St. Vincent — Violent Times
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Violent times
Almost lost you in these violent times
I forgot people could be so kind
In these violent times
Dollar signs
Almost lost it chasing dollar signs
Know the cost, but I forgot the price
Of buying my lie
I must have been dreaming
I fell down the well
Waking up
Waking up in hell
Different eyes
You're the same, but I've got different eyes
How could I ever have been so blind?
Blame these violent times
When all of the bombs inside
All of the wires I hide
All of the wasted nights chasing mortality
When in the ashes of Pompeii
Lovers discovered in an embrace for all eternity
I must have been dreaming
I fell down the well
But I swear you were hearing me
Through the noise and static and the call
Almost lost you in these violent times
I forgot people could be so kind
In these violent times
Dollar signs
Almost lost it chasing dollar signs
Know the cost, but I forgot the price
Of buying my lie
I must have been dreaming
I fell down the well
Waking up
Waking up in hell
Different eyes
You're the same, but I've got different eyes
How could I ever have been so blind?
Blame these violent times
When all of the bombs inside
All of the wires I hide
All of the wasted nights chasing mortality
When in the ashes of Pompeii
Lovers discovered in an embrace for all eternity
I must have been dreaming
I fell down the well
But I swear you were hearing me
Through the noise and static and the call
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I came here to post about this being a James Bond theme... 
isometric wrote:
Play Dead by Bjork (co-written by David Arnold, who has form with Bond themes!)
RP really needs a "Bond theme" block every so often. It should absolutely have Radiohead's Spectre, this and a bunchnof others I can't remember at the moment. Add in the comments!
Play Dead by Bjork (co-written by David Arnold, who has form with Bond themes!)
This entire album is absolutely sterling!
RP really needs a "Bond theme" block every so often. It should absolutely have Radiohead's Spectre, this and a bunchnof others I can't remember at the moment. Add in the comments!
Some Yello style inspiration..?
Nice music BTW.
Nice music BTW.
isometric wrote:
Great idea. Included should be Cherie Currie's version of Blondie's "For Your Eyes Only".
I would like to propose that we have a set of "not-Bond" theme songs. RP has at least 5? This is absolutely one of them
Great idea. Included should be Cherie Currie's version of Blondie's "For Your Eyes Only".
Saw her play in Austin last night. She is an excellent musician, puts on an energetic show, and was thankful to the crowd for being there on a Monday night.
walk2k wrote:
Her guitar playing has been praised for its melodic style and use of
distortion,...Rolling Stone named Clark the
26th-greatest guitarist of all time in 2023.
that's... wow. I mean, 26th freakin all-time?
for her use of ... distortion? whoa, who'd expect distortion, in rock guitar?
But since when is Rolling Stone’s evaluation of anything pertinent? That said , I really appreciate her work.
Her guitar playing has been praised for its melodic style and use of
distortion,...Rolling Stone named Clark the
26th-greatest guitarist of all time in 2023.
that's... wow. I mean, 26th freakin all-time?
for her use of ... distortion? whoa, who'd expect distortion, in rock guitar?
But since when is Rolling Stone’s evaluation of anything pertinent? That said , I really appreciate her work.
Unglaublich gut!
walk2k wrote:
Her guitar playing has been praised for its melodic style and use of
distortion,...Rolling Stone named Clark the
26th-greatest guitarist of all time in 2023.
that's... wow. I mean, 26th freakin all-time?
for her use of ... distortion? whoa, who'd expect distortion, in rock guitar?
For her use of distortion, yes. Not the distortion itself. In other words: the (presumably) unique way she uses distortion.
Her guitar playing has been praised for its melodic style and use of
distortion,...Rolling Stone named Clark the
26th-greatest guitarist of all time in 2023.
that's... wow. I mean, 26th freakin all-time?
for her use of ... distortion? whoa, who'd expect distortion, in rock guitar?
For her use of distortion, yes. Not the distortion itself. In other words: the (presumably) unique way she uses distortion.
Ok, whatever, banana coming.
