¿Qué influencias de otras culturas tiene Paint It Black?
Un tema legendario que no pasó por alto Stanley Kubrick, en el film distópico dedicado a la guerra del Vietnam “Full Metal Jacket” (1987). Debido a la inclusión en la película este tema de los Stones siempre se ha asociado al Vietnam. La banda sonora fue creada en su mayor parte por la hija de Kubrick, Vivian.
¿Qué instrumentos se utilizan en Paint it black?
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- Mick Jagger: voz principal, armonía vocal.
- Keith Richards: guitarra eléctrica, armonía vocal.
- Brian Jones: guitarra acústica, sitar.
- Bill Wyman: bajo, órgano Hammond, maracas, cencerro.
- Charlie Watts: batería, pandereta, castañuelas.
- Jack Nitzsche: piano.
Is the song Paint It Black about the Vietnam War?
“…While the Rolling Stones’ song “Paint It Black” was not written about the Vietnam War, it has great meaning for many combat veterans from that war. The depression, the aura of premature death, loss of innocence, abandonment of all hope are perfectly expressed in the song.
What does “paint it black” mean?
“ Paint It Black ” actually does represent depression and loss of a person who wants the paint the world the color they feel in their heart. Fun Fact: When asked at the time why he wrote a song about death, Mick Jagger replied: “I don’t know. It’s been done before. It’s not an original thought by any means.
What is the meaning of the song Paint It Black by Eminem?
Their third album Aftermath, which included “Paint It Black” in the U.S version, was also a hit. “Paint It Black” is about a man whose lover has died, and is beside himself with grief, seeing his whole world “painted black.” He even wants the sun “blotted out.” He’s depressed, feeling down, worthless, and without direction or connection.
Who wrote “Paint It Black?
“Paint It Black,” written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, is not a happy tune in its lyrics, but in 1966 its musical appeal pushed it to the top of the pop charts. Released as a single, the record reached No. 1 in the U.S. and the U.K. in late May, holding the top position for two weeks or so.