regina spektor - Blue Lips (Live)

[soulessENERGY]

According to Carl Sagan, everyone is technically an agnostic.

[Jeimpea010Equinox]

I Stumbled Into Regina's Thought,

God This Is All I Wish...

[alicepotter777]

you better like her! i kill u if you dont. anyway this is different from other recordings, ilike it:):):)

[xxxxxxxxKatexxxxxxxx]

Does anyone know if this was peformed at the Tonic in NY in 2004? Because I downloaded a (different) song that was peformed at the Tonic in 2004 and at the end of it, the recording keeps going and Regina is saying "this is a really, really, really baby, baby song. It's only 3 days old. It's called Blue Lips". Then she plays a few chords, and messes up, and plays it again and then the recording cuts off. This could be the rest of it? Lol.

[MaryKateSalva]

I love Regina !!!

I thought that I would hate her because se did that duet with the Strokes and I would be jealous and hate her.

But I been hearing her music and it's so great.

I was wrong.

I love her!

[CharlotteLsometimes]

today at school the power went out. i was very frightend along with my friend together we listened to this song waiting to leave the classroom.thank you Regina for keeping our sanity

[artemis602]

They started off beneath the knowledge tree

Then they chopped it down to make white picket fences...

[sillysillyface]

Does anyone know what performance this one is? thank you!

[jozafax]

Sweet sadness.

[cute12but12strange]

Regina always seems to do a better job live than on her albums. Regardless, she's super amazing both on recording and live.

[pinkielikespink]

I like this version better than the one on her cd, still love the song

[jaymotkdful]

i never understood why so many people disliked the album version of this song...but now that i hear this one..i understand completely, this version has way more emotion

[FantasyDessi]

Best version of Blue Lips... god I'm going to see her in less than a week, I can hardly breath when I think about it!!! She's so wonderful, undescribable, love her with all my heart!

[SongsOnKaraoke]

all her songs are amazing. i love "braille" and "the calculation"

[fluorscentadolscent1]

Isn't she amazing..?: )

[bmGambit]

and "They made it past the enemy lines.., Just to become enslaved in the assembly lines..!!"

='.)

[Grace9319]

favorite line!!!!!!

[CathytheGreat1992]

all her songs, they seem to just flow out of her...i'm jealous :) <3

[HomiliciousZotart870]

how does she do it? amazing, i love her

[paulo48027]

very good ...fabulous ,incridible

[vC8H10N4O2]

was that necessary?

[FantasyDessi]

This is the best version of this amazing song... so wonderful <3

[xXmandamoeXx]

this playlist is getting me through trig homework thanks so much!! :)

[SebastienCade]

Atheist = Cultured, Acceptive, and very well educated. Generally don't believe in God because they base their beliefs on facts rather than faith.

I am not an atheist, by the way. I just hate close-minded people on either side. We all have our principles and beliefs based on our life experiences, who is anyone to judge?

and this is absolutely beautiful! Regina is amazing and captures every emotion in music, just her saying "Blue, the most human colour" makes me tingle

Love it, thanks!

[FantasyDessi]

oh my god, thank you for that... I hope this comment can make this pointless discussion that's going on here stop now, so that people can enjoy the wonderful music instead :)

[bullet323232]

im just wondering how Atheist=very well educated?

[sillysillyface]

@SebastienCade

I agree with what you stated about close-mindedness.

I am agnostic, and i disagree -in the most friendly way - with what you stated about atheists. I see quite a lot of atheists being quite aggressive towards people who don't agree with their (non)faith. Especially online, they are almost militant about it, which puts the claim that they are acceptive to shame. I agree that acceptive people are often well educated, but being well educated is not exclusively for atheists.

[SebastienCade]

@sillysillyface I was in no way implying theists to be uneducated, I'm sorry my post came off that way. I was actually responding to another person who was talking ill of atheists.

I'm also agnostic, and I do know what you're talking about. I wouldn't say that atheist's are the MOST militant, but quite a few do try there best to discredit others beliefs. But then again, so do some theists. No side is better.

