Ivy — Feel So Free
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Ask me again
I'll take my chances
I don't know how to begin
You can't understand
I've got no answers
I can't explain where I've been
I should've known better
I should've known by now
I should've known better
I should've known by now
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel alright
Never thought I'd feel
Like I feel tonight
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel alright
Never thought I'd feel
Like I feel tonight
I can't go back
I can't imagine
Starting all over again
Try to relax
Get no reaction
There's just no way to pretend
I should've known better
I should've known by now
I should've known better
I should've known by now
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel alright
Never thought I'd feel
Like I feel tonight
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel alright
Never thought I'd feel
Like I feel tonight
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel all right
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel alright
Never thought I'd feel
Like I feel tonight
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel alright
Never thought I'd feel
Like I feel tonight
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel alright
Never thought I'd feel
Like I feel tonight
I'll take my chances
I don't know how to begin
You can't understand
I've got no answers
I can't explain where I've been
I should've known better
I should've known by now
I should've known better
I should've known by now
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel alright
Never thought I'd feel
Like I feel tonight
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel alright
Never thought I'd feel
Like I feel tonight
I can't go back
I can't imagine
Starting all over again
Try to relax
Get no reaction
There's just no way to pretend
I should've known better
I should've known by now
I should've known better
I should've known by now
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel alright
Never thought I'd feel
Like I feel tonight
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel alright
Never thought I'd feel
Like I feel tonight
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel all right
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel alright
Never thought I'd feel
Like I feel tonight
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel alright
Never thought I'd feel
Like I feel tonight
And I feel so free
Yeah, I feel alright
Never thought I'd feel
Like I feel tonight
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upon first hearing this, I first thought it might be The Dandy Warhols.
WTF Bill… I am trying to leave my apartment!!!
unclehud wrote:
I'm guessing structural reasons. Windows are probably popped into the fuselage at a point where they will not weaken already consumed surface area: luggage bins, hydraulic lines, and electrical wiring in the overhead; cargo, checked baggage, and more pipes/wires/stuff below deck; and all the rivets necessary to hold the airplane's ribs to the skin.
If you're were answering the question about airplane windows' shape then yeah you're in the right ballpark, unclehud.
de Havilland Comet - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › De_Havilland_Comet
...
However, within a year of entering airline service, problems started to emerge, with three Comets lost within twelve months in highly publicised accidents, after suffering catastrophic in-flight break-ups. Two of these were found to be caused by structural failure resulting from metal fatigue in the airframe, a phenomenon not fully understood at the time; the other was due to overstressing of the airframe during flight through severe weather. The Comet was withdrawn from service and extensively tested. Design and construction flaws, including improper riveting and dangerous concentrations of stress around some of the square windows, were ultimately identified. As a result, the Comet was extensively redesigned, with oval windows, structural reinforcements and other changes. Rival manufacturers meanwhile heeded the lessons learned from the Comet while developing their own aircraft.
I'm guessing structural reasons. Windows are probably popped into the fuselage at a point where they will not weaken already consumed surface area: luggage bins, hydraulic lines, and electrical wiring in the overhead; cargo, checked baggage, and more pipes/wires/stuff below deck; and all the rivets necessary to hold the airplane's ribs to the skin.
If you're were answering the question about airplane windows' shape then yeah you're in the right ballpark, unclehud.
de Havilland Comet - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › De_Havilland_Comet
...
However, within a year of entering airline service, problems started to emerge, with three Comets lost within twelve months in highly publicised accidents, after suffering catastrophic in-flight break-ups. Two of these were found to be caused by structural failure resulting from metal fatigue in the airframe, a phenomenon not fully understood at the time; the other was due to overstressing of the airframe during flight through severe weather. The Comet was withdrawn from service and extensively tested. Design and construction flaws, including improper riveting and dangerous concentrations of stress around some of the square windows, were ultimately identified. As a result, the Comet was extensively redesigned, with oval windows, structural reinforcements and other changes. Rival manufacturers meanwhile heeded the lessons learned from the Comet while developing their own aircraft.
