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José González — Sensing Owls
Album: Stay in the Shade [EP]
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Released: 2005
Length: 3:11
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You're not using a designated driver
to show you around
The folders are a bit too ordered
The sailors seem a bit too bored
Mountain tops seem nice from a distance
Close: rough and not so smooth
So these streets have been walked upon for centuries
I'm sensing owls aren't you?
Aren't you?

You're not using a designated driver
to show you around
The folders are a bit too ordered
The sailors seem a bit too bored
Mountain tops seem nice from a distance
Close: rough and not so smooth
So these streets have been walked upon for centuries
I'm sensing owls aren't you?
Aren't you?

Come on come out from wherever you are
Come on come out from wherever you are
Come on come out from wherever you are
Come on come out from wherever you are
Come on come out from wherever you are
Come on come out from wherever you are
Come on come out from wherever you are
Come on come out from wherever you are
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 HazzeSwede wrote:
{#Headache},,,overdubbing owls nah,,#3.



That's not overdubbed.  He trained his owl to hoot on command.  
Posted 5 months ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Been listening to his new album over the weekend - very nice! Highly suggested.
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Not as good as most of the other stuff I've heard from him, but still a solid 7. 
Posted 5 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
Did this guy play for the Seattle Mariners? 
Posted 5 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 horstman wrote:
By stating that Jose is like Elliot, I simply meant that his music, guitar and voice alone, has created a strong mood. Elliot did that so well, and now Jose is doing it again.

No slam against Elliot. He was great, but hell, he's dead to this world, and Jose is here with us now so let's embrace him. He's good, very good.

That's all.
 

I agree completely.
I bought Veneer after hearing him here on RP and I have no regrets. Great album and great artist.
Posted 14 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
{#Headache},,,overdubbing owls nah,,#3.

Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Jippie yay hooray! Another play of my homie string snapper José from Gothenburg, Sweden on extention link from Radio Paradise
Posted 16 years ago by Arcee    [ Reply ]
I'm sensing a Great Horned Owl hooting in this song. 

Posted 16 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
By stating that Jose is like Elliot, I simply meant that his music, guitar and voice alone, has created a strong mood. Elliot did that so well, and now Jose is doing it again. No slam against Elliot. He was great, but hell, he's dead to this world, and Jose is here with us now so let's embrace him. He's good, very good. That's all.
Posted 16 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
"A bit harsh"? That's your idea of remorse? Utterly tasteless is more like it. Time to grow up. meydele wrote:
In re-reading this comment, it seems a bit harsh. Sorry, dude. I still really dislike the guy's music, though.
Posted 16 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
I Love his style but I'm just about to get tired of his double-voice. Did he ever sing without multi-tracking his voice??
Posted 17 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
I "Sensed" an owl the other night...and I was right too
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Wow! I heard this at a bar during the day on Zanzibar Island back in February and didn't know who it was....what a rush!
Posted 17 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
meydele wrote:
Wait . . . do you mean Jose's dead and won't be recording anymore? I could get behind that.
In re-reading this comment, it seems a bit harsh. Sorry, dude. I still really dislike the guy's music, though.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
I thought this was Christopher Cross making a comeback for a scary minute there...no, its just some guy who thinks he has Owly-Sense
Posted 17 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
... keep ya humble opinions to ya sel' he's just lovely, so's his harmonies! Oops! ... is that you your Billship? ... still
Billship whatever, this is cooel
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
I must be in a good mood today. 5 8
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
BillG wrote:
It's just him, double-tracked, sometimes in unison, sometimes in close harmony. Interesting technique, but he kinda over-uses it imho.
... keep ya humble opinions to ya sel' he's just lovely, so's his harmonies!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Not nearly as good as the superball one.
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Xeric wrote:
I like it. But I can't quite decide if the harmony (or, hell, the two voices in unison, for that matter) is multi-tracked, or if it's two different voices. Anybody know?
It's just him, double-tracked, sometimes in unison, sometimes in close harmony. Interesting technique, but he kinda over-uses it imho.
Posted 17 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
His voice is amazingly soft and bearing at the same time. A little more guitar virtuosity maybe?
Posted 17 years ago by Ebabeleba    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
The "new" Elliot Smith
AUGH!! You demean Elliott. This bites. . .Elliott was/is amazing. Wait . . . do you mean Jose's dead and won't be recording anymore? I could get behind that. The more I hear, the less I like.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Heard this so many times on RP, now just really hearing it.
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
The "new" Elliot Smith
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Bill, you are setting a fabulous soundtrack to a very nice Mexican Chicken Soup I am cooking up! Thanks!
Posted 17 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
calm.....hmmmmmmmmmm.........yum
Posted 17 years ago by dundidit    [ Reply ]
I like it. But I can't quite decide if the harmony (or, hell, the two voices in unison, for that matter) is multi-tracked, or if it's two different voices. Anybody know?
Posted 17 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
Nick Drake and Jonie Mitchell's love child.
Posted 17 years ago by dundidit    [ Reply ]
Dig it!!!
Posted 17 years ago by stratolounge    [ Reply ]
Sensing Owls? What is this, Twin Peaks?
Posted 17 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
Wow this guy must have listened to a lot of Danny Okeefe growing up.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
He is in Zero 7
Gregorama wrote:
That's who he also sings with.
It was a collaboration. He sang with them on one album - The Garden. Otherwise he's not a part of the band as such.
Posted 17 years ago by pilate    [ Reply ]
Like this!
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
His album Veneer is very good, similar to this. "Crosses" is a highlight.
Posted 18 years ago by TampaPurple    [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack wrote:
Thought it was Zero 7 for a second. A nice tune.
That's who he also sings with.
Posted 18 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack wrote:
Thought it was Zero 7 for a second. A nice tune.
He is in Zero 7
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
I just saw him at the ACL Festival. Very good accoustic guitar with a mellow feel.
Posted 18 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
Heard this guy on NPR once. Can't remember if it was something like Fresh Air. They did a nice interview and he played some of his music live. It was very complimentary. I like his stuff.
Posted 18 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]
Thought it was Zero 7 for a second. A nice tune.
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
What a lovely voice; so appealing & smooth.
Posted 18 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
encantador
Posted 18 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of the Beta Band. I like it a lot!
Posted 18 years ago by SlamAdams    [ Reply ]
This fellow's music is sweet. I think he comes from my hometown; Gothenburg Sweden, or at least lives there now.
Posted 18 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
Go Argentin-err, Scandinavia!
Posted 18 years ago by d-mac    [ Reply ]
I've liked everything I've heard so far from José and this tune is no exception. Great stuff!!
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
thanks NPR
Posted 18 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]