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KT Tunstall — Other Side of the World
Album: Eye to the Telescope
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Released: 2004
Length: 3:28
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Over the sea and far away
She's waiting like an iceberg
Waiting to change
But she's cold inside
She wants to be like the water

All the muscles tighten in her face
Buries her soul in one embrace
They're one and the same
Just like water

The fire fades away
Most of everyday
Is full of tired excuses
But it's to hard to say
I wish it were simple
But we give up easily
You're close enough to see that
You're the other side of the world to me

On comes the panic light
Holding on with fingers and feelings alike
But the time has come
To move along

The fire fades away

Can you help me?
Can you let me go?
And can you still love me
When you can't see me anymore?

The fire fades away
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Just asked my wife which record she wants me to put on. She said "This one."
 
Done (after the song ended).
Posted 1 year ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
 jobohocomo wrote:

One of the best one-woman shows I've ever seen.  KT rocks solid!



Agree. She played a company party and was amazing. 
Posted 1 year ago by roadie    [ Reply ]
One of the best one-woman shows I've ever seen.  KT rocks solid!
Posted 1 year ago by jobohocomo    [ Reply ]
8 --==>> 9.

This song is just amazing, to me.  LOVE IT!
Posted 2 years ago by SpencerAR    [ Reply ]
 rob0101 wrote:

One of the best composed pop songs of all time.
Love it !!!



It is sublime.  It is a special talent to really impart a mood/emotion with sophisticated yet spar lyrics combined with the music and performance necessary to make it magic.  Like what Joni Mitchell and Steely Dan do so well.
Posted 3 years ago by domreo    [ Reply ]
What a GREAT song!
Posted 3 years ago by nirgivon    [ Reply ]

Funny, after several years listening to RP I've never "noticed" KTT's stuff enough make me click on one of her songs.

But today I heard a song on the car radio, thought the voice sounded engaging (maybe even familiar?), and I managed to catch the words "like an iceberg / all facial muscles".

Google did the rest, and here I am commenting!

Hope I get to hear it in full before long..

Posted 3 years ago by Philchill    [ Reply ]
One of the best composed pop songs of all time.
Love it !!!
Posted 3 years ago by rob0101    [ Reply ]
 tony620d wrote:
too many female artists on RP IMHO
 
Actually, I find that RP does a great job of including music from all genders (there are now more than 2 since your original post), and from different ethnicities as well.  That's what makes it such a great music site!  

The infrequent (thankfully) posts that are sexist or racist in nature just pre-judge music that can really only truly be judged on its own merits.  AND, as my Dad (RIP) taught me, most generalized comments say far more about the person who states them, than they do about the subject on which they comment.
Posted 3 years ago by dandueck07    [ Reply ]
I'm well on my way to owning KT's entire catalog; I think she's pretty amazing.  
Posted 3 years ago by moto848    [ Reply ]
 dragonflygal wrote:
tony620d wrote:
too many female artists on RP IMHO
Nonsense. KT rocks!
 

You can see the hate for female artists on Radio Paradise in the relative ratings of the songs. RT is the only station that consistently plays female artists.  Sexists always say that equality between women and men is "too much." It's their brand. 

Love KT. Thank you, RT for bringing to to us. 
Posted 4 years ago by farrflorence    [ Reply ]
 dragonflygal wrote:
tony620d wrote:
too many female artists on RP IMHO
Nonsense. KT rocks!
 
I think the voting says it all ... ;D
Posted 4 years ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
7 --> 8

I haven't heard any KT in awhile. I had forgotten how much I love her music.
Posted 4 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
Agreed, what a great pairing.  REM and KT.
Posted 7 years ago by graycoach    [ Reply ]
all the luster tells us what is perl to fühl is to fur to pelz.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
The starting chords line up so well after Find The River...and the haunting melodic splendor of the vocals and arrangements, too! Go, Bill!

 
What John said, including the Go, Bill!
Posted 9 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 richlister wrote:
Don't usually like female singers, but KT is in the collection.

