It's so good. I love the tuning, it's something like CGCEAD. That low end sound is so warm and vibrant, it's like liquid gold being poured in your ears. But not hot.
Relating loosely to the classic folk song Clementine, this is a folk song with a subtly sinister vibe. The lyrics are extremely folky as well as the melody, with an added dark and evil sound from the slack tuning. It's telling a simple story of a man drowning his sorrows in alcohol and ruminating on lost love.
I believe the lyrics are meant to be taken literally, and some are there simply to lend to imagery and atmosphere. That's how I see it anyhow.
The imagery in my head is so vivid for this song. Pictures of a corner street windowed pubs, dark orange copper filament street lights cast over the shiny black road, wet under a light drizzle. Lots of deep orange colours for some reason.
The second line seems to be a favourite of many. Everybody knows the sound of tires streaking and slicking over a wet street. Elliott was great at connecting to his listeners with lyrics pulled deep from his subconscious. Not many people consciously have analyzed this sound, but when you hear the lyric it's like, "hey, yeah Elliott I know that sound, I like it too".
The things everyone knows, but are never spoken of, for their utter simplicity -
These things remind us we're all human, and it's like sharing a thought with another mind, which feels like blurring the lines between time and consciousness. It almost feels like sharing a moment, if you're extremely present while listening. It's strange and I can't explain it any better than that.
He can connect to people through simple, blunt, literal lyrics, or deep metaphors that simply point to a notion or idea. He covered the spectrum, it's brilliant.
Good job with Clementine though Elliott. He was freakishly talented, in all regards. With instruments, lyrical expression, trademark chord structuring , unique recording techniques, perfectly imperfect vocals; a fragile wounded tenor.
All of that is showcased in Clementine, and practically all his songs actually. Words will never suffice... He's really, very, super good though.
It's so good. I love the tuning, it's something like CGCEAD. That low end sound is so warm and vibrant, it's like liquid gold being poured in your ears. But not hot.
Relating loosely to the classic folk song Clementine, this is a folk song with a subtly sinister vibe. The lyrics are extremely folky as well as the melody, with an added dark and evil sound from the slack tuning. It's telling a simple story of a man drowning his sorrows in alcohol and ruminating on lost love.
I believe the lyrics are meant to be taken literally, and some are there simply to lend to imagery and atmosphere. That's how I see it anyhow.
The imagery in my head is so vivid for this song. Pictures of a corner street windowed pubs, dark orange copper filament street lights cast over the shiny black road, wet under a light drizzle. Lots of deep orange colours for some reason.
The second line seems to be a favourite of many. Everybody knows the sound of tires streaking and slicking over a wet street. Elliott was great at connecting to his listeners with lyrics pulled deep from his subconscious. Not many people consciously have analyzed this sound, but when you hear the lyric it's like, "hey, yeah Elliott I know that sound, I like it too".
The things everyone knows, but are never spoken of, for their utter simplicity -
These things remind us we're all human, and it's like sharing a thought with another mind, which feels like blurring the lines between time and consciousness. It almost feels like sharing a moment, if you're extremely present while listening. It's strange and I can't explain it any better than that.
He can connect to people through simple, blunt, literal lyrics, or deep metaphors that simply point to a notion or idea. He covered the spectrum, it's brilliant.
Good job with Clementine though Elliott. He was freakishly talented, in all regards. With instruments, lyrical expression, trademark chord structuring , unique recording techniques, perfectly imperfect vocals; a fragile wounded tenor.
All of that is showcased in Clementine, and practically all his songs actually. Words will never suffice... He's really, very, super good though.
oranges and clementine yes, similar to my imagery of Clementine
oranges and clementine yes, similar to my imagery of Clementine