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Afro Celt Sound System — When You're Falling (w/ Peter Gabriel)
Album: Volume 3 - Further In Time
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Released: 1996
Length: 5:02
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Every day, you crawl into the night
A fallen angel, with your wings set alight
When you hit the ground
Everything turns to blue
I can't get through the smoke
That's surrounding you

'Cause when you're falling
I can't tell which way is down
And when you're screaming
Somehow I don't hear a sound
And when you're seeing things
Then your feet don't touch the ground
'Cause when you're falling
I can't tell which way is down

I can see through the clouds
I can walk right through the walls
Hang me off the ceiling
But I can't take the fall
Should I cross the river
When I may get swept away
Out there on the water
You can still see me wave

'Cause when you're falling
I can't tell which way is down
When you're falling
I can't tell which way is down

I can see all those things
My feet don't touch the ground..

'Cause when you're falling
I can't tell which way is down
And when you're screaming
Somehow I don't hear a sound
And when you're seeing things
Then your feet don't touch the ground
'Cause when you're falling
Somehow I can't hear a sound

Somehow I don't hear a sound
Falling...
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RIP - Simon Emmerson (12 March 1956 – 13 March 2023)
Love B
Posted 1 month ago by Sonic_Groove    [ Reply ]
thought I heard Peter!
Posted 1 month ago by scoatsmcgoats    [ Reply ]
 RabbitEars wrote:


Why have all the pictures, emojis and GIFs disappeared from the forum? 
Posted 5 months ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
I fall down. I get up again.
Posted 6 months ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
A quite precise statement of Einstein's Equivalence Principle, which is the foundation of General Relativity,
Posted 7 months ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
Played too much ! 
Posted 8 months ago by tgrier    [ Reply ]
 msmimi13 wrote:
 bctreefarmer w't get done,rote:


and thus this is why the work just doesn't get done.


But Boss, it's not my fault.  Blame PG!
Posted 10 months ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
 geonuine wrote:
Afro Celt Sound System is either overplayed or not my cup of tea. I think the latter is true  



Everybody has their own tastes.  Thank you for being polite about it!   
Posted 11 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 RabbitEars wrote:


bump
Posted 1 year ago by Bakaretsu    [ Reply ]
Great video for this track.
Posted 1 year ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
 SpencerAR wrote:
For me, this song will NEVER not be a 10!  


Two years later and my opinion remains unchanged.  
Posted 1 year ago by SpencerAR    [ Reply ]
Excellent!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 bctreefarmer w't get done,rote:

Somehow this combination of 2, slightly divergent musicians/groups, creates a sound/feeling that makes me stop what I'm doing and just listen. 




and thus this is why the work just doesn't get done.
Posted 1 year ago by msmimi13    [ Reply ]
Somehow this combination of 2, slightly divergent musicians/groups, creates a sound/feeling that makes me stop what I'm doing and just listen. 
Posted 1 year ago by bctreefarmer    [ Reply ]
 geonuine wrote:
Afro Celt Sound System is either overplayed or not my cup of tea. I think the latter is true  



I agree, but Gabriel elevates it... IMO.
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
To me, this is Gabriel with ACSS, not the other way around.
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Afro Celt Sound System is either overplayed or not my cup of tea. I think the latter is true  
Posted 1 year ago by geonuine    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

I'd agree with that. Until RP Peter Gabriel was always associated in my mind with the accursed, execrable, putrid, baroque and overblown crime against popular music that was Genesis. Unlike the pillock Phil Collins, Gabriel has actually improved by orders of magnitude since escaping from that 'group'. Unfortunately, this number shows none of the strengths of Gabriel and the ACSS (which I'm a big, big fan of), and IMO is the weakest record on the CD. Still, he did act as midwife to ACSS so big cred to him for that.


Fred, please confirm... sounds like you might not be fond of Genesis.  Still the case?
Posted 1 year ago by mread    [ Reply ]
I can see through the clowns....
Posted 1 year ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
 uksminas wrote:


Everyone! Emergency! Go watch the video The Orangutan and the Hound.
Posted 1 year ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
https://images.app.goo.gl/Rtxo...
Posted 1 year ago by primeeileen133    [ Reply ]
 MJdub wrote:
I'm curious about the lyrics (and language) of the background vocals...anyone know?
 
