U2 - Where the Streets Have No Name (30x Slowed - Ambient)

[@G_Ellis606]

I'm so glad U2, Eno, Flood, and Lanois didn't give up on "Streets". The song took weeks and weeks of work... almost as long as the rest songs on The Joshua Tree combined. In my eyes, it is truly the greatest song live to see by any artist/band. Seeing this song played live is worth the admission each and every time.

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

Yes, it's incredible to think that this song pushed such an established team of musicians, producers, and engineers to the brink -- clearly they were onto something! The song as a whole is deceptively complex, with shifting time signatures and subtle transitions. But as you say, they persisted and created a masterpiece -- of a song and album. My favourites on The Joshua Tree are this track and "Bullet the Blue Sky."

[@G_Ellis606]

@@grainsofsandambientlands4226 Well said! Bullet live is incredible, not to mention the different versions they have performed over the years. My fave is the ZooTv version. FYI - U2 performed Bullet on Jimmy Fallon a few years ago which showed they "still have it". Check it out on youtube

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

@@G_Ellis606 Nice! I'll definitely check out that Fallon performance. "Bullet the Blue Sky," like many of the songs on that album, including "Where the Streets Have no Name," were engineered and recorded to be played live, so I look forward to it. I enjoyed the live rendition of the former on the "Rattle and Hum" DVD (although I believe it's slightly truncated there).

[@cacildoneto5090]

U2 The Greatest Rock Band of all Time 🇧🇷🤘

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

Definitely one of the greats!

[@carlofederico]

it's hard to explain, but this intro is like a part of the sound of the universe...

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

Yes, I think I know what you mean. The slowly shifting resonance of bass droning under the shimmering tonal textures above creates a fullness of sound that's universal in its expansiveness and appeal. I get that with a lot of ambient/drone pieces. Glad you like this slower and more expansive rendition!

[@davidbentick]

@@grainsofsandambientlands4226those droning bass notes are the sound of a Moog Taurus, Bass pedal. And, I think… the shimmering organ intro was created using a Yamaha DX-7… running into some kind of shimmer reverb?

[@funkysawmanwright5077]

Yes yes and yes

[@josezibelman]

beautiful harmonious melody that elevates the soul, thank you very much for sharing it

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

Glad it resonates with you and thanks for the kind comment!

[@funkysawmanwright5077]

​@grainsofsandambientlands4226 this is my meditation sound now

[@raquelcoletta5650]

Superb! Thanks a lot!

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

Glad you like it and thanks for the comment!

[@hongkeunkim85]

Great interpretation and this instrument really expresses the core of ambient music. Well done and I am expecting further masterpiece!

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

Thanks for you comment! Yes, this slowed version of U2's classic opener is the slowest (30x) and most resonant and droning track on the channel. It's fullness is very immersive and hypnotic. Glad you like it!

[@sam8192]

Great for meditation 👍

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

I agree. There's a depth and resonance to this track that puts the mind at ease. Glad you enjoy it!

[@funkysawmanwright5077]

Great for making me cry for 30 minutes and 3 seconds!

[@frankhoulihanfh4972]

So good. Astonishingly good.

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

Thanks again!

[@aleksandarlasic7120]

Magic and power.😎👍🎸🎶U2 .

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@rogeriopereiradasilva2532]

Meu escuto curto eles até hoje acompanho eles sua trajetória até hoje grande banda 👊👊👊👊👊👊🙏

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

I agree - glad you enjoyed this slowed version of one of their iconic songs!

[@FaithandFun-w6q]

Very nice! ✨♥️

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

Thanks again!

[@RICHARDSIMONTON-o5p]

Not now...I'm practicing my new masturbation techniques. No kidding. 15:28 where is my larry mullen when im this close? Love you LMJr! Richard

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

🤣😂

[@GMagloba]

that's how it was

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

I'm glad the sounds and images in the video resonated with you!

[@marceloinacio8447]

What movie is this cenes??

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

They are from Spike Jones' Her (2013), starring Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson (voice), and Amy Adams. Definitely worth a watch, with much to say about the future of artificial intelligence. The clips in this Grains of Sand, Ambient Lands video feature Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams.

[@moonpawooe7134]

When's it gonna get going?

[@funkysawmanwright5077]

Who is here in 2025??

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

I am and glad you are as well!

[@funkysawmanwright5077]

@grainsofsandambientlands4226 for sure, I can listen to this for hours

[@docswarthy]

Yeah...

[@moonpawooe7134]

Really liked it but would work better as ambient music speed up by about 30 times

[@grainsofsandambientlands4226]

🤣