Dead Can Dance — The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove
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I thought that you knew it all
Well, you've seen it ten times before
I thought that you had it down
With both your feet on the ground
I love slow, slow but deep
Feigned affections wash over me
Dream on, my dear
And renounce temporal obligations
Dream on, my dear
It's a sleep from which you may not awaken
You build me up then you knock me down
You play the fool while I play the clown
We keep time to the beat of an old slave drum
You raise my hopes then you raise the odds
You tell me that I dream too much
Now I'm serving time in disillusionment
I don't believe you any more
I don't believe you
I don't believe you any more
I don't believe you
I thought that I knew it all
I'd seen all the signs before
I thought that you were the one
In darkness my heart was won
You build me up then you knock me down
You play the fool while I play the clown
We keep time to the beat of an old slave drum
You raise my hopes then you raise the odds
You tell me that I dream too much
Now I'm serving time in a domestic graveyard
I don't believe you any more
I don't believe you
Never let it be said I was untrue
I never found a home inside of you
Never let it be said I was untrue
I gave you all my time, I gave you all my time
Well, you've seen it ten times before
I thought that you had it down
With both your feet on the ground
I love slow, slow but deep
Feigned affections wash over me
Dream on, my dear
And renounce temporal obligations
Dream on, my dear
It's a sleep from which you may not awaken
You build me up then you knock me down
You play the fool while I play the clown
We keep time to the beat of an old slave drum
You raise my hopes then you raise the odds
You tell me that I dream too much
Now I'm serving time in disillusionment
I don't believe you any more
I don't believe you
I don't believe you any more
I don't believe you
I thought that I knew it all
I'd seen all the signs before
I thought that you were the one
In darkness my heart was won
You build me up then you knock me down
You play the fool while I play the clown
We keep time to the beat of an old slave drum
You raise my hopes then you raise the odds
You tell me that I dream too much
Now I'm serving time in a domestic graveyard
I don't believe you any more
I don't believe you
Never let it be said I was untrue
I never found a home inside of you
Never let it be said I was untrue
I gave you all my time, I gave you all my time
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Fantastic tune and album overall. A classic DCD track. Glad this made it to RP, and was "re-introduced" recently.
Whoa?
Sounds so much like The Doors & Neil Diamond had a discussion of influences and atmosphere.
Great vibe.
renegade_X wrote:
^5 Absolutely.
Sounds like the Doors minus the God awful organ they used.
^5 Absolutely.
Sounds like the Doors minus the God awful organ they used.
tfioreze wrote:
You're right. It's smoother and more on key. Same pitch tho.
I'll be the party pooper... I don't find his voice similar to Jim Morrison's
You're right. It's smoother and more on key. Same pitch tho.
This song introduced me to DCD when it came out. Blew my mind and I've been a fan ever since.
I had opportunity to record with my ex-band in some hi-end rec.studio here in Slovenia, control room had some crazy expensive speakers , absorbers/diffusors etc. The engineer was super friendly guy, allowed me to play music while he was prepairing drums for recording. This song came to my mind beside ELP`s From the begining... i was blown away by quality of this song, all instruments were separeted in space, details i never heard before, his dark voice above all instrument, stereo on those oriental stick drums and that "musical silence" I liked this song long before but after listening in that studio i learned also to respect that technical production part wich is fenomenal here . This song is perfect in so many ways- I love RP
Breakup letter level: SMACK!
ThePoose wrote:
Great comparison!
"Hyacinth House" was a huge favorite of mine, as a secret 'breakup' song for my controlling, jealous and 'morally superior' girlfriend (SMC) way back when I was in my early 20s. Boy did she hate The Doors and loath The Lizardking, and all the "hippie shit" that came with Doors' music and culture that I was diggin'.
This Dead Can Dance tune is impressive in how good it sounds and I love the dark context of the lyrics' deep meaning; this one's a 9.
LLRP
Listen to Jimbo singing Hyacinth House as a comparison.
Great comparison!
"Hyacinth House" was a huge favorite of mine, as a secret 'breakup' song for my controlling, jealous and 'morally superior' girlfriend (SMC) way back when I was in my early 20s. Boy did she hate The Doors and loath The Lizardking, and all the "hippie shit" that came with Doors' music and culture that I was diggin'.
This Dead Can Dance tune is impressive in how good it sounds and I love the dark context of the lyrics' deep meaning; this one's a 9.
LLRP
cassanjp wrote:
All 4AD bands IIRC
Dead Can dance, Cocteau Twins...great stuff...This Mortal Coil ....
All 4AD bands IIRC
Sounds like my in-law's relationship. She is not nice to her long-time husband, yet he remains devoted.
1993? Man I missed this somehow. I thought it was a more recent release. Impressive!