Seconded. I love singing backup and harmony, and this is driving me nuts.
Posted 2 years ago by pixel-pusher    [ Reply ]
Does anyone know what the background singers are singing?
Posted 2 years ago by pixel-pusher    [ Reply ]
yep, still wonderful !
Posted 2 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 pixel-pusher wrote:
Love that talking-drum base rhythm! I've seen that in drum circle, and it's so much fun to air-drum it!
 

Posted 2 years ago by dxd460    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
Love that talking-drum base rhythm! I've seen that in drum circle, and it's so much fun to air-drum it!
Posted 2 years ago by pixel-pusher    [ Reply ]
 MJdub wrote:
I'm curious about the lyrics (and language) of the background vocals...anyone know?
 

Yes, me too, because I like doing harmonies and BG vocals. Sounds like "simidi sidimiden", but I haven't been able to find anything about it.
Posted 2 years ago by pixel-pusher    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by pixel-pusher    [ Reply ]
Does this come with a vegan option? No seriously, this is an important development in music.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
I think this is the Only Afro Celt song I like. I think of it more as a PG tune with AC back up.
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 jmkate wrote:
dance break!
 
I know , right?
Hope no one is watching.

Posted 2 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
 CoYoT51 wrote:
I hate that band... but I like THIS singer.
Please, anybody could tell me how must I do to have the same voice? {#Smile}
Always loved Peter Gabriel...{#Notworthy}Contact Chris Isaak for the location of the crossroads where he got 
Roy Orbison's voice...Gonna cost you tho'...

Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
 

Posted 3 years ago by tonyinnj    [ Reply ]
I don't know how to play.
Posted 3 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
Such a great collaboration.
Posted 3 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
For me, this song will NEVER not be a 10!  
Posted 3 years ago by SpencerAR    [ Reply ]
I've liked this every time I've heard it here on RP. Has a nice groove for first thing in the morning. Definitely had me bopping away at my desk.
Posted 3 years ago by fastseamedic    [ Reply ]
Sheer auditory delight!
Posted 3 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
 stegokitty wrote:
Just another PG song with African sound, that sounds like virtually all the other PG songs with African sound.
Meh. 

Except it's not a PG song. This song was written by Simon Emmerson, James McNally, Iarla O'Lionaird, and Martin Russell.
 
Posted 3 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
I'm curious about the lyrics (and language) of the background vocals...anyone know?
Posted 4 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
 randyblew wrote:
Great joyous PG - Afro Celt song. The video for this is super fun also.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvJYgkBbCbs
 
*bump*
Posted 4 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 randyblew wrote:
Great joyous PG - Afro Celt song. The video for this is super fun also.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvJYgkBbCbs
 

*bump*

TOTALLY agree on both points!!!
Posted 4 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Great joyous PG - Afro Celt song. The video for this is super fun also.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvJYgkBbCbs
Posted 4 years ago by randyblew    [ Reply ]
 rgio wrote:
Sure miss PG....and my youth (not in that order)
 
me too! Secret World Live! one of the best shows ever - & I've seen a ton
Posted 4 years ago by CabriniG    [ Reply ]
dance break!
Posted 4 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Aw, I looked at the lyrics and what I thought was "singing" is "seeing things"...

I liked my misunderstanding better. :(
Posted 4 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
how do you top this?
Posted 5 years ago by hedgie    [ Reply ]
8 - Most Excellent  to me
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
This — well, this is something pretty darned special. THAT INFECTIOUS BEAT! Sinnni niss si deebeedoh...sinnni niss si deebeeddoh
Posted 6 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Just another PG song with African sound, that sounds like virtually all the other PG songs with African sound.
Meh. 
Posted 6 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
Imitation of ethnomusic, imitation of emotions, imitation of feeling. 2.
Posted 6 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
Superb.  Immediate 9 from the Bristol office.
Posted 7 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Ah - the Lion King. 
Posted 7 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
I find this rollicking madness to be joyful. Solid 10.
Posted 7 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 1wolfy wrote:
a bit too similar to Biko..or is that intentional
 
 oldsaxon wrote:

really? this is fast and a bit odd. how?

