About the new Dixie Chicks video

[Change has come]

Check it out http://www.dixiechicks.com/ (works for me using Firefox).

39 seconds into the video, the lead singer is lying on the floor with her hands in a puddle that looks like oil. Her black (or oil covered) skirt is splayed out behind her...

In the shape of IRAQ.

Puts the song in a whole new context.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

1. YEp, that's oil... not even subtle.

I like it.

[cynatnite]

2. K &R!!

I couldn't see it in the shape of Iraq, but I may have missed it, too.

This is an incredible and moving vid! The Dixie Chicks will have my complete support!

Beautiful song!

Thanks for the heads up!

[file83]

87. The dress "kinda" resembles Iraq - here's a photo comparison

They probably didn't want the dress to be an exact outline of Iraq, because a subtle message is often more powerful than a blatant one (art is cool like that).



Plus, I think the dress could also be an outline of Iran as well...


Or even Saudi Arabia for that matter...


So maybe they wanted the dress to look like any one of a number of middle eastern oil rich countries. That would make sense.

Great video.

[newsguyatl]

3. a clear "FUCK YOU"

to those who gave her shit for speaking her mind.

great video!

[nashville_brook]

24. the dixie chicks are now officially OUTLAW country

in the tradition of so many great Texas artists...

[Cha]

35. I love it! "OUTLAW country"!

I have a picture on my wall of Natalie Maines up on a stage dancing and singing with a tee shirt on that loudly states.."BORN TO BE FREE!"

It wouldn't be the same without them.

[lonestarnot]

31. Damn I love those Chicks!

[Yollam]

4. Good song and video.

I liked the x-rays. Were they trying to remove her spine?

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

30. That's what it looked like and appeared that there may have been a rift

within the Dixie Chicks, with her bandmates wanting her to "back down" as well.

Then the video shows the three with their hands clasped.

That's my take...I really didn't follow them until now. I'll definitely be getting the CD. It also contains the song "I Hope", which they performed on the Katrina benefit on NBC. MKJ

[CornField]

32. It does

I was just reading the press released about the album:

The results cover an impressive range of territory. "Silent House" examines the emotions that come from watching an older relative struggle with Alzheimer's. "It's So Hard When It Doesn't Come Easy" addresses infertility, an issue that both Robison and Maguire have faced. The Chicks debuted the gospel-inflected "I Hope," co-written with Keb' Mo, during last year's telethon benefiting the victims of Hurricane Katrina; the album version features a blistering guitar solo by John Mayer.

"This album was total therapy," says Natalie Maines. "I'm way more at peace now. Writing these songs and saying everything we had to say makes it possible to move on."

[LostinVA]

44. There was no rift -- they've stood together through the whole thing

And Emily and Marty could have bailed at any time...

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

79. Good to hear. Well, the symbolism of the two of them trying to convince

Natalie to have a "spinectomy" must be allegorical rather than representational.

Thanks for the clarification! :hi: MKJ

[MadMaddie]

5. Man oh Man I could listen to this song over and over and over....

it's like this song has tapped into something inside....

Dixie Chicks Rock!!!:applause:

[Change has come]

6. maybe that's why the decided to play the video in a loop.

:D I've always liked the Chicks. It will be interesting to see how much air time this video gets.

[progressivebydesign]

68. It's stuck in my head now... for the past hour or so. n/t

[proud patriot]

7. The CD comes out 6 days before my B-Day

I hope someone buys it for me :party:

The video is great .

[Cone10]

8. Dixie Chicks

Love the Dixie Chicks and will support them by buying the CD when it comes out. It takes a lot of guts to put out a video like this. I think that those of us who don't drink the kool aid should do what we can to support them. You know some of the country music folks are going to snub them. We need to band together let them know that there are plenty of us who have the same beliefs.

[The Gunslinger]

9. But I hope they don't go and apologize again for it. (nt)

[LostinVA]

46. Again? They never did apologize

[The Gunslinger]

89. During the concert in England

One of them said something anti-Bush to the crowd. I thought they backed off and apologized for it afterward.

[go west young man]

95. I think she initially apologized because she felt it was unfair to her

bandmates and it hurt those around her but they all stood by her and she stuck to her guns.

