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Tracy Chapman — Heaven's Here on Earth
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hayduke2
(Southampton, NY)
Posted: Mar 29, 2013 - 11:24
 
Tracy is Godlike

Stingray
Posted: Mar 29, 2013 - 11:24
 
 (former member) wrote:


Nietzsche introduces the concept of the Übermensch in contrast to the other-worldliness of Christianity: Zarathustra proclaims the Übermensch to be the meaning of the earth and admonishes his audience to ignore those who promise other-worldly hopes in order to draw them away from the earth.

 
Didn't you preach on euphemisms lately...?

karljonasson
(Edmonton, AB, Canada)
Posted: Oct 23, 2012 - 16:22
 
My favorite song from her. Therefore gets a 2.

martinc
(Ottawa Canada)
Posted: Mar 16, 2012 - 13:55
 
She is a great songwriter, story teller and I found her music continues to grow. Some people don't like performers that preach or present thought provoking lyrics. Some of my favorite do it all the time. Bruce Cockburn, Bruce S, Jackson Browne ....

TerryS
(Another SW)
Posted: Feb 13, 2012 - 19:19
 
 jagdriver wrote:

It's her voice I find grating. And I've never been all that crazy about "message" music, preferring to think of the voice as another instrument. The words always get little to no consideration when determining whether or not I like any given song, although they can be a definite turnoff if they're disagreeable. For me, music is something to enjoy and not have to devote my thinking to; that's what reading, lectures, and conversation is for.
 
Some prefer pablum, some, granola.



(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Sep 08, 2011 - 13:43
 


Nietzsche introduces the concept of the Übermensch in contrast to the other-worldliness of Christianity: Zarathustra proclaims the Übermensch to be the meaning of the earth and admonishes his audience to ignore those who promise other-worldly hopes in order to draw them away from the earth.


TerryS
(Another SW)
Posted: Jul 07, 2011 - 19:50
 
 EssexTex wrote:
Try dancing to this..for a laugh
 

Easy.
slow smooch does it.

Otomi
(La orilla de la civilización)
Posted: Jan 31, 2011 - 07:54
 



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laup
(brantford , ontario)
Posted: Dec 30, 2010 - 20:46
 
a few months ago i came across a way of thinking that suggests the present moment is all we ever have , no past, no future , that our perception of our surroundings is clouded by one of our best assets and our worst enemy , our mind.  Being present in the moment is often hidden from us as we worry about the past and future ,,, and if you can stop you mind from thinking ,,,, heaven is here  ,  right now ,  that we are all connected ,, little bits of  consciousness manifested.  {#Good-vibes}

if you find this way of thinking at all curious you hear many artists speak sing of this and for me that fills my being with joy

Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Oct 28, 2010 - 11:54
 
Heaven's in heaven (if it was on earth, it'd be called Paradise.) And looking around, I don't see too much Paradise, but there are glimpses of what the earth could be, if handled correctly and with love instead of greed and selfishness.  I'm appreciating Tracy Chapman's music more and more these days.....{#Sunny}

Rooney
(Near Paradise)
Posted: Oct 28, 2010 - 11:53
 
What the hell is wrong with all of you?  TC not good enough? I'm giving her a 10, and then coming in with different i.d.'s to counter your ones.  dammit.

Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Sep 26, 2010 - 19:31
 
 haljordan wrote:
I like the Belinda Carlisle version better.
 
{#Lol}  Why? Because it's a completely different song, or because it's in a major key? Either way, I love this song. {#Meditate}                            

bluedot
(Long Beach, CA)
Posted: May 22, 2010 - 02:23
 
well said

haljordan
(right there)
Posted: Apr 20, 2010 - 08:57
 
I like the Belinda Carlisle version better.

cutter5er
Posted: Jan 15, 2010 - 18:35
 
It's Friday night and now I feel like going to sleeeeeeeeeeep.ZZZZZZZZZZ

hahindy
Posted: Dec 15, 2009 - 08:41
 
rp: I'll sing along to TC anytime...and have thouroughly enjoyed your morning selections, thank you.  Please play somma Carina Round again soon.

pesimist:  chang your frig'n channel     

flyboy
(Sarah Palin's Hometown)
Posted: Oct 13, 2009 - 11:40
 
Today's set has pretty much sucked for the last three hours or so.  This is hitting the bottom of the barell, so I guess there's no where to go but up from here.  I hope it happens fast.

ortallcowgirl
(Globe, Arizona)
Posted: Oct 13, 2009 - 11:39
 
Where else would heaven be?  According to the Eagles it is here on earth as well.....seems to be a trend!
Guess we should take care of what we have now if that is the case!

rdo
(DC)
Posted: May 08, 2009 - 06:34
 

I thought I was in church for a second there.



jagdriver
(Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA)
Posted: Feb 02, 2009 - 14:59
 
 Stefen wrote:
Great set:

Tracy Chapman - Heaven's Here on Earth
Thievery Corporation - Doors Of Perception (Feat Gunjan)
Harry Manx - Afghani Raga

Then before Manx was that Grateful Dead thing.

 

Well, it was great until Bill threw in TC. Time to take an afternoon break.

Stefen
(West Hollywood, CA)
Posted: Jan 01, 2009 - 23:40
 
Great set:

Tracy Chapman - Heaven's Here on Earth
Thievery Corporation - Doors Of Perception (Feat Gunjan)
Harry Manx - Afghani Raga

Then before Manx was that Grateful Dead thing.


jagdriver
(Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA)
Posted: Dec 01, 2008 - 09:22
 
 musikalia wrote:
Well, I was enjoying the set this morning...until this.
I know Tracy Chapman sings about some supposedly deep ideas and all that....
....but somehow I find her delivery of it trite and boring. The impact isn't there for me.
 
