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DeVotchKa — Viens Avec Moi
Album: How It Ends
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Released: 2004
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Viens viens sur la montagne
Tout près du ciel j'ai ma maison
Viens viens sur la montagne
Là-haut il fait si bon

Pourquoi ces pleurs dans tes yeux
Viens avec moi viens
Laisse ici ton amour malheureux
Viens avec moi viens
Viens ma maison n'est pas loin
Tout s'oublie je suis là prends ma main
Viens viens sur la montagne
Là-haut il fait si bon

Si tu rêves de beauté
Et de jours sans fin
De torrents glissants au cœur des forêts
Viens avec moi viens
On y voit pas de méchants
Mes seuls amis sont dieu, les fleurs et le vent
Viens viens sur la montagne
Là-haut il fait si bon

Tes yeux tendres me font voir
Qu'à toi seul je tiens
Ne sois pas triste il n'est pas trop tard
Viens avec moi viens
Si tu veux bien prends ma main
Laisse moi je connais le chemin
Viens viens sur la montagne
Là-haut il fait si bon
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 kquinn03 wrote:

Devotchka, this is how it ends. How appropriate since Russia is on a killing spree. 




You know these folks are from Denver!
Posted 2 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
 kquinn03 wrote:

Devotchka, this is how it ends. How appropriate since Russia is on a killing spree. 



Whoa there, patriot. What are we doing in the Ukraine? They're not a NATO member so why are we there? At this point there's no use in pointing fingers. At any rate, it's safe to say neither of us would be shooting up the countryside if we just stayed in our lane.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Devotchka, this is how it ends. How appropriate since Russia is on a killing spree. 
Posted 2 years ago by kquinn03    [ Reply ]

These folks are a lot fun. Love the instrumentation, especially the accordion. Funny, they don’t sound like they come from Denver but then American music can be a mix of everything from everywhere.


Posted 2 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
These guys would be great t the local apres ski live music place. The small dance floor would be clear of the kids while older people just bounced around not caring :)
Posted 2 years ago by farfarer    [ Reply ]
after repeated plays on RP this tune is growing on me.
Posted 2 years ago by bdwhitepm    [ Reply ]
Great album.
Little Miss Sunshine soundtrack too.
Not sure that's a good or bad thing.

Saw them in Dublin, Ireland (the original) in 2007. Terrific. 
Nick Urata guzzled from a bottle of red wine all the way through.
They were given a great Irish welcome.
Posted 2 years ago by diggyduffy    [ Reply ]
 Rockit wrote:
The Eddie Van Halen of the accordian. Solid 8 for me. Catchy!!!!


Excellent!!!!!
Posted 3 years ago by juandiablo    [ Reply ]
 Biorix wrote:

I can confirm, lyrics are not what they're singing
Plus it's really hard to hear the lyrics through the music so I could not even make a full transcription


C'est exact, les paroles sont différentes de celles figurant sur RP;  et pas faciles à comprendre...
LOVE RP anyway
Posted 3 years ago by finoufk    [ Reply ]
 sjccroquet wrote:

I assume you mean Wien's displacement law of 1893, not Wien's distribution law  of 1896 (which was promptly superseded by Planck's law). Either way, I have absolutely no idea what you mean.
Yes indeed, this version of Wien's Law involves throwing a spanner into the works,  not  walking the Planck's Law.

Posted 3 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 slowwoke wrote:
Either my French is that bad or these lyrics are inaccurate. Can a French speaker confirm it for me?
 
Yep, confirmed. Your French is not that bad :)
Posted 3 years ago by fx-20    [ Reply ]
 slowwoke wrote:
Either my French is that bad or these lyrics are inaccurate. Can a French speaker confirm it for me?
 
I can confirm, lyrics are not what they're singing
Plus it's really hard to hear the lyrics through the music so I could not even make a full transcription
Posted 4 years ago by Biorix    [ Reply ]
I'd like to hear more.  Thanks!
Posted 4 years ago by Djoy    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
It's just Wien's Law at work. Relax people, an instrument doesn't have to have strings.
 
I assume you mean Wien's displacement law of 1893, not Wien's distribution law  of 1896 (which was promptly superseded by Planck's law). Either way, I have absolutely no idea what you mean.
Posted 4 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
 slowwoke wrote:
Either my French is that bad or these lyrics are inaccurate. Can a French speaker confirm it for me?
 
Just On y voit pas instead On n'y voit pas! All is good from grammatical point of view, but if I was the girl I just accept if the singer is 10 years old :)
Posted 4 years ago by fatchakulla    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
It's just Wien's Law at work. Relax people, an instrument doesn't have to have strings.
 
I don't think I've ever seen Wien's Law applied to music.  Not a bad tune; I like the description "dark cabaret" for this band.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
Damn. These guys are from Denver—like Colorado.

