Aquilo — Human
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I know that it’s been rough,
It shows in your reflection,
You’ve fallen out of touch,
Got lost along the way,
I know it’s not enough,
But these things they all get better,
And even if its tough,
This is us, you know it on the inside,
This is us, so you should show it on the outside,
This is us, dust the dust up off your shoulders,
Feet on ground, you’ll come round,
And be human again.
I know that its been hard,
But even when its hurting,
You’re gonna have to start,
To learn to recognise,
That even in the dark,
Theres lines between the spaces,
Hiding where you are,
This is us, you know it on the inside,
This is us, so you should show it on the outside,
This is us, dust the dust up off your shoulders,
Feet on ground, you’ll come round,
And be human again.
It shows in your reflection,
You’ve fallen out of touch,
Got lost along the way,
I know it’s not enough,
But these things they all get better,
And even if its tough,
This is us, you know it on the inside,
This is us, so you should show it on the outside,
This is us, dust the dust up off your shoulders,
Feet on ground, you’ll come round,
And be human again.
I know that its been hard,
But even when its hurting,
You’re gonna have to start,
To learn to recognise,
That even in the dark,
Theres lines between the spaces,
Hiding where you are,
This is us, you know it on the inside,
This is us, so you should show it on the outside,
This is us, dust the dust up off your shoulders,
Feet on ground, you’ll come round,
And be human again.
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scott_bruce wrote:
oh, me too…
amen
I am sitting here reviewing a manufacturing deficiency report on elongated crew door fitting holes for C-130 aircraft and I am suddenly snapped out of my analysis by this song. I LOVE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS! It is some form of musical Tourette Syndrome, where you can't stop yourself from looking to see who it is playing because the music is so captivating. That always get an automatic 8 from me!
oh, me too…
amen
Serious London Grammar effect but more laid back.
And this is how grateful I am for Radio Paradise😍🙏
DrLex wrote:
I came to the comments hoping I would find this bit of info and it was so.
Quite nice.
Trivia: the photo on the album cover shows an acoustic locator, which was basically a large parabolic dish used to detect approaching aircraft before radar was invented. A microphone or an actual person had to stand in the focal point of the parabola. If you look on Wikipedia or Google Images, you'll find some pretty wacky designs for these things.
I came to the comments hoping I would find this bit of info and it was so.
Limpopoking wrote:
A bit of Zola blood in there as well...
I was torn away from my dinner to get to my PC to find out who this is 
These guys may just be my next Younger Brother, PT, Alt-J or Elbow... I love RP.
These guys may just be my next Younger Brother, PT, Alt-J or Elbow... I love RP.
A bit of Zola blood in there as well...
Listen carefully and you can hear the roots of Sam Smith. yup its in there.
love this song . . .
the song evokes a lot of emotion.
Vocals sound a lot like the voice of young band from CT called goose, they are absolutely blowing up the jam band scene.
Stephen_Phillips wrote:
The band Aquilo is English, Acoustic Locators were used by the British to listen across the English Channel and the British invented radar so taking all these things together it is reasonable to deduce that this photo is of an installation on the South Coast of England.
It might be the one at Abbot's Cliff, between Folkestone and Dover.
There are some other pictures here - one showing the back of the "sound mirror" with a small tree growing in it.
The band Aquilo is English, Acoustic Locators were used by the British to listen across the English Channel and the British invented radar so taking all these things together it is reasonable to deduce that this photo is of an installation on the South Coast of England.
It might be the one at Abbot's Cliff, between Folkestone and Dover.
There are some other pictures here - one showing the back of the "sound mirror" with a small tree growing in it.
thought it was Harry Styles
scott_bruce wrote:
I hear ya; me as well sailor!
Anyhoo how 'bout them laminated wing spars from the olden days; WTF eh??
I am sitting here reviewing a manufacturing deficiency report on elongated crew door fitting holes for C-130 aircraft and I am suddenly snapped out of my analysis by this song. I LOVE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS! It is some form of musical Tourette Syndrome, where you can't stop yourself from looking to see who it is playing because the music is so captivating. That always get an automatic 8 from me!
I hear ya; me as well sailor!
Anyhoo how 'bout them laminated wing spars from the olden days; WTF eh??
kind of trippy
deniseperry wrote:
Who's Next? Only they'll hear the splashing across the channel...
What a great photo/album cover. Love it.
scott_bruce wrote:
Just the same here, but instead I was sorting my socks. 🤤
I am sitting here reviewing a manufacturing deficiency report on elongated crew door fitting holes for C-130 aircraft and I am suddenly snapped out of my analysis by this song. I LOVE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS! It is some form of musical Tourette Syndrome, where you can't stop yourself from looking to see who it is playing because the music is so captivating. That always get an automatic 8 from me!
