The Knife - 'Colouring of Pigeons' | Official Audio

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Colouring of Pigeons by The Knife taken from the album 'Tomorrow, In A Year'

[@xpubi1122]

It's creepy how I find my own comments on videos I don't remember watching..

[@Galimah]

Vicky Liu Lol, same for me! Cut down with the Vodka

[@maudedufresne3324]

I discovered The Knife 16 years ago. Listening to it in my walkman. I realise now how this music has opened something in my mind, something creative and complex. I feel lucky to have lived at the same time as The Knife.

[@grec.]

This is one of the most UNDERRATED songs of all times!

[@Feuerbach1]

This album may not be the greatest thing ever conceived but this song is magic!!

[@SickAunt]

I wholeheartedly agree. I remember when it was first release. I downloaded the free mp3 off a link on Pitchfork and it’s been with me ever since

[@Becausing]

⁠@@Feuerbach1agree, I get the appeal but the front half of the album really isn't for me. The second half, however, is incredible- everything from Annie's Box on.

[@mikeblakeman8730]

Agreed 100%

[@melinamuleiro8001]

i liked this coment without even listening because i know the knife is always the best

[@MadSylvia]

I'm so in love with this piece. I've loved it for over a decade. It was a balm to me when my mom died. And yet to this day i haven't found somebody to just sit and listen. I may just have to marry the first lady I meet who even knows it.

[@MCVessels]

At the end of the book of Job, after chapters and chapters of suffering and doubt, God appears in a maelstrom, in a vortex, and shows Job the terror and enormity of creation from the deepest oceans to the desert's heart. After Darwin's daughter dies and the remains of her life is shut in a box, we see the whole of the natural world: tied by strings of instinct and natural selection, birds and beasts and humans - everything in flames. This song is awe inspiring.

[@StephanieElayne]

the moment i hear Karin's voice whatever song it is becomes my favorite song

[@sarahwilson976]

Stephanie Salan I have a tendency of crying happy tears when I hear her voice

[@fordaculture5014]

its therapeutic

[@Feuerbach1]

She sort of Kulns, just such a unique sound, one of my favorite singers of all time!!

[@colettebarlow92]

My God..I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve listened to this piece of magical genius and it always helps me to deal with the madness that our planet has become...

[@industrialborn]

Have hope friend, we will not let it go down so easily

[@NezumiM]

This song would be suitable as the end credits of the universe

[@bodylan11]

There were several times that lasted weeks where I had to listen to this song every night, it wouldnt leave my mind. I craved those moments when a singer starts, or the animal references, or the fact that it goes on for 11 mins! (Actually the song seemed to get shorter every time I listened to it).

[@Avantgardist]

Haha, and you wrote this 3 years ago.

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

But seriously, who's counting, other than counting on always listening to this piece, endlessly, with love and fascination.

[@MilkLollipopShake]

now reading On The Origin of Species with this wonderful piece as background.

[@habit1363]

This song does something to me I cant explain it

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

First time I heard this.... I got hit so hard, put it on a loop for weeks, just couldn't stop... even today, something indeed

[@ShannaFae2023]

It's probably a spell, magic... and as romantic and fantastical as it seems. I assure you it's not. Unfortunately. It is enchantment at it's finest.

[@genYsuperstar]

shit like this will break you, in the best of ways

[@Feuerbach1]

The cadence of Swedes singing in English I find so beautiful, they just bring a subtle coldness to the words... The way Karin sings luminous

[@OrionsChild]

This is one of those tracks that always takes me by surprise, even years later. 00:01 - "Ahh yeah, perfect groove." 02:15 - "Oh shit, what's this plucking at my heartstrings?" 03:11 - "Damn, Karin's so cool o___o" 06:47 - Bursting into tears for some reason?????? God I love this band.

