So, for the longest time I had no idea that this was a tribute to Doug Jones. Before I knew, I had my own interpretation of what this song was about. I imagined an actor, famous for playing monsters, who loves his craft but is tired of the fame and attention. So, the Devil offers to give him unparalleled talent, but he would never be able to remove his masks, meaning no one would be able to harass him. At first, it seemed like a good idea, until he eventually dies and realizes he can't enter Heaven because his face is covered by the mask.
I thought it was David Bowie...his real name is David Robert Jones, so it sounded like it was meant for him...but seeing this comment about Doug Jones I learn I am wrong...LOL
been thinking of this song since doug jones got to play with just his bare face out in what we do in the shadows. everyone seemed.....really sentimental abt it. it was nice.
I love the perfect timing for the Hellboy reference to be able to be played off as "In the watery depths of Hell, boy you are so renowned" but people familiar with Doug Jones know it's "The watery depths of Hellboy". Its so well written right there
i have been listening to you for years now (i was 8 years old and i saw you at a store called forbidden planet in ireland) i loved singing but i always hated my voice i loved singing along to this song and it gave me courage to sing my heart out so thank you!
I love the take on the angels and the devil. The devil wants Mr Jones to be ashamed and to deceive others, the angels want him to love himself and show his true face to others. The angels (and presumably God, who sent them) really seem to represent love and goodness in this song, unlike in the minds of many intolerant people.
Are you gonna release this as an instrumental album aswell? Just like you did with " Riding a Black Unicorn.." :D I absolutelt LOVED those. and these are also amazing!
When I first heard song, I figured it was some sort of metaphor for self-loathing and wishing that you were something else then becoming that thing only to realize that the only way to be happy was to live in your own skin; only, at that point, would he be willing to trade what he'd gained through deceit for what he might gain from self-acceptance?
This is what google translate came up with for the Spanish part...”Guillermo Del Toro knows the great director. There was also Ortega, who saw him in this man.”.... Whaaaaaat???
It refers to two directors Doug Jones has worked with recognizing his special gift and talent. "It is known by Guillermo Del Toro the great director, and there was also Ortega who saw it (meaning his talent) in this gentleman (meaning Doug Jones)"
lolcompany4u I googled "Doug Jones Ortega" and the answer to your question is the very first thing that came up. Check it out. www.imdb.com/title/tt0107120/mediaviewer/rm1788546048
In the labyrinth, (Pan's Labyrinth) In that lab your in, (Possibly more Hellboy reference, but also could have been a few other roles where he plays someone in a lab) In the watery depths of Hell, boy (Hellboy) You are so renowned in the underground Even dead in a tale where the witches dwell (Hocus Pocus) Eating all you know as a Wendigo (Fear Itself) on a board soaring out to space, (Fantastic Four) selling ice cream when, we are at the end, in a war between heaven and hell. (Legion) These lyrics give me life. Please comment if I missed one.
for "in that lab you're in" Voltaire explained that it was originally a reference to a frankeinstein movie, but he prefer thinking about it as a "the shape of water" reference
"In the labyrinth" "in the watery depths of hellboy" "on a board soaring out into space" Doug jones played a satyr in pan's labyrinth, and an aquatic humanoid in the film _Hellboy._ He also starred as The Silver Surfer alongside the fantastic four. Well written, Voltaire.
Love it. The tune is great the melody, the tempos the sound in General is just soon...dark but upbeat and it almost had a Tim burton type feel to it with its creepy but light sound and it held a very nightmarish dreamy melody. It was beautiful. It's like a dark lullaby! My family was yelling at me blaming me for passing out on the couch. It was so relaxing. Thank you again Voltaire for providing us with this great piece of art
not gonna lie, before I saw the meanings video, I though this song was about an actor with leprosy that tries to cure it with a cream but hes still falling apart (he reaches up and pulls off an ear) and has to wear a mask to hide the truth,
Man this deserves waaaay more views.Some people whith real talent just dont get discovered meanwhile some rich bloke makes a horrible song,if you can call it that and gets attention.Hopefully he gets recognised.
Man, your music really gets the creative juices flowing I swear, especially with an alternate history tale like mine. Gonna get up some money and buy all your albums I promise. Also, I don't know if you read these but I second, like another comment said, a collaboration between yourself and Miracle of Sound/Gavin Dunne. You're both incredibly inclined musically and whatever song comes from you two would be the most brilliant thing since... not sure but it'd be really awesome!
