Jeremy - What Makes This Song Great?

HesCalledDyer
HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,501
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Excellent in-depth breakdown of Jeremy by musician/producer/instructor Rick Beato.  I had no idea this song was as complex as it is.  This guy seriously knows his shit!

Was anyone else aware there was a cello in the song?  I sure didn't. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usRmxyGruWI


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  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    Got me into PJ in 92.  Still my favorite PJ song. 
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,615
    The opening bass has popped every crowd that has ever heard it. Hands down an all-time classic.
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  • Lerxst1992
    Lerxst1992 Posts: 8,583
    ...when it ends.
  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,904
    JimmyV said:
    The opening bass has popped every crowd that has ever heard it. Hands down an all-time classic.
    Never get tired of the reaction when Jeff starts the song
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    Chills when u hear that intro
  • PJNB
    PJNB Posts: 13,890
    Wow that was a cool video. I have no musical knowledge at all but still neat to hear what he was saying. 
  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,512
    Lerxst1992 said:
    ...when it ends.
    Ouch! Hater :lol:
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • Foriginal Sin
    Foriginal Sin Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,888
    Lerxst1992 said:
    ...when it ends.

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  • given2fly23
    given2fly23 Evanston, IL Posts: 6,043
    Great song obviously, but I had started taking it for granted.  The song hit me again when Chris died last year (won't get into it here) and then seeing EV do it with strings in Dublin last summer...I was bawling.

    It really is special.

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  • DM282158
    DM282158 Beverly, MA Posts: 680
    Bass obviously. And those vocals - man....
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  • pjhawks
    pjhawks Posts: 13,138
    the studio version ending where Ed just wails makes it for me. just pure raw energy and passion.
  • i_lov_it
    i_lov_it Perth, Western Australia Posts: 4,007
    Jeff's Bass line :)
  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,512
    Awesome to see the song completely broken down like that. Still a great song. Makes me want to break out Ten on my drive home today :rock_on:
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • i_lov_it
    i_lov_it Perth, Western Australia Posts: 4,007
    tbergs said:
    Awesome to see the song completely broken down like that. Still a great song. Makes me want to break out Ten on my drive home today :rock_on:
    I know how to play Jeremy on Bass :)
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,293
    JimmyV said:
    The opening bass has popped every crowd that has ever heard it. Hands down an all-time classic.
    This 100%
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • crookedcross
    crookedcross Posts: 1,551
    Bass
  • Bulldog88
    Bulldog88 Posts: 380
    First PJ song I ever heard (when MTV had the video on constant rotation in '92). 
    There is a live version that I love where Jeff's bass sounds pretty evil- there is some kind of effect on it and the intro is a bit more drawn out than usual... I think it may have been on a SA tour. Anyway, this was my gateway song, so I love it for that reason!
  • RoleModelsinBlood31
    RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,254
    I thought the last few tours, from ‘13-‘16 anyway they played Jeremy amazingly well. Some of my favorites are from this period.  Just tight and a great buildup, not sloppy like some years.
    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,720
    Jeffs bass is the No 1 reason for sure. 

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  • tschav
    tschav Posts: 2,900
    Great find, thanks for sharing.

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