Dave Matthews — Too High
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If your arms are brittle beside you,
Wrapped so soft your blood, is running
I'll be there
If you're movin slowly, if we still get there
I'll be there
Such a strong desire, like hunger
All you need to hope you keep your head
Yeaaaah
Is the slow hand quickens
What youve done with all those around you
Hopeful always that someone will come and save you
I'll be there
To watch you sultry turning, seething
I'll be there
Minutes hold on to hours, gets you twisting
All you need to hope you keep your head
Yeaahhh uhhhh unnn
The slow hand quickens
How to leave it with the love you lost
You made them crawl to be without you,
The slow hand quickens
Yes, the sand is empty, in the hour glass
I'll be there
To turn it over and over, in your head
So you keep the hope you'll get your day
Yeaaah ohhhhh
As the slow hand quickens
You see too hard, to break, too cold
To burn, afraid your chance is gone
Wires are crossed, your mouth is lost
You fear you've left it far too long,
The minutes pass, the hours are gone
So hard to find your way alone
The slow hands quicken
The slow hands quicken
Aaahhahaaa
The slow hands quicken
Wrapped so soft your blood, is running
I'll be there
If you're movin slowly, if we still get there
I'll be there
Such a strong desire, like hunger
All you need to hope you keep your head
Yeaaaah
Is the slow hand quickens
What youve done with all those around you
Hopeful always that someone will come and save you
I'll be there
To watch you sultry turning, seething
I'll be there
Minutes hold on to hours, gets you twisting
All you need to hope you keep your head
Yeaahhh uhhhh unnn
The slow hand quickens
How to leave it with the love you lost
You made them crawl to be without you,
The slow hand quickens
Yes, the sand is empty, in the hour glass
I'll be there
To turn it over and over, in your head
So you keep the hope you'll get your day
Yeaaah ohhhhh
As the slow hand quickens
You see too hard, to break, too cold
To burn, afraid your chance is gone
Wires are crossed, your mouth is lost
You fear you've left it far too long,
The minutes pass, the hours are gone
So hard to find your way alone
The slow hands quicken
The slow hands quicken
Aaahhahaaa
The slow hands quicken
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A good song from a great album that I want to listen from start to finish. Dave’s creativeness is too challenging for some, but not for me.
Segue wrote:
And excellent use of "auditorializing!"
Brilliant. As if Bill G is reading the Comments in real time and having a bit of fun auditorializing (coined just for you Bill) AND providing a decent dose of DMB that does not totally suck. BRAVO TO THE MAESTRO.
And excellent use of "auditorializing!"
excellent tune!!! Dave - yes.
Brilliant. As if Bill G is reading the Comments in real time and having a bit of fun auditorializing (coined just for you Bill) AND providing a decent dose of DMB that does not totally suck. BRAVO TO THE MAESTRO.
stevendejong wrote:
As always with Dave Matthews, I really do not get the (mostly American) antipathy. I'm not a fan, but his music is not worse than that of many other artists being played here.
Also, there is a comment below suggesting that Dave's band is "highschool level". The drummer, Carter Beauford, actually was voted the 10th best drummer of all time. Perhaps people with opinions should learn to state them as opinions instead of facts.
Then again, what to expect...
I always feel like Matthew's vocals are completely independent from the instruments. You could overlay any of his vocal tracks over any of their songs and it would sound about the same to me.
Proclivities wrote:
A lot of people are probably pretty indifferent about him, but why bother to write anything about that?
True that, Proclivities! Like they say, Apathy sucks, but who cares!!?
And as my past posts will point out, I'm on the "Uggg, DMB" team, even though I've encountered him while living in Seattle, and he's a pretty cool and normal dude.
A lot of people are probably pretty indifferent about him, but why bother to write anything about that?
True that, Proclivities! Like they say, Apathy sucks, but who cares!!?
And as my past posts will point out, I'm on the "Uggg, DMB" team, even though I've encountered him while living in Seattle, and he's a pretty cool and normal dude.
h8rhater wrote:
Or maybe they just h8. It is in vogue these days.
Stop it, h8r. Your intolerance of others' opinions is unbearable.
Your name is five characters too long.
Or maybe they just h8. It is in vogue these days.
