Xavier Rudd — Home
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Streets full of people
With trinkets to share
Offering them up for folks in despair
Yandi and crystals and oils for growth
Of spirit and body and mind as we go
Emphasis placed on the body and mind
The heart os often somewhere behind
Strange
Tiny little bones of the innocent child
Lookin up at me with the saddest of eyes
Is her innocence in tact?
Or has it been stained?
Has the creature that feeds her taken it away
Strange
So sad it's strange
I recognize my health
Things i have been dealt
Places that i have roamed
Feelings i've had
Things that i know
Home, my home
Home, my home
Home, i'm home
Running through the bush
And all of the trees
Moving in time with my capable speed
Skippy ants claw
At the edge of the bowl
Of the shell of an egg
Of bird long since gone
Maybe it rose up
To spread it's new wings
Or maybe it nourished
A stronger sibling
Strange
Places we roam
And people we meet
Some connections are strong
And some of them are weak
1 or 2 or 3 or 4
Or maybe 5 or 6 or more
Strong as the roots
Of a big old gum tree
And we'll carry them through
To the next life we see
Strange
So beautifully strange
Recognize my health
Things that i have been dealt
Places that i have roamed
Feelings i've had
Things that i know
Home, my home
Home, my home
Home, i'm home
With trinkets to share
Offering them up for folks in despair
Yandi and crystals and oils for growth
Of spirit and body and mind as we go
Emphasis placed on the body and mind
The heart os often somewhere behind
Strange
Tiny little bones of the innocent child
Lookin up at me with the saddest of eyes
Is her innocence in tact?
Or has it been stained?
Has the creature that feeds her taken it away
Strange
So sad it's strange
I recognize my health
Things i have been dealt
Places that i have roamed
Feelings i've had
Things that i know
Home, my home
Home, my home
Home, i'm home
Running through the bush
And all of the trees
Moving in time with my capable speed
Skippy ants claw
At the edge of the bowl
Of the shell of an egg
Of bird long since gone
Maybe it rose up
To spread it's new wings
Or maybe it nourished
A stronger sibling
Strange
Places we roam
And people we meet
Some connections are strong
And some of them are weak
1 or 2 or 3 or 4
Or maybe 5 or 6 or more
Strong as the roots
Of a big old gum tree
And we'll carry them through
To the next life we see
Strange
So beautifully strange
Recognize my health
Things that i have been dealt
Places that i have roamed
Feelings i've had
Things that i know
Home, my home
Home, my home
Home, i'm home
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coloradojohn wrote:
Hanging out with you is on my bucket list!
Always so uplifting to hear this talented, passionate musician from the surreal realm of southern Victoria... Torquay is on The Great Ocean Road, and kind of reminds me of San Diego or Santa Monica with a lot less crowding; some of the best memories of my life are of the trip I made with Melbourne Mates Geoff and Vicki to stay for several days and nights of fabulous feasting, drinking, singing, lounging, and dancing at Richard and Suzanne's gorgeous hillside house at Wye River, near Lorne, where wallabies play out front, lovebirds frolic in the bush behind, and waves crash on the beach across the road below. There was lots of lamb; it's practically as cheap as chicken is here in the US, there were gallons of delicious plonk, and stacks of VB and Tazzie brews to keep us going. Geoff was like Stephen Stills on guitar, and Suzanne had her record collection; lots of Maryanne Faithful and Linda Rondstat, I recall, and of course, there were some of the best conversations and laughs to be had on the planet; 'twas such endless fun to be a part of that bunch! Often, we'd stroll down into a pub in Lorne and blissfully drink the arvos away in lawn chairs on the grass, or we'd roll down into Apollo Bay to watch the Monk Seals and catch some beach-side cafe scenes at sunset; felt very much like Marina del Rey or Newport Beach to me, except for the all the plants and critters from another planet, and -- well, hell, I really gotta go back; 3 times exploring Oz is not enough!
Hanging out with you is on my bucket list!
adu wrote:
Except there is no gods. Only us mortals.
