Ben Howard — Time Is Dancing
Album: I Forget Where We WereAvg rating:
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Length: 6:43
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Wrapped up in dissonance,
I'm sorry that I just walked away
Lost in the insignificance of mine,
I had no words to say
Now I am better, I implore you
To say it isn't right
But somewhere deep in history
Your father pulled your teeth out of your face
Hold it in, now let's go dancing
I do believe we're only passing through
Wired again, now look who's laughing,
You again, oh you, oh you, oh you
Hold it in, now let's go dancing
I do believe we're only passing through
Wired again, now look who's laughing,
Me again, all fired up on you
Now she's caught between
What to say and what she really means
And I am finally colouring,
Inside the lines that I live between
Wrapped up in empathy,
The chemicals are pushing passed my blood
Hold all my cliches on the tip of my tongue
To tell you that it's love
Hold it in, now let's go dancing
I do believe we're only passing through
Wired again, now look who's laughing,
You again, oh you, oh you, oh you
Hold it in, now let's go dancing
I do believe we're only passing through
Wired again, now look who's laughing,
Me again, all fired up on you
And now she's caught between
What to say and what she really means
And I am finally colouring,
Inside the lines that I live between
Hold it in, now let's go dancing
I do believe we're only passing through
Wired again, now look who's laughing,
Me again, oh you, oh you, oh you
Hold it in, now let's go dancing
I do believe we're only passing through
Wired again, now look who's laughing,
Me again, all fired up on you
I'm sorry that I just walked away
Lost in the insignificance of mine,
I had no words to say
Now I am better, I implore you
To say it isn't right
But somewhere deep in history
Your father pulled your teeth out of your face
Hold it in, now let's go dancing
I do believe we're only passing through
Wired again, now look who's laughing,
You again, oh you, oh you, oh you
Hold it in, now let's go dancing
I do believe we're only passing through
Wired again, now look who's laughing,
Me again, all fired up on you
Now she's caught between
What to say and what she really means
And I am finally colouring,
Inside the lines that I live between
Wrapped up in empathy,
The chemicals are pushing passed my blood
Hold all my cliches on the tip of my tongue
To tell you that it's love
Hold it in, now let's go dancing
I do believe we're only passing through
Wired again, now look who's laughing,
You again, oh you, oh you, oh you
Hold it in, now let's go dancing
I do believe we're only passing through
Wired again, now look who's laughing,
Me again, all fired up on you
And now she's caught between
What to say and what she really means
And I am finally colouring,
Inside the lines that I live between
Hold it in, now let's go dancing
I do believe we're only passing through
Wired again, now look who's laughing,
Me again, oh you, oh you, oh you
Hold it in, now let's go dancing
I do believe we're only passing through
Wired again, now look who's laughing,
Me again, all fired up on you
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ottawatire116 wrote:
Ugh, why? just why?
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Ugh, why? just why?
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We are offering some of the very affordable, practical and highly discounted deals for the utmost convenience of the customers throughout the city of Ottawa.
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Spiderwoman wrote:
But he rescheduled for this year! 2 months away...
We we're gonna (happily!) drive across the state to see his show in a couple months. Crushed that he canceled his US and Canada tour. Really hope everything's okay.
But he rescheduled for this year! 2 months away...
Nice guitar sound, gritty but pleasant to the ear!
Edweirdo wrote:
Michael? Michael who? And what, pray, is the error of "central tendency"?
I guess they were replying to the comment before theirs, to 'Michaeljcovel'
Michael? Michael who? And what, pray, is the error of "central tendency"?
I guess they were replying to the comment before theirs, to 'Michaeljcovel'
We we're gonna (happily!) drive across the state to see his show in a couple months. Crushed that he canceled his US and Canada tour. Really hope everything's okay.
mach-hog wrote:
Michael? Michael who? And what, pray, is the error of "central tendency"?
Lovely to see you try so hard Michael… to assert mediocrity and the error of central tendency.