This has to be one of my favorite songs, not just of this album or Voltaire, it has to be one of my favorites of all time. Well sung, Mr. Voltaire and Ms. Marcell's voices really go well together, the harmony was perfect.
This sounds A LOT like a song that would belong in the 'To the Bottom of the Sea' Album. Is just has that swinging sort of tone that most of those songs. That said, I still think that Voltaire has the most variety within all of his songs, which is partly the reason he's one of, if not the only, music artists I follow nowadays. [Song is amazing, By the way. Keep up the great work!]
Voltaire: You have built me a character, in this comic I'm writing (not going to ask you to read it). That is how powerful your music is to me. You helped me build a character. Thanks, L
I'm not even the slightest bit surprised Aurelio Voltaire likes Guillermo Del Toro, I think I'd be surprised if he wasn't. I wonder if it's possible for them to do a project together.
My absolute favorite actor, a true treasure in this world 💜 I find myself playing this song quite often. I love the cleverness of the wording and timing.
I really like this song. And, at first, I had no idea it was a tribute to Doug Jones. I just thought it was a really good song with no connection to real life. But, now that I do know, I love it even more!
While I think each of the songs from this album you have uploaded here are very creative and great, this is by far my favorite in the album! :D I love the story telling in the lyrics, I like the use of the accordion in particular (I admit I'm a sucker for songs with that instrument XD) and the clock ticking sound used throughout! Not only that, but you both did really well with the vocals unsurprisingly! Great job!! :D
The drums are reminding me of "This Ship's Going Down" from the Bottom of the Sea album. Maybe it's because that's one of my top 3 Voltaire songs, but this just made the top 5. Really well done.
I legit gasped when I heard the Wendigo reference 👀 That was my personal favorite role of his (even though it's one of his more underrated ones), and it was actually how I discovered Doug Jones in the first place ❤
Lo sabe Guillermo Del Toro el gran director. También ubo Ortega, que lo vio en este señor. Guillermo Del Toro knows the great director. Also ubo Ortega, who saw it in this man.
+Princess_Molestia Guillermo Del Toro knows it, the great director Also Ubo Ortega, who saw it in this man. Sorry, I just think this is a more proximate translation.
Did anybody else think of Faust or Daniel Weber? No just me? I need to stop reading and talk to people. I never would have thought of Doug Jones Or David Bowie
I love the motif callback to "This Ship's Going Down". Just adore it
So, for the longest time I had no idea that this was a tribute to Doug Jones. Before I knew, I had my own interpretation of what this song was about. I imagined an actor, famous for playing monsters, who loves his craft but is tired of the fame and attention. So, the Devil offers to give him unparalleled talent, but he would never be able to remove his masks, meaning no one would be able to harass him. At first, it seemed like a good idea, until he eventually dies and realizes he can't enter Heaven because his face is covered by the mask.
That's fucked up xD
+Batman's sidekick nobody talks about buhtatman Yeah, kinda. XD
That was amazing. I never thought that but wow. that would make an incredible short story/film.
Really? Wow, thank you! :D
I thought it was David Bowie...his real name is David Robert Jones, so it sounded like it was meant for him...but seeing this comment about Doug Jones I learn I am wrong...LOL
That background singer is a fantastic compliment to it all.
It sounds like the same woman that acompanies him in "The Sea" from his "At the bottom of the Sea" album.
kai magnus Julia Marcell.
I think it might be.
As a contortionist, acrobat, and haunt actor who is only really happy during haunt season, this song speaks to me in a profound way.
the duet they have at the chorus is so amazing, their voices just melt together perfectly.
I NEVER KNEW ABOUT THIS SONG AND DOUG JONES IS MY FAVORITE ACTOR OH MY GOD THIS IS AMAZING I AM LEGIT SCREAMING
Happy 60th Birthday, dear Mr. Jones. You will certainly never be alone.
been thinking of this song since doug jones got to play with just his bare face out in what we do in the shadows. everyone seemed.....really sentimental abt it. it was nice.
