I got the email recently from the Low Anthem fan list with their big news (amongst a whole bunch of great tour news) that 'Boeing 737' has now seen it's video release. The video/article can be caught at Spin.com commemorating the release, including all the details about creating the video.
While sitting and trying to understand the song, I've been watching the "making of" video, recorded at the Pasta Sauce Factory, where Smart Flesh was made.
I find two themes in the song. The first being a hazy look back @ the terrorist attacks of 9-11. Whether it was meant or not, especially since the only 737 involved was one that nearly ran into a 767(one of two) that did fell the towers; imagery of those events are created. Past attempts from other bands thought back to what they were doing, what they felt or where they were. To me, the Low Anthem entry looks at the second theme more prominently. Looking at the intended step down from the peace keepers side, asking:
the Low Anthem 'Boeing 737' from Smart Flesh
Whether either of these are the intended "meanings" or not. It's a fantastic song. One commenter on YouTube, completely cracks me up with his enthusiasm for the song, when he/she comments.
While sitting and trying to understand the song, I've been watching the "making of" video, recorded at the Pasta Sauce Factory, where Smart Flesh was made.
I find two themes in the song. The first being a hazy look back @ the terrorist attacks of 9-11. Whether it was meant or not, especially since the only 737 involved was one that nearly ran into a 767(one of two) that did fell the towers; imagery of those events are created. Past attempts from other bands thought back to what they were doing, what they felt or where they were. To me, the Low Anthem entry looks at the second theme more prominently. Looking at the intended step down from the peace keepers side, asking:
"Hey little bird, would you be the one
To nest beneath my Gatling gun
There's nothing left I call my own
Come down and build me a home"
excerpt from Smart Flesh by the Low Anthem
Rather than imagery of 9-11, I prefer to think of the other portion. The requests to have peace, thus allowing a bird to have a place to nest, rather than using the powerful Gatling gun for its intended reason of protection and destruction. In the video with the high wire imagery showing the town folks senseless attempts to bring down the "bird" performers beg the same question. Why can't there just be peace instead of this senseless destruction?
Whether either of these are the intended "meanings" or not. It's a fantastic song. One commenter on YouTube, completely cracks me up with his enthusiasm for the song, when he/she comments.
Tour Reminder
East Coast - opening for Iron & Wine
tickets remain for Rams Head Live in Baltimore 4/20
the Electric Factory - Philadelphia 4-21
Amos’ Southend 4/26 in Charlotte, NC
the National 4/27 in Richmond, VA
Sorry Boston, but I warned you!!! http://mcgurkmusic.blogspot.com/2011/03/featured-artist-iron-wine.html
4-30 New Orleans Jazz Fest
West Coast with Daniel Lefkowitz opening 5-2 to 5-17
+ Columbus & Lousiville + with Daniel Lefkowitz opening 6-3&6-4
Heading to Bonnaroo - opening for Mumford & Sons
Bonnaroo 6-11
ENJOY!!
the Electric Factory - Philadelphia 4-21
Amos’ Southend 4/26 in Charlotte, NC
the National 4/27 in Richmond, VA
Sorry Boston, but I warned you!!! http://mcgurkmusic.blogspot.com/2011/03/featured-artist-iron-wine.html
4-30 New Orleans Jazz Fest
West Coast with Daniel Lefkowitz opening 5-2 to 5-17
+ Columbus & Lousiville + with Daniel Lefkowitz opening 6-3&6-4
Heading to Bonnaroo - opening for Mumford & Sons
Bonnaroo 6-11
ENJOY!!
Because this song is so good that it made every other song on the album suck in comparison."