Weezer - The World Has Turned And Left Me Here Demo

[@drowe8852]

Rivers Cobain

[@User-jk8wq]

*cuobain

[@John6-40]

@@User-jk8wq lol

[@John6-40]

Yeah Nirvana was a heavy influence, and I dig that. Rivers has his own unique voice though.

[@pedromaiz88]

haha definitely... i remember reading an interview with Rivers. He mentioned that it took him a while to realize that he didn't have to sound like some kind of tough ass to sing in a rock band. Something along the lines of "I didn't know I could just sing with my regular voice, like I used to in the high school choir."

[@wyattfreels4754]

that snare sounds like a gatorade bottle

[@grahamr4999]

I hear a cutting board

[@ChrisPBacon-xn9up]

Wyatt Freels we all cant afford equpiment so we do the best we can with what we have.

[@lucalone]

sounds still better than the cooking pot on the album st. anger by 'tallica....

[@notanotherjamesmurphy5574]

squash ball

[@pymandres]

it was the 90s

[@weinsar14]

If my Weezer history serves correctly, this is from Weezer's third demo, often referred to as "The Real Demo". It was recorded at a converted garage in Hollywood "borrowed" by the band. At the time (Nov '92) this was considered the best-yet representation of the band despite the snares sound like what Karl describes as a tennis ball hitting a racket. I can't remember for the life of me what it was exactly recorded onto though.

[@pedromaiz88]

I read somewhere that hearing a demo of this song is what convinced matt sharpe to move back down to LA and commit himself to playing in a band with Rivers. Do you think this was the version that he had heard? Or was this probably the version that they sent to Ric Ocasek (producer of the Blue album)?

[@jamezz41]

@@pedromaiz88 This isn't the recording that convinced matt sharp to move to L.A. That move happened in March 1992. This track IS the third demo of this song; recorded in november of the same year (as said above) and was the version that they considered the best and sent around to labels. There was a second version recorded that is on the kitchen tapes that was recorded in the bands rehersal space (a garage) in august 1992

[@pedromaiz88]

@@jamezz41 cool! thanks for clearing that up!

[@Jmilillo]

I think that the snare drum sounds good

[@static05]

I genuinely love the snare sound on these demos, that's interesting btw about where the demos were recorded. So cool

[@senorfuego9918]

haha when he was still rocking the cobain obsessed edge to his voice

[@Paul-dw2cl]

& Frank Black

[@habbyhome3054]

This sounds more edgy. Mustve been a tight call deciding between this and the version that made it onto the album. Amazing what a tempo change can do to the mood of a song

[@User-jk8wq]

I honestly prefer this to the final version. Being slower and slightly flat just does something for me

[@manny44]

Holy crap..this demo rules!

[@feroozeali1039]

21 years away and it's 2017. I'm still finding solace with this tune

[@SilentAttackTV]

Hope you're doing ok bro

[@galatick]

At the beginning, you can hear a little Korean spoken. This is another example of Rivers’ amp picking up Korean talk shows like it did in Falling for You

[@jess5427]

Thats so sick, man

[@Paul-dw2cl]

어는 회사작품이지요

[@kyokari4]

what is it saying?

[@thegodofpez]

This song still lyrically uppercuts me. Forever beautiful.

[@harrybrown-king3720]

Why didn't they keep that epic solo?

[@Ryu-on1jq]

It's hell of a shame

[@pedromaiz88]

far too metal. I think No one else also used to have more intense shredding compared to the blue album version.The decision may have been an attempt to just not include gnarly solos on their album. Although Rivers originally wrote technical and well-played solos, they are pretty cheesy, to be frank. Like, 80s hair metal status. Although Rivers was a big metalhead before he started weezer, he was really trying to get away from that. By the time they recorded Blue, metal was deader than dead. It was a joke.

[@BurnedZero]

Quite interesting. This is the third version of this song I listen to. The another one is from "opposite sides of the good old fence" which I think is highly epic cuz it sounds sadder and not so grungy... Then I hear this which is also fantastic, that solo adds a lot of power. I don't understand what Rivers was thinking when he applied all those changes till the final version, but I must admit I love them all.

