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Bat for Lashes — Daniel
Album: Two Suns
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7.1

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Released: 2009
Length: 4:07
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Daniel, when I first saw you
I knew that you had a flame in your heart
And under wild blue sky
Marble movie sky
I found a home in your eyes
We would never be apart

And when the fires came
The smell of cinders and rain
Perfumed almost everything
We laughed and laughed and laughed

And in the golden blue
Car you took me to
The darkest place you knew
And you set fire to my heart

When I run in the dark
(Daniel)
Into a place that's lost
(Daniel)
Under a sheet of rain in my heart
(Daniel)
I dream of home

But in the goodbye bed
With my arms around your neck
Into our mouths the tears crept
Just kids in the eye of the storm

And as my house spun round
My dreams pulled me from the ground
Forever to search for the flame
For home again
For home again

When I run in the dark
(Daniel)
Into a place that's lost
(Daniel)
Under a sheet of rain in my heart
(Daniel)
I dream of home

When I run in the dark
(Daniel)
Into a place that's lost
(Daniel)
Under a sheet of rain in my heart
(Daniel)
I dream of home...
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 sirdroseph wrote:
. . . this song sucks regardless of what I like. Clear enough for ya?

Comments like this make you sound like a pompous ass . . . clear enough for ya?
Huge respect and gratitude to Radio Paradise for working for the rapprochement of peoples and continents in our turbulent times! With love from Russia !
There's close to zero artists that have explored the feelings of a childhood crush and expressed those emotions in song.  This is actually really unique stuff.
Natasha Khan is so stunningly talented it takes my breath away. Can't for the life of me understand why she isn't more, more ..... !
 scadawizard wrote:
I like classic rock, I also like this, am 66 years old........ do I need to see a doctor?
 
I don't know. What are your symptoms?
 markoirl wrote:
 CamLwalk wrote:
Reminds me of A Forrest by the Cure.


The chord sequence is identical.  Someone created a mashup of these two on YouTube
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRtFHNen20M

 

If you are looking for a copy of the mashup that UMG hasn't had removed for copyright claims - https://vimeo.com/3768294
 markoirl wrote:
 CamLwalk wrote:
Reminds me of A Forrest by the Cure.


The chord sequence is identical.  Someone created a mashup of these two on YouTube
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRtFHNen20M

 

Great mashup! And there's actually a cover of A Forest by BFL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufJD8-qHN1I
Spoilers
 markoirl wrote:
 CamLwalk wrote:
Reminds me of A Forrest by the Cure.


The chord sequence is identical.  Someone created a mashup of these two on YouTube
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRtFHNen20M
 
There are clear similarities, especially in some of the phrasing, but the chord progressions are certainly not "identical" - they're not even in the same key.
I like this perky tune
Kinda thought this was Florence + The Machine...but I stand corrected.
 mJIan wrote:

And the auditory bullae as well, Romeo! {#Yes}
 

This song is marvelous...  hope you are having a very nice time right this minute...
 
 Lazarus wrote:

This song is still good for the external auditory meatus...


 
And the auditory bullae as well, Romeo! {#Yes}
 markoirl wrote:
 CamLwalk wrote:
Reminds me of A Forrest by the Cure.


The chord sequence is identical.  Someone created a mashup of these two on YouTube
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRtFHNen20M

 
Mashup is better than either song on its own. Thanks.

This song is still good for the external auditory meatus...

 CamLwalk wrote:
Reminds me of A Forrest by the Cure.


The chord sequence is identical.  Someone created a mashup of these two on YouTube
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRtFHNen20M

 Cynaera wrote:
To rdo and Poacher - shame on you. RadioParadise is just that - paradise.  People are free to speak their minds, regardless of what they say.  If you don't like a comment, skip over it. As I shall do with yours, now.
 
