Listening to Hooverphonic on Radio Paradise

skdenfeld wrote:

I'm thinking that this would make a most excellent Bond song.

You're right, but I wonder why that is. I wonder if it's a trifecta of:

1. Tragic, baroque lyrics sung by a female

2. Minor key

3. Steel guitar licks

Is that the Bond sound?

Posted 2 years ago by timmus [ Reply ]

Hoover doesn't suck...

Posted 2 years ago by jef [ Reply ]

powerful lyrics with a haunting background.

Posted 2 years ago by IndyDoug [ Reply ]

LaurieinTucson wrote:

this woman can't sing
she's flat
it's like she's singing in the dead zone between chest voice and head voice

And, YOU do better? ...give us a list of YOUR ALBUMS!

Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy [ Reply ]

I like it! Thank You RP!

Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy [ Reply ]

LaurieinTucson wrote:

this woman can't sing
she's flat
it's like she's singing in the dead zone between chest voice and head voice

maboleth wrote:

She has absolutely sexy sensual voice. Too bad it's not working for you.

Since there are several phrases where she nails the notes on-tempo, I think her "sliding up" style from flat to in-key on this is an intentional dissonance that contributes to the sultry/mysterious intention of the song.

Posted 3 years ago by TallCreative1 [ Reply ]

close your eyes and you're in a Bond movie.

Posted 4 years ago by countyman [ Reply ]

LaurieinTucson wrote:

this woman can't sing
she's flat
it's like she's singing in the dead zone between chest voice and head voice

She has absolutely sexy sensual voice. Too bad it's not working for you.

Posted 4 years ago by maboleth [ Reply ]

LaurieinTucson wrote:

this woman can't sing
she's flat
it's like she's singing in the dead zone between chest voice and head voice

She certainly can sing. Listen to their whole catalog. She has an impressive range.

You can dislike her vocals in this song, but that doesn't mean she can't sing.

It'd be like if based on your one comment here, I said you couldn't think... ;P

Posted 5 years ago by ziggytrix [ Reply ]

this woman can't sing
she's flat
it's like she's singing in the dead zone between chest voice and head voice

Posted 5 years ago by LaurieinTucson [ Reply ]

Grabbed by lyric. 9. Unique.

Posted 5 years ago by dziebell [ Reply ]

Fantastic song! Great band!

Posted 6 years ago by groedi [ Reply ]

1wolfy wrote:

You must play this one loudly

Lets go brother!!!

Posted 6 years ago by ExploitingChaos [ Reply ]

excellent on several levels… haunting mood and fem vocals among them...

Posted 7 years ago by robertomiller [ Reply ]

An emotional and brooding wonder of a track

Posted 10 years ago by yougivememosi [ Reply ]

Very fine ... strangely, whenever I find myself wondering "who is that band?" ... it turns out to be Hooverphonic.

Posted 10 years ago by GTT [ Reply ]

tiggers wrote:

RP introduced me to this track and this band many years ago now..... Thank you RP, still sounds as epic as it did the first time!

Seconded

Posted 10 years ago by fredriley [ Reply ]

RP introduced me to this track and this band many years ago now..... Thank you RP, still sounds as epic as it did the first time!

Posted 10 years ago by tiggers [ Reply ]

........So much Beauty!!!!!.........More-Cheeba, please!

Posted 10 years ago by coolpeople_rule [ Reply ]

Beautiful ...so much!!!!!...........

Posted 10 years ago by cebadores [ Reply ]

wow, sounds a lot like joy askew

Posted 10 years ago by RabbitEars [ Reply ]

ThePoose wrote:

I have this recurring fantasy.
A ravishing-looking woman
with a dramatic expression and
eyes screwed up is sitting upright
astride me. I am buried deep inside her.
It doesn't matter whether or not she is clothed.
She is singing this song--or maybe Tie a Yellow
Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree--with all her might.
As she hits certain notes and emotional moments in the piece, her vagina contracts around me.
I am immobile.

