Goldfrapp - Happiness [Live on Jonathan Ross]

[zakalon123]

I absolutely love Goldfrapp. I think that this is a great satirical song on all these self-help/ New Age groups. How they can " make you better".

It is all done in such a wonderful whimsical fairytale type manner.

Also that she is sexy as hell and would look good in a bin bag.

Alison you are musical platinum.

[sallyfieldrequired]

someone compared to roisin murphy but Murphy just seems like a watered down version of goldfrapp, far less interesting

[davidlucasfer]

i love you alison

[rkhoja]

yes she is definatly something special

[planetrockford]

She reminds me of private Benjamins barrack room c.o

[brunesmask]

i love that little marching dance she does!

[KKamy123]

its neat how you and see her in the begining of the music video

[realgwoodard]

This is obvious Beatles/British psychedelia influenced. I'm not hearing the Marc Bolen. Maybe its her costumes.

[kezadrone]

Kind of female Marc Bolan vibe there I think. Not so much the music.. But there's something like him about her. Very cool. Her tunes are just so chilled out uncomplicated pure true work from the heart. One of the best.

[jon2189]

Does anyone see a theramin in this video? Where is that sound coming from?

[thearmofbarlow]

@jon2189 The keyboards.

[ZePr0d]

A great alternative music video from a young french female director. Search : "Goldfrapp Happiness Alternative music video"

[MultiMrDam]

Too bad the official vid isn't on youtube. This song is magic and the video compliments it so well.



[zim1307]

I think she is haunting and so fabulous!! Every song feels like my soul has found its mate:)

[funkyprettydust]

goldfrapp is magical.

[Boobtoob2]

GOLDFRAPP. IS. HAPPINESS.

[prawnguy]

yes i agree she really touches me i love goldfrapp i seen them in 2008 at brum wolvo and london the seventh tree tour hope thay come down to cornwall

[lltrf]

I loved this album

[heyjudette]

makes me feel like i'm in a psychedelic forest somewhere. i love it.

[drenchd]

i feel like hopping along.

haha.

[pyramidheadVII]

pagan minstrel queen sings joy into my heart.

LOVE YOU ALISON!!!!

[snowball1988]

minstrel? what do you mean by that....?

[orisha625]

Psychedelicly fabulous! Curious....the vocal reverb...how was that done? what kind of equipment would I need to explore that?

curiouser and curiouser!

[Highpriest42]

Its just two part harmony blended perfectly and she naturally has good voice.

[radbot1]

@orisha625

BUMP!

I would think the reverb is a pre-recorded backing track that she is harmonizing with. Good stuff!!!!

[cheziscool]

This is an awesome song!!

[hellvile9]

wow q hermosa se ve y q genial cancion¡¡¡¡

[Davejimjr]

is the backing guitarist/bass player lead singer from beautiful south?

[tellyisrubbish]

Paul Heaton? Doubtful.

[barrywheresbarry]

That's Alex Lee, who previously worked with Placebo and Suede.

[lecg88]

i love it

[thewordthe]

Saw Goldfrapp recently, she is a sublime talent and no mistake. At the Leeds Academy excellent effort, and grod bless ya. Debbie Harry?..nearly, Madonna, easily...congrats Alison.

[aurazett]

SHE IS BRILLIANT and soooooo beautyful! Great singer wow! I guess she´s something around 30 maybe...?

[Muaethia]

She's 42. Would you believe it?

[aurazett]

no....you´re kidding.....that´s nearly unbelievable,wo... so it means singing keeps one looking younger? ;O))

[davidvonbarany]

maybe a little botox :D

no, I think she has good genes. She can move her face :). Tori and Madonna uses botox. Maybe more...

[karen130150]

she live is so so great!

she is awesome!

[mariano26788]

She Live it's awesome and so real

[XxSushimixX]

She's awesome

[orbital151]

She is so good live. :O

[nitsua037]

i can't believe she's in her thirties or fourties, depending on your sources.

