Comments on: Beirut – Gulag Orkestar

By: Woodshed

Woodshed — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:38:52 +0000

Holly: Thanks. I can never work out a word he says.

By: Holly

Holly — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:33:54 +0000

I think I have come up with some of the lyrics for “The Canals of Our City.”

What do you guys think? I’ve just been listening to the studio and live versions of the song on YouTube. He seems to change up the lyrics live, though.

Walls gone over the sea,
but not for me.
Watch now, I will end
the (hole?) that I had no time, no time.

Tell her I didn’t know (or… I wanted to know?)
much more than I once had (on the sea?)
And that I … in time,
will I know your (father?)
…

You were in town,
I know your (father?)
…

Possibly something about “lay down the law” somewhere in there, too.

That’s the best I can do. Maybe you guys can come up with something better now that I’ve given you the lyrics as I have interpreted them based on what it sounds like he is singing.

By: Redmond

Redmond — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:17:40 +0000

Hey, so what is the strumming pattern for the chorus on Rhineland? I can’t quite hear it on my iPod, and the pattern used on the intro seems a bit long/awkward when I play it. Thanks!

By: Woodshed

Woodshed — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:16:48 +0000

Glad to hear it, Jake.

By: jake miller

jake miller — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:43:29 +0000

you have made my life so much better thank you this is all i play now

By: Woodshed

Woodshed — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:57:04 +0000

Nick: Thanks. There’s no need to put a stop to my carnal delights. My repulsive personality means I don’t get any anyway.

Andy: Sorry you don’t like it. You’re not the only one. They’re one of those Marmite bands I think.

By: zymeck

zymeck — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:12:13 +0000

Am I then only person here who doesnt really ‘get’ Beirut?

I got hold of a copy of Gulag Orkestar based on the strength of feeling on this site, but im afraid that it does absolutely nothing for me :(

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:22:53 +0000

Woah, epic post. I’ve been following the blog for a couple of months now, and I figure it’s time to finally thank you. So, thanks! I’m a big fan of what you do here. I have more to say but there is no time! New Beirut tabs!

Seriously though, YOUR BLOG IS THE TOPS AND IF YOU EVER SHUT IT DOWN I WILL SWIM ACROSS THAT POND AND INSURE THAT YOU NEVER EXPERIENCE CARNAL DELIGHTS EVER AGAIN. Hope it never comes to that!

By: Woodshed

Woodshed — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:27:11 +0000

The GUGUG Orkestar? I think only uke obsessives would get the reference. And it depends on how you actually pronounce GUGUG.

By: Mike Dickison

Mike Dickison — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:10:59 +0000

OH MY GOD YES. Kazoo for the brass. That’s what’s missing.

So what would one name a ukulele ensemble that only does Beirut covers? Answers on a postcard. Or in the comments box would be fine.