[@Alaryicjude]

Yessssssssss

[@compazine]

Northern forms existed in their own homes A thousand yellow cocoons, under over through A few southern vegetable forms on the mountains of Borneo under over through, donkey peacock goose In the mouth of the river A strange scene it is, everything in flames the sky with lightning and the water, luminous strange scene it is, under over through Six-weeks old Henrietta smiled for the first time tail habits prove, instinct that moves Emma saw him smile not with lips but eyes Erasmus grab a spoon, Europe hides wool Mister Peacock and Captain Beaufort endemic alpine grooves, breadfruit cinnamon tunes tonight it's blowing thick roils of spray, whirled across the bay whatever might have been, the cause of the retreat Columba livia, great ages through, course of days Tumblers, Jacobins, beak shapes, skeletal traits, Runts and Carriers wooden hexagonal cage, Pouters and Fantails tail feathers at what age? (the delight of once again being home) grey and spotted (the delight of once again being home) markings in making (the delight of once again being home) my great amusement Behind land house, a gentle cooing behind land house, the offspring's moving behind land house, a gentle cooing The delight of once again being home

[@MilkLollipopShake]

Thanks!!

[@colettebarlow92]

Thanks for the lyrics!! x

[@verynicex]

When I heard this for the first time, I didn't even listen the whole song, it felt so creepy. Then I came back and realized it's actually one of the dopest songs I've heard. That weird sound in the background is oddly comforting, I could listen to this while watching the world fall apart and still feel just fine.

[@igitha..._]

Intro : So that's what angels stepping on Lego sounds like! I'm delighted by it!! Truly an ethereal and exquisite piece of art!

[@mrmeekcreices]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 hilarious. I will think of that whenever listening to this song now thanks. 😍🤗

[@Alaryicjude]

Absolutely hilarious interpretation. A+

[@ShearsOfAtropos]

this is one of their best songs ever. when I listen to it, I feel the light of our ancient world flowing right through me

[@samfuller9303]

genuinely one of the most beautiful pieces of music every produced,seriously emotional.

[@junglejustice1783]

Sam Fuller lmao what

[@cimax]

@@junglejustice1783 lmao what

[@irinatm4275]

Esta canción me ha maravillado desde que la escuché hace más de 10 años. Luego perdí mis archivos y se fue con ellos. No podía recordar su nombre hasta hoy!! Años después 🥹 me encanta como el primer día!!

[@Milohenry13]

Dear Karen and Olof, I know how important it is in your beliefs to reject idols, and I agree, and love you for that. You are true artists. Always remember though, that we deeply deeply love you, and everything you do and stand for helps us be better people, there's something to be said for that and to give credit where credit is due. I was lucky enough to see you in San Francisco the last time that you came through. I bought tickets for both nights, and you ALL crushed it! Thank you for being the smart beautiful artists that you are... And thank you for the awesome music! Love, MH

[@jcoverpass]

What a lemming comment

[@Milohenry13]

@@jcoverpass The comment is a lemming? That doesn't make any sense.

[@jcoverpass]

@@Milohenry13 clearly English isn’t your forte

[@Milohenry13]

@@jcoverpass, it's: "lemming-comment," fixed it for ya! You meant to use a hyphen in order to compound your adjective into a noun form, thus calling me a lemming. The comment itself cannot be a, "lemming." So it should be spelled "lemming-comment." This usage would describe the speaker (noun) as a "lemming" (adjective). The way you have it written (sans hyphen) makes the comment itself, "a lemming," which doesn't make sense, as a lemming is a human characteristic. Hope that helped you understand your English.. Keep at it teary person.

[@jcoverpass]

@@Milohenry13 cope and seethe dood

[@JukeJonathan]

This feels like a musical incantation

[@ShannaFae2023]

I assure you, it is. Enchantment at it's finest. A beautiful spell for a horrid end.

[@colettebarlow92]

One of the most perfect pieces of music ever written

[@tubatami]

this song embraces so much life and love that you wanna hold it tight and never let it go and in the same time death looks pretty option too, like you are sure that these voices and sounds will follow you wherever, whenever, whoever you are..

