@@thomastimlin1724 Truth. Rex could only "speak-sing". He couldn't hit the notes, he just spoke the lyrics in cadence to the melody to fake it. It works. But, I like this version of this song the best, even if it's just because of the orchestration.
The song is about existentialism and someone trying to figure out their purpose and meaning in this existence we've been thrown into! It seems the more we search for answers and truth, the more questions come to the surface! Who knows, not even the shadow!
Yes. But in one interpretation, one should note that the existentialism part and doubt in this song have probably come after he lost "her". All the simile should be him remembering its past every day life moments and places (many of them probably with "her": carnival, stream, shore ) that mean so much at the time but now are like a Dali or a van Gogh painting. All the while with time inexorably passing (suggested also by the rhythm of the song). "... Keys that jingle in your pocket, words that jangle in your head Why did summer go so quickly, was it something that you said?" "... Lovers walking along a shore and leave their footprints in the sand Is the sound of distant drumming just the fingers of your hand?" "... When you knew that it was over you were suddenly aware That the autumn leaves were turning to the color of her hair!"
I always associate this song spy’s the Thomas Crow Affair where I first heard the song which btw the song is perfecy as a mood seyyrt, un particular the glider scene/
With lyrics that compared the earth to an apple, mentioned a carousel running rings around the Moon, and a door revolving endlessly, ‟The Windmills of Your Mind”, resembled the work of a psychedelic band. But this was not the work of drug-driven furry freaks; it emerged from a collaboration between a couple who were a fixture in mainstream American songwriting, a French jazz pianist and an English actor (his father was Rex Harrison) and former Olympic skier, who barely sang in the conventional sense. "Windmills" took the 1969 Oscar for Best Original Song,
Wow, I wish Id have run across your reactions sooner. Watching you during this song so reminded of my daughter, you two both get that lost in thought expression as you listen to lyrics and try to fiend the meaning of songs. So Prity, curious, intelligent and inquisitive. Thank you for sharing your reactions, Bless and be well.
That song has been done over and over. It's been on a movie soundtrack that Sting does his version of. My favorite if you want to be really creeped out is the version done on an old and rare album called "Genuine Electronic Latin Love Machine" Its on you tube....Its a trip. Headphones and volume at 100 buckle up. lol not asking for a reaction or anything ....on your own time.
People mention Dusty and Sting but what's great about this performance is that guy is English, and, amazingly, sounds English! ( unlike Dusty and Sting)
I've scrolled down all the comments ....as to the others who have recorded this song .......I had this song on 8 track decades ago , and simply can't remember the artist .......but it wasn't any of the artists currently in the comments ......I'm at a loss .!!!!
you are not alone, it is a bit creepy but its GREAT creepy!!!! it whirls around like a windmill, thats the brilliance of it, also the lyrics by Alan and Mariln Berman are insane and won an Oscar
I have heard other versions. I still prefer the pacing of this performance. It gives you no time to consider the images that pop into your head as your mind tries to make sense of the lyrics. As Ive gotten older. My mind at times has often somehow managed to mill round the breath of past, present and future in the span of mere moments. I strangely understand the feeling of my personal mind windmills. Such odd things trigger memories. We put them into the context of our present. Make a mental note of our plan for the future to effect better of different outcomes for similar scenarios. And in the end it all feels so circular. But we can only live and effect the course of our life from moment to moment.
One could say some thing like a neo- baroque composition with surreal, or impressionistic lyrics ; circle of fifths progressions suggestive of circles , or that Noel Harrison is a marginally better singer that his father who couldn't sing at all .
I had such a crush on him when a teen. But, not the best version of this song. It sounded like he wasn’t into it. He was in a tv show called Girl from U.N.C.L.E. His father was Rex Harrison. Not noted for his singing, as I recall.
Yes, I understand, but this live version really looks like he is bored or didn’t want to do this. Just my thought watching it. I love the Sting version.
You're right, Rex wasn't known for his singing even though he starred in several widely successful musicals and did some well loved songs, such as "Talk to the Animals", "The Rain in Spain" and "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face". But he had more of a what's called a "talking on pitch" style and, as you say, wasn't highly regarded for his singing style, though he was for his acting.
This song won the 1969 academy award for best song. I think Harrison sang it originally but not sure who sang it in the movie, The Thomas Crown Affair, which is worth watching, with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, as I recall. The version of the song I remember was by Jose Feliciano. I don't care for this version much.
