Brainwashed - what do you think? [Archive]

Miss O'Dell

Feb 09, 2003, 03:28 AM

Ive not done this before, so bear with me! Im a poll virgin! Now we've had time to dilberate and cogitate a bit I was wondering what poeples opinion of Brainwashed are...?

FPSHOT

Feb 09, 2003, 03:39 AM

Nice poll Miss.

Miss O'Dell

Feb 09, 2003, 11:47 AM

Thanks Mr. F P Shot!

FPSHOT

Feb 09, 2003, 02:07 PM

FPSHOT thank you very much graemlins/wink1.gif

anurag

Feb 14, 2003, 03:12 AM

Nice poll!I chose `Stuck inside a cloud`.

spikewilbury22

Feb 14, 2003, 11:00 AM

"Never Get Over You" you was very underrated in that poll. the words in that song are some of the most beautiful ever written. it showed what heart and soul he really had.

"I knew when you arrived, that no words could describe
What your love made me do, I'll never get over you"

-that's just my opinion, i could be wrong

george_on_cloud9

Feb 14, 2003, 11:04 AM

Nice poll!

Since I bought the Album, I couldn't stop listening to it. I chose the Title Track.

Miss O'Dell

Feb 14, 2003, 11:11 AM

Im quite surprized that Run So Fars not got any votes so far. Thats my 2nd fave tune on the album, I had to vote for Rocking Chair in Hawaii though. Maybe its everyones second favorite?!

Savoy Truffle

Feb 14, 2003, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by spikewilbury22:
"Never Get Over You" you was very underrated in that poll. the words in that song are some of the most beautiful ever written. it showed what heart and soul he really had.

"I knew when you arrived, that no words could describe
What your love made me do, I'll never get over you"

-that's just my opinion, i could be wrong
Actually, I totally agree with you! It is a very underrated song from that album. I didn't pick it either and I kind of skipped over it when I first listened to Brainwashed but I like it more and more with repeated listens. Very beautiful and soulful lyrics.

Maybe it gets kind of lost in the songs with the grander themes and also because of it's lighter melody. But I also think it is a very beautiful song.

[ Feb 14, 2003, 11:22 AM: Message Edited By: Savoy Truffle ]

Magill

Feb 14, 2003, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted By Miss O'Dell:
Ive not done this before, so bear with me! Im a poll virgin! Well? Was it good for you? graemlins/smoking2.gif Sorry, the devil made me say that. graemlins/laugh2.gif

Incidentally, my song of the moment on Brainwashed is "Between The Devil & The Deep Blue Sea", and what I voted for. I imagine that's how George was around the house, playing uke songs like that. Just how Dhani described it. It makes me images/icons/smile.gif . Not to mention how cute he looked while he sung it on the LE's DVD graemlins/inlove1.gif . I don't think I'll ever tire of this CD. It'll be one of those timeless treasures for me. I graemlins/heart2.gif it. Thanks for the gift, George! images/icons/grin.gif

[ Feb 14, 2003, 01:32 PM: Message Edited By: Magill ]

george_on_cloud9

Feb 14, 2003, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted By Miss O'Dell:
Im quite surprized that Run So Fars not got any votes so far. Thats my 2nd fave tune on the album, I had to vote for Rocking Chair in Hawaii though. Maybe its everyones second favorite?!Nope, it isn't. I don't listen to this song (that doesn't mean that I don't like it...) my second favorite is between "Looking For My Life" and "Stuck Inside a Cloud"

HariScruff_00

Feb 15, 2003, 12:48 AM

Poll Question 2: Vatican Blues is my favorite track but what's with Run So Far not getting any votes yet?? (at least at last check)

Poll Question 3: personally i liked the first rumored title as well, wasn't it "Your Planet is Doomed, Volume 2" graemlins/laugh3.gif

Miss O'Dell

Feb 15, 2003, 04:09 AM

Originally Posted By Magill:
<blockquote>Quote:<hr />Originally Posted By Miss O'Dell:
Ive not done this before, so bear with me! Im a poll virgin! Well? Was it good for you? graemlins/smoking2.gif
images/icons/grin.gif <hr /></blockquote>it was great , but you never call me... graemlins/sad3.gif

Feb 15, 2003, 03:00 PM

see, thats the trouble with polls, you have to choose!! I cant find a weak track on this album, and it is just like my lifelong relationship with all Beatles music, my favourite song/album/film/Beatle depends on what mood I'm in, what day it is, how Liverpool are doing in the Premiership, all sorts of things, but this album is gonna be one of my faves for a long time, I havnt tken it out of my car CD player since I bought it! Current fave? Pisces Fish... or is it Marwa? or possibly... oh I love it ALL love it, love it, love it.....