When I listen to this song I picture in my mind a father, perhaps middle aged, someone who experience a lot of struggle. Someone who was very caught up in the world, fighting, ambition. A man with a lot of attachment to the outcome, and in that, suffered failure, and witnessed a great deal of pain. But he finds himself, despite himself, at home, stunned by the beauty of all the little things he had always taken for granted. Just absolutely inspiring. I hope I come home some day.
"Gilgamesh, where are you roaming? The life that you are seeking you will not find. When the heavenly gods created human beings, they kept everlasting for themselves and gave us death. So, Gilgamesh, accept your fate, each day, wash your head, bathe your body, and wear clothes that are sparkling fresh. Fill your stomach with tasty food. Play, sing, dance, and be happy both night and day. Delight in the pleasures that your wife brings you, and cherish the little child who holds your hand. Make every day of your life a feast of rejoicing! This is the task that the gods have set before all human beings. This is the life you should seek, for this is the best life a mortal can hope to achieve."
Except there is no gods. Only us mortals.
antennadad wrote:
very nicely put... I can relate to that entirely.
This one hits home, as a single dad for part of our family journey. He is simply questioning whether he is worthy... has done enough for his child. Most parents feel a sense of unfulfilled duty, to some degree. I wonder what I forgot to teach or say or do, that might cause hardship or tragedy for my children. But, now they are adults... beautiful, loving humans, making their own way in this world. Strange.
very nicely put... I can relate to that entirely.
scrubbrush wrote:
Maybe it's the jaded times we live in but I don't see this verse as being about good parenting
Tiny little bones of the innocent child
Lookin up at me with the saddest of eyes
Is her innocence in tact?
Or has it been stained?
Has the creature that feeds her taken it away?
Strange
This one hits home, as a single dad for part of our family journey. He is simply questioning whether he is worthy... has done enough for his child. Most parents feel a sense of unfulfilled duty, to some degree. I wonder what I forgot to teach or say or do, that might cause hardship or tragedy for my children. But, now they are adults... beautiful, loving humans, making their own way in this world. Strange.
Maybe it's the jaded times we live in but I don't see this verse as being about good parenting
Tiny little bones of the innocent child
Lookin up at me with the saddest of eyes
Is her innocence in tact?
Or has it been stained?
Has the creature that feeds her taken it away?
Strange
This one hits home, as a single dad for part of our family journey. He is simply questioning whether he is worthy... has done enough for his child. Most parents feel a sense of unfulfilled duty, to some degree. I wonder what I forgot to teach or say or do, that might cause hardship or tragedy for my children. But, now they are adults... beautiful, loving humans, making their own way in this world. Strange.
adu wrote:
stuff like this makes the comments feature worthwhile.
When I listen to this song I picture in my mind a father, perhaps middle aged, someone who experience a lot of struggle. Someone who was very caught up in the world, fighting, ambition. A man with a lot of attachment to the outcome, and in that, suffered failure, and witnessed a great deal of pain. But he finds himself, despite himself, at home, stunned by the beauty of all the little things he had always taken for granted. Just absolutely inspiring. I hope I come home some day.
"Gilgamesh, where are you roaming? The life that you are seeking you will not find. When the heavenly gods created human beings, they kept everlasting for themselves and gave us death. So, Gilgamesh, accept your fate, each day, wash your head, bathe your body, and wear clothes that are sparkling fresh. Fill your stomach with tasty food. Play, sing, dance, and be happy both night and day. Delight in the pleasures that your wife brings you, and cherish the little child who holds your hand. Make every day of your life a feast of rejoicing! This is the task that the gods have set before all human beings. This is the life you should seek, for this is the best life a mortal can hope to achieve."
stuff like this makes the comments feature worthwhile.
pyocin wrote:
This song has just made me cry... Wail... I have two boys and so many things have passed by while I was busy...
Pretty amazing guy live. Love his music. 10.
wow just wow
This is so good that every time I hear it it goes up, on the RP scale by .25
Currently this great tune stands at 10.75, one day it might break the internet!!!!
Currently this great tune stands at 10.75, one day it might break the internet!!!!
Has a similar sound to my cousin's band Choir of ghosts.
