Shook Twins — Growing Things
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Call it what you will what you like
but it's still the same thing
You can take what you need
but you can't believe it will remain
People say the same thing
Oh!
Paint your faith on your wall
eventually you'll watch it fall
The things we build don't last as long
Let it be, little one, leave it there
let it rise up from the ground
Listen close, little one, things that grow
have a common gentle sound
that will remain the same thing
Oh!
In a crowded house filled with things
no one sees no one needs
has no sound of growing things
So call it what you will what you like
but it's still the same thing
You can take what you need
but you can't believe it will remain
People say the same thing
but it's still the same thing
You can take what you need
but you can't believe it will remain
People say the same thing
Oh!
Paint your faith on your wall
eventually you'll watch it fall
The things we build don't last as long
Let it be, little one, leave it there
let it rise up from the ground
Listen close, little one, things that grow
have a common gentle sound
that will remain the same thing
Oh!
In a crowded house filled with things
no one sees no one needs
has no sound of growing things
So call it what you will what you like
but it's still the same thing
You can take what you need
but you can't believe it will remain
People say the same thing
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Very, very, nice - music.
They are so fun - I love seeing them live around Oregon! We are so lucky!
This is a fantastic song, but it's not really a "Let's play this every single day" kind of song.
jp33442 wrote:
Same, and now I have had the pleasure of seeing them live! LLRP!
If it was not for radio paradise I would never have heard this song or this group
Same, and now I have had the pleasure of seeing them live! LLRP!
maxvonevil wrote:
It is indeed a musical saw. Someone emailed Laurie Shook. Found it here: https://johnesimpson.com/blog/...
I beg to differ, good sir. Pretty sure what you're hearing is a musical saw. Basically a long steel saw held between the knees, bent and played with a violin bow:
It is indeed a musical saw. Someone emailed Laurie Shook. Found it here: https://johnesimpson.com/blog/...
If it was not for radio paradise I would never have heard this song or this group
Best thing to come out of Idaho in a long time!
YAAAY, Shook Twins!!
justin4kick wrote:
A theremin is an old electronic musical instrument played in mid air with your hands. The original theremin detects movements of both the player’s hands and turns it into a spooky UFO-like sound.
For this version, we’re just going to make it work with one hand and the BBC Microbit
You will need…
A BBC microbit & battery holder (optional)
A pair of headphones, or a speaker (you can’t use a Piezo buzzer)
Two crocodile clips
I beg to differ, good sir. Pretty sure what you're hearing is a musical saw. Basically a long steel saw held between the knees, bent and played with a violin bow:
A theremin is an old electronic musical instrument played in mid air with your hands. The original theremin detects movements of both the player’s hands and turns it into a spooky UFO-like sound.
For this version, we’re just going to make it work with one hand and the BBC Microbit
You will need…
A BBC microbit & battery holder (optional)
A pair of headphones, or a speaker (you can’t use a Piezo buzzer)
Two crocodile clips
I beg to differ, good sir. Pretty sure what you're hearing is a musical saw. Basically a long steel saw held between the knees, bent and played with a violin bow:
Growing things
Great PNW band. Saw them at Quest Uni here in Squamish BC many years ago. Very fun show. Made me a fan. Glad your finally playing them.
ThePoose wrote:
Look up Project Pimento
Been a while since I heard a Theremin....
Look up Project Pimento
Gromit_42 wrote:
Nice one Gromit_42 Thanks for sharing.
From an article in the Willamette Weekly (March 26, 2013 "The Girls With The Golden Egg" linked from the Wikipedia page):
And Shook Twins have become known for their joyous live performances that include some unusual homemade instrumentation—including, yes, a giant golden egg.
The egg was a gift of sorts, bestowed on the twins after seeing a gentleman in Seattle standing with it under his arm. They asked him about it, and he said he was told to take it, sign his name on it and then pass it along to someone else. The Shooks have turned it into a huge shaker by poking popcorn kernels into its hollow center through a small hole. Now, at every show, the egg gets a spot on center stage and is occasionally called on to provide percussion. The intention, of course, was for the twins to pass the egg along to a new owner at some point, but according to Laurie, it "will be given away in my will."
"We're still waiting for whoever started this whole thing with the egg to come forward and tell us how it came to be," she says. "But there aren't any rules to this thing. They didn't tell me when I had to give it away. So I think I'm going to hold on to it and let it fulfill its destiny."