[@ChrisPBacon-xn9up]

Sebastian Avila Alot of people think that this sounds a bit too much like a 90s cliche.

[@heathinvaderstudios]

@BurnedZero There’s also THIS demo version, from 1991. I think this is the first recording of the song ever made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH6lnnqvosxpndksi=aRMuxXUvIAAM1ZQw

[@ezekieloak]

This is by far my favorite song on the Blue Album. And I LOVE this version. So glad it is here, eh?

[@taurusparke]

There's an ambiguity at the heart of this song.Teen angst, or something more? Why did the girl, whoever he's singing about, disappear? The line "wallet photograph" can easily be heard as "wanted photograph" suggesting a darker context. The contrast between the plucked acoustic and thrashed electric guitar emphasizes the duality. This is why the early Weezer was great.

[@usernamehere6259]

Think of this song as a continuation of the story in "No one else" the previous song on the album. Because he was paranoid and jealous that someone would take his girl, he became controlling and this song is the aftermath of the breakup

[@memoryhero]

You da man. 🙏

[@LPfanatic102]

Pinkerton and Blue were absolutely amazing, but let's not forget the mythical lost masterpiece that is Songs From the Black Hole.

[@alejandrogonzalezlopez5883]

AHHH those kitchen tapes… Remember back when =w= was my favorite band. Don't know where from, but I dld loads of rarities, rehearsals and demos. Some songs that haven been seen in records. Love this cover btw, they all look like they're 12, except for Pat, he looks 14-ish LOL

[@Trilogyfall]

+Alejandro González López Love this cover? It's the demo version

[@bjisba41]

+Trilogyfall cover...as in the album cover

[@alejandrogonzalezlopez5883]

+Trilogyfall "Love this cover btw, they all look like they're 12, except for Pat, he looks 14-ish"

[@BagpipeHustler]

kinda like helmet. or similar heavy comtemporaries, even before the Blue album itself...

[@lazrpo]

@vladd121 This isn't a cover, this is Weezer back in 1993.

[@powerofktulu]

out of all the songs on the third demo, the "tennis racket" snare fits this best.

[@weezur]

Yeah...can really hear that different tone in "Thief, You've Taken All that was me" and that Sew your Pants together song....I like it..he has an arsenal of vocals behind him

[@static05]

i love that snare sound

[@hifianatomia]

is this car seat headrest

[@DrowningMoon]

he didn't say anything about shoulders or beaches so no

[@powerofktulu]

that solo is perfect

[@BustaMonkey1234]

I'm a college burn-out that listens to Weezer. That is all...

[@adagabrielle5912]

The world has turned and left me here Just where I was before you appeared And in your place an empty space Has filled the void behind my face I just made love with your sweet memory One thousand times in my head You said you loved it more than ever You said You remain turned away Turning further every day The world has turned and left me here Just where I was before you appeared And in your place an empty space Has filled the void behind my face I talked for hours to your wallet photograph And you just listened You laughed enchanted by my intellect Or maybe you didn't You remain turned away Turning further every day The world has turned and left me here Just where I was before you appeared And in your place an empty space Has filled the void behind my face You remain, turned away Turning further every day The world has turned and left me here Just where I was before you appeared And in your place, an empty space Has filled the void behind my face Do you believe what I sing now? Do you believe what I sing now? Do you believe? Do you believe what I sing now? Do you believe what I sing now? Do you believe?

[@nathancrouch5567]

In it's defense, Raditude has 'Put Me Back Together', which although not up there with any of the classics, is still a lovely little number. Albeit one that could easily be covered by Katy Perry.

[@Sceneyour]

why is it so slow? am I high on freon or what main?

[@jaden_bricker]

Both

[@laxguy888]

I've always loved the solo on this demo... the vocal styling, not so much.

[@dd456rh]

Yes rock Weezer kick ass!!

[@jessejafrnd]

They did the solo, quite similar on the album, it's just a different set of chords behind the solo on this demo. On the album the riff behind the solo is the same as the rest of the song.

