Beat Circus - Boy From Black Mountain
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- The song "Boy From Black Mountain" from Beat Circus' album 'Boy From Black Mountain' (Cuneiform Records)
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Boy From Black Mountain is the third release from the determinedly eclectic Boston-based ensemble Beat Circus. Beat Circus is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist / singer-songwriter Brian Carpenter. The music bridges a number of disparate genres including experimental music, Americana, cabaret, circus music, Appalachian string music, bluegrass music, old-time music, Southern Gospel, and funereal music. The current edition of the band features a unusual and versatile instrumentation. Brian brought in violinist Paran Amirinazari and violist Jordan Voelker (who also provide background vocals), trombonist Doug LaRosa, and the rockabilly-style rhythm section composed of upright bassist Paul Dilley, guitarist/banjoist Andrew Stern, and drummer Gavin McCarthy. The understatedly beautiful cover artwork and illustrations within the full color booklet are by Carson Ellis, known for her work on albums by The Decemberists
Boy From Black Mountain began shortly after Carpenter's son was diagnosed with autism in late 2006. He began writing songs inspired by the experience of living with his son during the time of diagnosis and treatment. Carpenter further dedicates the album to his father and grandparents, whose lives as watermelon farmers in the rural Bible Belt inspired some of the songs. This is a very artful-yet-accessible album with great lyrics, memorable songs and rich orchestrations. In addition to the songs are a handful of haunting instrumentals which help to frame the overall work of the songs to a larger canvas.
"With the release Boy From Black Mountain, the second album in [Brian Carpenter's] “Weird American Gothic” trilogy, Carpenter and his Beat Circus have created something completely unique and yet somehow amazing. Most concept albums fall short due to a lack of the artists understanding that while filling the concept lyrically and musically, the album still has to be listenable and captivating. Carpenter gets that. The lyrics...aren’t about some made up land or characters, but rather the life he has experienced... To bring the songs to life with a Southern Gothic feel, Carpenter has used a wide range of not so typical instruments that at any given time include accordion, viola, tuba, cello, and Chinese Suona. Wrap the odd instrumentation around a deep and dark lead vocal that is often times accompanied by a haunting soprano and this album comes alive. Concept albums are typically not my thing but this one delivers on every level from relatable lyrics to a well-crafted story of everyday life." - Guest List
"...the band mixes carnivalesque tunes with rock moments. The rich and tight orchestrations feature a Morricone-inspired combination of harmonica, viola, banjo, guitar, tuba, violin, trombone, upright bass, and drums." - The New Yorker
"Boston's circus of malcontents not only has the chops but features a fallen hellfire preacher/band leader (the captivating Brian Carpenter) who simultaneously channels Nick Cave and Johnny Cash." - The Village Voice
Album Personnel:
Brian Carpenter - vocals, harmonica, piano, trumpet, accordion, harmonium
Paran Amirinazari - violin, vocals
Jordan Voelker - viola, vocals
Paul Dilley - double bass, acoustic guitar
Andrew Stern - guitar, banjo
Doug LaRosa - trombone
Ron Caswell - tuba
Gavin McCarthy - drums
Bill Cole - Chinese suona on "The Sound and the Fury"
Larkin Grimm - vocals on "Saturn Song and "The Life You Save May Be Your Own"
Julia Kent - cello
Ellen Santaniello - voice
Carson Ellis - artwork
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Can I pleaseeeee have a Spotify Version for this finallyyy
As a hip-hop producer, this is one of my favorite songs of all time. Just shows me how music can hit you from any angle. Beauty.
Absolutely flawless songwriting. Feels like love
Lyrics:
Boy from Black Mountain rode down from the hills on a black-and-white horse he called Buffalo Bill and he reached out his arms as they galloped up over the moon. The people cheered on as he raced through the trees and he tried to forget it was only a dream as they stood and applauded him, threw him his own big parade. Boy from Black Mountain flew down from a cliff in a hot-air balloon built by Jonathan Swift and he hoisted his flag as he landed down onto the dune. He soared over trees with the greatest of ease like that daring young man on the flying trapeze, he had no fear of heights and no enemies inside the dream. He'll soon ride his rocket ship off to the moon and he won't be returning here anytime soon and he'll wave us goodbye as he launches out into the blue. But today take his hand let him play in the sand and name all of the beautiful things in the land and hold on to his dreams before anyone steals them away.
