12. Fiddle and the drum
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- Опубліковано 3 лис 2007
- Artist: A Perfect Circle
Album: eMOTIVE
Track 12: Fiddle and the drum
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And so once again,
My dear Johnny, my dear friend,
And so once again you are fighting us all,
And when I ask you why,
You raise your sticks and cry, and I fall,
Oh, my friend,
How did you come?,
To trade the fiddle for the drum,
You say I have turned,
Like the enemies you´ve earned,
But I can remember,
All the good things you are,
And so I ask you please,
Can I help you find the peace and the star?,
Oh, my friend,
What time is this?,
To trade the handshake for the fist
And so once again,
Oh, America my friend,
And so once again,
You are fighting us all,
And when we ask you why,
You raise your sticks and cry and we fall,
Oh, my friend,
How did you come,
To trade the fiddle for the drum
You say we have turned,
Like the enemies you´ve earned,
But we can remember,
All the good things you are,
And so we ask you please,
Can we help you find the peace and the star?,
Oh my friend,
We have all come,
To fear the beating of your drum
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Not only does this song have a beautiful meaning about it, but it also has outstanding harmony!
Maynard you've done it yet again. First you've sent chills down our spines in the psychedelic vocals you've synchronized in the songs you've done with tool. And now we're shaking again. If all of today's artists saw the world the way you did, it'd be a beautiful world. Only if your influence struck all the people of the world.
Woke up with these lyrics in my head. America my friend...I remember all the good things you are...written in 1969 and truer still today. Beautiful rendition here.
an anti Vietnam war song sang by an OG hippie
@@cnt5189 that's correct. But that doesn't seem like an argument against it being an anti war song.
Somehow appropriate to be listening to this today, Memorial Day 2022. Thanks to the artist, composer, and service men and women.
Unfortunate this is the 53rd Memorial Day since written and we still struggle with war and man’s inhumanity to man
Some of MJK's best vocal work here, love hearing his harmonies in isolation, wonderful musicality, it's quite rare to hear him harmonise with himself in much of Tool/APC output
I would do that. This song embodies America right now.
his voice is a gift..
amazing piece of music.
Gabriel and Dresden WMC 2008 Live Set at Nikki Beach.... They opened with this.... Still one of my faves to this day
Probably my favourite cover ever! I know theres so many more. But this just hits me in all the right musical g spots. "100 greatest covers ever" definitely deserves that stamp of approval from a fool like me. Absolutely my favourite harmonies ever.
This song reminds me of my drug using days.. I used to listen to this album high on meth and pain pills while smoking weed and drinking... Hell of a combination.. But now ive been clean for 2 months and im working on my 3rd month clean and sober and working the steps! When ever i run into my using friends i think of this song. I hope they get to a meeting.. Cause believe it or not.. Druggies have beautiful souls just waiting to heal.
Im listening to this song and reading the comments and can't help but realize that it seems a lot of people are not getting the message. 'what time is this to trade the hand shake for the fist?" that is all.
I have to honestly say I have never heard a more beautiful rendition of Joni Mitchells' "The Fiddle and the Drum" than that of Maynard Keenan and APC.
I was waiting for the 11/01/2004 release of eMOTIVE in stores, as I just knew it was going to be beyond great.
So many powerful, amazing and creative renditions of past anti-war songs, as well as the couple that were written by Howerdel / Lohner / Keenan / Reznor
I literally cried when I heard "Passive"
I'll never tire of this one.
This is a beautiful and powerful song. It so accurately depicts the way I've felt about my country, which I love, for the past decade. We remember all the good things about America, and we want America to remember those things, too. It's never too late to do the right thing. Thanks to Billy, Maynard and the rest of APC for showing the courage to stand up for doing what's right in such a beautiful way.
I can remember listening to this song on Election Day '04 and just feeling as low as can be. It's beautiful, but sad because of the truth that still lies within the words.
the accapella and octive change is nearly beautiful
Amazing voice. More that just harmonizing, you can actually feel the vibrations. Maynard is one exceedingly impressive artist. A gestalt, if you will. Being that as a whole, he is greater than the sum of all his parts. Peace to you all, pleasant journeys, Peace, Love, Light, Always
Couldn't agree more. As a music LOVER it brings back the awesome and unforgettable rock harmony of the 7os!! awesome . Just glad so e of my generation can still appreciate it in ALL its splendor!!
