Cranes - Jewel

[chickenblaster]

This is so very good, I miss the early ninties alternative scene.

[tucsonazrick]

just a touch of Robert... ..... sinister crushing..

[iouzman92]

My favorite band and my favorite music video, ever. Thanks for this!

[japinvt]

I never heard of this group before. I like them because they remind of Opal/Mazzy Star somewhat

[JOOODYJOOODY]

how iii like dreams to be ()_+()()*_

[Ravenwoodstudio]

I prefer the cranes mix as well; the smith mix was gutless tripe; even though I like the Cure the cranes sound has a uniqueness to it...cashing in is what the label thought of course. thanks for keeping the dream alive RMM>>

[michaelwusa]

the first song I ever heard by cranes was Paris and Rome it was totally captivating

[Krusas2]

Her. Mj. Love

[graphsas]

this is what Robert Smith would have liked to do during the last years of his career... Excelent and beautiful song!

[RainbowMonkeeMittens]

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graphsas, I don't really understand what you mean. This IS the Robert Smith mix. I personally prefer the original Cranes arrangement of this song, but "the powers that be" decided to use Robert's version for this promo vid instead (no dis to Robert intended, of course). RMM∞

[graphsas]

Uops sorry! I didn't know that! Thanks! I supose Robert saw this song is good!

[RainbowMonkeeMittens]

No problem. The band had a great admiration for Smith, and toured with the Cure as a supporting band as well. While I'm not as BIG a fan of Robert (i.e. the Cure), and chose not to see them perform on these tours (never much cared for the big stadium venues anyway), I considered it a good thing as they found a greater audience here in the U.S. because of it. After all, college/alternative radio had all but died by this time, and no one should have to miss out on good stuff like this! RMM∞

[GrungeMaggot08]

i love the bass

[1deget]

The Robert Smith guitar gives me that "love so much you could cry" feeling. Good song.

[pussyface]

i love this version (remixed by Robert Smith, thus the Cure-y arrangement). one of my favorite 12" singles ever!

[Nailz009]

itz still as good as the 90's

[karlydoc]

Rainbow, he was joking......

[RainbowMonkeeMittens]

Hmm, probably so. Not funny and removed, thanks!

[karlydoc]

Should have left it on ,was funny-" the great helium incident"

[RainbowMonkeeMittens]

IDK maybe, but as you noted, it was just BS and I wouldn't want it repeated as true if it weren't, nor any to take offense, especially with the parma bit.  Some folks who actually do know her come here on occasion. : )

But yea, I'd love to hear it, just once! : )

[ARALICE08]

really cure-y this version...

[jnsnkshsbdb]

wish you could never be a past

[infinitytru]

beautiful

[mrpeculiar2006]

This brings back memories...used to go down a club on main street in johannesburg...Alcatraz ??very cool tune :)

[PinkMimosa]

I love that voice, love this song. thanks

[rays2crazy]

i like the other version than this

[Berlinerin1234567]

Crappy clip, awesome music - still.

[TheKittensareevil]

Great uploads, Been a big fan since the first ep. Best gig ever London Union Chapel! I got my pic taken with Alison ;) Not washed since...No, really...

[ariannahiggins]

Hmm. are Cranes any relation to Swans?

[cobalite]

No. "Cranes" refers to work cranes for loading/unloading ships in Portsmouth, UK dockyard and not the bird. The band is from Portsmouth.

[ariannahiggins]

thanks. It's still a romantic image I think.

[ariannahiggins]

Oh but 'Swans' is the name of a band too though it was sort of a joke. :)

[yoshikm]

Does anyone have the link to the other version?

[RainbowMonkeeMittens]

No, I've never come across a fan vid using the original version of Jewel here on U-Tube, nor anyone make an overdub of this video with the original version either. Hmmm . . . sounds like a worthy project! : ) RMM∞

[WeHavExplosiv]

I dont much like that version.Too MTV Cure-esque.Ive got 2 other recorded versions of Jewel that are far better,musically.This must be a dance mix or something.

[RainbowMonkeeMittens]

Yea, this is the Robert Smith mix. They've now included it on the CD re-release from Cherry Records. I have to agree with you, I much prefer their version of the song too! I can only assume that "the powers that be" opted to use this mix for this video because they saw "dollars in their eyes" with the cash pulling powers of Roberts band at the time.