Michael? Michael who? And what, pray, is the error of "central tendency"?
Lovely to see you try so hard Michael… to assert mediocrity and the error of central tendency.
Michaeljcovel wrote:
Is it a 4? Maybe not, but I'll give it that to average out your 10.
is it a 10? maybe not but I'll give it that to improve the overall rating
Is it a 4? Maybe not, but I'll give it that to average out your 10.
is it a 10? maybe not but I'll give it that to improve the overall rating
dwhayslett wrote:
I'll bet most of us would enjoy it ....
I am so tempted to make a really inappropriate suggestion.
I'll bet most of us would enjoy it ....
bahalana wrote:
In Western music...
I believe a Western octave is actually 12 notes. The 13th would be the low note in the next octave. No?
In Western music...
I believe a Western octave is actually 12 notes. The 13th would be the low note in the next octave. No?
unclehud wrote:
There are only 13 tones in an octave.
In Western music...
There are only 13 tones in an octave.
In Western music...
Kreativ wrote:
There are only 13 tones in an octave. There are only a few hundred rhythmic patterns that are repetitive enough for song construction. Almost all music is derivative of a prior work, even if we can't identify the precursor.
Think about how many million songs have been created since cave women started crooning to their babies ... and the modern "derivatives" you decry that descend from 10th-century Byzantines, 12th-century Crusaders, 20th-century Mississippi bluesmen, or a 21st-century English post-punk band like Durutti Column.
(Wanna bet that Durutti Column uses chord progressions, melodies, and rhythms that are derived from someone else's earlier song?)
Ben Howard is either a derivative of, or homage to, or cover of, Durritti Column.
There are only 13 tones in an octave. There are only a few hundred rhythmic patterns that are repetitive enough for song construction. Almost all music is derivative of a prior work, even if we can't identify the precursor.
Think about how many million songs have been created since cave women started crooning to their babies ... and the modern "derivatives" you decry that descend from 10th-century Byzantines, 12th-century Crusaders, 20th-century Mississippi bluesmen, or a 21st-century English post-punk band like Durutti Column.
(Wanna bet that Durutti Column uses chord progressions, melodies, and rhythms that are derived from someone else's earlier song?)
Ben Howard is either a derivative of, or homage to, or cover of, Durritti Column.
CompassRose wrote:
So repetitive and uninteresting, yet in constant rotation here?
I was considering a witty and cutting reply, but then decided to just rate it an "8" - call it my "hateful eight"
So repetitive and uninteresting, yet in constant rotation here?
I was considering a witty and cutting reply, but then decided to just rate it an "8" - call it my "hateful eight"
CompassRose wrote:
So repetitive and uninteresting, yet in constant rotation here?
Seems that way don't it? I can't tell what the boss is all about.
So repetitive and uninteresting, yet in constant rotation here?
Seems that way don't it? I can't tell what the boss is all about.
dwhayslett wrote:
I am so tempted to make a really inappropriate suggestion.
DO IT
I am so tempted to make a really inappropriate suggestion.
DO IT
ShamanManu wrote:
he sure is
and the whole album is awesome
New And Improved! Now the interwebs allows you to download not just individual songs, but the entire album!
he sure is
and the whole album is awesome
New And Improved! Now the interwebs allows you to download not just individual songs, but the entire album! CompassRose wrote:
So repetitive and uninteresting, yet in constant rotation here?
7.1 so get used to it!
So repetitive and uninteresting, yet in constant rotation here?
7.1 so get used to it!
thewiseking wrote:
anNOYing
Noy NOY NOY!!! pontfarrer wrote:
he sure is
and the whole album is awesome
I have downloaded 3 songs off this album. Now I need this one in my collection. May as well download the whole bloody thing. This guy is good :-)
he sure is
and the whole album is awesome
thewiseking wrote:
So repetitive and uninteresting, yet in constant rotation here?
Wow, actually more soporific and amateurish than The National. Who knew that was even possible?
