Fix what’s wrong, but don’t rewrite what the artist wrote. Stick to the official released version — album booklet, label site, verified lyric video, etc. If you’re guessing, pause and double-check.
Respect the structure
Songs have rhythm. Pages do too. Leave line breaks where they belong. Don’t smash things together or add extra empty space just for looks.
Punctuation counts (but vibe-editing doesn’t)
Correct typos? Yes. Re-punctuating a whole verse because it ‘looks better’? Probably not. Keep capitalization and punctuation close to the official source.
Don’t mix versions
If you’re editing the explicit version, keep it explicit. If it’s the clean version, keep it clean. No mashups.
Let the lyrics be lyrics
This isn’t the place for interpretations, memories, stories, or trivia — that’s what comments are for. Keep metadata, translations, and bracketed stage directions out unless they’re officially part of the song.
Edit lightly
If two lines are wrong… fix the two lines. No need to bulldoze the whole page. Think ‘surgical,’ not ‘remix.’
When in doubt, ask the crowd
Not sure what they’re singing in that fuzzy bridge? Drop a question in the comments and let the music nerds swarm. Someone always knows.
Fischerspooner do a sort of tribute to this with their amazing track, 'Tone Poem'.
On the other end of the spectrum, ISLANDS cover this live on Daytrotter.com.
AGREED! One of the most incredible, flawless pieces of music I've heard...Every note fits perfect...It puts me standing at the bow of a large yacht cutting effortlessly through the waves and into the sunset.
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One of the most inspiring and beautiful songs I have ever heard.
have you heard the Fischerspooner and Islands versions?
have you heard the Fischerspooner and Islands versions?
Fischerspooner do a sort of tribute to this with their amazing track, 'Tone Poem'. On the other end of the spectrum, ISLANDS cover this live on Daytrotter.com.
http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/islands-a-benevolence-posing-threats-a-will-by-any-other-name-concert/20053403-3737563.html
Its an awesome track, my favorite Eno for sure.
Hey, cool; thanks for posting these.
Hey, cool; thanks for posting these.
AGREED! One of the most incredible, flawless pieces of music I've heard...Every note fits perfect...It puts me standing at the bow of a large yacht cutting effortlessly through the waves and into the sunset.
I can't help but think of Bucky Fuller: the Big Ship is Earth and everyone on it.