I love the perfect timing for the Hellboy reference to be able to be played off as "In the watery depths of Hell, boy you are so renowned" but people familiar with Doug Jones know it's "The watery depths of Hellboy". Its so well written right there
One of my favourites from this album!
i have been listening to you for years now (i was 8 years old and i saw you at a store called forbidden planet in ireland)
i loved singing but i always hated my voice i loved singing along to this song and it gave me courage to sing my heart out so thank you!
Voltaire, your type of music is somewhat unique. Listening to you, nowdays I cannot listen to other music, that's not even music. Great job chap.
Voltaire, have you ever heard of Miracle Of Sound? A co-op between you guys would create something truly amazing;)
omfg, that'd be a dream come true ^o^
Oh fuck, why didn't I think of suggesting that?!
Holy shit, that would be awesome.
That, my friend, is a brilliant idea. They should totally do that.
And now I weep for the awesome that mightn't never be.
Can't stop listening ~°~
Is this seriously talking about the actor, Doug Jones? If so, I wonder if Voltaire is a fan of Pan's Labyrinth
that would be a yes.
may fernandez
In that case, Voltaire just went up 100 more points on my badass meter
+sadlobster1
Voltaire indeed was a fan of Pan's Labyrinth.
Aligor Zeimet
I'd love to see him do a Pan's Labyrinth inspired music video
Funny enough, one of the movies that is referenced in this song.
"*In that labyrinth.*
In that lab you're in."
I love the take on the angels and the devil. The devil wants Mr Jones to be ashamed and to deceive others, the angels want him to love himself and show his true face to others. The angels (and presumably God, who sent them) really seem to represent love and goodness in this song, unlike in the minds of many intolerant people.
Monkey D Luffy So?
jacob is right many nonchristians will use christian themes (if people couldn't use religions they don't believe in we wouldn't have as
+Ettina Kitten Oddly enough, they BOTH say the words "You will never be alone" at the end. Not sure what that means though.
+Jack Bright the devil says he will always be alone while the angel says hell never be alone
+Guy Incognito I... I'm pretty sure that's sarcasm. Also, found you. =3
My god i just cant stop listening to this
i love this damn song
I've missed this place
Three people missed the like button
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Gabriel Burch 4 people missed it, 4 just don't like it
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Are you gonna release this as an instrumental album aswell? Just like you did with " Riding a Black Unicorn.." :D I absolutelt LOVED those. and these are also amazing!
the song makes me depressed which also makes me happy........
i am so confused right now :/
This sounds like something out of The Devil's Carnival.
Voltaire, dear, who is Ortega??? :o)
Maravillosa
Please come to Charlotte, we love you here.
Welp, and he's an alien in the new Star Trek show
When I first heard song, I figured it was some sort of metaphor for self-loathing and wishing that you were something else then becoming that thing only to realize that the only way to be happy was to live in your own skin; only, at that point, would he be willing to trade what he'd gained through deceit for what he might gain from self-acceptance?
What gave you the idea for this song ps.I got a my little pony add yay
Reminds me of La Panique Mecanique by Dionysos.
realy if i hear this song i think about 11 famous guys
I know this predates The Shape of Water, but I can't help but parse the last stanza in terms of that film...
Simple fact: the devil used to be a angle
XxnoobkillerxX1 Well, I guess he used sine alot
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XxnoobkillerxX1 was he acute angle?
teachme2chicken Okay, I usually hate puns, but that's pretty clever.
+XxnoobkillerxX1 He'd better be careful, the Hounds of Tindalos might get him
+Eli Burry-Schnepp Clever use of Lovecraftian mythos here, man.
Quite an interesting Track compared to your others :)
This is what google translate came up with for the Spanish part...”Guillermo Del Toro knows the great director. There was also Ortega, who saw him in this man.”....
Whaaaaaat???
It refers to two directors Doug Jones has worked with recognizing his special gift and talent. "It is known by Guillermo Del Toro the great director, and there was also Ortega who saw it (meaning his talent) in this gentleman (meaning Doug Jones)"
The Lair of Voltaire who is Ortega? I couldn't find any information of him.
lolcompany4u I googled "Doug Jones Ortega" and the answer to your question is the very first thing that came up. Check it out. www.imdb.com/title/tt0107120/mediaviewer/rm1788546048
The Lair of Voltaire Thanks for responding to my message, I was searching for someone named Hugo Ortega, I heard that from the lyrics, my bad.
lolcompany4u lol! It does sound like that Iin Spanish!
