Nightmare Revisited Town Meeting Song (The Polphonic Spree)

The Seventh track on the New Nightmare Revisited CD By Walt Disney RECORDS
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[@LaraCroft1994]

I think this song captures the mood quite well. This seems to be more from Jack's perspective. No matter what he does to try and explain, how softly he explains it, how fondly he still explains, they continue to ask why and how. He even gets a little frustrated.

[@TheXborgers]

I don't know why but i kind love this this version. There is something in it. You can feel emotions : the town folk uncomprehension, Jack's desperate attempt to make them understand even if he knows that it is a losing bet. Yes the is something in it. Something Pink Floyd-ish / David Bowie-ish. At first i was kinda...reluctant but hearing the voice acting was good. Very good

[@DarkFairy207]

I dont think people understand that this wasn't supposed to just be a cover. They didn't make Nightmare Revisited so that bands could mimic the original songs. They took all of the songs and put unique and varying twists on them. Yeah, it's different, very different, but I think its great. I love how much like a Pink Floyd song it sounds and how eerie it is which fits with the whole Nightmare thing anyway. It isn't the strongest song on the album but christ's sake shut up about it "not sounding anything like the original"

[@nicholastosoni707]

The lead singer does sound a lot like Roger Waters. This is what the song would sound like if Jack were the lead singer of Oingo Boingo, and if he performed it as a huge arena presentation.

[@gina-marieiezzi9171]

Typed my comment about Roger Waters before I read this. :-p

[@gina-marieiezzi9171]

Nicholas Tosoni I thought the same thing.

[@MelancholyJoker19]

They all sound interesting in in their own way. But this isn't Pink Floyds cover

[@DarkFairy207]

I'm aware I said it sounded like a Pink Floyd song

[@NefariousElasticity]

7:22 if I close my eyes, I see a beautiful man with blond hair, white pants, no shirt, and a BC Rich Warlock standing on top of a mountain with the sun rising behind him, the wind blowing through his hair, and a convocation of American Bald Eagles soaring across the skyscape playing the solo.

[@distantecho-TTV-RPS]

did you mean: aph *america*

[@noamoza1747]

true

[@alexanderfuentes7765]

ditto except I see a beautiful women playing the Warlock

[@keybladewielder9425]

sounds like Axel Rose

[@HandofOmega]

And his name is Skwisgaar Skwigelf...

[@PanaMacSpana]

I personally love this version. Honestly surprised people think it's the worst song on the album.

[@druvirus]

Agreed. I think this song more than any other conveys the actual point of the song: trying to explain the unexplainable to people. The song has this almost drug induced vibe of a guy trying to explain what the sun tastes like to groundhogs or something. It's very lucid and it just makes me think of what Jack actually must have been feeling like.

[@druvirus]

Agreed. I think this song more than any other conveys the actual point of the song: trying to explain the unexplainable to people. The song has this almost drug induced vibe of a guy trying to explain what the sun tastes like to groundhogs or something. It's very lucid and it just makes me think of what Jack actually must have been feeling like.

[@Trix_Sharp]

PanaMacSpana People really say this one's the worst?? The worst by *far* is Jack's Obsession (seriously, it's like herbert from family guy is singing it or something). This one honestly does a great job of simultaneously being it's own thing while still keeping the feel of the original.

[@Urteethfairy]

to me it kinda is mainly because the children singing

[@funkybones]

Worst?That one goes to Jack's Obsession..

[@FoxVyars]

There is an organic element that captures every last ounce of enthusiasm that Jack had regarding a new holiday. The voices and melodies here are replete with influences from David Bowie and a few other artists I could name. It might be the margarita talking or the fact that I prayed to the nine classical muses in my writer studio, but they really captured a visceral and chaotic rendition of being introduced to a new flavor of tradition! Kudos. ~Fox

[@donotbearobot]

Fox Vyars Thank you.

[@IHugShortPeople]

This song is magic, pure magic. It sounds like 70s rock, the best genre of music there is IMO, and 70s rock + NBC = THE BEST RECIPE FOR AWESOMESAUCE EVER!

[@plastictree4857]

Not bad. I actually quite like this. My favorite is Korn's cover of Kidnap The Sandy Claws, and my least favorite is Sparklehorse's cover of Jack's Obsession (Jack's Obsession is my favorite song from the movie, but he ruined it). This is probably my second least favorite. Again, not bad. But to those complaining that it's different, why is that bad? Different isn't always bad. It's okay, in this case.

