Probably not heard this in about 25 years. Was the B side of Windpower and when I only had about 10 singles I used to listen to both sides of the records over and over and over.
I like the chugging analogue sequencers...used to remind me of the crappy old Leyland buses that vibrated like mad when they were stopped in traffic.
I first heard this album in my first apartment in 1981 or 82. My little brother let me borrow it. I was hooked. And now I am listening to Dolby as if fresh again. It is so beautiful and poetic, lyrically. But musically, it is a feast. Very 80's, yes, but don't let that dissuade anyone from listening. He can be a bit conceited. But he has earned that, from my point of view!
I saw Dolby in Dallas in the mid 80s. It was one of the most incredible shows I have ever attended. Small hall, maybe seating 2-3K. He had a big band, with backup singers, full rhythm section, horns, around 15-16 players in all.
I have listened to his music ever since, and that's over 25 years of durability. His compositions are complex and haunting.
I never got into any other of Thomas Dolby albums I heard the one in a record store when it came out when we still had records and fell in love with the whole album! I like the extended maxi single of this song it's longer and has a instrumental in the middle. I was a freshman in high school when this album came out. Now I am 43 and still love this album I have it on vinyl and cd including the maxi record with 6 extended versions on it. thanks for posting this brings back many memories!
His live shows are really good. The Aliens Ate My Buick was funky given his supporting band. He really had fun in that show. During his last show in Toronto, he brought three members of the Jazz Mafia, a San Francisco ensemble. Hyperactive and Airhead sounded incredible with the jazz trio. I mean, really, really good. I don't particularly like those songs but they were excellent during this concert. He didn't play Flying Nord though.
I don't understand how an artist of his stature only made it big with Blinded my with Science and Hyperactive, he has so many other great songs.. he must have been quite a treat to experience live :)
he he..young ppl today...fuk im sounding like my dad :-) wood think this sucks.....i listened to dolby just b4 my new romantic stage....god i looked gay!!
The airport lounge. Smoking is verbotten.
SnakemanisJeff 2 months ago
...I'm staring right into the light and I'm drawn in, like a moth...And I'm flying north, again tonight.
Yes.
WasabeJoe 4 months ago
The poles are tethers we were born in!
spagnogulan 4 months ago
Probably not heard this in about 25 years. Was the B side of Windpower and when I only had about 10 singles I used to listen to both sides of the records over and over and over.
I like the chugging analogue sequencers...used to remind me of the crappy old Leyland buses that vibrated like mad when they were stopped in traffic.
Nice title as well.
Wolfington 8 months ago
A record bought at a thrift store for 25 cents and I have found my new favorite song.
There really should be more views for this song.
puddinaylward 9 months ago 2
I think we should go for the tapa bar.
Ypipable 9 months ago
I first heard this album in my first apartment in 1981 or 82. My little brother let me borrow it. I was hooked. And now I am listening to Dolby as if fresh again. It is so beautiful and poetic, lyrically. But musically, it is a feast. Very 80's, yes, but don't let that dissuade anyone from listening. He can be a bit conceited. But he has earned that, from my point of view!
raktvk 10 months ago
I saw Dolby in Dallas in the mid 80s. It was one of the most incredible shows I have ever attended. Small hall, maybe seating 2-3K. He had a big band, with backup singers, full rhythm section, horns, around 15-16 players in all.
I have listened to his music ever since, and that's over 25 years of durability. His compositions are complex and haunting.
websyndicate1 1 year ago
I never got into any other of Thomas Dolby albums I heard the one in a record store when it came out when we still had records and fell in love with the whole album! I like the extended maxi single of this song it's longer and has a instrumental in the middle. I was a freshman in high school when this album came out. Now I am 43 and still love this album I have it on vinyl and cd including the maxi record with 6 extended versions on it. thanks for posting this brings back many memories!
MrVideoman44 1 year ago
His live shows are really good. The Aliens Ate My Buick was funky given his supporting band. He really had fun in that show. During his last show in Toronto, he brought three members of the Jazz Mafia, a San Francisco ensemble. Hyperactive and Airhead sounded incredible with the jazz trio. I mean, really, really good. I don't particularly like those songs but they were excellent during this concert. He didn't play Flying Nord though.
FlyingNordEscape 1 year ago
I don't understand how an artist of his stature only made it big with Blinded my with Science and Hyperactive, he has so many other great songs.. he must have been quite a treat to experience live :)
totopatter 1 year ago
it's so beautiful and complex
pure elation and innocence at the same time
almost feel like crying
totopatter 1 year ago
awesome track even all these years on always play it when i am heading up to n scandanavia - timeless
MrTet68 1 year ago
he he..young ppl today...fuk im sounding like my dad :-) wood think this sucks.....i listened to dolby just b4 my new romantic stage....god i looked gay!!
urbanscubadiver1 1 year ago
@urbanscubadiver1
I'm 37 and I think it's incredible
so complex and creative
totopatter 1 year ago
@totopatter ..u right bruv....this is a tune :-)
urbanscubadiver1 1 year ago
how can anyone NOT love this song. absolutely amazing. timeless
anton111ful 1 year ago
yeah ++++
dbx42dot1 1 year ago
Dolby, somehow can hit it wright on the head at times... this and Cloudburst......NUFF SAID
noiseovshadow 1 year ago
This was in my headphones on a family drive thru British Columbia Summer 1986.
Great memories, great tune. I also listened to "Tour de France" and "release
yourself." Brill tape, Erica!
SpiritOf1989 1 year ago
brilliant well done mr d
boffalot 2 years ago
Add deep blue and you've got it.
Ypipable 2 years ago
I second what boilingboy wrote: excellent which i have always loved since my teens (i'm 44 now); and this indeed the first time i see the video!
Thankx
jlivens 2 years ago
sounds so much better on vinyl...
but thanks anyway!
great song
Lifesucksdie123 2 years ago
I never knew there was video for this song! I've loved this tune since it came out...what great memories.
boilingboy 2 years ago
I agree with the other guys said.
jiggybilly 2 years ago
great song
pastrykingdom 2 years ago
Excellent video.
I've always loved this song.
It reminds me of some of Glen Gould's philosophy about "the north."
eidetecker 2 years ago
Yesssssssssssssssss! Time to space..... . . . .. . ....... . . .
Great visuals for the trip! This is a fantastic song, thanks for putting it on-- the other postings didn't come close ;)
2faatcaats 2 years ago
I love this song - takes me back! Really super video, lakey! I especially love the instrument panel bits!
bobbysevensevenseven 2 years ago