I really like the sound...

[the tourist]

of the Bono songs from Across The Universe. Sure, they're both John Lennon songs. But I really like the way they were done, and the production is pretty good, along with Bono's voice. People may be against the songs for whatever reason since they're cover songs or whatnot, but I think if U2's new album has production like those two songs, and if Bono's voice is as good as it was for the recording of those two songs, the new album will be the best thing U2's done in a long time.

 

[Rob33]

do you have a good example of what you're talking about?

like a youtube link or something? a download?

thanks

 

[the tourist]

It's on the Across The Universe soundtrack and the Across The Universe Movie. Buy it, rent it, or download it, I guess. I'm surprised that so many U2 fans didn't know Bono was in the movie and covered I Am The Walrus and Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.

 

[lew07]

ya he did a great job on them both. I dont expect the same style tho on the upcoming album. I am really excited to hear how trance has evolved for u2 since Pop (imo a very underrated album).

 

[Rob33]

It's on the Across The Universe soundtrack and the Across The Universe Movie. Buy it, rent it, or download it, I guess. I'm surprised that so many U2 fans didn't know Bono was in the movie and covered I Am The Walrus and Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.

oh, yeah I knew he did "I Am The Walrus," but didn't know about "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds"...i'll check it out

 

[cobl04]

I was meh... they're both ok, but not outstanding or anything.

 

[the tourist]

I was meh... they're both ok, but not outstanding or anything.

A classic case of "I don't really care about the song so much." The production on it was fantastic.

 

[waynetravis]

I really liked them both

 

[Aygo]

"Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" is just great... I think that the chorus gives me more goosebumps than The Beatles version...

 

[ahittle]

Are both of these songs done with The Secret Machines?

 

[last unicorn]

Walrus is with Secret Machine. Lucy is Bono with Edge's background vocals.

 

[Canadiens1131]

I find he struggles with the pitch on I Am The Walrus and phones in the rest of the vocals.

I realize it's a joke song, really, but I wasn't impressed.

 

[Anji]

do you have a good example of what you're talking about?

like a youtube link or something? a download?

thanks

Youtube search is your freind

I am the Walrus

Lucy in the Sky with diamonds

 

[ahittle]

Walrus is with Secret Machine. Lucy is Bono with Edge's background vocals.

Who handles the instrumentation on Lucy?

I love hearing Bono and Edge sing the harmonies on that.

 

[Joey788]

I Am The Walrus

Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds

Better audio quality

 

[Canadiens1131]

I Am The Walrus

Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds

Better audio quality

Thanks for those

The instrumentation is awesome, it's just weird hearing Bono's voice so processed compared to how it is on U2 albums.

 

[blindinglights]

"Lucy" has a vocal effect that sounds kind of zooropa-esque. Not a bad thing imo...

 

[Canadiens1131]

"Lucy" has a vocal effect that sounds kind of zooropa-esque. Not a bad thing imo...

It's a bit too sugary for my taste. Some Auto-Tune in there too.