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Gillian Welch — Revelator
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On_The_Beach
(Vancouver BC, Bud)
Posted: Mar 15, 2011 - 13:04
 
 horstman wrote:
Whenever I run across a song like this that just doesn't do it for me, I don't say "This song sucks!" because that is just a negative comment that pisses off the people that do like it.
Rather, I just post a 1 rating and move on.
More of you could learn from this.
But people love to bitch and complain.
 
I'm with you horstman re the needless negative comments.
No problem with people writing something negative if there's some intelligent explanation included.
I do happen to like this song.

deepwoodskev
(In a town west of Chicago)
Posted: Mar 15, 2011 - 13:01
 
Thought this was very early Jayhawks.

nigelr
(Coffs Harbour, Australia)
Posted: Oct 09, 2010 - 01:47
 
Surely the real deal............who is also starring on guit???


helgigermany
(Germany)
Posted: Aug 06, 2010 - 00:57
 
Hey, this is very nice!! Saw her with Norah Jones and David Rawlings  live in Nashville. Very nice concert! This Guitar-exellent!!


lysisphere
(largest contiguous ponderosa forest)
Posted: Jun 03, 2010 - 07:59
 
 cosmiclint wrote:
Had to check to see if Gillian Welch was one of the Wailin Wennys. She's not, but they recorded her song One More Dollar.

 
Wailin Jenny's??


Businessgypsy
(Deepest, Darkest Florida)
Posted: Jun 03, 2010 - 07:58
 
Nuance wrote:
Sounds more like they were too cheap to do a retake on the first solo. Then he carried with it to seem "purposeful". imho
It's a nuance. I can see how some folks might miss that.


sirdroseph
(Tokyo)
Posted: May 24, 2010 - 14:23
 
 horstman wrote:
Whenever I run across a song like this that just doesn't do it for me, I don't say "This song sucks!" because that is just a negative comment that pisses off the people that do like it.

Rather, I just post a 1 rating and move on.

More of you could learn from this.

But people love to bitch and complain.
 

Oh yes, and I will continue to do so whenever I dislike a song. Not this time though! 8!!!!{#Clap}

horstman
(Syracuse, New York)
Posted: May 02, 2010 - 14:47
 
Whenever I run across a song like this that just doesn't do it for me, I don't say "This song sucks!" because that is just a negative comment that pisses off the people that do like it.

Rather, I just post a 1 rating and move on.

More of you could learn from this.

But people love to bitch and complain.

ndg
(Madrid, Spain)
Posted: May 02, 2010 - 14:44
 
{#Yawn}

Nuance
(Winnipeg)
Posted: Feb 28, 2010 - 08:37
 
 newwavegurly wrote:
Sorry, she sounds off key in some of this, and the guitar does in some bits as well. It could just be me, but this is just dreary. EDIT: Reading through some of the comments, it seems the guitar sound is intentional... doesn't make me like it any more, though.
 
Sounds more like they were too cheap to do a retake on the first solo. Then he carried with it to seem "purposeful". imho

cosmiclint
(Vancouver BC)
Posted: Feb 28, 2010 - 08:36
 
Had to check to see if Gillian Welch was one of the Wailin Wennys. She's not, but they recorded her song One More Dollar.


calypsus_1
Posted: Dec 13, 2009 - 10:51
 

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings - "The Weight" - Live:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXf-SuBbJa0

"Old Crow Medicine Show join Gillian and David Rawlings for an encore at St Lukes in London"



onomasticator
(London, England)
Posted: Oct 25, 2009 - 15:22
 
One of my fave albums . . . 

shawshank
(Maryland)
Posted: May 20, 2009 - 10:06
 
I needed a song like this today...

214radio
Posted: May 20, 2009 - 10:06
 
I think they've been tinkering in the studio for the past year...hopefully soon. I agree it's been too long.

I am looking forward to seeing them this Summer, though! {#Dancingbanana}

(www.folksfestival.com) ... if you're interested.


 Ljenny wrote:
Does anyone know when she/they are coming out with some new stuff?  It's been too long.
 


rosedraws
(almost... almost)
Posted: May 20, 2009 - 10:05
 
I need an all boys radio station.  *pout*

Ljenny
Posted: Feb 14, 2009 - 16:59
 
Does anyone know when she/they are coming out with some new stuff?  It's been too long.

pinto
(west meade)
Posted: Dec 13, 2008 - 09:17
 
 bam23 wrote:
This is my first hearing, but from nearly a nearly inaudible level I could tell it was Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, after only hearing them on another CD. Yes, the sound may require real listening. This is not sweet background music, but has a quality that conveys real honesty, at least to me. This music may not fit all moods, either, but she has something unique. Yet another unexpected RP find.
 

