Listening to Van Morrison on Radio Paradise

idiot_wind wrote:

Hey... what's going here? Quoting poetry, now? Ain't this a rock n roll station?

And what about William Blake and The Eternals? And throw in the Sisters of Mercy.

Now...that's poetry.

And this song has a nice piano groove.

Words or melody? Which came first?
"Language is the foundation of civilization. It is the glue that holds a people together. It is the first weapon drawn in a conflict."
but I degress this song has a nice piano groove.
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Posted 1 month ago by laserace [ Reply ]

laserace wrote:

So what are you trying to say?
John Keats wrote:
A thing of beauty is a joy forever; its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness. Beauty is truth, truth beauty that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know. Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter. Nothing ever becomes real till it is experienced.

Hey... what's going here? Quoting poetry, now? Ain't this a rock n roll station?

And what about William Blake and The Eternals? And throw in the Sisters of Mercy.

Now...that's poetry.

And this song has a nice piano groove.

Posted 1 month ago by idiot_wind [ Reply ]

xcranky_yankee wrote:

if this was a younger man with less history the lyrics would be boring, banal

So what are you trying to say?
John Keats wrote:
A thing of beauty is a joy forever; its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness. Beauty is truth, truth beauty that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know. Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter. Nothing ever becomes real till it is experienced.

Posted 4 months ago by laserace [ Reply ]

if this was a younger man with less history the lyrics would be boring, banal

Posted 7 months ago by xcranky_yankee [ Reply ]

mach-hog wrote:

This was an exemplary collection. I love “On Hyndford Street”...

There is an urban walk from the Braniel down to Connswater. Taking in Hyndford St is a favourite diversion.

Posted 8 months ago by vaiodon [ Reply ]

llazare wrote:

I stopped buying Van when this album came out. Minus one or two, I have everything he did from Astral Weeks on, but by the time Hymns to the Silence came out, he seemed to be going through the motions. It's too bad because he's one of my alltime favorites, but (In my opinion) he's missing the soul he used to have. I used go see him in concert every time I got the chance and it was always a mystical experience. The last time I saw him (back in '99) it was like watching a lounge act. Seems like became a parody of himself.

Song title says it all, n'est pas?

Posted 8 months ago by macadavy [ Reply ]

Excellent but overlooked album.

Posted 9 months ago by On_The_Beach [ Reply ]

llazare wrote:

I stopped buying Van when this album came out. Minus one or two, I have everything he did from Astral Weeks on, but by the time Hymns to the Silence came out, he seemed to be going through the motions. It's too bad because he's one of my alltime favorites, but (In my opinion) he's missing the soul he used to have. I used go see him in concert every time I got the chance and it was always a mystical experience. The last time I saw him (back in '99) it was like watching a lounge act. Seems like became a parody of himself.

This is a great album unfortunately the only time I got to see him in concert it was 2015 one of the worst I've ever seen. Lounge act indeed.

Posted 11 months ago by rrowdies [ Reply ]

llazare wrote:

I stopped buying Van when this album came out. Minus one or two, I have everything he did from Astral Weeks on, but by the time Hymns to the Silence came out, he seemed to be going through the motions. It's too bad because he's one of my alltime favorites, but (In my opinion) he's missing the soul he used to have. I used go see him in concert every time I got the chance and it was always a mystical experience. The last time I saw him (back in '99) it was like watching a lounge act. Seems like became a parody of himself.

So you're... not feeling it anymore?

Posted 1 year ago by sjccroquet [ Reply ]

llazare wrote:

I stopped buying Van when this album came out. Minus one or two, I have everything he did from Astral Weeks on, but by the time Hymns to the Silence came out, he seemed to be going through the motions. It's too bad because he's one of my alltime favorites, but (In my opinion) he's missing the soul he used to have. I used go see him in concert every time I got the chance and it was always a mystical experience. The last time I saw him (back in '99) it was like watching a lounge act. Seems like became a parody of himself.

Don't we all miss the soul that we used to have..?

(I know I do and I am sad about it)

I'm not saying you are not right, I am just wondering what does it (all) mean. :-)

I am trying to accept other people's (and artists') faults (are they faults?) along with mine (not always succeeding).

Posted 2 years ago by Hogar [ Reply ]

llazare wrote:

I stopped buying Van when this album came out. Minus one or two, I have everything he did from Astral Weeks on, but by the time Hymns to the Silence came out, he seemed to be going through the motions. It's too bad because he's one of my alltime favorites, but (In my opinion) he's missing the soul he used to have. I used go see him in concert every time I got the chance and it was always a mystical experience. The last time I saw him (back in '99) it was like watching a lounge act. Seems like became a parody of himself.

But then 2020 came, and good ol' Van was one of the very few who spoke (sang) his mind about what is going on all over the world

Posted 3 years ago by sashas [ Reply ]

This was an exemplary collection. I love “On Hyndford Street”...

Posted 4 years ago by mach-hog [ Reply ]

Posted 4 years ago by uksminas [ Reply ]

This song has a real bussy rythm! Great music! Also reminds me of the way I feel about the curent BAILOUT money we are surrendering to the Breaucrats and Banksters in Washington DC! ~ I'm not feelin it anymore!
My drinkin buddies lockid me out'a da door! ~ I wish'ed they were singin that tune!

Posted 15 years ago by gordy [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by (8?»: This song is sooooo tired... I'm not feeling it anymore either. :P

That's TOO bad. Sorry for your loss. ;)

Posted 21 years ago by mperry [ Reply ]

I sure like some of his stuff but the off-key singing on this song is really painful.

Posted 21 years ago by Enrique [ Reply ]

Great Tune

Posted 22 years ago by dkavlich [ Reply ]

I stopped buying Van when this album came out. Minus one or two, I have everything he did from Astral Weeks on, but by the time Hymns to the Silence came out, he seemed to be going through the motions. It\'s too bad because he\'s one of my alltime favorites, but (In my opinion) he\'s missing the soul he used to have. I used go see him in concert every time I got the chance and it was always a mystical experience. The last time I saw him (back in \'99) it was like watching a lounge act. Seems like became a parody of himself.

Posted 22 years ago by llazare [ Reply ]

he\'s just not feeling it and for waaaay too many minutes. i\'d be okay if this were a 3 minute song!

Posted 22 years ago by AlanCE [ Reply ]

I really like Van Morrison too.... damn this song sucks

Posted 22 years ago by tazochai [ Reply ]

more Van would not bother me....this guy is great..

Posted 22 years ago by jamon [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by rayce: I don't Van has ever sang off key, certainly not on record.

Like I said, it's only a little bit, but it jumps out at me because I have perfect pitch. His vocals are slightly waivery at times. :)

Posted 22 years ago by Leslie [ Reply ]

Any Van is good by me.

Posted 22 years ago by skinnyo [ Reply ]

This song is just so good. I love it!!! I love Van.

Posted 22 years ago by gypsy222 [ Reply ]

I don\'t know why I like this song so much. Van sings out of tune at times which drives me crazy, but I guess the whole spirit of the song moves me.

Posted 22 years ago by Leslie [ Reply ]

toes are taping and head is bobbing....Thanx :D

Posted 22 years ago by mel [ Reply ]