New Neil Young

[BonosSaint]

Young raps on Bush and the damage done
Apr. 15, 2006. 01:00 AM
NICOLAAS VAN RIJN
STAFF REPORTER


It's safe to say one certain song on Canadian rocker Neil Young's latest album isn't going to make George W. Bush's playlist anytime soon.

In fact, the U.S. president may just blow off the entire album, which, word has it, will be called Living With War and is expected in stores soon.

So far the album and its featured track — "Let's Impeach the President" — have been shrouded in secrecy.

Except for one thing: The song includes a rap with Bush's voice set to a lush 100-voice choir, and words like "flip-flop" are heard frequently, according to Harp Magazine


(Toronto Sun, 4/15/06)

 

[Canadiens1131]

Wow, what the hell?
Love Neil Young and will have a listen for sure. I loved Prarie Wind returning to his 70s signature sound, but I guess we're out of that territory again.

Should be interesking

 

[martha]

Trouble-making Canadians

 

[angelordevil]

These are a few lyrics from his website... He's the greatest Canadian artist EVER, IMO.


"I join the multitudes,
I raise my hand In peace,
I will never bow to the laws,
Of The Thought Police"

"I'm living with WAR everyday
I'm living with WAR in my heart everyday,
I'm living with WAR right now."

 

[martha]

Better than Bachman Turner Overdrive?

 

[VintagePunk]

Better than Bachman Turner Overdrive?

 

[angelordevil]

Taking care of business...every day


it's now stuck in my head!!

 

[martha]

 

[Lila64]

 

[INDY500]

Keep On Rockin' In The Free World!!!

 

[Dorian Gray]

a neat excerpt from one of the vocalists on the record:

Friday, April 07, 2006
I Am The Luckiest Girl In The World!

Yesterday, I had the most incredible musical experience of my life.

Have you, like me, been recalling the great protest songs of the
sixties, and wondered where the new protest songs are?

Yesterday, I found out.

On Wednesday, I was at work when I got a call for a Neil Young
session the next day. Needless to say, I was excited about it - Neil
Young is one of my musical heroes. When my husband and I got to
Capitol, we found 98 other singers, a collection of L.A.'s finest.
All I knew was that we were singing on a new Neil Young record, but
when the lyrics we were supposed to sing flashed on the giant screen,
a roar went up from the choir. I'm not going to give the whole thing
away, but the first line of one of the songs was "Let's impeach the
President for lyin'!" Turns out the whole thing is a classic
beautiful protest record. The session was like being at a 12-hour
peace rally. Every time new lyrics would come up on the screen, there
were cheers, tears and applause. It was a spiritual experience. I
can't believe my good fortune at being a part of this.

It was also recorded on analog in the A room at Capitol Records,
which they're talking about selling and turning into condos. No
ProTools, no 'flying in', no Auto-Tune. Just real singing, and real
songs, from a real artist. And to hire a hundred live singers?
Incredible.

I got a chance to talk with Neil for a minute, and I told him that
every word of every song expressed what I've been screaming about
since 2000. I've never been at a recording session that was more like
being at church. Heck, I've never been to a church that was more like
a church than that session. We stood up for 12 hours (except for
lunch and dinner) and I got a massive headache by the end, but I
didn't care. It was worth the price of admission. We finished the
session by singing an a capella version of "America the Beautiful"
and there was not a dry eye in the house.

If I do nothing else for the rest of my life, I can say I was on that
record. Whether it sells or not, it's the truth, and I got to be a
part of that. What an honor; what a privilege.

Neil said it should be out in 6 to 8 weeks. I hope all of you get a
chance to hear it."

 

[BonosSaint]

Thanks for the excerpt. I really enjoyed that.

 

[Dorian Gray]

Thanks for the excerpt. I really enjoyed that.

your welcome.
she has definitely got me excited about this record!

 

[Lila64]

If any of you are in Los Angeles or in reach of 95.5 KLOS...

Jim Ladd (and Gary Moore) are discussing the new album. Apparently Jim and Rita Wilde (program director) got to hear the album in its entirety today in the manager's office (Elliot Roberts). He sounds stunned, in a good way. It's rock, it's in your face, it's so to the point, it's poetic. Ladd is gushing. And on that note, he said this Friday night, 10:00PM PST, he will play the whole new album in it's entirety. KLOS Exclusive.

and on that note he plays... OHIO

 

[clifedge]

I got a chance to talk with Neil for a minute, and I told him that
every word of every song expressed what I've been screaming about
since 2000.

What did she have to scream about then?

Just Bush I guess?

 

[babyman]

It's funny how Bush is becoming the most inspiration muse of many musicians..........................................Many hate him, but many make music about him................(and his war actions)

 

[U2dork]

The album is currently streaming here:

http://www.neilyoung.com/

 

[Lila64]

took forever for the Young site to load. Eventually I got to the site where it's now playing: http://livingwithwar.blogspot.com/

Thanks U2dork!

 

[Matt786]

Anyone listen to it yet? I liked it. Definitely a very powerful album.

 

[Lila64]

listening now, but I have to leave shortly. I always have to hear an album numerous times before I can judge...

 

[INDY500]

What a dumbass song. If Bush is impeached that would make Dick Cheney President.

 

[BonosSaint]

Actually, Cheney would only be President if Bush was convicted.