Always so uplifting to hear this talented, passionate musician from the surreal realm of southern Victoria... Torquay is on The Great Ocean Road, and kind of reminds me of San Diego or Santa Monica with a lot less crowding; some of the best memories of my life are of the trip I made with Melbourne Mates Geoff and Vicky to stay for several days and nights of fabulous feasting, drinking, singing, lounging, and dancing at Richard and Suzanne's gorgeous hillside house at Wye River, near Lorne, where wallabies play out front, lovebirds frolic in the bush behind, and waves crash on the beach across the road below. There was lots of lamb; it's practically as cheap as chicken is here in the US, there were gallons of delicious plonk, and slabs of VB and Tazzie brews to keep us going. Geoff was like Stephen Stills on guitar, and Suzanne had her record collection; lots of Maryanne Faithful and Linda Rondstat, I recall, and of course, there were some of the best conversations and laughs to be had on the planet; 'twas such endless fun to be a part of that bunch! Often, we'd stroll down into a pub in Lorne and blissfully drink the arvos away in lawn chairs on the grass, or we'd roll down into Apollo Bay to watch the Monk Seals and catch some beach-side cafe scenes at sunset; felt very much like Marina del Rey or Newport Beach to me, except for the all the plants and critters from another planet, and -- well, hell, I really gotta go back; 3 times exploring Oz is not enough!
I love this song! I always stop what I'm doing, turn up the PC while reading posts as my mind wanders to different places. I have checked out other various songs and videos by Mr. Rudd. He seems very humble and down to earth, in tune with nature. Such a wonderful voice and talented musician. Went from 9 > 10
Love, love will tear us apart, again...
This song has just made me cry... Wail... I have two boys and so many things have passed by while I was busy...
Rating reduction for me...can't help hearing Dave Matthews' voice.
Aussie Talent !!!
Spiderwoman wrote:
Started during the Obama admin. Yes, sad.
"Has the creature that feeds her taken it away" omg I had to see what year this was released. I thought he was talking about the children being ripped apart from their parents at the border.
Started during the Obama admin. Yes, sad.
Just upped it from an 8 to a 9. Great song!
That little girl shouting "hi Daddy" get's me every time!
Put this one on the playlist for my funeral. Powerful emotion in this tune, and grief could be well served listening to this one.
Spiderwoman wrote:
Yeah. Obama was rotten about that, huh?
Funny thing is, still, scads of the kids are not physically related to the 'parents' breaking the law trying to cross illegally.
"Has the creature that feeds her taken it away" omg I had to see what year this was released. I thought he was talking about the children being ripped apart from their parents at the border.
Yeah. Obama was rotten about that, huh?
Funny thing is, still, scads of the kids are not physically related to the 'parents' breaking the law trying to cross illegally.
Wow, that was an amazing song. 
mhamann123 wrote:
7+1 based on the strength of the birds....Long Live RP!!
Such a powerful song, which I've rated high so it comes up on my PSD more often. As an Australian, the sounds of the native birds is also brilliant. Are they on RP or outside?
7+1 based on the strength of the birds....Long Live RP!!
Such a powerful song, which I've rated high so it comes up on my PSD more often. As an Australian, the sounds of the native birds is also brilliant. Are they on RP or outside?
Spiderwoman wrote:
You're thinking 2009. 2009 - 2016, Spiderwoman.
"Has the creature that feeds her taken it away" omg I had to see what year this was released. I thought he was talking about the children being ripped apart from their parents at the border.
You're thinking 2009. 2009 - 2016, Spiderwoman.
"Has the creature that feeds her taken it away" omg I had to see what year this was released. I thought he was talking about the children being ripped apart from their parents at the border.
scrubbrush wrote:
Maybe it's the jaded times we live in but I don't see this verse as being about good parenting
Tiny little bones of the innocent child
Lookin up at me with the saddest of eyes
Is her innocence in tact?
Or has it been stained?
Has the creature that feeds her taken it away?
Strange
I agree with this. I take something completely different away from this song. To me, Xavier is describing a third-world market where the tiny girl is being sold away for marriage or worse. I take, "maybe it nourished a stronger sibling", to mean she was sold so the family could raise the boy. I know it's a stretch, but this is the most sense I can make out of the narrative. It makes me incredibly sad every time I hear it.
