"Across The Way" by Aleka's Attic

[chriziless]

is it river singing?? 

[Supaduck0]

Well now I know for a fact River dropped acid

[bodeabell]

his hair and his beliefs and his talent was just all so fucking perfect. RIP

[tiffanycardenas]

What's the name of the album?

[xXxBubblewrapxXx]

Hard to believe he'd be 41. Happy birthday for tomorrow River, we miss you xxx

[mekishiko1919]

sounds culty

[Timeboyroks]

is River Phoenix singing?

[thenameisdream]

the song is good but i just have to say it HE IS SOOOO HOT DAMN !

[aslongasyouloveme201]

never mind him guys the guy who keeps saying wormfood crap he just a peice of wormshit who lost his self esteem lol.

[imarockchick]

if he was still alive, NO ONE would be going crazy over justin biebers hair....justtt sayinggg

[ReneInfante1]

what a hair!

[8BlueSkies]

Holy crap, this band was great! They could have been huge, they had a very unique sound. Seems like River was a good songwriter, for sure.

[TheJimmorrisonfan198]

Great video,i love this song.River Phoenix was a great actor and a truly wonderful person who cared about animals and the planet.

[umpus]

Looks a lot like Kevin Bacon, especially at 3.06.

[hp1mycha]

I love this song, there's something eerie about it, I never get bored with it.

Shame not many people even heard about their music.

[VeroNevermind1990]

he has such a kool voice this music is awesome reminds me of the doors/beatles

[veggiechick1993]

Wonderful song and great video:)

[summeriver7]

river's voice is really soft and peaceful

[MissyMundane]

@twilightriverlove Yea the three of them are fantastic stars! All underrated. Rain should've carried on making music, she's absolutely divine. And Joaquin has gotta be the coolest dude around today.

[cooliscool]

That fucking bassline is so tasty.

[Dollyblossoms]

@cooliscool I know

[catspear]

@sylicone221 do you have nothing better to do than go on ALL of River Phoenix's videos and write some "clever/funny" comment thinking you know everything about him when you just sound like a judgmental kid. I am guessing your either about 14 years old with no friends, or an adult with severe mental illness. oh well if thats what makes you happy have fun, but when you die, noone will be caring enough to say anything good or bad I'm guessing.

[sylicone221]

@catspear RIVER RUINED MY FUCKING LIFE! HEHEHE! HEHEHEE..WORM FOOD...PLEASE SAMANTHA I HOPE U END UP LIKE UR MOM YOU CUNT, YOUR A SHITTY GF....HAHAHAA

[catspear]

@sylicone221 see, another example. sad thing is i bet you think saying this bothers me, but unlike you i dont pretend i knew river so saying stuff like this only makes me feel more sorry for you. i have no idea who samantha or her mum is. oh she's your ex gf? thats the only way you'd know she's a shit gf.

[sylicone221]

@catspear samantha was his bitch who was with him when he died ok.....thats why EVERYONE hates her, no other reason, she got to be with my beefcake! HE RUINED MY LIFE.....HE SET A BAD EXAMPLE....FOR HIS TEEN IDOL FANS!

[catspear]

@sylicone221 I'm sorry I really don't understand you. You slag River off, ,then you say Samantha killed him then you say he was a bad influence. I don't think you know what you mean so I will stop replying as you obviously can't help it

[sylicone221]

@catspear river was my teen idol and i hate him for setting a bad example for those girls who adored his piece of beefcake, HOW DARE HE....i threw my life away cuz of him...

[catspear]

@sylicone221 he didn't tell you or force you to do whatever you've done. he was very anti drugs it wasnt common knowledge that he took them until he died, and his death hould have been enough to show you how bad substance abuse is. unless you knew him personally you cant blame him for anything you do. he didnt set bad examples at all. hes not a scapegoat for your mistakes

[sylicone221]

@catspear he was a HYPOCRITE i say good riddance....how dare he be such a hypocrite

[catspear]

@sylicone221 how dare you be such a hypocrite for being angry at someone for doing the same as you have? everyone is a hypocrite sometimes get over it!! its not healthy

[sylicone221]

@catspear river is why i started drugs hehehehe!~ worm food hehehee..at least mike starr lived to be 44 heheheee.......but worm food now too hehehehehhehehehehehehehehehee­ee

[catspear]

@sylicone221 Your insane! You keep repeating yourself! And no he's not worm food, he was cremated dumbass. And more fool you for taking drugs cos you thought it was kool someone else doing it. We'll all be "worm food" one day so I wouldn't go being all smug.