It's her voice I find grating. And I've never been all that crazy about "message" music, preferring to think of the voice as another instrument. The words always get little to no consideration when determining whether or not I like any given song, although they can be a definite turnoff if they're disagreeable. For me, music is something to enjoy and not have to devote my thinking to; that's what reading, lectures, and conversation is for.

ulibcn
(Barcelona Spain)
Posted: Sep 29, 2008 - 08:34
 
{#Chillpill}  {#Sleep}

hopper99
(Germany)
Posted: Jun 26, 2008 - 14:13
 
The whole album is brilliant. In fact, I find this to be a weaker track of an otherwise fabulous CD.
Chazar
(Orlando, FL)
Posted: Apr 28, 2008 - 18:53
 
Awesome tune. Need to dust this cd off and play.


Stefen
(West Hollywood, CA)
Posted: Apr 24, 2008 - 15:31
 
Just thought I'd check the comments to see if listeners are still moaning and groaning about this gentle woman. Yep! I see so.
kimacho
Posted: Mar 28, 2008 - 06:53
 
This whole album is fantastic, but I often find myself skipping this song (track 1) and beginning with the title track, New Beginnings. Just seems to kick it off better.
LowPhreak
(Earth (for now))
Posted: Mar 24, 2008 - 06:21
 
It's funny to see all of this faux "intellectualism" trying to critique Tracy's music.

Duh.
musikalia
(Somewhere (over the rainbow))
Posted: Mar 24, 2008 - 03:21
 
Well, I was enjoying the set this morning...until this.
I know Tracy Chapman sings about some supposedly deep ideas and all that....
....but somehow I find her delivery of it trite and boring. The impact isn't there for me.
Frater_Kork
(Uppsala, Sweden)
Posted: Jan 21, 2008 - 05:28
 
nigelr wrote:
A great Tracy song, and as always, impeccible backing musicians.


Jup, great musicians, dull Tracy as usual. :)
grogbc
Posted: Dec 05, 2007 - 05:32
 
Grog
Italy Venice
EssexTex
(Gros Islet)
Posted: Dec 05, 2007 - 05:30
 
Try dancing to this..for a laugh
mefrombrazil
Posted: Nov 23, 2007 - 12:10
 
just for you, Tracy.i see wars, diseases, murders, etc.
crazyossi
(Wittenberge , Germany)
Posted: Nov 23, 2007 - 12:03
 
oh , my god ! how booooooooring is that !?

FlamingLotus
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Nov 19, 2007 - 08:33
 
Good stuff but my fave Tracy Chapman song is still "Smoke and Ashes". So, Bill, next time you get a "fire" theme going...
fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Nov 19, 2007 - 08:29
 
haljordan wrote:


The overwhelming humanistic narcissism implicit in the logic of her message.


"humanistic narcissism"?? Narcissism refers to an obsession with the self, particularly appearance, whereas humanism refers to a belief in humankind as a mass. "humanistic narcissism" is an oxymoron.
nate917
(2,815 miles from home)
Posted: Nov 19, 2007 - 08:27
 
The album cover looks like an aerial view of Tracy.
nigelr
(Coffs Harbour, Australia)
Posted: Oct 23, 2007 - 02:26
 
A great Tracy song, and as always, impeccible backing musicians.
aquadonia
(Green Bay, WI)
Posted: Oct 18, 2007 - 23:59
 
I don't see what's so bad about this song. It garners at least a 7. It's a great track.


EDIT: Besides... it's LOADS better than that freakin' "Gimme One Reason" piece of crap.
bdblinux
(Northern California)
Posted: Oct 03, 2007 - 10:21
 
finally.. this is over
jadewahoo
(Beautiful Earth, Sedona, Az)
Posted: Sep 17, 2007 - 13:34
 
Is there anything she says in this song that anyone can disagree with? What, specifically? Please explain your position with clarity. I really want to know...
bdblinux
Posted: Sep 17, 2007 - 13:29
 
total crap
bronorb
(Wisconsin)
Posted: Aug 21, 2007 - 07:33
 
Finally a Tracy Chapman song that I like.

daveturnley
Posted: Aug 21, 2007 - 07:31
 
Who cares about the message... what an awful song.
haljordan
Posted: Aug 01, 2007 - 13:55
 
ziggytrix wrote:

...what's so bad about the message being preached here?


The overwhelming humanistic narcissism implicit in the logic of her message.
curtsusu
(Gilbert, Arizona)
Posted: Jun 19, 2007 - 09:42
 
... for some this will be the closest to heaven they'll ever get and for some this will be the closest to hell they will ever get...
maxmox
(Broome, Western Australia)
Posted: Jun 19, 2007 - 09:35
 
bokey wrote:
When I hear her I think Joan Armatrading has a new album and I get all excited.



Recently bought JA's greatest and I'm also wondering what happened to that pint-sized dynamo?
exonic
Posted: Apr 17, 2007 - 13:24
 
Bryan Black says he supports the entire catalog. I personally don't like her very much.
denisbider
Posted: Mar 17, 2007 - 07:02
 
This one is OK, but I think there are better ones in her library.
On_The_Beach
(Vancouver, Canada)
Posted: Mar 01, 2007 - 16:09
 
MojoJojo wrote:
Not to be a poop here, but that's just the problem for me. Her words *should* be inspiring to me, but her voice / musical style is enough of a turn-off for me personally that I have a hard time coming away with a meaninful message.

Know whatcha mean; too relentlessly gloomy.