Nice job of skipping over!
{#Heartkiss}
 Cynaera wrote:
To rdo and Poacher - shame on you. RadioParadise is just that - paradise.  People are free to speak their minds, regardless of what they say.  If you don't like a comment, skip over it. As I shall do with yours, now.
 

Are you a big sister or just polite?
this was my favorite song of 2009
 Poacher wrote:

Yep, along with the 'look at me!' green writing. Sooner someone torches his hotel the better. . . 
 


Wow. To attack a gentle and gracious poster who bothers no one is pretty sad. What big men you must be. Thank you for showing us how small you pathetic creatures are.
 sirdroseph wrote:


Which in my case is akin to a "smart bomb" hitting a day care center.
 
well, either that of the kettle is whistling...
To rdo and Poacher - shame on you. RadioParadise is just that - paradise.  People are free to speak their minds, regardless of what they say.  If you don't like a comment, skip over it. As I shall do with yours, now.
 sirdroseph wrote:

Finally! Someone understands me!{#Cheers}
 
{#High-five} It's all good!

 peter_james_bond wrote:

Egads Bill! {#Eek} Looks like it's time for you and Rebecca to clear out your desks and make way for the, obviously superior, musical mind of sirdroseph. I've enjoyed your programming but, apparently, the new music you are giving us is just not very advanced. {#Surprised} (who knew?)   And please remove this song from the playlist, sirdroseph says it sucks, therefore, it can't be any good. I do enjoy your station breaks and I hope sirdroseph keeps you both on as RP employees.

Best Wishes,
PJB 

 

Finally! Someone understands me!{#Cheers}

 rdo wrote:

Right, because we don't want to have exert more effort getting to priceless gems like "this is sooo good for the ears" or "we be dancing".  {#Wink}
 
Yep, along with the 'look at me!' green writing. Sooner someone torches his hotel the better. . . 
 fredriley wrote:
Give it a rest, please, boys - your genteel flame war is bumping other comments off the board.
 
Right, because we don't want to have exert more effort getting to priceless gems like "this is sooo good for the ears" or "we be dancing".  {#Wink}


Give it a rest, please, boys - your genteel flame war is bumping other comments off the board.

I listened to this album in its entirety on a car journey recently, and it's plainly a 'concept album' telling a story as the songs are definitely linked, but I couldn't figure out what the story is. Anybody here know?

 sirdroseph wrote:


I can only speak for myself and this may be a genuine trend you have found, but in my case you are DEAD wrong. I keep up with new music far ahead of just this contemporary adult radio station, I just happen not to like a lot of the newer bands that RP likes to play. I love a lot of new music that is probably considered too avant garde and strange to play on this somewhat conservative albeit very good radio station.  It is doubtful that most of the listeners here have even heard of most of the new music that I listen to so don't try to pigeonhole me into an antiquated Classic rock listening old fogey, this could not be more offbase!{#Snooty}

 
I'm certainly not going to imply that I have tastes so much more advanced than RP listeners at large, but I do understand what sirdroseph is talking about.  As much as I love RP, there is a lot of stuff that I like that wouldn't make the playlist (such as my recent uploads that were shot down) due to either being too odd, too weird, or too unappealing to the majority of the RP listeners.  RP isn't conservative or stodgy  in any sense and I hear a greater variety of music here than I have ever heard anywhere else, but they don't provide the cutting edge indie music that I like.  That's ok, I still listen to RP more than any other kind of radio by far.

The way I see it, RP is a large part of my musical life, but when I have a itch RP doesn't scratch, I know where to go.

Wierd, I was just looking for a B4L music video to watch. love this band !
 sirdroseph wrote:
I keep up with new music far ahead of just this contemporary adult radio station... I love a lot of new music that is probably considered too avant garde and strange to play on this somewhat conservative albeit very good radio station.  It is doubtful that most of the listeners here have even heard of most of the new music that I listen to...
 
