It would be cool if he could do a mini-tour, playing acoustic sets in small-to-medium clubs, maybe 3 nights at each club. He could easily put together a one or 1 1/2 hour set. (And then release a live album and full concert video, of course.) Thanks so much for posting this video!
How good is this. Could have watched a full set, too many songs to mention would sound amazing with this treatment, what a gem. Roll on Birmingham and Wembley.
Yes, I love it too. It gives the song a new life. Like he just wrote it this year. I enjoy it more then the original. It would have been great as a B side to the original. I really hope he puts this acoustic project out for the holiday season or something. This would make excellent chill music. Couches, coffee and acoustic guitars have this vibe that the world needs to get back into. The late 90’s had the coffee shop scene on point. Starbucks doesn’t give a shit about live music. 😂🥂
That was fantastic Gary. I love the fact you put a song from the way underrated Dance album. I would really like to see more of these type of videos from you. Really different but great.
his voice is amazing Seems Gary"s voice has not faded away compare to other artists from the past .....???? I saw him a view Years back in Sydney/Australia Live but I did not like the Show it was too hard too noisy I left the show after 60min...???? I thought It will be complettly electronic but it was too heavy too many Guitarres/Bass.....????? Im Glad he still has his Trade mark Voice just like 1978/79...????
Been here since 1979, will be here till I snuff it. I have always loved the Dance album. Fantastic performance 👏👏 Everyone involved here 👏👏👏👏👏👏 (Gary finally realised that we all love “Stories” )
How very true, His last 3 albums are constantiy being piayed in my car cd. Seen the great man 10 times ( our loss - yanks gain ) Knocks spots off these so called artists of today. You can sing along to his music, or slit your wrists listening to todays bilge. Always look forward to him touring, always puts on a great show.They say things get better with age - certainly is the case with Gary.
I am waiting in the dark Waiting for a dark light To show me the way I am hiding from the world Trapped by my ambition Drowning in my fear You′re welcome to stand in my place You're welcome to feel what I feel You′re welcome to live my life You're welcome to sleep in my bed of thorns I am walking through the dust Pulling out splinters Of things that never last I am easily forgotten There is always someone Better than the past You're welcome to stand in my place You′re welcome to feel what I feel You′re welcome to live my life You're welcome to sleep in my bed of thorns You′re welcome You're welcome You′re welcome You're welcome Writer(s): Gary Anthony James Webb Lyrics
This isn't a performance as such, it's just a normal day at Gary Numan's house. As you can see, he's checking his emails while singing 05:00. The other guys actually never leave this room, they just sleep on the floor until the next day... Gary: Morning guys, right let's start with a bit of 'Down in the park' I think, ready? 1 2 3 aand... Keyboard player: Er, mr Numan... could we have some food please? and what have you done with our shoes? Gary: I keep telling you Derek, you don't need shoes in the House of Numan... tell you what, park first. Then maybe 'Music for chameleons' and then I'll get someone to nip down Maccy D's. sweet? Actually can someone open a window it's getting a bit pongy in here... Right, 2 3 4 and...
Perfect 👌 mood music. I like this version better then the original for “Bed of Thorns”. The Friends acoustic version is definitely my favorite. Stories kinda sounds the same, just a cool updated version. Fingers crossed an a acoustic record like this comes out soon. Like a fan thank you. I’m down with that
This is ridiculously good. I wasn’t at Wembley but have been obsessed since 79 and Dance is one of my faves. Great song choice. Too bad he didn’t do this in MTV Unplugged back in the day! Thanks for posting
Cannot get over how much this group of musicians sound like they’ve been playing these gems acoustically for years. As if just off a world tour. So tight, relaxed, intuitive
Very cool, wonderful renditions. "Gary, sweetheart, please tell your friends to take their shoes off while they are in the house. Ok honey, Gemma, you are the best!"
So much better hearing him sing AFE without the addition of the bloody “seeee i” lyrics, so annoying, I know it’s his baby but don’t try and improve on perfection…..just sing it the way you wrote it! Rant over
OMG they all sound fabulous...Gary's vocals...the band...amazing...Stories was absolutely beautiful...AFE ...epic...Bed Of Thorns...they were ALL amazing...I really think Gary sells himself short as to how bloody good his voice REALLY is ❤️❤️.
OH Hells ya, more acoustic! Still so freaking talented, so into following his "Gary heart" forward to new things... and yes, he's definitely still relevant today!
I've been a fan since j was a teenager I'm 60 now ! Gary is like fine wine just improves year after year, saw him at Cliff Pavilion waited 1 1/2 at the stage door he wasn't feeling too good got his autograph finally thanks to Gemma i waited all those years to meet him 😮
Wow! Bed Of Thorns from Savage (Songs From A Broken World) then Stories from Dance, love this stuff man Gary just gets better with time fuck! Not since 1980 Teletour has he played Stories with his proper band mates then a new song and only on The U.K. Legs damn!
Me gustaría ver más producciones de calidad cómo estás...gracias compa' por todo lo que haz hecho en la propuesta auténtica y distinta en lo contemporáneo... ...!
