WOODS OF YPRES - "Falling Apart"

[@tedonyszczak3029]

Every few years I come back and listen to it. I wish it was on Spotify. I mixed this track for David along with the B side of this single. It was a highlight of my career. Woods mastered their first four albums at our studio, Silverbirch Productions. I only got to mix two songs before he got signed and then passed. He recommended to many and it lead to so many things in my career. I put my heart and soul into these two mixes. Slaved over them for hours beyond what I billed David for. I wanted them to be the best thing I’d done in my career to that point. I wanted to elevate and take David’s music sonically far beyond what he’d already achieved. I strove to bring out the heavy and the melody. And I think I succeed. I’m so proud of these mixes. David was one of the nicest most visionary clients I ever worked with. Even for such a brief period. I miss him so. I’m so glad so many enjoy these two almost hidden gems in his catalog.

[@Marko_Fett]

2023 and still one of My Favs, We sure do Miss You David.

[@nickstanger]

Never heard Woods sound this heavy, I can't believe I haven't heard this until now! RIP David.

[@joeyharper4483]

I definitely feel that same way! He is definitely my 2nd hero in music. Peter Steele is my favorite. David made music that I feel were on a personal level in a slightly different way than Peter and Type O Negative that both were a part of the hell I've been through. Definitely love and miss them both. Can't believe I'm still alive to be honest with you. After 2 attempts, I guess I have to be more in depth and creative. I miss the old days and the good times.

[@dimetime4515]

@@joeyharper4483 you should try making music, it helps with mental health a ton, especially if you like music

[@joeyharper4483]

@@dimetime4515 please trust me, I've tried so many times. Being left handed basically only to write, and everything else I do is right handed, like my late dad said my whole life I'm a lost cause and will never amount to anything. I'm in a state of not knowing what else to do but be a slave to the company I'm thankful for allowing me to have a place to call home but doesn't pay me enough to get ahead and on my own. I can't believe that I am still here. I'm trying to figure out my exit into a better place in my life.

[@joeyharper4483]

@@dimetime4515 and it's perfect timing that you comment on this because I'm in a worse place now than back then. But I fight and try my best.

[@joeyharper4483]

@@dimetime4515 if I could make music it would sound like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ_Te62OltmenM0

[@emranalbalushi8656]

RIP MR. GOLD WE MISS YOUR INSPIRATION

[@christofflinde]

The main riff of this song is just so fucking amazing

[@nygivenpoint]

Rest easy David. Your music is eternal my friend.

[@eric321ification]

Why am I now just hearing this?! Love it. RIP David. Kudos Joel, Brendan, and Rae.

[@Billojava]

Dude thats what im saying

[@donSparda]

Chorus riff is beast, massive Crowbar vibes.

[@freyathorvald6490]

i'm still listening to WoY and didn't forgot David gold.

[@alexanderthegreat8373]

💛

[@DeathAndMajesty]

That beard is immortal and at least we all know where he is buried....

[@christofflinde]

TalkingGoats Feel bad for laughing at that

[@musanthrope]

Wish it be true, but he was cremated. Without a grave.

[@pierreboutros3950]

The riffs, my god the riffs

[@brandogoku]

This makes me proud to be Canadian. : D

[@darkclownKellen]

Everything in this country that was worth being proud of has vanished since this comment was made

[@libra3212]

Don't care what genre people call it I like it!

[@benjyluna7220]

We are almost whole We have burned it down, again and again Returning to foundation, year after year Suffering from neglect and deterioration We are almost whole We have burned it down, again and again Returning to foundation, year after year Suffering from neglect and deterioration Bodies waiting for demolition Once and for all We’re taking closure with satisfaction There could be no turning back Deny yourself your mixed emotions You have a job to do, so wipe away your tears And drive it forward now I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down The floor was running out beneath us The caving roof was pouring in Broken glass lie all around us The doors were slammed right off their hinges The floor was running out beneath us The caving roof was pouring in Broken glass lie all around us The doors were slammed right off their hinges We’re past the point of no return here Nothing can be salvaged now So look past your hesitations You have a job to do, so gather up your strength And drive it forward now I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down I’m afraid to start this I want to tear you down But if you leave without this I’m going to tear it all right down Right now We are almost whole (the floor was running out beneath us) We have burned it down, again and again (the caving roof was pouring in) Returning to foundation, year after year (broken glass lie all around us) Suffering from neglect and deterioration (the doors were slammed right off their hinges)

[@cihadkibris8674]

It was such an untimely parting of an extremely talented musician... RIP David.

