Grimo85 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I was listenin to Madagascar last night, and as awesome as it is, I was thinkin that I'd probably prefer finck to do a fuckin quality solo instead of the instead of all the dialogue and speeches in the middle. I just think that interlude bit kinda takes the wind of of the song.Anyone else prefer a face meltin solo instead?Grimo.P.s. I do love the song, and I am not bashin Axls song writin skills for anyone who jumps on me. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjakalen Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 The song is very good, but the speaking in the middle of the song is just stupid. I dont hope they put it out like taht when/if Chinese Democracy comes out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 yeah its very stupid to have those speeches in the middle, and having the same speech as in Civil War!!! that is.... but on the other hand, its a really great song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon87 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 i'd prefer a good solo too. Something like the last solo in Machete, a song by Buckethead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Dreamer* Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I don't mind the speeches, but I would prefer a solo. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 By the way, is there some reason why the song is called Madagascar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimo85 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 (edited) I honestly dont know why its called Madagascar..... be interestin to find out. Still a class song, probably the best of the CD songs ive heard.I just think there was a chance to let finck just pound into a solo instead of puttin all the speeches in. Maybe it will be like that when released...Grimo. Edited January 10, 2006 by Grimo85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truper Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I think the speeches really suit the song.Never liked them, but then I saw the movies it came from..and read the words later..after that..I started to like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chokes Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 By the way, is there some reason why the song is called Madagascar?The best explanation i saw someone write about what the title could mean, is the following:Madagascar was once a part of 'Africa' and drifted away from it 100/200 million years ago. He could be using this as a reference to explain how he and the other members 'drifted' away from each other when the original GnR members broke the band up.It definately seems to make sense after listening to the opening verses to the song where i believe he refers to the former GnR members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimo85 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 By the way, is there some reason why the song is called Madagascar?The best explanation i saw someone write about what the title could mean, is the following:Madagascar was once a part of 'Africa' and drifted away from it 100/200 million years ago. He could be using this as a reference to explain how he and the other members 'drifted' away from each other when the original GnR members broke the band up.It definately seems to make sense after listening to the opening verses to the song where i believe he refers to the former GnR members.Isnt the 2nd verse about the former members?? Nice theory though, suppose it makes sense too.Grimo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artfromtex Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 i think in a broader sense the song is about the feeling of isolation and a bit of self descovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 It's an awesome song, and the quotes make it even better. Bearing in mind that Finck could never pull off a solo like that But seriously, if he could, yeah, but as well as, the quotes make it awesome.Anyway, isn't he soloing in the background? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-gnfnr2k Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 The people that dont like the middle part of madgascar, dont get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PULPY Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Whazt it wrong with a martin luther king speech in the middle of a song?PP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justynius Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 The best explanation i saw someone write about what the title could mean, is the following:Madagascar was once a part of 'Africa' and drifted away from it 100/200 million years ago. He could be using this as a reference to explain how he and the other members 'drifted' away from each other when the original GnR members broke the band up.It definately seems to make sense after listening to the opening verses to the song where i believe he refers to the former GnR members.Also, Madagascar (the island) has developed the most extreme example of plant/animal biodiversity on the planet in its isolation from other continents. So not only did the island drift away, but the break was a fruitful one that has produced beautiful things the world would have never known otherwise. I agree that the song seems to be about the breakup of the band (and creation of the new one), but I also think it is taking that personal experience and applying it in a universal context of political/social revolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negleyjj Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I love the quotes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I think the quotes add a lot of feeling to the song. I always enjoy listening to the Martin Luther King speech and the montage of quotes I think gives the song that little extra special quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooody Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 MLK's voice gives me the chills, awesome vibe with all the quotes, a great crescendo ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold_as_ice Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 a good solo would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl-rocks Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I like madagascar with the speeches, it's puts more feel and meaning to the song I think. and then when the speeches finish and then Axl voices comes on with I won't be told anymore, I love that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristanj13 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I like madagascar with the speeches, it's puts more feel and meaning to the song I think. and then when the speeches finish and then Axl voices comes on with I won't be told anymore, I love that.I love that part too....when Brain's drumming really kicks in and Axl starts to sing again...gives me shivers every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-gnfnr2k Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 a good solo would be great.There is a good solo on madagascar. Just listen to the Rio, Pitt or Boston verison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slashaxlgnr Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 a solo is better than speaking in a song....but they dont have a classy lead guitar now........if Slash or Buckethead....were in the band than go for the solo and that would make it a mad song just because of the solo......but gnr guys go with the solo or else it would sound like the start of Civil War over and over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimo85 Posted January 11, 2006 Author Share Posted January 11, 2006 Whazt it wrong with a martin luther king speech in the middle of a song?PPNothin wrong with them. I love the song, I was wonderin whether anyone else would like to see a solo in that part instead. If it doesnt happen, I love the song as it is, so no loss there. The bit I really love is when you can hear the violins kick in in the background around the 3.55 mark. Love that bit! Grimo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 MLK's voice gives me the chills, awesome vibe with all the quotes, a great crescendo !Same. How often do we get that nowerdays? GN'R are the only group, aside from Bon Jovi, that make me feel that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts