Moby — Extreme Ways
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Extreme ways are back again, extreme places I didn't know
I broke everything new again, everything that I'd owned
I threw it out the windows, came along, extreme ways I know
Will part the colors of my sea, perfect color me
Extreme ways that help me, help me out late at night
Extreme places I had gone but never seen any light
Dirty basements, dirty noise, dirty places coming through
Extreme worlds alone, did you ever like it planned?
I would stand in line for this, there's always room in life for this
Oh baby, oh baby, then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby, then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby, then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby, like it always does, always does
Extreme sounds that told me, they helped me down every night
I didn't have much to say, I didn't give up the light
I closed my eyes and closed myself and closed my world and never opened
Up to anything that could get me along
I had to close down everything, I had to close down my mind
Too many things that caught me, too much can make you blind
I've seen so much in so many places, so many heartaches, so many faces
So many dirty things, you couldn't even believe
I would stand in line for this, it's always good in life for this
Oh baby, oh baby, then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby, then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby, then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby, like it always does, always does
I broke everything new again, everything that I'd owned
I threw it out the windows, came along, extreme ways I know
Will part the colors of my sea, perfect color me
Extreme ways that help me, help me out late at night
Extreme places I had gone but never seen any light
Dirty basements, dirty noise, dirty places coming through
Extreme worlds alone, did you ever like it planned?
I would stand in line for this, there's always room in life for this
Oh baby, oh baby, then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby, then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby, then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby, like it always does, always does
Extreme sounds that told me, they helped me down every night
I didn't have much to say, I didn't give up the light
I closed my eyes and closed myself and closed my world and never opened
Up to anything that could get me along
I had to close down everything, I had to close down my mind
Too many things that caught me, too much can make you blind
I've seen so much in so many places, so many heartaches, so many faces
So many dirty things, you couldn't even believe
I would stand in line for this, it's always good in life for this
Oh baby, oh baby, then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby, then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby, then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby, like it always does, always does
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I like Moby & this tune has always had a great vibe and driving rhythm.
I met him once, very briefly, way back in the 90s, at a house party on Central street in SF. It was like trying to talk to a housefly in a room full of sugar, and then he was gone--and it really wasn't a boring event. He was just too busy being him, I guess. Our paths have never crossed since, but I'm still friends with a woman that he totally pissed off, back then, because he never could stand still for very long.
shades of Psycho soundtrack
Banging tune!
When this kicks in at the end of the Bourne Ultimatum - oh man...…perfect.
On_The_Beach wrote:
Don't forget Jerry's puffy shirt!
Don't forget Jerry's puffy shirt!
Jason, Jason...are you there?
lizardking wrote:
Weird...Wiki now says that Moby's birth name is Alan Thomas, though I know I've seen it listed as Richard Melville Hall (hence Moby as the nickname) - so who the hell is Alan Thomas? And I'm going +1 on this tune cuz I like it more than the 7 rating I had on it...Long Live RP and the Mandela Effect!!
From the wikibio, copied Jan. '22:Background informationBirth nameRichard Melville HallMaybe someone troll-edited the page when you looked at it two years ago.
Weird...Wiki now says that Moby's birth name is Alan Thomas, though I know I've seen it listed as Richard Melville Hall (hence Moby as the nickname) - so who the hell is Alan Thomas? And I'm going +1 on this tune cuz I like it more than the 7 rating I had on it...Long Live RP and the Mandela Effect!!
From the wikibio, copied Jan. '22:Background informationBirth nameRichard Melville HallMaybe someone troll-edited the page when you looked at it two years ago.
"No" be
tm wrote:
piss off
Stetsonman - all hat and no cattle? why are you so miserable? There is enough misery in this world - stop propagating it with your unhappy comments here.
piss off
i *think* this is my favorite version of this :) great for running to, btw.
Stetsonman - all hat and no cattle? why are you so miserable? There is enough misery in this world - stop propagating it with your unhappy comments here.
Now I'm going to watch Bourne.
I made the intro of this my ringtone for years. The looks I would get when my phone went off in public, ha ha!
MattRudely wrote:
asshole?
You know that word that usually follows Moby.
asshole?
This would be more Awesomenesser if it was followed by Golden Earring's "Twilight Zone"
MattRudely wrote:
Grape?
You know that word that usually follows Moby.
Grape?
gds01 wrote:
Not that I’m aware,
Up to ~27 seconds in, it is great. Soon as vocals start, done. Is there an instrumental version?