Feb 23, 2003, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted By PM:
see, thats the trouble with polls, you have to choose!! yeah exactly! *nods the indecisive queen* i chose btw the devil and the deep blue sea (after much self torture) because i can't help but giggle along to it's jolly tune! *sighs* but all the others are a close 2nd images/icons/wink.gif

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Thebluejayway

Feb 26, 2003, 06:29 PM

I think Any Road is the most Rockin. I love the lyrics

Savoy Truffle

Mar 02, 2003, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by Miss O'Dell:
I had to vote for Rocking Chair in Hawaii though. Maybe its everyones second favorite?!
I am a big fan of Rocking Chair in Hawaii! I listen to it a lot! George and old blues! Yummm! graemlins/angel2.gif ly!

IWantToTellYou

Mar 03, 2003, 06:06 PM

I didn't think that I would like Brainwashed. I got the Limited Edition "box set" for X-Mas. One thing I can say is that it was MUCH better than I expected!

My favourite track is "Any Road". I have NO idea where I am going in my life. Or what to do with it. Needless to say that working in the government is not something I want to do. George makes it simple. "If You Don't Know Where You're Going...Any Road Will Take You There". It doesn't matter which "path or road" I choose in my life, because any one will take me to where I need to be.

I thought that the title "Brainwashed" was a very good one. George makes a very good point in the title track as well. We are all truely "Brainwashed" by everything the media sells us. We should take the time to weed out all of the negative and try to focus on the positive, and try not to be so greedy! (That's the message I get anyway...I could be wrong. Oh well...)

Savoy Truffle

Mar 03, 2003, 07:00 PM

I Want To Tell You, I think you expressed it very well! images/icons/smile.gif

Magill

Mar 03, 2003, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted By Savoy Truffle:
<blockquote>Quote:<hr />Originally posted by Miss O'Dell:
I had to vote for Rocking Chair in Hawaii though. Maybe its everyones second favorite?!
I am a big fan of Rocking Chair in Hawaii! I listen to it a lot! George and old blues! Yummm! graemlins/angel2.gif ly!<hr /></blockquote>Not to mention he sounds so sexy singing it! I love it, too! images/icons/grin.gif

old_moon_shining

Mar 29, 2003, 12:00 AM

I like 'Looking for my Life' the best. Great emotion, guitar and voice. Brings tears to my eyes.

Originally Posted By Miss O'Dell:
I had to vote for Rocking Chair In 'Rocking Chair' what does 'Baba Sais' mean? Obviously everyone just knows this because I can't find it discussed anywhere. Can someone help me please?

Hari's Chick

Mar 29, 2003, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted By old_moon_shining:
Obviously everyone just knows this because I can't find it discussed anywhere. Can someone help me please?Sure...
Baba means Honored Father and Sai(s) means Godly Mother...so, it's like Mother/Father God. Hope that helps. images/icons/smile.gif

beatlebangs1964

Mar 29, 2003, 09:23 PM

"Looking For My Life," "Run So Far" and "Marwan Blues" bring tears to the eyes. I absolutely LOVE "Any Road."

That CD is like a gift from George.

HC, thank you for explaining Baba and Sai. That is what I love about Crackerbox Palace - it's a great place to learn things.

"we welcome you to Crackerbox Palace... we've been expecting you..."

old_moon_shining

Mar 29, 2003, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted By Hari's Chick:

Baba means Honored Father and Sai(s) means Godly Mother...so, it's like Mother/Father God. Thanks. What do you think it means in the context?

Hari's Chick

Mar 30, 2003, 09:04 AM

I think George is referring to the eyes as being windows to the soul...and that the God within is reflected within (Olivia's) eyes.
That's one of my favorite lines...it is such a sensual song, and then that line adds such depth of love to it as well.

oracle193

Mar 30, 2003, 09:48 AM

Hey Hari's Chick!

Thanks for the explanation of Baba Sai. George
always equated loving people with loving Great
Spirit (I like to refer to God that way)! It makes Rocking Chair in Hawaii so much more romantic and deep at the same time. Now I love
the song even more! graemlins/heart3.gif
In these trying times the album has been such
a comfort for me and others that I know are concerned about the current state of world affairs! graemlins/peace.gif

[ Mar 30, 2003, 09:57 AM: Message Edited By: oracle193 ]

old_moon_shining

Mar 30, 2003, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted By Hari's Chick:
the eyes as being windows to the soul

Yes I think you are right about that HC.

(Olivia's) eyes.

You think so? The whole thing seems a bit odd to me. Would he give a little lecture to his wife for all to read? Referring to last half.

Fly

Mar 31, 2003, 05:04 PM

Hey!!Hey!! I don't come on George's board much (never have), but I voted because I got "Brainwashed" when it came out...present from my boyfriend...and I loved it almost immediately. I think its a great album...and I'm mainly just-John/only-John (as far as Beatles/solo-Beatles are concerned). Musically, I think its beautiful, enriching, and really inspired. Lyrically, its full of fabulous wit and brilliant insights. Its really a beautiful album. I've always enjoyed many aspects of George's solo career, and this is definitely a HIGHlight.

As far as how I voted, I said that it was better than I expected, "Brainwashed" is my favorite song, and I have no preference at all with the name (makes no difference to me.)

Just thought I'd share...bye.