[jayyoung168]

agreed

[kinksbeatlesstones]

One band that really slipped under the radar but has a devoted following

[XxsilentninjaxX]

Ooo I remember Comsat Angels, they were good.. They are playing still? I forgot about them. I miss slowdive and bands like that.. My Bloody Valentine (although they're sort of still around). Catherine Wheel was a good one too.. So is rumskib, have you heard of them? They're good.

[kinksbeatlesstones]

Yup. Comsats are doing a one off gig in Sheffield April 26th. I'm flyin' from Australia for that one. Would love to see Rob Dickinson play live but no gig scheduled.Also mark Burgess from Chameleons would be a good gig

[XxsilentninjaxX]

Yeah I am from England and living in the States right now but i'll be in southport in the end of this month. They always have good bands playing that are trying to hold on to the past. It's like a 4 hour drive to London but sometimes worth it. I love the acoustic version of black metallic that rob does.. It's like one of my favorites of all time. That and when the sun hits by slowdive and When you sleep by my bloody valentine.

[JarnBjorn72]

I loved Catherine Wheel years ago, XxsilentninjaxX! Always wondered what ever happened to them. Now to see if I can find that CD!

[XxsilentninjaxX]

I like them.. they remind me of the shoegaze and dreampop type of bands from that time.. I miss good music.

[kinksbeatlesstones]

I miss all those great dreamy bands too. At least the Comsat Angels are doing a gig in Sheffield to look forward to

[gianlu64]

uhm... I've seen her recently. She's not that pretty anymore... great voice anyway. great artist.

[Rhwerley]

her voice makes my tummy go all tingly!....shes beautiful!

[iDonlyssab]

ali shaw is so pretty.

[alleyghost]

That's the song i've been looking for all this time...

Which album is that from?

[Sugardrugged]

"Forever"

[devilxxxscum]

I seen them in 1992

[lucignolo72]

la più bella canzone dei The Cranes........

[00nihila00]

i saw your comment suggesting cranes on a julee cruise video....umm,wow...thank you....

[myxomatosis20]

nice voice

<3!

[hawhee79]

My university friend Christina introduced me to them, and we went to their concert in Montreal. They were amazing.

[ashtraygirl420420]

haha.. my from from cegep at John Abbott introduced me to them!

[caifloydhead]

Q buena rola¡¡¡ es hermosa la voz de esta mujer¡

[blade1953]

Love this band since seeing them at the Quart festival back in -93. Now there's a new CD out. Can't wait to receive it. Beautiful songs. Check our the Facebook group for details.

[erszebeth92]

i <3 cranes

[LightFromADeadStar]

i love this band

[Tobycek]

I've loved this band since the early 90's and it's great to see they still have such a loyal following. I have to say I've always referred to them as "The Cranes", it would sound a bit weird otherwise, although I've just checked the album covers and you're right, it only ever says "Cranes".

My favourite song by them is "In The Night" from the "Forever" album.

[Tobycek]

...erm, obviously I meant the "Loved" album :-)

[jnabors1]

This is the first time I have ever heard of this band. The "little girl" voice is a tad annoying, but musically these guys are great.

[jcjalamo]

I love this group, I saw them playing in Madrid, just a few minutes before The Cure stroke introducing the Wish album in one of my best concerts ever ¡¡¡¡¡ take care U girls&guys

kisses 4 everyone from Spain (soccer champion)

I  W I S H

[RainbowMonkeeMittens]

Keep your fingers crossed, I'll help out on this end (Russia is formidable, but not invincible)! More over, congrats to the wonderfully progressive new Spain, the reigning darling of the EU as I see it! You've gone and stolen my heart!! I can't say I don't envy you, I wish the U.S. would move forward again, back to a more progressive stance, rather than always heading backwards (sigh). =)

[MajorNix]

Touched by Robert Smith?

[LoveD1325]

First Favorite Song!! Loved1325

[MetalProxy]

Wow I never thought I would have found a Cranes video! Never have heard this version. Her voice is so freaking Hot!

