....actually, he's NOT. Myth.
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
rickhoran wrote:
really? i guess that explains the cd cover pose.
The cover art does not do the music justice. It simply doesn't fit.
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
KT is a great talent!! Go to the Netherlands
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
This is actually the best thing I have heard from her.
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
She has substance...and depth
really? i guess that explains the cd cover pose.
Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
She has substance...and depth
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
talk about shoving an artist down the listener's throat. Good grief, it seems i have to hear something from this cd at least 3 times a day. And its so mediocre.
Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]