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The Cure — A Forest (Live Acoustic)
Album: Greatest Hits (Limited Edition)
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Released: 2001
Length: 4:49
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Come closer and see
See into the trees
Find the girl
While you can
Come closer and see
See into the dark
Just follow your eyes
Just follow your eyes

I hear her voice
Calling my name
The sound is deep
In the dark
I hear her voice
And start to run
Into the trees
Into the trees

Into the trees

Suddenly I stop
But I know it's too late
I'm lost in a forest
All alone
The girl was never there
It's always the same
I'm running towards nothing
Again and again and again
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Melikes.
Adds a certain crunchiness to the original.

Should return to the rotation.
Posted 2 years ago by alain.brault    [ Reply ]
Wow, that's pretty poor. Great song, but definitely not their best performance!
Posted 9 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
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Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

As far as I can tell, it's an acoustic bass guitar (not an upright double bass) being played into a microphone - or at least that's what the video shows.  Their acoustics probably do have pick-ups in them though.

 
Drums are loud, and it's difficult for even close mic'd acoustic string instruments to compete with them. My guess is that each of the two guitars and the bass have some sort of active electronics, so the sound engineer can isolate them in the mix. And in an environment like that in the video, the guitars and bass are probably being played straight into the mixing board rather than through mic'd amplifiers, which would indeed isolate them from the drums. That said, like acoustic guitars with active electronics, acoustic bass guitars with active electronics have a distinctive sound which differentiates them from electric basses.
Posted 9 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Cool baby
Posted 9 years ago by rascal    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Acoustic? With an electric bass guitar? Not that I'm bothered as it's a nice version, but to my mind 'acoustic' in musical terms should mean using non-electric instruments. The only electronics should be mic and amps connected to the instruments, and of course a mic for the voice.

 

 wrangler wrote:

sounds like an acoustic bass with a pickup to me

 
As far as I can tell, it's an acoustic bass guitar (not an upright double bass) being played into a microphone - or at least that's what the video shows.  Their acoustics probably do have pick-ups in them though.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:
Not only a great song but never forget he saved us all from Mega Streisand when she got hold of the Triangle of Zinthar

 
Baa Boo RAh! Baa Boo RAh!
Posted 10 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
Please, Bill, not agane. 
Posted 10 years ago by GarageDragon    [ Reply ]
I really like the original version of this song.  I have never liked re-mixes.  On this recording you miss the best part of the song---that deep eerie repeating bass hook that throbs the whole way through
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I love this song, one of my favourites ever, and also this version is my favourite version of it.



Sloggydog wrote:
Not only a great song but never forget he saved us all from Mega Streisand when she got hold of the Triangle of Zinthar

 

Haha, he turned into a giant butterfly. 
Posted 10 years ago by Cubedout    [ Reply ]
Not only a great song but never forget he saved us all from Mega Streisand when she got hold of the Triangle of Zinthar
Posted 10 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
no no not again, no no not again, no no not again  {#Stop}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Far from my favorite Cure song
Posted 11 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
This one's a perfect example of how well he can sing.
Posted 11 years ago by DearDM    [ Reply ]
Was pretty good until he started singing. Bleh! {#Razz}
Posted 11 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
Bill must be a true fan...so much Cure airtime.

The Cure was one of my favourite bands back in the eighties {#Dance} 

But I only listen to them @ radioparadise lately.... 
Posted 11 years ago by Sakkerju    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Acoustic? With an electric bass guitar? Not that I'm bothered as it's a nice version, but to my mind 'acoustic' in musical terms should mean using non-electric instruments. The only electronics should be mic and amps connected to the instruments, and of course a mic for the voice.