Not that I’m aware,
Musically, meh. Lyrically, ugh. This one could be retired, and the world would be a happier place.
KevinM wrote:
Up to ~27 seconds in, it is great. Soon as vocals start, done. Is there an instrumental version?
You know that word that usually follows Moby.
what drivel
I think I just figured out where the name Moby came from; noticing the wiki info on the right, his middle name is Melville.
4/15/71
Happy birthday, Moby
a.j.l.wintermans wrote:
Nothing against the music, but the guy is a damn high-functioning psychopath if I've ever seen, spoken to or heard one.
His blog is a good read if you're interested in 'watching monkeys at the zoo'
jpfueler wrote:
I'd quibble a bit on how high his functioning is . . . (~_^)
Probably a good thing that he's making music then right?
a.j.l.wintermans wrote:
I'd quibble a bit on how high his functioning is . . . (~_^)
Nothing against the music, but the guy is a damn high-functioning psychopath if I've ever seen, spoken to or heard one.
His blog is a good read if you're interested in 'watching monkeys at the zoo'
His blog is a good read if you're interested in 'watching monkeys at the zoo'
I'd quibble a bit on how high his functioning is . . . (~_^)
"Borne" theme music
The first 20 seconds of this song is my ringtone
How could I forget this song? It's the only song I know!
Like many, my rating gets a two point bump because I am a Bourne fan...
Moby, like nearly all male artists, are singing to a woman. Interesting.
lizardking wrote:
Weird...Wiki now says that Moby's birth name is Alan Thomas, though I know I've seen it listed as Richard Melville Hall (hence Moby as the nickname) - so who the hell is Alan Thomas? And I'm going +1 on this tune cuz I like it more than the 7 rating I had on it...Long Live RP and the Mandela Effect!!
It is as you said - nickname because "Hall says he is the great-great-great nephew of Herman Melville, author of Moby-Dick.". Courtesy of Wiki etc.
Weird...Wiki now says that Moby's birth name is Alan Thomas, though I know I've seen it listed as Richard Melville Hall (hence Moby as the nickname) - so who the hell is Alan Thomas? And I'm going +1 on this tune cuz I like it more than the 7 rating I had on it...Long Live RP and the Mandela Effect!!
It is as you said - nickname because "Hall says he is the great-great-great nephew of Herman Melville, author of Moby-Dick.". Courtesy of Wiki etc.
sid1950 wrote:
Weird...Wiki now says that Moby's birth name is Alan Thomas, though I know I've seen it listed as Richard Melville Hall (hence Moby as the nickname) - so who the hell is Alan Thomas? And I'm going +1 on this tune cuz I like it more than the 7 rating I had on it...Long Live RP and the Mandela Effect!!
I only listen to this because of the Bourne credits. One of the best bits of editing there is, and fits the music like a glove. Otherwise I think he is a dick and try to avoid him.
Weird...Wiki now says that Moby's birth name is Alan Thomas, though I know I've seen it listed as Richard Melville Hall (hence Moby as the nickname) - so who the hell is Alan Thomas? And I'm going +1 on this tune cuz I like it more than the 7 rating I had on it...Long Live RP and the Mandela Effect!!
I only listen to this because of the Bourne credits. One of the best bits of editing there is, and fits the music like a glove. Otherwise I think he is a dick and try to avoid him.
Nothing against the music, but the guy is a damn high-functioning psychopath if I've ever seen, spoken to or heard one.
His blog is a good read if you're interested in 'watching monkeys at the zoo'
His blog is a good read if you're interested in 'watching monkeys at the zoo'
CoYoT51 wrote:
Time to take a deep breath. He's every bit an artist.
Just can't bear this pseudo artist... his stuff drives me sick. 
Copy Paste without any kind of artistic skills. By far the strongest of my rare misunderstandings with RP's stuff.
Copy Paste without any kind of artistic skills. By far the strongest of my rare misunderstandings with RP's stuff.
Time to take a deep breath. He's every bit an artist.
That screaming wailing tone in the background is drilling its way into my cerebellum!
TheLoneIguana wrote:
And sooo insightful.
What do the other iguanas say?
And sooo insightful.
What do the other iguanas say?
Just can't bear this pseudo artist... his stuff drives me sick. 
Copy Paste without any kind of artistic skills. By far the strongest of my rare misunderstandings with RP's stuff.
Copy Paste without any kind of artistic skills. By far the strongest of my rare misunderstandings with RP's stuff.
Right now, this song could not have come along in a better time. As I speed down the streets of Marseilles, fleeing from the gendarmes, having just ,,,,,,,,,,
rpdevotee wrote:
I just can't hear this song without thinking about the Isle Of Man TT motorcycle race:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGklAcFDLw
The definition of "extreme"
I just can't hear this song without thinking about the Isle Of Man TT motorcycle race:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGklAcFDLw
The definition of "extreme"
cavemanleong wrote:
Go for the rolled up magazine!
Channeling my inner Jason Bourne and highhandedly fighting off two kittens! Winning!
Go for the rolled up magazine!
I am Dr. Strangelove and I approve of this song.
Channeling my inner Jason Bourne and highhandedly fighting off two kittens! Winning!
"Get some rest, Pam. You look tired",
not sure what it is about the borrowed background elements of this tune, they bring to mind old chop-socky fliks
When I hear this these days in various forms (which isn't very often), all I know is that the latest Bourne movie is over.
Did not particular care for the remake of this song used in the last Bourne with Matt Damon. Should have stuck with the original.
Movie was also not up to speed compared to the first 3.
Movie was also not up to speed compared to the first 3.
kingart wrote:
It was, but a different newer version if I remember correctly.
I think this was the closing credits to the Bourne Legacy movie with Jeremy Renner.
It was, but a different newer version if I remember correctly.
What is that awful dentist's drill sound?? It's making my brain stem hurt! 
Just can't bear this pseudo artist... his stuff drives me sick.
I think this was the closing credits to the Bourne Legacy movie with Jeremy Renner.
joelbb wrote:
Same playlist today(?!) Moby awfulness followed by a "cleanse" at the Elvis Costello Spa.
Just awful, the essential sucko-barfo. Horrible lyrics horribly presented. Thanks for washing out my ears w/ Elvis C.
Same playlist today(?!) Moby awfulness followed by a "cleanse" at the Elvis Costello Spa.
I don't care if Moby is classified as cheap / commercial music, this album "18" and the previous "play" never fail to catch my attention and put me in that comfortable, peaceful mood. I like what Moby does and it's a pleasure hearing it here once in a while :)
Can't get to the PSD button quickly enough. Terrible singing. Marginal songwriting. Repetitive. Sucko Barfo.
Just horrible. Pure crap, sorry. Milli Vanilli rhythm and some untasteful stuff over. (sorry for my bad English)
PSD!
PSD!
Sasha2001 wrote:
Yes! They and he were terrific and this song made them even better.
always assoc with bourne
Yes! They and he were terrific and this song made them even better.
always assoc with bourne
Moby was halfway decent until he started trying to sing. Really hard to listen to.
Simply perfect! 
grant wrote:
The Matt Damon Bourne movies are three of the finest Bond-style action flicks ever made. Their character development, plot and action sequences are just top notch.
Yes! They and he were terrific and this song made them even better.
The Matt Damon Bourne movies are three of the finest Bond-style action flicks ever made. Their character development, plot and action sequences are just top notch.
Yes! They and he were terrific and this song made them even better.
Just awful, the essential sucko-barfo. Horrible lyrics horribly presented. Thanks for washing out my ears w/ Elvis C.
The Matt Damon Bourne movies are three of the finest Bond-style action flicks ever made. Their character development, plot and action sequences are just top notch.
I'm pretty sure that much of the reason I like this song is its connection to the movie. Otherwise, it's a little drab.
Oh man, now I have the greatest urge to watch the Bourne films!
Outstanding! Got my attention while cooking!!!
This is a pretty good song besides the fact that none of the lines rhyme, and the words sound about as awkward as reading the phone book. I get the idea they banged it out the night before the release date or something.
Owie Vocals!
great morning song, as the sun rises
Add a little imagery to the music!:
https://www.videobash.com/video_show/the-spectacular-t-t-motorcycle-road-race-30021
https://www.videobash.com/video_show/the-spectacular-t-t-motorcycle-road-race-30021
treatment_bound wrote:
I pretty much like EVERYTHING about RP except the release dates are "effed" on approx. 20% of the cuts. I've been petitioning a change for Ziggy Stardust to the correct year of '72, and I can't get it done.
I'm going to say this without investigating specifics (i.e. your example): some of the dates are for various post-releases and re-mastered versions. Anything that is not an exact copy of the original (such as a master copy or maybe even a copy of the original vinyl) can be given dates that differ from what we know to be the original release date. Just a thought...