Don't know how it ends: when the song is over,
I always find myself hoping she picks out another song
and keeps on singing.

Whoa, too much info although I am LOL over Tie a Yellow Ribbon....

Posted 10 years ago by ShaunJ [ Reply ]

Now this girl can sing...

Posted 10 years ago by moodfood [ Reply ]

I have this recurring fantasy.
A ravishing-looking woman
with a dramatic expression and
eyes screwed up is sitting upright
astride me. I am buried deep inside her.
It doesn't matter whether or not she is clothed.
She is singing this song--or maybe Tie a Yellow
Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree--with all her might.
As she hits certain notes and emotional moments in the piece, her vagina contracts around me.
I am immobile.

Don't know how it ends: when the song is over,
I always find myself hoping she picks out another song
and keeps on singing.

Posted 11 years ago by ThePoose [ Reply ]

audiophelia wrote:

Whoa! This SO needs to be a Bond Theme Song!!!

Agree. I'd take it over Adele's "Skyfall".

Posted 11 years ago by phlattop [ Reply ]

apd wrote:

don't wish to be insensitive, but even though I know what this song is about (a stillborn child, apparently), I can't find that meaning in the lyrics. Can someone explain?

laroue wrote:

Face your faith
Remove all the lace
You love me to death
But death may love you more

You paint with glaze
But write me without grace
You love me to death
Our love was mortal hope

Oh you love me to death
But death may love you more

You grow in me
And although we disagree
You love me to death
You can not love me more

The best things in life to find
Will not always satisfy
You can love me to death
But I will have to go

Oh you love me to death
But I will have to go

Pretty clear, now you've pointed it out, thanks!

Posted 11 years ago by richlister [ Reply ]

don't wish to be insensitive, but even though I know what this song is about (a stillborn child, apparently), I can't find that meaning in the lyrics. Can someone explain?

laroue wrote:

Face your faith
Remove all the lace
You love me to death
But death may love you more

You paint with glaze
But write me without grace
You love me to death
Our love was mortal hope

Oh you love me to death
But death may love you more

You grow in me
And although we disagree
You love me to death
You can not love me more

The best things in life to find
Will not always satisfy
You can love me to death
But I will have to go

Oh you love me to death
But I will have to go

Posted 11 years ago by apd [ Reply ]

audiophelia wrote:

Whoa! This SO needs to be a Bond Theme Song!!!

You mean it isn't?

Posted 11 years ago by philbertr [ Reply ]

Oscar_the_Grouch wrote:

These are the RP forums where we type before we engage our brains to actually learn anything so, most likely, no he/she/it does not. Sad but all too typical for the denizens of these forums.

No wonder you were never a fave...

Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman [ Reply ]

Thanks Bill - set of last 3 just 'kill me' - love em,,,to death... no less

Bjork — Play Dead
Lana Del Rey — Born to Die
Hooverphonic — You Love Me To Death...

Posted 12 years ago by OzFan [ Reply ]

beautiful night here

73 and a nice ocean breeze

life is good

Posted 12 years ago by miamizsun [ Reply ]

A startlingly smooth segue: Lana Del Rey - Born to Die => Hooverphonic - You Love Me To Death. Cool.

Posted 12 years ago by Anax [ Reply ]

I just recently bought this album after hearing it here and it's quickly become a new favorite for both me and my wife - GREAT ALBUM! Bought it new on Amazon for seven bucks! (click from RP, natch!)

Posted 13 years ago by billybob123 [ Reply ]

PigLatin wrote:

I love this song to death. Even it could ever be played to death, I would still, like, love it.

Oh Yes! I agree with you completely! I never tire of this song, simply adore it.

Posted 13 years ago by socalhol [ Reply ]

Whoa! This SO needs to be a Bond Theme Song!!!

