A Return to Electric Light Orchestra and my giddiness! "Turn To Stone" Vocal ANALYSIS!
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- When I listened to "Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra, it instantly went on my "happy playlist". I am so taken back by the upbeat energy and message that ELO presents, I had to get them back on my list again. What am I in for with this one?
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Electric Light Orchestra performing "Turn To Stone" for the first time.
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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Congratulations Jeff on FINALLY being inducted into The Songwriters Hall of Fame!
Way overdue
Bout time I'd say 😁
Bloody well deserved.
Waaaay overdue! Congrats, Jeff. My goodness, to think most of my favorite songs = you. All those memories! Congrats!!!!
The award should be named after Jeff Lynn... Lol
“Strange Magic” is my favorite ELO song. There is just something about the production. It’s hauntingly beautiful.
one more vote for Strange Magic! also my favorite :D
Great song. Talk about haunting, This was my fav when I was 12 or 13 "Can't get it out of my Head"
Strange Magic is a must.
Yes. Strange Magic for sure!
Have to agree. Such a wonderfully textured masterpiece.
I never get tired of watching Elizabeth geeking out to well composed and executed music. It’s so vicariously fun. It’s literally just like hearing these songs for the first time all over again. I can never get enough of that. ❤😊
Plus being godanm hot milf
She counts on that.
Same here!! ❤❤❤❤
I totally agree! She's absolutely delightful, with a joy as sincere & innocent as a child, which, for myself, is precious! 🥰
Out of the blue was one of the first albums I bought as a kid with paper route money in 1977. Its cute to watch her geek out over this.
Half the fun of watching these videos is your facial expressions.
Only half? 😊
I agree 👍!
She's cute as hell. I can't stop watching 😂
I always thought of ELO as rock-opera. A rock band with an orchestra as a member. And the harmonies have never been rivaled. They're just masterful.
Id love to see her reaction and review of Rockaria.
ELO is just that ELO … not just rock … but an amazing entertainment experience … as were many groups of the day … YES, WHO, Led Zeppelin, Eagles, etc..
I would say 10cc were close.
The most beautiful girl that I've ever seen.
I saw ELO when this album came out and have said many times of all the concerts I saw in the 70’s this was the best. I seem to remember it was ELO and RUSH… that’s how we rolled in the 70’s with a 8 dollar general admission ticket so you could sit or stand wherever you damn well wanted!
I think I saw that same tour....
NO WAY ELO and RUSH? I love that. Must have been an amazing concert!
@@ashleetines33 .......dont remember what year that was but RUSH also toured with Blue Oyster Cult as well....and those were awesome concerts.......i would give the rest of my life to go back and live one month of those days, knowing what I know now.....bloody hell but the world has gone to sh|t........oi....ELO and Journey also toured together as well....THOSE were awesome concerts....
@@ssnerd583 that sounds amazing!!! I totally agree. Music is just not the same anymore that’s for sure.
I always liked "Don't Bring Me Down" from this group. such a great compilation of songs from them.
My favourite too.
I love "Disco-Very" -- it's such a fun album. Face the Music is great too.
So hard to choose. I really like “Don’t Bring Me Down” and “Hold on Tight”. The latter has some singing in French also, and it’s got a quick, upbeat tempo.
@@EricT3769 Hold On Tight is from my favorite ELO album
Their greatest song for me is Do Ya. Probably because it rocks a little harder.
This entire album is absolutely worth the deep dive. I’ve been listening to it for 46 years. Yes, I’m that damned old. 😉
She should do the entire album. There's a few artists that deserve a full album deep dive
I remember getting it as a gift the first year it was out. Never been so impressed with an album other than Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds. Yeah, another old foagy here. Sgt. Pepper's came real close, though.
Was 12 or 13 when I discovered ELO back in 75 or 76. Had to have all their albums and loved every one of them. Kiuma from on the third day is fantastic!
Shh! 🤫😂
First album I purchased with my own money - 4th grade at Ontario. Still have it displayed in my living room and wake up to it every day as my alarm!
