WELL Said XTC War-mongers just can't stand freedom--> the MONEY is in the WARS. Oh how thirsty the Generals + Majors are for World War 3; Hummm. WELL at least this Fantab band can put it back into their faces. YEP. THEY know how to broach a hot topic. GO for it musicians of Grandeur. TELL IT LIKE IT IS. LOVE you and the musical gems you create for humanity. These musical wonders are helping to shake Humanities arses awake. Food for thought: Resonance; vibration, energies, beat, pitch ;-))
do'nt feel too bad. at least right wing has Ted nugent "a wango ze tango". and he sure can kill a deer. maybe he could do that on stage? maybe it would make up for lack of "brainwashing adeptness. oh my bad the right is already brainwashed. enjoy the Ted Nugent concert
haha, oh god, not bob dylan! you had to listen to and sing songs from that commie-pinko-jew and be indoctrinated with his freedom-hating, socialism-loving propaganda? my god, man, how did you ever survive to develop the right ideas? im surprised you didnt go mad...oh wait, you did!
If only Andy had been able to overcome his stagefright in later years, XTC would have been one of the seminal bands of all time. They had the talent, both in the studio and live. The lyrics and the music were outstanding!
Partridge and Moulding was a song writing partnership that should have given them recognition equal to Lennon and McCartney.. i can whistle as many tunes!
You think? Who wrote Making Plans for Nigel? Moulding. Life Begins at the Hop? Moulding. Ten Feet Tall? Moulding. Generals & Majors? Moulding. That Is The Way? Moulding. Love at First Sight? Moulding. Runaways? Moulding. Ball & Chain? Moulding. Wonderland? Moulding. Wake Up? Moulding. Grass? Moulding. The Meeting Place? Moulding. My Bird Performs? Moulding. Frivolous Tonight? Moulding. Don't judge a book by it's cover. Colin might be 'the quiet one' but he wrote all of XTC's most melodic songs
"He (Moulding) wrote all of XTC's most melodic songs."--hmm, I respectfully disagree with this. To me, the analogy of Moulding to Harrison fits not only due to output (both had minimal song output relative to the main songwriters in their bands) but in their songwriting style, where melody and "hookiness" came more from labor than inspiriation. Partridge, Lennon, and McCartney seemed truly gifted, as if their lyrics and melodies were inspired manna from the heavens.
Moulding is truly gifted and inspired as well. The McCartney analogy is definitely appropriate, not to disrespect George Harrison who was an excellent songwriter himself. Partridge was the dominant personality in XTC and I would guess that if Colin had 10 brilliant songs ready for an album he would still only get 2 or 3 on there. That's ok though as the band had a dynamic that worked for them for a long time. Thankfully Partridge is a fine songwriter so regardless the albums had great songs.
this band should have been up there with the beatles....i come to the comclusion that people just didnt get them enough ..betales were stupidly simple ...this was above the beatles
@LyncusBee Partridge and Moulding "was a songwriting partnership"?You really must not know the band too well then, because they NEVER wrote together. Partridge wrote most of the tunes,while Moudling was good for 2 to 3 songs on every release. Better dust off them LP's or CD's and check them credits out.
@Stube437 - I'm not sure what "Around the sun" means but that's OK. I think that Wasp Star is the best pop album since Abbey Road. And I gave it to a lot of people (as a present) and every one of 'em said that they loved it. One person called "Maypole" a masterpiece. And I think that We're All Light is one of my top ten songs ever.
WELL Said XTC War-mongers just can't stand freedom--> the MONEY is in the WARS. Oh how thirsty the Generals + Majors are for World War 3; Hummm. WELL at least this Fantab band can put it back into their faces. YEP. THEY know how to broach a hot topic. GO for it musicians of Grandeur. TELL IT LIKE IT IS. LOVE you and the musical gems you create for humanity. These musical wonders are helping to shake Humanities arses awake. Food for thought: Resonance; vibration, energies, beat, pitch ;-))
nancyl2 2 weeks ago
Possibly one of the best concerts ever. I wish I had been there... :(
tsopuaifa 1 year ago
do'nt feel too bad. at least right wing has Ted nugent "a wango ze tango". and he sure can kill a deer. maybe he could do that on stage? maybe it would make up for lack of "brainwashing adeptness. oh my bad the right is already brainwashed. enjoy the Ted Nugent concert
kittenwasherpractice 2 years ago
Lefty singers are very adept at using music to engineer the ideas of young people to the extent of brainwashing.
(Did you know, that in so-called 'hymn practice' at school, we kids were made to sing Bob Dylan and Ralph McTell songs in the 80s?!)
Is this why Labour MPs are so keen to fund special recording studios with public money?
Let's hear behind the scenes of a new top-notch Red session!
Paste title into bar: LEFT WING RECORD MAKERS AND HEART BREAKERS!
