The Sessions began in August 1997 at a place called Rancho de la Luna in Joshua Tree, California, when Homme brought together musicians from the bands Monster Magnet, Goatsnake, earthlings?, Kyuss and Soundgarden. The ranch is an old house filled to the brim with rare and unique recording equipment and instruments and is owned by Dave Catching and the late Fred Drake. Songs are written on the spot in matters of hours usually, and no place in the home is safe from the music. Legend after myth after story has grown around the Sessions, and most of them are most likely quite true. For example, the song "Creosote" from Volumes 9 & 10 was written by Dean Ween and Alain Johannes on the ranch's front porch immediately after meeting each other in four minutes. The first "session" was not actually a Desert Session per se, but Homme and his band at the time (The Acquitted Felons) playing for three days straight under the non-stop influence of mushrooms. Since then the ranch has grown legendary and the Sessions have only grown in intensity and artistic merit.
The Desert Sessions Volumes
1997 - The Desert Sessions Volume 1 and 2:
Vol. I: Instrumental Driving Music for Felons
Vol. II: Status: Ships Commander Butchered
1998 - The Desert Sessions Volume 3 and 4:
Vol. III: Set Co-Ordinates for the White Dwarf
Vol. IV: Hard Walls and Little Trips
1999 - The Desert Sessions Volume 5 and 6:
Vol. V: Poetry For The Masses (Sea Shed Shit Head By The She Sore)
Vol. VI: Poetry For The Masses (Black Anvil Ego)
2001 - The Desert Sessions Volume 7 and 8:
Vol. VII: Gypsy Marches
Vol. VIII: Can You See Under My Thumb?... There You Are
2003 - The Desert Sessions Volume 9 and 10:
Vol. IX: I See You Hearin' Me
Vol. X: I Heart Disco
Though not updated for a long time, the official website is located at http://www.desertsessions.com.
Cover Songs
The Desert Sessions have provided the Queens of the Stone Age with ample cover material, with songs being culled from all but the first two volumes.
From Volumes 3 & 4
Avon appears as Avon on Queens of the Stone Age. Avon, performed by Josh Homme, is the 'sister song' of the track Nova, which has different lyrics and is performed by Peter Stahl. Monster In The Parasol appears as Monsters In The Parasol on the critically acclaimed Rated R. Eccentric Man is a cover of The Groundhogs' 1960s Eccentric Man.
From Volumes 5 & 6
You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar, But I Feel Like a Millionaire appears on Songs for the Deaf as You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar, But I Feel Like a Millionaire with Nick Oliveri singing in place of Mario Lalli. Rickshaw is often performed by QOTSA live, and was played by QOTSA and Friends during the Natasha Shneider Benefit Show on August 16, 2008 in Los Angeles.
From Volumes 7 & 8
Hanging Tree appears as Hangin' Tree on Songs for the Deaf.
From Volumes 9 & 10
In My Head...Or Something appears on Lullabies to Paralyze as In My Head, and I Wanna Make It wit Chu finds double duty as Make It wit Chu on Era Vulgaris.
Ending
Desert Sessions Lyrics
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Thank you
Ladies and gentlemen
Yeah, thank you
Thank you, Wayachi
Ah, Seattle
Thank you, Seattle
Yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Thank you, thank you, ooh
Goodnight
Thank you
Goodnight, goodnight
I feel the same
I feel the pain
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The lyrics to the Desert Sessions song "Ending" are interesting because they are a simple, yet powerful expression of emotion that any listener can relate to. The opening lines thank the audience and set the stage for a heartfelt, emotional expression of pain. The singer expresses that they feel the same pain as the listener, symbolizing shared experiences and empathy. The repetition of "yeah" and "thank you" creates a sense of gratitude and connectedness between the performer and the audience.
The use of location and venue names, such as "Seattle," adds a personal touch to the lyrics, as if the singer is speaking directly to the audience and sharing a moment with them. The short and simple verses combined with the powerful emotion expressed in the vocals create a contrast that makes the song stand out.
Overall, "Ending" by Desert Sessions is a poignant and reflective song that speaks to the universal experience of pain and the need for connection and empathy in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement about the current situation.
Thank you
Showing gratitude towards the audience for their presence and support.
Ladies and gentlemen
A polite and formal way of addressing a group of people.
Wayachi
A specific person or group that is being acknowledged for their contribution to the event.
Ah, Seattle
Making a reference to the location of the event, and possibly expressing a personal connection to it.
Desert Sessions
The name of the band or collective that is responsible for the performance.
Goodnight
Signaling the end of the event and wishing the audience a pleasant rest of the night.
I feel the same
Acknowledging a shared experience or emotion with someone else.
I feel the pain
Expressing empathy for someone else's suffering or difficulties.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating a phrase or sound for emphasis, enthusiasm, or rhythm.
Contributed by Lincoln N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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