Casualties of Cool — Flight
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And so it goes
The window left open
I find myself drawn
To the evening
Oh, throw me out
I'm already leaving
Oh, float me down
To my reaping
Paint the streets red
With my decision
Feed the pigeons
With my collision
I am beyond all this
I wash my hands of it
This is my request
Wish me the best
This is my request
Wish me the best
Now I fall
Now I call
I'm colder
How much I miss you
How bad I miss you
The window left open
I find myself drawn
To the evening
Oh, throw me out
I'm already leaving
Oh, float me down
To my reaping
Paint the streets red
With my decision
Feed the pigeons
With my collision
I am beyond all this
I wash my hands of it
This is my request
Wish me the best
This is my request
Wish me the best
Now I fall
Now I call
I'm colder
How much I miss you
How bad I miss you
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I volunteer at a suicide prevention hotline and this song sounds like much of what I hear…
Haunting
Haunting
Beautiful timing for a breezy morning just before the storm.
This always makes me think. Final moments. The door ajar. The window open. Time to fly my friend. So, fly! And never look back. The Universe awaits those willing to make the leap. Go with god's speed. And may blessings abound.
Highlow~
Highlow~
Beautiful
The Dunlop Sessions
This is a great 20 minute video of the two of them discussing the album and playing tracks, great guitar work also
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
This is a great 20 minute video of the two of them discussing the album and playing tracks, great guitar work also
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
First song I heard on Radio Paradise, it still inspires me to keep listening in spite of all the changes.
A really interesting and eclectic album. I love the song "Daddy".
jmgarcia wrote:
And you keep repeating or layering yourself every 6 months with the same comment.
Beautiful melody but, sadly over-produced. I know that's the point, I just think the simplicity of the sound gets lost with all the layering.
And you keep repeating or layering yourself every 6 months with the same comment.
Beautiful melody but, sadly over-produced. I know that's the point, I just think the simplicity of the sound gets lost with all the layering.
I really like this - particularly the modulation when the male singer comes in. Very cool, spacy sound.
Anybody hearing the beginning notes from Dust in the Wind?
How brilliant is the vocal distortion on the word "collision." It sounds like the singer's voice is colliding with itself and self-oscillating. In my years of listening to and loving music, I lately find what separates the songs I like from those I don't are the little textural details like the one described above that really grab my attention.
Such a beautiful tune, but so over-produced. Sometimes simple production is a better choice to keep excessive noise out.
Are the Casualties of Cool tragically hip?
wadester999 wrote:
Try clearing the cached data in your browser (and/or test with a different browser or app)
Why does this song play every second or third song, no matter what stream I listen to. While it’s a good song, I don’t want to hear it a hundred times a day. I think something is wrong with the algorithm
Try clearing the cached data in your browser (and/or test with a different browser or app)
wadester999 wrote:
Heh.... "the algorithm" -- you must be referring to William, The Master Algorithm of Radio Paradise. Hey, if he likes a tune, we're going to hear about it. That's how it works here. If you're looking for AI-cobbled-together algorithms, they're out there for you. But here -- here we have blessed humans and their delightful foibles and qwerks running the show. Peace --
Why does this song play every second or third song, no matter what stream I listen to. While it’s a good song, I don’t want to hear it a hundred times a day. I think something is wrong with the algorithm
Heh.... "the algorithm" -- you must be referring to William, The Master Algorithm of Radio Paradise. Hey, if he likes a tune, we're going to hear about it. That's how it works here. If you're looking for AI-cobbled-together algorithms, they're out there for you. But here -- here we have blessed humans and their delightful foibles and qwerks running the show. Peace --
Why does this song play every second or third song, no matter what stream I listen to. While it’s a good song, I don’t want to hear it a hundred times a day. I think something is wrong with the algorithm
yeah this is cool
Cool album art also.
EdEastridge wrote:
I'd argue a 10 is way short, by a few orders of magnitude.
