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The Beatles — Across The Universe
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owchita
Posted: Nov 09, 2012 - 08:38
 
I don't want to take anything away from this song, but the stripped version on "Let It Be - Naked" is far better - a 10 to this ones' 9.8

martinc
(Ottawa Canada)
Posted: Jun 26, 2012 - 06:33
 
 westslope wrote:

Let's get one thing clear.  Lennon was NOT a revolutionary.  Revolution inevitably requires violence.

 

Lennon sought peace.

 
No doubt he was a man of peace.

Not so sure you can't be revolutionary while at the same time advocating peaceful, non violent tactics. Maybe along the way violence occurs as part of the breakdown of existing norms but I think there can still be those inspiring the change but who recoil at the violence. 

westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: May 25, 2012 - 09:47
 
 sunward wrote:
Someone (Haretic?) said: "Lennon was a liberal..." John would be turning in his grave at such a thought. He was the most political of Beatles—but "revolutionary" would be a be a better descriptor of his politics. Though this is not my idea of a political song.
 

Let's get one thing clear.  Lennon was NOT a revolutionary.  Revolution inevitably requires violence.

 

Lennon sought peace.



(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: May 25, 2012 - 09:44
 
 bobzane wrote:
I think you need to add an "11" rating.  
 
I agree...

 

bobzane
Posted: Apr 23, 2012 - 16:16
 
I think you need to add an "11" rating.  

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Apr 23, 2012 - 16:14
 


absolutely beautiful...


Decoy
(Milliway's, the Restaurant at the End of the Universe)
Posted: Jan 19, 2012 - 11:39
 
I do like the Fiona Apple version of this song too.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Dec 18, 2011 - 18:36
 


Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...


 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Sep 14, 2011 - 22:22
 


love it...

 

sunward
(British Columbia)
Posted: Jun 14, 2011 - 14:43
 
Someone (Haretic?) said: "Lennon was a liberal..." John would be turning in his grave at such a thought. He was the most political of Beatles—but "revolutionary" would be a be a better descriptor of his politics.

Though this is not my idea of a political song.

sunward
(British Columbia)
Posted: Jun 12, 2011 - 13:09
 
Someone (Haretic?) said: "Lennon was a liberal..." John would be turning in his grave at such a thought. He was the most political of Beatles—but "revolutionary" would be a be a better descriptor of his politics.

Though this is not my idea of a political song.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: May 11, 2011 - 22:06
 


brilliant...  love it...

 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Apr 10, 2011 - 07:48
 
 haretic wrote:

 romeotuma wrote:


This is such a magnificent liberal song...  love it...
 
I never thought of this song as a political statement, romeotuma. Is it the "nothing's going to change my world...?" Care to drop a hint?

"Sounds of laughter shades of life
are ringing through my open ears
exciting and inviting me
Limitless undying love which
shines around me like a million suns
It calls me on and on across the universe
Jai guru deva om..."

literally timeless.

10
 


Yes, this song is timeless... those are fair questions... I perceive it as loaded with liberal love—  not a political statement—  just liberal as a mode of perception...  Lennon was a liberal...

Pools of sorrow waves of joy
are drifting thorough my open mind...

Limitless undying love which
shines around me like a million suns...





haretic
(toward Abad, just south of Maitri)
Posted: Mar 09, 2011 - 19:41
 

 romeotuma wrote:


This is such a magnificent liberal song...  love it...
 
I never thought of this song as a political statement, romeotuma. Is it the "nothing's going to change my world...?" Care to drop a hint?

"Sounds of laughter shades of life
are ringing through my open ears
exciting and inviting me
Limitless undying love which
shines around me like a million suns
It calls me on and on across the universe
Jai guru deva om..."

literally timeless.

10



mirland
(Denmark)
Posted: Jan 06, 2011 - 04:19
 
I always liked this version much better:
 


Ubaldo
(Hurricane Alley, FL -- Inside the Cone)
Posted: Jan 06, 2011 - 04:18
 
One of the best of the best of the best.

helgigermany
(Germany)
Posted: Oct 03, 2010 - 05:52
 
Nice!

Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Sep 01, 2010 - 06:00
 
 kevinc wrote:

I don't recall exactly which version this was (been a few hours since I heard it at work), but I think this was, more or less, the version that was released prior to Let It Be.  Regardless, the Let It Be version was the same take as the original release, slowed down, without some of the sound effects that were added to the original.  i don't recall Yoko on any version, including this one.  The only Beatles song that I remember hearing Yoko on is Bungalow Bill.

 
from Wikipedia:

The basic track was successfully recorded on 4 February. Along with the basic rhythm track of acoustic guitar, percussion and tambura, it featured an overdubbed sitar introduction by George Harrison. According to Lennon, McCartney persuaded Lennon to call in the services of Lizzie Bravo and Gayleen Pease, two of the so-called Apple scruffs (the female fans who collected outside the studio), to add harmony vocals.