Egads Bill! {#Eek} Looks like it's time for you and Rebecca to clear out your desks and make way for the, obviously superior, musical mind of sirdroseph. I've enjoyed your programming but, apparently, the new music you are giving us is just not very advanced. {#Surprised} (who knew?)   And please remove this song from the playlist, sirdroseph says it sucks, therefore, it can't be any good. I do enjoy your station breaks and I hope sirdroseph keeps you both on as RP employees.

Best Wishes,
PJB 

 gigikent wrote:
I couldn't have said it better myself!
As I discovered many oldies goldies while listening to RP, I couldn't help notice how some new artists are disregarded, it seems, just because they're new.
Then again some things are a matter of taste, like me never being able to cope with Neil Young's voice or the Talking Heads

 
Proclivities wrote:

Yes, I know that you are not restricted to the classic rock stuff and suspect that most other RP listeners are not either.  It just seems like the majority of the negative comments for this tune came from listeners who have very few songs less than 35-years-old as their "10" through "8" ratings.  I didn't mean that as an affront to those folks either - hell, I love plenty of stuff that could be called classic rock as well - I was observing that Bat For Lashes would be more likely to sound "discordant", "noisy" or just "crappy" to those more aligned with more long-accepted forms of popular music.

 
 

I can only speak for myself and this may be a genuine trend you have found, but in my case you are DEAD wrong. I keep up with new music far ahead of just this contemporary adult radio station, I just happen not to like a lot of the newer bands that RP likes to play. I love a lot of new music that is probably considered too avant garde and strange to play on this somewhat conservative albeit very good radio station.  It is doubtful that most of the listeners here have even heard of most of the new music that I listen to so don't try to pigeonhole me into an antiquated Classic rock listening old fogey, this could not be more offbase!{#Snooty}

I couldn't have said it better myself!
As I discovered many oldies goldies while listening to RP, I couldn't help notice how some new artists are disregarded, it seems, just because they're new.
Then again some things are a matter of taste, like me never being able to cope with Neil Young's voice or the Talking Heads

 
Proclivities wrote:

Yes, I know that you are not restricted to the classic rock stuff and suspect that most other RP listeners are not either.  It just seems like the majority of the negative comments for this tune came from listeners who have very few songs less than 35-years-old as their "10" through "8" ratings.  I didn't mean that as an affront to those folks either - hell, I love plenty of stuff that could be called classic rock as well - I was observing that Bat For Lashes would be more likely to sound "discordant", "noisy" or just "crappy" to those more aligned with more long-accepted forms of popular music.

 


 oldviolin wrote:


ooooh...dropped the conformity bomb on him...{#Lol}{#Wink}
 

Which in my case is akin to a "smart bomb" hitting a day care center.
 Proclivities wrote:

Yes, I know that you are not restricted to the classic rock stuff and suspect that most other RP listeners are not either.  It just seems like the majority of the negative comments for this tune came from listeners who have very few songs less than 35-years-old as their "10" through "8" ratings.  I didn't mean that as an affront to those folks either - hell, I love plenty of stuff that could be called classic rock as well - I was observing that Bat For Lashes would be more likely to sound "discordant", "noisy" or just "crappy" to those more aligned with more long-accepted forms of popular music.

 

ooooh...dropped the conformity bomb on him...{#Lol}{#Wink}
Daniel

Bat For Lashes = BSG conspiracy fans?
Look, here is the deal. I love Bluegrass, Americana, Hip-Hop, Jazz from Dixieland to Beebop to modern, the Blues from Bessie Smith to Taj Mahal, Electronica, Indie Rock and Folk and yes, Classic rock, but this song sucks regardless of what I like. Clear enough for ya?{#Sunny}

 mandolin wrote:
  ziggytrix wrote:

what guitar?
 
...the guitar in a forest - hey, did you know that she did a cover of a forest on the b-side to the daniel single?..i didn't and just now learned of it...
 
