Hold me Up noticed during press release Kevin Smiths movie Options

[SecretInsomnia]

I was contacted by mail by a completely stranger yesterday, that asked for the song Lift me Up by the band "LIVE". He was at the press-screening of the movie 'Zack and Mirri...' in the US, and said he heard a song in it, that turned out to be by the a band called LIVE. He knew I had the song, because I once commented on the song on youtube, a long time ago. He searched all the albums of the band, but couldn't find it. He really liked the song (when he heard it during the movie "instantly leaveing me in "awe"," according to his mail), so I guess it's positive that non-Live fans, that aren't familiar with the band, notice an unknown song, appearently like it and trying to get it!

I hope that it gives Live a little extra promotion when other people will also like the song. It would even be possible, now the DVD release is near, it would stimulate the sales of their DVD a little, little bit, but that's just wishfull thinking.

Has anyone else here seen the movie, btw?

[Badman]

Has anyone else here seen the movie, btw?

We normies gotta wait...


This post has been edited by Badman: Oct 19 2008, 8:43 pm

[drainu182]

We normies gotta wait...

Hey guys, I just joined the forum to comment on the song and to find a place to listen to it (just heard it on Ed's site). I saw the movie on thursday night at a screening and when I heard the song during the movie, I immediately turned to my friend and said "This is a great song. It sounds like it's by Live". When I saw the credits, I was glad I was right. The song fits the scene great. What you've read online about Kevin Smith saying about the history of the song he repeated at the end of this screening. The funny thing is that he originally chose "Maps" by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs for the scene but the Yeah Yeah Yeahs wouldn't consent to the song because they thought that it was overplayed/overexposed. Thank God. This Live track is sooo much better. I've been a casual fan of Live since Throwing Copper but I haven't really followed them as much the last few years. I've seen them in concert a few times and I'd surely go asap to another one if I could hear this song live. Kevin Smith also said that the song won't be on the soundtrack or anything like that which I think has been discussed here (sorry about that). Sucks. If you don't want to see this movie (it's funny yet vulgar and gross in parts), you should go see something else and try to sneak into this about halfway through.

[Soxwsc]

I just saw it. I didn't like the movie, it was obnoxious and not funny at all. I wasn't offended by anything, it just felt like a bunch of high school morons putting on a play about making a porno. I don't think I laughed once. It was typical high school comedy.

Anyway, about half way through, the song is played. I looked at my watch when it started playing to see how long it was. They play the first line of the first verse, then immediately cut into the chorus. It was pretty loud but not much bass to it. After the chorus, it just cuts.. 50 seconds. A little dialogue, about 30 seconds worth, then back to the bridge of the song. During the bridge, there's that pause, then continues on to the chorus again and to the end of the song. It was basically less than 2 minutes of music. It sounded alright, although I wasn't that impressed. If it had been used in another movie, a blockbuster movie, in the right scene, it would've been so much better, and would've gotten the attention it deserves.

[swami]

Got back from the movie a few hours ago with my girl. Nice to hear more of the song than the Mallrats deleted scenes had to offer. I can confirm (for those who have not seen the movie yet) that the recording is the very same recording that we've had forever, but obviously in its full studio crisp and clear brilliance. It just really sucks that we won't get it on the soundtrack.

P.S. - Oh yeah...and it sucks to learn that the licensed title of the song is in fact "Hold Me Up". I've called this song "Lift Me Up" since 1994, as have many fans. Hold Me Up......I'm going to have to get used to that. But then, I did the same when Dealing Dreams became We Deal in Dreams.

This post has been edited by swami: Nov 2 2008, 1:23 am

[Existentialist]

I prefer Lift Me Up, too, but oh well. I first heard this song back in 98 or so, and then I knew it only as Spew. How things change. Thanks for the review and letting us know that it's identical to the version we have, as I was a little curious about whether or not it was a different recording or just better quality. I'll have to see this movie pretty soon I guess!

[Bob]

I saw Porno tonight with a group of friends and we totally enjoyed the movie. I liked where Kevin put Hold Me Up... very well done. I too wish they'd have gotten the rights to put the song on the soundtrack... they'd instantly get another $15 out of me, but what can ya do? I'll just have to buy the DVD when it's released next year.

[PurdueSteve]

I saw it last night as well, it was a good funny classic Kevin Smith film. Having "Hold Me Up" in the movie was just icing on an already entertaining flick. The song was represented well and featured all sections of the song including the fast-strummed bridge [with the 1/4 note break] before the final chorus. I liked how the song was represented from start to end. It also made it clear to me how much I desire a studio version of the song. It's such a good song that has me singing the opening "Hold me up in the arms...." in my head for hours after hearing it. I can think of better "technical" places the song could have been but I can tell Kevin Smith is a fan and wanted this song to be prevalent because he chose one of the more important moments of the film to use the song. It sort of gave it an emphasis and exclamation mark, which is why I think the song will get noticed and also why I think many people who buy the soundtrack might get upset thinking it might be on there.

[crazy1]

I think I'll wait until it comes out on DVD.

[Bob]

...I think many people who buy the soundtrack might get upset thinking it might be on there.

I completely agree. I've been burned too many times in buying a soundtrack and it not having an awesome song from the movie.

Here's the soundtrack tracklist:

(http://brokencontrollers.com/forums/music-zack-and-miri-make-a-porno-original-soundtrack-t27665.php)

Format
CD (1)
Release Date
11/11/2008
Original Release Date
2008
Genre
General Soundtracks & Shows
Label
Verve (USA)
Studio/Live
Studio
Mono/Stereo
Stereo

Tracks

1. Idea Comes...Hard, The
*
2. Wynona's Big Brown Beaver
*
3. Sex & Candy
*
4. Steal My Sunshine
*
5. Salutations
*
6. Smalltown Boy
*
7. Rosie Defense, The
*
8. Just Like Honey
*
9. Money Montage, The
*
10. Star Whores
*
11. Fett's Vette
*
12. Meet The Producer
*
13. Dreaming
*
14. Delaney's Lament
*
15. Party Up
*
16. Hey
*
17. Worst Porno You've Ever Seen, The
*
18. You And I Are A Gang Of Losers
*
19. Ain't Love Grand
*
20. I Love You
*
21. Dutch Rudder, The
*
22. We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
*
23. Parting Shot

[J.Sax]

I've found the link to my MediaFire account with all of the rarities spreading across YouTube, IMDb and other sites by people who saw the movie and went looking for the song.

People really want it. (Check out one of the threads on IMDb.)

In fact, yesterday I was looking through the download totals before I went to bed and "Hold Me Up" was at 251. As of right now, it's up to 488.

Maybe if there's enough support for the song, they'll release it as a bonus track on #8 next year... Pretty please?

This post has been edited by J.Sax: Nov 3 2008, 7:22 pm

[SecretInsomnia]

I've found the link to my MediaFire account with all of the rarities spreading across YouTube, IMDb and other sites by people who saw the movie and went looking for the song.

People really want it. (Check out one of the threads on IMDb.)

In fact, yesterday I was looking through the download totals before I went to bed and "Hold Me Up" was at 251. As of right now, it's up to 488.

Maybe if there's enough support for the song, they'll release it as a bonus track on #8 next year... Pretty please?

the attention for the song is really cool
Also, I was contacted by means of youtube to get the song first (the reason I started this thread, see original post). But since than 4 more people contacted me about it, after being impressed hearing the song in the movie,

[J.Sax]

25 more downloads in the time I went to take a shower and get dressed. Pretty crazy.

I went ahead a little bit ago and reposted the song to YouTube with the correct song title and a Zack and Miri mention so maybe more people can stumble across it. It's already getting some decent views.

LIVE better not drop the ball with this one. They release this later on as a single on iTunes, even, and they'd make a decent chunk of change.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bG1ZBaniv0&fmt=18

[SJN1279]

25 more downloads in the time I went to take a shower and get dressed. Pretty crazy.

I went ahead a little bit ago and reposted the song to YouTube with the correct song title and a Zack and Miri mention so maybe more people can stumble across it. It's already getting some decent views.

LIVE better not drop the ball with this one. They release this later on as a single on iTunes, even, and they'd make a decent chunk of change.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bG1ZBaniv0&fmt=18

I think the band should re-record a new version of the song for album 8. Purifier shows that the band can still rock, why pay royalties to Geffen when they can just redo the song.

[drewgood]

I think the band should re-record a new version of the song for album 8. Purifier shows that the band can still rock, why pay royalties to Geffen when they can just redo the song.

Good God, Nick, NO! Part of the reason "Hold Me Up" is so valuable is because it's the last tangible piece of Throwing Copper that's apparently left. Tarnishing the track over $$$ makes the band look like just another whore for a buck. I personally don't want any of that harmonica/organ/choir bullshit on such a brilliant track. And Ed's voice will never be as RAW as it was in those days. Does anyone honestly think a re-recorded version would have movie goers who never even heard of Live before going so apeshit over the song??

The song is recorded, mixed, mastered, and BRILLIANT... there has NEVER been any good reason to leave it on the shelf. Those goofy bastards should just do their part to get it released already. Luckily, given the fact that they're way too apathetic so sign a simple form that says Geffen gets a cut of what they legally own through studio time, there's no way the band would ever bother to re-record it anyway... unless they just feel like spiting the fans, which is what they've been doing for years with this thing.

And yes, I'm bitter, no need to point it out.