Never heard it, really like it. The steady acoustic guitar with all that other stuff on top. Very interesting and likeable, to me. Good on headphones I'll bet.
Ah the joys of Sasha Shulgin's little wonder child. *smile*
I know I should resist the temptation of free association, but this is very good to my ears. Kind of like a blend of Suzanne Vega and The Cure's In Your House. Nice and mellow, thanks 
Jacksonstat wrote:
No, this is:
So it's easier to buy shutters for them.
radiozep wrote:
Anybody know why all airplane windows are the same size?
Is this a joke?
No, this is:
So it's easier to buy shutters for them.
1st time I've heard. Smooth. I like it.
Unreal groove, solid, surreal and quite excellent.
coloradojohn wrote:
I am in total agreement.
This singer, this song, this wildly talented group always takes my breath away. I never get tired of hearing them. Inspiring, soaring stuff!
I am in total agreement.
This singer, this song, this wildly talented group always takes my breath away. I never get tired of hearing them. Inspiring, soaring stuff!
ashmj000 wrote:
Poppy? Fluffy? Even with the Reznor-like guitar riffs?
I'd call it "serene." It just kind of floats along pleasantly, even with the Reznor riffs.
Poppy? Fluffy? Even with the Reznor-like guitar riffs?
I'd call it "serene." It just kind of floats along pleasantly, even with the Reznor riffs.
nice
DrLex wrote:
Poppy? Fluffy? Even with the Reznor-like guitar riffs?
This is poppy and fluffy, but in a very good way.
I wanted to buy this through the iTunes link, but the music industry has gone through great lengths to mimic the prehistoric geographically-bound availability of physical items in the digital world, so too bad.
I wanted to buy this through the iTunes link, but the music industry has gone through great lengths to mimic the prehistoric geographically-bound availability of physical items in the digital world, so too bad.
Poppy? Fluffy? Even with the Reznor-like guitar riffs?
This is poppy and fluffy, but in a very good way.
I wanted to buy this through the iTunes link, but the music industry has gone through great lengths to mimic the prehistoric geographically-bound availability of physical items in the digital world, so too bad.
I wanted to buy this through the iTunes link, but the music industry has gone through great lengths to mimic the prehistoric geographically-bound availability of physical items in the digital world, so too bad.
I discovered IVI back 10 years ago thanks to RP, it is a pleasure to listen to this again!!
Ivy is so completely awesome! I just love the way every single Ivy song brings its own atmosphere to settle into, then proceeds to JAM.
More Ivy, plox!
Been wondering when I'd finally hear Ivy on RP. Judging from the comments it's been a while.
unclehud wrote:
I'm guessing structural reasons. Windows are probably popped into the fuselage at a point where they will not weaken already consumed surface area: luggage bins, hydraulic lines, and electrical wiring in the overhead; cargo, checked baggage, and more pipes/wires/stuff below deck; and all the rivets necessary to hold the airplane's ribs to the skin.
Well that (somewhat), and the fact that the windows are designed for people to look out them when the 26,000 feet in the air. Which means that you're looking at a very downward angle. Also so that the poor sap that's in the middle seat can also look over and see the terra firma that you are currently passing over. As for the person in the aisle seat, forget them, they have the aisle seat. Just tell them to keep their eyes peeled for the drink cart. As to the original poster's question the answer is short: if you're looking out the window while on the tarmac, you're doing it wrong.
I'm guessing structural reasons. Windows are probably popped into the fuselage at a point where they will not weaken already consumed surface area: luggage bins, hydraulic lines, and electrical wiring in the overhead; cargo, checked baggage, and more pipes/wires/stuff below deck; and all the rivets necessary to hold the airplane's ribs to the skin.
Well that (somewhat), and the fact that the windows are designed for people to look out them when the 26,000 feet in the air. Which means that you're looking at a very downward angle. Also so that the poor sap that's in the middle seat can also look over and see the terra firma that you are currently passing over. As for the person in the aisle seat, forget them, they have the aisle seat. Just tell them to keep their eyes peeled for the drink cart. As to the original poster's question the answer is short: if you're looking out the window while on the tarmac, you're doing it wrong.
floating effortlessly in my absent mind..
