Soft Hearted Scientists — Diving Bell
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Length: 5:11
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rtrudeau wrote:
This particular tune sits squarely in the novelty song category, which means it is easily worn out. Please, let's not let that happen.
5
4 for the maddeningly repetitive music. +2 for the great lyrics. Final score = 6. Billy Ray Cyrus in hell. What a concept. 
Apparently it's genetic. His daughter is now responsible for bringing Hanna Montana to the masses. This particular tune sits squarely in the novelty song category, which means it is easily worn out. Please, let's not let that happen.
5
rtrudeau wrote:
That's being awfully generous.
4 for the maddeningly repetitive music.
That's being awfully generous.
KevinM wrote:
That spoken part is a spoof of the Moody Blues when they did that sort of thing back in their Nights in White Satin days— and perhaps spoofing Dylan a bit too. It's quite funny. This is good stuff, kind of like XTC in their psychedelic spoof incarnation, The Dukes of Stratosphere.
But it's cool that you can edit tunes to your liking now— glad you're happy with it, and that's a nifty new role for technology. I can think of a number of tunes that could use some tweaks, when the song went wrong, just cut and paste and it's so much better... that would really salvage some ABBA for me!
This is a schizophrenic song. The song starts out stupid with the scat (or whatever you call it) for the first 25 seconds, gets really good for the next 2 1/2 minutes, then gets stupid again for the next 1 1/2 minutes when the guy narrates his story about Billy Ray Cyrus and then it gets good again with the chorus section. So I went over to last FM and copied the audio from the song and edited out the stupid parts and voila! I've got a really great song to put on my iPod (with just a very slight bump in the middle of the song (I can live with that).
That spoken part is a spoof of the Moody Blues when they did that sort of thing back in their Nights in White Satin days— and perhaps spoofing Dylan a bit too. It's quite funny. This is good stuff, kind of like XTC in their psychedelic spoof incarnation, The Dukes of Stratosphere.
But it's cool that you can edit tunes to your liking now— glad you're happy with it, and that's a nifty new role for technology. I can think of a number of tunes that could use some tweaks, when the song went wrong, just cut and paste and it's so much better... that would really salvage some ABBA for me!
Bill - you are coming pretty close to one of my ideal playlists......! But I do need to get on with some work!
This is a schizophrenic song. The song starts out stupid with the scat (or whatever you call it) for the first 25 seconds, gets really good for the next 2 1/2 minutes, then gets stupid again for the next 1 1/2 minutes when the guy narrates his story about Billy Ray Cyrus and then it gets good again with the chorus section.
So I went over to last FM and copied the audio from the song and edited out the stupid parts and voila! I've got a really great song to put on my iPod (with just a very slight bump in the middle of the song (I can live with that).
esotericderek wrote:
"The dream took a disturbing detour into one man's private hell. I dreamt I could see Billy Ray Cyrus sitting in Satan's waiting room. He was being forced to play Achy Breaky Heart' repeatedly on a one-string banjo, while all around him demons with flaming mullets line danced like maniacs...."
Thank you! I just noticed what was being said, but couldn't quite hear enough to follow. Made me laugh out loud.
Any song that makes fun of pompous British prog-rock is allright by me! (I'm talking about you Procol Harum, ELP, Moody Blues, King Crimson, Jethro Tull)
Anyone for a chorus of "Stonehenge"? (The Spinal Tap one)
sqqqrly wrote:
Sounds like Syd era Floyd...........nice....anyone have the CD? Good?
Actually I was going to say it sounds like Spinal Tap. Same era.
Sounds like Syd era Floyd...........nice....anyone have the CD? Good?
Worst. Beatbox. Ever.
Hysterical! I've heard this a dozen times and never picked out the spoken monologue until now. An easy 8. 
4 for the maddeningly repetitive music. +2 for the great lyrics. Final score = 6.
Billy Ray Cyrus in hell. What a concept.
esotericderek wrote:
"The dream took a disturbing detour into one man's private hell. I dreamt I could see Billy Ray Cyrus sitting in Satan's waiting room. He was being forced to play Achy Breaky Heart' repeatedly on a one-string banjo, while all around him demons with flaming mullets line danced like maniacs. Apparently this was retribution for the misery he had inflicted on humanity with that horrible song and his contribution to the sinister spread of the boot scootin' phenomenon. In his thirty-second break he told me through his tears he had promised to slice off his mullet if only the Devil would spare his soul. But the Devil would not be swayed. He said, No, Billy, for the song, the line dancing, and the mullet....all these transgressions are far too great to allow you any mercy.'"
Man, you just gotta love that.
ronniegirl wrote:
At first I thought it WAS early Pink Floyd. I like it too.
The Moody Blues?