[@capacitiveguitarresistance]

Never heard these guys but I am happy I did today. Killer guitar tone beastly vocals angry lyrics I am fucking there.

[@Serotonia923]

I'm obsessed with this song today. Missing you every day David.... we love you forever.

[@michiganfan2013]

keeps headbanging forever

[@templarcat5378]

Ah, how i miss those guys... Rest in peace.

[@markushor]

Reminds me of Crowbar in some parts. A song that strengthens the spirit.

[@LostOneTrades]

Definitely! He tried out to be their drummer actually

[@StealerAG]

​@@LostOneTrades I didn't know he did!! Thanks for sharing. He seemed to be such an active man, in spite of a sentimental life that surely appeared like a source of great sorrow. I feel like he could have been a good fit as a guitarist too, there. I can imagine him as a great backing vocalist for Kirk. And he could have contributed so well to the songwriting too.

[@oz3680]

Yes! So much yes!

[@winsjr8966]

Your music can always put me into a calm that I can't get from anything else

[@tzon6802]

I tried typing something, I erased it. David gold was an amazing person and artist. Thank you David you mean more to me than I can type in words. You and your music has a profound impact on my life

[@tzon6802]

Rip David what a genius

[@bombbdiggityy7417]

i'm pretty sure they didn't give a shit about what kind of metal they were. you either like their style or you don't so whatever

[@comawhite669]

some artist make music for their fans, others like this band make music for themselves.

[@NatteRoll]

Blacked Doom Metal

[@sakminis]

Trying to shove bands into genres and subgenres is really counterproductive. Same goes for musicians. Just enjoy the music.

[@RoseOfSharyn18]

I wish I had known about these guys sooner... been a fan for a few years now and... yeah. Not soon enough though.

[@wellingtonvidal8649]

minha banda preferida ❤❤

[@TheOmegaeyes]

I just got through listening to the green album, very interesting band! One I must delve into a bit more. R.I.P. David.

[@karolpopiak2031]

This is great... In every moment.

[@elisaalcaraz7155]

5:56❤

[@ghoxt333]

una maravilla esos cambios

[@the_stagnant]

The last minute gave me chills!

[@Ricolinni2400]

David Gold

[@hvitekristesdod]

this is hypnotizing...

[@samuellaver1108]

Really stunning work - easily one of my favourite releases from Woods. Although, I must admit, I prefer side b, _You were the light_.

[@erikh4782]

same

[@spinalstar]

Wow, Amazing as always "Wood's"

[@uk667]

R.I.P. David Gold...you will be missed!

[@alexandrugaube2193]

6 years :(

[@gastonypres9675]

7 now :(

[@emulord3453]

Gonna be 8 in a few weeks :(

[@DrGIANT]

8 years now :(

[@dimetime4515]

10 in a couple months :(

[@sakminis]

12 years :(

[@granadewade]

Freaking amazing!!!

[@616TheBeast616]

sigh... I really wish I bought this when I had the chance. I wasn't really into "new" Woods (W4 onward) that much back then, but it really has been growing on me. Having the mp3 is nice and all, but I bet it sounds way better on vinyl.

[@miguelcondadoolivar5149]

Elf Monster I discovered them with IV... I loved it and listened to V. Then I listened to the other three and discovered that the first was my favorite.

[@Katzekaze]

wow...was this David's very own YT account?

[@fendranm2914]

Pheralg Yup

[@NatteRoll]

It is!

[@alb8486]

Wow. I feel the Allure of the Earth with this knowledge

[@eddymorgan1594]

Big show of power LOVE IT!!

[@ondrejhatas3140]

Love it! 4:09

[@Lulunananu]

best part

[@Lucas60370]

5:56 :D Also.

[@barrenwasteguitar]

@Fuzzhead314 absolutely!! Through Novembers Doom in there as well!

[@riverwhitemusic017]

RIP David Gold

[@audiolime22]

RIP David

[@TheKissarmygeneral]

R.I.P \w/

[@PierPaoloPissolini]

I wonder if it's still possible to get my hands on a copy of this since Gold passed away, so unfortunate!

[@extremeanalogmusic6296]

TaiTanium well I have the 7 inch vinyl, but good luck to find one today...

[@lynnedixon10]

+TaiTanium You could try asking here: facebook.com/groups/Ypres/?fref=nf

[@thedonsz9186]

The CDs aren't hard to get, the vinyls are a different story

[@cozaplebs]

RIP

[@reddomina6664]

💔

[@aezeon]

ive got some CDs to order

[@Snickers7433]

kocham :D

[@BeforeTheBlackGates]

RIP David. \w/

[@emperorofthenorth5]

@Fuzzhead314 Great line up, maybe throw Insomnium in there too.

