For me "Listening Wind" is definitely one of the best tracks from Remain in Light with "Houses in Motion", "Seen and Not Seen" and the more claustrophobic "The Overload". On these four pieces, I appreciate not only the more refocused atmosphere and the inventive instrumentation but also the calmer and less extroverted way in which David Byrne sings.
Take Sheltering Sky drums and mood, add Adrian’s textural pads and ghostly seagull sounds of Matte Kudasai with David’s beautiful singing, you have one of their best songs on the album, maybe ever. Love this and Sheltering Sky. Cool that they left in the grounding noise of someone plugging in… Try Catherine Wheel, Byrne solo album thing for freeform ballet with some Belew help. I prefer reading lips and facial ticks than Alex type blurting instrument names and talking over critical parts. Venting… Peace and peaceful Music
I think of "the wind" as the breath of the ancestors, which he feels in his heart. Also the literal wind from the blast. It's an incredible song. Quite unusual for Byrne to write a song with that sort of narrative/poetic meaning and he pulled a blinder.
I like that you are silent yet expressive during the listen. Most folks can't pull it off but you do it well, sometimes so well that I will revisit the video more than once, such as the case of you hearing Rio.
This album-hearing all these songs again-man, it takes me BACK. Flint Michigan, stereo in the basement, siblings and close friends listening intently, sometimes dancing if moved to do so…music even now is that important to me. Love your channel, JP.
You'll recognize this type of Adrian Belew slide guitar playing using delays when you listen to your new T.Heads live album (same as the seagull type sounds on King Crimson's "Matte Kudasai" ).
also i completly agree about not interupting the music.We can all see your reaction anyway,and when the song is over we know you have something meaningful to say anyway.PERFECT.
brave of you to dive into these genius gems who sadly few are open to for a listen.It really takes a change of attitude to give your mind a chance to enjoy something wildjy unusal.
Since the first time hearing this song, probably around 1984, I have heard the rhythm section saying the name of a South American body of water: "Lake Titicaca".
I'm glad you're recognizing the brilliance of this album especially in a low key track such as this one. This music may seem commonplace now but upon release it was weird and mystical, nothing like Eno's pop albums or earlier work by Talking Heads. It's like the angles have been worn smooth. Your statement about a freedom fighter/terrorist exactly sums up my favorite film, "V for Vendetta".
I think this song is still not commonplace, it still feels so mysterious and strangely beautiful. I remember when I first listened to this a couple of years ago and it blew me away. It's so unique and it evokes a feeling that is hard to pinpoint and that I have yet to find in another track.
Yes, where you were asking about the sound being the guitar, that was Adrian Belew. If you like the sounds on this track in particular, you should immediately check out David Byrne's contemporary soundtrack to the stage show titled The Catherine Wheel which likewise heavily features Adrian Belew.
Sorry, when you got to "Where do you usually find dust?" my brain went straight to Monty Python's: "How do we tell whether she is made of wood?" "Build a bridge out of 'er!".
Not only is it the best/intriguing/creepy/thoughtful cut on the album, but perennial favorite Peter Gabriel picked this TH song to do on his album of covers.
I agree about the poetic lyrics and the imagery they evoke. Personally I think this is one of those freaky albums where every song has the potential to be a hit. Every song on "remain in Light" are of the highest quality. Suggestion for new reviews: I wonder what you would make of "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" by Brian Eno and in particular "The Fat Lady of Limburg".
Brilliant track Justin, slow but deep. Top ten in my 80’s fav albums. Top three includes Cocteau Twins - Garlands I’m so glad you don’t interrupt the music 👌 Btw, the last track on this album is basically TH doing Joy Division.
Great song. I'd swear that Eno was involved, but I can surely hear Adrian Belew wailing away in there! I appreciate you muting yourself until after the song. You do such a great job of analyzing and expressing your thoughts on a song that it's just better that way.
Eno definitely produced the amazing atmosphere and textures here . I read an interview with him from the early '80s in which he talks about how happy he was with the kind of spooky nocturnal sound of this track
I've not heard this track before, but you're right it's stunning, atmospheric is the word. It kept bugging me though while it was playing....I was sure I'd heard this song before. And I had! On Peter Gabriel's excellent 2010 album 'Scratch My Back' where Peter covers songs by a range of other artists. Well worth checking out. Peter takes a very different approach on his version, but it's equally haunting.