11:03 pm - Soft Hearted Scientists - Diving Bell
10:57 pm - Radiohead - House Of Cards
10:54 pm - Snow Patrol - Shut Your Eyes
10:50 pm - Shivaree - I Close My Eyes
Nice set this morning, Bill. 
Sounds like Cream - Pressed Rat and Warthog. Odd bit that.
Slowly growing on me in a weird kinda way. Up to a 6
harmaton wrote:
is that guy talking from the movie "Big Fish"?
Train Spotting(which is not about trains). Yes, the actor is the same.
ronniegirl wrote:
At first I thought it WAS early Pink Floyd. I like it too.
I was just thinking the same thing. :)
crinky wrote:
Definitely sounds like it was made in about 1968.
At first I thought it WAS early Pink Floyd. I like it too.
"The dream took a disturbing detour into one man's private hell. I dreamt I could see Billy Ray Cyrus sitting in Satan's waiting room. He was being forced to play Achy Breaky Heart' repeatedly on a one-string banjo, while all around him demons with flaming mullets line danced like maniacs. Apparently this was retribution for the misery he had inflicted on humanity with that horrible song and his contribution to the sinister spread of the boot scootin' phenomenon. In his thirty-second break he told me through his tears he had promised to slice off his mullet if only the Devil would spare his soul. But the Devil would not be swayed. He said, No, Billy, for the song, the line dancing, and the mullet....all these transgressions are far too great to allow you any mercy.'"
Man, you just gotta love that.
I gave it a two and I think that was generous. The Spinal Tap comment was right on the money. All I can picture is those guys singing this.
"Bell head" and "shell" - very Freudian, unless that's just my oversexed mind :o)
Is it just me, or does the guy on voiceover sound like Ewan McGregor?
the commenters are boring. the dream is interesting.
Odyzzeuz wrote: Nonetheless, I like it. 7
a joke song Spinal Tap would have done in their Flower People phase.
True nuff! Nonetheless, I like it. 7
Auld wrote:
I hear early Pink Floyd / King Crimson. Syd Barrett influence for sure.
Definitely sounds like it was made in about 1968.
OK - Who cloned the Moody Blues...?
Holy Beatles Batman
boring, that\'s all to it.
I enjoy a good conversation in the middle of a song.
It reminds me of people who talk in the movie theater during a movie... obviously something very important to say.
Some folks just need to get their heads out of their @r$e$ and spread the wings of their imaginations.
Brilliant song from a brilliant album by a brilliant band.
And for a bonus, you get to hear about Satan's retribution against Billy Ray Cyrus. Classic.
mojoman wrote:
That's a PhotoShop job if I've ever seen one.
Yeah, but it's a fun one anyway!
great lyrics
SmackDaddy wrote: 
Didn't know that god blessed those that kill to further their own greedy agenda. Good to know.
I'm not sure which is funnier, the song or the comments damning the song.
Totally lame. Dream, dream, that wonderful dream, blah blah blah, quivers?! are you serious, clark?
The kind of tune that would go over well at some kind
of Renaissance fair or Medieval jousting re-enactment. Yawn.
I hear early Pink Floyd / King Crimson. Syd Barrett influence for sure.
Lemon Jellyish
is that guy talking from the movie "Big Fish"?
Took a while for me to figure it out. But this song was kind of anoying me. I was like siting at my desk reaeding through paperwork and I keep hearing these annoying noises and they were like kind of making me feel uncomfortable and irritable. I was thinking "where are they coming from"? Oh yeah! It's this song.
Sounds good...! 
Leatherpoker wrote:
The mouth percussion in the intro reminds me of some cheesy college a Capella group. . . but that goes away pretty quickly once the song starts.
Yeah and after you sit through it the song blows
Love itThe mouth noises at the beginning and talking at the end are annoying. Annoying in general.">
Rafter101 wrote:
Totally!!
Dead ringer.
God these people suck. I mean really, really suck.
This one earns a solid meh .
El_Monty wrote:
I'll go against the crowd. I like it! It sounds like the Moody Blues.
Totally!!
Pressed Rat and Warthog
SmackDaddy wrote:
Didn't know that god blessed those that kill to further their own greedy agenda. Good to know.
I always just figured "god bless" so-and-so is merely a request (if not a demand) that God bless so-and-so, not that he/she/it necessarily will. But W *did* win two elections, so perhaps He Who Blesses did indeed choose to bless the Bush.
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
# 23 in our occasional series, "The case for increasing expenditure on the American public school system"
What do you know about the current state of American public schools there in Australia, Paul?
The guitar verse sounds a bit like Obvious by Jane's Addiction.
Trey wrote:EDIT
In response to a question about this comment...
I am a frequent visitor to the US of A. But I dont watch US TV shows as they broadcast a special signal in an inaudible frequency that makes your brain turn to mush. The evidence is queuing up in a Dunkin' Donuts near you, right now. You know that it makes sense. Leave while you still can...