 
Saw a local (South West) band called Shelanagig recently - really good evening - realised half way through that if the power had gone, they could have carried on and sounded exactly the same (just a little quieter) - really acoustic. 
Posted 11 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
Robert Smith seems to forget that there are scales in music for a reason. Atonal solos just don't real light my fire.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Great tune, but not this time, would be much better with more passion and "Robby" showing off more of his guitar prowess.
Posted 11 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
EWWWWWWW.  PSD for me please...
Posted 11 years ago by eswiley2    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Acoustic? With an electric bass guitar? Not that I'm bothered as it's a nice version, but to my mind 'acoustic' in musical terms should mean using non-electric instruments. The only electronics should be mic and amps connected to the instruments, and of course a mic for the voice.
 

sounds like an acoustic bass with a pickup to me
Posted 11 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
I left yesterday and The Cure was playing
I start RP this morning and The Cure is playing
gawd {#Rolleyes}
Posted 12 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

Those lyrics are from 'Killing an Arab', which was a direct reference to Albert Camus' existentialism classic The Outsider, which opens with the French anti-hero shooting an Arab guy dead on an Algerian beach for no rational reason.
 
(nice one) whada crazy guy, that A.C. ..in the u.s that book is called The Stranger.. by the way (L'Etranger) for those interested in Artful and thought provoking words.
Posted 12 years ago by midreaming    [ Reply ]
 siandbeth wrote:
Got my 35mm camera stolen at a Cure concert in Berkeley back in the 80s. Not mad about the camera theft really, but I'm mad I don't have the pictures we took leading up to that concert.... wah
 
Don't fret, they weren't that good.

Want your camera back?   
Posted 12 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Wow!  A great, classic - & I've never heard this version.  Nicely done.
Posted 12 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
One of the most foot-waggin' finger-tappin' songs out there, and a really cool version, like it like it 倧奜き
Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Mack wrote:
Standin by the sea with a gun in ma hand, a starin at the sea a starin at the sand, looking down the barrel at the .... The cure 20ish yrs b4 Iraq & Afghanistan. The Cure's image is in contrast tyo their lyrics which often pack an unforgettable punch.

 
Those lyrics are from 'Killing an Arab', which was a direct reference to Albert Camus' existentialism classic The Outsider, which opens with the French anti-hero shooting an Arab guy dead on an Algerian beach for no rational reason.
Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Acoustic? With an electric bass guitar? Not that I'm bothered as it's a nice version, but to my mind 'acoustic' in musical terms should mean using non-electric instruments. The only electronics should be mic and amps connected to the instruments, and of course a mic for the voice.
Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Leaves me feeling good. Knock on wood. {#Roflol}
Posted 12 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Got my 35mm camera stolen at a Cure concert in Berkeley back in the 80s. Not mad about the camera theft really, but I'm mad I don't have the pictures we took leading up to that concert.... wah
Posted 13 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
 hencini wrote:
Not my favorite Cure song, but I like this version more than the studio version.  Lolz@"Live Acoustic", tho.  : )
 
I'm the opposite. Not a big Cure fan, but this is decent.

Love cats makes cough up fur balls. 
Posted 13 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
I love the Cure
Posted 13 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Steven Wilson used this song as one of his notorious "cover versions".

I like it.
Posted 13 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite Cure song, but I like this version more than the studio version.  Lolz@"Live Acoustic", tho.  : )
Posted 13 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]
 Foreverfree wrote:
{#Meditate}
 jonrox wrote:
A classic song - think there was more atmosphere in the original but vocals come across well in this version
 
 
The Show video has the great version from the Wish tour referenced below.  I ripped that concert's audio to CD years ago and listen to it often.  The video is well worth seeking out as a blast from the past.

Posted 15 years ago by silvergirl    [ Reply ]
...easy (listening) cure...


Posted 15 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
{#Meditate}
 jonrox wrote:
A classic song - think there was more atmosphere in the original but vocals come across well in this version
 


Posted 15 years ago by Foreverfree    [ Reply ]
A classic song - think there was more atmosphere in the original but vocals come across well in this version
Posted 16 years ago by jonrox    [ Reply ]
Standin by the sea with a gun in ma hand, a starin at the sea a starin at the sand, looking down the barrel at the .... The cure 20ish yrs b4 Iraq & Afghanistan. The Cure's image is in contrast tyo their lyrics which often pack an unforgettable punch.

