Porcupine Tree — Even Less
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A body is washed up on a Norfolk beach
He was a friend that I could not reach
He thought I was cold but I understand
But for the grace of god goes another man
And I may just waste away from doing nothing
But you're a martyr for even less, for even less, for even less
A choirboy is buried on the moor
Where we used to go dreaming when we were bored
Some kids are best left to fend for themselves
And others were born to stack shelves
And I may just waste away from doing nothing
But you're a martyr for even less, for even less, for even less
For even less
He was a friend that I could not reach
He thought I was cold but I understand
But for the grace of god goes another man
And I may just waste away from doing nothing
But you're a martyr for even less, for even less, for even less
A choirboy is buried on the moor
Where we used to go dreaming when we were bored
Some kids are best left to fend for themselves
And others were born to stack shelves
And I may just waste away from doing nothing
But you're a martyr for even less, for even less, for even less
For even less
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This is the Pink Floyd of our era.
nelamvr6 wrote:
Never heard In Absentia? Oh man, are you ever in for a treat! You need to get this album asap, one of their best ever!
Thank You. I will check it out.
Never heard In Absentia? Oh man, are you ever in for a treat! You need to get this album asap, one of their best ever!
Thank You. I will check it out.
such great riffage. PT on RP. love it.
ohhh - I love Stephen Wilson
They're on tour in support of the new album. Had I known about the tour, I would have gone when they passed through NY. Europe is next, fellow PT fans.
Glad they're back together.
Glad they're back together.
joejennings wrote:
Never heard In Absentia? Oh man, are you ever in for a treat! You need to get this album asap, one of their best ever!
GREAT TUNE!! I never heard this P.T. tune before. Thanx RP! 
Never heard In Absentia? Oh man, are you ever in for a treat! You need to get this album asap, one of their best ever!
saw these guys perform this last week in Chicago...holy crap, they are a great live band. was a bucket list concert for me and it did not disappoint, almost 3 hours!
Propayne wrote:
This is your year then!
oh Porcupine Tree - please come back to me...
This is your year then!
GREAT TUNE!! I never heard this P.T. tune before. Thanx RP!
Propayne wrote:
I guess they listened :)
oh Porcupine Tree - please come back to me...
I guess they listened :)
Propayne wrote:
Well, it looks like all the praying and wishing actually worked!
Planning on catching PT in concert later this year?
oh Porcupine Tree - please come back to me...
Well, it looks like all the praying and wishing actually worked!
Planning on catching PT in concert later this year?
the_jake wrote:
You talking to me?? Yes, I have been sending $10 each month for at least several years. And Porcupine Tree is a major reason for this habit.
Just went to look at the list of PT songs on on RP.
There are many more PT songs on RP that I haven't heard yet.
And I have to admit that I spend an inordinate of time on this lovely music stream.
Which is another reason I am also a monthly contributor. How about you?
You talking to me?? Yes, I have been sending $10 each month for at least several years. And Porcupine Tree is a major reason for this habit.
Just went to look at the list of PT songs on on RP.
There are many more PT songs on RP that I haven't heard yet.
And I have to admit that I spend an inordinate of time on this lovely music stream.
Which is another reason I am also a monthly contributor. How about you?
There are many more PT songs on RP that I haven't heard yet.
And I have to admit that I spend an inordinate of time on this lovely music stream.
Which is another reason I am also a monthly contributor. How about you?
westslope wrote:
There is a 14 minute version of Even Less on the Recordings EP released in 2001. The evolution in the lyrics of this song is what I find most interesting.
You mean Even More of Even Less?
There is a 14 minute version of Even Less on the Recordings EP released in 2001. The evolution in the lyrics of this song is what I find most interesting.
redart wrote:
Well that bunny suit is what you wear in a clean room where in this case semiconductors are being manufactured.
I'm comforted by the healthy amount of PPE being worn by the figure on the album cover 
. I wonder if that was Bill's intention!? 
. I wonder if that was Bill's intention!? Well that bunny suit is what you wear in a clean room where in this case semiconductors are being manufactured.
I will always love Radio Paradise for introducing me to Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson.
westslope wrote:
There is a 14 minute version of Even Less on the Recordings EP released in 2001. The evolution in the lyrics of this song is what I find most interesting.
The original long version has lyrics that make more sense, basically challenging the concept of god. Best line for the longer version is "Fuck you and your book too" referring to the bible. And the line "A choir boy is buried on the moor" I believe refers to a kid who was 1) probably molested by a priest, or 2) that a perfectly well behaved godly choir boy still gets murdered/killed, so where is god to protect him? Lastly, I think "But you're a martyr for even less" is directed towards Jesus.
