Old school electronica -- as live as it gets, and no parachute! This is so nice to see them work on the sequencers, special fx machines, electric drums, keyboards, cowbell, etc. Of course Bernard can't sing but that's okay, we can still watch Hook playing his bass and Gillian, err, striking 2-3 keys. By the way, the album track was a significantly shortened/butchered version of this song. The complete song can be found on the "Substance" compilation.
Technically, the most "complete" version of the song can only be found on the vinyl single version. The version on Substance is longer than the video here, but still cut some from the original single.
Can't quiet get to the bottom of all the things I like about this particular video. They are working, Peter Hook is awesome. In fact this performace is so good that I had to go see him at Parklife (Australia) where he did a DJ set. About every second track was NO and it really did matter that it was him DJ'ing NO tracks...I had wondered about that.
Yep, it's crap that this one is flagged. There are 3-4 other versions of this song on Youtube, and this is the only one that's in sync and has ok-ish audio.
why is this flagged as inappropriate? That's absurd. Great, great video. I like this performed version much better then the original song on the record.
Question: at the time, much discussion went into the identity / supposed image of the individual silhouetted in the doorway at the very end, many suggested it was supposed to "be" Ian Curtis, shaking his head... anyone?
id heard that was meant to be Ian Curtis aswell....kinda like watching over them or something. Although that doesnt sound likely i mean could you imagine New Order wanting to have that in the video?
This song is a hole lot better than alot of their so called "hits". True Faith for example, wich is such a dramatic simple hit... this has more persona to it.
This is still one of the saddest songs I've ever heard, and I've always loved them for writing this as they did and putting it out there like they did. The serious nature of the song and of the time is so palpable.
A brilliant video, and one of the few that really suits the personality of the band. Love the flat, naturalistic, no-gloss lighting. The close precise static shots, almost defiantly non-dramatic and non-flashy.
I think this video was flagged because of the lyrics and meaning of the song. Remember this song was addressing the AIDS epidemic of the 80's blaming it on the gay community which we know wasn't the case at all.
Anyway this song was one of the great anthems of the 80s it just keeps me dancing like crazy.
This clip brouhgt back fond memories of an old New Order Substance 1989 VHS. Love how it starts off slow and builds up to the ending. Check out the version on the Substance CD that blends into the song Subculture.
Why is a studio performance flagged? Either someone hit Flag by mistake or maybe they thought it was going to have lurid subject matter from the title and hit it without seeing it first.
If you like New Wave, it's a great song by a great band.
Guitar, bass, analogue synths and sequencers, 8-bit sampling and drum machines, the Simmons briefcase kit and most of all, COWBELL! I miss the 80s.
EcksAddikMcAddik 1 year ago
I have danced my socks off to this tune so many times. Leadmill or Gullies, didn't matter, brilliant.
Lolarose2 1 year ago
Peter Hook = my 80's God of the BASS
Bernard Sumner = way underrated guitarist
BRILLIANT BRILLIANT BRILLIANT song and video.
Recorded live in studio for the video...who else EVER did THAT?????
drphreddie 2 years ago
LOVE THIS SONG!!!! EVEN MY DAUGHTER WHO IS 18yrs.
debbiesa34 3 years ago 2
damn thses guys kick ass
puppeteers420 4 years ago 3
Classic. Amazed that they look so bored...
Who was the (probably immature) person that labelled it as inappropriate? <__<
VanishInFright 4 years ago
whop the f*k flagged this vid as inappropriate/???
drysocketman 4 years ago 7
shut up. its the same...
bilbomarks 4 years ago
Why is Peter Hook so AMAZING?!
jackal1221 4 years ago 2
more cowbell!!!!
deeroks1 4 years ago
I'm surprised it hasn't been said yet, but: "Guess what! I got a fever, and the only prescription... is more cowbell!"
osporilla 5 years ago
Jonathan Demme vid, not bad for a beginner...
Song is one of the finest dance tunes ever, close your eyes, throw your head back and let it all go!
Lolarose2 5 years ago
Peter Hook's bass playing is absolutely ridiculous.
HehSter 5 years ago
I'd forgotten just how good this was. Goosebumps. Big style.
balonaboy 5 years ago
this is great, really brings back the old days - thanks for posting it!
joseph621 5 years ago
You're welcome. :D
DarthNihilus 5 years ago
The best quitar playing ever. Helen from Cornwall
Blondbimbo1111 5 years ago
Old school electronica -- as live as it gets, and no parachute! This is so nice to see them work on the sequencers, special fx machines, electric drums, keyboards, cowbell, etc. Of course Bernard can't sing but that's okay, we can still watch Hook playing his bass and Gillian, err, striking 2-3 keys. By the way, the album track was a significantly shortened/butchered version of this song. The complete song can be found on the "Substance" compilation.
hdufort 5 years ago
Technically, the most "complete" version of the song can only be found on the vinyl single version. The version on Substance is longer than the video here, but still cut some from the original single.
velouria13 5 years ago
This band was so ahead of it's time, it's amazing.
