The "Everybody Hurts" Music Video is worth seeing. One of the rare videos that compliments the song, and is a valid artistic statement on its own. The Video portrays a group of cars, stuck in a traffic jam, under an overpass. We see individual passengers with subtitles at the bottom portraying what they are saying, and also showing their inner (unspoken) thoughts. It's a powerful portrayal of the hidden pain that every person is struggling with. The Video also uses shots from above, perhaps suggesting a "God's view" of Humanity, as we are seeing all the thoughts, conflicts, and sufferings inside each individual.
Terrific band, terrific song. And yes, it’s a plea to hang in there to those considering ending it all. Look into their catalogue….lots of great stuff there.
Now listen to Find the River. The two harmonies were recorded separately without hearing each other. I think it's one of REM's best songs, and I don't usually go for their 90s stuff like Everybody Hurts (sorry for those who like their 90s stuff; their 80s fare rules!)
You hit it with the ego shit...I have to remind myself daily that most of the people I come across are doing the best they can with what they have available to them.
I wouldn't know about that era my friend, I had a musical hiatus starting in 1981when Genesis changed for the worse. Only since I retired have I re-kindled interest, mainly in older bands which are 'prog' but melodic.
Automatic For the People was the record found on Kurt Cobain's turntable, he said often he wanted to go in a sort of REM direction with Nirvana. The video for it will def tug on the heart strings.
their finest LP to my ears. and be sure to get to 'Nightswimming'. But maybe you don't have enough years under your belt to appreciate the wistfulness of years long gone . . .
REM for me has a collection of songs like few artists. Like you can prepare a playlist and get lost in the most beautiful music and spend all day with it. But this song, these incredibly empathic lyrics - get me everytime. For me, no doubt this is one of the greatest songs ever written (and performed).
@@L33Reactsafter you watch the original, check out the live version from Glastonbury. Just to enjoy the sheer power of the guys. Keep on keeping’ on, Lee ❤🎉😊
Automatic For the People was a great album. I prefer the albums that came before it as it was a change in direction musically. It was their eighth album by that point not including their debut EP. Their original and simpler jangle pop sound from the 80's was gone, but they had become much more confident in their music abilities. The songs on it mostly dealt with darker themes of death or tragic figures that influenced them with songs like this one, or "Try Not to Breath", "Sweetness Follows", "Find the River", "Monty Got A Raw Deal", and "Man on the Moon". Any of them can bring introspection and get you emotional. REM is in my top 5 favorite bands along side YES, The Beatles, Led Zepplin, & Pink Floyd for the sheer qty of songs, the influence they had on later bands, and how much I listen to them regularly. As 80 synth became popular and more bland, they were a breath of fresh air in the post punk era. They can be credited for being among the bands paving they way for the 90s alternative, grunge and folk rock era. Listen to more off this one and go back to their earlier days and see why they became so big in their day to the Gen Xers.
Um, there is this movie, Falling Down. It came out, round the same time as the video of this song. People sitting in their cars in traffic going nowhere & get up and start walking.
I find it hard to believe that anyone on the planet hasn't heard this song before - it's almost as over-exposed on public broadcasting as (say, for instance) Bridge Over Troubled Water (its ancestor). It makes sense that a song which is essentially saying "don't commit suicide" should have the string section quoting the appropriate David Bowie tune. (The arranger - John Paul Jones, as it 'appens)
Your journey suggests a few folk punk artists you might enjoy Try Amigo the Devil - Cocaine and Abel Apes of the State - Strangers Pat the Bunny/ Ramshackle Glory - Your Heart is a muscle the size of your fist
Everybody that wants to rule the world hurts. REM - Ignoreland REM - Man On The Moon REM - Disturbance At The Heron House REM - South Central Rain Golden Palominos (feat. Michael Stipe) - Boy (Go)
Cool tune, cool band! IMO, I think their earlier stuff is the best. Check out South Central Rain, Orange Crush, Can’t Get There From Here, Stand, Radio Free Europe, The One I Love, and Pop Song 89. ✌️
Yes! 80s REM all the way! Well, I do love Find the River, but otherwise, Murmur is it for me for the most part, plus whatever is on your list not on Murmur!