Just the same here, but instead I was sorting my socks. 🤤
Growing, growing. Still a strong 8 here.
Thanks Bill.
Thanks Bill.
"I know that it’s been rough,
It shows in your reflection,
You’ve fallen out of touch,
Got lost along the way,
I know it’s not enough,
But these things they all get better,
And even if its tough,
...
This is us, dust the dust up off your shoulders,
Feet on the ground, you'll come around,
And be human again."
— Aquilo, Human
It shows in your reflection,
You’ve fallen out of touch,
Got lost along the way,
I know it’s not enough,
But these things they all get better,
And even if its tough,
...
This is us, dust the dust up off your shoulders,
Feet on the ground, you'll come around,
And be human again."
— Aquilo, Human
pshand wrote:
I was torn away from looking at and trying to comprehend C source code of Postgresql database. Nerd alert. Riveting stuff.
Just heard a shout-out to this comment on a recorded stream and it got a good laugh out of me since I was staring intently at results from Postgres and I did the same thing (paused and listened to the track.) Kudos to you, and keep up the good work, nerd-friend.
I was torn away from looking at and trying to comprehend C source code of Postgresql database. Nerd alert. Riveting stuff.
Just heard a shout-out to this comment on a recorded stream and it got a good laugh out of me since I was staring intently at results from Postgres and I did the same thing (paused and listened to the track.) Kudos to you, and keep up the good work, nerd-friend.
scott_bruce wrote:
Man, did you lose a bet or something? Ugh.
c.
I am sitting here reviewing a manufacturing deficiency report on elongated crew door fitting holes for C-130 aircraft and I am suddenly snapped out of my analysis by this song. I LOVE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS! It is some form of musical Tourette Syndrome, where you can't stop yourself from looking to see who it is playing because the music is so captivating. That always get an automatic 8 from me!
c.
scott_bruce wrote:
As a former C-130 crew member, GET BACK TO WORK! Heh...
I am sitting here reviewing a manufacturing deficiency report on elongated crew door fitting holes for C-130 aircraft and I am suddenly snapped out of my analysis by this song. I LOVE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS! It is some form of musical Tourette Syndrome, where you can't stop yourself from looking to see who it is playing because the music is so captivating. That always get an automatic 8 from me!
As a former C-130 crew member, GET BACK TO WORK! Heh...
This is very nice!
RP keeps giving the good stuff!
Reminded me a bit of the nice track Two Hearts - Zola Blood that I also discovered here on RP.
Also reminds me of the great album Eyes Closed from HAEVN.
RP keeps giving the good stuff!
Reminded me a bit of the nice track Two Hearts - Zola Blood that I also discovered here on RP.
Also reminds me of the great album Eyes Closed from HAEVN.
What a great photo/album cover. Love it.
The chorus starts - "This is Us"
Maybe NBC should use it as a them for their TV show by the same name.
Haven't watched the show myself - maybe it is already being used.
Maybe NBC should use it as a them for their TV show by the same name.
Haven't watched the show myself - maybe it is already being used.
scott_bruce wrote:
I was torn away from looking at and trying to comprehend C source code of Postgresql database. Nerd alert. Riveting stuff.
I am sitting here reviewing a manufacturing deficiency report on elongated crew door fitting holes for C-130 aircraft and I am suddenly snapped out of my analysis by this song. I LOVE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS! It is some form of musical Tourette Syndrome, where you can't stop yourself from looking to see who it is playing because the music is so captivating. That always get an automatic 8 from me!
I was torn away from looking at and trying to comprehend C source code of Postgresql database. Nerd alert. Riveting stuff.
jkforde wrote:
"Acoustic Tubas"--LOL!!!
cool, thanks for the links - reckon that's where Kate got her inspiration for her Cloudbusting video
Quite nice.
Trivia: the photo on the album cover shows an acoustic locator, which was basically a large parabolic dish used to detect approaching aircraft before radar was invented. A microphone or an actual person had to stand in the focal point of the parabola. If you look on Wikipedia or Google Images, you'll find some pretty wacky designs for these things.
Trivia: the photo on the album cover shows an acoustic locator, which was basically a large parabolic dish used to detect approaching aircraft before radar was invented. A microphone or an actual person had to stand in the focal point of the parabola. If you look on Wikipedia or Google Images, you'll find some pretty wacky designs for these things.
"Acoustic Tubas"--LOL!!!
Matt_Maurer wrote:
100% agree. Saw these guys in Portland, Oregon a couple years ago. Such young guys with such great talent for great music. Sure it is mellow, but that's part of its beauty.
10/10 if you let it wash over you. Breathe in, .... ....
100% agree. Saw these guys in Portland, Oregon a couple years ago. Such young guys with such great talent for great music. Sure it is mellow, but that's part of its beauty.
cool, thanks for the links - reckon that's where Kate got her inspiration for her Cloudbusting video
Quite nice.
