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The Peter Malick Group — Strange Transmissions (w/ Norah Jones)
Album: New York City
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Released: 2003
Length: 4:01
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I believe, you say
Don't think, we'll stay
Drawn through the ebb
Lost in the flow

Beneath my breath, I confess
My world, loved less
The devil held the proof
For me to know

I could only fight
For the longest while
But with the truth out, baby
I belong to you

I stoop to find
My place, entwined
I took it to the bottom
One more time

I could only fight
For the longest while
But with the truth out, baby
I belong to you

I could trip and I want you to know
That every time I think
That I think I should go
I receive strange transmissions

I could trip and I want you to know
That every time I think
That I think I should go
I receive strange transmissions

I could only fight
For the longest while
But with the truth out, baby
I belong to you

I could trip and I want you to know
That every time I think
That I think I should go
I receive strange transmissions

I could trip and I want you to know
Every time I think
That I think I should go
I receive strange transmissions
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heard her singing from another window on my PC and said "that sounds like Nora Jones, I better go make sure I rated that one"....sure enough!  Nora doing what she does best!  Love it.
So cool!😎
Norah Jones is solid gold and oh so spectacular paired with this band...sweet sweet
 dbrisco85 wrote:


Well she is internationally known and respected, and you are?

he is...joking. lighten up ye people of  little tolerance
Has a Roxy Music vibe.
If I was a song writer and needed a male and female singer I'd have Nora Jones and Eddy Vedder at he top of my list but than again I'm not.
 unclehud wrote:

Yeah, but that doesn't make it true.  As The Dude says, "That's, like, your opinion, man."


Well she is internationally known and respected, and you are?
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Good gawd man, what are you blathering on about this time? Spewing nonsensical hate as usual. Hope it makes you happy.


In many interviews she rejected this collaboration and said she was unaware that Malick would use this sessions as there was no agreement to do this.   
 thewiseking wrote:

Generic crap. This  tryin to sound "white trashy" schtick wore thin decades ago with Bonnie Raitt. Coming from this marginal talent who owes her career to her show biz connections it is especially abhorrent.


Good gawd man, what are you blathering on about this time? Spewing nonsensical hate as usual. Hope it makes you happy.
 DocStrangelove wrote:
Norah Jones sucks. Every song song the same way.
there, i said it.
 
Norah Jones is a real talent. You may not like her music and that's fine. But don't put it on her. I don't care for Jack White, but I realize he has great talent. It sucks that I can't appreciate him more.


β€œThe fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.”
What a unmistakable voice and nonchalant style
 DocStrangelove wrote:
Norah Jones sucks. Every song song the same way.
there, i said it.
 
Yeah, but that doesn't make it true.  As The Dude says, "That's, like, your opinion, man."
Norah Jones sucks. Every song song the same way.
there, i said it.
if this was the 30's y'all be dissing the duke. norah may not fit the RP demographic but in the real world, she's taken seriously.  this song is outstanding.  
Music as wallpaper. Eminently forgettable. 
 thewiseking wrote:
Generic crap. This  tryin to sound "white trashy" schtick wore thin decades ago with Bonnie Raitt....

 
Are we listening to the same track?  However you'd classify this one, it's no Bonnie Raitt wanabee.
No doubt Norah Jones is talented.
But is she authentic or imitating? 
That question is always there when I hear her. 
Generic crap. This  tryin to sound "white trashy" schtick wore thin decades ago with Bonnie Raitt. Coming from this marginal talent who owes her career to her show biz connections it is especially abhorrent.
This keeps growing on me ... now I really dig it. Nora is quite talented. 
You can't beat a bit of Norah! It's an ok saying I am from England :)
 elmo wrote:
NJ gets me every time!

 
Which exit?
I like her voice.  Music is alright.
Ssssssweet.
Major Roxy Music vibe to this one.... Sounds great...!
Whew!  Thought the webiste was screwed up.  "This is definitely  Norah."  Yeah, it is.  And that's great.  Really, great.
 elmo wrote:
NJ gets me every time!
 
