The Blue Nile NEW SONG - MEANWHILE

[davieboy1971]

I'm slowly but surely getting right pissed off with TBN , why oh why are we being bubjected to extraordinary periods between releases ? I can't stand the anticipation anymore ..it's driving me potty listening to stuff like this knowing that it might be years from now that i get to hear new material . I don't have that long to wait guys .. pull it out and stop the teasing !!!

[jellobeAFFter]

i think we will get a solo paul buchanan album eventually - no chance of a reformation i dont think

[davieboy1971]

@jellobeAFFter ??? .. you mean they have split up ?? .. I haven't heard anything about it .. care to tell all ? ..

[frtac]

perfection perfection perfection everybody wants it and its nowhere. i love pb but wished stupidly that he could be more money-oriented and businesslike... hahaha that's ok pb you are who you are understand our frustration.

[barryhutchinson1]

A life-enhancing song from a life-enhancing songwriter. Please Paul get that fifth album out including Meanwhile!

[Rich27014]

Not played this vid for some time, how remiss.....It is a stunning Blue Nile tune, encompassing everything that is magical about the band and ranks up there amongst the very, very best that Paul Buchanan has written. It definitely sounds like 'Hats' era Blue Nile, which was just about their pinnacle, for me. Another reminder of how spellbinding a seeing them play live was......

[gingerh68]

still absolutely amazing.... xxxxxxxxxxxx

[delawarr1970]

Their music is timeless

[UHLawdog]

Good God, it's 1989 all over again.  What a remarkable song. Many thanks for sharing.

[exactsame]

Sheer magic...

[gingerh68]

anglophildave .... he sure does!!

[gingerh68]

Still never cease's to amaze me!!!! go guys, love ya loadz xxxx Dee

[mctribble]

The best singer of all time..

[dren84]

Any info about the new album? I am starving for it.

[sgtthedude]

For all you BN fans I have noticed that thereis a new album ad fo them in amazon.uk.

This song breaks my heart. saw them live in Belfast in 07 with my wife. they did'nt play it then, but what a night. I am not afraid to say I bawled like a little girl.

truly my favourite band and the best singer i have ever heard.

Get that fifth album out NOW boys!!!

[pkrpmusic]

Top notch - saw him in London in 2006/7 I think it was - they played this, a memorable highlight out of about 15 of them. I still have a signed photo and a letter from his father, thanking me for some fanzine coverage in 1985 - I mean, how can you not like a set-up like that?

[zadder67]

they really need to get their fingers out and release another album .

[gingerh68]

just gets better each time one listens to it!!!

[calexander1962]

Of course it is brilliant. They have never done anything that is less than!

[Bloke109]

Sounds like classic Blue Nile to me. But then again, so does everything they do.

Where do I sign this petition? :-)

[ChocolateExplosion]

instant classic indeed

[janelle27893]

Yes, this MUST be released on CD soon! I just can't get enough of this song. As the description says, "An instant classic." Thanks SO much for posting this recording!!

[TheMazzage]

I am so desperate to hear this song that I am contemplating reforming my band just to cover it, although I would much prefer if the guys just got together and recorded it for all is folk sitting hear in anticipation.

[Solidstone100]

I bumped into Paul Buchanan very recently in Glasgow and I asked him when we could expect to see another album and he said there will be something at some point.. If I hadn't bid him farewell I would still be standing talking to him just now as I found him to be an absolute gentleman. Paul Buchanan in person lives up to the billing of a very decent person indeed and enhanced totally my respect for him as a musical genius.

[macthehac123]

If I can help with a petition I will gladly help out. One of the finest bands around!!

[TheMokohya]

This has my vote too. Meanwhile, everything's changing...

[put333ka]

love the song, another vote, please release a new album. it's been too long!

[Marybethsix]

I also stop in at least weekly, if not more, to listen to it. I will sign that petition if it would help!!

[fsr5046]

Nial I can't believe this has been here for so long and still not released, I know it's typical for the boys but it's so frustrating.

Keep your recording safe mate

[djh1697]

Where can i download a decent recording of this excellent song ?

