Björk — Human Behavior
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If you ever get close to a human
And human behaviour
Be ready, be ready to get confused
And me and my here after
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
To human behaviour
But yet so, yet so irresistible
And me and my fear can
And there's no map
and a compass
wouldn't help at all
They're terribly moody
And human behaviour
Then all of a sudden turn happy
And they and my here after
But, oh, to get involved in the exchange
Of human emotions
Is ever so, ever so satisfying
Oh oh, and there's no map and chair too
Human behaviour, human
Human, human behaviour, human
Human, human behaviour, human
Human behaviour, human
And there's no map
And a compass
Wouldn't help at all
Human behaviour, human, human
Human behaviour, human,
Human behaviour, human,
Human behaviour
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
Human, human
Human behaviour
Human
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
Human, human, human, human.
And human behaviour
Be ready, be ready to get confused
And me and my here after
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
To human behaviour
But yet so, yet so irresistible
And me and my fear can
And there's no map
and a compass
wouldn't help at all
They're terribly moody
And human behaviour
Then all of a sudden turn happy
And they and my here after
But, oh, to get involved in the exchange
Of human emotions
Is ever so, ever so satisfying
Oh oh, and there's no map and chair too
Human behaviour, human
Human, human behaviour, human
Human, human behaviour, human
Human behaviour, human
And there's no map
And a compass
Wouldn't help at all
Human behaviour, human, human
Human behaviour, human,
Human behaviour, human,
Human behaviour
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
Human, human
Human behaviour
Human
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
Human, human, human, human.
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She is a little peach, simple as that.
SmackDaddy wrote:
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
"Si comprehendis, non est deus" -St Augustine of Hippo
If you undestand it, it is not God -
the corollary, I think, is that just because we cannot understand it doesn't mean it's bullshit. Thousands of years and billions of humans have believed in something ... that's a lot of history to brush away as bullshit
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
"Si comprehendis, non est deus" -St Augustine of Hippo
If you undestand it, it is not God -
the corollary, I think, is that just because we cannot understand it doesn't mean it's bullshit. Thousands of years and billions of humans have believed in something ... that's a lot of history to brush away as bullshit
thundrpants wrote:
They are and yet they aren't! The bass line is playing A minor, while she is singing on the Lydian mode (starts on D). When the bass shifts up to a Bb, she follows by singing around the Lydian mode of Bb major.
Lots of minor key songs have a chord progression that includes the minor 2nd becoming the root of a major chord.
The music and vocals are in different keys, unless I'm not understanding. I LOVE the dissonance!
They are and yet they aren't! The bass line is playing A minor, while she is singing on the Lydian mode (starts on D). When the bass shifts up to a Bb, she follows by singing around the Lydian mode of Bb major.
Lots of minor key songs have a chord progression that includes the minor 2nd becoming the root of a major chord.
trevc wrote:
Yours is one of the false religions, whichever one it is. Gods are silly made up nonsense.
Apart from the Mormon one obviously.
Yours is one of the false religions, whichever one it is. Gods are silly made up nonsense.
Apart from the Mormon one obviously.
TLynneHenry wrote:
I think goosebumply is a perfectly cromulent word.
Her noble voice embiggens even the smallest song.
I think goosebumply is a perfectly cromulent word.
Her noble voice embiggens even the smallest song.
Nope nope nope
SmackDaddy wrote:
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
Christianity is quite different than other religions. The book, “Dinner with a Perfect Stranger” illustrates this well. If one follows the teachings in the Bible, their life will become enriched. People have used religion selfishly for their own gain. We will all experience truth one day. Peace. ✌️🕊️
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
GTT wrote:
The Catholic church I attend is targeted by the FBI and you probably did every single thing the government told you to do during COVID and believed everything they said. Dude, how do you explain that?
Nothing worse than a COV ID denying, antivax, anti mask, Trump sheep. Get a grip paranoid one.
The Catholic church I attend is targeted by the FBI and you probably did every single thing the government told you to do during COVID and believed everything they said. Dude, how do you explain that?
Nothing worse than a COV ID denying, antivax, anti mask, Trump sheep. Get a grip paranoid one.
Good Grief, I've just read this thread as far down as I could bear. I'm not getting involved in your beliefs, would respectfully request you stay out of mine. We share this rock for the span of our existence, is tearing each other apart for a belief really as important as it gets? Except if you're going to disrespect Bjork - not having that, it's my hill, not prepared to die on it though
She is a little peach.
