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gotmeamovie
- FB Fan -
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 Posted - 04/15/2007 : 01:35:15
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what a wonderful song!
was this written especially for x files??
becuase it is certaintly good enough to be on one of his albums
just a beautiful vocal great rythms and atmosphere and the outro guitar line, just melts your heart
what do u guys think of it?
"If all you've seen, is violence!" |
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OLDMANOTY
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
469 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 03:10:52
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I love it too, only heard it for the first time last year - a lost classic. I think it's on the X Files movie soundtrack.
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 03:48:55
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For me, it's at the very bottom of the Frank Black barrel. I have hundreds of his songs, and love almost every single one of them, but I find this one ... well, I hate this word, but it's true ... ugly.
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
2291 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 04:27:08
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This song is like I Will After You, Jane Queen of Love.... really great start but lousy ending, which spoils the song, imo. I wouldn't put this anywhere near the worst of Frank Black's songs, but its definately one of the more disapointing ones just because it starts off so well.
Because your candle burned too bright, that I almost forgot it was twilight |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 04:57:06
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Lousy ending??? I should fly up to China and clops you right now! :P
 "Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
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endofmiles
- FB Fan -
Switzerland
69 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 05:38:08
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| I like this song from the beginning 'til the end.Point. |
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
2291 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 06:23:27
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Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
Lousy ending??? I should fly up to China and clops you right now! :P
"Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you."
Alright Clops_of_Frank, don't rile the Clopser or you'll forever sleep with one eye open! ;) How are things going anyway, long time no speak!
Just had another listen to the song... maybe I was a little harsh. It is a great song, but I just think the ending lets it down a little.
Because your candle burned too bright, that I almost forgot it was twilight |
Edited by - Stuart on 04/15/2007 06:25:29 |
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misterwoe
= Cult of Ray =
Greece
675 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 08:39:20
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Definitely an FB classic. It's been too long since I've listened to this action! That'll change today. It'd be interesting to hear The Man's comments on this particular recording because so damn good. AHHHH!!!
I'll be by the pool, playing with my guns. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 04/15/2007 : 08:45:47
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Originally posted by Stuart
Clops_of_Frank,
 Heh heh, oh that's silly! |
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
1446 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 09:10:58
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It was on the X-Files TV show "soundtrack" CD, not the movie soundtrack.
I think the ending of this song is perfect. |
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IceCream
= Quote Accumulator =
USA
1850 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 11:12:28
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| I like this song, but it definitely signifies that Frank's "eccentric" period was coming to an end. The end of this song is interesting at first, but I think it goes on about 30 seconds too long. A I-IV-V progression is a bit unusual for Frank, but it definitely fits as a coda. |
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1729 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 14:03:12
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Man of Steel is my favorite B-side hands down.
Although I haven't heard One More Road For The Hit or Snake Oil, so there's not that many to choose from...
And I love the ending. |
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2Strings
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
50 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 15:55:29
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| Love this song also, one of my all time favourites. The ending is quite long i agree, but i think it works great for the song. |
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 15:58:00
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Nerdy question, but: What episode was the song in?
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donothing
- FB Fan -
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 16:21:02
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| It's maybe the best song on Oddballs, i belive. |
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toeknee
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
281 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 16:40:30
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| No, that honour belongs to 'Baby, That's Art'! |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2007 : 01:57:24
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I didn't know there were people here who don't love the song. It's a classic. How it was omitted from the Best Of is beyond me.
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say." |
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Sprite
* Dog in the Sand *
1334 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2007 : 02:18:57
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| Have to agree with those that love this song. I think the whole tune is great and I like the production too (espcially the bit that sounds like castanets). I dont know when this came out exactly but I remember hearing it after Cult of Ray and it cheered me up a lot as I was not a big fan of that album. |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2007 : 09:44:16
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I have to say the ending is all killer to me. That little ditty of a riff at the beginning and all the way through the outro comes close to equalling Boom Chika Boom's genius riff.
There is, you know. A place, that is. |
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Arm Arm Arm
* Dog in the Sand *
1037 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2007 : 12:53:10
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Amazing song with a phenomenal ending. I'd love it if they extended that ending live for at least five minutes. Wow. That's so powerful.
