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Banco de Gaia — Harvey and the Old Ones
Album: The Magical Sounds of Banco de Gaia
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Released: 1999
Length: 5:06
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Please, please include a broader sampling of BDG tunes!! I love them and they have far better pieces that can be included in this playlist ♥

Thanks or a fantastic mix though!!
Posted 2 years ago by vidkween    [ Reply ]
I really like the first half of the song and holy crap is the second one annoying! What a break!
It's a great mediation exercise not to jump towards the phone if not immediately turn off the power strip.
Posted 2 years ago by smoneck    [ Reply ]
I do enjoy listening to this, i feel pat of it 
Posted 2 years ago by Quetzal    [ Reply ]
Love it, but I'm certain that they're singing "My pizzeria" in the background. I know what I'm having for dinner tonight.
Posted 3 years ago by Old_Crow    [ Reply ]
 tm wrote:


Sorry listeners - we as Americans have voted out the people that represent this racist bigoted jerk.  He doesn't represent me or my country.

Go away Glockman45. 

 
Little did he know back then 
 aah politics post 2020
Posted 3 years ago by ChiefMike    [ Reply ]
 tm wrote:


Sorry listeners - we as Americans have voted out the people that represent this racist bigoted jerk.  He doesn't represent me or my country.

Go away Glockman45. 

 

..and then we voted them back in again, But yay, we just voted them out again. Still, WTF is going on with us?
Posted 4 years ago by Akazungu    [ Reply ]
 tm wrote:


Sorry listeners - we as Americans have voted out the people that represent this racist bigoted jerk.  He doesn't represent me or my country.

Go away Glockman45. 

 

This comment did not age well 😭
Posted 4 years ago by avenathus    [ Reply ]
 bobcanna1 wrote:
not sure this one fits on this station...., definitely not my style!
 
Because it fits BillG, Rebecca, and the submitter's style. Oh, and mine 
Posted 4 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Is anyone else reminded of the South Park: Cash For Gold Song?
Posted 5 years ago by Unripe    [ Reply ]
not sure this one fits on this station...., definitely not my style!
Posted 5 years ago by bobcanna1    [ Reply ]
No way, banco finally on RP! seen this guy live a few times... Mind blowing! Some of his tracks can drag but when they hit they really hit.
Posted 5 years ago by yougivememosi    [ Reply ]
I think this is refreshing, fun, and very eclectic!
Posted 6 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Holy crap is this annoying.
Posted 6 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:
What's he saying?

"Sack a Tacka Wacka B'Sacka"?

Hey, I GOT your Sacka Tacka right here buddy, Swinging!
 
LOL!
Posted 6 years ago by zetaarae    [ Reply ]
Last played January 2009?

#deepcut
Posted 6 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
 Pyro wrote:
To balance out all the haters — I bought this CD strictly for this song.  Mesmerizing.  A previous poster made reference to Philip Glass and Steve Reich...often seen as "repetitious" but the subtle (and even the not so subtle) changes keep it interesting for THIS listener.

Thanks Bill for all the diversity!!
 
Well said.  Steve Reich and Philip Glass are outstanding IMO.

 
Posted 15 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
To balance out all the haters — I bought this CD strictly for this song.  Mesmerizing.  A previous poster made reference to Philip Glass and Steve Reich...often seen as "repetitious" but the subtle (and even the not so subtle) changes keep it interesting for THIS listener.

Thanks Bill for all the diversity!!

Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
 Glockman45 wrote:
they use this at GITMO to torture the Jihadists...... and one more thing, if you go to the FBI website at the most wanted 25 people, they are all the same. If you see that site you would understand why we must racially profile, damnit. sorry for the diversion from music but KMA.
 

Sorry listeners - we as Americans have voted out the people that represent this racist bigoted jerk.  He doesn't represent me or my country.

Go away Glockman45. 

Posted 15 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Yay Banco de Gaia!  Toby always lifts my spirits.  Thanks RP!
Posted 15 years ago by Tree_Hugger    [ Reply ]
 Glockman45 wrote:
they use this at GITMO to torture the Jihadists...... and one more thing, if you go to the FBI website at the most wanted 25 people, they are all the same. If you see that site you would understand why we must racially profile, damnit. sorry for the diversion from music but KMA.
 
