Ryuk
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I thought I should share this with those who don't know the song, and make sure those who do don't forget it.
Alt-J (∆) themeslves already have a very intersting idea going on. The first thing that will catch your attention is Joe Newman's voice and the way he sings the lyrics. The next thing that you realise is how complex the song is and how many instruments blend to make a pure sound of perfection. However you listent to the song and you find yourself not understanding what the point is, sure it sounds nice but the chances are you didn't understand much of what he is saying. And that is where the secret lies. The song is about Gerda Taro and Robert Capa a war journalist couple from the mid 20th century. It tells the story about Taro's death in the 1st Indochina War in 1954 (He stepped on a landmine) and the reunition with his companion Taro, who died while covering the Spanish Civil War in 1937 (She was crushed by a tank).
These are the elements that I think made this song Alt-J (∆)'s best but also one of the most magical songs you can find.
And that is pretty much it, I sure you guys like it and if you have any comments share them.
Alt-J (∆) themeslves already have a very intersting idea going on. The first thing that will catch your attention is Joe Newman's voice and the way he sings the lyrics. The next thing that you realise is how complex the song is and how many instruments blend to make a pure sound of perfection. However you listent to the song and you find yourself not understanding what the point is, sure it sounds nice but the chances are you didn't understand much of what he is saying. And that is where the secret lies. The song is about Gerda Taro and Robert Capa a war journalist couple from the mid 20th century. It tells the story about Taro's death in the 1st Indochina War in 1954 (He stepped on a landmine) and the reunition with his companion Taro, who died while covering the Spanish Civil War in 1937 (She was crushed by a tank).
These are the elements that I think made this song Alt-J (∆)'s best but also one of the most magical songs you can find.
And that is pretty much it, I sure you guys like it and if you have any comments share them.
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