runa Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 This is one of my favorite song on the album. Such a gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promise to try Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 The demo is only a ballad. There's no beat over the chorus. with the same voice? it sounds good, as a proper ballad...maybe live! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runa Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 with the same voice? it sounds good, as a proper ballad...maybe live! Not exactly the same. And there's a little bit of change in the lyrics. For example, she doesn't sing "I'm only human" in the demo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promise to try Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 but is the voice untouched in the demo?? Great song, anyway!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5iVe Elements Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Beuaitufl! I love it. It's like I Fucked Up x 10000000 better. Must be a single! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter9 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 This is a big surprise for me. I didn't listen to the demo so I didn't expect this . This beginning is so beautiful and the beat is very surprising in a very good way . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb19 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I know I shouldn't have listened to the demo, but I would not listen to JOA in its final form anyway - so, I'm not missing out. The added changes in production take away from the melody of the chorus. The changes are unnecessary. It has lost its meaning now; it breaks the poetry of the lyrics. It's the only final song I don't like. The demo is one of the greatest songs she has ever sung, and they sodomized it. I'm with you on this, I adore the demo it is so honest it's almost Oh Father level, this is closer to to Have and not to Hold, which is beautiful but... I saw Morcheeba a few years ago and they pulled punches at the end of the set before doing the most beautiful first encore, just Skye and a guitar, before blasting off again for a second encore (they did Music!) and I can really see Joan Of Arc as a first encore after Living For Love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rocketman Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 The demo is much more somber. And also has a 'You'll always be my soldier" in the lyrics. The final version is more uplifting and radio ready. I could easily see it as a single. Its def one of my favs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 ^ So did she replace "you'll always be my soldier" with "I'm only human?" Same spot in the song? After only listening to this GEM twice, I have the chorus stuck in my head. Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Madomination Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 So....Joan of Arc the finalized version is better than the demo??? There just be may hope for Heartbreak City... I...I...I...I....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reQuiem4adream Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I love this mid tempo version. The demo almost put me to sleep. Not that I don't like it, but it's just slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbatal Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 It's such a beautiful song, i love the final version a lot. I recommend though to find the demo, because it's very touching and the line "You'll always be my soldier" is so beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runa Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Both version are awsome. I love them both, for different reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I have just texted twenty people telling them this is the best Madonna song in a decade. Seriously this is the type of song that even a hater will love. I gotta calm down or I'll be making proclamations like "this is in my all time Madonna top five." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runa Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I have just texted twenty people telling them this is the best Madonna song in a decade. Seriously this is the type of song that even a hater will love. I gotta calm down or I'll be making proclamations like "this is in my all time Madonna top five." I know you would like it !! And expect something as much good (if not better) for Heartbreack City and Messiah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I know you would like it !! And expect something as much good (if not better) for Heartbreack City and Messiah... Are you serious?!?! Holy Mother of God I just jumped into the air! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Are you serious?!?! Holy Mother of God I just jumped into the air! You're not ready for this album, trust me. You're just not ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5iVe Elements Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I love the demo but I can see why the uptempo album version was made to be that way. The chorus has a positive message and adding beats to it suited that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightycomfort Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I've just downloaded. It's so amazingly good. I love the way she sings "I just close my eyes and let you catch me now.' It's so beautifully delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moka Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Simple, yet beautiful! I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotos8 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I listened it from the leak a few days ago and although it's the same version i didn't quite like it.Now that i'm listening the official release i love it ,the real hq of itunes adds to the song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stereo Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Joan of Arc, in its album version form, sounds like a proper 80's Madonna ballad. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonoka Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 The demo was cute and everything, but the album version breathes LIFE into the song - while still maintaining the melancholic / sombre feeling of the demo. I love it! Every part of it. Once again, I'm amazed on how layered the songs are (I think I can make out a choir in the last chorus?). The production for this album really seems to be stellar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples388 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 JOAN OF ARC is officially my No. 1 song from Rebel Heart so far. YES! It's my Drama Queen song today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TearsInHeaven Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 it's magic By the way I like to think she is singing to her fans in this song me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightcutter Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I love it. I'm pleased she got rid of the 'soldier' lyric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallbagsAtDawn Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 The best so far - absolutely love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 This song is so effortlessly gorgeous and dripping with emotion. No other singer could do this justice. No one! Madonna makes the rest of my top ten artists seem like NOTHING. She means THE WORLD to me. Xoxoxoxoxoxox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddykrueger86 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Love it. Thought the demo was rather dull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 This song has truly ripped my heart out! I'm sorry to keep bumping the thread! You guys have lucked out that I didn't listen to the leaks and have been relatively quiet, because I am gonna be SINGING THE PRAISES of these songs from the top of the roofs! This song makes me sad and makes me want to play it for all the haters. It's so damn catchy, meaningful, melodic. Who is she singing to? Her fans? Guy? Lola? Rocco? David? Mercy? Secret boyfriend? Her mother's memory? Jesus? Or is it just fictionalized and could be anybody? Madonna has done it again Feel bad for everyone with a different favorite singer who can't deliver utter gems like we get!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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