It starts off on this kind of "dark" piano solo, then the band kicks in, which sounds really cool. There's this twangy guitar in the back. And then there's a group of people singing, and I don't think Adam's in there. Then Adam starts singing, and gets echoed by the people. It's the strangest thing to describe.
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It's just orchestrated. Like on a cast recording, it's more about his voice. On ths CD, there's a lot going on in the background. Not really distorted.
And Civilian is an anti-Bush song. It's really upsetting, but I have so much respect for Adam for writing that.
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Anti-bush? Go Adam! *claps* How I did want to smack him during the debates... Why are you upset by it? Are you a republican?
I still don't like what they did. I just want to hear his lovely natural singing.
Maybe that's why I find it kind of creepy. I'm pro-Bush *ducks at rocks being thrown*
I really like "Book of Endings" and "Tomorrow and the Sun". Especially "Tomorrow and the Sun". Something about it is REALLY nice.
No insomniak, I meant that it's upsetting about the lyrics. He says that a lot of this stems from being a father, and he's talking about having to send your kids to fight, etc. It's really sad.
They're creepy because they're about just how f*cked up our world is...there's nothing creepier than being reminded of that, and music has a way of being especially evocative. I think that's what it is...
*throws rock at Broadwaydiva*
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Children, children...
Wow Emcee...
NTG, I think I'm one of the few people who isn't a child anymore on this thread
And I was kidding! We obviously haven't met yet...
*throws BIG bagel as Amasis*
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QM--as opposed to me? Kidding, kidding...
Let's not get into politics...it ain't pretty. I almost got in a fight with someone today cuz I had a Kerry button on my backpack...
NTG - you could be my daughter! I feel broody just reading your posts!!!
I don't get into trouble wearing my naughty anti Bush badges here in NY. People stop and clap!!!
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I'm afraid to put a anything promoting Kerry on any of my belongings. I live in Texas, where Bush is God.
Guys...this is a momentous moment...I have removed Civilian from my CD player for the first time since I got it...
But only for Daphne...
Whereas where I am, people just sit watching, awed and stupefied at the fact that the current guy has a chance getting re-elected. But ok, we'll stay off this on the Adam thread.
*throws BIG Bagel at Amasis*
Like I've said QM - that is NOT the greatest challenge this month!
Updated On: 10/18/04 at 09:23 PM
'Guys...this is a momentous moment...I have removed Civilian from my CD player for the first time since I got it...
But only for Daphne...'
GASP
Wow. You must have some major self-discipline. ::Turns up volume on cd player::
I've had it for more than a week now...and listened to it at LEAST 8 times a day...so...yeah
And I'm already depressed so I needed loud screaming music...
'Whereas where I am, people just sit watching, awed and stupefied at the fact that the current guy has a chance getting re-elected. But ok, we'll stay off this on the Adam thread.'
And the whole rest of the world, Amasis. I saw an interview with Rupert Everett today and he was saying only the outside world (not the people living in the US) can see how much damage the Bush administration has done to the reputation to the US and the safety of the world. LOVE HIM! (Rupert, not Bush).
But now back to Adam and Civilian *squeal*
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"But now back to Adam and Civilian *squeal*"
*Clears throat* Yeah... speaking OF Civilian, what have you done to my poor delivery? The package is nowhere to be found.
Updated On: 10/18/04 at 09:39 PM
'*Clears throat* Yeah... speaking OF Civilian, what have you done to my poor delivery?'
Clears throat? Clears throat of what exactly, Amasis?
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*gasp*
You two are going to kill me. I'm just going to fall off my chair, hit my head and die. All of this... throat clearing.
"Wow Emcee... "
Wait. What? Did you think I was throwing the rocks? lol
If Emcee throws anything she throws Flip Flops!!! And they hurt!!!
Emcee, what was that smilie face again - :0
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