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Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:Are they at a funeral? Gawd they're all wearing black

Originally posted by yuri31:Why do I think that Bono has coloured his hair?

Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:To be honest I still think the original Winter was WAY better, so i'm glad they're paying for their mistake of changing to a sappy sad song for a movie that it wasn't even made for.

Originally posted by drewhiggins:[..]

I feel the same way.

Originally posted by vanquish:[..]

I agree that the Linear version was better (except Bono's voice sounded a bit harsh in the beginning of the choruses)

But Winter was actually writen for Brothers. Jim Sheridan stopped by their studio in 2008 and asked them to write a song for his movie.

Originally posted by drewhiggins:[..]

In that case, I prefer the first version written for the soundtrack. It's because it's too long and might seem a little boring to some who watch the film???

Originally posted by vanquish:[..]

I don't think it'll be too long, as it was played over the credits lol, and we all know how long they run for.

And it's definitely less boring than the 2nd version, its more upbeat and the instrumentation is more unique, the movie version is a very traditional sounding ballad.
Just the intro and first verse of the Linear version is sublime, gorgeously melodic and love Bono's imagery in the first verse "the yellow sun/ well it took the hand...."

The only problem I have with the Linear version is the way Bono sings the first line of the choruses ie. "the broken and the bruised", his voice sounds incredibly harsh. ditto for the second chorus.

If this doesn't stop being a discussion topic, I will close it.

NEWS ONLY, NO DISCUSSION

There are plenty of other topics to discuss. This topic is designed for people to see genuine news or sightings, not have to wade through loads of pointless speculation/discussion.

Originally posted by djrlewis:Right, I warned you guys. This topic is now closed for a week.

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VATICAN CITY -- Call it the Vatican's 10 commandments for good listening.

The Holy See's newspaper Saturday published its picks for pop rock paradise, ranging from Michael Jackson's album "Thriller" to Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" and the Beatles' "Revolver."

What L'Osservatore Romano calls a semiserious guide on the road to good music will take you to "Graceland" -- Paul Simon's album made the cut.

The other picks are David Crosby's "If I Could Only Remember My Name," Santana's "Supernatural," "Rumours" by Fleetwood Mac, Donald Fagen's "Nightfly," U2's "Achtung Baby" and "(What's The Story) Morning Glory" by Oasis.