But there's no guitar in this song is what I was getting at.
Hey, that's pretty frackin cool that she's acknowledged the influence by doing a cover that gets the influencee a cut of the royalties!  I wanna hear it!

 scadawizard wrote:
I like classic rock, I also like this, am 66 years old........ do I need to see a doctor?
 
Not at all, scadawizard...Congratulations on being openminded and "young at heart".  I trust you will have a long and fulfilling life.

 scadawizard wrote:
I like classic rock, I also like this, am 66 years old........ do I need to see a doctor?
 
At 62, I thought I was about the oldest one here, glad to have company.   Oh,and yes, this is a great song.....

 scadawizard wrote:
I like classic rock, I also like this, am 66 years old........ do I need to see a doctor?
 
Would be nice to know more people like your age, who have such a good music taste! Most people hear "Oberkrainer" !!

I like classic rock, I also like this, am 66 years old........ do I need to see a doctor?
 derekd wrote:
Always struck me as this generation's Kate Bush. Another polarizing figure on RP.
 
Agreed, Tori Amos being the last person to wear the mantle.  I'm especially happy that such varied music gets played here!  I can't tell you how much new music I've been turned onto here and none of it has been "Classic Rock".


 sirdroseph wrote:


I love classic rock and I hate this song, but if you perused my library you would find music from every square inch of the globe along with the Classic rock. I love classic rock, but it is hardly the only thing I listen to and I would venture to say that most RP listeners fall into the same category or they would not be listening to this station.{#No}
 

I listen to RP despite the too common occurrence of of classic rock. I think I saw that you were in Tokyo. If you grew up in the States during the last 40 years then you would know that classic rock has been driven into the ground and beat to death. Those that still love it generally have never expanded their minds as to what constitutes good music and are content to live in the past.
 ziggytrix wrote:

what guitar?
 
...the guitar in a forest - hey, did you know that she did a cover of a forest on the b-side to the daniel single?..i didn't and just now learned of it...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Forest

Liking this more and more.  7 - > 8


 sirdroseph wrote:


I love classic rock and I hate this song, but if you perused my library you would find music from every square inch of the globe along with the Classic rock. I love classic rock, but it is hardly the only thing I listen to and I would venture to say that most RP listeners fall into the same category or they would not be listening to this station.{#No}
 
Yes, I know that you are not restricted to the classic rock stuff and suspect that most other RP listeners are not either.  It just seems like the majority of the negative comments for this tune came from listeners who have very few songs less than 35-years-old as their "10" through "8" ratings.  I didn't mean that as an affront to those folks either - hell, I love plenty of stuff that could be called classic rock as well - I was observing that Bat For Lashes would be more likely to sound "discordant", "noisy" or just "crappy" to those more aligned with more long-accepted forms of popular music.

 Proclivities wrote:

Apparently she is polarizing; the Classic Rock crowd, in particular, seem to have issues with her.  Good song.
 

I love classic rock and I hate this song, but if you perused my library you would find music from every square inch of the globe along with the Classic rock. I love classic rock, but it is hardly the only thing I listen to and I would venture to say that most RP listeners fall into the same category or they would not be listening to this station.{#No}
 mandolin wrote:

...just the drums and guitar and bass line, but otherwise, nah, not really...

 
what guitar?

5 > 7. Struck a chord with me today for some reason. Pretty voice.  
 romeotuma wrote:


This song is good for the external auditory meatus...


 
{#Lol}

 Proclivities wrote:

Apparently she is polarizing; the Classic Rock crowd, in particular, seem to have issues with her.  Good song.
 
I guess they just need to wait 10 years to like her.  ({#Tongue} in {#Moon})
 derekd wrote:
Always struck me as this generation's Kate Bush. Another polarizing figure on RP.
 
Apparently she is polarizing; the Classic Rock crowd, in particular, seem to have issues with her.  Good song.


Always struck me as this generation's Kate Bush. Another polarizing figure on RP.