Not tonight, dear. You're giving me a headache.
Groovey but farcical
Listen to Jimbo singing Hyacinth House as a comparison.
Wow he does he sound like Jim Morrison
sfoster66 wrote:
gosh, it sounded like unrequited love to me...
Who is Mr. Lovegrove...and why is he everywhere? And as a side-note is it he that is so clearly into the S&M scene...or just watching? Hmmmm?
sfoster66 wrote:
Dickie Greenleaf
Who is Mr. Lovegrove...and why is he everywhere? And as a side-note is it he that is so clearly into the S&M scene...or just watching? Hmmmm?
Dickie Greenleaf
Nothing like Mr Morrison
How many stereo or speaker upgrades has this song sold. 2 right here.
the Morrison comparisons are understandable, but in my opinion Brendan Perry has a much better (and smoother) voice.
Who is Mr. Lovegrove...and why is he everywhere? And as a side-note is it he that is so clearly into the S&M scene...or just watching? Hmmmm?
surfrider4life wrote:
Or maybe Morrison is the one dancing?
So the conspiracy theory about Morrison not being dead may be true ?
Or maybe Morrison is the one dancing?
The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove:
Episode from Secret Agent from Britain:
After a driving accident, Drake finds he has a £500 gambling debt at a club he has no knowledge of, yet the staff seem to know him, and the club's manager, Mr. Alexander knows all about Drake's career with M9, and plans to blackmail him.
They are colder than a well's digger ass.
But sometimes you need these kind of emotions.
But sometimes you need these kind of emotions.
surfrider4life wrote:
need to hear this guy scream/roar .. that'll be the real test
So the conspiracy theory about Morrison not being dead may be true ?
need to hear this guy scream/roar .. that'll be the real test
RParadise wrote:
Same reaction, so I opened this comments page and typed "Morrison" into my search bar. It reads 1 of 17 matches.
'Nuff said.
Same here.
Same reaction, so I opened this comments page and typed "Morrison" into my search bar. It reads 1 of 17 matches.
'Nuff said.
Same here.
RParadise wrote:
Same reaction, so I opened this comments page and typed "Morrison" into my search bar. It reads 1 of 17 matches.
'Nuff said.
Definitely sounds like Jim Morrison.
Same reaction, so I opened this comments page and typed "Morrison" into my search bar. It reads 1 of 17 matches.
'Nuff said.
Definitely sounds like Jim Morrison.
jasko wrote:
today, on maths with RP...
8>9
today, on maths with RP...
So the conspiracy theory about Morrison not being dead may be true ?
8>9
Nice interesting track..vocal tone and some elements of the arrangement remind me of simple minds
ElectricalRadio wrote:
I have not been able to decode this song's lyrics either. But the title is an exact match for a particularly hallucinogenic episode of the British spy series Danger Man, seen on ITV in the 1960's.
I've always thought it was about a Dom/sub relationship
I have not been able to decode this song's lyrics either. But the title is an exact match for a particularly hallucinogenic episode of the British spy series Danger Man, seen on ITV in the 1960's.
I've always thought it was about a Dom/sub relationship
fredriley wrote:
I have not been able to decode this song's lyrics either. But the title is an exact match for a particularly hallucinogenic episode of the British spy series Danger Man, seen on ITV in the 1960's.
I've got this album and have listened to it many times, but I'm still no wiser as to who Mr Lovegrove is, and why he's ubiquitous :o)
I have not been able to decode this song's lyrics either. But the title is an exact match for a particularly hallucinogenic episode of the British spy series Danger Man, seen on ITV in the 1960's.
The lame "whip" sound that came programmed on my keyboard lol in the 80's
9 and 10 are the only possible ratings for a DCD song.
Man, How I know his situation...
Dead Can dance, Cocteau Twins...great stuff...This Mortal Coil ....
I've got this album and have listened to it many times, but I'm still no wiser as to who Mr Lovegrove is, and why he's ubiquitous :o)
Love me some Dead Can Dance! 1st heard them on show Hearts of Space. a very cool San Fran radio show
Yeah, Mr. Mojo Risin’
Still wonderful.
tlew wrote:
Without the Whiskey and cigarettes. Brendan is sooooo smooooth.
I also thought this sounded like Morrison.
Without the Whiskey and cigarettes. Brendan is sooooo smooooth.
Trippy with gravitas.
Yukidad wrote:
Same reaction, so I opened this comments page and typed "Morrison" into my search bar. It reads 1 of 17 matches.
'Nuff said.
When I first heard this playing on RP I thought it must be a Jim Morrison / Doors song that I somehow never heard before. Strange since I have all the Doors albums that I have listened to each of them dozens of times. I was so surprised when I jumped on RP to see it was Dead Can Dance. I somehow missed this group in my music listening history. I will definately seek out their music to hear more of their catalog.
