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Album: Furnace Room Lullaby
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Released: 2000
Length: 3:29
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So far away
Curses wild upon you
Hungry and gaining
Porchlight burns so far away
Miles away

Days have gone by and I've barely gone
Safe on the road that speeds from your front door
I can't turn around 'cause I long to be forgiven

It hangs in my hair and the hems of my clothes
I thought in the madness my arms could not hold
I can't tell you why 'cause I long to be forgiven

So far away
Curses wild upon you
Hungry and gaining
Porchlight burns so far away
Miles away

I'm sorry to tread on your patience, my dear
My heart might be willing by this time next year
I can't make you wait 'cause I long to be forgiven

So far away
Curses wild upon you
Hungry and gaining
Porchlight burns so far away
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 dig wrote:

I find it genuinely incomprehensible how people feel the need to identify themselves as musicians before they comment; as if they have a heightened sense of what good music is or is not. As for Neko, I find her bending, flating and sliding of notes very artistic and pleasing to the ears. Her style on her earlier recordings is reminiscent of country greats such as Hank Williams (senior), Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. To me, that's a good thing. To each his own.

 
thank  you
No doubt, the verse is a clone of "Mother", the other parts of the song are different.
 lkovathana wrote:
Seems that everything about Neko Case is "borrowed" from somewhere — first the entire melody, and now the album cover.  The album cover, I believe, is a concept played out on an episode of "Law and Order — Criminal Intent" where a disturbed dude was trying to impress this master photographer by photographing corpses dressed up and posed.  Photoshop got an gratiutous product placement.  Of course, the perp slipped over the line and started committing crimes.  Enter, NYC's finest ... " 

First of all, though very similar, the "entire melody" is not "borrowed" from "Mother" - it's a pretty basic chord progression and simple melody.  Both songs have their melodic roots in traditional folk music, but who knows - among the three or four co-writers of this tune, maybe someone really likes the Floyd tune. Secondly "Law and Order — Criminal Intent" did not start airing until about a year after this album was released. Incredibly, "crime scene" photography (real or posed) has been around a lot longer than television has. True, though, Photoshop does get an awful lot of product placement.
 daedalus wrote:
As a musician, I find it genuinely incomprehensible how anyone can listen to this and not be put off by the ear curdling off- pitch notes. 
I'm not just being negative for the sake of being negative. I really am mystified by the positive feedback.
'fraid it's a sucko bardo for me. (And incidentally for my cool 18 year old daughter...)
 
I find it genuinely incomprehensible how people feel the need to identify themselves as musicians before they comment; as if they have a heightened sense of what good music is or is not. As for Neko, I find her bending, flating and sliding of notes very artistic and pleasing to the ears. Her style on her earlier recordings is reminiscent of country greats such as Hank Williams (senior), Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. To me, that's a good thing. To each his own.
...what a stupid cover Image....
 daedalus wrote:
As a musician, I find it genuinely incomprehensible how anyone can listen to this and not be put off by the ear curdling off- pitch notes. 
I'm not just being negative for the sake of being negative. I really am mystified by the positive feedback.
'fraid it's a sucko bardo for me. (And incidentally for my cool 18 year old daughter...)
 
As a musician, you're probably somewhat familiar with songs where singers warble and yodel with deliberate, off-key notes.  It was especially common in early country and western music, which I believe Ms. Case is jokingly emulating in this song.  Your mystification with why others may like a piece of music, which you do not like, is another issue.
 daedalus wrote:
As a musician, I find it genuinely incomprehensible how anyone can listen to this and not be put off by the ear curdling off- pitch notes. 
I'm not just being negative for the sake of being negative. I really am mystified by the positive feedback.
'fraid it's a sucko bardo for me. (And incidentally for my cool 18 year old daughter...)
 
Sorry, absolutely agree.  I know there is a huge cultural divide which I can't appreciate, but to my ears this is desperately bad.
A lot of Pink Floyd there ... as others have mentioned.
 daedalus wrote:
As a musician, I find it genuinely incomprehensible how anyone can listen to this and not be put off by the ear curdling off- pitch notes. 
I'm not just being negative for the sake of being negative. I really am mystified by the positive feedback.
'fraid it's a sucko bardo for me. (And incidentally for my cool 18 year old daughter...)
 
Neko was definitely heavier into the country tradition of sliding into those off-pitch notes back then.   You know the "miles a... urrrrr,.. way" stuff.  She doesn't tend to do that on her more recent records, thankfully as far as I'm concerned.
As a musician, I find it genuinely incomprehensible how anyone can listen to this and not be put off by the ear curdling off- pitch notes. 
I'm not just being negative for the sake of being negative. I really am mystified by the positive feedback.
'fraid it's a sucko bardo for me. (And incidentally for my cool 18 year old daughter...)

Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches loves this song...
 
Well, she probably has 15,000 members in this backing band ....

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 
 lkovathana wrote:

Pink Floyd should sue — this is straight off The Wall, note for note.  "She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing ... " — Pink Floyd, Mother, The Wall (1979). 