Passaic or Trenton?
 Cynaera wrote:
This one caught my attention right away (not an easy thing when I'm in the middle of something very complicated on the computer.)  I like it a lot - found myself wishing I could hear the song again as soon as it ended. {#Sunny} 
 
Yes, I do some pretty absorbing computer work myself, and I thought this stood out... The composition was excellent and her voice worked with it... made it better and more complete as a work. Upgraded it from 7 to 8 .
NJ is America's sweetheart!
NJ gets me every time!
Sounds like an old Roxy Music song.
we like Nora, but this is boring
 sjmo2 wrote:

great stuff.  Norah Jones seems to be involved in some great stuff outside her solo work.


 
Honestly, I greatly prefer this over her solo stuff.  It's a lot more interesting in my opinion.  Her solo stuff is fine I guess, and every now and then something grabs me, but for the most part it all sounds the same to me. 

great stuff.  Norah Jones seems to be involved in some great stuff outside her solo work.


This one caught my attention right away (not an easy thing when I'm in the middle of something very complicated on the computer.)  I like it a lot - found myself wishing I could hear the song again as soon as it ended. {#Sunny} 
My favorite song from an excellent album.
 JGM wrote:
Norah's best stuff is with this group, IMO. 

I agree.  This is a fantastic album, I enjoy it much more then the Norah solo stuff.  Much more depth musically and not nearly as repetitive.

 Rafter101 wrote:
Smooth. Nice. Beautiful. Like good scotch.
 
Next time in Davis, let's share a glass.
 Rafter101 wrote:
Smooth. Nice. Beautiful. Like good scotch.
 


Agree that it is smooth et al but eschew Scotch in favor Polish vodka
Smooth. Nice. Beautiful. Like good scotch.
Norah's best stuff is with this group, IMO.   The album link here points to the wrong album, BTW. 

TYVM.  OXO.  YMMV.  TTFN.


 crockydile wrote:

 
seen that done with a CX500 as well. I'd prefer the Guzzi though. Bigger motor. I ride a ST1100. That too would make a good light car motor.


I think I just realized what a big Nora Jones fan I am.  Her awesomeness kind of sneaks up on you.   Wonderful singer.
absolutely!
 robco1 wrote:
Beautiful transition from "Lazarus," Bill. {#Clap}
 


Beautiful transition from "Lazarus," Bill. {#Clap}
 plaice3 wrote:
Not a big Nora Jones fan, but this ... well, for me, it became more interesting as it went on.
 
Agree. And her new album is surprisingly intriguing and listenable.

Not a big Nora Jones fan, but this ... well, for me, it became more interesting as it went on.
Well, this doesn't suck. {#Dancingbanana}
 Eric_Denison wrote:
Norah could sing the phone book and it would be amazing!

Hear, hear!  How did this young woman get so much soul in her voice?
 crockydile wrote:

 

My what a strange transmission?

 agnes wrote:
I've always liked Norah Jones, but it's fabulous to hear her putting a bit more soul and oomph in her delivery. 
Well done, lady!  {#Clap}
  I didn't even realize it was her.  My vote for "most improved player'


Great song, great album.
This is a great song.  Different to her solo stuff and equally brilliant but in a totally different way.  Very clever Ms. Jones and the Peter Malick Group.

Norah has one of those special voices, sometimes she is compromised by the recording companies and has to do more commercial stuff but no denying her talent
 Eric_Denison wrote:
Norah could sing the phone book and it would be amazing!
 

