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November 25, 2007 10:59 am | link

Beautiful voice, bad lyrics.

November 26, 2007 8:24 am | link

Me don’t like it.

It doesn’t grab me as Annie Lennox’s “Into the West Did”, now that’s a song!

November 26, 2007 10:43 am | link

Sorry, its “Into the West” ….added the ‘did’ in there. Stupid me.

November 26, 2007 10:47 am | link

i can’t believe u r all bitchin about kate bush she is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo amazin! i must admit the song isn’t her gr8est but it’s still good… well much better than something coldplay, enya or friggin avril bloody whateva cud hav thrown 2getha! yayyyyyyyyyyy i luv it!

November 27, 2007 9:22 pm | link

I am very sorry to say but I really am not a big fan of this song…. it really sucks and is very boring….

nah, I mean it is sorta ok except for the ‘face is full of grace’ line, that just annoyed the hell out of me… and WAY to repetative…

And I agree coldplay was totally wrong!!! I have to admit that I like ‘Nobody’s Home’ by Avril Lavigne but I HATE girlfriend *does fake straggaling* Arrggg!!!! It ranks along with ‘Umbrella’ as one of the worst songs in history

November 27, 2007 9:24 pm | link

jamie blue… enya bad? You joking right?

November 28, 2007 2:06 am | link

I find it to be gorgeous. Kate delivers such an impact of emotion with how the song was written and sang. The 12 piece boys choir from Oxford only add to this haunting track. I can’t understand how and why so many expect a rocker of a track for a motion picture. I’ll be many of you on this board have never even heard her music before. Give the album “The Dreaming” a try, or “Never for Ever.” There are many copy cats out there as musicians, but there is only one Kate Bush. Beautiful.

December 1, 2007 9:36 am | link

I was lucky enough to get tickets to the sneak preview, and believe me, this song is a zillion times better on a theatre’s surround sound system than it is on a little MP3 coming out of your tinny computer speakers.

Bush has a rich and beautiful voice and several people who were on their way out of the theatre during the credits came back in to listen to the song. The song sounds like it’s about to build up to some great crescendo - but doesn’t quite release all that energy … a bit like Lyra who is only a child, but rather a fresh one who contains the potential to tip the balance of all worlds one way or the other. At this point in the story her time hasn’t come yet.

Those simple lyrics tell Lyra’s whole story, the Grace with which she is able to read the alethiometer, the people who accept her leadership… look at them again more closely.

I am quite happy to have a song that is this subtle and beautiful and directly related to the movie instead of just another predictable ho-hum rock anthem.

-Newk

December 5, 2007 7:54 am | link

cant believe Kate Bush fans cant aprciate this song its beautiful as is the film

December 9, 2007 3:45 am | link

Beautiful!!! a spectacular ending to a great movie. I didn’t know that it was going to be Kate, I just love her.

December 9, 2007 5:10 am | link

I think this song was soothing and somewhat captivating when I heard it in the cinema but the version they have on the ost is a little disappointing.

December 12, 2007 3:23 pm | link

This track is completely awful. The lyrics sounds as if they were written by a child, and the only thing that comes close to saving it is the choir in the background (Magdalene College Oxford i think). Sounds as if zero thought went into it, and it ruined the end of the film for me. The producers had a beautiful and exciting orchestral score at their disposal, how did this rubbish get past so many trial screenings without someone saying its awful??? complete rubbish

December 12, 2007 9:04 pm | link

oh and Newk, no need to go back and look at the lyrics for “meaning”, its like she took keywords from the film and forced them into lines that rhymed with lyra. If you think these are good then i suggest you actually listen to some music. Just awful…..

December 12, 2007 9:09 pm | link

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Trackback December 14, 2007 8:04 am | link

the lyrics might be a bit simple, but if you ever read the books the tune would be hauntingly reminiscent of the end of Amber Spyglass

December 17, 2007 12:25 am | link

What are you all on about? Coldplay? Imogen Heap? That’s completely retarded, KB is perfect. Just like the song, it’s pretty and ambient and suits the movie so well.