But in a goodbye bed
With my arms around your neck
Into our mouths the tears crept
Just kids in the eye of the storm


9



 madtowner11 wrote:

Me, too.  

There seems to be a disturbing influx of high-pitched warblers on RP lately.  Bjork, Bat for Lashes, many Joni Mitchell songs, and Neil Young all give me seizures.

:) 
 

Couldn't agree more though I do like a lot of Neil Young songs.
 ckcotton wrote:

WHY??????

 

Indeed, I find that a pertinent question that demands an answer.{#Yes} This group sucks A$%!!
 weevilkinevil wrote:
That's it. I'm buying this CD. {#Dancingbanana}
 
WHY??????

That's it. I'm buying this CD. {#Dancingbanana}
YES!, and this is a very GOOD thing.......!

"Siouxsie meets Fleetwood Mac"
 
( Passsion8 puts it perfectly... )


Nice ethereal feel...so to speak.

Sounds like Clanad


Just love this new artist.
Doesn't seem like a fair trade. Throw in a glove and I'll give you my lashes.
 CamLwalk wrote:
Reminds me of A Forrest by the Cure.
 
...just the drums and guitar and bass line, but otherwise, nah, not really...

 passsion8 wrote:
Siouxsie meets Fleetwood Mac
 
Passsion8 puts it perfectly...
what a nice voice!
Pretty big disconnect between a 7+ rating and the comments.

I'm hit and miss on her stuff, but I like this one a lot.
 CamLwalk wrote:
Reminds me of A Forrest by the Cure.
 
woah, guess i'm not the only one.

for some reason i'm hearing a downtempo Forest (by the cure) in the bassline and drums.

i guess that's just a generic 80's pop rhythm feel?
 unclelonghair wrote:

I've no idea.  I wish it would fall off of the rotation.  I turn off RP every time I hear it.
 
Me, too.  

There seems to be a disturbing influx of high-pitched warblers on RP lately.  Bjork, Bat for Lashes, many Joni Mitchell songs, and Neil Young all give me seizures.

:) 
Reminds me of A Forrest by the Cure.
Best thing about this is the hope this bumps some of the Kate Bush tunes from the rotation.

{#High-five}

 j7 wrote:
How does this average 7.2 and not 2.7 ?

 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Average

Edit:  I ran some quick numbers, and if you can get 500 more people to vote this song a '1', you'll be pretty close.  I'd love to help, but I happen to like it, a lot.


 j7 wrote:
How does this average 7.2 and not 2.7 ?

 
I've no idea.  I wish it would fall off of the rotation.  I turn off RP every time I hear it.

is she singing about ralph machio in his epic role as 'The karate kid' ?
How does this average 7.2 and not 2.7 ?

This started out as a 1 for me but is moving up the more I hear it. (Now a 2).
 maryte wrote:
I started this out at a 3.  Then, when it was played twice within a 24 hour period, I bumped it down to a 2.  I'm still not hearing anything interesting in this track or her voice (and I like eccentric female voices like Kate Bush) - so now it's a 1.
Odd.  This started as an 8 for me.  After hearing it many times, and downloading it, and listening a few more times, I can't find any reason not to move it to a 10.  For now it's a 9, as it may wear thin with too much exposure.  Funny how two normally rational people can have two completely different opinions about the same thing.


I started this out at a 3.  Then, when it was played twice within a 24 hour period, I bumped it down to a 2.  I'm still not hearing anything interesting in this track or her voice (and I like eccentric female voices like Kate Bush) - so now it's a 1.
What an excellent song! I love the beat and the atmospheric, cathedral-like feel of the whole thing...
I keep thinking that i have to compare this to Florence an the Machine and I have to say I would much prefer Florence and the Machine thats if I were forced to compare that is.

I've somehow missed this in the rotation. But I'm not really a fan of the breathy girl singing thing.I'll hold off on rating this time around, but I think it's probably a 5 or 6 unless it either gets better every repetition, or finishes REALLY strong.
weeeeeeeelll.........
Oh no, not AGAIN....{#Frustrated} It's not a bad song, but it is simply being played too often.