[@DendyJungle]

couldnt believe my ears when i first heard this song. i have been telling myself this for years prior

[@dance_pattern]

The solo and drumming way better than the studio version

[@xeroxbarber]

Rivers does something strange with his voice on these demos and other early Weezer recordings that I've not heard him do since, that Cobain-like push rendering the tone a bit gravely. I wonder if Ric Ocasek encouraged him to avoid doing this with his voice.

[@dayoftheden]

Beautiful

[@UndyingFury]

Now why didn't they incorporate the Solo into the album version?

[@sheridan891]

did you see them around 10 years ago?? pure awesomness. Dont get me wrong, that band is gone now, but originally they were great. One of the best bands of the last 90s.

[@davekuhn85]

I think I just realized I have that dude's same shirt. The basist's shirt. Badass!

[@bigcountry62891]

absolutly amazing

[@1OnTheInternet]

This song aged well.

[@Tothe5BoroughsAgain]

8. Raditude 7. Make Believe 6. Red 5. Hurley 4. Maladroit 3. Green 2. Blue 1. Pinkerton

[@vicesuager]

st anger type-snare but this is still amazing

[@mcmuffinerson]

i think people are get billy (Smashing pumkins) mixed up with Kurt Cobain (nirvana)

[@ghostwhiskey]

Ive heard people say pinkerton is the best one without really hearing it or without hearing all the other albums. Its hard to argue with pinkerton being one of their best records but it seems like alot of people have heard its cooler to like pinkerton over the others. Personally I dont think any of their albums are bad,well except raditude but thats just one out of 9 or 10,but to me they all have a classic sound which has been consistent

[@enthnd03]

not sure, but somewhere i read that they would add extra distortion by doing something to the tape itself, not sure if it applies to this

[@AMOW42]

gig-ee-an-tic!

[@colinclayton8042]

annalisa shut up about it being a rip off when it is not.

[@AMOW42]

Colin Clayton that's a bit aggressive ... i never said it was a rip-off, i was just remarking on the similarity! :) have a nice day

[@BurnedZero]

Can't find any similarity

[@eyenbrows8188]

@Auom 120 Swnasiqubulotosife they arent exactly the same they just have similar root notes

[@interragata]

sounds kinda like jamie

[@manny44]

yes, similar plodding time signature.

[@HatCraftTH]

Yeah, the same chords are used

[@JayCras]

Ahh... Jamie my absolute favorite song. This one comes in close so it must be the similarity.

[@HandsomeMrMoe]

@flareagaman it's not generic, its honest

[@deadboybeats1]

It do be hittin'

[@powerofktulu]

what is the sample in the beginning? "eat this, keep living"

[@weinsar14]

Maladroit is a far more underrated album.

[@mikebyj2310]

Maladroit is not good

[@LegendryHeropon]

@@mikebyj2310 Maladroit is awesome.

[@jordanwilliams953]

Nice snare sound :) is that John Stanier on drums?

[@spencaro]

they changed just enough so they could keep it on youtube without the record company claiming copyright infringement

[@poultryforest7453]

Wow, I didn’t know it was the day before summer vacation at my medium 2002 suburban highschool

[@gonzalesjc]

@flareagaman couldn't agree with you more. While the Blue album was more accessible, Pinkerton was just more raw rock. I knew I was going to like it right away from the intro "Tired of Sex" with the drawn out guitar notes and simple drumming...apparently the new album is supposed to be a lot more 'rock,' but only time will tell

[@AintNoEasyWay]

"but god damn someone punch rivers in the face" LMAO. don't we all wish that could happen.

[@usernamehere6259]

No. No we don't.

[@ghostwhiskey]

he did,i heard they asked brian if he could sing before they hired him since the other guy had done backing vocals also

[@BagpipeHustler]

that's a heavy beat...

[@karolissileika8525]

this is prime! Are there any tracks/albums that have the same vibe as this song?

[@ghostwhiskey]

This was from 2 years ago but I thought it was cool that you said "how do you even know rivers hates people with an opinion?" very valid question,sorry for being 2 years late

[@queerface44]

i reeally like the solo here

[@Kevin-mj4if]

try speed 1.25 it sounds like the normal one

[@lazrpo]

@ToxicKlay care to back up this statement now that it's been released?