Just discovered your channel, luv! Really love your reactions. Now that gent's version is the recording from a 1968 film. Yet, THE BEST version of it is clearly by Dusty Springfield. Also, whilst you're at it, look up Dusty Springfield's 'The Look of Love.' She's brilliant!
You can trace most rap music back to this. He's not quite rapping but not quite singing, either. And yes I know there was a lot of jazz from earlier than this where there was a form of rapping ...
I hadn't heard this version. I think Dusty Springfield had a hit with this song. She does it slower and it's more singable her way. It's a mysterious song.
This version is not the best phrasing imo. It's not the version I recall hearing. His pauses and then barely starting the next phrase in time, or jamming the versus together with no pause, all is a bit odd to me. It's a gorgeous song, and definitely supposed to be ethereal and haunting and deep, but yeah his phrasing makes it a bit more odd than it needs to be. Even if he wrote it originally, does not mean he has the best version of it. Probably would have liked it better if you watched the Muppets version, that was fun.
Wow, you played another song I requested! The best version of this song is by Dusty Springfield and more current artist Venus! This dude singing is just rambling and not pausing when he should be! Believe, the 2 ladies I mentioned do a much better job!
He's the son of Rex Harrison who starred in the film "My Fair Lady".
Sings a hell of lot better than his dad lol
@@thomastimlin1724 Truth. Rex could only "speak-sing". He couldn't hit the notes, he just spoke the lyrics in cadence to the melody to fake it. It works. But, I like this version of this song the best, even if it's just because of the orchestration.
This has been one of my favorites most of my life
Such a beautiful song.
The song is about existentialism and someone trying to figure out their purpose and meaning in this existence we've been thrown into! It seems the more we search for answers and truth, the more questions come to the surface! Who knows, not even the shadow!
Yes. But in one interpretation, one should note that the existentialism part and doubt in this song have probably come after he lost "her". All the simile should be him remembering its past every day life moments and places (many of them probably with "her": carnival, stream, shore ) that mean so much at the time but now are like a Dali or a van Gogh painting. All the while with time inexorably passing (suggested also by the rhythm of the song).
"... Keys that jingle in your pocket, words that jangle in your head
Why did summer go so quickly, was it something that you said?"
"... Lovers walking along a shore and leave their footprints in the sand
Is the sound of distant drumming just the fingers of your hand?"
"... When you knew that it was over you were suddenly aware
That the autumn leaves were turning to the color of her hair!"
This song plays as the credits roll at the start of the Steve McQueen film "The Thomas Crown Affair."
Windmills of your mind, Did he once sing this on the TONIGHT SHOW BBC many years ago. Lovely song.
He also does a song called "Suzanne" which will make you feel different as well.
From the film Thomas Crown Affair.
I always associate this song spy’s the Thomas Crow Affair where I first heard the song which btw the song is perfecy as a mood seyyrt, un particular the glider scene/
used in the movie The Thomas Crown Affair
With lyrics that compared the earth to an apple, mentioned a carousel running rings around the Moon, and a door revolving endlessly, ‟The Windmills of Your Mind”, resembled the work of a psychedelic band.
But this was not the work of drug-driven furry freaks; it emerged from a collaboration between a couple who were a fixture in mainstream American songwriting, a French jazz pianist and an English actor (his father was Rex Harrison) and former Olympic skier, who barely sang in the conventional sense.
"Windmills" took the 1969 Oscar for Best Original Song,
It’s the confrontation of your own mortality.
Wow, I wish Id have run across your reactions sooner. Watching you during this song so reminded of my daughter, you two both get that lost in thought expression as you listen to lyrics and try to fiend the meaning of songs. So Prity, curious, intelligent and inquisitive. Thank you for sharing your reactions, Bless and be well.
That song has been done over and over. It's been on a movie soundtrack that Sting does his version of. My favorite if you want to be really creeped out is the version done on an old and rare album called "Genuine Electronic Latin Love Machine" Its on you tube....Its a trip. Headphones and volume at 100 buckle up. lol not asking for a reaction or anything ....on your own time.
You should hear Dusty Springfield version - her voice gives this song a beautiful theme.
And Sting.
Her's is the best version I've ever heard, easily.
Noel is the best it’s just out of this world.
Time passes all too quickly.
People mention Dusty and Sting but what's great about this performance is that guy is English, and, amazingly, sounds English! ( unlike Dusty and Sting)
I've scrolled down all the comments ....as to the others who have recorded this song .......I had this song on 8 track decades ago , and simply can't remember the artist .......but it wasn't any of the artists currently in the comments ......I'm at a loss .!!!!