 
The phrasing, meter, and melody of the verses are very similar.  You could sing the lyrics to "Biko" over much of this song.  I imagine it's intentional - it's not very likely that Mr. Gabriel would've forgotten about one of his best-known songs.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 1wolfy wrote:
a bit too similar to Biko..or is that intentional
 
really? this is fast and a bit odd. how?


Posted 7 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
"Most Excellent" is still a great rating for this tune.
Posted 8 years ago by Tizmself    [ Reply ]
love this song, it's timeless joy!  Sinny niece da dibby do - sinny niece da dibby do!
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Just raised the volume...
Posted 9 years ago by mazzy    [ Reply ]
A big 10.
Posted 9 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Damn you Gabriel.  Stop following me around.
Posted 9 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
get up and dance!  love that flinty voice..{#Angel}
Posted 9 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
Sure miss PG....and my youth (not in that order)
Posted 9 years ago by rgio    [ Reply ]
Looking forward to seeing Peter Gabriel live in May in my home town!!!
Posted 9 years ago by SaxAtPhone    [ Reply ]
Tops!!!!    {#Drummer}
Posted 9 years ago by ngunnell    [ Reply ]
St. Peter
Posted 9 years ago by paisleydancer66    [ Reply ]
 ambrebalte wrote:
sure better than a hotel room, I'm in your streets, dancing
 

We be dancing in the pews now...  hope you are having a marvelous time right this minute...  love this song...
 
Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 (former member) wrote:


Everybody screamed at me to turn up the volume, so I did...  we be dancing in the streets...

 
  sure better than a hotel room, I'm in your streets, dancing


Posted 10 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
Wonderfully upbeat. It seems Peter Gabriel's voice fits any type of music. Pity he makes so little of it.
Posted 11 years ago by stevendejong    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
PS:  An American equivalent of "dog's bollocks," please?

 
It's the cat's meow!  The bee's knees, baby!  The shiznit!  I guess it's pretty cool!
Posted 11 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
a bit too similar to Biko..or is that intentional

Posted 11 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
NICE!
Posted 11 years ago by slavelle    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
<...> direct inverse proportion <...>
 
Interesting trick that.

Posted 11 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


Love this song...  we be dancing...

 
 
I like it, but I'm tired of it.

Posted 11 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 boober wrote:

I feel like I'm getting a free lesson in the "King's English" when Fred responds.

 
Oh, I very much doubt the aristocracy would speak like that. What you're getting is a bit of working-class dialect and slang.

Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I hate that band... but I like THIS singer.
Please, anybody could tell me how must I do to have the same voice? {#Smile}
Always loved Peter Gabriel...{#Notworthy}
Posted 12 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
Can somebody help me? I'm trying to upload my pic onto my info page and it keeps on saying "not a valid jpeg or gif."
Posted 12 years ago by gabrielle7nt    [ Reply ]
I have always like this song in spite of the lead singer.
Posted 12 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
When it opened I thought he was about to launch into an alternate version of "Biko".
 
Posted 12 years ago by ubuntourist    [ Reply ]
"Everday...we hear this song everyday."
Posted 12 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
 boober wrote:
I feel like I'm getting a free lesson in the "King's English" when Fred responds.
 
"Queen's English."  England/UK ain't got no king at the moment

"I'll just get me coat ..."  <——— fredriley      PS:  An American equivalent of "dog's bollocks," please?

Posted 12 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]

Kiss them for me, Pete


Posted 12 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

The volume of Genesis' hits is in direct inverse proportion to the quality of their music. Popular success does not always equal quality. Genesis were, and IMO still are, execrable producers of naff pomprock, and Collins is a grade one tit, albeit a very rich tit. Gabriel has improved by an order of magnitude since leaving Genesis, and the stuff of his that's been played on here is the dog's bollocks. Genesis are the dog's breakfast.