I could listen to this a million times a day and never get tired of it!!!!
Jhonny is the Drummer I heard.. he wanted to leave the band..But finally he didnt.. and so maynard made this song for him...As A big THX to him...
I think it would be great if about 10,000 people went to DC. Sang this song at the National Mall. And then went home. Just to communicate this simple message. No banners, no huge movement, just a simple movement, unified by one song, one voice.
this is a song written a long ago by someone in deep consciousness of what US is doing globally. story is much deeper than just warring and resources. yes, resources are huge important part, but it's really a battle to take over every corner of this world - and wars are the way to achieve this when it is impossible to do it by other means. it's never good for the world and for the people to have one side to control it all. the more power you have, the less reason you have to least respect even the most basic human right: freedom. joni mitchell's song oozes musical creativity as much as it oozes author's thought, proving in every aspect the true authorship and the fact that human thought is still alive. even though it has to be earned
zedalive1 : in my opinion focus of attention to whatever you perceive it to be
Bla bla bla... you do realize if we weren't the war machine that the dogs would jump on us the same as Ukraine or Taiwan, right? Peace is maintained through Mass violence and this world where you think the US is the bad guy is laughable. And if you believe that move to one of those other countries
Holy SHIT I L.O.V.E HIS VOICE!
I guess you could say that. I do on the inside. Whenever I hear about war and peace..I die a little inside. This is a GREAT song.
Such a bold cover. I wanna see a duet :)
The community choir in which I sing, BOM (born on a Monday) in Adelaide, South Australia has adopted - slightly adapted - this lovely creation of Joni Mitchell into our concert repertoire. I have been to the US many times. To me, this rendition by Perfect Circle captures exquisitely the deep sadness that now pervades the spirit of modern-day America. Is there any hope that the fiddle may again become integral to its core again?
This. Perfectly presented. Full stop. I concur, deeply concur.
I can only reply with the following.. keep in mind.. all action as a settler on this American land was done so in ways that eliminates any true warrant of pride or should be recognized by a raisi my of flag nor done so by claim of being countrymen or should such terms as valor,liberty,justice freedom or even equality shall yet be praised..that holds true more today than ever as the North American continent is still possessed by a race that in no way attained the land with anything other than thievery,dirty tactics,abusing the honor and trust of the Native by using ways that would not even be considered by one of the rarest species of human..their intelligence ,spirituality,dedication to our mother..Earth..their warrior pride and heart filled actions of defending the sick weak and unable the elderly have nothing to fear and are onltpy praised and respected by Native American where ijn all other cultures,ignorantly the elderly are not respected, heard, seen as the only true way of knowing but abused, kicked,passed around, ridiculed ,abandoned, seen as a nuisance to family and to our medical providers..without the sense to know they are only paving their even greater detachment to worth as they descend into a hell resembling a Miami like carnage,vultures hovering over the withered awaiting the chance to pick the bones clean of their rent controlled spaces and vintage belongings easily pawned off for drink,drug & enourmas plastic doses of cancerous oil based attention grasping devices...I digress..bottom line,NOTHING can be seen as peace,right,morally correct in action thought or principle until first and for most the Native American ppl are no longer forced to reside in desolate barren pieces of land unable to even produce much of what is needed but forced in Res communities suffering poverty at a level that ANO ghetto,hood or projects could even imagine...The natives don't get "food stamps" or endless assistance from govt state or MAN..Suicide is rampant due to the inability to grow and simply maintain..why do we feel that anything should be done for you,for me for another minority..while populating an area that should only be placed in the minds and decisions of the owners,the native beauty life that kept this continent clean and the ass inspiring wonderment that made other travelers speechless in her magnificence..do we need to completely disassemble and start over...no..can this be done without any major disruption to the lazy comforts we look to only fatten or cheapen..no..in fact those that do not wish to simply do this simple act of humanity doesn't have to stay and can easily return to their native land and the chaos involved in nearly all masses..the govt has no need nor right to intervene in the transformation..an ascending rising up of the common man..allowing Native to reinhabit,rezone re instate law