[@alchemystudiosink1894]

I have to skip sparklehorse's cover. At least this one I can imagine they're doing the whole townhall meeting while tripping on some kind of drugs.

[@XOXfreakshowXOX]

Holy crap... I love how different it is from the original. Because when you have a cover that sounds different but similar, you're always comparing it to the original. This one is so different, it really becomes its own song. Wow. This is sooo cool.

[@erikaharris3944]

Such a Pink Floyd vibe when I first heard this song

Genius! Sounds like a rock opera.

[@donotbearobot]

Noémie Noushka bingo

[@chairmannom9507]

Nightmare the Christmas Opera

[@mfilanc]

It gives me Pink Floyd vibes

[@shaunmcginnis2401]

Like Repo lol

[@viperv6768]

No idea why, but I love this version. There is an odd charm to it in my opinion.

[@Hazular]

I like this(: It's trippy. And to all the people complaining that it's nothing like the original: it's not supposed to be. IT'S A COVER. Each artist interprets songs differently.

[@mahoustar]

oh my god, if you're not listening to this song with headphones on, you're missing out

[@donotbearobot]

mahoustar there ya go

[@eamaeg]

mahoustar fuc u

[@jackiewisdom6345]

You’re right.

[@Havok010]

I think this as absolutely awesome, so many layers to it, its amazing in my opinion. Good Job

[@TheFireboy102]

I personally love this version

[@dakotashea3561]

You're not alone

[@sr71sr71]

I like this cover *kids start singing *pink floyd-esque style OMG This is actually quite bad ass

[@WoodyMcflaffey13]

A very good chord pregression!

[@IceLatteGirl]

The sounds like Pink Floyed and War of the Worlds mixed together. Awesome!!!!!

[@zacharyflanders2116]

When the guy voicing Jack sings, it's absolutely epic as is the score. The parts where the town's people sing is a bit too out there for me. I get it. It's artsy and different. I just don't like it. Seriously though, Jack's verses are so freaking phenomenal

[@noamoza1747]

I love the voice acting in this song.

[@temporary_human]

This version,is beautiful. Its like someone is describing psychedelics and the esoteric world around us, that few ever get to behold. Its beautiful and heartbreaking. Everytime i hear this, all i can see is some sad, sad person trying to describe how amazing they are, while having a deep respect for how powerful they are. Its a tool, not a toy.

[@jnmynes]

This is very powerfull and good. Excellent version. Vote this up to weed out all the negative people.

[@CandyFlossGaming]

3:44 I have no idea why but for some odd reason it reminds me of phantom of the Opra lol anyone else

[@CayenneFox]

My only problem is that the back ground singers in the first part kind of break off at odd points and you can hear that it just gets cut off. A bit annoying, but the main verses are pretty fantastical and the children singing in the one point is awesome. And I love that it's over the top and grand. A lot different then the movie, but in a good way.

[@meowyinn]

I love how it took SIXTEEN years for this movie to become popular. And when it did, it was by highschool kids trying to be 'different'. Raise your hand if you loved the movie as a CHILD when it FIRST came out. Or maybe I'm just old? I'm only in my twenties ;_;

[@emoash9382]

U don't think I was born when it came out but I grew up on it thanks to my mom. I watched it almost every other night, along with all the classic Disney movies.

[@_katerwaul_]

@@emoash9382 Did you really reply to a comment that's twelve years old

[@OpaqueDreamer]

​@@_katerwaul_ Why not?

[@_katerwaul_]

Are you seriously replying to comments that are fourteen years old@@OpaqueDreamer

[@santiagoeag]

one of the best covers of the cd

[@DrewFerrigno]

hella pink floyd vibes

[@misscrackwood]

Wow, this is an interesting interpretation of this song for sure! Pink Floyd-ish for sure!

[@samuelbraddock6505]

Korn, Tool, and Evanescence should collab and and do covers of the soundtrack for this movie. cx

[@setton8]

Amy Lee's done a cover of Sally's Song and Korn did a cover of Kidnap The Sandy Claws. You're only missing Tool

[@jimicusjolcen9460]

And we also get Marilyn Manson \m/ And this Pink Floyd sound-alike lol

[@baybeboi]

Man I love this version it's so whimsical

[@erwan06]

just perfect thx for this master piece TPS , and for the people who wants something that sound like the original just go listen to it.

[@fanime1]

I like the music in the one. It sounds so passionate like Jack. Very fitting and different

[@PizzaWrestler]

I love this song. It captures the meaning of the original.

