I’m Waiting for the Man

An introspective take on a song that’s a lot more relaxed than it probably should be, given the subject matter.

Instrumentation:

Timbill – Synth, Effects
Tréteque - Vocals

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posted by man vs sun (9 comments total)

Really well done with this! It brings out the "poetry" in the lyric much more effectively than a sung version. I thought this was a fascinating version, very well realised, and the musical backing adds effectively to the atmosphere.
posted by MajorDundee at 4:04 PM on July 11

Seconding exactly what the Major says. You guys have a really creative talent base going on there. I love it.
posted by snsranch at 4:22 PM on July 11

I forgot something. If I'm not mistaken, couldn't you being using a "collaboration" tag? I don't think there's a rule about it or anything, but if it's the case, then it would be a sweet and usefull addition to your tags.
posted by snsranch at 4:26 PM on July 11

Added.

I thought this version really helped emphasize the religious undertones of the song.
posted by man vs sun at 5:24 PM on July 11

I think I meant the other song. After covering an entire album in three days, it's getting tough to keep them all straight.
posted by man vs sun at 5:27 PM on July 11

After covering an entire album in three days, it's getting tough to keep them all straight.

Agreed.

I'm not sure the "collaboration" tag is fair, considering that mvs, pheatherwait, and myself are all in the same band, which meets on a weekly basis. If this was a rare thing, sure--but it's not.

Very glad you've enjoyed this, so far. It's just going to get stranger from here on out.
posted by askmeaboutLOOM at 6:06 PM on July 11

This had a good pace, it went along at the right speed, but I could've listened to it for another hour or two. You should consider doing a book on tape like this, or read some famous document. Great stuff.
posted by abc123xyzinfinity at 12:27 PM on July 12

I recorded an extended nine-movement work about a year ago based on some rather mundane diary entries. I'm thinking about posting over here it in its entirety once all our Velvet Underground tracks are up.

You know, since you asked for it.
posted by man vs sun at 1:00 PM on July 12

rather mundane diary entries.

Wow, great link! Love to hear it!
posted by abc123xyzinfinity at 9:50 PM on July 12