"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
If I would have known that the album would start with Getaway into MYM before I heard Sirens, I wouldn't have been so bothered by it. Best album starters since Yield.
If I would have known that the album would start with Getaway into MYM before I heard Sirens, I wouldn't have been so bothered by it. Best album starters since Yield.
i wish i would have waited. but i've only listened to it twice, so maybe it will sound better when i listen to the whole album.
Hey all. Yeah, the song takes a listen or two to get used to. Should be cool live.
Here is one thought that struck me today. First a question, anyone know who wrote this one? The reason being is I know Eddie has spent some time in the last couple years with Bruce Springsteen, and there are elements of this song that remind me of a Springsteen song, particularly from plus or minus "The River" era. Seriously. Anyone agree?
This song is really growing on me and will end up being a favorite over time I am sure. Looking forward to receiving my CD in the mail any day. It shipped sometime over the weekend per my email.
Hey all. Yeah, the song takes a listen or two to get used to. Should be cool live.
Here is one thought that struck me today. First a question, anyone know who wrote this one? The reason being is I know Eddie has spent some time in the last couple years with Bruce Springsteen, and there are elements of this song that remind me of a Springsteen song, particularly from plus or minus "The River" era. Seriously. Anyone agree?
This song is really growing on me and will end up being a favorite over time I am sure. Looking forward to receiving my CD in the mail any day. It shipped sometime over the weekend per my email.
Mike wrote the song. EV only wrote the lyrics.
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Hey all. Yeah, the song takes a listen or two to get used to. Should be cool live.
Here is one thought that struck me today. First a question, anyone know who wrote this one? The reason being is I know Eddie has spent some time in the last couple years with Bruce Springsteen, and there are elements of this song that remind me of a Springsteen song, particularly from plus or minus "The River" era. Seriously. Anyone agree?
This song is really growing on me and will end up being a favorite over time I am sure. Looking forward to receiving my CD in the mail any day. It shipped sometime over the weekend per my email.
Mike wrote the song. EV only wrote the lyrics.
Hmmm, I still get that vibe. I will enjoy finding out what Mike does with it live.
I listened to the you tube version so much and loving it!! and now, after listening to the album version...I really prefer the 'live' one as performed on the video. Less polished and sounds much better IMHO. What an album! Wasn't super excited after BS but this is just AWESOME...
"Bring it back, to the clean form. To the pure form"
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I'm at the first listen of the album version of Sirens. Only first. I want to say that now I know what McCready was talking about when he hinted a Pink Floyd vibe on it....<3
Is it really that surprising? This is a revolutionary Pearl Jam song and frankly, a fucking amazing esoteric love poem.
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I guess it's a line in the sand for people who listen for mosh pit riffs and anthems. I always connected heavily to Eddie's poetry, especially starting around No Code. To me, Sirens is one of his boldest poetic achievements. Consider this line:
"It's a fragile thing, this life we lead
If I think too much I can get over-
Whelmed by the grace
By which we live our lives
With death over our shoulders"
It's just impeccably written, and the way he sings "overwhelmed" is so fantastic and new. Make it new, as Ezra Pound said!
For me, as a huge fan of atmospheric music by bands like Pink Floyd and Radiohead, this marriage of ethereal sounds with a moment of enlightened poetry is as good as it gets. I want to see it performed live soooo badly!
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I guess it's a line in the sand for people who listen for mosh pit riffs and anthems. I always connected heavily to Eddie's poetry, especially starting around No Code. To me, Sirens is one of his boldest poetic achievements. Consider this line:
"It's a fragile thing, this life we lead
If I think too much I can get over-
Whelmed by the grace
By which we live our lives
With death over our shoulders"
It's just impeccably written, and the way he sings "overwhelmed" is so fantastic and new. Make it new, as Ezra Pound said!
For me, as a huge fan of atmospheric music by bands like Pink Floyd and Radiohead, this marriage of ethereal sounds with a moment of enlightened poetry is as good as it gets. I want to see it performed live soooo badly!
I totally agree. As I said, I also here ethereal atmospheric sounds that recall "Darkness on the Edge of Town" or certain songs from "The River" that give that haunting, thoughtful wandering feel. Great stuff!