[@39amelia39]

I like it, its like the confusion of the townspeople with the frustration of Jack All slowed down to really hear their emotions.

[@meraakyaa]

at first i was unsure maybe even a little horrified! but after i listend to it a second time i truly apreciated that the band were brave! they went large in true bygone rock operah tradition! and if you listen to the song on its own merists, not just comparing it to the origional you can really wail along, play your air guitar and get into it! chill out people its all in good fun, and it rocks out in its own way :)

[@conchamolusco]

I love it though, its a great stand alone song, with a Pynk Floyd feeling all around

[@evergreenwings]

It just has a classic rock sound that you new kids don't remember anymore. *Chuckles* Ask any metalhead alive before 85. I enjoy it. Has a real Blue Oyster Cult feel.

[@melcaian1]

remaind me pink floyd :V

[@96wolfstar]

Same here!

[@juliochavarriag.8884]

hahahahah same!!

[@ttrain45]

kinda has a Rocky Horror vibe to it too...

[@nicholastosoni707]

Mm...Roger Waters vocals with Momentary Lapse-era sound. Yes, I can definitely dig that. EDIT: I stand corrected--The lead singer doesn't know whether he wants to be Roger Waters or Thomas Dolby. ;) :D

[@OzarkSkatersUnite]

melcaian1 just like the first song on the album the wall

[@Kai-uj5go]

It's an interesting version I think it would be better on some really good drugs. Lol

[@chrisveregge6333]

This shits on the entire album. Incredible

[@TorraYamatachi]

"OH YES! Does it still have a foot?!" XD that sounds so funny. [at 4:30] I love this cover, though.

[@domino592]

This cover is amazing. I've never heard of the Polyphonic Spree before this and I think they made an amazing cover! This is probably the best cover aside from the Jack and Sally Montage and Sally's Song.

[@roguesoul8576]

makes me think of tim curry as dr frankenfurter

[@RedCaio]

Watch with speed set to 1.5 (or 2), much better lol

[@apzqrh7864]

I love this song and they way the person is singing it is realy good I would listen to this song all day long just like the song (Goodbye my almost lover) I love both of the songs soo much just to let you who ever song this song you sing realy good

[@crimsonghost1992]

Listen now you don't understand ...that's not the point of Christmasland.

[@eviedream]

@dragonholder411 Thank you! Honestly, some one who admits that they dont agree with some of these with out making a huge fuss and an arse of them selves. You've restored my faith in man kind. Thank you. :')

[@JillSandwichXD]

I loved this... Even though its nothing like the original, the emotion the singer transmitted is amazing, you can really see the images going as the song plays, and the sorrow in his last words are what keep me raping the play button >>

[@asds21]

always reminded me of Roger Waters solo material

[@g33fer94]

+Patrick McShane can see that. It has a bit of 'Amused to Death' about it.

[@nicholastosoni707]

The lead singer sort of wavers between Roger and Bob Geldof from the _Wall_ movie.

[@magicemperor2420]

At first I didn't much care for this cover, but the more I listen to it, the more I appreciate it. It's not to be taken in the same context as the the original song in the movie. ... Of course, that's the same kind of argument that could be made to all of the other covers. :B

[@ratsratseverywhere]

this version is absolutely amazing holy shit

[@Wimble333]

With the exception of those box-questioning excuses for back-up singers I love this cover.

[@Goldenpaw07]

i must say, when the kids start singing, it scares the crap out of me XD but other wise I love this~

[@knitewolfe]

It feels like the artistic styling of Fischerspooner meets the music of Pink Floyd as far as artistic goes... This band is artistic, for some people it doesn't work, but for me- This is absolutely amazing. Especially since it seems to have Pink Floyd roots In my opinion, and it definitely gives a different aspect to the town meeting song.

[@TheGothPrince]

@pdan4 - I agree. Reminds me of some of there ones done like speeches to crowds. I quite like this version tbh, it does express just how confused the people are and how Jack is trying so hard to persuade them, but speaking to all of them.

[@PhysicsandKnives]

Broaden your horizons people! Songs like these are a rarity these days. Everything is about hooks and catchy lyrics now rather than art. =/

[@jimmyschoels4698]

this feels like rocky horror :3

[@Waffles1127]

I was expecting this to be close to the original, since polyphonic spree is pretty much a symphony itself with their amount of members.

[@moonlight293]

Wow- This nearly made me crack up laughing! xD

[@Nickleo9]

I love this song.