Trivia: the photo on the album cover shows an acoustic locator, which was basically a large parabolic dish used to detect approaching aircraft before radar was invented. A microphone or an actual person had to stand in the focal point of the parabola. If you look on Wikipedia or Google Images, you'll find some pretty wacky designs for these things.
Trivia: the photo on the album cover shows an acoustic locator, which was basically a large parabolic dish used to detect approaching aircraft before radar was invented. A microphone or an actual person had to stand in the focal point of the parabola. If you look on Wikipedia or Google Images, you'll find some pretty wacky designs for these things.
10/10 if you let it wash over you. Breathe in, .... ....
I love a song where I think the lead singer is female. Much like Dan Tyminski backing up Alison Krauss.
dziebell wrote:
Ha - nice observation :-)
Very interesting how the ratings scale duplicates the cover art. Otherwise, meh.
Ha - nice observation :-)
Very interesting how the ratings scale duplicates the cover art. Otherwise, meh.
scott_bruce wrote:
For me, just now, it was calculating and awarding Credit for Acquired Proficiency in Foreign Languages at Illinois State University. Not a safety issue tho
I am sitting here reviewing a manufacturing deficiency report on elongated crew door fitting holes for C-130 aircraft and I am suddenly snapped out of my analysis by this song. I LOVE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS! It is some form of musical Tourette Syndrome, where you can't stop yourself from looking to see who it is playing because the music is so captivating. That always get an automatic 8 from me!
For me, just now, it was calculating and awarding Credit for Acquired Proficiency in Foreign Languages at Illinois State University. Not a safety issue tho
Indeed!! Though I was not reviewing anything as complex :) scott_bruce wrote:
I am sitting here reviewing a manufacturing deficiency report on elongated crew door fitting holes for C-130 aircraft and I am suddenly snapped out of my analysis by this song. I LOVE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS! It is some form of musical Tourette Syndrome, where you can't stop yourself from looking to see who it is playing because the music is so captivating. That always get an automatic 8 from me!
I am sitting here reviewing a manufacturing deficiency report on elongated crew door fitting holes for C-130 aircraft and I am suddenly snapped out of my analysis by this song. I LOVE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS! It is some form of musical Tourette Syndrome, where you can't stop yourself from looking to see who it is playing because the music is so captivating. That always get an automatic 8 from me!
I'm going with 7.5, which translates to either Most Likable or Quite Excellent. ; )
photolew wrote:
I agree 100%. Bought from Amazon after hearing this a couple times. Now it practically brings me to tears. Solid 9 from me.
Love this. Every once in awhile a new RP tune hits me. THis is one of them. A solid 8 from me.
I agree 100%. Bought from Amazon after hearing this a couple times. Now it practically brings me to tears. Solid 9 from me.
OK Decision: 5 then PSD
Love this. Every once in awhile a new RP tune hits me. THis is one of them. A solid 8 from me.
If I have not decided I report 6 - Pretty Good (later decision)
Bit 'Choir of Angels' like, but not yet sure if I like ot or not...
Lovely tune.
I was torn away from my dinner to get to my PC to find out who this is
These guys may just be my next Younger Brother, PT, Alt-J or Elbow... I love RP.
These guys may just be my next Younger Brother, PT, Alt-J or Elbow... I love RP.
Love at first sound.
VV wrote:
Nice. You wouldn't happen to know where the picture was taken? Is it possible somewhere in England? Possibly used to listen for (and be alerted to) German warplanes?
Looks like it's here.
Nice. You wouldn't happen to know where the picture was taken? Is it possible somewhere in England? Possibly used to listen for (and be alerted to) German warplanes?
Looks like it's here.
VV wrote:
Nice. You wouldn't happen to know where the picture was taken? Is it possible somewhere in England? Possibly used to listen for (and be alerted to) German warplanes?
The band Aquilo is English, Acoustic Locators were used by the British to listen across the English Channel and the British invented radar so taking all these things together it is reasonable to deduce that this photo is of an installation on the South Coast of England.
Nice. You wouldn't happen to know where the picture was taken? Is it possible somewhere in England? Possibly used to listen for (and be alerted to) German warplanes?
The band Aquilo is English, Acoustic Locators were used by the British to listen across the English Channel and the British invented radar so taking all these things together it is reasonable to deduce that this photo is of an installation on the South Coast of England.
richlister wrote:
Right? go figure. Probably don't even have beards and rolled cuffs on their jeans.
Holy shit! A young band, that isn't shit!
Right? go figure. Probably don't even have beards and rolled cuffs on their jeans.
DrLex wrote:
Nice. You wouldn't happen to know where the picture was taken? Is it possible somewhere in England? Possibly used to listen for (and be alerted to) German warplanes?
Quite nice.