Agreeed, bam23.  You hit the nail on the head.  As a matter of fact I hope you don't mind if I check out some of your highest rated songs here on RP.  I might find something new that I like.

bam23
(Berkeley)
Posted: Sep 09, 2008 - 15:13
 
This is my first hearing, but from nearly a nearly inaudible level I could tell it was Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, after only hearing them on another CD. Yes, the sound may require real listening. This is not sweet background music, but has a quality that conveys real honesty, at least to me. This music may not fit all moods, either, but she has something unique. Yet another unexpected RP find.

alux
(atop the pyramid)
Posted: Sep 09, 2008 - 15:07
 
The guitar is mesmerizing and fits beautifully to my ears.

eastcoast
Posted: Jul 08, 2008 - 09:50
 
Tend to agree..the offkey guitar although purposefully done is annoying

newwavegurly wrote:


Sorry, she sounds off key in some of this, and the guitar does in some bits as well. It could just be me, but this is just dreary.

EDIT: Reading through some of the comments, it seems the guitar sound is intentional... doesn't make me like it any more, though.

n4ku
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 - 21:14
 
myasma wrote:
The guitar player is named David Rawlings. When you see Gillian and David together live, it is like one voice--they are so attuned to each other.



I saw them, via webcast, from Bonnaroo this year. They were amazing. The audience was captivated. So was I.
newwavegurly
Posted: May 06, 2008 - 10:57
 


Sorry, she sounds off key in some of this, and the guitar does in some bits as well. It could just be me, but this is just dreary.

EDIT: Reading through some of the comments, it seems the guitar sound is intentional... doesn't make me like it any more, though.
myasma
(Elk Grove CA)
Posted: May 06, 2008 - 10:53
 
The guitar player is named David Rawlings. When you see Gillian and David together live, it is like one voice--they are so attuned to each other.


rvontha
(Erie, PA)
Posted: May 06, 2008 - 10:52
 
Simply sublime.
ncollingridge
(Knebworth, UK)
Posted: Mar 04, 2008 - 10:14
 
Incredible track. So much character and emotion, wonderful keening, challenging harmonies make it a real treat to listen to.
Antigone
(A house, in a valley, Virginia)
Posted: Mar 04, 2008 - 10:13
 
Sigh. I just got her cd Revival ... now I guess I'm going to have to get this one too.
Mari
(île de lesvos)
Posted: Jan 01, 2008 - 13:17
 
Gillian Welch - Revelator
Neko Case - Buckets of Rain
Tracy Chapman - Let it Rain
Madeleine Peyroux - California Raining

brilliant set bill, happy new year!
eman
(PDX)
Posted: Oct 30, 2007 - 17:35
 
...she is so fine...
sugarbaby
(portland/hollywood)
Posted: Sep 04, 2007 - 09:57
 
gutsy to open an album with a song like this..haunting and honest.
folkalta
(Santa Clara CA)
Posted: Aug 28, 2007 - 22:20
 
Hmm. Seems so tired. Or maybe that's me.
Jimmy86
(CA)
Posted: May 26, 2007 - 15:37
 
Absolutely beautiful! More Gillian Welch! Thanks Bill! I miss your posts at WorldClassRock!
Geecheeboy
(under a crescent moon and palmetto tree)
Posted: Apr 25, 2007 - 04:39
 
handyrae, go see her in person. You will have a change of heart. And you will go buy all her cd's.
Mari
(île de lesvos)
Posted: Mar 24, 2007 - 18:34
 
... throw that old mono thang away an' buy somethin' equivelant to your music shop's headphones an' stereo system Gillian is worth the money an' the effort!

handyrae wrote:

Not me! I bought one of her CD's many years ago and after playing it a couple of times couldn't figure out what made me like it enough to buy it in the first place. Actually I do know why. The shop I bought it from has listening stations with great headphones that make everything sound fantastic. Gillian Welch's wasn't the first CD I bought because of those headphones that didn't live up to the billing once I got it home.

handyrae
(Zero Point Field)
Posted: Feb 21, 2007 - 12:42
 
music_man wrote:
Gillian's one of those artists where as soon as you buy one of her discs, you need to buy them all. This was the first one I bought and was so blown away that I now own all of them! BTW, David Rawlings is a fantastic guitarist. I had the privlege of seeing them last year here in Boulder and was not disappointed.