SmackDaddy wrote:
Dude, religions ... are used by ... governments ... to control people.
The Catholic church I attend is targeted by the FBI and you probably did every single thing the government told you to do during COVID and believed everything they said. Dude, how do you explain that?
Dude, religions ... are used by ... governments ... to control people.
The Catholic church I attend is targeted by the FBI and you probably did every single thing the government told you to do during COVID and believed everything they said. Dude, how do you explain that?
was this part of her genius phase? EXceLLent!
obispo wrote:
It's worth digging up:
classic!
It's worth digging up:
classic!
For me, she personifies Big Time Sexuality.
obispo wrote:
It's worth digging up:
Thank You! This made my day. :0)
It's worth digging up:
Thank You! This made my day. :0)
First thing that came to mind when I heard this was "I am sick! Sick of toys!"
Such a long time ago...
Such a long time ago...
chinaski wrote:
It's worth digging up:
Then there was the time when P Diddy rang up Bjork who wanted a violent pizza. Yeah.
It's worth digging up:
SmackDaddy wrote:
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
Who cares what you or I think of religion? Other people's beliefs are really none of our business and I've got it very hard to understand why it bothers you so much. Live and let live! That means: Get a life!
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
Who cares what you or I think of religion? Other people's beliefs are really none of our business and I've got it very hard to understand why it bothers you so much. Live and let live! That means: Get a life!
jaynes.charles wrote:
Yours is one of the false religions, whichever one it is. Gods are silly made up nonsense.
God does exist. Denying the existence of our Father and Mother in Heaven does not make their existence go away. The battle between false religion and false science will have to end someday if we are to reach our full potential and if we are to reach for the stars. This world is polluted with false religions and false science. The battle between the two is strange to me. Both are the quests for truth and enlightenment, but I am a stranger in a strange land.
Yours is one of the false religions, whichever one it is. Gods are silly made up nonsense.
jasonasonier wrote:
A debate about religion on Radio Paradise... *sigh*
Give it a rest, enjoy the music.
In some countries atheists are murdered. Why should we give it a rest?
A debate about religion on Radio Paradise... *sigh*
Give it a rest, enjoy the music.
In some countries atheists are murdered. Why should we give it a rest?
God does exist. Denying the existence of our Father and Mother in Heaven does not make their existence go away. The battle between false religion and false science will have to end someday if we are to reach our full potential and if we are to reach for the stars. This world is polluted with false religions and false science. The battle between the two is strange to me. Both are the quests for truth and enlightenment, but I am a stranger in a strange land.
Hey religious nut jobs shut your mouth and get out of my politics and music…
I love Bjork. This is brilliant as is her first band the Sugarcubes!
SmackDaddy wrote:
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
I feel sorry for you.
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
I feel sorry for you.
SmackDaddy wrote:
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
And yet Jesus' tomb is empty.
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
And yet Jesus' tomb is empty.
SmackDaddy wrote:
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
A debate about religion on Radio Paradise... *sigh*
Give it a rest, enjoy the music.
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
A debate about religion on Radio Paradise... *sigh*
Give it a rest, enjoy the music.
Massive talent. Using it for vocal gymnastics. And I like Bjork.
Then there was the time when P Diddy rang up Bjork who wanted a violent pizza. Yeah.
The music and vocals are in different keys, unless I'm not understanding. I LOVE the dissonance!
Only a 6.9 rating? Sacrilege!! 😁 More Björk, please!
It's a big 10 for her personality, her voice, her artistic way of life and a so good music
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KeithBrofsky wrote:
Sugar Cubes so much better than U2.
The Sugar Cubes opened for U2 on the night Bill Clinton got elected. We drove from Seattle, up to Vancouver B.C. to see it and heard the news of the election in route. (Random memory recall.) Anyway, this song just got under my skin & remains to this day. The bass & drums with her voice was like an itch I couldn't quite scratch. I remember the audience lacked energy & the lead guitarist walked up to the mic and said in an odd Icelandic accent, "What's the matter? Are you all T I R E D ?"
Sugar Cubes so much better than U2.
After reading the lyrics: from 7 to 8.
Art reflecting life.
Art reflecting life.
