One of those moments when songs hit you in a certain way

[Irish gunner II]

Now I may be on my own here but I find if I'm listening to guns when either falling asleep or while asleep the songs seem to connect with me more. Well last night I was listening to  estranged and my room was completely silent and I was half asleep and it just clicked for the first time in a long time. I could make out litttle things that I missed before and just really made me see how good the song actually is.

Well that's my two cents.

[CheapJon]

the last couple of songs (of CD) are soothing while trying to sleep, fell asleep once woke the fuck up cause i had it on repeat and the intro to SR fucked me up the ears

[Nytunz]

Funny that you mention this now! Because i have the same expirience a couple of hours ago!

I came home from work, and felt the need for some rest. (Work as an archaeologist) I had been digging in the dirt all day, and came back to base, and blacked out on the bed, while listening to Chinese Democracy! I had this state (i think its called sleep paralyze, or something) half awake, half dreaming!
I had a very absurd dream, about going really fast on "ROLLER-SKIS" (dont know why, because i have never even tried that kind of sport before).
Anyway. In the background i could hear "There was a Time" and i was skiing faster and faster! It felt like the whole world was watching me! And i did it pretty well! And i could hear any fucking detail of the song! And i experienced the song a whole new way! It was amazing! LOL Crazy story from a crazy dude!

I guess all the archaeology have made my thoughts go pretty fucking wild!

[cotis]

Happens to me when I lay down before I go to bed or late at night and drift away with the BOSE on. Pick up so much stuff never heard before.

[axljungle]

Now I may be on my own here but I find if I'm listening to guns when either falling asleep or while asleep the songs seem to connect with me more. Well last night I was listening to  estranged and my room was completely silent and I was half asleep and it just clicked for the first time in a long time. I could make out litttle things that I missed before and just really made me see how good the song actually is.

Well that's my two cents.

+1

This happens to me today, with There Was A Time.

And I feel the same hearing "If The World" in the beach, with the sound of the sea 

[Trist805]

I did the same thing last night!   Before going to bed, I listened to Street of Dreams and Madagascar.  For the first time I really got into the part of Madagascar where they play the montage of audio clips.   Something about it just struck a nerve with me and I started analyzing all of it.   It sounds so great over Buckethead's guitar solo too.   It all just fit together so perfectly.

[estebanf]

That happened to me one very cloudy day in a Florianopolis beach called ''joaquina'' or something like that. I was layed down on the sand, tired, thinking about nothing while listening to Madagascar. For like 2 minutes I felt I was inside the song, forgetting completely the rest of the world, capturing every detail I had never listened before.

I lose from myself when I'm concentraded listening to the quote/instrumental part of Madagascar. Its like I'm being quietly posessed by music. An earthquake can be happening behind me and I will not feel it.

Chinese Democracy is without any doubts the best GNR album. The world needs to know it. I feel sorry for the people who cant enjoy this album like I do just because they dont know even its existance.

[Jdog0830]

Street of Dreams, November Rain, This I Love, Fall to Pieces, and Last Fight all help me when going through hard times

I remember one girl I broke up with that I cared about a lot after she dumped me I was just walking and it started raining it reminded me of November Rain becouse I could still tell she cared even though she did not admit it...

[jacdaniel]

Errrr

Had a good experience listening to CITR before.  I used to not be into the song at all and then one day i just "got it".  it felt good and i really enjoy the song now.  although i usually hit next during the outro soloing cos i don't like that part.

[Irish gunner II]

Oh thank fuck for that. I thought I was a complete head case for "hearing the music". well alot of my friends think i'm mad for listening to GNR anyway. Chinese Democracy shut them up haha.

[Leddy]

the last couple of songs (of CD) are soothing while trying to sleep, fell asleep once woke the fuck up cause i had it on repeat and the intro to SR fucked me up the ears

Yep, just after it came out I was falling asleep every night with the album playing, waking up at 3am with Sorry playing is a bizarre and confusing experience as I was completely freaked out as to where the music was coming from   

[CoBrA2168]

Wow, and I thought I was the only one.

I get the most out of the song before going to bed.  And the solos and Axl's voice can just put me to sleep, especially cause I know the songs so well.

Then the last song that plays before I go to bed, I have in my head the next day.

[GnR-NOW]

People who can't enjoy this album are people you hate this line-up for the band, and really for no reason. Therefore they can't see with a clear mind that these songs are awesome work and collaboration from this band !

[jacdaniel]

People who can't enjoy this album are people you hate this line-up for the band, and really for no reason. Therefore they can't see with a clear mind that these songs are awesome work and collaboration from this band !

Slightly paranoid observation

[jarmo]

People who can't enjoy this album are people you hate this line-up for the band, and really for no reason. Therefore they can't see with a clear mind that these songs are awesome work and collaboration from this band !

Slightly paranoid observation

Not really. There's truth in it.

And many of them would use a Slash avatar if they posted on message boards.

It isn't easy to enjoy something when your mindset from the beginning is "it can't be any good because....".




/jarmo

[Jdog0830]

Yep they hate Axl for things in the past and won't just let it be...

[jacdaniel]

People who can't enjoy this album are people you hate this line-up for the band, and really for no reason. Therefore they can't see with a clear mind that these songs are awesome work and collaboration from this band !

Slightly paranoid observation

Not really. There's truth in it.

And many of them would use a Slash avatar if they posted on message boards.

It isn't easy to enjoy something when your mindset from the beginning is "it can't be any good because....".




/jarmo

But this was the most harmless thread ever.  just a couple of people talking about a certain aspect of the music.  I thought the comment above was a bit paranoid and very random.  (Unless i missed something).
i dont think my avatar or me being a fan of Slash has any impact on me being a fan of Nu Guns.
I just go by the music, like most people should.
I certainly hope nobody hates Slash just because Axl does and vice versa.  (Although its true for most)

[jarmo]

#1: There's no "nu Guns". It's Guns N' Roses.
#2: I didn't mention you specifically, but if the shoe fits.... The point was, many of these people who have already made up their mind before hearing a single note, are fans of (some of) the former members.


There's been many examples of people who say they don't like the album when they know what they're listening to, but once they hear a song and have no idea who it is, they suddenly like it!




/jarmo

[jacdaniel]

#1: There's no "nu Guns". It's Guns N' Roses.
#2: I didn't mention you specifically, but if the shoe fits.... The point was, many of these people who have already made up their mind before hearing a single note, are fans of (some of) the former members.


There's been many examples of people who say they don't like the album when they know what they're listening to, but once they hear a song and have no idea who it is, they suddenly like it!




/jarmo

I thought Axl was the one that says he calls them old guns and nu guns.

I do agree with you for the most part though

[Limulus]

original Dexter/Axl quote:
"In regard to nuGuns, I get that sometimes it helps to be able to clarify. Personally I call this Guns and the Illusions or previous lineups old Guns."

topicwise there are lots of moments where song parts still hit me, but there are many other parts still being annoying to me, too.