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Picking apples, making pies
Put a little something in our lemonade
And take it with us
We're half awake in a fake empire
We're half awake in a fake empire
Tiptoe through our shiny city
With our diamond slippers on
Do our gay ballet on ice
Bluebirds on our shoulders
We're half awake in a fake empire
We're half awake in a fake empire
Turn the light out, say goodnight
No thinking for a little while
Let's not try to figure out
Everything at once
It's hard to keep track of you
Falling through the sky
We're half awake in a fake empire
We're half awake in a fake empire
A Radio Paradise classic! 10,10 10.
I Agree! EXCELLENT TUNE!! Thanx RP!
This is not music. Just random noise. Not even as coherent as industrial or jazz. It has no place on Radio Paradise.
I have submitted several high quality songs with all required info that are consistent with the Radio Paradise feel; all were rejected, and they accept this?
You're drifting guys. Please don't wreck a good thing.
I hear your comment in the voice of Comic Book Store guy https://media.giphy.com/media/...
Can you give us the names of one or two of the songs that you submitted?
Jussie Smollett comes to mind.... a page out of our current 'trash' nation culture, unfortunately.
Jussie Smollet?!? Wow, this one just breezed right over your head. Not surprising, unfortunately.
We're half awake in a fake empire. - What more is there to be said about the current state of affairs?!
Fanfares blowin..
True then... TRUER now.
Fanfares blowin..
I like his voice: effortless baritone with a lot of easy power behind it. Like Eddy Vedder and Greg Brown.
I would add Mark Sandman to that mix...
To all the folks who've been knocking the National's drummer, Brian Devendorf, well save it man.
Devendorf is a hell of a drummer. Those of us who are percussionists know the real deal.
I agree , a very, very good drummer. You just have to listen on "Blodbuz ohio", so brilliant. Who can deny?
Why are some people so pompous about their own choice of music?
I like his voice: effortless baritone with a lot of easy power behind it. Like Eddy Vedder and Greg Brown.
modern day Gordon Lightfoot :-)
Maybe they should bring T-Swift in to do the lead vocals. She would bring a bit more nuance and liveliness to the singing.
I have a policy to never give the Thumbs Down to any comment on RP, but every rule is eventually broken.
Apparently sarcasm doesn't translate well on internet message boards.
"We'll have to wait, for our steak and pie."
I know guys who will wait quite a while for their steak and pie.
This is not music. Just random noise. Not even as coherent as industrial or jazz. It has no place on Radio Paradise.
I have submitted several high quality songs with all required info that are consistent with the Radio Paradise feel; all were rejected, and they accept this?
You're drifting guys. Please don't wreck a good thing.
Tell us more about your high quality songs!
As you know so much about the Radio Paradise feel, everyone here should be blown away by your suggestions...
Maybe they should bring T-Swift in to do the lead vocals. She would bring a bit more nuance and liveliness to the singing.
I have a policy to never give the Thumbs Down to any comment on RP, but every rule is eventually broken.
Desmond wrote:
I have submitted several high quality songs with all required info that are consistent with the Radio Paradise feel; all were rejected, and they accept this?
You're drifting guys. Please don't wreck a good thing.
you have some going one way and then blending into another going a slightly different direction
I have submitted several high quality songs with all required info that are consistent with the Radio Paradise feel; all were rejected, and they accept this?
You're drifting guys. Please don't wreck a good thing.
Bill, please note, this guy knows the "Radio Paradise feel" and he is letting you know that this song "has no place on Radio Paradise". In future, please get his approval for all new songs.
Imagine, the owner of the station thinking he can pick the tunes; the nerve!
(Please file his comment under "W", for "What-evah!".)
At least Eddie Vedder has a range and can really lift his voice and soar with the other members of Pearl Jam. This guy with The National just drones on in a monotonous tone throughout every song, which for me really limits the musical performance of the other band members.
