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Geoffrey Oryema — The River
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sajitjacob
(Christchurch NZ)
Posted: Apr 03, 2013 - 14:51
 
What a wonderfully evocative song, it makes me want to go for a long walk.. maybe by a river.

rockpommel16
(rockpommel´s land)
Posted: Sep 11, 2012 - 17:59
 
...folks,you´re great.....{#Clap}....reading all the diff.coments here on RP is better than ANY tv,.....or such shit......{#Yes}

Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Aug 11, 2012 - 06:24
 
 coy wrote:
does leonard cohen know about this ??
 
 Rooney wrote:

Yes, and apparently so does early Peter Garbriel. 
 
Pretty standard, sparse, two-chord melody, the sort used in hundreds of songs.  No need to get all eager on calling in the attorneys.  There's no lawsuit here, sorry.

Rooney
(Near Paradise)
Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 08:58
 
 coy wrote:
does leonard cohen know about this ??
 
Yes, and apparently so does early Peter Garbriel. 

pusswah
Posted: Jun 09, 2012 - 03:20
 
sweet.......I need more of this

coy
(san antonio)
Posted: Apr 06, 2012 - 14:56
 
does leonard cohen know about this ??

tmarko
(Ohio)
Posted: Apr 06, 2012 - 14:54
 
Perfect song for relaxing on a Friday after work. Perfect timing. Love this tune.

Cynaera
(Oh, who cares?)
Posted: Jan 02, 2012 - 11:28
 
Bumped this from 8 to 9 - it's wonderfully mesmerizing and soothing - a tiny bit reminiscent of the Moody Blues, only in some ways, even better.  Like it a LOT.

bluecshells
(EARTH)
Posted: Jul 28, 2011 - 14:42
 

Still powerful to me. 



tutakea
Posted: Jun 11, 2011 - 06:16
 
ethno-pop at it´s worst. uninspired and more than annoying

Kittee
(NC- Dreaming of the Mountains)
Posted: Mar 08, 2011 - 12:28
 
Over played. =(

meauclaire
(AZ....the land of misfits)
Posted: Dec 24, 2010 - 19:22
 
HAPPY FESTIVUS EVERYONE !!

shakitten
Posted: Dec 24, 2010 - 19:20
 
Hypnotic...great line-up, Bill!

CatInTheHat
Posted: Jul 29, 2010 - 22:54
 
 WonderLizard wrote:
There are great "river" songs, which evoke the water's passage as much as its role in the lyrical ideas. This is one. So are "One Tree Hill" (U2), "The River" (Bruce), "Green River" (Creedence) and Smetana's "Die Moldau." There are many, many more.
 
Another brilliant song that comes to mind is "Let the River Run", a song that won an Academy Award.  But I don't think Carly Simon is played on RP.



Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Jul 18, 2010 - 18:11
 
I love the slow, plodding rhythm and mesmerizing vocals... It definitely sets a mood...

Tippster
(Washington, DC)
Posted: May 11, 2010 - 14:50
 
Really like this song - hadn't heard it in years.


 WonderLizard wrote:
There are great "river" songs, which evoke the water's passage as much as its role in the lyrical ideas. This is one. So are "One Tree Hill" (U2), "The River" (Bruce), "Green River" (Creedence) and Smetana's "Die Moldau." There are many, many more.
 
"Ride Across the River" - Dire Straits
"Orinoco Flow" - Enya



jptl
(Potomac, MD)
Posted: Mar 09, 2010 - 06:24
 
I've always liked this track. I think I'm remembering it from Rainman. I agree, Gabrielesque.
I haven't read all of the replies, but did Daniel Lanois or Brian Eno have anything to do with this album or track?

karsin
(Ireland)
Posted: Feb 10, 2010 - 03:58
 
 djaychicago wrote:

Great observation and comment. I agree this song really does evoke a feeling of the water flowing down a wide river. The song is really growing on me. I gave it a 7 originally, but I am inclined to raise that to an 8 on the second listen. Nice followup to Robbie's The Crazy River. - Thanks Bill!