[sylicone221]

@catspear River is the reason many thought they only had to live to 23....its all his fault, thus, i didnt bother with a college education! hehehee.....its his fault......

[catspear]

@sylicone221 So what, are you like a spokesperson for young and DERANGED?! Who are you talking about?! Your really not doing yourself any favours here, your preaching to the wrong people here, and your not getting a rise - people just ignore you, except me, I just have too much time and feel sorry for you. You should try thinking before you type and remember YOU CAN'T BLAME PEOPLE WHO HAVE NO IDEA WHO YOU ARE ON HOW YOUR LIFE IS! That's it no more, I'm bored of you.

[sylicone221]

@catspear RIVER INFLUENCED THOSE TEENY BOPPER FANS WHO OWNED HIS BEEFCAKE TO DO DRUGS AND THROW LIFE AWAY...

[myriverphoenix1]

@sylicone221 Why dont u go somewhere where there is no computor because u obviously like him cuz no one who doesnt like someone would look his music up!! Its called commin sense!!!SOMETHING U DONT HAVE!!!

[catspear]

@myriverphoenix1 Well said!! this sylicone person is driving me crazy!! can't we get them thrown off youtube?!

[myriverphoenix1]

@catspear LoL thxx...comes naturally when idiots like sylicone comment rude things...And i think if that person gets blocked to many times they get sespended

[catspear]

@myriverphoenix1 oh really? Ok will be blocking them then! lol :P

[sylicone221]

@catspear he influenced his teeny bopper fans to do drugs ! how fucking dare he

[sylicone221]

@twilightriverlove good riddance to LOSER ASS RIVER! hehehehheheheeee

[myriverphoenix1]

@sylicone221 idiot

[sylicone221]

@myriverphoenix1 he's worm food and he ruined my life, because of his death i didnt want to live past 23..

[myriverphoenix1]

@sylicone221 STILL!!!CALLING SOMEONE WORM FOOD!? YOUR BEING WORSE THEN HIM BY SAYING THAT!!!!!!! WHY NOT KEEP IT TO YOURSELF...Cuz people who love him dont wanna hear that...cuz it is rude and very imature!!!! ...And what? HE RUINED YOUR LIFE!!!!?????IM SO SURE!!!!!!!!!....go somewhere where there is no compt...PLEASE...it'll do a favour to the real River fanss

[sylicone221]

@myriverphoenix1 he was cremated so its stupid but yeah...enjoy worms

[myriverphoenix1]

@sylicone221 U R a heartless person...

[sylicone221]

@myriverphoenix1 HOW DARE HE DO DRUGS AND SET A BAD EXAMPLE TO THOSE BITCHES WHO ADORED HIS BEEFCAKE

[nycdude999]

Across The Way is one of the few Aleka's Attic songs released commercially. I see obviously influences by XTC and Talking Heads. That's a big compliment. River actually has a very nice singing voice, although here it's not shown to it's best, but it suits the song.

[allieeatsbabies]

Rip River Phoenix. I've been in love with him for 5 years, love like that never dies. I wonder what life would be like if he hadn't passed on that cold day in 93. I think he would've changed the world.

Wait, he did.

[Missleanneiscool]

His voice is pretty weak, but I like this.

[alwaysadingle]

This is pretty poor musically. It has little merit.

[alwaysadingle]

This is total garbage and has little artistic merit. 

[pompisXD]

i was born Oct. 30, 1993, the day before River died...life is kinda sad when you really think about it.

[renataphonix]

He was my idol, he was my everything and world became empty without his presence...forever Missing You, River Phoenix!!!

[theleebee66]

the band actually uses real instruments instead of that computer shit

[christellelovesRiver]

I love and bless River Phoenix forever.

[Ellie866]

Is this River singing? I can't find any of Aleka's attic songs anywhere. I would love to find out where I can get the bands songs. Thanks :->

[stoolet]

@Ellie866 yes that is River

[jude9406]

I love this song. I think he would of been a great musican as well.

[missytommyknocker]

awsome music so sad river died and they never put out an album :(

[brookekrista]

River was very talented.his legacy will live on.=)

[Lvpierson]

I miss River so so much :( He never got to finish his work here on earth, it makes my heart hurt...

[every1sick]

im forming a band will sound the exact way his music does. Were influenced by his music so I spend everyday writing a song, takes me about 1 week to finish a song but still its worth it in the end for the people.

