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song oracle
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 Posted - 12/01/2003 : 05:37:08
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Today's random song of the day is Robert Onion.
What do you think of it?
lyrics
Robert leads me into thought
Onion layers wait for you
Bounty of eternal fields
Every muscle knot I feel
Robert tell me what to do
Tell exactly what you''re not, yeah
Tails pushing grand whales
Heads hope to have the stuff
Each flag had no sail
Can you believe enough?
And though Diana calls to you
She will never never yield
Every siren has her spot
Four hundred million
Oh that was very far
Robert sweet Onion
Makes me feel so tired
Another layer and layers and layer, oh no
Robert can you find your way?
Show me the way to come
Zugzwang got me in a way
Under my opposing thumb
Brandishing my shield
Robert leads me into thought
Into the dimming blue
Nowhere in this world
For this old Jack-Tar
Three cheers for Robert
To the cinnabar
One ponders
Layers and
Robert
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2003 : 06:41:11
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This song is the epitome of Frank Black... a little of the sci-fi hidden beneath an abstract plain of lyrics, lyrical hints like the acrostic, not to mention the fantastic music. I love... LOVE this one live too, especially if Eric (I don't care for what Rich does, except for towards the end of the song when he plays those staggered chords really quickly and then moves to the organ for the outro) is on the keys. A highlight off an album that itself is a highlight of Frank's career.
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
3648 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2003 : 06:44:52
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The music in this song always reminds me of another song and I can't remember what it is... if I think of it I'll edit it this.
The chord structure is somewhat similar to Hangwire though I think... but obviously a completely different rythym.
I believe it was Thomas who figured out the 4, 3, 2, 1, blast off thing first... if I remember correctly. |
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mun chien andalusia
= Quote Accumulator =
Italy
2139 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2003 : 06:58:50
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you can listen to a recent version of robert onion live (27\10\2003 h.m.a turin italy)at the usual place
 join the cult of errol\and you can have a beer\without having to quit smoking
www.superabound.altervista.org |
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Jettison
- FB Fan -
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2003 : 07:12:36
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based on the book, "the case for mars, the plan to settle the red planet and why we must" by robert zubrin.
thanks mun chien for the live track.
www.thecroakers.com |
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IceCream
= Quote Accumulator =
USA
1850 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2003 : 17:19:03
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This song possesses the complexity, odd time signature, interestingly original musical passages by each instrument, abstract lyrics, and great melody. To hear this song pleases me, as it is one of my very favouourites. I believe that if this song had been executed in the "spacious, reverb-heavy production"* of Bossanova, it would have sounded great on that album and been a classic Pixies song. Proof that FB's songs don't pale in comparison with the old band, despite popular belief of critics.
*This quote is from Heather Phares of the All-Music Guide. Very well-put, imo. |
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
1446 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2003 : 20:51:22
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| Love the unusual rhyme scheme. |
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2003 : 21:13:32
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LBF, you're right, is it pretty similar to Hangwire. haha, I actually thought about combining the two into the cover I did when I accidentally played the wrong chord and realized it was Robert Onion...it didn't work, though, haha.
I love the song, though. Great vocals.
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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Posted - 12/06/2003 : 03:58:16
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I must admit that after a period when I found FB's music a little disappointing (that is, after TCOR), I knew that a new album (DITS) was coming and before I could buy it I heard "Robert Onion" on a French radio, and when I heard just the opening guitar riff, I knew that his majesty Frank Black was back !
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/06/2003 : 06:20:40
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quote:
Originally posted by mun chien andalusia
you can listen to a recent version of robert onion live (27\10\2003 h.m.a turin italy)at the usual place
join the cult of errol\and you can have a beer\without having to quit smoking
www.superabound.altervista.org
hey! that's the first time i've heard that clip of frank talking about you ain't me, that's pretty cool!
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The universe is shaped exactly like the earth, if you go straight along enough, you'll end up where you were. |
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