 
At the risk of enraging all the Peter Gabriel haters out there, Across the River would be a nice follow on from this tune.


djaychicago
Posted: Jan 09, 2010 - 17:21
 
 WonderLizard wrote:
There are great "river" songs, which evoke the water's passage as much as its role in the lyrical ideas. This is one. So are "One Tree Hill" (U2), "The River" (Bruce), "Green River" (Creedence) and Smetana's "Die Moldau." There are many, many more.
 
Great observation and comment. I agree this song really does evoke a feeling of the water flowing down a wide river. The song is really growing on me. I gave it a 7 originally, but I am inclined to raise that to an 8 on the second listen. Nice followup to Robbie's The Crazy River. - Thanks Bill!


lwilkinson
(North Am-Home of the Last of the Rugged Individualists)
Posted: Nov 03, 2009 - 13:44
 
 WonderLizard wrote:
There are great "river" songs, which evoke the water's passage as much as its role in the lyrical ideas. This is one. So are "One Tree Hill" (U2), "The River" (Bruce), "Green River" (Creedence) and Smetana's "Die Moldau." There are many, many more.
 
You forgot to mention the Rolling Stones singing "Can't Get No Satisfaction" from the river scene in "Apocalypse Now"

{#Devil_pimp}


FlatCat
(Chicago)
Posted: Oct 07, 2009 - 10:27
 
 Frater_Kork wrote:
And the backing vocals go "Academiaaaa..."
Follow this one with some Sia. ;)
 
No, no. They're saying "Epitheliuuuum"

sqqqrly
(Baboosic Lake, NH)
Posted: Sep 01, 2009 - 12:19
 
 WonderLizard wrote:
There are great "river" songs, which evoke the water's passage as much as its role in the lyrical ideas. This is one. So are "One Tree Hill" (U2), "The River" (Bruce), "Green River" (Creedence) and Smetana's "Die Moldau." There are many, many more.
 
Grantchester Meadows



birdiestobehad
(sitting beside the golf course wishing I was playing)
Posted: Jun 30, 2009 - 05:31
 
"It rubs the lotion on its skin. It does this whenever it's told."

"It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.
 Yes, it will, Precious. It will get the hose."


jameyp
(New York via Austin)
Posted: May 13, 2009 - 09:26
 
{#Daisy} me likey~


newwavegurly
Posted: Mar 31, 2009 - 16:01
 


Gartholamundi
(Gainesville, FL)
Posted: Mar 11, 2009 - 06:43
 
i love everything Geoffrey did on his first two Realworld CD releases. his vocals are the smoothest ...

thanks for playing this Ugandan god, Bill!


goldberry
(Tonopah Snow)
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 - 16:29
 
Crap. I love this song, but I can totally hear the Skinemax reference... {#Doh}
 elstring wrote:


YES!!!  My thoughts exactly.
 



Frater_Kork
(Uppsala, Sweden)
Posted: Nov 25, 2008 - 08:30
 
And the backing vocals go "Academiaaaa..."
Follow this one with some Sia. ;)

elstring
(NC)
Posted: Nov 25, 2008 - 08:29
 
 agnes wrote:
This sounds like the end credits to a bad Skinemax porn.

"Quick, man, change the channel!! Mom's awake!!!"
 

YES!!!  My thoughts exactly.