I love this. Gary really needs to do more acoustic songs like these. It really show-cases his amazing voice.
Lol acoustic tour just been announced in the uk
@@jamesshepherd4666 Seriously? I wish he'd tour Australia again.
Surely after this session there has to be interest from both GN and fans for a full acoustic album and tour. The arrangements are excellent.
This is a fantastic version , his vocals sound fabulous, I absolutely love it ❤️❤️❤️.
Who said Mr Numan needs synths to be amazing ? 🤩 Brilliant keyboards
This is just fantastic, Acoustic album and tour please Gary.
Wow, my favourite.....Stories.
Wow
It would be cool if he could do a mini-tour, playing acoustic sets in small-to-medium clubs, maybe 3 nights at each club. He could easily put together a one or 1 1/2 hour set. (And then release a live album and full concert video, of course.)
Thanks so much for posting this video!
An unplugged album please Gary this is awesome!
How good is this. Could have watched a full set, too many songs to mention would sound amazing with this treatment, what a gem. Roll on Birmingham and Wembley.
Im old and grey but this makes me feel young
Finally getting old mate! Never thought I'd see the day: pipe and slippers music from an oldman. ;)))
This is so awesome
As Brilliant as ever ❤❤❤❤
What a version of bed of thorns 🤟🏻 brilliant lockdown acoustic set . Would love to see an acoustic tour
Yes, I love it too. It gives the song a new life. Like he just wrote it this year. I enjoy it more then the original. It would have been great as a B side to the original. I really hope he puts this acoustic project out for the holiday season or something. This would make excellent chill music. Couches, coffee and acoustic guitars have this vibe that the world needs to get back into. The late 90’s had the coffee shop scene on point. Starbucks doesn’t give a shit about live music. 😂🥂
Dude me too.
Exceptional musicians, exceptional music.
Garry is so brilliant he gives us such a evolving experience impressive unplugged gig.
That was fantastic Gary. I love the fact you put a song from the way underrated Dance album. I would really like to see more of these type of videos from you. Really different but great.
Brilliant I sing along with Gary like I am there.Oh boy!
Amazing can’t wait until May 7th 2022 London Big fan from way back
Dad gumbo!🎼this makes me not want to miss the fabulous tour amigoZ🔊
Thank you Gary for all that you are and all that you do, this totally made my day yeah 💟✨
Gary thank you so much for being you babe lovely songs
The whole thing is brilliant 👏 I especially like Steve Harris's guitar licks during the middle 8's and instrumental parts
WOW
.WOW
WOW
2021
Great version of Stories
❤❤❤
ohhhhhh
Superb
Hey Gary, do you still live in Wraysbury? X
Just f$%King wow.
It's clear no shoes allowed indoors!!!
his voice is amazing Seems Gary"s voice has not faded away compare to other artists from the past .....???? I saw him a view Years back in Sydney/Australia Live but I did not like the Show it was too hard too noisy I left the show after 60min...???? I thought It will be complettly electronic but it was too heavy too many Guitarres/Bass.....????? Im Glad he still has his Trade mark Voice just like 1978/79...????
Gary babe my gothic beauty I'm reminding you if I ever get to meet you I need to get my teeth fixed first love you so much xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
He doesn’t even play the guitar wtf?
Are you sure?
Been here since 1979, will be here till I snuff it. I have always loved the Dance album. Fantastic performance 👏👏 Everyone involved here 👏👏👏👏👏👏 (Gary finally realised that we all love “Stories” )
Yesssss !
Yeah, Dance is my favorite album of all time and he barely goes near it…I could die a satisfied man if he would just do it live and record it.
Well, you and I both. 1979. That's when my musical life changed.
00:00 Bed of Thorns
04:42 Stories
07:42 Are 'Friends' Electric
Just came across this by accident. It’s beautiful.
Awesome. G's voice has even gotten better with time. And the acoustic set is fabulous.
I so agree Alexander!
How very true, His last 3 albums are constantiy being piayed in my car cd. Seen the great man 10 times ( our loss - yanks gain ) Knocks spots off these so called artists of today. You can sing along to his music, or slit your wrists listening to todays bilge. Always look forward to him touring, always puts on a great show.They say things get better with age - certainly is the case with Gary.
Wow! You can't underestimate the quality of the performance and the arrangement. Absolutely stunning!
You know, they won’t let you do these unplugged sessions unless you have a Persian carpet in the middle of the floor ;-)
Numan on socks. I’ve always hated unplugged sessions but this on an other level. He could easily fill a tour this way.
I am waiting in the dark
Waiting for a dark light
To show me the way
I am hiding from the world
Trapped by my ambition
Drowning in my fear
You′re welcome to stand in my place
You're welcome to feel what I feel
You′re welcome to live my life
You're welcome to sleep in my bed of thorns
I am walking through the dust
Pulling out splinters
Of things that never last
I am easily forgotten
There is always someone
Better than the past
You're welcome to stand in my place
You′re welcome to feel what I feel
You′re welcome to live my life
You're welcome to sleep in my bed of thorns
You′re welcome
You're welcome
You′re welcome
You're welcome
Writer(s): Gary Anthony James Webb Lyrics
This isn't a performance as such, it's just a normal day at Gary Numan's house. As you can see, he's checking his emails while singing 05:00. The other guys actually never leave this room, they just sleep on the floor until the next day...
