The Killing Moon - Ian McCulloch

[lfclegends1]

top tune.YNWA

[tubes5150]

As much as Ian has chain-smoked all these years , you'ld think he wouldn.t even be able to speak! But here he is - with nothing to hide!! Sounds incredible!! I got to see them live a little over a year ago and they played for about 2 hours or so. He (again)- was great!! Any singer who was big in the 70,s and 80.s, that are still performing, cannot re-create that original sound that once was. Hell- some shouldn't be doing it at all! But I give big props to Ian for still makin' it look easy. Amen.

[SimonBellTube]

Spiritual

[mynameisjbone]

His look and style definitely have changed with age, but it works.

[beechclanger]

i see him playing C and E minor what is he playing in the chorus? can't work it out

[Silentsunful]

i love you man thank for born

[444Bam]

I love the original (dark)..but it's also good to hear a different version (calm)

-fuck what these morons say / did they expect to hear the same exact version LMFAO !!!

[PinkieCottonCandy]

Lost his voice :( I'm sorry. I really love him, but this one is IN MY OPINION really weak..

[lesassassins]

@PinkieCottonCandy I agree. He can't sing anymore. And the guy usually smokes while singing live. Well, better than nothing.

[dirkbogarde44]

A song like this can ruin you for life.

[drankbigdrink]

that is outstanding

[lola9343]

It's not dark like the original. Too clean and mellow.

[sw0rd0fadvers1ty]

@lola9343 I agree. This is still good. But the original is just wonderfully haunting.

[cemoto15]

Memories abound AWESOME wish i was 19 again

[gouvyrock]

great song!!!

[dude1230]

this is a very cool dude

[LoneFloyd]

Fantastic

[thefirstcolours]

Aww, he's still so adorable. He's one amazing man, I hope I'll meet him someday. <3

[Lytton333]

The jowels are getting fatter.. and the voice is getting thinner..

Super song though..

[ParanormalWorlds]

his voice is so trashed - it's sad.

[whpriol1]

@ParanormalWorlds That's thirty years of chronic smoking in his voice. Check out Paul Simon at 70 singing wonderfully.

[lifeinlafayette]

I never heard this version, I must admit, I did------------ jizz in my pants!

[BettyFlo1]

that's one DAMN sweet sounding mic...whats model is it?

by the way Ian still has it...i wish the bunnymen would do an american tour

[FidelCastro128]

Pinga Tua Madre! This is leaked on ebay for $20.00 Yankee

dollars. Onde Esta lo gordo, Peasy o la maricone marc?

[lambrettali175]

Best tune ever made without doubt.

[LeePritch5]

can anyone see what chords he;s playing here?

i cant tell whether its Bm then G or Em then C O_o

hahah thanks :) amazing song btw :D

[bollockface]

@LeePritch5

It's Em - C mostly

[LeePritch5]

@bollockface thanks, yeah i looked it up its Em C for the verses then Cm G for the chorus :) btw your youtube name made me laugh haha ace (y) xD cheers.

[bollockface]

@LeePritch5 Mostly Em - C for the verses D C for the chorus I think

[nobbilc]

Has he got a cold ?

[bookwormgal1996]

He has a huge amount of talent, I want to see him play live next time he tours in America!

[shitcasecinema]

Ian is so cool, he was cool back before I was born and looks cool now. This song is billiant. The Bunnymen deserve more credit than they get.

[AhYaOk]

so this is what was going on when i was listening to metal in high school. what happened to his tall hair? am i really that old? my oh my

[mrsilvergrill]

the king of cool. and he just happens to be one of the most relevant musicians of our generation.

[zorbatheok]

I hope they perfect cloning so we can clone him and get the original voice back. there is hope

[aclizarda]

hes still cool singing a new wave one,,,thats one of my fave in the early 80's ,,,thats my generation...proud of it..thanks for the music ian...

[BritFez]

They say if he takes his sunglasses off he will implode.

[nirey]

great singer ...he has dont alot of drugs though...you can tell

[heshter]

Rare to find yourself crying over a YouTube video. Genius.

[hscmnbk]

wow that doesn't even look like the ian of the 80's. still one of the best bands though.

[CHTSLennon]

Fucking Awesome! *-*

[porkupine73]

this is a really good version. Thanks Mac and Co.

[05Moshe]

your lips a magic world

your sky all hung with jewels

still my favorite song after 3O yrs.

[wuthering72]

Pure poetry.

[TheHarecat]

@wuthering72 Too right. I want this played at my funeral...not just yet, though!

[grantyanty66]

top man mac`-check out THE LIDS youtube,facebook[info 07745063399]

[TheHarecat]

Mac is from another world. Without doubt the finest voice of his generation. His songs are so resonant of soul and humanity...love, loss, grief.

[rimmel65]

simply the most magical singer and the most magical song of ever.

[Glenmorangie100]

This is such a moving performance - just voice and acoustic guitar on a sofa - fantastic. How many people could produce this quality with so little technical support. He's amazing. His incredible voice has matured from assertive cocky kid to that of a survivor with a deep understanding of the human condition, who is truly confident enough to share his vulnerability. Dynamite.

[Ginger39]

Excellent comment about an amazing performance of a masterpiece....

No doubt, one of the best songs of the 80's (and it's much to say)

Thanks Ian for such delivery of beauty that 30 years after is simply even better...

[ulurusky]

@Glenmorangie100 Great comment, congratulations!!  you have expressed exactly how I feel about this performance.

