I just want to talk real quick about the power of Pearl Jam (some minor Twin Peaks spoilers). This whole ordeal of Ed being involved in the new Twin Peaks started what? Almost 2 years ago now? Because of his inclusion I did a little research and learned about how insanely influential the original show was and how it's considered to be The Godfather of this golden age of television that we're living through. About a year ago I watched the pilot with my girlfriend and she wasn't into it at all and it didn't particularly grab my attention either, so I sort of gave up on it.
Then as the new season was getting closer and you guys were hyping Out of Sand on here more and more, I figured I'd give it another shot. And oh man am I happy I did, I was enthralled with everything about the show, mesmerized by the mystery and stylization, laughed out loud at coffee and pie jokes and Albert insults, captivated by Kyle's performance as perhaps the greatest character in the history of TV, frustrated with the lack of explanations. I watched both seasons in about a week and added Fire Walk With Me.
Then I watched the new series every week. It was strange, even though I didn't have to wait 25 years like many viewers, I still felt that impact, I felt like I had waited a quarter of a century even though it was only a few days for me. Once again I loved it, episode 8 was one of the most awesome TV experiences ever, I was filled with joy when agent Cooper returned in episode 16 and was yelling at the TV as the show ended with more questions than the first time it ended 25 years ago, only to realize a while later that it couldn't and shouldn't have ended any other way.
Watching Twin Peaks was one of the greatest entertainment experiences of my life, and were it not for Eddie Vedder, it never would have been on my radar. His inclusion had nothing whatsoever to do with how much I loved the show, but it opened that door, and that is one of the many powers of Pearl Jam.
I'm pretty sure the "performance" isn't actually a performance. The words/lips look really good but if you watch closely the guitar playing is pretty off looking at times.
he probably played it a few times. And they used the best one.
No way, it's a flawless performance and the voice is too loud and echoing. When Ed plays a song like that live, the guitar is always proportionally louder than his voice, because he hits the E and A strings pretty hard, I love that about his solo work. If it is a "live" performance, they tweaked it enough to take that distinction away.
If you listen to the different versions on YouTube you will probably hear the difference.
Just purchased it. It's a STUDIO solo acoustic recording. Beautiful and haunting. Deserves to be on a solo LP and 7". Definitely worth getting. Post-ITW sound.
Ed acoustic songs are usually my bread and butter, but I just can't relate to this song like others. Maybe it's too abstract for me now lyrically. The strumming pattern throws me off too at times. It's definitely decent, but it is no Thumbing My Way or Guaranteed that guts me emotionally.
I was just now thinking halfway between Dead Man and Sirens.
I can't really think of anything that Ed wrote that I can point to and say that this song certainly comes from the other. Chord wise, it's very much an Ed song. Nothing terribly difficult to play. After a couple more listens I think it's in the odd timing on some of the strumming that makes it feel unfamiliar. Ed is usually pretty "by the book" with his timing, but this is not typical. Also, lyrically it's reminiscent of Unthought Known (perhaps my least favorite song) with his abstract it is. The lyrics take some thought to decipher. Overall, it's okay. It's not my favorite musically or lyrically, but it's still a new Ed song and I'll always look forward to them as long as he wants to release them.
I was just now thinking halfway between Dead Man and Sirens.
I can't really think of anything that Ed wrote that I can point to and say that this song certainly comes from the other. Chord wise, it's very much an Ed song. Nothing terribly difficult to play. After a couple more listens I think it's in the odd timing on some of the strumming that makes it feel unfamiliar. Ed is usually pretty "by the book" with his timing, but this is not typical. Also, lyrically it's reminiscent of Unthought Known (perhaps my least favorite song) with his abstract it is. The lyrics take some thought to decipher. Overall, it's okay. It's not my favorite musically or lyrically, but it's still a new Ed song and I'll always look forward to them as long as he wants to release them.
Yeah, this one does it for me but I can see why it might not. It's nice to see him taking a more abstract and dark direction than his songs were in the Backspacer/Ukulele Songs/Lightning Bolt era.
I was glad for Ed to be in a good place, but I tend to like melancholy songs.
I guess that more melancholy tone is what reminds people of ITW, but those songs are also intensely celebratory. I don't get that from Out of Sand.
I previously made the comparison to ITW only because of the feeling I got when I heard him sing it in London 2. Kinda like if Long Nights would have lasted one minute more.
Montreal 98, 00, 03, 05, 11
Toronto 03, 06, 11
Ottawa 05, 11
Quebec 05; Saratoga 00; Boston 04; Toledo 04
Albany 06; Honolulu 06; Hartford 08
Costa Rica 11
London (Ont.), Hartford 13
Quebec, Fenway 1 + 2 16; London 18
EV Montreal (2), Berkeley II, Albany, Boston, London (UK)
If Amazon sends it to you, then great! Just letting you know what I read about the colored variants for both the score and the soundtrack being indie exclusive.
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Then as the new season was getting closer and you guys were hyping Out of Sand on here more and more, I figured I'd give it another shot. And oh man am I happy I did, I was enthralled with everything about the show, mesmerized by the mystery and stylization, laughed out loud at coffee and pie jokes and Albert insults, captivated by Kyle's performance as perhaps the greatest character in the history of TV, frustrated with the lack of explanations. I watched both seasons in about a week and added Fire Walk With Me.
Then I watched the new series every week. It was strange, even though I didn't have to wait 25 years like many viewers, I still felt that impact, I felt like I had waited a quarter of a century even though it was only a few days for me. Once again I loved it, episode 8 was one of the most awesome TV experiences ever, I was filled with joy when agent Cooper returned in episode 16 and was yelling at the TV as the show ended with more questions than the first time it ended 25 years ago, only to realize a while later that it couldn't and shouldn't have ended any other way.
Watching Twin Peaks was one of the greatest entertainment experiences of my life, and were it not for Eddie Vedder, it never would have been on my radar. His inclusion had nothing whatsoever to do with how much I loved the show, but it opened that door, and that is one of the many powers of Pearl Jam.
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When Ed plays a song like that live, the guitar is always proportionally louder than his voice, because he hits the E and A strings pretty hard, I love that about his solo work.
If it is a "live" performance, they tweaked it enough to take that distinction away.
If you listen to the different versions on YouTube you will probably hear the difference.
Really hope he plays it at B&B fest.
May have to break my own rules and make a sign...
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I can see why, but I don't hear it.
I'm not sure what I do hear though.
Overall, it's okay. It's not my favorite musically or lyrically, but it's still a new Ed song and I'll always look forward to them as long as he wants to release them.
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It's nice to see him taking a more abstract and dark direction than his songs were in the Backspacer/Ukulele Songs/Lightning Bolt era.
I was glad for Ed to be in a good place, but I tend to like melancholy songs.
I don't get that from Out of Sand.
Love it.
Would be interesting to know what has been happening in his life that has it in his mind enough to be a theme in several songs.
Never heard of Amos Lee (gonna play B&B fest) so I looked him up and found this song, seems up your alley. Love it.
Montreal 98, 00, 03, 05, 11
Toronto 03, 06, 11
Ottawa 05, 11
Quebec 05; Saratoga 00; Boston 04; Toledo 04
Albany 06; Honolulu 06; Hartford 08
Costa Rica 11
London (Ont.), Hartford 13
Quebec, Fenway 1 + 2 16; London 18
EV Montreal (2), Berkeley II, Albany, Boston, London (UK)
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There is also listings on Amazon USA & CDN for the black vinyl too.
If Amazon sends it to you, then great! Just letting you know what I read about the colored variants for both the score and the soundtrack being indie exclusive.