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Madrugada — This Old House
Album: Industrial Silence
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Released: 1999
Length: 5:03
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How come the stars shine so bright
Here in this night, it will not end
There's a boy and a girl
Who know all the wrong words
And you and I need no more
It's so good to be alone with you
It's so good to be open eyed
They won't know us anymore
Once we step back into
This old house
In this old house
Where every door is open
Well listen real close
This old house

In this old house
We know there's more to this than there
The nation of the two
In this old house

This old house is where we
Consider it gone and the same
Now, there were days when we would fall
Those guiding stars would shine no more
Oh it's all right with me
We just don't talk it over
Stay the rest of this day in this bed
It's so good to be alone with you
It's so good to be open eyed
And they won't know us any more
Once we step back into
Oh, this old house
In this old house
Where every door is open
We'll take it real slow
In this old house
In this old house
We know there's more to this than there
Never leave this old house
Oh, in this old house
We know there's more to this than there
Never leave
This old house
Oh, in this old house, this old
We know there's more to this than there
We'll never leave
This old house
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I hear Bryan Ferry! But, I really like the entire band. PLAY FOREVER! 💖😎✌️🎶🎸🪕
Posted 7 months ago by bobbyaponte    [ Reply ]
I see what you did there... Lyle Lovett's "If I Had A Boat" followed by "This  Old House."  Lyle covered  "Step Into This House" and named an album after this Guy Clark Song. Madrugada does not do the same song, but it's evocative. 
Posted 1 year ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Very nice song Never heard him before. Harmonica is v Neil Young
Posted 1 year ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
Eddie are you?
Posted 1 year ago by savedrages475    [ Reply ]
 espheim wrote:

Why is people so eager to make this sound like as if sasomething else, the voice, the style etc? Every time some Norwegian artist make something likeable abroad, people starts comparing it to something else and it freaks me out. What is this about? That we are 5million only and still manage to produce more than anyone one the planet pr.capita?  Just take it and enjoy it. It is music, and it began with a rhythm where it comes from does not matter. . This is original music. 



Cheers to Madrugada and Mack Beer!
Posted 2 years ago by jcchapman5    [ Reply ]
 espheim wrote:

Why is people so eager to make this sound like as if sasomething else, the voice, the style etc? Every time some Norwegian artist make something likeable abroad, people starts comparing it to something else and it freaks me out. What is this about? That we are 5million only and still manage to produce more than anyone one the planet pr.capita?  Just take it and enjoy it. It is music, and it began with a rhythm where it comes from does not matter. . This is original music. 



Hey espheim, get used to the fact that music is universal and it will be universally critiqued; opera to vernacular music. This is a great song though and Frode's voice sustains it.
Posted 2 years ago by Jamus    [ Reply ]
 espheim wrote:

Why is people so eager to make this sound like as if sasomething else, the voice, the style etc? Every time some Norwegian artist make something likeable abroad, people starts comparing it to something else and it freaks me out. What is this about? That we are 5million only and still manage to produce more than anyone one the planet pr.capita?  Just take it and enjoy it. It is music, and it began with a rhythm where it comes from does not matter. . This is original music. 




This has been a sign of RP for aaages. I agree and also don't like that .
Posted 2 years ago by Coreus    [ Reply ]
Oops.

First couple of measures had me thinking All Along the Watchtower. 

Couldn't help it!  The rest certainly does not sound like All Along the Watchtower in the slightest.

I would have touble pegging it to another song.
Posted 2 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Jakethemuss wrote:

Wow - this really builds on Shakey’s original.



Mmm.  Jojos.
Posted 2 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
the man's voice is rich in tone and emotion
Posted 3 years ago by Ihatethissong    [ Reply ]
This opens up like the something from the Cowboy Junkies when they toured with Over The Rhine. 

Love Sivert's voice, it just flows over the song naturally. 
Posted 3 years ago by kfries    [ Reply ]
 ger-man wrote:

Agree - hab sie im September  2019 gesehen - herausragend, mit Gefühl und Härte.

Greetings from Bavaria to all the listeners outside.


Gesehen in 2016 mit Jeff Beck in Basel - commentar überflüssig! Greetings from Helvetia.
Posted 3 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
 espheim wrote:

Why is people so eager to make this sound like as if sasomething else, the voice, the style etc? Every time some Norwegian artist make something likeable abroad, people starts comparing it to something else and it freaks me out. What is this about? That we are 5million only and still manage to produce more than anyone one the planet pr.capita?  Just take it and enjoy it. It is music, and it began with a rhythm where it comes from does not matter. . This is original music. 



I hear you and agree totally. Next someone will compare them to The National!
Posted 3 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
 Sasha2001 wrote:
It's like if chris isaak, bruce springsteen, and eddie vedder had a baby.