" There was a whole crowd of girls outside and Paul went out to find a couple of suitable ones. They were so excited. They couldn't believe they'd actually been invited by Paul - not just inside the building but into the studio itself, to sing with The Beatles. " - Martin Benge, engineer

 




kevinc
(Richardson, TX)
Posted: Jun 29, 2010 - 19:37
 
 gjr wrote:
sorry, like the "let it be" version better............yoko KILLS this one
 
I don't recall exactly which version this was (been a few hours since I heard it at work), but I think this was, more or less, the version that was released prior to Let It Be.  Regardless, the Let It Be version was the same take as the original release, slowed down, without some of the sound effects that were added to the original.  i don't recall Yoko on any version, including this one.  The only Beatles song that I remember hearing Yoko on is Bungalow Bill.


calypsus_1
Posted: Jun 25, 2010 - 19:41
 


Beatles in 1969 by rising70
http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_first_rays/

Copyright All rights reserved
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(Edited 05-12-2010)
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ICHawk
Posted: May 28, 2010 - 12:48
 
 gjr wrote:
sorry, like the "let it be" version better............yoko KILLS this one
 

That isn't Yoko.



gjr
(boston, ma)
Posted: Mar 26, 2010 - 05:12
 
sorry, like the "let it be" version better............yoko KILLS this one

(former member)
Posted: Feb 22, 2010 - 15:30
 
The song is OK, but they should've edited out that drowning cat that comes into the audio mix periodically. Then I might like it more.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Feb 22, 2010 - 15:27
 


This is such a magnificent liberal song...  love it...



shawshank
(Maryland)
Posted: Jan 22, 2010 - 05:13
 
Timeless....{#Meditate}

Pyro
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 - 09:10
 
I prefer the original, but still think this song is incredible.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 - 09:09
 


fantastic...  love it...



Dave_Mack
(Five bus, Jive bus!)
Posted: Sep 18, 2009 - 08:53
 
 ICHawk wrote:
I believe this is the first version of this song, which was recorded and released on a non-Beatles album that was used as a fundraiser for a wildlife cause. The shrill female voices you hear are actually 2 "apple scruffs" or female fans that hung out by the Apple Studio doors and were pulled in to sing on this track....more or less as a laugh.
 
Thanks for that info; I never would have known.  I really love AtU, but the backing vocals really spoil this version.


teadye
(St. Petersburg, FL)
Posted: Sep 18, 2009 - 08:53
 
Is this the Chipmunks version? To my ear it comes across as soul-less and shallow.

Mugro
(Lane Village, Red Sox Nation)
Posted: Sep 18, 2009 - 08:50
 
I don't like this version.

TernaryBit
(O-town)
Posted: Sep 18, 2009 - 08:49
 
I can see why some people wouldn't prefer this, but I enjoy it!

daigoro
Posted: Aug 17, 2009 - 20:59
 
Not one of their better efforts IMO

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jun 15, 2009 - 10:22
 


This song is soooo good for the ears...  love it...



ShakeyNeil
Posted: May 14, 2009 - 16:38
 
I think the music of the Let It Be album is a departure from their earlier more experimental stuff. It is bluesy and raw and thoroughly enjoyable. It is unfortunate that Phil Spector felt the need to go overboard with post production. The later release of this album, Naked, is a great listen and is a truer representation of what the Beatles were trying to accomplish.

birdland
(Right about....here.)
Posted: May 14, 2009 - 16:18
 
 jagdriver wrote:


As I recently wrote my daughter, by that time John had thoroughly fried his brain; other writers state he had succeeded in destroying his ego. This, along with the internal clashes stemming from the ill-conceived Apple Corps, and you no longer had a strong, acerbic Lennon countering Macca, and vice versa. Their partnership was undeniably far stronger than the individual parts.

Although Macca was much more of a sonic experimenter than the casual listener realizes, I also strongly believe that without George Martin's direction and Geoff Emerick's technical prowess, much of their music wouldn't be anywhere near what it turned out to be.
 
I'm amazed by the histrionics that are now invented concerning the music created by these men.

The 'bowl of pills", the speculated condition of someones brain. The dedication to wordsmithing a critique.

Funny, a little sad, and not in the same universe, creatively speaking, as the subject matter of the post on the worst day of his life.



nagsheadlocal
(North Carolina, the new New Jersey)
Posted: Mar 12, 2009 - 13:23
 
 jagdriver wrote:
As I recently wrote my daughter, by that time John had thoroughly fried his brain; other writers state he had succeeded in destroying his ego. This, along with the internal clashes stemming from the ill-conceived Apple Corps, and you no longer had a strong, acerbic Lennon countering Macca, and vice versa. Their partnership was undeniably far stronger than the individual parts.
 
See also: Rod Steward and Jeff Beck.


holborne
(New York)
Posted: Mar 12, 2009 - 13:22
 
 colt4x5 wrote:

troll.
 

Oh for chrisssake. That has to be one of the stupidest things I've ever read on these boards. How is someone who says "I don't get the Beatles" a troll? I mean, you're kidding, right?