It's interesting to consider that REM's Vocalist (Michael Stipe) didn't like the sound of his own voice! He wished he had a different voice. Considering that REM is often most recognized for its vocal layering, harmonies, phrasing, and vocal emotion,,,,,, perhaps Stipe's "weakness" was actually his strength? Maybe his dissatisfaction with his own voice pushed him to try harder, and added layers of pain and pathos to his vocals? Another of the greatest rock vocalists, John Lennon, didn't like the sound of his own voice either! Perhaps Artists are not always the best judge of their own work?
Stipe. Others in the band wrote some of them. Thinking of Find the River. U2 splits 4 ways as well, even though Bono writes majority of the songs just as Michael Stipe did.
Gotta feel that one, my young friend. Stay positive, your little girl deserves the new you to thrive and grow.
Only just discovered your channel but Im really enjoying your open and positive attitude to both music and life in general. Keep going.
The "Everybody Hurts" Music Video is worth seeing. One of the rare videos that compliments the song, and is a valid artistic statement on its own. The Video portrays a group of cars, stuck in a traffic jam, under an overpass. We see individual passengers with subtitles at the bottom portraying what they are saying, and also showing their inner (unspoken) thoughts. It's a powerful portrayal of the hidden pain that every person is struggling with. The Video also uses shots from above, perhaps suggesting a "God's view" of Humanity, as we are seeing all the thoughts, conflicts, and sufferings inside each individual.
I’d dare to say that the video for the song actually enhances the emotion of the song.
The official video for this is really good, magnifies the impact of the lyrics tenfold, IMO.
Good for you, congrats. Love yourself first.
R.E.M.has a ton of great songs. They are not overly produced they are well produced. Rock on dude!!
Such a good song ❤Please watch the video. It's so impactful 😢
Always loved this song. Sometimes it hits harder when things aren't going well.
Viewing the video is a must with this song. The impact is strong when watching the video.
Thank God you made it through your bad times! You seem like a beautiful person inside and out!
I appreciate that Gloria. I'm happy I made it too.
Terrific band, terrific song. And yes, it’s a plea to hang in there to those considering ending it all. Look into their catalogue….lots of great stuff there.
The video for this just tears your heart out.
As a 12 year sober addict, this reminds me of the struggle. The struggle is real brother.
Now listen to Find the River. The two harmonies were recorded separately without hearing each other. I think it's one of REM's best songs, and I don't usually go for their 90s stuff like Everybody Hurts (sorry for those who like their 90s stuff; their 80s fare rules!)
Great music video for this song. This song means so much to me, when things get bad this is what I play.
Never worry about your humanity, my Friend. Remember life is a journey, and we all are issued a learning curve,,you be you!
John Paul Jones also did the arrangement for mellow yellow for Donovan.
This song has saved many lives
You hit it with the ego shit...I have to remind myself daily that most of the people I come across are doing the best they can with what they have available to them.
The video is a must see. Iconic.
stunning,,
Usually on the fringes of my interest but always quality.
Do you listen to their 80s music when you do listen, or 90s?
I wouldn't know about that era my friend, I had a musical hiatus starting in 1981when Genesis changed for the worse. Only since I retired have I re-kindled interest, mainly in older bands which are 'prog' but melodic.
This is one that demands the associated video. It is excellent.
Automatic For the People was the record found on Kurt Cobain's turntable, he said often he wanted to go in a sort of REM direction with Nirvana. The video for it will def tug on the heart strings.
Like Find the River.@@steveowens2505
their finest LP to my ears. and be sure to get to 'Nightswimming'. But maybe you don't have enough years under your belt to appreciate the wistfulness of years long gone . . .
Or Find the River. Don't need a lot of years to love the beauty of that oe.
REM for me has a collection of songs like few artists. Like you can prepare a playlist and get lost in the most beautiful music and spend all day with it. But this song, these incredibly empathic lyrics - get me everytime. For me, no doubt this is one of the greatest songs ever written (and performed).
Find The River from this album is stunning and haunting. While I love this song, Find The River is my favourite of theirs by a long way x
Yes! find the River is amazingly beautiful, and sad, and all the feels kinds of emotions. Gorgeous song. Wish Lee could hear that one.
Everybody hurts, young, old, man, woman child.
The orchestral score was arranged by John Paul Jones (Of Led Zeppelin).
you didnt watch the video? Its great, this band has been around for decades.
No I tend to stay away from videos. They get blocked more and take away from the audio experience imo. But apparently the one for this track is great!
@@L33Reactsafter you watch the original, check out the live version from Glastonbury.
Just to enjoy the sheer power of the guys.
