SONG #57: The Postal Service - Such Great Heights

Inducted on Dec. 31, 2016
The Adrian Era

Okay - Such Great Heights. Obviously, like every other song on this list, I really like it. This was another song in my Adrian era. I believe I was introduced to the song by a student Andrew M. when we were doing the Bible study on songs and analyzed them for content, specifically spiritual content. I don't think Andrew believes anymore but that obviously doesn't impact my appreciation of this song. I really appreciated Andrew's taste in music, and enjoyed being introduced to this song. The is the sixth intro or whatever sounds they use. At the very beginning we have a catchy electronic hook. that plays with both sides of your stereo. And then slowly the drum line comes in.  The drums rise in volume you until it takes over the song. And the singer starts into his song. The sense of the drums with the scratch incorporated into it is so catchy in and of itself. But honestly the lyrics are is credibly powerful and filled with imagery - this clearly seems to be a song about love.  And certainly gives me a warm feeling when I listen to It. I also like the guitar breakdown near the end of the song. And with how light and airy the song feels, it's kind of like you're flying which fits the whole point of the song (being at such great heights). Once again, I don't have huge memories tied into the song. I just remember listening to it when I was in Adrian and enjoyed the beats and just the feeling young and full of life and hope. I was dating Sarah, so this certainly brings me back to those initial feelings of love. Of course, I love my wife now. It's just a different feeling now then it was back then. So this is a good reminder of me for me of those early years in my relationship - of how I felt back then. that's the power of music. How it can bring you back.. ALMOST literally but not quite. Of course, I had always hoped the postal service would have released another album. But that was not meant to be up to this point.