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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #35 on: March 05, 2013, 01:26:52 PM »
Quote from: Lolzeez on March 02, 2013, 03:43:50 PM
The "MTV" part makes me cringe...

???  Why?
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #36 on: March 05, 2013, 05:35:12 PM »
Quote from: Onno on March 05, 2013, 01:22:51 PM
I kinda like it. It's definitely in my bottom 20 or 10 DT songs, but I still find myself singing along a bit when it comes up in FII.

Well, that's the thing, isn't it? Even if it's a least favorite DT song, it's still awesome.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #37 on: March 05, 2013, 05:53:06 PM »
I've never had a problem with this song, I've always enjoyed it, quite a lot actually.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #38 on: March 05, 2013, 05:56:38 PM »
Quite an underrated song. I like it a lot.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #39 on: March 06, 2013, 12:35:01 AM »
Quote from: TheGreatPretender on March 05, 2013, 05:35:12 PM
Quote from: Onno on March 05, 2013, 01:22:51 PM
I kinda like it. It's definitely in my bottom 20 or 10 DT songs, but I still find myself singing along a bit when it comes up in FII.

Well, that's the thing, isn't it? Even if it's a least favorite DT song, it's still awesome.
Spot on  :tup
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #40 on: March 06, 2013, 12:50:49 AM »
Not sure if this has been discussed or not, but what is that voice in the background (MP's?) at around 1:15 saying?
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #41 on: March 06, 2013, 10:32:17 AM »
Quote from: fadetoblackdude7 on March 06, 2013, 12:50:49 AM
Not sure if this has been discussed or not, but what is that voice in the background (MP's?) at around 1:15 saying?


I don't have it with me to check the time.  Are you talking about the "Step right up, folks!"?
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #42 on: March 06, 2013, 12:48:28 PM »
Quote from: ZirconBlue on March 06, 2013, 10:32:17 AM
Quote from: fadetoblackdude7 on March 06, 2013, 12:50:49 AM
Not sure if this has been discussed or not, but what is that voice in the background (MP's?) at around 1:15 saying?


I don't have it with me to check the time.  Are you talking about the "Step right up, folks!"?

Yes, MP's voice is in the background yelling something or asking a question, couldn't make out what he says.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #43 on: March 06, 2013, 12:55:20 PM »
Quote from: bosk1 on March 05, 2013, 01:26:52 PM
Quote from: Lolzeez on March 02, 2013, 03:43:50 PM
The "MTV" part makes me cringe...

???  Why?
It sounds dated and cheesy.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #44 on: March 06, 2013, 01:01:01 PM »
Quote from: fadetoblackdude7 on March 06, 2013, 12:48:28 PM
Quote from: ZirconBlue on March 06, 2013, 10:32:17 AM
Quote from: fadetoblackdude7 on March 06, 2013, 12:50:49 AM
Not sure if this has been discussed or not, but what is that voice in the background (MP's?) at around 1:15 saying?


I don't have it with me to check the time.  Are you talking about the "Step right up, folks!"?

Yes, MP's voice is in the background yelling something or asking a question, couldn't make out what he says.

"Step right up, [?]" Can't make out the last word. "Step right up, now" maybe?
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #45 on: March 06, 2013, 01:01:15 PM »
Quote from: Lolzeez on March 06, 2013, 12:55:20 PM
Quote from: bosk1 on March 05, 2013, 01:26:52 PM
Quote from: Lolzeez on March 02, 2013, 03:43:50 PM
The "MTV" part makes me cringe...

???  Why?
It sounds dated and cheesy.
But doesn't MTV still play mostly shit music? :neverusethis:
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #46 on: March 06, 2013, 01:26:17 PM »
Quote from: ? on March 06, 2013, 01:01:15 PM
Quote from: Lolzeez on March 06, 2013, 12:55:20 PM
Quote from: bosk1 on March 05, 2013, 01:26:52 PM
Quote from: Lolzeez on March 02, 2013, 03:43:50 PM
The "MTV" part makes me cringe...

