@@sciencetest8 there were 37 states or territories 11 of which succeeded. No other countries recognized the Confederacy. Even Texas which had rebeled against Mexico to join the US over slavery then found it's self a member of the confederacy. Yes actually wildfire still burns the pine cones of East Texas. We call it "the pine curtain" and whisper of small towns like Jasper.
Please read Double Exposure by Robert Sullivan and how the civil war transitioned with combined forces of the north and south set siege to the west and its indigenous populations, photographed by Timothy O'Sullivan who also photographed so many iconic scenes in the civil war. The wild fire continued spreading west.
When your husband writes a truly great song and your band kills it, and you sing beautiful harmony with him, you have the right to say whatever you want.
This song isn't as political as people think. It feels like its about how hatred leads to resentment, which leads back to hatred and creates a cycle. Valid in pretty much every context I can think of at least.
Breathtaking ❤️❤️❤️...it all comes down to love. Allow yourself to feel...let the emotions flow...don't be scared...there's a lot of beauty out there too...like this music and these musicians ❤️❤️❤️...thanks for sharing.
This song is just golden in so many ways. Not unnoticed is the bass line in this version. Great job coming up with part that is so intricate and interesting without detracting from the rest of this masterful song.
It’s a shame that your comment indicates such ignorance and that you appear to fall for reactionary propaganda. Great music, great lyrics from Watch-house.
Hands down my favorite song by them. I started covering it this year, and I plan to open a town festival with it this weekend. It's an 1850s festival in rural Missouri, and it will be a perfect song for the event. I also play at the fine dining restaurant every Wednesday and Thursday in the same town, and I cover this song every night. the staff have grown to love it, though I doubt they know what I'm singing about. Mandolin Orange/Watchhouse is arguably the most underrated band I've ever heard.
@@sciencetest8 "wildfire" is a synonym for the fascist denialism and authoritarianism that began sweeping the country under the facade commonly known as MAGA.
@@sciencetest8 Wildfire is a synonym for the hate and racism that still exists in the form of pine cones we call MAGA now. Listen to the lyrics and the way the music changes and flows. You actually don't need her explanation to understand this.
@@sciencetest8 the wildfire described is in fact very much like what has happened in the past few years with MAGA rising to the intent of overthrowing Democracy for the ambitions of inequality and greed.
@@sciencetest8 Rock Island line- oppressive Racism, Wim-bu-we (the lion sleeps)-fascist Authoritarianism, Wildfire-latent civil war racism denial, enjoy the music.
Beautiful song, but keep your political commentaries to yourself. I came here to listen to music and to get away from politics. Just ruined it for me. Stop falling for propaganda and alienating fans. So disappointed.
If you don't like this particular "harmony" there is no need for you to try to sing along at all nor do you have anything to say about ones who do get it. No one here is losing anything without you.
I came here to listen to music, not to hear about racism and police brutality propaganda. What was so wrong about the day after the 2016election? Stick to playing music.
I agree, it sucks there’s so many well intentioned and kind hearted people that buy into the narrative. The people pushing that narrative have no interest in bringing people together, they use it to manipulate, divide and control people. Lovely music, I’ve always loved these guys, the political talk makes me not want to listen though.
Just play the song, wildfire is not meant to be political propaganda...geez...mama always said don't discuss politics and/or religion at the table... Just play your song and don't alienate your fan base....
Exactly. I found the "Boots of Spanish Leather" cover exactly 10 minutes ago and then this popped into the feed. Thought I'd found another winner. Was half expecting that old radio song from the 70s. Even if I'd skipped straight to the beautiful music and harmony, they couldn't quite drown out the distressingly ignorant lyrics. Dangit.
"Not meant to be political propaganda", I guess you think you wrote the song? They aren't alienating their fan base, they are standing up for what is right!
Stop jacking up good music with diversity politics.
This is an awesome song.
Bingo
@@sciencetest8let good music remind us about diversity
@@shanepeters I'm ok with diversity, but not bias and pushing your beliefs on others.
Beautiful. This and Blue Ruin always cause me to pause and listen more attentively. Plus they’re such good songs.
