Setting Sun

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  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,283
    This song is amazing. The lyrics are so sad - a man in emotional pain for sure.
  • PJammin'
    PJammin' Posts: 1,913
    HailHailVitalogy said:
    I know it’s not about him, but I kept thinking of Cornell with those lyrics in the 2nd half
    I feel like Cornell weaves his way through this album in other songs as well. Couldn’t help but think of him.  
    I died. I died and you just stood there. I died and you watched. I died and you walked by and said no. I'm dead.
  • HailHailVitalogy
    HailHailVitalogy Posts: 6,036
    The second half could be on anything from ‘91-98. Best Ed sounds on the whole album
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  • HailHailVitalogy
    HailHailVitalogy Posts: 6,036
    GlowGirl said:
    This song is amazing. The lyrics are so sad - a man in emotional pain for sure.
    But we’re not allowed to speculate the lyrics or the thread gets closed
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2 | 2025: Florida x2, Atlanta x2, Pittsburgh x2
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Favorite song on the album with WFS a close second.  The intro sounds like Jack Irons drums era and from the midway point on, this song is some of the best I've ever heard from this band.  Absolutely has Hard to Imagine vibes with those soaring vocals and guitar.  I'm blown away and I haven't felt that way about new PJ material in many years.  This one will rip in a live setting.
  • OfThePearl
    OfThePearl Posts: 988
    edited April 2024
    I was wondering if those early drums were Matt or Josh. ** I guess we shall see in concert. Sounds like it could be by hand? I'm definitely not knowledgeable on this.

    Ed singing in his lower vocal range gives me chills. Sounds So good. No need to go high, unless the original song melody requires it.

    The 2nd half is my favorite part of the whole album. Exactly the type of PJ that I've been wanting to hear. THANK YOU!!

    **edit: Its definitely Matt on all drums.
    When I opened the CD, it credits:
    Matt drums, percussion
    Josh piano, keyboards, guitar
    Post edited by OfThePearl on
  • DragonsAfter3or4
    DragonsAfter3or4 Bluegrass Posts: 349
    edited April 2024
    I couldn't and STILL CAN'T get enough of this song!!!!!
  • SonicDub
    SonicDub Posts: 40
    One of the best on the album. Love it 
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,599
    OfThePearl said:
    I was wondering if those early drums were Matt or Josh. I guess we shall see in concert. Sounds like it could be by hand? I'm definitely not knowledgeable on this.

    Ed singing in his lower vocal range gives me chills. Sounds So good. No need to go high, unless the original song melody requires it.

    The 2nd half is my favorite part of the whole album. Exactly the type of PJ that I've been wanting to hear. THANK YOU!!
    It sort of reminded me of Jack Irons. Maybe that's why I really like this one...
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  • kmcmanus
    kmcmanus Posts: 903
    OfThePearl said:
    I was wondering if those early drums were Matt or Josh. I guess we shall see in concert. Sounds like it could be by hand? I'm definitely not knowledgeable on this.

    Ed singing in his lower vocal range gives me chills. Sounds So good. No need to go high, unless the original song melody requires it.

    The 2nd half is my favorite part of the whole album. Exactly the type of PJ that I've been wanting to hear. THANK YOU!!
    Josh is only credited with guitar & keyboards in the liner notes, and Watt had said that unleashing Matt was a priority. I think it’s all him.
  • bone
    bone Posts: 499
    This one was one of the highlights listening in the theatre.  The only snag with it is that there are parts that sound a bit like Slaughter - Fly to the Angels, while reprising Parting Ways, but I've always loved both songs anyways so that didn't make it a negative.  Love the way it closes out the album.  
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  • MK88178
    MK88178 Chicago Posts: 539
    bone said:
    This one was one of the highlights listening in the theatre.  The only snag with it is that there are parts that sound a bit like Slaughter - Fly to the Angels, while reprising Parting Ways, but I've always loved both songs anyways so that didn't make it a negative.  Love the way it closes out the album.  
    I love this song but thanks for making me laugh with slaughter.  I haven't thought about that song in a long time
  • OfThePearl
    OfThePearl Posts: 988
    kmcmanus said:
    OfThePearl said:
    I was wondering if those early drums were Matt or Josh. I guess we shall see in concert. Sounds like it could be by hand? I'm definitely not knowledgeable on this.

    Ed singing in his lower vocal range gives me chills. Sounds So good. No need to go high, unless the original song melody requires it.

    The 2nd half is my favorite part of the whole album. Exactly the type of PJ that I've been wanting to hear. THANK YOU!!
    Josh is only credited with guitar & keyboards in the liner notes, and Watt had said that unleashing Matt was a priority. I think it’s all him.
    Yep! I just came back here to correct myself after I went to my indy store to pick up my CA variant pre order get Another copy of CD to listen to until my 10c order gets here 🙄. I saw that 1st thing. Go Matt!
  • Lifted
    Lifted Posts: 1,836
    The first half of this song reminds me of a Neil Young song. I thought maybe 'unknown legend', but not sure if that's the one I'm thinking of. 
  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,082
    Love this song! Can I get it as an opener for all 5 shows I’m seeing this tour?!?? Please!
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  • MikeDigs
    MikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,680
    Lifted said:
    The first half of this song reminds me of a Neil Young song. I thought maybe 'unknown legend', but not sure if that's the one I'm thinking of. 
    I love the first half of this song.  The percussion and guitar combo is nice.  This is a top 3 song for me at the moment, behind React, Respond and Running
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  • RP112579
    RP112579 Tinley Park, IL Posts: 3,389
    This song is so fucking good!
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  • Vedd Hedd
    Vedd Hedd Posts: 4,633
    Yeah, the last half of this song....wow. i like the first part too...but damn. Those chords.
    Turn this anger into
    Nuclear fission
  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,082
    I love this song.  Is it just me or is there a similarity to Comes Then Goes in a couple sections of Ed’s singing?  Almost like he’s going to switch songs for about 4 or 5 words then brings it back to Setting Sun.  
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2025: Raleigh 2


  • YoullseeDragons
    YoullseeDragons Posts: 2,144
    Love this song!!! Hit me in the theater and has continued to sound better every time I listen to it. Think it's a better opener than a closer. Would love to hear it on either end of a show. 

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