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Old 09-05-2012, 06:50 PM   #121
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Re: Drunken Soldier

The beginning of the outro definitely sounds like a mix of Breathe/ The Great Gig In The Sky by Pink Floyd.
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    "Make the most of what you've got" = "Make the best of what's around"???
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    The beginning of the outro definitely sounds like a mix of Breathe/ The Great Gig In The Sky by Pink Floyd.
    yup, timmy's guitar part sounds kind of like Breathe
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    Old 09-05-2012, 07:06 PM   #124
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    best studio track the band has ever done.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 07:07 PM   #125
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    negative, it's obviously a shot at Phillip Phillips
    Actually, this is true.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 07:09 PM   #126
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    Has the Beginning of the Outro been discussed? It reminds me of Us and Them by Pink Floyd a bit.
    For a second I thought it was turning into a cover song. Fortunately I love The Dark Side of the Moon so this works for me.

    Love all the background sounds added in, reminds me of BTCS with all the hidden sounds/conversations. Definitely a better mixed album than Big Whiskey
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    Old 09-05-2012, 07:21 PM   #127
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    So so far, what I've gotten from this, is that people seem to think all Pink Floyd songs sound the same. "It sounds like Breathe. It sounds like Us & Them. It sounds like Great Gig in the Sky. It sounds like Dog. It sounds like Time. It sounds like..."
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    Old 09-05-2012, 07:26 PM   #128
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    I don't understand Jake, pretty sure they could nail this thing live
    Don't listen to a word he says. He also thought LITHOG would never be played live.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 07:29 PM   #129
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    So so far, what I've gotten from this, is that people seem to think all Pink Floyd songs sound the same. "It sounds like Breathe. It sounds like Us & Them. It sounds like Great Gig in the Sky. It sounds like Dog. It sounds like Time. It sounds like..."
    That's because they do.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 07:43 PM   #130
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    So so far, what I've gotten from this, is that people seem to think all Pink Floyd songs sound the same. "It sounds like Breathe. It sounds like Us & Them. It sounds like Great Gig in the Sky. It sounds like Dog. It sounds like Time. It sounds like..."
    Well four out of the five you mentioned are from an album that repeatedly explores the same musical themes and chords so yeah, most of DSOTM sounds alike. I'd say this outro sounds more like those songs than say something like Careful with that Axe Eugene but most floyd does sound pretty similar.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 07:46 PM   #131
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    the more i listen to this.. the more i fall in love


    boyds solo is one of the greatest moments of his life
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    Old 09-05-2012, 08:09 PM   #133
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    Kit Kat Jam
    Right, good one. The early lyrics are about cookies, but not Kit Kat bars.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 08:16 PM   #134
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    So so far, what I've gotten from this, is that people seem to think all Pink Floyd songs sound the same. "It sounds like Breathe. It sounds like Us & Them. It sounds like Great Gig in the Sky. It sounds like Dog. It sounds like Time. It sounds like..."
    Intro to the main song is reminiscient of the intro to Dogs, outro chord structure is the same as Breathe, bending guitar noises in the outro are reminiscient of GGitS.

    A lot of Dark Side of the Moon was musically connected, which probably is fueling this part of the discussion.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 09:06 PM   #135
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    I'll take a stab at this:

    Drunken Soldier = Wasting time trying to be something you're not.

    Nobody wants to be a soldier (interesting tie in to LITHOG), whether it's in a literal sense or otherwise, but it's pretty easy to be brainwashed by an imaginary obligation - such as going to war - which I believe Dave asserts is tantamount to being drunk on whatever BS is being fed to you; I think this is a similar notion to what John Butler means in "Used to Get High". Based on what we know about Dave and his lyrical stylings, I think that he has crafted the title to be almost redundant in that a soldier is already drunk by definition.

    You can't ignore the overt reference to war, as Dave has not made it a mystery that he is emphatically against it (also referenced in the album opener), but just like Gaucho, he is making a broader statement on humanity and believing in one's self - a message that is surely meant for his children and generations to come. Whether you agree with him or not, at least this theme is consistent.