[WCGreen]

10. It won't come up for me......

[Change has come]

12. works in firefox for me

as well as IE. I had to click the video link, then click the video control a couple of times to get it to work. Hope that helps.

[RebelOne]

23. It won't play for me. I've tried with Safari and IE.

Don't have Firefox because I'm using a company computer and am not allowed to download anything.

[file83]

86. Try this link to the Dixie Chick video...

Click on this link below.
Be patient - it may take a minute for the page to load...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ygiQuqagoqI

[theHOMOagenda]

11. Beautifully photographed...

their fury is truly righteous!

What goes around....

:applause:

[hootinholler]

13. kick for the fifth rec

[Change has come]

14. Thanks for that N/T

[Protagoras]

15. Looks like I'm about to own another Dixie Chicks Albumn

Seems like they are pretty clear here:

"I made my bed and I sleep like a baby
With no regrets and I don’t mind sayin’
It’s a sad sad story when a mother will teach her
Daughter that she ought to hate a perfect stranger
And how in the world can the words that I said
Send somebody so over the edge
That they’d write me a letter
Sayin’ that I better shut up and sing
Or my life will be over

I’m not ready to make nice
I’m not ready to back down
I’m still mad as hell and
I don’t have time to go round and round and round
It’s too late to make it right
I probably wouldn’t if I could
‘Cause I’m mad as hell
Can’t bring myself to do what it is you think I should"

[VolcanoJen]

16. The part where Natalie sings...

... "It's a sad, sad story when a mother will teach her daughter that she ought to hate a perfect stranger" sums up the Bush Years for me better than any song has so far.

It's absolutely heartwrenching. We've come a long way since this photo, haven't we?



Or have we?

[Hissyspit]

17. I hear there is a lot of resistance to airplay for the song at the radio

level. But that doesn't mean that the message won't get out.

Anyone who gives the Dixie Chicks a hard time at this point in the history of the Bush Administration and who refuses to admit that they have an apology coming to them or is complicit in letting them get their version of things out is an asshole or a delusional buffoon, plain and simple.

[VolcanoJen]

19. Honestly, what was it that was so damned offensive to people?

Sheesh, Natalie was pandering to a foreign, anti-war crowd in London, on the eve of the Iraq invasion.

She said, "“Just so you know, we're ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas.”

What in bloody hell is so scandalous about that? I didn't get it anymore then than I do now.

Does anybody? The world seemed so hysterical back then, only three years ago...

[flygal]

20. It still boggles my mind too

I never got the big wow over her statement. Guess it was the redneck - are we allowed to say that on DU? way of getting rid of anyone who didn't wave the flag and follow * lockstep into Iraq.

[LostinVA]

47. That's on Country radio, but this isn't a Country song, and they are no

longer a Country group, per Natalie Maines.

[CornField]

27. That's the part that got me as well

Two little lines that sum up so much.

[Oversea Visitor]

18. Worlds sucks today

Guess no more John Lennon
Thanks god
Still got Dixie Chicks

Going to make lots of different
World Wide audience etc......

Does more for US than people will think
US NOT BUSH COUNTRY.......

Me think the world will go gaga over this
Answer question of what the hell wrong with the US
........
In a way she is representing all Americans who feeling so disgusted with the way things are
POWERFUL SPOKEWOMAN :)

[flygal]

21. Thank you!! I love the chicks!

I was just listening to them at the gym this morning wondering when the video for this would come out - it's fantastic and so chilling.

[nashville_brook]

22. holy freaking crap. i LOVE the DIXIE CHICKS

way before they hit, they came to johnson city and played at a place i worked called the Down Home. it was before natalie joined. the Down Home is a sort of "picking palor" -- bluegrass, newgrass, mountain music, old country (and a little bit of twangy rock). it was a full house and everyone was blown away. it wasn't just the quality of their playing -- they had that 'thing' that makes you connect.

by the time they hit, i'd moved to nashville and couldn't care less about 'country' music, so i paid little attention during their ascent.

when natalie got in all that trouble over (gasp!) chastising the pred'nit, i was floored. thank fucking god someone said something. not only did their stand force people to examine the 'war,' but it also made us take a look at radio monopolies (clear channel).