This album is a masterpiece and you should really give the whole thing a listen in one sitting.
It's really great but New World Record is my favorite of theirs.
I never have but I think I will. Only heard the radio songs after all these years.
Yes it is.
Especially the Concerto for a Rainy Day section --- that really needs to be heard as a block at least once.
I'll second that.
Can't Get it Out of My Head is a master piece!
It is.
I’m smiling because I bought this album when it came out and still have it. Masterpiece.
I adore every single song of theirs. They are just absolutely delightful. Jeff’s voice is gorgeous!
I've seen them in Concert twice. There isn't one bad song in their Catalog..Not one. They brought the Spaceship with them, hydraulics opened the top & they were inside. 95 ft long !! Out of the Blue tour. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I read in a music magazine that if those hydraulics didn't work, the show was pretty much done.
@@motyenoham2949 Ah, the good old 70s! 🤣
The Concerto for a Rainy Day - 4 songs, an emotional roller-coaster which makes me both cry and laugh and gaze in wonder at the magic of the music. Starts with Standing in the Rain and ends with Mr Blue Sky. This is as beautiful as pop gets.
Yes, and it REALLY needs to be done all together.
I was just about to suggest that. On the original vinyl, it was side 3 of the double album.
@@brianpeck7763 hence Richard Tandy's Vocoder message slipping off the end of the tail of Mr Blue Sky, "please turn to side four".
@@ffjsb undoubtedly. Listening to Mr Blue Sky on its own is a fabulous experience, but it's just the victorious destination of the adventure. To arrive is often only half the story, and the journey - the other three songs - make you appreciate the destination all the more, like having to earn your fortune or watching a finale having absorbed the backstory.
@@AndrewGruffudd I never could make out what that was, but now that you said, I can hear it. 😀
When I first heard this as a kid, I didn't interpret it as a love song. To me, it felt more like the POV of a dog missing their owner every time they left, not knowing if or when they'd return. I still feel that way. 🐶
George Carlin did a comedy routine about that. "You ever seen a dog just standing there? He don’t know what he’s waiting for, but if it happens, he’ll be ready. Just a waiting and a waiting, waiting for you to come home. They don’t understand time. A dog doesn’t know the difference between an hour and a half or next week. He thinks you’re going to be gone forever. That’s the only time period dogs really understand, forever."
That's a fantastic and fitting interpretation of the song.
ELO is so overlooked it is criminal. Their music is just so beautiful. That is the best word to describe.
Absolutely! The most overlooked album from ELO is “ Time”. WAY ahead of its “ time”, brilliant concept album of time travel. Sublime. Scorned by many fans due to less strings and more synthesizer.
Have you ever thought of reaching out to Jeff Lynne for an interview?
He likely enjoys a cup of tea and discussing music and the imagery he created in such beautiful orchestration.
Since the 70's, I have been listening to Jeff and ELO. I am enjoying them all over again when you show your effusive joy whilst listening!
ELO is a band that makes magic with its music. Greetings from Argentina
The 70’s was the best era for music PERIOD!
Amen, brother.
Just play side 3 my lovely, A concerto for a rainy day, 19 minutes of mind boggling majesty from a musical genius that is Jeff Lynne. It’s lovely how you breakdown each moment of ELO’s music. I still hear different sounds from their music and I’ve listened to them for 40 odd years and a gazillion times over. Can’t wait for the next ELO reaction, remember “a concerto for a rainy day” you won’t be disappointed, peace and love from the UK 🇬🇧
Got to do the whole Concerto For A Rainy Day......4 songs which includes Mr Blue Sky......20 minutes of pure class....
One Summer Dream is a beautiful, evocative ELO track with a lovely melodic vocal line and some great choral work at the end.
Loved that one in the 2001 comeback concert in the US. Great song.
I've seen Jeff Lynne's ELO live 3 times now, and new tour starting soon, just about 5 more months and another concert. Live, the crowd goes WILD after that fast vocal section, it's legendary.