Stop it, h8r. Your intolerance of others' opinions is unbearable.
Your name is five characters too long.
No Dave Matthews, RP!
ecojot wrote:
A lot of people are probably pretty indifferent about him, but why bother to write anything about that?
Interesting to see the comments here - he's either loved or hated.
A lot of people are probably pretty indifferent about him, but why bother to write anything about that?
Crash_Davis wrote:
or maybe they fully understand
Or maybe they just h8. It is in vogue these days.
Well, the haters just don't fully understand, do they?
Skydog wrote:or maybe they fully understand
Or maybe they just h8. It is in vogue these days.
ecojot wrote:
Interesting to see the comments here - he's either loved or hated.
I broke up with a girl once because she LOVED the DMB and I HATED it. Now that 10 years have passed (edit - it's actually been more like 17 years now...uggg), I'm more of the 'meh' crowd, in fact I even found myself "liking" this track and rated it a 6. That's probably the highest rating I'll ever give a DM song.
**EDIT** double UGG....I had to re-re-rate this track...back down to a 4.
jbuhl wrote:
If they ever do re-makes of The Beverly Hillbillies Dave Matthews could be voice coach for Jed to do the "whee-doagies!"
My EARS! It buuuuuuuuuuurns it buuuuuuuuuurns
If they ever do re-makes of The Beverly Hillbillies Dave Matthews could be voice coach for Jed to do the "whee-doagies!"
Interesting to see the comments here - he's either loved or hated.
thank you psd gods!
Super Freek-eeee!!!
real music : P
Super Freek-eeee!!!
real music : P
This guy's face reminds me of Keith Allen, father of singer Lily and typecast film hard man (he cameo'd in the wicked Shallow Grave, mainly as a stiff). Sadly, his voice sounds like what Keith Allen's voice might be like :(
If mediocre was the highest measurement of listening pleasure...this would fit nicely into that category. I can actually stomach this better than most of his other rambling tunes. However, the bar isn't that high, folks.
this "music" is pathetic
Crash_Davis wrote:
or maybe they fully understand
Well, the haters just don't fully understand, do they?
or maybe they fully understand
DaidyBoy wrote:
I actually don't like this band at all....except for this track. Weird.
I don't know enough of their material to hate them like everyone else seems to, but I like this track.
I actually don't like this band at all....except for this track. Weird.
Make it stop
I don't know enough of their material to hate them like everyone else seems to, but I like this track.
Nice melodic hooks.
Interesting lyrics. Lots to like.
Interesting lyrics. Lots to like.
My EARS! It buuuuuuuuuuurns it buuuuuuuuuurns
Very impressive, not what I would expect from Dave Matthews. Much more interesting than his usual work.
Lyrically, I love.
Marginal at best...never saw past the hype for DMB even early in his career.
MiracleDrug wrote:
and the band you tour the globe with would be...
zzzzzing!!!
and the band you tour the globe with would be...
zzzzzing!!!
ShamanManu wrote:
I agree.
Small doses.
As long as it takes me to get to the PSD button.
That small.
Dave in small dosages is very enjoyable 
I like this one
I like this one
I agree.
Small doses.
As long as it takes me to get to the PSD button.
That small.
As always with Dave Matthews, I really do not get the (mostly American) antipathy. I'm not a fan, but his music is not worse than that of many other artists being played here.
Also, there is a comment below suggesting that Dave's band is "highschool level". The drummer, Carter Beauford, actually was voted the 10th best drummer of all time. Perhaps people with opinions should learn to state them as opinions instead of facts.
Then again, what to expect...
Also, there is a comment below suggesting that Dave's band is "highschool level". The drummer, Carter Beauford, actually was voted the 10th best drummer of all time. Perhaps people with opinions should learn to state them as opinions instead of facts.
Then again, what to expect...
Dave in small dosages is very enjoyable
I like this one
I like this one
really enjoying this current run of songs....this one is so moody and atmospheric
First Dave Matthews track I've been able to listen to complete in ages. Probably since my youth and under the table era... I'd probably really like this with the right vocalist.