So repetitive and uninteresting, yet in constant rotation here?
themusicroob wrote:
Dum de dum dum, let's go dancin', dum de dum dum... :D
bump
Dum de dum dum, let's go dancin', dum de dum dum... :D
bump
I sure like the intro. After a few listens though, I'm realizing that the whole song is the intro repeated. Hmm. Somewhat monotonous. Still like it though.
Love this. It's worth checking out live versions on youtube, where there are at least a couple very good ones.
Perfect at 5am this cold, wet Seattle morning. Goodnight ~
Wow, actually more soporific and amateurish than The National. Who knew that was even possible?
Boring crap.
2 much, 2 boring.
That gauzy sound...It's the sound of remembering, the sound of daydreaming...you're not there, but almost...wonderful...
I'm certainly acquiring a taste for his music as well. Oats in the water is sooo good. PermittedAloud wrote:
Very fresh songwriting here. I must disagree with those who dislike the hazy, distant sound; it's both obviously intentional and works very well. A unique and listenable piece.
Very fresh songwriting here. I must disagree with those who dislike the hazy, distant sound; it's both obviously intentional and works very well. A unique and listenable piece.
Michael_Dean wrote:
Ben Howard's song "Time is Dancing" - Now she's caught between, What to say and what she really means.
I think the sound of the suppressed instruments work well, underlining the in between world of this verse.
Totally agree!
Ben Howard's song "Time is Dancing" - Now she's caught between, What to say and what she really means.
I think the sound of the suppressed instruments work well, underlining the in between world of this verse.
Totally agree!
Just a noise that makes you want to turn it off quickly.
anNOYing
agd3 wrote:
And you can enjoy it as an album, not as a number of songs. Rare thing now...
So many good songs on this album.
And you can enjoy it as an album, not as a number of songs. Rare thing now...
Michael_Dean wrote:
Ben Howard's song "Time is Dancing" - Now she's caught between, What to say and what she really means.
I think the sound of the suppressed instruments work well, underlining the in between world of this verse.
right, overall it is a good song
Ben Howard's song "Time is Dancing" - Now she's caught between, What to say and what she really means.
I think the sound of the suppressed instruments work well, underlining the in between world of this verse.
right, overall it is a good song
I have downloaded 3 songs off this album. Now I need this one in my collection. May as well download the whole bloody thing. This guy is good :-)
So many good songs on this album.
Skydog wrote:
Ben Howard's song "Time is Dancing" - Now she's caught between, What to say and what she really means.
I think the sound of the suppressed instruments work well, underlining the in between world of this verse.
getting to like this song a lot but why is the rest of the band in the next room, would have sounded better if they recorded it in the same room as the singer
Ben Howard's song "Time is Dancing" - Now she's caught between, What to say and what she really means.
I think the sound of the suppressed instruments work well, underlining the in between world of this verse.
themusicroob wrote:
Dum de dum dum, let's go dancin', dum de dum dum... :D
Dum de dum dum, let's go dancin', dum de dum dum... :D
A boring song with a very confused sound and no details of the instruments.
getting to like this song a lot but why is the rest of the band in the next room, would have sounded better if they recorded it in the same room as the singer
Dum de dum dum, let's go dancin', dum de dum dum... :D
sonofdrcross wrote:
agreed
One of my favourite albums of the last few years..
Do yourself a favour and check it out
Do yourself a favour and check it out
agreed
The beginning is reminiscent of The Starseeds.
bam23 wrote:
I can definitely hear a bit of War on Drugs in this tune! Or a bit of this tune in The War On Drugs. Not sure which...
Wye Oak and The War on Drugs seem to be tapping into this sound. (At least, based on the pieces I have heard here).
I can definitely hear a bit of War on Drugs in this tune! Or a bit of this tune in The War On Drugs. Not sure which...
One of my favourite albums of the last few years..
Do yourself a favour and check it out
Do yourself a favour and check it out
Sounds like a loose connection to my speakers.
Webfoot wrote:
Sometimes it's good to step out to the edge of the abyss, and then make a choice.