A definite classic. |
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2007 : 15:52:39
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The ODDBALLS mix is quite different than the SONGS IN THE KEY OF 'X' mix...guitar much more crashing and brought closer...I have always been mesmerized by this cool little song. In fact, the outro of ANGELS COME TO COMFORT YOU is much like MOS...I like to say "there is a place" at the end of that song.
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His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
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mikaelp75
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 04/17/2007 : 03:48:49
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| One of my Frank favourites. That was a period just then. I bought Songs In The Key Of X for the brilliant Costello/Eno collaboration My Dark Life, but couldn't stop listening to the Frank song. Man Of Steel, Motorway To Roswell and The Happening are perfect driving at night songs, for those who haven't tried. And I can't think of a song I'd rather hear live. That's Holland in July if you're reading this, Frank. |
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
2291 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2007 : 04:25:40
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has he ever played Man of Steel live?
Because your candle burned too bright, that I almost forgot it was twilight |
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endofmiles
- FB Fan -
Switzerland
69 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2007 : 05:43:54
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Oh yes he did!!
I know because I saw it ;-). It was during the pistolero tour back in '98. This show was very special for me. First song back then: "Wave of Mutilation"(UK surf).. |
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Sam
= Cult of Ray =
Ireland
514 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2007 : 08:53:04
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One of the epic Frank tunes. Love this song, it is so powerful.
Great riff and the extended outro is perfect, damn all you naysayers. Oh, there are no naysayers. Ah well the word naysayers doesn't get used enough. |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
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Dallas
= Cult of Ray =
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2007 : 10:22:42
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| this is a good tune, but, the best song on Oddballs HAS to be Announcement... |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2007 : 10:35:51
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| Amen |
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2007 : 10:43:39
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That song's even more annoying to my ear than "Man of Steel." I don't say that to say you're wrong (even though you are, Soren), but because I have to be honest. Can't be a total fan boy about *everything* The Man does. There is a tiny slice of his music I don't like, and much of it is on "Oddballs."
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2007 : 12:43:06
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We need to have a serious chat beer, Mr. Coastline. |
Edited by - fbc on 04/17/2007 12:51:14 |
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endofmiles
- FB Fan -
Switzerland
69 Posts |
Posted - 04/18/2007 : 15:46:03
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Mr Costline,
I respect your point of view. It's only the words "ugly" and "annoying".. that hurts..
For one of my best friends "Man of Steel" is the best song of all times (no kidding!). You should never, but never meet him. :-)
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trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2007 : 14:02:59
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Originally posted by fbc
here's a few live versions for anyone who wants to hear them
http://download.yousendit.com/3E7EEB0D1C42FD8B
Two great versions - Peel and live from '99. Thanks.
Intro could sit easy on a David Lynch soundrack never mind x-files.
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MHokkane
- FB Fan -
USA
56 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2007 : 17:52:15
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Originally posted by s_wrenn
Nerdy question, but: What episode was the song in?
It wasn't on any episode. It was on a CD entitled Songs in the Key of X, which was songs by different artists inspired by the X-Files. It came out in 96 I think. |
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2007 : 17:55:07
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Cool, thanks
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Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2007 : 01:02:35
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That was actually a pretty good CD. My sister had it, and for some reason it was always played at family gatherings back then. It's got a lot a variety and the parents and grandparents don't seem to mind it. I liked "Unmarked Helicopters" by Soul Coughing off it.
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HeroJuan
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 04/24/2007 : 11:07:26
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Originally posted by mikaelp75
One of my Frank favourites. That was a period just then. I bought Songs In The Key Of X for the brilliant Costello/Eno collaboration My Dark Life, but couldn't stop listening to the Frank song. Man Of Steel, Motorway To Roswell and The Happening are perfect driving at night songs, for those who haven't tried. And I can't think of a song I'd rather hear live. That's Holland in July if you're reading this, Frank.
Yeah. Songs In The Key of X Was great. Don't forget Soul Coughing's 'Unmarked Helicopters' (which was quite funnily featured in the Max X-files episode) and Nick Cave's Red Right Hand. I too have often listened to Man of Steel while driving on lonely roads late at night, and also while sitting in desolate coffee shops, hoping girls would talk to me to no avail. "I can't feel no stares, I got me a real ad-heist" Brilliant track really |
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