This song is the pinnacle of the message in this album.
The entire span of the album, each song has a repeating rhythmic/harmonic figure that is consistent throughout the song, but evolves over time. This idea of repetition is "haunting" in itself, and relates to the idea of experiences and thoughts. What is "lost and sold" are the pieces of ourselves we have forgotten or chosen to forget, the "pitiful" our regrets, and the "impossible" our personal limits that define us.
Even though we dislike characteristics or events in our lives, everything that happens to us becomes apart of us, and as we evaluate ourselves and reflect on our lives, we realize that the things we want to expel or to give up make us who we are. How then can we possibly "give up the ghost", or move on from these thoughts and experiences we'd rather forget, when they become apart of who we are?
It is the ultimate irony and truth: we dwell on things and "have our fill" in order to move on, and although we are the same person we were when we endured these events, we have evolved through our experiences and reflections.
fyi that repetition is from thom's obsession with the minimal techno of early 90s Warp artists and jonny's influence of especially steve reich and other minimalist composers. though your idea makes it seem way more romantic ha.
fyi that repetition is from thom's obsession with the minimal techno of early 90s Warp artists and jonny's influence of especially steve reich and other minimalist composers. though your idea makes it seem way more romantic ha.
the best example of them ripping off minimalist composers can be found on Convergence from Bodysong (Steve Reich- Drumming) and the 2006 version of Arpeggi performed at the ether festival (Terry Riley- A Rainbow in Curved Air). check it on youtube.
the best example of them ripping off minimalist composers can be found on Convergence from Bodysong (Steve Reich- Drumming) and the 2006 version of Arpeggi performed at the ether festival (Terry Riley- A Rainbow in Curved Air). check it on youtube.
I agree with matchboxmatt . I like this member's comment. This song hits me personally. I am trying to 'move on' in failed relationship with a boyfriend that has a drug addiction. I particularly like your comment ' It is the ultimate irony and truth: we dwell on things and "have our fill" in order to move on, and although we are the same person we were when we endured these events, we have evolved through our experiences and reflections.'. I could really identify with what you said.
My ex bf may have chose drugs over me but I am left...
I agree with matchboxmatt . I like this member's comment. This song hits me personally. I am trying to 'move on' in failed relationship with a boyfriend that has a drug addiction. I particularly like your comment ' It is the ultimate irony and truth: we dwell on things and "have our fill" in order to move on, and although we are the same person we were when we endured these events, we have evolved through our experiences and reflections.'. I could really identify with what you said.
My ex bf may have chose drugs over me but I am left with my feelings for him and the hopes I had for a happier future with him. I am trying to let go but I think it may have been a mistake to add him to my facebook. Every time I read an update that he is moving on, it is like having my heart pulled out of me. I grieve, play some Radiohead and can;t sleep..lol. In the end, I am only torturing myself but listening to Radiohead makes the time go by easier, Thanks matchboxmatt for your insight.
Thank you so much; I knew there was something more that this Song wanted to express to me, but I couln't find it.
The funny thing about the ending of the song and the conclusion of your Interpretation is that giving up the ghost could mean 1) move on, evolve despite everything we've been through like you said or 2) just litterally give up the ghost - die. Not standing the thought of being that incomplete and not being able to overlook and forget.
Thank you so much; I knew there was something more that this Song wanted to express to me, but I couln't find it.
The funny thing about the ending of the song and the conclusion of your Interpretation is that giving up the ghost could mean 1) move on, evolve despite everything we've been through like you said or 2) just litterally give up the ghost - die. Not standing the thought of being that incomplete and not being able to overlook and forget.
Just wanted to add this because it makes the song so much more open and free.
Just wanted to add this because it makes the song so much more open and free.
This song is the pinnacle of the message in this album.
The entire span of the album, each song has a repeating rhythmic/harmonic figure that is consistent throughout the song, but evolves over time. This idea of repetition is "haunting" in itself, and relates to the idea of experiences and thoughts. What is "lost and sold" are the pieces of ourselves we have forgotten or chosen to forget, the "pitiful" our regrets, and the "impossible" our personal limits that define us.