And on a more uplifting note, this is the PT song I can most clearly hear the Gilmour guitar playing influence.
Long Version Lyrics:
He was a friend that I could not reach
He thought I was cold but I understand
But for the grace of God goes another man
And I may just waste away from doing nothing
But you're a martyr for even less
A choir boy is buried on the moors
Where we used to go dreaming when we were bored
Some kids are best left to fend for themselves
And others were born to stack shelves
And I may just waste away from doing nothing
But you're a martyr for even less
For even less...
Fuck you and your book too, you can
You can have it back
When I'm gone these songs will be
Will be my tracks
And I had a stupid dream that I could change things
But I'm a martyr to even less
To even less...
I hate the ground that I have walked upon
Nothing I've done has ever mattered long
There is a 14 minute version of Even Less on the Recordings EP released in 2001. The evolution in the lyrics of this song is what I find most interesting.
The original long version has lyrics that make more sense, basically challenging the concept of god. Best line for the longer version is "Fuck you and your book too" referring to the bible. And the line "A choir boy is buried on the moor" I believe refers to a kid who was 1) probably molested by a priest, or 2) that a perfectly well behaved godly choir boy still gets murdered/killed, so where is god to protect him? Lastly, I think "But you're a martyr for even less" is directed towards Jesus.
And on a more uplifting note, this is the PT song I can most clearly hear the Gilmour guitar playing influence.
Long Version Lyrics:
He was a friend that I could not reach
He thought I was cold but I understand
But for the grace of God goes another man
And I may just waste away from doing nothing
But you're a martyr for even less
A choir boy is buried on the moors
Where we used to go dreaming when we were bored
Some kids are best left to fend for themselves
And others were born to stack shelves
And I may just waste away from doing nothing
But you're a martyr for even less
For even less...
Fuck you and your book too, you can
You can have it back
When I'm gone these songs will be
Will be my tracks
And I had a stupid dream that I could change things
But I'm a martyr to even less
To even less...
I hate the ground that I have walked upon
Nothing I've done has ever mattered long
This is a masterpiece, a magnum opus. Steven Wilson could have retired after recording this and I'd still consider him a Genius with a capital "G".
spacemanspiff wrote:
There is a 14 minute version of Even Less on the Recordings EP released in 2001. The evolution in the lyrics of this song is what I find most interesting.
Can never seem to find the extended version of this song. I hear it sometimes on RP. Shorter version just leaves you wanting more.
There is a 14 minute version of Even Less on the Recordings EP released in 2001. The evolution in the lyrics of this song is what I find most interesting.
Can never seem to find the extended version of this song. I hear it sometimes on RP. Shorter version just leaves you wanting more.
I'm comforted by the healthy amount of PPE being worn by the figure on the album cover . I wonder if that was Bill's intention!?
. I wonder if that was Bill's intention!? UUMike wrote:
Just happened again! Obviously a favourite trick of theirs and truly a god combo.
Love that sneaky transition from the NUMBERS at end of this track, into "Rikki Don't Lost That Number."
That's the reason I keep coming back to RP for long-term listening.
That's the reason I keep coming back to RP for long-term listening.
Just happened again! Obviously a favourite trick of theirs and truly a god combo.
Less is More...Even Less someone else tells U it is differerent...!
Man I wish Steven would get the band back together. I unfortunately discovered them after they broke up.
MORE Even Less...Does that make sense?
Stevexcess wrote:
You need to buy the album. One of the best PT.
Another PT song heard for the 1st time on Radio Paradise, thank you again for another introduction. 
You need to buy the album. One of the best PT.
Woof!
"And I may just waste away from doing nothing
But you're a martyr for even less, for even less, for even less "
The singer also exclaims that he might be cold; and baby that's about as cold a statement as a person can make isn't it? Cold as it gets. Brrrrr. A complete smack-down on anyone engaged in that rarefied art of self-pity.
Yet so true. Nobody get's outta here alive, so while we play this game called Life each and every one of us players must find our own way. Or not.
So it goes.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
"And I may just waste away from doing nothing
But you're a martyr for even less, for even less, for even less "
The singer also exclaims that he might be cold; and baby that's about as cold a statement as a person can make isn't it? Cold as it gets. Brrrrr. A complete smack-down on anyone engaged in that rarefied art of self-pity.
