'Winter' for Brothers

4 Dec 2009138
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.

PLAY 'WINTER'







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iosubb23
winter iosu2
It seems to me a fantastic song, Bono´s voice is perfect and the melody is unique. I dream of hearing the song in a live concert Thanks bono, adam, larry and edge. Salu2
RedNightOwl
I am a little torn
The song construction is better in this version. The transitions from verse to chorus sound cleaner and not as disjointed as the original. And the vocal sounds better in parts of it. But I find I miss the passion, the drums, and that pulsing guitar in the Linear version. I could listen to the Linear version all day, even with its mistakes. Maybe this version is better artistically for the movie and for Oscar consideration.
I rated this a 4
because this could be put on an "unknown caller" single as a b-side (and I'd rush out to buy it on the day of it's release) but I know that's not going to happen. all these singles from "no line" have spawned no b-sides they really let me down this time around. 60-70 songs written in morroco, the shelved rick rubin songs and no b-sides to spoil the dedicated fans? come on
Oswaldo_S
The original version is better by far
Instrumentally, vocally, lyrically.
prose24
Wow....
Very powerful and poignant....
katiemai
very moving
I heard this version last night in the movie Brothers, where it plays over the credits. In the context of the movie, it was very powerful and moving. The vocals perfectly capture the soldier's heartbreak and disillusionment. I really, really want to hear it again but, unfortunately, it's not on the movie soundtrack album! Please release it!!!!!!
Alexjnr
Love it
It´s one of the best U2 Songs ever...for me! But the Linear Version is better i think...great athmosphere!
judiinka
BEAUTIFUL
Beautiful song... I hope that this one will be on new album..
conor kavanagh
Hmmmmm Good
Sounds Like a real nice song. But seeing The Movie & hearing The song in a specific Scene, will work out really well. I was not Mad about "The Hands That Built America" when i heard it first, but i heard it in "Gangs Of New York" wow a really fantastic song. Give it a chance it will turn out Beautiful
jamesdooo
sounds great
i do not like the season but im always interested in anything by these guys looking forward to july 2010 when they play here in our winter wonderland ( Chicago )
Michael_hobbs
Powerful
Your work to describe the hurt being inflicted on so many today is much appreciated.
SDUFFYIRELAND
Should have been on 'No Line...'
Excellent melodic track that has come outta nowhere! Why wasn't it on the album?!!!!
donster0202
reminiscent of "Hands!"
LOVE IT GUYS! this totally reminds me of the caliber of "The Hands That Built America." and fits in perfectly with the story-telling style of "No Line On The Horizon." lookin' forward to hearing the rest & seeing how it compliments the sinister feel of the movie! and SO can't wait for "Songs of Ascent!" keep up your amazing & inspiring pursuit of getting to that place where the music is taking you! wish more peeps understood that you are following the art where it is leading you (instead of you forcing it into a pre-packaged U2)! ROCK ON BOYS!
Scooter H
Powerful
Powerful song for an equally powerful film. Can't wait for Songs of Ascent. Rock on!
karenlawler
Winter
this is awesome! Such a powerful, enduring & emotional song.
smiller1794
Winter Part II
It sounds interesting enough but the original version from the Linear film is really great and I enjoy listen to it still as much as anything on NLOTH. So I hope you guys will still release the original version as well.
cihalecrin
My Fave
listen to this song when I first ,fell in love with and why this song did not get a place in the new album I do not understand finally this song my fave....
alessio82
Winter
wonderful...we waiting for this new album
electricardoso
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.
Chrischi69
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.
riccardoce
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!
kike_ita
Paris 2010
can´t wait to listen this song live in Paris next year! beautifull song!
bonozevolik
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!
MaikU2
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!!!
bkgarceau
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!
razspazz
well...
Thanks God for the version of Winter on Linear!
jossan
Good
Beutiful! Well done!
maela62
'winter' for brothers'
it is powerfull
TheSunAndTheMoon
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.
saba
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!
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