Even though we dislike characteristics or events in our lives, everything that happens to us becomes apart of us, and as we evaluate ourselves and reflect on our lives, we realize that the things we want to expel or to give up make us who we are. How then can we possibly "give up the ghost", or move on from these thoughts and experiences we'd rather forget, when they become apart of who we are?
It is the ultimate irony and truth: we dwell on things and "have our fill" in order to move on, and although we are the same person we were when we endured these events, we have evolved through our experiences and reflections.
Exactly my thoughts, just couldn't put it into words! Hit the nail on the head I think.
Exactly my thoughts, just couldn't put it into words! Hit the nail on the head I think.
I came to the same notions. This entire album seems to feel like Thom reconciliating with himself or something about himself.
I came to the same notions. This entire album seems to feel like Thom reconciliating with himself or something about himself.
fyi that repetition is from thom's obsession with the minimal techno of early 90s Warp artists and jonny's influence of especially steve reich and other minimalist composers. though your idea makes it seem way more romantic ha.
fyi that repetition is from thom's obsession with the minimal techno of early 90s Warp artists and jonny's influence of especially steve reich and other minimalist composers. though your idea makes it seem way more romantic ha.
the best example of them ripping off minimalist composers can be found on Convergence from Bodysong (Steve Reich- Drumming) and the 2006 version of Arpeggi performed at the ether festival (Terry Riley- A Rainbow in Curved Air). check it on youtube.
the best example of them ripping off minimalist composers can be found on Convergence from Bodysong (Steve Reich- Drumming) and the 2006 version of Arpeggi performed at the ether festival (Terry Riley- A Rainbow in Curved Air). check it on youtube.
I agree with matchboxmatt . I like this member's comment. This song hits me personally. I am trying to 'move on' in failed relationship with a boyfriend that has a drug addiction. I particularly like your comment ' It is the ultimate irony and truth: we dwell on things and "have our fill" in order to move on, and although we are the same person we were when we endured these events, we have evolved through our experiences and reflections.'. I could really identify with what you said. My ex bf may have chose drugs over me but I am left...
I agree with matchboxmatt . I like this member's comment. This song hits me personally. I am trying to 'move on' in failed relationship with a boyfriend that has a drug addiction. I particularly like your comment ' It is the ultimate irony and truth: we dwell on things and "have our fill" in order to move on, and although we are the same person we were when we endured these events, we have evolved through our experiences and reflections.'. I could really identify with what you said. My ex bf may have chose drugs over me but I am left with my feelings for him and the hopes I had for a happier future with him. I am trying to let go but I think it may have been a mistake to add him to my facebook. Every time I read an update that he is moving on, it is like having my heart pulled out of me. I grieve, play some Radiohead and can;t sleep..lol. In the end, I am only torturing myself but listening to Radiohead makes the time go by easier, Thanks matchboxmatt for your insight.
Thank you so much; I knew there was something more that this Song wanted to express to me, but I couln't find it. The funny thing about the ending of the song and the conclusion of your Interpretation is that giving up the ghost could mean 1) move on, evolve despite everything we've been through like you said or 2) just litterally give up the ghost - die. Not standing the thought of being that incomplete and not being able to overlook and forget.
Thank you so much; I knew there was something more that this Song wanted to express to me, but I couln't find it. The funny thing about the ending of the song and the conclusion of your Interpretation is that giving up the ghost could mean 1) move on, evolve despite everything we've been through like you said or 2) just litterally give up the ghost - die. Not standing the thought of being that incomplete and not being able to overlook and forget.
Just wanted to add this because it makes the song so much more open and free.
Just wanted to add this because it makes the song so much more open and free.
@matchboxmatt This is a beautiful answer. Thank you.
@matchboxmatt This is a beautiful answer. Thank you.