Maybe it's the jaded times we live in but I don't see this verse as being about good parenting
Tiny little bones of the innocent child
Lookin up at me with the saddest of eyes
Is her innocence in tact?
Or has it been stained?
Has the creature that feeds her taken it away?
Strange
I agree with this. I take something completely different away from this song. To me, Xavier is describing a third-world market where the tiny girl is being sold away for marriage or worse. I take, "maybe it nourished a stronger sibling", to mean she was sold so the family could raise the boy. I know it's a stretch, but this is the most sense I can make out of the narrative. It makes me incredibly sad every time I hear it.
Decoy wrote:
bump to top (again), enjoy every sandwich folks
Maybe it's the jaded times we live in but I don't see this verse as being about good parenting
Tiny little bones of the innocent child
Lookin up at me with the saddest of eyes
Is her innocence in tact?
Or has it been stained?
Has the creature that feeds her taken it away?
Strange
bump to top (again), enjoy every sandwich folks
Maybe it's the jaded times we live in but I don't see this verse as being about good parenting
Tiny little bones of the innocent child
Lookin up at me with the saddest of eyes
Is her innocence in tact?
Or has it been stained?
Has the creature that feeds her taken it away?
Strange
adu wrote:
bump to top (again), enjoy every sandwich folks
When I listen to this song I picture in my mind a father, perhaps middle aged, someone who experience a lot of struggle. Someone who was very caught up in the world, fighting, ambition. A man with a lot of attachment to the outcome, and in that, suffered failure, and witnessed a great deal of pain. But he finds himself, despite himself, at home, stunned by the beauty of all the little things he had always taken for granted. Just absolutely inspiring. I hope I come home some day.
"Gilgamesh, where are you roaming? The life that you are seeking you will not find. When the heavenly gods created human beings, they kept everlasting for themselves and gave us death. So, Gilgamesh, accept your fate, each day, wash your head, bathe your body, and wear clothes that are sparkling fresh. Fill your stomach with tasty food. Play, sing, dance, and be happy both night and day. Delight in the pleasures that your wife brings you, and cherish the little child who holds your hand. Make every day of your life a feast of rejoicing! This is the task that the gods have set before all human beings. This is the life you should seek, for this is the best life a mortal can hope to achieve."
"Gilgamesh, where are you roaming? The life that you are seeking you will not find. When the heavenly gods created human beings, they kept everlasting for themselves and gave us death. So, Gilgamesh, accept your fate, each day, wash your head, bathe your body, and wear clothes that are sparkling fresh. Fill your stomach with tasty food. Play, sing, dance, and be happy both night and day. Delight in the pleasures that your wife brings you, and cherish the little child who holds your hand. Make every day of your life a feast of rejoicing! This is the task that the gods have set before all human beings. This is the life you should seek, for this is the best life a mortal can hope to achieve."
bump to top (again), enjoy every sandwich folks
May all of us feel such contentment, fulfillment and appreciation for the place we call 'home'. 
Filled with gratitude for all the adventurous traveling on this loving earth.
Filled with gratitude for all the adventurous traveling on this loving earth.
good idea sfyi2001 wrote:First time I've heard this.
So good that I'm not going to read the comments.
Its my favourite song of his !
First time I've heard this.
So good that I'm not going to read the comments.
May all of us feel such contentment, fulfillment and appreciation for the place we call 'home'.
Filled with gratitude for all the adventurous traveling on this loving earth.
Filled with gratitude for all the adventurous traveling on this loving earth.
Love
Love will tear us apart
Again...
Love will tear us apart
Again...
at first a 7... after letting it simmer once an 8 reminds me of peter gabriel and a touch of david gray
Sublime. The live show is a real experience....live music is better bumper stickers should be issued.
When i 1st heerd this, I thought it was Paul Simons
VV wrote:
Not. iphone = a soulless piece of plastic tech
Xavier Rudd = true soul.
( you need to see him perform, just go if you get a chance)
Personally I think he's singing about the "home" button on an iPhone.
Not. iphone = a soulless piece of plastic tech
Xavier Rudd = true soul.