[haverekuqe]

Preferibile la versione originale non remixata, comunque il risultato resta eccellente (si sente il tocco di Robert Smith. Grandissimi Cranes

[RainbowMonkeeMittens]

I also preffer the original version to the remix, wish they had used it in this vid as well. RMM∞

Anche preffer I la versione originale non remixata, desiderio lo avévano utilizzato in questo vid pure. RMM∞

[haverekuqe]

sono perfettamente d'accordo ;-) I do agree!

[ChiseRock007]

This is a great song o_o i have listening it during three days continuous hahaha it's so relaxing and beautiful.

[amigoacid]

and the name of this version is..... and i can finit on the record......, please help me, this song is one of my fav songs and i love this version

[amigoacid]

ups, finDit

[Joey198687Heller]

I had the cranes album forever that was one of the songs but this sounds a little different

[telemat]

This is a remix made by Robert Smith. He also plays guitar on it. You can find this song on the Forever Remixes album.

[MurderDrunkie]

Yep! This was the first version I heard of this track, when Robert Smith hosted one of the John Peel sessions. The last Peel Session.

[abstractplane]

Thanks this is great. My favorite song is "Pale Blue Sky" I am still looking for a video.

[RainbowMonkeeMittens]

Good song! I liked the Sundays album "reading, writing and arithmetic", kinda thought it (Pale Blue Sky) was somewhat reminiscent of David and Harriets work on that album (nice). Sadly, no vid was ever made for this one, though I understand the frustration, I always wished Cloudless had a vid too, but oh well. RMM∞

[DarkEyesOfLondon]

Any chance of a higher quality? thanks

[RainbowMonkeeMittens]

Sorry, best I got and it's an otherwise unavailable vid. There is talk of a complete Cranes DVD release in the near future, but so far it hasn't happened (sigh).

[littlenem]

Nice video!

[cosmomexico]

The best band ever!!!

[pavoxd]

and cocteau twins

[sciurusarcana]

I am up very early in the morning listening to the birds outside my window and remembering how much the cranes meant to me when I was a homeless teen lisening to those birds on the other side of my bedroom wall.

[Amoregiapponese]

I think it was 1995, Music Video (RIP) the old Italian channel chose this video to tell the audience what darkwave was...I fell in love with them...

[4skinmasseure]

Cranes do it for me.

[AirelonTrading]

Amazing song, and love this version. Been listening to them since the "Wish" tour and have seen them 3 x's now when they come through Detroit.

[jlToolfan]

one of the best bands of this style

[derand57]

I agree with the OP... this is one of, if not my all-time favorite artists. But tell me, did you dub over the Robert Smith version? or does this video really have this mix of the song set to it?

[RainbowMonkeeMittens]

NO, this is the Cranes vid "as-is". I made no alterations to it, nor would I have. Certainly would be highly inapropriate to do something like that, and not clearly state that it HAD been done.

RMM

[veiron1]

I discovered this group when The Cure had a concert in Oslo in 1992! I love them! :D

Very nice song.

[cachinnatio]

ditto they were the support band on the Cures' Wish tour. I saw them at Earls Court Olympia in London and instantly thought they were fantastic.

[bmurphy1972]

Sadly, when I saw The Cure in 1992 in Boston, Cranes did NOT open. I think they had problems with their visas or something trivial like that. Luckily I saw them soon afterwards in Boston. Brilliant band!

[sirlordwhitman]

I discovered this group on Live 365 under the goth channel. She has an enchanting voice.

[postpunk1]

I love this version, as well as the orignal.

[MDzine]

this song can gets me sick... its incredible

[Sautzer]

unforgettable... I remember the search for this group after seeing this video on TV just one time... a shame the "hiccup" at 1.36... thanks anyway

[ratfink2099]

Saw them open for the Cure in the early nineties...hauntingly sublime.

[deepbluehue3]

This is the ' robert smith ' version ! ...awesome ..ive seen this video also w/ the album version ... ( i prefer this one ...more dancefloor friendly )

[RainbowMonkeeMittens]

Nick, Mark's video editors friend, suggested there may be a release of these older vids in a Complete Cranes DVD. Go to dadaphonic dot com to check on any news of them. I'd love to buy the HQ vids myself, so I check in regularly, with crossed fingers.

[rozeboosje]

I wish they would release a DVD with these old videos on it.

[rozeboosje]

Did you notice the video I posted a while back asking YouTube to fix the subscriptions thing? Used "starblood" as background music ;-)