"Too much money rolled in to ever end slavery"....pretty much says it all.
Who owned the slaves and who ended it?
@@sciencetest8 It actually didn't , listen and think.
@@L8nitedave in America
@@sciencetest8 there were 37 states or territories 11 of which succeeded. No other countries recognized the Confederacy. Even Texas which had rebeled against Mexico to join the US over slavery then found it's self a member of the confederacy. Yes actually wildfire still burns the pine cones of East Texas. We call it "the pine curtain" and whisper of small towns like Jasper.
Love these guys but they REALLY NEED a stand up bass !!!
Clint Mullican plays the acoustic bass. This was just a special from the recording studio and him playing Goldie the electric bass.
Please read Double Exposure by Robert Sullivan and how the civil war transitioned with combined forces of the north and south set siege to the west and its indigenous populations, photographed by Timothy O'Sullivan who also photographed so many iconic scenes in the civil war. The wild fire continued spreading west.
Great piece of songwriting. Lyrics that make us think. Thats good. Pride has a way of messing us all up. Love the harmonies and everything. Love it
just spectacular. just skip the intro convo if u have 2 - the beauty here transcends all that
When your husband writes a truly great song and your band kills it, and you sing beautiful harmony with him, you have the right to say whatever you want.
Wrong.
@@sciencetest8you're right. That's wrong. She had the right to say whatever she wanted without all of those other qualifiers
This song isn't as political as people think. It feels like its about how hatred leads to resentment, which leads back to hatred and creates a cycle. Valid in pretty much every context I can think of at least.
exactly Its just commentary on the the wreckage hate, ignorance, and racism have on our country
I thought so too
Well said...
Actually, I agree with you about the song, but the commentary by the lady before the song was not necessary and was political propaganda.
I don't care what she felt the day after the 2016 election. Just play beautiful music.
brave and wonderful songwriting
Breathtaking ❤️❤️❤️...it all comes down to love. Allow yourself to feel...let the emotions flow...don't be scared...there's a lot of beauty out there too...like this music and these musicians ❤️❤️❤️...thanks for sharing.
Racism isn't always just about race. It can be power trip about anything anywhere, for any reason. Peace on
Race Racism. See the connection?
@@sciencetest8 Judging from all your comments here it appears you are hell bent on not seeing it.
I'm so glad Mandolin Orange are here, still, with us, whoever we are. Thanks MO! ❤
A beautiful song embodying beautiful sentiments, I salute you👏👏
Yes racism has decreased over the years but to deny that it is still out there is just plain denial.
This song is just golden in so many ways. Not unnoticed is the bass line in this version. Great job coming up with part that is so intricate and interesting without detracting from the rest of this masterful song.
Mr. Mullican with “Goldie.”
This song gives me chills every time I hear it!
Probably one of the greatest songs ever written
Thank you for making our day, yesterday! Your unconventionally attractive friends, Brenda and Dave!
Just Love
Only Love
Love
💚
First sound to my ears this morning, well, right after a quick “hello” to my husband! This is soooo gorgeous 😌. He’s right, serenading people 😌🎵
It’s a shame that your comment indicates such ignorance and that you appear to fall for reactionary propaganda. Great music, great lyrics from Watch-house.
Maybe they could change the lyrics to express your political opinions. You should ask them:)
@malbride6522, sadly I agree with you. Here for the music. They just lost a fan.
Sadly, ignorance is passed down through the years as well 😂
@@jdog6380 maybe it,s the propaganda comment before the song that is the concern here.
@@sciencetest8 So you racist and can't handle it... Got it...
But its true demise….was hatred. Hard hitting lyrics there.
Shakey Graves that was amazing!
sad that a song illuminates the truth, but what a song
Brilliant and beautiful.....this one sets on my soul.
Hands down my favorite song by them. I started covering it this year, and I plan to open a town festival with it this weekend. It's an 1850s festival in rural Missouri, and it will be a perfect song for the event. I also play at the fine dining restaurant every Wednesday and Thursday in the same town, and I cover this song every night. the staff have grown to love it, though I doubt they know what I'm singing about.