They made him speed the song up for the video, his original is much more dreamy. He obviously didn't like it either.
This is the original… it’s not sped up!
This is a GREAT SONG...The lyrics are great !! I would consider reacting to Sting's cover of this....
you are not alone, it is a bit creepy but its GREAT creepy!!!! it whirls around like a windmill, thats the brilliance of it, also the lyrics by Alan and Mariln Berman are insane and won an Oscar
I have heard other versions. I still prefer the pacing of this performance. It gives you no time to consider the images that pop into your head as your mind tries to make sense of the lyrics.
As Ive gotten older. My mind at times has often somehow managed to mill round the breath of past, present and future in the span of mere moments. I strangely understand the feeling of my personal mind windmills. Such odd things trigger memories. We put them into the context of our present. Make a mental note of our plan for the future to effect better of different outcomes for similar scenarios.
And in the end it all feels so circular. But we can only live and effect the course of our life from moment to moment.
The song is very close to the style of a poem by Robert Graves called "Warning to children".
You should check out Noel's "A Young Girl". It has a very powerful message & a surprising ending.
One could say some thing like a neo- baroque composition with surreal, or impressionistic lyrics ; circle of fifths progressions suggestive of circles , or that Noel Harrison is a marginally better singer that his father who couldn't sing at all .
I had such a crush on him when a teen. But, not the best version of this song. It sounded like he wasn’t into it. He was in a tv show called Girl from U.N.C.L.E. His father was Rex Harrison. Not noted for his singing, as I recall.
He was the singer in the movie "The Thomas Crown Affair". That's why I picked this version.
Yes, I understand, but this live version really looks like he is bored or didn’t want to do this. Just my thought watching it. I love the Sting version.
@@barblibrarian It's a great song and so many good versions!
You're right, Rex wasn't known for his singing even though he starred in several widely successful musicals and did some well loved songs, such as "Talk to the Animals", "The Rain in Spain" and "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face". But he had more of a what's called a "talking on pitch" style and, as you say, wasn't highly regarded for his singing style, though he was for his acting.
Thomas crown affair soundtrack Steve McQueen and Faye dunaway awesome movie
I forgot all about him, so weird. He was a small flash in the pan for a short time. Thanks
Yeah it’s ok..it creeped me out too right now. Lol.
I like Sting’s version.
A song with more simile's you'll never find.
This song won the 1969 academy award for best song. I think Harrison sang it originally but not sure who sang it in the movie, The Thomas Crown Affair, which is worth watching, with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, as I recall. The version of the song I remember was by Jose Feliciano. I don't care for this version much.
He sang it in the movie.
They were all on LSD back then so alot of songs back then didnt make sense
Noel sang it first but far better versions come from Dusty Springfield and Sting. I doubt those versions would creep you out!
You definitely need to listen to other versions.
Go All the Way by The Raspberries. That's what you should listen to.
Just discovered your channel, luv! Really love your reactions. Now that gent's version is the recording from a 1968 film. Yet, THE BEST version of it is clearly by Dusty Springfield. Also, whilst you're at it, look up Dusty Springfield's 'The Look of Love.' She's brilliant!
You can trace most rap music back to this. He's not quite rapping but not quite singing, either. And yes I know there was a lot of jazz from earlier than this where there was a form of rapping ...
I hadn't heard this version. I think Dusty Springfield had a hit with this song. She does it slower and it's more singable her way. It's a mysterious song.
Great song but slower i think would be nicer
I like it, but it's not my preferred version. I like it slower.
Creeper out that's very weird
This version is not the best phrasing imo. It's not the version I recall hearing. His pauses and then barely starting the next phrase in time, or jamming the versus together with no pause, all is a bit odd to me. It's a gorgeous song, and definitely supposed to be ethereal and haunting and deep, but yeah his phrasing makes it a bit more odd than it needs to be. Even if he wrote it originally, does not mean he has the best version of it. Probably would have liked it better if you watched the Muppets version, that was fun.
I never liked the sting version
Wow, you played another song I requested! The best version of this song is by Dusty Springfield and more current artist Venus! This dude singing is just rambling and not pausing when he should be! Believe, the 2 ladies I mentioned do a much better job!
You can't tell the story properly if you're being rushed.
the song was by the genius Michelle LeGrande. been better covers of it. even the Barbarba Streisand
It's creepy.
Novel Harrison may have been the original but Dusty Springfield did it way better
Sting's version is better