On Some Faraway Beach (track)
by Eno

On Some Faraway Beach by Eno
Year: 1974
From the album Here Come The Warm Jets (track #6)
Average Rating: 
87/100 (from 130 votes)
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From 05/29/2021 18:05 | #270160
Achingly beautiful song. So much meaning is conveyed through the music and three short verses. I have always interpreted this song as reflecting the last moments of a soldier dying - his last memory is someone shouting out to take cover - 'lie low, lie low.' Despite being shot, he is in shock, in that peaceful state when the pain is gone and all that's left is to reflect on life, and the beautiful place where his life is ending.

Apparently Eno tracked 27 different pianos onto this song. Amazing work.
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From 03/09/2015 00:03 | #136400
Like a breath of fresh air.
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