[@AV-qh7wz]

i want this song played at my funeral. ♡

[@diegoxtercobain]

Is it just me or this song just takes you into other dimensions?

[@Vislav]

It's you and 3 others so far.

[@dainsgames5005]

Only just discovering the Knife now... Just fantastic

[@sarahwilson976]

CSHX lucky you! Wish I could hear them as if it was the first time again :)

[@briteboy6131]

the delight of once again being home :(

[@the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.]

“The hummingbirdman was restless, drank nectar from canteens, he made a coat out of death. Disconnected from dots that constellated his foretelling. Buzzing like a bee, drunk by half past three.” ,dan’

[@sabrinaxuan4863]

revisiting the songs of my adolescence - this one is a really standout track

[@ajatsabi4423]

This song is one of my top 5 favorites of all-time, it fills me with melancholy because my dad was a tortured genius with an unfortunate distance who constantly stumbled upon moral crises.

[@jodallion]

fresh, exciting, ancient, futuristic, timeless...not sure how do they do that--but I am SO glad they do.

[@SergeyTrafedlyuk]

This music makes me feel like I'm somewhere beyond the common reality. Thank you.

[@Noodle2750]

"You mean the song that goes bee bee boo bop?

[@beautybyLG]

the knife makes me feel beautiful and dark things. god i love the knife so much. i dont know how i would live without them.

[@MrFeyerwire]

I listen to this track about twice a month, every month of the last two years. I love every second of it. There is noone on earth that has ever made music like The Knife and or Karin and Olaf. I will say thought that it seems that most people that hear me listening to them, just don't get it for some reason. Their problem not mine : )

[@SephTunes]

MrFeyerwire I love the knife. But don't pretend we're enlightened or smart because we "get" this.

[@CertainThings90]

I like them so much that I have a tattoo written 'without you my life would be boring', which is a song from them.

[@DerrickthePinecone]

You could live without them, easily. Life goes on, as it always does.

[@antonnovosad7898]

First part of this song reminds me of Dolmen Music by Meredith Monk. Although, this is just a true masterpice on its own! goosebupms....

[@Thyagohills]

Of who is the male voice? One of the best songs, it contains science, art and history!

[@axelnilsson2031]

Karin

[@kellyogawa1510]

I feel like I just listened to Plavalaguna

[@itan96]

I'm sure Plavalaguna would include this song in her repertoire if the bastards didn't kill her!

[@jmarsh5485]

First time I heard this I had just been getting to back to my feet after being attacked by a maniac wearing an Adidas track suit with Puma trainers and a cream coloured Ellesse sweatshirt. He also had a shifty gait. Probably couldn't grow a beard either. I'd been to a birthday party at MaccyD's, when I remarked the Happy Meal toy was below par, the RM suit guy smashed a McChicken across my face, sending me to the floor. Hard. I'd just collected my senses when he hit me repeatedly with a barrage of solid blows from a Nokia 7110 -knocking out my two teeth front teeth, busting my lip wide open, and leaving me with a black eye. AND, not to mention, my cheekbones, that were the size of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's after getting thoroughly duffed up. When I came round in the hospital, this song was playing on a Cyrus CDi (2013) in the corner. And my girlfriend said, with a concerned look on her face: "shall we get married then or what??". I of course said "Yes, I'd love to. Thanks a lot (babe)". Never looked back since then*. I love her with all my heart and think about that bittersweet moment, at death's door. I am now 64 and have been happily married for 49 years but I Iost her to heart disease 3 years ago this fall. Every time I hear this song, I remember her and how blessed I was. Miss ya darlin! lobe you so much xxx. *she did give my best mate Tarlteon a blozza just down the road from the kebab shop, ''Yabba-Kebab-A-Do'', but that was after we'd had an argument outside Wetherspoons tbf. But then marriage ain't all roses.

[@eloi6235]

This song will always have an important place in my heart. Very emotional to me

[@tinaberry6738]

It’s hard to pick a favorite Knife song, but I’m pretty sure this one takes the cake for me..I love it so much it hurts 😭🙌🏼❤️💕

[@pooderquaste1]

Yep this music makes it possible to think of plain nothing.

