Catherine Wheel - "Flower To Hide"

[bklyndude77]

20 years later cw still on heavy rotation

[1Sanantoniomatute]

Great interpretation. Just one thing: you omitted one of my favorite solos of all time; just cut it off! oh the tragedy...

[UcaughtWinVirus]

Is it possible to "rank" our fave CW tunes? All I can say is that I was lucky and blessed to see them in Chicago , circa '95-ish- and that, while I don't recall the date, I will never forget the searing slashes of harmonics and modes, in a package of style that invaded my soul, and never parted............

[quinnlefeber]

Superb



[innerstatejt]

I'm so glad someone had enough passion for this song to go through all the work of making this video. Thsi might be my favorite catherine wheel song (even though chrome as a whole is my favorite album). Thank you!

[indigo9nightsky]

What is the meaning of this song? 

[Gardeniaqueen]

hi there Richard, showing some love for your awesome video that was so much fun making with you all those years ago (tho I almost drowned, lol) Hope you're still directing, you're so talented. Been telling lots of friends about this video the past months so I hope your view numbers rising nicely, hugs, Leslie

[FabianoBulgarelli]

One of the best songs ever made... Makes me want to come back to the 90s!

Thank God Catherine-Wheel remains alternative!

[shadowolf2k]

lol, I thought this was an official video as well for the longest time, wow, awesome! Would love to see a higher quality version too!

[Susannanah]

I agree that you really need to upload a higher quality version of this. I've watched it so many times and I'm tired of the grainies! =)

You really could have been a music video director. The images you used match the feeling behind this song so beautifully. I think the greatest compliment to your work is that most people don't realize this isn't an official video. Can't wait to see more of your stuff! :D

[csimonp]

@Susannanah -- Thank you so much S-gaze for the props and words of encouragement! You too are a very talented artist in the still realm and many of your still images capture so much feeling and mood without motion or having to rely on any musical accompaniment whatsoever. So I'm truly honored by your comments. :-) It makes me happy that you still continue to check out and enjoy this vid, but yeah I still must apologize for the poor quality and graininess. Will work on uploading a better one!

[martinigunmen]

super awesome and true delivery of the harder side of roots rock !

[GlassJawk]

been listening to them alot lately...Black Metallic, Crank, Judy is staring at the sun, Indigo is Blue, Bill and Ben, Show me Mary, Sparks are Gonna Fly, Goodbye and Flower to Hide. DOPENESS! I wanna be so high or so drunk back in the 90's.

[mcatling]

does anyone recon that grunge took over when shoegaze went strong or alongside with grunge from 1991-1993?

[zaniacmedia]

You should re-upload this at a higher quality. It's incredibly good.

[EmmaEasterling]

Wow! This video is good! I thought it was an official  music video until I read the comments. I hope you are still making shorts like this one!

[csimonp]

@EmmaEasterling -- Wow, thank you for the kind words and generous comment.  I'm so glad that people can still appreciate this wonderful song as well as the work I did on the "unofficial" vid for it. Good times and memories for sure!

[lilcast911]

90s bands rock

[TOBORE8THMAN]

Ferment -

[mrpig286]

Excellent work! I wish I had the talent and ambition to do such things. :-)

[exatone]

Wonderful video and wonderful song.

Very sad, extremely beautiful and majestic. Catherine Wheel was among the best shoegazers of the era.

[manus211]

Man, if My Bloody Valentine had never existed... we would've missed out on so much good stuff.

[kball69]

ya ^^ that was a good start. seattle right there as well

[UcaughtWinVirus]

@manus211

Said like a true fan and audiophile- cheers oxxoxox

[farman10122]

reminds me of summer afternoons in my school holidays .

[bogfarm]

this has been a track on this album that i always seemed to come back to - special to me... i used to crank it from some speakers i had in the doorway of my barn....

[chronoglideskyway2]

really loving this and found out that they're a follower of echo and the bunnymen, thanks all music!

[DSCH4]

Oh yeah, the video is extremely good too. Nicely follows with the flow and overall feel of the song.

[Swervedriver007]

superb video !

[obnize]

excelent video,,,good work in all,,! salutes from chili,,,

[csimonp]

Muchas gracias for the kind words about my Catherine Wheel vid. I'm glad you enjoyed the visuals. Hope things are well and good in Chile...

