XTC-Easter Theatre

[Yormsane]

I never tire of hearing this modern masterpiece, it must have taken weeks to put together.

Partridge and Moulding are national treasures.

[johnv2681]

this song levels me

[ffunkddup1]

I don't think there is a font big or wonderful enough to convey how much I love this song. I have often been found plastered in the back garden singing this at the top of my voice. BLOODY MARVELLOUS! EASTER EVERYWHERE.

[nanabiscuit]

GENIUS !!!!

[lyonslaforet]

Apple Venus Volume 1 could claim to be the musical heir of Pet Sounds!

[terraformsf]

Its about conception. The feeling of the song, its what I imagine it must be like to find out your going to be a father for the first time. So beautifull.

[Topographer]

Happy easter!

[xtstevie]

Musical perfection !!

[gojikranz]

this song is one of the best they have ever done. somehow it always gets me no matter what mood im in. could anyone upload the track that was on the single about the making of this song? i've been searching for it all over would love to hear andy talk about it.

[jackloops]

stage left ～♪

[vicory]

Just dismiss any concerns about what the power of music is capable of and listen to this. 5 minutes of wonderment that simply and effortlessly exceeds the musicality of . . . well anything that I'm aware of. Did anyone write a better song than this over the last 30 odd years? Other than Andy or Colin?

I can't understand why this isn't the most respected and successful band of our time - it's completely incomprehensible to me.

[julbim]

@vicory Just seen your comment re XTC's Eater Theatre and could not agree with you more. Performance, subject, arrangement and originality combine to make this a classical, yes classical masterpiece (file next to Mozart, Ravel, Debusst, Tchaikovsky...it's that good). Andy Partridge is in the elite group of the world's songwriters. XTC should be, as you imply, be regarded as a natioal musical treasure like The Beatles. Your taste, may I say, is impeccable and knowing.

[dmlovic]

I believe Andy has referenced this as one of his all-time favorite compositions. I agree wholeheartedly.

[doshus73]

@dmlovic He did along with Wrapped In Grey and Rook.

[rekatsrovert]

Heh. It took me a few times of listening to it before I realized this song was about sex. The music is absolutely mesmerizing.

[Topographer]

Happy Easter everybody. Bully all radio stations to play this during the next week. Non stop!

[lackadaisicaal]

I just discovered this song the other day. I can't stop listening to it! So many layers ... its mesmerizing.

[Topographer]

Apple Venus pt. 1+2 (Also called Apple Box) is easily the best pop music composed the last 20 years.

[xnonsuchx]

This is one of the most incredible Andy Partridge XTC songs ever. It makes me want to cry every time I hear it.

[thenaco11]

love that guitar at 1:10 .

[TheMightyHartley]

My favourite XTC song and a five minute masterpiece.

I remember buying 'Apple Venus Volume One' in the Virgin Megastore on Oxford Street, and the guy who served me asked if I had heard any of it yet as all the buyers for the chain were raving about how brilliant it was.

Easter Theatre is rhythmic, complex, and original, and coupled with the brilliant multi-layered vocals it becomes pop gold; it's a tune to match the best of The Beatles IMHO :-)

[martinbonds]

agreed

[geoffmurrell]

@TheMightyHartley

Can't argue with that!

[Pellow]

Making plans for who?

[greymay6k]

Nigel =D

[nbsabat]

man this song is so beautiful, might be my favorite xtc tune

[MoveOverCasanova]

The song "I´d lie that" i prefer on the making of album, i sounds so good.--

i wonder how partridge managed to achieve such a fat

demo-sound.

i don´t think he is a trained enigneer, but i guess his great equipment makes the day--

after all really good microphones and a good recorder i would prefer to the newest iBook running fruity loops

[doshus73]

@MoveOverCasanova I think he said he recorded the demo in Colin's front room (tiled)...

[wonimnotwen]

Great song with great lyric -

thankfully Partridge has a motherlode....

[powerdsister]

The last time this great songs came to my ears, it was 1998. Ten years after, it still blow my heart !

[MoveOverCasanova]

i find the whole "apple venus vol. 1" album is a masterpiece, where one highlight follows the other ---- do you know the "making of" - version?

[j0h44y8]

Haven't seen or heard the "making of" version, but I was privileged to be working in the studio where much of Apple Venus was recorded. A great session, with some great people.

[chucktriplett]

Gotta hear this one in spring. Its brilliant

[michellenstephens]

Happy Easter!

[stumptacular]

this song is about everything that people here say it is... spring, rebirth, a new child... and more... its about "blowing away the smoke" of organized religion and celebrating the new life in the world rather than trappings of tradition. they are open agnostics... who happen to be master songwriters. the best! buy these CDs and wear them out!

[Soundgasm]

Brilliant everytime I hear it.

[stereolabb]

Season Cycle from Skylarking has the same theme...it's a reaccuring theme in many of their songs.

[stereolabb]

It's about the seasonal cycle of life.

[JimCutler]

MASTERPIECE. Who could write something like this? I play it every spring.

[trumansstate]

what a wonderfull song

[mullyvilla]

In Australia here I thought I was the only XTC creamer out there, what a delight for all of you that "connect", I am one of you, such wonderful music

[UpjoanCrawford]

@mullyvilla We are not alone..

[shrew972]

@mullyvilla you're not alone ;)

[Sivtap420]

Could someone please post a version of River of Orchids up ? This stuff is so great, thankee!

[Jimandthegringos]

Oh yeah! Chi mi ha rubato Apple Venus? Where is ended my Apple Venus cd?

[Qaliara]

Blessings to you from everything that blesses for posting this. Absolutely magic!

Thanks a ton :)

[mrkemrk]

Chocolate-nipple-brown.

[illinoisan]

I've never really figured out what this song is about but it is so damn compelling I always have to fight back sobs.

[mudbuck]

It's about the birth of a child, I believe.

[Topographer]

This is simply a masterpiece.

[Quidditch910]

This is my absolute FAVORITE XTC album, I ADORE Apple Venus and Skylarking most of all.

[niffelhem000]

i think apple venus volume 2 is the best album they made. well, that and upsy daisy. some1 plz post videos of apple venus volume 2!!!!!!!!!!

especially the song playground. that is deffinitely one of their best ones

[StuderSSL]

Just listened to Greenman, and now this! This album was SO good.

[greentown64]

Is this song the best or what?! Andy Partridge is a genius!

[Tilehurst]

Yo. Can you post the rest of Apple venus up as well, it's a fucking great album.

[Absol252]

I love this song,thank you for posting it.

[GeorgeZip2007]

Got the CD single - the interview 'track' is awesome too!

[FloorxHead]

I love this song :D