The Entire Album is a MASTERPIECE, I CAN'T PICK ONE😂, ITS A JOURNEY ❤❤❤
Jeff was largely inspired by the Beatles, so that dissonant sweep at the end was probably inspired by the one in the Beatles A Day In the Life.
I would say that is an understatement, he was literally obsessed with them.
But became better
You can definitely hear the Beatles influence and inspiration in their music and specifically John Lennon's vocals. Fittingly, John Lennon became a Jeff Lynne fan.
@@robertanderson2355 John once said ELO is what The Beatles would have become if they had stayed together. He also described Showdown as "a mix of Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye and Lightening Strikes by Lou Christie with a little Walrus underneath" (refering to his own song I Am The Walrus). He nailed it. It's so interesting to listen to people who really love and understand music.
I mean, the man produced and plays guitar on "Free as a Bird..."
While it is not as consistently great as New World Record (IMHO), there are so many great tracks on this album. I'm most partial to the five songs that start with Stepping Out, followed by their "Concerto for a Rainy Day" which includes Standing in the Rain, Big Wheels, Summer and Lightning, and Mr. Blue Sky. So emotionally satisfying. Still gives me chills 46 years after first hearing it.
I agree that "A New World Record" is ELO's most consistently great album, and agree on "Concerto for a Rainy Day" as a highlight of "Out of the Blue". For an "upbeat" sounding song from "Out of the Blue," the single "Sweet Talkin' Woman" is a good one, though as with "Turn to Stone" the lyrics are also not that upbeat.
100% My suggestion for one more song to cover would be Standing in the Rain, although, to be honest, this album is close to perfection (in my opinion) so she could choose anything and it would be a great choice - however, Standing in the Rain is a perfect contrast to Mr. Blue Sky, seems like a great way to wrap up coverage of the album.
Same here brother
I generally agree with you, but even the not so great songs on "Out of the Blue" are at least very good.
I would like to see her reaction to the four song arc of Concerto for a Rainy Day (Standing in the Rain through Mr Blue Sky). I'm interested in how the whole arc would effect her appreciation for Blue Sky (ie, how much more awesome she'll find it . . . ).
"Sweet Talkin' Woman" was another single, but I really liked the interplay and cadence of Jeff's vocals with the multitracked chorus (which I think is also him) on "Sweet is the Night." The whole Concerto for a Rainy Day side is tip-top (they kicked off the sets of their last tours with "Standin' in the Rain"), but my sentimental childhood favorite is "Jungle." So fun, and a lovely sentiment -- "Wonderous is our great blue ship that sails around the mighty sun and joy to everyone that rides along."
I just mentioned "Jungle" in my comment! Thank you!
yeah, Jungle!
Yes, I am pretty sure that all the vocals are Jeff multitracked.
There's a good video doc on YT somewhere showing him recording stuff at home. Simply amazing.
I believe he remade a lot of the early works because he was dissatisfied with the original production.
Sounded pretty much perfect to me the first time around 🙂
@@RogerBarraud Kelly Groucutt was also on backing vocals. Listen to anything released before Face the Music and you won't find him anywhere because he hadn't yet replaced Mike du Albuquerque on bass. Groucutt's voice is, in my mind, essential to ELO's iconic sound.
Love your enthusiasm for music Elizabeth. Your facial expressions and giddiness are joy to watch.
Grew up listening to ELO and have never stopped...
Listening to, not growing up
Obviously...superb talent in
Jeff Lynne ,your reaction
Respectful and delightful
How many bands can you sing along to and instantly know the words whilst recalling happy memories over the years ,? Not many! ELO are one, cheers
Jeff Lynn is a flat out musical genius. Timeless, unique, poppy but not sappy, sets your mood, your ears just say "Ah, thank you. Didn't know we needed that, but so glad we got it!".
What the hell is going on here!? Why has no one recommended ROCKARIA yet???
