tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post4517087915322563910..comments2024-03-26T10:34:41.872-07:00Comments on Far Away Series: BATTLE OF THE BAND RESULTs - IT'S 'About Time' - WOULDN'T YA SAY?farawayeyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-81042792006700022582015-06-03T18:16:16.446-07:002015-06-03T18:16:16.446-07:00I like the Waterboys version too! Wow. Although I ...I like the Waterboys version too! Wow. Although I did like Ellie's too.Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-28802253826444507682015-05-28T21:51:10.065-07:002015-05-28T21:51:10.065-07:00Not a huge fan of Ellie's singing voice per se...Not a huge fan of Ellie's singing voice per se, but her music has this haunting quality that's irresistible. Good to see you're still actively posting!Searching for the Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02491208553618412968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-21835013586013858232015-05-25T18:34:40.744-07:002015-05-25T18:34:40.744-07:00Sorry it took me so long to get this comment up. T...Sorry it took me so long to get this comment up. This 'Comment Moderation' is making me crazy, or should I say 'more crazy'.<br /><br />Yeah, I really liked 'The Waterboys' version and would have voted for it had it been in the running. Actually, I just took the two from the movie and pitted them against each other. Probably a good thing.<br /><br />I took your recommendation Bryan and saw Ex Machina. I was very good. I really enjoyed it. Yeah, the ending was not 'good' but when you try to play God, what do ya expect. Machines might be sentient, but the have no heart.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-5734030673375013632015-05-23T22:19:30.650-07:002015-05-23T22:19:30.650-07:00That Waterboys version is fantastic.
I like Ellie...That Waterboys version is fantastic.<br /><br />I like Ellie's voice when she's not doing the breathy little girl thing. She's got a very strong voice... but you never would have known it from her version. So I'm glad to see Boden take the win.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-81309867278382657282015-05-23T15:47:12.859-07:002015-05-23T15:47:12.859-07:00Hi Michele, I too really like that Celtic sound. T...Hi Michele, I too really like that Celtic sound. There have been a few BATTLES in the past using variations on it, but there is always room for another. I bet you could find something great.<br /><br />See ya again on June 1st. I'm looking forward to seeing what you pick.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-74042849491911717502015-05-23T14:15:45.084-07:002015-05-23T14:15:45.084-07:00Oh, I like the Waterboys version too! But Boden is...Oh, I like the Waterboys version too! But Boden is still my favorite. I do so love the celtic sound. Maybe I should find some good Celtic music to feature in an upcoming battle. I remember walking around downtown in Austin and happening upon the annual Celtic Festival: I ended up buying 4 CDs that day so maybe I'll see if I can find something from who I discovered that day...<br />Good battle! And thanks again for welcoming me into the fold. Love this group already!<br />Michele at <a href="http://angelsbark.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Angels Bark</a>Michele at Angels Bark https://www.blogger.com/profile/15891713963440451090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-31234851426606965432015-05-23T10:41:21.946-07:002015-05-23T10:41:21.946-07:00Thanks Debbi. It was close, much closer than I exp...Thanks Debbi. It was close, much closer than I expected. I'm with you on The Waterboys. Had that been a part of the contest it would have had my vote, although, I can't say it sounds familiar. I was completely unaware of this song until the movie.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-22722813305907430972015-05-22T18:35:20.720-07:002015-05-22T18:35:20.720-07:00Close battle! I'm not a fan of breathy, girly ...Close battle! I'm not a fan of breathy, girly voices and it's nice to see my choice won. ☺ That said, The Waterboys' version was even more to my liking and it definitely sounds familiar. Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-85816670037127916252015-05-21T11:14:15.124-07:002015-05-21T11:14:15.124-07:00I really, Really, REALLY do think you';ll like...I really, Really, REALLY do think you';ll like the movie. I believe I may have recommended it to you a while back. I own it, so I'm happy to TRT it anytime. It has the same flavor as 'Somewhere in Time' another favorite of mine also. It really is NOT SciFiy at all. If you remember the comment Bryan left on the BOTB post, I think that's the problem all the 'real' SciFi fans had with it. Somehow in their minds the 'science' of it wasn't correct. SHEESH!<br /><br />One more time, once! I am really surprised at the outcome here. I was pretty sure Boden would have 'runt oft' with this one, but Miss Ellie did real fine. I like when that happens.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-1844850733483825922015-05-21T11:10:42.384-07:002015-05-21T11:10:42.384-07:00Thanks Robin, I know the feeling and have to run o...Thanks Robin, I know the feeling and have to run out the door myself, today.<br /><br />This was a close BATTLE, to my great surprise, but once again; you'll never know how a BATTLE...blah, blah, blah. How many times we all gonna have to say that. Ha!farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-45269980478218000002015-05-21T11:01:58.863-07:002015-05-21T11:01:58.863-07:00FAE ~
