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A compromise I never planned
Unravel out the finer strands
And I'm looking at a blank page now
Should I fill it up with words somehow?
I whispered something in her ear
I bare my soul but she don't hear
The scratching of a mellotron it always seemed to make her cry
Well maybe she remembers us collecting space up in the sky
(The scratching of a mellotron it always seemed to make her cry)
Nothing rises from my feet of clay, but it's OK
Red mist spreads across my fingertips, ardour slips
I lay her gently on my clothes
She will leave me yes I know
And I'm looking at a blank page now
Should I fill it up with words somehow?
The scratching of a mellotron it always seemed to make her cry
Well maybe she remembers us collecting space up in the sky
(The scratching of a mellotron it always seemed to make her cry)
Nothing rises from my feet of clay, but it's OK
Red mist spreads across my fingertips, ardour slips
(Well maybe she remembers us collecting space up in the sky)
Don't look at me with your mother's eyes or your killer smile
Sing a lullaby
Don't look back into black
Don't let the memory or the sound drag you down
Don't look back into black
Don't let the memory or the sound drag you down
Don't look back into black
(To end as friends; so painful)
Don't let the memory or the sound drag you down
(Don't look down; shut it down)...
Radio paradise is a wonderful bright guiding light in a world of otherwise,
awful music.
Fixed it!
Very well stated! That is why we come here. Thanx RP!
Just got me some tickets to see them live in Amsterdam :)
You lucky duck. I wish that I could be there too!
Superb tune. The bridge alone is exquisite.
Where is that confounded bridge?
Radio paradise is a wonderful bright guiding light in a world of otherwise,
awful music.
Fixed it!
chinaski wrote:
@layson921 / chinaski Wow ... took the words and the artists right out of my mouth!
When my younger son was in his late teens, I remember advancing a notch up the "Dad's not a dinosaur" rating when he realized we both liked PT / Deadwing ;>)
Deep Red Bells.... one and the same song that hooked me deep on Neko Case. Seeing her/her band live 8-10 years ago .... sublime.
chinaski wrote:
Doesn't remind me of Gentle Giant at all.
Wow, haven't thought of that band in years, but yes, the quieter parts definitely reminds me of Gentle Giant.
Doesn't remind me of Gentle Giant at all.
Oddly I came across both Neko Case and Porcupine Tree together in 2006 via Paste Magazine. The moment I heard both on RP, I knew I had found my permanent home for streaming music. And oh yes.... Deep Red Bells is just one of thos songs that everyone that I play it for loves.
Nonsense.
But I can readily understand why people of modest intelligence with no creativity might say something like that......
I do not particularly care for Water's anti-corporatist, finger-pointing populism but 'drugs' is not the problem.
Steven Wilson was right to call out Waters. Too bad, but someone had to do it. Wilson is what Waters could have been without frying his brain on drugs.
While I wasn't there to confirm, my understanding is that Syd was the only PF member to "fry his brain" with drugs. In fact, all the other members were only casual users, and even then mostly pot, which back then could best be described as 'the brown frown' compared to today's high 'POTency' weed. Long Live RP!!
Oh...I've rated this an 8...it's really about an 8.33333....not quite to my '9' level.
Steven Wilson was right to call out Waters. Too bad, but someone had to do it. Wilson is what Waters could have been without frying his brain on drugs.
To put a finer point on it, I would describe the Israeli nation building process as the single biggest threat to the security of rich western nations. It is the glaring exception to the rule that rich capitalist countries in the post-war period no longer use force to acquire land and resources.
I am simply not in favour of exclusion as a strategy to catalyze change. Targeting and punishing Israeli artists, intellectuals and academics is a very bad idea. These are the very people that can catalyze change for peace within Israel.
So, yes, I fully support 'constructive engagement' and believe that artists like Roger Waters should play in Israel, play in the West Bank if given the opportunity and keep the dialogue open.
I believe he spends a lot of time explaining why Porcupine Tree has not put out anything in the past few years.
BTW, he took a shot at Roger Waters over the boycott of Israel recently. Israel is Steven Wilson's second home.
I am pretty sure that the Steven Wilson of let's say the early Porcupine Tree era would never dream of taking a pot shot at Roger Waters or any other major star over politics. These days? Maybe all his solo success is going to his head.
Not to suggest that Wilson isn't somehow correct in his view. Simply that smart marketing 101 for the young and ambitious usually implies staying out of political barking contests.
Steven Wilson was right to call out Waters. Too bad, but someone had to do it. Wilson is what Waters could have been without frying his brain on drugs.
I believe he spends a lot of time explaining why Porcupine Tree has not put out anything in the past few years.
BTW, he took a shot at Roger Waters over the boycott of Israel recently. Israel is Steven Wilson's second home.
I am pretty sure that the Steven Wilson of let's say the early Porcupine Tree era would never dream of taking a pot shot at Roger Waters or any other major star over politics. These days? Maybe all his solo success is going to his head.
Not to suggest that Wilson isn't somehow correct in his view. Simply that smart marketing 101 for the young and ambitious usually implies staying out of political barking contests.
Have you given Wilson's 4 1/2 a spin? Should be enough there to please die-hard PT fans. I hear a little Frank Zappa too.
The new version of Don't Hate Me is terrific.
So everybody, are the other members of the PT band writing new material? I ask because Steven Wilson has suggested that this is necessary condition for another PT album.
A sour note from the Wikipedia article:
"The Chamberlin's use as a commercial instrument in rock (or rock and roll) music was never given consideration, as Harry Chamberlin generally resented rock music and rock musicians."
That's "generally", you understand...