Posted the lyrics 7 years ago I still love it.
@@liturito it s hard for me to read them, they are so moving and sad at the same time if you know the story /motivation of the song.
At the worst of all my time like in the best this music is my companion . Listened to it in psychiatry like in the time were I stood free on top of the world ! Thank you for creating such a valuable thing
This song, especially the strings, is haunting
June 2022 , This is the first time in my life that I hear this band and they sound like a Beatle mashup thing ("This Boy" , "Can't buy my love" , "Fool on the Hill" , "Rocky Rocoon" , "Maxwell's silver hammer")...IT'S COOL !!!
Greetings to All from México City !!! 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🤗🤗🤗🤗
Whay isn't in spotfy ? :(
THIS IS A MASTERPIECE!!! i'm listening this song almost evry day, but it always makes me tremble. So, now I belive in eternal love :D This lyrics, melody, voices, violin, evrything is perfect. Great job!
i'm in love with this song
I am either going to die within the next 6 months or live to tell the story, as I am torn in between ending the suffering or chasing my fleeting dreams.
No, this is not a cry for help, but merely some sort of last words that I won't share with my family and friends, should I act as I intend.
Whatever the case, boy from Black Mountain will fly.
You still kicking?
This song reminds me of my brother Srečko he is such a good,smart and kinda excentric kid. Full of harizma and goodnes.
Masterpiece
I can relate to this song more now than I ever have.
so beautiful
Everyone needs to know about this
To all you lurkers, this is the most recent comment you were looking for (for now lmao)
Awesome song
beautiful
You do some fun sounding stuff.
Yeah, there's one song they have that is only on one playlist on Wiremux that I can't find a music video for that isn't live :(
I knew every word of this song before searching for it.
I have no idea where I could have heard it. I had never heard the title or the band before doing a lyric search to get here. I don't watch TV or listen to the radio, and live in a country where English is rare.
It's driving me crazy not knowing how I know this unique song, or why it's been stuck in my head for so long.
I live in Texas, and the first time I heard this song I was reminded of a song similar that I heard as a kid in a dream
It might mean the Grim Reaper will visit you soon ;)
Luck Zeisaki I've actually had dreams where I've met a man who's identified himself as death.
I have my own theory on dreams, but I think that happened because you were either listening/playing/watching something dark at the time, or you were confronting a difficult stage of your life and it affected your dreams. I doubt it has any potential meaning. But then again that's only my opinion.
You came here brought by your heart bro
q coisa sensacional
Foda né, parceiro...escutei a noite no campo em.viagem a cavalo para aparecida. Quase chorei hahhahahahah.Fui transportado p uma vibe que eu nunca senti antes na minha vida.
masterpiece
And I make the thousandth thumb up!
Reminds me of Kansas songs at some moments. Beautiful!
perfect.
Perfect
#Masterpiece
Perfect!
Wow this is great 😃
Are there any other songs like this in a poem like format that holds such beauty?
Try Neutral Milk Hotel
Achilles Come Down by Gang of Youths is exactly that kind of thing
@@Jacob-yg7lz This is great recommendation. The song is pure art
can someone tell me of similar music and artists?
Just looking for the instrumental
Good night dear
Why this song isn't in the mexican Apple music?😢
Sad face! This song isnt on spotify!
I know right :( all of these good but unknown songs aren’t there
Whats the Tone ?
Does there happen to be a meaning behind the lyrics that anyone has deciphered?
I read somewhere that this song is about the lead singer's son who has autism: “Boy from Black Mountain” is inspired by Carpenter’s response to his son’s autism, and functions as both a hymn to the understanding of that condition and a reminder to take children’s imaginative journeys seriously."
The description explains the background of the song. :-)
@@jazzadezz So sad and beautiful at the same moment.
4500th sub B)
Song is about some kid from Montenegro.
Who else came to find this song after hearing it from a wiremux playlist?