Her guitar playing has been praised for its melodic style and use of
distortion,...Rolling Stone named Clark the
26th-greatest guitarist of all time in 2023.
that's... wow. I mean, 26th freakin all-time?
for her use of ... distortion? whoa, who'd expect distortion, in rock guitar?
"26th-greatest guitarist of all time"? Can someone recommend a couple of her tracks that showcase her guitar-playing?
Singletrack wrote:
Just imagine this sung by Shirley Bassey. Quintessential Bond music. I'd call it a genre mixing modern and classical music with high emotion and grandiose soaring melodies.
With an undercurrent of suspense and menace.
Just imagine this sung by Shirley Bassey. Quintessential Bond music. I'd call it a genre mixing modern and classical music with high emotion and grandiose soaring melodies.
With an undercurrent of suspense and menace.
I would like to propose that we have a set of "not-Bond" theme songs. RP has at least 5? This is absolutely one of them
Kajukenbo wrote:
Ruining? There's some great tracks on The Center Won't Hold (produced by St. Vincent). That was a really interesting album. Or do you mean that St. Vincent played some part in the leaving of their long-time drummer Janet Weiss?
I still blame St. Vincent for ruining Sleater-Kinney. I’m trying to get past it, but I’m afraid I remain a skeptic towards her work.
Ruining? There's some great tracks on The Center Won't Hold (produced by St. Vincent). That was a really interesting album. Or do you mean that St. Vincent played some part in the leaving of their long-time drummer Janet Weiss?
Someone went to some Goldfrapp gigs
Good James Bond song but needs Shirley Bassey on guest vocals
Bond. James Bond.
immediately thought, "James Bond theme." Amazing
Another great addition to RP's playlist. Thank you!
i think, this is the next Bond title - what else ;-)
MassivRuss wrote:
Just imagine this sung by Shirley Bassey. Quintessential Bond music. I'd call it a genre mixing modern and classical music with high emotion and grandiose soaring melodies.
Is “Bond Theme” a specific genre? Discuss.
Just imagine this sung by Shirley Bassey. Quintessential Bond music. I'd call it a genre mixing modern and classical music with high emotion and grandiose soaring melodies.
MassivRuss wrote:
Exactly my thought from the opening verse.
Is “Bond Theme” a specific genre? Discuss.
Exactly my thought from the opening verse.
jobohocomo wrote:
I was thinking more along the lines of Goldfrapp...
Kate Bush-esque? I like it!
I was thinking more along the lines of Goldfrapp...
MassivRuss wrote:
Yes.
Is “Bond Theme” a specific genre? Discuss.
I still blame St. Vincent for ruining Sleater-Kinney. I’m trying to get past it, but I’m afraid I remain a skeptic towards her work.
Really like the structure of the lyrics and the music is very catchy. Starting at an 8.
Is “Bond Theme” a specific genre? Discuss.
q4Fry wrote:
Violent Times & Valentines sounds like the name of a Pogues album.
I'm curious whether she intentionally picked a phrase that sounds like "Valentines."
Violent Times & Valentines sounds like the name of a Pogues album.
I expect you to die, Mr. Bond.
James Bond theme?
Kate Bush-esque? I like it!
akhuffman wrote:
I was thinking the same thing... slow it down a little and it's the perfect Bond theme.
new?, old?, very old?, Bond theme?? Brand New? WOW!!
Thanks William!
I was thinking the same thing... slow it down a little and it's the perfect Bond theme.
q4Fry wrote:
It's St. Vincent, so almost assuredly :). She's a master of subversion and lyricism, among other things
I'm curious whether she intentionally picked a phrase that sounds like "Valentines."
It's St. Vincent, so almost assuredly :). She's a master of subversion and lyricism, among other things
Beautiful song, beautiful woman, beautiful voice, beautiful outfit. I'm captivated :o)
Channelling Garbage here ...
new?, old?, very old?, Bond theme?? Brand New? WOW!!
Thanks William!
Thanks William!
I'm curious whether she intentionally picked a phrase that sounds like "Valentines."
Not sure why exactly, but I keep hearing strains of "You're Lost Little Girl" by the Doors.