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Agnes Obel — Chord Left
Album: Aventine
Avg rating:
7.6

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Total ratings: 2776









Released: 2013
Length: 2:27
Plays (last 30 days): 4
(instrumental)
Comments (85)add comment
Hey...is this the theme song from the old soap opera show: "As The World Turns"? 

Or was it "Guiding Light"?
 fredriley wrote:

Ah, the sparse, spare, Scandinavian minimalism is immediately apparent, even without her singing on this number. It's strange how such minimalist music gets me just there. 9 from the Scandophile Nottingham jury.

I have a more traditional definition of minimalist or minimalism. This is close. 

 libertinesupreme wrote:

Pleasant but VERY basic. Sounds like something a GCSE Music pianist could compose.


I'm a classically-trained pianist doing a master's degree in film composition and I'm here to say you're wrong.
 wrighj6 wrote:

Sorry but worst song ever!


First and only comment from wrighj6.
Total of 19 rated songs, the majority being 1's.
 sfoster66 wrote:

Ya know I like this a lot and all...but damn, it seems to remind me of the soap operas my mom would watch on TV in the afternoon...c'mon, you hear it right?

"Like sands through the hour glass, so are the days of our lives."

 libertinesupreme wrote:

Pleasant but VERY basic. Sounds like something a GCSE Music pianist could compose.


Yep, just another hack like Satie or Debussy.   
We all know music is crap unless it's very complicated.  
I think this song makes a pretty good case for European artists not being familiar with 1970s US soap operas, as this is THE sound.  A US artist probably couldn't compose this without thinking of those shows.
Pleasant but VERY basic. Sounds like something a GCSE Music pianist could compose.
 1024973015 wrote:

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William's been in Europe too long. This is a shameless plug for another music website. Maybe RP is promoting this website as part of their new business model or this is an oversight but it's clear some policing of RP needs to be done.
 sfoster66 wrote:

Ya know I like this a lot and all...but damn, it seems to remind me of the soap operas my mom would watch on TV in the afternoon...c'mon, you hear it right?




My God! You put your finger on it. Definitely sounds like the desperate, dramatic and plaintive music that accompanied many of the soap operas my grandmother watched.
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My apologies, but this is an instant PSD for me. 
Sounds like the theme song to many movies I've seen
Ya know I like this a lot and all...but damn, it seems to remind me of the soap operas my mom would watch on TV in the afternoon...c'mon, you hear it right?
Apologies to those who like this song, but this is an instant PSD for me. 
Nice, but missing one element.....The special voice of Ms. Obel.
"And now for another episode of the Young & Restless, right after this word from our sponsors."
Phrygian mode?
 Proclivities wrote:

Mr. Satie did influence hundreds (if not thousands) of pianists and composers.  This song does have a lot of that tension and dissonance that Satie brought about with minor chords and major sevenths.

Sure, Satie. I would not be able to explain it that profoundly,  but I guess you've nailed it :-)
 chuck.b.meyers wrote:

I also hear the spirit of Satie



indeed
I really thought this was Ryuichi Sakamoto for a minute.
I couldn't help thinking of the theme to Westworld.
Always delightful!
 rhlrstn wrote:

Hate those glitches.. it's been happening to me all day. I'm ok with Joni, but I'd be disappointed to miss Agnes Obel!
 
I get those, too. It takes a page refresh to get the stream going again. Sometimes it picks up where it left off, sometimes I get something else...Joni would be OK.
 jpfueler wrote:
some glitch made this silent today, then attempts to get it going got me Joni.
not a good substitute
 
Hate those glitches.. it's been happening to me all day. I'm ok with Joni, but I'd be disappointed to miss Agnes Obel!
Downton Abbey?
Loved how they featured her music in the Dark series on netflix. I've enjoyed what I've heard here on RP
some glitch made this silent today, then attempts to get it going got me Joni.
not a good substitute
bellissima musica
 kcar wrote:
 dwhayslett wrote:

Perhaps if this is the second song you've ever heard, and you really liked the first one a lot.
 




Worst song ever belongs to Yoko Ono. 
 
You obviously don't get out much.
Listen to "It's happening again"
And she's got a brand-new album...
 dwhayslett wrote:

Perhaps if this is the second song you've ever heard, and you really liked the first one a lot.
 




Worst song ever belongs to Yoko Ono. 
Dynamic & very interesting...I like this Agnes girl.
 LaurieinTucson wrote:
the young and the restless?

 
Aaronosteo wrote:
Follows on nicely from Dire Straits. Surely this has been used in a movie soundtrack before..
 

 

I swear that I thought that is what was playing when I walked into the kitchen and I couldn't figure out how my husband would have THAT on.
I really like it.
 wrighj6 wrote:
Sorry but worst song ever!
 
Perhaps if this is the second song you've ever heard, and you really liked the first one a lot.
I also hear the spirit of Satie
Darn, as a small icon  I thought that cover art was (already) that now ubiquitous Black Hole representation...

Too soon.......
Haunting in a good way
the young and the restless?

 
Aaronosteo wrote:
Follows on nicely from Dire Straits. Surely this has been used in a movie soundtrack before..
 

 wrighj6 wrote:
Sorry but worst song ever!
 