Meolla_Reio wrote:
Why? Seems to me to be an accurate observation. More depressing would be the realization that while illogical, human behavior is quite predictable. Some people become extremely powerful realizing that. That's what I don't like to think about, but I still have to, it's reality. But I'm not an ostrich, you shouldn't be either.
I have liked Bjork's music so far but now reading the lyrics... let's just say I wish to forget that I read them.
Why? Seems to me to be an accurate observation. More depressing would be the realization that while illogical, human behavior is quite predictable. Some people become extremely powerful realizing that. That's what I don't like to think about, but I still have to, it's reality. But I'm not an ostrich, you shouldn't be either.
The Sugar Cubes opened for U2 on the night Bill Clinton got elected. We drove from Seattle, up to Vancouver B.C. to see it and heard the news of the election in route. (Random memory recall.) Anyway, this song just got under my skin & remains to this day. The bass & drums with her voice was like an itch I couldn't quite scratch. I remember the audience lacked energy & the lead guitarist walked up to the mic and said in an odd Icelandic accent, "What's the matter? Are you all T I R E D ?"
jahgirl8 wrote:
Who does dingleberry need to be?
Your invisible sky magician could clear this up at any time it likes (assuming, for the sake of argument, its actual existence).
Dude, 2/3 of the planet believes in God. Who the fuck do you think you are?
Who does dingleberry need to be?
Your invisible sky magician could clear this up at any time it likes (assuming, for the sake of argument, its actual existence).
I have liked Bjork's music so far but now reading the lyrics... let's just say I wish to forget that I read them.
Ok_Sobriquet wrote:
The music is pretty goosebumply too! Goosebump-worthy?
I think goosebumply is a perfectly cromulent word.
The music is pretty goosebumply too! Goosebump-worthy?
I think goosebumply is a perfectly cromulent word.
Jelani wrote:
The music is pretty goosebumply too! Goosebump-worthy?
Her awesome voice gives me goosebumps.
The music is pretty goosebumply too! Goosebump-worthy?
I saw her open for U2 back in 1992 in Vancouver. This song was so intense... the drums and bass combined with her voice just resonated in a truly memorable performance. Been a fan ever since.
Who remembers the video with the giant Teddy Bear walking around wreaking havoc? Ha ha, love Bjork.
Her awesome voice gives me goosebumps.
Not a fan usually, but this is good.
Kaisersosay wrote:
Yoko has a mean left hook. I'm calling KO in round 5!
Yoko vs bjork,,,,,,,who wins
Yoko has a mean left hook. I'm calling KO in round 5!
A fantastic debut album - BIG time Sensuality!! God I wish I could dance well... Bjork is such a unique, fabulous talent
QUEEN
What a great segway from Radiohead ThereThere - these two fit so well!
No joke, was just on you tube watching this video then decided to go to
RP to listen with my new headphones and this was playing. WOW! Have
to play some #s tonite.
RP to listen with my new headphones and this was playing. WOW! Have
to play some #s tonite.
I think it’s remarkable that a country of a 300000 souls can produce this talent!!!!!
I have to be honest. I don't really like Bjork's music, but she is most certainly unique and she owns it.
Kaisersosay wrote:
Has Yoko ever been talented?
Yoko vs bjork,,,,,,,who wins
Has Yoko ever been talented?
fantastic
My favourite Icelandic fairy.
SmackDaddy wrote:
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
Thank God we have snarky atheists like this to explain the universe to us.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
Thank God we have snarky atheists like this to explain the universe to us.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Great set this morning - in Germany it's 11am - dark, freaky, awesome.
(Eels, James, Radiohead, Björk)
Thank's Bill&Rebecca. Long lives RP!
(Eels, James, Radiohead, Björk)
Thank's Bill&Rebecca. Long lives RP!
Two individuals I've witnessed with every single person in a huge crowd focussed on them and them alone: Ozzy Osbourne and Bjork.
jahgirl8 wrote:
Dude, 2/3 of the planet believes in God. Who the fuck do you think you are?
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
Dude, 2/3 of the planet believes in God. Who the fuck do you think you are?
Dude, religions are human contrivances to alleviate their fears about being mortal and to explain what they don't understand and they are used by religious leaders to enrich themselves and governments use it to control people.