For my $0.02 this guy got tiresome pretty fast. Bit of a yawn.
brighthue wrote:
I couldn't agree more. It's refreshing to hear DM's voice and songwriting backed by musicians who aren't trying to play beyond their respective technical abilities. Sorry DMB members and fans but, nearly every time I hear a live recording of DMB, I notice that the drummer is playing too far forward, timing is a bit off (or worse) and at least one other member of the band is dragging the tempo down. The live recording of "Stay" is a prime example. This is high school band stuff. Still in all, I appreciate hearing Dave Matthews, as his music is intelligent and um, a bit eclectic in its combination of styles.
and the band you tour the globe with would be...
I couldn't agree more. It's refreshing to hear DM's voice and songwriting backed by musicians who aren't trying to play beyond their respective technical abilities. Sorry DMB members and fans but, nearly every time I hear a live recording of DMB, I notice that the drummer is playing too far forward, timing is a bit off (or worse) and at least one other member of the band is dragging the tempo down. The live recording of "Stay" is a prime example. This is high school band stuff. Still in all, I appreciate hearing Dave Matthews, as his music is intelligent and um, a bit eclectic in its combination of styles.
and the band you tour the globe with would be...
Beastie wrote:
yep.
Absolute brilliant musician with own style & substance.
yep.
Blandly forgettable
I recognize that look. He's wondering if anyone caught him passing gas.
leafmold wrote:
Please stop annoying us with your complaints and hit the PSD button instead.
Please stop playing Dave Matthews
Please stop annoying us with your complaints and hit the PSD button instead.
Please stop playing Dave Matthews
haha, love it!! agreed!
a_genuine_find wrote:
5.7 iz too low, song iz not purrfect, iz 8
a_genuine_find wrote:
5.7 iz too low, song iz not purrfect, iz 8
Is it me, or is Dave looking back like he suspects something evil is lurking on the other side of the bridge? It's like he's saying to himself... "Heh? Whaizzat back dere?"
5.7 iz too low, song iz not purrfect, iz 8
So many great Dave Matthews & DMB songs. This one is not among my favorites. For some more obscure DM stuff how about Monkey Man or something else off the Lillywhite Sessions.
I'm with you, this hurts
south wrote: Make the...torture stop...no more Dave Matthews please...
davedog wrote:
south wrote:
Make the...torture stop...no more Dave Matthews please...davedog wrote:
Wonder what brings this song back after 6 years.
While I do enjoy some of Dave Matthew's stuff, I've noticed something over the years. His stuff is "lowest common denominator" music. When I get together with a bunch of people who may not know each other that well, and someone says "how about some music?", seems like the choice is often DM. Safe, most people like him well enough. Not exactly a ringing endorsement, however.
While I do enjoy some of Dave Matthew's stuff, I've noticed something over the years. His stuff is "lowest common denominator" music. When I get together with a bunch of people who may not know each other that well, and someone says "how about some music?", seems like the choice is often DM. Safe, most people like him well enough. Not exactly a ringing endorsement, however.
Life is circular and so is Dave.
Make the...torture stop...no more Dave Matthews please...davedog wrote:
Wonder what brings this song back after 6 years.
While I do enjoy some of Dave Matthew's stuff, I've noticed something over the years. His stuff is "lowest common denominator" music. When I get together with a bunch of people who may not know each other that well, and someone says "how about some music?", seems like the choice is often DM. Safe, most people like him well enough. Not exactly a ringing endorsement, however.
While I do enjoy some of Dave Matthew's stuff, I've noticed something over the years. His stuff is "lowest common denominator" music. When I get together with a bunch of people who may not know each other that well, and someone says "how about some music?", seems like the choice is often DM. Safe, most people like him well enough. Not exactly a ringing endorsement, however.
Beastie wrote:
I couldn't agree more... Totally underrated on RP
Absolute brilliant musician with own style & substance.
I couldn't agree more... Totally underrated on RP
Always lovin' the DMB... the old stuff is very spiritual enlightening. New stuff... not so much. Wishing Dave could take it back to the days of the Crash album...
This smacks of that White Rabbit cover tune from Sucker Punch.
They both bite.
They both bite.
h8rhater wrote:
Latest fad going on 17 years... maybe you should get out of Amerind more often there Kirok.
20 years https://www.antsmarching.org/news/story.php?NewsID=996
Latest fad going on 17 years... maybe you should get out of Amerind more often there Kirok.
