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Badly Drawn Boy — The Shining
Album: The Hour of Bewilderbeast
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Released: 2000
Length: 5:17
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Faith pours from your walls, drowning your calls
I've tried to hear you're not near
Remembering when I saw your face
Shining my way, pure timing
Now I've fallen in deep, slow silent sleep
It's killing me, I'm dying

To put a little bit of sunshine in your life

Soleil all over you
Warm sun pours over me
Soleil all over you
Warm sun

Now this slick fallen rift came like a gift
Your body moves ever nearer
and you will dry this tear now that we're here
And grieve for me not history
But now I'm dry of thoughts wait for the rain
Then it's replaced, sun's setting

And suddenly you're in love with everything

Soleil all over you
Warm sun pours over me
Soleil all over you
Warm sun
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Badly Drawn Boy isn't music that I like to have on all the time. But mainly because it's SO emotional and evocative. It sort of grabs you and requires your attention. Or it needs to pair with the moment that you're living just then (like some of the other comments touch on). The music is so lovely and poetic and philosophical. Personally, it takes me back to a time when I first discovered the music many years ago and the long distance relationship that I was in then. This song (like most of his at least from that album) is like the echo of the powerful emotions of a life being lived. Maybe that's why they're so compelling, at least to me.
 Theotis wrote:

A number of years ago on an autumn day, I had this song playing in the car.  As I was pulling out of my driveway, I looked in the rear view mirror and saw my high school age son with his girlfriend and my junior high aged daughter.  They were laughing and having a great time playing in the leaves, just being kids.  I paused to enjoy the moment and be grateful for how good life can be.  I'm looking out the same rear view mirror every time I hear this song.



Your story made me upgrade this song from 8 to 9.
It's the perfect song to cherish how good life is for many of us ("even though..." ;))

Thanks for sharing!
The arrival of this album through rave culture was quite something. First time we'd heard a beat-free tune, colliery brass, or a singer with human bad pitch for quite a while. I guess it marked the beginning of the Sunday morning of the ninetites.
this is quite nice. was that a tuba? just makes me feel good, I really like that.
A number of years ago on an autumn day, I had this song playing in the car.  As I was pulling out of my driveway, I looked in the rear view mirror and saw my high school age son with his girlfriend and my junior high aged daughter.  They were laughing and having a great time playing in the leaves, just being kids.  I paused to enjoy the moment and be grateful for how good life can be.  I'm looking out the same rear view mirror every time I hear this song.
 ExploitingChaos wrote:
"Then it's replaced, sun's setting

And suddenly you're in love with everything"

AMEN
10
 
Yes.
10
"Then it's replaced, sun's setting

And suddenly you're in love with everything"

AMEN
10
Great intro - but vocals (meant to portray vulnerability I guess) let down the classic build up. Like watching a $50 pay for view boxing bout, only to see a knockout in the first 30 seconds! No No No
 the_jake wrote:


French Horns?
 Northern New Orleans Brass Band from wiki

 noelbarnes wrote:
A simply beautiful track! Love the horns...
 

French Horns?
 1000594710 wrote:
i always get this guy mixed up with fall out boy, so when i hear this - it's win-win!
 
same
 TerryS wrote:
The intro and the arrangement deserve better vocals, imho.

 
I like the song well enough, but I concur: That intro and continued instrumentals set my expectations much higher than the song actually delivered.
The intro and the arrangement deserve better vocals, imho.
Happy Valentines Day to Bill and Rebecca from Japan
Gorgeous song especially the intro. One of those timeless moments in music. 
Love the boy no matter how badly drawn he might have been.
Definately not my taste. Decent song, at least.
For a split second I thought it was "Sorrow" starting.  Shame.
Badly written song.  
 Lazarus wrote:

Love this song...  it tweaks my nipples...  and I am grateful for the unbridled adulation from my avid readers...  that is no moot point...

 
 

 
I'll be seeing this GIF in my nightmares tonight.  :-)
 Lazarus wrote:

Love this song...  it tweaks my nipples...  and I am grateful for the unbridled adulation from my avid readers...  that is no moot point...

 
 

  
All work and no play...?


The entire album is a joy but this song in particular. The line "remembering when I saw your face shining my way, pure timing" always reminds me of the first time I saw my wife, because she couldn't get a desk in her usual spot and happened to sit next to me. 

Love this song...  it tweaks my nipples...  and I am grateful for the unbridled adulation from my avid readers...  that is no moot point...

 
 

The arrangement is great. That's about it.


Dang, 13 years already?! Wasn't this just introduced to me on KCRW. Another chapter slips into the nostalgia files.
 xtalman wrote:
Beginning always reminds me of the Oswald cartoons that my kids use to watch.  They were rather clever on a number of levels and one of the shows I didn't mind watching with them.

