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Todd Hannigan — Thicker Than Water
Album: Thicker Than Water Soundtrack
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6.9

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Released: 1997
Length: 2:16
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Running just as fast as you can,
You jump ship way quick but maybe it's Thicker Than Water,
I've got some good news for you my friend,
Man is faster,
You jump ship way quick but maybe its Thicker Than Water,
One day you wake up and realize just what you're after.
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kinda like that bridge from Zep...
ok no.
Posted 1 year ago by reguru2112    [ Reply ]
Love the link RP from Jack Johnson song to Jack Johnson film  
Posted 1 year ago by Fishman    [ Reply ]
Fhoto
https://www.marmosetmusic.com/...
Posted 1 year ago by derushevaev    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
Thicker Than Water is a 2000 documentary surf film directed by singer/songwriter Jack Johnson and his film school friend Chris Malloy. It shows surfing footage from different locations like Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, India, and Ireland in combination with a wide range of styles of guitar music. Surfers in the film include Kelly Slater and Shane Dorian.
nice (very short) song    now I will investigate the film, might be cool too
 


Thank you very much for these infos!
Posted 1 year ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
Thicker Than Water is a 2000 documentary surf film directed by singer/songwriter Jack Johnson and his film school friend Chris Malloy. It shows surfing footage from different locations like Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, India, and Ireland in combination with a wide range of styles of guitar music. Surfers in the film include Kelly Slater and Shane Dorian.
nice (very short) song    now I will investigate the film, might be cool too
 
The movie is cool and thanks for the mention. The things you learn here.

Posted 2 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
Thicker Than Water is a 2000 documentary surf film directed by singer/songwriter Jack Johnson and his film school friend Chris Malloy. It shows surfing footage from different locations like Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, India, and Ireland in combination with a wide range of styles of guitar music. Surfers in the film include Kelly Slater and Shane Dorian.
nice (very short) song    now I will investigate the film, might be cool too
 

CD and DVD ordered, last 2 of each on Amazon
Posted 2 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
i would like this track more if it didnt have like jet airplane sounds in the middle of it? like some wierd over the top production mistake
Posted 3 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Probably already been said, lovely track and definite Nick Drake feels on this
Posted 3 years ago by WelshDruid    [ Reply ]
A voice like Nick Drake meets Cat Stevens.
I like it -- cool sound.
I'll be checking out the full album.
Posted 4 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
 Schmoogsley wrote:
I also thought this was Nick Drake. Anyway, I like this song. 
 
I'm also getting a bit of a Neil Halstead vibe.
Nice tune.
Posted 4 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 darkhorse53 wrote:
Unbelievably not Nick Drake. How did he do that?
 
It might be more difficult not to sound like someone than to deliberately do so.
Posted 4 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
Thicker Than Water is a 2000 documentary surf film directed by singer/songwriter Jack Johnson and his film school friend Chris Malloy. It shows surfing footage from different locations like Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, India, and Ireland in combination with a wide range of styles of guitar music. Surfers in the film include Kelly Slater and Shane Dorian.
nice (very short) song    now I will investigate the film, might be cool too
 
 



The film is an amazing example of late 90s surf films. Jack Johnson is wonderful film maker and surfer in addition to being a musician. The soundtracks to his films are always on point and I think the RP listeners would enjoy them thoroughly.
Posted 5 years ago by drnosaj    [ Reply ]
 Schmoogsley wrote:
I also thought this was Nick Drake. Anyway, I like this song. 
 
Yep, add me to the list. Good song.
Posted 5 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
What's the name of that sparkly instrument? I've heard it in other songs and don't know what makes that sound.

Also can be heard at 1:37 and 1:58 in Curtains by Peter Gabriel.
Posted 5 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
Getting my tooth Pulled after listening to this song. They will be forever entwined
Posted 6 years ago by gregmu8370    [ Reply ]
I also thought this was Nick Drake. Anyway, I like this song. 
Posted 7 years ago by Schmoogsley    [ Reply ]
 mardisoninnc wrote:

I thought the exact same thing (and that being compared to Nick Drake is quite a compliment)! 



