artists mentioned by Boards of Canada in their interviews
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[[Image:Horned-god-gundestrup-cauldron.gif|thumb|right|An image of the [[wikipedia:Horned God|Horned God]], as seen on the [[wikipedia:Gundestrup cauldron|Gundestrup Cauldron]].]] | [[Image:Horned-god-gundestrup-cauldron.gif|thumb|right|An image of the [[wikipedia:Horned God|Horned God]], as seen on the [[wikipedia:Gundestrup cauldron|Gundestrup Cauldron]].]] | ||
β | + | * At approximately 2:10, a back-masked voice is heard repeating what has been variously interpreted as a "god with horns" or a "god with hooves" to the sound of a crackling fire and a distant church bell. This becomes even more apparent when the extract is slowed down. | |
β | * At approximately 2:10, a back-masked voice is heard repeating what has been variously interpreted as a "god with horns" or a "god with hooves" to the sound of a crackling fire and a distant church bell. This becomes even more apparent when the extract is slowed down. While this has been interpreted by some as a satanic reference, it is notable that this could in fact be a reference to [[wikipedia:wicca|Wicca]], a neo-pagan religion descended from ancient [[wikipedia:Celtic polytheism|Celtic polytheistic]] beliefs. | + | **While this has been interpreted by some as a satanic reference, it is notable that this could in fact be a reference to [[wikipedia:wicca|Wicca]], a neo-pagan religion descended from ancient [[wikipedia:Celtic polytheism|Celtic polytheistic]] beliefs. |
β | <blockquote> | + | ***<blockquote>"It is commonly understood that most Wiccans worship two deities: the Goddess, often associated with Gaea or Mother Earth, and her consort the God (sometimes known as the Horned God). These two deities are usually thought of as equal complements to each other, and together represent all aspects of the universe" ([[wikipedia:Wicca|from wikipedia]]).</blockquote> |
β | "It is commonly understood that most Wiccans worship two deities: the Goddess, often associated with | + | **Another possibility is reference to the Greek god of nature, [[wikipedia:Pan (god)|Pan]]. A satyr, Pan has both hooves and horns, and nature is a recurring theme throughout the music of the Boards of Canada. |
β | </blockquote> | + | ** A poem called '''''The Pipes of Pan''''', written by Viavianne Crowley on her book '''''Wicca: The Old Religion In the New Age''''', alludes to the horned god: |
β | Another possibility is reference to the Greek god of nature, [[wikipedia:Pan (god)|Pan]]. A satyr, Pan has both hooves and horns, and nature is a recurring theme throughout the music of the Boards of Canada. | + | ***<blockquote>''The Pipes of Pan''<br>In caverns deep the old Gods sleep<br>But the trees still know the lord<br>And it's the pipes of pan, which call the tune<br>In the twilight in the wood<br>The leaves they dance to the goat god's tune<br>And they whisper his name to the winds<br>And the oak trees dreams of a god with horns<br>And know no other king.</blockquote> |
β | + | * [Snitz] suggests that the source of some samples during the section with the backmasked "a god with horns" voice (the "fire", the "screams", and the chuch bells) is the film "[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072443/ Mirror]" by [[wikipedia:Andrei_Tarkovsky|Andrei Tarkovsky]]. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pu49SYGRnk View this video] for the samples. The "fire" is in the first of the three scenes, and the "screams" (which they are not in the film, but rather whispers of wind) and the bells can be heard in the second of the three scenes, which starts at 2:20 in the linked video.<ref>{{#ev:youtube|-pu49SYGRnk|480||||start=0|false}}</ref> | |
β | * | + | * Slowed flute from "When the Music Starts to Play" by The Incredible String Band.<ref>{{#ev:youtube|RANBgWcPbxU|480||||start=0|false}}</ref> |
β | + | * 4:08 - looped voice saying "take my hand", "to land", or "too late" | |
β | + | **On the 2002 website, "take my hand" appears in the scene ''"seven forty seven"''. If you fly up to a suitable "pillar" you'll hear it a bit more clearly on its own. | |
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==Cultural References== | ==Cultural References== | ||
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* [Leo B] pointed out that the second occurrence of the phrase is at 2:16 in the track. 216 = 6Γ6Γ6. Given all the other references of this kind (such as the album length of 66'06" (666), it is at least plausible that this is no coincidence). However, see below on whether the time IS 66'06". | * [Leo B] pointed out that the second occurrence of the phrase is at 2:16 in the track. 216 = 6Γ6Γ6. Given all the other references of this kind (such as the album length of 66'06" (666), it is at least plausible that this is no coincidence). However, see below on whether the time IS 66'06". | ||
* From the Spanish language Mondosonoro interview (see the links page), which BoC say that they were really pleased with the beat in this track, which sounds like a taut tope being pulled across the hull of a wooden ship. | * From the Spanish language Mondosonoro interview (see the links page), which BoC say that they were really pleased with the beat in this track, which sounds like a taut tope being pulled across the hull of a wooden ship. | ||
β | * | + | * [Wikao] notes the sound heard immediately as the track begins may be that of cork being harvested. |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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*[http://www.lugodoc.demon.co.uk/NEWGODS.HTM Modern faces of the Horned God] - an article focusing on modern interpretations of belief in this ancient tradition. | *[http://www.lugodoc.demon.co.uk/NEWGODS.HTM Modern faces of the Horned God] - an article focusing on modern interpretations of belief in this ancient tradition. | ||
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[[Category:Released tracks]] | [[Category:Released tracks]] | ||
[[Category:Geogaddi tracks]] | [[Category:Geogaddi tracks]] |
You Could Feel the Sky | |
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Running time | 5:14 |
Appears on | Geogaddi |
"It is commonly understood that most Wiccans worship two deities: the Goddess, often associated with Gaea or Mother Earth, and her consort the God (sometimes known as the Horned God). These two deities are usually thought of as equal complements to each other, and together represent all aspects of the universe" (from wikipedia).
The Pipes of Pan
In caverns deep the old Gods sleep
But the trees still know the lord
And it's the pipes of pan, which call the tune
In the twilight in the wood
The leaves they dance to the goat god's tune
And they whisper his name to the winds
And the oak trees dreams of a god with horns
And know no other king.
Many other works, in music as well as other media, feature the Horned God. Some notable examples are: