I Put This Moment Here... No... Over Here!
Splitting Sounds... Spitting Snow... There's something moving Under... What is that... moving... trying to get out... under the ice... trying to get out... of the cold water...
IT'S ME!!!!!
In 1985 Kate Bush released 'The Hounds of Love,' which is actually her fifth full length album effort. The record is divided into two halves. The first, entitled 'The Hounds of Love,' is a collection of singles from the record that are mostly catchy and upbeat. It plays like a soundtrack to spring or early summer with songs about the sky and stores of a scientist and his weather machine; the later of which is accompanied by chamber strings. The second half of the record, entitled "The Ninth Wave," is a decent into the subconscious, and a dreamy journey through the landscape of Kate's mind. Beginning with 'And Dreams of Sheep' this night journey continues to the story of a skating accident which leads to "'Waking the Witch.' There are piano chords with much delay and samples of different people telling Kathy to "Wake Up." This leads to Kate's digital voice effects that must have seemed pretty cutting edge at the time but just sound like a skipping CD to us now. "There's a ghost just watching you without me," Kathy says to a pleasing electronic arrangement. Then, Irish folk strings are given a darker and more desperate sound for 'Jig of Life.' The beautiful, "Hello Earth," seems like it would be the last track. The last few minutes of this song consist of a chorus that sounds much like preying monks. It would be a great lead-out for the album (ending with Kate whispering "Go To Sleep"), but it leads perfectly into the upbeat and positive "The Morning Fog." "The Ninth Wave" plays like one long song with little melodic reprises and repeated samples or ideas. It's one of the most entertaining listening experiences that can be had, yet it should not be taken too seriously. Kate has always been a bit self indulgent and pertinacious. Here, she has taken this to a new level. Maybe she tries too hard, but it seems that trying hard usually yields a better product.
IT'S ME!!!!!
In 1985 Kate Bush released 'The Hounds of Love,' which is actually her fifth full length album effort. The record is divided into two halves. The first, entitled 'The Hounds of Love,' is a collection of singles from the record that are mostly catchy and upbeat. It plays like a soundtrack to spring or early summer with songs about the sky and stores of a scientist and his weather machine; the later of which is accompanied by chamber strings. The second half of the record, entitled "The Ninth Wave," is a decent into the subconscious, and a dreamy journey through the landscape of Kate's mind. Beginning with 'And Dreams of Sheep' this night journey continues to the story of a skating accident which leads to "'Waking the Witch.' There are piano chords with much delay and samples of different people telling Kathy to "Wake Up." This leads to Kate's digital voice effects that must have seemed pretty cutting edge at the time but just sound like a skipping CD to us now. "There's a ghost just watching you without me," Kathy says to a pleasing electronic arrangement. Then, Irish folk strings are given a darker and more desperate sound for 'Jig of Life.' The beautiful, "Hello Earth," seems like it would be the last track. The last few minutes of this song consist of a chorus that sounds much like preying monks. It would be a great lead-out for the album (ending with Kate whispering "Go To Sleep"), but it leads perfectly into the upbeat and positive "The Morning Fog." "The Ninth Wave" plays like one long song with little melodic reprises and repeated samples or ideas. It's one of the most entertaining listening experiences that can be had, yet it should not be taken too seriously. Kate has always been a bit self indulgent and pertinacious. Here, she has taken this to a new level. Maybe she tries too hard, but it seems that trying hard usually yields a better product.