Elephant Stone — A Silent Moment
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I can see what it is you gave me
In my silent moment
I can hear all that you have sent me
In my silent moment
To be one within you
To be not without you
To be as I once was
I can feel the love that I was missing
In my silent moment
I can be all that I was wishing
In my silent moment
To be one within you
To be not without you
To be as I once was
In my silent moment
I can hear all that you have sent me
In my silent moment
To be one within you
To be not without you
To be as I once was
I can feel the love that I was missing
In my silent moment
I can be all that I was wishing
In my silent moment
To be one within you
To be not without you
To be as I once was
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I don't understand why we haven't heard more from this band.. do they not have any other songs? this piece is fantastic.
C57BL6 wrote:
Nice Harry Manx misquote.
Love it when the west eats meet
Nice Harry Manx misquote.
If there ever was a song perfectly suited for magic mushrooms, this would be it.
davidbrace61 wrote:
Yes for sure
Actually, the opening segment is very reminiscent of Moody Blues... anybody agree on that?
Yes for sure
Reminds me on Aphrodites Child "The four horsemen".
Great, great, great 10!
This is fantastic please keep it in your rotation. A 10!
Thank you RP!
Thank you RP!
If they just cut out the wailing it would get a much better rating.
Morning music after a meditation, offerings and prayers to Lord Ganesha. 
What a fun song.
Thanks.
Thanks.
tee_dee wrote:
Indeed. a song off of Saucerful. The name escapes me. Remember A Day ?
Reminds me of some old Pink Floyd
Indeed. a song off of Saucerful. The name escapes me. Remember A Day ?
i like the whole song but the layered guitar chords and chord progressions lift me up and set me right especially when i listen LOUD
Jelani wrote:
I think that's the part I like the most...
Agreed, that's the best part.
I think that's the part I like the most...
Agreed, that's the best part.
I really like the indie fusion on this song.
Then I got thinking, what would the effect on an elephant be if it got stoned and then this song was played?
Okay . . . it's a beautiful sunny Spring day here, and I'm just enjoying the music selection on RP and letting my few remaining brain cells connect in whatever random pattern they see fit.
Then I got thinking, what would the effect on an elephant be if it got stoned and then this song was played?
Okay . . . it's a beautiful sunny Spring day here, and I'm just enjoying the music selection on RP and letting my few remaining brain cells connect in whatever random pattern they see fit.
Reminds me of some old Pink Floyd
Love it, love it, love it!
is it me o main vocal sounds like David Gilmour?
That bassline. It dances throughout the song.
I love the part with the Indian infusion input. That really makes this track!
ciarataylor wrote:
Racist much?
Liked it until the "until the 'Aaaaaaaaeeeeaaaaaa...bla bla bla ..' part. Song ruined" part. Comment ruined. It is very tribal or Persian or something.
Racist much?
love this, new music new sound . . .
apparatuspdx wrote:
Thank you, I couldn't put my finger on it!
REMEMBER A DAY!
Thank you, I couldn't put my finger on it!
Jelani wrote:
I think that's the part I like the most...
haha me too.. that was when I "tuned" in to check out and rate.
I think that's the part I like the most...
haha me too.. that was when I "tuned" in to check out and rate.
ciarataylor wrote:
That's funny, because my ears perked up -- perked up BIG TIME -- when the chanting (?) started. Sounds a little like '30s jazz scat singing, except in Hindi.
Liked it until the "until the 'Aaaaaaaaeeeeaaaaaa...bla bla bla ..' part. Song ruined" part. Comment ruined. It is very tribal or Persian or something.
That's funny, because my ears perked up -- perked up BIG TIME -- when the chanting (?) started. Sounds a little like '30s jazz scat singing, except in Hindi.
AAAAAAWWWWWW....painful!!