 
Yah....that was my first thought, too.  It was..."Wait...did I miss an 'ol Nick Drake song?" as I was queuing this up to read....

Highlow
American Net'Zen


Posted 7 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
 LizK wrote:

Yes!

 

I thought the exact same thing (and that being compared to Nick Drake is quite a compliment)! 


Posted 8 years ago by mardisoninnc    [ Reply ]
 Kaw wrote:
Great Nick Drake'ish song. I hope he doesn't mind being called Nick Drake'ish.

 
Yes!
Posted 8 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
Thicker Than Water is a 2000 documentary surf film directed by singer/songwriter Jack Johnson and his film school friend Chris Malloy. It shows surfing footage from different locations like Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, India, and Ireland in combination with a wide range of styles of guitar music. Surfers in the film include Kelly Slater and Shane Dorian.
nice (very short) song    now I will investigate the film, might be cool too
 
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
We love you, Mr Hannigan.
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
6.8?! This is fabulous, the only complaint is that it is too short! 
Posted 8 years ago by kicking    [ Reply ]
Great Nick Drake'ish song. I hope he doesn't mind being called Nick Drake'ish.
Posted 9 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
Too short!
Posted 9 years ago by kicking    [ Reply ]
At first I thought I heard Alan Rickman singing. Maybe it's the bad Triple Sec. Very distinctive voice. Nice.
Posted 9 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Joe Pisapia
Posted 9 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
The actual Lyrics:

Running just as fast as you can,
You jump ship way quick but maybe it's Thicker Than Water,
I've got some good news for you my friend,
Man is faster,
You jump ship way quick but maybe its Thicker Than Water,
One day you wake up and realize just what you're after.

"Hannigan makes no attempt to hide from the comparisons to Drake and other artists like Cat Stevens or Elliott Smith, citing each as an influence. He says he's particularly inspired by Drake's "experimentation with tunings and melody.""
Posted 10 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
Only problem with this song is that its to short...

 
Maybe Bill should play it twice.  I too thought it was Nick Drake.  Lovely. 
Posted 10 years ago by jrozzelle    [ Reply ]
Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of homeless camps loves this song...
Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 pdelrio wrote:
Man, when it started I would have sworn it was Nick Drake.  Very nice though.

 
yes....exactly what I thought.
Posted 10 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 pdelrio wrote:
Man, when it started I would have sworn it was Nick Drake.  Very nice though.

 
Same thoughts exactly.
Posted 10 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
Only problem with this song is that its to short...
Posted 10 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Man, when it started I would have sworn it was Nick Drake.  Very nice though.
Posted 10 years ago by pdelrio    [ Reply ]
 BobLoblaw wrote:
Running just as fast as we can
Holdin' on to one another's hand
Tryin' to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground
And then you say

I think we're alone now

This is all I hear when this song comes on.

 
You're listening to the wrong station. And you knowing the lyrics, is wrong too.
Posted 10 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
 BobLoblaw wrote:
Running just as fast as we can
Holdin' on to one another's hand
Tryin' to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground
And then you say

I think we're alone now

This is all I hear when this song comes on.

 
I came to the comment page to say exactly that.  Thanks, BobLoblaw. 
Posted 10 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
Always loved this tune. That entire album takes one away to the Sea...
Posted 11 years ago by Isabeau    [ Reply ]
it's a good run of songs thats got me reading all the great thoughts of you brilliant people...wow dylan, then baez now 
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Never heard this. Like it a lot. Very Nick-ish, but not like Alexei Murdoch, who seems a bit slavish in his imitation...
Posted 11 years ago by zoopmama    [ Reply ]
Running just as fast as we can
Holdin' on to one another's hand
Tryin' to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground
And then you say

I think we're alone now

This is all I hear when this song comes on.
Posted 11 years ago by BobLoblaw    [ Reply ]
Cross between Nick Drake and Cat Stevens (remember him?)
Posted 11 years ago by mfair1    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]

This is a wet Monday...  love this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
I was absolutely sure that was Nick Drake!
Posted 11 years ago by jgoldst    [ Reply ]
 Sturff wrote:
Overplayed! God, I listen to paradise way too much.
 