There's a phrase I came up with a while back and have been spreading around various reaction channels:
Michael Jackson may be the King of Pop, but Jeff Lynne is the Einstein - the greatest genius pop music has ever seen.
If you like it, feel free to use it. I feel he's important enough to deserve some evangelists, given how apparently under-appreciated he his (as someone else here has pointed out, only recently inducted into the songwriters hall of fame - on the 5th ballot?!?) Even aside from his amazing and prolific songwriting, great for all the reasons you listed, his production work with ELO and others was astoundingly innovative, foreshadowing many aspects of modern music that are taken for granted.
Lets not forget about the immense contribution from his band mates also.
The live version of this that is on their channel is also amazing. Jeff's still got it even all these years later.
It makes me happy to see how deeply you enjoy music because I often feel the same way. And it’s a delight to see you loving ELO and being able to give voice to things that I feel when listening to ELO but don’t have the words to explain. So thank you! And all the best.
Jeff is a one of a kind musician,songwriter,arranger,and producer...there will never be another like him
This is correct. This man rocked my teenage years, with his talent!
There's a 2001 live performance of "Turn to Stone" and when Lynne gets to the speed chorus he nails it, the camera zooms right on on his face afterwards, and he's got the *biggest* grin like "yeah I still got it."
Yeah the crowd gave him a big cheer and he loved it. That was a great concert. The two cellists and the whole band, and the gorgeous Rosie Vella, were just fantastic. Awesome show.
Their producing style always was like pouring fizzy pop straight into the ears and brain. The sounds travel around in the headphones in all possible places and, probably, in some impossible places too.
Good description,,,💥💥💥👍
Fantastic description!
I found out today that Mack was the engineer for this album. He went on to work with Queen through much of the 80's.
Mr Blue sky was scientifically proven to be the most uplifting pop song ever. I was so happy to see you doing this song. ELO discovery was my first rock album. I was just starting to play the sax, and their layered harmonies grabbed me. It's like dinosauric Depeche Mode. In my opinion "The Diary of Horace Whimp" is their most underrated song. Give it a listen.
I traveled from Houston to Ohio a few years ago to watch Lynne. I was probably 32 at the time and one of the youngest in the crowd. It’s unfortunate for such timeless music, but the older crowd was so into each and every song.
It was absolutely wonderful!!! And George Harrison’s son opened!!
Totally. ELO was my mom's favorite band as a teenager in the 70's and she passed that love on to me. It's especially unfortunate for ELO that not many younger people are aware of them, since so many of the production techniques they used were so innovative and foreshadowed many aspects of modern music that are taken for granted nowadays - because of those similar aspects, i'm sure younger people would have an easy time getting into it if they gave it a chance (or even knew TO give it a chance)
Holy crap. ELO and The Beatles have been my happy place for decades. Loved this. :)
Lovely to see you enjoying ELO's music so much. Jeff Lynn is a genius.
For Elizabeth especially....I can't over-recommend 'Rockaria' by ELO. I mean, it'd be awesome, especially if Elizabeth were to sing along with the aria bits :)
Oh yes.
Yes! I just made the same suggestion on a prev ELO song she covered. She would really get a kick out of Rockaria!, considering her profession.
At the start of the vocal stave of the sheet music for Rockaria it states in brackets "(Fake-it)".
I suppose one could fake it in English, Italian or German.
Right up her alley! Definitely a must watch for her.
Hopefully she sees this suggestion.
From this album definitely the whole "Concerto for a rainy day" even if you have listened to the biggest hit Mr Blue Sky already. It's a full set of intertwining four songs. Jeff hasn't been the most cheerful composer of upbeat songs (apart from a handful of 50's style rock'n'roll tracks like Do Ya, Beethoven, Don't bring me down) but instead a fantastic writer and singer of sad, melancholic songs of loneliness and longing.
I recommend a couple of earlier masterpieces as well if you enjoy the sad parts as well: Eldorado + Finale (1974), Dreaming of 4000 (1973) and 10358 Overture (1971 and the first ever song done by ELO, they still perform this song live!).
