A New Beginning

[melanie]

tim played it at richters the other night.  i found it quite *touching* in a, well, tim sort of way and i mean that nicer than it sounds ... as far as ballads go (how far is that?), it was *cute* ... er ... catchy ... sentimental not too whiney

[Gfunk]

Well after reading the lyrics, I am looking forward to hearing the song. I like the lyrics, with the exception of the line "will an
Animal go to hell if it is bad"

I think that could have been said a little more eloquently. But whatever.

i totally agree, thats the only part of the lyrics that i don\'t like.

[leith]

I like this song alot.

[Buquebus]

fwiw, this shit ain\'t a so called "ballad", it\'s just a good song. ballads are usually borderline cheesey love songs... just another texture to throw into a set, fuck around with some emotions and whatnot.. the overall wave of feelings that occurs when one listens to the seracuse recording, and they just bounce back into this raucous and debauchery that is tab00.  it is wonderful.  I got to say I am all about this "newer" direction in songwriting.. It seems to just happen as artists/people grow:inky:

[leith]

Thank You Gabe. Tim needs to continue to mature as a songwriter and writing tunes w/o all the fast changes and mass notage to reach his full potential. I read a post that said this song if unchanged would be one of their most simple songs. That was posted as a bad thing it seemed and I see it the direct opposite way.
Songs like this can only help alleiviate the stigma of this just being a wank fest jammy jamband that rocks face only.

[booztravlr]

^ i believe wankfest is one word.

i def enjoyed this song in cuse and felt it was nicely placed midset. this is, by no means, a set opener, closer, or encore song. i feel this song is perfect for the middle of a rocking set or right before some crazy sandwich so the band can rest up for a few minutes, similar to how good things is used.

[peaches626]

i like it... stuck in my head the last few days....

[kyndkate]

The song was a song Tim was working on some time back.  It\'s working title was "Death".  The song is Tim exploring the mystery of death......I guess after Gia\'s passing it inspired him to work on and complete the song.....

I personally like the tune and think it works well with the other songs in Tim\'s Episode saga as it is the last or second to last song in the saga........

Yeah, we talked about it for a long while last week. He read me the lyrics, and with everything that\'s happened the last month, I think it\'s appropriate and moving. I have yet to hear the tune as played in Syracuse, but even if you don\'t like the music, the words can definitely speak for themselves. Hopefully turning things down a notch will only make them mature further with their songwriting. I mean hey, it\'s worth a try. It\'s not like every single note the guys play has to or should be some shredding, epic thing.

[jking]

think it works well with the other songs in Tim\'s Episode saga as it is the last or second to last song in the saga........

and, to me, that\'s exactly what it sounds like - the gentle settling down after a crazy trip, the summation of a journey, the final deep breath after a serious meditation.

i like it! i like the maturity it shows. i like its simplicity (seriously, think of it in context of other episodes and its a good counter-point) and its sing-song-y-ness. i think it would make a great encore after the right show - something easy to grasp after having your mind twisted. and i don\'t think it should ever become a jam vehicle. not every song needs to be.

[siflandollie]

Just listened to the Stone Church version and overall I digget.
Definitely not a high energy breakfast song, but they sure do have a bunch of those.  In fact I would say they could use more mellow songs, cause sometimes I just can\'t dance for 3 hours straight.  and it is definitely rather catchy.  I would like to see how it develops over time w/ more stagetime and whatnot.  Overall though it\'s a good tune

[Spacey]

is this tune the conclusion to the Grand Scheme of Things? Like the sequel to the song or something I heard. I\'ve yet to hear it live but should get my dose very soon.

[bdfreetuna]

Stoned Church version sounds better than whatever the first one I listened to.

T\'was the difference between not really liking it and now I do like it.

[Todd]

The Stone church version sealed it for me.

[sąikidélik]

I def like the song. If the stone church version was put up for everyone im sure they would change there mind. The song is new and def has room for improvement, but like all breakfast albums there are a few slow songs that timmy can use as a PME. Its got a new melody from all the other songs like it and it has a great ending, with plenty of room for jam.

[skalnbyc]

The song is new and def has room for improvement

I\'m listening to the Stone Church version now.  Yeah, it could use some more juice in parts.  At this point, I can\'t see myself getting excited when they start playing it at the next show I attend.