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Emancipator — Anthem
Album: Soon It Will Be Cold Enough
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Released: 2006
Length: 5:27
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always happy when I catch this on RP. 🙏
Posted 2 weeks ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
I still like it. Always reminds me of another song, whose name I can't recall.
Posted 2 months ago by mediamarv    [ Reply ]
One of my favourite albums to listen to while gravel grinding or snaking through some old school singletrack through the Forests of the PNW. Not intrusive at all, just a wee bit trippy, and only enhances the Flow .. 
Posted 3 months ago by pyrateparadox988    [ Reply ]
kind of reminds me of gangster in paradise
Posted 6 months ago by floydginger    [ Reply ]
I can sing  along U&ME wiht this song.
Posted 7 months ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
"Soon it will be cold enough"...

I sure hope so in sweltering 35 C and rising.

Enough of the Heat already!

Great song 4 chilling though.

🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
Posted 7 months ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
cold enough for what, though?
Posted 9 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 Angry_Old_Man wrote:

Any one else hear Clarence Greenwood here?


Making this a Clarence Greenwood Revival?
Not as good as Proud Mary, IMO.
Posted 10 months ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
it's like if enigma teamed up with leonard cohen
Posted 1 year ago by CougarAT    [ Reply ]
 baldarab wrote:

Alt J's Taro is effectively Emancipator's Anthem with singing over the top. I'm hoping Alt J paid him to use that exact progression for Taro?

Wonderfully haunting.


It sounds very similar but it's not the "exact" same progression.  This song's progression is Cm - Bb - Gm - F.  Taro's is Dm - C - Gm - F.
Posted 1 year ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 megaadam wrote:

Bittersweet symphony eh?
A ripoff of an alleged ripoff...



If it sounded like bittersweet symphony, I would have skipped it. Instead I gave it a 7.
Posted 1 year ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
I've always noticed Alt+J's "Tessellate" sounds like a dance version of Fever Ray's "If I Have A Heart", which predates it by five years.  Maybe reworking riffs is his thing.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 bluefrog wrote:



i thought this sounded familiar, now i know why.

Very true!
So is it a tribute? stealing? a rip-off?
Posted 2 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
Very ethereal. I love that word!
Posted 2 years ago by Ralf    [ Reply ]
 baldarab wrote:

Alt J's Taro is effectively Emancipator's Anthem with singing over the top. I'm hoping Alt J paid him to use that exact progression for Taro?

Wonderfully haunting.




i thought this sounded familiar, now i know why.
Posted 2 years ago by bluefrog    [ Reply ]
 rspronsen179 wrote:

moi aussi


Itou !







Posted 2 years ago by Kort    [ Reply ]
Alt J's Taro is effectively Emancipator's Anthem with singing over the top. I'm hoping Alt J paid him to use that exact progression for Taro?

Wonderfully haunting.
Posted 3 years ago by baldarab    [ Reply ]
 Filante42400 wrote:
j adore
 
moi aussi
Posted 3 years ago by rspronsen179    [ Reply ]
good
Posted 3 years ago by f8888f    [ Reply ]
Well. It makes me think I should be driving a Jaguar through the mountains, but I like it in spite of myself.
Posted 3 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
A beautiful and haunting song.  Simply structured, but superbly executed.  Thanks for introducing me to Emancipator, RP!
Posted 3 years ago by brian.gass77551    [ Reply ]
j adore
Posted 3 years ago by Filante42400    [ Reply ]
Thank you RadioParadise for introducing me to Emancipator.  I can't truly convey how much i love his music.  I listen to one of his albums almost every day and it's become my go-to stress relieving music.
Posted 3 years ago by mikedill    [ Reply ]
 francesco_insyde wrote:
I'm 44 years old and still emancipate myself... thanks !
 
Indeed and you're most welcome.  Infact, Dr Fauci recommends you watch this movie please ... Men and Chicken
 
Enjoy responsibly ....
Posted 3 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by maullee    [ Reply ]
The best. 10 
Posted 4 years ago by Adevincci    [ Reply ]
Thought this was a remix of an Alt-J track. Taro? Then see it came out 6 years earlier.
Quite nice though.
Posted 4 years ago by Gaggsy    [ Reply ]
Wow. Love.
Posted 4 years ago by wickchucker    [ Reply ]
I'm 44 years old and still emancipate myself... thanks !
Posted 4 years ago by francesco_insyde    [ Reply ]
BillG - I'm really liking the new website layout, being able to track my Android app playlist on the website is super cool, esp. when I'm at work (as in, it looks like I'm working cuz I'm not 'on my device') so there's that...and having the Wiki page come up is super cool too.  Case in point is the Wiki page on Emancipator....now that I know about him (his dad had an eclectic music collection which helped spark his interest in music!) I'm finding I like this more than before.  Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Hm. These chords again. And nothing to elevate it beyond that appraisal.
Posted 5 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]


I once found an elevator with music. It's rare like a 4 leaf clover. I consider it my lucky elevator and I cherish the moment until this day.
 
