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Rachael Yamagata — Elephants
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ziakut
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: Sep 17, 2010 - 11:10
 
Her voice makes me want to strip naked and try to be as good looking as possible for her as she walks into the room. Don't think she'll approve...but great tune.

Jelani
(Home of the freak, land of the vague)
Posted: Mar 10, 2010 - 12:45
 
 mandolin wrote:
...c'mon folks, calypsus is obviously working across a language barrier and making an admirable effort at that - a little good-natured ribbing is one thing, but his sincere attempt at dialog deserves better reception than it's getting here...
 
Nicely put.

No_Where_Man
Posted: Feb 07, 2010 - 00:32
 
It's hard to find love.................... It's even harder to keep it.

One day you realize that life has just passed you by and the person you loved is gone ...............
 
Hard is life when tears are not shared. 

spindrift
(Philadelphia PA)
Posted: Jan 06, 2010 - 13:50
 
 fredriley wrote:
I've really gone for the other Rachael Yamagata tracks played on RP, but this was a solid 1 right from the first breathy syllable. I'm sure it's very heartfelt, but IMO it sounds seriously dire. Once the violins kick in and she actually starts singing the rating moves up a coupla points, but the damage has already been done.
 
Yup, 1 —-> 5


papaman
(Downstate New Mexico)
Posted: Sep 02, 2009 - 18:33
 
I told myself I wouldn't cry for the fourth time today.  It's so hard.  Oh..look that old man just missed the bus...oh no...


freeone1
(portland, oregon)
Posted: Mar 30, 2009 - 22:14
 
she told the audience the story of behind this song last time i saw her:

she was running down a hill in the sun and had just kind of emerged from a dark place in her life.  she began running and the song just started coming to her and by the time she was at the bottom of the hill she had her song.  she said it was a great rush of words and almost instantaneous.

interesting and strange.  i like it.

Mandible
Posted: Mar 27, 2009 - 09:52
 
This song always makes me cry. Thanks! I'm at work. super.

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Mar 27, 2009 - 09:50
 
I've really gone for the other Rachael Yamagata tracks played on RP, but this was a solid 1 right from the first breathy syllable. I'm sure it's very heartfelt, but IMO it sounds seriously dire. Once the violins kick in and she actually starts singing the rating moves up a coupla points, but the damage has already been done.

mandolin
(...drifting...)
Posted: Mar 03, 2009 - 07:28
 
...c'mon folks, calypsus is obviously working across a language barrier and making an admirable effort at that - a little good-natured ribbing is one thing, but his sincere attempt at dialog deserves better reception than it's getting here...



Mandible
Posted: Mar 03, 2009 - 07:27
 
I LOVE this! And I've never heard it before. Thanks Bill! You da bomb.

Kerly
(Estonia)
Posted: Mar 03, 2009 - 07:26
 
She has sexy voice!!!

HarrO
(Just Down the Hill from Paradise)
Posted: Feb 28, 2009 - 21:32
 
Rachael can definitely rock. I wish she would more often.

stkman
(Texas)
Posted: Feb 24, 2009 - 23:29
 
 calypsus_1 wrote:

mandolin (...drifting...);   ScottN (An inch above the K/T boundary layer);   Lyndra_Ski

new version by request:

to the times songs exist that it seems equal to as much others; 

"Elephants" it is an example; with certainty i cannot be a fan of music of Ms. Rachel Yamagata for obvious reasons, i think that it is useless to explain here;  certainly she is a nice lady! and i understand and respect the enthusiasm and the illusion of the youthful hearing concerning this singer;   but my commentary is exclusively concerning the aesthetic musical work in question;  this type of boarding of music proliferates and has a proper space, is good in raves with much excellent excitement and drinks etc. to the mixture; perhaps in this context until it could like;  tankyou anyway for allowing me to correct a lamentable error of language.

** 3 / 4 **
 
Only thing obvious is I don't have a clue as to what you are talking about and would bet I'm not in the minority. I also don't drink or go to raves nor am I youthful and I liked the song. Oh, and you are quite welcome for being allowed to correct that lamentable error, we damn sure don't want any of those running around.



AVLM
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 - 21:36
 
 calypsus_1 wrote:

mandolin (...drifting...);   ScottN (An inch above the K/T boundary layer);   Lyndra_Ski

new version by request:

to the times songs exist that it seems equal to as much others; 

"Elephants" it is an example; with certainty i cannot be a fan of music of Ms. Rachel Yamagata for obvious reasons, i think that it is useless to explain here;  certainly she is a nice lady! and i understand and respect the enthusiasm and the illusion of the youthful hearing concerning this singer;   but my commentary is exclusively concerning the aesthetic musical work in question;  this type of boarding of music proliferates and has a proper space, is good in raves with much excellent excitement and drinks etc. to the mixture; perhaps in this context until it could like;  tankyou anyway for allowing me to correct a lamentable error of language.

** 3 / 4 **
  WOW ! ! ! ! ! !
???....  and what were you actually trying to say, that didnt seem to happen?

Lyndra_Ski
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 - 21:12
 
...umm...huh again?...
 calypsus_1 wrote:

mandolin (...drifting...);   ScottN (An inch above the K/T boundary layer);   Lyndra_Ski

new version by request:

to the times songs exist that it seems equal to as much others; 

"Elephants" it is an example; with certainty i cannot be a fan of music of Ms. Rachel Yamagata for obvious reasons, i think that it is useless to explain here;  certainly she is a nice lady! and i understand and respect the enthusiasm and the illusion of the youthful hearing concerning this singer;   but my commentary is exclusively concerning the aesthetic musical work in question;  this type of boarding of music proliferates and has a proper space, is good in raves with much excellent excitement and drinks etc. to the mixture; perhaps in this context until it could like;  tankyou anyway for allowing me to correct a lamentable error of language.

