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Duncan Sheik Moderator Posts: 2 |
posted July 19, 2002 12:44 AM
 
Hey everyone.... Don't sweat "On a High" if it seems too "pop" for your taste. Give it a minute. More to the point, wait and listen to the whole record and then give me your two cents. It will all make more sense when you hear it in context. Peace and love DSS IP: Logged |
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Nightbug Senior Member Posts: 33 |
posted July 19, 2002 01:06 AM
I actually really like the song,Duncan...it may have more of a "pop" sound,but I find it uplifting and the lyrics still have integrity. Anyways, I'm really looking forward to hearing the rest of the album! All the best to you.  IP: Logged |
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Nick Member Posts: 6 |
posted July 19, 2002 02:59 AM
I think an occasional mainstream pop song is great, especially to contrast the contemplative, almost ethereal quality of Phantom Moon. Your ability to create quality material regardless of assigned genre and audience is what's most admirable. I'm genuinely impressed with the diversity in your recordings, and with the wide group of people to whom you appeal. Congrats . . . and thanks for something new to enjoy! IP: Logged |
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duncanfan Senior Member Posts: 735 |
posted July 19, 2002 08:21 AM
I love it Duncan, and your voice sounds great! I'm really looking forward to hearing the entire CD -- I can't wait! Tina IP: Logged |
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BryterLayter77 Senior Member Posts: 640 |
posted July 19, 2002 09:46 AM
Hi Duncan, I have to admit that, when I initially heard "On A High," I wondered what you were doing. However, by the time you hit the first chorus, the song started to grow on me. I like "On A High" now, especially the musical variation of "Far Away" that occurs towards the end of the song. Good job, Duncan. I'm really looking forward to hearing "Daylight." Richard IP: Logged |
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HeRunsAway Senior Member Posts: 264 |
posted July 19, 2002 11:20 AM
Hey Duncan! First time I heard On A High, I was a little uncertain...On the second listen...wow, it was awesome. I'm really looking forward to your new album and seeing you tour again. IP: Logged |
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Cici Senior Member Posts: 139 |
posted July 19, 2002 01:30 PM
Hi Duncan, i've been looking at the tracklisting and trying to guess what the songs are about from their titles (i'm seeing a mix of love and philosophy)... but context adds a whole new dimension to the puzzle...hmmmm, i wish August 27th would get here faster... peace and love to you too, P.S. "On A High" is actually pretty clever. Just like you, Mr. Sheik [This message has been edited by Cici (edited July 19, 2002).] IP: Logged |
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aileen Senior Member Posts: 237 |
posted July 19, 2002 01:39 PM
Duncan, I love the song! The one thing that I love about your music is the diversity of it all. There are many artists out there that every song sounds alike. I am excited to hear the new cd, wish it would have come out closer to the beginning of the month. (It would have made a wonderful birthday present, lol.) But, a belated birthday present is better than none (just kidding). I am also looking forward to seeing live, any idea when that might happen? Well, again "On A High" is a great song and looking forward to hearing the rest of the cd. Take care and hope to see you out touring soon. Denise IP: Logged |
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savetheturtles Member Posts: 26 |
posted July 19, 2002 05:10 PM
Hi Duncan! I'm liking "On a High" more and more each time I hear it! I think it will introduce a lot of people to your wonderful music. You never cease to amaze us! Can't wait to hear the new album, and hopefully see you on tour...any plans to come up here to Canada? Lots of love and best wishes, Sherri IP: Logged |
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duncanbox Senior Member Posts: 140 |
posted July 19, 2002 06:53 PM
