Bruce Cockburn — Burden of the Angel-Beast
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From the lying mirror to the movement of stars
Everybody's looking for who they are
Those who know don't have the words to tell
And the ones with the words don't know too well
[Chorus:]
Could be the famine
Could be the feast
Could be the pusher
Could be the priest
Always ourselves we love the least
That's the burden of the angel/beast
Birds of paradise -- birds of prey
Here tomorrow, gone today
Cross my forehead, cross my palm
Don't cross me or I'll do you harm
[Chorus:]
Could be the famine
Could be the feast
Could be the pusher
Could be the priest
Always ourselves we love the least
That's the burden of the angel/beast
We go crying, we come laughing
Never understand the time we're passing
Kill for money, die for love
Whatever was God thinking of?
[Chorus:]
Could be the famine
Could be the feast
Could be the pusher
Could be the priest
Always ourselves we love the least
That's the burden of the angel/beast
Everybody's looking for who they are
Those who know don't have the words to tell
And the ones with the words don't know too well
[Chorus:]
Could be the famine
Could be the feast
Could be the pusher
Could be the priest
Always ourselves we love the least
That's the burden of the angel/beast
Birds of paradise -- birds of prey
Here tomorrow, gone today
Cross my forehead, cross my palm
Don't cross me or I'll do you harm
[Chorus:]
Could be the famine
Could be the feast
Could be the pusher
Could be the priest
Always ourselves we love the least
That's the burden of the angel/beast
We go crying, we come laughing
Never understand the time we're passing
Kill for money, die for love
Whatever was God thinking of?
[Chorus:]
Could be the famine
Could be the feast
Could be the pusher
Could be the priest
Always ourselves we love the least
That's the burden of the angel/beast
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Why doesn’t any of his other music sound like this? No vocals makes it so much more enjoyable
I wish the outro lasted another 5 minutes. Beautiful.
Should be taught in schools. If students are supposed to ponder.
perhaps the only song of his I could say I “Like”
missionaire wrote:
...and more Moby, Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits, Beck, David Byrne, Dire Straits, Talking Heads, Black Keys, Moby, Bonobo, Moby, Beck, David Bowie, Mark Knopfler, Elton John, Mark Knopfler, Moby, Talking Heads...
Bill plays more Bruce Cockburn songs than the CBC.
...and more Moby, Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits, Beck, David Byrne, Dire Straits, Talking Heads, Black Keys, Moby, Bonobo, Moby, Beck, David Bowie, Mark Knopfler, Elton John, Mark Knopfler, Moby, Talking Heads...
Bill plays more Bruce Cockburn songs than the CBC.
“Kill for money, die for love. Whatever was god thinking of”
Delawhere wrote:
Be on my side, I'll be on your side
This much madness, is too much sorrow
Be on my side, I'll be on your side
This much madness, is too much sorrow
Y'no: this was an 8 on my office system - a great "stop working, chill for the next 60 seconds" track.
Friday night, after my 3rd brandy, on great headphones.....bugger me, this is a 9.5
Goes well with a nice, slow smoky something....
Friday night, after my 3rd brandy, on great headphones.....bugger me, this is a 9.5
Goes well with a nice, slow smoky something....
ugh...
Ooo, sneaky - Bruce Cockburn after a BNL cover of one of his songs. Sweet. Thanks!
Burden of the angel bee?
Speaking of Angel-Beast, you see "Midnight Mass"? Yowzers.
Great segue from McMurtry's No More Buffalo to this wonderful song by Bruce. Long live RP!
Dave_Mack wrote:
Be on my side, I'll be on your side
Breathe, breathe in the air. Don't be afraid to care.
Be on my side, I'll be on your side
Eric_Denison wrote:
This time from Patty Griffin "Goodbye" another great storyteller and very similar vein.
Great segue from James McMurtry to Bruce. From one amazing storyteller to another. Both are good guitarists as well.