Wow that's real clever, honestly!
Posted 3 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
 Jakethemuss wrote:
Wow - this really builds on Shakey’s original.
 
Nice one, friend.  I can't believe he's got a "Greatest Hits" out - 3 CD's, for God's sake...
Posted 3 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Wow - this really builds on Shakey’s original.
Posted 3 years ago by Jakethemuss    [ Reply ]
 meinthecorner wrote:
Yet another new song and artist for me to look out for, Bill and Rebecca. Thank you again! There's something here in the tone and phrasing that reminds me of early 10,000 Maniacs.

Anyone get that? 
 
I hear a lot of Nick Cave.  Silvert however is unique, but Nick and Madrugada play well on the same tape in the car.
Posted 4 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
Glorious vocals
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
 espheim wrote:
Why is people so eager to make this sound like as if sasomething else, the voice, the style etc? Every time some Norwegian artist make something likeable abroad, people starts comparing it to something else and it freaks me out. What is this about? That we are 5million only and still manage to produce more than anyone one the planet pr.capita?  Just take it and enjoy it. It is music, and it began with a rhythm where it comes from does not matter. . This is original music. 
 
Sometimes people treat music like wine.  To describe it to someone, they compare it to things familiar.
Posted 4 years ago by jwallstrom846    [ Reply ]
I hear a heavy Nick Drake influence.
Posted 4 years ago by zerbert    [ Reply ]
Why is people so eager to make this sound like as if something else, the voice, the style etc? Every time some Norwegian artist make something likeable abroad, people starts comparing it to something else and it freaks me out. What is this about? That we are only 5 million people and still manage to produce more than anyone on the planet pr.capita?  Just take it and enjoy it. It is music, and it began with a rhythm where it comes from does not matter. . This is original music. 
Posted 4 years ago by espheim    [ Reply ]
 B_Drexler wrote:
Try to see them live - brilliant
 
Agree - hab sie im September  2019 gesehen - herausragend, mit Gefühl und Härte.

Greetings from Bavaria to all the listeners outside.
Posted 4 years ago by ger-man    [ Reply ]
 Sasha2001 wrote:
It's like if chris isaak, bruce springsteen, and eddie vedder had a baby.
 

ummmm, that's impossible....even with today's "science"
Posted 4 years ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
Try to see them live - brilliant
Posted 5 years ago by B_Drexler    [ Reply ]
I've said it before and I'll say it again. I have a good tenor voice, but if I could sing like him, I would be happy indeed.
Posted 5 years ago by dancindan    [ Reply ]
 Limpopoking wrote:
 It never occurred to me till now how similar Sievert's voice is the Eddie Vedder's.
 

That sez may be but Sievert has talent while Eddie should stick to tying his shoes. 
Posted 5 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite DIY home improvement shows.  
Posted 5 years ago by skooba    [ Reply ]
Thank you so much for introducing me to Madrugada.  Saw them in Amsterdam a few months ago.  Stunning !
Posted 5 years ago by fatdan    [ Reply ]
Have tickets to see them in May. 😎
Posted 5 years ago by fcatalao    [ Reply ]
It seems listening to Thindersticks... Very good !
Posted 5 years ago by mrctrm    [ Reply ]
Great voice, never heard it before{#Daisy}
Posted 6 years ago by joniw    [ Reply ]
 It never occurred to me till now how similar Sievert's voice is the Eddie Vedder's.
Posted 6 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
my
god
i
love
this
Posted 6 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
That voice! {#Good-vibes}
Posted 6 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
Quelle bonne musique!ca donne vraiment la peche!
Philou de Gap-France
Posted 7 years ago by HORUS7505    [ Reply ]
I prefer New Yankee Workshop...
Posted 7 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
In the style of Grant Lee Phillips...I like.
Posted 8 years ago by jjparadise    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
This gets better every time I hear it.  Up to a 9 today.  Thanks for being such a wonderful place to spend my time, RP.  Love from Bristol xx

 
My thoughts, exacrly!  Regards from Abilene, Texas. 
Posted 8 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
This gets better every time I hear it.  Up to a 9 today.  Thanks for being such a wonderful place to spend my time, RP.  Love from Bristol xx
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:

thank god, no. can't stand them. but, i love madrugada and sivert!

 
I hear the Natalie flavor that you speak of, I love 10,000 Maniacs.  :)  but this Madrugada fooled me for a moment, I thought of Eddy Vedder... Into the Wild kinda vibe. 
{#Smile}

(oops, and now I see, I meant to reply to the person who made comment on our Canadian mentioned above)


Posted 8 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
 carolferris wrote:
The intro sounds like "Moonshiner" by Uncle Tupelo, and then it disappears completely.

