r/DMB • u/DrumTrack • 12h ago
Snow Outside- what a beautiful song.
Was up in the middle of the night taking care of my daughter, and letting the dog out etc.
Tried calming my mind/body down to fall back asleep, and put on this song with good headphones, and man. I just absorbed it in a different way in that kind of twilight zone between being awake and asleep.
It’s so beautifully mixed, too. I recall Lillywhite saying he had more of a hand in this, and it is so evident.
Creative lyrics, as well. Paints a picture, especially paired with the sonically luscious layers of Tim’s guitar tones, Boyd’s violin, horns- and especially Carter’s ever unique drumming.
Lastly, it’s seamless transition into Drunken Soldier- perfection.
Anyhow- guess I love Away From The World. Jumped back into the album this morning while making breakfast, and I feel like it’s a great fall album, as a whole.
Lesson of the story- listen to DMB in the dead of night with no distractions with good headphones on to find a deeper appreciation for the music. ✌️
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u/Grand-Permit-4637 11h ago
I agree the jam at the end in particular is great, and it is classic Lillywhite in the way he just lets the band go and do their thing the way other producers are afraid to.
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u/libzilla_201 11h ago
Thanks for this rec. I don't know this song but will be playing it on repeat for the rest of the day.
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u/Semper454 11h ago
Any Away From the World love, I am here for. Middle of the album on is up with some of the best this band has ever done.
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u/CaptainOverthinker 11h ago
Honestly maybe the song I’m chasing the most at this point. So excited they played a couple times this year
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u/Crowdie71 1h ago
I was dying for this this summer. Never expected it so I was over the moon when I heard those first few notes in Grand Rapids N2🩷
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u/tehflip449 11h ago
My wedding song! We love this version https://youtu.be/Ppz28zc1ywM?is=dVzbeTya7UJEsPNK
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u/RellYesJess 11h ago
Our wedding song too! We eloped and did our first dance on a mountain side and it started snowing while we were up there.
Figured we probably would never get it on a summer tour. Was excited to see it get resurrected during the recent tour, thought for sure we would get it at the Gorge. But we didn't and thats okay, better luck next time.
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u/Key_Geologist4621 9h ago
I’m going to take your advice and do this! Probably while also stoned! Haha…
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u/Browns_Body_Mould 7h ago
At Fiddler's Green this summer, they played Snow Outside right after So Right.
"Oh, that is so right / Everyday and every night / By the fire with the snow outside / And the two of us"
The transition wasn't gorgeous like Snow Outside to Drunken Soldier, but there is so much lyrical overlap that it was compelling.
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u/gdigital36 5h ago
I shared this song with my now-wife when we were dating. Living in WI, where we have perpetual winter, I couldn’t think of anything more perfect on a cold, snowy day than hanging out with her.
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u/gdigital36 5h ago
If you like this song for the lyrics, y’all would also like Fountains of Wayne - Valley Winter Song
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u/thefalcons5912 3h ago
Played this song at my wedding - absolutely love it. I am glad I got to catch it on this most recent tour.
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u/Anita_Intervention 11h ago
Come winter I will build you a fire From the bones of who I used to be
I love Dave's lyrics and the way he writes.