Yet so true. Nobody get's outta here alive, so while we play this game called Life each and every one of us players must find our own way. Or not.
So it goes.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
What a band. Seen them at small festivals years ago. The only reason they're not dominating the charts now is because of all the overhyped shite that is
Love it !! 
gregdei wrote:
You bet.... just the other way around for me!
RP onto PT = HC (happy chappie)
Thanks Bill and Rebecca
Porcupine Tree is the reason why I discovered Radio Paradise. I was searching for a webradio station that plays Porcupine Tree.
That's probably ten years ago...
I'm still gratefull!
That's probably ten years ago...
I'm still gratefull!
You bet.... just the other way around for me!
RP onto PT = HC (happy chappie)
Thanks Bill and Rebecca
Porcupine Tree is the reason why I discovered Radio Paradise. I was searching for a webradio station that plays Porcupine Tree.
That's probably ten years ago...
I'm still gratefull!
That's probably ten years ago...
I'm still gratefull!
Love that sneaky transition from the NUMBERS at end of this track, into "Rikki Don't Lost That Number."
That's the reason I keep coming back to RP for long-term listening.
That's the reason I keep coming back to RP for long-term listening.
radiohead, porcupine tree good. norah jones bad. is that about right?
Every time I hear these guys I find myself clicking over to the RP tab... bought 1 CD already -- must buy MORE !
Another PT song heard for the 1st time on Radio Paradise, thank you again for another introduction.
Have already commented two years ago, feel compelled to do so again:
This is just gorgeous. Maybe only the second time I hear it here [as confirmed by RP itself ;-)], but the intro made go "Ok, this is SO familiar, I just can't put my finger on it"... I have bought another Porcupine album after hearing it here... and I can't reproduce the emotion at home.
It seems like I need Porcupine to take me off guard ;-)
Radio Paradise, and this song, introduced me to the wonder that is Porcupine Tree.
Fing ya, man.
It seems from reviewing the comments that every 5 years I just have to check in and write about this amazing song. It STILL blows me away every time I hear it. Thank you RP for introducing me to it.
That numbers station. I listen endlessly, hoping that someday I will understand the message and that when I do it will be for me.
That numbers station. I listen endlessly, hoping that someday I will understand the message and that when I do it will be for me.
Man, do I AGREE! Discovered them on RP, love them, and any PT, any time. I'm actually responding to the previous comment, about loving this band, and RP for introducing me to them.
westslope wrote:
That is Steven Wilson on lead guitar. Steven Wilson can also sometimes sound like Steve Howe of Yes or Andrew Latimer of Camel. Sometimes he just sounds like Steven Wilson.
This is bombastic prog rock at its best. I love to hum along with the first few bars.
westslope wrote:
That is Steven Wilson on lead guitar. Steven Wilson can also sometimes sound like Steve Howe of Yes or Andrew Latimer of Camel. Sometimes he just sounds like Steven Wilson.
This is bombastic prog rock at its best. I love to hum along with the first few bars.
Rockit wrote:
Even More so.....Even More So....
You know what? If a friend at work never told me about RP I probably never would have discovered
this very cool group & many other artists. I count my blessings!
this very cool group & many other artists. I count my blessings!
Even More so.....Even More So....
Aww, the number station recording outro!
Towards the end that repetitive and harsh slashing of the guitar with all its nasty distortion is so incredibly annoying. Sorry to anyone who loves that song.
Nice find Relayer.
I think I can see why he changed the lyrics.
I think I can see why he changed the lyrics.
I found the original lyrics of the demo that he released (on yet one of his many many off-release compilations/bonus tracks), and the point of the song is very much stronger when you read his original lyrics:
A body is washed up on a norfolk beach
Where I used to build castles in the sticky heat
A cyclone destroys an ancient site
A killer strikes twice in one night
But Jesus was crucified for doing nothing
And God is worshiped for even less
A choir boy is buried on the moor
A nine-year-old is forced to be a whore
Some kids are best left to fend for themselves
And others are born to stack shelves
But Jesus was crucified for doing nothing
And God is worshiped for even less
Sometimes I wander and forget myself
I'm just escaping while I stack these shelves
But Jesus was crucified for doing nothing
And God is worshiped for even less
rabaak wrote:
I lost my mother to alcohol, so I can relate a bit. After reading the lyrics, your story is that much more amazing. Isn't it funny how the right song seems to come along at just the right time?
