Got the name Gravenhurst from an album called Turnstyles amd Junkpiles by Pullman. Solo guitar track by guitar legend Dave Pajo (Papa M, Slint). Made me think of English gothic Gormenghast, Beauiful track, Needed a name, took it.
I find it amazing that so few people know of the genius of Nick Talbot and Gravenhurst. This song has one of the strongest meanings of any songs I've heard, and it shocks me that nobody has analyzed its meaning yet. This is how I see it. "I Turn My Face to the Forest Floor" is a song about the nature of violence. "It's the kind of thing that once drove man into the desert night" references instances when violence, whether because of a raid or out of fear of it, led people to move into deserts to escape it. "I see no deserts here" represents the fact that there are no places to hide from the violence. It's everywhere, as it's just a part of human nature. It can't be avoided. "And the East End rogue you so admire is a murdering fuckhead / The influence is clear." "East End" in this context references the East End of London, a place often referred to as the "dark heart" of London. This line speaks to whoever is listening, as we all admire others who commit violent actions deep down, whether it's a political figure, a fictional character, or the desire to fit in with society as a whole, a group of people who all have violent tendencies that are not always outwardly shown. However, the influence of others is clear in how we act; it's a kind of conformity - the act of fitting in - with society. "You're only a stone's throw from all the violence you buried years ago." This is one of the most beautiful lines in any song that I've ever heard. It symbolizes how close we all are to joining society in its pursuit of violence when so many people talk against it. Due to the impact society has on all of us, Talbot is referencing the fact that any small thing can trigger a violent act from a person when they least expect it, that violence is inside all of us, whether we are aware of it or not. Nick Talbot was a brilliant man who died much too young, but he left us with symbolic songs of humbling beauty about human nature.
How can anyone knock this. I think it's powerful enough to be incredibly important to those who appreciate it and innocuous enough to be slipped over by the rest.
GRAVENHURST - I turn my face to the forest floor is absolutely without a doubt a very well written and recorded audio/video posting. My very sincere thank - you for contributing this very unique and inspirational video/audio UA-cam posting. Hope that you are well. "There are some people out there who remarked that you might be deceased." Hope and pray that this is not the case and that you are alive and well and continue your amazing musical journey. You are a STAR in my eyes!!! Have a fabulous Sunday August 14th 2016:-}}}
Once this tune gets under your skin you understand it doesn't have any equal. Mesmerizing tune. Thank you Nick
Got the name Gravenhurst from an album called Turnstyles amd Junkpiles by Pullman. Solo guitar track by guitar legend Dave Pajo (Papa M, Slint). Made me think of English gothic Gormenghast, Beauiful track, Needed a name, took it.
R.I.P.
Thank you for your gifts! R.I.P.
Nick Talbot I wish you were still with us
Thank you Nick, and rest in peace
RIP Nick
I find it amazing that so few people know of the genius of Nick Talbot and Gravenhurst. This song has one of the strongest meanings of any songs I've heard, and it shocks me that nobody has analyzed its meaning yet. This is how I see it. "I Turn My Face to the Forest Floor" is a song about the nature of violence.
"It's the kind of thing that once drove man into the desert night" references instances when violence, whether because of a raid or out of fear of it, led people to move into deserts to escape it.
"I see no deserts here" represents the fact that there are no places to hide from the violence. It's everywhere, as it's just a part of human nature. It can't be avoided.
"And the East End rogue you so admire is a murdering fuckhead / The influence is clear." "East End" in this context references the East End of London, a place often referred to as the "dark heart" of London. This line speaks to whoever is listening, as we all admire others who commit violent actions deep down, whether it's a political figure, a fictional character, or the desire to fit in with society as a whole, a group of people who all have violent tendencies that are not always outwardly shown. However, the influence of others is clear in how we act; it's a kind of conformity - the act of fitting in - with society.
"You're only a stone's throw from all the violence you buried years ago." This is one of the most beautiful lines in any song that I've ever heard. It symbolizes how close we all are to joining society in its pursuit of violence when so many people talk against it. Due to the impact society has on all of us, Talbot is referencing the fact that any small thing can trigger a violent act from a person when they least expect it, that violence is inside all of us, whether we are aware of it or not.
Nick Talbot was a brilliant man who died much too young, but he left us with symbolic songs of humbling beauty about human nature.
I just discovered this, got sucked into those cascading guitars while a few seconds later reading he's dead now. Destroyed me. May he rest peacefully.
why
two years later: just went through the same damn thing.
@@heavydirtysul5833 It’s a human being thing, you wouldn’t understand
Me pasó igual =(
"You're only a stone's throw from all the violence you buried years ago..."
One of my favorites, hands down!
How can anyone knock this. I think it's powerful enough to be incredibly important to those who appreciate it and innocuous enough to be slipped over by the rest.
you comment lay silent on the internet for 13 years.........
We as a group look up to the musical might of Nick Talbot and Gravenhurst. Very significant artist. ❤
I saw this in a movie theatre today, on a big screen, as part of an animation feature. Quite an unforgettable experience...
i must say i am amazed
big up for both music and animation,
that was stunning.
brilliant song, brilliant video
VERY cool, and a totally love this song!
GRAVENHURST - I turn my face to the forest floor is absolutely without a doubt a very well written and recorded audio/video posting. My very sincere thank - you for contributing this very unique and inspirational video/audio UA-cam posting. Hope that you are well. "There are some people out there who remarked that you might be deceased." Hope and pray that this is not the case and that you are alive and well and continue your amazing musical journey. You are a STAR in my eyes!!! Have a fabulous Sunday August 14th 2016:-}}}
HAUNTING BEAUTY...
Great song, great video
I love songs like this. I've got no idea what it's about... I just know it's fucking heavy.
This song made me learn guitar :)
Magical...
very good.
RIP Nick.
Saw him there too. It was awesome. Like his solo gigs much better than the originals.
haunting.....
I'd love to know how to play this on the guitar, great song :)
Sammy Young You ever get it?
Not yet known to me untill now.
Wow.
If you love this, you'll love Message To Bears and Balmorhea
rest in peace
gravenhurst loves stones!
❤️
What's with the sound not starting until 29 secs?
This is fucking rad.
Does anyone know where gravenhurst gets its name from? cause I am from a little village in England called Gravenhurst
this trippy very very very very trippy
does anybody know the tabs of this song?
The lyrics are very Jungian. Like the Ego looking into the abyss of the collective unconscious.
RIP
☆ ☆ ☆
619 views??? where are the fastidious people????
what that russian word mean
taaaaaaabs! :(
DEP :_(
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@JackLangdar Agreed man. I swear people just do it to be douches.
@sonnenfaenger73 Learn to play by ear.
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