Lyrically, I would put this song up there with anything Ed has ever written. There's a lot of depth there to explore. Seems like every time I hear that song, there's another layer I get.
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
What do you mean, though? The music? The lyrics? The melody?
The way Ed sings the chorus, and the vocal melody of it. I don't have a strong opinion of the lyrics, and I love the actual music. The chorus just sounds syrupy/cheesy to me.
But I have issues with the sound of S/T in general. It sounds like a dubbed cassette.
"They said ... timing was everything
made him ... want to be everywhere
there's a ... lot to be said for nowhere."
What do you mean, though? The music? The lyrics? The melody?
The way Ed sings the chorus, and the vocal melody of it. I don't have a strong opinion of the lyrics, and I love the actual music. The chorus just sounds syrupy/cheesy to me.
Interesting. I love the way Ed sings the chorus for a variety of reasons, the melody being one.
I also like how the lyrics from one line bleed into the next
"Please come down with the living/Let what is living love."
It's one of my favorite lines in the Pearl Jam catalogue ... basically, stop worrying about the afterlife and start valuing life. In pursuit of heaven, stop making life on Earth hell. The song is basically a treatise on how organized religion has been corrupted into something evil, and this line pretty much encapsulates that.
Anyway ... I could write a term paper on Marker. It's just so ... deep.
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
Didn't think too much of it at first, but I'm a huge fan now. The more I listen to it, the more I like it. Hope to hear it at one of the Chicago shows.
it's cool. that's what cool about music...people absorb it differently. i know that there's a lot of love for some PJ songs that i can't stand.
you see ... that's how you respond to someone that disagrees with your musical taste. none of this "You're stupid", "you're fucked in the head" and my least favorite "you're wrong" nonsense. People do have different tastes ... that's life.
As for Marker ... something about it always rebbed me the wrong way ... too bubble gummy, perhaps? Don't know ... I tried, I really did.
"You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
you see ... that's how you respond to someone that disagrees with your musical taste. none of this "You're stupid", "you're fucked in the head" and my least favorite "you're wrong" nonsense. People do have different tastes ... that's life.
As for Marker ... something about it always rebbed me the wrong way ... too bubble gummy, perhaps? Don't know ... I tried, I really did.
sad, but true. some people have a hard time realizing that every individual has their OWN opinions.
it's cool. that's what cool about music...people absorb it differently. i know that there's a lot of love for some PJ songs that i can't stand.
you see ... that's how you respond to someone that disagrees with your musical taste. none of this "You're stupid", "you're fucked in the head" and my least favorite "you're wrong" nonsense. People do have different tastes ... that's life.
As for Marker ... something about it always rebbed me the wrong way ... too bubble gummy, perhaps? Don't know ... I tried, I really did.
You're stupid.
You're fucked in the head.
You're wrong.
But, really, you are.
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
Marker in the Sand is definitley my favourite track on the album. I love everything about it.
One thing that I really like is how it changes pace between chorus & verse. I can't describe it very well, but the change seems abrupt and quick, but smooth at the same time. I wish that I could explain it better. I always have difficulty explaining qualities of music & sound.
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Great Great song
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absolutely
9/29/04 Boston, 6/28/08 Mansfield, 8/23/09 Chicago, 5/15/10 Hartford
5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
for the least they could possibly do
BOS-9/28/04,9/29/04,6/28/08,6/30/08, 9/5/16, 9/7/16, 9/2/18
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HTFD-6/27/08
ATX-10/4/09, 10/12/14
KC-5/3/2010,STL-5/4/2010
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OKC-11/16/13
SEA-12/6/13
TUL-10/8/14
took me awhile to get it, but once it clicke..wow
Agreed. There's a very nice melody going on in there.
The music on the bridge, however, I love.
made him ... want to be everywhere
there's a ... lot to be said for nowhere."
You'll have to explain what you mean by "simple."
for the least they could possibly do
Again, it could be party/mostly the production, but to me it sounds like a lite-FM 80s chorus. And I very rarely criticize PJ songs.
made him ... want to be everywhere
there's a ... lot to be said for nowhere."
What do you mean, though? The music? The lyrics? The melody?
I'm not arguing with you. Just trying to get what you're saying.
for the least they could possibly do
The way Ed sings the chorus, and the vocal melody of it. I don't have a strong opinion of the lyrics, and I love the actual music. The chorus just sounds syrupy/cheesy to me.
But I have issues with the sound of S/T in general. It sounds like a dubbed cassette.
made him ... want to be everywhere
there's a ... lot to be said for nowhere."
Interesting. I love the way Ed sings the chorus for a variety of reasons, the melody being one.
I also like how the lyrics from one line bleed into the next
"Please come down with the living/Let what is living love."
It's one of my favorite lines in the Pearl Jam catalogue ... basically, stop worrying about the afterlife and start valuing life. In pursuit of heaven, stop making life on Earth hell. The song is basically a treatise on how organized religion has been corrupted into something evil, and this line pretty much encapsulates that.
Anyway ... I could write a term paper on Marker. It's just so ... deep.
for the least they could possibly do
made him ... want to be everywhere
there's a ... lot to be said for nowhere."
Well, then you suck then, goddammit.
for the least they could possibly do
www.cluthelee.com
www.cluthe.com
(runs and hides)
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
A pox on you, sir! A pox!
for the least they could possibly do
GET HIM!!!! :twisted:
haha
it's cool. that's what cool about music...people absorb it differently. i know that there's a lot of love for some PJ songs that i can't stand.
www.cluthelee.com
www.cluthe.com
you see ... that's how you respond to someone that disagrees with your musical taste. none of this "You're stupid", "you're fucked in the head" and my least favorite "you're wrong" nonsense. People do have different tastes ... that's life.
As for Marker ... something about it always rebbed me the wrong way ... too bubble gummy, perhaps? Don't know ... I tried, I really did.
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
sad, but true. some people have a hard time realizing that every individual has their OWN opinions.
www.cluthelee.com
www.cluthe.com
You're stupid.
You're fucked in the head.
You're wrong.
But, really, you are.
for the least they could possibly do
great track!
One thing that I really like is how it changes pace between chorus & verse. I can't describe it very well, but the change seems abrupt and quick, but smooth at the same time. I wish that I could explain it better. I always have difficulty explaining qualities of music & sound.
I really like the lyrics a lot too.
Awesome song.