[@TheXLTE]

? theres 3 demos to this song

[@RoRoJovi]

@vladd121 This is just a demo.... It's their song

[@tootoot123]

@44racerangels182 I always thought of the red as a half decent album and far better than ratitude

[@afriedman174]

@patrickvideos11 the quality of an album isn't defined by how much money it makes, that's why.

[@TreverHapless]

Is this Nirvana?

[@1OnTheInternet]

Nope it's Weezer

[@justramonsanchez197]

no, this is patrick

[@FunkySkunk55]

@SuperMegabar It's most likely Jason Cropper, the old guitarist.

[@Atomduck]

@TheSenileFeline Maladroit is a good album and its another Weezer album thats underrated. Don't get so butt hurt.

[@PrFTW]

Weezer has no ''worst'' album. They are all good, just in different orders of preference. I personally have Green as last in my list, and Raditude in 5th. But all of the albums are great in their own way.

[@ismaill_l]

this statement aged like milk

[@kyokari4]

oh my god

[@fidan2fast]

Thw album version is better but it miases the awesome guitar solo

[@premiumherbs]

Fuck yeah party

[@powerofktulu]

holy fuck listen to that SOLO!

[@VicRiver94]

the old weezer are more best than the new weezer. Blue Album and Pinkerton their best albums.

[@mikeyd226]

The first two albums are the best. That goes with a lot of bands. You're totally coming at his opinion from the wrong angle. Actually, you saying that everything after the first two albums is better, is extemely hypocritical with the whole point you're trying to make. I'm just happy the records exist, enjoy the music!!!

[@xeroxed7766]

love that snare

[@arelamuzay]

Love it mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@eazyweez]

do you belive what I sing now?

[@wreklessabandon]

OK ? what rolling stone issue did you plagerize that from ?

[@Joey007ist]

Is this Cropper doing the background vocals??

[@patrickosullivan7783]

Yes.

[@jetklrock9490]

check out this group Lock 12 The Edge (official video) underground band from CT

[@Bigsquatch_ky]

The thing is though, underrated implies that it's good. Make Believe...well, I'm sure you know. :P

[@abromatt]

kitchen tapes ftw

[@heroesinrevista]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hurraytheist]

This isn't from Pinkerton...

[@socialreject7962]

hurraytheist No shit.

[@proximaxristra]

@@socialreject7962the comment was presumably responding to another comment since back then you couldn’t directly reply to another user

[@haidengerstner8052]

this sounds like they recorded it in standard but slowed it down to be in in Eb

[@Atomduck]

@TheSenileFeline Maladroit?

[@cooliodiddy]

@flareagaman I wish I could thumb that up a hundred times.

[@TNTIV]

@TNTIV well Rolling Stone's Magazine named it the worst.

[@ToxicKlay]

Everyone calm the shit down, Raditude is gonna kick ass

[@LegendryHeropon]

so true

[@TNTIV]

@flareagaman did you know that was named the worst album of 96'... i fliped cause it's a great album.

[@ezekieloak]

How is that? Really? How is that possible? Mad.

[@produccionesmiranejo]

@TheSenileFeline dope nose is a good song

[@bored1404]

15 years too late, this should have been the official version

[@rbaran1024]

@afriedman174 beautiful post

[@flareagaman]

Pinkerton is now one of the most misunderstood albums of all time, and my favorite Weezer album. Seriously, I think it's more catching and less generic than the Blue album. Though the generic-ness of the Blue ablum is what makes it great.

[@ArmedCoders]

and where the fuck did u get that demo?

[@ndx2k]

Armed Coders They released a special edition of Blue with these tracks from the original demo

[@darkfreedom7487]

Jason Cropper rocks that solo

[@mirraco323]

I'm pretty sure it's still Rivers playing the solo

[@darkfreedom7487]

Nope that's cropper

[@johnjosephdejesus8524]

DarkFreedom hey man rivers is the lead guitarist

[@PaperfaceMusic]

I thought Red was okay. It would be better if some songs (Heart Songs, Everybody Get Dangerous, Cold Dark World, and Thought I Knew) were replaced with the bonus tracks from Red. If that had happened, Red would easily be my favorite after Blue and Pinkerton.

[@BoardGuy]

Slowed and reverb’d lol