( you need to see him perform, just go if you get a chance)
Personally I think he's singing about the "home" button on an iPhone.
Among the best songs ever!
beautiful.
That's some nice lyrics.
Decoy wrote:
A powerful comment indeed.
adu wrote:
I keep returning this as the years pass. This is the not the first time that I have bumped it to the top, and every time I hear it I stop and think about this comment. There aren't to many songs that are this powerful, it moved my perspective so much that it has become ingrained in my very being.
When I listen to this song I picture in my mind a father, perhaps middle aged, someone who experience a lot of struggle. Someone who was very caught up in the world, fighting, ambition. A man with a lot of attachment to the outcome, and in that, suffered failure, and witnessed a great deal of pain. But he finds himself, despite himself, at home, stunned by the beauty of all the little things he had always taken for granted. Just absolutely inspiring. I hope I come home some day.
"Gilgamesh, where are you roaming? The life that you are seeking you will not find. When the heavenly gods created human beings, they kept everlasting for themselves and gave us death. So, Gilgamesh, accept your fate, each day, wash your head, bathe your body, and wear clothes that are sparkling fresh. Fill your stomach with tasty food. Play, sing, dance, and be happy both night and day. Delight in the pleasures that your wife brings you, and cherish the little child who holds your hand. Make every day of your life a feast of rejoicing! This is the task that the gods have set before all human beings. This is the life you should seek, for this is the best life a mortal can hope to achieve."
"Gilgamesh, where are you roaming? The life that you are seeking you will not find. When the heavenly gods created human beings, they kept everlasting for themselves and gave us death. So, Gilgamesh, accept your fate, each day, wash your head, bathe your body, and wear clothes that are sparkling fresh. Fill your stomach with tasty food. Play, sing, dance, and be happy both night and day. Delight in the pleasures that your wife brings you, and cherish the little child who holds your hand. Make every day of your life a feast of rejoicing! This is the task that the gods have set before all human beings. This is the life you should seek, for this is the best life a mortal can hope to achieve."
I keep returning this as the years pass. This is the not the first time that I have bumped it to the top, and every time I hear it I stop and think about this comment. There aren't to many songs that are this powerful, it moved my perspective so much that it has become ingrained in my very being.
A powerful comment indeed.
Unwritten law proves murphy's law of love.
dwlangham wrote:
You should get some Hydrocortisone ointment for that itch. Don't want it to spread
Makes my PSD finger itch.
You should get some Hydrocortisone ointment for that itch. Don't want it to spread
Makes my PSD finger itch.
ppopp wrote:
Cool. I like Phil Collins too!
I think my mother-in-law would enjoy this. She likes Phil Collins, Yanni and Kenny G.
Cool. I like Phil Collins too!
ppopp wrote:
I think my mother-in-law would enjoy this. She likes Phil Collins, Yanni and Kenny G.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, my love, my darling...
I think my mother-in-law would enjoy this. She likes Phil Collins, Yanni and Kenny G.
adu wrote:
I keep returning this as the years pass. This is the not the first time that I have bumped it to the top, and every time I hear it I stop and think about this comment. There aren't to many songs that are this powerful, it moved my perspective so much that it has become ingrained in my very being.
When I listen to this song I picture in my mind a father, perhaps middle aged, someone who experience a lot of struggle. Someone who was very caught up in the world, fighting, ambition. A man with a lot of attachment to the outcome, and in that, suffered failure, and witnessed a great deal of pain. But he finds himself, despite himself, at home, stunned by the beauty of all the little things he had always taken for granted. Just absolutely inspiring. I hope I come home some day.
"Gilgamesh, where are you roaming? The life that you are seeking you will not find. When the heavenly gods created human beings, they kept everlasting for themselves and gave us death. So, Gilgamesh, accept your fate, each day, wash your head, bathe your body, and wear clothes that are sparkling fresh. Fill your stomach with tasty food. Play, sing, dance, and be happy both night and day. Delight in the pleasures that your wife brings you, and cherish the little child who holds your hand. Make every day of your life a feast of rejoicing! This is the task that the gods have set before all human beings. This is the life you should seek, for this is the best life a mortal can hope to achieve."