 
Agree. Wonder whichever came first. that said this is a very pleasant tune.
A great album, this song always impresses anyone who I'm playing it for the first time.  It is very moody and sets up the rest of the album perfectly.  More BDB Bill!  Thanks.
MUZAK, Baby.
Beginning always reminds me of the Oswald cartoons that my kids use to watch.  They were rather clever on a number of levels and one of the shows I didn't mind watching with them.
 Misterfixit wrote:
Use of the marching band mellophone in place of the Eflat French Horn was very innovative.
 
Thanks for pointing that out.  I imagine that you are somewhat familiar with brass instruments to be able to hear such a distinction.  It's a sweet sound, whatever instrument it is.
 ZedLeppelin wrote:
The Hour Of The Bewilderbeast is a really good album. And it was made to be listened to as an album - not much emphasis on singles, except maybe for the excellent Dissolution. A definite recommendation.
 

Once around the Block was a pretty good single. (But I know what you mean.)
One of my favourite albums. May have played better with less songs - not because there are any fillers on this, but it would have been a more concerted effort and less conceptual. The album that followed this gravely disappointed.
Use of the marching band mellophone in place of the Eflat French Horn was very innovative.
 ZedLeppelin wrote:
The Hour Of The Bewilderbeast is a really good album. And it was made to be listened to as an album - not much emphasis on singles, except maybe for the excellent Dissolution. A definite recommendation.
 
Zep, I totally agree. If time is taken to listen to the whole album it just grows and grows. I can understand why some might find it a little dull and off key, but that's kind of missing the point. Love it or hate it, the track (and in fact the album) has a style and charm all its own so I will give it a 9 all day long. 


 tfodden wrote:
this is totally kicking back and enjoying a good scotch music.  I'm there.
That would be like mixing cola and Laphroaig . You can, but such a waste of a good single malt.
Might I suggest Billie Holiday? Dizzy? Anything less sweet and artificially flavored would work.



The beginning could be the soundtrack to that candy bar tv commercial with the guys trying to swim a race in caramel....


 frecko wrote:

Boring...that's all...

 
This puts boring to sleep.
Love the Boy.
 vit wrote:
This song depresses my laptop so much that scp is slowed to 1/10 of its normal speed.
 
vit needs a memory defragmenter or something, yes?

 frecko wrote:

Boring...that's all...


 

VERY GENTLE STATEMENT!

Boring...that's all...


This song depresses my laptop so much that scp is slowed to 1/10 of its normal speed.

I always think that the intro to this song sound like something that would have come out of Island Records stable of artist in the early 70’s and been produced by Joe Boyd.


this is totally kicking back and enjoying a good scotch music.  I'm there.

 suebee3 wrote:
Reminds me of the theme song for "Oswald" the kids show.
 
Spot on.  Maybe they should change thier front man to Fred Savage and change the name of the band to "Badly Drawn Octopus" . . .

Reminds me of the theme song for "Oswald" the kids show.
 spigolli wrote:
The offkey vocals are a major zit on an otherwise excellent tune.
 
And the lazy strumming?
This is simply bad. {#No}
 jpfueler wrote:

different segue this time.

Badly Drawn Boy - The Shining
Gomez - How We Operate
Procol Harum - Simple Sister
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - 666 Conducer

Coming out of that killer set Bill has going from Muddy Waters- Cab- to this tune, , , the volume isn't moving down, although this really helps calm things down. . the past hour plus is up at 8 or better
 

same segue - same effect, so nice!

The Hour Of The Bewilderbeast is a really good album. And it was made to be listened to as an album - not much emphasis on singles, except maybe for the excellent Dissolution. A definite recommendation.

Bewilderbeast guided me through the wilds of sticky NW woods, was camping next to water
The offkey vocals are a major zit on an otherwise excellent tune.
First time commenter but this is why I love RP.... I haven't heard this in years and I really love this CD. Time to dig out the disc :)
 zipper wrote:
 andrewmi wrote:
Interference - Gold —> Badly Drawn Boy - The Shining

That was a masterful segue.

 
indeed.

 
different segue this time.

Badly Drawn Boy - The Shining
Gomez - How We Operate
Procol Harum - Simple Sister
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - 666 Conducer

Coming out of that killer set Bill has going from Muddy Waters- Cab- to this tune, , , the volume isn't moving down, although this really helps calm things down. . the past hour plus is up at 8 or better


 scraig wrote:
this is wickedly beautiful
 
If you were from New England it would be "wicked" beautiful.

this is wickedly beautiful
vivakitty wrote:
Brings up a whole stir of emotions. Always good to hear this song.