Will you go with me, Ivy...?
Droidac wrote:
I'm guessing structural reasons. Windows are probably popped into the fuselage at a point where they will not weaken already consumed surface area: luggage bins, hydraulic lines, and electrical wiring in the overhead; cargo, checked baggage, and more pipes/wires/stuff below deck; and all the rivets necessary to hold the airplane's ribs to the skin.
Good answer. So can anyone tell me why the windows are always positioned so low that only kids can see out of them? I'm not freakishly tall (6"2") but I need to bend myself in half to look out an airplane window!
I'm guessing structural reasons. Windows are probably popped into the fuselage at a point where they will not weaken already consumed surface area: luggage bins, hydraulic lines, and electrical wiring in the overhead; cargo, checked baggage, and more pipes/wires/stuff below deck; and all the rivets necessary to hold the airplane's ribs to the skin.
Alexandra wrote:
Indeed - both are great!
LOVELY-LOVELY SONG!
I thought this was Zero 7!!!
Indeed - both are great!
LOVELY-LOVELY SONG!
I thought this was Zero 7!!!
Droidac wrote:
Good answer. So can anyone tell me why the windows are always positioned so low that only kids can see out of them? I'm not freakishly tall (6"2") but I need to bend myself in half to look out an airplane window!
I think to facilitate viewing the ground at altitude.
Good answer. So can anyone tell me why the windows are always positioned so low that only kids can see out of them? I'm not freakishly tall (6"2") but I need to bend myself in half to look out an airplane window!
I think to facilitate viewing the ground at altitude.
Still fantastic. One of the most entrancing, intimate live shows I've ever been to (Slim's SF, 2005)
rtwingo wrote:
Answer by WikiAnswers:
High altitude aircraft need to pressurize their cabins (pack more air in) in order to offset the decreased air density (and consequently the decreased amount of oxygen) at the higher altitudes so you can continue to breathe. They do this is by compressing outside air and forcing it into the aircraft cabin. The increased pressure of this compressed air can create a force against the inside of the aircraft cabin, and windows, of up to around 8 pounds per square inch. The greater the surface area of a window, the greater the force of the cabin air pressure pushing against it and, consequently, the greater the likelihood of breaking out a window. By decreasing the surface area of the window, aircraft designers decrease the possibility of rupturing a window and losing cabin pressure.
The size and shape of the windows can also weaken the fuselage structure. The first British jet airliner, the de Havilland Comet, began to experience sudden crashes from high altitude. After many tests, the engineers discovered that the large windown with square corners could cause a fatigue crack to develope in the sharp corner of the window. Fatigue was an unknown science at that time. They redesigned the windows to make the smaller with large round corners and the aircraft didn't have any more dramatic crashes.
(And the exact size? regulations, obviously)
Good answer. So can anyone tell me why the windows are always positioned so low that only kids can see out of them? I'm not freakishly tall (6"2") but I need to bend myself in half to look out an airplane window!
Answer by WikiAnswers:
High altitude aircraft need to pressurize their cabins (pack more air in) in order to offset the decreased air density (and consequently the decreased amount of oxygen) at the higher altitudes so you can continue to breathe. They do this is by compressing outside air and forcing it into the aircraft cabin. The increased pressure of this compressed air can create a force against the inside of the aircraft cabin, and windows, of up to around 8 pounds per square inch. The greater the surface area of a window, the greater the force of the cabin air pressure pushing against it and, consequently, the greater the likelihood of breaking out a window. By decreasing the surface area of the window, aircraft designers decrease the possibility of rupturing a window and losing cabin pressure.
The size and shape of the windows can also weaken the fuselage structure. The first British jet airliner, the de Havilland Comet, began to experience sudden crashes from high altitude. After many tests, the engineers discovered that the large windown with square corners could cause a fatigue crack to develope in the sharp corner of the window. Fatigue was an unknown science at that time. They redesigned the windows to make the smaller with large round corners and the aircraft didn't have any more dramatic crashes.