That's possible?
Posted 11 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
Jeez! I was thinking..."What Nick Drake record is that off of?"

 
Posted 12 years ago by WaxHorse    [ Reply ]
Overplayed! God, I listen to paradise way too much.
Posted 12 years ago by Sturff    [ Reply ]
 bild wrote:
Every time I hear that first line:

"Running just as fast as you can", I expect "Holding on to one another's hand".

... Tiffany's "I Think We're Alone Now" has poisoned me against such a line for all time, I'm afraid.
 
It is very difficult to get over that.  I doubt he ever heard the song we know, but, so it goes...
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Nick Drake.
Posted 12 years ago by paulmcnett    [ Reply ]
 robertleveritt wrote:
Sometimes RP (infact quite often) your mix is just gorgeous... this morning is one of those times!  Wish I was driving a long road in the desert with these songs playing!  Nice Bill, really nice.
 
I am just waiting for 3g coverage to be less expensive to actually do it!
Posted 12 years ago by juanos    [ Reply ]
Love - so very Nick Drake...
Posted 12 years ago by asilbuch    [ Reply ]
 robertleveritt wrote:
Sometimes RP (infact quite often) your mix is just gorgeous... this morning is one of those times!  Wish I was driving a long road in the desert with these songs playing!  Nice Bill, really nice.
 
six months later i have to agree!!!     {#Clap}
Posted 12 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
Sometimes RP (infact quite often) your mix is just gorgeous... this morning is one of those times!  Wish I was driving a long road in the desert with these songs playing!  Nice Bill, really nice.
Posted 12 years ago by robertleveritt    [ Reply ]
Sounds definitively Drake.
Posted 12 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
The way yer man elides his words makes me think of:

Picture of Nesquik packet
Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Like the mellotron-like MoodyBlues feel.
Posted 12 years ago by angelomisterioso    [ Reply ]

Posted 12 years ago by angelomisterioso    [ Reply ]
 mrselfdestruct wrote:
"Never heard this Nick Drake song before. Oh, that's why."
 
Yeah, for a moment there I thought the same thing.
Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
"Never heard this Nick Drake song before. Oh, that's why."
Posted 12 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
 saidtaybi wrote:
Good Music
 
This is clearly at least a 7. I gave it an 8. Will consider giving it a 9 maybe if it hits me harder next time. It looks like the movie that this soundtrack is based on is sort of gangsta w/profane language. So the music is probly the best thing about it. *shrug* BTW: The movie was released in 1999, not 1997.

Posted 12 years ago by pianocomposer    [ Reply ]
Good Music
Posted 12 years ago by saidtaybi    [ Reply ]
hmm, only a 6.7 rating. Much better than that.
Posted 12 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
I have a bunch of Nick Drake albums and upon hearing this, I came here to see which album it is on since I don't recall hearing it on anything I've got at home.

Oops.
 cosmiclint wrote:
Good grief, all this time I thought this was Nick Drake. I even rated this song, but didn't notice it was someone else. {#Stupid}
 


Posted 13 years ago by archrrone    [ Reply ]
 cosmiclint wrote:
Good grief, all this time I thought this was Nick Drake. I even rated this song, but didn't notice it was someone else. {#Stupid}
 

Yeah, Hannigan out-Draked the Drake.
Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Good grief, all this time I thought this was Nick Drake. I even rated this song, but didn't notice it was someone else. {#Stupid}
Posted 13 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:

This song is much too short.

 
Yes, I was just going to say that the only thing wrong with this song is it is too short.
Posted 13 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]

This song is much too short.


Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
Yep, very Nick Drake-ish... I like {#Music}
 
{#Yes} It sure fooled me.

Posted 13 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
The main theme of this song is very haunting and dark... Very distinctive, i like it!