The egg was a gift of sorts, bestowed on the twins after seeing a gentleman in Seattle standing with it under his arm. They asked him about it, and he said he was told to take it, sign his name on it and then pass it along to someone else. The Shooks have turned it into a huge shaker by poking popcorn kernels into its hollow center through a small hole. Now, at every show, the egg gets a spot on center stage and is occasionally called on to provide percussion. The intention, of course, was for the twins to pass the egg along to a new owner at some point, but according to Laurie, it "will be given away in my will."
"We're still waiting for whoever started this whole thing with the egg to come forward and tell us how it came to be," she says. "But there aren't any rules to this thing. They didn't tell me when I had to give it away. So I think I'm going to hold on to it and let it fulfill its destiny."
Nice one Gromit_42 Thanks for sharing.
ThePoose wrote:
Look up Project Pimento
Been a while since I heard a Theremin....
Look up Project Pimento
A theremin is an old electronic musical instrument played in mid air with your hands. The original theremin detects movements of both the player’s hands and turns it into a spooky UFO-like sound.
For this version, we’re just going to make it work with one hand and the BBC Microbit
You will need…
A BBC microbit & battery holder (optional)
A pair of headphones, or a speaker (you can’t use a Piezo buzzer)
Two crocodile clips
First aid kit, absolutely! Just as pleasant too
Been a while since I heard a Theremin....
Why does this sound like First Aid Kit?
From an article in the Willamette Weekly (March 26, 2013 "The Girls With The Golden Egg" linked from the Wikipedia page):
And Shook Twins have become known for their joyous live performances that include some unusual homemade instrumentation—including, yes, a giant golden egg.
The egg was a gift of sorts, bestowed on the twins after seeing a gentleman in Seattle standing with it under his arm. They asked him about it, and he said he was told to take it, sign his name on it and then pass it along to someone else. The Shooks have turned it into a huge shaker by poking popcorn kernels into its hollow center through a small hole. Now, at every show, the egg gets a spot on center stage and is occasionally called on to provide percussion. The intention, of course, was for the twins to pass the egg along to a new owner at some point, but according to Laurie, it "will be given away in my will."
"We're still waiting for whoever started this whole thing with the egg to come forward and tell us how it came to be," she says. "But there aren't any rules to this thing. They didn't tell me when I had to give it away. So I think I'm going to hold on to it and let it fulfill its destiny."
The egg was a gift of sorts, bestowed on the twins after seeing a gentleman in Seattle standing with it under his arm. They asked him about it, and he said he was told to take it, sign his name on it and then pass it along to someone else. The Shooks have turned it into a huge shaker by poking popcorn kernels into its hollow center through a small hole. Now, at every show, the egg gets a spot on center stage and is occasionally called on to provide percussion. The intention, of course, was for the twins to pass the egg along to a new owner at some point, but according to Laurie, it "will be given away in my will."
"We're still waiting for whoever started this whole thing with the egg to come forward and tell us how it came to be," she says. "But there aren't any rules to this thing. They didn't tell me when I had to give it away. So I think I'm going to hold on to it and let it fulfill its destiny."
Those twins are soooooo beautiful !
reguru2112 wrote:
What that person said!
Me likey
Very nice strings, sharp vocals... Thanks Bill and Rebecca
Very nice strings, sharp vocals... Thanks Bill and RebeccaWhat that person said!
Love shook twins and they give a great performance are are always touring the U.S.
Me likeyVery nice strings, sharp vocals... Thanks Bill and Rebecca
Very nice strings, sharp vocals... Thanks Bill and Rebecca8
No king no king
Ecco mi qui, and it's in single seed.
Ecco mi qui, and it's in single seed.
Lovely.
midget wrote:
In case you haven't done so yet, check out their live performance videos on youtube. Now! (I mean, after this song...)
They're just incredibly sweet.
Yep, they give good live gigs, which is always a sign of a good band. See this clip of their performing Growing Things live. They sure are purty
In case you haven't done so yet, check out their live performance videos on youtube. Now! (I mean, after this song...)
They're just incredibly sweet.
Yep, they give good live gigs, which is always a sign of a good band. See this clip of their performing Growing Things live. They sure are purty
Man - that was a great transition. 2 Cellos/Hurt -> this.
