Let's talk about Pendulum...
An interesting fact about Pendulum, is that it's leftover from the Backspacer sessions. I am pretty certain it was recorded at the same time, if not, it was definetly from those sessions.
This seems to be missed by most, as its not discussed much when we are talking about the song.
I had a few thoughts and wondered what everyone else thought.
Would this song have made backspacer better? Worse?
If it had been released in 2009, do you think it would have opened nearly every show (as it has this tour)?
If Pendulum was not on Lightning Bolt, would you like it or not?
How could they hold onto a song THIS good for so long? Imagine had It been released between albums, much like Ole.
I really love this song, and don't mind it opening each show, since they are following it with a traditional opener. I feel after this tour we may not see it as much, and will be sought after much like Oceans or Hard To Imagine.
What are your thoughts? Discuss!
This seems to be missed by most, as its not discussed much when we are talking about the song.
I had a few thoughts and wondered what everyone else thought.
Would this song have made backspacer better? Worse?
If it had been released in 2009, do you think it would have opened nearly every show (as it has this tour)?
If Pendulum was not on Lightning Bolt, would you like it or not?
How could they hold onto a song THIS good for so long? Imagine had It been released between albums, much like Ole.
I really love this song, and don't mind it opening each show, since they are following it with a traditional opener. I feel after this tour we may not see it as much, and will be sought after much like Oceans or Hard To Imagine.
What are your thoughts? Discuss!
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I am glad they decided to release it on an album, though. It's a great, interesting song. I know there have been some complaints about it opening every show, but frankly that was not an issue for me. I think it stands up/ holds up better than most of the Backspacer songs, so hearing it open all three shows I saw this tour did not leave me wanting to be late to my seat; I enjoyed it each time.
May I ask where you're getting your sources from? Because I heard from an interview of the band that Pendulum was a spur of the moment things that happened between Stone and Jeff that came about during the second wave of recording....
Did they realize it was to good to waste on that record?
What did they leave off of this record?
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If you haven't had a chance to check out the Worcester poster done by Brad Klausen, it's bad ass. The artwork was inspired by the song and is a must have if your a fan of the song. As of the other day you could still pick up an AP version from his website.
Had a chance to see them in Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Charlottesville and they opened with Pendulum each show but I loved it. Agree that it's great that they play a traditional opener to follow and they actually followed with Hard to Imagine in Baltimore, a song I've been chasing to see live since it was released.
Thanks PJ, love you guys and keep rockin!
The article here - http://www.stereogum.com/1519972/qa-pea ... interview/
Specifically..
"STEREOGUM: What stuff dates back to the first session?
STONE GOSSARD: “Sirens.” “Infallible.” “Getaway.” I think “Pendulum” is maybe a song that was actually recorded for the Backspacer session. That’s probably the oldest song on the record. The new ones we recorded were “Mind Your Manners,” “Lightning Bolt,” Let the Records Play,” “Yellow Moon.” “My Father’s Son” is a new one, too. “Swallowed Whole.” I think it benefitted us, that wait."
Craziest thing today at work cranking tunes - on shuffle...'Pendulum' plays...followed by...'Undone'...a song I've listened to countless times, wished to see (still haven't
Well you know the pendulum throws
Farther out to the one side, swinging
Has to sweep back the other way
I can't begin to tell you how perfect 'Undone' was after 'Pendulum' then the realization of why I love the song with a great lyric from 'Undone', that I have sung at the top of my horrible voice - TODAY - made all the sense in the world for me.
PLUS made me love both songs even more
I hope the day I get lucky enough to see 'Pendulum' (San Diego in 15 days) that 'Undone' follows it...I could have full meltdown in GA
7.9.03~9.28.04~10.1.05~5.12.06~5.13.06~5.27.06~5.28.06
8.5.08(EV)~10.9.09~5.21.10~6.20.11(EV)~7.5.11(EV)~7.9.11(EV)
11.21.13~8.27.16(EV)~11.14.16(TOTD)~4.13.20~9.27.20~9.26.21~10.2.21
2.15.22 (EV)~2.25.22 (EV)~2.27.22 (EV)~5.3.22~5.7.22~9.17.24~9.29.24
Heard that just the other day as well!
I'm enjoying seeing all the love for pendulum. I really really enjoy it!
I make my own mini playlist and it always has Pendulum, Yellow Moon, Infallible.
I've listened to it so many times that way that as pendulum ends I always expect yellow moon to start.
"I'm in the fire, but I'm still cold.." I love that line! It's almost cliche but works great for a dark, mood setting song.
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"Can't know what's high, til you've been down so low." I can relate a lot.
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I agree. Could see it on Binaural or No Code. Beautiful song.
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Brilliant brooding song.
I could see it fitting on Riot Act maybe, which is darker.
If I knew where it was I would take you there.
Just from a pure sound perspective, the one song that sounds like it came from the Backspacer sessions (to me) is Getaway. Not saying it did or didn't or making any judgement on the song (but I do really like it), but to my ears there are elements of that new age type sound that can be found in the faster songs on Backspacer.
The article here - http://www.stereogum.com/1519972/qa-pea ... interview/
Specifically..
"STEREOGUM: What stuff dates back to the first session?
STONE GOSSARD: “Sirens.” “Infallible.” “Getaway.” I think “Pendulum” is maybe a song that was actually recorded for the Backspacer session. That’s probably the oldest song on the record. The new ones we recorded were “Mind Your Manners,” “Lightning Bolt,” Let the Records Play,” “Yellow Moon.” “My Father’s Son” is a new one, too. “Swallowed Whole.” I think it benefitted us, that wait."
I was going to type my favorite line, but then i couldn't decide, so here is the whole thing!
Can't know what's high
Til you been down so low
The future's bright
Lit up with no where to go
To and fro the pendulum throws
We are here and then we go
My shadow left me long ago
Understand what we don't know
This might pass, this might last, this may grow
Easy come easy go
Easy left me a long time ago
I'm in the fire, but I'm still cold
Nothing works, works for me anymore
To and fro the pendulum throws
Scroll up, I quoted the stone article and gave the link.
Hope that helps.
It sounds very very different! It's a stripped out, or isolated version.. Pretty cool to hear after thinking the intros were the same until hearing it again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK1njeQdAVk
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?? On the tour?