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The Velvet Underground

Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
edited May 2009 in Other Music
Great band.
I wish Nico did at least one more album with them but then again I think the sound of their debut accommodated her unique vocal style more than the follow up albums would have.
Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
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  • DriftingByTheStormDriftingByTheStorm Posts: 8,684
    If i ever make a movie (not very likely) there is definitely going to be at least two scenes that involve VU songs -- Train Round The Bend and Oh Sweet Nothin' (tracks 9 & 10 on Loaded). The first for a scene involving some highly intoxicated fast night driving on the California coastal highway involving a pair of lovers, and the second for a scene involving the death of the girl.

    That was weird, huh?
    I do that a lot with music,
    think about it so much that it becomes like a scene in a movie.

    The VU were an amazing band, and the tunes still hold up.
    I just included the Lou Reed "solo" version of "I'll Be Your Mirror" (available on NYC Man) on a mix tape for my girl. The immediacy and intimacy of that version is so splendid.

    As a huge nico fan, you should check that out just to hear what Lou could do without the bombshell blonde bimbo backing him. (no offense to nico, i just like alliteration) ;)
    If I was to smile and I held out my hand
    If I opened it now would you not understand?
  • PearlJamaholicPearlJamaholic Posts: 2,019
    lou is one of my all time favorites. i could take or leave the stuff with nico though. shes kinda horrible, she sings like a robot. the live version of lou singing i'll be your mirror on the box set craps all over nico's studio version.

    loaded is probably my favorite album of theirs, but the s/t album is pretty good too. pale blue eyes is one of those songs that is just untouchable in some divine way. i wish there was more live stuff of theirs floating around that is decent quailty.
    http://db.etree.org/PearlJamaholic
  • DriftingByTheStormDriftingByTheStorm Posts: 8,684
    PearlJamaholic wrote:
    i wish there was more live stuff of theirs floating around that is decent quailty.

    i have some good stuff that i scored from back in the Oink days and such.
    (still really pissed that i got half way through a GIANT janes addiction bootleg torrent and then Oink "died")
    Not a huge treasure chest or anything, but there may be SOMEthing that you don't have:

    '69 VU Live (Vol. 1 & 2)
    At the Warhol Museum
    Flowers of Evil (disc 2 only with some ommissions, disc 1 & some tracks on Max's Kansas City)
    Le Bataclan '72
    Live '68 (5 songs from 3 dates at La Cave in Cleveland, OH)
    Live at Max's Kansas City (officially available)
    Lost Live Tapes 1969
    The VU Demo Acetate
    Wild Side of the Street (Italy, 1990)

    anyway,
    that's all i've got.
    You've probably got the same ones. If not, i can U\L 4 U.
    If you got OTHER ones, let me know.
    ;)
    If I was to smile and I held out my hand
    If I opened it now would you not understand?
  • Evacuation RulesEvacuation Rules Posts: 2,162
    The third album (S/T) is a masterpiece to me. The other three are great but that one really gets me.
  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    I've not yet heard Lou Reed singing I'll be your mirror.
    I always thought that song would sound awesome as a punk cover.

    Who loves the sun and Sweet Jane, perfect songs.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • TallGuyCMTallGuyCM Posts: 328
    Evacuation Rules wrote:
    The third album (S/T) is a masterpiece to me. The other three are great but that one really gets me.

    I couldn't agree more. Everyone always nuts about the VU & Nico, and even White Light/White Heat to an extent, but their 3rd self-titled album is one of my favorite albums ever. Like someone said before, Pale Blue Eyes is just a perfect song. I was hooked as soon as I heard Candy Says open the album, followed by the amazing What Goes On.....and I even dig the trippy Murder Mystery. And Beginning to See the Light??? Ridiculously good.
  • PJ_LukinPJ_Lukin Posts: 2,055
    Did you ever see the tape/dvd called Songs for Drella? Lou Reed and John Cale's performance about Andy Warhol. I think it is great.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGtznW_- ... re=related
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  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    Damn you now you made me feel like listening to their third album!
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    Damn you now you made me feel like listening to their third album!