[niallredmond]

@djh1697

sadly it was never on an album - this is the only time I ever heard it played and i was lucky enough to get this onto my camera

[griffmo3]

HI nial , griffmo here in Glasgow just to let you know i still cant figure out how to down this classic to my ipod ,i play your recording once a week to keep me sane until the next gig , we should start a petition

to get this out on a single c.d.!!! all the best griff

[mikerankine]

@niallredmond Excellent posting Niall. They also played 'Meanwhile' at their Glasgow concert in 2006 and, like you, it struck me as an instant classic and one of the best things they'd written since Hats.

Paul looks so relaxed at this Dublin concert and his patter was also on top form in Glasgow that night. At one point he was struggling with his guitar and remarked that "I can't even work it". Quick as a flash someone from the audience shouted "Maybe you should try playing it more often!"

[jprace123]

@djh1697 What a magical song and best band ever in the whole universe !

I hope this comes out on an album !

Great to hear and thanks for sharing it with us ..

[jprace123]

@djh1697 What a magical song and best band ever in the whole universe !

I hope this comes out on an album !

Great to hear and thanks for sharing it with us ..

JPS

[redbootsmusic]

i love this. thanks so much for posting.

[doghouseoreally]

thanks Niall for this, never heard it before and cannot understand why it wasn't on high. Paul,put it on the next one, please.

[gingerh68]

And i thought Peace at Last was good!!!! Absolutely amazing!!!! Please release it Paul! We need it xx

[gingerh68]

one of the best bands ever was... the lyrics are exceptionally poignant to me at the moment...just left my husband who is a major fan, he hasnt heard this yet, but when he does!!!!!mabye he will wake up!!

[niallredmond]

@gingerh68

wow...song seems apt alright

[gingerh68]

hope your reasons for concurring are'nt as sad as mine....

[warwicksimon]

@gingerh68

This is genius Ginger! Hope you've found happiness. If not then 5 minutes of Mr Buchanan will help!

[gingerh68]

@warwicksimon Thanks for your kind words..... Not found happiness yet but content with being single for now at least.. The heart takes a while to heal .... xx Dee

[thing69fish]

@gingerh68

2 Blue Nile fans break up? This is so easy - listen to their songs both of you and you'll understand there's no better advice out there!

[anglophiledave]

@gingerh68 ... give him time. been there. chin up ginger. God works amazing course corrections. ;->

[scotsmaninaustralia]

wow, how I've missed the best band on the planet- that familiar beat- that voice- please please come to Aussieland boys-- cheers Niall- appreciated

[razzmofo]

Staggeringly beautiful - made me bawl my sappy eyes out. Surely this is destined for a movie soundtrack somewhere - just as you leave - and the end credits are rolling up - it stops you right in your tracks...

[heyswampy]

this is gorgeous

for some reason, Paul cancels the gigs they schedule in nyc. why is that?

[Bloke109]

Love this. Just beautiful.

[GavinLeigh]

Oh how I wish they would release a new album. They truly are a gem.

[modifiedcontent]

It's a timeless urban folk song

[teawanga]

Stunning!!! Ruddy Marvelous! ok please please its time the Blue Nile visited the green grasses of New Zealand~~~

ta very much Paul for giving us something to escape in!!

[olliespike2]

Oh my God.......why am I crying too...

when the quality is this good we can wait forever.

[cafebear11]

another masterpiece, thanks Paul n the boys

[fusenik]

goosebumps and a few tears of joy i'm not ashamed to admit, nice one Niall.

anyone know if they've ever played it live again? co's as you say its a classic

hope to god this isn't the only time it sees the light of day

[Mortongarrickmccoon]

Yes, like hearing the downtown lights for the first time ....

Simply beautiful.

TBN do not need much promo.

I will go out evry seven years and ask for their new album - and just get it !

Sometimes I think great songs need around seven years to grow within the listener´s mind up to their utmost greatness.

TBN know about this and all!

[niallredmond]

thanks for all the comments guys and gals.i was so lucky to catch this song on my camera that night as i only shot one or two of the songs.given the amount of hits on this video and indeed all your approving comments we got to get the word to TBN and sanctuary records that fans love this song and desire greatly to hear it on a studio album...i am delighted everyone got to hear this i will never forget being there for it,it made me feel like when i heard The Downtown Lights for the first time...

[nickmcgivney]

@niallredmond Still listening, mate. Many, many miles of water under the bridge since that night. Still eclipsing most everything out there. A fifth album? Can't see it, alas. Hope I'm wrong.

