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| song oracle |
Posted - 11/02/2004 : 05:08:07
Today's random song of the day is Ana.
What do you think of it?
lyrics
She's my fave
Undressing in the sun
Return to sea - bye
Forgetting everyone
Eleven high
Ride a wave
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| PixieSteve |
Posted - 11/11/2004 : 10:07:41
what exactly is a key change |
| Skatealex1 |
Posted - 11/10/2004 : 19:20:00
It is that pretty at all (Felt like saying that)
The Truth Is Out There |
| VoVat |
Posted - 11/10/2004 : 17:41:53
quote:
Yes key change me too.
And if you don't like my melody, I'll sing it in a major key.
"Signature quotes are so lame." --Nathan |
| number 13 |
Posted - 11/09/2004 : 10:56:32
One of my favorites. I love Joey's playing on this one, so simple and lyrical. Too bad they rarely play "Ana" on stage... |
| PsychicTwin |
Posted - 11/08/2004 : 19:18:23
one of my favorite Pixies songs. Ethereal and beautiful.
the key change is simple and pure fucking genius, imo |
| Wade |
Posted - 11/08/2004 : 15:45:50
I love it. I think it's their most beautiful song. It always relaxes me. |
| Newo |
Posted - 11/08/2004 : 09:06:11
Yes key change me too.
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Moving from the clown to the jester will mean moving from similar to same, from alike to identical, from comparable to analogous. Though applied differently, the colours used on one can be used on another, and a couple of changes of costume will rapidly transform the jester into a clown and the clown into a jester. Strictly speaking, they almost duplicate each other as regards clothes and function, the only difference between them, from a social point of view, is that clowns do not usually visit the palaces of kings. |
| billgoodman |
Posted - 11/08/2004 : 06:17:57
that's great!
 "I joined the cult of Jon Tiven/Bye!" |
| illusion dog |
Posted - 11/08/2004 : 02:06:59
quote:
Originally posted by billgoodman
Frank isn't always right you know
 Sacrilege! 
It's an anagram! Courtesy of anagramgenius.com
She's my fave, = Shy fem save,
Undressing in the sun, = Right! Nude sunniness,
Return to sea - bye, = Uneasy or better,
Forgetting everyone, = Nifty revenger to ego,
Eleven high, = Helve hinge,
Ride a wave. = Dear! A view.
helve = the handle of a weapon or tool. Synonyms: haft.
Truer words have never been written. Nude Frank is my hero... and always right. |
| MikeW |
Posted - 11/07/2004 : 21:28:02
The key change in the song is what traps my attention..... |
| billgoodman |
Posted - 11/07/2004 : 13:58:39
Frank isn't always right you know
"I joined the cult of Jon Tiven/Bye!" |
| VoVat |
Posted - 11/07/2004 : 12:26:28
Yeah, I think it was a case of Frank mixing up anagrams and acrostics. He has indeed said it was an anagram, but, well, he's wrong.
"Signature quotes are so lame." --Nathan |
| billgoodman |
Posted - 11/07/2004 : 09:07:43
yes it's an acrostic, the annogram story (I thought it was called an anagram btw) isn't new though, charlesthomspon didn't make that one up, it was said to be the reason behind the title of 'ana'.
an anagram however
is mixing up the letters of a word to make another
stop is an anagram of post
and vice versa
"I joined the cult of Jon Tiven/Bye!" |
| PixieSteve |
Posted - 11/07/2004 : 07:58:42
no, it's an acrostic, if you look above. |
| charlesthompson |
Posted - 11/07/2004 : 06:14:36
sweet sweet song!
a personal fave...i think the drums and guitar fit together like strats and marshals!
i also like the annogram! S.U.R.F.E.R! i didnt see that at first til someone said to me : "whatever your theories on the song, i doubt its called ana because of some girl that dumped him in highschool! its an annogram you idiot"
that kinda made me feel embarrased! |
| freakin phreak |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 08:48:37
ana is a pretty song, but havalina is the prettiest on the album. my only complaint about bossanova is that frank sounds like hes whispering on most of the songs, and his voice seem very distant as opposed to the rest of the pixies albums. |
| Ziggy |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 05:37:23
Used to be played live a lot, too.