Ntropy
(Cleveland, OH)
Posted: Jul 17, 2008 - 12:53
 
I can't believe the avg. rating on this is just a 7. Anyone need their ears cleaned?
goldberry
(Somewhere between Seattle and Vegas)
Posted: Jul 01, 2008 - 14:11
 
God I love this song. Now I finally see what album it is on and I can make another attempt at buying it.
Outstanding.


nigelr
(Coffs Harbour, Australia)
Posted: Apr 14, 2008 - 01:25
 
A gorgeously ornate shuffle, bass and guitar echo Eberhart and Daniel......
mojoman
(Rocky Mountains, Colorado)
Posted: Feb 26, 2008 - 15:23
 
Wow!
WonderLizard
(2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise)
Posted: Feb 15, 2008 - 13:19
 
There are great "river" songs, which evoke the water's passage as much as its role in the lyrical ideas. This is one. So are "One Tree Hill" (U2), "The River" (Bruce), "Green River" (Creedence) and Smetana's "Die Moldau." There are many, many more.


ellenaut
Posted: Feb 15, 2008 - 13:16
 
ktnsb wrote:
No, this is a beautiful blend of words and musical portraiture and landscape.

Well said - put me down for one of those.
DigitalJer
(Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Posted: Feb 15, 2008 - 13:13
 
garthwb wrote:
Geoffrey is King!

His "Exile" album's been a close companion through many a sleepless night. As an African, the music brings gooseflesh to my skin, beautiful land, wonderful people and gorgeous, life-affirming rhythms...
What an honour to have been born in such a magical, mystical place! If you haven't been, we'd love to have you!
count me in, can I stay at your place :)
garthwb
Posted: Feb 11, 2008 - 04:04
 
Geoffrey is King!

His "Exile" album's been a close companion through many a sleepless night. As an African, the music brings gooseflesh to my skin, beautiful land, wonderful people and gorgeous, life-affirming rhythms...
What an honour to have been born in such a magical, mystical place! If you haven't been, we'd love to have you!
Alafia
(on the slopes)
Posted: Jan 10, 2008 - 15:23
 
This song is SO gripping.
I've been wanting to hear it for some time.
Last time it played, I didn't catch which song it was in the playlist, and I've been wondering who the musician is ever since. Glad I heard it again.

If the rest of the disk is this good, it's DEFINITELY going on to the 'must get' list.

So, how's the rest of this disk?
1wolfy
(Mission Viejo California)
Posted: Dec 14, 2007 - 16:13
 
Love will grow..great flowing track
Candela
(Trondheim)
Posted: Dec 10, 2007 - 05:58
 
From 6 to.. 8!
ktnsb
(Kinsey's Colgate)
Posted: Nov 08, 2007 - 20:27
 
No, this is a beautiful blend of words and musical portraiture and landscape.
agnes
(the land of bourbon and horses)
Posted: Oct 12, 2007 - 20:58
 
This sounds like the end credits to a bad Skinemax porn.

"Quick, man, change the channel!! Mom's awake!!!"
cayenne
(in over my head)
Posted: Oct 12, 2007 - 20:57
 
I've never heard this before. Awesome follow-up to "Somewhere Down the Crazy River."
Pyro
Posted: Oct 12, 2007 - 20:56
 
Duffalo wrote:
Nice. I definitely hear Peter Gabriel in this somewhere.


He could be there...this CD is on his label, RealWorld.
rickf
(Ottawa)
Posted: Oct 12, 2007 - 20:54
 
I love this song. Very ambient & moody.
I like the rest of this CD but think this is the best song on it.
Bleyfusz
Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 11:24
 
esotericderek wrote:
This just followed Robbie Robertson's "Crazy River". What's next, Nick Drake's "River Man", or David Byrne's "Take Me To The River"?
....maybe Roger McGuinn : Ballad of Easy Rider? "....the river flows, flows down to the sea...."
Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 11:20
 
Very Moody Bluesy.
Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 11:18
 
esotericderek wrote:
This just followed Robbie Robertson's "Crazy River". What's next, Nick Drake's "River Man", or David Byrne's "Take Me To The River"?


Moon River?
1wolfy
(Mission Viejo California)
Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 11:18
 
This song paints a beautiful portrait in my mind.
lawman
(Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)
Posted: Aug 22, 2007 - 04:01
 
Lovely.