you betcha! {#Yes}
I've always liked Norah Jones, but it's fabulous to hear her putting a bit more soul and oomph in her delivery. 
Well done, lady!  {#Clap}
Norah could sing the phone book and it would be amazing!
She sounds great singing anything.
This will do me, gorgeous.
JokesandJokesandJokes wrote:
I had some strange emissions in bed last night, had a dream about George Michael
Very nice...
xkolibuul wrote:
It seems a number of vocal RP listeners have a visceral reaction to NJ because she has been a commercial success lately, and they only wish to make allowances for mainstream artists who were successes before 1980. You'll note the same trend with Dave Mathews, Eddie Vedder, Coldplay, and others. Bill does a great job of highlighting lesser-known works by mainstream artists while avoiding the commercial chaff.
Spot on! This is the sad truth. Globally recognized bands like Pink Floyd always seem to get the benefit of the doubt and are touted as "genius", but recent successes are thrown to the wolves because they're too mainstream. DMB is mainstream, but that doesn't mean they aren't as talented. I pride myself on an eclectic playlist, mostly thanks to the teachings of RP, but I also have a place in my heart for masterwork which has come in the last ten years.
It seems a number of vocal RP listeners have a visceral reaction to NJ because she has been a commercial success lately, and they only wish to make allowances for mainstream artists who were successes before 1980. You'll note the same trend with Dave Mathews, Eddie Vedder, Coldplay, and others. Bill does a great job of highlighting lesser-known works by mainstream artists while avoiding the commercial chaff. liser wrote:
Why such vitriol?
Norah Jones has such POWER in her singing
"5 and a half gears? What's with these strange transmissions?"
Journeyman playing and style.
Odyzzeuz wrote:
OK, there are two basic groups of people. Those who like Nora Jones and those whom I could ever befriend. Where's the emoticon in which the little yellow head blows its brains out?
I'm having a What About Bob? flashback. Baby step to four o'clock. Baby step to four o'clock....
Jones really is strong in this one. Not the usual commercial tripe...
hippiechick wrote:
Norah Jones!
Why such vitriol?
x3n0b07 wrote:
Jones is almost always better when not left to her own devices And.. Soulful sultry stupendous voice with a great tune.
Both true. I give it a 9
Jones is almost always better when not left to her own devices
Soulful sultry stupendous voice with a great tune.
now just listen to that voice...boy
Not crazy about Norah in general, but I like this.
hippiechick wrote:
Norah Jones!
Bless you, Hippychick.
Norah Jones!
I love Norah.
Stop this.
I absolutely loved Norah's first cd but was not so excited by the 2nd. She's a rare talent and young, so lots more to come from her. This one is OK, I'll have to hear it again...
I could only fight for the longest while But with the truth out baby I belong to you I could trip and I want you to know That every time I think that I think I should go I receive strange transmissions
OK, there are two basic groups of people. Those who like Nora Jones and those whom I could ever befriend. Where's the emoticon in which the little yellow head blows its brains out?
snora is right...this is soooooo boring. it sounds like that ally mcbeal lady.
pyxxel wrote:
Indeed! Well, if she's cut out for that, that is.... she might as well leave that part to rough-voice songstresses!
Yep. "Snora" Jones need to smoke 60 marlbro, drink a bottle of JD, and get some songs with balls.
Daveinbawlmer wrote:
Wow. Huh. I quess this is what happens when you strip away all the overproduction and studio/marketing/machine crap they do to sell records. Norah needs to record an even more gritty, raw record and kick butt. Until then she's just tooooooooo slick for me, esp after hearing this.
Indeed! Well, if she's cut out for that, that is.... she might as well leave that part to rough-voice songstresses!
i think this is album is really great; better than any of Norah's other ones.
Wow. Huh. I quess this is what happens when you strip away all the overproduction and studio/marketing/machine crap they do to sell records. Norah needs to record an even more gritty, raw record and kick butt. Until then she's just tooooooooo slick for me, esp after hearing this.
Leslie wrote:
Very nice. First Norah Jones song I have liked in a long while. I think I would have liked her had she not been shoved down our throats by the record industry.
Sort of like Ray Charles is being rammed down our throats right now.
Great "Girl" set Bill -- Aretha, Sandy, Patty and Norah! Thank you! --Shari
JokesandJokesandJokes wrote:
I had some strange emissions in bed last night, had a dream about George Michael
I hope you wash your sheets frequently.
norah rules
rgj13 wrote:
Better them than Strange Emissions. :nodhead: :-s
I had some strange emissions in bed last night, had a dream about George Michael
stevo_b wrote:
Strange Transmissions? We all need more of them!!!
Better them than Strange Emissions. :nodhead: :-s
Very nice. First Norah Jones song I have liked in a long while. I think I would have liked her had she not been shoved down our throats by the record industry.
I will have to check this out now to round out my Norah Jones collection...absolutely fantastic
Strange Transmissions? We all need more of them!!!
wow.... First time I've heard this... Nice.
This cd is really an EP, and Malick recorded Norah before she hit big. I like the garage-y sound and Jones's more gritty sound on some of the cuts. She's got the stuff to be around for a good, long time. If you like "Strange Transmissions," cowboy up and get the cd! If you're looking for "Come Away With Me, Part II," though, this isnt' it.
I want to hear this again, but based on that first listen, I think I'm going to keep right on liking it.