[coldoptfc27]

first time iv heard this, great track. If anyone hasn't heard their Royal Albert Hall gig in 1997 I advise you to download it!

[Marybethsix]

I love the Blue Nile and I also want to echo those who have thanked you for posting this-- if we can't have it on a new cd, at least we can come here to hear it. It is probably my favorite Blue Nile song ever... I've been a fan since Hats came out and hope to one day see them live. Being that I live in the US, that's not as likely! Someday though...

[capelroad1]

Bur when, oh when, oh when will we have a new record. This is the painful thing about being a TBN fan - 6 years between records because of Paul Buchanan's slightly OCD approach to making music. Sometimes I want to cry.

[davieboy1971]

well , if you like music that tugs at the heat strings without the over commerciality of mass produced dross .. then you will feel safe in the hands of these guys .. the Blue Nile are quite simply awsum !

[Hugebluenilefan]

wow!Absolutely love this song!Thought I knew every BN song until I came across this tonight!Blown away.Thank you so much Niall for this!

[Marybethsix]

I agree-- this song is Blue Nile perfection. I am so glad it's on here, as otherwise I couldn't come back to hear it again and again. Thank you-- here's hoping there's a new offering from them soon.

[Sproutinghoopla]

Sublime!

But when will it be released on a new album?!

Here's hoping soon!!

[wooster86]

In March 1991 my 7 year old daughter died. On the way back home from the hospital I played a Blue Nile album; she'd had such a struggle and such pain and I'd lost my reason for being. Somehow, somehow listening to this band allowed me to make sense of her loss and to continue.

[bolissi]

I'm very sorry :( ... I already posted a comment saying that their music is very soothing. May God the almighty let her play joyfully in paradise ..amin

[wooster86]

Thank you, and God bless you for caring.

[grouchob]

All I can say about this song is that it is simply sublime and has an instancy that even Paul Buchanan has seldom achieved (usually takes 3-4 plays before his songs are in your head for ever- exception "Family Life"). PB has this way of getting deep inside you and before you know it you are in some of helpless euphoric emotional sauna! Imagine if he got a chance to sing this on some peak time TV show....................?

[dhonuill]

All I can say is wow - fantastic song!

[johnpdavie]

Thanks goodness Niall recorded this, it is the only version I have found of this beautiful song. If Paul released it and it was played a few times on the radio, and there was any justice in the world it would become an instant number 1.

It is quite simply a perfect pop song; and a perfectly simple song which is instantly likeable, but at the same time has tremendous depth and resonance.

Thanks you Niall, thank you Paul.

[mikehoops89]

"I see no one on the subway and angels on the runway"

The pure poetry of urban loneliness

[ruffian1868]

This could very well be a single or album track.That's the thing about The Blue Nile. EVERY track on their records are worthy of the " single " tag. Just depends what mood you are in. If this is the standard for the new album, it's going to be yet another amazing record. Every B.N release has been a " moment " in my life, and some songs still remain the soundtrack of my life. I always play " From a Late Night Train " before I go on stage. Paul could sing the phone book and make it believable.

[itsnomafault]

You WOULD think he'd bring it out as a single but you could say the same about Lolita. Both are absolutely brilliant. Come on PB.

[StayDel]

clicked on this just to hear it again, oh i wish PB would hurry up and release a cd. yes I agree, a great classic BN song. Meanwhile... we are waiting (again) yeah yeah yeah

[dollyfan79]

This song is so beautiful it gives me goose bumps:)

[andretti48]

Lets hope its not another 7 years...

[weegabber]

the 80ss feel the best fantastic

[monopolirecordings]

This is not from the 80's. This is now.

[weegabber]

i know it is ya clown but like my wardrope it has that feel

[biondi44]

F!!!BRILLIANT

[Piotrq84]

All of the new songs I've heard were fantastic,there is something in these songs, something I can't describe..I'm waiting for their new album like I've been waiting for my one and only love..

[niallredmond]

Hi FSR

no mate this is the only known version around..lucky I got it on the camera that night...Please God they'll release it someday..maybe if Paul reads the comments on his great song he'll make sure of it!!!

[fsr5046]

Thanks Neil, the hairs on my arms and neck stand up everytime I hear this...... C'mon guy's just release it and put us out of misery

[fsr5046]

This is stunning but I can't find it anywhere else, I've been a fan since the early days so I know they don't rush anything. Does anyone know if it's possible to buy this anywhere (shops, the web etc).