Christianity was pieced together from numerous other religions that came before it. Nothing is original. It's fucking made up bullshit. Learn some real history.
mmoyer wrote:
HA! Cracked me up.
I don't agree, though...I love this song. She is brilliantly weird.
what's so "weird"?
HA! Cracked me up.
I don't agree, though...I love this song. She is brilliantly weird.
Oh my God, this song is so underrated. Get with it. This is a piece of genius that will resurface 50 years from now when the reassessment of what still matters comes along. I'll be dead, but I'm willing to bet.
jahgirl8 wrote:
Dude, 2/3 of the planet believes in God. Who the fuck do you think you are?
Jahgirl8,
Dingleberry was quoting Bjork from an interview she did in Pickfork in 2007, her response to the Indonesian tsunami in 2006. Please don't kill the messenger. You can google the interview by " Bjork pitchfork human race". Things out of context can always cause misunderstanding. It would have perhaps been helpful if he identified Bjork as the speaker.
Dude, 2/3 of the planet believes in God. Who the fuck do you think you are?
Jahgirl8,
Dingleberry was quoting Bjork from an interview she did in Pickfork in 2007, her response to the Indonesian tsunami in 2006. Please don't kill the messenger. You can google the interview by " Bjork pitchfork human race". Things out of context can always cause misunderstanding. It would have perhaps been helpful if he identified Bjork as the speaker.
When I hear this masterpiece, I seem to want to paint my face and dance in a very primal fashion...
dingleberry wrote:
Dude, 2/3 of the planet believes in God. Who the fuck do you think you are?
"I mean, the human race, we are a tribe, let's face it, and let's stop all this religious bullshit. I think everybody, or at least a lot of my friends, are just so exhausted with this whole self-importance of religious people. Just drop it. We're all fucking animals, so let's just make some universal tribal beat. We're pagan. Let's just march."
- from Pitchfork Interview, well after this song
But I get it. This is the marching music.
- from Pitchfork Interview, well after this song
But I get it. This is the marching music.
Dude, 2/3 of the planet believes in God. Who the fuck do you think you are?
islander wrote:
At least Cockney is English
Butter and cork.
At least Cockney is English
First heard this and saw the video on, of all things, Beavis and Butthead.
Butter and cork.
What a voice!
Some of her stuff comes across as just plain weird for weirdness sake (which can be fine), and then there's pieces like this that just kick ass. I've used this in DJ sets for years of dance events and folks always go crazy on the dance floor. LOVE it.
thewiseking wrote:
Hellzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz no. not that.
too mainstream. what we need is more Inuit throat singing
Hellzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz no. not that.
too mainstream. what we need is more Inuit throat singing
dingleberry wrote:
Religion is just a way to say you must to do so or you don't must to do so... anyway the paradise and the hell are only a favor or a punition... we just should go away this psychology that just say do it for the favor or don't do that or you'll be punished... i think the world is a school anyway, but we don't need this kind of education that says i don't love you anymore because you did that... just let everybody learn to his own rythm, and personnaly i prefer the people who learn from their mistakes than people who just learn to go straight to the "paradise". To do a "mistake" is just a way to make his own choices, against a general way of life which seems to have more and more constraints every day that the old god do.
"I mean, the human race, we are a tribe, let's face it, and let's stop all this religious bullshit. I think everybody, or at least a lot of my friends, are just so exhausted with this whole self-importance of religious people. Just drop it. We're all fucking animals, so let's just make some universal tribal beat. We're pagan. Let's just march."
- from Pitchfork Interview, well after this song
But I get it. This is the marching music.
- from Pitchfork Interview, well after this song
But I get it. This is the marching music.
Religion is just a way to say you must to do so or you don't must to do so... anyway the paradise and the hell are only a favor or a punition... we just should go away this psychology that just say do it for the favor or don't do that or you'll be punished... i think the world is a school anyway, but we don't need this kind of education that says i don't love you anymore because you did that... just let everybody learn to his own rythm, and personnaly i prefer the people who learn from their mistakes than people who just learn to go straight to the "paradise". To do a "mistake" is just a way to make his own choices, against a general way of life which seems to have more and more constraints every day that the old god do.
cavemanleong wrote:
hmm say something like "Fucking in rhythm and sorrow" lol
Now follow this up with some Sugarcubes, please!
hmm say something like "Fucking in rhythm and sorrow" lol
Lyndont wrote:
Is Iceland in Scandinavi?