This song came on, from a compilation cd that I had made several years ago, in the car with my wife and I driving somewhere.
A mid-50's friend of my had just succumbed to alcoholism after battling with it for most of his adult life.
We both had tears in our eyes at the end of the song. Yet we were also somewhat uplifted by the fact that this song had captured what we were feeling at the time. It was a moment when music spoke to us about ann event in our lives.
I will forever think of my friend Dan whenever I hear this song.
A mid-50's friend of my had just succumbed to alcoholism after battling with it for most of his adult life.
We both had tears in our eyes at the end of the song. Yet we were also somewhat uplifted by the fact that this song had captured what we were feeling at the time. It was a moment when music spoke to us about ann event in our lives.
I will forever think of my friend Dan whenever I hear this song.
I lost my mother to alcohol, so I can relate a bit. After reading the lyrics, your story is that much more amazing. Isn't it funny how the right song seems to come along at just the right time?
This song came on, from a compilation cd that I had made several years ago, in the car with my wife and I driving somewhere.
A mid-50's friend of my had just succumbed to alcoholism after battling with it for most of his adult life.
We both had tears in our eyes at the end of the song. Yet we were also somewhat uplifted by the fact that this song had captured what we were feeling at the time. It was a moment when music spoke to us about ann event in our lives.
I will forever think of my friend Dan whenever I hear this song.
A mid-50's friend of my had just succumbed to alcoholism after battling with it for most of his adult life.
We both had tears in our eyes at the end of the song. Yet we were also somewhat uplifted by the fact that this song had captured what we were feeling at the time. It was a moment when music spoke to us about ann event in our lives.
I will forever think of my friend Dan whenever I hear this song.
oh Porcupine Tree - please come back to me...
Truly staggering sound, with a heart-felt monumental message here! One of the first PT songs I heard on RP back in '01 or so. Thanks!
AndyMcc wrote:
That is Steven Wilson on lead guitar. Steven Wilson can also sometimes sound like Steve Howe of Yes or Andrew Latimer of Camel. Sometimes he just sounds like Steven Wilson.
This is bombastic prog rock at its best. I love to hum along with the first few bars.
Who's the lead guitar at the end? Sounds almost like David Gilmour!
That is Steven Wilson on lead guitar. Steven Wilson can also sometimes sound like Steve Howe of Yes or Andrew Latimer of Camel. Sometimes he just sounds like Steven Wilson.
This is bombastic prog rock at its best. I love to hum along with the first few bars.
Who's the lead guitar at the end? Sounds almost like David Gilmour!
madsci61 wrote:
I discovered Porcupine Tree through RP, and it's one of the reasons I hang out here. Almost any PT, any time... You can go pick your own personal musical poison on Pandora if you like...
And, for the record, I wouldn't object to some Styx or Journey either.
This has to be one of the worst songs I have ever heard on RP. What is next, Styx and Journey? If I want to hear this crap I can turn on bad FM radio. The only good part of the song was the ending.
I discovered Porcupine Tree through RP, and it's one of the reasons I hang out here. Almost any PT, any time... You can go pick your own personal musical poison on Pandora if you like...
And, for the record, I wouldn't object to some Styx or Journey either.
Really lovin this one and most of the other PT stuff...especially Fadeaway without Steve Wilson vocals..really nice guitar work ...Thanks to RP for turning me on to these guys and My Morning Jacket some years ago.
the_jake wrote:
yes, and this fact isn't wrong at all. The band deserves it
Porcupine Tree rocks especially on Radio Paradise!
yes, and this fact isn't wrong at all. The band deserves it
Saturday afternoon alternative to the rugby commentary. Loving it!
Radio City Music Hall. PT. This song. Unforgettable.
madsci61 wrote:
You will never hear this on FM radio.
This has to be one of the worst songs I have ever heard on RP. What is next, Styx and Journey? If I want to hear this crap I can turn on bad FM radio. The only good part of the song was the ending.
You will never hear this on FM radio.
Porcupine Tree rocks especially on Radio Paradise!
madsci61 wrote:
How about you turn on your FM...
This has to be one of the worst songs I have ever heard on RP. What is next, Styx and Journey? If I want to hear this crap I can turn on bad FM radio. The only good part of the song was the ending.
How about you turn on your FM...
I love this CD and love this opening song on the CD.
For bold, brassy bombastic prog, it does not get any better. The writing is stellar.
I just put the headphones on for this one.
For bold, brassy bombastic prog, it does not get any better. The writing is stellar.