Posted 13 years ago by audiophelia [ Reply ]

Posted 13 years ago by MrBanshee [ Reply ]

Awesome track!

Posted 14 years ago by Bosami [ Reply ]

denmom wrote:

Huh? Have you got a clue what this song is about?

These are the RP forums where we type before we engage our brains to actually learn anything so, most likely, no he/she/it does not. Sad but all too typical for the denizens of these forums.

Posted 14 years ago by Oscar_the_Grouch [ Reply ]

Love the song and her voice....

Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex [ Reply ]

mwsteele79 wrote:

Beautiful song, great voice, stupid lyrics.

Huh? Have you got a clue what this song is about?

Posted 15 years ago by denmom [ Reply ]

Face your faith
Remove all the lace
You love me to death
But death may love you more

You paint with glaze
But write me without grace
You love me to death
Our love was mortal hope

Oh you love me to death
But death may love you more

You grow in me
And although we disagree
You love me to death
You can not love me more

The best things in life to find
Will not always satisfy
You can love me to death
But I will have to go

Oh you love me to death
But I will have to go

Posted 15 years ago by laroue [ Reply ]

1wolfy wrote:

until death do us part

..I really have to go.

Posted 15 years ago by 1wolfy [ Reply ]

ThePoose wrote:

skdenfeld wrote:

I'm thinking that this would make a most excellent Bond song.

For Your Ears Only, Goldfinger.

Surely (sic) Bassey should belt it out.

Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose [ Reply ]

skdenfeld wrote:

I'm thinking that this would make a most excellent Bond song.

Yes!

Posted 15 years ago by westslope [ Reply ]

horstman wrote:

Always liked the Grasshopper more. Not quite so commercial.

Thanks for the tip. The Bulldog is ofcourse a Coffeeshop, but I was referring to the hostel where I was staying. It's quite comfortable and friendly in the hotel. I don't believe I have frequented the Graasshpper yet (though in the fog of Amsterdam bliss, it is entirely possible that I forgot), but I will check it out on my next visit, thank you.

Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find [ Reply ]

7:08 am Hooverphonic You Love Me To Death
7:05 am Ben Harper Gather 'Round The Stone

The best segue yet, Bill!

Posted 15 years ago by ScopArch [ Reply ]

horstman wrote:

Always liked the Grasshopper more. Not quite so commercial.

Ahhh, The Grasshopper. You've got very good taste. One of my all time favorite places on Planet Earth. Spent many a pleasant hour there, at least I think I did. Hang at the 'Hopper for a few hours then go catch a show at The Milkweg. Good times!

Posted 16 years ago by HarrO [ Reply ]

Alpine wrote:

Don't talk shit about KFOG. Try living in this backwater up here in Chico with all this Christian fuckin hick country hillbilly talk radio classical bullshit fucking classic rock radio pulp crap we have to listen up here.

Kfog would be a breath of fresh air!

Don't sugar coat it!Tell me how you really think!

Posted 16 years ago by boober [ Reply ]

I love this song to death. Even it could ever be played to death, I would still, like, love it.

Posted 16 years ago by PigLatin [ Reply ]

Beautiful song, great voice, stupid lyrics.

Posted 16 years ago by mwsteele79 [ Reply ]

Deadwing wrote:

10:22 am - Hooverphonic - You Love Me To Death
10:17 am - The Church - Under The Milky Way
10:13 am - Porcupine Tree - Trains
Bill's THE man!

Same three again on Aug 18th around 4:13 PM CDT. Nice trio.

Posted 16 years ago by sfuller [ Reply ]

June 16, 10:13 to 10:22........

.Damn! I missed it!!

Posted 16 years ago by mgfitz [ Reply ]

Took an hour, but finally a band I can love!

Posted 16 years ago by LadyLovelyLocks [ Reply ]

10:22 am - Hooverphonic - You Love Me To Death 10:17 am - The Church - Under The Milky Way 10:13 am - Porcupine Tree - Trains Bill's THE man!