Yours is a weak, racist mind.
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
A good song to test if the stereo is working. And only for that.
Posted 16 years ago by rtwingo    [ Reply ]
Didn't these guys get crushed in the mortgage meltdown?
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
they use this at GITMO to torture the Jihadists...... and one more thing, if you go to the FBI website at the most wanted 25 people, they are all the same. If you see that site you would understand why we must racially profile, damnit. sorry for the diversion from music but KMA.
Posted 16 years ago by Glockman45    [ Reply ]
a ha.....so you dont say....
Posted 16 years ago by Chazar    [ Reply ]
Reasons to be cheerful. Part 4.
Posted 16 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
What's he saying? "Sack a Tacka Wacka B'Sacka"? Hey, I GOT your Sacka Tacka right here buddy, Swinging!
Posted 16 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
This annoys the hell out of me. It makes me want to punch someone.
Posted 17 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
chfLarry wrote:
so far i have hated, liked, and hated again, this song
Currently in the Hate Cycle here. 3
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Harvey and the Old Ones??!! Really? Like the invisible bunny? If this song is about Harvey the play and later the movie of Jimmy Stewart fame, then it immediately raises it in my opinion. But on its own: I'd dig this song as club or party background. Not that much else significant about it. Sadly, an wise invisible bunny is likely a better companion in life even if the rest of the world thinks you mad. I'd like to see a modern remake of it. ... Huh! Now that I think of it, is Donnie Darko a loose modernization or homage to 'Harvey'?
Posted 17 years ago by thekid    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
There are many subtle differences as the song goes along. As in art, music or lovemaking...
Oh, you lost 'em there. I'd file this one under "Eh"...not something I rejoice when it comes on, nor do I mute it.
Posted 17 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
p4jkafla wrote:
I'm hearing something like my quesadilla...(or something like that)... and then there's... akatitatakatitituna....
AvoidingWork wrote:
Ok, thanks very much. Now that's all I can hear.
See this is why you should never go back and read your own posts. Just when it had been long enough that I didn't hear the Quesadilla part I read this and Wham it's back in my brain. Still like the song but now I feel hungry.
Posted 17 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
birdonthewing wrote:
What an excruciating repetition! Cant take it!
There are many subtle differences as the song goes along. As in art, music or lovemaking, sometimes it's the subtle touches that make it perfection. You don't always need a HAMMER you know....
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
I want a quesadilla now.
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
That\'s another big surprise of Rebecca and Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
What an excruciating repetition! Cant take it!
Posted 17 years ago by birdonthewing    [ Reply ]
Sound track to Pootie Tang?
Posted 17 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
67nj wrote:
How were you able to obtain a copy of my M.R.I.?
Posted 17 years ago by lionirons    [ Reply ]
GREAT introduction
Posted 17 years ago by 52weekends    [ Reply ]
So THIS is what it feels like to be in a Somolian night club.
Posted 17 years ago by fadedsignal    [ Reply ]
I like the dreamyness, but the disco beats seemed un-necessary... Overall pretty good...
Posted 17 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
I like it atikitakatika ... :)
Posted 17 years ago by harmaton    [ Reply ]
p4jkafla wrote:
I'm hearing something like my quesadilla...(or something like that)... and then there's... akatitatakatitituna....
Ok, thanks very much. Now that's all I can hear.
Posted 17 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
chfLarry wrote:
so far i have hated, liked, and hated again, this song
similar journey here....a thumbs up on the whole.
Posted 18 years ago by moneygrip    [ Reply ]
so far i have hated, liked, and hated again, this song
Posted 18 years ago by chfLarry    [ Reply ]
I'm hearing something like my quesadilla...(or something like that)... and then there's... akatitatakatitituna....
Posted 18 years ago by p4jkafla    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I like the vocals - for those who don't know, I think it is not Hindi, just beat counting syllables used to keep the rhythm, and signal changes to other performers. Pretty cool in their own right too. See https://www.pathcom.com/~ericp/tala.html for examples..
Posted 18 years ago by quesarah    [ Reply ]
Oh no. . . not again. er . . . daga dega duga taka duga taka ticka sucka. . . . It's really bad with great rhythm . . . makes me wanna. . .
Posted 18 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Sounds like they're saying "Tippy-tippy Day-day". From Seinfeld: "They're from the impressionist school. You know...like Monet, Manet, Tippy-tippy Day-day?"
Posted 18 years ago by StellarSwarm    [ Reply ]
uhhh wtf mate