Thankful when this song plays while no one else is here. Perfect to stop what I'm doing and just let the sound soak in. Few songs perfectly do that. This one does it in spades.
I'd argue a 10 is way short, by a few orders of magnitude.
Thankful when this song plays while no one else is here. Perfect to stop what I'm doing and just let the sound soak in. Few songs perfectly do that. This one does it in spades.
Great. Thank you Bill.
A slow burn favorite for me
This is one of those tunes I'd like played when I'm laid out before my friends and loved ones at my requiem. And please, do so while leaving the windows open.
So it goes indeed.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
So it goes indeed.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Gentle ... Ethereal ... Compelling ... Devastating.
I'm in tears
Paint the streets red
with my decision
Feed the pigeons
with my collision.
Such a visual!!
with my decision
Feed the pigeons
with my collision.
Such a visual!!
pfreet wrote:
I Agree! I never heard of them before.
Wow! What is this? Pleasant surprise, thank you RP!
I Agree! I never heard of them before.
This song clears the air every time. 10
Wow! What is this? Pleasant surprise, thank you RP!
Rockit9 wrote:
So very beautiful!
Spot on Rockit!
So very beautiful!
Spot on Rockit!
Still get chills all these years after first hearing. Sublime.
Btravelen wrote:
he's still there. there are some interviews with him on YouTube. I think this is kind of a 'one off'.
Wth
From his Wikipedia page:
Extreme metal
Heavy metal
Progressive metal
Alternative metal...
musta been in his youger days. Very good tune
he's still there. there are some interviews with him on YouTube. I think this is kind of a 'one off'.
Yes! Play this every day/evening/night depending where you are in this world. It always sounds just right.
Good Tune!
Wth
From his Wikipedia page:
Extreme metal
Heavy metal
Progressive metal
Alternative metal...
musta been in his youger days. Very good tune
From his Wikipedia page:
Extreme metal
Heavy metal
Progressive metal
Alternative metal...
musta been in his youger days. Very good tune
Incredible song & album. Thank you RP.
D
D
This is one of those songs I play over and over again when I'm in a heartmood full of sadness. Like a lot of This Mortal Coil, Hope Blister and Bel Canto.
cosmicjoe54 wrote:
After looking it up I see Amazon suggests Logitech Z623 THX 2.1. I guess you don't live in a flat/apartment?
I currently have a Z-2300 Logitech attached to my laptop. Can anyone suggest anything better?
I currently have a Z-2300 Logitech attached to my laptop. Can anyone suggest anything better?
I think I´m gonna have to hear more of this...
Can't give it a 10 because of "Feed the pigeons, with my collision" but what a great song, nonetheless.
Rockit9 wrote:
9,9999999999999999999999.....
Almost a 10.
9,9999999999999999999999.....
Soon as I hear the first 10 seconds of this song I start to sing “ I close my eyes, only for a moment, but the moments gone”
Very pleasantly surprised to hear this on RP. If you like this, give the entire album a spin, it's a masterpiece with an amazing musical arc, in my opinion.
I love this… so very much
I love this ethereal, blissfully mellow jam... Almost Alan Parsons-like in parts. but also, Enya-like in others...such an incredible soundscape! What a nostalgic cover pic, too -- my grandmother Velma Pfister in Coffeyville, Kansas used to listen to Paul Harvey's "The Way It Is" every morning on a massive old tube-amplified radio just like that one!
On their classification as "Country rock" yeah, that's horribly miscategorized. At the same time there are some tunes on that album (and that being their only album), there are some tunes with some definite country feel to them. It's a very, nice deep and wonderful album. Devin Townsend and Ché Aimee Doval should be much bigger names than they are, for this and their individual work.
Thank you again, Bill for introducing me to some more amazing musicians. You truly never disappoint.
Thank you again, Bill for introducing me to some more amazing musicians. You truly never disappoint.
This should be played a lot more, also on the mellow mix!
Tim_Coletti wrote:
Love this story.
