69. Home By Now/No Matter What

White of High · 09 Apr 2003, 21:56

This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic.
Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!!

Home By Now/No Matter What (10)

This song is from the heaven. Jim writes God into his songs just a few times (for example "For Crying Out Loud") but it is here. I love those songs where God's getting words.
I love the first part of this song. "Home By Now" is very amazing. In the WDTW musical two children are singing it very well but Meat's performing is with deeper emotions.
I've heard a Boyzone interview where the riporter asked what was their opinions about Meat's version. They said Meat's performing was too mawkishly sentimental. Yes! And? If Meat is singing about God he has to sing so.
I have a question. On the cover you can read there is only one instrument: keyboards. Is it true? At the beginning I hear an orchestra. Is it by keyboards? If is it true I must say people can very good music with one instrument. But I don't think...

My score: 10

Average: 8.54 (205/24)

Cloggy · 09 Apr 2003, 22:55

An 8 for the album version

A 10 for the NOTP version

White of High · 10 Apr 2003, 00:28

Did you know this song was Meats. Jim promised for Meat but some months before Andrew Lloyd Webber gave to Boyzone in secret. Maybe Meat would sang it before he already came back in 1998...

Tim · 10 Apr 2003, 21:06

It is a nice song, but not worthy a 10. Ofcourse it is a beauty, but no Bat 2 look a like, so to speak.

So i will give it an 9/10

Michel · 10 Apr 2003, 21:25

Very good song. Especially the NOTP version. That's the way this song needs to be performed.

My score: 9

Dick · 10 Apr 2003, 22:10

This is probably one of my favourite slow Meat songs, i love turning the bass up really loud and then the stereo for the line "The thunder is rolling" especially in the car on the way to school, the whole car shakes, it is awesome!!

batloaf · 06 May 2003, 03:17

allthough it's not a real Meat classicer
it sure is way better than the boyzone version, meat sings with much more passion

7.5/10

heat · 10 May 2003, 16:48

Hafta admit..this isn't one of my faves, i actually find it quite bland.

Each to thier own. 4/10

Heat
xxx

dottie · 11 May 2003, 15:48

I always think Meats voice sounds operatic on this one - thats why I like it so much - It should have been Meats release first AND NOT BOYZONE Ukk

8/10

mariella · 24 Jul 2003, 21:14

Can't say I Love this one. Like it though.
Was kind of 'dissapointed' Meat sang this one at the Proms.
Meat has SO many 'better' songs, imo.

7,5/10

Mariella

Asha · 24 Jul 2003, 21:16

Don't care for this one at all, can't get into the mood off this song.

5/10

Wild_Honey · 24 Jul 2003, 21:38

It's okay. 6/10.

Evan · 25 Jul 2003, 03:43

I love this song and Meat's voice sounds great when he gets to the chorus. Great Steinman lyrics as well.

10/10

Bart · 25 Jul 2003, 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick

This is probably one of my favourite slow Meat songs, i love turning the bass up really loud and then the stereo for the line "The thunder is rolling" especially in the car on the way to school, the whole car shakes, it is awesome!!

YTTWROOMM :)

9/10

Terri · 28 Jul 2003, 16:43

Only recently I discovered that Boyzone had sung this.........wish I hadn't!
Didn't even come close to this!!!!!!!!!

8.5/10

Vickip · 28 Jul 2003, 18:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evan

I love this song and Meat's voice sounds great when he gets to the chorus. Great Steinman lyrics as well.

10/10

I couldn't agree more Evan :)
Absolutely amazing !!

