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|Name = Cave
| Name = Spiral Static
|Album = {{drop
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|[[Origin_of_Muse_(box_set)#CD_3_.28Showbiz_Remastered.29 |Showbiz]] <small>Remastered (5)</small>
|[[Origin_of_Muse_(box_set)#CD_3_.28Showbiz_Remastered.29 |Showbiz]] <small>Remastered (10)</small>
|[[Showbiz (album)|Showbiz]] <small>(5)</small>
|[[Showbiz (album) |Showbiz]] <small>JP (10)</small>
|[[Cave (single)|Cave]] <small>CD1, CD2 (1)</small>
|[[Plug In Baby (single) |Plug In Baby]] <small>CD2 (2)</small>
|[[Muse (EP)|Muse EP]] <small>(2)</small>, [[Showbiz (album)#Promo EP|Muse Promo EP]] <small>(1)</small>
|[[1997 demo (demo) |1997 demo]] <small>(2)</small>
|[[Little Nicky (compilation)|Little Nicky]] <small>(10)</small>
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|Length = 4:45
| Length = 4:43
|4:48 <small>(Muse EP)</small>
|hi this is a hidden message AltTitles = -
|AltTitles = Nova Scotia
| First = ≤[[Plymouth Hoe 1997 (gig) |1997]]
|First = ''Unknown'' <small>(guitar)</small><!--before Soundwaves 1997--><br />[[Teignmouth Den 2009 - 4th (gig)|4{{supo|th}} September 2009]] <small>(piano)</small>
| Recorded = 1997 <small>([[1997 demo (demo) |1997 demo]])</small>, 1999
|Latest = [[Tokyo Zepp 2001 - 28th (gig)|28{{supo|th}} November 2001]] <small>(guitar)</small><br />[[Salacgrīva Zvejnieku Parks 2010 (gig)|17{{supo|th}} July 2010]] <small>(piano)</small>
| Writer = [[Matthew Bellamy]]
|Recorded = 1998, 1999
| Producer = [[John Leckie]]
|Writer = [[Matthew Bellamy]]
| Chart position = -
|Producer = [[John Leckie]], [[Paul Reeve]] <small>([[Muse (EP)|Muse EP]])</small>
|Chart position = 52
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== Description ==
One of the darker Muse tracks of the [[Showbiz (album) |Showbiz]] era.
 
== Information ==
First demoed in 1997. The band recorded it and the rest of Showbiz with Spiral Static thought to be on the album, however there were difficulties with recording vocals. In the end the band scrapped it, but the record label wanted to put it as a bonus track on the Japanese album. As such, it was re-recorded and finished on January 21, 2000 in London with Leckie and released as a bonus track on the Japanese edition of ''[[Showbiz (album)|Showbiz]]''. Matt was quoted saying that he felt the album was much more complete with it on the album.<ref>[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/instantMUSEnger/conversations/topics/3325]</ref> It was later released as the b-side to "[[Plug In Baby (single)|Plug In Baby]]", a song which was also first recorded with "Spiral Static" in 1997.
 
Early versions were played before the release of the first EPs and Showbiz with different lyrics and the verse sung an octave higher. The studio version also has Matt singing his lowest full note to date, and in turn Spiral Static displays the greatest vocal range out of all of Muse's songs, consisting of nearly three octaves (A2 up to G5).
When played live, the intro has similarities to "Grace" by [[Jeff Buckley]].
 
==Interpretation==
Spiral static is the calm before the storm that swells and explodes. Matt revealed the meaning of the song has something to do with giving birth.<ref>[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/instantMUSEnger/conversations/messages/6854]</ref>
 
== Live ==


==Information==
Spiral Static, although being released on both Showbiz and Origin-era material, has not been performed since 1997. The two gigs with known setlists in 1997 both feature Spiral Static, possibly indicating that it was commonly played at that time. These are the only two known performances of the song.
One of the first songs Muse ever recorded, first appearing on the [[Muse (EP)|Muse EP]]. Cave was written sometime around 1996, although it possibly originated earlier than that. It was subsequently re-recorded and released as [[Cave (single)|a single]] before featuring on [[Showbiz (album)|Showbiz]]. The versions on the Muse EP and Showbiz differ.