Why? Please elaborate more on that!
Follows on nicely from Dire Straits. Surely this has been used in a movie soundtrack before..
 phlattop wrote:

my thoughts too
 

While the modal character resonates, her music is not as subtle - This is the age of compromise.
Sorry but worst song ever!
Every time I hear this song I think of the day RP was broken.. not a good thing. Leaving it at 8 because its not the song's fault but this could really use a break from the rotation.
 icemang wrote:
What on earth?

edit: ha, as soon as I posted that^^^ the song changed. I HAVE THE POWER!!! 
 
I shut down my RP app and that didn't help.  Then I actually rebooted my tablet because I thought there was an app process that was having an issue. {#Eh}   I guess someone had to kick the station.  {#Wink}
What on earth?

edit: ha, as soon as I posted that^^^ the song changed. I HAVE THE POWER!!! 
 jlind wrote:
It would appear we are stuck in a loop...
 
Never really picked up on it before this. Agnes sounds exactly like Fiona Apple {#Cheesygrin}
 jlind wrote:
It would appear we are stuck in a loop...
 
So I guess I didn't just imagine already hearing that psychedelic little Simon & Garfunkel diddy, eh?
What's going on RP?  We been listening to Chord Left for several hours now.  It's a nice song, but seriously....can we move on to something else now?  (Yes, I know...agreed...appears they are stuck in a loop for some reason.)
It would appear we are stuck in a loop...
Beautiful and restful
Lovely song 
Definitely fits the seasonal mood; chilly rain, gray skies, snow falling at higher elevations... And indeed, reminds me a lot of Erik Satie!
Brilliant!
Mais ce n’est pas la musique
kinda sounds like the Young & the Restless music....which is also meant as a compliment.
Unpretentious. Meant as a compliment. 
Lovely
This kind of reminds me of the video game Chrono Trigger.  I'm not sure exactly what part; I was not as deeply obsessed with that game as many people were but I really enjoyed the music and it always brings back memories, or at least some kind of abstract nostalgic feelings.
Beautiful
Ah, the sparse, spare, Scandinavian minimalism is immediately apparent, even without her singing on this number. It's strange how such minimalist music gets me just there. 9 from the Scandophile Nottingham jury.
She is just as stunning and captivating in concert - just her on piano, a cello and violin. Astounding clarity to her voice and piano. Great ensemble.
A record you all must have.
{#Sleep}
 Frater_Kork wrote:

Yes, wonder if there is an owl in profile on the back.

 
Nope


 


Nice!
(I see I'm not the only one who hears a resemblance with Erik Satie.{#Wink})
 rdo wrote:

Correction noted.  I am pretty sloppy with typos but I put extra effort into names.  If I mis-spell a name then it is probably deliberate.  I did look up the spelling of his name before I posted it but I still got it wrong.  I post most comments from the iphone now and I try to get them out by the first half of the song so i can go back and do a few edits before the song is over.    
 
rdo, I only mentioned it because it just so happens that a family member has the same name as said actor, but with the extra "e" in the last name. {#Cool}
Really really like this woman's music thanks Bill
Obviously deeply Satiesque... but a minor chord misses a the very end.   :)
 GeorgeMWoods wrote:
Sure sounds like Erik Satie

 
my thoughts too

Wow. I really like everything I've heard from this effort. My oldest son has recently taken up piano partially inspired by this this and the Lucovido Einaudi and similar minimalists I've played for him...


 JIan wrote:

rdo, I believe that the last name of the Michael of the Halloween series of movies was spelled, Myers.  I say this not to be an uptight stickler, but rather because I have a somewhat personal stake in the matter. {#Cheesygrin}

 
Correction noted.  I am pretty sloppy with typos but I put extra effort into names.  If I mis-spell a name then it is probably deliberate.  I did look up the spelling of his name before I posted it but I still got it wrong.  I post most comments from the iphone now and I try to get them out by the first half of the song so i can go back and do a few edits before the song is over.    
 rdo wrote:

Reminds me of the Michael Meyers theme song a bit...from Halloween ..or just horror flick soundtracks more generally...creepy yet lovely.
 
rdo, I believe that the last name of the Michael of the Halloween series of movies was spelled, Myers.  I say this not to be an uptight stickler, but rather because I have a somewhat personal stake in the matter. {#Cheesygrin}
 rdo wrote:

Reminds me of the Michael Meyers theme song a bit...from Halloween ..or just horror flick soundtracks more generally...creepy yet lovely.
 
Yes!  *That's* what it made me think of.  I couldn't put my finger on it!
{#Heartkiss} ........... so very good for my ears - drifting
 Emwolb wrote:
Very cool....haunting piano piece (very seasonal)
 
Reminds me of the Michael Meyers theme song a bit...from Halloween ..or just horror flick soundtracks more generally...creepy yet lovely.
 GeorgeMWoods wrote:
Sure sounds like Erik Satie

 
Mr. Satie did influence hundreds (if not thousands) of pianists and composers.  This song does have a lot of that tension and dissonance that Satie brought about with irregular phrasing, minor chords, and major sevenths.
Sure sounds like Erik Satie
 Emwolb wrote:
Very cool....haunting piano piece (very seasonal)
 
Yes, it's autumn....
SENSUAL  {#Music}
Very cool....haunting piano piece (very seasonal)
 Clark_Novato wrote:
evocative song.  cool album cover.

 
Yes, wonder if there is an owl in profile on the back.
evocative song.  cool album cover.