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song oracle
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 Posted - 11/02/2004 : 05:08:07
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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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Jettison
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Posted - 11/02/2004 : 05:54:10
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this is such a beauty.
musically enchanting.
eleven high are some big waves, atleast where i'm from...
"She's, like, this naked surfer girl on a board on top of an 11-foot wave, y'know cruising in never-never land. Never-never ocean." (Black Francis in a Q article)
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2004 : 07:09:50
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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
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jediroller
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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Posted - 11/02/2004 : 07:31:00
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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.
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Levitated
= Cult of Ray =
Chile
652 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2004 : 07:55:36
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| One of my fav. from bossanova/bbc how I wish they consider it on their upcoming tour |
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TameReg
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USA
110 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2004 : 12:08:10
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| 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. |
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
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Posted - 11/02/2004 : 12:12:38
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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 |
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TheCroutonFuton
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USA
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Posted - 11/02/2004 : 12:34:25
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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.
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
1811 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2004 : 12:41:21
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Ah, gracias.
Around here, intolerance will not be tolerated |
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Thomas
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 11/02/2004 : 13:07:52
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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. 
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Black_francis_
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United Kingdom
157 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2004 : 12:18:22
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| the prettiest pixies song |
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Aurora-borealis
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Denmark
131 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2004 : 13:49:20
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| Well, right after Havalina... |
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Sam
= Cult of Ray =
Ireland
514 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2004 : 18:56:05
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| This song is one of Franks best ever, sheer genius. Beauty and illusory. Amazing imagery. |
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Debaserbaby
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Australia
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Posted - 11/04/2004 : 20:11:29
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I'm sure lots of you know but the first letter of each line spells surfer.
Cool huh?
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 21:26:45
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Surfer? What does it mean... Can U imagin Frank Black surfing...
Far Out
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Skatealex1
* Dog in the Sand *
1670 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 21:49:52
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Very cool about Surfer!!!!! never noticed that. are there any other pixies songs that have hidden stuff like that?
The Truth Is Out There |
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2004 : 22:05:38
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Have You ever noticed there was a planet on the Bossanova Cover?
Freak out
HW |
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Debaserbaby
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Australia
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Posted - 11/04/2004 : 23:59:53
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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.... |
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =
Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 03:34:00
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quote:
Originally posted by song oracle
Today's random song of the day is Ana.
What do you think of it?
everything |
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Douglas
= Cult of Ray =
Sweden
308 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 04:58:44
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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  |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2004 : 05:37:23
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Used to be played live a lot, too.
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freakin phreak
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Posted - 11/05/2004 : 08:48:37
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| 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. |
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charlesthompson
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Luxembourg
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Posted - 11/07/2004 : 06:14:36
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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! |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 11/07/2004 : 07:58:42
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| no, it's an acrostic, if you look above. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2004 : 09:07:43
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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
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2004 : 12:26:28
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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 |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2004 : 13:58:39
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Frank isn't always right you know
"I joined the cult of Jon Tiven/Bye!" |
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MikeW
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USA
214 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2004 : 21:28:02
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| The key change in the song is what traps my attention..... |
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illusion dog
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Posted - 11/08/2004 : 02:06:59
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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. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2004 : 06:17:57
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that's great!
"I joined the cult of Jon Tiven/Bye!" |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2004 : 09:06:11
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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. |
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Wade
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Posted - 11/08/2004 : 15:45:50
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| I love it. I think it's their most beautiful song. It always relaxes me. |
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PsychicTwin
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1772 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2004 : 19:18:23
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one of my favorite Pixies songs. Ethereal and beautiful.
the key change is simple and pure fucking genius, imo |
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number 13
= Cult of Ray =
286 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2004 : 10:56:32
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| One of my favorites. I love Joey's playing on this one, so simple and lyrical. Too bad they rarely play "Ana" on stage... |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2004 : 17:41:53
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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 |
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Skatealex1
* Dog in the Sand *
1670 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2004 : 19:20:00
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It is that pretty at all (Felt like saying that)
The Truth Is Out There |
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Song of the Day: Ana