Same here. REDRUM REDRUM!

 andrewmi wrote:

The entire album is excellent.  I would very highly recommend it.

 

Yeah, its my favorite of his, by far.
Brings up a whole stir of emotions.  Always good to hear this song.
What andrewmi said.

And zipper.
andrewmi wrote:
Interference - Gold —> Badly Drawn Boy - The Shining

That was a masterful segue.


indeed.

 romeotuma wrote:


This song is really good...
 
The entire album is excellent.  I would very highly recommend it.

Some Nick Drake influence here, I think...
Interference - Gold —> Badly Drawn Boy - The Shining

That was a masterful segue.

Was working on some writing assignments when this song started. And I could help but smille. Brought peace in my mind for a few moments. Great song :)
A lot of cello music today.  Hurrah!  Now how about some Godspeed You Black Emperor for the full orchestral spirit.
I just can't resist a French horn!{#Bounce}
Put's me in mind of Hogwarts.
scozzie wrote:
Sorry - something wrong with the submit button !!!!
Not Very.
I actually had to register just to comment on how happy this song made me.
"Who can turn the world on with her smile...?"
a cello is a living thing
As an ex horn player, it's nice to hear horns in pop music. :)
Tirednotion hit the nail on the head.
Err ...he wears a hat.
Whoa... for the lucky ones who have given this album some serious listening, it can send you back in time to fond memories like few others out there:) Ahh.....
BDB always reminds me of the movie About a Boy. Great song, but they all kinda sound alike.
Excellent transition. Both songs make me want some Neutral Milk.
reminds me so much of a dead friend...i'd love this song anywhere. right mr. greene?
natural_tools wrote:
Anyone else hear "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" in those horns?
lol, I hear that.
5 -> 4
Anyone else hear "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" in those horns?
AAAAAAARGGHHHHHHH! Its a funeral dirge.
Funny I don't think of Jack Nicholson when I hear this song, "Heeeere's JOHNNY!"
scozzie wrote:
Wonderful tune and the intro is instantly recognisable.....My Daughter (3 at the time) would hear the horn and say "this is a sad song" About a Boy - wonderful music, wonderful film
Continuing on with the child theme here, the intro sounds like the music for the animated show "Oswald" which I find very depressing. Yeah, that was a good movie for sure.
ZedLeppelin wrote:
Lucky he's a talented artist, and not just a silly name, isn't it Musikalia?
Definitely.
Not a Badly Drawn song by any means. Me likes.
trekhead wrote:
"Who can turn the World on with her smile..."
''You're going to make it after all...''
musikalia wrote:
Badly Named Boy What's wrong with his real name? 'Badly Drawn Boy' is just embarrassing. I have a hard time taking an artist for real with that ridiculous name.
Lucky he's great and talented artist, and not just a silly name, isn't it Musikalia?
musikalia wrote:
Badly Named Boy What's wrong with his real name? 'Badly Drawn Boy' is just embarrassing. I have a hard time taking an artist for real with that ridiculous name.
Wow... I almost forgot how much I love this song.
Badly Named Boy What's wrong with his real name? 'Badly Drawn Boy' is just embarrassing. I have a hard time taking an artist for real with that ridiculous name. But this sounds okay. Hmmm
scozzie wrote:
Sorry - something wrong with the submit button !!!!
And the edit/delete button...??
scozzie wrote:
How good is this ??
Sorry - something wrong with the submit button !!!!
How good is this ??
alas...sigh....love.
"Who can turn the World on with her smile..."
Thought this was Sufjan again, but not saccharine enough.
Wonderful tune and the intro is instantly recognisable.....My Daughter (3 at the time) would hear the horn and say "this is a sad song" However it is very much a family favourite several years down the track along with nearly all of BDB's music. About a Boy - wonderful music, wonderful film
Lyrics are creative and he has such a nice voice. Great guitar too, though simple. Thumbs up
Does the hat ever get washed?
CanuckBeaker wrote:
The use of the mute on the horn makes this very appealing.
Makes it sound like a Chamber Pot Orchestra.
I'm not entirely sure, but I think the intro to this has been used in a commercial to sell loaves of BREAD here in Britain. Just can't stop picturing a nice Hovis loaf when the intro starts.... arghh... must go buy bread now.
An insistently beautiful tune.
this song takes me to a happy place. It must be the reference to the warm sun falling all over me...something we haven't seen enough of lately in Chi.
lovejoy wrote:
I keep bumping into Badly Drawn Boy at concerts and at pubs before the concerts, so I can't dislike him as he obviously has very good taste in both pubs and music ;-), although his name has, over time, changed in my head from Badly Drawn Boy to Badly Knitted Hat. My very first post on RP by the way. Hello all! This station is the best ever.
Welcome lovejoy! Amusing story by the way :)
