Comments on: Engine

Engine

ludwig_van — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:03:28 -0800

This is a cover of Engine by Neutral Milk Hotel. The original was the B-side of Holland, 1945. I made this recording in honor of the tenth anniversary of In the Aeroplane Over the Sea. For I am an engine and I'm rolling on Through endless revisions to state what I mean For sweetness alone who flew out through the window And landed at home in a garden of green You're riding alone in the back of a steamer And steaming yourself in the warm shower spray And water rolls on off the round captain's belly Who's talking to tigers from his cafeteria tray And sweet babies cry for the cool taste of milking That milky delight that invited us all And if there's a taste in this life more inviting Then wake up your windows and watch as those sweet babies crawl away

By: Corduroy

Corduroy — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:37:13 -0800

For the cover I posted, I was literally deciding between this and Bird Stealing Bread. I'm glad I chose the other one, because this one is incredible, and really does the original justice. Well done!

By: pedmands

pedmands — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:27:37 -0800

This is a great cover. Well executed with an excellent and unaffected voice. Cheers.

By: rux

rux — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:56:40 -0800

Man. That was lovely. I could listen to it over and over--on my third listen right now.

By: that girl

that girl — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:03:16 -0800

A++++ WOULD LISTEN AGAIN

By: saulgoodman

saulgoodman — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:39:28 -0800

good stuff, ludwig_van--i especially like the harmonies and other nice details toward the end. a fitting and splendid tribute.

By: ORthey

ORthey — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:37:07 -0800

This is my favorite of yours so far... I love this song and this cover more than does it justice.