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Bonobo — Between the Lines
Album: Days To Come
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7.1

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Total ratings: 2840









Released: 2006
Length: 4:30
Plays (last 30 days): 5
Well we can't change the world
We sure can change the way we live
We can't only take
Also got to learn to give

People do wrong cause they don't understand
There's a book of truths
And a book of lies
Think with your heart
Read between the lines

Things aren't always how they seem
We've got to make the best of it
Eye for an eye
Tooth for a tooth
Sometimes we're blind
We can still see the truth

Well we can't change the world
We sure can change the way we live
We can't only take
Also got to learn to give

Sometimes you're lost
Sometimes you're blind
Think with your heart
Read between the lines
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 Greyerwrit wrote:

I love early Tull. and Ian Anderson's playing.  He's the preeminent rock flutist.
I got on RP after Cynaera had left and I see why she's missed.
All that said, I think Jean-Pierre Rampal is THE flutist of the 20th century.
His golden flutes are the hottest non-guitar instruments ever.

Theo Travis is pretty good too.
 Cynaera wrote:

It's still a great flute - but you're right. Ian Anderson is the flute-master. Not sure where I was when I posted the above - probably in another realm (note to self: NEVER go there again!


I love early Tull. and Ian Anderson's playing.  He's the preeminent rock flutist.
I got on RP after Cynaera had left and I see why she's missed.
All that said, I think Jean-Pierre Rampal is THE flutist of the 20th century.
His golden flutes are the hottest non-guitar instruments ever.
Lyrics are excellent and so well match the song energy.
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:

There is something rather naughty about the way the singer Bajka sings - but without being overly sexual - a sort of naughty Sade.

Me like! 



The heavy stand-up bass backs her up perfectly...
 TheKing2 wrote:

This sounds very much likek Moloko




Aha. And now?
This sounds very much likek Moloko
👇🏼 🤣
I was gonna go see Bonobo at Bonnaroo wearing my fav Billabong boardshorts but I blew it when I broke my bong and blew the bread on a new bong instead. Bummer.
 kcar wrote:

rabbi yelling and making devil horns with fingers

You bring the lox, I'll bring the schmear! 




+1 to 8 cuz I wanna hear this one popup in 'my favorites' some time. trip-hop flute for the win!  LLRP
I like it!!  First time That I've heard this tune. I never heard of him before RP, Now I like several of his tunes!  Thanx RP!
 craigandbee wrote:

Got tix to see Bonobo at Royal Oak Music Theater in Michigan on Thursday, 3/10/22...CAN'T WAIT!  Thank you RP for introducing us to this amazing band!



HOW WAS THE SHOW?
Got tix to see Bonobo at Royal Oak Music Theater in Michigan on Thursday, 3/10/22...CAN'T WAIT!  Thank you RP for introducing us to this amazing band!
Love a lot of Bonobo's tracks - would great to hear 'All in Forms' on the playlist 👍
The bassline is very Snatch soundtrack. Is it because it is?

But what do I know about diamonds?
 kcar wrote:

rabbi yelling and making devil horns with fingers

You bring the lox, I'll bring the schmear! 



The Schemelier approves!
One of those tunes where the lyrics and the music just transcends - love this track! And the lyrics are definitely for our times.
 kcar wrote:

rabbi yelling and making devil horns with fingers

You bring the lox, I'll bring the schmear! 


 

SHALOM
שלום
سلام
Love this song!!
Bajka is F'n awesome! Pretty sure her middlename is Groovy!
 Solanus wrote:
Reminds me a bit of the band Ruby from their 1995 album Salt Peter
 
Without the anger of the singer!
 mrselfdestruct wrote:
What's the name of that sparkly instrument? I hear that effect in several songs but I don't know what instrument it is.
 
It's a Sparkler!
 mrselfdestruct wrote:
What's the name of that sparkly instrument? I hear that effect in several songs but I don't know what instrument it is.
 
D'ya mean the flute in the intro (and elsewhere)?  The album notes give credits only for guitar, double bass, saxophone and trombone - though there is certainly more than those in this cut.
 mrselfdestruct wrote:
What's the name of that sparkly instrument? I hear that effect in several songs but I don't know what instrument it is.
 

Cowbell
This is a great song.  I am amazed at how Bonobo continually constructs interesting music with amazing instrumentation of wonderful vocals.  This one happens to be relevant to the times, as well.
amazing
Very similar to Moloko, Fun for Me. A Trip Hop Rip Off?
What's the name of that sparkly instrument? I hear that effect in several songs but I don't know what instrument it is.
 ice-9 wrote:

I came here to see if I was the only one.
 

