Jeby Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 Batuka is in my top 6. I have listened to it almost as much as GodControl, FazGostoso and Crazy. it has surpassed IdontsearchIfind.
Martin B. Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 At the moment, Batuka is in my top 3 for MX. Such a great song.
berke Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 I love the album as a whole. But there are 2 songs essential in this album that make it a much stronger effort than what she has done in a long time: God Control is one of those two, the second one is Batuka. Honestly, I keep coming back to these two.
donizetti9 Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 Timeless song, a stunning melody, a storytelling , a masterpiece
stevo208 Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 I was most looking forward to this but was a tad let down at first. It feels drawn out but it's in my head more than anything else so that's a good sign. Bodes well.
rocknrolla Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 1 hour ago, berke said: I love the album as a whole. But there are 2 songs essential in this album that make it a much stronger effort than what she has done in a long time: God Control is one of those two, the second one is Batuka. Honestly, I keep coming back to these two. This is the real risk taking song, something only Madonna could have pulled off
Jeby Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 Somehow I suddenly can not stop listening to this song and when the drums kick in on the chorus, I lose my shit.
sydneydude Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 Just Incredible. Can't stop listening to it. So Madonna but not if that makes sense.
Pablo94 Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 This has finally clicked with me, the only song that hadn’t fully. The production is insane
stevo208 Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, Pablo94 said: This has finally clicked with me, the only song that hadn’t fully. The production is insane Same. Just this minute.
elijah Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 Still among my favourites. It was an instant love. Its so hypnotic and tribal and worldly.
berke Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 The final 30 seconds or so really moves me. It is this resilient song but those final melancholic seconds maybe expose the ''hurt'' that is caused by the things the song is reacting against..Or maybe it is the sound of gloom caused by the realization that it is not going to be such an easy thing to do, to change how things are going in the world. This song exposes a lot of emotions and, I'm just gonna say this, it is a masterpiece. It is growing with each listen.
AceOfMadonna Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 This is my favourite song of the album. When I first heard this song with my headphones on I got goosepumps. And I instantly had lots of pictures in my head and a certain feeling. There are not many songs out there that can do that.
boy skeffington Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 7 hours ago, berke said: The final 30 seconds or so really moves me. It is this resilient song but those final melancholic seconds maybe expose the ''hurt'' that is caused by the things the song is reacting against..Or maybe it is the sound of gloom caused by the realization that it is not going to be such an easy thing to do, to change how things are going in the world. This song exposes a lot of emotions and, I'm just gonna say this, it is a masterpiece. It is growing with each listen. I think the song shifts into a Lament at the end. It’s powerful.
Lolo Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 The violin in the end always gives me GOT vibes I’ve been too obsessed with the show obviously...
Guest juliebean Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 I love this song. Will it be a single? I was remembering there was pics of her filming this video on the beach.
Plaything Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 35 minutes ago, juliebean said: I love this song. Will it be a single? I was remembering there was pics of her filming this video on the beach. I don’t think it will become a single but it will probably get video treatment for promotional purposes (kinda like Dark Ballet).
Plaything Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 I think it’s funny when people complain that the verses are too repetitive or that the song doesn’t go anywhere. Isn‘t that what a chant is about? You cannot expect a catchy chorus in any tribal chants. That’s why I love it, it’s authentically bonkers and tribal and weird and doesn’t pretend to be a pop song in disguise. My only gripe are M‘s vocals here. I believe this is the only time where M and Mirwais were wrong and should have kept her natural voice. But I will hopefully get used to it. The top notch production (I would say the best production on the album) keeps it very high in my list of favourites.
Guest juliebean Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 4 hours ago, Plaything said: I don’t think it will become a single but it will probably get video treatment for promotional purposes (kinda like Dark Ballet). oh that would be awesome. I loved those pics on the beach so pretty!
Mooncrown11 Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 I absolutely love the drums and the echo back vocal and the tribal feel but like some others I also feel it would have been more powerful if they left Ms vocals raw and unprocessed. I suppose it's an artistic choice though to better fit in with the album vibe and also as a juxtaposition of M's futuristic robotic vocals being repeated by the natural unadorned voices of the Batuqueros - almost as if to say their traditions/songs will still be heard for years to come. I may be reaching there but I like that sentiment. I love that she included a song like this on her album-whether you like it or not, you have to feel it's power.
rocknrolla Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Mooncrown11 said: I absolutely love the drums and the echo back vocal and the tribal feel but like some others I also feel it would have been more powerful if they left Ms vocals raw and unprocessed. I suppose it's an artistic choice though to better fit in with the album vibe and also as a juxtaposition of M's futuristic robotic vocals being repeated by the natural unadorned voices of the Batuqueros - almost as if to say their traditions/songs will still be heard for years to come. I may be reaching there but I like that sentiment. I love that she included a song like this on her album-whether you like it or not, you have to feel it's power. The whole album should have used her natural voice but I have to overlook
Mooncrown11 Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 4 hours ago, rocknrolla said: The whole album should have used her natural voice but I have to overlook I am a fan of using her natural voice too and had to mentally prepare myself for this but I am warming up to the vocal effects
Shaun Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 5 hours ago, Mooncrown11 said: I suppose it's an artistic choice though to better fit in with the album vibe and also as a juxtaposition of M's futuristic robotic vocals being repeated by the natural unadorned voices of the Batuqueros - almost as if to say their traditions/songs will still be heard for years to come. This is such an interesting and clever takeaway.
Mooncrown11 Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Shaun said: This is such an interesting and clever takeaway. Thanks @Shaun
graffitiheart Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 19 hours ago, Lolo said: The violin in the end always gives me GOT vibes I’ve been too obsessed with the show obviously... I came here to post the same totally Game of Thrones!!
Guest eroticerotic Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 The instrumental for this one is really hot as well; I love the vibe of the song alot.
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