Ahhh... What a beautiful song.
sjccroquet wrote:
Liked it until "the 'Aaaaaaaaeeeeaaaaaa...bla bla bla ..' part. Song ruined"
yeah, i'm with you on this. it seems like it is unnecessary or could have been left off and it would have been an entirely different song/feel for me. downvoting. was starting off with a 6, moved down to 4 for that reason. not appealing.
Liked it until "the 'Aaaaaaaaeeeeaaaaaa...bla bla bla ..' part. Song ruined"
yeah, i'm with you on this. it seems like it is unnecessary or could have been left off and it would have been an entirely different song/feel for me. downvoting. was starting off with a 6, moved down to 4 for that reason. not appealing.
Liked it until the "until the 'Aaaaaaaaeeeeaaaaaa...bla bla bla ..' part. Song ruined" part. Comment ruined.
It is very tribal or Persian or something.
sjccroquet wrote:
Liked it until the "until the 'Aaaaaaaaeeeeaaaaaa...bla bla bla ..' part. Song ruined" part. Comment ruined.
Ah, but I've since learned to truly love this song. Actually bought it on iTunes and a fave to play on guitar. We can change.
Liked it until the "until the 'Aaaaaaaaeeeeaaaaaa...bla bla bla ..' part. Song ruined" part. Comment ruined.
Ah, but I've since learned to truly love this song. Actually bought it on iTunes and a fave to play on guitar. We can change.
shtevie wrote:
This track could be on The Beatles' Revolver.
I always thought this was Kula Shaker! Dear me.
This track could be on The Beatles' Revolver.
I always thought this was Kula Shaker! Dear me.
davidbrace61 wrote:
This track could be on The Beatles' Revolver.
Actually, the opening segment is very reminiscent of Moody Blues... anybody agree on that?
This track could be on The Beatles' Revolver.
This should segue into YYY's Spitting off the Edge of the World!
Is that Nusrat?
NAMASTE!
Invokes a reflective emotion
Transcendent - instant bliss, every time!
Interesting viewpoints expressed. Thanks fellas...
obispo wrote:
To be clear, there are two ideas expressed in this thread about whether this song "sounds like PF":
1. "look and feel" — is the overall sound/texture/feel reminiscent of early PF?
This is subjective, so we don't all agree whether it's just "similarities", or does it really sound like them here. It's arguable.
2. "thematic reuse" — is the melody, or anything else, similar to the PF song Remember a Day?
It absolutely is!
• Key: Both songs are actually in the same key!, E major
• Chord progression: E → Bm → A → E, with the same number of bars for each.
• Tempo: Here they differ, Remember a Day clocks in at over 110 BPM, A Silent Moment at only 80 BPM.
• Melody: very clearly almost identical. PF's lawyers could make a case. Not convinced? Bring up these YouTube links in two separate windows, side by side, use the space bar to stop and start as necessary. Homework is due in the morning:
A Silent Moment, Elephant Stone
Remember a Day, Pink Floyd
westslope, Proclivities, et al, are behind door #1.
I and others are in behind door #2.
You're right. Very similar.
To be clear, there are two ideas expressed in this thread about whether this song "sounds like PF":
1. "look and feel" — is the overall sound/texture/feel reminiscent of early PF?
This is subjective, so we don't all agree whether it's just "similarities", or does it really sound like them here. It's arguable.
2. "thematic reuse" — is the melody, or anything else, similar to the PF song Remember a Day?
It absolutely is!
• Key: Both songs are actually in the same key!, E major
• Chord progression: E → Bm → A → E, with the same number of bars for each.
• Tempo: Here they differ, Remember a Day clocks in at over 110 BPM, A Silent Moment at only 80 BPM.
• Melody: very clearly almost identical. PF's lawyers could make a case. Not convinced? Bring up these YouTube links in two separate windows, side by side, use the space bar to stop and start as necessary. Homework is due in the morning:
A Silent Moment, Elephant Stone
Remember a Day, Pink Floyd
westslope, Proclivities, et al, are behind door #1.