20 years https://www.antsmarching.org/news/story.php?NewsID=996
camarkim wrote:
Huh? You must not be a drummer, and you probably haven't heard Carter Beauford play much, I guess. The guy is a genius. Incredibly technically proficient.
Buy or rent "Under the Table and Drumming" which is one of Carter's instructional videos. I am a drummer with 20+ years of experience, and oftentimes I've thought I'd heard overdubbed drum parts on several DMB albums,thinking there is no way (physically,) to play the parts.
But seeing the video, you finally see how Carter can do these seemingly impossible parts by himself, which he often does live. (One-handed, single stroke rolls, anyone?) I will confess that I couldn't even ATTEMPT something like that, and that my two-handed single stroke rolls probably sound worse than his one-handeds.
I suppose what I appreciate most from Carter (via the videos adn various interviews I've read,) is the fact that he still considers himself to be a humble student, learning from other legendary drummers past and present. I bet you'd be pretty hard pressed to find another "rock star" with this sort of outlook. Anyway, I guess we all take our inspiration wherever we can get it, so I will continue to listen to (and learn from,) Carter and a slew of other drummers from different times and places.
Agrred, I am a drummer as well, and I have learned quite a bit listening to Carter and Gavin Harrison. Some of the best in the business right now.
Huh? You must not be a drummer, and you probably haven't heard Carter Beauford play much, I guess. The guy is a genius. Incredibly technically proficient.
Buy or rent "Under the Table and Drumming" which is one of Carter's instructional videos. I am a drummer with 20+ years of experience, and oftentimes I've thought I'd heard overdubbed drum parts on several DMB albums,thinking there is no way (physically,) to play the parts.
But seeing the video, you finally see how Carter can do these seemingly impossible parts by himself, which he often does live. (One-handed, single stroke rolls, anyone?) I will confess that I couldn't even ATTEMPT something like that, and that my two-handed single stroke rolls probably sound worse than his one-handeds.
I suppose what I appreciate most from Carter (via the videos adn various interviews I've read,) is the fact that he still considers himself to be a humble student, learning from other legendary drummers past and present. I bet you'd be pretty hard pressed to find another "rock star" with this sort of outlook. Anyway, I guess we all take our inspiration wherever we can get it, so I will continue to listen to (and learn from,) Carter and a slew of other drummers from different times and places.
Agrred, I am a drummer as well, and I have learned quite a bit listening to Carter and Gavin Harrison. Some of the best in the business right now.
I forgot all about this album! Thanks for resurrecting it — I really loved the title track, and this one is not bad. I much prefer Dave's solo work over DMB. RP has a great way of making old songs fresh again.
Imkirok wrote:
Latest fad going on 17 years... maybe you should get out of Amerind more often there Kirok.
I get enough DM on the radio around here. Then to hear him twice in a couple of hours on RP is too much. I agree that he is overrated and overplayed. IMO, he's just the latest in the fad of irritatingly mellow, subdued formula pop.
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Latest fad going on 17 years... maybe you should get out of Amerind more often there Kirok.
Wonder what brings this song back after 6 years.
While I do enjoy some of Dave Matthew's stuff, I've noticed something over the years. His stuff is "lowest common denominator" music. When I get together with a bunch of people who may not know each other that well, and someone says "how about some music?", seems like the choice is often DM. Safe, most people like him well enough. Not exactly a ringing endorsement, however.
While I do enjoy some of Dave Matthew's stuff, I've noticed something over the years. His stuff is "lowest common denominator" music. When I get together with a bunch of people who may not know each other that well, and someone says "how about some music?", seems like the choice is often DM. Safe, most people like him well enough. Not exactly a ringing endorsement, however.
Beastie wrote:
Absolute brilliant musician with own style & substance.
Thanks for the laugh! Tha't the funniest thing I've seen all day!
Absolute brilliant musician with own style & substance.
Hob wrote:
Extreme no 1:You must enjoy anything that gets mainstream air time.
Extreme no 2:You must loathe anything that gets mainstream air time.
That's red state and blue state America, respectively...
I get enough DM on the radio around here. Then to hear him twice in a couple of hours on RP is too much. I agree that he is overrated and overplayed. IMO, he's just the latest in the fad of irritatingly mellow, subdued formula pop.