(And the exact size? regulations, obviously)
Good answer. So can anyone tell me why the windows are always positioned so low that only kids can see out of them? I'm not freakishly tall (6"2") but I need to bend myself in half to look out an airplane window!
radiozep wrote:
Answer by WikiAnswers:
High altitude aircraft need to pressurize their cabins (pack more air in) in order to offset the decreased air density (and consequently the decreased amount of oxygen) at the higher altitudes so you can continue to breathe. They do this is by compressing outside air and forcing it into the aircraft cabin. The increased pressure of this compressed air can create a force against the inside of the aircraft cabin, and windows, of up to around 8 pounds per square inch. The greater the surface area of a window, the greater the force of the cabin air pressure pushing against it and, consequently, the greater the likelihood of breaking out a window. By decreasing the surface area of the window, aircraft designers decrease the possibility of rupturing a window and losing cabin pressure.
The size and shape of the windows can also weaken the fuselage structure. The first British jet airliner, the de Havilland Comet, began to experience sudden crashes from high altitude. After many tests, the engineers discovered that the large windown with square corners could cause a fatigue crack to develope in the sharp corner of the window. Fatigue was an unknown science at that time. They redesigned the windows to make the smaller with large round corners and the aircraft didn't have any more dramatic crashes.
(And the exact size? regulations, obviously)
Anybody know why all airplane windows are the same size?
Answer by WikiAnswers:
High altitude aircraft need to pressurize their cabins (pack more air in) in order to offset the decreased air density (and consequently the decreased amount of oxygen) at the higher altitudes so you can continue to breathe. They do this is by compressing outside air and forcing it into the aircraft cabin. The increased pressure of this compressed air can create a force against the inside of the aircraft cabin, and windows, of up to around 8 pounds per square inch. The greater the surface area of a window, the greater the force of the cabin air pressure pushing against it and, consequently, the greater the likelihood of breaking out a window. By decreasing the surface area of the window, aircraft designers decrease the possibility of rupturing a window and losing cabin pressure.
The size and shape of the windows can also weaken the fuselage structure. The first British jet airliner, the de Havilland Comet, began to experience sudden crashes from high altitude. After many tests, the engineers discovered that the large windown with square corners could cause a fatigue crack to develope in the sharp corner of the window. Fatigue was an unknown science at that time. They redesigned the windows to make the smaller with large round corners and the aircraft didn't have any more dramatic crashes.
(And the exact size? regulations, obviously)
Nice cover art!
LOVELY!
Some nice guitar work in the background just itching to be played longer and louder!
Good tune after the first 3 seconds of scratchy nonsense...
nice, smooth and calming.
Just what I needed right now...
Just what I needed right now...
I have to say I love this song. I think Adam Schlesinger is a genius at crafting great pop songs, wheter its Foutains of Wayne or his various soundtracks.
I added this song to a number of iPod mixes-never expected to hear it on RP, but I have to say another example of digging deep for great music.
radiozep wrote:
Anybody know why all airplane windows are the same size?
In the event of a window blowout, the size is related to the average size of an adult (male most likely) to prevent the body from being sucked out of the plane.
Ooooooh. I like, I like!
Jacksonstat wrote:
Is this a joke?
There must be a reason. Industry standard, perhaps. Buy why THAT exact same size?
radiozep wrote:
Anybody know why all airplane windows are the same size?
Is this a joke?
Anybody know why all airplane windows are the same size?
allisonscola wrote:
For "I feel so free, I feel so right" ... it's a pretty constricting vocal. I enjoy the song, but if I felt this way, I want to sing out!
Pretty repetitive background strings. Ahh, freedom in conformity. Scary.
coloradojohn wrote:
Somehow the segue from Edge and U2 to this works so well and then there was Neko back there too before that and I feel so free and I feel all right never gonna feel like I feel tonight...BILL AND RP ROCK!
Hmmm sounds a lot like tonight, where we went from Neko Case - Star Witness to U2 - Where The Streets Have No Name to Ivy - Feel So Free...
