ninelives Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I felt the same way about Roberts cover of Darkness Darkness. LOVE where he took that song, but the Youngbloods version always left me alittle flat. Like the song was reaching for something, but just never managed to grasp it. Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us, for some reason , is unpleasant to my ears. It isn't that I don't like the song, I do...but there's something so "off" about it musically that I find it almost a chore to listen to. And yet, I DO listen to it...over and over and over. And I think it is exactly that oddness, that dissonance, that makes it so intriguing. It's a disturbing song, and there's something beautiful about that, in my opinion. Sometimes, it isn't about how much you LIKE the song, but what it is about the song that draws you to it DESPITE the fact it makes you uneasy, you know what I mean? Agreed again! I like the Youngbloods version and I can see how Robert was so moved by it, but he just gets that mood on Dreamland that's hard to describe. I've heard some versions with Priory of Brion that are also really good - a bit more jazziness to it, if you will but it works. Sister Rosetta took me a bit to get into but now I love it. There's that melancholy feel, yeah, a bit odd and dissonant as you said that takes a bit getting used to but somehow it works. I'm a bit curious I think they mentioned in an interview there were a few songs recorded that didn't make the album. Would love to know what they are and of course what they sound like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Sister Rosetta sounds Greek to my ears. The first couple of times I heard it I felt I was sitting in a Greek restaurant....I felt like eating a gyros. Well, I don't dilslike it. But I don't love it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idunn Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 The inspiration for Sam Phillips song "Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 The inspiration for Sam Phillips song "Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us" Wow! Thank you for the link, she was amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordor_maiden Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Double that WTF. ...and I have to triple it. I didn't see anyone bashing either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us, for some reason , is unpleasant to my ears. It isn't that I don't like the song, I do...but there's something so "off" about it musically that I find it almost a chore to listen to. And yet, I DO listen to it...over and over and over. And I think it is exactly that oddness, that dissonance, that makes it so intriguing. It's a disturbing song, and there's something beautiful about that, in my opinion. Sometimes, it isn't about how much you LIKE the song, but what it is about the song that draws you to it DESPITE the fact it makes you uneasy, you know what I mean? I think it's the disturbingness and general strangeness of it that makes it my favorite track, despite Robert being hardly on it. It's so haunting, it's fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I think it's the disturbingness and general strangeness of it that makes it my favorite track, despite Robert being hardly on it. It's so haunting, it's fascinating. I agree totally, Aquamarine. Something about the song I can listen to over and over and not get sick of it. It just pulls me in so, I can't describe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idunn Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Wow! Thank you for the link, she was amazing! My pleasure, Brspled. Here's another traditional folk sister I have alot of love for. Completely self taught, and truly gifted. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awK3p0S-tuQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 My pleasure, Brspled. Here's another traditional folk sister I have alot of love for. Completely self taught, and truly gifted. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awK3p0S-tuQ Beautiful! And the way she plays....wow. Thank you, Idunn, I really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Raising Sand number #2 in UK ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MS1 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Anybody mentioned yet that Zep play a similar arrangement of "Fortune Teller" to the one that appears on Raising Sand as part of their WLL medley from Osaka 9/29/71? Wonder if that's where they got the idea to do it, Robert and/or T Bone . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 My pleasure, Brspled. Here's another traditional folk sister I have alot of love for. Completely self taught, and truly gifted. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awK3p0S-tuQ She plays the same way I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Raising Sand number #2 in UK ! This week #4. Not bad after 12 weeks. The album was certified platinum recently(300,000 sales at least). This may outsell Mothership in UK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonzoEqualsGoodStuff Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I think this album is the first time my mom has ever appreciated any musical endeavor that Robert Plant has been a part of. I'm so proud. :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 My mom still does't like him. I thought she'd love this album. I think it's just because it's Robert Plant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotplant Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I HOPE THEY SHOW AT THE GRAMMY'S ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I bought this, and was quite disappointed. Not objectionable, but weak - like a used teabag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I HOPE THEY SHOW AT THE GRAMMY'S ! ! Me too Hotplant, now that would be cool!! I bought this, and was quite disappointed. Not objectionable, but weak - like a used teabag. I am sorry to hear that. Hope that the more you listen to it, the more it may grow on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I bought this, and was quite disappointed. Not objectionable, but weak - like a used teabag. I kind of agree. I like some tracks on the album, and I enjoy the harmonies and production, but they played it way too safe. I do like "Please Read the Letter" though. Don't have a copy of "Walking into Clarksdale" handy, but isn't this song credited differently ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Of course, we do have to give it more of a chance than one listen. Not everything grabs you right away. Just figured with everyone gushing over this, that something would stand out on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonzoEqualsGoodStuff Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I actually had to listen to it a few times myself. I really like it now. There are definitely songs I think shine a lot more than the others, though. It's not like with all the Zeppelin albums where I go, "Oh my gosh... best song ever!!" with every single song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manderlyh Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 We were eating dinner on Sunday at a restaurant, and what came on the radio? Lo and behold, "Rich Woman!" We were quite impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I kind of agree. I like some tracks on the album, and I enjoy the harmonies and production, but they played it way too safe. I do like "Please Read the Letter" though. Don't have a copy of "Walking into Clarksdale" handy, but isn't this song credited differently ? I like it that they played it safe though. Very different from what he has done with Zep and some of his other solo work. Alison is more of a laid back singer and doesn't raise her voice in the way we know Robert can. Oh well, to each is own. I too would love to hear the Please Read the Letter version from Walking into Clarksdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I like it that they played it safe though. Very different from what he has done with Zep and some of his other solo work. Alison is more of a laid back singer and doesn't raise her voice in the way we know Robert can. Oh well, to each is own. I too would love to hear the Please Read the Letter version from Walking into Clarksdale. I don't really view it as either of them playing it safe. They both stepped out of their comfort zones. It's very different from what we've heard from Robert in the past but I still hear some edginess to it. In a less obvious way perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliet Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 HI: I usually post this in ON THE RADIO thread.. If you're looking for the video for GONE..GONE..GONE.. I see it on CMT and MUCHMOREMUSIC (Canadian) J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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