[mynthon11]

@every1sick I dont want to be rude or put your music/band down, i hope ALL success to you, but isnt that a waist if your music sound EXACTS the same....? Or didnt i get it? Greetz

[every1sick]

@mynthon11 Yeah you dont really get it if you aint a real musician,

Iof course im not stupid enough to make everything ecactly the same but very different then his. You cant judge unless youve listened to my songs first smart guy

[mynthon11]

@every1sick continue: if u dont can handle EVEN my opinion, its gonna be tough for u...PEACE_MAN! IM ALMOST SURE YOUR GONNA SAY SOMETHING VERY INTRESTING, HAVE NICE LIFE! AND LUCK WITH YOUR real music.... Just saying chill a fu*k down... :-/

[every1sick]

@mynthon11 Yeah you dont really get it if you aint a real musician,

Iof course im not stupid enough to make everything ecactly the same but very different then his. You cant judge unless youve listened to my songs first smart guy

[mynthon11]

@every1sick

t was a comment, tried to be rational, not judge u, but now u are attacking me...U should not say someone your not a REAL musician, then who is, you? i am musician...just remembering what u said :im forming a band will sound the exact way his music does. ... its a waste, maybe u should say u were influenced by his music, period. Not my music will sound EXACT WAY HIS MUSIC DOES...Maybe i didnt get your point, so guide me? ...

[Missrlaura]

this song is amazing <3

[BedazzleGlitterGal]

I looove riverrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[portisalpha]

I want to start crying knowing that this band is no longer. This is a captivating song, I get lost in it like I do Led Zeppelin masterpieces.

[indigotides]

I could get lost in that voice!

[lilmazz18]

i love this band..when i found out river phoenix was in a band, and he sand in it i had no idea what to expect. i am totally surprised at what a good singer he is, is there anything he couldn't do?!..RIP<3

[MsMailbawx]

It is always the talented ones....

[desconocidos27]

i am referring to michael stipe who owns the right to aleka's music

[westworth1992]

River Phoenix was such an amazing person. Truly beautiful. Its a shame he had to leave this planet so early. R.I.P. River you live on in people's hearts xxxx ♥

[jasmineiskeen]

River Phoenix has my [♥]

LOL <3

iLove Him ;

[mossamore]

Kind of a cross between mellower BJM and non-electric Oasis, really.

[mossamore]

i think river was one of the 20 most talented actors ever, he had the potential to be the best. I'm just discovering his unreleased music. They sound like a more mellow, less visionary, but similarly ahead of their time Brian Jonestown Massacre. This music would explode on the Indie Scene today, regardless of whether his name was involved.

[desconocidos27]

sounds culty

[inspired47]

i really like this

river was so amazing

[BedazzleGlitterGal]

River we all love and miss you!! This song is beautiful just like you!!! Colleen <3

[blotchy67]

Michael Stipe owns the rights to their music.

[desconocidos27]

he should release this album. the fans would appreciate it

[alexavasquez1992]

pure genius

[TheRiverIsEvrywhere]

I would really appreciate it if anyone could send me the mp3's for any of Aleka's Attic's songs. I've checked everywhere and can't find them, only the "torrent" which I have no idea what to do with lol. Thanks!

[dazza2610]

why not try youtube converter type in youtube to mp3 in google, and make the mp3s yourself

[TheRiverIsEvrywhere]

I have the mp3s for these songs now, but I'll definitely try that next time! Thanks for the idea!

[desconocidos27]

i wish 4ad would release this on vinyl. im sure fans would dig it

[MGMpresentsSEB]

Love it... a thousand pities that Aleca`s Attic never enjoyed a world distribution on a label...

[desconocidos27]

its still possible

[MGMpresentsSEB]

THEN.... what happens,,, this is 2009 not1993....

[desconocidos27]

someone with some money has to buy the rights and release it. wish i could

[MGMpresentsSEB]

youtube,,,,

[desconocidos27]

yeah... thats the name of this website.... youre right! youre right

[REVG9]

this song is great, very good sound

[FOBroxmysox]

tthis song can be found on PeTA's album " Tame Yourself "

[desconocidos27]

so was this ever released on lp or anything?

[IrishGirl2008]

omg, i would love to post this on my myspace!!! but i cant.....=[

[Hippittta89]

could someone please pass me this song is not like me please do it as a gift for my birthday is May 30 please do not find it anywhere.