[@Hairesy]

i lot the album art

[@BeforeTheBlackGates]

Great stuff. Amazing band, looking forward to the full-length! Riff at 1:15 is amazing.

[@Vordb666]

@PigEviscerator For the record, I actually like Woods of Ypres. I own this EP on 7" vinyl. :)

[@alejandragallardolara4911]

Bueno

[@blastb34t]

Not They, He. Only one member is recently deceased.

[@keeyajavan]

you should listen to the earlier albums then

[@stuporemmeum4882]

Metal-Archives. Kinda late... But yh. Rather late than never!

[@pavelack]

Anyone know where I can find the lyrics to this? Ive looked on the forum and theyre not there.

[@eternityofnothing4463]

…We are almost whole… …We have burned it down - again and again… …Returning to foundation - year after year… …Suffering from neglect and deterioration… We are almost whole We have burned it down - again and again Returning to foundation - year after year Suffering from neglect and deterioration Bodies waiting for demolition Once and for all We’re taking closure with satisfaction There could be no turning back Deny yourself your mixed emotions You have a job to do, so wipe away your tears And drive it forward now I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down …The floor is running out beneath us… …The caving roof was pouring in… …Broken glass lie all around us… …The doors will slam right off their hinges… The floor is running out beneath us The caving roof was pouring in Broken glass lie all around us The doors will slam right off their hinges We’re past the point of no return here Nothing can be salvaged now So look past your hesitations You have a job to do, so gather up your strength And drive it forward now I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down I see you falling apart, but I know you’re not worth tearing down I’m afraid to start this I want to tear you down But if you leave without this I’m going to tear it all right down Right now …We are almost whole… (…The floor is running out beneath us…) …We have burned it down - again and again… (…The caving roof was pouring in…) …Returning to foundation - year after year… (…Broken glass lie all around us…) …Suffering from neglect and deterioration… (…The doors will slam right off their hinges…)

[@miasma1616]

Sick! Sounds like Meshuggah, David's vox that is.

[@shmelvinjoestar3586]

it does not sound like meshuggah whatsoever

[@TherisheeQ]

Your pretty causes Make great conversation While another world is yearning Painfully for an end And who will save me now Now that you are gone And who will save you from yourself You were the light That shone brightly in the night You were the light That shone harshly on my life Think of me when you are weak Whenever when you are strong Pretending that I'm OK Will comfort when you are lost And who will save me now Now that you are gone And who will save you from yourself You were the light That shone brightly in the night You were the light That shone harshly on my life Close the door and cry, Or lock it up from the outside. Look down on me from the balcony, And hold the railing tight. And if you changed your mind Then you are justified And if you changed your mind You'd know that you were right And you will be just fine The more you knew The less you wanted to You made our decisions on your own And left me without a choice to choose None of this Will ever haunt you now Since there is no one else Accounting for your cruelty but me You will see no consequence And though I am not to blame I suffer all the same And who will save me now Now that you are gone (now that you are gone) And who will save you from yourself You were the light That shone brightly in the night You were the light That shone harshly on my life You were the light That flash and left me in the dark You were the light The only light I'll ever know You were the light You were the light You were the light You were the light

[@leavesofautumn7508]

Wrong song pal

[@Vordb666]

@PigEviscerator I thought disliking people solely based on their musical tastes stopped being cool in high school, but okay.

[@Vordb666]

@Sabbath89 If a person who likes this music is entitled to share their opinion about it, why isn't a person who dislikes it allowed to do the same?

[@Fragliche]

Getting sludgy as fuck, man. Really diggign this song.

[@Zachariah771]

Yeah this song is great. It kind of makes me think of Varg killing erounymous

[@Sigil_57]

A man of culture I see

[@erydiam]

@mothernorthstudios Look whatever you think about that "change" is just mainstream ambition, I don't care anymore WofY if I heard before it was by a mistake of a friend who shared with me, even though I want my words frozen! Finally If you replied I just answer...I don't hear this...(mute)

[@lowlifestyle]

Ugh, Woods is going groovecore on me.

[@JaniWarheart]

'Change' is just mainstream ambition? Really? That is just... honestly, it is hilarious.

[@silly8395]

mediocre

[@Miasmal_Flux]

RIP David Gold

[@grimcat27]

RIP