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Howling Bells — I'm Not Afraid
Album: Howling Bells
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Released: 2005
Length: 2:36
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I've been where the sun don't shine
I've been where the trees have all died
I've been where there's no pathway or door
And I'm not afraid anymore

Been in a place where no one believes
The things that I said
Or the vision I'd see
So I had to protect my life
And not be afraid anymore
Fear is not real unless you want it be
At a level of yourself
It serves some need
You can let it go
Or hold on till the end
It's all up to you my friend

I've been where the sun don't shine
I've been where the trees have all died
I've been where there's no pathway or door
And I'm not afraid anymore
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I like this, but don't hear The Beatles influence anywhere
Posted 11 months ago by RodneyAjax    [ Reply ]
 Janssen wrote:
whafrog wrote: It seems clearly universal, Working Class Hero intro ripoff.



I hate the dialogue surrounding which the artist ripped off the other artist. These are properly considered students. Naturally the student will reflect the offerings of the artists they admire. This how music evolved: passed down to students which, in turn, contributes to the students' future compositions. That being said, Led Zepplin defininitely ripped off Spirit in "Stairway to Heaven."
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
I like her voice....!
Posted 2 years ago by BlackBetty    [ Reply ]
Not now....maybe later.
Posted 2 years ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
We were moving away from the border....no wait.....
Posted 2 years ago by trebzuk    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:

Is this what you get if the Broken Bells get fixed?

(I do like it, btw)



If Three Dog Night has Broken Bells and they get fixed, then they are No Bells. 
Posted 2 years ago by NeuroJoe    [ Reply ]
Ozzies have such a good sense for music (ha -- like, I mean, always!). I love this group like I love and miss Oz. Melbourne and Vic probably stole my heart, mind, & soul most, but I loved it all. Hey, great tune!
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
"Country goth." I love the new pasted together "this ain't like anything I've heard before" genre names.
Posted 3 years ago by ednazarko    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:

Is this what you get if the Broken Bells get fixed?

(I do like it, btw)



Deep Red Bells (Neko Case) and I, too, like it.
Posted 3 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Is this what you get if the Broken Bells get fixed?

(I do like it, btw)
Posted 4 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
This is great! Better than the other songs from this album that RP has played.
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
The intro totally psyched me out thinking it was 'Preston Miller'
Posted 11 years ago by ench    [ Reply ]
 slickdh wrote:

Im hearing it TOO!!   so much so, I thought that it was a new Over The Rhine CD..  At first I was dissappointed but have decided to be happy to have found a new band to listen to. 

Thanks RP

 
No, the voice is completely different, but the phrasing is similar. So take your pick: rhythm or tone.
Posted 11 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:
"A working class hero is something to be..." if you want to be a hero just rip off a guitar riff from me..
 
It's an A minor chord, strummed with a "hammer-on" technique.  That sort of folk-music strumming goes back to medieval days - look up Nottamun Town, or more recently, Dylan's Masters Of War.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Gomezs' FEAR song.  In a good way.
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 teapot wrote:
She reminds me of Laura Marling.
 
Related to Howlin' Wolf?  Do close friends call them Howlin' Bells?

Posted 13 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
She reminds me of Laura Marling.
Posted 14 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
 silvergirl wrote:
Swan, swan, hummingbird...

Anyone else hear that?
 


Yup came here to say this.

Oh, and it's "Swan, Swan H"
Posted 14 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
Bill and the girls!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
working class hero.and singing different melody

Posted 15 years ago by Shuji    [ Reply ]
Nice song — I hear the lead singer from "Devics" — gotta research!
Posted 15 years ago by Rachoh    [ Reply ]
Beautiful voice!
Posted 15 years ago by SusanHiddenPoet    [ Reply ]
 Baby_M wrote:


I'm definitely hearing OTR in there. That's a good thing.
 
Im hearing it TOO!!   so much so, I thought that it was a new Over The Rhine CD..  At first I was dissappointed but have decided to be happy to have found a new band to listen to. 

Thanks RP

Posted 15 years ago by slickdh    [ Reply ]
"A working class hero is something to be..." if you want to be a hero just rip off a guitar riff from me..
Posted 15 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
Swan, swan, hummingbird...