[Sizlaq]

more liek fourties, but shes like a good wine.

getting better with age.

[babydollash]

She is so cute when she stomps around on stage.

[PunkPrincessPirate]

It's about how money became the equivalent to hapiness, and how sad it is. Goldfrapp said so in an interview.

[joanofnarc]

The year of goldfrapp has yet to come and when she does she will conquer all.

[ofdarknessandlight]

i think she just looks insanely good looking right now. I've always liked her looks but now she's the best ever!! and her eyes!!

[lakai958]

@ofdarknessandlight i have to strongly agree with you, shes hot

[hungmunchkin]

With this hair and outfit Alison looks like a glam version of the psychotic religious mother in the movie Carrie, played by Piper Laurie. Love it.

[zebonaut]

This isn´t about drugs. It´s about SCIENTOLOGY! Goldfrapp did it again, like in "Utopia"-serious lyricsa packed into a lullaby: "Join our group, you will find Harmony,peace of mind Make you better We're here to welcome you" We're all on a journey to Finding the real inner you".. "Floating in the magic world Donate all your money we'll Make it better" "We can see you troubled soul.. We'll be swimming in the sea Of wisdom& serenity Make you better.." etc

[aurazett]

Oh I didn´t knew this but it sounds logical. Do they make fun of it or are they scientologists?

[zebonaut]

I don´t think they are (and i HOPE so). But Goldfrapp are very fond of opposing lyrics and melodie, content and form. See "utopia": sounds like a lullaby ..and is about Eugenics.

If you read between the lines "Happiness" is about all sorts iof Secs..But fucking Scientology is the true aim, i´m sure.

[davidvonbarany]

They are only making fun of it. But I think this song is about groups, political partys and sectas general.

[86jammer86]

WOAW shes even sings better live,

I hope she brings out some more songs I might buy her album then, I never liked her much at first but now I love her shes awesome!!

Good Work Goldfrapp keep up the stunning work!!

this song is so soothing

[shefellout]

im convinced this song is about drugs

[cr8xlns]

This is like cult recruitment music lol

[dahsif]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

She and her band were dressed the EXACT same way in the concert one month ago.

I'm worried by their hygiene..

[XPoppycockX]

Maybe she has LOTS of pink shawl/ cape things they are her trademark... just a thought :P I love her =D

[tashfish14]

LOL, maybe with true happiness hygiene isn't an issue...=)

[aebabomboncita]

generally all the artists use the same outfit for all their performances.! i guess they have lots of the same.. or they have someone to have cleaned the clothes.! (hope so)

[ungowa1002]

Every found a real treasure, and just want to share it with those closest to you, afraid that everyone will discover it and water down it's purity? She is a true treasure. Stay true Alison.

[absynth909]

This song makes me wanna cry. It reminds me of an ex.

[appyguy]

Alison, will always be my electronic angel!

[agg188]

Goldfrapp is simply amazing. I have serious goosebumps.

[zh95]

love Goldfrapp

[lottietotty]

Ditto to whatversa said - I am in heaven and inhaling the breath of Angels when Alison sings.

[sixstringsamrai]

i see robots with flowers for eyes

[wildheart66]

sheer brilliance!!!!

[versafan]

What a performance... the song is beautiful and the band looks heavenly... holy Barbarella, this is _real_ disco space electro... i love Alison Goldfrapppp!!!!!

[paintedbird]

This song is just beautiful. Didn't care much for a&e but this song is great.

[GeppettoB]

very polyphonic spree... i like it...

[tindrum]

I guess maybe visually but the the resemblance stops right there. There is a reason why those greasy haired girls in the back are turned down..nobody can sing for toffee in that band!

[94mav98]

Felt Mountain is still my favourite album but I love Seventh Tree alot! This particular track reminds me alot of the more atmospheric tracks on Black Cherry. I made myself an album inbetween FM and ST made up from the tracks I loved the most on the previous two albums, omitting all the (although I like it, just not as much as the rest) trashy glam disco stuff.