10/10

Vicki

RSG · 03 Aug 2003, 13:52

I can't deny what I believe, I can't be what I'm not.
I maybe 16, but I know good stuff when I hear it. And
that is a 10\10, i'd go higher, but seeing 10 is as high as it can go.
I used to not like it, but I realized how powerful his voice really is, and incredible when he goes soft, to that rising part of the song.

you know, I kinda wish this goes on BAT III, because, it continues where BAT II ends

White of High · 06 Aug 2003, 15:12

You can give 11 if you want, but not higher. But only if you think it's better then the border of heaven...

cerysmeatloaf · 06 Aug 2003, 20:48

i do like this song hmmm i give it 8/10

Em · 16 Aug 2003, 12:08

I love this song and the way Meat sings it, so much emotion and that wonderful voice. The Boyzone version is feeble in comparison.
10/10

Crystal Eyes · 16 Aug 2003, 15:09

I always liked this song. I first heard the boyzone version and I admit I liked it then. But then I heard the Meat Loaf version and instantly thought it better than the boyzone version. Love this song.

9/10

Sue K · 16 Aug 2003, 19:07

..love this song...i get goosebumps when i hear it...

honk honk...

10/10

and i have the live version from NIGHT OF THE PROMS..and it's WONNNderful...little pause...in the beginning...where he says verrry quietly..."home by now"... i love Meat's live stuff..and i pause whatever i'm doing and wait for him to say it...."home by now"...

in fact..i think he says.."shoulda been home by now".... uh oh..i'll have to pull it out and listen to be sure....

tough job ..listening to the Sex God..but SOMEbuddy's got to do it...lol....

tink..XO

**Ankie** · 16 Aug 2003, 23:00

This is definately one of my most favorite!!
The way Jim Steinman is able to describe emotions about live in general; and then Meats GREAT voice perform it the way it is supposed to!

Ankie, ( my friend Thea totally agrees ! ))

Bart · 18 Aug 2003, 11:07

Long time no see Ankie

Lauren · 25 Nov 2003, 23:59

Wasn't too keen on this song (boyzone ruined it) unitl Meat opened with it in sheffield 99 and I have loved it ever since, 10/10

09 Apr 2003, 21:56	#1
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	69. Home By Now/No Matter What This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic. Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!! Home By Now/No Matter What (10) This song is from the heaven. Jim writes God into his songs just a few times (for example "For Crying Out Loud") but it is here. I love those songs where God's getting words. I love the first part of this song. "Home By Now" is very amazing. In the WDTW musical two children are singing it very well but Meat's performing is with deeper emotions. I've heard a Boyzone interview where the riporter asked what was their opinions about Meat's version. They said Meat's performing was too mawkishly sentimental. Yes! And? If Meat is singing about God he has to sing so. I have a question. On the cover you can read there is only one instrument: keyboards. Is it true? At the beginning I hear an orchestra. Is it by keyboards? If is it true I must say people can very good music with one instrument. But I don't think... My score: 10 Average: 8.54 (205/24)

03 Aug 2003, 13:52	#17
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	The Locusts are singing............... I can't deny what I believe, I can't be what I'm not. I maybe 16, but I know good stuff when I hear it. And that is a 10\10, i'd go higher, but seeing 10 is as high as it can go. I used to not like it, but I realized how powerful his voice really is, and incredible when he goes soft, to that rising part of the song. you know, I kinda wish this goes on BAT III, because, it continues where BAT II ends

16 Aug 2003, 23:00	#23
Ankie Office manager Join Date: 25.04.2002 Posts: 1,883	Love this one!! This is definately one of my most favorite!! The way Jim Steinman is able to describe emotions about live in general; and then Meats GREAT voice perform it the way it is supposed to! Ankie, ( my friend Thea totally agrees ! ))

09 Apr 2003, 22:55	#2
Cloggy Super Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 298	An 8 for the album version A 10 for the NOTP version

10 Apr 2003, 00:28	#3
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	Did you know this song was Meats. Jim promised for Meat but some months before Andrew Lloyd Webber gave to Boyzone in secret. Maybe Meat would sang it before he already came back in 1998...