I just put the headphones on for this one.
This has to be one of the worst songs I have ever heard on RP. What is next, Styx and Journey? If I want to hear this crap I can turn on bad FM radio. The only good part of the song was the ending.
I love this entire album (don't even get me started on Tinto Brass!) but yeah, the opening track is a thing of beauty. 
wgsu_1978 wrote:
Yes! Really like this tune. I saw them open for Coheed and Cambria here a couple of years ago, a terrible match which the band called out up front, apologizing for not being a band to slam dance to. They played a good set, but left me wanting to see them where they had there own show. I could imagine some great visuals to go with the thoughtful music and those big prog rock hooks.
Big prog rock hooks are like crack to me, and this is one. Crimsonesque.
Yes! Really like this tune. I saw them open for Coheed and Cambria here a couple of years ago, a terrible match which the band called out up front, apologizing for not being a band to slam dance to. They played a good set, but left me wanting to see them where they had there own show. I could imagine some great visuals to go with the thoughtful music and those big prog rock hooks.
Yes please, even less.......please.
Highlowsel wrote:
Interesting comment.
Angry? No. Frustrated, helpless? Yes.
Hmmmm.....an angry friend singing about anothers suicide.
"....but you're a martyr for even less...."
Closure issues you think?
"....but you're a martyr for even less...."
Closure issues you think?
Interesting comment.
Angry? No. Frustrated, helpless? Yes.
Massive music, totally enthralling, wow.
So weird that that big guitar riff feels so familiar, yet I really don't know Porcupine Tree except for a couple of *other* tunes that play on RP.
I feel really good about all the positive comments here and the high rating, as I really dig this
...yeah, now and then I have the weakness to enjoy it when lots of people share my taste...
So weird that that big guitar riff feels so familiar, yet I really don't know Porcupine Tree except for a couple of *other* tunes that play on RP.
I feel really good about all the positive comments here and the high rating, as I really dig this
...yeah, now and then I have the weakness to enjoy it when lots of people share my taste...
me too..I was a short wave addict mechanicus wrote:Freaky I used to listen and record this station when I was young. Always wondering who was on the other end pumping numbers, not realising that it must have been a tape. And always wondering what hidden message was underneath in this age of cold war.
Big prog rock hooks are like crack to me, and this is one. Crimsonesque.
As a former shortwave DX'er the numbers station readout also appeals to me.
As a former shortwave DX'er the numbers station readout also appeals to me.
Mobius_Girl wrote:
There are 12 Blackfield songs and 6 Steven Wilson solo songs on the RP playlist, in addition to the 53 PT songs.
Mobius_Girl wrote:
Backfield was the other band Steve Wilson has had music project with among a few others..This vid is a cool introductory for Blackfield for anyone who is just starting to discover Porcupine Tree and enjoys Steve Wilson's many talents. Cheers!
Any chance you have Steve Wilson's other band music project songs uploaded on here? I love "Where is My Love?" That was the very first song I heard with Steve Wilson co-singing lead. I also love "Scars", and and other gosh so many more from his other project too.
HTTPS://m.YouTube.com/?#/watch?v=FF79zvZok48Backfield was the other band Steve Wilson has had music project with among a few others..This vid is a cool introductory for Blackfield for anyone who is just starting to discover Porcupine Tree and enjoys Steve Wilson's many talents. Cheers!
There are 12 Blackfield songs and 6 Steven Wilson solo songs on the RP playlist, in addition to the 53 PT songs.
Mobius_Girl wrote:
Backfield was the other band Steve Wilson has had music project with among a few others..This vid is a cool introductory for Blackfield for anyone who is just starting to discover Porcupine Tree and enjoys Steve Wilson's many talents. Cheers!
Any chance you have Steve Wilson's other band music project songs uploaded on here? I love "Where is My Love?" That was the very first song I heard with Steve Wilson co-singing lead. I also love "Scars", and and other gosh so many more from his other project too.
HTTPS://m.YouTube.com/?#/watch?v=FF79zvZok48Backfield was the other band Steve Wilson has had music project with among a few others..This vid is a cool introductory for Blackfield for anyone who is just starting to discover Porcupine Tree and enjoys Steve Wilson's many talents. Cheers!
Any chance you have Steve Wilson's other band music project songs uploaded on here? I love "Where is My Love?" That was the very first song I heard with Steve Wilson co-singing lead. I also love "Scars", and and other gosh so many more from his other project too.
