CitizenAgitated Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Overly cheesy lyrics, horrible harmonization (which is annoying, since Matt's voice could work, especially when he's singing higher) and it doesn't really feel like a finished song overally. So, personally, I think it's pretty much the second worst song on the album. Define "horrible harmonization". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saracene Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I think it's a lovely song and it allows the album to take a nice breather before things get intense again. I haven't really appreciated it until I saw a video on YouTube that put the song together with some footage from WWII (I think). That really highlighted its poignancy for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiko Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I love the song. Shame it didn't make Absolution actually. It seems it would have fit that album well. Especially with a darker tone. As it is though it's still great. More of that is welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenAgitated Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 I love the song. Shame it didn't make Absolution actually. It seems it would have fit that album well. Especially with a darker tone. As it is though it's still great. More of that is welcome! It remains an open question whether it would have had the harmonies on Absolution. If not, I'm glad they held it back for BH&R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atavar Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 At first I hated it, then I saw them play it live at Wembley, and the lyrics and the feeling of the song really touched me. So beautiful. I've always really liked Soldiers, a refreshing peice. In my oppinion the only muse track i've ever actively disliked is invinceable, its a sentimental bit of bumwad. It makes me think of someone cheesegrateing a kitten. Thats said hearing invinceable live at wembaly it was really good... even on HARRP, perhaps its just better live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juuso Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Define "horrible harmonization". I just don't think the backing vocals work at all, it makes Matts voice sound whiny and only sound good, when they goes to the higher range in the end ("No I don't think you do" etc etc). It's a gimmick to give the song some flesh around it, which it desperately needs. The song would have been better without them, with just the main vocals in. The song works live though, but on album it's horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validus Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I just don't think the backing vocals work at all, it makes Matts voice sound whiny and only sound good, when they goes to the higher range in the end ("No I don't think you do" etc etc). It's a gimmick to give the song some flesh around it, which it desperately needs. The song would have been better without them, with just the main vocals in. The song works live though, but on album it's horrible. +1 I wouldnt say its horrible on the album, but its perfect live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juuso Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 +1 I wouldnt say its horrible on the album, but its perfect live. Well, horrible is quite a strong word, but I think it's really redundant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validus Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Well, horrible is quite a strong word, but I think it's really redundant. Yeah fair enough, one of the main reasons i like it live is the way it draws everything down from all the rocking and everyone just watches it. I dunno i suppose some people would find that boring but i think its one thing that muse do well when captivating you live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juuso Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Yeah fair enough, one of the main reasons i like it live is the way it draws everything down from all the rocking and everyone just watches it. I dunno i suppose some people would find that boring but i think its one thing that muse do well when captivating you live. It's a nice break live (from all the mental jumping) and with the cell phone thing it's really pretty. Then again, those don't really make the song itself any better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArrowSmith Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 You know listening to it now on headphones, the harmonies really jump out at you. It's a wonderful composition. For those that love Queen's harmonies, this is a must listen. For a reference listen to Queen's "You Take My Breath Away". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I just don't think the backing vocals work at all, it makes Matts voice sound whiny and only sound good, when they goes to the higher range in the end ("No I don't think you do" etc etc). It's a gimmick to give the song some flesh around it, which it desperately needs. The song would have been better without them, with just the main vocals in. Am I the only one to think that when Matt's sings "No I don't think you do" it really sounds like the "Ave Maria"? Yes, you can call me crazy if you'd like but that's what it sounds like to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArrowSmith Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 In a rock music market bereft of harmonies - Radiohead is downright allergic to them, SP is a refreshment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tails Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Overly cheesy lyrics, horrible harmonization (which is annoying, since Matt's voice could work, especially when he's singing higher) and it doesn't really feel like a finished song overally. So, personally, I think it's pretty much the second worst song on the album. I actually quite liked the harmony as others have said it's a nice change of pace in the album. I wouldn't classify it as a favorite, it's just not that memorable imo, but it's pleasant to listen to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefamoe Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I have always really loved this song. It's so much fun to sing along to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anette_musette Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 ]I have always really loved this song[/b]. It's so much fun to sing along to. me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 i really like soldiers poem, and the harmony in it, but does anyone else find it weird seeing chris doing the vocals, for example on HAARP, such a huge guy, singing something like that, I just find it odd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArrowSmith Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 i really like soldiers poem, and the harmony in it, but does anyone else find it weird seeing chris doing the vocals, for example on HAARP, such a huge guy, singing something like that, I just find it odd... Must every singer be smallish, emo-looking type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Must every singer be smallish, emo-looking type? no...but its just the way hes hunched over the mic (on HAARP this is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Born Lee Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I don't like it very much. Like Starlight, Exo-Politics and Invincible it doesn't age well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hysteria_bside Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 i dont get it, soldiers poem is a really good song once u listen to it properly... but wat i dont get the most, is everyone saying its bad, among the worst of BHAR along with Exo-Politics etc... how is Exo-Politics bad??? its probs my 3rd fav off the album! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampiresquirrel Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 As far as the song goes, I think it's a lovely song though should have been a B-Side giving Glorious room to be on the album. +10000000000 that said, i do really like SP but Glorious is...well...glorious. maybe if there were room for both? that would be ace! as for it having "bad harmonies"?? i just don't see that. sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArrowSmith Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Like I said earlier, if you liked mid-era Queen(A night at the opera, A day at the races) you'll love Soldier's Poem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Ryanbows Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 As far as the song goes, I think it's a lovely song though should have been a B-Side giving Glorious room to be on the album. Yeah, but instead of Glorious, Easily. Or both! When I first heard Soldier's Poem, I hated its guts. But it grew on me. Now I love it! Not one of my favorites, but still a very good song that I enjoy listening to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Originally_Symmetrical Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 /revival of thread. It makes my heart melt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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