 

I was trying to figure out what song this reminded me of.  As for the suing, our society is too litiginous.  {#Chillpill}
Neko's voice. . .so amazing.

I expected to be let down at a recent concert, how could she really be that good live.  She was.  . . .and she was funny - and joked with Kelly Hogan between songs, and kind of got choked up with the little kids that were dancing by the stage. . . It was a great night.  I think I love her!   Don't evr miss the chance to see her live.
God....when she comes in at the start....chills....Love this voice.
I had the pleasure of seeing/hearing Neko in concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.  Truly a wonderful show, great performance...
Seems that everything about Neko Case is "borrowed" from somewhere — first the entire melody, and now the album cover.  The album cover, I believe, is a concept played out on an episode of "Law and Order — Criminal Intent" where a disturbed dude was trying to impress this master photographer by photographing corpses dressed up and posed.  Photoshop got an gratiutous product placement.  Of course, the perp slipped over the line and started committing crimes.  Enter, NYC's finest ... "

 musikalia wrote:
Disturbing album cover.
What's that all about!?
Not into it.

 


Pink Floyd should sue — this is straight off The Wall, note for note.  "She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing ... " — Pink Floyd, Mother, The Wall (1979). 


Her cadence and melody remind me of a Pink Floyd song, "Mother" (?) off of the The Wall...anybody hear that.?..Still, got to love her..
 Jelani wrote:
Am i the only one who expects to hear the words "comfortably numb" come in here somewhere?
 
Parts of the melody are more reminiscent of "Mother"

 j3ss1c4 wrote:
You either get her or you just don't ... Neko is amazing.. even better live.
 
I saw Neko play in Sydney, Australia. What a set of pipes!

Bummer.  She already has boyfriends.
Am i the only one who expects to hear the words "comfortably numb" come in here somewhere?
bobcat1963 wrote:
sounds like a coyote with his tail stuck in the wire...
Her. Her tail stuck in the wire.

Tuned in a few hours ago and hot hit with the New Pornographers (featuring Neko Case). Came back hoping for something better and what happens? Neko Case. Some days you just can't win.
sounds like a coyote with his tail stuck in the wire...