** 3 / 4 **
 



kittyFP
(in the woods, ohio)
Posted: Jan 30, 2009 - 17:42
 
This is stunning and beautiful

Zissy
(half past a monkeys.......u get the point.)
Posted: Jan 30, 2009 - 14:22
 
when I get chill bumps and tears in my eyes then it's worth a 10 to me. :)
If the elephants have past lives yet all destined to always remember
It's no wonder how they scream
Like you and I they must have some temper

And I am dreaming of them on the plains
Dirtying up their beds
Watching for some sign of rain to cool their hot heads

And how dare that you send me that card when I am doing all that I can do
You are forcing me to remember when all I want is to just forget you

If the tiger shall protect her young then tell me how did you slip by
All my instincts have failed me for once
I must have somehow slept the whole night

And I am dreaming of them with their kill
Tearing it all apart
Blood dripping from their lips and teeth sinking into heart

And how dare that you say you'll call
When you know I need some peace of mind
If you have to take sides with the animals
Won't you do it with one who is kind

And if the hawks in the trees need the dead
If you're living you don't stand a chance
For a time though you share the same bed
There are only two ends to this dance

You can flee with your wounds just in time or lie there as he feeds
Watching yourself ripped to shreds and laughing as you bleed

So for those of you falling in love keep it kind
Keep it good
Keep it right
Throw yourself in the midst of danger but keep one eye open at night



Thistle
(Peg City)
Posted: Jan 28, 2009 - 07:40
 
what the gay...?

mgkiwi
(French Alps - rivet rivet)
Posted: Jan 28, 2009 - 07:38
 
WAKE UP!   {#Beat}

Candela
(Trondheim, Norway)
Posted: Jan 23, 2009 - 07:21
 
Starting with an 8. Then we will see..
Nice and slow.


Jacob_Kalkan
Posted: Jan 20, 2009 - 22:30
 
Omg. Shes a brilliant singer, and Yes... I do love her

calypsus_1
Posted: Jan 18, 2009 - 14:59
 

mandolin (...drifting...);   ScottN (An inch above the K/T boundary layer);   Lyndra_Ski

new version by request:

to the times songs exist that it seems equal to as much others; 

"Elephants" it is an example; with certainty i cannot be a fan of music of Ms. Rachel Yamagata for obvious reasons, i think that it is useless to explain here;  certainly she is a nice lady! and i understand and respect the enthusiasm and the illusion of the youthful hearing concerning this singer;   but my commentary is exclusively concerning the aesthetic musical work in question;  this type of boarding of music proliferates and has a proper space, is good in raves with much excellent excitement and drinks etc. to the mixture; perhaps in this context until it could like;  tankyou anyway for allowing me to correct a lamentable error of language.

** 3 / 4 **



mandolin
(...drifting...)
Posted: Dec 31, 2008 - 12:02
 
...the sincere feeling carries by the borders of the language just now as the tonality and the expression make...unfortunately the play of the plays with babelfish things smears so upward much that it is; to understanding puzzle...*

*english -> french -> german -> english

ScottN
(An inch above the K/T boundary layer)
Posted: Dec 27, 2008 - 17:00
 
 calypsus_1 wrote:

 

to the times songs exist that perish equal to as much others.......


 
Twenty-First Century Children: The future will soon be here.



Lyndra_Ski
Posted: Dec 23, 2008 - 18:23
 

...huh?...

 calypsus_1 wrote:

 

to the times songs exist that perish equal to as much others.......


 



calypsus_1
Posted: Nov 28, 2008 - 12:04
 

 

to the times songs exist that perish equal to as much others.......



flapser
Posted: Nov 21, 2008 - 02:47
 
Sounds brilliant

RadioDoc
(Chicagoland)
Posted: Nov 18, 2008 - 17:55
 
This one's going on the "buy" list...

mandolin
(...drifting...)
Posted: Oct 21, 2008 - 16:23
 
...just stunning, truly...



scraig
(Santa Barbara, CA)
Posted: Oct 21, 2008 - 15:53
 
Mudcrutch, Pink Floyd, Wilco, The Who, Beck into this train wreck? Sorry, I don't get it.


baltimorelovejoy
(Philadelphia, PA)
Posted: Oct 20, 2008 - 14:09
 
I can't follow what the heck she's singing about. Her voice is too soft and breathy for my taste.

mandolin
(...drifting...)
Posted: Oct 20, 2008 - 14:08
 
...nice to hear more of her...

freeone1
(portland, oregon)
Posted: Oct 19, 2008 - 00:21
 
good stuff fo sho...

saw her a few nights before her new album dropped in pdx and she was a bit under the weather.  she still put on an unbelievably engaging show.  showcased a bunch of new tunes and pleased us all with a bunch of really good old stuff too.  quite a lady for sure.

a_genuine_find
(Nieuw Amsterdam)
Posted: Oct 18, 2008 - 05:36
 
{#Skull} ooo, Parental Warning, must be good...