Devon is amazing. This song is beautiful but very sad. My brother Carl recorded several tracks with Devon and Jason Newstead way back when in at Jason's studio. Carl remarked that Devon was like a mad scientist in the studio... Layering and editing until the idea he had formed in his head was coming out of the speakers. Carl passed in 2015 at 54 of a cardiac arrest. He was loving life, loved his family and making music. He and I had never heard of Devon before the sessions that he did with him, but we became huge fans of his extensive library of crazy and amazing eclectic music. When I hear Devon's stuff I always think of my brother living his dreams. How much, how bad I miss him. But no, he would never have been drawn to the window. He wanted his hundred (years).
Love this story.
I could listen to this over and over......
tkelley wrote:
So very beautiful!
So very boring.
So very beautiful!
So very boring.
Ha! That was weird... Yes, Devon IS amazing... I live here 
Tim_Coletti wrote:
Tim_Coletti wrote:
Devon is amazing. This song is beautiful but very sad. My brother Carl recorded several tracks with Devon and Jason Newstead way back when in at Jason's studio. Carl remarked that Devon was like a mad scientist in the studio... Layering and editing until the idea he had formed in his head was coming out of the speakers. Carl passed in 2015 at 54 of a cardiac arrest. He was loving life, loved his family and making music. He and I had never heard of Devon before the sessions that he did with him, but we became huge fans of his extensive library of crazy and amazing eclectic music. When I hear Devon's stuff I always think of my brother living his dreams. How much, how bad I miss him. But no, he would never have been drawn to the window. He wanted his hundred (years).
Produced by Devin Townsend! HUH!
8 turned to 9 before I found it out, mind you
8 turned to 9 before I found it out, mind you
ShamanManu wrote:
a sure 10 here
I'd argue a 10 is way short, by a few orders of magnitude.
a sure 10 here
I'd argue a 10 is way short, by a few orders of magnitude.
Each time I hear her sing that opening lyric, I'm waiting for it to be a cover of 'The Blower's Daughter', but then it's not.
Rockit9 wrote:
a sure 10 here
Almost a 10.
a sure 10 here
Absolutely love this!!!
what an amazing sound they have.
what an amazing sound they have.
Nice...
If you like this song, check out "oceanea" by Thomas Dolby, very similar cool vibe, including taking flight.
Devon is amazing. This song is beautiful but very sad. My brother Carl recorded several tracks with Devon and Jason Newstead way back when in at Jason's studio. Carl remarked that Devon was like a mad scientist in the studio... Layering and editing until the idea he had formed in his head was coming out of the speakers. Carl passed in 2015 at 54 of a cardiac arrest. He was loving life, loved his family and making music. He and I had never heard of Devon before the sessions that he did with him, but we became huge fans of his extensive library of crazy and amazing eclectic music. When I hear Devon's stuff I always think of my brother living his dreams. How much, how bad I miss him. But no, he would never have been drawn to the window. He wanted his hundred (years).
Boxie wrote:
It took her 5 years to call YOU on this song maybe kinda sounding like her? huh....well I'm still at a 9 on this gem of a tune...Long Live RP!!
Enya called. She wants her style of music back.
It took her 5 years to call YOU on this song maybe kinda sounding like her? huh....well I'm still at a 9 on this gem of a tune...Long Live RP!!
Enya called. She wants her style of music back.
This song transports me!!!! I absolutely love it.
peter881 wrote:
I agree! The funny thing is that I can introduce my friends to all the good stuff I hear here and although I always tell them how I came to know about it, some of the credit bounces back on me!
The problem is that between the songs and the comments, you'd better make sure that the work you have to do is really demanding or it just won't get done...
Without RP I doubt I would ever have found this album . . . . . .
I agree! The funny thing is that I can introduce my friends to all the good stuff I hear here and although I always tell them how I came to know about it, some of the credit bounces back on me!
The problem is that between the songs and the comments, you'd better make sure that the work you have to do is really demanding or it just won't get done...