[@BelladonnaJojo]

I love when she askes about the bow Bow!-Bow? ...shcrach that-I love it all

[@MrRichardchisholm]

My fav song on the album ♡

[@esctheory]

Oh my goodness. I love this interpretation =] really awesome =]

[@ColonelVomit]

IMO, this is the only NBC cover that manages to be superior to the original song. It really captures the citizens' fascination with what they're being presented with.

[@Jackiie01]

OMG! this totally reminds me of a Rocky Horror Picture Show song. I agree with "Fellea"

[@ScreamxxNobuko]

Such a great...great cover. :D

[@TheGoldenSmeagol]

And they call him Sandy Claws. BOOOOOOOM! Blew me away...

[@Stalace]

I am doing this sorta thing right now. My 3 year old knows all the lyrics to all of the songs, and most of the script as well. She's the most awesome child in the world xD

[@coolgaljose]

im only 12 i wasnt born wen it was made but i watched it wen i was three and loved it ever since

[@KeikoKameko]

wow it really does have a pink floyed feel doesn't it

[@DementedBunnyofDoom]

Cool, Rock n Roll!

[@Miunni]

This is... different. The original was about coming back from another town, this seems to be a tale about waking up from a coma.

[@VincentValentine1313]

I can't understand why you have a thumbs down. You're absolutely right. How can any real fan say they accept this crap?

[@rednbloo]

I personally love it, I think it gives the song a different view of things. Anyways it's a cover >.< so it's suppose to sound different so don't hate just LEARN TO LOVE IT haha

[@dinnertimemishap]

This sounds almost "The Wall"ish

[@eltambore]

It's absolutely incredible knowing that THE POLYPHONIC SPREE were on this album. Danny Elfman has good taste!!!

[@QWNZU]

BRILLIANT!

[@cleeprevo]

i was hoping for a more rock version of this song, it was one of my favorites in the movie. And i think it would've sounded better being more of a rock song, but thats my opinion

[@AnnaLassing]

My goodness. I disagree but I give you a thumbs up because that is the best and most random insult I've EVER heard.

[@FishnPlants]

I love this song so much. It makes me think of Modern Pink Floyd.

[@DAGGR]

Sounds like something Jack would listen to if he were high/stoned af 😂

[@Jerri8806]

I think this is awesome! The sound is so cool!

[@banditssbu803]

I was not expecting to see so many positive comments! Honestly this is my least favorite cover from Nightmare Revisited by far but the fact that so many fans really enjoy it makes me happy! This whole cover is so great with the variety it offers.

[@santiagoeag]

this song reminds me "in the flesh"

[@themorrigan7702]

I don't care how fucking different this is from the original. This sounds like Pink Floyd and I am 100% into it!

[@kagesong]

Huh... I was in the other room when I got to this. When I wasn't paying attention it had very Pink Floyd vibes.

[@mrsmcshotty]

The mayor's voice sounds like my brother-in-law. Weird. I really like this version. I mean, it's not the same as the movie, which was obviously magnificent, but I think it's a fun and interesting re-imagining.

[@no1enemy]

wow that was really good and i agree with SMesmer 100% if this was the first time you heard the song i bet you'd think was really great other than that its really good

[@datrag]

the ending is awesome

[@MidnightNow1127]

Dreamer of improbable dreams? Box? Are you sure we aren't talking about The Doctor?

[@elizabethaguilar1394]

The version of this kind of seems like a rock musical or show of sorts, rock opera? Like it's telling the story. It's not bad it's different and interesting.

[@jnmynes]

the visual image you gave me is hilarious

[@BreakinBoog]

dont lump all emos together... i like this song...

[@bloopboy12]

yay kids are singing in it. and they make it seam pretty cool, and stuf.

[@Milesthefox89]

ça donne une toute autre dimension aux paroles. C'est génial.

[@amyleeluvr]

I like this version 1000 times better than the original. Danny Elfman is my favorite film composer, but the original always made me think of the Mexican hat dance at the end (the 30 seconds before the spoken part).

[@Anoyus]

Kind of like cross between the Wall/The town Meeting Song/ and something else... ? Pretty cool.

[@redlikethecolortah]

Just because you change the song doesn't mean its not a tribute. The fact that they kept the lyrics and worked them into this ridiculous collage of awesome that sounds entirely different and better then the original means they absolutely gave a tribute to this song.

[@FAlock01]

i love this version, it feels like a scene, instead of just a song, like the all american rejects cover, this one just is so good