What this song has to do with politics is lost on me, but as long as we're having playground politcal discussions I'll chime in.
God bless W.
Thanks!
# 23 in our occasional series, "The case for increasing expenditure on the American public school system"
I think this is one of those bands that you hear, and suddenly one day, for whatever reason, you listen. At least that's what happened to me. I think I like them.
window wrote:
I'd describe them as Porcupine Tree + (Jethro Tull - Ian Anderson's flute).
I beg to differ... this is actually enjoyable whereas Porcupine Tree? Not so much
wow, that's some rather gorgeous instrumentation
I listening to this, wondering why I'd rated it 7...then they got to the part about Achy Breaky Heart and all was clear.
Good stuff.
I downloaded this album from Emusic using some of my 100 free songs (do a Google search for "free mp3s emusic" and you'll find the same offer), and it did not disappoint.
I'd describe them as Porcupine Tree + (Jethro Tull - Ian Anderson's flute). If you like prog rock, you'd probably dig it.
Trey wrote:
What this song has to do with politics is lost on me, but as long as we're having playground politcal discussions I'll chime in.
God bless W.
Thanks!
Amen
El_Monty wrote:
I'll go against the crowd. I like it! It sounds like the Moody Blues.
Me to!
I'll go against the crowd. I like it! It sounds like the Moody Blues.
civey wrote:
i hear norwegian wood
Unfortunately, after listening to this song I lost any Norwegian Wood I might have had.
Change partners!
i hear norwegian wood
SmackDaddy wrote:
Didn't know that god blessed those that kill to further their own greedy agenda. Good to know.
Amen to that.
George W. Bush is a bad person.
Trey wrote:
What this song has to do with politics is lost on me, but as long as we're having playground politcal discussions I'll chime in.
God bless W.
Thanks!
Didn't know that god blessed those that kill to further their own greedy agenda. Good to know.
This makes me smile. And I don't get all the people who've given it a 1. It's rather harmless and good natured--what's to hate?.
I like the music in this one, but the ramble about Achey Breaky Heart is just... dated and trite.
The mouth percussion in the intro reminds me of some cheesy college a Capella group...but that goes away pretty quickly once the song starts.
I love hearing this song!
Mouth percussion?How Police Academy
youngj wrote:
All in favor of never playing this song again, say Mullett.
Mullett.
Meh. Okay a few times, but overplayed now, methinks. I gave it a '3' - Ho Hum.
Kind of reminds me of Pressed Rat and Warthog, by Cream, but a whole lot more musical.
youngj wrote:
All in favor of never playing this song again, say Mullett.
Again, again!
All in favor of never playing this song again, say Mullett.
Funny, for the first 30 secs or so I thought this was some old Jethro Tull. Perhaps my Friday sleep deficit is playing tricks with my mind... :(
Without the pretentious voiceover halfway through this would be a 4, but that drops it to a 2.
I must say that any song that conjures The Scarecrow, Arnold Layne, and The Bike, and tosses in theatrical narrative like The Moody Blues used to do, and ties it all up with a new series of existential twists -- meanwhile inducing catchy sway and footwag -- gets my vote for Damn Interesting Number! and gets the volume cranked, to boot!
Wow! People surely can generate a lot of hate for a harmless little song. And so early in the morning! It's impressive, in a negative kind of way.
oooh, this is interesting too! What a great musical morning.
Wow, I don't get the intensity of the negativity. First time I've heard this and while it probably wouldn't make my top 10, I did kind of like it. Sort of reminded me of the groups mentioned, plus a little Cream. The differences in the tastes of RP listeners just fascinates the hell out of me!
I really like this song. I wished it was mixed a little better. What do these audio engineers have against bumping up the vocal tracks?
bill - you can do better
MinMan wrote:
Aw shucks, you're just trying to get some contrary responses from the loyal opposition; aren't you?
I have no recollection of those events senator. ;)
Dreadful.
Ja300Mes wrote:
I love the simple, melodic guitar riffs in this song ...
... however, that is unfortunately preceded by ...
Odyzzeuz wrote:.. the Bobby McFerrin chicka chicka chicka pow junk that frames it.
But they do succeed in creating some sort of underwater vibe.
Personally, I love the Billy Ray Cyrus thing. : 
Trey wrote:
God bless W.
Aw shucks, you're just trying to get some contrary responses from the loyal opposition; aren't you?
What this song has to do with politics is lost on me, but as long as we're having playground politcal discussions I'll chime in.
God bless W.
Thanks!
mojoman wrote:
That's a PhotoShop job if I've ever seen one.
The bullet holes are a nice touch!
Walrus_Gumbo wrote:
I've only felt that kind of bile well with in me for George w. Bush!