"Cave" was known as Nova Scotia before the release of the [[Muse EP]].<ref name="nocite">{{nocite}}</ref>
The song, alongside [[Map of Your Head (song)|Map of Your Head]], was supposed to be played in the October 2001 tour, but for whatever reason it was left out.<ref>[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/instantMUSEnger/conversations/messages/13307]</ref>


[[Matthew Bellamy]]: "The idea for Cave came from that rubbish American book, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. There's this bit about how men go into a cave when they get stressed and I think that's probably true, although, personally, I tend to let it out. I did have a bit of a tantrum in my hotel bathroom last night - but I managed to repair the toilet, so that's OK."<ref name="MuseMelodyMakerdec1999">
[[Spiral Static (live) | More here]]
{{cite |
title=The Potholey Bible - Melody Maker (december 1999) | desc=Interview| date=1999-00-12 | auth= | url=http://web.archive.org/web/20050307103207/http://www.rocketbabydolls.com/mel1299.html | dom= | fetch=2015-26-08 | type=ext
}}</ref>


On a performance of the song at Melbourne ABC Studios in 2000, Matt says at the beginning of the performance that the song is "About an old friend of mine...he's not a friend anymore". The remix of Cave was not made by Muse themselves, it was done by Mushroom when they were out of the country. Matt apologized for the remix's poor quality.<ref>[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/instantMUSEnger/conversations/topics/394]</ref>
== Lyrics ==
{{lyrics
|Who's ever known
How much to moan and groan
And quiver inside
He needs to give you
Everything you need
Is it enough


"Cave" is featured in the [[Little Nicky (compilation)|soundtrack]] for the film [[wikipedia:Little Nicky (film)|Little Nicky]].
You're running out of time
As it grows in your eye
You'll feel
Broken inside, you'll feel


==Composition==
Sigh, static moans
"Cave" is notable for its multiple modulations. The verses are written in D minor, as is the main riff which liberally uses the blues note (diminished fifth) and minor second for a flavor of the D locrian scale. The chorus modulates to G minor, evidenced by the Dm-D-Gm progression. Finally, the outro is in D major and resolves on that chord. These demonstrate Matt's early grasp on classical techniques and his ability to use them effectively.
A storm growing strong
And it's coming my way
Still she gives you
Everything you need
Is it enough


==Live==
You're running out of time
''See also: [[Cave (live)]]''
As it grows in your eye
You'll feel
Broken inside, you'll feel
And I'll feel
Broken inside, you'll feel


Cave appears in both known full setlists from 1997 and 1998. Based on this, as well as its frequency during 1999 and 2000, it can be assumed to have been played at nearly every gig during this time period. By the end of 2001, however, Matt had become tired of the song. Bellamy disliked playing the song live<ref name="kerrang200412">{{cite/kerrang200412}}</ref> due, firstly, to it being an old song<ref name="kerrang200412"/> and, secondly, to the chorus being difficult to sing.<ref name="kerrang200412"/> The band cited in an interview with a fan circa 2004 that Cave was a song they were sick of playing live. Despite this, it was played for the first time in 8 years at [[Teignmouth Den 2009 - 4th (gig)|Teignmouth]] and following gigs a half step down on piano instead of guitar. It continued to make rare appearances during 2009 and two performances in 2010 before being dropped again.
Broken inside, you'll feel ...
}}


==Lyrics==
===Demo===
{{lyrics
{{lyrics
|Leave me alone, it's nothing serious.
|You've never known
I'll do it myself, it's got nought to do with you
How much you moan and groan
And there's nothing you could do.
When she's on you
 
She gives you
Everything you need
Is it enough?
 
You're running out of time
As it grows in her mind


You can see it and you can almost hear it too,
She's my kind of girl
You can almost taste it, it's nought to do with you
And you should know
And there's still nothing that you could do.
That I'll take her away


So come in my cave
You've been waiting too long
and I'll burn your heart away.
Waiting for the wrongs
Come in my cave,
To just disappear
and I'll burn your heart away.


Please close your ears and try to look away
Still she gives you
So you'll never hear a single word I say
Everything you need
and don't ever come my way.
It's not enough


Leave me alone, it's nothing serious.
You're running out of time
I'll do it myself, it's got nought to do with you
As it grows in her mind
And there's still nothing you could do.