Actually, if this was playing in an elevator I was in, I'd be more then happy. In fact, I'd probably keep in it and be dancing between floors.
Posted 5 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 megaadam wrote:
Bittersweet symphony eh?
A ripoff of an alleged ripoff...
 
not really
but it is similar enough
Posted 5 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
Bittersweet symphony eh?
A ripoff of an alleged ripoff...
Posted 6 years ago by megaadam    [ Reply ]
"Lifeless" music one member said and I think that sums this up. Second of this type of "music" in the last 4 or 5 tracks.
Posted 6 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
I know what people mean when they say 'elevator music' but I have yet to hear any music on an elevator

 
I once found an elevator with music. It's rare like a 4 leaf clover. I consider it my lucky elevator and I cherish the moment until this day.
Posted 6 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
Any one else hear Clarence Greenwood here?
Posted 6 years ago by Angry_Old_Man    [ Reply ]
Bit Mobyish?... That's a good thing IMO
Posted 6 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
Yes they do {#Wave}lily34 wrote:
they always have the best cover art.

 


Posted 6 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
they always have the best cover art.
Posted 6 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
This music works quite well while touring the trails on my mountain bike..totally adds to the experience.  {#Cool}
Posted 6 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
I know what people mean when they say 'elevator music' but I have yet to hear any music on an elevator
Posted 6 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
You can sing most of Smells Like Teen Spirit to this. Wouldn't call it elevator music but not far off. Enjoyable in the mix.
Posted 7 years ago by Their_Dad    [ Reply ]
I finally was able to order this CD at a reasonable price...Can't wait to get it in the mail from Japan
Posted 7 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 hbs47 wrote:
Lift music.
 

So many producing this lifeless type of ? music.

 
Maybe "so many" (not really very many) produce this type of music because so many people want to hear it.  What you find "lifeless" other people may find enlivening or inspirational.  You know, different strokes and all that; there are few rules.  Given that you rank "Autobahn" by Kraftwerk (also one of my favorite songs) a "10", it's peculiar that you would question whether or not this song or genre should even be considered music.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Transporteed
  
Posted 7 years ago by Starfish57    [ Reply ]
Nice backing track.
Posted 7 years ago by Redpoint    [ Reply ]
Excellent stuff.  Nightmare to get a hold of their early CD's tho.
Posted 7 years ago by Jota    [ Reply ]
 hbs47 wrote:
Lift music.
 

So many producing this lifeless type of ? music.

 
Agree with that, although, I wish they'd actually use more of this kind of music into elevator or may be to close shops here in China instead of using  "Good bye" by Kenny G! Yes it is still very much in use, on the contrary of an article by the New York Times stating the end of the love affair between China and  this tune in April this year...
"Emancipator" is soothing and just fine for a good sleep. Not the best to start on a Monday morning, opposite side of the world  {#Laughing}
 
Posted 7 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
 LouWu wrote:
Hearing quite a bit of this guy lately, and he never fails to catch my attention. {#Music}

 
Ditto.  But to buy legal recordings of this guy is expensive............
Posted 7 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
ohhhhhhhhhhh Yoko 
Posted 7 years ago by A_Radio_Head    [ Reply ]
is this  the song 4' 33"?
 
Posted 7 years ago by Marcus_Howser    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 7 years ago by eklyps    [ Reply ]
Pedro1874 wrote:

And again.  Wassup Bill? {#Stupid}

 
 I'm glad somebody said something. I thought it was my app messing up again like it did yesterday!
Posted 7 years ago by Paralistener    [ Reply ]
 Raphael303 wrote:
This song went silent after three minutes the second time now

 
And again.  Wassup Bill? {#Stupid}
Posted 7 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
This song went silent after three minutes the second time now
Posted 8 years ago by Raphael303    [ Reply ]
Yeah..it lifts me to fine places..I'm good with it
Posted 8 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Lift music.
 

So many producing this lifeless type of ? music.
Posted 8 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
 Euskadita wrote:
A proto-inspiration for Alt J (Taro)?

 
mgoldman wrote:
Exactly what I heard. 

——————————

Likewise
Posted 8 years ago by calispera    [ Reply ]
Violin is brilliant on this tune. So luscious.
Posted 8 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
 Euskadita wrote:
A proto-inspiration for Alt J (Taro)?

 
Exactly what I heard.  
Posted 8 years ago by mgoldman    [ Reply ]
Bit like Dandy Warhols?
Posted 8 years ago by pcc    [ Reply ]
Quite like that, but I kept thinking that I recognised it.

Then I got it!

Three Blind Mice   {#Cheers}
Posted 8 years ago by Slarti    [ Reply ]
Love Emancipator, this one in particular with the violin solo.  I soar...perfect for watching Ryan the hummingbird in my garden.
Posted 8 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
Hearing quite a bit of this guy lately, and he never fails to catch my attention. {#Music}
Posted 8 years ago by LouWu    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:
Holy Bittersweet Symphony Batman! Nice tune, though
 
most definitely.
Posted 8 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
A proto-inspiration for Alt J (Taro)?
Posted 8 years ago by Euskadita    [ Reply ]
Holy Bittersweet Symphony Batman! Nice tune, though
Posted 8 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Nice find, guys.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
gotta love moody sad trip hop. solid 7
Posted 8 years ago by Aghori    [ Reply ]
I heared this track before. Like it: a 7.
Posted 8 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]