I pretty much like EVERYTHING about RP except the release dates are "effed" on approx. 20% of the cuts. I've been petitioning a change for Ziggy Stardust to the correct year of '72, and I can't get it done.
I'm going to say this without investigating specifics (i.e. your example): some of the dates are for various post-releases and re-mastered versions. Anything that is not an exact copy of the original (such as a master copy or maybe even a copy of the original vinyl) can be given dates that differ from what we know to be the original release date. Just a thought...
I f***ing love this song! I think I'll go and the Bourne Identity tonight!
cool
...i've always been suprised that the low-fidelity bedroom production style moby uses has succeeded as well as it has, and that given his success he hasn't bothered to elevate his game, since the financing's clearly there to do so...
socalhol wrote:
I pretty much like EVERYTHING about RP except the release dates are "effed" on approx. 20% of the cuts. I've been petitioning a change for Ziggy Stardust to the correct year of '72, and I can't get it done.
Ummmmm, the release date should read: 2002
thanks!
thanks!
I pretty much like EVERYTHING about RP except the release dates are "effed" on approx. 20% of the cuts. I've been petitioning a change for Ziggy Stardust to the correct year of '72, and I can't get it done.
Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
The Bourne Ante-penultimate Ultimatum?
Go Jason go!
Will we see another Bourne film? The Bourne Sequel? The Bourne Ultimate Ultimatum? The Bourne No Kidding I Really Mean It This Time? The Bourne Contractual Obligation?
Still, good song and I did enjoy those films. Thanks for playing this.
Will we see another Bourne film? The Bourne Sequel? The Bourne Ultimate Ultimatum? The Bourne No Kidding I Really Mean It This Time? The Bourne Contractual Obligation?
Still, good song and I did enjoy those films. Thanks for playing this.
The Bourne Ante-penultimate Ultimatum?
gobits wrote:
Nice!
The bike that is. The tune can speed into the trash, or the nearest gully. :)
This song is great to listen to while I ride my Speed Triple at triple speed 
Nice!
The bike that is. The tune can speed into the trash, or the nearest gully. :)
I liked the movies, but the vocals on this song are totally lame.
When Moby comes on, the headphones go on, and the volume goes up.
dreadpixie wrote:
you work for microsoft? maybe that's why their software is so slow and bloated
you work for microsoft? maybe that's why their software is so slow and bloated
turn it up, drink a glass of wine, write some code.
perfect.
perfect.
oh noooooooooo! i hate Moby (but i like this song)
turn it up, drink a glass of wine, write some code.
perfect.
perfect.
rtrudeau wrote:
LOL! Good one.
Bonus points for not being Basement Jaxx.
LOL! Good one.
; "Laughing")
This is the signature theme for the superb Jason Bourne series. Over time, it has grown on me. OK, it may not be among the all-time great tunes, but does it deserve all this pile-on slashing by you fly-by snipers? Not even close!
Wikipedia says "Although not a hit when it was released, 'Extreme Ways' has gone on to become one of Moby's most downloaded songs." Apparently there is a fan base out there who are not commenting on RP...
Wikipedia says "Although not a hit when it was released, 'Extreme Ways' has gone on to become one of Moby's most downloaded songs." Apparently there is a fan base out there who are not commenting on RP...
Like some others here, I have liked some other moby work, but I am very un-impressed by this...sounds like mega-pop movie soundtrack stuff...maybe it even is that...but whatever, it gets my first-ever sucko-barfo rating
Is that a bollywood riff he's using?
Ummmmm, the release date should read: 2002
thanks!
thanks!
Moby whines. So sad, little Moby.
Bonus points for not being Basement Jaxx.
Bourne. What can I say? 
Lyrically shit
sounds like he's pilfering something from Achtung Baby
I usually really like Moby, so was disappointed to see his name on this track. Just doesn't do anything for me. 
Just so darn tedious and flat..
...not quite as nice - too sketchy and demo-ish a production for public consumption...
Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
FTW, HE AINT DEAD!!!
Go Jason go!
Will we see another Bourne film? The Bourne Sequel? The Bourne Ultimate Ultimatum? The Bourne No Kidding I Really Mean It This Time? The Bourne Contractual Obligation?
Still, good song and I did enjoy those films. Thanks for playing this.
Will we see another Bourne film? The Bourne Sequel? The Bourne Ultimate Ultimatum? The Bourne No Kidding I Really Mean It This Time? The Bourne Contractual Obligation?