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    this is the dumbest and most disrespectful post i have ever read on this site. you have got to be fucking kidding me with this shit. who the fuck raised you?

    Plenty of people are against the idea of war. But i have never met anyone against the soldiers that go to war, including Dave, if youve ever listened to Live at Radio City. I am so disgusted by this post. "imaginary obligation".......both my grandpa and grandma fought in the korean war and my other grandfather fought in the vietnam war and lost his eye, and was treated like shit by people like you when he came back. fought with people that give their life so you can post bullshit like this on an internet forum without repercussions.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 09:15 PM   #136
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    Re: Drunken Soldier

    i read your second response. but still man, i cant imagine writing something like that to begin with and have it not cross my mind that i am coming off extremely disrespectful towards the people that give their life for this country.

    sorry if im all hot and bothered but when it comes to people fighting for this country i am all about giving them every ounce of respect they deserve. thats all.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 09:17 PM   #137
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    The most underrated part of this song is easily Dave's vocal melody. It's actually one of my favorite melodies on the album
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    Old 09-05-2012, 09:35 PM   #138
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    The Riff actually has some meaning I believe. Song is about his wife and I believe she is The Riff. Think about the lyrics in terms of that. To Dave, Ashley is The Riff of his life, it's constant, but it doesn't have stay the same. Riffs evolve over time.
    Riff = a series of notes you play on a guitar.

    Rift = a divide

    The Riff is named after it's relatively complex guitar riff.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 09:36 PM   #139
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    something about the horns on this song remind me of the Three Amigos.....that being said...I love this song, and this whole album
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    i read your second response. but still man, i cant imagine writing something like that to begin with and have it not cross my mind that i am coming off extremely disrespectful towards the people that give their life for this country.

    sorry if im all hot and bothered but when it comes to people fighting for this country i am all about giving them every ounce of respect they deserve. thats all.
    Take it easy on that guy, he made a stab at the title, and apologized for coming off as disrespectful.

    I think if anything, the title is an oxymoron in a way. Soldiers are viewed as the most pristine, well behaved, and Drunks are the opposite of that. Yet, 1/6 of the homeless population are veterans... making the idea of a drunken soldier a sad reality. I find it to be a cool name, and I doubt we'll be able to guess it's meaning too accurately without more information from the band.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 09:46 PM   #141
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    Love the tune. However....can someone explain the meaning of tying "be your best and not try to be somethin you're not" with "that's not a star, that's a satellite" at the end? Any information or thought would be appreciated!

    Amazing tune!
    Part of me wonders if he is also referencing the song "Satellite"?

    I read or heard somewhere someone told Dave in his early days that Satellite was perfect as is, didn't need to really add any flash....being that it became one his first singles and was so wildly successful, despite such a simple song formed from a guitar exercise, I would say this is a reference of Dave simply being himself in his song writing and not trying to be a star, or be someone else.....and look where it took him.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 10:05 PM   #142
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    Yikes...thanks for the input, but this was in no way an attack on soldiers - I really didn't mean to give anyone that impression. I have lots of family who have served and have tremendous respect for them; I apologize to anyone offended by my assumptions on where Dave's head was at.

    In this light, I may have been off-base with assuming that he meant that the title was redundant...maybe "drunken" is a necessary qualifier, almost a juxtaposition, to say that while being a soldier may be a noble cause, your views become a bit skewed when drunken.

    I really wasn't trying to be as inflammatory as this was interpreted, sorry about that.
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    i read your second response. but still man, i cant imagine writing something like that to begin with and have it not cross my mind that i am coming off extremely disrespectful towards the people that give their life for this country.

    sorry if im all hot and bothered but when it comes to people fighting for this country i am all about giving them every ounce of respect they deserve. thats all.
    Man, I am so sorry - I really hadn't intended this to be an affront against the men and women who serve our country, and I completely identify with your frustration. As I said before, and I appreciate your reference to my second post, I have tremendous respect for the military and I would absolutely not intentionally say anything to disrespect anyone who serves.