Posted 16 years ago by Mack    [ Reply ]
IT'S "CURE" FOR ME. MY FRIEND SEAD : "SOMETHING LIKE THAT I NEVER HEAR BEFOR IN MY LIFE"
Posted 16 years ago by zeze    [ Reply ]
never heard this version - it's pretty sweet!  {#Guitarist}
Posted 16 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
Love this song.  Yay Fat Bob!
Posted 16 years ago by CamLwalk    [ Reply ]
...hah!..love the segue from i'm the ocean!..
Posted 16 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
 orpheus wrote:


actually i like this version as well. vocals aren't nearly as buried in the mix and I like the fact the guitars are more out front instead of the percussion. different, but still good.

 

Ditto!
Posted 16 years ago by Ulises    [ Reply ]
This is pretty well realized for an acoustic version of a synth-heavy track.  Doesn't mean it's as good though.
Posted 16 years ago by x3n0b07    [ Reply ]
I just love The Cure!!!
Posted 16 years ago by Martino    [ Reply ]
Love it!!
Posted 16 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
CoYoT51 wrote:
Good musicians?? THEM??
do yerself a big favor and go see them in concert for yerself!
Posted 16 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
yik
Posted 16 years ago by kalkin84    [ Reply ]
looking at the sequence neil young - the cure i was wondering if bill knew what my plans for february are :) this is my concert calender so far (vienna) 21.2. queens of the stone age 22.2. neil young 23.2. the cure all tickets are bought, now it's about saving the energy for these amazing 3 days...what a treat :) next song by qotsa and i will pack my things and leave the office
Posted 17 years ago by Delboy77    [ Reply ]
orpheus wrote:
I think Robert and his bandmates are very underrated as far as being incredible freakin' musicians!
Good musicians?? THEM??
Posted 17 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Bit strange that the original version isn't even in the RP library. Lacks the early 80s atmosphere.
So does 2007 as a whole. I like this a lot.
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
sunny_day wrote:
true
actually i like this version as well. vocals aren't nearly as buried in the mix and I like the fact the guitars are more out front instead of the percussion. different, but still good.
Posted 17 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Not a really good version this. Lacks the early 80s atmosphere.
true
Posted 17 years ago by sunny_day    [ Reply ]
i think playing this song would give me some serious hand cramps.
Posted 17 years ago by RockBottom    [ Reply ]
Bit strange that the original version isn\'t even in the RP library. Not a really good version this. Lacks the early 80s atmosphere.
Posted 17 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
snowcat wrote:
My all-time favorite Cure song. They did a 15-minute version of this for an encore at a concert in '92. Chilling. By the way, The Bravery completely ripped this song off for 'An Honest Mistake' in my opinion.
wish tour, right? I saw that in DC, tho when they did this song it wasn't totally all acoustic, but man did it rock, and boy can those guys play (I think Robert and his bandmates are very underrated as far as being incredible freakin' musicians! very intricate and complex)
Posted 17 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
it sounds oddly like Billy Idol's acoustic White Wedding too.
Posted 17 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
I just realized this is almost the exact same bass as the Kooks "Ooh La"... of course, the Kooks came later.
Posted 17 years ago by andesitic    [ Reply ]
It's always great to hear live/remix Cure.
Posted 17 years ago by Professor_C    [ Reply ]
My wife bought me this album when it came out. What a wonderful thing for her to do. It's just too bad she didn't know about the limited edition 2-disc set.
Posted 17 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
Nice atomsphere, makes the Cure seem new again. Speaks to the appeal of the music, not just the instrument.
Posted 17 years ago by js5280    [ Reply ]
My all-time favorite Cure song. They did a 15-minute version of this for an encore at a concert in '92. Chilling. By the way, The Bravery completely ripped this song off for 'An Honest Mistake' in my opinion.
Posted 17 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
Nice- Thanks
Posted 17 years ago by MiketheKnife    [ Reply ]
... lovin' it, again an' again an' again
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
coccyx wrote:
geez, i actually got this 'teeth on edge' feeling when he was raving annagane again and again...
That's the only part of the song that grates me as well.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
driver8 wrote:
I've got a disease. Give me THE CURE!
NICE
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
Who's Anna Gane ??
geez, i actually got this 'teeth on edge' feeling when he was raving annagane again and again...
Posted 17 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