I and others are in behind door #2.
You're right. Very similar.
Listen and enjoy... that is all you have to do... 
obispo wrote:
To be clear, there are two ideas expressed in this thread about whether this song "sounds like PF":
1. "look and feel" — is the overall sound/texture/feel reminiscent of early PF?
This is subjective, so we don't all agree whether it's just "similarities", or does it really sound like them here. It's arguable.
2. "thematic reuse" — is the melody, or anything else, similar to the PF song Remember a Day?
It absolutely is!
• Key: Both songs are actually in the same key!, E major
• Chord progression: E → Bm → A → E, with the same number of bars for each.
• Tempo: Here they differ, Remember a Day clocks in at over 110 BPM, A Silent Moment at only 80 BPM.
• Melody: very clearly almost identical. PF's lawyers could make a case. Not convinced? Bring up these YouTube links in two separate windows, side by side, use the space bar to stop and start as necessary. Homework is due in the morning:
A Silent Moment, Elephant Stone
Remember a Day, Pink Floyd
westslope, Proclivities, et al, are behind door #1.
I and others are in behind door #2.
Holy God ... breathe and this comes from someone who rants ..
To be clear, there are two ideas expressed in this thread about whether this song "sounds like PF":
1. "look and feel" — is the overall sound/texture/feel reminiscent of early PF?
This is subjective, so we don't all agree whether it's just "similarities", or does it really sound like them here. It's arguable.
2. "thematic reuse" — is the melody, or anything else, similar to the PF song Remember a Day?
It absolutely is!
• Key: Both songs are actually in the same key!, E major
• Chord progression: E → Bm → A → E, with the same number of bars for each.
• Tempo: Here they differ, Remember a Day clocks in at over 110 BPM, A Silent Moment at only 80 BPM.
• Melody: very clearly almost identical. PF's lawyers could make a case. Not convinced? Bring up these YouTube links in two separate windows, side by side, use the space bar to stop and start as necessary. Homework is due in the morning:
A Silent Moment, Elephant Stone
Remember a Day, Pink Floyd
westslope, Proclivities, et al, are behind door #1.
I and others are in behind door #2.
Holy God ... breathe and this comes from someone who rants .. westslope wrote:
To be clear, there are two ideas expressed in this thread about whether this song "sounds like PF":
1. "look and feel" — is the overall sound/texture/feel reminiscent of early PF?
This is subjective, so we don't all agree whether it's just "similarities", or does it really sound like them here. It's arguable.
2. "thematic reuse" — is the melody, or anything else, similar to the PF song Remember a Day?
It absolutely is!
• Key: Both songs are actually in the same key!, E major
• Chord progression: E → Bm → A → E, with the same number of bars for each.
• Tempo: Here they differ, Remember a Day clocks in at over 110 BPM, A Silent Moment at only 80 BPM.
• Melody: very clearly almost identical. PF's lawyers could make a case. Not convinced? Bring up these YouTube links in two separate windows, side by side, use the space bar to stop and start as necessary. Homework is due in the morning:
A Silent Moment, Elephant Stone
Remember a Day, Pink Floyd
westslope, Proclivities, et al, are behind door #1.
I and others are behind door #2.
mread wrote:
Honest question, generalities aside: Have you heard Remember A Day by PF?
Yes, I hear the similarities but still both songs are rather different. To be clear, there are two ideas expressed in this thread about whether this song "sounds like PF":
1. "look and feel" — is the overall sound/texture/feel reminiscent of early PF?
This is subjective, so we don't all agree whether it's just "similarities", or does it really sound like them here. It's arguable.
2. "thematic reuse" — is the melody, or anything else, similar to the PF song Remember a Day?
It absolutely is!
• Key: Both songs are actually in the same key!, E major
• Chord progression: E → Bm → A → E, with the same number of bars for each.