    In my defense, though, I offer a few counterpoints:

    The post had very little to do with actual soldiers and I am frustrated that it was interpreted as such - respectfully, you're acting as though I went on an ignorant tirade throwing f-bombs left and right directed at our military. In reality, your criticism is in response to two sentences in which I was speculating as to what Dave meant when he wrote the lyrics as they related to the title and the overall theme of the album - not offering my own opinion.

    But while I recognize that it's a very sensitive topic, and further that it was conveyed particularly poorly, I am honestly a little disappointed that these responses have been so American-centric; a soldier is a soldier anywhere, and not all wars are noble causes. So to be attacked as though I am ignorant and unpatriotic regarding a few analytic musings at noon on a Wednesday really has me frustrated and frankly almost offended. I have never offered a single inflammatory opinion on this site in my sixish years here, and while that by no means suggests that I am incapable of it, I wish that people would do a little research before they fly off the handle. I understand that an offensive statement is an offensive statement, but I would appreciate a little bit more of an open mind next time you decide to pull a few sentences and decide that it's indicative of my character and integrity.

    I don't mean to sound arrogant or patronizing, but I am actually pretty upset by the responses to my post and your comments really struck me. I do truly apologize for making any statements that seemed insensitive or tasteless, but it was not my intention and I have nothing but respect for our troops. Thanks for reading.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 10:19 PM   #143
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    To be honest, I was expecting this song to be a disappointment, considering the pre-album hype and the comparisons to Floyd (I don't like Floyd). I thought it would sound like DMB forced a 10-minute song just to have one.

    Color me pleasantly surprised. It works.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 10:31 PM   #144
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    Take it easy on that guy, he made a stab at the title, and apologized for coming off as disrespectful.

    I think if anything, the title is an oxymoron in a way. Soldiers are viewed as the most pristine, well behaved, and Drunks are the opposite of that. Yet, 1/6 of the homeless population are veterans... making the idea of a drunken soldier a sad reality. I find it to be a cool name, and I doubt we'll be able to guess it's meaning too accurately without more information from the band.
    I appreciate the support, man. It was a fairly short-sighted statement, in retrospect, but I've just been floored by the responses. I can't say that anyone is wrong for responding the way they have, it was just unexpected and took me aback.

    Regarding your analysis, though, I agree - frustrating as that reality is I do think that was part of what Dave was going for. I'm sure we will get some goofily confusing explanation from him in the coming weeks, though, and the title could turn out to be as annoyingly arbitrary as #41 or The Riff
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    He was probably just watching The Last Detail when he wrote it.
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    Old 09-05-2012, 10:37 PM   #146
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    He was probably just watching The Last Detail when he wrote it.
    Great reference, as always

    But no, it was actually this: http://tinyurl.com/9oy24gy
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    Anyone able to break down what Carter is saying in the beginning?
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    Old 09-05-2012, 11:46 PM   #148
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    Has the Beginning of the Outro been discussed? It reminds me of Us and Them by Pink Floyd a bit.
    Yes this has been discussed. It's related to Breathe (which the riff repeats throughout DSOTM), and when the beginning of the outro starts, it most resembles the beginning of the Great Gig in the Sky.
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    Everyone freaking out about the similarities to Pink Floyd, its meant to be that way. if anyone can recall in an interview with Tim, he described the writing process on how Lillywhite told him not WHAT he should be playing, but how to play it. and he would reference guitarists for example to "play some David Gilmore" (aka Drunk Soldier). so yes it does sound like Pink Floyd, that is the point ladies and gentlemen
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    Part of me wonders if he is also referencing the song "Satellite"?

    I read or heard somewhere someone told Dave in his early days that Satellite was perfect as is, didn't need to really add any flash....being that it became one his first singles and was so wildly successful, despite such a simple song formed from a guitar exercise, I would say this is a reference of Dave simply being himself in his song writing and not trying to be a star, or be someone else.....and look where it took him.
    I don't know if its a reference to the song Satellite, but this song would make a great segue to "Satellite" (without its intro). That's not a star, its a....
    Satellite, in my eyes, like a diamond in the skies.
    Got me thinking if any other songs start and/or end with a common theme (monkeys, rain, devil, sex, etc.). Haven't come up with any others yet.
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