 
Why would you even admit that publicly?  I'm not a fan of puppies but I also understand that it's not a popular opinion.
Posted 9 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}
Posted 10 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Omg what a beautiful mix, thanks Bill!
Posted 10 years ago by Sbed    [ Reply ]
The starting chords line up so well after Find The River...and the haunting melodic splendor of the vocals and arrangements, too! Go, Bill!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
More KT.. any day, any time, any song!
Posted 11 years ago by tkosh    [ Reply ]
Fantastic!  The lyrics are so thoughtful! I hope she comes to Toronto.  I would see her in a minute!
Posted 11 years ago by MargoMallen    [ Reply ]
Don't usually like female singers, but KT is in the collection.
Posted 11 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
Great young talent - love her  - very soulful - More please Bill?
Posted 12 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
 GuiltyFeat wrote:
This album just arrived at a good time for me and I have had a soft spot for Ms Tunstall ever since.
 
Me too.  I really like this album, but wasn't as impressed with Drastic Fantastic.


Posted 12 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
This album just arrived at a good time for me and I have had a soft spot for Ms Tunstall ever since.
Posted 12 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
 salzburg4321 wrote:
Like !
 
Agree!! {#Smile}


Posted 12 years ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]
Like !
Posted 13 years ago by salzburg4321    [ Reply ]
 Danimal174 wrote:


Yeah, because the White Stripes, with Jack & Meg pretending to be siblings & lovers, isn't an act at all.

Anyway, an artist can be a fan of someone else without being a copy of them.
 
cheers!
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]

KT Tunstall - "Saving My Face" (2007)
KT Tunstall performs "Saving My Face" on Jools Holland. December 14, 2007.
Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Such a good CD - love it.
Posted 14 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
Played too much, not necessarily by RP, but KT is better than this song. She's awesome w/Oi Va Voi.
 
Posted 14 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]

KT Tunstall - Other Side of the World, Live (2006)
Live at Schuba's Tavern (01-26-06).


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]

KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See by ~el-torito
J. A. Olaguera  ©2009-2010 ~el-torito

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Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 MediaGrrl wrote:
This just came perfectly, eloquently, seamlessly from REM "Find the River". One of the best segues I have heard on RP.
 
Came here to say exactly this ... and I've been listening to RP for 5 years. Good show, Bill.
Posted 14 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
hmmm
Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
Very talented. She deserves all the success she's achieved and more.
 
{#High-five} She's the real deal!
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
I find this ...boring! Has a very generic sound. What's all the fuss about?

{#Stupid}
Posted 15 years ago by rkread    [ Reply ]
 MediaGrrl wrote:
This just came perfectly, eloquently, seamlessly from REM "Find the River". One of the best segues I have heard on RP.

 

Could not agree more - seamless.  Nice job Bill.
Posted 15 years ago by ober9000    [ Reply ]
Very talented. She deserves all the success she's achieved and more.

Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
This just came perfectly, eloquently, seamlessly from REM "Find the River". One of the best segues I have heard on RP.

Posted 15 years ago by MediaGrrl    [ Reply ]
 element1 wrote:
Except for the simply excellent songwriting.  9.
 
Agreed {#High-five} There is nothing mediocre about this song or the album. She is an excellent song writer. Those who disagree need to take a closer listen to her tunes. And for all those who complain about all the female singers with the whispery, little girl voices played on RP....KT is for you, she can belt out a song. 

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

typical american-way-woman to make songs.....  -    6  /  7.


 
Yet she is Scottish.

Posted 15 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

typical american-way-woman to make songs.....  -    6  /  7.


 

Except for the simply excellent songwriting.  9.

Posted 15 years ago by element1    [ Reply ]

typical american-way-woman to make songs.....  -    6  /  7.


Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 RobotDeath wrote:
She's supposed to be a huge Jack White fan, but has none of the cool elements of the White Stripes in her music.

I think it is an act.
 

Yeah, because the White Stripes, with Jack & Meg pretending to be siblings & lovers, isn't an act at all.