Most people would say "no". Scandinavia consists of Norway, Sweden & Denmark. Iceland has a language and heritage closely connected to the Norse, but is generally included in the more broad description of the "Nordic countries" rather than Scandinavia.
When Pliny the Elder first described the Scandinavian region, Iceland had not yet been discovered.
Is Iceland in Scandinavi?
Most people would say "no". Scandinavia consists of Norway, Sweden & Denmark. Iceland has a language and heritage closely connected to the Norse, but is generally included in the more broad description of the "Nordic countries" rather than Scandinavia.
When Pliny the Elder first described the Scandinavian region, Iceland had not yet been discovered.
The two frontpeople I've seen completely command a huge festival crowd, everyone focussed on one point:- Bjork and Ozzy. Very similar artists, heh.
(There is a little logic actually, Bjorkypoos.)
(There is a little logic actually, Bjorkypoos.)
Really good transition with "there there" before !
Yes it's a EU union free, currency independant vulcanic island in the northern part of the atlantic ocean! And i love it! Also listen to Sigur Rod and Odolfur Arnold........ Lyndont wrote:
Is Iceland in Scandinavi?
Is Iceland in Scandinavi?
Now follow this up with some Sugarcubes, please!
This might be the one Bjork song that I actually like.
This album is where an Irish singer (SO) can be referenced as being influential, many years later.
Can't believe that in 13 years I haven't rated this one until now. 10.
needs more Sugar(Cubes)
One thing I found really interesting about this song is the "unplugged version" she performed on MTV. How do you unplug a song that is already unplugged? Well, worth hearing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5QqhpMe_6E
Lyndont wrote:
Is Iceland in Scandinavi?
Island is part of Scandinavia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scandinavia
Is Iceland in Scandinavi?
Island is part of Scandinavia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scandinavia
i'm starting to see a trend here, no? as in people - let's say younger than baby boomers are showing how each successive generation has degenerated into assholes. long live radiohead. long live porcupine tree, the bieb.
prine is a solid pioneer in contemporary country music - which isn't keith urban -sorry to all those boys and girls who like kenny chesney and keith
let's put it this way. he's done a lot more than all of us posers.
prine is a solid pioneer in contemporary country music - which isn't keith urban -sorry to all those boys and girls who like kenny chesney and keith
let's put it this way. he's done a lot more than all of us posers.
Stephen_Phillips wrote:
Is Iceland in Scandinavi?
The original and still the best Scandinavian female singer. More Bjork please.
Is Iceland in Scandinavi?
Proclivities wrote:
dragon1952 wrote:
This song came out about five years before Imogen had released her first album, though I don't think there was any "ripping off" involved.
Not to mention Bjork was doing her thing with The Sugarcubes while Immy and I were still in grade school. Bjork is like the too cool older sister.
dragon1952 wrote:
So who ripped who off.... Imogene Heap or Bjork? Actually I kinda like this as I do some of Heap's stuff.
This song came out about five years before Imogen had released her first album, though I don't think there was any "ripping off" involved.
Not to mention Bjork was doing her thing with The Sugarcubes while Immy and I were still in grade school. Bjork is like the too cool older sister.
johnnycache wrote:
More than tough it's fairly charmless. Lacking in what our Latin friends would call human warmth.
Fortunately human behavior varies greatly from culture to culture, and for that we should give thanks.
What do you mean by "Latin friends"; people who speak Latin or Latin-American people? Either way, it doesn't seem probable that either group would readily use an English-language term such as "human warmth".
More than tough it's fairly charmless. Lacking in what our Latin friends would call human warmth.
Fortunately human behavior varies greatly from culture to culture, and for that we should give thanks.
What do you mean by "Latin friends"; people who speak Latin or Latin-American people? Either way, it doesn't seem probable that either group would readily use an English-language term such as "human warmth".
The original and still the best Scandinavian female singer. More Bjork please.
Hearing this song for the first time tonight, NICE WORK RADIO PARADISE
"I mean, the human race, we are a tribe, let's face it, and let's stop all this religious bullshit. I think everybody, or at least a lot of my friends, are just so exhausted with this whole self-importance of religious people. Just drop it. We're all fucking animals, so let's just make some universal tribal beat. We're pagan. Let's just march."