*plays omnious music*
First heard this on RP a couple of months back. Got a hold of a couple of Ivy album - several outstanding songs in the genre. I love this vocal style ("breathiness" and all). Sort of sexy. Now a staple on my Sansa player.
Thanks RP for turning me on to something I'd never have found elsewhere.
Somehow the segue from Edge and U2 to this works so well and then there was Neko back there too before that and I feel so free and I feel all right never gonna feel like I feel tonight...BILL AND RP ROCK!
xkolibuul wrote:
Keep the vocals. I find they fit the mood perfectly and not the least bit boring. It all depends on the artist.
They definetly fit, the first few measures of the intro however do not match, stick with the acoustic.
I'm thinking about Hooverphonic here...
Keep the vocals. I find they fit the mood perfectly and not the least bit boring. It all depends on the artist.
junebaby65 wrote:
Nice...but I'm getting a tad bored with the whisper/hushed/mellow vocals many of these singers utilize. Can we have a tad more rock please?
very nice song, but it the strings remind me of a zucchero song...
Nice...but I'm getting a tad bored with the whisper/hushed/mellow vocals many of these singers utilize. Can we have a tad more rock please?
...I like this...a bit vanilla but hey!..vanilla is good!...
S.
add more Ivy to the playlist please.
Verpeiler wrote:
boring with a nice cover.
Same thoughts. Forgettable tune - most excellent cover.
Verpeiler wrote:
boring with a nice cover.
Ah, boring is how airline flights should be. I like the cover.
fantastic flow.
I tried to find something redeeming about this song but................I couldn't.
boring with a nice cover.
Do our ratings actually have any effect on what is played on RP, or are we just engaged in clicky clicky busywork? Just curious?
Feels so free... feels so right... but obviously not feeling well enough to be up to the task of actually SINGING!!
the same thing over and over and over and over and...
Absolutely brilliant meld from Beck to Ivy. Nice work, Bill.
A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
allisonscola wrote:
For "I feel so free, I feel so right" ... it's a pretty constricting vocal. I enjoy the song, but if I felt this way, I want to sing out!
Interesting point!
iMacomania wrote: 
better than a sleeping pill
And what's wrong with that ?
better than a sleeping pill better than a sleeping pill Very soothing, 9/10
The whole album is great - but yes, Thinking About You is a particularly wonderful track. Also addictive: Tess Don't Tell and Four in the Morning. First heard them on WXRT's new music show when driving into the city one night; went online and bought the album that evening.
mikedill wrote:
I could probably listen to a station that played nothing but Ivy all day long... they have so many wonderful songs.
My favorite tune from this album is definitely Thinking About You. Unfortunately, it didn't make it through the Listener Review Channel.
It's nice to hear a little Ivy on RP ("Undertow" played yesterday morning). They've got a lot of good stuff besides the two tracks listed here - maybe someone could upload something from Apartment Life, which is a terrific album.
The band's story is interesting - two guys in New York (Andy Chase and Adam Schlesinger) were putting together a band and put an ad in the paper for a vocalist. Dominique Durand, visiting the US from France to study English, had never sung before but was into music; so she tried out and recorded their first demo.
She ended up marrying Andy Chase and they now have two kids.
I could probably listen to a station that played nothing but Ivy all day long... they have so many wonderful songs.
My favorite tune from this album is definitely Thinking About You. Unfortunately, it didn't make it through the Listener Review Channel.
For "I feel so free, I feel so right" ... it's a pretty constricting vocal. I enjoy the song, but if I felt this way, I want to sing out!
SoulOfMyShoe wrote:
Someone should upload "Worry About You", the theme from Kingdom Hospital and The 4400. Great song.
Yes, great song!
lixy wrote:
Excellent album cover!
for sure
Someone should upload "Worry About You", the theme from Kingdom Hospital and The 4400. Great song.
Excellent album cover!
You can't go wrong with ANY Ivy song, IMHO. Great stuff if you are in the mood for it.
I saw Ivy live at the Double Door in Chicago a few years ago, and they were great. Totally awesome music.
Nice groove, cool cover
/yeah, it's a bit simple and she's a bit breathy, but so what?