EJ wrote:Remember, it's Ed who's been quoted numerous times that the "how will it play live" component is a major influence on the songwriting, and I'd imagine album song selection. Thats a really annoying perspective to me.
Thankfully, Jeff has taken more of the creative mantle recently. Hope he keeps that influence going forward - as most of the guys were really wowed by how My Father's Son turned out.
Sometimes it can be hard to find the time to write and, when I do get something finished, I feel the need to throw my hands up in the air and-
I think I've written more in the last few years than I ever have in my life.
God's dice is a pretty remarkable song in that it manages to simultaneously be a fast song that I suspect every member of the band is yawning while they play.
stip wrote:God's dice is a pretty remarkable song in that it manages to simultaneously be a fast song that I suspect every member of the band is yawning while they play.
stip wrote:God's dice is a pretty remarkable song in that it manages to simultaneously be a fast song that I suspect every member of the band is yawning while they play.
I bet if we start a 'binaural saved my life and makes me think of my dead dog omg its so misundertood what a wonderful time in pearl jam history' campaign, in a couple of years they'll be singing a different tune.
The ' weirdest' song on there is sleight of hand, which seems to be popping up more than usual if anything.
stip wrote:God's dice is a pretty remarkable song in that it manages to simultaneously be a fast song that I suspect every member of the band is yawning while they play.
Does that qualify as experimental?
Who's said its an experimental song?
no one. I'm just being a dick.
Yeah, those first few months with a baby are rough.
