Such a beautiful song. I could be wrong, but, I get the feeling Sarah McLachlan perhaps indirectly was influenced by it when she wrote "Building A mystery". Listen to the chords. It's not necessarily a bad thing. It is an incredible piece of music. It rocks and has great emotional impact. I had to learn it on guitar. God, Canada can be so out to lunch on who the truly worthwhile bands are. Oh well, their loss.
I saw this band at least 15 times in various cities over the years. But the ultimate was King of the Past played with a string ensemble accompaniment at the Harbourfront in Toronto. Unbelievable. Thanks for all the memories, lads.
I totally agree, but you know who else sounds influenced by them: Modest Mouse, especially the songs with the wavery voice of Martin Tielli, and it's apparent in the subject matter as well. I do wonder. They influenced a lot of bands, they were so great!
That this song wasn't a massive hit is proof that mankind is doomed. Martin Tielli is a fricking genius. So is Tim Vesely. As is Dave Bidini. Dave Clark is merely extraordinary. I would sell my kidneys to go to a live show.
Such a beautiful song. I could be wrong, but, I get the feeling Sarah McLachlan perhaps indirectly was influenced by it when she wrote "Building A mystery". Listen to the chords. It's not necessarily a bad thing. It is an incredible piece of music. It rocks and has great emotional impact. I had to learn it on guitar. God, Canada can be so out to lunch on who the truly worthwhile bands are. Oh well, their loss.
this song gets me every time. Not too many songs can give me that feeling. Its a song that speaks to my soul. Perfection. I agree with you all......
I saw this band at least 15 times in various cities over the years. But the ultimate was King of the Past played with a string ensemble accompaniment at the Harbourfront in Toronto. Unbelievable. Thanks for all the memories, lads.
definitely one of the greatest songs ever written, from one of the greatest albums ever produced. All 17 tracks: ingenious.
Absolutely love this song and the entire album, the eerie Steinberger solo at the end is gorgeous.
Martin's phrasing on the first guitar solo is very steel guitar-like. Even after all these years, Whale Music continues to move me.
my favourite guitar solo, maybe ever
Somehow I have never seen this video before. A reminder of how precious this band was.
One of the BEST guitar solo's EVER....man, it just pierces your body!
I was in the studio while Dave Allen laid down his Violin tracks for this.
I soooo miss these guys. :(
....Ummm they're still around...
such a beautiful tune. I love Tim Vesely.
I miss them and I live in Toronto :)
I totally agree, but you know who else sounds influenced by them: Modest Mouse, especially the songs with the wavery voice of Martin Tielli, and it's apparent in the subject matter as well. I do wonder. They influenced a lot of bands, they were so great!
go rheos. really miss them living in oz
That this song wasn't a massive hit is proof that mankind is doomed. Martin Tielli is a fricking genius. So is Tim Vesely. As is Dave Bidini. Dave Clark is merely extraordinary. I would sell my kidneys to go to a live show.
Rheostatics were called the Giraffes in the wilderness. So far above others. In a nice way.
@IedfIoyd I saw them at least five times, including a live performance of Whale Music shortly before they broke up. I have no liver.
i'm not sure. google....plus band name....plus album title.... plus mediafire....not that pirating is condoned. at all.