This time from Patty Griffin "Goodbye" another great storyteller and very similar vein.
azjames wrote:
I just did, FWIW. pxd
l guess you can't copy lyrics anymore. That sucks!
I just did, FWIW. pxd
I love Bruces voice, lyrics and guitar voicings… peotic, melodic and they feel good
RabbitEars wrote:
I didn't get the point of that story you commented on to be about Neil, but about Neil's audience (or the relationship in general). Neil is loved by legions but Bruce probably attracts more musicians and music afficiandos who are more attentive to his impressive guitar playing. Neil has many gifts, but being a great guitar player isn't one of them.
It was a response to another poster who criticized Neil for telling some fans to shut the f*ck up.
I didn't get the point of that story you commented on to be about Neil, but about Neil's audience (or the relationship in general). Neil is loved by legions but Bruce probably attracts more musicians and music afficiandos who are more attentive to his impressive guitar playing. Neil has many gifts, but being a great guitar player isn't one of them.
It was a response to another poster who criticized Neil for telling some fans to shut the f*ck up.
RabbitEars wrote:
Thanks Rabbit Ears...and I am old enough to get the metaphor...
BC on this song: "It's an observation of an aspect of the human condition. The inability to grasp where we are at any given moment and go with it. Which is unfortunately too common a problem."
Thanks Rabbit Ears...and I am old enough to get the metaphor...
ice-9 wrote:
I've seen Neil maybe 10 times and never heard him disrespect the audience once, but give me a foul mouth and no bullshit attitude any day over this drivel. It's difficult for me to express in words how ridiculous and awful I think this song is, and how much it has made me really dislike Bruce Cockburn.
So there.
I didn't get the point of that story you commented on to be about Neil, but about Neil's audience (or the relationship in general). Neil is loved by legions but Bruce probably attracts more musicians and music afficiandos who are more attentive to his impressive guitar playing. Neil has many gifts, but being a great guitar player isn't one of them.
I've seen Neil maybe 10 times and never heard him disrespect the audience once, but give me a foul mouth and no bullshit attitude any day over this drivel. It's difficult for me to express in words how ridiculous and awful I think this song is, and how much it has made me really dislike Bruce Cockburn.
So there.
I didn't get the point of that story you commented on to be about Neil, but about Neil's audience (or the relationship in general). Neil is loved by legions but Bruce probably attracts more musicians and music afficiandos who are more attentive to his impressive guitar playing. Neil has many gifts, but being a great guitar player isn't one of them.
westslope wrote:
Le Hibou to put a finer point on it. Never saw Bruce there despite growing up in Ottawa and going to Le Hibou a few times. Friends of mine managed to see Bruce at Le Hibou.
First saw Bruce solo at UWO in London, Ontario in 1975. He was outstanding. A respectful and enthusiastic audience helped. During the silent bits, you could hear a pin drop.
Contrast that to Neil Young who during his acoustical performances has often resorted to telling his audience to shut the fuck up, or who threatened the audience to end the acoustical bit and bring the band out early.
I've seen Neil maybe 10 times and never heard him disrespect the audience once, but give me a foul mouth and no bullshit attitude any day over this drivel. It's difficult for me to express in words how ridiculous and awful I think this song is, and how much it has made me really dislike Bruce Cockburn.
So there.
Le Hibou to put a finer point on it. Never saw Bruce there despite growing up in Ottawa and going to Le Hibou a few times. Friends of mine managed to see Bruce at Le Hibou.
First saw Bruce solo at UWO in London, Ontario in 1975. He was outstanding. A respectful and enthusiastic audience helped. During the silent bits, you could hear a pin drop.
Contrast that to Neil Young who during his acoustical performances has often resorted to telling his audience to shut the fuck up, or who threatened the audience to end the acoustical bit and bring the band out early.
I've seen Neil maybe 10 times and never heard him disrespect the audience once, but give me a foul mouth and no bullshit attitude any day over this drivel. It's difficult for me to express in words how ridiculous and awful I think this song is, and how much it has made me really dislike Bruce Cockburn.