Actually I don't mind this song except for the Bobby McFerrin chicka chicka chicka pow junk that frames it. That part is painful. All the bile stuff was a joke. But I hear you about W. He sucks.
Slarti wrote:
That's a PhotoShop job if I've ever seen one.
Walrus_Gumbo wrote:
I've only felt that kind of bile well with in me for George w. Bush!
Perhaps this will make you feel a bit better.
(click here)
Cheers
zenisgood wrote:
No denying the Moody Blues influence. Floyd as well....ah yes, the trippy days......very likeable....
I thought it was Moody Blues! Heard this many times on RP but this is first that I paid attention to the lyrics & the modern-day references to Billy Ray Cyrus (sp?).
zenisgood wrote:
No denying the Moody Blues influence. Floyd as well....ah yes, the trippy days......very likeable....
Well put. I gave it an 8 - Most Excellent.
is this available to buy anywhere yet?
Pity about the chikka-chikka bit. Otherwise it has a Small Faces feel about it...
Kerly wrote:
What a nice name for a band.
Then again, you're named Kerly.
What a nice name for a band.
Good stuff, anyone tried the rest of the album? It may be on my list.
Odyzzeuz wrote:
How about: ''I hate this song with a hatred that burns as hot as a regular ice cube burns relative to an ice cube that's been frozen down to almost absolute zero, but since you can't actually freeze things to actual absolute zero withiout creating a singularity, it's just one fraction of an iota warmer than absolute zero. Itself. I'm talking cold. And hot. Both. Together. In contrast. To each other. Like that. That kind of hatred.''
I've only felt that kind of bile well with in me for George w. Bush!
Ho hum.
Odyzzeuz wrote:
How about: ''I hate this song with a hatred that burns as hot as a regular ice cube burns relative to an ice cube that's been frozen down to almost absolute zero, but since you can't actually freeze things to actual absolute zero withiout creating a singularity, it's just one fraction of an iota warmer than absolute zero. Itself. I'm talking cold. And hot. Both. Together. In contrast. To each other. Like that. That kind of hatred.''
That is some powerful kind of hate! But don't waste it on this song. Save it for a rap "song".
ploafmaster wrote:
Wait...here's a more severe one:
"I hate this song with a hatred rivaled only by evil's hatred of good."
But I don't really feel that way about this song - it's kinda nice.
How about: ''I hate this song with a hatred that burns as hot as a regular ice cube burns relative to an ice cube that's been frozen down to almost absolute zero, but since you can't actually freeze things to actual absolute zero withiout creating a singularity, it's just one fraction of an iota warmer than absolute zero. Itself. I'm talking cold. And hot. Both. Together. In contrast. To each other. Like that. That kind of hatred.''
miahfost wrote:
I loathe this song with the white-hot intensity of a thousand suns.
Cheers!
A pretty little ditty, nice interlude tune.
miahfost wrote:
I loathe this song with the white-hot intensity of a thousand suns.
Yup. I think this may be the only '1' I've ever given on RP.
No denying the Moody Blues influence. Floyd as well....ah yes, the trippy days......very likeable....
The opening with the Bobby McFerrin-style voicing of the rhythm is really painful. From there it gets tolerable, though it strikes me as a joke song Spinal Tap would have done in their Flower People phase. In essence, this is a joke on the people who like it.
miahfost wrote:
I loathe this song with the white-hot intensity of a thousand suns.
Wait...here's a more severe one:
"I hate this song with a hatred rivaled only by evil's hatred of good."
But I don't really feel that way about this song - it's kinda nice.
miahfost wrote:
I loathe this song with the white-hot intensity of a thousand suns.
Ya gotta admit it; that definitely gets your point across with no doubt whatsoever...
miahfost wrote:
I loathe this song with the white-hot intensity of a thousand suns.
I need to remember that phrase....
I love the simple, melodic guitar riffs in this song. Yet another reason why I listen to RP. Thanks again for turning me on to something I'll NEVER hear on commercial FM.
I loathe this song with the white-hot intensity of a thousand suns.
MrsAustin wrote:
Okay, I have had quite enough of this song. It has had a bit too much airtime lately and I really feel like a dork with it playing in my office. Please, put it away until after the sun goes down, on the WEST coast! 
Don't blame your dorkiness on the tune. Blame it on your taste buds.
Any redeeming qualities this song may have are negated by that wretched opening.
Okay, I have had quite enough of this song. It has had a bit too much airtime lately and I really feel like a dork with it playing in my office. Please, put it away until after the sun goes down, on the WEST coast!
Fancy this following Cream when I've always said here that it reminded me of "Pressed Rat and Warthog".
Thank you for posting it. I tried the 'song lyrics' link but it horked. I love that segment.
Love the Moody Blues/prog rock spoof. And it sounds good even if you don't listen to the lyrics.
c.