What a beautiful song.
I teared up almost listening to it via my earphones on the train ride to work this morning.
It is up there with Black and Nothingman.
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yes,this shit is golden,and my favo song of the album..music and lyrics is harmony..
powerfull and with so stronge meaning..
I didn't care, before you were here
I danced in laughter with the everafter...
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
For me, as a huge fan of atmospheric music by bands like Pink Floyd and Radiohead, this marriage of ethereal sounds with a moment of enlightened poetry is as good as it gets. I want to see it performed live soooo badly!
heard the song on radio 2 yesterday and the guy who introduced it said it was a pearl jam song influenced by floyd ...
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Sirens gets alot of airplay here and well i dont care what anyone says i think its an awesome song,
definitely will grab a few more different type of fans
Im rather new although i like Pearl Jams older board hits,
i dont own any albums but am thinking about it now.
Sirens gets alot of airplay here and well i dont care what anyone says i think its an awesome song,
definitely will grab a few more different type of fans
Im rather new although i like Pearl Jams older board hits,
i dont own any albums but am thinking about it now.
:thumbup:
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
What a beautiful song.
I teared up almost listening to it via my earphones on the train ride to work this morning.
It is up there with Black and Nothingman.
Detroit peeps, I just heard Sirens on 89X tonight. First time hearing this on the radio.
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I had previously just listened to the album as a digital download. Yesterday and today, I was able to listen to the actual CD on my vehicle's killer Harman Kardon sound system, and the bass and drums blew me away. "Sirens" in particular has incredible Nick Mason-influenced booming drum sound.
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how is this person messing with dimi?
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
No one messes with Dimi. Only Dimi messes with you. If you don't like Sirens he will sick them on you.
i wish i would have waited. but i've only listened to it twice, so maybe it will sound better when i listen to the whole album.
Here is one thought that struck me today. First a question, anyone know who wrote this one? The reason being is I know Eddie has spent some time in the last couple years with Bruce Springsteen, and there are elements of this song that remind me of a Springsteen song, particularly from plus or minus "The River" era. Seriously. Anyone agree?
This song is really growing on me and will end up being a favorite over time I am sure. Looking forward to receiving my CD in the mail any day. It shipped sometime over the weekend per my email.
Hmmm, I still get that vibe. I will enjoy finding out what Mike does with it live.
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I think it's a mature, contemporary Black. Not necessarily in musical style, but pace and lyrically.
It has a nice Dave Gilmour 80s Pink Floyd vibe to it.
Excellent song.
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I just wanted to be the guy who bumps this to the FIFTIETH PAGE of posts. Holy crap.
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OR the worst song they've ever recorded, depending on which posts you read.
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"It's a fragile thing, this life we lead
If I think too much I can get over-
Whelmed by the grace
By which we live our lives
With death over our shoulders"
It's just impeccably written, and the way he sings "overwhelmed" is so fantastic and new. Make it new, as Ezra Pound said!
For me, as a huge fan of atmospheric music by bands like Pink Floyd and Radiohead, this marriage of ethereal sounds with a moment of enlightened poetry is as good as it gets. I want to see it performed live soooo badly!
I totally agree. As I said, I also here ethereal atmospheric sounds that recall "Darkness on the Edge of Town" or certain songs from "The River" that give that haunting, thoughtful wandering feel. Great stuff!
I teared up almost listening to it via my earphones on the train ride to work this morning.
It is up there with Black and Nothingman.
yes,this shit is golden,and my favo song of the album..music and lyrics is harmony..
powerfull and with so stronge meaning..
I didn't care, before you were here
I danced in laughter with the everafter...
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
heard the song on radio 2 yesterday and the guy who introduced it said it was a pearl jam song influenced by floyd ...
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
definitely will grab a few more different type of fans
Im rather new although i like Pearl Jams older board hits,
i dont own any albums but am thinking about it now.
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
:wtf:
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seems more a pop album than a grunge alternative band!!
I think a Jonas Brothers album has more riffs this
where was the strength and energy of this band??????