Natialie! you fucking rock, girl! and you look great. now, stop losing weight, you're making the rest of us look bad! :)

[countingbluecars]

25. VH1 is playing the video.

It has been getting early morning play time.

[King Coal]

26. What you are watching and listening to is pure American art.

Beautiful.

[CornField]

28. What's that at 3:28 -- on her fingers?

Two black bands?

[Roxy66]

53. I just looked at that...maybe

they could be those black bands that came out after the election that said "Not Me". I bought one and I still wear it today.

[peacebaby3]

62. I think I may have figured this out. It's obvious that they are trying to

brainwash her and at the end she is part of the program. If you hold your hand up and keep your two middle fingers together, it forms a W. Black tape forcing your two middle fingers together making you raise your hand in a W.

[VolcanoJen]

105. I think you've got it.

I've watched that part a dozen times trying to figure it out, and I think you nailed it.

I do love the way they all grasp hands right before that scene...

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

29. Wow, talk about pulling no punches. Astounding and moving.

I'm wiping tears from eyes as I type this.

Thanks Dixie Chicks. MKJ

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

33. I paused the video at that spot and it's a profound image. n/t

MKJ

[hholli11]

34. I just see a collection of pictures and hear nothing.

is there a different link?

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

36. Click on the gray header over the screen which says"Watch the "Not Ready

to Make Nice" video" and another screen will open with the video. MKJ

edited to correct verbiage. MKJ

[Beelzebud]

37. That video kicks ass!!!

Trying to clean the oil off the pretty white dresses...

I'm glad these women have stood by what they believe in!

I don't even really like their music style, but damn, I respect their bravery, and their message!

[Sydnie]

38. Great video!

"to talk without thinking is like shooting without aiming" Seems a bit of a slam at Cheney there too. I like it!

[wicket]

39. I love me some Dixie Chicks!

:kick:

[Booster]

40. That song just grows on ya. Keep hitting the play button so

it keeps the song going. I listen to it every morning when I sign on. Go, Chicks.

[SiouxJ]

41. They're actually airing this on CMT

I was kind of shocked when I was flipping channels and saw it there. Good for them! It's a very in your face video.

[NightHawk63]

43. I saw it on CMT too

I was also surprised, to say the least, that they'd air it there.

[ThomCat]

42. I'm definitely buying this CD when it comes out.

I haven't been a huge fan of theirs, though I do own several of their CDs. This one song is going to get that CD played a lot in my house.

[LostinVA]

45. FYI: they no longer sing Country, nor consider themselves Country

singers

[Dinger]

48. Excellent!

Thanks for posting! Is it being played much on t.v.?

[malmapus]

49. Wow, powerful video...and this is actually getting air on CMT? NICE!

..

[Roxy66]

50. Thank gawd for the Chicks!!

I am definately buying a CD when it comes out. They have never "backed down....anf I respect them so much for that. Thank you Dixie Chicks. :)

[progressivebydesign]

51. I'm SO buying that CD. Beautiful song.. and video.

Did I see some koolaid drinking at the end??? Wonder who directed that, it's wonderful.. Wonder if conglomerate CMT will have the balls to play that video??

[Roxy66]

54. Oh...I didnt get that. Very nice!!

I love all of the subtles points made in this video. The Country music folks that chastised them wont get most of it. lol

[progressivebydesign]

67. Yes.. the Koolaid is very visible at the end...

the director makes a point of having the light shine thru it. I watched it again, and noticed in the video the other women were trying to keep her quiet and make her play nice... so they are drinking the koolaid at the end.

[holboz]

73. Like the x-ray of the SPINE, too

Great little messages throughout the video - I'm sure I could watch it several times and find something new everytime.

These women have my support 100%.

Go Dixie Chicks!

[holboz]

74. And the Victorian-era garb they're wearing...! eom

[SeattleRob]

52. Kick!

Right on to the Chicks!

:kick:

[peacebaby3]

55. Looks like it is definitely trying to show a "smear campaign" with a

dark substance and yes it has the consistency of oil. I think the part with x-rays is a scene for a lobotomy. In other words, they want to give her a lobotomy so she won't speak her mind and be anymore trouble. They've labeled her crazy!