Hi Duncan- nice to hear from you again! Anyway, we definitely have faith in you. I can't wait to hear the new album (and the hidden track- HOOPLA!). Smiles, Sybil IP: Logged |
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duncangirl69 Senior Member Posts: 109 |
posted July 19, 2002 07:12 PM
I am so happy to hear from you!! Unfortunately i have not been able to hear "on a high"...but i am sure it will be great! I think a new song (and album) of a different taste will be a good experience for you. It will prove that you can do anything and that you are a GREAT musician(the GREATEST musician)...i can't wait for the new album and a maybe a new tour!! love ya, IP: Logged |
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Nicole Senior Member Posts: 72 |
posted July 19, 2002 08:16 PM
Hey Duncan! Your song is great and even though it's "pop," variation is good;otherwise music in general would get too blah with the same sounds all the time. I can't wait to hear the album and see some concerts! Best of luck and we'll all be waiting for august 27th to role around. ~Nicole~ IP: Logged |
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Mr Writer Senior Member Posts: 65 |
posted July 19, 2002 08:22 PM
Just one thing Duncan... you're my idol! woohoo!!!! IP: Logged |
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alleycat Senior Member Posts: 40 |
posted July 19, 2002 08:35 PM
Duncan, My husband and I love the new song and are looking foward to hearing the whole record. We heard it today on WPLJ here in NY and we were so happy to hear your music on the radio again. We hope this song is a huge hit for you and that this means you will be touring again!! We saw you at the Village Underground for the first time...you were awesome!!! With much love and good wishes, Allison IP: Logged |
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Amy Senior Member Posts: 299 |
posted July 19, 2002 10:43 PM
Hi Duncan! Hey, I'm not sweating it! The song is great and I am eargerly waiting to hear the whole album. Much Love, IP: Logged |
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Grant Senior Member Posts: 43 |
posted July 19, 2002 11:52 PM
Hey Duncan, On A High is a really good song. I especially like the beats used in these first two songs I've heard thus far(momento, on a high). Oh yeah, that electric slide immediately preceding the chorus in "On A High" is the $hit. From a listener's perspective, I think that doing a more modern record seems appropriate in a progressive sense. Like myself, I enjoy it when artists shake it up a little. Anyway, much love and good luck with the upcoming release. It looks like it's going to be very successful. later, IP: Logged |
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Staceroo Member Posts: 1 |
posted July 20, 2002 12:16 AM
Hello Duncan! I'm so glad to hear a song of yours on the radio again (I think I jumped up in the air when I heard a voice on the radio say "...a new one from Duncan Sheik")! I love your music, and I like "On a High" a lot (I was humming it all day). I can't wait to hear the rest of your new album! All the Best, Stacy IP: Logged |
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tdoglovin Senior Member Posts: 214 |
posted July 20, 2002 02:37 AM
So the chorus is very POP sounding.....big whoop. The rest of the lyrics are Duncan Sheik stamped and sealed. The guitar you signed for me is hanging about 2 feet from my head right now along with a framed set of photos from when you and Gerrt made a clutzy college kid feel welcome in your post-concert lounging room at the Fine Line in Minneapolis on april 9th 2001 (first stop on the Phantom Moon tour) and again at the Rave in Milwaukee on Aug 31st 2001 (one of the last stops) IP: Logged |
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NicoleB Member Posts: 2 |
posted July 20, 2002 07:28 AM
Hey! Where did you all here his new song? Thanks! IP: Logged |
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Norm Member Posts: 3 |
posted July 20, 2002 10:07 AM
DS - its been a long time and I am really looking forward to the new disc ! Is Atlantic releasing it as a retail single too? Tell David I said hello ! I sent him email but it bounced.