or whatever the beautiful enslaved Native ppl seem fit.. t hat is the only way to begin any kind of Unity,pride,humanity or act of humanity,only way to even go on as the truth of our flag is not one that can harbor pride..it is based on bloodshed done so in a cowardly manner that should not be glorified as defeat or battle is was no such thing..the Native made onlyt one mistake and that was to trustingly let the foreign presence grow to a size that would be used against the hospititable,much more powerful,much more advanced and far greater example of human..only because the Native could see no man using such a victory depriving tactic..as it can only harbor shame for all those that take part,accept or evenacknjowledge such a tactic that can only be done by weak,unable,lesser human beings as no other kind could even allow such..inhumanity and disregard for others,their land proven by the indigenous qualities the land leaves on each of it dwelling inhabitors..give it back..or suffer here and abroad..we do not possess good intention..a will to see a bigger picture nor have we ever been a super power,a Victor in war if there is such a treacherous idea,or the right to demand other countries to become a democracy when we are not the thing we damand our gathered ppl of thousands ,kings and queens of many reaching back to the beginning of time itself..to be.We are a republic and a crooked,broken,immoral,murdering,thieving,lazy,expectant,republic at that..how dare our govt body claim superiority over land and ppl years deep in heritage knowledge practice and knowing that do not pollute,need to degrade or striop of resource like the good old now cancerous continent known as U.S.A. The Natives are dying and their hope is nearly dead..period..the most proud,most unique DNA comprised races of man that is still alive and somehow forced to suffer in poverty til deathl can still be celebrated..apologized too..thanked..respected..learned from..and asked that in our late but newly aware state of consciousness to be forgiven if nothing be understood as the result of an ignorant tyrant driven predecessor and we no longer wish to eliminate all chance to be seen as or carry on as the direct derivative that formed solely from an ugliness,a grossly huge act of sociopathic & inhumanity..retire the flag..help the Native American reclaim & if all ppl must leave or live in agreement to The land owners law..so be it
Chilling. In a f'n unbelievable awesome show of true harmony ..... ty apc
I like the song, helps remind us about how and why we fight wars.... if we've lost the why (the purpose of the war)... we'll end up becoming entranced to the hows (ways in winning the war)... only to become the devils we raised our fists against in the first place.
this just proves that maynard does not need music with his voice to sound perfect
omfg these harmonies are mixed betwen major and minor @_@ sick....
We need sheet music of this!! Imagine how powerful a large choir would be singing this at the border!!!
my god...i think this is my new favorite song...and it doesnt even have instrumentation...
its so moving
Immaculate and beautiful... how can a song only made with the human voice be so beautiful? Incredible and I love it... ❤️
Agreed hes blessed. Harmony should never be unmentioned.
wot a tune, brilliant, i miss these guys loads.
@bigjoe777 speak from the soul with purity not in vengence basically what your saying very honorable and respectable thank you for your words of wisdom
Goosebumps...
watch?v=u6z79WMOPtk For those who haven't heard it yet. Both are very good versions. Without Joni, The reverend wouldn't have been able to sing this song.. . without Maynard I would have never heard Joni's version. Thanks to both of them for performing this song with as much feeling and as much passion as they have. And without whoever posted this, regardless of SOPA, I would never have heard either. I'll probably go buy both albums now!!!
We can only hope that we will learn. Losing hope, your faith in humanity, will only lead to a pessimism that will never cease. We must maintain optimism, and look forward to the day that we will learn how to end war. But, blind optimism aside...I do not believe that change will happen, if things continue the way they have been. Effort is not what will bring forth the change, rather a drastic occurance to snap the sheep out of their hypnotized trance of obedience.
2021 this still strikes a chord for me
2022 and this song rings so true
I love this damn song so much
great song
So valid and Canadian
i feel when im too drunk and lose myself that this song is being sang to me, or when my friend john does the same its about him, beautiful, thanks A.P.C.
this one is pure magic. makes my skin crawl and makes me wanna stand in /salute and let a tear fall
Maynard should be the singer off every band in the world
"and so once again, my dear *Youri* my dear friend... and so once again, you are fighting us all..." 🕊 for 💙💛
Just got linked to this by the lovely and fair Kate. It has left me goobsmacked. The power of the human voice. We are mightier than we allow ourselves to be...