I keep bumping into Badly Drawn Boy at concerts and at pubs before the concerts, so I can't dislike him as he obviously has very good taste in both pubs and music ;-), although his name has, over time, changed in my head from Badly Drawn Boy to Badly Knitted Hat. My very first post on RP by the way. Hello all! This station is the best ever.
xkolibuul wrote:
I'm sorry, but I can't take anyone seriously who uniformly rates all the songs of a diverse artist like Lucinda a '1'. She covers blues, rock, and folk genres: that's not a small range, and her music is complex. I don't have a problem with rating her badly, but please, bring some depth to the task.
let's see, two years or so later, i can say that i've rated a few of her tracks much higher than a one. i didn't like much of it back then, but a lot of it has grown on me now. excellent work being self-righteous, though. :)
its probably the cornflakes connection, although the lyrics are bizarre...
love this so comforting somehow
I'm sorry, but I can't take anyone seriously who uniformly rates all the songs of a diverse artist like Lucinda a '1'. She covers blues, rock, and folk genres: that's not a small range, and her music is complex. I don't have a problem with rating her badly, but please, bring some depth to the task. strick wrote:
Businessgypsy wrote: PattonFever - "i love this song so much". Consider that this quote is from a listener who, for better or worse, rated all Lucinda Williams songs 1. The clunkiest, sappiest, most heavy handed French horn part ever. Inexplicably, NPR uses it as a music break between news articles. I try to give Damon Gough a fair listen, because he is and has been capable of transcendence. This song, however, is base emotional pandering in my opinion. I expect more, a lot more, from such an exceptional talent. Still, a CD worth having. i don't like lucinda, so i can't like this? please. a break is in order. if you have a problem with me, and what i like, take it to PM, rather than attempting to piously berate me in public, like a child, over something that isn't relevant. i see no correlation between lucinda williams and badly drawn boy. i didn't do anything to you. in fact, i don't think i've ever even seen your screen name before, so your attack on me came completely out of left field. please. take your soapbox, and point it somewhere else. you don't know me well enough to warrant giving me shit about my opinions, so i suggest you cease this petty garbage immediately. thank you. GolfRomeo wrote: Man, chill out. Why pound on a fellow music lover? Especially one that has even heard of Badly Drawn Boy, much less appreciates it. thanks for that. i appreciate it. ^_^ I agree- take it easy on the reviewer.... This is a good song with no relevance to Lucida (who I dislike 70% of her stuff...) Keep things mellow, please...
I've got some happy / sad memories of this album. Some songs remind me of long summer evenings, going for a pint in Dublin city. Other tracks remind me of a painful breakup... in Dublin city This track though reminds me of an ad for Kellog's Cornflakes, as the first 60 seconds were used in it. It got over played on tv. As a result... I think I'm hungry. And I probably watch too much tv. And I should get out of Dublin more. hmmm...
Businessgypsy wrote: PattonFever - "i love this song so much". Consider that this quote is from a listener who, for better or worse, rated all Lucinda Williams songs 1. The clunkiest, sappiest, most heavy handed French horn part ever. Inexplicably, NPR uses it as a music break between news articles. I try to give Damon Gough a fair listen, because he is and has been capable of transcendence. This song, however, is base emotional pandering in my opinion. I expect more, a lot more, from such an exceptional talent. Still, a CD worth having. i don't like lucinda, so i can't like this? please. a break is in order. if you have a problem with me, and what i like, take it to PM, rather than attempting to piously berate me in public, like a child, over something that isn't relevant. i see no correlation between lucinda williams and badly drawn boy. i didn't do anything to you. in fact, i don't think i've ever even seen your screen name before, so your attack on me came completely out of left field. please. take your soapbox, and point it somewhere else. you don't know me well enough to warrant giving me shit about my opinions, so i suggest you cease this petty garbage immediately. thank you. GolfRomeo wrote: Man, chill out. Why pound on a fellow music lover? Especially one that has even heard of Badly Drawn Boy, much less appreciates it. thanks for that. i appreciate it. ^_^ I agree- take it easy on the reviewer.... This is a good song with no relevance to Lucida (who I dislike 70% of her stuff...) Keep things mellow, please...
WonderLizard wrote:
Check out the sountrack to "About A Boy". Very cool. So's the flick.
One of the best albums ever. A must have!
this song reminds me of the first few moments of falling in love.
I swear I've heard a better version of this song.
A simply beautiful track! Love the horns...
"Who can turn the world on with her smile....?"
serendipity_blue wrote:
I like some of their stuff, but this one's boring.
It's a he