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redeyespy wrote:
The orchestral crescendo at the end is especially laughable and desparate.
Exactly what I was thinking.
And for the record, I own and really enjoy Remember Two Things and Crash.
Is there a more overrated band? Not the past 2 years. So whiny, like a male Alanis.
You know what? I'm going to buy this album.
Yes.
brighthue wrote:
I couldn't agree more. It's refreshing to hear DM's voice and songwriting backed by musicians who aren't trying to play beyond their respective technical abilities. Sorry DMB members and fans but, nearly every time I hear a live recording of DMB, I notice that the drummer is playing too far forward, timing is a bit off (or worse) and at least one other member of the band is dragging the tempo down. The live recording of "Stay" is a prime example. This is high school band stuff. Still in all, I appreciate hearing Dave Matthews, as his music is intelligent and um, a bit eclectic in its combination of styles.
Huh? You must not be a drummer, and you probably haven't heard Carter Beauford play much, I guess. The guy is a genius. Incredibly technically proficient.
Buy or rent "Under the Table and Drumming" which is one of Carter's instructional videos. I am a drummer with 20+ years of experience, and oftentimes I've thought I'd heard overdubbed drum parts on several DMB albums,thinking there is no way (physically,) to play the parts.
But seeing the video, you finally see how Carter can do these seemingly impossible parts by himself, which he often does live. (One-handed, single stroke rolls, anyone?) I will confess that I couldn't even ATTEMPT something like that, and that my two-handed single stroke rolls probably sound worse than his one-handeds.
I suppose what I appreciate most from Carter (via the videos adn various interviews I've read,) is the fact that he still considers himself to be a humble student, learning from other legendary drummers past and present. I bet you'd be pretty hard pressed to find another "rock star" with this sort of outlook. Anyway, I guess we all take our inspiration wherever we can get it, so I will continue to listen to (and learn from,) Carter and a slew of other drummers from different times and places.
Hob wrote:
Extreme no 1:You must enjoy anything that gets mainstream air time.
Extreme no 2:You must loathe anything that gets mainstream air time.
It's a shame if anything gets played to death, but when you only judge a song by where it gets played then you're gonna miss out.
I couldn't have said this any better. There are a lot of music snobs that just write a song off because they loathe where the song is played or the fans that generally enjoy the song. Its a hypocritical way to judge music if you ask me.
Extreme no 1:You must enjoy anything that gets mainstream air time.
Extreme no 2:You must loathe anything that gets mainstream air time.
It's a shame if anything gets played to death, but when you only judge a song by where it gets played then you're gonna miss out.
Not to fan the consistent flames of negativity but, this song is depressingly bad. The orchestral crescendo at the end is especially laughable and desparate.
sabulose wrote:
Awesome song from the best Dave Matthews album yet. This song in peticular really grows on you, as does the whole album. The string arrangement and orchestration at the end of the song is brilliant! Dave just keeps getting better and better.
I'm still trying to figure out why seemingly intelligent adults like Dave Matthews. Sure, he can strum a bit o' gee-tar and arrange tunes, but that voice of his IS ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!! I believe he's the "easy listening music" of Gen X and Gen Y. In other words, it sucks!
Awesome song from the best Dave Matthews album yet. This song in peticular really grows on you, as does the whole album. The string arrangement and orchestration at the end of the song is brilliant! Dave just keeps getting better and better.
stripes wrote:
Here's someone who refines OVER-RATED. Please do not play him anymore. This is what mainstream radio is for.
Once again, the music snobs must raise their ugly heads and bash Dave. I've never heard any of Dave's new stuff on the radio. I'm glad it's played here.
GaryG wrote:
Finally...a DM song I dig !
same here!
Finally...a DM song I dig !
archrrone wrote: Enjoy the music!
I really dig this album. I also have no problem with the frequency of DM being played here...it's funny that I like pretty mich every single song that Bill plays (that you!)...some of you more critical folks need to ease up a bit and "enjoy the music!"
No offense is intended...I just dont understand the amount of negative comments...and not just on DM stuff...I thought a station like this would be listened to by music lovers...
Sean
We are music lovers here, but some music enthusiasts are CERTAIN that their taste in music is the right one, and all others should be shunned. I'm sure there's no harm meant by most of the negativity; it's just people taking the piss out of each other...