TheDustpile 2 years ago
@TheDustpile Could've been worse...they might
ve laid Billy Bragg on you!
sixthSigmaSnowball 2 years ago
haha, oh god, not bob dylan! you had to listen to and sing songs from that commie-pinko-jew and be indoctrinated with his freedom-hating, socialism-loving propaganda? my god, man, how did you ever survive to develop the right ideas? im surprised you didnt go mad...oh wait, you did!
existentialcwby 1 year ago
They were so tight live!
TheBboh61 2 years ago
If only Andy had been able to overcome his stagefright in later years, XTC would have been one of the seminal bands of all time. They had the talent, both in the studio and live. The lyrics and the music were outstanding!
TheBboh61 2 years ago
I freakin hate these guys...
For making me feel I was born a decade too late.
XTC destroys most of these putrid bands we have now.
Gmapchannel 2 years ago 2
Absolutely Brilliant power pop!! So good to see this!
shorelinedigital 2 years ago
I like the "gunshot" !
thewakz 2 years ago 4
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superreverbking 2 years ago
It's just incredible to see these clips of them live back then. They are all such phenomenal musicians. Such a tight band live.
bubba362 2 years ago
Outstanding. Love X...T...C..!
Nostams 2 years ago
This sounds almost exactly like the recorded version,which in this case is good, because the recorded version kicks ass.
RobotWillie 3 years ago
Partridge and Moulding was a song writing partnership that should have given them recognition equal to Lennon and McCartney.. i can whistle as many tunes!
LyncusBee 5 years ago 10
I think a more accurate analogy would be Partridge=Lennon/McCartney and Moulding=George Harrison
streettb 3 years ago
You think? Who wrote Making Plans for Nigel? Moulding. Life Begins at the Hop? Moulding. Ten Feet Tall? Moulding. Generals & Majors? Moulding. That Is The Way? Moulding. Love at First Sight? Moulding. Runaways? Moulding. Ball & Chain? Moulding. Wonderland? Moulding. Wake Up? Moulding. Grass? Moulding. The Meeting Place? Moulding. My Bird Performs? Moulding. Frivolous Tonight? Moulding. Don't judge a book by it's cover. Colin might be 'the quiet one' but he wrote all of XTC's most melodic songs
hennocksholinepurpur 3 years ago
"He (Moulding) wrote all of XTC's most melodic songs."--hmm, I respectfully disagree with this. To me, the analogy of Moulding to Harrison fits not only due to output (both had minimal song output relative to the main songwriters in their bands) but in their songwriting style, where melody and "hookiness" came more from labor than inspiriation. Partridge, Lennon, and McCartney seemed truly gifted, as if their lyrics and melodies were inspired manna from the heavens.
streettb 3 years ago
Moulding is truly gifted and inspired as well. The McCartney analogy is definitely appropriate, not to disrespect George Harrison who was an excellent songwriter himself. Partridge was the dominant personality in XTC and I would guess that if Colin had 10 brilliant songs ready for an album he would still only get 2 or 3 on there. That's ok though as the band had a dynamic that worked for them for a long time. Thankfully Partridge is a fine songwriter so regardless the albums had great songs.
CamboL 3 years ago
man... they are all good. lets leave it at that!
talbrott 3 years ago
this band should have been up there with the beatles....i come to the comclusion that people just didnt get them enough ..betales were stupidly simple ...this was above the beatles
WelcomeToRapture08 3 years ago
I think Colin Moulding is the Colin Moulding of XTC, and Andy Partridge is the Andy Partridge of XTC. I mean, you know -- that's just my opinion.
Sarcasm aside: Rapture... if you remove the Beatles from the equation, you don't get XTC. :)
bunglermoose 2 years ago
@LyncusBee Partridge and Moulding "was a songwriting partnership"?You really must not know the band too well then, because they NEVER wrote together. Partridge wrote most of the tunes,while Moudling was good for 2 to 3 songs on every release. Better dust off them LP's or CD's and check them credits out.
MrRetiredOfficer 5 months ago
Fran Ferdinan 101...
monkeytrousers 5 years ago
I've always loved this song. Wasp Star is my favorite, though. And, sadly, XTC is no more.
crimsonkng 5 years ago
@crimsonkng Wasp STar is shit...well releatively. I thought it was really lame. It's XTC's Around the sun
Stube437 1 year ago
@Stube437 - I'm not sure what "Around the sun" means but that's OK. I think that Wasp Star is the best pop album since Abbey Road. And I gave it to a lot of people (as a present) and every one of 'em said that they loved it. One person called "Maypole" a masterpiece. And I think that We're All Light is one of my top ten songs ever.
crimsonkng 1 year ago
@crimsonkng Around the sun is a poor R.E.M album. I might change my mind about Ws after I've heard it a bit more
Stube437 1 year ago
Quality - great performance. Thanks for uploading lokrume04 :)
TheDistorted 5 years ago
Wow.
simonowis 5 years ago
Possibly the ultimate performance of my FAVE Colin Moulding single!!!
monkeytrousers 5 years ago
Admirably good live version and. I like the filming style despite the shortcomings.A relived moment in time.
emalyse 5 years ago
I defy you not to be whistling this afterwards....
jevvy1963 5 years ago