 
Yes...  but it has a pedal steel in it!
Posted 8 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 LizK wrote:
Thank you RP for  introducing me to Madrugada ! Like Knopfler, I recognize his distinct signature as soon as it floats into my airwaves.

 
I was going to write an almost exact post!!
Posted 8 years ago by hugogdt    [ Reply ]
Thank you RP for  introducing me to Madrugada ! Like Knopfler, I recognize his distinct signature as soon as it floats into my airwaves.
Posted 9 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
Up rating from 7 to 8 with this hearing.  Thank you RP for introducing me to this fine artist.
Posted 9 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
good song, i say!
Posted 9 years ago by Marcus_Howser    [ Reply ]
Thank you RP for playing Madrugada.
Great song!! 
Posted 9 years ago by JoeHaarlemNL    [ Reply ]
will amazon let me link this image? {#Ask}
 
This Old House 
Posted 9 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:
This has a massive Grant Lee Buffalo feel to it and that is no bad thing in my book.  Reminds me a lot of the Hook.

 
{#Clap}
Posted 9 years ago by Reckoner978    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:
This has a massive Grant Lee Buffalo feel to it and that is no bad thing in my book.  Reminds me a lot of the Hook.

 
spot on my friend ! 
lovely song  
Posted 9 years ago by BallymunDub    [ Reply ]
Robert Burås.jpg

RIP Robert- miss you man! 
Posted 9 years ago by Mr_Cabbagehead    [ Reply ]
This has a massive Grant Lee Buffalo feel to it and that is no bad thing in my book.  Reminds me a lot of the Hook.
Posted 10 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Miss you guys so much...
Posted 10 years ago by midget    [ Reply ]
Nice, not that dark sound they use in a lot of  their songs.
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
The voice is just so rich.  I had never heard of Madrugada until I found RP, now I have quite a few of their CDs; fantastic stuff.  {#Angel}
Posted 11 years ago by Spud    [ Reply ]
The intro sounds like "Moonshiner" by Uncle Tupelo, and then it disappears completely.
Posted 11 years ago by carolferris    [ Reply ]
 pierpod wrote:
Très bon groupe, norvégien,(je crois), très peu connu, mais très bon, excellent album.{#Cool}
 
C'est exacte.  Tout à effet d'accord avec le reste.
Posted 11 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
..his voice has a density to it, a golden mass..
Posted 12 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
 Uberse wrote:
Ohh... what  would  be my life without this voice? Outstanding .. {#Sunny}
 
Yah. Melt into a puddle. 
Posted 12 years ago by onelittlemoose    [ Reply ]
 meinthecorner wrote:
Yet another new song and artist for me to look out for, Bill and Rebecca. Thank you again! There's something here in the tone and phrasing that reminds me of early 10,000 Maniacs.

Anyone get that? 
 
thank god, no. can't stand them. but, i love madrugada and sivert!
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I think I prefer Hoyem Sivert's older voice, but a few more listens to this might change my mind.
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Yet another new song and artist for me to look out for, Bill and Rebecca. Thank you again! There's something here in the tone and phrasing that reminds me of early 10,000 Maniacs.

Anyone get that? 
Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
Très bon groupe, norvégien,(je crois), très peu connu, mais très bon, excellent album.{#Cool}
Posted 13 years ago by pierpod    [ Reply ]
love this band.  great song.
Posted 13 years ago by myersei    [ Reply ]
So wonderful...

Sadly though, not available as an Amazon Download. Anyone know where it can be found? I don't do iTunes.
Posted 13 years ago by Steve    [ Reply ]
Wow, this is new to me, thank you Radio Paradise!


Posted 13 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
Ohh... what  would  be my life without this voice? Outstanding .. {#Sunny}
Posted 13 years ago by Uberse    [ Reply ]
It's like if chris isaak, bruce springsteen, and eddie vedder had a baby.
Posted 13 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
I don't remember ever hearing this track.  Thought it was "new" Madrugada!  Bill should play this one more often!   More Madrugada, please!

Posted 14 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
I just love Madrugada. It's a new discovery for me - thank you, RP! {#Mrgreen}{#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
So love his voice.
 

Me too.
Posted 14 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
So love his voice.
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
My finger is instinctively poised over the mute button for every song that begins with a harmonica, dreading it will be a Neil Young song......  Ahhh, I breathe a sigh of relief when it is any other band.  This is nice — I like the singer of Madrugada's voice.

Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
Is that Harvey in the foreground?

https://www.imdb.com/rg/action-box-title/primary-photo/media/rm2329386240/tt0042546

Posted 15 years ago by gregr79    [ Reply ]
Not bad. 
Posted 15 years ago by haretic    [ Reply ]