Posted 16 years ago by Deadwing [ Reply ]

sfListener wrote:

A little tired of this one but shouldn't complain as my neighbor in the courtyard blasts the local mainstream rock station (KFOG) who's playlist is comprised of every song you got sick of 20 years ago. Why is that so profitable?

Don't talk shit about KFOG. Try living in this backwater up here in Chico with all this Christian fuckin hick country hillbilly talk radio classical bullshit fucking classic rock radio pulp crap we have to listen up here. Kfog would be a breath of fresh air!

Posted 16 years ago by Alpine [ Reply ]

a_genuine_find wrote:

I didn't think I could enjoy this song any more, but here I sit at the Bulldog in Amsterdam with a head full of hash and this never sounded so good.

Always liked the Grasshopper more. Not quite so commercial.

Posted 16 years ago by horstman [ Reply ]

A little tired of this one but shouldn't complain as my neighbor in the courtyard blasts the local mainstream rock station (KFOG) who's playlist is comprised of every song you got sick of 20 years ago. Why is that so profitable?

Posted 16 years ago by sfListener [ Reply ]

yes, i do

Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking [ Reply ]

You must play this one loudly

Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy [ Reply ]

a_genuine_find wrote:

I didn't think I could enjoy this song any more, but here I sit at the Bulldog in Amsterdam with a head full of hash and this never sounded so good.

You are indeed The Man. Hope you''re tied to the table to keep from floating away. That has to be the biggest tongue wagging a dog that I've seen. Good to know that the Boston Globe came through with the appropriate pic for a hash trip.

Posted 16 years ago by kcar [ Reply ]

I didn't think I could enjoy this song any more, but here I sit at the Bulldog in Amsterdam with a head full of hash and this never sounded so good.

Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find [ Reply ]

Aaaah Belgium...so many great bands for such a small country, there must be something in the water...like in Iceland

Posted 16 years ago by pedrock77 [ Reply ]

swinghamer wrote:

Exactly what I was thinking the first time I ever heard this one...now I wonder what the open credits montage/scene would be?

Guns and wedding cakes, for sure!

Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld [ Reply ]

   When will you let me go live and let go....

Posted 16 years ago by gregr79 [ Reply ]

skdenfeld wrote:

I'm thinking that this would make a most excellent Bond song.

Exactly what I was thinking the first time I ever heard this one...now I wonder what the open credits montage/scene would be?

Posted 16 years ago by swinghamer [ Reply ]

until death do us part

..I really have to go.

Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy [ Reply ]

skdenfeld wrote:

I'm thinking that this would make a most excellent Bond song.

For Your Ears Only, Goldfinger.

Posted 16 years ago by ThePoose [ Reply ]

skdenfeld wrote:

I'm thinking that this would make a most excellent Bond song.

Undoubtedly.

Posted 16 years ago by Derecho [ Reply ]

gandalfbmg wrote:

Damnit Bill... Every other song this morning is a 8, 9, 10, and I'm getting absolutely NOTHING done at work because of it ;)

Oh, so true. . .

Posted 16 years ago by Mina_the_Boo [ Reply ]

skdenfeld wrote:

I'm thinking that this would make a most excellent Bond song.

You are absolutely right there. It's perfect.

Posted 16 years ago by bronorb [ Reply ]

Damnit Bill... Every other song this morning is a 8, 9, 10, and I'm getting absolutely NOTHING done at work because of it ;)

Posted 16 years ago by gandalfbmg [ Reply ]

I'm thinking that this would make a most excellent Bond song.

Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld [ Reply ]

boober wrote:

I'm picking my nose.

hope noone else has to use your computer.

Posted 16 years ago by ktnsb [ Reply ]

Portishead meets Massive Attack via Shirley Bassey. 9 -> 10 (only my second ever 10).