???  Why?
It sounds dated and cheesy.
But doesn't MTV still play mostly shit music? :neverusethis:

By dated do you mean it sounds like it was from 1997?
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #47 on: March 06, 2013, 01:32:00 PM »
Quote from: ? on March 06, 2013, 01:01:15 PM
Quote from: Lolzeez on March 06, 2013, 12:55:20 PM
Quote from: bosk1 on March 05, 2013, 01:26:52 PM
Quote from: Lolzeez on March 02, 2013, 03:43:50 PM
The "MTV" part makes me cringe...

???  Why?
It sounds dated and cheesy.
But doesn't MTV still play mostly shit music? :neverusethis:

They do. It's just short clips though, and in the background of whatever reality show is on at the moment.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #48 on: March 06, 2013, 02:28:52 PM »
Quote from: sfam2112 on March 06, 2013, 01:01:01 PM
Quote from: fadetoblackdude7 on March 06, 2013, 12:48:28 PM
Quote from: ZirconBlue on March 06, 2013, 10:32:17 AM
Quote from: fadetoblackdude7 on March 06, 2013, 12:50:49 AM
Not sure if this has been discussed or not, but what is that voice in the background (MP's?) at around 1:15 saying?


I don't have it with me to check the time.  Are you talking about the "Step right up, folks!"?

Yes, MP's voice is in the background yelling something or asking a question, couldn't make out what he says.

"Step right up, [?]" Can't make out the last word. "Step right up, now" maybe?


I'm pretty sure it's "folks". 
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #49 on: March 06, 2013, 02:36:52 PM »
It's a decent song.  Doesn't deserve as much hate as it gets.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #50 on: March 06, 2013, 03:29:15 PM »
I have always REALLY dug the teeth-gritting-riff at 2:50!  :metal Strike up your best angst-ridden postuuuuooOAR :metal

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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #51 on: March 07, 2013, 02:18:06 AM »
Quote from: Podaar on March 06, 2013, 03:29:15 PM
I have always REALLY dug the teeth-gritting-riff at 2:50!  :metal Strike up your best angst-ridden postuuuuooOAR :metal
That is a great part indeed.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #52 on: March 08, 2013, 09:21:08 AM »
Quote from: ? on March 06, 2013, 01:01:15 PM
Quote from: Lolzeez on March 06, 2013, 12:55:20 PM
Quote from: bosk1 on March 05, 2013, 01:26:52 PM
Quote from: Lolzeez on March 02, 2013, 03:43:50 PM
The "MTV" part makes me cringe...

???  Why?
It sounds dated and cheesy.
But doesn't MTV still play mostly shit music? :neverusethis:
Does MTV even play music?

And it's eMpTyV. And I like it.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #53 on: March 08, 2013, 09:24:56 AM »
^Well, I bet all those reality shows could flush your mind down the drain too! :lol
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #54 on: March 13, 2013, 01:55:43 AM »
Well, given the fact that they have had MTV to thank for their only ever huge 'hit' it is indeed a little cynical that they would come up with that lyric...
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #55 on: March 13, 2013, 05:46:31 AM »
Quote from: Lolzeez on March 06, 2013, 12:55:20 PM
Quote from: bosk1 on March 05, 2013, 01:26:52 PM
Quote from: Lolzeez on March 02, 2013, 03:43:50 PM
The "MTV" part makes me cringe...

???  Why?
It sounds dated and cheesy.
I thought it sounded that way when it was released.  One reason I've never liked the song very much.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #56 on: March 13, 2013, 06:06:31 AM »
Quote from: Cyclopssss on March 13, 2013, 01:55:43 AM
Well, given the fact that they have had MTV to thank for their only ever huge 'hit' it is indeed a little cynical that they would come up with that lyric...


I guess you didn't read Blob's post already addressing that argument, huh?
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #57 on: March 28, 2013, 05:40:43 AM »
Quote from: Dublagent66 on March 06, 2013, 02:36:52 PM
It's a decent song.  Doesn't deserve as much hate as it gets.

