DevilsShoes
War Child
Like with so many U2 songs Miracle Drug became more interesting when it was performed live. When I first heard the album version I wasn't overly impressed, it struck me as the kind of thing the band had done many times before and better, but the live renditions seemed to make more sense though.
I've always felt that Bono's nightly speech about doctors and nurses and how we should be thankful for them was a quiet nod to Edges personal situation, the fact that he even sings a part of it (the best part in my opinion) makes it all the stranger, especially as his are the lines that talk about science and medicine which seem very pointed now. This feeling seemed to hang over the performances and it appeared as if the band were holding on tightly to the idea of a 'miracle drug'. Plus not forgetting Edges great solo which really came alive on stage.
Bono also sings it much better as well, sounding much cleaning, clearer and sharper than in the studio, you can hear the ache in his voice on the higher notes, plus the tribal yells in the middle were great for audience participation. They even layered some synths into the final chorus which somes fans hate but I think really helps with that sense of lift-off at the end.
The lyrics are not Bono's most inspired, the 'Freedom has a scent like the top of a new born babies head' will always divide fans and although its cheesy I don't loathe it, the song will probably never be regarded as a classic, but I think it played an important role on Vertigo.
BTW you probably all know but the Twickenham 05 version is brilliant, it's from a radio broadcast which is why it sounds so good, if any of you know any other great versions give them a mention.
I've always felt that Bono's nightly speech about doctors and nurses and how we should be thankful for them was a quiet nod to Edges personal situation, the fact that he even sings a part of it (the best part in my opinion) makes it all the stranger, especially as his are the lines that talk about science and medicine which seem very pointed now. This feeling seemed to hang over the performances and it appeared as if the band were holding on tightly to the idea of a 'miracle drug'. Plus not forgetting Edges great solo which really came alive on stage.
Bono also sings it much better as well, sounding much cleaning, clearer and sharper than in the studio, you can hear the ache in his voice on the higher notes, plus the tribal yells in the middle were great for audience participation. They even layered some synths into the final chorus which somes fans hate but I think really helps with that sense of lift-off at the end.
The lyrics are not Bono's most inspired, the 'Freedom has a scent like the top of a new born babies head' will always divide fans and although its cheesy I don't loathe it, the song will probably never be regarded as a classic, but I think it played an important role on Vertigo.
BTW you probably all know but the Twickenham 05 version is brilliant, it's from a radio broadcast which is why it sounds so good, if any of you know any other great versions give them a mention.
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