Posted 18 years ago by ndfan75    [ Reply ]
psycholynx wrote:
Wow, I thought the totem-poles from Disneyland's Tiki Room were singing back-up.
Great. Just great. Now i have the most ridiculous image in my head, which has chosen to somehow combine the totem poles with Rafiki and some backup singers from the Lion King. My mental imaging capabilities are getting pretty stretched by this song.
Posted 18 years ago by penguinja    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by 67nj    [ Reply ]
Very trippy song, must buy the album. Hope it's available here. *sigh*
Posted 18 years ago by kream    [ Reply ]
Cool! Not exactly a sing-a-long song, but the toes are a tappin'
Posted 18 years ago by Cdog    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
A fantastic rhythm... I'm bouncin along. I hear echoes of afrocelts in there as well... good stuff.
Posted 18 years ago by shayde    [ Reply ]
salsa baby ...
Posted 18 years ago by chmÀdchen    [ Reply ]
I recognize this song almost immediately, and I never seem to tire of it. Banco rocks!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Chaka Khan would be great after this. ;)
Posted 18 years ago by Euphemism    [ Reply ]
Wow, I thought the totem-poles from Disneyland's Tiki Room were singing back-up.
Posted 18 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
crowded house, cold play, Banco de Gaia = great set.
Posted 18 years ago by drmike    [ Reply ]
Very interesting vocal component here. I like the effect.
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
spaceman wrote:
My favorite Banco de Gaia track!
Mine, too! A two!
Posted 18 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
My favorite Banco de Gaia track!
Posted 18 years ago by spaceman    [ Reply ]
I love this sort of non-English background music; since I can't understand the words, I don't have to use that part of my brain.
Posted 19 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Quite a banger.
Posted 19 years ago by Tony2Nice    [ Reply ]
It sucks!!! As we say in France: "Raoul, le crie qui désaoule" !
Posted 19 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Oh, The *OLD* Ones... like fron CTHULHU. Yeah ,they had a roomie named Harvey, I think.
Damn! Hastur take it! I was going to make that comment - blast my eldritch luck!
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
very interesting \\:D/
Posted 19 years ago by rolf    [ Reply ]
Catchy Hindi stuff I like it
Posted 19 years ago by nuggler    [ Reply ]
Theodoransky wrote:
me too
me too Love something unusual like this... not the same old boring cr.... :D
Posted 19 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
coentje wrote:
That was very nice! (very proud to have changed rating from 5.9 to 6)
me too
Posted 19 years ago by Theodoransky    [ Reply ]
Zweiblumen wrote:
Haven't heard this one before, but they have a great track on the Pi soundtrack called 'Drippy'
yes! the song is one huge buildup. very nice indeed
Posted 19 years ago by Fat_Man_Flo    [ Reply ]
Yuck! Make it stop!
Posted 19 years ago by RosieRedfield    [ Reply ]
Very amusing on headphones. There are 3 voices in my head!!! But what's all this fuss about a nan quesadilla? Some kind of Indian/Mexican fusion restaurant?
Posted 19 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
stevo_b wrote:
Oh yes, move it baby, move it!!!!
Did U feel the Earth move?...this song didn't do it for me :(
Posted 19 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this one before, but they have a great track on the Pi soundtrack called 'Drippy'
Posted 19 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by MisterVErb    [ Reply ]
I recognize this in the first few bars, and have never tired of hearing it.
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Wait a minute. What's that I hear? " ...I go about things the wrong way...I am human and I need to be lo-oved..."
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
...What? All the other Old Ocampa's?(?)
Oh, The *OLD* Ones... like fron CTHULHU. Yeah ,they had a roomie named Harvey, I think.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
coentje wrote:
That was very nice! (very proud to have changed rating from 5.9 to 6)
You must be using the Richter Scale.
Posted 19 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
Oh yes, move it baby, move it!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
That was very nice! (very proud to have changed rating from 5.9 to 6)
Posted 19 years ago by coentje    [ Reply ]
I'm another Banco fan, thanks to RP. Last Train to Lhasa is a trip indeed! C.
Posted 19 years ago by MtnGoat    [ Reply ]
...What? All the other Old Ocampa's?(?)
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Very nice. The only popstars ever to come out of Leamington Spa (between Birmingham and Oxford in the UK). Check out Banco de Gaia 'Live at Glastonbury'. They do great live shows with (gulp) REAL instruments.
Posted 20 years ago by arnim    [ Reply ]
Nice landscape music. Love the vocalized Indian drum beats...sounds like Zakir Hussain. Great CD to drive by. I happen to be a Banco fan from way back, so I'm biased!
Posted 20 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by Zukiwi    [ Reply ]
Well, now, this is fun! \:D/ MT
Posted 20 years ago by mdtuley    [ Reply ]