Please, don't be afraid! I, for one, also enjoy every song that is played here, but I also think it's my responsibility to tell anyone that doesn't like Carter Beauford (or Brady Blade for that matter) that they are stupid.
Enjoy the music!
Zygomatic wrote:
I haven't seen a majority of people here that don't like it. If it means that much to you, then you don't have to listen.
You need to look a bit harder.
just lowered my rating from 3 to 2....
Produced by Phil Spector?
Some Devil = teh suck :( I miss the old DMB -- Crash, even Before These Crowded Streets were terrific... the Luther College album has some great stuff too (though it can't properly be called a "solo" effort, Tim Reynolds is amazing).
The song's just... eh. Not atrocious, but certainly nothing great. The thing that bugs is just how often it gets plaid on RP. Enough already!
I'm a defenite DM fan, but this is far from his best work.
no offense to my DM fanatic friends, but... this is really quite bad, even for him. sappy, overwraught, overproduced, empty music here, imnsho.
Zygomatic wrote:
Are you kidding me? Carter Beauford is one of the best drummers around, and I'm not a DMB fan at all.
you're absolutely right. i'm not a huge DMB person, but a musical idiot knows that if you're going to pick on them, you lay off carter beauford's talent because there's nothing to mess with there.
I like Dave and DMB in general, though I am not familiar with all of their work.
The ending to this song just didn't do it for me, causing me to drop my original rating.
I am not a DM fan but that song was great, maybe i will become a DM fan.
eatmeyall wrote:
Otherwise, no matter what the majority want, they will keep shoving dave Matthews down our throats. Thank you so much!
I haven't seen a majority of people here that don't like it. If it means that much to you, then you don't have to listen.
brighthue wrote:
Sorry DMB members and fans but, nearly every time I hear a live recording of DMB, I notice that the drummer is playing too far forward, timing is a bit off (or worse) and at least one other member of the band is dragging the tempo down.
Are you kidding me? Carter Beauford is one of the best drummers around, and I'm not a DMB fan at all.
It's not bad, for DM, but if even a newbie like me encounters it each day, maybe it *is* a bit overplayed.
Bill, you crack me up. Keep the DM and DMB coming.
I really dig this album. I also have no problem with the frequency of DM being played here...it's funny that I like pretty mich every single song that Bill plays (that you!)...some of you more critical folks need to ease up a bit and "enjoy the music!"
No offense is intended...I just dont understand the amount of negative comments...and not just on DM stuff...I thought a station like this would be listened to by music lovers...
Sean
I either love or hate DM, on a per-song basis, and this is one that is beginning to fall into the love column.
Here's someone who refines OVER-RATED. Please do not play him anymore. This is what mainstream radio is for.
:roll: :roll:
BillG wrote:
A challenge to all RP listeners: find me one positive post about anything from our buddy Eric here. If such a thing exists, it has to be outnumbered 100 to 1 by complaints. A hint, good sir: I pay a lot of attention to enthusiastic, postive responses to songs - and almost none to knee-jerk criticisms of specific artists. Continuing to post complaints like this to every DM song in the library won't do you a bit of good - and reading them is, uh, "unengaging and tiresome".
Otherwise, no matter what the majority want, they will keep shoving dave Matthews down our throats. Thank you so much!
brighthue wrote:
I couldn't agree more. It's refreshing to hear DM's voice and songwriting backed by musicians who aren't trying to play beyond their respective technical abilities. Sorry DMB members and fans but, nearly every time I hear a live recording of DMB, I notice that the drummer is playing too far forward, timing is a bit off (or worse) and at least one other member of the band is dragging the tempo down. The live recording of "Stay" is a prime example. This is high school band stuff. Still in all, I appreciate hearing Dave Matthews, as his music is intelligent and um, a bit eclectic in its combination of styles.
The Dead were often accused of being a sub-par band skill-wise as well, but the music both bands make is better than their individual technical prowess.
You could also claim Dylan's or Hendrix's voices were a bit rough, or Neil Young couldn't keep time, but it doesn't really matter when the music itself is just so damn good!
I guess there are two camps of people: those that rate music rationally, and those that rate it purely on feeling. I could listen to someone play off key and not care as long as they were playing with some passion.