[kvhpkh]

I just come here to enjoy the music.

[spektography]

That is all it is here for, to be enjoyed!! :)

[secondlyquixotic231]

why thank you.

[goldfishinaglass]

"aetheist = sad, ignorant and mentally stunted"

Oh dear... -_- What has the world come to?

[dantes55]

all of you. don't really need to get into it anymore than i have, because a deaf man cannot distinguish between beethoven from a murmur.

[secondlyquixotic231]

Just food for thought. Have you ever considered that the deaf man gets to experience an entirely different world: one beautiful in it's own way? I've given both worlds a try to know which one I PERSONALLY prefer.

[dantes55]

atheists are like people who follow organized religion, you don't understand life, the soul, energy, connectedness, and true reality. you are all a lost flock, one cannot gather the true nature of all until one deciphers for oneself, i cannot argue and make you understand, i cannot preach from a pedastal in a church to help you see the truth. but once you have closed your eyes to the world, you are as lost as the mindless masses huddled together every sunday commiserating there life that is fake

[dantes55]

aetheist = sad, ignorant and mentally stunted

[secondlyquixotic231]

Maybe some atheists are but at least they don't have a God who approves of degrading behavior towards others and stereotyping. I don't think that behavior is appropriate for whatever religious background one has.

Peace

[SebastienCade]

that is very immature.

[dantes55]

lol by definition the immature ones are those who reply to me without knowing what i am saying,or providing any type of rebute, you have not the insight or clout to pass judgement on my words, so just quiet down, son.

[secondlyquixotic231]

Atheist have faith. I believe in my own faith. I believe in the good of humanity and that people, despite their faults, are beautiful. I believe that the only thing more precious than life is the sublime science behind it. We're the same at the core don't you see? I won't comment again I'm sorry for any trouble I've caused you and thanks for your insights : )

[secondlyquixotic231]

"He stumbled into faith and thought..Just to become enslaved in the assembly lines"

Those lines are the reasons why I'm atheist

[Jealkeja]

You should listen to the song "Laughing With"

[maggru91]

I love Regina but this song contains to many religious references.

-Atheist.

[bullet323232]

ignorant

[brokemebodily]

although i love this song inside and out, i also agree that this version is much more powerful than the album version. i'm not crazy about the added instruments...this is so raw and more regina-ish...i don't like when other people tamper.

but regina, i still love you, and far is brilliant.

[amya24]

just saw her performing this a T in the park this weekend and she was amazing.

[FantasyDessi]

oh my god. I am so in love with this song... Regina, you save my life <3

[gavmroberts]

Right, on the production side of the new album version, it is not badly produced - but there has been some bad decision-making which might not be from Regina herself. Got to remember, that the more famous you get, the more money there is at stake, so this might just be a case of too many cooks. As we know the artist does not always get the last say. Just remember why we all love her, it's all still there stunning voice, piano playing and that amazing song writing ability.

[pinkertonmusic]

The production on most of the songs on the new album is really good. Its just a shame they ruined the best song.

[spepper]

oh, come on!

I can't believe how people is saying that far's version of this song is reuined. I like it very much actually!

But it would have been a great idea to include a stripped down version of the song as well (such as the version with the beautiful quartet)

[equineartist7]

it sucks that she killed folding chair too.

[12KillerStrawberries]

i actually dont agree with that... I like the album version of Folding chair a lot!

Blue lips could have been better, I do have to agree with that. I wouldn't say it was RUINED though, it's just too good of a song for that...

[brokemebodily]

much, much better than the new version. *sigh* at least we'll always have the recordings of the great version..

[MuSiCbOx37]

i want this played at my funeral! :D its so pretty i was like in amazment by this song! oh so very pretty :) <3 regina!!!!!

[Thestralsxxx]

I personally like the version of this song with the violin and cello. I don't pariculary care for the drum and electric guitar in this song. I always thought this song was more fluid and heart felt. The guitar kinda takes away from that. But that's just my opinion.