I also have a very soft spot for him for being the midwife in the birth of the highly innovative Afro Celt Sound System, which are some of the most prized CDs in my collection. Saying that, I don't think this particular number plays to either's strengths and is a bit dull compared to other Gabriel and ACSS work, Still worth a 6 from the Nottingham jury, though.

 
I feel like I'm getting a free lesson in the "King's English" when Fred responds.

Posted 12 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
This song reminds me of something ABBA would do. Not that thats a bad thing...
Posted 12 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Love PG and specially his work with African musicians!!!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
I loved this song when it first came out.  This version sounds like it's been remixed - the version on my CD is different, and you can hear the other singers much better.
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
l like this but Peter G. dominates a bit.  I would love to hear the other vocals a bit more.  They are beautifully harmonized.
Posted 13 years ago by twitterpated    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

The volume of Genesis' hits is in direct inverse proportion to the quality of their music. Popular success does not always equal quality. Genesis were, and IMO still are, execrable producers of naff pomprock, and Collins is a grade one tit, albeit a very rich tit. Gabriel has improved by an order of magnitude since leaving Genesis, and the stuff of his that's been played on here is the dog's bollocks. Genesis are the dog's breakfast.

I also have a very soft spot for him for being the midwife in the birth of the highly innovative Afro Celt Sound System, which are some of the most prized CDs in my collection. Saying that, I don't think this particular number plays to either's strengths and is a bit dull compared to other Gabriel and ACSS work, Still worth a 6 from the Nottingham jury, though.

 
Hey Fred, I'm right with you also.  Both for Peter Gabriel and Afro Celt Sound System.

Posted 13 years ago by dedawson    [ Reply ]
 That_SOB wrote:

 Thank you for leaving Genesis Mr. P. Gabriel. No doubt had you stayed, Genesis would have sputtered into obscurity. This works, as this way you get a hit about every 8 - 10 years, while Phil and crew went on without you to be quite prolific.... and made a dozen + gold albums. Don't get me wrong Peter,  I like your tunes but absence makes the heart grow fonder...



 

You're right SOB...I never thought of it like that. Come to think of it, he never worked with Britney Spears or Mylie Cyrus either, and look how many hits they made. How incredibly perceptive of you.
Posted 13 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

The volume of Genesis' hits is in direct inverse proportion to the quality of their music. Popular success does not always equal quality. Genesis were, and IMO still are, execrable producers of naff pomprock, and Collins is a grade one tit, albeit a very rich tit. Gabriel has improved by an order of magnitude since leaving Genesis, and the stuff of his that's been played on here is the dog's bollocks. Genesis are the dog's breakfast.

I also have a very soft spot for him for being the midwife in the birth of the highly innovative Afro Celt Sound System, which are some of the most prized CDs in my collection. Saying that, I don't think this particular number plays to either's strengths and is a bit dull compared to other Gabriel and ACSS work, Still worth a 6 from the Nottingham jury, though.

 
Well said Fred. I'm 100% with you.

Posted 13 years ago by siskinbob    [ Reply ]
 That_SOB wrote:
 Thank you for leaving Genesis Mr. P. Gabriel. No doubt had you stayed, Genesis would have sputtered into obscurity. This works, as this way you get a hit about every 8 - 10 years, while Phil and crew went on without you to be quite prolific.... and made a dozen + gold albums. Don't get me wrong Peter,  I like your tunes but absence makes the heart grow fonder...
 
The volume of Genesis' hits is in direct inverse proportion to the quality of their music. Popular success does not always equal quality. Genesis were, and IMO still are, execrable producers of naff pomprock, and Collins is a grade one tit, albeit a very rich tit. Gabriel has improved by an order of magnitude since leaving Genesis, and the stuff of his that's been played on here is the dog's bollocks. Genesis are the dog's breakfast.

I also have a very soft spot for him for being the midwife in the birth of the highly innovative Afro Celt Sound System, which are some of the most prized CDs in my collection. Saying that, I don't think this particular number plays to either's strengths and is a bit dull compared to other Gabriel and ACSS work, Still worth a 6 from the Nottingham jury, though.

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 teapot wrote:

This song always puts me in a good mood, and I need it now...

 
ME TOO!!!
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]

This song always puts me in a good mood, and I need it now...