[azmoni]

thank you my friend nhl.....monica

[MrSpartanian]

Thanks for sharing this one Niall. They didn't play it in Glasgow this week ... Runaround Girl was the only "new" song and that was played 2 years ago. That's the Blue Nile way of doing things I suppose.

[123dic]

Enough already...come on Blue Nile, get this one out at least as a single. Poignant and aching,it reminds me of the way the world seems to have lost it's way and left humanity crying its heart out...waiting for angels.

[mikey2901]

every time I watch this i think its more and more sublime as a track - i so hope they play it as Glasgow in July as I cant wait to see them.....come on Paul, lets have a new album PLEASE...>!

[Piotrq84]

this is great...come to Poland, please(:

[foolboy1]

Wonderful song, wonderful lyics, thanks for that. Had to watch it a few times, it was mesmirising! Love The Blue Nile, Love Paul. One of the best songwriters to come out of Scotland. Big fan.

[niallredmond]

Lyrics

Can't post them as one post so I'll do it as a reply to the first part..

This song encompasses everything i love about the Blue Nile and Pauls writing talent.Both incredible words and throbbing bass with strings and the chorus hook is outstanding.

Even when I saw this live as it happened it took my breath away as it did all around me.

The emotion in it is tangible and somewhat ordinary and makes me relate to it on alot of levels...the beauty of Buchanans writing lies in that dynamic.

[niallredmond]

Meanwhile by The Blue Nile

V1

Meanwhile Out On The Pavement,

Everyones Moving,Going For Morning Coffee,

I,Am Always In The Same Place,

Letters In The Suitcase,Catching A Ride To Nowhere.

[niallredmond]

Bridge I Was Telling You Lies, Leading You On,Working It Out. You,Head In The Clouds,Close To The Ground, Where Are You Now? V2 Meanwhile Everythings Changing, Moving and Shaking, Lost In A Million Pieces,I'm, Happy To Be There, Want To See You There,Catching A Ride To Save Me

[niallredmond]

Bridge

I Was Telling You Lies,

Leading You On,Working It Out.

You,Close To The Ground,Head In The Clouds,

Where Are You Now?

Chorus

So Meanwhile Out On The Pavement,

Everyone Chasing,Watching The Northern Days Go By.

Yeah Yeah....

[niallredmond]

V3 Meanwhile Go Where You Wanna, Tell Me You Gotta, Get On A Bus To Somewhere Else, I,See No One On The Subway, And Angels On The Runway, Giving Me All Directions. Bridge And I Was Telling You Lies, Leading You On,And Working It Out. You,Close To The Ground,Head In The Clouds, Where Are You Now?

[niallredmond]

Chorus

So Meanwhile Everythings Changing,

Moving And Shaking,Watching The Northern Days Go By.

....No Not Today I Can't Believe,

....You Are The One Who's Leaving Me,

Meanwhile Everyone Changing,Moving And Shaking,

Watching The Northern Days Go By.

END

[niallredmond]

was in New York last week and the "I See No One On The Subway,And Angels On The Runway" lyric took on a life of it's own...PLEASE PAUL release this track it is classic Blue Nile on a level of Downtown Lights and Tinseltown greatness!!!!

[griffmo3]

Niall ,totally agree with you on this request

"meanwhile" will become a classic ! as Annie lennox has already stated " Scotland's best kept secret "the blue nile"  griff

[Leurck]

Why did they cancel their US tour??!! Never been more disappointed in my entire life...had tickets the day they went on sale and have been waiting 10 years for them to come over here...until they do arrive, I will depend on niallredmond for the new, live material...thanks for this...awesome stuff

[zealously10]

what is it about this song, it stirs my soul, makes me yearn for je ne said que,quite unsettling really. so beautiful though

[pearlbaroque]

I spent the 1980's being way too serious, playing with a baroque ochestra and the only pop music I ever heard was Steely Dan, believe it or not! I can't belive what I missed. Once you hear a Blue Nile song it rolls around your heart and mind for weeks and weeks- like some strange obsession! I am coming to the UK for the first time in Sept. of '08, where can I hear these guys? Does anyone know? I can't find any performance info. online. Many thanks to Niall for posting this heartbreaking song.

