The Sound - SILENT AIR (Live 1984 - encore) - Adrian Borland

[caneneropp]

adrian ...timid angel

[birdiemonster]

Listen to Jeopardy and From the Lions Mouth, that is brilliant

[MissImproperio]

I ♥ them

[MrCemsipahi]

I strongly recommend to anyone who likes the sound, but not familiar with their whole discography, their live album called "the sound in the hothouse", the one before they break up..it's the music at it's best..genuine singing, heartfelt melodies and some musical composition that hardly anyone has ever attained since...If I had to listen to one single album before I die, it would be it...

[TWD66]

The Sound... The name ain't for fake.

[carlissimo71]

grande gruppo anni ottanta tratto da uno dei più bei album di quel periodo r dedicata al compianto Ian Curtis... favolosa canzone

[FleshHungryFiend]

Holy shit, this is the first song I've listened to by them, and it's FUCKING GOOD!

[pyenapple]

@FleshHungryFiend Nearly all of their stuff is. I recommend you get "Jeopardy" and "From The Lions Mouth" right away. You'll freak out when you hear "I Can't Escape Myself". It's wound so tight you'll think reality itself might shatter if it's dropped.

[FleshHungryFiend]

@pyenapple Haha I downloaded both those albums they are kick ass, I like Jeopardy a bit more

[Armydicked]

@pyenapple

My God!!! I l-i-v-e-d in the 80's and I never heard of this group. Better 25+ years late than never, I guess. Hmmm. They sound like early CSA (pre Land) with delightful hooks. They difinately are dark and Janglepop-ish. Call me stupid...I have a legal brief due tomorrow and all I am doing is downloading as many SOUND songs as I can. I am TOO OLD to be pulling all nighters but---its as if I stepped out of a musical desert and someone handed me a bottle of FIJI water!!!

[5eurocups2005]

Pisses me off at how Truly Great they were and all the shite these days like the kings of leon get all the praise, wealth and attention

[hellraiser917]

Never fails to bring a wee tear to the eye...Adrian you are a legend mate!

[maestroh]

Imagine what kind of music the kids will be listening to 30 years from now. Now imagine making that music TODAY, doing it better than they will ever do 30 years from now, and not getting any recognition for it.

Now you're a step closer to understanding who Adrian Borland was. R.I.P to the greatest musician who ever lived.

[mauselito1]

I saw them first in 1982 when they played some gigs with John Watts/Fischer-Z. They are fantastic and unfortunately only the best unknown band of the world. I still love to hear this wonderful songs. A lot of memories.

[ButterflyRoseX]

This really is so *amazing*...

[amsinin]

This was absolutely my favorite band when i was in my teens en twenties,im so lucky i saw them perform in a very small venue 10 km from were i used to live.

Im realising only now HOW lucky :)))

[zandras3ddo]

adrian showed me that silence. i can't speak louder than words. my memory of the 80's post-punk bands will forever be connected with the sound.

[NMillar917]

fuckin legend!!!

[Downbythewater73]

Interesting performance... Very different from the one on "In the hothouse". Less romantic but intense.

[si1verpalm]

They always bring up a melancholy of the years gone without return. they are the smell of my teenhood.

[plierhead0]

Bloody genius. You don't see it often and when you do its tinged with sadness - how can someone like Adrian Borland no longer be around? I hope the rest of the guys are living long and happy lives.

[miguelpanoz]

In that years, i saved money and i bought The Sound LPs, all pearls and every time i was so happy; it was everything for me, a passion i still have in the depth of my heart.

How many times i listened to your songs!

You showed me that silence, thanks the Sound/Adrian Borland, you will be always in my heart.

[vivalachalamelle]

That band lives in my heart !

[joydivstellar]

bless him for dedicating that song to ian curtis/new order

[ButterflyRoseX]

@joydivstellar Me agree :)

[si1verpalm]

i wish i could turn back the clock to the time i was buying their records and was spinning them on my 'Teak' turntable.

