D3 Round 3al: Given to Fly vs. Nothing as it Seems

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Given to Fly vs. Nothing as it Seems

Given to Fly
36
51%
Nothing as it Seems
34
49%
 
Total votes: 70

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D3 Round 3al: Given to Fly vs. Nothing as it Seems

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both great songs, but at one point i would have called given to fly one of their very best, and I wouldn't say that about NAIS.

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stip wrote:both great songs, but at one point i would have called given to fly one of their very best, and I wouldn't say that about NAIS.
Fair enough.
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While I've always appreciated and enjoyed Given to Fly, I've also found it a bit overrated. It wore out its welcome fairly quickly for me. Its since come around again and I can feel things move when I hear it.

Bug Nothing As It Seems is just glorious. I've never tired of it. And it always moves me. I've never gotten bored with it. Time and time again, I get excited when it comes on. I look forward to hearing it. That opening gives me chills every time.

NAIS. Please and thank you.
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I expected this thread to be pissing me off. I like Given To Fly (maybe even love the album cut) but NAIS has been a favourite for 15 years, now it is def top 2 and maybe even #1 for me.

NAIS, please go far this time.
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GTF is a obviously a great song and a fan favorite, but NAIS is a personal favorite of mine that captures my favorite sound/mood from this band... one that they can rarely do anymore.
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The studio take of GTF is a thing of beauty. NAIS is really interesting, the vibe is perfect. Normally, I think I'd say GTF, but whatever, I'll go NAIS. Why not? Both are top 25 PJ tunes.
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Both fantastic songs but NAIS gets the nod.
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Both very good songs, if not great. Nothing As It Seems is just better.
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Post by Sgt. Crackpot »

Very tough one for me. Had to go GTF, since I still get mileage out of it. NAIS is a great song, but I only enjoy the odd live version. The studio version grates a little now.
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As much as I love Nothing As It Seems, the studio version of Given To Fly is still the best song ever by anyone.
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I can't decide.
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LoathedVermin72 wrote:Yes you can
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This deserves to be close, like, a one-vote margin. But NAIS for me!
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this will stay open for the next round, since we have a tie.
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I could change my vote, but I feel like that would be wrong.
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