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The High Violets — Love Is Blinding
Album: To Where You Are
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Released: 2006
Length: 3:06
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Can you feel that love it is blinding,
He can't see anyone but her.
She flew away long ago with the band and a model,
Still he thinks he can win back her love.
Too high, you are too blind.
You don't have to hold my hand,

I understand he said then added this thought.
Her life is stormy and fame's left her lonely,
Without me it's all shallow and dark.
Too high,

You are too blind.
Keep that soul alive,

Where there's truth you'll hide.
Too high,
You are too blind.

You are...
You are too blind.
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 Stephen_Phillips wrote:

I like the innocent, breathless and dreamy delivery of the singer then the backing kicks in with what could be a heavy backing of guitars but they tone it down or mix it down so that the overwhelming feeling is light.  You could flip it the other way around, tone down the dreamy singer and boost the guitars.  I would like to hear a heavy version of this - maybe the Foo Fighters would do a cover? Unlikely!



This is ethereal feminine vocals at its best! 
Posted 1 month ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:

I like the innocent, breathless and dreamy delivery of the singer then the backing kicks in with what could be a heavy backing of guitars but they tone it down or mix it down so that the overwhelming feeling is light.  You could flip it the other way around, tone down the dreamy singer and boost the guitars.  I would like to hear a heavy version of this - maybe the Foo Fighters would do a cover? Unlikely!



the  delivery/vocals are exactly what turns me off. not a fan of that kind of baby voice singing. but, i may agree with you - i might like a heavier version of this. who knows?
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
What a weird day. Porcupine Tree down, Violets up.



Posted 1 year ago by reguru2112    [ Reply ]
I love the sound of the High Violets found them here on RP. Can't get enough of there sound!
RP your the best on the net, I have followed you from all the cities in Europe I have lived even from Russia years ago.
Posted 1 year ago by gsnomad    [ Reply ]
Super song and band. Many thanks RP.
Posted 1 year ago by flozer68    [ Reply ]
I discover this band on RP. Many thanks RP from Transsylvania, Romania. Be blessed.
Posted 1 year ago by flozer68    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:
What the hell is "Shoegaze"? I
 
 
Go to YouTube and put in Lush and Spooky and listen to a few of those tracks.  Heavily, heavily layered guitar sound and a bit of a space rock sound.  Undertow by Lush is a good one because you can hear the composition of the layering during the opening.
 
Admittedly it's not for everyone, but just throwing that out there.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:

NICE!! I never heard of this band before. Thanx RP!  ...What the hell is "Shoegaze"? I never heard of that genre before!  ...Must be a Portland, Oregon thing! ...eh?



Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
And THIS is why I *love* RP so much! I have never heard of these guys. And I'll be going down The High Violets rabbit hole later today!!
Posted 2 years ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
Great!!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
I've always marveled at the bright, sinuous blend of the wild Johnny Marr-style guitars and Kaitlyn's lovely restrained voice, and the way that killer bass weaves along behind it all really puts it over the top for me; gives me chills, every damn time... I never tire of this!
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
NICE!! I never heard of this band before. Thanx RP!  ...What the hell is "Shoegaze"? I never heard of that genre before!  ...Must be a Portland, Oregon thing! ...eh?
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Man, I remember this from the early days of Radio Paradise (at least for me)... February 2009.  Brings back memories.
Posted 3 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 Dgradeworkunit wrote:

I really love this... don't blame me.  I can't help it. 



Just let it out...
Posted 3 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
Thank's for showing up this great band. Wow what an amazing sound - I'm dancing
Posted 4 years ago by yeshetarchin    [ Reply ]
still great
Posted 4 years ago by wanderinglevel    [ Reply ]
Gahhhhhhh, I love this song so much.
Posted 4 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
the lyrics have spoken to me...been there !  I was blind once, but now I see.  Some lessons learned are so tough !....like the drums at the end...you need to get 'crushed' before you see the light...and move forward
Posted 5 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
There is a lot of things to love about this track but the bass starting the final refrain gets me every time.
Posted 5 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
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Posted 5 years ago by kopitekeary    [ Reply ]
Really like the chord choices combined with the vocal notes in the chorus.
Posted 5 years ago by sfuller    [ Reply ]
 SamWanderer wrote:
Hi, nice slideshow for this song, who makes the slideshows?
 