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Carly Senior Member Posts: 471 |
posted July 20, 2002 02:51 PM
I haven't heard it yet, Duncan. The radio stations out here in St. Paul are all Clear Channel, and they don't play anything new. Hopefully I will hear it before the CD comes out. It doesn't really matter if WE like it. It matters more if YOU like it. Take care, Carly IP: Logged |
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Storybug18 Senior Member Posts: 349 |
posted July 20, 2002 02:54 PM
Whether it is "pop" or whatever you want to call it, your new song rocks!!! I cannot wait for the new album!!! Good job, Duncan. Now, all I have to do is write the radio stations in the D.C. area and tell them to start playing your song!!! They play "Barely Breathing" enough around here, but it's time for something new. Let the countdown begin Cheers, IP: Logged |
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Rina316 Senior Member Posts: 60 |
posted July 20, 2002 03:24 PM
Hey, I haven't heard "On a High", I feel left out, is it on the radio yet? Mp3? Does anyone know a Chicago station that's playing it? Help me out fellow sheik fans, thanks, RENA IP: Logged |
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tdoglovin Senior Member Posts: 214 |
posted July 20, 2002 11:30 PM
I posted an mp3 taken from a webcast. You can download it from the tribute's section of my webpage at www.tdoglovin.net I also have a link on the front page now too. IP: Logged |
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HeRunsAway Senior Member Posts: 264 |
posted July 21, 2002 01:30 AM
ya'll need to read in the General Forum more  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_Light_of_Day/ Group for discussion and reworked-MP3 link [This message has been edited by HeRunsAway (edited July 21, 2002).] IP: Logged |
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DUNCANStwirler7 Senior Member Posts: 427 |
posted July 21, 2002 01:40 AM
Hey Duncan! It was great to hear from you! I just got done listening to "On A High" and I like it! Of course I like it, it's you hehehe. I cannot wait for the new cd! Hope to see ya soon too. IP: Logged |
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Blackwuzzy Senior Member Posts: 1567 |
posted July 21, 2002 02:38 AM
Hi Duncan. After such a long absence..... it is so very great to hear you. Your new song is beautiful and I certainly cannot wait to hear the new CD as soon as possible. We are all very excited about it's release and of course to hear what you have been thinking and up to. Hope that these months of hard work and labor will provide much peace and contentment to you. Hopefully you'll be touring again soon. It's been about 6 months since we've seen you. (Way too long Duncan) You know good spiritual friends are always with you no matter what. Hope life has been good to you these months and that your heart is at much peace. Love always, Michele *** I love the new song.......goodnight Duncan. [This message has been edited by Blackwuzzy (edited July 21, 2002).] IP: Logged |
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Rina316 Senior Member Posts: 60 |
posted July 21, 2002 05:11 PM
Thanks to Tdoglovin and HeRunsAway for your help. I heard "On a High", and it sounds like another pop song "IF" you only listen to the beats. The lyrics however, are much more meaningful than any pop song I've heard. Congrats to Duncan for bringing insightfulness and originality to the "pop" world. IP: Logged |
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rochelle Senior Member Posts: 77 |
posted July 22, 2002 05:07 PM
I hear you, DS - looking forward to the whole package. cheers - r p.s. - hearing good pre-opening "play in the park" comments from my entertainment friends at the Times.... good luck w/that. IP: Logged |
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Tammy Senior Member Posts: 32 |
posted July 23, 2002 09:15 AM
I like it, Duncan. I called my local radio station here in Rochester, NY, and they don't have it yet. Don't worry, I will bug them again! Looking forward to hearing the rest of the CD. Best Wishes, Tammy IP: Logged |
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Blackwuzzy Senior Member Posts: 1567 |
posted July 23, 2002 10:01 AM
It's being played on WXPN in Philly Duncan. That seems to be the only station around here that plays intelligent, new, diverse, creative non-commercial music. Much love..... Michele IP: Logged |
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serenasheik Senior Member Posts: 67 |
posted July 25, 2002 03:50 AM
Duncan, What a great track!! I just found it on the atlanticrecords website...thank god. I have not heard the track here in los angeles yet. I love the fact that you worked with Patrick Leonard. I love the music he did with Madonna. As usual, you are so full of talent. I like the fact that this record is a little more upbeat! By the way, I love your track with Howard Jones "Someone You Need". It is such a great compilation and you sound so amazing! I hope to see you on tour very soon. I have always seen you at Bimbos in San Francisco (brought you a peach rose once!) and I just saw you 14 months ago in San Juan Capistrano and got a great picture with you. I wish you the best success ever. Wish I could see your play in New York. I am sure the music is incredible!! All my love, "Serena" (Shane) [This message has been edited by serenasheik (edited July 25, 2002).] [This message has been edited by serenasheik (edited July 25, 2002).] [This message has been edited by serenasheik (edited July 25, 2002).] IP: Logged |