I think it's safe to say that I'm always in the mood for some Neko Case!
Tana wrote:
Sorry, I just don't get Bill's obsession with Neko Case and this song particularly hurts my ears. Although the backup singer sections are interesting.
That's Kelly Hogan back there. That girl can sing!
iamkevin wrote:
sounds like Emmy Lou Harris on mushrooms
Or you on mushrooms listening to Emmy Lou Harris..
You either get her or you just don't ... Neko is amazing.. even better live.
iMacomania wrote:
The tune sounds a little bit like "Mother" from Pink Floyd (the Wall).
Dammit, you're right! Each time I hear this melody I wonder what it reminds me of, but I could'nt get it together by myself. That's psychological, I guess, because the association between a band like Pink Floyd and such a pure, cristaline voice seems nearly impossible to me....
Sorry, I just don't get Bill's obsession with Neko Case and this song particularly hurts my ears. Although the backup singer sections are interesting.
Disturbing album cover. What's that all about!? Not into it.
Neko can have my babies any day...oh yeah...
iMacomania wrote:
The tune sounds a little bit like "Mother" from Pink Floyd (the Wall).
Makes me think she could do a good cover of it.
Neko Neko Neko!!! on ya Case!
sounds like Emmy Lou Harris on mushrooms
Do not share enthusiasm. Vocal qualities irritate.
I'm in love.
Pure!
Sounds more like her Girlfriends, the Cocteau Twins, than her Boyfriends.
Beautiful Neko song, one of my faves. Really showcases her range.
rachlan wrote:
I was sure it was from a distance, a remake. Wow, its not!
I thought the same! ('mother' by PF)
Forgiven... done! Don't people know that sometimes, it's that simple? Reminds me of early Stones... Dead Floweres, Wild Horses... a female version of that.
iMacomania wrote:
The tune sounds a little bit like "Mother" from Pink Floyd (the Wall).
I was sure it was from a distance, a remake. Wow, its not!
Neko has the most distinctive and unique voice among the wide variety of female (heck male and female) vocalists we can hear on RP. A warm "velvety" quality to it. Just great stuff. Love it.
.. nice dreamy quality to this song, her voice....
JesseDewey wrote:
The Verve were succesfully sue by the stones for seemingly less. Does Pink Floyd get mentioned in the credits?
I think it is the inflection that brings to mind Mother by PF. The lyrics are different, and the tune is similar but not the same. Nonetheless, I appreciate the comments pointing it out. I was unable to put my finger on it, at first. Interesting.
Neko, I love your voice. I love it.
It has been a long time since the name of a band made me audibly laugh. I like the dreamy quality.
JesseDewey wrote:
The Verve were succesfully sue by the stones for seemingly less. Does Pink Floyd get mentioned in the credits?
Methinks Pink Floyd has very little to be concerned with here.
iMacomania wrote:
The tune sounds a little bit like "Mother" from Pink Floyd (the Wall).
just a little bit?
Ohhh I likey ... is that a hint of PJ Harvey I'm hearing?
The tune sounds a little bit like "Mother" from Pink Floyd (the Wall).
Such a great song. And amazing vocals by Neko.
This is great song, and nice segue!
The Verve were succesfully sue by the stones for seemingly less. Does Pink Floyd get mentioned in the credits?
froggy wrote:
I heard the pink floyd reference right away. So what? Does it diminish the song? Nope! Lots of classical composers use motifs from folk songs, does that invalidate the art? Maybe Neko's just taking it the opposite way taking a motif from a "classical" tune and making a folk song out of it.
On your planet, what's the difference between "taking a motif" and plain old plagiarism?
Im prolly the only one that thought of cat-girls when I saw the name of this band :P and creepy! vvv 999_99_999 wrote:
I long to be Neko's boyfriend. I long to be forgiven too, Neko! Maybe we find forgivness together.
I heard the pink floyd reference right away. So what? Does it diminish the song? Nope! Lots of classical composers use motifs from folk songs, does that invalidate the art? Maybe Neko's just taking it the opposite way taking a motif from a "classical" tune and making a folk song out of it.
Neko has one of the most moving, beautiful voices out there right now. Combined with some of the other female alt/country artists (i.e. Tiff Merritt), it's a great genre. More Neko please!!!
I feel as though I should be longing to be home, home on the range...... Nevertheless, a good song. I like it!
I am stunned.....this is why I listen to RP.......every little so once in a while along comes a delightful tune....right through my computer, up through the head phone cord into my ears and straight to my heart... This is why the PC was invented by the way....
Not the best Neko song; but then nothing compares to "Deep Red Bells."
TOO SLOW OF A SONG FOR FRIDAY AFTERNOON!!!!
M A S N E K O All Neko, all the time. Make it so.
NEKO! I love you!!!!!!!
I'm head over heels. She was on the Bob Edwards show this morning on XM satellite. What a cool person.
i think i've been in love ever since i heard stinging velvet....
Oh damn! What a great song just before I turn in. Gotta love Neko!
trekhead wrote:
YUP!!!
THAT' TRUE!!!!!! PLAGIAT!
cubsfreak wrote:
This is the part that we mean.. the song inflection is the same: "Momma's gonna make all of your nightmares come true. Momma's gonna put all of her fears into you. Momma's gonna keep you right here under her wing. She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing. Momma's gonna keep Baby cozy and warm."
YUP!!!
Sounds like a duet between Neko and the Cocteau Twins. Very nice. Regarding the similarities to PF's "Mother", I agree...they both have the same rise and full of a lullaby.
cubsfreak wrote:
This is the part that we mean.. the song inflection is the same: "Momma's gonna make all of your nightmares come true. Momma's gonna put all of her fears into you. Momma's gonna keep you right here under her wing. She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing. Momma's gonna keep Baby cozy and warm."
totally. i seriously thought this might be a country-n-western cover at first.
Mama is going to keep baby cozy and clean...uuuhhh baby....
326 wrote:
Which album is that "Mother" tune off? Are you guys talking about "Mother" from Brick in the Wall? If that's what you mean, I have to disagree. If not, I'm curious if I know it. . .
This is the part that we mean.. the song inflection is the same: "Momma's gonna make all of your nightmares come true. Momma's gonna put all of her fears into you. Momma's gonna keep you right here under her wing. She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing. Momma's gonna keep Baby cozy and warm."
WildE wrote:
Well, I was going to say this song is a ripoff of Pink Floyd's 'Mother', but seeing other people's comments I might just as well shut up.... :-#
Which album is that "Mother" tune off? Are you guys talking about "Mother" from Brick in the Wall? If that's what you mean, I have to disagree. If not, I'm curious if I know it. . .
I long to be Neko's boyfriend. I long to be forgiven too, Neko! Maybe we find forgivness together.
what are you people smokin'...I absolutely do not remotely hear anything in this song that makes me think of mother by pink floyd...sheez :roll:
I am not too familiar with PF but when I heard this song last time and again today I expected the singer to break into the chorus for Dylan's Hard Rain Gonna Fall.
hey y'all, I don't know which PF song your speaking of (it must be great given the comparsion to Neko)...anyway I adore Neko,and I especially like Porchlight. Perhaps she is paying a bit of homage to great muscians. two cents :)
Well, I was going to say this song is a ripoff of Pink Floyd's 'Mother', but seeing other people's comments I might just as well shut up.... :-#
dmax wrote:
Heh. I just came here to post the same thing. "Mother" by Pink Floyd, if I recall correctly.
Likewise. (pimp)
is it just me or this song is (ahem) "based" on some old pink floyd song i cannot remember just now? i'd say it's from "the wall"