I'm not going to say they did a terrible job at what they did, but, I'm entitled to my goddamn opinion, and here it is: they turned it into this overly remixed, indie/trendy bullshit that took away the emotion of the song. The song is DEEP, touching, and beautiful. They turned it into a flatlining, boring piece that a bunch of kids in tight pants would sit around and listen to. Congradulations, Death Cab.
in 2000 i lived in portland or, ........i was the best times of my life.........one night i went to crystal ballroom to see this set......they played this song.........i will never forget it for the rest of my life..........HAPPYNESS G
why hate? covers are great for live shows. homage to original, fun for band, novel for fans in attendance. don't be too cool for school. just enjoy it or move along.
I think everyone should keep in mind is that when this took place, Death Cab was still relatively unknown and Bjork was already famous and well respected. The point of doing a cover is not to try to do it better than the original, it's to pay some homage, some respect to a particular artist. They clearly respect Bjork and weren't trying to one up her. Besides, it is live and nothing is going to sound perfect live. So just appreciate it for what it is or not for that matter.
listen to the studio version on the stability ep. it's just terrific. if you prefer to complain about the singing instead, please continue to waste your time.
I think Bjork would appreciate this. I love Bjork so much, and obviously her originals are incomparable. But this is pretty cool. And Ben Gibbards Joga is amazing.
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I think Björk would hit the singer in the same way she attacked the reporter in Bangok, just search for the tags Bjork Attacks Reporter. I think it's so descriptive.
this is...
this is....
THIS IS!
Fucking awesome way to go Death Cab
catsaretheshit 4 months ago
I'm not going to say they did a terrible job at what they did, but, I'm entitled to my goddamn opinion, and here it is: they turned it into this overly remixed, indie/trendy bullshit that took away the emotion of the song. The song is DEEP, touching, and beautiful. They turned it into a flatlining, boring piece that a bunch of kids in tight pants would sit around and listen to. Congradulations, Death Cab.
zeppelinman4232 5 months ago 2
Death Cab For Björkie?
mrchuckmorris 6 months ago
I like it
Gabriellaella23 7 months ago
wonderful cover. Love
michaimeskinsek 7 months ago
I wanted to like it but it's completely off key and doesn't work at all.
Cr8veLcnse 11 months ago
They just butchered this song hard...
Phallenmoon 1 year ago
I love DCFC! Great songwriters.
You might like music if you like them.
keenj41 1 year ago
Wow, this is a great performance. I actually herad the cover before the original, and I loved both in different ways.
They're both great
lostlittlelamb1 1 year ago
in 2000 i lived in portland or, ........i was the best times of my life.........one night i went to crystal ballroom to see this set......they played this song.........i will never forget it for the rest of my life..........HAPPYNESS G
ximee83 1 year ago 5
one of my favorite bands covering my all time favorite singer. :) hehehe
aesthetic1298 1 year ago
omg the guy sux at singing. Hes really off sometimes
gojedason123 1 year ago
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I don't think this is insulting Bjork it's more like a compliment they liked her and her song so they sang it.
LOL I know a guy in this band
MiyuYamazakiGAL101 4 years ago 91
i really love this song... the live is not so great though. i love the original too. bjork is pretty cool :)
thesmokingcow 4 years ago 14
Bjork would be proud of this,she's an open minded musician and these guys are one of the best and most original bands alive today
PilasOnFire 4 years ago 58
Well said.
CBondraJr 4 years ago 2
why hate? covers are great for live shows. homage to original, fun for band, novel for fans in attendance. don't be too cool for school. just enjoy it or move along.
ezpei 4 years ago 74
exactly
brianjbean 4 years ago
I think everyone should keep in mind is that when this took place, Death Cab was still relatively unknown and Bjork was already famous and well respected. The point of doing a cover is not to try to do it better than the original, it's to pay some homage, some respect to a particular artist. They clearly respect Bjork and weren't trying to one up her. Besides, it is live and nothing is going to sound perfect live. So just appreciate it for what it is or not for that matter.
brianjbean 4 years ago 9
listen to the studio version on the stability ep. it's just terrific. if you prefer to complain about the singing instead, please continue to waste your time.
kaspar0207 4 years ago 3
I think Bjork would appreciate this. I love Bjork so much, and obviously her originals are incomparable. But this is pretty cool. And Ben Gibbards Joga is amazing.
LightsFadingEast 4 years ago 14
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Bjork's is so much better... she'd be upset.
brianlilith 4 years ago
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bjork is lame. :(
Death Cab is way too cool to be covering her.
jmdcfc 4 years ago
i agree actually
brianjbean 4 years ago
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AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA, THAT'S FUNNY.
brianlilith 4 years ago
No one should cover Bjork songs... her voice is unmatched. The instruments do a good job, but the singer can't pull it off.
destructicon500 4 years ago
Does this mean that Ben is telling Allison that she's gay?
lol, jk.
I don't know how to feel about this song. This song seems so compatible between Bjork and Death Cab, I think it kinda fits.
However, this round goes to Bjork, for her haunting vocals and beautiful imagery. I wonder how Wilco would do a Bjork cover...?
TheNineteenKing 4 years ago
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Thom Yorke is the perfect fit for this song.
taila1976 1 year ago
Good, but i like better Bjorks version :)
andresrlg 4 years ago
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I think Björk would hit the singer in the same way she attacked the reporter in Bangok, just search for the tags Bjork Attacks Reporter. I think it's so descriptive.
1Sergi985 4 years ago
DIDN'T DO BJORK JUSTICE!!!!
nowonmedication900 4 years ago
well i like this one more than the bjork.. his voice still nice
maniakill 4 years ago
lovely, but I preffer bjork version
mariorlanzas 4 years ago 2
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Geez, the man can't hit any of the notes. Agreed, bjork would be very sad.
comatoselucy 4 years ago
thanks for this! omg. i love this cover. <3
innerv0ices 4 years ago
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oh god, I can even sing better than that. Bjork would be sad...
QuinceM1 4 years ago
hold your notes ben!
dgilleran 4 years ago 4
Bjork's is much better, but this is still really nice :)
brianlilith 4 years ago 2