So there.
westslope wrote:
Le Hibou to put a finer point on it. Never saw Bruce there despite growing up in Ottawa and going to Le Hibou a few times. Friends of mine managed to see Bruce at Le Hibou.
First saw Bruce solo at UWO in London, Ontario in 1975. He was outstanding. A respectful and enthusiastic audience helped. During the silent bits, you could hear a pin drop.
Contrast that to Neil Young who during his acoustical performances has often resorted to telling his audience to shut the fuck up, or who threatened the audience to end the acoustical bit and bring the band out early.
I am also from Ottawa and a die hard Bruce fan. Seen him too many times to remember :).
Hendrix played here in 1968 and at the same night Joni was Le Hibou. I saw his later performance and apparently he went from there to see Joni and they partied that night at Vanier Hotel. I was 15 so I missed that part.
Le Hibou to put a finer point on it. Never saw Bruce there despite growing up in Ottawa and going to Le Hibou a few times. Friends of mine managed to see Bruce at Le Hibou.
First saw Bruce solo at UWO in London, Ontario in 1975. He was outstanding. A respectful and enthusiastic audience helped. During the silent bits, you could hear a pin drop.
Contrast that to Neil Young who during his acoustical performances has often resorted to telling his audience to shut the fuck up, or who threatened the audience to end the acoustical bit and bring the band out early.
I am also from Ottawa and a die hard Bruce fan. Seen him too many times to remember :).
Hendrix played here in 1968 and at the same night Joni was Le Hibou. I saw his later performance and apparently he went from there to see Joni and they partied that night at Vanier Hotel. I was 15 so I missed that part.
Great segue from James McMurtry to Bruce. From one amazing storyteller to another. Both are good guitarists as well.
never heard this before...lovely
This is the album that introduced me to Bruce Cockburn - I probably heard it at a record store kiosk or something. It's a superb album end to end.
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Love the lyrics.
To my taste, the arrangement could use an uptick.
To my taste, the arrangement could use an uptick.
Bill, your amazing.
Just as I commented on the last song by James McMurtry that he sounded like Bruce Cockburn and who comes on next....BC!
Just as I commented on the last song by James McMurtry that he sounded like Bruce Cockburn and who comes on next....BC!
Could be your public school teacher or your NY attorney general
rascal wrote:
Le Hibou to put a finer point on it. Never saw Bruce there despite growing up in Ottawa and going to Le Hibou a few times. Friends of mine managed to see Bruce at Le Hibou.
First saw Bruce solo at UWO in London, Ontario in 1975. He was outstanding. A respectful and enthusiastic audience helped. During the silent bits, you could hear a pin drop.
Contrast that to Neil Young who during his acoustical performances has often resorted to telling his audience to shut the fuck up, or who threatened the audience to end the acoustical bit and bring the band out early.
l'Hibou.... funky little club in the Byward market, Ottawa 1968....unforgettable
Le Hibou to put a finer point on it. Never saw Bruce there despite growing up in Ottawa and going to Le Hibou a few times. Friends of mine managed to see Bruce at Le Hibou.
First saw Bruce solo at UWO in London, Ontario in 1975. He was outstanding. A respectful and enthusiastic audience helped. During the silent bits, you could hear a pin drop.
Contrast that to Neil Young who during his acoustical performances has often resorted to telling his audience to shut the fuck up, or who threatened the audience to end the acoustical bit and bring the band out early.
Dang.
Breathe, breathe in the air. Don't be afraid to care.
So beautiful!
kenrundel wrote:
That's what William Howard Taft often said.
He is one of the best songwriters in the last 100 years.
That's what William Howard Taft often said.
oldfart48 wrote:
Respectfully but very strongly disagree. I rarely come in here to trash songs, but this is the worst BC I've ever heard. Clumsy and forced and sort of meaningless and dumb.
IMHO.
Neil couldn't write , play or sing half as good as Bruce on a bad day.....this is just noodling....however if you listen you will not hear the sound of bubblegum poping.....