Wow!  An astute observation.  Now I hear it.
I'm pretty sure that there's a couple of samples from "The the" in there. I'll have to dig to see which ones.
This has REALLY grown on me....solid 8.
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
CarpePotus wrote:
Anyone else hear a riff there that sounds like the intro to The Surfari's "Wipe Out"?
Absolutely. Had the volume down and thought that's what it was

 
I came here to see if I was the only one.
There is something rather naughty about the way the singer Bajka sings - but without being overly sexual - a sort of naughty Sade.

Me like! 
Punchin' it tonight. Stamp!
" NOOOOooooooo . . . I'm talkin' about like a - B I G - bear ! " 
   
                                                                                           - Ballou 
Bonobo is excellent! 9, solid.
 aspicer wrote:
Really cool - digging this one, clearly as I see I commented last time I heard it too!
 
So how about this time?
 kcar wrote:
You bring the lox, I'll bring the schmear! 
 
It's a date.
Bajka

This hip, trippy music has a lot going for it —
including the intriguing, talented, exotic Bajka ~ DIG!


Really cool - digging this one, clearly as I see I commented last time I heard it too!
if only this could be the way it always "is" (be in the moment middy, beee the moment..)
First time i hear this. I was hooked from the second it sounded. Funny how a song can do that to you, now and then.
Great groove - quite nice!
Reminds me a bit of the band Ruby from their 1995 album Salt Peter
woah, a super nice rhythmic segue between two sexy songs ..Teardrop to this!! 
 q4Fry wrote:
Album cover makes me want bagels and cream cheese.

 
rabbi yelling and making devil horns with fingers

You bring the lox, I'll bring the schmear! 


Album cover makes me want bagels and cream cheese.
 CrackerjaxATX wrote:
groundhog day, auto playlist or family man leaves impression.  played the same back-to-back combo just now.  hmmmm

 
FamilyMan wrote:
Love the seemless segway from Massive Attack's Teardrop.   
 


 
Hidden answer (d): carefully-curated playlist that Bill makes, then uses multiple times.
I am sure it's me....but this song has very little life to it..and the instrumental (flute I'm guessing) has a root canal effect on me....  ok - More wine and I'm sure it will get better ;)   
Sounds like a Heineken advert
"sometimes we're blind but we can still see the truth."

he did it again :-) but, hey it's cool! 
 
paradiser wrote:
Exactly the same transition (massive attack to bonobo) just now on April 29th 2013!
Bill, are you cheating?... If so, keep it up :-) 

FamilyMan wrote:
Love the seemless segway from Massive Attack's Teardrop.   

 


 

Nice cover art! Song, not so much!
Exactly the same transition (massive attack to bonobo) just now on April 29th 2013!
Bill, are you cheating?... If so, keep it up :-) 

FamilyMan wrote:
Love the seemless segway from Massive Attack's Teardrop.   

 

groundhog day, auto playlist or family man leaves impression.  played the same back-to-back combo just now.  hmmmm

 
FamilyMan wrote:
Love the seemless segway from Massive Attack's Teardrop.   
 

Love the seemless segway from Massive Attack's Teardrop.   
in german we say: fett!
Getting to think these folks are simply fantastic.

Yes they are!
Bomp. Amazing how different music taste can be. Doesn't it destroy your CD player? {#Wink}
Since Bonobo monkeys do it face to face, the last 2 comments are apropos.

Sounds tawdry.
This beat has grabbed my butt and won't let go. Love it!
I'm sooo hungry....I just looked at this CD Art and thought of a donut...I don't even eat donuts.
 xkolibuul wrote:
This flute is but a shabby afterthought compared to Ian Anderson.  
 
Cynaera wrote:

Ian Anderson needs to learn a thing or two... - I love it that you used "the bee's knees" - not many people understand that expression!

This wasn't what I thought I was in the mood for, but it turns out, I didn't know what I wanted, but RP did.  Yum and stuff.
 
 
It's still a great flute - but you're right. Ian Anderson is the flute-master. Not sure where I was when I posted the above - probably in another realm (note to self: NEVER go there again!

I keep hearing Bajka in different places, and she's really growing on me.
This flute is but a shabby afterthought compared to Ian Anderson.  
 
Cynaera wrote:

Ian Anderson needs to learn a thing or two... - I love it that you used "the bee's knees" - not many people understand that expression!

This wasn't what I thought I was in the mood for, but it turns out, I didn't know what I wanted, but RP did.  Yum and stuff.
 


