I dont get it...whats is the deal with ARC?

it fucken kicks ass thats whats up

I'm jealous

augustwest wrote:

mean people suck

so does his opinion of Arc.
along with his complete lack of knowledge of this SONG.
along with his attitude about a band, whose message board he is on.
and his opinion about "letting" Stone sing.

i could go on if you would like...?

Julien wrote:

people, don't be too hard with the original poster.. maybe he just didn't knwo the story behind ARC. Maybe he doesn't even know anything about the Roskilde drame. he's member since february this year. So maybe he's a ew PJ fan. Don't be too hard..

I don't really care if the original poster didn't know the meaning behind the song, what I don't understand is why anyone comes onto this board to trash talk PJ or Ed songs? Go somewhere else and do that, not here!

irieinindy wrote:

I don't really care if the original poster didn't know the meaning behind the song, what I don't understand is why anyone comes onto this board to trash talk PJ or Ed songs? Go somewhere else and do that, not here!

Did you stop to think that maybe they may be doing it to get this type of reaction? Unfortunately, there are people who enjoy starting controversy that may or may not even believe what they write/say. No need to get to bent out of shape.

nfanel wrote:

please oh please oh please let it be in SB or LA.
i still can't believe it was performed last night.

exactly the shows I am hoping for too

pulaski wrote:

leave that album space open to bring back a song like GIRL. a bad ass song that has never really seen the light of day. id much rather have a studio version of GIRL than ARC.

Yeah because Girl would fit right in on Riot Act.

Arc is a great song.

1/2 Empty wrote:

Did you stop to think that maybe they may be doing it to get this type of reaction? Unfortunately, there are people who enjoy starting controversy that may or may not even believe what they write/say. No need to get to bent out of shape.

And just because I use capital letters and explanation points, doesn't really mean that I am bent out of shape. I appreciate your comment, but I ALWAYS think that people are saying things they don't mean, to get a reaction. But I will still tell them when they are idiots, with a smile on my face!

Strangest Tribe wrote:

there are 9 "arcs" in the song for each of the 9 victims lost at the Roskilde festival. It's really cool. Nice tribute.

Wow I never knew that. Now I like the song even more. I saw them perform it in Dallas several years ago, wish I had known that then. I think it is amazing to hear it performed live.

1.) This thread is terrible and shouldn't have been started.

2.) If you look hard enough you can find at least 2 and maybe 3 versions of Girl. Arc fits on Riot Act, Girl does not.

3.) Go buy Bayleaf and then come back here and tell me Stone can't sing.

4.) ???

5.) Profit

4.25 What is the deal with Arc?
While trying to write something for one of the families who lost their loved one at Roskilde (see Question 6.9), Ed ended up writing this song in the studio. The chanting consists of his voice layered 10 times on top of one another. In Ed's words, "It is a song of grief".

6.9 What happened at Roskilde?
Late on the night of June 30, Pearl Jam was playing their set at the annual Roskilde festival. Due to weather conditions, the front area was muddy and slippery. Due to this and the surging of an enormous crowd, a group of fans up front lost their balance and fell. Eight men were crushed to death, one more died in the hospital a few days later. Pearl Jam released the following statement after the tragedy:

June 30, 2000

Statement from Pearl Jam in Response to Roskilde Festival Tragedy

Copenhagen, Denmark-This is so painful...I think we are all waiting for someone to wake us and say it was just a horrible nightmare.

And there are absolutely no words to express our anguish in regard to the parents and loved ones of these precious lives that were lost.

We have not yet been told what actually occurred, but it seemed to be random and sickeningly quick it doesn't make sense.

When you agree to play at a festival of this size and reputation it is impossible to imagine such a heart-wrenching scenario.

Our lives will never be the same, but we know that is nothing compared to the grief of the families and friends of those involved.

It is so tragic ... there are no words.

Devastated, --Pearl Jam
The band has been cleared from responsibility in the accident, and blame has been placed on a variety of factors from the weather, to poor sound in the rear, to problems with the security command chain. The result from this incident will likely be that Pearl Jam no longer plays festival shows, or general admission crowds unless they are in strict control of the security arrangements.

Love Boat Captain off of Riot Act also makes mention of this tragedy: "Lost nine friends we'll never know, two years ago today".

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