Strongly recommend "Concerto for a Rainy Day", which is a run of four songs on this album. The ending is wonderfully bitter-sweet beautiful, but you need the lead-up - so the whole thing is a must.
Songs are: "Standin' in the Rain", "Big Wheels", "Summer and Lightning" and finally "Mr. Blue Sky".
SHe did already Mr. Blue Sky
Still this is worth it. Totally.
They’re such a unique combination of Rock, Disco, and Orchestral. Freaking amazing!
ELO "Out of the Blue" is my absolute favorite album. my very first purchase with paper route money, my first cassette purchase, my first CD purchase and first digital download ( the last 2 were very intentional) I have recommended this album so many times, in my opinion it needs to be in the collection of every serious music lover. Break out the good headphones and listen closely as there is so much going on. Also, remember that this was recorded in the mid-1970's and that makes Jeff's recording wizardry stand out even more. Elizabeth, I am so glad you discovered my favorite band to listen to. You have so much more ELO to experience, enjoy.
One of those few songs that you just automatically get hooked to when listening for the first time. It lasts forever.
Also, Electric Light Orchestra didn't make bad music. Period. Jeff Lynne is a musical genius/madman.
Agree! 💯
Most Madmen are Geniuses (not all , sometimes just part Genius and mostly Mad ) , but I agree with You
not one of their best though
My reaction was, eh, nice words, happy song, but immediately wanted to change it haha
, absolutely . 🤘🎸🎧😎
One of the Greatest Concept Albums ever came from the GB!A timeless Masterpeace for sure !
Jeff Lynne is a musical genious. He has enriched the music of so many other musicians too. I love that album and listen to it in its entirety atleast once a week in my garage as I putter around with my projects. Thank you for bringing us more ELO!!!
Jeff Lynne is the musical genius of our generation. It's hard to match his constant creativity. His legacy speaks by itself! I would like you may review much more from ELO please!
The pace and rhythm of this song is like a gallop - like someone up on a horse riding hard from town to town in search of their loved one, yearning for them and can't wait to see them again. The chorus is like slowing down to take a closer look, to search the crowds.
Edit: On that note, you asked about our "favorite song" on the album. For me, it's "Wild West Hero"... so downright funky, but it's also about living our dreams, finding happiness and meaning in our life. It's really inspiring and has some very amazing vocals - an amazing mix and range - including an a capella portion.
"Concerto for a Rainy Day" is one of my favorites from this album. Be warned, it's about 19 minutes long, but well worth the listen.
"Concerto for a Rainy Day" is on this album actually. It is the 4 songs on Side 3. Standing in the Rain, Big Wheels, Summer and Lightning, and Mr. Blue Sky. =)
Summer and Lightning is so under appreciated.
@@paulweiss3818 agree. It's my favorite song on the entire album.
Elizabeth, you need to react to the collaboration between ELO and Olivia Newton John on the song Xanadu from the movie of the same name. You haven't reacted to Olivia yet, so I don't know if you are familiar with her. She is arguably the best vocalist to come out of Australia, just an amazing voice.
I was thinking the same thing. "Don't Walk Away" is truly an earwig. Very emotional and heartfelt. The movie is a mixed bag, but it works on some 1980's level and the music of Jeff Lynn is outstanding! "All Over the World" is like a global party song!
Thank you Elizabeth for this episode. Enjoy the rest of this fantastic album.
Difficult to choose a song from ELO, but I love specially the Album "Time", man that was amazing
Some fans don't like that album but I LOVE it! My favorite song on the ablum is "Here is the News", with "Yours Truly, 2095" a close second.
I believe that Jeff Lynne described that album as a bad dream that a banker type of guy had.
I like that way of looking at it. I also like to think of it as a chance to indulge in the idea of going back in time to find lost love. Then you realize that it will be okay. That is what the song Hold On Tight is about.
Overall, Time is one of ELO's best albums. The best version is the full uncut album. That is the version I like best.