I haven't listened to The Waterboys vers...FAE ~<br />I haven't listened to The Waterboys version yet, but I will.<br /><br />As soon as I can afford to reactivate my NetFlix account, I am going to put that movie at the top of my list. Maybe we can even TRT it, if Beer Brother Bryan is willing. It DOES sound like my kind of movie. <br /><br />I love time travel stuffs, just not SciFi, and by your description, this sounds like the first yet not so much the latter. I totally love the movie 'SOMEWHERE IN TIME' (one of my very favorite romance stories), which was time travel and romance yet mostly minus the science fiction.<br /><br />Really good, close Battle, FAE! You dun put together a goot one!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-36582284741271116662015-05-21T09:19:47.995-07:002015-05-21T09:19:47.995-07:00I'm just checking in while I eat a bite of lun...I'm just checking in while I eat a bite of lunch. And then I'm off again. So many errands... so little time.<br /><br />I don't think I'll have time to listen to The Waterboys sings this song, but FAE... I like it!!! I'm not sure how I'd have voted had this one been in the race. I think this might've had my vote!<br /><br />Congrats on a record number of votes here. It was a close battle:)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-74920675942442096042015-05-21T09:18:04.856-07:002015-05-21T09:18:04.856-07:00Thanks Mike. I like it when a BATTLE comes in clos...Thanks Mike. I like it when a BATTLE comes in close like this. In my mind it means I chose well and my commenters liked both versions.<br /><br />You might enjoy Write Club, please do give it a try.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-23610617319649526602015-05-21T09:16:54.456-07:002015-05-21T09:16:54.456-07:00You and me both. For awhile there Ellie was ahead,...You and me both. For awhile there Ellie was ahead, I think, and I was really shocked. Interesting that you call Boden's sound 'more real'. I actually think I would have vot4ed for The Waterboys over him. They may be a bit 'overproduced' but in this case; I like it.<br /><br />I'm with you on the movie. I really like it and can't promote it enough. I put this song forward as a BOTB mainly so I could plug the movie. It's one of my favorites.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-83279554920293452302015-05-21T09:14:18.910-07:002015-05-21T09:14:18.910-07:00I agree, I too would have voted for the version by...I agree, I too would have voted for the version by The Waterboys.<br /><br />A tight race indeed and a surprise to me.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-30548527698933244772015-05-21T09:13:31.705-07:002015-05-21T09:13:31.705-07:00Thanks Dixie.
The Beatles, hummm! I don't hea...Thanks Dixie.<br /><br />The Beatles, hummm! I don't hear it, but then I never was a big Beatles fan.<br /><br />I highly recommend the movie. I think you'll like it.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-57786743984053428542015-05-21T08:55:08.311-07:002015-05-21T08:55:08.311-07:00Nice battle pretty close! I will check out The Wri...Nice battle pretty close! I will check out The Write Club.Thanks for sharing!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-72110083626754411162015-05-21T08:33:59.981-07:002015-05-21T08:33:59.981-07:00I figured that Boden would own this contest so I&#...I figured that Boden would own this contest so I'm surprised to see Ellie get so much support. She was good, but not as fun as Boden's version. The Waterboys version is good, but I still think I prefer Boden's. Maybe I'd have to process this through a number of listenings, but Boden has a simpler more real sound to me.<br /><br />Excellent match of song versions, but I was most excited to see you feature the film <i>About Time</i>. I liked that film so much and it's worth being seen. I think the "time travel" concept might throw people off thinking it's some kind of <i>Looper</i>-like sci-fi film. The time travel is really only a plot device to tell a more wonderful story. I can't recommend this film highly enough and I was so happy to see you mention it in your post.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br />Road trippin' with A to Z<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-91616046563984985972015-05-21T05:54:15.480-07:002015-05-21T05:54:15.480-07:00The third version is a really good one, think I...The third version is a really good one, think I'd vote for that one over the other two. Tight race again at your seaPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-42734580486075506882015-05-21T05:29:45.640-07:002015-05-21T05:29:45.640-07:00The Water Boys' version is familiar. It almost...The Water Boys' version is familiar. It almost sounds like the Beatles. My favorite ride is that tilt-a-whirl!<br /><br />That was pretty close battle, Fae! Now I need to see the movie. Thank you.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.com