Posted 16 years ago by fredriley [ Reply ]

trust me I don't love you to death

Posted 16 years ago by rocco1207 [ Reply ]

trollboy wrote:

I just had to put my cat down last night. He was a great cat, a beautiful creature. I have taken the day off to mourn, and this song is having an impact. All of you who have lost a pet that you greatly cared about, have a listen. Thanks RP.

aww :( Music soothes the soul, my friend.

Posted 17 years ago by DigitalJer [ Reply ]

trollboy wrote:

I just had to put my cat down last night. He was a great cat, a beautiful creature. I have taken the day off to mourn, and this song is having an impact. All of you who have lost a pet that you greatly cared about, have a listen. Thanks RP.

You just gave me goosebumps.

Posted 17 years ago by underarmor [ Reply ]

I like the music they're playing, but someone in the background keeps banging trash cans.

Posted 17 years ago by jcjoh [ Reply ]

what philbertr said

Posted 17 years ago by enidualc [ Reply ]

What Dynamite, 93vx800 and dmax said.

Posted 17 years ago by philbertr [ Reply ]

Every time I hear this song, I like it twice as much.

Posted 17 years ago by Dynamite [ Reply ]

Turn on the Hoover and vacuum this away, please.

Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast [ Reply ]

dmax wrote:

Had to bump this up to an 8. First few notes, I stop what I'm doing and think - "ahhhhhhhhhhh." That's a good sign, isn't it?

I'm with you! Every time I hear those notes, I stop and check the RP website. Yup, it's Hooverphonic! An 8, for sure.

Posted 17 years ago by 93vx800 [ Reply ]

trollboy wrote:

I just had to put my cat down last night. He was a great cat, a beautiful creature. I have taken the day off to mourn, and this song is having an impact. All of you who have lost a pet that you greatly cared about, have a listen. Thanks RP.

As a cat person, I say, condolenses. It's really hard to go thru.

Posted 17 years ago by tnt_thomas [ Reply ]

Derecho wrote:

Much better this time around, following Morphine "Take Me With You".

I am, by now, conditioned to hear Unkle aftr this. And when it didn't follow, it left me feeling as if I'd eaten a meal without dessert. Not to worry, though, now that I hear the opening strains of Mr. Ray Charles. What a station!

Posted 17 years ago by FamilyMan [ Reply ]

I just had to put my cat down last night. He was a great cat, a beautiful creature. I have taken the day off to mourn, and this song is having an impact. All of you who have lost a pet that you greatly cared about, have a listen. Thanks RP.

Posted 17 years ago by trollboy [ Reply ]

maxmox wrote:

I'm vacuuming my nose and picking the rug......and loving this number.

"Tripping? I ain't going nowhere without my luggage."

Posted 17 years ago by DrCyKosis [ Reply ]

mojoman wrote:

Available from the UK iTunes store, by the way.

Its also available for free on Limewire, Bittorrent, eTomi....

Posted 17 years ago by out_to_lunch [ Reply ]

BeetNik wrote:

I am vacuuming my rugs.

is that a sexual reference?

Posted 17 years ago by themotion [ Reply ]

Great song. This band is terrific.

Posted 17 years ago by out_to_lunch [ Reply ]

millenium wrote:

Is it just me, or does this sound like a potential James Bond theme?

I can totally picture this in a 007 movie!!!!

Posted 17 years ago by ~Michelle~ [ Reply ]

fredriley wrote:

Oh, I do like hammered dulcimer - makes my forearm hair stand on end.

ziggytrix wrote:

Is that what that is? Thank you so much, I've been wondering a long time.

Yeah me too. I thought it might be a koto.

Posted 17 years ago by bokey [ Reply ]

coccyx wrote:

I am vacuuming my rugs.... I'm picking my nose.... and we're taking a nap

I'm vacuuming my nose and picking the rug......and loving this number.......