Keep on keeping’ on, Lee ❤🎉😊
I was hoping you'd have the video - it's powerful. Great reaction though!
Check out the official music video of Everybody Hurts. Even if you only see it once, you will never forget it.
Automatic For the People was a great album. I prefer the albums that came before it as it was a change in direction musically. It was their eighth album by that point not including their debut EP. Their original and simpler jangle pop sound from the 80's was gone, but they had become much more confident in their music abilities.
The songs on it mostly dealt with darker themes of death or tragic figures that influenced them with songs like this one, or "Try Not to Breath", "Sweetness Follows", "Find the River", "Monty Got A Raw Deal", and "Man on the Moon". Any of them can bring introspection and get you emotional.
REM is in my top 5 favorite bands along side YES, The Beatles, Led Zepplin, & Pink Floyd for the sheer qty of songs, the influence they had on later bands, and how much I listen to them regularly.
As 80 synth became popular and more bland, they were a breath of fresh air in the post punk era. They can be credited for being among the bands paving they way for the 90s alternative, grunge and folk rock era.
Listen to more off this one and go back to their earlier days and see why they became so big in their day to the Gen Xers.
Listen to Murmur, then Automatic.
Um, there is this movie, Falling Down. It came out, round the same time as the video of this song.
People sitting in their cars in traffic going nowhere & get up and start walking.
Remember…don’t overthink it.
Rem are incredible by the way. From their first single to their last
I find it hard to believe that anyone on the planet hasn't heard this song before - it's almost as over-exposed on public broadcasting as (say, for instance) Bridge Over Troubled Water (its ancestor).
It makes sense that a song which is essentially saying "don't commit suicide" should have the string section quoting the appropriate David Bowie tune. (The arranger - John Paul Jones, as it 'appens)
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I wasn’t an REM fan, but I do love this song. I’d quit music radio a decade earlier!
REM had some great songs in the 80s....
George Harrison played on hurdy-gurdy man with Donovan. Maybe wrote some of it? I can’t remember.
You've heard his voice in Losing My Religion.
I think Michael Stipe was trying to help Kurt Cobain around the time he wrote this song.
The truth is...pain is overrated--usually it isn't as bad as feared. "Fear is the mind killer!"--Dune
Your journey suggests a few folk punk artists you might enjoy
Try Amigo the Devil - Cocaine and Abel
Apes of the State - Strangers
Pat the Bunny/ Ramshackle Glory - Your Heart is a muscle the size of your fist
Everybody that wants to rule the world hurts.
REM - Ignoreland
REM - Man On The Moon
REM - Disturbance At The Heron House
REM - South Central Rain
Golden Palominos (feat. Michael Stipe) - Boy (Go)
So. Central Rain - yes! Also, Crush, anything from Murmur and Find the River.
Give “Losing My Religion” by them a listen.
Cool tune, cool band! IMO, I think their earlier stuff is the best. Check out South Central Rain, Orange Crush, Can’t Get There From Here, Stand, Radio Free Europe, The One I Love, and Pop Song 89. ✌️
Yes! 80s REM all the way! Well, I do love Find the River, but otherwise, Murmur is it for me for the most part, plus whatever is on your list not on Murmur!
Try “Shiny Happy People” for a completely different vibe. Guest vocals with a gal from the B52’s.
It's interesting to consider that REM's Vocalist (Michael Stipe) didn't like the sound of his own voice! He wished he had a different voice. Considering that REM is often most recognized for its vocal layering, harmonies, phrasing, and vocal emotion,,,,,, perhaps Stipe's "weakness" was actually his strength? Maybe his dissatisfaction with his own voice pushed him to try harder, and added layers of pain and pathos to his vocals? Another of the greatest rock vocalists, John Lennon, didn't like the sound of his own voice either! Perhaps Artists are not always the best judge of their own work?
I suggest you listen to the rest of Automatic and also Out Of Time which in my opinion is the best album of the 1990’s!!!!!
Take it away, Don
everybody hurts, don.
@@L33Reacts lol :)
You may have missed a lot, man, but the way I see it a lot of what you missed was awful anyway.
Stipes wrote all the songs, then chose to split the royalties with the band, making them, ultimately, all millionaires.
Stipe. Others in the band wrote some of them. Thinking of Find the River.
U2 splits 4 ways as well, even though Bono writes majority of the songs just as Michael Stipe did.