This is the first album I remember from my childhood. My dad came back from the second hand shop and put it on and straight away I loved it, turn to stone is possibly the best opening track on an album ever. My dad realised I liked the album and gave me his copy. What a gift to give a child. I love the whole album but I would go for standing in the rain next
I love ELO. Can't get it out of my head or Ticket to the moon are great songs to review.
Now that you mentioned it, I have to go listen to Ticket to the Moon again. Love that song. Also, in Can't Get it Out of my Head the lyric "I saw the Oceans Daughter" stays with me
It would be so cool to see you react to the entirety of side 3, which is the "Concerto For A Rainy Day." The songs all flow into each other and take the listener on an emotional journey from sadness to hope (Mr Blue Sky is the last song). My favorite of these four songs is "Big Wheels". The sound is so Majestic.
Wild West Hero is definitely my stand out favorite on this album. Certain moments in music get me emotional and this song has plenty of them. Makes me cry every time.
The joy you get from this is so contagious 😄 I honestly over the years would sing along when it was on the radio but looking back it was like just reading lyrics. My love of music that I took for granted has been renewed . Thanks 🤘👍
This is my all time favorite song. Listening to it for 40+ years and it never gets old.
Same here, I discovered this during my early exploration of music around 1982. I love the build up of layers and chord changes.
Great how ELO can take sad lyrics and make you want to dance & sing with them
Well, in order to facilitate you listening to the rest of this great album as fast as possible, if you want one more ‘Out of the Blue’ song recommendation, I’d go with Jungle! It’s another very upbeat number, and my personal absolute favourite ELO song ever. I’m biased though - I can remember bouncing around the kitchen to it when I was very small as my Dad was doing the dishes 😂
For ELO’s wider catalogue, I’ll throw out some potential curveballs - ‘Eldorado’ has possibly the most dramatic vocal performance Jeff Lynne has ever done, I’ve seen people recommend ‘Rockaria’ and I can second that - it’s a fun and unique track that could technically be called a rock opera and anything off Time would be a treat but I’d put in for ‘The Bouncer’, a bonus track that finishes with some bombast and swing!
But irregardless of what you choose, ELO reactions are always a treat and with Out of the Blue you can’t go wrong, a double-album of golden tracks - thanks for the analysis of its stunning opener and I can’t wait for the next one!
My dad introduced me to ELO and this brings back some of the happiest memories of my childhood. Even so, I’ve never ‘listened’ to it properly until I watched this video. Thank you for putting a massive smile on my face ❤
This one of the greatest all time albums, hard to believe people still haven't heard it.
The album HAS TO BE listened to end to end. Especially A Concerto for A Rainy Day. A masterpiece of an album. I’ve had it on vinyl, cassette, CD and now downloaded. It’s my go to album. ❤❤❤❤love ❤❤❤❤❤
Your observation that there is a sad longing element to this song hits home! I've always thought of this as a snappy fun song. UNTIL I met someone who suffered a profound loss (her husband of many years). She shared that the feeling of being paralyzed by grief while the world rushes by - a whirlwind of activity you can't latch onto. She was longing for his return and kept feeling his presence in empty rooms (chilling to me). Once I listened from that perspective, I can't forget her torment whenever I hear this song.
@Gerry McGuire
Recently a good friend and coworker of mine lost his wife in a car accident, they just started their family with twin boys less than 2 years old at the time of her tragic death. Immediately upon watching this I was filled with tears thinking of him. When I listened to this song in the late 70's I never payed attention to the lyrics and thought of it as a fun song, those days are over now.
If I were to recommend an ELO album to listen to from beginning to end, I would do A New World Record. From 1976. One of those albums that is excellent the whole way through. Telephone Line and Livin' Thing are the best known songs. Do Ya is a song from Jeff Lynne's band in the late 60's, The Move. I think you'll like Rockaria and Shangri-la. As you might expect, there is so much emotion in the musical structures all over this album. It's full of delicious bittersweetness.
