Moving Pictures
The Cribs
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You'll sleep tonight Dream dreams where I would die It's alright, it's alright They did not come true Although they will do, in time It's alright, it's alright Fakes, liars and stars of moving pictures What's the difference? It's all, oh, oh Like all the parts that I'm not into But I see in you, oh, oh Not real brown eyes look into mine But I was so shy It's alright You'll sleep tonight Dream dreams where I would die It's alright, it's alright Fakes, liars and stars of moving pictures What's the difference? It's all, oh, oh Like all the parts that I'm not into But I see in you, oh, oh Guarded thoughts, firing off Parting shots, missing lots Guarded thoughts, firing off Parting shots, missing lots Fakes, liars and stars of moving pictures What's the difference? It's all, oh, oh Like all the parts that I'm not into But I see in you, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
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Written by: GARY JOHN JARMAN, ROSS ANTHONY JARMAN, RYAN JAMES JARMAN
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11 facts about this song
Album Information"Moving Pictures" is a song by the English indie rock band, The Cribs. This track is included in their fourth studio album "Ignore the Ignorant", released in 2009.
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Band MembersDuring the production of the album "Ignore the Ignorant", which includes the song "Moving Pictures," The Cribs were a four-piece band. This was due to the temporary addition of guitarist Johnny Marr, a former member of the influential 80s band The Smiths.
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Variety in Musical Style"Moving Pictures" is recognized as a stand-out track from the album due to its stark contrast with the band's usual guitar-heavy indie rock sound. The song has a slower tempo and features more prominent keyboard parts.
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LyricsLike many other songs by The Cribs, "Moving Pictures" is known for its introspective and emotionally raw lyrics, which touch upon themes of love, regret, and self-examination.
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Critical ReceptionThe song "Moving Pictures" as well as the album "Ignore the Ignorant", received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the band's evolution in sound and Johnny Marr's contribution to the band.
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Live Performances"Moving Pictures" is regularly performed in the band's live sets, and it's a favorite among fans. It is known for its atmospheric and emotive live renditions.
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Charts Performance"Ignore the Ignorant", the album featuring "Moving Pictures", reached number 8 on the UK Albums Chart, making it one of The Cribs' most commercially successful releases.
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Influence of Johnny MarrJohnny Marr's influence is evident in the song's jangly guitar sound, a trademark of Marr from his time in The Smiths. This marked a departure from The Cribs' typically more abrasive sound.
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Music VideoAlthough there isn't an official music video specifically for "Moving Pictures", many fan-made videos can be found online, showing the impact and popularity of the song among the fanbase.
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SongwritingThe band members, twins Gary and Ryan Jarman, and their younger brother Ross Jarman, share songwriting credits on "Moving Pictures" along with Johnny Marr.
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Production"Moving Pictures" was recorded in Nick Launay's Seedy Underbelly Studio in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles and the album was produced by Nick Launay, a famous record producer who had worked with artists like Nick Cave, Public Image Ltd, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
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