Thomas Dolby: "Love Is a Loaded Pistol"

http://www.ted.com For his first studio album release in decades, musical innovator Thomas Dolby has been composing music in the uniquely inspirational setting of a restored life-boat. Here he premieres a gorgeous, evocative song from that album -- about one night with a legend. He's backed by members of the modern string quartet Ethel.

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[GoheX]

Many people here are saying this is emotionless.. I can't disagree more. This is bursting with emotion. Fantastic piece. I love his singing, piano, the strings.. everything about this piece. The atmosphere is perfect.

[jrock714]

wow, what is this beautiful music. after all these years he's still got it.

[YeOldClipper]

Thank you, Thomas. I share this with friends.

[queenpalm10]

Magic.

[VladtheEmailer]

@arioch2112 Well Said, and I totally agree!

[VladtheEmailer]

Dolby is really a master songwriter! Incredible!

[qwertzxcvb1000]

Dolby Rules

[qwertzxcvb1000]

yeah fuck the environment. sustaining life is overrated and as soon as us weak ass humans are gone real life will start again.

[SONGABUNDANCE128]

Stunning......haunting........­

[fiandrhi]

@nialldcrowley It's not blasphemous. It's moronic.