So come in my cave,
She's my kind of girl
and I'll burn your heart away.
And you should know
Come in my cave,
That I'll take her away
and arrest me for my mistakes. Yeah.
She's my kind of girl
And you should know
That I'll take her away
}}
}}


==References==
== Quotes ==
<references/>
* ''"in the various sessions with john leckie, we recorded 13 songs. we only finished 12 because i had difficulty singing this song, and so abandoned it. anyway... the album is about to come out in japan (march i think) and they want to put it on as a bonus track. today i finally finished the song with john, and so it will appear on the japanese album. it`s called `spiral static` .. i think. and the album is defianately more complete with it."''<br>Matt talking about the studio recording of the song, 01/21/2000.


==See also==
== References ==
*[[Showbiz media use | Commercial use in media]]
<References/>
 
== See also ==
*[[Spiral Static (tablature) |Spiral Static tablature]]


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Revision as of 14:31, 7 May 2021

Muse song
Name Spiral Static
Album/single
Length 4:43
Alternative titles Unknown
First live performance ≤1997
Latest live performance Unknown
Recorded 1997 (1997 demo), 1999
Writer/composer Matthew Bellamy
Producer John Leckie


Listen

Description

One of the darker Muse tracks of the Showbiz era.

Information

First demoed in 1997. The band recorded it and the rest of Showbiz with Spiral Static thought to be on the album, however there were difficulties with recording vocals. In the end the band scrapped it, but the record label wanted to put it as a bonus track on the Japanese album. As such, it was re-recorded and finished on January 21, 2000 in London with Leckie and released as a bonus track on the Japanese edition of Showbiz. Matt was quoted saying that he felt the album was much more complete with it on the album.[1] It was later released as the b-side to "Plug In Baby", a song which was also first recorded with "Spiral Static" in 1997.

Early versions were played before the release of the first EPs and Showbiz with different lyrics and the verse sung an octave higher. The studio version also has Matt singing his lowest full note to date, and in turn Spiral Static displays the greatest vocal range out of all of Muse's songs, consisting of nearly three octaves (A2 up to G5). When played live, the intro has similarities to "Grace" by Jeff Buckley.

Interpretation

Spiral static is the calm before the storm that swells and explodes. Matt revealed the meaning of the song has something to do with giving birth.[2]

Live

Spiral Static, although being released on both Showbiz and Origin-era material, has not been performed since 1997. The two gigs with known setlists in 1997 both feature Spiral Static, possibly indicating that it was commonly played at that time. These are the only two known performances of the song.

The song, alongside Map of Your Head, was supposed to be played in the October 2001 tour, but for whatever reason it was left out.[3]

More here

Lyrics

Who's ever known

How much to moan and groan And quiver inside He needs to give you Everything you need Is it enough

You're running out of time As it grows in your eye You'll feel Broken inside, you'll feel

Sigh, static moans A storm growing strong And it's coming my way Still she gives you Everything you need Is it enough

You're running out of time As it grows in your eye You'll feel Broken inside, you'll feel And I'll feel Broken inside, you'll feel

Broken inside, you'll feel ...

Demo

You've never known

How much you moan and groan When she's on you

She gives you Everything you need Is it enough?

You're running out of time As it grows in her mind

She's my kind of girl And you should know That I'll take her away

You've been waiting too long Waiting for the wrongs To just disappear

Still she gives you Everything you need It's not enough

You're running out of time As it grows in her mind

She's my kind of girl And you should know That I'll take her away She's my kind of girl And you should know That I'll take her away

Quotes

  • "in the various sessions with john leckie, we recorded 13 songs. we only finished 12 because i had difficulty singing this song, and so abandoned it. anyway... the album is about to come out in japan (march i think) and they want to put it on as a bonus track. today i finally finished the song with john, and so it will appear on the japanese album. it`s called `spiral static` .. i think. and the album is defianately more complete with it."
    Matt talking about the studio recording of the song, 01/21/2000.

References

  1. ↑ [1]
  2. ↑ [2]
  3. ↑ [3]

See also


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