Beautiful and powerful piece. Thanks Kate.
One Love xXx :)
I could just listen to Maynards voice all the time....
yes he is both men are amazing
I love a capella music it always sounds more smooth and peaceful. That truly work with projecting the true meaning of this song
the message is so simple....yet so very true......beautiful!
This is absolute perfection. Absolute. Perfection.
beautiful
This is some incredible harmony.
i'll live my life listening to this.
never thought i would like acapella but this neveer ceases to amaze me.
awesome!
Maynard acapella is better than having your cake and eating it too! And this chick is addicted to cake, but Maynard is the tastebuds to my sense of hearing!
I weep for my Brothers, Sisters and fellow Soldiers at Arms...
great song
its just the song to make me relize how good a day i had
Completely agree.
maynard has such an angelic voice
2019 still got Maynard on blast!!
And still in 2020!
This song gives me the chills everytime
this song can also be a great example of what is happening here in America today.... Its sad but true :(
very nice beautiful Joni sang that song many years ago
i agree beautifull live brought tears to my eyes
I'm suddenly crazy about this.
@desager1 On D-Day, the Allies landed around 156,000 troops in Normandy. The American forces landed numbered 73,000: 23,250 on Utah Beach, 34,250 on Omaha Beach, and 15,500 airborne troops. In the British and Canadian sector, 83,115 troops were landed (61,715 of them British): 24,970 on Gold Beach, 21,400 on Juno Beach, 28,845 on Sword Beach, and 7900 airborne troops.
@travisbarker444
The song refers to the United States, they are the "Friend". The song was written by a Canadian and so you can take the song's voice to be that of a friend to the United States. The singer is sad that the US has traded the fiddle for a drum. The fiddle symbolizes the friendly and cooperative nature many once perceived the USA to have. The drum refers to the more war prone tendencies the USA has been exhibiting. This song was originally written in 1969 around the Vietnam era.
i could listen to this for at least a solid year
Damn, really?
@@theperson8275 easily
First time I heard this..wow. I was looking for a fiddle player and couldn't remember her name and stumbled upon this...sychronicity of it all.
I don't know why I just like this song so much
It's easy to pick this apart. It's harder to understand how important it is.
be proud of this.....omg
This song is so powerful.
beautiful, nearly makes me shed a tear.
Excellent!
I so want America to be what we Americans think it is, and not what it really is.
so amazing
Wicked, 81,666 to listen to this song......
@D0W666 As a Maynard fan, i say: YES IT WAS!!
ha!... i cried.
i think u make a pretty valid point my friend, but this song is FOR America. its describing the state that the country has put itself in and the intense and unnecessary distrust and violence it has demonstrated towards the rest of the world. its not trying to point the finger however, its asking to help, to make things better and work towards a beter future. its just keepin it real son and not trying to blame anyone. "And so I ask u please, can i help u find the peace and the star...".
its so amazing!
love it
this song soooooo good
This song reminds me of Runescape. I was playing it the first time I heard this song and it brings back memories. Great song.
i like this quiet song, i don't usually fancy stuff like this but it's great. 5/5
So nice of him to sing about me
VERY important song.
APC, forever.
great song, thank for uploading it!
Thanks for sharing this one with me (( Lora)), I'm loving it !!~ for some reason it kept on escaping my radar ... Hugs!! ~ Gypsy D
@demondim5 i sobbed the first time i heard this and you'll be hard pressed not to find tears in my eyes right now, hearing it.
goosebumps
This makes me think of a group of people who have raised something and want to teach it, love it, and help it, but every time they try, it just lets them down and they have succumbed to it
This song shows how powerful a voice can be, also its like one of the best and its one instrument too. Also APC is awsome :)
it's odd how a song written over twenty years ago still can be attributed to what we are going through today
Absolutely fuckin' powerful lyrics.
@crazycorps LOL =D Too funny...lol
This is just amazing. 'Nuff said...
Peace is great but it will never be. So long as people have their differences and those people are given some form of power then there will be no peace. still relative peace is a good thing to strive for i think
Dylan Mock .... As long as anyone even wanting peace talks of differences, there will be differences
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