This song is just a barrage of power and emotion, one of the best videos ever shot.
vanhfan 5 years ago
Just brilliant!!! Always luved this tune.
bigpoppaprof 5 years ago
Best video ever made.... from 7:00+ best part of any song ever made....
plywood909 5 years ago
Can't quiet get to the bottom of all the things I like about this particular video. They are working, Peter Hook is awesome. In fact this performace is so good that I had to go see him at Parklife (Australia) where he did a DJ set. About every second track was NO and it really did matter that it was him DJ'ing NO tracks...I had wondered about that.
Tardissss 5 years ago
Yep, it's crap that this one is flagged. There are 3-4 other versions of this song on Youtube, and this is the only one that's in sync and has ok-ish audio.
s4ndp4pper 5 years ago
why is this flagged as inappropriate? That's absurd. Great, great video. I like this performed version much better then the original song on the record.
tmschafer 5 years ago
I forgot how good that song was. Thanks for the vid.
sayntfuu 5 years ago
French photographer Henri Alekan did this clip for the mancunian band. Best NO track ever anyway
jeromemathias 5 years ago
one of the best song of New Order !
Hell0ween 5 years ago
Great song, New Orders best in my opinion. Gillian is so hot in this video!
SeanW113 5 years ago
hooky trying his best with the toms, frog samples on the emulator... :)
tallcedarsovlebanon 5 years ago
Question: at the time, much discussion went into the identity / supposed image of the individual silhouetted in the doorway at the very end, many suggested it was supposed to "be" Ian Curtis, shaking his head... anyone?
zenkoansdispatch 5 years ago
id heard that was meant to be Ian Curtis aswell....kinda like watching over them or something. Although that doesnt sound likely i mean could you imagine New Order wanting to have that in the video?
sadwaters 5 years ago
this is one of the greatest songs ever, i've got the new order collection dvd, but its great to have on ere to watch while on mi msn... xxx cheers
gahansgurl 5 years ago
Hook very style. factory. joy division detail on the wall behind barney. new order. awesome.
nada100porcento 5 years ago
love this song. my favourite new order track. w
DevoAl 5 years ago
This song is a hole lot better than alot of their so called "hits". True Faith for example, wich is such a dramatic simple hit... this has more persona to it.
Finskaambassaden 5 years ago
one of the coolest bass lines
blueskyjagged 5 years ago
This is still one of the saddest songs I've ever heard, and I've always loved them for writing this as they did and putting it out there like they did. The serious nature of the song and of the time is so palpable.
nhighberg 5 years ago
THis is my fav song ever
skate4life529 5 years ago
This is one of movie director Jonathan Demme's music video efforts
mikey50077 5 years ago
Love it. :D
Lukland 5 years ago
A brilliant video, and one of the few that really suits the personality of the band. Love the flat, naturalistic, no-gloss lighting. The close precise static shots, almost defiantly non-dramatic and non-flashy.
yankancuch1 5 years ago
I'm glad so many views are expressed here.
DarthNihilus 5 years ago
I found NO through Joy Division
I've grown to like this song a lot
Gnomers 5 years ago
^Erm, right...
COwens 5 years ago
Barney's lyrics are nonsensical. They're not meant to mean anything.
Not one of my favourite NO tracks.
COwens 5 years ago
oh well u then why did u even comment???
brinstar21 5 years ago
I didn't say I hated it, did I? Just when compared to other New Order tracks, it emerges slightly weaker.
COwens 5 years ago
Hmmm...Idk did u??? what other tracks???
brinstar21 5 years ago
I think this video was flagged because of the lyrics and meaning of the song. Remember this song was addressing the AIDS epidemic of the 80's blaming it on the gay community which we know wasn't the case at all.
Anyway this song was one of the great anthems of the 80s it just keeps me dancing like crazy.
27twentyseven27 5 years ago
It's so long...
LoafOfPint 6 years ago
This clip brouhgt back fond memories of an old New Order Substance 1989 VHS. Love how it starts off slow and builds up to the ending. Check out the version on the Substance CD that blends into the song Subculture.
Why is a studio performance flagged? Either someone hit Flag by mistake or maybe they thought it was going to have lurid subject matter from the title and hit it without seeing it first.
If you like New Wave, it's a great song by a great band.
NewOrderrr 6 years ago
I can't figure out why this is tagged as 18 and over.
Great song, great clip.
lolleyballz 6 years ago
love this song. :DD
superritz 6 years ago
Classic!
xthirtyonex 6 years ago
this song is soooo good. i remember the first time i watched it i fell in love with it
jin2353 6 years ago