Anyway, an artist can be a fan of someone else without being a copy of them.
Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
RobotDeath wrote:
She's supposed to be a huge Jack White fan, but has none of the cool elements of the White Stripes in her music. I think it is an act.
Oh, there's no end to the number of crap bands that claim to be huge fans of the Beatles or whatever. It clearly isn't the same as claiming to be influenced by them.
Posted 16 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
KT Tunstall on going green Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall has become one of a growing number of performers who are making their concerts greener. klik the link above to watch a recent interview on Scottish Television about this ever pertinent issue. Good on ya KT!
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
rickhoran wrote:
Where is a pen? I'll sign that petitition!
Me too!
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
dbenwen wrote:
Hear, hear! Too much KT on RP!
Where is a pen? I'll sign that petitition!
Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
holborne wrote:
Oh goody, just what the world needs -- another mediocre singer songwriter with a slightly gravelly voice. What's the matter, Sheryl Crow getting too old to be the It Girl anymore? Bleh to K.T. Tunstall. She's a bore.
Hear, hear! Too much KT on RP!
Posted 16 years ago by dbenwen    [ Reply ]
She's supposed to be a huge Jack White fan, but has none of the cool elements of the White Stripes in her music. I think it is an act.
Posted 16 years ago by RobotDeath    [ Reply ]
Love this gal. Go KT.
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Oh goody, just what the world needs -- another mediocre singer songwriter with a slightly gravelly voice. What's the matter, Sheryl Crow getting too old to be the It Girl anymore? Bleh to K.T. Tunstall. She's a bore.
Posted 17 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
I'm sure that all RP listeners have seen that she is doing a big campaign selling downloads of her new album at Starbuck's. Clever! Someone at her label's marketing department has been working overtime.
Posted 17 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
This song will resonate our elevators, doctors & dental offices for many years to come. In other words, I don't like it.
Posted 17 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
Not a fan of this woman I find it bland and simple. 2/10
Posted 17 years ago by geordiezimmerman    [ Reply ]
CafeRacer wrote:
Best. Comment. Ever.
Posted 17 years ago by d00kie    [ Reply ]
MrDill wrote:
this was a great album, she was supposed to be the next big thing but where is she now?
Um...touring? Recording? Her web site (https://www.kttunstall.com/) is kinda cool, too, by the way! Very talented musician and songwriter!
Posted 17 years ago by bev    [ Reply ]
KT Tunstall just released a new album and is now on tour. MrDill wrote:
this was a great album, she was supposed to be the next big thing but where is she now?
Posted 17 years ago by raulman1    [ Reply ]
SmilinJimmy wrote:
I could always show you my property tax bill.
Best. Comment. Ever.
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
this was a great album, she was supposed to be the next big thing but where is she now?
Posted 17 years ago by MrDill    [ Reply ]
Her music is growing on me. Very nice ballad!
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
Imkirok wrote:
Didn't she play with a band in England before her solo career?
She played in a few bands in Scotland and England. The main one was Red Light Stylus, based in Edinburgh.
Posted 17 years ago by Pazzat    [ Reply ]
karen wrote:
I wish I could get my hair to do that.
I could always show you my property tax bill.
Posted 17 years ago by SmilinJimmy    [ Reply ]
Nice, feels like creeper.......definitely an 8 for me.
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Wow. for the first few moments I thought this was coldplay. Very similar sound at first...
Posted 17 years ago by bmeador    [ Reply ]
Pretty good - this is the only other song I've heard of hers other than the big hit. I'll have to check out some more!
Posted 17 years ago by drwinsotn    [ Reply ]
I wish I could get my hair to do that.
Posted 17 years ago by karen    [ Reply ]
arctos wrote:
Excellent, a fantasticly skilled artist and writer! (She wrote all the songs on the album)
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Pretty awesome, although it would be even better if her cover of "I Want You Back" (see YouTube) were made into a single.
Posted 17 years ago by Agent510    [ Reply ]
Excellent, a fantasticly skilled artist and writer! (She wrote all the songs on the album)
Posted 17 years ago by arctos    [ Reply ]
