Is Rhiad and Silk Worms weak?

[jarmo]

For those of you who haven't heard it, here's the monitor mix version. (Link removed)

For a limited time.


I got this from newgnr.com at some point in time. So thanks to them.



/jarmo

[PeterCoffin]

That's a better version... I can tell it's a good song (the riffs are good, drumming goes well with it, etc.), but I can't completely tell what is going on in even the better version.

[Dr. Blutarsky]

I agree, it is not fair to judge these 2 songs on not so stellar live recordings.

Rhiadh has a nice classic Led Zep ish sound with some modern effects at the beginning.

Silkworms is not a bad song. I like the fact the song structure is a little different.

[AdZ]

For those of you who haven't heard it, here's the monitor mix version. (Right click & "Save Target As")

For a limited time.


I got this from newgnr.com at some point in time. So thanks to them.



/jarmo

Thanksizzle.

[Dave_Rose]

Does Buckethead do the solo in Rhiad?

[volcano62]

I'm sure when the tracks are done they will be totaly different on the finished album.

By the way Dave, I pretty sure Buckethead plays all the hard solo's.

[estranged.1098]

By the way Dave, I pretty sure Buckethead plays all the hard solo's.

What exactly do you mean by "hard"? Are you a guitarist, and if so, do you think it's easier to play the solo from Madagascar or The Blues?

[Johnnyblood]

I was at the the very first Vegas show and even though Rhiad was a song I never heard before, I thought it was a stand-out.?

I was there too and had the same reaction. Right after the show I spent the next 20 or so hours driving back to Colorado. As I thought about the show and the new songs (which I only heard that one time, unlike listening to an mp3 of the song ten times in a half hour) Rhiad was the only one I could really remember, even though I didn't know the title. Mostly I was able to remember the vocal parts, but I also had the Zeppelin-ish reaction that others have mentioned here.

It definitely needs some tinkering, but I feel it's the most promising new track in terms of suggesting a 'new sound' that isn't all about techno production. It's more about the way Axl sings, the rhythms used, and the general tone. And it's not too wordy, which is sometimes a problem Axl has in my opinion.

[volcano62]

By the way Dave, I pretty sure Buckethead plays all the hard solo's.

What exactly do you mean by "hard"? Are you a guitarist, and if so, do you think it's easier to play the solo from Madagascar or The Blues?

I would have to say Madagascar. It's pretty crazy at the end.

[Scabbie]

Thanks jarmo for the download, first time I've heard this song.

I like it! Its a little diffrent, but there's nothing wrong with that!

[GnFnR87]

thanx jarmo, i agree, its different but has a nice riff, the studio version is probably kickass

[FragileVision]

Silkworms is pretty bad... I'm hoping that Axl just drops this song completely. It has that awesome electronica interlude in the middle, but aside from that, it's just an unappealing song.

Rhiad, on the other hand, has huge potential in the studio - That techno/rock rave up at the beginning, Axl's frantic vocals, and that solo at the end, just "whoa." I hope that Axl tinkers with it a bit, because this song would be a killer way to kickstart the album if he can just work on making the song sound more 'complete.'

[GnFnR87]

I agree Rhiad would be a killer opener with some work, where can i hear Silkworms, or do i want to hear it? lol

[HoldenCaulfield]

btw, 'Riyadh's solo is split: the first half is Robin, then the shredding part is Bucket...

[ClintroN]

Rhiad is unfuckinreal, the words are amazing. Shows he's not gonna sing about the same shit like past albums, Axl's actually got some fuckin' cool shit to sing about, Chinese Democracy words i cant get enough of!!

That download was terrible to , it was cool but i scored one off Kazza from Vegas 01' and its pretty cool!!
Its just funny when Axl starts singing....... :rofl:on that download......anyway

[mexicrow]

i heard them play Rhiad live in Detroit it was good, but Silkworms is just horrible, I've been a GNR fan since 87 and I think It's thier worse song,

[grog mug]

When your in the front row in a small venue like Hard Rock Hotel, Silk Worms completely rocks out live.  Everyone is in to it, and the song is great....you can tell the band loves playing it.

[Voodoochild]

Really love Rhiad. It's one of my favourites. Can't think why and how some people listen to this song and not like it. 

[dave-gnfnr2k]

Riyadh
(this is the? best i could do)

Oh-Oh
Ohhhh
Oh, Oh-Oh
Ohhhh
Oh-Oh
Ohhhh
Oh, Oh-Oh

Riyadh and the Bedouins
Had a plan and thought they'd win
But I don?t give a fuck bout them
Cause I am crazy

All my salvation
And all my frustrations
Caught in the lies **
and if you had hope as welll**
Somewhere in time
Where only I can tell

Ohhhh

Ohhhh
Oh-Oh


Riyadh and the Bedouins
So that?s the world that you gave me.
I ain?t had enough of you
Who can blame me

Half the time you never win
Nomads or barbarians
I won?t spill (spend) my will to live, you ag-gra-vate me



My salvation
And all my frustration
Caught in the lie ***
No one had hope as well. ***
Somewhere in time
Where only I can tell

My salvation
My frustrations
Caught in the lie **
if your at home as well **
Somewhere in time
There only I can tell



All my salvation
And all, my frustrations
Caught in the lies? **
If you had hope as well **
Somewhere in time
There only I can tell

**These are the two lines I really have no clue on ..any help or ideas

is it caught in the lies
starting to lie?

then the line after that, i really have no clue
axl mumbles it way too much

[ClintroN]

i beleive it's
Half the time there Bedouins
Nomads or barbarians...