The Fixx - Facing The Wind

[numinaII]

One of my top 3 Fixx songs, and an all-time favorite. This album came out in fall '84, and has always sounded like autumn to me. So sweeping, sincere, mysterious, deep...way, way above other art-pop-rock music of its time. Totally dead serious, no phony "goth" act or rock star posturing...so of course most people never "got" it.

[n8tureboy]

@numinaII

I love your comment! So right and so true.

Nothing phony about the FIXX...Nothing! They were way to cerebral for most people and the majority can't comprehend what they're about. Nothing tawdry or lewd to their music, just pure audio dynamite and thought provoking lyrics and music that stands the test of time.

Like Autumn huh? I think I can relate to that.

[bosporgiz]

Superb! A truly amazing band

[bassmanjoe]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Oldschool7166]

amazing song. Phantoms reminds me of fall days in 1984

[Oldschool7166]

Jamie West-Oram should be in the R&R HOF for his guitar tone and innovative technique

[DartsRme312]

@Oldschool7166 YOU KNOW YOUR MUSICIANS MY LOURD..HE IS A SICK DUDE

[n8tureboy]

@Oldschool7166

Yes!

[DartsRme312]

cy curnan...the ultimate showman...guy is awesome! i love the fixx..was just at the july 30 concert in atlantic city new jersey...show was awesome..they played 2 of my favorites...yesterday/today and camphor! ...group continues to amaze..no matter how many times i see them...i love these guys!

[stephenwaynemitchell]

What a great front man,saw them in Princeton N.J. Been a huge fan since the eighties.

[ericusa1980]

Best keyboards bar none.

[petrusaloisius]

most beautioful song from the fixx in my eyes. :)

[DartsRme312]

great job by gary tibbs on the bass here....dan brown back!

[vetec4]

the FIXX RULE and Facing the Wind I crank up in my car great stuff can't what for there new cd this year 2010.

[n8tureboy]

I'll bet Cy was thinking..what's up with those guys in the front row.

Probably wanted to bust out laughing. Dudes were quite entertaining though.

[Peacenrespect]

@n8tureboy I have danced to the Fixx ,around a blazing bonfire, alone ,nude to the world and having an aboriginal experience . They are just doing that in the front row {:>

[n8tureboy]

@Peacenrespect

Lol! What you say does make sense now that I think of it.

N8

[murph1245]

Phantoms!! Nice.

[jumpinjojo]

Dr. Quest, it look like the guys in the front row are mid-life trippers!! Jeeez, that's funny! Great and obscure cut off the Phantom's album!!

[DrQuest44]

I love this song......but what's up with the guy in the front row of the audience at 1:50....striped shirt.....looks like he's doing an impression of the Wicked Witch of the West melting.....LOL.....and the guy next to him "pulling" on his face??

[gowestward1]

Phenomonal song from a phenomonal band. Cy's stage presence is along the likes of Fish (the Marillion fans will get this one!) Love the textural keyboards of Rupert...Jamie's "Stand or Fall" inspired guitar chimes....overall greatness!

[Ztinkyy]

@gowestward1 Excellent finding on the "chimes..." that sound is so incredibly stark and potent. A trademark, very real, very evocative of the 80s.

[PsychoAnnalist]

One of their finest, and probably the best example of their taste and originality.

[Feyrhawk]

FIXX RULES!!!! LOVE THIS! thanks for posting.

[scscotto]

Is the front row on Ecstacy or what?They were great live in 83 and still sound good now!

[petrusaloisius]

@scscotto

haaha i think so they like it that much that they get high

[cynandude]

Great coverage of the performance. Very well edited too. Fantastic!

[maidenrukia]

this song this version i need if its on thier new i will buy it

[gwdone]

Rupert is one of my favorite keyboardist! Texture is so wonderful on this one!

[gwdone]

Where may I purchase this dvd? What's the title or is it a TV show?

[maidenrukia]

When god gets here He will tell you [you should have paid attention to the FIXX and the message in this song

[vetec4]

OMG BEST SONG EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!! I Voted for them on the FIXX website for them to play this live I have the opening show the first night of them playing this song Facing the Wind two cd set by the FIXX website I paid $23.00 dollers for it Orlando FL. Live !!!!!!!!

[MarioMijnTube]

YOU TOOK THE WORDS ... I agree, the best song ever. I identify so much with this number. Got the shivers hearing and seeing it live. Too bad I live in the Netherlands and can't see them live. But great to see there are others like me ...

[EquestrianGrl788]

I'm a huge Fixx fan, when I went to one of their shows back in July of '07 this song was a nice surprise on the set list! I got the shivers hearing it live, it's one of my favorite songs!

[cinecromancer]

James Bond producers frequently express interest to bands when seeking the theme song for their next upcoming film. They asked The Fixx to try their hand at a Bond theme song and this was the result. They passed on the song (fools!) and so it ended up on the band's 3rd album "Phantoms" from '84. The 5 member lineup from the band's heyday of '82-'93 is still touring and recording. Their 9th studio CD will be released in '09 as will Cy's 3rd solo CD. Never miss their great live shows!

[Kipple]

Nice!