Byrne's haunting lyrics and vocals, Adrian Belew's guitar work...fantastic. BUT...what really gives this song its atmosphere? THE PRODUCER (who also performed on the album). REMEMBER: "Remain In Light" was produced by BRIAN ENO. This song, its atmosphere, its texture, owes more to Brian Eno than even Byrne and Belew. For those steeped in Eno it is plain to hear. You need to become more steeped in Eno. This album is what took the Talking Heads to the top of the heap. Already with a large following after this it became huge. Eno did the same thing for U-2 when he produced their album "Unforgettable Fire". If one has the ear to one can "taste the Eno" of that album. Also a band with a large following they became huge after this album produced by Eno. I suggest you review songs from "Before and After Science" by Eno. For something raucous try "King's Lead Hat", which is actually an anagram for "Talking Heads". For atmosphere you should do "Julie With..." NO ONE did "atmosphere" like Eno. And he gifted that to "Remain In Light" in a huge way. Just listen and you will know what I'm saying to be true. Blessings.
I'm not one for lyrical interpretation so I've got nothing to say on that front though I *always* appreciate your insight! This song is definitely one of my favorites off of the album. As much as I appreciate the danciness of the overall album, I truly enjoy the slower pace of this song not mention the overall instrumentation.
The fluttery birdsong sounds, the long violin like sounds. That's Adrian Belew. Think of his playing on Matte Kudasi. The sustained notes that turn into seagulls. Alot of the same technique.
Justin, I just went back and saw your reaction to T.Rex, and thought I'd post here, as that would be an old thread. T. Rex is one of the most varied and, frankly, strange bands that you might find. They started as an acoustic duo with guitar and bongos, and were known as Tyrannosaurus Rex at that time. Their cover of Summertime Blues was very unique. They got electric after some success. Lead Singer (and only band constant) Marc Bolan was a Glam Rock pioneer. I would think that you HAVE heard their biggest hit, Get It On (Bang a Gong). Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman of the Turtles were often his backup singers (and their voices were heard on 20th Century Boy). Technically a "One-Hit Wonder" in the US, they had some other good songs, Metal Guru, Jeepster, and 20th Century Boy, which you looked at. They are worth revisiting, even for their album tracks.
I much prefer your method of reaction. You may be the only one on YT that does it this way. Subtle and understated may not attract the masses that other reactors do but "slow and steady" often wins the race. Ps, Obligatory Spock's Beard recommendation: Walking on the Wind from the Beware of Darkness album.
It’s funny you say that. Peter covered this and did it in his usual, beautiful way. I came to the comments to say I don’t often tell people to listen to a cover of an already great song, but in my opinion, Peter took it to a whole new level. JP… please check this out. It’s on an album Peter called, Scratch My Back. Is all covers. Then he released an album where those artists covered his songs. Great stuff.
A truly great track. I've always liked its slow, atmospheric groove. Justin, if you love this track then you will likely also love "This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)" from the next album. Nice copper mug, btw.
Hi JP, you like the 80s sound as much as the 70s prog sound, I see. You should try Propaganda which was probably one of the more seminal 80s synth pop group. They made essentially 2 albums "A secret wish" which contained several of the hits that made them famous and "1234" which was not as succesfull and sounded very differently from Wish (Claudia Brücken was replaced by Betsi Miller as singer) but has some very nice songs (and featuring David Gilmour).
A wonderful track this, and all the more powerful as a welcome chilled out number after the sequence of uptempo 'afrobeat' inspired tracks that precede it. I think the Sylvian song I would associate with it is 'Weathered Wall' in terms of atmosphere and musicality, and the Brilliant Trees album in general.Thanks JP.
Great song, and probably the most controversial track on the album. Not everyone likes a dose of anti-imperialism sprinkled in with their dance music. But the story it tells is true, from a certain point of view. The sound you were hearing was most likely Adrian Belew on guitar. He makes those noises that often sound like something else entirely. One more, then I'm looking forward to your summary. Hope you have had time to revisit side one a few times.