Mandolin Orange/Watchhouse is arguably the most underrated band I've ever heard.
I'm sure in some parts of this country right now they don't and I guess that is the underlying truth, the hope that enough will.
Every time I think about the Civil War, I just get angry.
Angry at whom?
Beautiful ❤
Probably one of the most definitive songs about this time in history, and I'm writing this comment a few days shy of Memorial Day 2024.
Why is it definitive about this time in history?
@@sciencetest8 "wildfire" is a synonym for the fascist denialism and authoritarianism that began sweeping the country under the facade commonly known as MAGA.
@@sciencetest8 Wildfire is a synonym for the hate and racism that still exists in the form of pine cones we call MAGA now. Listen to the lyrics and the way the music changes and flows. You actually don't need her explanation to understand this.
@@sciencetest8 the wildfire described is in fact very much like what has happened in the past few years with MAGA rising to the intent of overthrowing Democracy for the ambitions of inequality and greed.
Beautiful. Unfortunately still relevant today.
Great music. But with political commentary like that I seriously doubt they vote Republican.
Yeah, republican voters love slavery and racism.
ok?
or Democrat before the 1960s.
Who cares?
@@L8nitedave😂
Is it just me or does this song have an incredible resemblance to sweet home alabama? Only slowed down a little bit.🤔
It should have been easy. Has it ever been.
politics keep to yourself.
Sorry my friend but music has always been about politics and usually about the heartbreak of ignorance.
@@L8nitedave it's not the song, it's the political propaganda. Stop it.We are sick of politics. Just play the music
@@sciencetest8 Rock Island line- oppressive Racism, Wim-bu-we (the lion sleeps)-fascist Authoritarianism, Wildfire-latent civil war racism denial, enjoy the music.
@@sciencetest8 The day that old Warren died, hate should've gone with him
But here we are caught in a wildfire
Beautiful song, but keep your political commentaries to yourself. I came here to listen to music and to get away from politics. Just ruined it for me. Stop falling for propaganda and alienating fans. So disappointed.
👍 UP 😂😂
Did you even listen to the lyrics before? Like what did you think it's about? California wildfires?
If you don't like this particular "harmony" there is no need for you to try to sing along at all nor do you have anything to say about ones who do get it. No one here is losing anything without you.
I came here to listen to music, not to hear about racism and police brutality propaganda. What was so wrong about the day after the 2016election? Stick to playing music.
@@usa3428 duh
It's a shame such talented folks fall for the propaganda
It’s a shame you are so ignorant.
I agree, it sucks there’s so many well intentioned and kind hearted people that buy into the narrative. The people pushing that narrative have no interest in bringing people together, they use it to manipulate, divide and control people. Lovely music, I’ve always loved these guys, the political talk makes me not want to listen though.
Wait, slavery and the civil war were both propaganda? Buffoon.
What propaganda?
@@redtrummy yeah,… what propaganda?
Just play the song, wildfire is not meant to be political propaganda...geez...mama always said don't discuss politics and/or religion at the table...
Just play your song and don't alienate your fan base....
Love y'all here in Vicksburg Mississippi by the way❤️✌🏻🎼🎼🎶🎵
Exactly. I found the "Boots of Spanish Leather" cover exactly 10 minutes ago and then this popped into the feed. Thought I'd found another winner. Was half expecting that old radio song from the 70s. Even if I'd skipped straight to the beautiful music and harmony, they couldn't quite drown out the distressingly ignorant lyrics. Dangit.
"Not meant to be political propaganda", I guess you think you wrote the song?
They aren't alienating their fan base, they are standing up for what is right!
She has a right to her opinion and to express it, you tried to shut the Dixi chicks up when they questioned the war and they turned out to be right
Equality shouldn't alienate, but here we are..
I did love your music. Now that you've told me you're just another political machine, I'm out. Good luck.
What did you think the song was about? They were telling you goodbye from the moment you walked in.
How does her saying racism and police brutality is bad make her a political machine?
@@whitleybeamon2411it flies in the face of his racist hate
Right arm ...❤