Without RP I doubt I would ever have found this album . . . . . .
Nothing like sitting at the intersection of gorgeous writing and production and lyrics that are so beautiful in their misery and resolution. I've had moments wherein I understand the pain and the search for what seems an easy solution. I'm thankful to this point I never succumbed to those thoughts.
Again, just a gorgeous track. Pure 10 for me.
Again, just a gorgeous track. Pure 10 for me.
thanks for the unique atmo
Imkirok wrote:
Only if you've never actually heard Purple Rain.
I think he's talking about the lead guitar line that is repeating throughout this song, and the similar line in the outro of Purple Rain.
These lyrics are crushing! So sad.
Only if you've never actually heard Purple Rain.
I think he's talking about the lead guitar line that is repeating throughout this song, and the similar line in the outro of Purple Rain.
These lyrics are crushing! So sad.
Almost a 10.
I'm a big DT, DTP and SYL fan, but at first I could really not get Casualties of Cool at all, but heck this song is beautiful, if sad!
Beautiful melody, but extraordinarily sad lyrics. I hope the author found peace.
easmann wrote:
An ode to auto-defenestration. Odd. Nice though, despite that.
Highlowsel wrote:
I concur. It's quite lovely and evocative.
This is an extraordinary tune. So simple in its construction, but so poignant in what it pulls up in me.
I ask for it to be played when I'm at that final moment and starting to fly out that window into whatever it is that awaits....so it goes indeed....
Highlow
American Net'Zen
I concur. It's quite lovely and evocative.
alisathegreat wrote:
Only if you've never actually heard Purple Rain.
Sounds a lot like Purple Rain.
Only if you've never actually heard Purple Rain.
This is an extraordinary tune. So simple in its construction, but so poignant in what it pulls up in me.
I ask for it to be played when I'm at that final moment and starting to fly out that window into whatever it is that awaits....so it goes indeed....
Highlow
American Net'Zen
This entire CD is amazing.
easmann wrote:
That's funny...I wasn't even listening to the lyrics until I read your comment...and yes, the song does seem like it's about jumping out of a window. ODD indeed! Long Live RP and PEACE
An ode to auto-defenestration. Odd. Nice though, despite that.
That's funny...I wasn't even listening to the lyrics until I read your comment...and yes, the song does seem like it's about jumping out of a window. ODD indeed! Long Live RP and PEACE
LOVE
Wow, that's stunning.
Imkirok wrote:
IMO, this sounds nothing at all like Purple Rain. Not even close.
I'm not talking about the song as a whole, just the guitar riff that plays under the song. That riff sounds exactly like Purple Rain.
IMO, this sounds nothing at all like Purple Rain. Not even close.
I'm not talking about the song as a whole, just the guitar riff that plays under the song. That riff sounds exactly like Purple Rain.
alisathegreat wrote:
IMO, this sounds nothing at all like Purple Rain. Not even close.
Sounds a lot like Purple Rain.
IMO, this sounds nothing at all like Purple Rain. Not even close.
An ode to auto-defenestration. Odd. Nice though, despite that.
Amen to that! I'm chomping at the bit for the full performance of Ocean Machine in London in March.
DippingSauce wrote:
DippingSauce wrote:
Every now and then on a calm day at our restaurant I would put RP on, then by some lucky coincidence this song played while my mate was working as well. Thank god it did, he told me this was by Devin Townsend and introduced me to his songs. It's been ages since I listened to actual metal, but he knew I was into prog so that I might still like it.
Havent been able to listen to anything else since. Amazing music, incredible performer and overall such a great person. Bless Devin Townsend.
Havent been able to listen to anything else since. Amazing music, incredible performer and overall such a great person. Bless Devin Townsend.
I'll echo the sentiments expressed by others here. This is a beautifully evocative tune. The sort of tune you'd like to listen to while driving on the highway late in the evening...all the while heading home for the holidays....