like the violin ethnic feel to the song too
In the labyrinth, (Pan's Labyrinth)
In that lab your in, (Possibly more Hellboy reference, but also could have been a few other roles where he plays someone in a lab)
In the watery depths of Hell, boy (Hellboy)
You are so renowned in the underground
Even dead in a tale where the witches dwell (Hocus Pocus)
Eating all you know as a Wendigo (Fear Itself)
on a board soaring out to space, (Fantastic Four)
selling ice cream when, we are at the end, in a war between heaven and hell. (Legion)
These lyrics give me life. Please comment if I missed one.
for "in that lab you're in" Voltaire explained that it was originally a reference to a frankeinstein movie, but he prefer thinking about it as a "the shape of water" reference
Dusk Kodesh in the watery depths lyric could also be pirates of the Caribbean or the phantom of the opera.
@@ayanamiayachanJ watery depths is definitely hellboy
The watery depths also now applies to the shape of water. though the hell part doesn't matter.
Yup. Doug Jones, the brilliant actor and contortionist who played Abe Sapien, The Faun in Pan's Labyrinth, and tons of other "monsters".
zachschreck he also played the weird monster with his eyes in his palms in pans labyrinth
And billy butcherson in hocus pocus.
And even the Asset from Shape of Water, I think.
"In the labyrinth"
"in the watery depths of hellboy"
"on a board soaring out into space"
Doug jones played a satyr in pan's labyrinth, and an aquatic humanoid in the film _Hellboy._ He also starred as The Silver Surfer alongside the fantastic four.
Well written, Voltaire.
"Even dead in a tale where the witches dwell" references the fact he played the zombie in Hocus Pocus
"Eating all you know as a Wendigo" he also played a man turned into a Wendigo in an episode of the serie "Fear itself"
He wasn't the Satyr in Pans Labyrinth, he was the Pale Man (with eyes in his hands) that tried to eat the girl.
@@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980 Coulda sworn he was the satyr. eh, i'm not familiar with teh movie.
Love it. The tune is great the melody, the tempos the sound in General is just soon...dark but upbeat and it almost had a Tim burton type feel to it with its creepy but light sound and it held a very nightmarish dreamy melody. It was beautiful. It's like a dark lullaby! My family was yelling at me blaming me for passing out on the couch. It was so relaxing. Thank you again Voltaire for providing us with this great piece of art
not gonna lie, before I saw the meanings video, I though this song was about an actor with leprosy that tries to cure it with a cream but hes still falling apart (he reaches up and pulls off an ear) and has to wear a mask to hide the truth,
I love Julia Marcell's voice. So beautiful and haunting.
Man this deserves waaaay more views.Some people whith real talent just dont get discovered meanwhile some rich bloke makes a horrible song,if you can call it that and gets attention.Hopefully he gets recognised.
Man, your music really gets the creative juices flowing I swear, especially with an alternate history tale like mine. Gonna get up some money and buy all your albums I promise.
Also, I don't know if you read these but I second, like another comment said, a collaboration between yourself and Miracle of Sound/Gavin Dunne. You're both incredibly inclined musically and whatever song comes from you two would be the most brilliant thing since... not sure but it'd be really awesome!
This has to be one of my favorite songs, not just of this album or Voltaire, it has to be one of my favorites of all time.
Well sung, Mr. Voltaire and Ms. Marcell's voices really go well together, the harmony was perfect.
This sounds A LOT like a song that would belong in the 'To the Bottom of the Sea' Album. Is just has that swinging sort of tone that most of those songs.
That said, I still think that Voltaire has the most variety within all of his songs, which is partly the reason he's one of, if not the only, music artists I follow nowadays.
[Song is amazing, By the way. Keep up the great work!]
Oh my Goth... Im in love with this!
I am a fan of Doug Jones' work in the Hellboy movies and in Pan's Labyrinth, so I think it is really awesome that you did a tribute song to him.
Just posted this in a What We Do in the Shadows fan group as Doug is going to be on the show again soon.
Thank you!!!
help I've broken the replay button
Voltaire:
You have built me a character, in this comic I'm writing (not going to ask you to read it).
That is how powerful your music is to me. You helped me build a character.
Thanks,
L
Wes S a comic? I'm intrigued
Hey bro, where can I read this comic? It sounds cool.
Word can i read it too? Im very interested
Bro it's been 7 years, what's the comic please, I'm interested.