Posted 13 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]

Two of my favorites collaborating on a pretty good tune.

Sounds like a sped up Biko in places.



Posted 13 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
ya do?

 cochlear wrote:

Romey has a limited repertoire.  But ya gotta love the guy.  {#Rolleyes}
 


Posted 13 years ago by natalita    [ Reply ]
this song makes my heart soar......
Posted 13 years ago by dBdwg    [ Reply ]
Sort of Abba-ish in the chorus


Posted 13 years ago by Jebbb    [ Reply ]
Love the wall of sound with the cute little ukulele(?) just peeking through. Symphonic.

Posted 13 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Nice segue from Nitin Sawhney
Posted 13 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
Nice tune!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]

 Thank you for leaving Genesis Mr. P. Gabriel. No doubt had you stayed, Genesis would have sputtered into obscurity. This works, as this way you get a hit about every 8 - 10 years, while Phil and crew went on without you to be quite prolific.... and made a dozen + gold albums. Don't get me wrong Peter,  I like your tunes but absence makes the heart grow fonder...



Posted 13 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
Cheery little ditty
Posted 13 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
'romeotuma' ... what-cha think of this one?
 
Romeotuma called, he says this is good for his ears. I say it's good for my soul. PG is my hero! {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 13 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
'romeotuma' ... what-cha think of this one?
Posted 13 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
 countyman wrote:
ONE per song please.

 romeotuma wrote:


This great song is soooo good for the ears...
 
 
Romey has a limited repertoire.  But ya gotta love the guy.  {#Rolleyes}

Posted 13 years ago by cochlear    [ Reply ]
 bizon wrote:

Hear, hear!

Peter Gabriel is known to most as the guy who did Sledgehammer (which is a great tune), but has such a vast, amazing and unfortunately to most, little known catalogue of musical genius. He truly is one of the modern masters and I believe that he will be remembered, respected and studied along with the likes of Mozart.

 
I would have to disagree with that; I think that all of the early Genesis work as well as all of his subsequent solo releases have gotten plenty of airlplay much to mine and others who do not like him's chagrin!{#Headache}

Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
ONE per song please.

 romeotuma wrote:


This great song is soooo good for the ears...
 


Posted 13 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]

Not a Gabriel fan, but I have always like this song.


Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Like I said....

 gjeeg wrote:
This song SOARS. I first heard it in the soundtrack of the IMAX film about extreme human sports.
A bunch of X Heads were dancing in the sky on airboards in free fall - skydancing at 150 mph with cameras up close and rolling. Gabriel singing away. A moment!
 


Posted 13 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
What a moment it was to hear this blasting in an IMAX theater as soundtrack to a film about human flight.
Very tripped out.
Posted 13 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
One (only?) of the better ACSS tracks.
Posted 13 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
don't know why I had this at 7.......most excellent
Posted 13 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
 Alafia wrote:
I hold very, very few musicians in the same regard as I do Peter Gabriel.
In fact, maybe nobody else...   He is unique in the world.

 
So true!  He is the only live act I care to see before we're both too old....never managed to see him in concert, thus far. 

Posted 13 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
 Alafia wrote:
I hold very, very few musicians in the same regard as I do Peter Gabriel.
In fact, maybe nobody else...   He is unique in the world.

 
Hear, hear!

Peter Gabriel is known to most as the guy who did Sledgehammer (which is a great tune), but has such a vast, amazing and unfortunately to most, little known catalogue of musical genius. He truly is one of the modern masters and I believe that he will be remembered, respected and studied along with the likes of Mozart.

Posted 13 years ago by bizon    [ Reply ]
I'm dancing in my cube too!!!!
 rolland69 wrote:
Can't sit still in my cube when this comes on!!!!!!!!!!!

LOVE IT!
 


Posted 13 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
Can't sit still in my cube when this comes on!!!!!!!!!!!

LOVE IT!
Posted 13 years ago by rolland69    [ Reply ]
Peter Gabriel - on of my all-time-favourites.
This years winner of the  Polar Music Prize: https://www.polarmusicprize.org/ Finally! {#Clap}

Posted 14 years ago by lifeissweet    [ Reply ]