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Ane Brun — The Puzzle
Album: Changing of the Seasons
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5.6

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Total ratings: 255









Released: 2008
Length: 2:48
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I walked into love
I walked into a minefield I never heard of
I walked into love
I walked into a minefield, I never heard of

Her remains were spread out like the pieces of a puzzle
It took her three hundred and sixty five days putting them together
The pieces were quite difficult to distinguish from each other
They were tiny and the clear blue sky went on forever

Clearly the corners were an easy start
That was when everyone was still helping me out
When it was time to fill in the frames, they left
They thought I ought to have gotten over you by then

Her remains were spread out like the pieces of a puzzle
It took her three hundred and sixty five days putting them together
The pieces were quite difficult to distinguish from each other
They were tiny and the clear blue sky went on forever

I wouldn't do that to you
I wouldn't do that to you
I wouldn't do that to you
I wouldn't do that to you

I walked into love
I walked into a minefield, I never heard of
I walked into love
I walked into a minefield, I never heard of
I never heard of
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Just saw her at the Largo in L.A. last night. The night before she was at the Hollywood Bowl with Peter Gabriel. She was perfect and very nice to us all. In person her voice is perfect. There were only about 60 of us and she took the time to thank us all and sign for us. She is as sweet and sincere as they come. I wish all could see her sing, it is a treat I would do it again in a heart beat.
Posted 14 years ago by No_Where_Man    [ Reply ]
{#Curtain}  Beautiful song with a voice so tender and the lyrics seem a metaphorical journey of the heart.  {#Idea}

Posted 15 years ago by SusanHiddenPoet    [ Reply ]
Her remains were spread out like the pieces of a puzzle
it took her 365 days putting them together
the pieces were quite difficult to distinguish from each other

What is this?  The soundtrack from CSI: Miami?

Posted 15 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Egads!   How did this make the playlist?
Posted 15 years ago by swruch    [ Reply ]
 GanjaGood wrote:
Bjork on helium! Just terrible!!
 
The first part of this post stated only would have made it genius. If I had seen that, I'd still be "snort" laughing. 6 and some change.

Posted 15 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song
Posted 15 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Another artist to check out...Radio Paradise is keeping me busy. Really like this.{#Cool}
Posted 15 years ago by SweTex    [ Reply ]
That 'quirky' syncopation reminded me of  "Froggy went a Courtin', he did right...Cranbone..."

Can't say that I like, can't say that I hate it. 5

Posted 15 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
 Nerwan wrote:
So I'm pretty much alone in thinking this was awesome then?  Oh well, I guess I'm more avant garde than I thought ;-)
 

No, you are not alone.  I like this.  Nice, pretty...and haunting.  Good combo!



Posted 15 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
So I'm pretty much alone in thinking this was awesome then?  Oh well, I guess I'm more avant garde than I thought ;-)
Posted 15 years ago by Nerwan    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

 therefore these songs are not ready-to-hear, she is necessary to discover, and later it is liked and appreciate (or not);

that it is as who says, to love is necessary to know first....

** 7  / 8 **



 
Bill,

Thanks for challenging my 'ear' with tracks like this.  I give it a '6'... unless my 'ear' grows to appreciate it more.  An interesting story in the lyrics, a bold syncopation in the rhythm but it's just a bit too different... right now.

Posted 15 years ago by Bone    [ Reply ]
I'm surprised by all the negative comments.  But then, I like Bjork, some Tori, and the occasional Nordic Elf.  Works for me.


Posted 15 years ago by redfern777    [ Reply ]
It's good to try new things.
Although sometimes it can be painful.
Ouch!
Posted 16 years ago by mbriner    [ Reply ]

 

Songs of artist Ane Brun reveal in its design a very personal style and a very particular way of approaching music, and this is the most interest,  is what it is called to be creative against-the-chain, the standart,  therefore these songs are not easy ready-to-hear at first sight, is necessary to discover, and later liked and appreciate (or not); that it is as who says, to love is necessary to know first....


(edited on 21.05.2014)




Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
that sucked

Posted 16 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
Bjork on helium! Just terrible!!


Posted 16 years ago by GanjaGood    [ Reply ]
 bugleboy624 wrote:
At first I thought it was Tori, but with a tinge of Jewel.
 
I thought it was the McGarrigle Sisters. I think it's ok. No better, no worse than said Sister's work.