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Sounds a lot like Purple Rain.
Steely_D wrote:
That's unfortunate; this song is much better. I guess that could be considered pretty faint praise since getting poked with a pointed stick is better than having to hear "Dust In The Wind" ever again.
I keep waiting at the beginning for "I close my eyes..." and Dust in the Wind.
That's unfortunate; this song is much better. I guess that could be considered pretty faint praise since getting poked with a pointed stick is better than having to hear "Dust In The Wind" ever again.
Every now and then on a calm day at our restaurant I would put RP on, then by some lucky coincidence this song played while my mate was working as well. Thank god it did, he told me this was by Devin Townsend and introduced me to his songs. It's been ages since I listened to actual metal, but he knew I was into prog so that I might still like it.
Havent been able to listen to anything else since. Amazing music, incredible performer and overall such a great person. Bless Devin Townsend.
Havent been able to listen to anything else since. Amazing music, incredible performer and overall such a great person. Bless Devin Townsend.
Thanks for playing this while I'm making breakfast!
Agree with all the fine and positive comments below.
7 > 8
Lush and evocative tune.
Lush and evocative tune.
I'll give it an 8 just because I love the band name...songs pretty darn good too.
Still no 12 available?
It totally takes me away...
It totally takes me away...
Ninocka wrote:
I totally agree.
It's goodlike!
I totally agree.
It's goodlike!
Beatiful song.
thanks
thanks
They make me fly... incredibly beautiful song
Just lovely.
I keep waiting at the beginning for "I close my eyes..." and Dust in the Wind.
Does this title pick up on the "Paint the streets red" lyric from Flight?
Woman fell or was pushed out of an 11th floor Hong Kong balcony last Friday and survived with only a broken arm and cracked ribs. Apparently numerous washing lines slowed her fall and she landed on a tin roof. Police are questioning the flat owner.
True story.
Woman fell or was pushed out of an 11th floor Hong Kong balcony last Friday and survived with only a broken arm and cracked ribs. Apparently numerous washing lines slowed her fall and she landed on a tin roof. Police are questioning the flat owner.
True story.
This carms I right down after the Chilies. Thanks all
ps. I just read the lyrics. Oh dear ...
ps. I just read the lyrics. Oh dear ...
GetBakedTonight wrote:
Thankfully the cringe of the title isn't reflected in the music itself.
Ah, yes. The Casualties of Cool. Then there's the Tragically Hip. So sad.
Thankfully the cringe of the title isn't reflected in the music itself.
Good ambiance music while reading or sumthin. Until you actually listen to the lyrics.
7 for the melody ...
7 for the melody ...
7 -> 8
Love this whole project - wish he would make it more than a one-off
Ah, yes. The Casualties of Cool. Then there's the Tragically Hip. So sad.
winterpower wrote:
So I made the translation.
Very ingenious!
Kind regards,
Winterpower
Kind regards,
Winterpower
So I made the translation.
Ok...finally checked out the lyrics. Ouch!
Hey this is GREAT! More from this album!!!
Is that... a cat on his shoulder?
On_The_Beach wrote:
On_The_Beach wrote:
Interestingly, this mellow band is fronted by ex-metalhead Devin Townshend:
Just went up to a 9.
winterpower wrote:
I was going to post that, but you beat me to it.
Schwer genial, many greating winterpower
I was going to post that, but you beat me to it.
Meant to say I love this song but I pressed the wrong PSD button, and now it's gone. 
Did she say "feed the pigeons with my religion?"
At first I thought this was some new or obscure Dar Williams song I had never heard. But about half way through it takes off in a different direction.
Undoubtedly one of the most pleasant and agreeable songs I've heard in a long time. Great album also....what a pleasing contrast to some of his other work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1vOGSG4Og0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1vOGSG4Og0
I volunteer at a suicide prevention hotline and this song sounds like much of what I hear…
Haunting
Thank you! It must be one of the hardest things in the world to do.