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| Douglas |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 04:58:44
A geat song, needless to say. The most surfy Pixies song (except for Cecilia Ann). The 'change in tone' that billgoodman mentioned is what I really love about this song. How it changes moods, so to say. It goes from this quiet, pleasant and dreamy feeling to, howshouldIputthisdangmyenligsh, a more 'unpleasant feeling', like there's some danger around.... bleh, you know what I mean |
| tisasawath |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 03:34:00
quote:
Originally posted by song oracle
Today's random song of the day is Ana.
What do you think of it?
everything |
| Debaserbaby |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 23:59:53
quote:
Originally posted by hWolsky
Surfer? What does it mean... Can U imagin Frank Black surfing...
Far Out
HW
It's just a surfy kinda song.... |
| hWolsky |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 22:05:38
Have You ever noticed there was a planet on the Bossanova Cover?
Freak out
HW |
| Skatealex1 |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 21:49:52
Very cool about Surfer!!!!! never noticed that. are there any other pixies songs that have hidden stuff like that?
The Truth Is Out There |
| hWolsky |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 21:26:45
Surfer? What does it mean... Can U imagin Frank Black surfing...
Far Out
HW |
| Debaserbaby |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 20:11:29
I'm sure lots of you know but the first letter of each line spells surfer.
Cool huh?
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| Sam |
Posted - 11/03/2004 : 18:56:05
This song is one of Franks best ever, sheer genius. Beauty and illusory. Amazing imagery. |
| Aurora-borealis |
Posted - 11/03/2004 : 13:49:20
Well, right after Havalina... |
| Black_francis_ |
Posted - 11/03/2004 : 12:18:22
the prettiest pixies song |
| Thomas |
Posted - 11/02/2004 : 13:07:52
quote:
Originally posted by TheCroutonFuton
quote:
Originally posted by dayanara
Does anyone have lyrics for "Valley of Our Hope"? All I know is that the acrostics are about his dogs and cats, and maybe a diet?
From the Frank Black FAQ...
Q: In which songs has Frank employed acrostics?
A: “Ana,” “Speedy Marie,” “Valley of Our Hope,” and “Robert Onion.” There has been a forum discussion thread on this topic; click here to view it.
The linked thread breaks it down, Dayanara. The brilliant break-down by Thomas is on the second page. Good stuff.
As for Ana...a great song. Quite beautiful.
 Penguins can be bitches too.
Brilliant, me? Aw shucks. 
"Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard" |
| dayanara |
Posted - 11/02/2004 : 12:41:21
Ah, gracias.
Around here, intolerance will not be tolerated |
| TheCroutonFuton |
Posted - 11/02/2004 : 12:34:25
quote:
Originally posted by dayanara
Does anyone have lyrics for "Valley of Our Hope"? All I know is that the acrostics are about his dogs and cats, and maybe a diet?
From the Frank Black FAQ...
Q: In which songs has Frank employed acrostics?
A: “Ana,” “Speedy Marie,” “Valley of Our Hope,” and “Robert Onion.” There has been a forum discussion thread on this topic; click here to view it.
The linked thread breaks it down, Dayanara. The brilliant break-down by Thomas is on the second page. Good stuff.
As for Ana...a great song. Quite beautiful.
Penguins can be bitches too. |
| dayanara |
Posted - 11/02/2004 : 12:12:38
Does anyone have lyrics for "Valley of Our Hope"? All I know is that the acrostics are about his dogs and cats, and maybe a diet?
Around here, intolerance will not be tolerated |
| TameReg |
Posted - 11/02/2004 : 12:08:10
I love this song. Very pretty. I've been trying to think of some songs I can play for my kid once he/she is born. This one's on the list. |
| Levitated |
Posted - 11/02/2004 : 07:55:36
One of my fav. from bossanova/bbc how I wish they consider it on their upcoming tour |
| jediroller |
Posted - 11/02/2004 : 07:31:00
How many songs did Frank write that have an acrostic in the lyrics? "Ana", "Speedy Marie", "Robert Onion", "Valley of Our Hope"... is that all?
Either way, I love them all.
Take this rock and shake it 'til it bleeds. |
| billgoodman |
Posted - 11/02/2004 : 07:09:50
I love that song
it seems to me that this song is way more complex
and way more artistic than earlier pixies songs
Could be great as a Beach Boys song circa Smile
you know
weird lyrics, word game, music that shifts in tone
great
"I joined the cult of Jon Tiven/Bye!" |