7
Posted 13 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
Yep, very Nick Drake-ish... I like {#Music}
 
I think this has to be a tribute to Nick Drake. The lyrical, musical and singing styles are so alike.  I can't be sure, because I haven't heard anything else from Todd Hannigan, (and there is nothing else by him in the RP playlist).
I really like it.  As Romeotuma says, it be deep.  7

Posted 13 years ago by haretic    [ Reply ]
That COULD Be Jack Johnson on the cover, but I guess he is too busy.
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 bild wrote:
Every time I hear that first line:

"Running just as fast as you can", I expect "Holding on to one another's hand".

... Tiffany's "I Think We're Alone Now" has poisoned me against such a line for all time, I'm afraid.
 

Tiffany?  That song was done by Tommy James & The Shondells.
Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
Yep, very Nick Drake-ish... I like {#Music}
 
I get that, and it's a good thing,and I am still really loving this track.
Posted 14 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear that first line:

"Running just as fast as you can", I expect "Holding on to one another's hand".

... Tiffany's "I Think We're Alone Now" has poisoned me against such a line for all time, I'm afraid.
Posted 14 years ago by bild    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


This song be soooo deep that it be soooo good...
 
{#Yes}  I'd never heard it before, but something about it just grabbed my heart and gave it a good shake.  Yup, loving the music Bill's playing today! {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
more genius!
Posted 14 years ago by rage    [ Reply ]
The first riff of this song is right out of "Silvio Rodriguez" "Playa Giron". Pure Coincidence?
Posted 14 years ago by javierisasssi    [ Reply ]
Are we talking oil and BP?
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
This entire album stirs my imagination.
Posted 14 years ago by Shaker    [ Reply ]
Yes....deeper than "Deep throats" throat.
Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
{#Good-vibes}
Posted 14 years ago by Beez    [ Reply ]
Yep, very Nick Drake-ish... I like {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
 victorsierra wrote:

Did a double take on hearing this track!

He sounds exactly like NICK DRAKE — voice, song, arrangement.


 

I second that.{#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
 victorsierra wrote:

Did a double take on hearing this track!

He sounds exactly like NICK DRAKE — voice, song, arrangement.


 
{#Yes}{#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by namp    [ Reply ]
 Pieter wrote:

Come on, you've got to admire Romeo for his positive attitude. Over 3000 songs rated - all a 10.

Go Romey! 
 
3000 songs that are sooo good for the ears.......Sheeze that never gets old does it!

Posted 15 years ago by dBdwg    [ Reply ]
 dBdwg wrote:

sorry romeo, it's just such a profound statement that I was wondering if you actually had other thoughts in your head, or just that one, in which case it would be pretty convenient to cut and paste....... say could you correct this grammar for me and then run and get me a cup of coffee, thanks.
 
Come on, you've got to admire Romeo for his positive attitude. Over 3000 songs rated - all a 10.

Go Romey! 
Posted 15 years ago by Pieter    [ Reply ]
 dBdwg wrote:

sorry romeo, it's just such a profound statement that I was wondering if you actually had other thoughts in your head, or just that one, in which case it would be pretty convenient to cut and paste....... say could you correct this grammar for me and then run and get me a cup of coffee, thanks.

 
I don't know, but Romeo is really starting to grow on me.  He really, really is soooo gooood for my moooood.
Rock on Romeo!


Posted 15 years ago by handsomened    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:
 dBdwg wrote:

sooooo do you type that every time, or cut and paste, just wondering.



People with good grammar don't need to cut and paste...  I can understand if it is something you need to do often, considering your comma splices, and your question punctuated without a question mark...

this really is a fantastic song...


 
sorry romeo, it's just such a profound statement that I was wondering if you actually had other thoughts in your head, or just that one, in which case it would be pretty convenient to cut and paste....... say could you correct this grammar for me and then run and get me a cup of coffee, thanks.

Posted 15 years ago by dBdwg    [ Reply ]

Did a double take on hearing this track!

He sounds exactly like NICK DRAKE — voice, song, arrangement.


Posted 15 years ago by victorsierra    [ Reply ]
Looks like someone's been channeling some Nick Drake!  8.
Posted 15 years ago by zair99    [ Reply ]
he is an extraordinary musician, i have the opportunity to play with him here at Mancora (Peru)... nice song Todd!!!!
Posted 15 years ago by matiaspolanco    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


This song is soooo good for the ears...
 
sooooo do you type that every time, or cut and paste, just wondering.

