'Winter' for Brothers

To mark the premiere of Jim Sheridan's movie 'Brothers', take a listen to a new U2 track 'Winter' - from the movie soundtrack.

In the film, opening in the US today, a decorated Marine (Tobey Maguire) goes missing overseas. 'His black-sheep younger brother (Jake Gyllenhaal) cares for his wife (Natalie Portman) and children - with consequences that will shake the foundation of the entire family.'

Director Jim Sheridan has been friends - and occasional collaborator - with U2 since their earliest days in music. The band saw a rough cut of 'Brothers' last year and wrote 'Winter' for the film during the recording of 'No Line on the Horizon'. The soundtrack also features another U2 song, 'Bad'.

'Jim's stories have a kind of simplicity, usually, at the plot level and the complexities are in the drawing of the relationships,' Bono tells the LA Times. 'This one though is actually quite a complex plot line. He really went for this one. There are very strong feelings in this. It's a powerful, powerful film.'

Listen to the track... and tell us what you think.

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Heafs - 04 December, 2009 Really Good On first listen i really like this song. It has a lot of potential.

Muldfeld - 04 December, 2009 Nice reworking, except the vocals While I I only liked the sound of Bono's voice and some of the guitar effects toward the end of the early version of "Winter", this sounds quite a bit better, although Bono's voice is a bit too rough. I'll definitely buy this, though. I should be noted that all the hard work for "Brothers" --the actual story -- was done by the Danish film makers of the 2005 film of the same name. I loved that film. I hope this one can help steer America toward understanding the needs of its veterans. I also hope that this bodes well for U2 to make "Songs of Ascent" and not worry about the charts.

Lights - 04 December, 2009 Beautiful Track! I could listen to this for hours. Even though it reminds of the Killers a bit somehow.

FranU2 - 04 December, 2009 mmmm... Is so much better the Linear versoin...really...

surrenders - 04 December, 2009 What a song! I love this song and it's perfect for the movie from the little bit of the movie I've seen so far. Is this song in the movie or just on the soundtrack? I can't wait to see this movie. The lyrics seem just a wee bit different from the original one, yes?

freezing1 - 04 December, 2009 freezing1 That is an incredible vocal.

jackie_llopis - 04 December, 2009 its my favorite song! well one of them : I first heard this song on an mp3 recording on a website. It's one of my favorite songs and I hope it shows up on the next album!!!

flavis - 04 December, 2009 Nice! I'm loving the new mix of the song. Can't wait to hear the whole track. Thanks, U2!

thezoostation1 - 04 December, 2009 Not digging it as much This version isn't talking to me anywhere near as the Linear version. Bono's vocals are pretty bad, the missing violins are really noticeable, and the quieter, more mellow vibe doesn't suite the song at all. I'm glad they at least released the Linear version.

Dominic0414 - 04 December, 2009 Winter Like the other version better....this one is too slow

eattothebeat - 04 December, 2009 Prefer the Original I think this is a great song , but I prefer the version used in 'Linear' much more than this stripped down version. I wish we had the option to download BOTH versions!

stevechase - 04 December, 2009 Linear This is part of Linear...I wondered about it in Anton's movie because it was such an interesting song and not on the album. I like it!

- 04 December, 2009 Excellent Song Beautiful song, very haunting and full of heart. Hope this will be on Songs Of Ascent! Please release this very special work we've been reading about for months!

tdcp - 04 December, 2009 Haunting I actually think that this should of been on NLOTH. I loved this the moment I heard it on the Linear video. This is a little more haunting than that version.

Genaro - 04 December, 2009 Where can I buy this? I cannot wait to hear the full version, sounds terrific.

mark_n - 04 December, 2009 Raw, Rough, Awesome! On the first couple of listens you can tell that this song is deep and dark. Love the mature sound of Bono's voice and the lyrics too. I want to hear more!

Macmanf14 - 04 December, 2009 Beautiful, liked some of the effects of Great song, could listen to it all day if you listen to early edits on youtube, there is more rock feel to it. like the sound better, edgier

paddyglover - 04 December, 2009 finish it It's a beautiful song but it isn't finished. Don't do the talking at the end. This clip is great and would be a big hit with America if you could finish it as well as you started it. Especially relevant in light of the increased troop surge. Stop worrying about radio. Americans who aren't tone deaf don't listen to radio! This song could be amazing!

saba - 04 December, 2009 older version a little better Much as I love this song, the original version that was floating around the Net some months ago, is better I think... the drums on that version and even the vocals / lyrics are better there - I think!

TheSunAndTheMoon - 04 December, 2009 Interesting sound... ...though I love the original version better, particularily the guitar. But this version has a really cool layered cool-down vibe to it, which is still very nice to listen to. I could get used to it.

maela62 - 04 December, 2009 'winter' for brothers' it is powerfull

jossan - 05 December, 2009 Good Beutiful! Well done!

razspazz - 05 December, 2009 well... Thanks God for the version of Winter on Linear!

bkgarceau - 05 December, 2009 Enjoyable Saw the film this evening, really fell for it. I heard the Linear version earlier in the year and was trying to anticipate it in the film. When this version began I was taken back, but set forth as it truly fit for the tone of the film. It really lands its notes right and serves as an excellent conclusion to the film. I just wish the audience cared as much as I did to really take in these great lyrics -- really moving to the story at hand. Can't wait to be able to pick this version up!

MaikU2 - 05 December, 2009 Good Song! This is a realy good song. I think this song was on the movie to the album no line on the horizon. It's good!!!

bonozevolik - 05 December, 2009 F*****g great I prefer this version over the one appeared on the 'linear' documentary, and it's better for a possible Oscar nomination... Well done guys!

kike_ita - 05 December, 2009 Paris 2010 can´t wait to listen this song live in Paris next year! beautifull song!

riccardoce - 05 December, 2009 We want Songs of Ascents ! ! ! ! We want this track on "Songs of Ascents". We want an experimental, atmosphere album. The brother of No line on the horizon! Winter seeems another great track!

Chrischi69 - 05 December, 2009 Winter is coming... Wow, even more emotional than the version on "Linear" which I also really like! Perfect! Both versions should be out on a single, soon.

electricardoso - 05 December, 2009 Evolving... The song is much better now and I think U2 should release it in any format because fans would like to have this great song.