Respectfully but very strongly disagree. I rarely come in here to trash songs, but this is the worst BC I've ever heard. Clumsy and forced and sort of meaningless and dumb.
IMHO.
l'Hibou.... funky little club in the Byward market, Ottawa 1968....unforgettable
He is one of the best songwriters in the last 100 years.
Thoughts go out to Nice.
Wow! What a great song!!
Got to see him a couple of years outdoors in the hood. Sounds guy let me listen on their headphones — I was supposed to be taking pixs — seeing him a dozen feet away with incredible sound was simply amazing.
ThePoose wrote:
Interesting. I think BC rocks.
My good bud is a symphony violinist and likes to play guitar to relax.
He played in a group here in Ottawa with Bruce Cockburn in the 1960s.
My bud said that Bruce was always the best guitar player of them all.
He played in a group here in Ottawa with Bruce Cockburn in the 1960s.
My bud said that Bruce was always the best guitar player of them all.
Interesting. I think BC rocks.
Saw Bruce Cockburn in the early days at the Riverboat and consider myself lucky.
bon c'est bon
very nice
RickyBel wrote:
very nice
RickyBel wrote:
a good example of why music is universal n'est-ce pas
If this is in your elevator, Ill take the next one. nothing wrong with it, I know it from the Wall concerts, just not my cup of tea. 5
a good example of why music is universal n'est-ce pas
MilesW wrote:
Amen. Criminally low rating on this tune. I played the heck out of this album when it was released.
Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Bruce Cockburn - good run on a Monday evening! 
Amen. Criminally low rating on this tune. I played the heck out of this album when it was released.
MilesW wrote:
Same rotation today (5/1/15) and it's what is great about RP....where else are you gonna hear Willie right after Joni? Sometimes Beethoven thrown in after some Nirvana.....perfection!
Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Bruce Cockburn - good run on a Monday evening!
Same rotation today (5/1/15) and it's what is great about RP....where else are you gonna hear Willie right after Joni? Sometimes Beethoven thrown in after some Nirvana.....perfection!
Almost forgot Bruce... Great song!
Pink Floyd — Any Colour You Like :)
but much worse...
but much worse...
Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Bruce Cockburn - good run on a Monday evening!
Few, if any, have Bruce's combination of writing music and lyrics, guitar skills and evocative voice. He is one of the best!
Truth. And now Jakob Dylan sounds like Bruce.
DigitalJer wrote:
You got that right!
Bruce sounds like Bruce; and no other. An original, to be sure.
DigitalJer wrote:
You got that right!
Bruce sounds like Bruce; and no other. An original, to be sure.
My good bud is a symphony violinist and likes to play guitar to relax.
He played in a group here in Ottawa with Bruce Cockburn in the 1960s.
My bud said that Bruce was always the best guitar player of them all.
He played in a group here in Ottawa with Bruce Cockburn in the 1960s.
My bud said that Bruce was always the best guitar player of them all.
nice song.
mrstyke wrote:
Not where I'm from. This guy is an icon.
very under-rated artist....
Not where I'm from. This guy is an icon.
This guy hits home every time.
RedGuitar wrote:
Bruce - Neil Young called - he wants his "Down By the River" riff back! ;-)
Neil couldn't write , play or sing half as good as Bruce on a bad day.....this is just noodling....however if you listen you will not hear the sound of bubblegum poping.....Bruce - Neil Young called - he wants his "Down By the River" riff back! ;-)
BC on this song: "It's an observation of an aspect of the human condition. The inability to grasp where we are at any given moment and go with it. Which is unfortunately too common a problem."
very under-rated artist....
ziakut wrote:
Fixed that for you...
My comment is stupendously mediocre at best.
Fixed that for you...
stupendously mediocre at best.
martinc wrote:
He did the same thing warming up before the show in the old Senator Theatre in Towson, MD, father and I had snuck in the back a bit (I was trying to pull him back, thought we were going to get thrown out..ha). Never heard that version during the show, so it was neat to get to hear it even as a warm up...