Get out more, dude. Or maybe just spend a little more time reading people whose opinions you disagree with occasionally.


nagsheadlocal
(North Carolina, the new New Jersey)
Posted: Mar 12, 2009 - 13:22
 
I've had a fondness for this song (but not this version) ever since I first heard it - but it's always going to be associated with a close friend, now long dead.

I hope he's enjoying his trip across the universe and some day meets Lennon . . .



jagdriver
(Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA)
Posted: Jan 08, 2009 - 08:22
 
 Stingray wrote:
Of course I am a Beatles fan and I feel shy to admit: I do not really love this song (as most others), something what is true for basically all of the other "LET IT BE" songs as well.

I recommend instead: Rubber Soul, White Album (!), Abbey Road (!!) and LOVE, the most-most wonderful recent "Beatles" album.

Stingray
 
I am completely with you, Stingray. I don't think I've ever pulled out the Let It Be release, either in LP or CD format, more than ten times to listen to anything from it.

As I recently wrote my daughter, by that time John had thoroughly fried his brain; other writers state he had succeeded in destroying his ego. This, along with the internal clashes stemming from the ill-conceived Apple Corps, and you no longer had a strong, acerbic Lennon countering Macca, and vice versa. Their partnership was undeniably far stronger than the individual parts.

Although Macca was much more of a sonic experimenter than the casual listener realizes, I also strongly believe that without George Martin's direction and Geoff Emerick's technical prowess, much of their music wouldn't be anywhere near what it turned out to be.

kevinc
(Richardson, TX)
Posted: Jan 08, 2009 - 08:12
 
 skdenfeld wrote:
One of those cases where, rarely, I like one or more of the various covers floating around than the original. I don't think I quite jive with the spaciness of this one. I particularly like Rufus Wainright's version from I Am Sam. This could just be me, though.
 
I could be wrong, but  I believe this is an alternate version.  It sounds like it is the one that was on some compilation prior to Let It Be.

This version or one very similar to it was released on the "Rarities" album released in the late 70's.

This version is inferior to the Let It Be version...not sure about the Naked version of that album (which, contrary to what McCartney told us, didn't improve anything).


Gednabb
(New York City)
Posted: Jan 08, 2009 - 08:11
 
 colt4x5 wrote:

troll.
 
Sorry, to a certain extent I have to agree. Never liked them.


ICHawk
Posted: Jan 08, 2009 - 08:10
 
I believe this is the first version of this song, which was recorded and released on a non-Beatles album that was used as a fundraiser for a wildlife cause. The shrill female voices you hear are actually 2 "apple scruffs" or female fans that hung out by the Apple Studio doors and were pulled in to sing on this track....more or less as a laugh.

colt4x5
(east of eden)
Posted: Dec 07, 2008 - 17:43
 
 olsaltybastard wrote:
I have never heard this song before and it will be too soon if I ever do again. I just don't get the Beatles.
 
troll.

tclodes
(Oklahoma City)
Posted: Jul 02, 2008 - 22:00
 
I swear, I listened to this song on my Zune at roughly the same time today.

DUDE!
cattail321
Posted: Jul 02, 2008 - 20:11
 
Mindscrape wrote:

I like Yoko's quote
"I see that this is the beginning of the new age in which we will communicate with billions of planets across the universe."

This is basically how it would go:
"Hi"
+400years
"Hello"
+400years
"We're from Earth."
...

LOL.............................
Mindscrape
(Boulder, CO)
Posted: Feb 27, 2008 - 21:44
 
quesarah wrote:


Yes indeed. February 4, 2008 7pm EST, NASA will beam this song over the deep space communnication network, toward the star Polaris.

NASA link:
(click here)

I like Yoko's quote
"I see that this is the beginning of the new age in which we will communicate with billions of planets across the universe."

This is basically how it would go:
"Hi"
+400years
"Hello"
+400years
"We're from Earth."
...
The_Enemy
(The Sewer)
Posted: Feb 12, 2008 - 06:22
 
For some reason, listening to this reminded me that Steve Gerber, best known for creating Howard the Duck back in the 70's, passed away on Sunday.

Something about the "serious nonsense" of the song perhaps.

Rest in Peace, Steve.
svarny
Posted: Feb 12, 2008 - 06:20
 
This song is one of my favorites
riffster
(looking for fast transport)
Posted: Feb 12, 2008 - 06:19
 
Yep. A somewhat (for the Beatles) average performance of a very good song. The better covers of it show its' magic.

Gave it a '9' - not because of what it is, but because of what it became.

- Riff


pkimbrel wrote:


No, it's not just you.

However, it's interesting how this version doesn't work for me, but the core of the song is fantastic - and other's heard it and took it to the next level. That's a testament to how good Paul & John were at writing good songs.


quesarah
(Minneapolis, MN)
Posted: Feb 01, 2008 - 11:35
 
RichardPrins wrote:
(click here)


Yes indeed. February 4, 2008 7pm EST, NASA will beam this song over the deep space communnication network, toward the star Polaris.

NASA link:
(click here)