Same reaction, so I opened this comments page and typed "Morrison" into my search bar. It reads 1 of 17 matches.
'Nuff said.
Holy crap! He wrote this about my last relationship!
Azrica wrote:
Fabulous music (sounds like a fabulous time : )
DCD was one of my favorite bands as teen, but i havent seen their live performance until September 2012 when i seen them performing live in Zouk Mikel area of Beirut, in Ancient Roman Amphitheater, i can only say I was mesmerized by the DCD's performance and the venue they have selected for their gig... listening the Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove live was simply beyond magic, the ancient roman pillars, sunset over Mediterranean sea in background, Lisa and Brendan ..... simply beyond magic ....
Fabulous music (sounds like a fabulous time : )
When I first heard this playing on RP I thought it must be a Jim Morrison / Doors song that I somehow never heard before. Strange since I have all the Doors albums that I have listened to each of them dozens of times. I was so surprised when I jumped on RP to see it was Dead Can Dance. I somehow missed this group in my music listening history. I will definately seek out their music to hear more of their catalog.
yes excellent..especially the outro. baron_ wrote:
The tabla rhythms are quite compelling, as are the silhouettes of string and air dancing together. :) <3
I also thought this sounded like Morrison.
The tabla rhythms are quite compelling, as are the silhouettes of string and air dancing together. :) <3
tfioreze wrote:
I agree; this singer's got a deep voice and is reciting the lyrics the way Morrison often did, but he doesn't really sound like Morrison much more than he sounds like Neil Diamond.
I'll be the party pooper... I don't find his voice similar to Jim Morrison's
I agree; this singer's got a deep voice and is reciting the lyrics the way Morrison often did, but he doesn't really sound like Morrison much more than he sounds like Neil Diamond.
Nice
"Now I'm serving time in a domestic graveyard..."
Now THAT can be changed....
Now THAT can be changed....
DCD was one of my favorite bands as teen, but i havent seen their live performance until September 2012 when i seen them performing live in Zouk Mikel area of Beirut, in Ancient Roman Amphitheater, i can only say I was mesmerized by the DCD's performance and the venue they have selected for their gig... listening the Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove live was simply beyond magic, the ancient roman pillars, sunset over Mediterranean sea in background, Lisa and Brendan ..... simply beyond magic ....
blades wrote:
I think a lot of their catalog would fit that description. And that's a good thing.
weird but good. deserves investigation
I think a lot of their catalog would fit that description. And that's a good thing.
Never heard this before but it sounds eerily like "I've Seen it All" by Bjork and Thom Yorke from the Dancer in the Dark Soundtrack, Selmasongs.
Fantastique 
DCD were such a big part of my favourite music in the 90's. To think that such music existed is a joy. I must dig out some of their albums soon... RP is a memory jogger.
BMTR wrote:
Yes Oh Yes!
....brilliant!
Yes Oh Yes!
....brilliant!
I have to say, I don't hear the resemblance to JM either. I hope that more of their albums like Aion will be been included at some point; it specifically has a very medieval feel to it, imo, and the rest of them have a strong world music influence. If you haven't, find one of their performances on YT in which Lisa Gerard plays the Chinese dulcimer- it is interesting, to say the least. This is Saltarello, from Aion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcmpBCXOgVI
Do I here the ghost of Jim Morrison
tfioreze wrote:
I think it's more the delivery and overall feel of the song. It's got hints of The End and When the Music's Over.
I'll be the party pooper... I don't find his voice similar to Jim Morrison's
I think it's more the delivery and overall feel of the song. It's got hints of The End and When the Music's Over.
ick wrote:
How times change. Drake was blackmailed for a £500 gambling debt....
I've got to check out this series now. Seems the Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove was the original Danger Man.
How times change. Drake was blackmailed for a £500 gambling debt....
I'll be the party pooper... I don't find his voice similar to Jim Morrison's
weird but good. deserves investigation
Everybody in my alien space craft loves this song... we be slow dancing...
One of the best DCD songs bringing together a lot of their influences and styles without going off too much in one direction. Also Brendan giving his best here. Straight 10
Why do I love this so much?......maybe the Jim Morrison-like voice.
Is this some Morrisonized beatnik vibe?
mlarimore wrote:
And Nick Cave--in this particular song.
Was going to comment on the fact that this guy really sounds like Jim Morrison.......I'm not the only one...duh. But as others have said, the voice is much more refined.
And Nick Cave--in this particular song.
A voice knows nothing about the singer. I think Morrison's voice was a separate entity. I do like this voice and this song.