Borrowed this album from my kids months ago. Now I won't give it back. It stays in my car and gets a lot of play time. Great album. Can anyone recommend other KT works? Didn't she play with a band in England before her solo career?
Posted 17 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Love her growly voice!
Posted 17 years ago by accordionista    [ Reply ]
thekid wrote:
Very Dido . . . and about as impressive as her recent efforts. A 6
I'm not familiar with her but she is clearly holding back. I bet she is a monster live in a small room. Turn off the electricity with Dido and you've got,well,nothing I believe. Turn off her brothers arrangements and all you have is the tiny little voice.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Nice...
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Bill, "Eye of the Telescope"?
Posted 17 years ago by shayborg    [ Reply ]
Bee-yoo-tee-full!!
Posted 17 years ago by moonbat    [ Reply ]
QueenLucia wrote:
I ordered this cd ages ago, and it finally arrived yesterday. Every song on it hits the mark, in my opinion. Thanks, RP, for turning me on to this artist!
Wow, that's encouraging, its on my list now. How often does anyone finding themselves liking a whole album anymore? Not often enough!!!
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
QueenLucia wrote:
I ordered this cd ages ago, and it finally arrived yesterday. Every song on it hits the mark, in my opinion. Thanks, RP, for turning me on to this artist!
Tracks 1 and 2 alone are worth the price of the CD. Now if iTunes would only get Oi Va Voi's "Refugee" available...
Posted 17 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
this is heaps better than that awful "woo-hoo" song
Posted 17 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
fredriley wrote:
I was just over at Tunstall on Sunday, for a walk on one of the most deserted beaches in England. It's a tiny village on the East Yorkshire coast. I'll bet you all wanted to know that... ;-)
HAHAHAHAHA
Posted 17 years ago by JerseeeGirl    [ Reply ]
I'm into unique lead female vocals. I give KT a 9 just for Other "Side of the World". Nice control and great pitches KT!
Posted 18 years ago by randyf    [ Reply ]
I was just over at Tunstall on Sunday, for a walk on one of the most deserted beaches in England. It's a tiny village on the East Yorkshire coast. I'll bet you all wanted to know that... ;-)
Posted 18 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
randomprime wrote:
Hmm, I wonder...
She told Leno that it's just "KT" in lieu of Katie. This sounds like more of a pop star anthem than otherwise expected from her. Goodfor her! When is she coming to the arena anyway?
Posted 18 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
I ordered this cd ages ago, and it finally arrived yesterday. Every song on it hits the mark, in my opinion. Thanks, RP, for turning me on to this artist!
Posted 18 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
Mack wrote:
Do you think she's Katherine, or Kate, or Katie Tunstall? Or is it Kim Tanya Tunstall as in K.T. Tunstall? I really should be doing some work...
Hmm, I wonder...
Posted 18 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
Kerly wrote:
Again some KT Tunstall and this sounds even better than the song played yesterday.
I watched some Utube's of her, she's a talent to be reckoned with I reckon ;)*
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Do you think she's Katherine, or Kate, or Katie Tunstall? Or is it Kim Tanya Tunstall as in K.T. Tunstall? I really should be doing some work...
Posted 18 years ago by Mack    [ Reply ]
Great artist, great track.
Posted 18 years ago by BigCalm    [ Reply ]
Again some KT Tunstall and this sounds even better than the song played yesterday.
Posted 18 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
passsion8 wrote:
Please, for your own good, stay away from that nonsense. We love you here. Don't drift. You will recover.
What are you talking about?!?! XM is GREAT! Since I can't yet take Radioparadise with me while I'm in the car, XM saves me from mediocre FM radio every single time I hit the road. Sure, there are a couple stations like the Starbucks channel (which, over all, is still a pretty good channel) that repeat songs a bit more then they ought to, but all in all, XM is invaluable in today's crap loaded FM environment. Not to mention, every once in a while - even while at work, I'm in the mood for something a bit different then Radioparadise (SAY IT AIN'T SO!!). At those times, I turn on my XM Online. No recovery needed, it's just a well rounded listening experience.
Posted 18 years ago by byrd    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
too many female artists on RP IMHO
too many stupid comments on RP IMHO
Posted 18 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
vvlee wrote:
I got more interested in her after hearing an interview and live peformance on NPR (click here) and finding out how she does everything herself live using a looping machine.