Posted 16 years ago by gekkosan    [ Reply ]
interesting ... and very nice!
maybe too special for the most. But ratings aren't everything, and not
always indicator for the quality of music (whatever this might be)
Posted 16 years ago by Baum74    [ Reply ]
And the song, although short and clever,
Seemed to go on forever and ever...{#Shifty}
Posted 16 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
This song goes really deep for me.  The bridge abuts awkward (pun intended) a radical change in texture, where the lyrics say "her remains were spread all over" or something.  The deep bass sounds work well.
Posted 16 years ago by BobSteinVisiBone    [ Reply ]
another nordic elf singing and dancing in a quirky manner
Posted 16 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
At first I thought it was Tori, but with a tinge of Jewel.
Posted 16 years ago by bugleboy624    [ Reply ]
The cover art matches the song.  Disorienting, makes me feel queasy.
Posted 16 years ago by stewliscious    [ Reply ]

 

Papernapkin (Mountain View, CA):
 

Ditto.  -

  ** 7 / 8 **




Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]

At first, her voice reminds me of Joanna Newsom, but not as interesting.  Do not like. 


Posted 16 years ago by sporkster    [ Reply ]
Unconventional. A voice like clear water. It demands an attentive listener.
Posted 16 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
It's like walking into a beautiful voice and song only to find out she's related to Eminem?  No really,  very interesting mix going on here, lol.  I'm open to it.
Posted 16 years ago by ladyj    [ Reply ]
my favorite part about this song is that it's relatively short...

Posted 16 years ago by BAD    [ Reply ]
 realsleep wrote:
I don't know how to rate this one. It compels me to pay attention and listen, but I can't exactly say that I like it.
 
Ditto.

Posted 16 years ago by purplespider    [ Reply ]
I really would like to like her. After all, she gets a disproportionate amount of airplay here. (Is she a relative, Bill?) But her voice really grates on me. Sorry Ane.
Posted 16 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Different can equal nice..................8
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Could you imagine having some friends over and putting this on ......LMAO You wouldn't hurt my feelings to misplace this track......forever...............
Posted 16 years ago by Chazar    [ Reply ]
cvandoren wrote:
I absolutely adore her vocal on Koop's latest album but found this really unlistenable. A 3 from Albany...
Wait...Koop has a new album? I've got to check it out.
Posted 16 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
whiskey wrote:
This is horrible!!
Posted 16 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Initially it causes some sort of pleasant surprise. But then the pieces start to fit together and it just sucks. 4 2
Posted 16 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Laurie Anderson + Bjork. I like.
Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
This is horrible!!
Posted 16 years ago by whiskey    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
I thought she had mouthwash in her mouth
Similarly, I thought it was the Be Good Tanyas.
Posted 16 years ago by timc    [ Reply ]
GanjaGood wrote:
WTF? Sounds like Tori Amos on helium!
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
first thought it might be the Ditty Bops, but nice song. Even classy with the cello and violin.
Posted 16 years ago by Kokoloco53    [ Reply ]
gekkosan wrote:
I thought it was the McGarrigle Sisters...
I thought she had mouthwash in her mouth
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I thought it was the McGarrigle Sisters...
Posted 16 years ago by gekkosan    [ Reply ]
Oh. Oh no.
Posted 16 years ago by agnes    [ Reply ]
realsleep wrote:
I don't know how to rate this one. It compels me to pay attention and listen, but I can't exactly say that I like it.
Ditto...but again a high warbling voice....meh
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I don't know how to rate this one. It compels me to pay attention and listen, but I can't exactly say that I like it.
Posted 16 years ago by realsleep    [ Reply ]
I'd give her a 6-7 on this one .. like the lyrics though ..
Posted 16 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
Redolent of Melanie.
Posted 16 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I absolutely adore her vocal on Koop's latest album but found this really unlistenable. A 3 from Albany...
Posted 16 years ago by cvandoren    [ Reply ]
I neither like nor dislike this, but it's definitely strange.
Posted 16 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
Her vibrato is attracting hummingbirds to my window
Posted 16 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
Annoying...
Posted 16 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
I always carry a map of minefield locations when traversing Atlanta. Lets just say "lesson learned."
Posted 16 years ago by jksteacher    [ Reply ]
Fantastic concert in Trondheim (Norway) the last 1st of April. Vibrant !!!
Posted 16 years ago by covit    [ Reply ]
WTF? Sounds like Tori Amos on helium!
Posted 16 years ago by GanjaGood    [ Reply ]
Really cool stuff. I love RP.
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
not really bad but not my cup of tea
Posted 16 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
I'm beginning to love her. Gotta get some of her music soon.
Posted 16 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
wow...
Posted 16 years ago by keyholder    [ Reply ]
I am definitely NOT enjoying this!!!!!!! Ugh.
Posted 16 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
special indeed..
Posted 16 years ago by Burg    [ Reply ]
i am definitely enjoying this.
Posted 16 years ago by anchoresse    [ Reply ]
cool
Posted 16 years ago by dadsays    [ Reply ]