Agree.
One of the very rare DT songs I don't listen anymore.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #58 on: March 23, 2014, 01:34:02 PM »
I tend to like the fast and heavy tunes from each album the most and this tune was no exception.  Love this track.  The lyrics also mean a lot to me.  When my beloved MTV started turning into crap in the mid 90s, JLMB spoke the truth.  Plus there is the fact that I DESPISE the music of Nirvana and especially Blind Melon.  The reference to Shannon Hoon and Kurt Cobain always brings a smile to my face.  In my head I prefer the lyrics, "Make yourself an asshole name!"
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #59 on: March 23, 2014, 02:00:45 PM »
I'm not into this song musically so much, but I do love the message behind it, and just how in your face it is. It's cool to see DT (or at least Portnoy) stick it to the mainstream music industry.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #60 on: March 23, 2014, 02:56:41 PM »
I'm not a big fan of the lyrics, the message is not bad but the way they did it could've been done miles better I think, despite that flaw(in my eyes of course), the song itself is really good, great groove and great drumming and I love the part where the drums are practically left alone and then the band joins back, excellent moment. I don't get the "it's straightforward therefore it's bad" statement, DT has always had straightforward songs and some of them are among their best.

And I actually love Blind Melon's first album, by the way :P.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #61 on: March 23, 2014, 03:27:23 PM »
I really dislike the vocal melodies on this song. And Derek's awful synth sound doesn't help. It remains a bottom-10 DT song for me.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #62 on: March 23, 2014, 03:58:18 PM »
As with all of Falling Into Infinity this song is great. Sure it sounds "dated", because 1997 was a long time ago. If they did this song now it would be awkward as hell, but in this case dated is not a negative at all.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #63 on: April 16, 2014, 11:08:24 PM »
Love the hell out of the song. The carnival atmosphere is totally appropriate for the subject matter, and the lyrics calling back to earlier songs are very clever. A favorite of mine.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #64 on: April 17, 2014, 12:22:02 AM »
The song definitely breaks my top 50. I didn't know it was a song that wasn't overly liked until I came here. It was one of the more memorable bits of FII on first impression. It's got some cool rhythms and syncopation among the instruments, making it one of DTs more 'groovy' songs. The 'Strike up your best angst ridden posture' section is completely rockin' on the guitars and a powerful vocal moments for the album.  :metal

The play on words from Take The Time almost made it feel like somewhat of an indirect sequel, if not a polarising successor of sorts. It was well placed in the setlists during that time and on the OIAL and LSFNY shows it came off quite strongly. And the eMpTy V bit just seemed like a fun little pun, I couldn't imagine how it's cringeworthy, hypocritical or offensive in anyway.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #65 on: April 17, 2014, 01:24:20 AM »
Quote from: son_ov_hades on March 23, 2014, 03:58:18 PM
As with all of Falling Into Infinity this song is great. Sure it sounds "dated", because 1997 was a long time ago. If they did this song now it would be awkward as hell, but in this case dated is not a negative at all.

The problem is there are so many words that could talk about good things, meanwhile, end up getting a negative connotation. We need alternate words that express how good these statements are.
Like wankery. What some people see as a negative is a blatant display of sheer musical excellence, and I'm all for it.

In this case, the song is like a time stamp in a very particular era of music, so instead of dated, I'd say it's more like it's historic.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #66 on: March 22, 2015, 08:07:30 AM »
I don't understand why no one loves this song. It's my #6 DT song. So groovy and catchy. So energy... power.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #67 on: March 22, 2015, 08:32:15 AM »
It's a silly song, but I don't hate it anymore.
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #68 on: March 22, 2015, 08:47:52 AM »
Quote from: Zook on March 22, 2015, 08:32:15 AM
It's a silly song, but I don't hate it anymore.
In what way is it silly?
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Re: Just Let Me Breathe
« Reply #69 on: March 22, 2015, 08:48:50 AM »
Not a huge fan of the song, but I loved the '05 version.
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