Terrific songwriter, story teller, singer and guitarist.
I remember seeing him at Bottom Line in NYC back in early 1990. He did an extended version of Rocket Launcher where he took the guitar solo and played the hell out of it. One of my work colleagues that I dragged along noted that Bruce was literally smoking. The room was little cold and he was working so hard on the solo that steam was coming off him. He had a great band with him that included Richard Bell on keyboards, Colin Linden of guitar and local guy from Ottawa on drums. Great show.
I remember seeing him at Bottom Line in NYC back in early 1990. He did an extended version of Rocket Launcher where he took the guitar solo and played the hell out of it. One of my work colleagues that I dragged along noted that Bruce was literally smoking. The room was little cold and he was working so hard on the solo that steam was coming off him. He had a great band with him that included Richard Bell on keyboards, Colin Linden of guitar and local guy from Ottawa on drums. Great show.
He did the same thing warming up before the show in the old Senator Theatre in Towson, MD, father and I had snuck in the back a bit (I was trying to pull him back, thought we were going to get thrown out..ha). Never heard that version during the show, so it was neat to get to hear it even as a warm up...
Terrific songwriter, story teller, singer and guitarist.
I remember seeing him at Bottom Line in NYC back in early 1990. He did an extended version of Rocket Launcher where he took the guitar solo and played the hell out of it. One of my work colleagues that I dragged along noted that Bruce was literally smoking. The room was little cold and he was working so hard on the solo that steam was coming off him. He had a great band with him that included Richard Bell on keyboards, Colin Linden of guitar and local guy from Ottawa on drums. Great show.
I remember seeing him at Bottom Line in NYC back in early 1990. He did an extended version of Rocket Launcher where he took the guitar solo and played the hell out of it. One of my work colleagues that I dragged along noted that Bruce was literally smoking. The room was little cold and he was working so hard on the solo that steam was coming off him. He had a great band with him that included Richard Bell on keyboards, Colin Linden of guitar and local guy from Ottawa on drums. Great show.
meloman wrote:
Yes! Have been for many years now.
"Those who know don't have the words to tell.
And the ones with the words don't know so well."
I can find no better way to sum up wisdom juxtaposed against stupidity. Same as it ever is, too.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Yes! Have been for many years now.
"Those who know don't have the words to tell.
And the ones with the words don't know so well."
I can find no better way to sum up wisdom juxtaposed against stupidity. Same as it ever is, too.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Sasha2001 wrote:
Yes! Have been for many years now.
Wow, terrific song. I'm always impressed by this prolific and truth telling songwriter.
Yes! Have been for many years now.
8 → 9. Great, great song and feels just right on this stormy Oregon Monday.
Wow, terrific song. I'm always impressed by this prolific and truth telling songwriter.
I like this song it's good conversation music
lwilkinson wrote:
I absolutely agree. I love both for their words and voices. Great tunes from both.
Not sure why but sometimes this guy reminds me a little bit of Warren Zevon in some of his calmer, more introspective works.
I absolutely agree. I love both for their words and voices. Great tunes from both.
keller1 wrote:C'mon, Bruce is a great writer, a decent vocal stylist, and a kick-ass guitar player!
Did you mean the preachy bits? Okay, you have a point.
Very Neil Young-y.
Did you mean the preachy bits? Okay, you have a point.
Dylan's "Man of Peace" comes to mind when I hear this.
Mugro wrote:
I get Pink Floyd but I also got Rolling Stones "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" for some reasons. Call me crazy.
crazy
I get Pink Floyd but I also got Rolling Stones "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" for some reasons. Call me crazy.
crazy
Whirlpool wrote:
You got that right!
Bruce sounds like Bruce; and no other. An original, to be sure.
I always enjoyed his music and like hearing it on RP. Very underrated artist.
You got that right!