[@NezumiM]

Mooji would appreciate this

[@newwavex8665]

I really wish I could get a tshirt of that cover art

[@ArameoDios]

una de mis favoritas de siempre!

[@grantturner3492]

2x speed turns it into a fun dance song

[@martinrainer2473]

The Lenghth and the diversety is what that is this song,and the orginal beat of the knife combined with the message...:)

[@yanhill9234]

essa música é uma idade média no século XXII

[@sakirusa]

how can i love this much this song if I can't understand the lyric?

[@Qzkaaa]

Does anyone know any songs like this? Because I fell in love with this one and need more!

[@andresff0]

+Qzkaaa /watch?v=RJVA-IYQDVk Thank me later. You can look for more of Cirque du soleil' songs lists.

[@hippogryph12]

maybe the Akira soundtrack

[@corrinaconley1732]

possibly some Govinda

[@hannathelion6844]

yes check out ocelyn pook's 'eyes wide shut ' soundtrack or don't

[@vmvm949]

the 2009 fever ray album its the closest thing to it colouring of pigeons is truly unique

[@megaltright974]

REAL music.

[@xpubi1122]

I can't even come up with words accurate enough to describe how..how awesome..this is.

[@jtarantula3390]

such a masterpiece

[@jackdeakin106]

The knife always have the capacity to make me gulp with sorrow and burst with joy, my life has been enriched finding music that speaks to my soul

[@myfriendsnoopy]

Always loved this

[@thelama3169]

is it weird if I'm lisining to this and I'm 10

[@pppanil616]

+the lama well done, keep doing it :)

[@Pedro-gh6sn]

Is it weird to have a good taste in music when you're 10? Absolutely not. Keep up!!

[@egon2404]

first heard it when I was 14, now I'm 20 and I've never stopped coming back to it :)

[@intrnationldarkskies]

you`re 11 now ;-)

[@xavi2702]

I'm listening to this and I'm not even born!

[@Bowisito]

buenísimo! excelente!! que bueno que descubrí este grupo.. me encanta!!!

[@Snake711]

This song has something special, I'm always drawn back to it

[@Ninootendoo]

I love the power I feel after listening to this

[@claytonfs]

Who's the male voice on this track? I know Karin always uses effects on her voice but this sounds new. Also the opera vocals?

[@hannathelion6844]

it;s moi

[@definitelynotafox6262]

i know this is old but the opera vocals are by Kristina Wahlin

[@sharon9410]

We used to call the sisters of mercy that wore black and white pigeons. Priests and nuns should not be celebate. If they wish not to. My favourite line in the song is under over though. The mountains of borneo. And the fist smile that Henry took. Oh the singing. THE SONG IS LOVE

[@whisperUA]

The best way to experience this album is listen to it while walking in night city, empty, with it's magic lights and dark places. 2am - 4 am will do the trick.

[@hannathelion6844]

are you elon musk

[@nachamedicen]

awsome

[@rubendelossantos3648]

i love the acoustic sound of The Knife, some ppl say there'll be some great acoustic moments in Shaking The Habitual... so excited !!!!

[@cerviomartini6844]

THIS SONG TRANSFORMS ME EACH TIME.

[@houndeye]

Holy wow this incredible, what an amazing piece of music. Lots of variety and straight forward focus in it, it's something that would be great for some types of gaming or driving at night. Certain parts drag on a bit too long near the end, and the opera woman part wasn't so great, but overall it is a definite thing to add to favorite songs! SO replayable of a song, great! Like Ameno.

[@the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.]

"pneudopsynms" , dan' 💚💚 💚♥️💓💖💗💓💕👾

[@killedassasin]

This is dope, love it

[@carlospimentel852]

Esta canción me eriza la piel. Es sublime, potente, misteriosa, creo que me marcó cuando la escuché por primera vez hace más de 10 años.

