Ep. 102: Greta Van Fleet’s “Saw You Stand”

We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Mike and Sebastian finally dig into Greta Van Fleet on Mandatory Music, Episode 102, with a deep dive into “Saw You Stand” from the new album Palace for the People (out October 9). Sebastian argues it’s the best Greta Van Fleet song to date, and Mike, who’s never been a big fan, admits he’s coming around. They talk about why the singer’s usual “look at me, I can sing” performance gives way here to a vocal that feels lived in, how the melody and piano keep the song from ever feeling flashy, and the reverb-soaked guitar solo with its deliberate string-rake imperfections that recall Jimmy Page. They also cover the opening line borrowed from a Burt Bacharach and Hal David classic (with proper credit), what the lyrics might really be about, and what separates a band doing a ballad from a ballad singer, with Nothing Else Matters as the example. Plus: Led Zeppelin comparisons, upcoming releases (Queens of the Stone Age, Nickelback, and Down’s new song “The Myth”), and the great floss-versus-dab debate. Tell us what you think of the song: [email protected] Next episode: October 28. Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael Heide and Sebastian Kwapich Contact Mandatory Music: email us at [email protected] find us on Facebook search mandatory music Instagram: mandatory_music1 Twitter(X) @mandatory_music Thanks for listening and keep on rocking