Bruce sounds like Bruce; and no other. An original, to be sure.
lwilkinson wrote:
I hear that. Basically, Bruce be fine by me.
Not sure why but sometimes this guy reminds me a little bit of Warren Zevon in some of his calmer, more introspective works.
I hear that. Basically, Bruce be fine by me.
spaceman wrote:
I get Pink Floyd but I also got Rolling Stones "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" for some reasons. Call me crazy.
I don't get the David Gilmour comments below. The picking near the end reminds me more of Mark Knopfler (though not too much), and his voice makes me think that he's trying to sound like the other Bruce. All in all, not a bad track, but far from great.
I get Pink Floyd but I also got Rolling Stones "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" for some reasons. Call me crazy.
Not sure why but sometimes this guy reminds me a little bit of Warren Zevon in some of his calmer, more introspective works.
Every time I hear this guy I wonder why I haven't purchased his music yet. It is time to start.
Angel-beast? You mean like Lucifer?
ugly wrote:
ugly wrote:
One of my dearest friend has the middle name Angel and I call him Angel-boy sometimes. But he can be a real Angel-beast on occasion. I think I will call him Angel-beast now when there is an occasion for it. (He is a dear friend but can also be a pain. I guess everybody has one of those in their lives.)
I always enjoyed his music and like hearing it on RP. Very underrated artist.
...And I'm wonderin' where the lions are...
This song and CD are not among Bruce's best, IMO.
Sounds very similar to Pink Floyd's "Breathe"....
One of my dearest friend has the middle name Angel and I call him Angel-boy sometimes. But he can be a real Angel-beast on occasion. I think I will call him Angel-beast now when there is an occasion for it. (He is a dear friend but can also be a pain. I guess everybody has one of those in their lives.)
ouch, this song hits the mark.
inmanart wrote:
Truly a good performance live. I saw him recently, he played a benefit concert to help bring awareness to a proposed ski resort in an ecologically sensitive area. Bruce played solo to about 500, his music and words spoken reflected on the environment and the importance of such a diverse wilderness. One of the best concerts I have ever experienced. https://www.keepitwild.ca/
I've caught him live a few times, If you like him try and see him live. He's a gifted artist with some really wonderful songs. Yes, you do need to be in a certain mood to be receptive to his music.....he chooses his own path....a true artist
Truly a good performance live. I saw him recently, he played a benefit concert to help bring awareness to a proposed ski resort in an ecologically sensitive area. Bruce played solo to about 500, his music and words spoken reflected on the environment and the importance of such a diverse wilderness. One of the best concerts I have ever experienced. https://www.keepitwild.ca/
inmanart wrote:
Good recommendation. I have seen him lots of times as he plays here a lot. No mater what the line up or even if solo it is a night of great music. I have dragged friends along a couple of times and all have told me after what a treat it was.
I've caught him live a few times, If you like him try and see him live. He's a gifted artist with some really wonderful songs. Yes, you do need to be in a certain mood to be receptive to his music.....he chooses his own path....a true artist
Good recommendation. I have seen him lots of times as he plays here a lot. No mater what the line up or even if solo it is a night of great music. I have dragged friends along a couple of times and all have told me after what a treat it was.
I am glad RP plays Bruce. He doesn't get much airplay in conventional air waves. His music deserves to be heard. Good guitar player, a poet (like it or hate it) and some great compositions. His speechless cd has some great work for those who don't like his voice.
I've caught him live a few times, If you like him try and see him live. He's a gifted artist with some really wonderful songs. Yes, you do need to be in a certain mood to be receptive to his music.....he chooses his own path....a true artist
Like Neil Young, his voice often sounds out of tune.
Far and away his best!
keller1 wrote:
Hardly. But very nice, nonetheless.
Very Neil Young-y.
Hardly. But very nice, nonetheless.
Very Neil Young-y.
horstman wrote:
No. No he doesn't rock. Not even a little bit. He rocked back when he wanted a rocket launcher, and even then, only a little bit.