[FOBroxmysox]

i can ssend it to you ? i have it ..

[Patchie97]

0:40 into it, he looks like Johnny Depp.

[TheTravellingSoul]

Even his name is so unusual, i cant believe hes gone RIP River Pheonix, they should make an album dedicated to River i want Aleka's Attic on a cd!!

[maggylou1975]

River was a great actor and musician I was such a big fan of his I even named my daughter after him, Aleka jude, I chose her name just before he died.

[annamariapiotrowicz]

river's love was music but could not go out and do anything river was born with telent to write/play music ( but to make money) river fell into making cool movies and put his music as a hobbie

[KevinFL]

Actors usually bomb when it comes to music. This is really good.

[jimmyreardon70]

God, I miss this sweet guy. I'm sure he would have gathered a boat load of Oscars by now & maybe be a great force in the music industry too! I always followed him (we are the same age) and was severely depessed when he died. I follow his brother, who is awesome, but of course it's not quite the same. I have the cd this is on "Tame Yourself". Long live River Jude!

[shueln]

Wow. I love river.

And this is amazing. Even if river didn't do it I'd like it! Im going to try to find somewhere to download this.

[EvilTwins4Ever]

Where did you get this song? I have looked everywhere and can never find any of his songs!!!!

[alexavasquez1992]

whoa!!! where did you get his music?????

[JaceyBlu]

i just realized aleka's attic has a myspace! they have a few songs on it

[RiosMyAngel7093]

I love this song so much. River had an amazing voice and Rain is a great singer too. I wish they would have put out an album...no doubt it'd be a treasure for his/their(Aleka's Attic) fans now <3

[Ilvil]

best song ever made

[womanwhofelltoearth]

wonderful. sounds like Syd Barrett /the early Pink Floyd :)

[randomtoastlover]

im sorry i accidently gave ur comment a thumbs down, my bad!!!

[womanwhofelltoearth]

I guess I really don't mind :)

[riverphoenixfan23]

not as good as britney spears???!!!! ha ha ha!!! music these days!!! alekas attics songwriting puts britneys hit me baby one more time bubble gum pop songs (which she doesnt write herself)to shame!!!

[ethansloan]

you're kidding, right?

[noeprayer]

God i am more than sad today!!!!!!!God i cant anymore!!!!!!!!i miss him specially now...I know i will cry when i finish watching this.I hope he is happy in Heaven now he deserves to be better.I love him very much!!!!!!!I want to thank him all the thoughts he changed in my mind.Hes was a GENIOUS,so talented and GOOD PERSON WITH VISIONS.He of course belongs to Gods hands.Noelia RIP RIVER.

[RiverJudePhoenix93]

I absolutely adore River =]

Aleka's Attic are the bomb!!

Shame what happened to Rio but everything happens for a reason =[

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[Flowergirl81Aeris]

He was born 23rd august 1970. Some very disturbing pictures on his page. Not how I'd like to remember one of the most talented men of our times. xx

[Vanadeo]

cant belive the guy took a speedball thats fucking tragic, went the same way as Layne Stanley. We lost all the gr8 tallented people were now left with shit :(.

[harpangel]

Yeah i love rio too...was devastated when he died.He had such a cute voice as well!

[riverfan4ever]

He sure did harpangel!..I was totally shattered when rio died,so sad.xx

[hollisterchick26]

i lovee river phoenix ! he was soo cute omg too bad he died !

[makeshersickX]

1:58 living large.

[loveeit66]

can i buy the cd? or downld it like on i-tunes

[xxblueyedbrat26]

heyy

little late

but they never came out with an album

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wish they did though

[makeshersickX]

Enable the Emblem, So we can spread his music aroung the Net.

I have alot of his songs, i might give them away Free make copies.....sid

[lah53007]

okk, where can i get their album?! ive been looking for it for everrr! i read river's biography two years ago and it said that aleka's attic didnt offical release cds to the public, but i bet there is some cds floating around somewhere, comment back if you knoww!! thankss =)

[starsseemtoweep]

Brilliant song. I was wondering where you got all these great pictures.

[RivFan88]

I love this song...it has great music...

[annamaraipiotrowicz]

did more research rain birthday is  novomber 21 1972 or 1973 i hope that answer your qussion

[BedazzleGlitterGal]

My sweet river I came back from florida a few days ago and it was one wonderful time! I went to Micanopy and saw beautful nature, exotic birds, a rare butterfly, and i planted trees. I was so at peace. I know your kindness and beauty is all around me. Everyone so nice to me in gainesville florida! Hugs and kisses to all my new friends in florida! And I adore you precious River! Your one beautiful angel! Colleen Phoenixxxoooooo

[BlistLuvR]

umm river isnt going to read that hunny. hes kinda dead. jus thought id remind you ....