Now if I could just figure out why they have their two middle fingers taped together twice with black tape?!?!?! I saw it in a couple of scenes and it is very obvious that they want you to see it because she holds her hand up near the end where it is very obvious. Anybody???

On edit:

I watched it again. Maybe the fingers taped together means that she has now been programmed. The other two are obviously playing the role of already being programmed. It even shows the two of them "drinking the koolaid", etc. Then they are all three moving the same, pushing their hair back and holding hands after the "lobotomy" scene.

This video is full of symbolism. Very interesting.

[countingbluecars]

57. Are they the peace sign fingers?

Maybe?

[peacebaby3]

59. I think I just figured it out!!!! If you hold your hand up and keep the

two middle fingers together it forms a W!!!!! BLACK Tape forcing you to make a W with your fingers!!!!

What do you guys think?!?!?!

Edit: typo

[countingbluecars]

60. I think you've got it!

[GreenPartyVoter]

56. Good stuff. I haven't bought a new album in years, but maybe I could fit

this one into my budget. :)

[Armstead]

58. Yowza. Powerful stuff.

ctually it's an anthem for everyone who -- collectively or individually -- hgad to endure all, of the crap of being demonized at that time.

[Beaverhausen]

61. Thank goddess more artists are finally speaking out - Pearl Jam's new CD..

...is apparantly all anti-Bush. And Pink's new song that was talked about yesterday.

[eek]

70. Here is link to the great new Pearl Jam song

"Worldwide Suicide"

http://www.jrecords.com/ecard/pearljam/mediaplayer/

<<WORLDWIDE SUICIDE
(lyrics and music: Vedder)

I felt the earth on Monday. It moved beneath my feet.
In the form of a morning paper. Laid out for me to
see.

Saw his face in a corner picture. I recognized the
name.
Could not stop staring at the. Face I'd never see
again.

It's a shame to awake in a world of pain
What does it mean when a war has taken over

It's the same everyday in a hell manmade
What can be saved, and who will be left to hold her?

The whole world...World over.
It's a worldwide suicide.

Medals on a wooden mantle. Next to a handsome face.
That the president took for granted.
Writing checks that others pay.

And in all the madness. Thought becomes numb and
naive.
So much to talk about. Nothing for to say.

It's the same everyday and the wave won't break
Tell you to pray, while the devils on their shoulder

Laying claim to the take that our soldiers save
Does not equate, and the truth's already out there

The whole world,... World over.
It's a worldwide suicide.

The whole world,... World over.
It's a worldwide suicide.

Looking in the eyes of the fallen
You got to know there's another, another, another,
another
Another way

It's a shame to awake in a world of pain
What does it mean when a war has taken over

It's the same everyday and the wave won't break
Tell you to pray, while the devils on their shoulder

The whole world,... World over.
It's a worldwide suicide.

The whole world,... World over.
It's a worldwide suicide.>>


:headbang:

[Beaverhausen]

92. I just heard this for the first time

Great song!!!

[peacebaby3]

63. You can sign up on their site for e-mail updates. n/t

[Mr_Spock]

64. Looks like their showing some SPINE there!

I caught the nuclear plume as well.

That video is very powerful. I have to support this...

[progressivebydesign]

65. I signed up for their newsletter. I really LOVE the direction they've gone

They are coming to play in our area this year, I'll have to go see them. God.. it's so nice to see women who think for themselves in the entertainment industry lately... I'm K&Ring this for everyone, and for the truth.

[Booster]

72. Do go see them. I saw them on their last tour and they are really

not only entertaining, but very polished and each one as talented as the next. If they come to the L.A. area, I'm going again.

[Mr_Spock]

66. Sounds like Laura Ingraham is honored in this video...

"It’s a sad sad story when a mother will teach her
Daughter that she ought to hate a perfect stranger
And how in the world can the words that I said
Send somebody so over the edge
That they’d write me a letter
Sayin’ that I better shut up and sing
Or my life will be over."

Did Laura induce someone to threaten them?? She could be liable for that.

[eek]

69. Kool-Aid...gasoline?

or gasoline-flavoured Kool-Aid?