 
Yea for us.  I missed out on the drawing to see them at the Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton.  :(  Oh well, next time.  
Posted 6 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
Either my French is that bad or these lyrics are inaccurate. Can a French speaker confirm it for me?
Posted 6 years ago by slowwoke    [ Reply ]
It's just Wien's Law at work. Relax people, an instrument doesn't have to have strings.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I don't think I'll ever get to the place where I want to listen to accordions on Radio Paradise.  Too many discordant associations (Lawrence Welk, polka musicians in Lederhosen, etc.) just kill the vibe.
Posted 9 years ago by MoonDweazel    [ Reply ]
Damn. These guys are from Denver—like Colorado.
Posted 9 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 liteon1 wrote:
Sounds like a combination of Leonard Cohen and Gogol Bordello.  In a good way.

 
Agreed - catchy and intriguing. I wish I could hear the words properly to try my rusty French on them. Unfortunately, your comment has created an image in my mind of the bastard offspring of Leonard Cohen and Gogol Bordello which will take some throwing off... {#Stop}
Posted 9 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Pas mon préféré.
Posted 10 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
I hadn't heard this before. It started playing, and I immediately started bobbing my head. I dig it.
Posted 10 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
Generally I like to say something positive or notable or insightful.  Bit this is a one-note yawn.  Even my dog left the room.   {#Cry}
Posted 10 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
tastes like barf after Take 5
Posted 10 years ago by paisleydancer66    [ Reply ]
One form my Favorits, i love thise special melody
Posted 10 years ago by Rofl_01    [ Reply ]
strange... not in a good way. 4.
Posted 10 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a combination of Leonard Cohen and Gogol Bordello.  In a good way.
Posted 11 years ago by liteon1    [ Reply ]
 Rockit wrote:
The Eddie Van Halen of the accordian. Solid 8 for me. Catchy!!!!
 
...roger that!
Posted 11 years ago by drivingunit103    [ Reply ]
It reminds me a lot of the Red Elvises, who were clever a decade and a half ago, but who aren't quite so interesting these days ... and yet who seem to me to be more creative.

It's not something I would want to listen to a lot. Don't mind the "lead squeeze-box" too much, but the heavy Slavic baseline starts to wear quickly, at least for me.

When it's on, I find myself turning RP down without realizing it.
Posted 11 years ago by tuiliq    [ Reply ]
To play accordian like that he must have the shakes!
Posted 11 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
Putin just locked up three very lovely devyotchkas for speaking out against his crimes.  What a sad thing.
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Interesting lyrics ... Subversives!  :-)
Posted 12 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
The Eddie Van Halen of the accordian. Solid 8 for me. Catchy!!!!
Posted 12 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
 ambrebalte wrote:
Like this but couldn't find the lyrics. Quel dommage
 
I have no idea if the French lyrics or English translation are worth a damn: 

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080708110750AAE0h97
Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Tom Cora and the EX. Something you'd see at the Knitting Factory.
Posted 12 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
a very subversive tune...i like it

Posted 12 years ago by k_trout    [ Reply ]
5 with bonus for French lyrics.
Posted 12 years ago by le_colonel    [ Reply ]
What a GREAT set of music!.... again!
Posted 12 years ago by davidfarmerie    [ Reply ]
I really like were this is going, but unfortunately it's just not getting there...
Please keep trying.
Posted 12 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
 (former member) wrote:
bleh.
 
 
I think that's part of the lyrics

Posted 13 years ago by dreadpixie    [ Reply ]
Good energy and I like the combo of unlikely instruments and ambience
Posted 13 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
This one got me out of my chair dancing.  Let's boogie!{#Bananajam}
Posted 13 years ago by boubabe    [ Reply ]
My only guess is that RP is being paid a subsidy today from the Bayer aspirin company to attempt to boost their sales. My head hurts listening to some very strange music today, indeed. Guess it would be cheaper to change channels for a while. CLICK!
Posted 13 years ago by Kokoloco53    [ Reply ]
I always picture an exhausted accordion player, dripping with sweat, collapsing at the end of this song.   He must have some sore arms!
Posted 13 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
I rarely post any negative comments.  But this one just drags it out of me.  I celebrate RP for it's diversity and eclectic mix of songs. But this one drives me up the wall.  Looking at the range of what other folks feel about this song, it seems I am in the minority.  But I can't wait for it to be over.
Posted 13 years ago by paraclete    [ Reply ]
um NO.
Posted 13 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
i from russia can't speak french{#Chillpill}
Posted 13 years ago by Det    [ Reply ]
 yodasan_magoo wrote:
Everyone Kazachok!  Okay maybe not.
 