• Tempo: Here they differ, Remember a Day clocks in at over 110 BPM, A Silent Moment at only 80 BPM.
• Melody: very clearly almost identical. PF's lawyers could make a case. Not convinced? Bring up these YouTube links in two separate windows, side by side, use the space bar to stop and start as necessary. Homework is due in the morning:
A Silent Moment, Elephant Stone
Remember a Day, Pink Floyd
westslope, Proclivities, et al, are behind door #1.
I and others are behind door #2.
Jelani wrote:
I think that's the part I like the most...
No doubt. When the tabla kicks in this song goes from "meh" to "whoah."
I think that's the part I like the most...
No doubt. When the tabla kicks in this song goes from "meh" to "whoah."
jjbchansen159 wrote:
No, it doesn't, actually. It belongs right where it is. And calling it wailing?...
The wailing at the end belongs in a different song.
No, it doesn't, actually. It belongs right where it is. And calling it wailing?...
Nice remake of "Remember a Day", but I liked it better by the Floyd.
I like arrangements like this, where the bass takes more of a lead over the guitar.
Not sure but I think the bass line is in line with RAIN by the Beatles
DanielHLloyd wrote:
Hmm, sure, there's tones of PF there, but that's because they were HUGELY influential.
I'd say it's more akin to early Stone Roses or Kasabian.
Hell, you get more than a hint of Beatles too, all wrapped up in some mystic guru style Indian music.
It's jolly good.
Good tune. The lawyers for Pink Floyd are on line 1 btw.....
Hmm, sure, there's tones of PF there, but that's because they were HUGELY influential.
I'd say it's more akin to early Stone Roses or Kasabian.
Hell, you get more than a hint of Beatles too, all wrapped up in some mystic guru style Indian music.
It's jolly good.
The wailing at the end belongs in a different song.
Good tune. The lawyers for Pink Floyd are on line 1 btw.....
simple and powerful
For some reason, it’s hitting me even more than usual today- bumping from 9>10
Elephant Stone, just like listening to my neighbor from 3 km away…. Long live music from the world!
Beautiful.
Pollemusic wrote:
Unfortunately, they did much more than "listen"...
I really love this song. They listened to Pink Floyds Remember A Day..........
Unfortunately, they did much more than "listen"...
Tippster wrote:
Fusioned in Montreal.
Gotta love it when RP introduces me to Canadian music.
The Manchester Sound meets Ravi Shankar. Always liked this. More than just this song please.
Fusioned in Montreal.
Gotta love it when RP introduces me to Canadian music.
I really love this song. They listened to Pink Floyds Remember A Day..........
I hear "Wa Wa."
Sounds like a Paul bassline, with Enya levels of reverb, but I love this!
Very cool song
HartPURO wrote:
Favorite part of the song for me.
AaAaAaAaAaAaAaAaaAAaaaa
Favorite part of the song for me.
mread wrote:
Honest question, generalities aside: Have you heard Remember A Day by PF?
Yes, I hear the similarities but still both songs are rather different.
Honest question, generalities aside: Have you heard Remember A Day by PF?
Yes, I hear the similarities but still both songs are rather different.
Very impressive piece. Has anyone heard the entire album?
BCarn wrote:
Liked it until the "until the 'Aaaaaaaaeeeeaaaaaa...bla bla bla ..' part. Song ruined" part. Comment ruined.
Liked it until the "Aaaaaaaaeeeeaaaaaa...bla bla bla .." part. Song ruined.
Liked it until the "until the 'Aaaaaaaaeeeeaaaaaa...bla bla bla ..' part. Song ruined" part. Comment ruined.
I love this song, don't understand why we can't hear more from this band?
So near yet so far
To be one within you
To be not without you
To be as I once was
I can feel the love that I was missing
In my silent moment
Beautiful
Blissful... transcendent... beautiful! Thank you so much, RP, for bringing this to my ears! :-)
Proclivities wrote:
I'm not sure why, but it seems like every song on the playlist has a "sounds like Pink Floyd" post somewhere in its comment thread. Everyone hears something different I guess, but there actually was music before PF existed, despite what many here wish to believe.