Yeah, that got me interested too, and lead to buying the CD. I find that nothing else on the CD quite matches the energy of Black Horse and the Cherry Tree, but it's a good disc.
Posted 18 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
baboo wrote:
You're kidding, right? Your comment smells a bit misogynistic, me thinks.
don't feed the trolls...
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
TeddiB wrote:
they play this to death on the Starbucks channel on XM
Please, for your own good, stay away from that nonsense. We love you here. Don't drift. You will recover.
Posted 18 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
too many female artists on RP IMHO
You're kidding, right? Your comment smells a bit misogynistic, me thinks.
Posted 18 years ago by baboo    [ Reply ]
they play this to death on the Starbucks channel on XM
Posted 18 years ago by TeddiB    [ Reply ]
Sweet! I love this cd! Thank you for yet another gem, RP!
Posted 18 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
too many female artists on RP IMHO
Nonsense. KT rocks!
Posted 18 years ago by dragonflygal    [ Reply ]
too many female artists on RP IMHO
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
... 10 ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I got more interested in her after hearing an interview and live peformance on NPR (click here) and finding out how she does everything herself live using a looping machine.
Posted 18 years ago by vvlee    [ Reply ]
tiddalick wrote:
Rubbish. Just a large dose of same old same old, no tunes, no hooks, and really nothing to separate it from anything one hears when shopping/in a lift/at a slightly disappointing dinner party. Think Dido, think Katie Melua, think zzz... Bleuch.
I'm curious....how much of this comment is affected by the fact that the writer & the artist playing are both from Scotland? Hmmmmn. Well, she's no Eddi Reader, but the vocals are soothing and soaring, so a 7 from me. Nice tune.
Posted 18 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
meghan89 wrote:
white bread. fluffy, plain white bread.
More like that new White wheat: (click here)
Posted 18 years ago by leander37    [ Reply ]
If it was not so overproduced might be better. Like someone said, a bit like Sarah Harmer...would have liked a version by her.
Posted 18 years ago by stickers11    [ Reply ]
This kinda sounds like discussing politics - "you're the other side of the world to me"
Posted 18 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
I likey Furthermore - the entire CD plays well.
Posted 18 years ago by LadyLovelyLocks    [ Reply ]
white bread. fluffy, plain white bread.
Posted 18 years ago by meghan89    [ Reply ]
as i say again: "woo hoo"!
Posted 19 years ago by snurfer    [ Reply ]
The only other thing I've ever heard by her is "Attack of the Killer Owl Background Singers" "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree." I like her when she's unaccompanied by repeated "woo-hoo"-ing.
Posted 19 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
JTRox8 wrote:
I'm sad this record is like...35 bucks on Amazon because it's only available as an import. I've heard a couple of things off of it, and love them all. Definitely not the typical Top 100 stuff....trust me, I know the typical Top 100 stuff, and this *is not* it.
Try again. It's showing $12.99 as an import for me.
Posted 19 years ago by kaupmees    [ Reply ]
nice radiopop
Posted 19 years ago by beatle    [ Reply ]
I'll gladly admit that I have some weakness for well-arranged, evocative pop, but this is a little bit too MOR/Adult Contemporary for me. Edit: Yeesh, I see that I already said almost exactly the same thing 3 weeks ago. At least I'm consistent. I'd forgotten I'd ever heard it.
Posted 19 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Rubbish. Just a large dose of same old same old, no tunes, no hooks, and really nothing to separate it from anything one hears when shopping/in a lift/at a slightly disappointing dinner party. Think Dido, think Katie Melua, think zzz... Bleuch.
Posted 19 years ago by tiddalick    [ Reply ]
I'm sad this record is like...35 bucks on Amazon because it's only available as an import. I've heard a couple of things off of it, and love them all. Definitely not the typical Top 100 stuff....trust me, I know the typical Top 100 stuff, and this *is not* it.
Posted 19 years ago by JTRox8    [ Reply ]
nothing's schocking...pop like 100's in the radio now.. PS I hate that song which is some choir sounding like "woo hoo" or similar...
Posted 19 years ago by snurfer    [ Reply ]
Love it!
Posted 19 years ago by ad4tise    [ Reply ]
Character, beat, rhyhtm, really something to jive too. New Rickie Lee Jones?
Posted 19 years ago by Artguitect    [ Reply ]
Definitly sexy, simple. Special in that way.
Posted 19 years ago by Artguitect    [ Reply ]