I think my fave ELO song is Twilight, it always makes me feel like I'm going on a space adventure, while Ticket to the Moon still makes me cry. They're all just so amazing! ❤
Oh wow so good, the unresolved/plagal cadence in the chorus is heartbreaking “away from me” just can’t get enough Jeff Lynne.
Time is a great album and its reputation has only improved over the years.
I love watching how excited you get listening to music - you are adorable!
Out Of The Blue is an excellent album! I really like Starlight as well...such a beautiful song
A song that can be happy, melancholy, and optimistic at the same time. Glad you found this classic.
This is such a great song & a great opener for this epic album, it leaves you wanting more & you're not disappointed, in fact, I've never known or heard anyone crticise this album, it's impossible to do so because it's so good. Jeff wrote all 14 songs in 17 days, that has to be a record. You asked for us to recommend other songs, a tough one, but, for me, I'd have to choose "Across the border". When I first bought the album many years ago, I played it to death, I learnt every word to every song & sang every note & harmony (not particularly well), but, I always got caught out by the line, "I gotta move down the line" from (Across the border),I just kept getting it wrong, I'm sure you'll have no problem. I loved your analysis of T T Stone, the surprise on your face as the song develops is priceless. Isn't it strange, how enjoyable it is to see someone enjoy the music you yourself enjoy, I love that?
I couldn't agree more on your commentary. This song has been stuck on repeat now for weeks on end . The sweeping and diving falsetto harmonies (as well as main vocals) and string section create such a powerfull and complex mix of emotions. Feelings that swell up in me until my eyes well up with authentic and strange unexpectic tears. Jeff Lynne's next-level musical spellcraft, totally possess my heart and emotions and (joyfully) dance them around, as I watch helplessly. It truely feels like storybook magic.
I first fell for E.L.O. as a teenager when a friend played for me the "Eldorado Overture" (that segues into "Can't Get It Out of My Head", and recalled listening to it with his mom one morning, watching together as the sun rose beautifully on the lake. Between the music and the poignantly touching story to give it context, that day, I was immediately won over! I was in my teens then and am now in my forties, so I don't know how I missed this one all this time. I sincerely have regret for all people that never get a chance to revel in this songs beauty and glory!!
Just discovered this channel and you really get me excited about the music you are listening too it’s your happy personality really makes me happy
I'm constantly impressed on your ability to analyze only the best technical musicians. Great job. ELO is one of the greatest.
I absolutely love ELO and the works of Jeff Lynne. You can hear it in the music of Tom Petty, George Harrison and his work in the Traveling Wiburys. The layers of music going on is incredible with vocals and the orchestra. It’s fun to see Elizabeth’s excitement to listen to everything going on that most of us miss. She has the trained ear and background to recognize all this stuff. Neat learning what goes into quality and popular music!
Wild West Hero is my absolute favourite track from this album but it is a work of art as a whole piece. I don’t know how you resisted so long! 😂
"The Showdown" is my absolute favorite. It's off a different album if you decide to check it out. I love ELO, they don't miss.
Always makes me think of the movie Kingpin.
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I just love seeing you geek out to music I grew up with. Forgot how much I loved this song. I might have to put together an ELO commuting playlist to put me in a good mood for the day.
I've always thought that the end of Turn to Stone is an homage to The Beatles A Day in the Life, and not the only one to The Greatest Band Ever that Mr Lynne wrote.
One of my favourite ELO songs is Last Train to London from Discovery. Not a vocally complex track (for ELO), but there's a lot of orchestral content.
And I'm STILL delighted at your joy in discovering the music that I've known and loved for decades.
With ELO's mix of rock and violin, it will do everything but Turn Elizabeth to Stone.
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Heavens forbid that would happen! We need her!😂
This comment made me think of something lude and possibly toxic that makes me laugh. I'll spare you for this reason but I think I can give the punchline. Hard as stones that could cut glass. Please forgive my humor. I'm a construction worker and it's a part of the culture and a requirement for the job. Lol.
