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Post by M. on Jun 26, 2009 15:34:31 GMT -5
1st Roadsinger 2nd Welcome Home All Kinds Of Roses is worst  |
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Post by tiffany on Oct 9, 2009 13:10:20 GMT -5
Well, all in all, Cat/Yusuf's new music is brilliantly innovative, as of today. But his old music was meaningful and timeless classic songs, such as Where Do The Children Play, Father and Son, and songs of peace and love. I think my faves always come to mind, like Moonshadow, How Can I Tell You, The Wind and so many others, which lift me.
My Mum's favourite ones are Hard-Headed Woman and the one about the boy with a moon and star on his head. She also likes the song from his heydays, the ones such as I'm Gonna Be King, I Never Wanted To Be A Star, and Road To Find Out.
On the An Other Cup album, I also like Mid Day, Maybe There's A World and There Is Peace, beautiful melodies and memorable lyrics.
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Post by richina on Oct 16, 2009 11:15:46 GMT -5
When the album first came out, my fav was "Thinking 'Bout You". But on closer examination (and listening), I felt compelled to change my vote. I decided I liked "Every Time I Dream" due to the rhythm, and more importantly, the imagery it invokes. I can just see him "back in the stall, sitting all alone, waiting for the show to begin". And the line "as I close my eyes, like crimson curtains, slowly rising ...on an empty stage". I can almost feel, in my opinion, the anxiety of his going back in front of an audience. The song, to me, is about his fear of performing again and wondering how people will accept him after all the unsubstantiated public accusations. I am thrilled that his concern, about his acceptance from fans, has been laid to rest. He most certainly is aware that we are elated to have him "back in the stall, waiting for the show to begin"!! And we are out front...waiting and just as anxious!!!! ;D  ;D LOVE IT!  |
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Post by Incognita on Oct 19, 2009 8:23:23 GMT -5
Thanks for leading me to this song Richina. I'm listening now and I think it's dealing with fear at many levels. He's a deep and complex man, a dreamer and interpreter of dreams. Glad he's come out of his shell and sharing his concerns and his thought process with us again. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxv6g76IMlQ |
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Post by G-One on Oct 19, 2009 8:44:27 GMT -5
"Welcome Home" and "Every Time I Dream" are my favorites
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Post by richina on Oct 19, 2009 11:02:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the link, Maya!  I've been off " Cat-ching" up on YouTube videos for the past 1/2 hour! Man, what a way to get lost in time!! ;D LOVE IT!! Richina |
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Post by ilovemycat on Oct 25, 2009 19:06:49 GMT -5
I'm new here - but certainly not new to Cat  I think The Rain is awesome. It blows everything else on the CD away (IMHO) although I think the entire CD is great. |
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Post by peritura on Dec 3, 2009 16:06:29 GMT -5
I love 'Welcome Home', the voice just kicks in so beautifully and warm. I also love 'In this Glass World' and 'To Be what You Must'. Does anyone else think the chords on 'All kinds of Roses' are reminiscent of George Harrison's 'Hare Krishna'? I like it a lot.
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Post by barleyrice on Dec 14, 2009 18:49:58 GMT -5
The best song on this album is Boots and Sand followed closely by All kinds of Roses then Roadsinger |
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Post by barleyrice on Dec 14, 2009 18:50:41 GMT -5
The best song on this album is Boots and Sand followed closely by All kinds of Roses then Roadsinger |
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Post by redleggedchicken on Dec 15, 2009 9:46:08 GMT -5
Jane B! How can you Skip "All Kinds of Roses" ..... aaaahh.... Best song on the Album if you ask me!
Just wanted to say 'what's up" to my UK "Shaftesbury Pub" crew..... it's Chuck from Canada! Great meeting you all ......lets' do it again soon!! Yusuf at RAH was everything I could have hoped for!
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Post by redleggedchicken on Dec 15, 2009 9:48:10 GMT -5
Barley Rice! The Trip of a Lifetime!
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Post by redleggedchicken on Dec 15, 2009 9:49:56 GMT -5
Also "Thinkin' 'Bout You" is up there if you ask me!
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Post by G-One on Dec 15, 2009 10:05:34 GMT -5
Hey - there he is!!
Welcome in red legged chicken!
Loved the night at the Shaftesbury and wait for the video to be published :-o
Gabi
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Post by Incognita on Dec 15, 2009 10:08:07 GMT -5
Does anyone else think the chords on 'All kinds of Roses' are reminiscent of George Harrison's 'Hare Krishna'? I like it a lot. I was listening to the chords specifically and yes, they are very much the notes of ISKCON's most popular Hare Krishna chant. |
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Post by JaneB on Dec 15, 2009 11:39:52 GMT -5
Jane B! How can you Skip "All Kinds of Roses" ..... aaaahh.... Best song on the Album if you ask me! Just wanted to say 'what's up" to my UK "Shaftesbury Pub" crew..... it's Chuck from Canada! Great meeting you all ......lets' do it again soon!! Yusuf at RAH was everything I could have hoped for! Chuck, believe it or not, that is my least favorite song on the album, but you already know I am out there on the edge! Always have to be a tad bit different! |
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Post by Incognita on Dec 15, 2009 11:52:32 GMT -5
Jane I'm on your team with this one. Not on my list either.
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Post by richina on Dec 15, 2009 12:11:56 GMT -5
mine either.
sorry yusuf.
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Post by flemmishfangent on Dec 15, 2009 13:51:22 GMT -5
That's one of my favours maybe it's because it about roses,gardens and then i see childeren running tru that garden .And all this different kind of people in his live who shows him how they love him but ofcause God who is living in his heart ;everything is there to make Yusuf happy and oke and he is telling us that in a simple song Regine
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Post by richina on Dec 15, 2009 14:56:45 GMT -5
I understand your sentiment Regine, but I think it is too simple.  And I'm sure music aficionados will say "the song's beauty is in its' simplicity", that's fine, just not quite what I like. And let me promise you, there ain't much Yusuf does that I don't like!! |
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Post by ilovemycat on Dec 22, 2009 22:53:34 GMT -5
Just wondering - I know Yusuf himslf has said that An Other Cup was maybe a bit overproduced, but I actually prefer it to Roadsinger. Does anyone else? I love The Beloved (almost as much - or equal to The Rain). But the rest of the Roadsinger isn't as good as An Other Cup (to me). This is off topic - sorry. Just wondering if i am alone in this belief. An Other Cup feels like one gigantic prayer to me. And why is his music such a "religious" experience anyway? There is no other artist that touches me in this way. He always has - even as a little girl. His music made me feel in touch with my soul/God.
Sorry for going off topic so drastically here...but he is was/is amazing. That's it. I'm done now.
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Post by ilovemycat on Jun 27, 2010 9:28:27 GMT -5
I take it all back. Roadsinger is awesome and I always say dumb things that I later regret. My favorite song on this CD is All Kinds of Roses now, which was initially my least favorite. Followed really, really closely by Dream On (love the sax)...I wish Dream on was longer.
Has anybody else out there changed their minds about All Kinds of Roses?
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Post by peritura on Jun 27, 2010 13:40:23 GMT -5
I have always loved All Kinds of Roses. It reminded me of George Harrison's Hare Krishna. It has the simplicity of a spiritual chant.
You were talking about The Beloved in an earlier post-I absolutely love that song!
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I've been off "Cat-ching" up on YouTube videos for the past 1/2 hour! 
And I'm sure music aficionados will say "the song's beauty is in its' simplicity", that's fine, just not quite what I like. And let me promise you, there ain't much Yusuf does that I don't like!!