    Half way through this album, it has been a long time since I listened to it.
    Reminds me how good it is!
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • gibdosgibdos Posts: 20
    one of my top 3 bands.
  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    Regarding the self titled third album...
    The song 'Jesus'...
    I don't get it???
    What is it all about?
    I mean..Lou and the band were/are not religious? Let alone Catholic?
    It sorta feels out of place but the music is nice.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • PearlJamaholicPearlJamaholic Posts: 2,019
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    Regarding the self titled third album...
    The song 'Jesus'...
    I don't get it???
    What is it all about?
    I mean..Lou and the band were/are not religious? Let alone Catholic?
    It sorta feels out of place but the music is nice.

    im pretty sure he's jewish, or was. i know there is some story back in the 70's when he stormed off stage cause the fans were calling him a jew and all. but that doesnt make much sense for that song though, jews dont worship jesus...
    http://db.etree.org/PearlJamaholic
  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    PearlJamaholic wrote:
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    Regarding the self titled third album...
    The song 'Jesus'...
    I don't get it???
    What is it all about?
    I mean..Lou and the band were/are not religious? Let alone Catholic?
    It sorta feels out of place but the music is nice.

    im pretty sure he's jewish, or was. i know there is some story back in the 70's when he stormed off stage cause the fans were calling him a jew and all. but that doesnt make much sense for that song though, jews dont worship jesus...

    Yeah he was born into a Jewish family, I don't think he practices.
    And yeah to what you said.
    The song's meaning is a mystery I want revealed!
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • PearlJamaholicPearlJamaholic Posts: 2,019
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    PearlJamaholic wrote:
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    Regarding the self titled third album...
    The song 'Jesus'...
    I don't get it???
    What is it all about?
    I mean..Lou and the band were/are not religious? Let alone Catholic?
    It sorta feels out of place but the music is nice.

    im pretty sure he's jewish, or was. i know there is some story back in the 70's when he stormed off stage cause the fans were calling him a jew and all. but that doesnt make much sense for that song though, jews dont worship jesus...

    Yeah he was born into a Jewish family, I don't think he practices.
    And yeah to what you said.
    The song's meaning is a mystery I want revealed!

    we could try asking him...... ;)
    http://db.etree.org/PearlJamaholic
  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmo9e7Dz ... re=related

    Another note...
    Love the Lou Reed sung "I'll be your mirror" from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969:_The_ ... round_Live

    Does anybody know of any other live versions of this song sung by Lou on CD?
    Wish the sound on the Live album was clearer.

    Beautiful song and I want to learn it on guitar!
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • Evacuation RulesEvacuation Rules Posts: 2,162
    All live VU albums have bad sound. There were some fantastic sounding pro-recorded shows but the guy who owns the tapes is hoarding them.
  • mookeywrenchmookeywrench Posts: 5,954
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    Regarding the self titled third album...
    The song 'Jesus'...
    I don't get it???
    What is it all about?
    I mean..Lou and the band were/are not religious? Let alone Catholic?
    It sorta feels out of place but the music is nice.

    to me the song seems to be about feeling small/lost in a big city.

    But what's wrong about an artist expressing their spirituality in an album?
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  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    PearlJamaholic wrote:
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    PearlJamaholic wrote:
    im pretty sure he's jewish, or was. i know there is some story back in the 70's when he stormed off stage cause the fans were calling him a jew and all. but that doesnt make much sense for that song though, jews dont worship jesus...

    Yeah he was born into a Jewish family, I don't think he practices.
    And yeah to what you said.
    The song's meaning is a mystery I want revealed!

    we could try asking him...... ;)

    i did. he stormed off stage. ;):mrgreen:
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    take a good look
    this could be the day
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    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    mookeywrench wrote:
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    Regarding the self titled third album...
    The song 'Jesus'...
    I don't get it???
    What is it all about?
    I mean..Lou and the band were/are not religious? Let alone Catholic?
    It sorta feels out of place but the music is nice.

    to me the song seems to be about feeling small/lost in a big city.

    But what's wrong about an artist expressing their spirituality in an album?

    Nothing at all.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • mookeywrenchmookeywrench Posts: 5,954
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    mookeywrench wrote:
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    Regarding the self titled third album...
    The song 'Jesus'...
    I don't get it???
    What is it all about?
    I mean..Lou and the band were/are not religious? Let alone Catholic?
    It sorta feels out of place but the music is nice.

    to me the song seems to be about feeling small/lost in a big city.

    But what's wrong about an artist expressing their spirituality in an album?

    Nothing at all.

    oh, well why do you think it's out of place then if the religion aspect wasn't bothering you?
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  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    mookeywrench wrote:
    oh, well why do you think it's out of place then if the religion aspect wasn't bothering you?

    It doesn't bother me.
    I am just curious about it that is all.
    For someone that isn't religious let alone born into a Catholic faith it just puzzles me that the song was even written by Lou, that's all.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
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