This song is lame.
This guy really, really rocks! And he's Canadian.
No. No he doesn't rock. Not even a little bit. He rocked back when he wanted a rocket launcher, and even then, only a little bit.
This song is lame.
You know, if you're going to sing a chorus that consists of the same note over and over and over again, it should be a note that you can sing without sounding so incredibly strained.
Lyrics:
From the lying mirror to the movement of stars
Everybody's looking for who they are
Those who know don't have the words to tell
And the ones with the words don't know too well
(CHORUS:)
Could be the famine
Could be the feast
Could be the pusher
Could be the priest
Always ourselves we love the least
That's the burden of the angel/beast
Birds of paradise -- birds of prey
Here tomorrow, gone today
Cross my forehead, cross my palm
Don't cross me or I'll do you harm
(Chorus)
We go crying, we come laughing
Never understand the time we're passing
Kill for money, die for love
Whatever was God thinking of?
(Chorus)
I think it's beautiful, and my interpretation is that it addresses, with wonderment, the predicament of our own consciousness as we grapple with the angel and beast in ourselves & in others... They're quite interesting lyrics that could provoke a lot of contemplation with some fine music in the song.
Excelsior wrote:
This guy really, really sucks.
This guy really, really rocks!
And he's Canadian.
I don't get the David Gilmour comments below. The picking near the end reminds me more of Mark Knopfler (though not too much), and his voice makes me think that he's trying to sound like the other Bruce. All in all, not a bad track, but far from great.
Not a big Bruce Cockburn fan but I like this one, especially the guitar work
Excelsior wrote:
This guy really, really sucks.
Excellent point.
This guy really, really sucks.
js5280 wrote:
Is there an instrumental version? The guitar works salvages this from a one, but the lyrics are so bad and cheesey that it only gets a 2.
The good reader makes the good book, and the good listener makes the good lyrics
Is there an instrumental version? The guitar works salvages this from a one, but the lyrics are so bad and cheesey that it only gets a 2.
andyjmr wrote:
i think i've heard this song a thousand times before... different artists, different tunes, but always the same dreary pseudo 'meaningful' slog.
That just sounds cynical. Put things in context by listening to the rest of Bruce's albums, and you'll hear that his lyrics are consistently thoughtful, insightful, and sincere, not to mention "beautiful". If a thousand songwriters sound smug and sappy when they reflect on how shitty the human race can be, it shouldn't be held against Bruce when he goes at it with a pure heart.
If you've truly got experience and character (as Bruce does) you've earned the right to wear it in your art.
bdwelch wrote:
Bruce and colen linden - maybe one of bruces best albums
Colin has actually been on quite a few of Bruce's albums, I believe. Him and Ben Riley (drums) have played with Bruce quite a bit.
Rip of Floyd? If I queue this with Wizard of OZ, what'll happen?
You mean "cue". To "queue" is to form a line. Bruce and colen linden - maybe one of bruces best albums
Cockburn..ha
Really wonderful guitar, makes the song.
awful lyrics
Zweiblumen wrote:
Man, I hate this guy's music.
And the problem with these self important singers that think they have profound stuff to say is that their songs are too damn long.
I was thinking a birthday of '81 or so. Yup--'79. Teevee attention span. Concentrate, man. . . .
A good reminder that Bruce can hold his own with any other guitarists out there. Canadian soul.
CruzanBits wrote:
This is great. Very reminiscent of David Gilmour, imo.
I agree :)
wideasleep1 wrote:
Rip of Floyd? If I queue this with Wizard of OZ, what'll happen?
You mean "cue". To "queue" is to form a line.
Small Minds. BC's music is Genius!!
Zweiblumen wrote:
Man, I hate this guy's music....their songs are too damn long.
LOVE his music...tolerate his writing....do not care for his voice.
Makes my heart flutter...
mig7 wrote:
At least it doesn't drag on
It doesn't?
Rip of Floyd? If I queue this with Wizard of OZ, what'll happen?