Anyone else hear that?
Posted 15 years ago by silvergirl    [ Reply ]
Backup singer??? She's got a really nice voice for lead. Are you implying that female vocalists should be relegated to backup?
Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
ok, i gave it a listen.....she does have a nice quality to her voice, she can be a good backup singer....it's just not so impressive {#Neutral}
Posted 16 years ago by redstorm    [ Reply ]
There is a dreamy quality to this.
Posted 16 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
Blimey...
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
LOVE her voice. Heavenly.
Posted 16 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
Now compare this to some of those "other" single singer girls...this has some real substance to it, interesting musical backgrounds.....very like able!
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Where's "Setting Sun"?!!
Posted 16 years ago by brianlj    [ Reply ]
Both familiar and unique at the same time.
Posted 16 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
ideola wrote:
Vocals remind me of Karen Bergquist of Over the Rhine. I like this.
I'm definitely hearing OTR in there. That's a good thing.
Posted 16 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Janssen wrote:
It seems clearly universal, Working Class Hero intro ripoff.
Yup Am chord with a hammer on the d string.
Posted 16 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
erik_1099 wrote:
That intro acoustic guitar reminds me alot of the acoustic guitar on sections of The Final Cut.
Intro reminded me of Tenacious D's "Tribute"
Posted 16 years ago by spudboy    [ Reply ]
That intro acoustic guitar reminds me alot of the acoustic guitar on sections of The Final Cut. MinMan wrote:
The guitar riff remindsme of The "Faithful" redition of Lennon's "A working class hero"
Posted 17 years ago by erik_1099    [ Reply ]
Exactly what I was going to say ("A Working Class Hero"). It's just about identical. Sorry for adding a redundant comment, but MAN! I was expecting Lennon's voice before the percussion snuck in. MinMan wrote:
The guitar riff remindsme of The "Faithful" redition of Lennon's "A working class hero"
Posted 17 years ago by reedifus    [ Reply ]
I don't know, but I love their name!!
Posted 17 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
Love the ethereal feel to this. But MAN it is Short!
Posted 18 years ago by MylenerHead    [ Reply ]
Wow, that one got over quick...
Posted 18 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
More bells Bill!
Posted 18 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
ideola wrote:
Vocals remind me of Karen Bergquist of Over the Rhine. I like this.
...and me of Neko Case. (Oops..already been mentioned)
Posted 18 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Like the vocals, like the cover, the lyrics are pretty good...but as others have said, the guitar riff is basically note-for-note Working Class Hero. (and Lennon does it better)
Posted 18 years ago by staticandradio    [ Reply ]
The guitar riff remindsme of The "Faithful" redition of Lennon's "A working class hero"
Posted 18 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
As soon as you're born they make you feel.... uh.... plagiarized.
Posted 18 years ago by normol    [ Reply ]
You can listen the whole album at NME.COM on their media player
Posted 18 years ago by Guy_Cybershy    [ Reply ]
Hoorah, we are all free now...
Posted 18 years ago by radiozep    [ Reply ]
Wow, $30 at Amazon. Guess I'll put in on my wishlist.
Posted 18 years ago by cmrump    [ Reply ]
ideola wrote:
Vocals remind me of Karen Bergquist of Over the Rhine. I like this.
Ditto on both counts.
Posted 18 years ago by g-rod    [ Reply ]
Vocals remind me of Karen Bergquist of Over the Rhine. I like this.
Posted 18 years ago by ideola    [ Reply ]
whafrog wrote:
Intro riff stolen from Working Class Hero, by John Lennon. I don't think the tone works with her "nice" voice.
Well, REM's "Swan, Swan, Hummingbird" also intros with the same chords/guitar notes, basically.
Posted 18 years ago by aflanigan    [ Reply ]
whafrog wrote:
Intro riff stolen from Working Class Hero, by John Lennon. I don't think the tone works with her "nice" voice.
It seems clearly universal, Working Class Hero intro ripoff.
Posted 18 years ago by Janssen    [ Reply ]
wow before she started singing that was working class hero!!
Posted 18 years ago by Beezer    [ Reply ]
juliealice wrote:
Oh, I like this. Kinda reminds me of Neko Case (in a good way).
Thought of Neko, too.
Posted 18 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Oh, I like this. Kinda reminds me of Neko Case (in a good way).
Posted 18 years ago by juliealice    [ Reply ]
whafrog wrote:
Intro riff stolen from Working Class Hero, by John Lennon. I don't think the tone works with her "nice" voice.
Yes.
Posted 18 years ago by Fredrikson    [ Reply ]
Intro riff stolen from Working Class Hero, by John Lennon. I don't think the tone works with her "nice" voice.
Posted 18 years ago by whafrog    [ Reply ]