Strut, Strut.
Niiiiiice. {#Cool}
Better, Bonobo!

This could grow on me..
 sirdroseph wrote:
Aww man, that flute thing is the bees knees!!{#Dancingbanana_2}
 
Ian Anderson needs to learn a thing or two... - I love it that you used "the bee's knees" - not many people understand that expression!

This wasn't what I thought I was in the mood for, but it turns out, I didn't know what I wanted, but RP did.  Yum and stuff.

VERY-VERY NICE, HELGE!
Sexy, saucy beat....{#Heartkiss}{#Fire}{#Cowboy}
Nice!
 socalhol wrote:
I freaking LOVE this song every time it comes on!  {#Hearteyes}
 
Same here. Always gets me dancing in my chair. 
I freaking LOVE this song every time it comes on!  {#Hearteyes}
 kellis wrote:


I agree! {#Yes}
 
Ya know, this tune is making me think I will never be able to replicate RP's library.  Good thing.

 lysisphere wrote:
Awesome set Bill!  Trip-hoppy electronica chill-out tunes!
 

I agree! {#Yes}
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!

{#Bananasplit}

Sultry
Awesome set Bill!  Trip-hoppy electronica chill-out tunes!
 sqqqrly wrote:

LOL....
I love Bajka, and I dont know why really... She has a nice enough voice, but nothing really special.  It's what she does with it.
 
I guess that's enough.

Overdoing it spoils it most of the time. 
Aww man, that flute thing is the bees knees!!{#Dancingbanana_2}
{#Bounce}
Nice groove!!!{#Dancingbanana}
Play it again . . . and again!
 EssexTex wrote:
Bonobo's are monkeys that like to....um "entertain themselves" rather a lot.
 
It's thought that this helps diffuse any group aggressions. Unlike their hostile, war-like chimpanzee cousins, bonobos are rather calm and like to chill.

/Tomorrow's lesson : The Larch   {#Mrgreen}

 MayBaby wrote:
Ha! Out of 422 ratings this groove gets one 1 vote. C'mere You! {#Whipit}

 
LOL....
I love Bajka, and I dont know why really... She has a nice enough voice, but nothing really special.  It's what she does with it.

 sarahbean26 wrote:
Damn I need to dance to this but I'm at work!!! {#Dancingbanana}
 
2nd!
Ha! Out of 422 ratings this groove gets one 1 vote. C'mere You! {#Whipit}

 TheKing2 wrote:
is it me or does this sound like Moloko?
 

Yes, but I think the singer here is this Bajka person, and the Moloko singer is R Murphy. Both great, in my opinion.
Sounds like the band nerds finally get the spotlight :D
this music = GR8 ,luvin the lyrix 2,WORD UP!
Damn I need to dance to this but I'm at work!!! {#Dancingbanana}
is it me or does this sound like Moloko?
{#Cool}  Great song on this beautiful Friday afternoon!
Not sure if I'm digging the flute, but there's a definite groove to everything else.
I bought this album from listening to this track here (through the RP link obviously!) and I can recommend it as a real gem.

Fresh, interesting and superb production. -You like this track? Then buy the rest. . . trust me, I'm a doctor.


Bonobo's are monkeys that like to....um "entertain themselves" rather a lot.
These people a unique approach. Think with your heart. Read between the lines.
 a_genuine_find wrote:
ape animation
{#Dancingbanana}{#Drummer}{#Bananajam}
 
Sadly, that Orang dances better than I do.
Bajka sings far better'n me as well. But then few sing better than her. One of THOSE voices

DAMN this is a great groove!!
ape animation
{#Dancingbanana}{#Drummer}{#Bananajam}
Very cool.  
Aye, did cause my volume knob to twist to the right a bit... ;0)

I can dig it.
I hear The Propellerheads...{#Propeller}
Nice.
Badass funkadelic. {#Meditate}
PHUNKY, yo.
Bringin' the funk. I like.
 Droidac wrote:
Now that was pretty cool!
 
Ditto!


Now that was pretty cool!
"If two bonobos have a fight, they may make up with a sexual reconciliation, which is typical for their species. So there's a lot of sexual activity that goes on that has more social meaning than reproductive meaning." Their sexuality also mirrors humans in a couple of other ways, too. https://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/4451/BonobosLikeHumans.html
smehan55 wrote:
...Hey, pretty darned good music for a chimpanzee! :-)
Yeah, they are great until they start throwing "things".
S-curvy wrote:
Me likey!
Me too!
Me likey!
That was surprisingly enjoyable (surprising only because I never heard it before).
Great