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Was listening to RP in the kitchen when this song came on in the android tablet. There was this great photo of a grizzly bear scratching its back on a conifer tree (spruce I am guessing).
I am really blown away with the high quality of the photos that show up on the android app the HD Slideshow Player. I would guess that modern digital photography has flooded the market with top notch photography.
Oh, oh. Yes' Long Distance Runaround & the Fish just started playing..... Radio paradise is simply too much!
Oh good, you're here.
I just stopped to say I was on FB looking at a photo of a friend in the studio playing a Mellotron when this came on. Pretty weird coincidence.
No worries, man. Just bustin' yer balls.
According to recent interviews with Steven Wilson and Gavin Harrison it appears we will be waiting for a while however the good news is they have not officially called it quits.
Haha!...music to 'Republican' by...
Oh good, you're here.
I just stopped to say I was on FB looking at a photo of a friend in the studio playing a Mellotron when this came on. Pretty weird coincidence.
Steven Wilson apparently bought himself a Mellotron. Must be all of those CD purchases of mine.
Next thing you know, he'll be 'rich' and less motivated to work so hard. Risky.
No worries as there is lot of simple/dumbed down music out there for Scott in windy WY.
Haha!...music to 'Republican' by...
Looking forward to seeing the Steven Wilson tour date in Vancouver this summer
Me too!
Look for a 6' 5" guy sporting an RP t-shirt.
Looking forward to seeing the Steven Wilson tour date in Vancouver this summer
Comprendez.
No worries as there is lot of simple/dumbed down music out there for Scott in windy WY.
westslope wrote:
Comprendez.
Comprendez.
–9 for me too!
for the young 'uns, from Wikipedia:
The Mellotron has a similar behavior to a sampler, but generates its sound via audio tape. When a key is pressed, a tape connected to it is pushed against a playback head, like a tape recorder. While the key remains depressed, the tape is drawn over the head, and a sound is played. When the key is released, a spring pulls the tape back to its original position.
Sorry, theirs got scratched; blame it on a careless roadie.
Yes, please do (love Dave's & Jack's music)
Were the Anderson/Squire harmonies inspired by the Beach Boys? I ask because Wilson points to the Beach Boys as a significant influence.
Wilson is well schooled and no doubt has some Anderson/squire in his DNA . Apparently the record collection growing up had lots of prog.
Also Anderson claims influence from many including Everly Bros and Lennon MaCartney and others already mentioned here.
There are other PT albums available.
Were the Anderson/Squire harmonies inspired by the Beach Boys? I ask because Wilson points to the Beach Boys as a significant influence.
I seem to recall Squire mentioning that he and Anderson were into Simon and Garfunkel and the Association, harmony-wise.
It's not a word one hears as much since the 1970s, though there have been artists using them all along, including these guys, obviously.
Were the Anderson/Squire harmonies inspired by the Beach Boys? I ask because Wilson points to the Beach Boys as a significant influence.
Bill must have been reading. Song was followed with Long Distance Runaround. My Favorite Yes song.
enjoying the song, will have to check out the album
citybiker wrote:
I like, but a sedated Red Hot Chili Peppers keeps popping into my mind.
I like, but a sedated Red Hot Chili Peppers keeps popping into my mind.
Should have filled it up with words somehow...
Story of my life
Did any PT fans catch Gavin Harrison on David Letterman (August 23)?
If not, here it is:
https://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/g...anchicken.html
Thanks for posting! Gav did us all proud =D
mine too! like their variety of sound. cool radio!!
Did any PT fans catch Gavin Harrison on David Letterman (August 23)?
If not, here it is:
https://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/g...anchicken.html
One of my first RP discoveries too! I heard "Prodigal" from In Absentia and was hooked.
mine too! like their variety of sound. cool radio!!
i would call this "robbed" music :-)
pink floyd, genesis, led zeppelin, king crimson, and ... yes, yes!. and some melody-lines and riffs are "stolen" 1:1, i swear it (although I do not have the time now to prove and name it)
astonishingly, the outcome is quite nice ...
Not that I agree with you totally, but I DID definitely hear a total Gentle Giant influence on the outro. Anyone else get that?
spigolli: Good question. Most is studio work. Wilson will write a song, all the layered guitar parts for it, the keyboards, and once upon a time, the drum machine ;-).
However, sometimes the band will write together in studio sessions. I don't know but I doubt that it comes flowing out, rather is the music is pieced together.
i would call this "robbed" music :-)
pink floyd, genesis, led zeppelin, king crimson, and ... yes, yes!. and some melody-lines and riffs are "stolen" 1:1, i swear it (although I do not have the time now to prove and name it)
astonishingly, the outcome is quite nice ...
One of my first RP discoveries too! I heard "Prodigal" from In Absentia and was hooked.
Love the Yes-like vocals at the end.
I also love The Incident. It may be bumping Deadwing off of my #1 slot.
Any PT fans out there going to the Royal Albert show tonight?
I have tickets to see them in Asheville NC in August
BCIT or SFU?
Any math?
Gee, it does just the opposite for me!!!.
Now that is just uncalled for.
I don't get it either. This is a good example of songs I tune out. My apologies to the majority, but Prog like this just makes my wiener go limp. Pardon the language.
Gee, it does just the opposite for me!!!.
I don't get it either. This is a good example of songs I tune out. My apologies to the majority, but Prog like this just makes my wiener go limp. Pardon the language.
Listen to what the Beach Boys influenced.
Not bad, eh?
April 21st Houston. Tickets in hand!
Same here, can't wait! Sound should be phenomenal.
This is not a Mellotron, but a Chamberlin, precursor of the Mellotron
Google it. Very interesting story.