[Thepennies]

I love how people always have Jeff Lynne comments. Bottom line, Reginna is brilliant and guess what? Jeff is beyond brilliant also. I guarantee you, Jeff co-wrote the chord structures, bridges and without question some of the melody lines she is brilliantly singing. He brings out the best in melody lines and songs. Producing is not just what drums are 'in' or 'not in'. Everything thing i've read from her and Jeff said her only thing she wouldn't allow was lyrical changes.

[culturalicon]

Jeff Lynne wrote none of the melody lines in this song. Regina has been performing this song for years. You can search the net for various performances of it to verify that he "without question" did not co-write some of the melody lines. As far as I can tell, the primary differences from the original version to the new version are the different drum beats and the electric guitar part. I don't know for sure, but since Jeff produced the song I am guessing these were his ideas.

[RoboticLiam]

this was performed years before she ever met jeff lynne, he just added all the stuff we don't like lol.

[moiabxl]

Extraordinaire !

[roobsandloz4life]

i love this song, this verson is by far the best

thanks for posting!

x

[nosferatu49]

Hopefully JEFF LYNNE produced that song... In fact we can listen some of his favorites harmonies...

I wouldn't be astonished if he co-wrote that song... Like he always do a little bit... (he enhances some harmonies!!)

[Elyison]

actually in an interview i heard her say she doesnt ever let anyone touch her songs lol and she said jeff lynne tried to make her go one way but she wouldnt :) and im glad shedid

[nosferatu49]

So why actually did she asked him to produce 5 sangs of her forthcoming album???

And if she dislikes the jib he did, why does she release those new versions by JEFF LYNNE!!

You have to admit that his production enhances the song: less honey in chocolate cream!!!

[culturalicon]

His production detracts from the original character of her song. It is misguided at best, and at worst, some calculated record label schlop to commercialize her brilliant song.

[OOOOOOOOOOOOOOLIVIAA]

DEFINITELY!

I fell the same way.

The new version with the cheesy surf guitar and machine produced wack drum beats are really making me angry! It sounds like some deranged love child of alternative music, and hippies.

[Jasperismylove]

Hahaha. Sorry, that sounds funny

[nosferatu49]

"Yeah, I love Highway Companion. I just remembered his name from the CD jacket. Oh, that guys got to be really good, that sounds awesome. Everyones like, Yeah, hes also done some other things Hes really amazing, really kind, and it was f*@#ing awesome working with him. I loved the whole atmosphere that he made because it was at his home, and hes just so talented, its crazy."

Regina Spektor speaking about Jeff Lynne, The Smoking Section, Rolling Stone Online, April 2009

JEFF IS GOD!

[missreindeer]

i love her album. this song is so amazing! i saw her on jouls holland and i was like wooahhh i love her to bits

lots of love, poly

[spektography]

Poly,

Check out the spektography channel's main page. It is up on there (the Jools performance) :)

[diedroit]

I don't like the new one...I was actually quite surprised when all the instrumenty stuffs kicked in. Not impressed.

[lexiandmadi]

i'm so so so very disappointed with the new version. it's completely overproduced and just sounds chaotic. this is much more beautiful.

and i will be very angry if the producers butcher one more time with feeling like this.

[OrangeHat101]

i like them both.

There's more beauty in the live version, But the other one has more of a catchiness to it. If you know what i mean.

On the bright side of things - she'll probably still play this song like this live :)

[falulatonks]

I think the live version is absolutely beautiful, but I can't complain with the album version much - when the beat comes in I felt a little bit of a chill. I prefer the one with just the piano, but as far as rewrites go, the song on the album still works for me. :D YMMV, of course.

[SheltonSEmmaS]

The new version? I haven't heard a new version. Is it on her myspace?

[alicethomas94]

yup

[SheltonSEmmaS]

I just heard it and I like both versions a lot... but the thing is (not that Iike it better) that I hope she releases the "official" version as a single, because I could see it having a lot of success and being played on the radio every five minutes, which I totally wouldn't mind with that amazing voice of hers.

[BennyGoodTips]

Yes, it is.