Well then, just only listen to Eddie, ok? And don't concern yourself with other singers. Since, if other singers don't sound like Eddie, then what's the point? Right? Why limit the musical performance if it's not, um, Eddie; totally agree.
I totally agree, he is fantastic, and this band too!
Check out the Tiny Desk Concert - pretty great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdFCD3oXMZo
manage to stay awake?
prolly a show where being on your phone is actually better than the show
At least Eddie Vedder has a range and can really lift his voice and soar with the other members of Pearl Jam. This guy with The National just drones on in a monotonous tone throughout every song, which for me really limits the musical performance of the other band members.
"Effortless" is one word to describe his vocalizing, others may say lifeless, indifferent, muttered, or lazy. It works for him, the band, and their material, which is really all that matters to them and their fans.
I couldn't agree more. His lack of energy when he sings just drags the music down for me. On. Every. Single. Song.
Says you trumptard
Many years ago I saw them as an opening act for Arcade Fire. Had never heard of them, but I was blown away. Been a fan since.
consistently awful
"Effortless" is one word to describe his vocalizing, others may say lifeless, indifferent, muttered, or lazy. It works for him, the band, and their material, which is really all that matters to them and their fans.
Weird that you've decided this, yet it seems to have no effect on the playlist. I can't imagine why that might be.
Desmond wrote:
I have submitted several high quality songs with all required info that are consistent with the Radio Paradise feel; all were rejected, and they accept this?
You're drifting guys. Please don't wreck a good thing.
ditto that comment
This is a trip.
I have submitted several high quality songs with all required info that are consistent with the Radio Paradise feel; all were rejected, and they accept this?
You're drifting guys. Please don't wreck a good thing.
decorgirl wrote:
Devendorf is a hell of a drummer. Those of us who are percussionists know the real deal.
I totally agree, he is fantastic, and this band too!
not quite but they are kinda boring,
Devendorf is a hell of a drummer. Those of us who are percussionists know the real deal.
I was a casual fan until I saw them live, then they became top 10 easily. Incredible performers.
Blame me for 'Lekmm mir on ice'
I'd be the lame one instate.
Cheap and I'm like carting around
A Cartwhelload in lemons
And she does one thing.
Yeah, I guess he found and sticks to a niche style, which is non-expressive, bored, boring and sleep-inducing
I thought these guys were gonna be so important at first, with the brilliant lines like "I'll get money; I'll get funny again. Walk away now, you're gonna start a war."
But that ham-handed, annoying drummer and this far too laconic singing really turn me off.
Yeah, I guess he found and sticks to a niche style, which is non-expressive, bored, boring and sleep-inducing
Oh just listen;)
This fits quite well here. =)
NO SUCH THING...
bump (don't ping)
This fits quite well here. =)
Saw them perform in the 2010 Glastonbury festival and they seemed pretty animated. It was hot hot hot outside, so any activity was somewhat limited or they would have fallen victim to heatstroke. They played a solid set and sounded good to me.
Looking forward to the new album!!
I am always dupped into thinking this is Crash Test Dummies........doh!
I meant to add that I like CTD....and I like this music!
I am always dupped into thinking this is Crash Test Dummies........doh!
i saw the same show in ny, and gotta say that modest mouse made the national look silly. the national has ZERO energy - totaly yawn/bore-fest. modest mouse brought the rock.
You probably got to see Johnny Marr play onstage with REM. I didn't. The Berkeley show was at the beginning of the tour, and their sets were still evolving. Dammit!
What I did see was the lead singer for Modest Mouse barking his vocals into the microphone (and occasionally a bullhorn), and acting like he really didn't give a f*ck about being there.
I understand the difference in taste. I really do.
The National was great in Berkeley. So was REM. But I could have done without Modest Mouse.
Johnny was great, though.
i saw the same show in ny, and gotta say that modest mouse made the national look silly. the national has ZERO energy - totaly yawn/bore-fest. modest mouse brought the rock.
DrLex wrote: