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debaserrr
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 Posted - 08/26/2007 : 18:19:51
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is it normal to not "get" some black songs...? im a huge frank black fan, but some of his songs just seem over my head or something. at the same time i think thats what i like in some of his work im tired
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2007 : 18:37:53
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I'll never get "Hermaphroditos."
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 08/26/2007 : 19:50:32
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I no longer try to "get" art. I don't meet art half way; it has to do most of the work to reach me, not because I’m worth it but rather simply because I’m lazy.
It would be enlightening to hear Frank explain his motivation regarding "Hermaphroditos". Definitely takes balls to get anywhere near the topic.
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tofuescape
- FB Fan -
30 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2007 : 03:20:57
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2007 : 14:23:14
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Originally posted by Erebus
It would be enlightening to hear Frank explain his motivation regarding "Hermaphroditos". Definitely takes balls to get anywhere near the topic.
haha
I don't know if there's any songs I don't 'get'. There's a few I don't like. Are we talking lyrically, musically or both?
No, I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God George Bush snr |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2007 : 14:37:40
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| According to Tiven some Frank Black songs require you to be an adult before you can appreciate them. Apparently I'm not an adult. |
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2007 : 14:46:23
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quote:
Originally posted by Llamadance
quote:
Originally posted by Erebus
It would be enlightening to hear Frank explain his motivation regarding "Hermaphroditos". Definitely takes balls to get anywhere near the topic.
haha
I don't know if there's any songs I don't 'get'. There's a few I don't like. Are we talking lyrically, musically or both?
No, I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God George Bush snr
Ha. I missed the humor in Erebus' post the first time around.
Don't know about debaserrr (cue the Pixies song), but when I say I don't get a Frank song, such as "Hermaphroditos," I'm saying I can't enjoy it. (There are plenty of lyrics I don't get, too, but that's for other threads.)
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2007 : 18:18:25
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I think that FB has very complex lyrics, sometimes with double or triple meanings. I think his lyrics are at times very difficult to "get". I know I certanly don't get certain songs and I am sure there are those I think I get but I don't. I would also guess there's a chance there are some lyrics FB/BF doesn't even get. So I would say that your reaction is very normal.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2007 : 19:00:47
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Originally posted by Daisy Girl
I think that FB has very complex lyrics, sometimes with double or triple meanings.
Yep. Frank's like Nabokov, who is best read with an annotated guide or two propped open for reference.
I got some heaven in my head
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Czar
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
321 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2007 : 19:15:26
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I'm not sure I entirely "get" Frank, but he certainly got me.
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6213 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2007 : 01:10:40
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classy post Czar, that sums it up for me!
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2462 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2007 : 04:19:16
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| Certain songs I haven't enjoyed very much, but when working out the chords and playing along, it's amazing how much more I appreciate them. |
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debaserrr
- FB Fan -
121 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2007 : 13:52:18
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ok wow, well i LOVE hermaphroditos. i think i get the lyrics...for the most part.- such a great song. for me teenager of year was such a strange listen, the songs got so spontanious but after that its like "i cant get enough of this!"
"ziggy" that goes for me too. california bound, 21 reasons, and i will run after you, where the most rewarding and worthwhile songs to learn and play. Black letterdays is such an eye opener.
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Triakel
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Posted - 08/28/2007 : 16:34:04
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How's this for an off-the-head?
"Dog in the Sand" came out in 2001.
The "Hedwig and the Angry Inch: movie came out that year and had been peaking on stage for a time previous.
Frank appeared on the Hedwig tribute album, singing "Sugar Daddy". Maybe the song was inspired by Hedwig?
Or maybe it's all Jeffrey (with two "f"s) Eugenides' fault. Duh-noh.
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phys
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Austria
32 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2007 : 02:16:14
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i love it when i don't get it
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Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 08/30/2007 : 14:38:37
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I don't get why "Stupid Me" is in the middle of an otherwise perfect album. I can't stand it. I think it's the only Frank Black song that I truly just loathe. It actually makes me angry sometimes.
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1729 Posts |
Posted - 08/30/2007 : 17:16:07
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Stupid Me is probably my favorite song off DITS.
Into the sea, you and me, all these years and no one heard. |
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 08/30/2007 : 17:23:58
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I wouldn't say I dislike 'Stupid Me', but I've always thought it doesn't really fit between 'Robert Onion' and 'Bullet'. I think it would fit better just before 'Robert Onion'.
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i hope you dont get the wrong idea