Alotta stuff packed in there:

the "ladylike" petticoats and the stripey prison-bar skirts

the creepy religiousy people are sort of Spanish Inquisition, no? And the scary old-fashioned woman.
In Williaam S Burrough's poem, A Thanksgiving Prayer, he refers to judgemental people with their 'mean, pinched, bitter faces". Like them.

The projection of tumped over house in front of picket fence could refer to katrina *and" Kansas (as in We're not in Kansas anymore/What's wrong with

Good point on the "smear"
There's a whispering part, too.


Art directon is somehow Deadwoodish.


But golly, friends, can you just imagine the rush when we all shout along with her at that part Mr Spock quoted?


Wow. I'm *proud* to be from Texas like those ladies.

[psychopomp]

71. Yeah but...so?

It is not really very significant even judged on its own merit as artistic criticism.

[tallahasseedem]

77. Okay.

:eyes:

[United NorthAmerica]

75. All American rejects

Kinda of a late kick I guess, And I am glad that the chicks are standing up. I wanted to post I song that I had been listening too latley, and since I cant start my own Threads I thought that this may be a good place for it.

Top of the world - All American rejects

As a bit of an aside these guys are way better then there single that is playing now. Sorry if this is old news to all you DU'rs but I had not heard it anywhere until I stumbled upon the CD. I guess you Call them punk, or alternative, whatever. Good bang, great song.

You can listen to an exerpt from the song on Amazon, sorry i dont know where to hear the full thing.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009W5JD2/ref=pd_bxgy_img_b/104-2516420-6039933?%5Fencoding=UTF8

"Top Of The World"


Is there anybody out there?
That wakes up with a bitter taste?
It's a king that we put up there
And he's a short way to fall from grace
It's slowly filling upward.
You can stand but you have no ground.
I hear it from the lost words.
They say it's time that you lost your crown.


Don't be so greedy.
A dollar's a penny to you
When hearts are beating
Say what you want 'em to do.
Wasting away... I see you.
When the top of the world falls on you
Finding a day, don't wanna be you
When the top of the world falls on you


Is there anybody out there?
That can see what a man can change?
It's better that you don't care
Because he knows that he's in his state
I feel the paranoia.
When there's a time, put you in your place
In the eyes of those who watch ya
Well they can wait 'til you hit your face


Don't be so greedy.
A dollar's a penny to you
When hearts are beating
Say what you want 'em to do.
Wasting away... I see you.
When the top of the world falls on you
Finally a day, don't wanna be you.
When the top of the world falls on you

Paint yourself a picture
When you waste another picture
And you win, and you win, and you win
Paint yourself a picture
And then you break another picture
And you win, and you win, and you win
And you win, yeah you win, and you win


Don't be so greedy
A dollar's a penny to you
When hearts stop beating
Say what you want 'em to do
Wasting away... I see you
When the top of the world falls on you
Finding a day, don't wanna be you
When the top of the world falls on you

Wasting away... I see you
When the top of the world falls on you
Finding a day, don't wanna be you
When the top of the world falls on you

Again sorry if that is old news.

[texastoast]

76. Natalie, I'd be SOOOO proud to be your mama!

I just hope my son grows up to be as strong and wonderful as you (and you are setting a shining example for him!).

NEVER back down, girls. You rock, you are true artists, Lloyd loves you all, and fuck the country music people who turned their backs on you for telling the truth!

I'm buying 10 copies!!

[Cha]

82. We have Natalie's Mom

on DU? :)

[peacebaby3]

85. Hmmmm...LOL. Could it be? n/t

[BlueCollar]

78. I watched, listened, and wept

thank God for the Dixie Chicks...

[ignatius 2]

80. The song,the video and the chicks are all just wonderful. In addition

to the oil symbolism,I also took it to be an allegory of the smear that right-wingers had placed on them.

What kind of mother WOULD teach her child to hate a perfect stranger? The words to this song are so strong and meaningful The chicks were one of the first entertainers to stand against the BFEE and for that I salute them and will support them by buying this c/d.

[Keseys Ghost]

81. Terrific!

Too cool!

[ChiciB1]

83. I Still Prefer My Rock 'N Roll... But This Is Good

haven't really done much "country" since I left Texas a long time ago, but I like the spunk!!

BTW, how do I view the video. I only could pick up the words as it scrolled down, so I missed the oil thing.