Was going to comment on the fact that this guy really sounds like Jim Morrison.......I'm not the only one...duh. But as others have said, the voice is much more refined.
Maybe if Morrison had learned how to sing. Brendan Perry's voice is silk.
As I Jim Morrison fan I’ve always liked the sound of his voice but I find the whiplash sound affect that’s added to the beat irritating after the first few seconds.
Vast Can Doors
+++ DCD +++
Same here.
dris wrote:
That was my reaction - I thought Morrison had risen from the dead!
dris wrote:
That was my reaction - I thought Morrison had risen from the dead!
DavidS_UK wrote:
That was my reaction - I thought Morrison had risen from the dead!
I had to pause in my work to see if this was a Doors track I didn't know... great sound
That was my reaction - I thought Morrison had risen from the dead!
I had to pause in my work to see if this was a Doors track I didn't know... great sound
templebeautiful wrote:
I don't know... Lovegroove works, too. Just sayin'
I believe that it's, "Lovegrove" not "Lovegroove".
You are definitely correct. Bill is off on this one.
I don't know... Lovegroove works, too. Just sayin'
Still amazing..
The ubiquitous Mr. Drum Machine... yuck. I like a lot of DCD, but not this one, not at all.
first time i have heard this song, quite nice , i'll give it another whirl on napster soon
I've got to check out this series now. Seems the Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove was the original Danger Man.
xtalman wrote:
My thoughts exactly. Not a bad thing.
My VERY first thought. If they had more techno instruments back then the music could sound like this. Great voice.
My thoughts exactly. Not a bad thing.
My VERY first thought. If they had more techno instruments back then the music could sound like this. Great voice.
Yes. This makes my afternoon.
Wow! I haven't heard this in a long time... shame on me as I have the album. Or maybe I just listen too much to RP. Outstanding! I love the layers of sound, variety of instruments... just love it!
Freaking awesome tune !! wow, it just takes you places :-)
this is a slo dancing cobra of a tune, and I'm enthralled
templebeautiful wrote:
I believe that it's, "Lovegrove" not "Lovegroove".
You are definitely correct. Bill is off on this one. BLADERUNNER wrote:
My thoughts exactly. Not a bad thing.
Channeling Jim Morrison, maybe?
My thoughts exactly. Not a bad thing.
Top tune. Love it.
I believe that it's, "Lovegrove" not "Lovegroove".
Love to hear more of DCD here
Everybody in my church loves this song... we be slow dancing...
BLADERUNNER wrote:
In some cases, he sounds like Frank Sinatra.
Channeling Jim Morrison, maybe?
In some cases, he sounds like Frank Sinatra.
I really liked the music, didn't care much for the singing. 6.
Channeling Jim Morrison, maybe?
This song really comes to life during the ending minutes and then dies beautifully
Obscure music with taste, unlike Björk
Thought this was VAST(who also sounds like Morrison)!
For my dearest friend Jimmy - RIP
Hot and SEXY!
Mr. Lovegroove is right!
Mr. Lovegroove is right!
I recognised this from the first note with its distinctive pitch and timbre. This has been one of my fave DCD albums for a couple of decades. What I loved about them, and indeed about RP, was their stylistic eclecticism and the wide variety of instruments, and of course Lisa Gerrard's wideranging voice. Brendan Perry also has a fine voice, but it's no accident that Gerrard has had a good solo career after DCD whereas Perry's works have languished. It's good that they're back together again, though.
I never did figure out who Mr Lovegrove was, and why he was so ubiquitous...
I never did figure out who Mr Lovegrove was, and why he was so ubiquitous...
Great hearing this last night (I'm in Europe)...more Dead Can Dance, please!
Incredible musicians and music - a desert island band for sure! Could use more DCD on RP...
TYPE O NEGATIVE!!!
DANZIG!
SINATRA!
Are we surprised she dumped his faux-Jim Morrison ass? Not for a second.
I'll see them live at this Saturday... Expecting the great gig!
I feel myself slipping around in time and space whenever I hear this track. His voice is like warm caramel. Ahhhhh.....
romeotuma wrote:
This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this summer night...
Agreed, perfect for summer night.
This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this summer night...
Agreed, perfect for summer night.
aelfheld wrote:
Similarity in phrasing and intonation.
One slight difference is that Brendan Perry can sing...
Similarity in phrasing and intonation.
One slight difference is that Brendan Perry can sing...
ziakut wrote:
Yea, not a big fan Doors fan either.
I retract my comment from before...I don't care if it ISN'T the Doors...It sounds like them so I've decided that I don't like.
Yea, not a big fan Doors fan either.
dw wrote:
Yes, quite a bit.
I don't remember this song and as others have mentioned, the singer does remind me of Jim Morrison.
Yes, quite a bit.