Until someone knowledgeable chimes in, I can give you my best guess. Pictures are uploaded chock full of "key words". Songs are uploaded with "key words". Slideshow is a random intersection of those key words. So, my guess, is you got a random selection of RP slides with key words "love" or "blinding" (or both).
Posted 5 years ago by discdrive    [ Reply ]
Hi, nice slideshow for this song, who makes the slideshows?
Posted 5 years ago by SamWanderer    [ Reply ]
Love how this burns.......
Posted 6 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
OK. We just had Morcheeba's "Enjoy the Ride," which is a 10 for me, followed by R.E.M.'s "So. Central Rain," one of my first RP Favorites, and now this—another early 10 and on my "Chill Set" playlist. All that plus today I got a friend recommendation: "Do you know Bill Goldsmith?" (I wish) today on Facebook. Coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not.
Posted 7 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
to be followed by  Madison Violet?

 
I like Madison Violet's album that has "Small Of My Heart"
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Applause! The joke explained.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
And then Love Is Blindness.
{#Hearteyes}   {#Cool}
Posted 8 years ago by ODAD    [ Reply ]
Thoughtful follow-up to I am a Rock.
Posted 8 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
I like the innocent, breathless and dreamy delivery of the singer then the backing kicks in with what could be a heavy backing of guitars but they tone it down or mix it down so that the overwhelming feeling is light.  You could flip it the other way around, tone down the dreamy singer and boost the guitars.  I would like to hear a heavy version of this - maybe the Foo Fighters would do a cover? Unlikely!
Posted 8 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

I thought the phrase was "gloves are all you need", from The Adroit Method Of Handling Dry Ice, by Seamus Stanislovsky.  Anyhow, this is quite a cool tune - great wave of sound.

 
Evil !!!
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 uhuru wrote:
Too similar to foo fighters!

 
No, just similar enough.
Posted 8 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
Lovin' it in a set with The Breeders' Cannonball and JA's Somebody to Love...similar stellar intensity of jam in bass, guitar and vocals...
Posted 8 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
i took it up to 7
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:
This is just too cool.{#Cool}

 
That sums it up for me. "Bitchin'" also does it.
Posted 8 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Too similar to foo fighters!
Posted 8 years ago by uhuru    [ Reply ]
Oh I thought it was Lush.  Very nice.  
Posted 8 years ago by Charlatan_i    [ Reply ]
 Really like every song on this album...thanks for introducing this group to me RP!
Posted 8 years ago by cmcisaac    [ Reply ]
I likes it.
Posted 9 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
 Foot wrote:

Love Lush but not quite sure I get the connection...both excellent in my book however.

 
I'll try to connect the dots.

<<< • They • sound • a • lot • like • Lush • >>> 
Posted 9 years ago by JasondotG    [ Reply ]
 railroadwail wrote:

Reminds me of Lush.



 
Love Lush but not quite sure I get the connection...both excellent in my book however.
Posted 9 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
Yes, this is the worst distraction. Need to be more blind. 
Posted 9 years ago by anika200    [ Reply ]
My work is being interrupted every time this track is on; hmm maybe I should check them out?!
Posted 9 years ago by slate_dk    [ Reply ]

I also wondered if it was Lush. Wow...


Posted 9 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
This is just too cool.{#Cool}
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
Perfect transition, Bill, from REM S. Central Rain to this {#Sunny}
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
The opening reminds me of some of Mike Oldfield's stuff. Might just be the vocals though.
Posted 9 years ago by Bluenoser    [ Reply ]
Great guitar work!
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
 RCinSoCal wrote:
Null > 8.  I only rate 8 and up, such is my respect for Bill...

 
Damn! Your right!
Posted 9 years ago by theymte    [ Reply ]
Null > 8.  I only rate 8 and up, such is my respect for Bill...
Posted 9 years ago by RCinSoCal    [ Reply ]
This track would have totally launched me back in the day.
Posted 10 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
10>10.1
Posted 10 years ago by ojibwe    [ Reply ]

Reminds me of Lush.


Posted 10 years ago by railroadwail    [ Reply ]
9>10
Posted 10 years ago by OzFan    [ Reply ]
8->9 👍
Posted 10 years ago by Neil66    [ Reply ]
This goes nicely with Vast!
Posted 10 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
Nice, this is a good one to end the day with
Posted 10 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
Love this song.
Posted 10 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
{#Wave}..... enjoying this tune 8
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
great album from the 90s
Posted 10 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
Love it - a very pleasing wall of sound, esp towards the end
Posted 11 years ago by southcoastsounds    [ Reply ]
Love that drumming...
Posted 11 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
to be followed by  Madison Violet?
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I love Violet  (the color)
Posted 11 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
I greatly dig the lush, atmospheric, dreamy sounds....especially from that-there guitar!!! {#Angel}
Posted 11 years ago by d48m02h1918    [ Reply ]
Frying my brain, had to turn it down. Screech!
Posted 11 years ago by RedTruk    [ Reply ]
This is just one of those amazing ones that sends me...........
 
