Neil Young is very boring and has an annoying voice

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  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    It is like so many have said it is not about his harmonies it is about the feeling he portrays and his ability to connect with the listener.

    bob dylan is a poet neil young is a great lyricist in the sense that he makes his songs so easy to connect to.

    Listen to what he is saying.

    For some great soft songs for a new listener
    don't let it bring you down
    helpless
    old man

    for a rocker
    like a hurricane

    The problem is once you "get" neil.... genrally you are addicted, but it is a drug i'm willing to live with :)
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  • distantsun
    distantsun Posts: 265
    this thread is appalling. no one needs to be convinced of Neil Young.
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  • harmless_little_f***
    harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    distantsun wrote:
    this thread is appalling. no one needs to be convinced of Neil Young.

    Huh?
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • zacman13245
    zacman13245 Posts: 294
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    Huh?
    he means that people shouldnt need a thread to be convinced that neil young's any good, they should just know.
    I'm spinning, oh, I'm spinning

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  • harmless_little_f***
    harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    zacman13245 wrote:
    he means that people shouldnt need a thread to be convinced that neil young's any good, they should just know.

    Ah OK, thanks for clearing that up...
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    zacman13245 wrote:
    he means that people shouldnt need a thread to be convinced that neil young's any good, they should just know.
    but would he rather the OP had said "Neil Young is just shite and I know you are all wrong, there's nothing you could say that would make me like him"?
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • melodious
    melodious Posts: 1,719
    muppet wrote:
    Please reccomend me songs that suggest otherwise, becuase I know that I'm missing out.
    very late in the day, but Cowgirl in the Sand
    all insanity:
    a derivitive of nature.
    nature is god
    god is love
    love is light
  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    you know ive beem listening to neil young since i was 14 years old. he is the author of my favouritest song ever. sometimes i'm head over heels for him. other times he annoys me. it depends on my mood. then... i put on zuma and when stupid girl comes on i smile. i listen to only love can break your heart and im gone. don't let it bring you down and lotta love just send me some place else. neil young has been the constant in my life and i am thankful for his presence.
    you shouldnt need to be convinced of someone's worthiness in your musical lexicon. they should just be(for whatever reason), and you should be thankful for their presence, as i am for neil young. he is there when i need him. and there when i don't, but still i know he's there.. :)
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,309
    Listening to Neil Young for the first time is sorta like having your first beer. It doesn't taste great right away, but soon you can't live with out it.
    Be Excellent To Each Other
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  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    catefrances wrote:
    you know ive beem listening to neil young since i was 14 years old. he is the author of my favouritest song ever. sometimes i'm head over heels for him. other times he annoys me. it depends on my mood. then... i put on zuma and when stupid girl comes on i smile. i listen to only love can break your heart and im gone. don't let it bring you down and lotta love just send me some place else. neil young has been the constant in my life and i am thankful for his presence.
    you shouldnt need to be convinced of someone's worthiness in your musical lexicon. they should just be(for whatever reason), and you should be thankful for their presence, as i am for neil young. he is there when i need him. and there when i don't, but still i know he's there.. :)
    Which is your favourite song then? :) I'm intrigued now.


    I can pinpoint my favourite Neil MOMENT. From 1:58-2:15 on Helpless, there is some of the greatest music ever recorded. Like one of the top 10 music moments for me, and I listen to a LOT of music :)
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • Gremmie95
    Gremmie95 Posts: 749
    It doesn't get mentioned much but his unplugged album is fantastic. Killer versions of Helpless, Stringman, Needle and the damage done, hurricane, Pocahontas (sp), ....great album.
  • zacman13245
    zacman13245 Posts: 294
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    but would he rather the OP had said "Neil Young is just shite and I know you are all wrong, there's nothing you could say that would make me like him"?
    hmmm could have been, I just made the assumption based on the thread.
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  • muppet
    muppet Posts: 980
    I never really got into Mirrorball, apart from the fantastic "I'm The Ocean." I'll give it another shot.
  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    Gremmie95 wrote:
    It doesn't get mentioned much but his unplugged album is fantastic. Killer versions of Helpless, Stringman, Needle and the damage done, hurricane, Pocahontas (sp), ....great album.

    Old Laughing Lady is very good there too.

    My favorite version of Old Laughing Lady is actually the solo version done by neil at the end of the DVD Heart of Gold.

    Just Neil, his guitar alone in ryman auditorium with the film rolling.

    It just sounded awesome. I wish i had an mp3 of it.
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  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    Which is your favourite song then? :) I'm intrigued now.


    the needle and the damage done.
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • augustwest
    augustwest Posts: 739
    Weve been through some things together
    With trunks of memories still to come
    We found things to do in stormy weather
    Long may you run.

    Long may you run.
    Long may you run.
    Although these changes have come
    With your chrome heart shining in the sun
    Long may you run.

    Well, it was back in blind river in 1962
    When I last saw you alive
    But we missed that shift on the long decline
    Long may you run.

    Long may you run.
    Long may you run.
    Although these changes have come
    With your chrome heart shining in the sun
    Long may you run.

    Maybe the beach boys have got you now
    With those waves singing caroline no
    Rollin down that empty ocean road
    Gettin to the surf on time.

    Long may you run.
    Long may you run.
    Although these changes have come
    With your chrome heart shining in the sun
    Long may you run.
  • distantsun
    distantsun Posts: 265
    augustwest wrote:
    Weve been through some things together
    With trunks of memories still to come
    We found things to do in stormy weather
    Long may you run.

    Long may you run.
    Long may you run.
    Although these changes have come
    With your chrome heart shining in the sun
    Long may you run.

    Well, it was back in blind river in 1962
    When I last saw you alive
    But we missed that shift on the long decline
    Long may you run.

    Long may you run.
    Long may you run.
    Although these changes have come
    With your chrome heart shining in the sun
    Long may you run.

    Maybe the beach boys have got you now
    With those waves singing caroline no
    Rollin down that empty ocean road
    Gettin to the surf on time.

    Long may you run.
    Long may you run.
    Although these changes have come
    With your chrome heart shining in the sun
    Long may you run.

    the only guy in the world who can make you cry with a song about a car.

    genius.
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  • distantsun
    distantsun Posts: 265
    augustwest wrote:
    Weve been through some things together
    With trunks of memories still to come
    We found things to do in stormy weather
    Long may you run.

    Long may you run.
    Long may you run.
    Although these changes have come
    With your chrome heart shining in the sun
    Long may you run.

    Well, it was back in blind river in 1962
    When I last saw you alive
    But we missed that shift on the long decline
    Long may you run.

    Long may you run.
    Long may you run.
    Although these changes have come
    With your chrome heart shining in the sun
    Long may you run.

    Maybe the beach boys have got you now
    With those waves singing caroline no
    Rollin down that empty ocean road
    Gettin to the surf on time.

    Long may you run.
    Long may you run.
    Although these changes have come
    With your chrome heart shining in the sun
    Long may you run.

    the only guy in the world who can make you cry with a song about a car.

    genius.
    this post has been approved by grace6697.
  • MCG
    MCG Posts: 780
    muppet wrote:
    Please reccomend me songs that suggest otherwise, becuase I know that I'm missing out.


    Your thread title has already painted you into a corner regarding Neil Young. If you don't like him, you don't like him.
    Which came first,
    the bad idea or me befallen by it?
  • DriftingByTheStorm
    DriftingByTheStorm Posts: 8,684
    TURN IT UP LOUD AND SMOKE SOME DOPE!
    If I was to smile and I held out my hand
    If I opened it now would you not understand?

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