Every so often its nice to be reminded of the reasons I love RP. Intelligent playlisting is just one of them...
Every so often its nice to be reminded of the reasons I love RP. Intelligent playlisting is just one of them...
fredriley wrote:
Seconded. The theremin/saw in the background adds a nice spine-tingling touch of weirdness to the song. 9 from the shaken and stirred Nottingham jury.
Agreed, it's not half bad.
Seconded. The theremin/saw in the background adds a nice spine-tingling touch of weirdness to the song. 9 from the shaken and stirred Nottingham jury.
Agreed, it's not half bad.
It sounds like the lyrics may be as follows:
(thanks - now posted above -bg)
midget wrote:
In case you haven't done so yet, check out their live performance videos on youtube. Now! (I mean, after this song...)
They're just incredibly sweet.
That was a great suggestion!!!
In case you haven't done so yet, check out their live performance videos on youtube. Now! (I mean, after this song...)
They're just incredibly sweet.
That was a great suggestion!!!
mutepoint wrote:
Seconded. The theremin/saw in the background adds a nice spine-tingling touch of weirdness to the song. 9 from the shaken and stirred Nottingham jury.
Really liking these vocals and banjo. Very nice tune!
8.5 ... reaching for a 9.
8.5 ... reaching for a 9.
Seconded. The theremin/saw in the background adds a nice spine-tingling touch of weirdness to the song. 9 from the shaken and stirred Nottingham jury.
8 >>>>> 9In case you haven't done so yet, check out their live performance videos on youtube. Now! (I mean, after this song...)
They're just incredibly sweet.
Another great RP discovery for me!
all shook up
Still love this...
ziakut wrote:
Don't ever drink and post...learn from my example...
I like this...but some of the instruments sound a bit out of tune to me. Maybe it's the Cognac I've been consuming.
Don't ever drink and post...learn from my example...
This is really growing on me. I especially like the saw...
They are talking about hothouse tomatoes, right?
I'm offline for 10 days and what do I come back to at my favorite (only atm) 'radio station'? The Shook Twins...again. Lol. Guess if I'm gonna have to listen to 'em all the time I better watch that video someone recommended and learn to like 'em better.
cool, thanks
fredriley wrote:
Try this vid of them playing the song live, which sounds easily as good as the studio version, if not better. It's a mark of a good band, IMO, that they can play as well live as in the studio. As well as having sweet voices, the twins sure are purty. 8 from the smitten Nottingham jury.
fredriley wrote:
Try this vid of them playing the song live, which sounds easily as good as the studio version, if not better. It's a mark of a good band, IMO, that they can play as well live as in the studio. As well as having sweet voices, the twins sure are purty
. 8 from the smitten Nottingham jury.It's fairly decent, but would sound better if I was sipping some moonshine.
Diggin' it. 
I'm all Shook up—even though I like the banjo & saw.
I like this...but some of the instruments sound a bit out of tune to me. Maybe it's the Cognac I've been consuming.
thatrunnerdude wrote:
Crooked Still
Yes, and they're in New Orleans at the end of the month.
Crooked Still
Yes, and they're in New Orleans at the end of the month.
Hogtownmike wrote:
Crooked Still
can't place it, but they sound so similar to another band out there... have to listen closer next time.
Crooked Still
Hogtownmike wrote:
The Ditty Bops?
can't place it, but they sound so similar to another band out there... have to listen closer next time.
The Ditty Bops?
Hogtownmike wrote:
What about The Be Good Tanyas?
can't place it, but they sound so similar to another band out there... have to listen closer next time.
What about The Be Good Tanyas?
can't place it, but they sound so similar to another band out there... have to listen closer next time.
markthecarp wrote:
Try this vid of them playing the song live, which sounds easily as good as the studio version, if not better. It's a mark of a good band, IMO, that they can play as well live as in the studio. As well as having sweet voices, the twins sure are purty. 8 from the smitten Nottingham jury.
liked it at first (dozen times or so) but my rating curve on this one is plummeting.
maybe a video would increase my interest but i'm afraid rp's just burned me out with this one.
even the saw playing (if it is one) is really getting old.
maybe a video would increase my interest but i'm afraid rp's just burned me out with this one.
even the saw playing (if it is one) is really getting old.