- from Pitchfork Interview, well after this song
But I get it. This is the marching music.
- from Pitchfork Interview, well after this song
But I get it. This is the marching music.
I would love to be her boyfriend; I would probably last three minutes before she savaged me.
GuiltyFeat wrote:
I didn't have these words to describe this pretty good track. I'm glad you did!
No idea what she is banging on about, but this track maintains its bizarre sonic allure to this day. Thrilling.
I didn't have these words to describe this pretty good track. I'm glad you did!
I went and bought this album once this track from the movie "The Young Americans" had been added to the track list. A couple of years later I saw her live in the roman ruins of Caesaria in Israel. No idea what she is banging on about, but this track maintains its bizarre sonic allure to this day. Thrilling.
johnnycache wrote:
More than tough it's fairly charmless. Lacking in what our Latin friends would call human warmth.
Fortunately human behavior varies greatly from culture to culture, and for that we should give thanks.
Thanks, you are right of course.
More than tough it's fairly charmless. Lacking in what our Latin friends would call human warmth.
Fortunately human behavior varies greatly from culture to culture, and for that we should give thanks.
Thanks, you are right of course.
I'm one of those people that has never got Bjork. I can understand her singing like a silly wee lassie when she first started, but she's still doing it. Loved Hellsongs's version of Paranoid, so I can appreciate gentle feminine music, but Bjork......why?
Like a lot of commentators on some of the more 'hippy' songs from the 60s and 70s like to remind us "you had to be there to really get it". Now Bjork is not my cup of tea but this was SO different to what was out there at the time.
/johnnycache wrote:
More than tough it's fairly charmless. Lacking in what our Latin friends would call human warmth.
Fortunately human behavior varies greatly from culture to culture, and for that we should give thanks.
Do you need bus fare, precious snowflake?
More than tough it's fairly charmless. Lacking in what our Latin friends would call human warmth.
Fortunately human behavior varies greatly from culture to culture, and for that we should give thanks.
Do you need bus fare, precious snowflake?
VH1 wrote:
Yeah, when I listen to all the crap coming out of the USA, life must be really tough there.
More than tough it's fairly charmless. Lacking in what our Latin friends would call human warmth.
Fortunately human behavior varies greatly from culture to culture, and for that we should give thanks.
Yeah, when I listen to all the crap coming out of the USA, life must be really tough there.
More than tough it's fairly charmless. Lacking in what our Latin friends would call human warmth.
Fortunately human behavior varies greatly from culture to culture, and for that we should give thanks.
daveinnj wrote:
Yeah, when I listen to all the crap coming out of the USA, life must be really tough there.
Whenever I hear this song I think that life in Iceland must be .... tough. Because this is what music sounds like.
Yeah, when I listen to all the crap coming out of the USA, life must be really tough there.
I love this whole album! 
This sucks.
Björk is one great talent, a real genius! 
Blech.
Whenever I hear this song I think that life in Iceland must be .... tough. Because this is what music sounds like.
PopKombo wrote:
you've just been bjorked
More timpani!
Limpopoking wrote:
Yoko who?
There is ono Yoko.
Yoko who?
There is ono Yoko.
Is that photo of Bjork or Stefon?
dragon1952 wrote:
This song came out about five years before Imogen had released her first album, though I don't think there was any "ripping off" involved.
So who ripped who off.... Imogene Heap or Bjork? Actually I kinda like this as I do some of Heap's stuff.
This song came out about five years before Imogen had released her first album, though I don't think there was any "ripping off" involved.
Kaisersosay wrote:
Yoko who?
Yoko vs bjork,,,,,,,who wins
Yoko who?
Instant mute. She's tone deaf.....
this is a little bit a torture....
So who ripped who off.... Imogene Heap or Bjork? Actually I kinda like this as I do some of Heap's stuff.
Boring minimalism.
you've just been bjorked
The already wide spectrum of RP is enhanced with Bjork.
They are and yet they aren't! The bass line is playing A minor, while she is singing on the Lydian mode (starts on D). When the bass shifts up to a Bb, she follows by singing around the Lydian mode of Bb major.
Lots of minor key songs have a chord progression that includes the minor 2nd becoming the root of a major chord.
I always thought there was something melodically strange in this song, thanks for explanation! I appreciate the song even more now.