Big Decisions discussions

Started by Woldie, Feb 28, 2015, 11:05 PM

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BigHerm

#21
Mar 03, 2015, 04:18 PM

Quote from: Stevie on Mar 03, 2015, 01:25 PM
There are so many parts of the song that I really like, but Jim really kind of loses me around the time when he starts saying "well i can't.."  each time, there's such a big build up with the "what do you want me to do"s and then it just sort of goes nowhere.  To add, i'm not a fan of the way it was mixed.  Jim's vocals sound like they have only one dimension in a three dimensional musical world.  Could just be the upload.  I do know one thing.. i'm a huge fan of Compound Fracture and Only Memories after hearing them in Mexico, so i'm not really worried about the album as a whole.  It's just weird to me now after hearing it 10 plus times why they would choose this one as a single.  To me this is more along the lines of a Two Halves or You Wanna Freak Out than a Circuital or an I'm Amazed. 

Perhaps they will find a way to make this thing work really well live.  Either way, still excited for the album and the tour.

I couldn't disagree more. From the first time I heard it(outside of OBH) I liked more than the large majority of the past 2 albums. Certainly better than Im amazed or circuital. Can't wait to listen to the rest of the album, which I expect to be the best since Z.

Just one mans opinion 👍


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EverythingChanges

#22
Mar 03, 2015, 06:36 PM
Even though I like the song, I wish it would go somewhere. Right before the end, the best few seconds of the song happen (the horns etc.), but then it just ends.
I wonder why we listen to poets when nobody gives a fuck

Jackets N Pones

#23
Mar 03, 2015, 06:46 PM
I know it is too early to analyze the lyrics but I am wondering if the inspiration for Big D has any ties to the "who makes my decisions" line from Smokin'. Just a thought.

Here it is, in its entirety, our cover of ELO's Telephone Wire

oistheone

#24
Mar 03, 2015, 11:04 PM
After about 25 listens, this song kicks ass. I've been humming it all day. Love those pop sensibilities! Call me a trout, because I'm HOOKED, baby!

The forecast this summer calls for an 100% chance I groove hard to this at every show.

dookie shoot bandit

#25
Mar 04, 2015, 01:06 AM
After listening all day... Just got me more excited for the album!!! If this song, and the other live videos from OBH2, are any indication , this album will exceed all expectations.

Side note: friends again comes on right after big decisions on my iPod, and it would have fit nicely on this album. I can see how it didn't on Circuital, but it would have been a sweet addition to this one. I am probably just bias, cause I love that fucking song and want it to have its justice, but maybe better off as a hidden GEM like Oxen.

Happy listening... And getting us through the next two months :cheesy:

Robbman

#27
Mar 04, 2015, 08:29 AM
Quote from: markcel on Mar 03, 2015, 02:14 PM
Quote from: Stevie on Mar 03, 2015, 01:25 PM
There are so many parts of the song that I really like, but Jim really kind of loses me around the time when he starts saying "well i can't.."  each time, there's such a big build up with the "what do you want me to do"s and then it just sort of goes nowhere.  To add, i'm not a fan of the way it was mixed.  Jim's vocals sound like they have only one dimension in a three dimensional musical world.  Could just be the upload. I do know one thing.. i'm a huge fan of Compound Fracture and Only Memories after hearing them in Mexico, so i'm not really worried about the album as a whole.  It's just weird to me now after hearing it 10 plus times why they would choose this one as a single.  To me this is more along the lines of a Two Halves or You Wanna Freak Out than a Circuital or an I'm Amazed. 

Perhaps they will find a way to make this thing work really well live.  Either way, still excited for the album and the tour.

My feelings exactly.  It seems more people liked "Only Memories" the best, but for me it went Compound>Memories>Big D.

Did anyone tape the shows?

gardenparty

#28
Mar 04, 2015, 11:18 AM
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 03, 2015, 11:04 PM
Call me a trout, because I'm HOOKED, baby!
:beer:  I'm so happy you said that

e-stone

#29
Mar 04, 2015, 11:26 AM
were we supposed to receive an instant download of "Big Decisions" with our pre-orders of the album?  the wording is bit confusing. 

searchinbig

#30
Mar 04, 2015, 11:44 AM
Quote from: e-stone on Mar 04, 2015, 11:26 AM
were we supposed to receive an instant download of "Big Decisions" with our pre-orders of the album?  the wording is bit confusing.

Unfortunately no. That was indeed very misleading. I spent $122.73 for a few records and you have to spend another $1.29 for the first track release. Kind of bullshit. Who would pre-order a digital release anyway?? That's how you get the instant download I believe.
"Somewhere out there is a land that's cool, where peace and balance are the rule."

buymycar

#31
Mar 04, 2015, 12:09 PM
So, you only get the instant download if you pre-order from iTunes, Amazon, or Google Play? Not if you pre-order from the MMJ store? That's weak sauce, if true.

searchinbig

#32
Mar 04, 2015, 12:14 PM
Quote from: buymycar on Mar 04, 2015, 12:09 PM
So, you only get the instant download if you pre-order from iTunes, Amazon, or Google Play? Not if you pre-order from the MMJ store? That's weak sauce.