I like atmospheric. This has it in spades. It it amazing how much TH borrow from African beats and rhythms and they do it well. I am becoming a fan. On the Sylvian song, it sounds like Ryuichi Sakamoto to me.
Great work ! (As usual). Byrne’s lyrcs and the instrumentation are amazing. Peter Gabriel did a good version few years ago: ua-cam.com/video/RZ2omdkdk2k/v-deo.html
Hi JP. It's been a few weeks since you listened to David Bowie. Just wondering when you will be doing the remaining songs on "Ziggy Stardust"? Looking forward to them.
Once again I exhort you to investigate Angélique Kidjo's 2018 cover of this album, not to take anything away from or compare with T.H's brilliant original but as an adjunct to experience it through the lens of an African musician building on the African elements that inspired it. It's a rewarding experience for any lover of real world music. She has previously given the African treatment to The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter and Jimi Hendrix's Voodoo Child (Slight Return) among others with what I consider spectacular success. This is the only time she's done it with an entire album. I say this as a long time lover of the music of all the artists I've mentioned.
As this album review progresses, it becomes obvious why this approach doing a single song then coming back days later for the next song is a bad idea for album reactions. Can you imagine trying to comment on Dark Side of the Moon where you listen to each track on a different day? It's like trying to review a painting wearing a blindfold.
Justin .. great tune but you should definitely check out Peter Gabriel's cover of this .. It's a better version IMO. I know I'm about to be blasted by the purists now 🤣
We stand on the shoulders of our ancestors… without the one before as a guide to what to do or what not to do, a “better “ version cannot exist. Therefore, it is more of an enhanced version than “better”.
I don't like Peter Gabriel's version at all. I find it flat and devoid of substance and no flavor. By stripping it completely, all that remains is the words. No one can go beyond this original version.
This is My least favorite song on this superb album… the atmosphere is unique because the guitar work is really cool… but the vocal verses are flat, the chorus is just slightly better. Luckily it’s a pretty short song.
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The album gets darker and darker as it ends The Overload is where its just a void. Should do Fear of music after this album
Don't perpetuate the mistaken "the" in titles. Fear Of Music is the album name. @JustJP
For me "Listening Wind" is definitely one of the best tracks from Remain in Light with "Houses in Motion", "Seen and Not Seen" and the more claustrophobic "The Overload".
On these four pieces, I appreciate not only the more refocused atmosphere and the inventive instrumentation but also the calmer and less extroverted way in which David Byrne sings.
Take Sheltering Sky drums and mood, add Adrian’s textural pads and ghostly seagull sounds of Matte Kudasai with David’s beautiful singing, you have one of their best songs on the album, maybe ever. Love this and Sheltering Sky.
Cool that they left in the grounding noise of someone plugging in…
Try Catherine Wheel, Byrne solo album thing for freeform ballet with some Belew help.
I prefer reading lips and facial ticks than Alex type blurting instrument names and talking over critical parts. Venting…
Peace and peaceful Music
I think of "the wind" as the breath of the ancestors, which he feels in his heart. Also the literal wind from the blast. It's an incredible song. Quite unusual for Byrne to write a song with that sort of narrative/poetic meaning and he pulled a blinder.
Sounds like it could have been on "My Life in the Bush of Ghosts."
I like that you are silent yet expressive during the listen. Most folks can't pull it off but you do it well, sometimes so well that I will revisit the video more than once, such as the case of you hearing Rio.
This album-hearing all these songs again-man, it takes me BACK. Flint Michigan, stereo in the basement, siblings and close friends listening intently, sometimes dancing if moved to do so…music even now is that important to me. Love your channel, JP.
@Sarah Jane, you had some pretty savvy siblings and friends.
@@harripalomaki8796 Flint, MI - What else were we going to do?
Lyrically, this is my favourite track on the album.
You'll recognize this type of Adrian Belew slide guitar playing using delays when you listen to your new T.Heads live album (same as the seagull type sounds on King Crimson's "Matte Kudasai" ).
Yes yes yes yes yes.
I’ve always wanted to learn this technique.
also i completly agree about not interupting the music.We can all see your reaction anyway,and when the song is over we know you have something meaningful to say anyway.PERFECT.
