16. Come To Dust (4:07)

[Kathleen]

Wow. I just gave this a good close listen today and there is a lot more going on in the background than I had noticed before. Structurally it's like a track off TCH, but it's just so thematically... Ominous.

[paultomba]

I'm going to say this is my least favourite on the new album. It's not without its charms, and I've had it stuck in my head a fair amount, but for me this is possibly the campest thing I've heard BOC do. There's something strangely ballad-like about it, like a Bond theme or something like that. The melodrama puts me in mind of something Shirley Bassey would sing over.

Of course "least favourite" doesn't quite equate to "dislike", just has a flavour I wasn't quite expecting.

Ha, perfect summary of it!

& that bombastic Bond theme flavour doesn't sit well with me. But to agree with you again, I've had it stuck in my head for a while though.

Kinda reminds me of this track, in feel if nothing else.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPpVq9pB6hw
Excuse me though, I have a nagging tendency to match melodies in my head.

[ryetronics]

At 2:55-2:58 there's a male voice but I can't for the life of me make out what it's saying.

[In_The_Annexe]

made a video to this that will be posted on Monday when the record is released.

[Quillz]

So it was stated in that interview that this track is intended as a reprise to "Reach For The Dead," which I'm not hearing.

[The Friendly Stranger]

So it was stated in that interview that this track is intended as a reprise to "Reach For The Dead," which I'm not hearing.

I can hear it in the chord progression. Not completely obvious but I understand where they're coming from.

[Green Pylon]

many thanks to boards of canada, the new album is terrific to dance and listen. This song is an example. god bless ya

[In_The_Annexe]

my video for "Come to Dust" will be up soon. will post a link here when it is so.

[EDIT]

here it is...

[jjjamz365]

the best song on the entire cd
my desire

[zeitgeist]

this track really deserves a stand alone listen. it whispers the desert - not the Mojave but the Sahara with the so very subtle middle eastern introduction. the ensuing beat occupies your head space like a thick pillow of rolling lava. the plucks, the arpeggios, the snare follow suit. they are all positively sublime constituents of my favorite BOC elements.

this for me is pure, knee-buckling perfection. it is also the audio counterpart to the word 'longing.'

when i heard it for the first time in the desert it brought me to a standstill. i just stood there head back, eyes closed. i knew this was something very special and remember it vividly.

my 'top this and that' lists will continue to change and evolve, but after nearly a serious 100 listens - this still brought chills to me today on the ride home. no matter what happens, i will love this one forever.

i'd like to add - while this one is my declared favorite, i'm liking it more and more. so much that i went out and bought a turntable yesterday and ordered the vinyl so i can hear it differently than i already have. cant say i've ever gone to this length for a song before.

i'm just now hearing this track for the first time, and i'd have to say this track pumped loud is one of the best things i've ever heard. it's got that perfect eyes closed, head bobbing groove like left side drive or 747. or even split your infinities. sooooooooooooooo awesome.

[riverz]

It continues to give me goosebumps and make me feel incredibly emotional. This track is the stand out for me and is extremely powerful in it's ability to create audible imagery.

Annexe - Nice video!

[Spirit Fingers]

I don't know about anyone else, but I really can't (and don't want to) listen to this out of sequence. coming where it does in the record, it hits so much harder. it feels like a really amazing, spine tingling end to a mindblowing film.

In fact, it's a really trite comparison, but it feels like when I saw the Matrix as a wide-eyed 13 year old, and the way it ended and I felt like I'd just witnessed the greatest thing ever created. and then Semena Mertvykh comes and snatches all that hope away, like The Matrix Reloaded.

[riverz]

I don't know about anyone else, but I really can't (and don't want to) listen to this out of sequence. coming where it does in the record, it hits so much harder. it feels like a really amazing, spine tingling end to a mindblowing film.

In fact, it's a really trite comparison, but it feels like when I saw the Matrix as a wide-eyed 13 year old, and the way it ended and I felt like I'd just witnessed the greatest thing ever created. and then Semena Mertvykh comes and snatches all that hope away, like The Matrix Reloaded.

Agreed. It has strength in sequence.

[fujee]

That kick drum is like a subtle punch to the face. These last 5 tracks are so insane.

[naicob]

One of the first tracks that stood out. I left it knowing I'd have to come back. Been listening to it on heavy repeat over the last couple of days. Fantastic track and another favourite.

It's assertive and somewhat hopeful.

[riverz]

One of the first tracks that stood out. I left it knowing I'd have to come back. Been listening to it on heavy repeat over the last couple of days. Fantastic track and another favourite.

It's assertive and somewhat hopeful.

It seems that way unless you go by the track title.

"We come from dust; we return to dust."

[naicob]

One of the first tracks that stood out. I left it knowing I'd have to come back. Been listening to it on heavy repeat over the last couple of days. Fantastic track and another favourite.

It's assertive and somewhat hopeful.

It seems that way unless you go by the track title.

"We come from dust; we return to dust."

I never read into the titles much. Besides, oblivion can be good thing.

[thepastinsidepressant]

on vimeo



fits so well with the footage minus the voice over of course but still, very powerful

[depechedaz]

my video for "Come to Dust" will be up soon. will post a link here when it is so.

[EDIT]

here it is...

WOW, awesome video!!
are there some clips taken from Black Sabbaths new video?

[Konnan]

Whats the voice saying at 3:15? "Human"?