Mobius_Girl wrote:
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! :D
Oh my..I am new here and you are playing, Porcupine Tree..Tipped!!!!
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! :D
Oh my..I am new here and you are playing, Porcupine Tree..Tipped!!!!
stunix wrote:
Ditto, my first SW show and worth waiting for, though I wish I'd seen PT several times in the 2000's.
10 it is.
A killer riff, and detailed production, even maybe a little over produced in a classic prog rock style.
I would be unjust to music in general if I was to rate this any less than a rare 10.
I saw Wilsons Hand.Cannot.Erase tour recently. He deserves credit for his ongoing work.
I would be unjust to music in general if I was to rate this any less than a rare 10.
I saw Wilsons Hand.Cannot.Erase tour recently. He deserves credit for his ongoing work.
Ditto, my first SW show and worth waiting for, though I wish I'd seen PT several times in the 2000's.
10 it is.
dtown40 wrote:
Ditto
Thanks for sharing this Radio Paradise...... you are awesome. Great tune!
Ditto
Thanks for sharing this Radio Paradise...... you are awesome. Great tune!
A killer riff, and detailed production, even maybe a little over produced in a classic prog rock style.
I would be unjust to music in general if I was to rate this any less than a rare 10.
I saw Wilsons Hand.Cannot.Erase tour recently. He deserves credit for his ongoing work.
I would be unjust to music in general if I was to rate this any less than a rare 10.
I saw Wilsons Hand.Cannot.Erase tour recently. He deserves credit for his ongoing work.
Recordings should be delivered sometime during the month of June.
Check out the extended version of "Even Less" on the PTree recording, "Recordings."
Fun stuff.
Fun stuff.
ico wrote:
this end of song is point to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincolnshire_Poacher_(numbers_station) :)
Freaky I used to listen and record this station when I was young. Always wondering who was on the other end pumping numbers, not realising that it must have been a tape. And always wondering what hidden message was underneath in this age of cold war.
this end of song is point to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincolnshire_Poacher_(numbers_station) :)
Freaky I used to listen and record this station when I was young. Always wondering who was on the other end pumping numbers, not realising that it must have been a tape. And always wondering what hidden message was underneath in this age of cold war.
ico wrote:
this end of song is point to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincolnshire_Poacher_(numbers_station) :)
Hmmmm......I just learned something I didn't know. Thanks for that....and it actually makes the song a bit more poignant there at the end. This probably being the whole point?
Highlow
American Net'Zen
this end of song is point to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincolnshire_Poacher_(numbers_station) :)
Hmmmm......I just learned something I didn't know. Thanks for that....and it actually makes the song a bit more poignant there at the end. This probably being the whole point?
Highlow
American Net'Zen
ico wrote:
this end of song is point to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincolnshire_Poacher_(numbers_station) :)
Thanks for the info. I wasn't aware of the significance
this end of song is point to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincolnshire_Poacher_(numbers_station) :)
Thanks for the info. I wasn't aware of the significance
squidish wrote:
I agree - there's something really creepy about that woman's tone of voice, too.
Love this song except for the end. 2-2-0-1, 2-2-0-2, 2-2-0-6...blah blah.
Goes on too long.
Goes on too long.
I agree - there's something really creepy about that woman's tone of voice, too.
Spectacular beginning....hope the rest lives up to the start......
.....so far good....
.....so far good.... squidish wrote:
this end of song is point to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincolnshire_Poacher_(numbers_station) :)
Love this song except for the end. 2-2-0-1, 2-2-0-2, 2-2-0-6...blah blah.
Goes on too long.
Goes on too long.
this end of song is point to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincolnshire_Poacher_(numbers_station) :)
Love this song except for the end. 2-2-0-1, 2-2-0-2, 2-2-0-6...blah blah.
Goes on too long.
Goes on too long.
Do you remember 'Happy Station' in Hilversum Holland, with Jerry and Dotti Colin ? I listened to Radio Moscow, Radio Czechoslovakia in Prague, Radio Kiev. A pirate station in Lagos Nigeria, Pyongyang, Radio Peking and countless others. I sincerely regret not hanging on to my numerous QSL cards. They decorated my bedroom walls..I'd often dream of traveling to these distant lands..I guess it is never too late fredriley wrote:
Yes, so was I in my teens. (For kids of the Net generation reading, SW was the only semi-reliable way of international broadcasting in the pre-Internet days, hence its use by spies.) Back in the Cold War days, SW radio was...interesting, to say the least. My favourite was Radio Tirana, from the seriously weird and extremely repressive and isolationist Albania (Enver Hoxha's Albania made North Korea seem like a beacon of openness and rationality), which had some pretty 'idiosyncratic' takes on world events many of which were unintentionally comic. Like ROTFL, dude :o)
I still have a SW radio at home, though it only has a couple of bands. I must crank it up again to see what remains on the airwaves.