I absolutely love (and live by) this comment. Bravo!
Sometimes it's good to step out to the edge of the abyss, and then make a choice.
I absolutely love (and live by) this comment. Bravo!
This whole album is solid.
Grown on me I like it more and more....
trevc wrote:
Sometimes it's good to step out to the edge of the abyss, and then make a choice.
Music to commit suicide to.
Sometimes it's good to step out to the edge of the abyss, and then make a choice.
trevc wrote:
I am so tempted to make a really inappropriate suggestion.
Music to commit suicide to.
I am so tempted to make a really inappropriate suggestion.
nicknt wrote:
Maybe try a different radio station then . . instead of giving out . you have the power.
I really can't stand his voice, and the songs are all the same.
Maybe try a different radio station then . . instead of giving out . you have the power.
Music to commit suicide to.
This is a lovely song.
Just saw him at Red Rocks and he was FANTASTIC!! Now, that being said, my dog singing at Red Rocks is pretty freakin' good too...
quite ok for me - very nice
nicknt wrote:
"The same", as in they're all about 3-5 minutes long and performed by the same artist. Other that that, this album is pretty diverse, engaging and great.
I really can't stand his voice, and the songs are all the same.
"The same", as in they're all about 3-5 minutes long and performed by the same artist. Other that that, this album is pretty diverse, engaging and great.
fredriley wrote:
Nitrazepam is the answer, apparently.
Time may be dancing for Ben, but the only folk I can see dancing to this Mogadonic dirge are extras from a George A Romero film.
Nitrazepam is the answer, apparently.
jsd52756 wrote:
?
Folks thought Aqualung was a "concept album"
Ian said, "you want a concept album, I'll give you a concept album!" And here you have it..
-John
Ian said, "you want a concept album, I'll give you a concept album!" And here you have it..
-John
?
Folks thought Aqualung was a "concept album"
Ian said, "you want a concept album, I'll give you a concept album!" And here you have it..
-John
Ian said, "you want a concept album, I'll give you a concept album!" And here you have it..
-John
woah, thought it was Jose Gonzales at first. not entirely a bad thing, but....
lovely album
I really can't stand his voice, and the songs are all the same.
bam23 wrote:
Why not appreciate music without being completely toasted and destroying your brain...?
The existence of a global community that appreciates the reality of the intersection of music and mind alterations is a good thing.
Why not appreciate music without being completely toasted and destroying your brain...?
Time may be dancing for Ben, but the only folk I can see dancing to this Mogadonic dirge are extras from a George A Romero film.
Wye Oak and The War on Drugs seem to be tapping into this sound. (At least, based on the pieces I have heard here).
metrix2k wrote:
It's impossible to not appreciate this sort of in-the-moment commentary on life as influenced by music. The existence of a global community that appreciates the reality of the intersection of music and mind alterations is a good thing.
Just came home from a GHB trip and MDMA. Smoking a bud now and this song is playing. Life is good. Thank you for this. Greets from Croatia. You guys are awesome. Say no to drugs! :)
It's impossible to not appreciate this sort of in-the-moment commentary on life as influenced by music. The existence of a global community that appreciates the reality of the intersection of music and mind alterations is a good thing.
Under-stated, wonderful musical art.
that photo makes him look like he could be Ron Howard's kid..........
just say'in
just say'in
Nice artist, would like to see him life.
What a beautiful song ♡
niccca wrote:
Agreed. It's quite beautiful.
brilliant album
Agreed. It's quite beautiful.
If you get a chance to see him live, it's well worth it! Fantastic show.
Just came home from a GHB trip and MDMA. Smoking a bud now and this song is playing. Life is good. Thank you for this. Greets from Croatia. You guys are awesome. Say no to drugs! :)
9>10 for me. He can sing to me anytime...and I mean anytime...
the cover is fantastic
brilliant album
Ugh, why? just why?
Just be mindful that the title of the album is "I Forget Where We Were"