Try this vid of them playing the song live, which sounds easily as good as the studio version, if not better. It's a mark of a good band, IMO, that they can play as well live as in the studio. As well as having sweet voices, the twins sure are purty
. 8 from the smitten Nottingham jury.liked it at first (dozen times or so) but my rating curve on this one is plummeting.
maybe a video would increase my interest but i'm afraid rp's just burned me out with this one.
even the saw playing (if it is one) is really getting old.
maybe a video would increase my interest but i'm afraid rp's just burned me out with this one.
even the saw playing (if it is one) is really getting old.
thanks bill, tom would approve....
Love the cover art
Saw them in a small Colorado town at a Mountain Fair and was blown away, seriously killer cover of a Talking Heads tune as well.
jesimpson wrote:
Very cool of Laurie. Love the Shook Twins' sound. You must tell them to listen to RP.
I was wondering the same thing -- musical saw or what? -- so just went ahead and asked the Shooks. Laurie Shook emailed me back and said: "It is indeed a musical saw. And it's played by Joey Goforth." So there you have it!
(Whoever first suggested a theremin, though: that was a very cool suggestion, certainly not one I could have come up with!)
(Whoever first suggested a theremin, though: that was a very cool suggestion, certainly not one I could have come up with!)
Very cool of Laurie. Love the Shook Twins' sound. You must tell them to listen to RP.
I love the sound of this song, which to my aged mind is channelling the Arkansas Chugabug from Wacky Races :o)
I like this. They remind me a whole lot of The Pierces, another duo of sisters.
I really like this song...would love to be able to see the lyrics!
I was wondering the same thing -- musical saw or what? -- so just went ahead and asked the Shooks. Laurie Shook emailed me back and said: "It is indeed a musical saw. And it's played by Joey Goforth." So there you have it!
(Whoever first suggested a theremin, though: that was a very cool suggestion, certainly not one I could have come up with!)
(Whoever first suggested a theremin, though: that was a very cool suggestion, certainly not one I could have come up with!)
BillG wrote:
But wouldn't a saw really fit with these two folksy women from the PNW? I have never seen a saw played in real life, only on TV, and that was 15 years ago.
Listened a little closer, and I do believe that I was wrong. A theremin (or something very similar) it is.
But wouldn't a saw really fit with these two folksy women from the PNW? I have never seen a saw played in real life, only on TV, and that was 15 years ago.
Love this band ..
Play some more of this band. Cool sound, eh?
Anybody else sees some similarity with Nigel Creek? Definitely upbeat and inspired. More, please.
Love watching brilliant musicians while enjoying a proper ale.
einsteinstoe wrote:
They have played at my pub brewery. Super great live. So nice to see them getting air time on RP.
This is pretty fun! Thanks.
Unknown to me...worth checking out some more me thinks...
They have played at my pub brewery. Super great live. So nice to see them getting air time on RP.
BillG wrote:
Listened a little closer, and I do believe that I was wrong. A theremin (or something very similar) it is.
Golden egg?
Listened a little closer, and I do believe that I was wrong. A theremin (or something very similar) it is.
Golden egg?
dwlangham wrote:
They do have a website.
Just curious to find out more, I looked for them in wikipedia and found . . . nothing. It feels vaguely refreshing.
They do have a website.
Just curious to find out more, I looked for them in wikipedia and found . . . nothing. It feels vaguely refreshing.
Nice smooth sound. Get's an 8 from me right out of the box.
BillG wrote:
If I'm not mistaken, it's actually:
Listened a little closer, and I do believe that I was wrong. A theremin (or something very similar) it is.
If I'm not mistaken, it's actually:
Listened a little closer, and I do believe that I was wrong. A theremin (or something very similar) it is.
Second good song I have heard from them! I think I may need to buy this CD.
psycholynx wrote:
If I'm not mistaken, it's actually:
If I'm not mistaken, it's actually:
Just saw them last week - packed the house! New CD coming out later this year!
You think they SOUND good?
You should SEE them. Especially if you get a chance to see them at a midnight show in the Ritz at the Country Fair.......
You should SEE them. Especially if you get a chance to see them at a midnight show in the Ritz at the Country Fair.......
Just love the Shooks! Wonderful harmonies, great banjo. Would love to see them in the UK one day. Why aren't they better known?
First!