Greg, are you being dim for the sake of it? How can you say it doesn’t fit when you haven’t even SEEN the movie? Don’t talk about things you have no idea about please. D:

Stop complaining. You’re a bunch of irritating whiners.

December 30, 2007 3:26 pm | link

i really like this song, its lyrics are repetative but deep

January 2, 2008 10:32 am | link

As rightly said someone,it is not the lead single of one of KB album. So for the credits of a fantasy movie it’s good enough.

Let’s not forget one thing this song doesn’t change the reputation (and a deserved one) of this attractive,talented and incredible woman. For those who would make the mistake to judge her through this sample, buy one of her albums (preferably an 1980-1985 one) and discover one of the most stunning voices and talent of rock’s history.

February 2, 2008 6:50 pm | link

Why is everyone so serious. I was pleasantly to here the song at the end of the film and loved it. I new it was her from the fist note. Kate’s unique moving moody beautiful voice is great. The quality of her voice is superb and many artists are well influenced by her and consider her a rock goddess check out the cover versions.
The lyrics are simple but effective and again suit the film. I personally don’t like modern bands doing theme tunes to films set in the past or fantasy films. It just doesn’t go. Stick to James Bond.

February 4, 2008 3:54 am | link

At first, I didn’t really like it… But it DOES grow on you. Something about it is quite haunting, although I laughed in the theater when the credits first came up. Kate Bush’s voice is very distinctive, and personally - I love her sound. The Lyra over and over again…was what got me. But in another way, that makes it almost meditative.

February 4, 2008 7:48 am | link

The song is beautiful and really reflects the feel of the movie. The song is bigger then the movie itself my dear critics. I am sorry to hear any bad feedback on this. This stuff is obviously to deep for some of you….! Nevermind. We love you Kate Bush. You are one of the brightest stars in this universe. xxx

February 12, 2008 5:21 am | link

Well- thought it was very mysterious and reflects the story perfectly. Good on ya Kate!

February 16, 2008 11:19 pm | link

Listen to this song in much higher quality. Absolutely beautful.

March 6, 2008 3:32 am | link

Seeing as Kate had only 10 days to write and record the song, I think she did bloody well. It is a lovely piece of music and perfect for the end credits.

March 6, 2008 9:46 pm | link

What can I say? I’ve been a Kate fan for - er, 30+ years, and didn’t happen upon this track until today when a friend emailed me about it.
The 30+ year thing doesn’t make me any kind of great authority and I certainly DON’T love everything she does - but I think this track is beautiful. I haven’t seen the film - yet - or read the books, but I do think it’s a beautifully produced piece of music. And of course her utterly unique voice would sound divine reading a telephone directory.
Not sure what I’m trying to say really but, for all of you critics, please do immediately buy The Kick Inside, Lionheart, Never for Ever, The Dreaming, The Sensual World (don’t bother with The Red Shoes), Hounds of Love & Aerial. She’s an awesome songwriter & performer. Anyone just discovering her through Lyra please buy and listen. And enjoy!!

March 30, 2008 3:21 am | link

It sounds good.
声音很好,令我惊讶!!!

April 13, 2008 10:54 am | link

Love the film! Hate the song. The song was really just to slow for me, i think it could have been better than that!!!

April 13, 2008 2:19 pm | link

Song & Kate are the perfect choice for this film! This said, WOW please try read between the lines of this production ! what a message for our children and yes we adults to! …mymindtwist.com…best regards, Gery

April 24, 2008 7:23 am | link

It’s not amazing but it suits the mood I think. It’s pensive and mysterious.

April 24, 2008 7:53 pm | link

BEING A SOLID kATE DISCIPLE, I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED MORE DEPTH, i ADMIT I HAVEN’T SEEN THE MOVIE OR KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT, BEAUTIFUL? MAYBE, BUT BEIGE IT WAS! I CAN’T BELIEVE I SAID THAT, BUT, IT’S RAINING OUTSIDE AND THE SONG JUST DRIZZLED DOWN WITH IT! i LOVE YOU KATE!, DON’T GIVE UP YOUR PERSONAL STUFF,,,,OUR PERSONAL STUFF!

May 13, 2008 10:44 am | link