She was not extremely average on the bass; she often played with a lot of syncopation and back-beat rhythms that "average" rock/pop bass players (i.e.: frustrated guitar players who pluck notes on the same beats as the rhythm guitar strums) are generally incapable of hearing. We're all entitled to our opinions, though.
Let's not forget or for those who didn't know, Tina learned the bass on the fly when invited to join the group with her b-friend who was a member of the group. All things considered she did very well and added to the distinct somewhat at times oddity of music coming from the the mind of David. Good on 'er!!
Decent cover but Indio and the musicians who all contributed their skills to the original song not to mention an absolutely incredible album...... priceless. Like they all got together for a one time project and put their all into it. kinda like the last show of Dead Can Dance.
I've always loved Tori Amos. I don't see why people's comments on here have to be so mean. If I don't like a song, I just don't post anything. Perhaps some of the negative people here should consider that as a viable option.
Agreed Suej!! Just because someone has an opinion doesn't mean everyone needs to hear it.
Grew up on Van the Man. One of the things I want to do before I die is to see him perform. He is still on the road, and still has his voice. Hope he comes back to the USA.
I saw him two years ago at the Austin City Limits music festival. Do yourself a favor, and don't ever see him live. Not now.
I love Van, too, and I'm sure he was fantastic back in the day, but he just doesn't have it anymore. I was so disappointed while we were watching him... I was looking forward to his performance all summer. I know it's just that he's getting old and can't do the things he used to be able to do so easily, but if you love Van, then I recommend you pass on seeing him live, and just be happy with the memories and images you have of him now, and save them from being tainted by his current performances.
The version done for the album Sult: Spirit of the music, includes strong backing by Mary Black back in the 90's. An incredible version, One of his best performances!1
there are so many great versions of this song but Jeff Buckley's cover gets a "10-Godlike" ranking from me. If you haven't heard it, Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History Podcast covers the story of how Jeff Buckley discovered and transformed this song. https://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/07-hallelujah
I agree, however, KD Lang's live version is quite spectacular as well.
Check out the original, 1989, Indio, Gordon Peterson's band out of Hamilton Ont. If an Oscar is to be given, then go with the original. Eddie unfortunately diminishes the tremendous quality of this original piece of art. Mairy wrote:
Damn, this should have won the Oscar for Best Song.
How about Gordon Peterson of Indio which included: Bill Dillon and David Rhodes(of Peter Gabiel) Brenda Russel, Larry Klien, Joni Michell, and Lakshminarayana Subramaniam on violin. This all came together back in 89. Used albums used to be found on eBay in the States for up to $400. Check the original first. topherg87 wrote:
Still havent seen this movie yet, but I do like this song and most of what i've heard of the soundtrack. anybody else think this kinda sounds like Rusted Root?
Ouch! Indio or Gordon Peterson brought this one to us all back in 89. Fantastic song along with the album. Can' say much about this one except to say that many times, it's best to leave a piece of artwork just as is. Seems many here believe Eddie is pretty darn good and I'm sure he is. But........Gordon and his ensemble and ideas...excellent. I can now understand why some used albums were selling on eBay for $400. Move along now Eddie.
The video to this is a bit bizarre.....And the kid with the ballon at the end? To release us from non-sense? Too bad it took a video to make some sense of his vocals.
She was not extremely average on the bass; she often played with a lot of syncopation and back-beat rhythms that "average" rock/pop bass players (i.e.: frustrated guitar players who pluck notes on the same beats as the rhythm guitar strums) are generally incapable of hearing. We're all entitled to our opinions, though.
Let's not forget or for those who didn't know, Tina learned the bass on the fly when invited to join the group with her b-friend who was a member of the group. All things considered she did very well and added to the distinct somewhat at times oddity of music coming from the the mind of David. Good on 'er!!
bdewees wrote:
https://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/07-hallelujah
Mairy wrote:
topherg87 wrote:
anybody else think this kinda sounds like Rusted Root?
Move along now Eddie.