HA HA HA...this song was worth it for this comment.
Posted 13 years ago by pinnyrat    [ Reply ]
Everyone Kazachok!  Okay maybe not.
Posted 13 years ago by yodasan_magoo    [ Reply ]
 LastChance wrote:
More...accordion.
 

Agreed. The accordion is this song is nice.

Posted 14 years ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
This song always makes me think of PacMan.    {#High-five}
Posted 14 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
I find it rather boring.....
Posted 14 years ago by maggie6969    [ Reply ]
They sound like arcade fire!
Posted 14 years ago by OscarHW    [ Reply ]
Let's dance!  Um, really, really fast.  I dunno - there's some serious mastery of the instruments, and a lot of passion. I can't help nodding in time, tapping my foot... Giving this a five until I hear it in other contexts.
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I'm not so sure of the found noise segments, or I'd rate it higher, but it's still quite catchy.
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]
More...accordion.
Posted 14 years ago by LastChance    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of Oi Va Voi — a group DEFINITELY worth checking out!
Posted 14 years ago by Alyssa    [ Reply ]
Awesome!   {#Bounce}
Posted 14 years ago by jkhandy    [ Reply ]
 Jared wrote:
nice, but needs more Gogol Bordelo to it.
 
Or Gotan Project

Actually, I love it just the way it is. 9

Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
nice, but needs more Gogol Bordelo to it.

Posted 14 years ago by Jared    [ Reply ]
A catchy little tune...
Posted 14 years ago by Rafter101    [ Reply ]
FANTASTIC!
Posted 14 years ago by kestrel    [ Reply ]
HORRIBLE!!!!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 twitterpated wrote:

Every time I hear this song I pause to listen and then remember I really like it as soon as the accordian kicks in.  I always enjoy it when accordians or banjos, lutes, mandolins, horns, theremins, etc., appear in music.  Artists combining non-traditionial sounds in their music often produces great results.  DeVotchKa sure has something going. . .


 

Non-traditional?  All those insruments have at least a hundred years of tradition on the electric guitar. (Except for the theremin)   {#Bananajam}

Anyway, I like when traditional instruments are used! This one is most enjoyable..
Posted 14 years ago by zjustme    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
It's in too heavy of a rotation here.
 
Odd, I've listened about 8 hours a day for weeks and this is the 1st time I've noticed it...{#Ask}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Putain, quelle merde !

Excuse my french... {#Smile}
Posted 14 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
It's in too heavy of a rotation here.
Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Accordian Seizure.  The Eefin' Polka.
Posted 14 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]

Every time I hear this song I pause to listen and then remember I really like it as soon as the accordian kicks in.  I always enjoy it when accordians or banjos, lutes, mandolins, horns, theremins, etc., appear in music.  Artists combining non-traditionial sounds in their music often produces great results.  DeVotchKa sure has something going. . .


Posted 14 years ago by twitterpated    [ Reply ]
My in-laws are getting back from Paris this week. This is just making me more jealous! {#Frustrated}
Posted 14 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
A little weird. Love it! {#Motor} < Chopper dood's head bobs to this tempo.

Posted 14 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
Kinda reminds me of the trippy fire-and-brimstone Christian band Sixteen Horsepower in a weird way...

But in French!
Posted 14 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]
skyguy wrote:
Love this band-They opened up for David Byrne at Redrocks this summer-Fantastic. Who doesn't love a women who plays tuba?
A little "Tuba-Snake Boogie?" {#Devil_pimp}


Posted 14 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
LOVE this band, and their music!
(and that "bellows-shake" on the accordion!!)
Posted 14 years ago by VicEdee    [ Reply ]
Country and western kletzmer in French?
Posted 14 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
I'm looking for a reason I shouldn't bump this to 10...

Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Like this but couldn't find the lyrics. Quel dommage
Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
I like this one even though it's kinda odd.
Posted 14 years ago by Razz    [ Reply ]
{#No}
Posted 14 years ago by glassbuteo    [ Reply ]
 skyguy wrote:
Love this band-They opened up for David Byrne at Redrocks this summer-Fantastic. Who doesn't love a women who plays tuba?
 

True dat!!{#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Love this band-They opened up for David Byrne at Redrocks this summer-Fantastic. Who doesn't love a women who plays tuba?
Posted 14 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
 hahaha! love the dancing banana! {#Dancingbanana_2}

wildrudi wrote:
{#Bananajam}
 


Posted 14 years ago by moonsaura    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}
Posted 15 years ago by wildrudi    [ Reply ]
DeVotchKa, Viens Avec Moi
Rolling Stones, Midnight Rambler
Cowboy Junkies, Me and the Devil
Charlie Musselwhite, Everybody Loves Me
Elvis Presley, Burning Love
Queen, Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Mark Knopfler, You Can't Beat the House

Among the many, many reasons RP is vital...

Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 goodgroove wrote:

I often think of people dancing like this when I listen to this song, not all the time but often.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoQb8vb4blA     -Just mute the volume on the video and listen to the DeVotchKa song with it. : )



 
Thanks for that! Awesome visual!

Posted 15 years ago by weevilkinevil    [ Reply ]
 fuh2 wrote:
reminds me of 16 Horse Power.
 
Both are from Denver, probably did some double-billed shows back in the day.

Posted 15 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
I like this song like the guy who likes having 2 shampoos to give the hotel a good rating: "It's working, its working!"{#Wink}
Posted 15 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
yuck
Posted 15 years ago by AdyMiles    [ Reply ]
groovy°!
Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 goodgroove wrote:

I often think of people dancing like this when I listen to this song, not all the time but often.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoQb8vb4blA     -Just mute the volume on the video and listen to the DeVotchKa song with it. : )

 
That's just brilliant!

Posted 15 years ago by sub-arctic    [ Reply ]
 goodgroove wrote:

I often think of people dancing like this when I listen to this song, not all the time but often.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoQb8vb4blA     -Just mute the volume on the video and listen to the DeVotchKa song with it. : )



 
perfect!

Posted 15 years ago by lookritia    [ Reply ]

I often think of people dancing like this when I listen to this song, not all the time but often.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoQb8vb4blA     -Just mute the volume on the video and listen to the DeVotchKa song with it. : )



Posted 15 years ago by goodgroove    [ Reply ]
ЎевПчка

odd name...

Posted 15 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 WayUpNorth wrote:
I'm likin' it ... chair boppin' music {#Dancingbanana_2}
 
If it can't be chart toppin', make it chair boppin'! {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
I'm likin' it ... chair boppin' music {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
cool song
Posted 15 years ago by gorgi    [ Reply ]
I have an 8 for this song, so I must like it.  Waiting to hear why I gave it that rating
note: I turned it up and figured it out.  Cool song I think
Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
{#Foot-in-mouth}   Comme une sabotiere = danse hollandaise aux sabots de bois.

Posted 15 years ago by Beinte    [ Reply ]
reminds me of 16 Horse Power.
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
This is what happens when you give a Tibetan throat singer some vodka.  DeKitchKa.

Actually, I don't dislike it, but some of the chord changes seem out of place and surprising—worse, weird and not overly enjoyable—given the (apparent) ethnic-geo-political-whatever background of this music. Oh, but call me close-minded, dwelling in the rut of banal characterization.
Posted 15 years ago by rumplestiltskin    [ Reply ]
Love this.
My beloved caught them live without me. :pout:
Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
These guys are just too cool. They remind me a  little of The Gotan Project, whom I also dig mucho.
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Bill has been rocking the accordion all day.  Actually hasn't been bothering me.  Has anyone else noticed?
Posted 15 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananapiano}{#Bananasplit}
Posted 15 years ago by Loonytunas    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of early Yello... {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
Nice to see these guys getting some national recognition the last few years.  I don't know if they still do this, but back in the day they would have burlesque dancers swinging from the ceiling while they play.  Nothing like Nick Urata chugging a bottle of wine, playing theremin, while his half naked girlfriend swings from the rafters.  Their best album is "Una Volta" if you're looking to check out more of their stuff.
Posted 15 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
They're opening for David Byrne at Red Rocks this summer. Might have to try to make that one...
Posted 15 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]

This is going to be intresting...
{#Bananasplit}{#Bananasplit}

Got to have a dance nana..


Posted 15 years ago by kingfish2004    [ Reply ]
i dig the finger snapping
Posted 15 years ago by techer2    [ Reply ]
Je suis en accord avec l'àccordion. This is like Leonard Cohen releasing a Cajun EP produced by Elvis Costello.
Lenny sings in French you know. My homie and I learned it in Montreal, where we both grew up.


Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
kinda makes me want to get up and dance {#Bananasplit}
Posted 15 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]


Posted 15 years ago by arissimo    [ Reply ]
At low volume I though this was a Slavic reinterpretation of "Godless" {#Lol}
Posted 15 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:

 
The careful observer will notice that the bottom of the accordion has a very cleverly positioned glory hole with vacuum attachment.  Smile you naughty boy!  Smile!

Posted 15 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
 ScopArch wrote:

"Guess what?!
I've got a fever, and the only prescription... is more Accordion!"
 


Posted 15 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
I did a bad, bad thing...repeat ad nauseum {#Whipit}
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]

"Guess what?!
I've got a fever, and the only prescription... is more Accordion!"


Posted 15 years ago by ScopArch    [ Reply ]
 rubenbeagle wrote:
Love the accordion !
 

in Russian music the accordion is as common as the guitar is in American. 
Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]