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sky blue
those two blue eyes light your face in
sky blue
i know how to fly, i know how to drown in
sky blue
warm wind blowing over the earth
sky blue
i sing through the land, the land sings through me
sky blue
reaching into the deepest shade of
sky blue
sky blue so tired of all this travelling
so many miles away from home
i keep moving to be stable
free to wander, free to roam
train pulled out said my goodbyes
sky blue
back on the road alone with the sky
sky blue
there's a presence here no one denies
sky blue
sky blue so tired of all this travelling
so many miles away from home
i keep moving to be stable
free to wander, free to roam
i can hear the same voice calling
crying out, from my heart
and that cry, what a cry
what a cry, it's going to be
if i can stop to let it out, oh.
Disclosure: I consider Peter Gabriel to be a remarkable musician. That said, I am completely puzzled by the apparently large numbers of "listeners" who feel compelled to dump whatever they are holding on PG. None of the negative posts get at any weaknesses, they only reinforce their own prejudices. Even if I didn't like this music, it would be a challenge to figure out the substance of the complaints. I suppose none of this matters, but many others appreciate his contributions to music in general and the shallow criticisms are completely ineffective in convincing anyone that his music is lame, as was observed here. Obviously, Bill G likes him, so that's that.
Absolutely agree, bam. I’m an old fart whose mother ingrained the, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything” philosophy. It has served me well these 65+ years. I think the world would be better if everyone abided by that rule. IMHO.
Me too, except that i don't recall ever having heard this one before. I know that doesn't make much sense. But....
oh dear, i appear to be talking to myself (again). Sorry peeps..
Me too, except that i don't recall ever having heard this one before. I know that doesn't make much sense. But....
You'd think there would be a little more creativity in picking album names. Peter Gabriel, REM and Shania Twain all had albums called "Up".
And a movie... and just look at how different they all are! The wonder of life and music.
At least they're not all called "Down".
This music always gets me. This track, in particular, because it came out around the same time as Rabbit Proof Fence, for which he did the soundtrack. The lyrics evoke the landscape and the trials of the children as they try to find their way back home across the Outback. The film was rather intense. Recommended viewing.
I thought it sounded familiar. I was trying to put my finger on what track this was reminding me of.
Am i the last one to notice (just now) his face on the cd cover?
Nope. Apparently I AM!!!!
Constipation man is striking again on RP...
TMI.
Maybe try a laxative?
You should have seen him on tour for this album performing with them (the Blind Boys opened for him as well.) Half-way through the song, when their vocals come in, they rose up out of the middle of the stage all sitting in a circle. The whole show was well choreographed as you can see on his "Growing Up" Bluray/DVD from that tour.
I was a True Fan up to the last few albums, and now I'm a little embarrassed by how much I loved him, based on the very uneven, very...unimportant albums he's released in the past few years.
But this song, is pretty good. At least it's not embarrassing, like when he does Solsbury Hill live riding in circles around the stage on a bike. Sheesh.
But strutting around with flower petals on your head was within your comfort zone. But by all means, I believe in a full throated discussion. I think Peter Gabriel is a singular talent that doesn't give a f**k what you think or how you grade his music. Really, you're so special you get to determine what content is worthy and what is deficient ?
I hope you get well soon.
Well, it's playing now - so here's a cyberHUG
Time shift... this was released in 2002 and mostly recorded in 2001.
In 2001, it was still hard to find a unique band name, much less an album title. Google was 3 years old at the time.
and 3 + Skip
Yes. Who would have thought of that - only PG.
I'm really sorry to hear that.
When I think of PG I often think "now there's a guy that's just not creative enough."
Start with a new lightbulb. If that doesn't work we'll come up with Plan B.
(Nothing personal).
Or maybe "Chuck".
Gabriel's selection was a part of his decision to use two character titles for albums: "So", "Us", "Up"
It's some sort of arcane, Illuminati communication: "Sew us up".
Gabriel's selection was a part of his decision to use two character titles for albums: "So", "Us", "Up"
(Nothing personal).
I was a True Fan up to the last few albums, and now I'm a little embarrassed by how much I loved him, based on the very uneven, very...unimportant albums he's released in the past few years.
But this song, is pretty good. At least it's not embarrassing, like when he does Solsbury Hill live riding in circles around the stage on a bike. Sheesh.
Well played.
Peter Gabriel is lame.
Brilliant criticism.
Also, his third album (1980) might as well be an absolute masterpiece, wildly different from the track you're listening to now.
This is very emotive musically, and the lyrics are profound... everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches loves this song...
I am on the road to proselytize tomorrow, so "I keep moving to be stable..."
I've noticed a lot of people here believe he is either God or Jesus and a product of a virgin birth. I think he starts to believe his followers and now he realizes he will have to die for our sins...
Peter Gabriel is lame.
But I digress ...
That's Steve Carell.
I think it may be Griffin Dunne.
apd wrote: Am i the last one to notice (just now) his face on the cd cover? |
No, no - if you hold it really close, it's the Nazca lines.
Really? I like that a lot!
That's Steve Carell.
I've noticed a lot of people here believe he is either God or Jesus and a product of a virgin birth. I think he starts to believe his followers and now he realizes he will have to die for our sins...
No. He simply was.
Because he is. It can't be easy dealing with all that fame and money.
Papernapkin wrote:
Peter Gabriel and Glenn Beck have that down, don't they.
Don't count on it.
Believe me, I don't! To be fair though, this is not as rephrehensible and offensive to my ears as most of his crap is, hmmm, I give it a 2.
Blair Brown? You mean the lady who starred in The Days and Night of Molly Dodd? I didn't know she was Prime Minister. Cool!
I liked her in Altered States.
PG did the same thing with "Birdy."
Actually the soundtrack is better than Up It's extermely well produced and beautiful.
Because he is. It can't be easy dealing with all that fame and money.
Papernapkin wrote:
PG did the same thing with "Birdy."
... Much like this album cover... Peter Gabriel's music reveals itself slowly. I wont be surprised to hear nuances every time I listen to even his older music.
Oh not so fast there Limey, it doesn't take Peter
to give your nation a bad name. Blair Brown and the Wicked Witch of the West Thatcher did a bloody good job of showing their "pompous self reverential guff..."
Blair Brown? You mean the lady who starred in The Days and Night of Molly Dodd? I didn't know she was Prime Minister. Cool!
Oh not so fast there Limey, it doesn't take Peter
to give your nation a bad name. Blair Brown and the Wicked Witch of the West Thatcher did a bloody good job of showing their "pompous self reverential guff..."
LOL, how true.... hang on I am a limey LOL!
The live version of this with the blind boys of alabama is amazing.
Yes, saw that concert in Toronto ... magical.