I agree. One of the best songs on this trully fantastic album. 😎
The man who produced this album has made literally thousands of beautiful recordings and many can be heard in YT. His name is Brian Eno.
This is one of their best songs, of any period.
This song is bananas. I subscribed after listening to your articulate understanding of the lyrics, you good, bro.
brave of you to dive into these genius gems who sadly few are open to for a listen.It really takes a change of attitude to give your mind a chance to enjoy something wildjy unusal.
So many memories with this album. I had it on 8 track tape.
Think I had it on LP, then taped on my Hitachi 8track recorder and played in the car. I used to make 8track mix tapes also.
Masterpiece.
Since the first time hearing this song, probably around 1984, I have heard the rhythm section saying the name of a South American body of water: "Lake Titicaca".
It's a real gem!
I'm glad you're recognizing the brilliance of this album especially in a low key track such as this one. This music may seem commonplace now but upon release it was weird and mystical, nothing like Eno's pop albums or earlier work by Talking Heads. It's like the angles have been worn smooth.
Your statement about a freedom fighter/terrorist exactly sums up my favorite film, "V for Vendetta".
V for Vendetta; thats a classic one!
I think this song is still not commonplace, it still feels so mysterious and strangely beautiful. I remember when I first listened to this a couple of years ago and it blew me away. It's so unique and it evokes a feeling that is hard to pinpoint and that I have yet to find in another track.
Yes, where you were asking about the sound being the guitar, that was Adrian Belew. If you like the sounds on this track in particular, you should immediately check out David Byrne's contemporary soundtrack to the stage show titled The Catherine Wheel which likewise heavily features Adrian Belew.
There are very few perfect albums. This is one of them.
This is the most subtle guitar work that I've heard from Belew. He actually shows restraint.
Sorry, when you got to "Where do you usually find dust?" my brain went straight to Monty Python's:
"How do we tell whether she is made of wood?" "Build a bridge out of 'er!".
I love when she weighs the same as a duck and admits, "It's a fair cop."
My favorite song from the album. Angelique Kidjo did a beautiful cover of this song but she did the whole album in 2018. Worth a listen.
Not only is it the best/intriguing/creepy/thoughtful cut on the album, but perennial favorite Peter Gabriel picked this TH song to do on his album of covers.
One of my favorite THeads atmospheres. Adrian's animal guitar
I agree about the poetic lyrics and the imagery they evoke. Personally I think this is one of those freaky albums where every song has the potential to be a hit. Every song on "remain in Light" are of the highest quality. Suggestion for new reviews: I wonder what you would make of "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" by Brian Eno and in particular "The Fat Lady of Limburg".
A masterpiece record,if there ever was one...
Brilliant track Justin, slow but deep. Top ten in my 80’s fav albums. Top three includes Cocteau Twins - Garlands
I’m so glad you don’t interrupt the music 👌
Btw, the last track on this album is basically TH doing Joy Division.
Yep. David is basically doing his best Ian Curtis-style singing on the album ender.
Brian Eno + Talking Heads = Genius
Peter Gabriel made a version of this song on the album "Scratch My Back".
Great reaction Justin
Ty!
This IS a great song.
When talented artists get together, great things happen, Eno wanted to be in the band. Its about American expansionism.
Enossification is heavy in this song.
Great song. I'd swear that Eno was involved, but I can surely hear Adrian Belew wailing away in there! I appreciate you muting yourself until after the song. You do such a great job of analyzing and expressing your thoughts on a song that it's just better that way.
Given that Eno was producing the album, it's safe to say he had a hand in this arrangement. Or suggestions for instrumentation.
@@An_Cat_Dubh Thanks, wasn't sure he was producer but that explains it.
Eno definitely produced the amazing atmosphere and textures here . I read an interview with him from the early '80s in which he talks about how happy he was with the kind of spooky nocturnal sound of this track
I've not heard this track before, but you're right it's stunning, atmospheric is the word. It kept bugging me though while it was playing....I was sure I'd heard this song before. And I had! On Peter Gabriel's excellent 2010 album 'Scratch My Back' where Peter covers songs by a range of other artists. Well worth checking out. Peter takes a very different approach on his version, but it's equally haunting.