Posted 17 years ago by maxmox [ Reply ]

I think this is a very cool set: Hooverphonic - You Love Me To Death 7:51 am - Morphine - Take Me With You 7:47 am - REM - Bittersweet Me 7:43 am - Madrugada - The Lost Gospel

Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz [ Reply ]

Is it just me, or does this sound like a potential James Bond theme?

Posted 17 years ago by millenium [ Reply ]

scrap the vocals and it is a super cool song (IMO)

Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz [ Reply ]

I am vacuuming my rugs.... I'm picking my nose.... and we're taking a nap

Posted 17 years ago by coccyx [ Reply ]

Seductive stuff. Certainly an 8!! Can anyone out there recommend the whole album?

Posted 17 years ago by highwindows [ Reply ]

davin wrote:

Rough transition from Sarah McLachlan - Mary to this.. argh

Much better this time around, following Morphine "Take Me With You".

Posted 17 years ago by Derecho [ Reply ]

fredriley wrote:

Oh, I do like hammered dulcimer - makes my forearm hair stand on end.

Is that what that is? Thank you so much, I've been wondering a long time.

Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix [ Reply ]

BeetNik wrote:

I am vacuuming my rugs.

I'm picking my nose.

Posted 17 years ago by boober [ Reply ]

Perfect James Bond intro song.

Posted 17 years ago by Wolf825 [ Reply ]

I bought this cd a month ago or so, and I have to say it wasn't worth the 12 bucks, even if it is two discs. I'd been sort of intrigued by their sound here on rp, but geez it's so monotonous and minimalist. They take themselves so freekin seriously, but they just don't have enough going on musically to justify it. Fortunately it was on a gift card, but still... I'm disappointed.

Posted 17 years ago by ktnsb [ Reply ]

I am vacuuming my rugs.

Posted 17 years ago by BeetNik [ Reply ]

Nice set today...

Posted 17 years ago by djinnthespazz [ Reply ]

please, this song is soooo burnt out from you playing it that it now sucks. thanks alot

Posted 17 years ago by sterson [ Reply ]

Oh my...there is just something so sexy about this song. Meee-yow!

Posted 17 years ago by ~Michelle~ [ Reply ]

Rough transition from Sarah McLachlan - Mary to this.. argh

Posted 17 years ago by davin [ Reply ]

Love it. Love them. I'm tired of keeping it a secret. One day they'll reciprocate...

...or else...

Posted 17 years ago by kapetto [ Reply ]

Mari wrote:

A year on and I still adore this song and this band

Totally agree !!

Posted 17 years ago by Frenchboop [ Reply ]

A year on and I still adore this song and this band

Posted 17 years ago by Mari [ Reply ]

Available from the UK iTunes store, by the way.

Posted 17 years ago by mojoman [ Reply ]

The whole album is easily just as good as this song. Highly recommended!

Posted 17 years ago by Darkmatter [ Reply ]

excellent

Posted 17 years ago by SpaceCase [ Reply ]

rascal420 wrote:

Outstanding. Thanks for the laugh-out-loud.

Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo [ Reply ]

I'm already a fan of Hooverphonic, and I'm liking this tune more and more with each play.

Posted 17 years ago by marlenacb [ Reply ]

Oh, I do like hammered dulcimer - makes my forearm hair stand on end. The intro so reminds me of Dead Can Dance. Well worth a 9 - it's for gems like this that I keep listening to RP.

Posted 17 years ago by fredriley [ Reply ]

Farquwaar wrote:

But this is not a UK radio station, bloke, but Radio Paradise....and this song is overplayed...

NOT

Posted 17 years ago by davin [ Reply ]

Oooohhhh, more James Bond music

Posted 17 years ago by SpamNRice [ Reply ]

Imkirok wrote:

"You love me to death, but death may love you more." After listening/reading the lyrics and learning of what this song is about, I'm going from an 8 to a 9. Hauntingly beautiful.

I agree - beautiful song

Posted 18 years ago by kaviksdad [ Reply ]