Oh, my goth! If I were Doug Jones, I would be very very excited and happy! Beautiful Song!
Did you just say oh my goth?
Dude that comment was in 2014.also still good
╮ (.❛ ᴗ❛.) ╭
TheWilderCat one of Voltaire’s other songs is called “oh my goth.”
I'm not even the slightest bit surprised Aurelio Voltaire likes Guillermo Del Toro, I think I'd be surprised if he wasn't. I wonder if it's possible for them to do a project together.
I wonder if Doug Jones ever heard this.
So this song is about the guy who played the Faun and the Pale Man in Pan's Labyrinth?
And Abe Sapien in Hellboy, Doug Jones
And Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus 🧟🎃
My absolute favorite actor, a true treasure in this world 💜 I find myself playing this song quite often. I love the cleverness of the wording and timing.
This song is pretty interesting.
I really like this song. And, at first, I had no idea it was a tribute to Doug Jones. I just thought it was a really good song with no connection to real life. But, now that I do know, I love it even more!
While I think each of the songs from this album you have uploaded here are very creative and great, this is by far my favorite in the album! :D I love the story telling in the lyrics, I like the use of the accordion in particular (I admit I'm a sucker for songs with that instrument XD) and the clock ticking sound used throughout! Not only that, but you both did really well with the vocals unsurprisingly! Great job!! :D
Guillermo Del Toro is my favorite director. How he did Pacific Rim was amazing. He did it perfectly.
9 years later, I'm back, because of my love of Weird Fiction.
This song is so damn beautiful, it brings a tear to my eye and a shiver down my spine every time I listen to it. Thank you, Mr. Voltaire.
Or by angel and devil i think he means the characters doug jones has played.
Dude im just now reconnecting with your music. I dont know why i stopped listening you are so talented.
Saaaaaaaame!!!!! ♥
The drums are reminding me of "This Ship's Going Down" from the Bottom of the Sea album. Maybe it's because that's one of my top 3 Voltaire songs, but this just made the top 5. Really well done.
I love how the line "In that lab you're in" can now refer to The Shape of Water.
I think this may be my new favorite song by you. Keep up the awesome work dude.
I thought this is about James earl jones
I legit gasped when I heard the Wendigo reference 👀 That was my personal favorite role of his (even though it's one of his more underrated ones), and it was actually how I discovered Doug Jones in the first place ❤
Love this song!
Heh, you do see Mr. Jones' smile without a mask in Fallout: Nuka Break...
I played this song when playing darkest dungeon. the melody really fits to the theme...
This is what I like to listen to nothing else can replace dis music but I have listen to others but dis inspires me don't ask me how it just does
So after Mr. Jones gets denied from heaven does he go to thw masquerade also or is masquerade talking about dear Mr. Jones
Mr Voltaire your VOICE
i love this song
Inspiring work, and definitely my favorite from this album!
I will be thanking my new coworker tomorrow for turning me on to this!!
RAY TORO OF MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE DID THE GUITAR FOR THIS SONG???
This was a great one Voltaire. Nice Job.
it s 3 am and this is rimging in my head help
He needs to make a musical
Lo sabe Guillermo Del Toro el gran director.
También ubo Ortega, que lo vio en este señor.
Guillermo Del Toro knows the great director.
Also ubo Ortega, who saw it in this man.
+Princess_Molestia Guillermo Del Toro knows it, the great director
Also Ubo Ortega, who saw it in this man.
Sorry, I just think this is a more proximate translation.
Actually is Hugo Ortega in spanish the H is silent
Me gusta su música :3
Did anybody else think of Faust or Daniel Weber? No just me? I need to stop reading and talk to people. I never would have thought of Doug Jones Or David Bowie
The first few words me: after master baiting
🖤
Ray Toro
mariela williams rip mcr
As always spenlendid and one more thing i think u are best in the world :3
Sometimes I feels like Mr. Jones.... like I hide my face from every one
can anyone tell me the strum pattern, im on guitar cant get it to sound rite
cheers for The Shape of Water!!!!
is that candy klaus
Been so long since I've heard something so great
Hey Do a co-op with miracle of Sound!!!
What if Voltaire did a cover of sultans of swing....?????
Jimmy K The Satans of Swig
Please, explain this song to me too :c
Cantó en español, que cool
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