"Gilgamesh, where are you roaming? The life that you are seeking you will not find. When the heavenly gods created human beings, they kept everlasting for themselves and gave us death. So, Gilgamesh, accept your fate, each day, wash your head, bathe your body, and wear clothes that are sparkling fresh. Fill your stomach with tasty food. Play, sing, dance, and be happy both night and day. Delight in the pleasures that your wife brings you, and cherish the little child who holds your hand. Make every day of your life a feast of rejoicing! This is the task that the gods have set before all human beings. This is the life you should seek, for this is the best life a mortal can hope to achieve."
I keep returning this as the years pass. This is the not the first time that I have bumped it to the top, and every time I hear it I stop and think about this comment. There aren't to many songs that are this powerful, it moved my perspective so much that it has become ingrained in my very being.
Does this remind anyone else that it is time for bed? Any one? Oh, they're already asleep. Yeah me too. I'm just about to drop
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TerryS wrote:
It was a fine gig. Xavier has a huge talent and was able to fill the whole gig almost on his own (but he did have a bit of help with a mate on a couple of tracks). It kept us interested for the 90 mins and his playing drums, a selection of didgs, guitars, percussion and singing (mostly seemingly all at the same time!) was more then impressive.
He seems like a wholly nice bloke too.
That is a thumbs up from the Brighton Poacher Massive.
Poacher wrote:
Ooooh! I am going to see him play in Brighton tomorrow.
I thought I would buy tickets because Mrs Poacher likes a didgeridoo (if you know what I mean). I am going with an open mind and hope to come back impressed. Nothing like seeing artists without knowing them well and letting magic happen. . . or not.
I thought I would buy tickets because Mrs Poacher likes a didgeridoo (if you know what I mean). I am going with an open mind and hope to come back impressed. Nothing like seeing artists without knowing them well and letting magic happen. . . or not.
Hey Poach, you never did update us on what you thought about the concert?
Personally,I have a quart of Boundary Bay IPA to hand and think he sounds nice, very nice.
It was a fine gig. Xavier has a huge talent and was able to fill the whole gig almost on his own (but he did have a bit of help with a mate on a couple of tracks). It kept us interested for the 90 mins and his playing drums, a selection of didgs, guitars, percussion and singing (mostly seemingly all at the same time!) was more then impressive.
He seems like a wholly nice bloke too.
That is a thumbs up from the Brighton Poacher Massive.
Good song, nice singer, wonderful instrumental.
I find this to be a rather pleasant song to listen to. Perfect for background music while working and needing to focus (as in non-intrusive music...).
vanmas wrote:
Because home is best?
Please go home!
Because home is best?
Please go home!
ziakut wrote:
Was thinking David Gray myself. Not a bad song but doesn't merit repeated plays
Voice sounds too much like Dave Matthews for me to like it.
Was thinking David Gray myself. Not a bad song but doesn't merit repeated plays
U GUYS Know.....Nice!
Poacher wrote:
Ooooh! I am going to see him play in Brighton tomorrow.
I thought I would buy tickets because Mrs Poacher likes a didgeridoo (if you know what I mean). I am going with an open mind and hope to come back impressed. Nothing like seeing artists without knowing them well and letting magic happen. . . or not.
I thought I would buy tickets because Mrs Poacher likes a didgeridoo (if you know what I mean). I am going with an open mind and hope to come back impressed. Nothing like seeing artists without knowing them well and letting magic happen. . . or not.
Hey Poach, you never did update us on what you thought about the concert?
Personally,I have a quart of Boundary Bay IPA to hand and think he sounds nice, very nice.
Very lovely.
Cringy.
I quite like this one and all other Xavier Rudd's stuff Bill has here
Please stop this... too much airplay.
PSD again.
PSD again.
Oops, you just played this!
BILL, WE JUST HAD THIS!
janac13 wrote:
Yes. So much yes. You've summed it up beautifully.
There is something in the Australian psyche that drives a lot of us to always feel as if we don't belong here.. And at the same time the smell of eucalyptus or the image if dry grass and endless dust make us feel so at home as if we have always belonged here.....