[@Sharon-fj3jn]

This is the bird of freedom 2024

[@martinrainer2473]

I em very seriosly about sound... only high end ,,,and weird stuff...

[@laxing77]

Does anybody know who performs the opera segment of this piece? I can’t find it anywhere.

[@nord1967sur]

I have the double CD. I don't need to listen it here but... I LIKE so much since the edition on 2010. Karin's voice is better!

[@eduardoarturosanchezhernan1776]

Cold Song Klaus Nomi's sample

[@martinrainer2473]

One time i bouthgt 6000 cd, just to find the perfect sound.....now i found it with this song.:))))))

[@philliphazell4211]

I didn't like the album Tomorrow in a Year when I first listened , strident , confusing noise I though but then it grew on me and now I love it and this is a highlight .

[@rubendelossantos3648]

This is definitely one of my favorites songs by The Knife.... I loveeeeeeee it

[@colettebarlow92]

TOP track on EVERY level!!! Where does a a band go from here!! Only Shostackovitch comes close

[@skumsters2323]

Helping upgrading this lovely creature from status flying rat, a good thing 💚😁

[@rafadome]

absolutely magnificent

[@PearsAreOkay]

Feels like I just started a game of Age of Empires 14.

[@mech_tv3776]

Это очень круто...потрясающе.. я очень давно не слышал такого авангарда..

[@tommagennis]

Yep, this more or less is Cam's Theme Tune

[@TheSunbaneglasses]

+Tom Magennis I would love to see the crew have a dance party to this

[@kanariesla]

reminds me of the voic of meredith monk! love it

[@viviennevi3882]

its inexplicable how this feels on lsd

[@KalkiAvatar7]

+Danielle Vi did you bring enough to share with the rest of the class?

[@martinatanasov2112]

+Danielle Vi lol, didn't think i'd see you here

[@viviennevi3882]

+Martin Atanasov hello :D

[@NefaztaBlu]

yeah!!!!

[@G-B420]

Europa ❤

[@faster4tec]

Y U NO have 8 million views yet? I love this!

[@rubendelossantos3648]

NORTHERN FORMS EXISTED IN THEIR OWN HOMES, THOUSAND YELLOW COCOONS, UNDER, OVER, THROUGH, A FEW SOUTHERN VEGETABLE FORMS ON THE MOUNTAINS OF BORNEO, UNDER, OVER, THROUGH, DONKEY, PEACOCK, GOOSE...

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

Unavoidable. A part of my daily everything.

[@antunivanovic]

Honey, Internet is your friend. You have two healthy arms, ten healthy fingers, to type it in and search out yourself instead expecting others to do it for you.

[@novo_ephemera]

reminds me of Kate Bush The Dreaming or Hounds of Love

[@corncoombs819]

Anyone know any music with similar style singing to the first 2 minutes ?

[@annieberling9666]

You might like the opera Ainadamar.

[@hannathelion6844]

cate blanchett's voice played backwards on etes eide shut illminati seen

[@hannathelion6844]

@@annieberling9666 or klaus kinski's counterpoint agent provacteur acting in herzogs nosferatu

[@Kalightortaio]

A strange scene it is. Everything in flames.

[@Kalightortaio]

Back again.

[@paulmadigan5603]

fucking amazing the best track iv heard this year iv bin searching all night for somthing different im from a cabaret voltaire generation early tg residents banshees coil severed heads etc etc really strange and exciting

[@charlitosa13]

Blooooow your mind...........

[@naomianggi9948]

Only love

[@Tlangvalputar-a]

Pichiu baby

[@okllo]

amazing art

[@AjayBagga9]

The intro takes a while to grow on you but once you get there, this is pure dope.

[@dw_xenophon366]

This song is disturbing in a good and challenging way.

[@nochnoyru]

Best of the best

[@rubendelossantos3648]

lol, if youre able to say something, you should be able to prove your own words.

[@aeonss__________]

Can someone tell me who offers the operatic vocals? This song is just beyond me

[@AegisEpoch]

Mt Simms i'd guess