[hornsfan21]

song is incredible

[mattroxx89]

Wait until you guys hear the Jeff Lynne produced version of this on Far. It's amazing!

[Thestralsxxx]

How did you hear the Jeff Lynne produced version of this on Far?

[peachtable966]

this song is deep. soo excited: it's confirmed to be on Far(t)! i'm excited to see what they do with her existing songs (like this one), and psyched to hear even more new music! looove regina...

[lexiandmadi]

i really really really hope that this song, one more time with feeling, human of the year, genius, and man of a thousand faces will just be with her voice and the piano.

[peachtable966]

well, i know that Genius is being produced, i dunno about the others you mentioned.

It seems Reg is really expanding her sound with this album, and allowing tons more input than in the past--i doubt that anything will be just her and piano (all the more rason to go to a show, besides the obvious).

i read today that she's actually got another voice accompanying her on a couple of songs! O.O!!

[Thestralsxxx]

I hope so too. I hope this album isn't as pop-ish like Begin to Hope and a bit more simple with just piano and voice.

[RedrumSunglasses]

Lol do you have regina added on myspace also? haha.

[peachtable966]

haha i should make a myspace, just to add her and officially be able to say "I'm friends with Regina Spektor" lol but no, at this time, i'm limited to only the most public view of her "Space" (do you keep the "My", or is it being redundant?)

[RedrumSunglasses]

No, outsider, you are only looking into space. I added her and she accepted me. the first time i've ever been accepted, from my friend regina. *twitchs* now if you'll excuse me, i have to go have a threesome with a lifesized cardboard cut out of myspace tom and my regina spektor voo doo doll (It's okay, i would never hurt regina through voo doo, i just like to rub moisturise on her.)

[peachtable966]

wooaahh.......

[RedrumSunglasses]

lol

[Thestralsxxx]

okay...

[McAwesome2006]

I have loved this song ever since last year when I saw her perform it. Amazing.

[emilyadores]

"far" can't come fast enough.

[Thestralsxxx]

---simply stunned....

Regina, you continue to wow me.

[JasherOfficial]

This is one of the most gorgeous songs ever!!! I LOVE REGINA!

[ALionForALamb]

This song gives me shivers :)

[jaxn]

do you think the album was named after this song?

far far away?

[anzac36]

I heard it was.

[anzac36]

The only flaw in this entire recording is the person coughing in the background, and even that can't ruin it.

I cannot wait for June to come and with it "Far." I'm so unbelievably excited!!

[semoss50]

This has been confirmed to be a potential song on Regina's next album, "Far"!

[JosephCa64]

And it one of the tracks produced by Jeff Lynne--should be interesting as to what kind of arrangement it has. Can't wait for the new album!

[semoss50]

Yeah, me neither!!

[peachtable966]

O M G! how have i never heard this before?!?! this is amazing!

regina's so versitile...

i just found out her new album's set to be released in june!! so close, and yet so far away...

[fullmetalsXdemon]

:O

fantastic....

<3

[anniethesponge]

lovvvvve

[ThePoetsLove]

Hey spektography do you happen to know what show this is from? cos this is the best version of this song i have heard and i want the mp3!!

no worries if you don't, I can go a searchin'!! :)

[jetfan1824]

i think the best version of this song is from the Paradise Lounge show in Boston back in 2005, and it's a better quality than this too; the only thing with that recording is that the only one that exists is like 6 minutes long and is her talking for 3 minutes at the end because the fire marshall had to temporarily stop the show. It's funny though. And it's a better performance.

[ThePoetsLove]

hey thanks i have that version (i have a few haha) i really want this one cos of the bass and cello, theres only a few shows it could be from so im just being lazy really. i probably already have it somewhere haha. :)

[spektography]

Sorry for the late reply, must have slipped past me!!! This recording is from Housing Works 15/10/04

[ThePoetsLove]

thanks so much :)

[bluefuzzyelf]

i disagree with the bass and cello at times...

[bluefuzzyelf]

i can play this :)

[Emmerrrrrrr]

I really love this song, I had never heard a good version of it. Thanks for uploading :]

[spektography]

No problem :)