Byrne's haunting lyrics and vocals, Adrian Belew's guitar work...fantastic. BUT...what really gives this song its atmosphere? THE PRODUCER (who also performed on the album). REMEMBER: "Remain In Light" was produced by BRIAN ENO. This song, its atmosphere, its texture, owes more to Brian Eno than even Byrne and Belew. For those steeped in Eno it is plain to hear. You need to become more steeped in Eno.
This album is what took the Talking Heads to the top of the heap. Already with a large following after this it became huge.
Eno did the same thing for U-2 when he produced their album "Unforgettable Fire". If one has the ear to one can "taste the Eno" of that album. Also a band with a large following they became huge after this album produced by Eno.
I suggest you review songs from "Before and After Science" by Eno. For something raucous try "King's Lead Hat", which is actually an anagram for "Talking Heads".
For atmosphere you should do "Julie With..." NO ONE did "atmosphere" like Eno. And he gifted that to "Remain In Light" in a huge way. Just listen and you will know what I'm saying to be true.
Blessings.
They're all good.
3?
2?
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No.
1.
It's the Bomb.
vigiles salutis from the wilderness.
Heckuva track!
I'm not one for lyrical interpretation so I've got nothing to say on that front though I *always* appreciate your insight! This song is definitely one of my favorites off of the album. As much as I appreciate the danciness of the overall album, I truly enjoy the slower pace of this song not mention the overall instrumentation.
The fluttery birdsong sounds, the long violin like sounds. That's Adrian Belew. Think of his playing on Matte Kudasi. The sustained notes that turn into seagulls. Alot of the same technique.
Justin, I appreciate the deodorant re-up. And the fact that you've kept up with Remain In Light. I feel proud. Like a father or something.
😁
Justin, I just went back and saw your reaction to T.Rex, and thought I'd post here, as that would be an old thread. T. Rex is one of the most varied and, frankly, strange bands that you might find. They started as an acoustic duo with guitar and bongos, and were known as Tyrannosaurus Rex at that time. Their cover of Summertime Blues was very unique. They got electric after some success. Lead Singer (and only band constant) Marc Bolan was a Glam Rock pioneer. I would think that you HAVE heard their biggest hit, Get It On (Bang a Gong). Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman of the Turtles were often his backup singers (and their voices were heard on 20th Century Boy). Technically a "One-Hit Wonder" in the US, they had some other good songs, Metal Guru, Jeepster, and 20th Century Boy, which you looked at. They are worth revisiting, even for their album tracks.
I've been watching stop making sense live on you tube
I much prefer your method of reaction. You may be the only one on YT that does it this way. Subtle and understated may not attract the masses that other reactors do but "slow and steady" often wins the race.
Ps, Obligatory Spock's Beard recommendation: Walking on the Wind from the Beware of Darkness album.
For no other reason than the lyrics, this always reminds me of Peter Gabriel's San Jacinto.
It’s funny you say that. Peter covered this and did it in his usual, beautiful way. I came to the comments to say I don’t often tell people to listen to a cover of an already great song, but in my opinion, Peter took it to a whole new level.
JP… please check this out. It’s on an album Peter called, Scratch My Back. Is all covers. Then he released an album where those artists covered his songs. Great stuff.
@@Sir_Blobfish Yes. Another favourite from that album is The Book of Love.
It is a great song. Top 10 TH. Peter Gabriel also does an awesome cover of Listening Wind.
Adrian Belew's guitar is prominently featured on this track.
A truly great track. I've always liked its slow, atmospheric groove. Justin, if you love this track then you will likely also love "This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)" from the next album. Nice copper mug, btw.
Hi JP, you like the 80s sound as much as the 70s prog sound, I see. You should try Propaganda which was probably one of the more seminal 80s synth pop group. They made essentially 2 albums "A secret wish" which contained several of the hits that made them famous and "1234" which was not as succesfull and sounded very differently from Wish (Claudia Brücken was replaced by Betsi Miller as singer) but has some very nice songs (and featuring David Gilmour).
13:25 - I think the Native Americans calls their deity 'The Great Wind'
No, that's me after a bean curry.