Posted 11 years ago by joanier    [ Reply ]
I finally got around to getting a High Violets CD, and this was it.  I liked it.  I'll have to get another...I am not sure why they are not better known.  They probably did not catch some wave and ride it - due to timing, most likely.  Or, maybe it's just that the lead singer doesn't strip down like Beyonce or Gaga.
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Has anybody heard "Cinéma" from this band{#Question} (2010)
Posted 11 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Still one of the coolest buzz-extenders out there!  Those breathy whispers that come in just before the jamming bass and wicked guitar are soooo cool...
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous...
Posted 12 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Musicially it reminds me very much of Lush.  I like it.
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
One of my original RP favorites and it still hits a sweet spot for me.
Posted 12 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
 DoofusGeezer wrote:


If I recall correctly, someone once said "Love is all you need". I suspect they were pretty young at the time
 
I thought the phrase was "gloves are all you need", from The Adroit Method Of Handling Dry Ice, by Seamus Stanislovsky.  Anyhow, this is quite a cool tune - great wave of sound.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Fat Freddy of the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers said "dope will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no dope".  Circa 1970.

Hannio wrote:


Somebody once told me that money isn't everything - unless you don't have any at all, in which case it really is everything.
 


Posted 12 years ago by dharmabumrap    [ Reply ]
2 -> 1
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 DoofusGeezer wrote:


If I recall correctly, someone once said "Love is all you need". I suspect they were pretty young at the time
 

Somebody once told me that money isn't everything - unless you don't have any at all, in which case it really is everything.
Posted 12 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
yeeeeeaaaah! {#Bananapiano}
Posted 12 years ago by gigikent    [ Reply ]
In complete agreement, this is a great song to raise the volume, relax and enjoy.
Posted 12 years ago by Trigos    [ Reply ]
This song is great!!
Posted 12 years ago by rotten    [ Reply ]
Am liking!!!!!{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 12 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
Very nice, it's got flow.
Posted 12 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
Why don't all the women in my life sound like this?
Posted 12 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
Sounds so good coming within resonance of the Airplane's Somebody to Love!
Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
shame you can't top up on that...
Posted 12 years ago by gigikent    [ Reply ]
still a 10
Posted 12 years ago by Nadine    [ Reply ]
jumped from 8 to 9 :)
Posted 12 years ago by gigikent    [ Reply ]
so is a broken heart 
according the song this morning 
Posted 12 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

Are you hungry and need a house? Seriously - do you have needs? Love is easy to give if you shelve your own needs in order to help someone that is even more in need than you... But - do you need something? Maybe we can help. Feel free to PM me with what you might need, and I'll do what I can to provide. It's only a bandaid, but if it stops the bleeding until true help can be found, it's better than nothing.
 
You sound like a very caring person. As a former Chicagoan living in Texas I don't know whether to stick my finger down my throat or write a check.

 (This was all in jest, no hate mail please)
Posted 12 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
 mfcrowe wrote:
There is a very annoying background buzz to this tune, sounds like someone is using a leaf blower accross the street...make it stop!
{#Zip-lip}
 

I don't hear a sound like that - maybe someone was using a leaf blower across the street - from you.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Now this REALLY sounds like Lush or Heart Throbs, very good, underrated 'girl' bands of the late 80's/early 90's.  I like it though...
Posted 12 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
As earlier, yah, follow this with Silver Sun Pickups, Steve Wilson (Harmony Korine), Porcupine Tree, & Lush ;-) Indeed
Posted 13 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
 mfcrowe wrote:
There is a very annoying background buzz to this tune, sounds like someone is using a leaf blower accross the street...make it stop!
{#Zip-lip}
 
typical garage rock ambient noises....

Posted 13 years ago by annie_fannie    [ Reply ]
Never heard of this bit I like..
I actually checked to find if Lush members are playing in this, but I guess they'll be bringing their kids to school by now :)

Posted 13 years ago by Hans_Heintz    [ Reply ]
 Kaw wrote:

To add to this discussion: love is hard to give and to get if you are hungry and don't have a house.
 
Are you hungry and need a house? Seriously - do you have needs? Love is easy to give if you shelve your own needs in order to help someone that is even more in need than you... But - do you need something? Maybe we can help. Feel free to PM me with what you might need, and I'll do what I can to provide. It's only a bandaid, but if it stops the bleeding until true help can be found, it's better than nothing.

