“Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around”
by The Roots
“Cry Freedom”
by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds
8 thoughts on “VOLUME 24.5.1”
The Roots – This is awesome, I might need to check out this album.
DM&TR – I believe this was the first DM album I ever bought, I guy in college told me I need to listen to DM when I said I don’t really listen to him. I think DM and TR compliment each other nicely.
The Roots – Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around
Chirp of a keyboard then almost mournful (solemn?) sound as we ease in – gives me a Nina Simone and New Orleans feel. Also, as listed on the graphic, Blind Boys of Alabama. I could listen to this all day. Keep on!
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds – Cry Freedom
Initially, hearing a cross between Floyd and Sting – a little spacy/ethereal. Then U2 as the vocals creep in. (I guess I’m in comparison mode today.) Intro is a little lengthy for my taste. Having some trouble deciphering the lyrics, but digging the general feel (Richie Havens?). Builds nicely and gets a little jaunty. One play is enough for now. Oh, there’s still a bit to go. Made it to the end.
“Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody”/The Roots. A civil-rights-era anthem based on an old spiritual, augmented by a swingin’ beat and church organ. Marching on freedom land. Gooooood stuff.
“Cry Freedom”/DM and TR. Impassioned and inspiring, especially because it is based on the life of South African anti-apartheid activist Stephen Biko (about whom an eponymous book was written and whose martyrdom also inspired another PRETTY GOOD tune by P. Gabriel). Even if the lyrics are largely indecipherable. Yes, that’s a mighty long intro, but it’s a good one, with Townshendesque acoustic guitar dynamics. Footnote to Ed’s U2 comparison: apparently the original DM Band version of this number was produced by Steve Lilywhite, who also produced early U2 records!
DM- I am quietly a huge fan of the DMB, think the players are amazing (Carter Beauford, their drummer in particular) and think that Dave’s acoustic guitar playing is creative, complicated and even courageous. Additionally, this live album is one of my favorites. He pulls off fabulous duet versions of his songs and his partner, Tim Reynolds, is a guitar beast. All that being said, this is my least favorite song on this album. I recognized the content and narrative are serious and well crafted, but to me the song drones. The melody is meandering and even the small rhythmic hooks are short-lived and not that interesting. Sorry Dave.
Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around”by The Roots: adapted from a spiritual. These types of song always move my heart when I think of the courage and the steadfast persistence of those oppressed to inch positive change forward despite what must have seemed and still seem insurmountable forces. Never lose hope.
Cry Freedom” by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds: don’t think I ever heard this before.
Hands and feet are all alike
But gold between divide us
Hands and feet are all alike
But fear between divide us
All slip away
I like the lyrics. it is true; gold between us and fear dividing is the source of much of humanities disease. Enjoyed this one a bunch.
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds – Cry Freedom
Lyrics are decipherable. This initially more appealing to me than I found “Warehouse” to be (though that was another day with a different mood) and clearly fits the theme of the round. Good.
Actual “Cry Freedom”/DM and TR. It’s quite different to “Warehouse” (which briefly masqueraded as it)! I do like this better — it retains all the aesthetically enjoyable elements of the other, like lush acoustic strumming, nice melody, affecting vocals, while being more succinct and to the point. “The future is no place to place your better days.”
The Roots – This is awesome, I might need to check out this album.
DM&TR – I believe this was the first DM album I ever bought, I guy in college told me I need to listen to DM when I said I don’t really listen to him. I think DM and TR compliment each other nicely.
The Roots – Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around
Chirp of a keyboard then almost mournful (solemn?) sound as we ease in – gives me a Nina Simone and New Orleans feel. Also, as listed on the graphic, Blind Boys of Alabama. I could listen to this all day. Keep on!
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds – Cry Freedom
Initially, hearing a cross between Floyd and Sting – a little spacy/ethereal. Then U2 as the vocals creep in. (I guess I’m in comparison mode today.) Intro is a little lengthy for my taste. Having some trouble deciphering the lyrics, but digging the general feel (Richie Havens?). Builds nicely and gets a little jaunty. One play is enough for now. Oh, there’s still a bit to go. Made it to the end.
“Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody”/The Roots. A civil-rights-era anthem based on an old spiritual, augmented by a swingin’ beat and church organ. Marching on freedom land. Gooooood stuff.
“Cry Freedom”/DM and TR. Impassioned and inspiring, especially because it is based on the life of South African anti-apartheid activist Stephen Biko (about whom an eponymous book was written and whose martyrdom also inspired another PRETTY GOOD tune by P. Gabriel). Even if the lyrics are largely indecipherable. Yes, that’s a mighty long intro, but it’s a good one, with Townshendesque acoustic guitar dynamics. Footnote to Ed’s U2 comparison: apparently the original DM Band version of this number was produced by Steve Lilywhite, who also produced early U2 records!
Roots- Love that swinging brushes intro and then the organ. The rest of the song is a beautiful almost mesmerizing, hypnotic chant. I loved it.
DM- I am quietly a huge fan of the DMB, think the players are amazing (Carter Beauford, their drummer in particular) and think that Dave’s acoustic guitar playing is creative, complicated and even courageous. Additionally, this live album is one of my favorites. He pulls off fabulous duet versions of his songs and his partner, Tim Reynolds, is a guitar beast. All that being said, this is my least favorite song on this album. I recognized the content and narrative are serious and well crafted, but to me the song drones. The melody is meandering and even the small rhythmic hooks are short-lived and not that interesting. Sorry Dave.
Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around”by The Roots: adapted from a spiritual. These types of song always move my heart when I think of the courage and the steadfast persistence of those oppressed to inch positive change forward despite what must have seemed and still seem insurmountable forces. Never lose hope.
Cry Freedom” by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds: don’t think I ever heard this before.
Hands and feet are all alike
But gold between divide us
Hands and feet are all alike
But fear between divide us
All slip away
I like the lyrics. it is true; gold between us and fear dividing is the source of much of humanities disease. Enjoyed this one a bunch.
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds – Cry Freedom
Lyrics are decipherable. This initially more appealing to me than I found “Warehouse” to be (though that was another day with a different mood) and clearly fits the theme of the round. Good.
Actual “Cry Freedom”/DM and TR. It’s quite different to “Warehouse” (which briefly masqueraded as it)! I do like this better — it retains all the aesthetically enjoyable elements of the other, like lush acoustic strumming, nice melody, affecting vocals, while being more succinct and to the point. “The future is no place to place your better days.”