Posted 15 years ago by dBdwg    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


This song is soooo good for the ears...
 
LOL!  Why does this amuse me so?

Posted 15 years ago by thekid    [ Reply ]
Great atmosphere.
Posted 15 years ago by ShakeyNeil    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


This song is deeper than the ocean...
 

Certainly deeper than that part where you can still stand

... without getting your pants wet

... even when you're wearing longs

...without heels {#Cool}

Nah! kidding, nice song!
Posted 15 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
Interesting. According to his bio on his website, he's also a producer for these surf films. I checked his "discography" and it's almost all DVDs and soundtracks.
Posted 15 years ago by 07734    [ Reply ]
Wow, that started out sounding like an Arcade Fire song.  Haunting, chilling, I like.

Posted 15 years ago by Mooseknuckle    [ Reply ]
Pretty good — I thought for a minute it was a Jose Gonzalez song, which is a compliment.
Posted 15 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
 Alpine wrote:
SHARK!
 
That made me laugh, thanks!
Posted 15 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
WOW! I had no idea...but had to find out more.

 FunHog wrote:
Gotta love it when RP plays an artist who lives in your own little town!!
 


Posted 15 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
That's the sound of the ocean.
 tg3k wrote:
IMHO, this song would be OK without the intentionally dissonant meanderings in the background. {#Neutral}
 

Posted 15 years ago by Roach    [ Reply ]
IMHO, this song would be OK without the intentionally dissonant meanderings in the background. {#Neutral}
Posted 16 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
{#Heartkiss} for playing this song
Posted 16 years ago by moonchildsce    [ Reply ]
Droidac wrote:
Runnin' just as fast as we can
Holdin' on to one another's hand
Tryin' to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground
And then you say......
Oh wait, that's a different song.....

LOL

Posted 16 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Runnin' just as fast as we can
Holdin' on to one another's hand
Tryin' to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground
And then you say......
Oh wait, that's a different song.....
Posted 16 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
Gotta love it when RP plays an artist who lives in your own little town!!
Posted 16 years ago by FunHog    [ Reply ]
jools wrote:
This sounds like the theme from a Harry Potter film..

Maybe because Professor Snape is singing it!  {#Eyes}
Posted 16 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
love, love, love the whole soundtrack...
Posted 16 years ago by prettypunk    [ Reply ]
Love it!!  I too had to look to see if this was a recently uncovered Nick Drake treasure.

Man, was I surprised to see it was from a surf movie - leave it to Jack Johnson to pick an aetherial tune to go with a surf film - that genre tends to have a lot of loud speed metal - I watch many of mine with something else for sound.

So, one more gets added to my buy list - and maybe a film. . .THANKS Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]

He sounds like an Ottawa area folkie from the early 1970s.... trying to remember the name.

Sweet, but why so short?


Posted 16 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
drife wrote:
Geez, I thought I was hearing a Nick Drake song.
Me too!
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
SHARK!
Posted 16 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
Todd Hannigan - you are growing on me like moss! I am becoming a fan I think!
Posted 16 years ago by Mewsique    [ Reply ]
That cover image has me yearning to put my boat on the water, but my lingering cold is keeping me on shore this weekend.
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
This sounds like the theme from a Harry Potter film..
Posted 16 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
This album is awesome! The whole of "Thicker than water" MWAH!!!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by Naaldekoker    [ Reply ]
Mr Drake's alter ego?
Posted 16 years ago by undo_silence    [ Reply ]
you know, i always like a good creepy melatron sound in the background
Posted 16 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
Geez, I thought I was hearing a Nick Drake song.
Posted 16 years ago by drife    [ Reply ]
Todd Hannigan Drake...?
Posted 16 years ago by biomedvgh    [ Reply ]
Unbelievably not Nick Drake. How did he do that?
Posted 16 years ago by darkhorse53    [ Reply ]