Honest question, generalities aside: Have you heard Remember A Day by PF?
I'm not sure why, but it seems like every song on the playlist has a "sounds like Pink Floyd" post somewhere in its comment thread. Everyone hears something different I guess, but there actually was music before PF existed, despite what many here wish to believe.
Honest question, generalities aside: Have you heard Remember A Day by PF?
grhorn wrote:
much harder to pass...
better than Kidney Stone
Brilliant, thanks RP.
better than Kidney Stone
markybx wrote:
Because it is not in English.
Because it is not in English.
Cool song.....too bad we won't be hearing it much longer after the Pink Floyd lawyers get through with them. 
apparatuspdx wrote:
Remember the day
Sounds like an early Pink Floyd tune, the title escapes me.
Remember the day
WHAT!!! Well, technically, Montreal IS north of Portland, by about 300 miles, but I'd bet most people would consider Montreal EAST of Portland, by about 2,600 miles.
You thought nobody was listening closely, eh?
You thought nobody was listening closely, eh?
dandueck07 wrote:
HartPURO wrote:
AaAaAaAaAaAaAaAaaAAaaaa
Posted 1 year ago by markybx:
Why is this not in the lyrics?
But, it is! It's the "Indie" portion of this Indie Rock tune, I do believe
HartPURO wrote:
AaAaAaAaAaAaAaAaaAAaaaa
Posted 1 year ago by markybx:
Why is this not in the lyrics?
But, it is! It's the "Indie" portion of this Indie Rock tune, I do believe
klkm
Suddenly there was Nusrat....sort of
The ending could last another 20 minutes.....
Not sure if it's Pink Floyd, but I agree that it sounds familiar in some way...
apparatuspdx wrote:
apparatuspdx wrote:
Sounds like an early Pink Floyd tune, the title escapes me.
REMEMBER A DAY!
Sounds like an early Pink Floyd tune, the title escapes me.
arserocket wrote:
Said the poster called arserocket.
Sweet as F@$£ ... pardon the vulgarity Dear Hearts
Said the poster called arserocket.
Elephant Stone, Cage the Elephant, Elephant Revival: When will the pachyderm madness stop!
arserocket wrote:
I don't have a clue as to what F@$£ means, but I doubt I would be offended.
Sweet as F@$£ ... pardon the vulgarity Dear Hearts
I don't have a clue as to what F@$£ means, but I doubt I would be offended.
Sweet as F@$£ ... pardon the vulgarity Dear Hearts
The Manchester Sound meets Ravi Shankar. Always liked this. More than just this song please.
more from this band, bill!
Nice tune, but some of us old buggers know our early Floyd!
A nice song to relax to and go within
Love the long Indie/Indian ending. It could last longer for me. 
davidbrace61 wrote:
Little bit. Bass line certainly lifted from late sixties/early seventies.
Actually, the opening segment is very reminiscent of Moody Blues... anybody agree on that?
Little bit. Bass line certainly lifted from late sixties/early seventies.
Wow, yet another stop what you are doing and listen moment on RP. Thanks for this one Bill!
Wow, I'm going to have to check out more of their stuff. This is how my P-Tree addiction started all those years ago. RP can be an expensive habit.
davidbrace61 wrote:
I thought old Pink Floyd.
Actually, the opening segment is very reminiscent of Moody Blues... anybody agree on that?
I thought old Pink Floyd.
More like this, please! 
Another RP find - thanks.
Another RP find - thanks.Thanks Bill!
davidbrace61 wrote:
Yes I do.
Actually, the opening segment is very reminiscent of Moody Blues... anybody agree on that?
Yes I do.