Trivia: the photo on the album cover shows an acoustic locator, which was basically a large parabolic dish used to detect approaching aircraft before radar was invented. A microphone or an actual person had to stand in the focal point of the parabola. If you look on Wikipedia or Google Images, you'll find some pretty wacky designs for these things.
Trivia: the photo on the album cover shows an acoustic locator, which was basically a large parabolic dish used to detect approaching aircraft before radar was invented. A microphone or an actual person had to stand in the focal point of the parabola. If you look on Wikipedia or Google Images, you'll find some pretty wacky designs for these things.
Nice. You wouldn't happen to know where the picture was taken? Is it possible somewhere in England? Possibly used to listen for (and be alerted to) German warplanes?
Who's Next?
Had to bump to a 9. Really nice vocals.
ONLY 6.9 R U SERIOUS?
Deserves Much better rating.
especially some of the other tripe that is rated higher.
you fill in the blanks................
Deserves Much better rating.
especially some of the other tripe that is rated higher.
you fill in the blanks................
thought it was enrique iglesias singing, too pretentious 
Holy shit! A young band, that isn't shit!
DrLex wrote:
Thanks for the interesting trivia, Lex. I'd not have figured the thing out otherwise.
Quite nice.
Trivia: the photo on the album cover shows an acoustic locator, which was basically a large parabolic dish used to detect approaching aircraft before radar was invented. A microphone or an actual person had to stand in the focal point of the parabola. If you look on Wikipedia or Google Images, you'll find some pretty wacky designs for these things.
Trivia: the photo on the album cover shows an acoustic locator, which was basically a large parabolic dish used to detect approaching aircraft before radar was invented. A microphone or an actual person had to stand in the focal point of the parabola. If you look on Wikipedia or Google Images, you'll find some pretty wacky designs for these things.
Thanks for the interesting trivia, Lex. I'd not have figured the thing out otherwise.
Quite nice.
Trivia: the photo on the album cover shows an acoustic locator, which was basically a large parabolic dish used to detect approaching aircraft before radar was invented. A microphone or an actual person had to stand in the focal point of the parabola. If you look on Wikipedia or Google Images, you'll find some pretty wacky designs for these things.
Trivia: the photo on the album cover shows an acoustic locator, which was basically a large parabolic dish used to detect approaching aircraft before radar was invented. A microphone or an actual person had to stand in the focal point of the parabola. If you look on Wikipedia or Google Images, you'll find some pretty wacky designs for these things.
This is beautiful. Lush backing, gorgeous feelings. Lovely voice too.
CHuLoYo wrote:
+2
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I thought this was Sam Smith, all grown up.
Love this tune!
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Interesante
BBoyes wrote:
Agreed. Nice backing harmonies too. Made me stop and pay attention. Never heard of this group before, glad I have now!
Wait... only available on vinyl?
Prius wrote:
Agreed. Nice backing harmonies too. Made me stop and pay attention. Never heard of this group before, glad I have now!
Wait... only available on vinyl?
Prius wrote:
Don't think Bill uses a turntable in RP 😊
Just dig it..
The rest of the album is good too..
The rest of the album is good too..
Would be improved with a tad more pace
I liked this INSTANTLY, a LOT! Something about it hits me just right.
Eerie and cold, a bit production-heavy but very cool
Sounds like a male Florence.
Fits in my rotation!
Toke wrote:
Agreed. Nice backing harmonies too. Made me stop and pay attention. Never heard of this group before, glad I have now!
Wait... only available on vinyl?
This certainly grabbed my attention as NJ says pleasant phrasing and the voice is full of emotion. Reminds me of some other band but cant quite put my finger on them. All in all a very pleasing track and well presented which makes me wonder what the rest of the Album is like.
Agreed. Nice backing harmonies too. Made me stop and pay attention. Never heard of this group before, glad I have now!
Wait... only available on vinyl?
Outstanding release.
This certainly grabbed my attention as NJ says pleasant phrasing and the voice is full of emotion. Reminds me of some other band but cant quite put my finger on them. All in all a very pleasing track and well presented which makes me wonder what the rest of the Album is like.
meh...
Lion.
I really thought that this was London Grammar, as the woman's contralto and phrasing is similar to Hannah Reid's. On further listening, though, this lot are distinctively different, though no less sweet on the external auditory meatus (pace Lazarus). 8 from the swept away Nottingham jury.
Thought this was London Grammar at first.
Quite nice.
Trivia: the photo on the album cover shows an acoustic locator, which was basically a large parabolic dish used to detect approaching aircraft before radar was invented. A microphone or an actual person had to stand in the focal point of the parabola. If you look on Wikipedia or Google Images, you'll find some pretty wacky designs for these things.
AND THAT...... is possibly the most interesting comment to any track I've ever read. Wirh the sun ahead and wind behind it must have been a nice spot for a picnic too.....