Yes. So much yes. You've summed it up beautifully.
I like the chorus. The lyrics of the verses are a little new-age-y for my taste
Radio Paradise, the new smooth cruise internet radio station.
Sappy, simple, repetitive melody. Please refrain from repeating this song - ever.
johnjconn wrote:
Will we hear Fleet Foxes next?
SOFTWARE ERROR ALERT
You just played this song 40 minutes ago.
But that's ok , I like this song
Hope to hear it again,,,, in 40 minutes
You just played this song 40 minutes ago.
But that's ok , I like this song
Hope to hear it again,,,, in 40 minutes
Will we hear Fleet Foxes next?
Deja vu, but I like it more the 2nd time anyway.
First time I've heard a song twice in one afternoon.
Just heard this 40 minutes ago Bill
vandarbar wrote:
Funny, if it had been Dave Matthews voice - i would have liked it far more!!!! ah ... the vagaries of human taste!
!
So true. Glad you can express your thoughts without it being an attack. Thanks to vandarbar.
Funny, if it had been Dave Matthews voice - i would have liked it far more!!!! ah ... the vagaries of human taste!
!So true. Glad you can express your thoughts without it being an attack. Thanks to vandarbar.
ziakut wrote:
Funny, if it had been Dave Matthews voice - i would have liked it far more!!!! ah ... the vagaries of human taste!!
Voice sounds too much like Dave Matthews for me to like it.
Funny, if it had been Dave Matthews voice - i would have liked it far more!!!! ah ... the vagaries of human taste!
! scrubbrush wrote:
new topic for dissertation: critters in comtemporary music.
decent chorus but the lyrics are weird new-age-y and little bit disturbing
new topic for dissertation: critters in comtemporary music.
decent chorus but the lyrics are weird new-age-y and little bit disturbing
Swear it sounded like the group James with lead vocalist Tim Booth crooning another beautiful melody. Nice tune.
really bad song and disturbing sound !
There is something in the Australian psyche that drives a lot of us to always feel as if we don't belong here.. And at the same time the smell of eucalyptus or the image if dry grass and endless dust make us feel so at home as if we have always belonged here.....
BTW I love this song
BTW I love this song
Home. What a good idea.
Voice sounds too much like Dave Matthews for me to like it.
I've always been a fan of Xavier Rudd, his diverse nature in his songs...When this just came on, I had to turn it down and thought "WHAT new Birds do I have now?" and just about went to look outside...especially when I hear Chick a Dee's, they are everywhere here and such curious and intimate little birds..
Fantastic song, natural and easy...his voice is like straight soft gusts of feathers in my ears...
-SJ
Fantastic song, natural and easy...his voice is like straight soft gusts of feathers in my ears...
-SJ
Proclivities wrote:
Should there be anything "strange" about his observations?
"cites"
It's painful that in the world as it stands, there is a strangeness to the observations in his lyrics. The idea that we make such an effort to steal the innocence and trust from our fellow travelers on this journey in the name of protecting them is horribly normal. In many lives there is no place where the places described in this song just doesn't exist, and not from a pagan perspective which Rudd's lyrics often evoke for me, but in general. We find we can no longer be vulnerable with anyone. That's what's normal, and should be strange.
Ok, apologies for the rant. I should probably go hug a tree or something.
Thank you Proclivities...
Should there be anything "strange" about his observations?
"cites"It's painful that in the world as it stands, there is a strangeness to the observations in his lyrics. The idea that we make such an effort to steal the innocence and trust from our fellow travelers on this journey in the name of protecting them is horribly normal. In many lives there is no place where the places described in this song just doesn't exist, and not from a pagan perspective which Rudd's lyrics often evoke for me, but in general. We find we can no longer be vulnerable with anyone. That's what's normal, and should be strange.
Ok, apologies for the rant. I should probably go hug a tree or something.
Thank you Proclivities...
Grammarcop wrote:
The "hi daddy" in the background gets ya too eh? I'm right with you. Both of mine are out and around the world and I do miss them, but when I hear that childs voice in the background it takes me back to the days when they were both little.
Can't help but think about my daughter right now. She's half a world away, building toilets for people who are less fortunate. I love her so.