fredriley wrote:Yes, so was I in my teens. (For kids of the Net generation reading, SW was the only semi-reliable way of international broadcasting in the pre-Internet days, hence its use by spies.) Back in the Cold War days, SW radio was...interesting, to say the least. My favourite was Radio Tirana, from the seriously weird and extremely repressive and isolationist Albania (Enver Hoxha's Albania made North Korea seem like a beacon of openness and rationality), which had some pretty 'idiosyncratic' takes on world events many of which were unintentionally comic. Like ROTFL, dude :o)
I still have a SW radio at home, though it only has a couple of bands. I must crank it up again to see what remains on the airwaves.
Rockit wrote:
Even Less has even more than most tunes!
LOL! The lyrics are a nice original comment on futility all the same. Futility: one of Steven Wilson's repeating themes.
Even Less has even more than most tunes!
LOL! The lyrics are a nice original comment on futility all the same. Futility: one of Steven Wilson's repeating themes.
Most excellent ...
What an amazing band this is ,, they approach their music with such venom and adventurism , reminds me of so many of the 60's bands not at all feared of experimenting. They certainly get my applause.
Very nice!
Hmmmm.....an angry friend singing about anothers suicide.
"....but you're a martyr for even less...."
Closure issues you think?
"....but you're a martyr for even less...."
Closure issues you think?
I never clued into this group before a year ago. It's almost like I never heard of radio head. fugnabit.
Without RP I wouldn't have found Porcupine Tree. Without Porcupine Tree I wouldn't have found The Pineapple Thief and great music keeps coming due to RP Thank you
I feel like I won a great prize when a Porcupine Tree or Steven Wilson/World-Of-Wilson song plays on RP while I'm listening. :-)
Even Less has even more than most tunes!
I'm another one that without RP I wouldn't have never heard this band and many many other great ones (FM radio sucks)
What they said!!
Beastie wrote:
Beastie wrote:
I hear that. Porcupine Tree, Afro Celt Sound System, Puddle of Mudd and many others were also introduced to me by RP. Although, to be fair, I discovered RP by clicking in one of the "recommended" web stations in Internet Explorer or something like that. Maybe even while looking for "web radios" in Google.
I "pay it forward" by recommending RP to everyone interested in music through the Internet. Long Live Radio Paradise!
Rockit wrote:
I "pay it forward" by recommending RP to everyone interested in music through the Internet. Long Live Radio Paradise!
Rockit wrote:
You know what? If a friend at work never told me about RP I probably never would have discovered
this very cool group & many other artists. I count my blessings!
this very cool group & many other artists. I count my blessings!
Carl wrote:
Don't know why it's not in iTunes Store but you can get it on Amazon (although the cover differs) or SoundsBox.
Wilson isn't fond of iTunes/downloads etc.
Don't know why it's not in iTunes Store but you can get it on Amazon (although the cover differs) or SoundsBox.
Wilson isn't fond of iTunes/downloads etc.
I hear that. Porcupine Tree, Afro Celt Sound System, Puddle of Mudd and many others were also introduced to me by RP. Although, to be fair, I discovered RP by clicking in one of the "recommended" web stations in Internet Explorer or something like that. Maybe even while looking for "web radios" in Google.
I "pay it forward" by recommending RP to everyone interested in music through the Internet. Long Live Radio Paradise!
Rockit wrote:
I "pay it forward" by recommending RP to everyone interested in music through the Internet. Long Live Radio Paradise!
Rockit wrote:
You know what? If a friend at work never told me about RP I probably never would have discovered
this very cool group & many other artists. I count my blessings!
this very cool group & many other artists. I count my blessings!
FourFortyEight wrote:
Don't know why it's not in iTunes Store but you can get it on Amazon (although the cover differs) or SoundsBox.
Damnit... Can't buy this?? Wtf??