There has been no band which do what ELO have done. They’re unique and quite brilliant!
This is my favorite ELO song since i was 9 thank you so much you're awesome
... loving your reactions - and JL's induction is waaay overdue. His creations are instantly reckognizable and top class 🙂
... his album 'Armchair Theatre' is a gem
“Mr. Blue Sky” just brightens up my day.
Sweet Talkin’ Woman, Night In The City, Starlight and Wild West Hero are all brilliant tracks too Elizabeth - but listening to the entire double album back to back sounds like a far better idea 😉
Love Wild West Hero🤠❤
Bev Bevens is such a underrated drummer
I’m glad to see you appreciate all the nuances of what ELO has to offer. I’d strongly recommend you checking out their song “Rockaria”. It is 100% up your alley. Thanks for reinvigorating my love of many songs I haven’t heard in ages!!
Don't bring me down', is by far my favorite ELO song, I remember hearing that as a kid. It had quite an impact on me.
I saw Journey open for them years ago and I was absolutely blown away.
Wild West Hero is one of my favorites from that albumn. Summer and Lightning is also a contender.
Agreed,Wild west hero ,is a great song ,love the section when the guitar and piano comes in!
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The whole album is a masterpiece of course but I think “Night in the City” is one of my favs.. 🎶
'Sweet Talking Woman' really hits the spot for me and for rich orchestral swells, 'Wild West Hero' is filled to the brim.
ELO"S "BIG Wheels has one of the best heart pounding string sections, u will love it
Depeche Mode - Home. One of the most beautiful vocal performances ever.
The entire album is amazing! I would echo others to try listening to “Concerto for a Rainy Day” in its entirety. But “Sweet Talkin’ Woman,” “Steppin’ Out,” and “Sweet is the Night” are all great.
Second for "Sweet Talkin' Woman".
It has plenty of playful variations that I think she would enjoy.
Sweet is the Night is up there as perhaps my favourite. Wild West Hero as well.
Across The Border blows me away too
The whole thing in headphones!!!But The Whale in headphones is mind blowing!!!The beginning swirling motion of the synthesizer is unreal in headphones!!!
Mrs. Zharoff is going to have a BALL with this song, and I have a feeling this will be a regular for her playlist after this.
I know how much you loved Mr. Blue Sky. It is the finale song on the "Concerto for a Rainy Day" suite on "Out of the Blue. Would love to see you react to the entire suite; that and I am sure many other fans would as well!
I totally agree!
PLEASE REACT TO THE ENTIRE "CONCERTO FOR A RAINY DAY!"
Such a great piece of music.
It is comprised of all four songs on the third side of “Out of the Blue” the last being Mr. Blue Sky. It was inspired by the terrible weather Jeff encountered in the Alps when he sat down to write the songs for the album. When the sun finally appeared it inspired Mr. Blue Sky.
@@tomdiodati5028 I hope you are telling Elizabeth that, not me. I already knew. Lol. Was too lazy to list all of the songs.
Saw them in 1976. It was the first time I saw cellos on stage in a rock band. This classical singer was geeking out.
So fine to see you react on ELO-songs!
On OOTB there are sooo many songs I would want 'you' to analyze...and enjoy!
Concerto for a Rainy Day/Standing in the Rain, Starlight, Wild West Hero, Big Wheels, Sweet is the Night....to name a few..all of these great compositions are timeless.
Jeff Lynn is an absolutely masterful composer.
Or should we say genius, absolutely amazing
Genius is a strong word but absolutely the right one to describe Jeff Lynne
@@digital-classics yes, I am mostly on the heavy metal side of music, but if I was to "pick" a musician out as an genius, it would be him
@@bennyandersen742 - metal and classical are my jam!! And let me just throw out the name Tony Iommi as a Lynne-level talent for coming up with killer riffs. But Lynne's sense of harmony is baroque-like in its depth in my opinion.
@@digital-classics Yes, I agree, still Lynne seems to master the whole musical spectrum. But always difficult to compare these masters of their arts.