[hollisterchick26]

lmao omg i wish he was still alive ! he was such a cutie !

[sleepersgurl]

can someone tell me when was his sister rain was born?!!! cuz i keep seeing that she was born on march 21 1972 then i saw somewhere else that she was born november 21 1973 when the hell was she born lol

[DragonOnMe]

Rain was born on november 21 1972. This is the actual date, i have rivers biography.

[sleepersgurl]

oh ok thanx her imbd thing is wrong it says march something

[DragonOnMe]

people can send the owners of imdb things to update it with (like wikipedia) seems they got some faulty info. I just checked rains imdb, it must be corrected now.

[jalenwalker14]

i'm not big on ALEKA'S ATTIC,but i thought was an amazing actor and this song is cool&truthful

[ccinnervisions]

This song rocks. Its one of my favourites

[ethansloan]

this is haunting

[jpols4]

I know, hey....it's like he knew what was gonna happen

[BedazzleGlitterGal]

My sweet river i have one plane ticket to be at viper room oct vigil 2008! I bring some flowers one sunflower mopi and one pink carnation like ur mom left beside you at rest ( i am crying) and light candles and have beautiful pictures times of your movies and your great band i saw!Ur most caring young man! Im so soorry you died I am so sad but I know your too good for this evil world and you are one angel in gates of paradise with gold and diamonds.. your forver young. Colleen Phoenixxoooo

[riverchick23]

WOAH! I am sorry and don't want to transmit any bad vibes on River's behalf, but you are one scary chick! I have seen your posts ALL over the internet on River sites and just had to comment. You have a plane ticket to LA just for that??? I lived in LA for 4 years and yes, I went to the Viper Room and paid my respects, but this is pushing it. I now live only an hour from Gainesville and will be celebrating his LIFE on the 15th anniversary. Thanks, River - not sure who I would have been w/out you.

[riverchick23]

I was referring to Colleen "Phoenix" in this post by the way...

[JackTheKnife1]

if we wanted to hear from an asshole we would fart! lucifer

[JackTheKnife1]

to riverchick23 if we wanted to hear from an asshole we would fart! from lucifer

[ethansloan]

i agree with riverchick23, that post was pretty creepy

[riverchick23]

but you ARE the asshole...

[gusandcoby]

i didn't to click thumbs down

[sylicone221]

@riverchick23 i went to the viper room and did coke heheheheeh!

[PennyClownWise]

wait nevermind there it is so just look for Where I'd Gone...great song

[PennyClownWise]

I have one unknown aleka's attic song in my channel that does not appear in the aleka's attic page..to see it press my channel...

[markalan96]

of course im 31 now,lol.but i have a few pics that could be considered similir to river...

[markalan96]

i realized at 17 that i looked like river pheonix.my yahoo is markalan96 .maybe im just imagining it.ill send a pic to whoever

[BedazzleGlitterGal]

My precious river you all i dream about! I am crying because this song is one so greatest!!! Your voice is so amazing my sweet river!! I adore you and celebrate ur life in your movies and your music EVERYDAY! Your one sweet soul that lives on in our hearts! I love you dearly forever and ever and ever! Colleen Phoenixxxooooo

[demc7]

could somebody tab this song or let me know the chords, the chorus is savage.

[brandnewlover32]

Awesome video. Alot of pics. I have never seen before. Where did you find them? Thanks!

[drewlsy]

Great song. Sounds like a mix of XTC and a band called the Balancing Act.

[BedazzleGlitterGal]

I love and adore you sweet river!!! I hear ur sweet voice and dream away to better place! your one angel in heaven.. this road will never end. i am so happy i met u in 1989 u shaped my life!!! it was destiny to meet u and you spoke to me!!! so sweet to me!!!colleen phoenixxxooo

[suledrake]

14 years late and I still miss River. He had such a beautiful voice and spirit, and this is such a beautiful song. Makes me wanna cry. Thank you for posting this.

[evilempire96]

Wow really cool song, he had a very natural/original voice.

This song one tribute on valentines day!!! i love you river!! sending hugs and kisses to you in heaven precious one named RIO! My heart today in valentines day is your the one all