I like what I am hearing from this album.  Like the "Lungs" album by Florence and the Machine, it has some very intriguing song and the singers both have gorgeous voices.

Interesting too, she's wearing a heart on this album and Florence is wearing a set of lungs on hers!


I really like it. Facebook kept bugging me with ads like "If you like soandso, check out...". But, I really love this mood/feel. It's pretty unique.
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
Weird. I just heard this yesterday afternoon, didn't I? I'm not used to hearing repetition on RP. A fluke?
 
Lucky you.  It's been too long since I've heard it.  Keep in mind that playing a song only once a day would be unthinkable for a Top 40 station.  I heard that bloody Lady Gaga song three times over the course of one day, and on a radio that I only spent a total of 1 hour within earshot of.

Quite like this, 
 maryte wrote:
Okay.  This was played less than 24 hours ago.  Give it a rest.  It's not that compelling.
 
it is to me mate be uncompelled tough luck(in a friendly manner)

Weird. I just heard this yesterday afternoon, didn't I? I'm not used to hearing repetition on RP. A fluke?
Okay.  This was played less than 24 hours ago.  Give it a rest.  It's not that compelling.
Saw them/her live a few weeks ago - it was fantastic.  Her voice is amazing and I really liked the songs she did from her first album (gotta dig someone playing the autoharp).
 maryte wrote:
I cannot, for the life of me, figure out why folks are making such a big deal over her.  Not bad, but completely forgettable.
 
exactly. the hype department must have worked overtime.


Yeah I dunno, maybe everyone needed another Kate Bush / Bjork relapse.  I have trouble understanding the lyrics too.
I cannot, for the life of me, figure out why folks are making such a big deal over her.  Not bad, but completely forgettable.

Edit:  Ironically, "The Unforgettable Fire" immediately followed her.

Very... breathy
 mandolin wrote:
...the bass and drumline are straight out of rhiannon...
 
You have a great ear. Rhiannon came out in 1976 so I should have said mid-seventies.

This kind of music wasn't particularly good when it first emerged back in the eighties. 25 years hasn't made it any better.
Enya with a beat  {#Stop}
 peter_james_bond wrote:
The chorus reminds me of Fleetwood Mac - late 70's version. What he said {#Arrowd} is spot on!
 

...the bass and drumline are straight out of rhiannon...

Fur and Gold is also a great CD. . .

9——->10. who was I kidding with a 9
oh wow! a new one! goose bumps all over and tingles down the arms...
really looking forward to this show in Atlanta next week!
Nice back beat behind that voice.
The chorus reminds me of Fleetwood Mac - late 70's version. What he said {#Arrowd} is spot on!

Siouxsie meets Fleetwood Mac
I really, really, really dig the album art. I read she's a visual artist as well so maybe she had input on the cover?
More intriguing sound...I like
 sirrus wrote:
This has an 80s vibe to it...
 
I'm thinking more 90's....Cocteau Twins with different instrumentation maybe.  Can't quite pin it down.

And she plays BOCCE!! What a woman!
 cayenne wrote:
I'll always remember BfL for the coolest video ever.
 

OK, that was just odd. Like some twisted video from Donny Darko.
 sirrus wrote:
This has an 80s vibe to it...
 
Yup, it has more than a passing resemblance to "Don't Stop the Dance" by Bryan Ferry.  That's a good thing.

 Jamunca wrote:
Six of the first 10 ratings on this song went for 10s. Really people? Really?
  agree. 7 for now.  I need to listen more. 


This has an 80s vibe to it...
this is getting a lot play from the male DJ's on xpn as well.
 cayenne wrote:
I'll always remember BfL for the coolest video ever.
 
Wow! That is one of the coolest and spookiest videos I've seen in a long while. I really like the song too.