[MyFavouriteBanjo]

I honestly doubt Futter could do that again - I'm not sure but I think he always alters his guitar solos - he just lets it go and it sounds good - a bit of a genius though! Awesome song.

[DSCH4]

This song rocks so hard it's ridiculous.

[astonmartinvee8]

My friends and I used to sit and listen every Friday and Saturday night to a live version of Flower to Hide after the pub. I think this is a classic. Great video too (even with the edit - I love the solo but it is missing).

[fundy76]

oh man nice job on the FUCKING VIDEO dude NICE!!

[littletimone]

This song is absolutely too much. It does indeed make one remember certain "trips"they took in the past when they never had to leave the location they were in. Far Out! What a great post.Thanks

[lonelyboy03]

Methinks Im havin a flashback! Groovy! :D:D:D:D:D:D!

[gustachov]

excelent dream pop !!!

[bend77777]

So think of a time, Thats something to cling to. Amanda K, I love You Always and Forever.

[hippietrucker67]

bought "ferment" in '91, saw them in '92...one of the best british bands to come out of the '90s...and this song is genius...

[unlimitedvenom]

Un-freakin-believable! This is one of the greatest bands period. I simply can't get tired of their music. Thanks CW!

[Metalefty67]

mm...strongly agree. I discovered them when I picked up a free demo tape at out local record store in '93. It had Redd Kross,CW,The Veldt and James on it. I ended up liking all the bands on it, especially CW. I still have that Cassette...lol.

[unlimitedvenom]

Good times metalefty67. I remember a similar compilation in '93 which had "lazarus" by the boo radleys. I loved it. Then I saw that Toni Halliday (from one of my favorite bands, curve) was in the video. Brilliant!

[stillbeat]

I couldn't agree with you more. I remember them playing this live at the Cavern in Exeter in 1997...i was mesmerised...

[indigofruit]

I agree this is a masterpiece. What a subtle, simple concept for a song and brilliantly realised.

[rktsncalnc]

"...the sunlight bleaches you, and colours everything you do."

Brilliant!

[jpxlb]

Yeah, man. Brits know how to rock !!

Thank you my British Cousins!! The best bands are from UK !!! Long live The Verve !!

jc in CA USA

[lonelyboy03]

Brits rock. 'Nuff said.

[Feathershadow]

This song is from the album,"Ferment"released in 1992,which I think is their best CD.

[Feathershadow]

Yes,I agree..It's one of the best that I've ever experienced..!So softly sensitive and artsy..One of those rare dreamy moments in time that mesmerize and touch the soul so deeply that life's somehow changed forever..Ahhhh..sigh

[lonelyboy03]

Masterpiece. One of my faves and I just stumbled on it. I always sit here with my mouth open everytime I listen to it.

[doctorsatanist]

And, Ive looked for the CD and can't find it.

[doctorsatanist]

Each time I listen, I am blown away. U brits are pop masters.

[doctorsatanist]

Whoa, what a GOOD song.

[u2boyu2]

Rob is consistant in his work,always brilliant!

[markbickle]

God this song brings back memories (& makes me feel old)

[rogerinkart]

"So think of a time

That's something to cling to

Imagine a light

That never escapes you"

This is such a beautiful song. Great vid to go with it! Thank you.

[UcaughtWinVirus]

@rogerinkart

Am I mistaken in the lyric, or is it, "imagine a lie that never escapes you"?

No animosity- just curious! Peace!

[rogerinkart]

@UcaughtWinVirus

Oh yeah, that's probably right. It makes more sense.

[Strngboy]

great job. It really captured the essence of that beautiful song.

[mazzarellisteve]

Clearly the 'proper' length version has such an awesome buildup...and then it lets go. What an incredible dynamic it has. This shorter version only gives you a fleeting taste of that. I'll have to get the CD out....

[doctorsatanist]

Mazzarellisteve, would you put the longer version up? I LOVE this song.

[cvijetics]

Jesus Christ that guitar solo is mental isn't it?

[Pimpf87]

good song!...Catherine Wheel is great!

[digmacdiggydoo]

Good job with a great tune.

[rsouza01]

Amazing work. I just don´t understand why you didn´t use the full-lenght version of the song ;)

[fulltiltgonzales]

Fantastic - my favorite Catherine Wheel song.  Good job.

[waves7]

Great job. This is one of my all time favorite songs.

[crashsite000]

nice job. great track.