- Original Release Date: April 3, 2012
- Release Date: April 3, 2012
- Label: Republic Records
- Copyright: (C) 2012 SKRIMSL ehf Laekjaras 1 nder exclusive license to Universal Republic Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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- Duration: 4:26 minutes
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- ASIN: B007MU87KG
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (126 customer reviews)
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| Song Title | Artist | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play | Little Talks | Of Monsters And Men | 4:26 | $1.29 |
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful bittersweet song in B flat minor which makes you think.
December 23, 2012
By Hyperion
I heard a marvelous song on the radio couple of weeks ago which deserves listening to, sharing and praise. The song is Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men. It's written in brooding and elegant B flat minor.
Dark, desolate, yearning, forlorn - yet hopeful, persistent and unyielding: this is the essence of B flat minor. Melodies in this key bring to mind dimmed soft light, gray steel, cold white flame and sparkling snow. If music had color, this tonality would be grayscale with rare blossoms of color.
This is why the match between melody, lyrics and video (which you can see on YouTube) in Little Talks is perfect.
The choice of instruments complements nicely the somewhat disturbing, somewhat silly and a very beautiful composition. Trumpets are upbeat, rallying and energetic, at the same time there is something mocking, sinister, and even diabolical about them. Guitars are nostalgic, grounded and tired, but also safe, familiar and protective. Percussion serves very well to punctuate and highlight important beats, encourage to carry on and to mobilize the melody to action at the right places. Soothing vocals with lispy Icelandic accent balance and stabliise the song. Creaking of ship, cracking or ice and background growl of monsters round up the sound canvass.
Animation is a work of art in its own right. There is something Monthy Pythonesque about it. A band of five men is on a quest, in outlandish surroundings, braving hostile elements and faced by nightmarish monsters; they are aided by a mysterious guide who time and again removes obstacles, incinerates menacing black-and-white creatures on their way in a splash of searing color, and encourages the band to carry on. Setting like that yields itself to many interpretations, for example: all of us have such guide of some kind - knowledge, wizdom, faith, ethics. As for the monstrous creatures... most of us have to conquer hairy unexpected unknown things on our paths from time to time.
Beautiful bittersweet song which makes you think.
Dark, desolate, yearning, forlorn - yet hopeful, persistent and unyielding: this is the essence of B flat minor. Melodies in this key bring to mind dimmed soft light, gray steel, cold white flame and sparkling snow. If music had color, this tonality would be grayscale with rare blossoms of color.
This is why the match between melody, lyrics and video (which you can see on YouTube) in Little Talks is perfect.
The choice of instruments complements nicely the somewhat disturbing, somewhat silly and a very beautiful composition. Trumpets are upbeat, rallying and energetic, at the same time there is something mocking, sinister, and even diabolical about them. Guitars are nostalgic, grounded and tired, but also safe, familiar and protective. Percussion serves very well to punctuate and highlight important beats, encourage to carry on and to mobilize the melody to action at the right places. Soothing vocals with lispy Icelandic accent balance and stabliise the song. Creaking of ship, cracking or ice and background growl of monsters round up the sound canvass.
Animation is a work of art in its own right. There is something Monthy Pythonesque about it. A band of five men is on a quest, in outlandish surroundings, braving hostile elements and faced by nightmarish monsters; they are aided by a mysterious guide who time and again removes obstacles, incinerates menacing black-and-white creatures on their way in a splash of searing color, and encourages the band to carry on. Setting like that yields itself to many interpretations, for example: all of us have such guide of some kind - knowledge, wizdom, faith, ethics. As for the monstrous creatures... most of us have to conquer hairy unexpected unknown things on our paths from time to time.
Beautiful bittersweet song which makes you think.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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When I first heard this song, I thought it was a new release from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. You'll recognize the lead/response format immediately and adundant horn arrangements immediately. Even with its rising melodies, this is ultimately a song about loss and absence. Sing out loud at your own risk!
By SSS
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If you are dealing with the loss of someone, please take the time to listen this song, it is beautiful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great and Unique Sound
Little talks is a cool song that defies classification into a traditional genre. If I were to try it would be a, bluesy, folk, soft rock combo. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Tiny
4.0 out of 5 stars
the melody and eerie voice captured me
I couldn't tell you the words to the song but the song's melody combined with the singer's voice made this an irresistible combination for me.
Published 7 days ago by RevBob1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nicely written
I like the time order of the song. Such as the way it reflects the story that I think is implied in the song.
Published 8 days ago by Karl E Swanson (KES)
5.0 out of 5 stars
I adore this song
I had to Google the words to this song cause I had no idea it was about a ghost ... or so I think about a past so intense it must of been one for the books. great song
Published 10 days ago by Anthony
5.0 out of 5 stars
just what I wanted
awesome music - easy to find just the right song I was looking for. Awesome selection and eay to download too. ty
Published 11 days ago by venom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Song
I heard the song on the Voice and had to hear the original version. I am hooked, this is a great song I can't wait to hear more from this group...
Published 12 days ago by Robert T. Veach
5.0 out of 5 stars
Little Talks
Who doesn't like this song? I think it's great! Love singing to myself in the car or in the shower.
Published 13 days ago by MP
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Creative
Sound and ease downloading are very good. Music quality are excellent, if you like romantic and picturesque music you will like this group, the interaction between voices and... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Jackie
5.0 out of 5 stars
good listening
it really depends on what you like to listen too. in my case I gave this music a five star due to the quality and like of the music.
Published 14 days ago by Oscar Calderon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great song!
I love fun songs and this is one of the best, Just wish the lyrics made a little more sene. What is the 'ship that will carry our bodies safe to shore...'?
Published 14 days ago by Nathan Ewing