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Brazil Senior Member Posts: 57 |
posted July 25, 2002 07:07 PM
Unfortunaltely I haven't heard it here in Brazil  IP: Logged |
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kevinjb Member Posts: 1 |
posted July 25, 2002 08:54 PM
Hello DS! I heard "On a High" yesterday for the first time while driving home on the freeway. And man, I turned it up twice!! It's a feel good song. Then I proceeded to hum it for the entire night! ARGH! Anyhow, Great song. and I wish you much success! Just remember.. don't let it go to your head... Kevin IP: Logged |
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BrunetteJuliette Senior Member Posts: 185 |
posted July 26, 2002 01:55 AM
Hi Duncan, Just wanted to say I love "On a High"....I love it more every time I listen to it! Can't wait for the new album - I'm sure it's fantastic - Wishing you much success and love - May you find the keys to your every dream!(�`�._.���` Julie ��`�._.���) IP: Logged |
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NAMMYOHORENGEKYO Member Posts: 3 |
posted July 26, 2002 06:22 PM
DEAR DUNCAN, I LOVED THE NEW SONG, IT WASN'T TOO POP, IT WAS A GOOD CHANGE. YOU ARE SO FANTASTIC AS AN ARTIST KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON PERFORM FOR ANOTHER SGI FUNCTION. FROM A FELLOW SGI MEMBER IP: Logged |
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Robinh Member Posts: 20 |
posted July 29, 2002 03:00 PM
yeah, baby, duncan's back! i'm so psyched. where can i hear "on a high," duncan? i don't know where it is on the web site. ciao. robin IP: Logged |
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dana p Member Posts: 11 |
posted July 29, 2002 03:28 PM
dude, seriously, what are you worried about? unless you appear on the cover of "stuff" in a sincerely misguided attempt to look like jennifer lopez (a la sheryl crow), i think there's pretty much *no chance* you'll ever alienate your audience. on the other hand, if you can shoot bullets out your chest and make your head explode (a la britney), well, you really should start doing that at your shows because that would be pretty cool.... ha ha... anyways, to many of us, pop <> evil. that's a misconception. good pop is just as masterful as anything else. i dunno, i thought ken andrews's "shifting skin" was pretty cool and clever and so is grant lee phillips's "mobilize." i played "spring released" for 4 hours one day... and my stereo was happy to do it. speaking of addiction, i just made a "pisces mix" CD for my friend (a very late b-day present) and there you are ("everyone, everywhere"), right between the verve's "bittersweet symphony" and "cherish" by the association. alrighty, blah, blah, blah... just know that your soul is in no way tainted for doing something "accessible" or that makes people wanna dance. it's all good--really! have fun on leno!! best, IP: Logged |
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mikewatters Member Posts: 10 |
posted July 31, 2002 03:05 PM
Duncan, The song is great, really fabulous. But I'll bet you already know that. You don't need any of us to tell you that. Can't wait to see you on Leno tonight. Mike IP: Logged |
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HeIsMyInspiration Member Posts: 3 |
posted July 31, 2002 10:29 PM
what can i say? i have been playing "ON A HIGH" over and over again for at least an hour! at first i admit it sounded a little pop-y, but that didn't stop me from falling in love!! after listening to the first verse, and hearing what you had written, the SAME feeling that came over me as a 10 year old back in 1996 when i first heard BARELY BREATHING.. came over me for the first time in six years.. and ONCE AGAIN my breath was taken away!! your talent is boundless. i cant wait until the day finally comes and i see you perform at a venue that hopefully isn't 21+ like your last show here in philly. (if not then i guess i'll be getting a fake id!) anyway duncan, i grew up on your music and i really think this new album is going to appeal to a much larger group of people.. possibly the people who arent as openminded as us longterm fans, and need that sort of techno-y popness in the beat to really open their ears. but of course we all know that they will be hooked by the lyrics instantly. just please do me a favour and go on tour asap make sure you hit the philadelphia or vegas areas (my 2 homes). and ive been calling stations here nonstop (esp. hits 95.7 as theyre the only station still playing barely breathing hehe)... hopefully they will get "on a high" soon. keep it up and i will be first in line at tower records to get your cd august 27!!!!!! (ps - thumbs down is just for attention !hahaaa)
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