Scan the setlist below and ask yourself how often you hear track number 10 played by Editors at a live show? One of their best compositions, in my opinion, but it's become one of their most rarely performed songs. If you loved it before, there's every chance that you'll love it more after hearing it here. The song underwent some changes in much the same way that Camera developed from 3 minutes and 33 seconds of guitars to just over 5 minutes of tension building and synths. They are a band that aren't shy about going back to do old material in a new way, as evidenced by the recent re-recording of No Sound but the Wind for the VI OLENCE album.
I actually have 3 versions of Come Share the View:-
1. As the soundtrack to the student film shot by the band
Probably the oldest recording of CSTV that's surfaced, this has vocal effects that didn't show up on later takes and wah-wah guitar effects later on towards the end. It has much more of a rough demo vibe than the actual demo itself.
2. The Snowfield Demo
Vocal effects are removed, as is the wah-wah ending, drums are more prominent and sound-wise it's a definite step forward in terms of its composition. The way it's structured gives it an atmosphere of smooth containment.
3. Final released take (as Editors)
Over a minute longer than the previous two renditions and has much more percussion, with the drum pattern remaining as a constant from start to finish without as many changes to it. The way the song begins is different, with the emphasis being on Ed and Russell. It makes the whole song feel like it's riding a rail that's it's very securely anchored to. It also has an extended outro which explains the greater length than before, and the guitars are more jagged.
It's the third version that you get to hear played live at the Wedgewood Rooms in 2005, an event made all the more significant because it's a song they don't play live any more. I'm sure they have their reasons as to why that is, but it's certainly to our detriment as an audience. Before the convenience of online music, in the days when b-sides were still a thing and everybody lived in black and white and wrote things on stone tablets instead of paper (ahhh, good times), Editors produced some amazing music that sat quietly in the background as an alternative to their main single releases. You'd buy Blood, for example, and also get Heads in Bags, Forest Fire and Let Your Good Heart Lead You Home. Holy moly, that's some good listening, people. That's the case with Come Share the View. It's a song that was hidden as a b-side and never really seems to have gotten the praise it warranted. Those of us who know, however, really do know. It's fabulous.
Mr Smith was in a talkative mood during this show, and imparts some wisdom that you'd be wise to take note of:-
"I don't know if anyone's noticed the stupid scab on the end of my nose? Don't dip your nose in boiling water."
If you take nothing else away from listening to this band, let it be that. Putting your nose in boiling water is a bad move. Enjoy the music ;)
I actually have 3 versions of Come Share the View:-
1. As the soundtrack to the student film shot by the band
Probably the oldest recording of CSTV that's surfaced, this has vocal effects that didn't show up on later takes and wah-wah guitar effects later on towards the end. It has much more of a rough demo vibe than the actual demo itself.
2. The Snowfield Demo
Vocal effects are removed, as is the wah-wah ending, drums are more prominent and sound-wise it's a definite step forward in terms of its composition. The way it's structured gives it an atmosphere of smooth containment.
3. Final released take (as Editors)
Over a minute longer than the previous two renditions and has much more percussion, with the drum pattern remaining as a constant from start to finish without as many changes to it. The way the song begins is different, with the emphasis being on Ed and Russell. It makes the whole song feel like it's riding a rail that's it's very securely anchored to. It also has an extended outro which explains the greater length than before, and the guitars are more jagged.
It's the third version that you get to hear played live at the Wedgewood Rooms in 2005, an event made all the more significant because it's a song they don't play live any more. I'm sure they have their reasons as to why that is, but it's certainly to our detriment as an audience. Before the convenience of online music, in the days when b-sides were still a thing and everybody lived in black and white and wrote things on stone tablets instead of paper (ahhh, good times), Editors produced some amazing music that sat quietly in the background as an alternative to their main single releases. You'd buy Blood, for example, and also get Heads in Bags, Forest Fire and Let Your Good Heart Lead You Home. Holy moly, that's some good listening, people. That's the case with Come Share the View. It's a song that was hidden as a b-side and never really seems to have gotten the praise it warranted. Those of us who know, however, really do know. It's fabulous.
Mr Smith was in a talkative mood during this show, and imparts some wisdom that you'd be wise to take note of:-
"I don't know if anyone's noticed the stupid scab on the end of my nose? Don't dip your nose in boiling water."
If you take nothing else away from listening to this band, let it be that. Putting your nose in boiling water is a bad move. Enjoy the music ;)
stream it here
The Setlist
1. Lights - download here
2. Bullets - download here
3. All Sparks - download here
4. Fall - download here
5. You Are Fading - download here
6. Blood - download here
7. Let Your Good Heart Lead You Home - download here
8. Munich - download here
9. Open Your Arms - download here
10. Come Share The View - download here
11. Someone Says - download here
12. Finger in the Factories - download here
brought to you with lots and lots of lemming-love :) x