@@pentagrammaton6793 Also...
Please check out David Byrne's album The Catherine Wheel. Atmosphere for days on that LP.
I read in an interview David Byrne was not a big fan of David Sylvian’s works but he really liked Blemish. There you go.
Interesting; Blemish was Sylvians HUGE change in his direction.
"Hey Mikey, he likes it"!
A wonderful track this, and all the more powerful as a welcome chilled out number after the sequence of uptempo 'afrobeat' inspired tracks that precede it.
I think the Sylvian song I would associate with it is 'Weathered Wall' in terms of atmosphere and musicality, and the Brilliant Trees album in general.Thanks JP.
Ah good call Locus!
Great song, and probably the most controversial track on the album. Not everyone likes a dose of anti-imperialism sprinkled in with their dance music. But the story it tells is true, from a certain point of view. The sound you were hearing was most likely Adrian Belew on guitar. He makes those noises that often sound like something else entirely. One more, then I'm looking forward to your summary. Hope you have had time to revisit side one a few times.
I like atmospheric. This has it in spades. It it amazing how much TH borrow from African beats and rhythms and they do it well. I am becoming a fan. On the Sylvian song, it sounds like Ryuichi Sakamoto to me.
It was actually hit on the radio back then. TH best un-melodic
Damn. Where were you listening to radio?
@@triscat Somewhere in the Mediterranean
Great Song, great Discussion, Justin. Check out Peter Gabriels cover on his orchester album. It is also very moody.
Ty! I may do that :D
Remain In The Light by Talking The Heads.
Peter Gabriel did a great, great cover.of this song. Check it out!
Middle Eastern percussion lament! Got to have at least one of those.
Talking about where you got "the the" from have you ever checked out The Beat(en) Generation by The The?
Great work ! (As usual). Byrne’s lyrcs and the instrumentation are amazing.
Peter Gabriel did a good version few years ago: ua-cam.com/video/RZ2omdkdk2k/v-deo.html
Justin, have you heard the Sylvian/Fripp album The First Day?
Hi JP. It's been a few weeks since you listened to David Bowie. Just wondering when you will be doing the remaining songs on "Ziggy Stardust"? Looking forward to them.
Peter Gabriel covers this
Once again I exhort you to investigate Angélique Kidjo's 2018 cover of this album, not to take anything away from or compare with T.H's brilliant original but as an adjunct to experience it through the lens of an African musician building on the African elements that inspired it. It's a rewarding experience for any lover of real world music. She has previously given the African treatment to The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter and Jimi Hendrix's Voodoo Child (Slight Return) among others with what I consider spectacular success. This is the only time she's done it with an entire album. I say this as a long time lover of the music of all the artists I've mentioned.
I love her cover of this album too.
@@briangray00 👍
As this album review progresses, it becomes obvious why this approach doing a single song then coming back days later for the next song is a bad idea for album reactions. Can you imagine trying to comment on Dark Side of the Moon where you listen to each track on a different day? It's like trying to review a painting wearing a blindfold.
Jp, please, I love your diversity, but I need another Yes opinion. Sound Chaser. Great Talking Heads song, but Yes is one step above anything else.
Justin .. great tune but you should definitely check out Peter Gabriel's cover of this .. It's a better version IMO. I know I'm about to be blasted by the purists now 🤣
Consider yourself blasted 😂👍
@@amnril .. 🤣🤣🤣💣💣💣
We stand on the shoulders of our ancestors… without the one before as a guide to what to do or what not to do, a “better “ version cannot exist. Therefore, it is more of an enhanced version than “better”.
I don't like Peter Gabriel's version at all. I find it flat and devoid of substance and no flavor. By stripping it completely, all that remains is the words. No one can go beyond this original version.
@@a.k.1740 Each to their own pal.
Where is ‘hang onto yourself’?
Could this be any less interesting...
This is to cure my insomnia.
Nice, this should work like a charm.
Here's wishing you sweet dreams :)
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This is My least favorite song on this superb album… the atmosphere is unique because the guitar work is really cool… but the vocal verses are flat, the chorus is just slightly better. Luckily it’s a pretty short song.
It’s all guitar, courtesy of the sensational Adrian bellew