Proclivities wrote:
I'm not sure why, but it seems like every song on the playlist has a "sounds like Pink Floyd" post somewhere in its comment thread. Everyone hears something different I guess, but there actually was music before PF existed, despite what many here wish to believe.
I'm not sure why, but it seems like every song on the playlist has a "sounds like Pink Floyd" post somewhere in its comment thread. Everyone hears something different I guess, but there actually was music before PF existed, despite what many here wish to believe.
First half is sort of blah pop, but the second half is beautiful. Who's the singer on that?
USGrant wrote:
You best listen to the early Floyd song "Remember A Day"- the melody is lifted note for note. I was sure it was a cover until about a minute in!
I did what you said, and there is a definite similarity, but note-for-note? Don't hear it. Inspired by directly or indirectly sure. But hardly plagiarism.
Oh, and this is a cool song. Love the Indian influences. More please!
You best listen to the early Floyd song "Remember A Day"- the melody is lifted note for note. I was sure it was a cover until about a minute in!
I did what you said, and there is a definite similarity, but note-for-note? Don't hear it. Inspired by directly or indirectly sure. But hardly plagiarism.
Oh, and this is a cool song. Love the Indian influences. More please!
USGrant wrote:
You best listen to the early Floyd song "Remember A Day"- the melody is lifted note for note. I was sure it was a cover until about a minute in!
I thought it sounded familiar, but couldn't put my finger on it.
You best listen to the early Floyd song "Remember A Day"- the melody is lifted note for note. I was sure it was a cover until about a minute in!
I thought it sounded familiar, but couldn't put my finger on it.
BCarn wrote:
I think that's the part I like the most...
Liked it until the "Aaaaaaaaeeeeaaaaaa...bla bla bla .." part. Song ruined.
I think that's the part I like the most...
It's official. I like it.
Edit 29/12/20...And have since bought it!
Edit 29/12/20...And have since bought it!
...but it's growing on me.
Decoy wrote:
Mood. Getting an 8 on first impression here.
first impression is not good, but I'm in a mood today...so it might be me
Mood. Getting an 8 on first impression here.
HartPURO wrote:
Why is this not in the lyrics?
AaAaAaAaAaAaAaAaaAAaaaa
Why is this not in the lyrics?
alain.brault wrote:
Oh you poor precious thing..... Ferener music can be a bitch...
Oh you poor condescending thing.......YOU can be a bitch.
Oh you poor precious thing..... Ferener music can be a bitch...
Oh you poor condescending thing.......YOU can be a bitch.
Proclivities wrote:
I'm not sure why, but it seems like every song on the playlist has a "sounds like Pink Floyd" post somewhere in its comment thread. Everyone hears something different I guess, but there actually was music before PF existed.
You best listen to the early Floyd song "Remember A Day"- the melody is lifted note for note. I was sure it was a cover until about a minute in!
I'm not sure why, but it seems like every song on the playlist has a "sounds like Pink Floyd" post somewhere in its comment thread. Everyone hears something different I guess, but there actually was music before PF existed.
You best listen to the early Floyd song "Remember A Day"- the melody is lifted note for note. I was sure it was a cover until about a minute in!
Actually, the opening segment is very reminiscent of Moody Blues... anybody agree on that?
BCarn wrote:
Oh you poor precious thing..... Ferener music can be a bitch...
Liked it until the "Aaaaaaaaeeeeaaaaaa...bla bla bla .." part. Song ruined.
Oh you poor precious thing..... Ferener music can be a bitch...
Liked it until the "Aaaaaaaaeeeeaaaaaa...bla bla bla .." part. Song ruined.
I had the volume turned way down and thought it was TUSK by the drum beat.
AaAaAaAaAaAaAaAaaAAaaaa
I kept hearing George Harrison's "Wah Wah" (1970)...and look forward to playing these and Remember the Day (1968) about 50 times.
Love it when the west eats meet
What is with using 'elephant' in band names? Awful names. Song is lifeless too.