But then again, I listen to Wesley Willis from time to time, so what do I know. :)
I have never listened to a lot of DM and I do like this song.
Perhaps I'm not fried on commercial radio like some on this board seem to be. I just said no.
I suppose "Thanking A God" that I have an extensive music collection and sources like RP would be in order here.
Just awful. Really, really awful. Someone make it stop. Please.
Can we have a radio station withouth theis Matthews guy.
Pleeeeeeeeeese!
He is average at best!
Chunnamark wrote:
It's too bad he has such a stigma with some people... this album does have qualities of goodness to it... I think he is trying to add to his credibility by playing with some repected musicians (Trey and Ray Pazckowski, Tony Hall, Brady Blade of Spyboy, and Tim Reynolds, of course), and putting out an album that doesn't sound a whole lot like DMB. And he held his own on stage with them this week... 
I couldn't agree more. It's refreshing to hear DM's voice and songwriting backed by musicians who aren't trying to play beyond their respective technical abilities. Sorry DMB members and fans but, nearly every time I hear a live recording of DMB, I notice that the drummer is playing too far forward, timing is a bit off (or worse) and at least one other member of the band is dragging the tempo down. The live recording of "Stay" is a prime example. This is high school band stuff. Still in all, I appreciate hearing Dave Matthews, as his music is intelligent and um, a bit eclectic in its combination of styles.
Oh well. All great sets must come to an end.
(Dave once every two or three days would be fine, thank you. Isn't "heavy rotation" pretty much antithetic to "eclectic" and "progressive" radio? I'm just askin'.)
It's too bad he has such a stigma with some people... this album does have qualities of goodness to it... I think he is trying to add to his credibility by playing with some repected musicians (Trey and Ray Pazckowski, Tony Hall, Brady Blade of Spyboy, and Tim Reynolds, of course), and putting out an album that doesn't sound a whole lot like DMB. And he held his own on stage with them this week...
jpalembas wrote:
jpalembas wrote:am a big dave fan, though this song is not high on my list. but for pete's sake... do all the dave haters just go to every song in the library and paste in the same "overplayed/overrated" comments again and again?
Love this outro... The Battle Of A Thousand Violins And Celloes
jpalembas wrote:
ya know what you do ? turn the volume down for 5 minutes and then come back and appreciate the best damn radio station ever
Amen to that!
that you are listening to for FREE! (unless, of course, you make the occasional contribution which doesn't begin to do justice to the unconditional and fervent love you feel for what this station adds to your life.
You said it!
Most of the tracks from this CD don't do anything for me. This one, however -- YEAH! :-({|= 
am a big dave fan, though this song is not high on my list. but for pete's sake... do all the dave haters just go to every song in the library and paste in the same "overplayed/overrated" comments again and again? bill is gonna play some dave every now and again, just like he plays some artists i don't like occasionally, and ya know what you do? turn the volume down for 5 minutes and then come back and appreciate the best damn radio station ever that you are listening to for FREE! (unless, of course, you make the occasional contribution which doesn't begin to do justice to the unconditional and fervent love you feel for what this station adds to your life. oh, and thanks for the the raffle giveaway prize in october btw bill and rebecca 
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)BillG wrote:
Continuing to post complaints like this to every DM song in the library won't do you a bit of good - and reading them is, uh, "unengaging and tiresome".
OMG Bill this guy is still around? He's been saying the same stuff for what, about 3 years!
Anyway, I don't care for DMB particularly, but I really do enjoy this song, especially the orchestration at the end. Your segue from this song into Apocalyptica's Drive is wonderful.
Not to be presumptuous, but maybe I can speak for those people who got really into DMB in high school or college. (I am now 27.) He was great then, with a refreshing and infectious sound. Years later, though, his sound, I believe, is tired and played out. I know people my age who are still fanatical about him, and I just don't understand it. Maybe it's just me, but there aren't that many bands that I was really into back in college (i.e., Phish, Allman Bros., Jayhawks, Widespread, etc.) that I still love with the same fervor or even tolerate now -- I grew out of most of them (especially the jam bands, which just keep doing the same old thing) and moved on to what I think are much more interesting bands and sounds.
nice orchestrastion at the end...made me sit up and take notice 8O
me =
nice smackdown, bill ;)
nice smackdown, bill ;) eric wrote:
Arghhhh! Just heard him 4 hours ago! Please, please ease up on the DM, Bill.