[ChiciB1]

84. Never Mind... I Got It!

Sometimes it takes me a while!!!

[Change has come]

88. The video is being played on VH1

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Here is another thread with a link where the video can be voted onto the top 20 list.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x917306



Millions of eyes!

[Homer Wells]

90. WOW!!!!!!!

:bounce: :wow: :thumbsup: :loveya: :yourock:
Thank you, Natalie.
You make us proud:toast:

[texastoast]

91. Kick

:kick:

[Mr_Spock]

93. kick

:d

[AuntPatsy]

94. Wonderful video, they never have ever dissapointed me.

[go west young man]

96. Finally some great protests songs are coming out!

This song is fantastic. Pink has a new one out thats great. Neil Young has a new album out that kicks ass against the Neo Cons. And check out this Robert Cray video. It is amazing! http://www.afsc.org/iraq/cray/video-wmv.htm

[Mr_Spock]

97. kick for the chicks!

love this video!

:loveya:

[proud2BlibKansan]

98. What is she writing on the chalkboard?

That is an awesome video - thanks!

[Mr_Spock]

99. "TO TALK WITHOUT THINKING IS TO SHOOT WITHOUT AIMING" !!

I can't imagine what incident they are referencing there :D

[proud2BlibKansan]

100. Me neither!

Thanks for that - how did you figure it out?

[Mr_Spock]

101. I was able to pause the video at the proper time...

Did you catch in the discussion above about the scene where her hands are in oil and her dress is in the shape of Iraq?

:D

[proud2BlibKansan]

102. Yes I did

Between this song and the Pink song and Neil Young's song coming out, these are some awesome times for political music.
:woohoo:

[Mr_Spock]

103. Tell me about it!

I think music is so important - that's why I'm kicking these posts when I remember to. I really think we should promote & support these folks!

[VolcanoJen]

106. Did you catch...

... the part at 3:48 where Natalie has her two middle fingers taped together in black duct tape?

A DUer above thinks her hands have been taped to form a "W." I think that could be it...

[Mr_Spock]

110. I've read that

It may very well be that - maybe they will tell at some point...

[VolcanoJen]

104. If only we could all be as brave as these women have been.

They've held their heads high, soldiered on, sold out concerts, wore "FUTK" shirts, shot a landmark magazine cover, raised their children, loved their husbands, wrote and played incredible music in a hostile country environment, suffered a ridiculous Diane Sawyer interview, and know what?

They're not ready to back down, they're not ready to play nice.

I've never loved or admired them more.

"I made my bed and I sleep like a baby."

Rock on, Chicks.

[Ken065]

107. Available on iTunes now

The single is available for 99¢ now on iTunes.
You can pre-order the CD at Amazon for $9.98.

[nonconformist]

108. That video is amazing.

It is literally filled with symbolism and subtleties - fantastic! Very artistic.

Well done, Dixie Chicks! I will be buying this CD.

[laundry_queen]

109. Did anyone catch...

the large white "I" or am I dreaming?

[Mr_Spock]

111. Chick kick

:D

[chicksfan]

112. Buy GWB a copy of the CD!!!!

I need some help. I think we should all show just how ashamed we are of GWB and his policies. The Dixie Chicks have stated in no uncertain terms how they feel about his policies, and I think it is time we do the same. Lets make a statement, buy extra copies of Taking the Long Way, the new Chicks album, and send them to Mr. Bush. I think he deserves to hear this great music.

You can pre-order them at Amazon.com for less that $10, and I think if he received a whole bunch of new Chicks CD's, that would make quite a statement. Please spread the word around, tell friends, and post it on message boards. Pick one up for yourself also, their music is outstanding.

Please request songs off the new CD at your local Adult Contemporary and Country stations. Don't let the neo-conservatives take our right to free speech away. Most stations are still refusing to play the new single, Not Ready to Make Nice, or any Dixie Chicks song for that matter, and we need to persuade the radio station to play them.

I don't mean for this to sound like an advertisement, and as you can tell, I am a big Chicks fan, but I think what has happened to them for simply stating an opinion is atrocious, and we need to squash this attitude.

Thanks and all help is appreciated.

[dogday]

113. They have a song called "Traveling Soldier"

sad song, but brillant none the less.