Still, good song and I did enjoy those films. Thanks for playing this.
FTW, HE AINT DEAD!!!
Ohhh.. Baby.. Ohhh.. Baby!!
roseap wrote:
Not so! "Identity" was excellent, "Supremacy" defied the Law of Sequels by being even better, and "Ultimatum" was good, but a relative disappointment.
As for this song (which, after all, is what we are supposed to be commenting on, right?) I like it... always have, always will... no matter how vicious the critics of the RP Chattering Class want to get!
Good call. I was just thinking about how I want to see those movies again now that I heard this. Well, maybe not the 2nd, but the others were fantastic!
Not so! "Identity" was excellent, "Supremacy" defied the Law of Sequels by being even better, and "Ultimatum" was good, but a relative disappointment.
As for this song (which, after all, is what we are supposed to be commenting on, right?) I like it... always have, always will... no matter how vicious the critics of the RP Chattering Class want to get!
Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
Good call. I was just thinking about how I want to see those movies again now that I heard this. Well, maybe not the 2nd, but the others were fantastic!
Go Jason go!
Will we see another Bourne film? The Bourne Sequel? The Bourne Ultimate Ultimatum? The Bourne No Kidding I Really Mean It This Time? The Bourne Contractual Obligation?
Still, good song and I did enjoy those films. Thanks for playing this.
Will we see another Bourne film? The Bourne Sequel? The Bourne Ultimate Ultimatum? The Bourne No Kidding I Really Mean It This Time? The Bourne Contractual Obligation?
Still, good song and I did enjoy those films. Thanks for playing this.
Good call. I was just thinking about how I want to see those movies again now that I heard this. Well, maybe not the 2nd, but the others were fantastic!
Thank God that just finshed. I thought he was just going to moan and utter nonsensical drivel forever! If I ever meet Moby, I will ask what kind of view he gets since his head is so firmly jammed in his rear-end.
Go Jason go!
Will we see another Bourne film? The Bourne Sequel? The Bourne Ultimate Ultimatum? The Bourne No Kidding I Really Mean It This Time? The Bourne Contractual Obligation?
Still, good song and I did enjoy those films. Thanks for playing this.
Will we see another Bourne film? The Bourne Sequel? The Bourne Ultimate Ultimatum? The Bourne No Kidding I Really Mean It This Time? The Bourne Contractual Obligation?
Still, good song and I did enjoy those films. Thanks for playing this.
The intro to this song at the end of The Bourne Ultimatum = Perfection 
Is it possible to ripoff a tremelo? What's next, a copyrighted arpeggio? Horrors!
lophrequa wrote:
thought it was Charlatans UK at first ... Tremolo ripoff?
thought it was Charlatans UK at first ... Tremolo ripoff?
This song is great to listen to while I ride my Speed Triple at triple speed
Kdubba wrote:
BAN THIS JERK!
Apologies, I did not make sure it was a valid image.
Deleted on my end.
No harm meant.
trekhead wrote: 
BAN THIS JERK!
mjwstickings wrote:
One of the best Moby songs, now inextricably linked to the Bourne movies. Which isn't such a bad thing.
Not a bad thing at all. It caught my attention when I saw the film and I had no idea it was Moby until the end of the credits. It's a great choice for the end credits, capturing the character's predicament.
mjwstickings wrote:
At least as far as I'm concerned that is. 
Having said that, I will admit that I like the Bourne movies, and this song is good in that context.
One of the best Moby songs, now inextricably linked to the Bourne movies. Which isn't such a bad thing.
That's sort of a low bar, isn't it? At least as far as I'm concerned that is.
Having said that, I will admit that I like the Bourne movies, and this song is good in that context.
CoYoT51 wrote:
This super sucks!
Just as quite as all his boring stuff.
Each time I hear one of his crap, I want to 
MAKE IT STOP!!!
MAKE IT STOP!!!
strange_brew00 wrote:
this is my face too...
i like a moby song??
In fact, this is my face too...
wade44 wrote:
Why don't you upload some music you've written or produced or performed? I am sure it is better than Moby.
Moby...is that you?
I don't mind Moby sometimes, but this is certainly not one of his best.
This super sucks!
Just as quite as all his boring stuff.
Each time I hear one of his crap, I want to
MAKE IT STOP!!!
MAKE IT STOP!!!
EVERYONE (or anyone consequential) listens to Moby!