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 DoofusGeezer wrote:


If I recall correctly, someone once said "Love is all you need". I suspect they were pretty young at the time
 
To add to this discussion: love is hard to give and to get if you are hungry and don't have a house.
Posted 13 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

I agree. I wish I'd invested in a lot more music when I had the expendable income to do so, but at the time, my priorities were more "sensible."   Given recent events (personal ones as well as the major things happening in the world), I think I need to gobble up all the good music I can get and commit it to memory.  There are few things that should matter more than music. (And I suspect that that comment will kick a couple of ant-hills...) {#Whistle}
 

If I recall correctly, someone once said "Love is all you need". I suspect they were pretty young at the time
Posted 13 years ago by DoofusGeezer    [ Reply ]
must put on trippy mix
Posted 13 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
There is a very annoying background buzz to this tune, sounds like someone is using a leaf blower accross the street...make it stop!
{#Zip-lip}
Posted 13 years ago by mfcrowe    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

I agree. I wish I'd invested in a lot more music when I had the expendable income to do so, but at the time, my priorities were more "sensible."   Given recent events (personal ones as well as the major things happening in the world), I think I need to gobble up all the good music I can get and commit it to memory.  There are few things that should matter more than music. (And I suspect that that comment will kick a couple of ant-hills...) {#Whistle}
  Don't forget the visual arts!!!!


Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:
I like this band.  Don't know why I have not yet added some of their music to my collection but I feel the need to remedy that very soon.
 
I agree. I wish I'd invested in a lot more music when I had the expendable income to do so, but at the time, my priorities were more "sensible."   Given recent events (personal ones as well as the major things happening in the world), I think I need to gobble up all the good music I can get and commit it to memory.  There are few things that should matter more than music. (And I suspect that that comment will kick a couple of ant-hills...) {#Whistle}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Just like today's bands not to be too 'obvious' with their name...take the album cover...you wouldn't want to use an obvious color...say...'violet'. No!!! That would be too simple...let's make the album cover with REDS...yeah...that'll throw everyone off their rocker.
 
...and then, just to be extra confusing, give the obvious album cover to a completely unrelated band...



Posted 13 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
nice
Posted 13 years ago by adamdbenson    [ Reply ]
Just like today's bands not to be too 'obvious' with their name...take the album cover...you wouldn't want to use an obvious color...say...'violet'. No!!! That would be too simple...let's make the album cover with REDS...yeah...that'll throw everyone off their rocker. Hmmm...this tune doesn't really do much for me either.
Posted 13 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Great psychedelic finale
Posted 13 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
 wenatchee wrote:

OK so Steve Wilson and PT with Silversun and The High Violets - a collaboration would be something . .


 
Then get Lush back together and throw in My Bloody Valentine...

Posted 13 years ago by neuticle    [ Reply ]
I like this band.  Don't know why I have not yet added some of their music to my collection but I feel the need to remedy that very soon.
Posted 13 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 wenatchee wrote:

OK so Steve Wilson and PT with Silversun and The High Violets - a collaboration would be something . .


 
{#Yes}

Posted 13 years ago by ryuujin23    [ Reply ]
 wenatchee wrote:

OK so Steve Wilson and PT with Silversun and The High Violets - a collaboration would be something . .


 
Oh man...now you're talkin!{#Bounce}
Posted 13 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]

OK so Steve Wilson and PT with Silversun and The High Violets - a collaboration would be something . .


Posted 13 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
 derekd wrote:
Amaziing chorus/refrain with guitar. Like Silversun Pickups with a chick.
 
Silversun Pickups do have a woman - on bass.

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 wenatchee wrote:

Would be interesitng to have The High Violets and Porcupine Tree on a collaborative set . . .


 

I second that emotion.  I really dig the female singer's voice, put some of Steve Wilson's vast sound textures behind it and you'd have some cool stuff.

Posted 13 years ago by SmileOnADog    [ Reply ]

Would be interesitng to have The High Violets and Porcupine Tree on a collaborative set . . .


Posted 13 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
 musickat wrote:

your sooo right.   what is the difference if you sound a little like somebodyelse.  pretty hard not to these days.

  And these guys do a great job!...Terrific album!
Posted 14 years ago by df1489    [ Reply ]
Amaziing chorus/refrain with guitar. Like Silversun Pickups with a chick.
Posted 14 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
great song

Posted 14 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Love this song.
Posted 14 years ago by sandyclaws    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of a My Bloody Valentine song... forget which one.
Posted 14 years ago by badgerv    [ Reply ]
 kaubey wrote:

I'd say they pretty much copied their sound exactly.  Good stuff, but I always find it difficult to accept bands who don't try harder to find their own sound.

 

 vandal wrote:

What if this really is their sound and the fact that their trajectories are shared is itself a coincidence?

{#Think}
 
Exactly - they've been at it for over ten years. 

Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
{#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]