[henrythebootleger]

One of the best live versions of this great song. I love how they extended the song way longer than the studio version. It captures even more the atmosphere and feeling of the song.

Charlie

[ButterflyRoseX]

@henrythebootleger It sure does.. That's the *nice* thing about live performances..

[dayeekiiins]

This band makes me feel ok, sad or happy, I can always count on their SOUND, :)

R.I.P Adrian

[Takac1979]

Superb!

[ajpnphoto]

All I know is that the Sound lived in my walkman when I used to walk around as a teenager. When I found Adrian was dead a few months after the fact I felt complete remorse that someone who did so much for me when I was down and alone, was dead.

[sifuwise]

The first time I heard this band was on a Starbucks 80's compilation. I was hooked. Had a friend get me a boot-leg because it was so hard to find. Thanks for the info to get the albums.

[kigonjiro]

This is not Madrid University, this is the Studio 1 of TVE, in the program La Edad de Oro. Unfortunately this song was recorded but not included in the final broadcast. Usually the program was aired live but this time was pre recorded and they edited leaving 2 songs out, this one and Sense of Purpose, I think.

Amazing band. One of the best ever.

[Bandido2006i]

adriian rip

[NMillar917]

i think this is the sounds atmosphere, just as good if not better, anyone agree?

[Lavaocean]

If you cannot resist, buy the album. It's an excellent one. Go to RED SUN RECORDS.

RIP Adrian Borland. He died on 26 April 1999. Two days before I got home from Seville.

Love to Carlo, Mark, all at Red Sun, and Adolfo Temprano, whom I've never seen again

[vanagen01]

i saw him next year alive

[Lavaocean]

This is the best song by THE SOUND, undoubtedly! I couldn't stop listening to FROM THE LIONS MOUTH all Summer 1982. It supported the depression I had. Life made no sense. I was only 15.

At 28, I started a psychotherapy. One of the best things I've ever done. Now, at almost 42, I feel happy. All the nightmares from back then seem to belong to a prehistorical phase of my life.

[aquestionofkelly]

Glad to hear that, mate. I'm 17, and this band IS my therapy. They're hitting me with machine gun consistency - I've found practically every song I stumble upon EXACTLY what I'm feeling.

A perfect band for my transition.

[NMillar917]

why the uk didnt except him into her arms is a travesty, the guys a genius.

[AspiringScoundrel]

There is a place that is mega, and it holds downloads - indeed!

[acterus]

Try redsunrecords

[NMillar917]

someone please tell me where to download the album from the lions mouth.

[superbadbrad]

great band great songs...RIP AKB

[AspiringScoundrel]

This song has pervaded my mind; and I'm grateful.

[coconutjuices]

i really love this song i wanna die

[AspiringScoundrel]

If only I could purchase the magnificent album this song is featured on...(sigh).

[steenje]

The album is called 'From the lions mouth '

I downloaded it from somewhere a while ago

unfortunately i've forgotten from where

but its out there somewhere, good luck

its a brilliant album!

[SpaceOdyssee]

Adrian Borland, beautiful.

You showed me that silence

Can speak louder than words.

[stardustman287]

this band was so brilliant i can t get my head round it.

[pyenapple]

Absolutely. I'm thankful they were around for as long as they were, to put out such a great breadth of music. Adrian's missed...but I'd rather think about the music he left for everyone.

[fractaljack]

Absolutely brilliant performance!!

Adrian's improvisational solos remind me of Gang of Four's Andy Gill. Very angular, sharp and biting. The perfect contrast to the smooth back up of the band.

What a tragedy...you are deeply missed.

[cabezatroncopies]

I agree with everething said here. They are the best band in the world and my favarite band until i´ll dead!. I have their 6 vinil records.