The "hi daddy" in the background gets ya too eh? I'm right with you. Both of mine are out and around the world and I do miss them, but when I hear that childs voice in the background it takes me back to the days when they were both little.
Sasha2001 wrote:
Should there be anything "strange" about his observations?
"cites"
I like this song well enough, but is there anything actually "strange" about the observations he sites?
Should there be anything "strange" about his observations?
"cites"Nice. Innocuous. But it just doesn't do it for me. I'll be generous and give it a 4.
Boooring
Nice voice
Can't help but think about my daughter right now. She's half a world away, building toilets for people who are less fortunate. I love her so.
It's a sweet song, and I'm a little ashamed to say that what really bothers me about it is all the squeaky guitar strings. They get a little like chalk on a blackboard to me.
Ooooh! I am going to see him play in Brighton tomorrow.
I thought I would buy tickets because Mrs Poacher likes a didgeridoo (if you know what I mean). I am going with an open mind and hope to come back impressed. Nothing like seeing artists without knowing them well and letting magic happen. . . or not.
I thought I would buy tickets because Mrs Poacher likes a didgeridoo (if you know what I mean). I am going with an open mind and hope to come back impressed. Nothing like seeing artists without knowing them well and letting magic happen. . . or not.
Going to see him at the Belly Up in San Diego in Aug. Can't wait! Thanks for introducing him to me RP!
Another one of my many CD purchases thanks to RP
I bet I have heard this a hundred times and just now I really HEARD it. I wonder what else I am missing!
Went from 4 to 3 the more I listened. Ponderous.
gresua wrote:
One of the best comments I have seen on RP. Short and to the point. ah, music
Insanely thing! 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of the best comments I have seen on RP. Short and to the point. ah, music
I love this song....
Think I have just fallen of the edge...beautifull
Insanely thing! 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This song makes me think how much happier I would be if I were a cricket.
thats 3 on the spin, all diverse, but great to listen to, I have work to do you know
MC
MC
Not a great song, but fabulous segue from Andrew Bird!!!
I think I hear this every time I turn on RP
I like this song well enough, but is there anything actually "strange" about the observations he sites?
Loving this one! Thanks RP!
kingart wrote:
Agree. it is Lovely.
Lovely. Hard to see why some people don't respond favorably to this thoughtful slice of life.
Agree. it is Lovely.
R7-12 wrote:
There are a few that come to mind...
Surprised to see someone mention the Porpoise Song. Some lesser know Monkees. Someone knows their music!
...oh, you forgot "Blackbird" on the list of bird sounds.
There are a few that come to mind...
- Even in the Quietest Moments - Supertramp
- Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict - Pink Floyd - Ummagumma
- Good Morning, Good Morning - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) - The Beatles
- Across the Universe - Let it Be - The Beatles
- Free As A Bird - The Beatles Anthology
- Wind on the Water - Graham Nash/David Crosby
- Porpoise Song (Theme from Head) - The Monkees
- My Bird Performs - XTC
- Grass - XTC
- Jungle Love - Steve Miller
- Loving You - Minnie Ripperton
Surprised to see someone mention the Porpoise Song. Some lesser know Monkees. Someone knows their music!
...oh, you forgot "Blackbird" on the list of bird sounds.
buddy wrote:
Do you have working ears?
EARS!!!
Duhhh (kids)
Had to look to see if this was Paul Simon.
Do you have working ears?
EARS!!!
Duhhh (kids)
Lovely. Hard to see why some people don't respond favorably to this thoughtful slice of life.
Godlike! Definitely!
I hope the new one, Spirit Bird, gets as much play as this one.
There are no words to describe that song.
There are no words to describe that song.
...today for me too..danoodles wrote:
Every time I hear this, I stop what I'm doing and listen.
Every time I hear this, I stop what I'm doing and listen.
Though I like the last few tunes very much...I'm falling into the Zzzzz mode and I need energy. This isn't helping. Help. Btw, the voice sounds a bit too much like Dave Matthews for me to appreciate the vocals. Music nice.
Hanging out with you is on my bucket list!
What a fantastic story! Thanks so much of posting!