Not me! I bought one of her CD's many years ago and after playing it a couple of times couldn't figure out what made me like it enough to buy it in the first place. Actually I do know why. The shop I bought it from has listening stations with great headphones that make everything sound fantastic. Gillian Welch's wasn't the first CD I bought because of those headphones that didn't live up to the billing once I got it home.
DBCinCA
(California)
Posted: Feb 21, 2007 - 12:42
 
Glen Phillips (formerly of Toad the Wet Sprocket) does a great cover of this tune, adding some instrumentation to the arrangement in a way that lets the song simmer and growl a bit (if that makes any sense). I uploaded it to the LRC, but alas, didn't make the cut. (The song is on Glen's EP-length disc Unlucky 7.

Still, I really like the original too. The unusual harmonies are a pleasant departure from the same ol' thing.
davin
(Victoria, British Columbia)
Posted: Feb 21, 2007 - 12:37
 
............
ramette
(Appalachia)
Posted: Feb 21, 2007 - 12:35
 
This is one of my favorite GW songs.
go_ski_mully
(lakeside in Muskoka)
Posted: Aug 17, 2006 - 08:54
 
Blown away by this and many more of her recordings, her colaboration with David Rawlings has produced many of my personal favorites - still haven't seen them live!

Jacksonstat
(Columbus OH)
Posted: Aug 17, 2006 - 07:58
 
Beautiful
Gregorama
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Aug 17, 2006 - 07:55
 
Her fellow picker is outstanding.
Alexandra
(The American Riviera)
Posted: Jul 18, 2006 - 23:24
 
ChicoCyclist wrote:
Truly outstanding! Seeing these two perform is a truly moving experience and I don't mind saying that I have nearly shed a tear during their performances.


Oh, that is a goal of mine. One day! I too wore this album out...so very harmonious and touching.
Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet)
Posted: Jun 19, 2006 - 16:03
 
BillG wrote:

If you listen carefully, it is indeed about unconventional scales & harmonies - which tend to push that "out of tune" button to those of us whose ears are trained by conventional European harmony. Often the quarter-tones in Asian & Celtic music have the same effect.
Regardless.....
Geecheeboy
(under a crescent moon and palmetto tree)
Posted: Jun 19, 2006 - 16:02
 
music_man wrote:
Gillian's one of those artists where as soon as you buy one of her discs, you need to buy them all. This was the first one I bought and was so blown away that I now own all of them! BTW, David Rawlings is a fantastic guitarist. I had the privlege of seeing them last year here in Boulder and was not disappointed.

I second the motion. Our sighting was in Greenville SC.
kootzy
Posted: Jun 19, 2006 - 16:02
 
way too downbeat....depressssing....sigh, I have to go now...
MTL_Robbie
(Su'l bord des montagnes, CO)
Posted: Jun 19, 2006 - 16:02
 
Paul_in_Australia wrote:


This is like saying 'the paint that the artist has used in the painting is a very special paint, very unusual and challenging'

If I dont like the painting, then I dont care if the paint is rare and special and unusual, or if it is bought from the local craft shop for $5. The music sounds discordant to me, and I dont care if these are the same notes Mozart used, Gillian makes them sound awful.

Yuk


Ah...the perpetual misunderstanding between the theoreticians and engineers...
music_man
(Longmont, CO)
Posted: Jun 19, 2006 - 16:01
 
Gillian's one of those artists where as soon as you buy one of her discs, you need to buy them all. This was the first one I bought and was so blown away that I now own all of them! BTW, David Rawlings is a fantastic guitarist. I had the privlege of seeing them last year here in Boulder and was not disappointed.
Paul_in_Australia
(Melbourne)
Posted: Jun 05, 2006 - 02:14
 
rluking wrote:


Indeed. These guitars are absolutely in tune. It's the tritone some people can't tolerate. The flatted 5th.


This is like saying 'the paint that the artist has used in the painting is a very special paint, very unusual and challenging'

If I dont like the painting, then I dont care if the paint is rare and special and unusual, or if it is bought from the local craft shop for $5. The music sounds discordant to me, and I dont care if these are the same notes Mozart used, Gillian makes them sound awful.

Yuk
Mari
(Broome, WA)
Posted: May 06, 2006 - 22:23
 
BillG wrote:

If you listen carefully, it is indeed about unconventional scales & harmonies - which tend to push that "out of tune" button to those of us whose ears are trained by conventional European harmony. Often the quarter-tones in Asian & Celtic music have the same effect.
... ...
hippiebikercowboymusician
(Just West of the City of Lost Angels)
Posted: Apr 22, 2006 - 08:44
 
just fit my mood right. great voice for the subject, and the shape,,, well, sigh.....