A challenge to all RP listeners: find me one positive post about anything from our buddy Eric here. If such a thing exists, it has to be outnumbered 100 to 1 by complaints. A hint, good sir: I pay a lot of attention to enthusiastic, postive responses to songs - and almost none to knee-jerk criticisms of specific artists. Continuing to post complaints like this to every DM song in the library won't do you a bit of good - and reading them is, uh, "unengaging and tiresome".
I don't know. You either like Dave, or you don't. This tune reminds me of the CD "Before These Crowded Streets," my favoirte from his band... Only this one doesn't have the instrumental sounds of that album. I kinda like this darker sounding side of Dave, just as I did with that album. It DOES seem like more work went into this than the last few things that his band just kinda threw together. Not too band for a solo venture. I'd like to hear some of the other tunes.
eric wrote:
That's it. Time for a break from RP.
Arghhhh! Just heard him 4 hours ago! Please, please ease up on the DM, Bill.
For f*ck's sake!
That's it. Time for a break from RP.
Another day, another dose...
Arghhhh! Just heard him 4 hours ago! Please, please ease up on the DM, Bill.
I'm torn, i'm torn...
I love Dave Matthews, but I tend to agree that there's a bit too much of him on RP. HOWEVER! In comparison to commercial radio stations, a particular artist gets played 14 times a day, and that's usually just one song. If it's too much for you, you can just run your own online radio station and play as much or as little of him as you want!! 
At least one can hear a variety of Dave Matthews (and his band) on RP with NO commercials. And nowhere else on earth (except maybe on my harddrive) would you be able to hear Dave matthews followed by Beethoven.
How about some more classical on RP (in moderation, of course)? :-({|=
I love Dave Matthews, but I tend to agree that there's a bit too much of him on RP. HOWEVER! In comparison to commercial radio stations, a particular artist gets played 14 times a day, and that's usually just one song. If it's too much for you, you can just run your own online radio station and play as much or as little of him as you want!! At least one can hear a variety of Dave Matthews (and his band) on RP with NO commercials. And nowhere else on earth (except maybe on my harddrive) would you be able to hear Dave matthews followed by Beethoven.
How about some more classical on RP (in moderation, of course)? :-({|= there's far too much dave mathews stuff on rp!
Eul0gy wrote:
It's theraputic to get all that pompous, ponderous, bombastic crrrap out of their systems at once.
what is it with pretensious musicians and their need to make mediocre solo albums?
It's theraputic to get all that pompous, ponderous, bombastic crrrap out of their systems at once.
Platypus wrote:
Get with the program! :whip:
Someday Bill, you're going to tire of having to create 'fresh' playlists. (I would guess you already have at times, since you get 'behind' when other duties call.)
Please stop putting 'new' songs/artists into 'heavy rotation' and you can create timeless lists.
FWIW, I'm a DM(B) fan, but I'm a much bigger fan of moderation.
seems like every single time i tune into RP, this guy is being played. getting annoying.
Only once? You should be happy.
Get with the program! :whip:
Someday Bill, you're going to tire of having to create 'fresh' playlists. (I would guess you already have at times, since you get 'behind' when other duties call.)
Please stop putting 'new' songs/artists into 'heavy rotation' and you can create timeless lists.
FWIW, I'm a DM(B) fan, but I'm a much bigger fan of moderation.
Platypus wrote:
seems like every single time i tune into RP, this guy is being played. getting annoying.
Yep! Couldn't agree more. So please a bit less of DM for me. I know he has a lot of fans out there in RP land but surely they don't need a DM fix every day!!
Having said that, I rated this a six - one of his better efforts to my ears.
DavidCarrico wrote:
DM is tha man...like him better in DMB, but he is a creative and diverse artist! DM Haters go home
Actually, I'm at work. It doesn't sound any better here either.
I agree with several others - overplayed and overrated. When I hear the occasional good song, I can't bear to listen to the end. Time for a DMB diet.
DM is tha man...like him better in DMB, but he is a creative and diverse artist! DM Haters go home
Is this Coldplay? :)