[versafan]

I made the connection with Black Cherry, too. I was hoping I wasn't the only one thinking that way :o

[NativeMoon]

I am soooo loving this song - cant believe it passed me by when it was first released!!! Another Goldfrapp fan is born!

[dsignrdane]

i feel the same way, i HAVE to listen to this song everyday. i just got into goldfrapp like a week ago and now they're my new fav. band :)

[krazykat2006]

Love it!! I picture metallic mushrooms in space when I here this!

Good shit!!!!! ROCKS!

[veado1969]

thanks for the post. I love Goldfrapp. Flew to LA just to see them and they were phenominal live....xoxo

[flickpots]

Ali has a certain vulnerability about her which is so endering, great song and such a cute lady...

[davehikah]

Dull, sorry groupies

[pathop]

That's right! Brian Wilson - absolutely!

[PonyChick300]

This song rocks!

Allison has a real good vibe!

[AcringtonStanley]

There something cute about the way Ali stomps her feet. Angelic voice and a real beatles 'thump' going on there, love it, love it to pieces, and I love her, big. Thank you.

[AcringtonStanley]

There something cute about the way Ali stomps her feet. Angelic voice and a real beatles 'thump' going on there, love it, love it to pieces, and I love her, big. Thank you.

[MoonchildMindaugasRo]

Finally, someone noticed The Beatles' influence :D

The new album is like 1967 Beatles, only better :)

[funkygibby]

MoonChildMindaugasRo: Yeah the Swing time signature and the love love love mantra. very Beatles. But I still love this.

[shakeyfinch24]

moonchild stop sniffing jossticks you hippie fuck and wake up and realize it doesnt sound like the 'beatles 1967' at all as previously mentioned it has similarities to some beach boys harmony stuff and other california sunshine pop but thats about it

why does the beatles have to get brought into everything!

[luisFrapp]

absolutely wonderful! alison goldfrapp is perfection!

[Jaybeebaby]

Well, you know what Coco Chanel once said; anyone who thinks they're original's got no sense of history. I love Goldfrapp :D

[pathop]

there is something very BEACH BOYS about this song.

[funkygibby]

The Middle breakdown is very Brian Wilson.

Not to mention the backing vocals.

[jolieblondeLA]

Allison OH Allison where art thou Allison??? Saw you here in LA years ago. Please come back. You are so beautiful and amazing!!!!

You will never see a concert like hers.

Share your thoughts on how you get to happiness under "Happiness Is"

Add dots remove spaces... :)

jolieblondela blogspot com

[UKLadNathan89]

Something about the music doesn't sound too great :S vocals are good though

[AdIgnorantiam]

Wow. This song is really good live. I like when it picks up near the halfway point.

[faerytrinkets]

that sounds alot like the mp3!

[teya18]

this is my favorite song now!

[oinkysqueak]

I thought I liked this band. Changed my mind now its Puke/Vomit! :P

[nimos1]

Don't hold back dude!!!

[darrenwalsall]

Brillianto!

[freetibet84]

where's will?

[trumiko]

yeah, where's Will? he's not in the other vids either

[someonelikethemoon]

he very rarely appears these days, he doesn't like the limelight

[trumiko]

I didn't see him in the Union Chapel videos, I get that he doesn't like the tv appearances but he's not at the live gigs either, that's weird :S

[freetibet84]

i've never seen them live before, but does he not go on tour with allison to perform?

[iwtfsg]

he just composes on the studio with alison, and does the touring,to help setting up the sound i think.He don't really like to show up in public :(

[Supernature06]

have they done a music video for this ???

[freetibet84]

not yet (...at least I don't think so)

[PinkPenguin]

"Happiness" brings me happiness :) I absolutely love this new track!

[LoFizz]

Is it just me or does this sound very 1960s?

Love Goldfrapp!

[cvonrec]

it doesª