Guitar Devil

Apr 01, 2003, 07:52 PM

I really love Any road too. Loved it since I first heard it on VH1, all those years ago. ^___^

Hari's Chick

Apr 02, 2003, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted By old_moon_shining:
<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
You think so? The whole thing seems a bit odd to me. Would he give a little lecture to his wife for all to read? Referring to last half.
<hr /></blockquote>That's true...hmmm...

I took it more along the lines of a bluesy sorta lyric...more common in those type of old blues songs, but not so much admonishing...you know how I mean?

beatlebangs1964

Apr 02, 2003, 06:16 PM

Yeah, "Any road" has a nice country blend in it. I love it!

Last night I heard the jazz original of "Devil & Deep Blue Sea" and not surprisingly, I prefer George's arrangement. I'm not too fond of jazz. His arrangement is more bluesy and I like his arrangement.

ChicagoMolly

Apr 05, 2003, 09:01 AM

Thanks for the poll! What fun.

I couldn't choose a favorite. With each title I said, yes! that's it! So in the end my 8 yr old daughter chose P2 Vatican Blues.

( I thought she would say Brainwashed, since her Dad and she did it at The Fest in the sound alike tryouts. Maybe she's been traumitized!)

Anyway, I love Brainwashed. I think it is the best cd I have heard in a long time, by anyone.

We have the cd in the stereo in the living room, another in the basement, and both cars have a copy of it on tape. Excessive much? There is no such thing as too much of a good thing... espescially when it is from George.

Magill

Apr 06, 2003, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted By ChicagoMolly:
We have the cd in the stereo in the living room, another in the basement, and both cars have a copy of it on tape. Excessive much? There is no such thing as too much of a good thing... espescially when it is from George.You can never have too much George around. I compliment you and your family on having good taste. Brainwashed is brilliant!
Btw, welcome aboard ChicagoMolly. graemlins/wave1.gif

ChicagoMolly

Apr 07, 2003, 03:29 PM

Hi, Magill! graemlins/wave2.gif graemlins/beer1.gif

Apr 07, 2003, 03:52 PM

Ever since I first heard the CD, "Marwa Blues" has been my favourite. So far, that's still the case.

Brainwashed is fine as a title, but I think Portrait of a Leg End is a great idea!

Hope I can buy this CD this week, along with Ringo's new one...

Beatlelover

Apr 07, 2003, 05:07 PM

Oh Brainwashed is totally better than I expected. Well actually I didn't really know what to expect, George is such a creative man. But it is a great album, I really want it for my birthday!! I really have three favorite songs on it:
1 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
2 Any Road
3 Pisces Fish
Great songs!! They are all great songs!!
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We love you George!! graemlins/heart2.gif

old_moon_shining

Apr 07, 2003, 05:40 PM

Could someone translate the Namah Parvarti at the end for me please?

Hari's Chick

Apr 07, 2003, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted By old_moon_shining:
Could someone translate the Namah Parvarti at the end for me please?I bumped a prior topic up for you on this. images/icons/smile.gif

old_moon_shining

Apr 07, 2003, 09:12 PM

Thanks alot for that - couldn't find it before.

Hari's Chick

Apr 07, 2003, 09:14 PM

Sure, anytime~~~ graemlins/teeth1.gif

Ruby Soho

Apr 19, 2003, 10:53 AM

Voted!

Savoy Truffle

Apr 19, 2003, 01:12 PM

I really like this song too Magill. I play it a lot, along with Rocking Chair in Hawaii. If I'm only going to listen to a few songs on BW I always include these two. I love the video for Devil and the Deep Blue Sea too! graemlins/heart2.gif

Magill

Apr 19, 2003, 04:29 PM

Yeah. He looks so cute sitting on the piano, with little gnome guys at his feet. HEE! images/icons/grin.gif
Rocking Chair was an instant favorite of mine. Conveniently, they're back to back. images/icons/smile.gif

beatlelover45223

Apr 19, 2003, 06:40 PM

I love the album, "Looking For My Life" & "Stuck Inside A Cloud" are my favorites though.. I like "Any Road",lots of wisdom in all the songs on this lovely George album

SgtPepper2107

Apr 19, 2003, 10:09 PM

I love the album.My favorite songs are "Devil and the Deep Blue Sea","Vatican Blues", and "Marwa Blues".

Magill

Apr 20, 2003, 12:52 AM

I dunno. After all these months of listening the BW, Devil & The Deep Blue Sea is still my favorite. It's not the mainstream fave, but I quite like it! images/icons/smile.gif

the photographer

Apr 26, 2003, 11:54 PM

I liked Brainwashed much better than I thought I would. I fall asleep to it and wake up to it every night.

Rising Sun moves my soul.

I like the clever Vatican Blues, the uplifting Any Road, the introspective Stuck Inside a Cloud, the soothing slide guitar instrumental Marwa Blues and Devil and the Deep Blue Sea makes me smile.

Heck, the whole album rocks. graemlins/rocknroll1.gif