[journeythruthepast]

Well his voice isn't what it used to be but hey, it's still cool. Yeah well you need to watch it with smoking because it makes your voice deeper, rougher and more adept for rock singing but eventually it catches up and robs you of all the old ability. I am pretty sure Ian enjoy a smoke, as evidenced by his voice.

[clintxoxox]

Ian looks good no matter what,i really like him in the pub---hope to see more of those pub interviews

[DjJohnnyM68]

amazing

[obakegadeso]

Even if he was in a wheelchair with a pipe and slippers, he would still be so cool.

This must be their best song. No normal person could not feel something stirring inside listening to this

[pedroferreiralp]

I agree.

[pedroferreiralp]

i forgot to say: this is a great performance. much slower and somewhat nostalgic... great job. Great Ian...

[hugs1705]

This is poor I saw the Bunnymen 5 or 6 times (In liverpool) and this is a pale shadow of how great they were. Mac voice has gone , try listening to the cds .

[pedroferreiralp]

what did you expect? he's 30 years older, literally, so the voice is different, tha attitude too... and the Punk is not what it used to be, anyway, so...

[admanphoto]

Have to agree with hugs1705. Mac's vocals are poor in this clip. Don't know whether his voice has gone or not though. If you get the chance, check out the Bunnymen DVD of their '83 gig at the Albert Hall in London.

[tironoscornos]

Putz, tá só a capa da gaita.

[juacapete]

Wow! That was amazing. Very honest.

[Jameswilsom9]

Ótimo!!!

[ferdzrines954]

beautiful..

[NoBusesx]

This is beautiful. It makes me cry.

[Glenmorangie100]

This is so gutwrenchingly brilliant. Thanks for showing it.

[magoz01paraguay]

Some say that Ian is getting old, fat and bald but who cares about that talent is timeless. Back in the days he said things about other singers in this respect and now fun of those singers are returning the favour. Anyway, he will always be one of the greatest singer and songwriter of our time.

[NoBusesx]

Well said. I salute you.

[xDxRabbitx]

Does it really matter how he looks anyways?

[simonschole]

they always do the same to Kate Bush these days too. makes you wonder what they really liked about them in the first place.

[jackemlyn062]

Always beautiful, Mac. See you in Atlanta!

[daipunker65]

awesome,made my night.

[sonamors]

Excelent, Ian ! We are waiting for you in Lima!

[aclizarda]

thanks for the music Ian,,,

[notntusay]

thnx IAN~4 yr muzik.

[skeetermack]

wow!!

[mansell863]

such a good track

[OmegaGraham]

Great song.

[manonbasile]

he's classy

[usriel1782]

Kurt from Nirvana, used to cry every time he listened to this master piece!!!!!!

Ian; Thank You for your music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[steffanpiper]

how cool is this ... ???

[jennvier]

I don't care how old he is....Ian is one of my favorite singers/songwriters of all time. Any of you guys ever listen to his solo albums? They are all incredible!! But then again, I wouldn't expect anything less from him.....

[thegools]

I would never recognize him from his 1980's look.

[sa35890]

I'd love to buy this version. Does anyone know where/if it's available for purchase? Mac has done an amazing rendition of it (thx Ian). Makes my spine tingle.

[RacerX2073]

Why don't you just download this video and convert it to an MP3 file

[sirtinycreep]

Time waits for no man. Ian is 50 years old next month! Seems like yesterday - or today indeed - since I recall him being a 20 year old!

[rimmel65]

The most charming '50 in the world!!!!

[Jupiterconjunct]

@sirtinycreep haha, Well said, guess that means we are also 30 years older. Ouch!

[ljpw93]

"i've got what you want, when're you gonna get me?"......i'm coming Ian.....

[mymrmojo]

fucking brilliant.

[Billy654wer]

yeah^i know this song.. it's train of sooorw!

[walleyrange]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[spartacusvikinga]

Classic.

[triffle69]

legend from Liverpool ,English you rock

[triffle69]

@caterluna223

??? so what ...

[LeePritch5]

@triffle69 thanks, man! :D

[squonk8455]

Too cool, and soo underrated. It's such a shame that such a talent get's overlooked with today's CRAP that they try to call "music". Today's technology is ruining music more than making it better. Sgt. Pepper was recorded on a 4 track recording machine without some dumb ass twisting records backwards trying to make it look like an instrument!

[singingsilas]

I think he sounds like he's smoked too many ciggies!

[nessfill]

Liverpool is home of only the best. The Beatles to Echo and the Bunnymen. Why can't anyone else take a few lessons?

[RossWildish]

this has got to be one of the best songs ever written

[maclennan73]

@RossWildish i think you could be right!?

[DaughterOfDoherty]

So beautiful. Damn you Ian McCulloch, you slay me still!

[vinnypiana]

amazing! the piano & percussion are a nice touch. I've recently uploaded my cover version of the killing moon. I'm not the great Ian, but if you guys want to check it out, let me know what you think!

[rimmel65]

Ian is always a ray of sun between the clouds

[Xiroi87]

I can see the whole fan club is here! I'm sorry I'm a bit late ;)

[bunnEgirl]

OOOOOOOOO September 16th cannot come soon enough!!!

[mastercoc]

Can't wait!! This is brilliant isn't it ;o)

[silverdancinghorses]

Fantastic

[silverdancinghorses]

Orgasmic

A True Icon

[ljpw93]

i've been waiting to see something from this interview besides the 47 second stuff - how fucking amazing he is....!!!!