[griffmo3]

coming to glasgow in july !!! ya beauty !!  griff

[zealously10]

anyone who can write this kind of music has a real depth of spirit. Can anyone give me information about paul buchanan?

[niallredmond]

What would you like to know?

[helsco]

Absolutely fantastic !! I had a wee tear in ma 'een as I do with most BN songs !!

When we saw them in Glasgow at the end of one of the songs a punter shouted 'You better make this a weekly thing !'

OH IF ONLY !!!!

Thanks for commenting on my video which drew me to this one. What a find - can't wait to check out other ones.

All the best mate !

[niallredmond]

delighted..thanks for checking these out

This is such a good BN song...better be released soon (some hoe though!!!)

[helsco]

Checked out all your videos - enjoyed them all - thanks for sharing.

Yea can't wait to here new songs released whenever??????

[kendo6633]

Great arnt they, how did you find out about the gig in belfast. I would have come over for it!! anymore planned?? anyone got any info???? Mike

[celtica99]

Just beautiful!

[Masha013]

I don't think they release any songs cause they don't want to be that famous I saw them in Belfast on saturday night they were immense

[happyhannah1]

Does it get any better than Blue Nile? Songs that touch the heart. It's strange that it impacts a whole range of people from street sweepers to professors - if you feel it then you totally get it. It's a feeling, difficult to put into words.

[sexycornflake]

A wonderfull song & band, Lets hope we can get another tour out of them before too long. Did anyone see them in Manchester?

[xxxjovi]

saw them in glasgow absolutley amazing i love his voice and song writer or what?

[johnmcnab]

yep ur right bout that, took me a while to get right into them , but when i did i fell for them big time , im still in love !!

[SunshineJoeDunn]

What a voice! He sings from his soul deep inside and that comes out when you see him. I saw him last year in Edinburgh, went back stage and told him I appreciated all his music. He came ovcr and just gave me a big hug. What a guy!

[Shannyeya]

breathtakingly beautiful a trademark blue nile classic

[Annie1962]

I hope they do release it. This song is one of the best songs I have heard in a long time :)

[Annie1962]

fabulous song. when will it be released?

[niallredmond]

Doubt it will until a new album comes out but TBN are touring at the moment so it may be a sign of an album to come soon but based on their output schedule I wouldn't hold out hope of it being anytime soon

[terrytitmouse]

What a Beautiful voice for a Beautiful song...thanks

[mikey2901]

utterly sublime - TBN at their very best - its great to hear a new song, but instantly I know the song so well - go figure (mind you, he did play in in Edinburgh last year...but this is only the second hearing, but its a classic already!)I simply cannot wait for Manchester next weekend.

[ahagestedt]

not sure whether to love or hate them, after canceling the US tour recently. and now they play all these new tunes on another continent without releasing them?? Oh blue nile, how you wound us....

[frompixieland]

don't hate them, please :) just be patient.

[MintedStereo]

lets hope this appears on an album sometime soon.

[monopolirecordings]

I totally agree this is an instant classic!

[rachel61]

Genius

[fishonlegs2]

Pure class!

[simonclew]

Fantastic! I already have the everyones changing, moving and shaking going lyric round my head! Thanks for this. It is a gem

[euie48]

these guys are GREAT! thanks

[kafelnikov17]

can't wait until 2012!

[gorillapancake]

Another beautiful song from the most under appreciated band on earth.

Britney Spears sells millions while The Blue Nile is relatively unknown.

Go figure.

[frompixieland]

well, britney sells vulgarity, the blue nile sell quality. The song is absolutely wonderful. I'm looking forward to listening their new songs.

[clive11]

In a way, it better like that...Besides, I don't think Paul is concerned about Britney' sales :-)

[roxyfan1]

thanks niall,pure class,no one like them.

[frompixieland]

I love Paul! thanx for sharing this video

[jaymcfly]

what a great voice , thanks

[caleywontdie]

Their best song since the great collection that is "Hats".  Cannot wait for it to be released, there again, history suggests I should not hold my breath! Wonderful

[frompixieland]

I won't hold my breath either! it's a wonderful song, I thought it would take them another eight years to release a new album....gosh, I'm counting off the days! cheers

[Voxsynth]

First class, thanks for this cheers;)