This song should not be played acoustic, IMO. It almost sounds like a cover of the original.
Posted 17 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
SuperWeh wrote:
At the beginning of the song there's a little guitar lick that sounds like it's played in the wrong key or something like that, anyone else notice it?
Yep, that's a nice little dissonant riff from Robert Smith there, sounds very spooky and foreboding. Actually it's probably some complicated jazz chord but I'm too lazy to find out.
Posted 18 years ago by Zigi    [ Reply ]
Brilliant!
Posted 18 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
In spite I am liked for million reasons to the original studio one... this version is fu..ing brilliant.... and I have to say another time.... Robert's voice it's like the good wine.... better with the age!
Posted 18 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
I've got a disease. Give me THE CURE!
Posted 18 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
Ender43 wrote:
I have to say...damn...nice set tonight, real nice The Cure - A Forest (Live Acoustic) Neil Young - Sugar Mountain Replacements - Here Comes a Regular Tom Petty - Ankle Deep
I agree, expecially the last 2, live acoustic. loving it.
Posted 18 years ago by rachlan    [ Reply ]
Wonderful band!
Posted 18 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
I have to say...damn...nice set tonight, real nice The Cure - A Forest (Live Acoustic) Neil Young - Sugar Mountain Replacements - Here Comes a Regular Tom Petty - Ankle Deep
Posted 18 years ago by Ender43    [ Reply ]
good song. . . can't say the guitar is exactly on in certain parts. . . It works and that's the beauty of music.
Posted 18 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
pyro2000 wrote:
Wow .. I love this accoustic mix ...
Me 2.
Posted 18 years ago by rgio    [ Reply ]
SuperWeh wrote:
At the beginning of the song there's a little guitar lick that sounds like it's played in the wrong key or something like that, anyone else notice it? Apart from that I tend to like the version, I must have played the original thousands of times back in the day. This version is a little less spacy/gloomy than the original I think but has some more spontaneity to it.
My thoughts exactly.
Posted 18 years ago by MrsAustin    [ Reply ]
Wow .. I love this accoustic mix ...
Posted 18 years ago by pyro2000    [ Reply ]
At the beginning of the song there's a little guitar lick that sounds like it's played in the wrong key or something like that, anyone else notice it? Apart from that I tend to like the version, I must have played the original thousands of times back in the day. This version is a little less spacy/gloomy than the original I think but has some more spontaneity to it.
Posted 18 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
Steven Wilson does an awesome cover of this tune.
Posted 18 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
Who's Anna Gane ??
To Funny!!! lol
Posted 18 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
Who's Anna Gane ??
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
I'm have goosebumps on this one. Suddenly transformed to listening to the cure on my friend Dylan's walkman (the first one-the big heavy metal one), walking in the north country NY in 40 below snowy nights, snow so cold it crunches underfoot, you can hear it over the walkman. And the Cure transforming my musical tastes from Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith to everything alternative, new, innovative, and not mainstream. Ah, the high school years. So long ago and so very far away. Oh shit, my son needs help with his xbox!
Posted 18 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Beastie wrote:
Loved this version. It doesn't sound like the typical sound from them, does it?
This is one of their first hits in Europe, it would take another 4 or 5 years before they broke in the U.S.
Posted 18 years ago by lunar1963    [ Reply ]
bom pra caralhooooooooo
Posted 18 years ago by josesegundo    [ Reply ]
A most excellent song in every version I've heard.
Posted 18 years ago by horseplayer    [ Reply ]
Beastie wrote:
Loved this version. It doesn't sound like the typical sound from them, does it?
I don't know, 3 notes in I guessed what it was and I haven't heard this version before. I like it.
Posted 18 years ago by AnchorMan    [ Reply ]
started out with a 3 on this one...went to a 1 by the end
Posted 18 years ago by LennytheB    [ Reply ]
Loved this version. It doesn't sound like the typical sound from them, does it?
Posted 18 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
coding_to_music wrote:
It's got to live up to the standard.... Will it??
I think it may...
Posted 18 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
Nice simple version.
Posted 18 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
It's got to live up to the standard.... Will it??
Posted 18 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]