Don't know why it's not in iTunes Store but you can get it on Amazon (although the cover differs) or SoundsBox.
fredriley wrote:
Yes, so was I in my teens. (For kids of the Net generation reading, SW was the only semi-reliable way of international broadcasting in the pre-Internet days, hence its use by spies.) Back in the Cold War days, SW radio was...interesting, to say the least. My favourite was Radio Tirana, from the seriously weird and extremely repressive and isolationist Albania (Enver Hoxha's Albania made North Korea seem like a beacon of openness and rationality), which had some pretty 'idiosyncratic' takes on world events many of which were unintentionally comic. Like ROTFL, dude :o)
I still have a SW radio at home, though it only has a couple of bands. I must crank it up again to see what remains on the airwaves.
Yes, so was I in my teens. (For kids of the Net generation reading, SW was the only semi-reliable way of international broadcasting in the pre-Internet days, hence its use by spies.) Back in the Cold War days, SW radio was...interesting, to say the least. My favourite was Radio Tirana, from the seriously weird and extremely repressive and isolationist Albania (Enver Hoxha's Albania made North Korea seem like a beacon of openness and rationality), which had some pretty 'idiosyncratic' takes on world events many of which were unintentionally comic. Like ROTFL, dude :o)
I still have a SW radio at home, though it only has a couple of bands. I must crank it up again to see what remains on the airwaves.
Once upon a time in the late 1970s I stuck my thumb out over a 5 year period and managed to cover a good chunk of South America and Africa. The coolest ex-pats always had SW radios. The coolest local intellectuals always had SW radios.
I'll bet big money--C$100K--that 'spies' are still using SW radio. Safer and more reliable than other techniques that are easily monitored.
Damnit... Can't buy this?? Wtf??
You know what? If a friend at work never told me about RP I probably never would have discovered
this very cool group & many other artists. I count my blessings!
this very cool group & many other artists. I count my blessings!
mistabird wrote:
Ja!
Einfach guter Sound !!
Ja!
Numbers stations still creep me out but I just turned this up so....good song. giving it a nine
edit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvr6o7fBcTY
edit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvr6o7fBcTY
Einfach guter Sound !!
Love this band, have not heard this track.
Number stations just creep me out.
1wolfy wrote:
Yes, so was I in my teens. (For kids of the Net generation reading, SW was the only semi-reliable way of international broadcasting in the pre-Internet days, hence its use by spies.) Back in the Cold War days, SW radio was...interesting, to say the least. My favourite was Radio Tirana, from the seriously weird and extremely repressive and isolationist Albania (Enver Hoxha's Albania made North Korea seem like a beacon of openness and rationality), which had some pretty 'idiosyncratic' takes on world events many of which were unintentionally comic. Like ROTFL, dude :o)
I still have a SW radio at home, though it only has a couple of bands. I must crank it up again to see what remains on the airwaves.
Love this !! As a kid I was really into short wave radio...i'd often listen to the "numbers" and marvel at their secret meanings
Yes, so was I in my teens. (For kids of the Net generation reading, SW was the only semi-reliable way of international broadcasting in the pre-Internet days, hence its use by spies.) Back in the Cold War days, SW radio was...interesting, to say the least. My favourite was Radio Tirana, from the seriously weird and extremely repressive and isolationist Albania (Enver Hoxha's Albania made North Korea seem like a beacon of openness and rationality), which had some pretty 'idiosyncratic' takes on world events many of which were unintentionally comic. Like ROTFL, dude :o)
I still have a SW radio at home, though it only has a couple of bands. I must crank it up again to see what remains on the airwaves.
Amen Brother!
PT is pure awesome.
Love this !! As a kid I was really into short wave radio...i'd often listen to the "numbers" and marvel at their secret meanings
matz wrote:
See Wikipedia, then have a listen at Numbers Stations. I'd not heard of them before listening to this track then someone commenting on the audio clips at the end. Go back a page or two in the comments and you'll see.
spy number stations? What does that mean?
See Wikipedia, then have a listen at Numbers Stations. I'd not heard of them before listening to this track then someone commenting on the audio clips at the end. Go back a page or two in the comments and you'll see.
I really like this song!!!
There is a great longer version of this on Recordings 2.
Hard to find but well worth it lots of extended versions, jams and demos.
Hard to find but well worth it lots of extended versions, jams and demos.
fredriley wrote:
Aw, Bill, you cut off the spy number stations sample at the end of this track, which really are eerie and complement the song. Please reinstate the cut off bits on the next play, pretty please :o)
spy number stations? What does that mean?Can anyone help?
What do those numbers mean the woman speaks in the outro of the song?
What do those numbers mean the woman speaks in the outro of the song?
LOVE PT!!!