Javi

[pyenapple]

Did you pick up any of the Renascent reissues on CD? It's worth it because some of it was never on vinyl: "Propaganda" was an unreleased album from before "Jeopardy", and there are several live CDs, and the BBC Sessions 2-CD thing. It's very worth it if you're a big fan! :)

[plopperdeplop287]

yeah i ve bought everything as soon as it was available.i have a large and pretty varied record collection.and i think it s one of the greatest body s of work i came across.by the way there are some outtake videos on here as well.if you already didn t,check them out.they are stunning as well.

[dominatus84]

You guys know, i once had his red Gibson in my posession :)

[GraniteQuarrier]

guitar could be a danelectro. not sure though.

[Lyagushka]

Look closely - what guitar is that he's playing! Any ideas on what his other gear was?

[luiscampos14]

words end in disaster, on the rocks in pieces

5*s

[ruudzwart]

Indeed the greatest band of the eighties.

Alas, the public and record companies were more concerned about "image" than music.

[pyenapple]

This is probably why they never attained the status they deserved: they didn't look the part, so they didn't get full record company support or promotions. Heartbreaking.

[Palominoid]

@pyenapple Honestly, what's so heartbreaking about it? I'm not having a go at you... I'm sure that anyone that listens to and treasures the band's music (whether they were around in the 80's or not) feels a connection that goes beyond seing a fleeting video on MTV or an ad. They had their place. Their music is out there. The fact that it wasn't overexposed makes all the more special for those who are spellbound by it. I know I'm one.

[pyenapple]

@Palominoid I guess because it always got Adrian down that they never broke that barrier. Granted, he was down anyway...but from what I've read, he had a hard time reconciling all the energy and passion the group put into the music with the relatively small splash The Sound's existence made in culture. Whereas, of course, certain other groups made it big without having to pay their dues...or really having genuine music. It's easy for US to look back now and be more OK with it than he was.

[dermot51]

@pyenapple Similar to Comsats in that regard, no "image" and unfortunately the record company wouldnt push them and that just aint right what a fantastic song this is

[mhgmr]

The band most wronged of the post-punk. Their sound is incredible, the melodies are a unique beauty, and the voice of Adrian give life to the message. Did not have the recognition what deserved and deserves.

[steenje]

well said mate

[mhgmr]

A banda mais injustiçada do pós-punk. O seu som é incrível, as melodias são de uma beleza única, e a voz de adrian dão vida à mensagem. Pena não ter tido o reconhecimento qie merecia e merece.

[vindev]

amazing song!!!!

[perkansai]

not saying anything new here, just wanna say it. The Sound were not known by many, but they were loved only by people who love music

[azlana800]

Fabulous!..Saw this great band many times....

[okkibox]

Arian Borland will never be out of focus again!

[ouwerot]

Indeed, the best band ever. This great song is about Ian Curtis from Joy Division, who killed himself. Alas, so did Adrian Broland...

[ustickjoheadupjoculo]

The Greatest band I know. Unfortunately the fxxxxxxx U2 doing shit with 'melody' was more famous than The Sound.

Theyr story is just one more explample of how unfair the musician life is.

So wherever u are Adrian We all miss ya.

[silverdancinghorses]

beautifull

[Lyagushka]

What a fantastic band! Fabulous live but1/2 sadly dead! Silent air is one of their greats and a wonderful song, masterfully done here but there are better renditions that'll blow you away - re Dutch Radio recording, Utrecht cd. I wish there was a quality collection of these on a DVD from the masters.

[lucieguerlet]

Coming right back from my 20's

The Sound should have been named The Music...

Thanks Pyenapple

[peterhammill]

Extraordinary...and deeply moving. Bye Adrian...

[zandras3ddo]

i think it's about ian curtis. anyway, it's one of the best '80s songs. adrian borland is greatly missed.

[essielbe]

great video. great song! thanks

I rate this video with 2 stars by mistake... it deserves 5 stars!

[pyenapple]

Aw. I wondered why it got such a low rating when it's absolutely phenomenal!