10 Apr 2003, 21:06	#4
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	It is a nice song, but not worthy a 10. Ofcourse it is a beauty, but no Bat 2 look a like, so to speak. So i will give it an 9/10

10 Apr 2003, 21:25	#5
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	Very good song. Especially the NOTP version. That's the way this song needs to be performed. My score: 9

10 Apr 2003, 22:10	#6
Dick Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Donaghadee, Northern Ireland Posts: 385	This is probably one of my favourite slow Meat songs, i love turning the bass up really loud and then the stereo for the line "The thunder is rolling" especially in the car on the way to school, the whole car shakes, it is awesome!!

06 May 2003, 03:17	#7
batloaf Junior Loafer Join Date: 06.05.2003 Location: netherlands Posts: 28	allthough it's not a real Meat classicer it sure is way better than the boyzone version, meat sings with much more passion 7.5/10

10 May 2003, 16:48	#8
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	Hafta admit..this isn't one of my faves, i actually find it quite bland. Each to thier own. 4/10 Heat xxx

11 May 2003, 15:48	#9
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	I always think Meats voice sounds operatic on this one - thats why I like it so much - It should have been Meats release first AND NOT BOYZONE Ukk 8/10

24 Jul 2003, 21:14	#10
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	Can't say I Love this one. Like it though. Was kind of 'dissapointed' Meat sang this one at the Proms. Meat has SO many 'better' songs, imo. 7,5/10 Mariella

24 Jul 2003, 21:16	#11
Asha Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.05.2003 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,356	Don't care for this one at all, can't get into the mood off this song. 5/10

24 Jul 2003, 21:38	#12
Wild_Honey Super Loafer Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Windeck, Germany Posts: 606	It's okay. 6/10.

25 Jul 2003, 03:43	#13
Evan Super Loafer Join Date: 03.07.2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 216	I love this song and Meat's voice sounds great when he gets to the chorus. Great Steinman lyrics as well. 10/10

28 Jul 2003, 16:43	#15
Terri Super T Join Date: 14.05.2003 Posts: 1,235	Only recently I discovered that Boyzone had sung this.........wish I hadn't! Didn't even come close to this!!!!!!!!! 8.5/10

06 Aug 2003, 15:12	#18
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	You can give 11 if you want, but not higher. But only if you think it's better then the border of heaven...

06 Aug 2003, 20:48	#19
cerysmeatloaf Super Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Location: south wales uk Posts: 454	i do like this song hmmm i give it 8/10

16 Aug 2003, 12:08	#20
Em Super Loafer Join Date: 08.07.2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 495	I love this song and the way Meat sings it, so much emotion and that wonderful voice. The Boyzone version is feeble in comparison. 10/10

16 Aug 2003, 15:09	#21
Crystal Eyes Super Loafer Join Date: 09.07.2003 Location: In the clouds Posts: 649	I always liked this song. I first heard the boyzone version and I admit I liked it then. But then I heard the Meat Loaf version and instantly thought it better than the boyzone version. Love this song. 9/10

16 Aug 2003, 19:07	#22
Sue K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Posts: 13,041	..love this song...i get goosebumps when i hear it... honk honk... 10/10 and i have the live version from NIGHT OF THE PROMS..and it's WONNNderful...little pause...in the beginning...where he says verrry quietly..."home by now"... i love Meat's live stuff..and i pause whatever i'm doing and wait for him to say it...."home by now"... in fact..i think he says.."shoulda been home by now".... uh oh..i'll have to pull it out and listen to be sure.... tough job ..listening to the Sex God..but SOMEbuddy's got to do it...lol.... tink..XO

18 Aug 2003, 11:07	#24
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	Long time no see Ankie

25 Nov 2003, 23:59	#25
Lauren Super Loafer Join Date: 19.11.2003 Location: Rotherham, UK Posts: 224	Wasn't too keen on this song (boyzone ruined it) unitl Meat opened with it in sheffield 99 and I have loved it ever since, 10/10