Here's what I received from Firebrand:


Hi Mike - Apologies for any confusion. Unfortunately the instant download of 'Big Decisions' is only available when purchasing the album from a digital platform, such as iTunes.

If you have any questions on the preorder, please let us know.

Cheers,
Firebrand

Even though the store says "Pre-order today and download "Big Decisions".

I still have only heard it on this website.
"Somewhere out there is a land that's cool, where peace and balance are the rule."

joey_rogo

#33
Mar 04, 2015, 12:31 PM
That's silly. They assume people who buy physical media don't own computers?

Woldie

#34
Mar 04, 2015, 12:50 PM
With all of the snow and sleet and ice that hit us here in Wisconsin yesterday, I rode in to work with my girlfriend.  She offered me her car to go back home, as long as I was willing to pick her up later that evening.  I declined, and decided to take the bus as far north as I could, and then walk the remaining three miles to her place.  I hit play on "The Tennessee Fire" on my iPhone, and started to make my way through the sludge.  I entrusted my feet to keeping me on the path and upright, and allowed my mind to flirt with the looming tour and album drop.  "The Tennessee Fire" ended up timing out perfectly, and the instrumental track began to fade as I walked up the driveway.  As my hand reached out to unlock the outer doors, I wondered to myself "What follows this album in my iTunes collection?"  Sure enough, it was "Big Decisions."  It wasn't nearly as jarring as I would have guessed had you asked me before this all happened.  Far from it, in fact.  The relationship between the two was palpable, and more than a little moving.

I'm taking this experience as a sign...  Big Decisions can definitely stand on its own merits, but it is going to be a part of something bigger.  I don't think the inclusion of the puzzle in the deluxe package was a whim.  We are in for something wholly unique, and uniquely whole.
"The owls are not what they seem."

MusiKel Mama

#35
Mar 04, 2015, 03:18 PM
Quote from: Woldie on Mar 04, 2015, 12:50 PM
With all of the snow and sleet and ice that hit us here in Wisconsin yesterday, I rode in to work with my girlfriend.  She offered me her car to go back home, as long as I was willing to pick her up later that evening.  I declined, and decided to take the bus as far north as I could, and then walk the remaining three miles to her place.  I hit play on "The Tennessee Fire" on my iPhone, and started to make my way through the sludge.  I entrusted my feet to keeping me on the path and upright, and allowed my mind to flirt with the looming tour and album drop.  "The Tennessee Fire" ended up timing out perfectly, and the instrumental track began to fade as I walked up the driveway.  As my hand reached out to unlock the outer doors, I wondered to myself "What follows this album in my iTunes collection?"  Sure enough, it was "Big Decisions."  It wasn't nearly as jarring as I would have guessed had you asked me before this all happened.  Far from it, in fact.  The relationship between the two was palpable, and more than a little moving.

I'm taking this experience as a sign...  Big Decisions can definitely stand on its own merits, but it is going to be a part of something bigger.  I don't think the inclusion of the puzzle in the deluxe package was a whim.  We are in for something wholly unique, and uniquely whole.

Better watch them puzzles, Woldie. The Waterfall is the ever flowing subconscious...if you get mired in the mind, you'll drown. As Bruce Lee says "Be the water, my friend." :thumbsup:

itrainmonkeys

#36
Mar 04, 2015, 03:23 PM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Mar 03, 2015, 06:36 PM
Even though I like the song, I wish it would go somewhere. Right before the end, the best few seconds of the song happen (the horns etc.), but then it just ends.

Hopefully that's something they play with live. Like add an extended jam or rock out moment at that point.


Also, sorry if this has been posted but I saw this on MMJ's facebook:




Edit: Already been posted. Oops. Sorry. Still cool.

gardenparty

#37
Mar 04, 2015, 05:14 PM
i was hearing "sweet and sexy" which I liked.  good lyrics though.  And sincere does make more sense I guess

buymycar

#38
Mar 04, 2015, 05:41 PM
Quote from: gardenparty on Mar 04, 2015, 05:14 PM
i was hearing "sweet and sexy" which I liked.  good lyrics though.  And sincere does make more sense I guess

I was hearing the same, but knew it was wrong because I couldn't make out what followed except for "fear".

CTdeadhead

#39
Mar 04, 2015, 06:06 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 03, 2015, 11:04 PM
After about 25 listens, this song kicks ass. I've been humming it all day. Love those pop sensibilities! Call me a trout, because I'm HOOKED, baby!

The forecast this summer calls for an 100% chance I groove hard to this at every show.

How I wish you had said Flounder...Why Flounder?  Why Not!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUQ89iWoFjE
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