Gary: Morning guys, right let's start with a bit of 'Down in the park' I think, ready? 1 2 3 aand...
Keyboard player: Er, mr Numan... could we have some food please? and what have you done with our shoes?
Gary: I keep telling you Derek, you don't need shoes in the House of Numan... tell you what, park first. Then maybe 'Music for chameleons' and then I'll get someone to nip down Maccy D's. sweet? Actually can someone open a window it's getting a bit pongy in here... Right, 2 3 4 and...
I saw GN at 18 years old in Sydney in 1980 and have been a fan ever since !!!!!!
EXCELLENT VOCALS Great song keep going. The Best of them all. What a Legend!!
Just found this by accident...EXCELLENT. I just can add me to the list: please do intimate, small acoustic gigs!! And then an album/bluray.
There is no accidents, it's all algorithm ;)
Perfect 👌 mood music. I like this version better then the original for “Bed of Thorns”. The Friends acoustic version is definitely my favorite. Stories kinda sounds the same, just a cool updated version. Fingers crossed an a acoustic record like this comes out soon. Like a fan thank you. I’m down with that
Didn't hear a version of Friends.
For me, this acoustic version of ‘Stories’ brings the song alive. Always liked the original, but there’s a freshness to this version. Very enjoyable.
Oh my !! Every hair and heckle on my body stood up!!!! I could listen to his entire back cat like this ,,,, more more
He should release this 🤪
The best thing I've heard from Numan for a long time. Properly live and with a talented keys player. Wow!
This is ridiculously good. I wasn’t at Wembley but have been obsessed since 79 and Dance is one of my faves. Great song choice. Too bad he didn’t do this in MTV Unplugged back in the day! Thanks for posting
WOW! Sign me up for the first acoustic album. Superb! See you October 4th in Boston....meet and greet.
Gary this is awesome, no synth, brilliant acoustic setup :) Love it
He really does have an amazing voice. This setting really shows off his songwriting skill.
Are 'friends' acoustic? XD
Great to hear Stories again. And a great performance. Numan unplugged has so much potential. I want more
wow.......so cool to stumble across this.
Vocals sound great.......big two fingers to all the "he mimes live" brigade.
Yay Stories! "The cafe is old but the candlelight's new.." Best lyrics ever! These acoustic versions are fabulous. More acoustic please, Gary.
Cannot get over how much this group of musicians sound like they’ve been playing these gems acoustically for years.
As if just off a world tour.
So tight, relaxed, intuitive
Gary babe the way you do all of this reminds me of david Bowie a lot it's really good
Such a shame that Bowie was a bit of a jerk to Gary. They could have done some amazing stuff together.
Numan has great song writing skills keep going strong!
Very cool, wonderful renditions. "Gary, sweetheart, please tell your friends to take their shoes off while they are in the house. Ok honey, Gemma, you are the best!"
Very nice song and excellent vocal, i am enjoyed listenning, Alain from Montréal, Québec
Absolutely brilliant!!
Please go on NPR’s Tiny Desk..🌟
Brilliant session. Garry numan is a musical genius. Thank you for entertaining us from 78 onwards
Just listened to this for the first time, songs sound absolutely brilliant stripped down, more of your songs this way please Gary.
Tiedän ajatuksesi ko.artistia kohtaan,mutta kuuntelepa tuosta varsinkin viimeinen piisi n.8:n minuutin kohdalta.Ilman ennakko-asennetta.
I personally think this is a classic example of youtube at its finest
Oh well, nevermind what I am supposed to be doing at this time. Time is so temporary anyway.🖤
I can't thank you enough for this. I saw Gary Numan recently it was one of the most amazing shows I've ever been too. I can die now. Peace.
I must have died 10 times then. YES the man is something special!!!!
So much better hearing him sing AFE without the addition of the bloody “seeee i” lyrics, so annoying, I know it’s his baby but don’t try and improve on perfection…..just sing it the way you wrote it! Rant over
Imagine sitting in on this one, awesome
Best thing on UA-cam
OMG they all sound fabulous...Gary's vocals...the band...amazing...Stories was absolutely beautiful...AFE ...epic...Bed Of Thorns...they were ALL amazing...I really think Gary sells himself short as to how bloody good his voice REALLY is ❤️❤️.
Just absolutely bloody brilliant, simple as that!
this is just classic. Thanks for the post. Redicovered Savage and Numan again in 2020 lockdown!! made the 6 weeks a great time. :-)
See you in Brum on Oct 10 guys! Woot! NUMAN IS!
Are friend electric in a tribal way, love it.
Can’t wait until October now and I just saw him in London 😅
Can’t wait to see Gary on his acoustic tour this October in the UK! 😊
Absolutely brilliant
Who’s playing keyboard ???
...but are 'friends' acoustic?
OH Hells ya, more acoustic! Still so freaking talented, so into following his "Gary heart" forward to new things... and yes, he's definitely still relevant today!
I just saw he is doing acoustics shows in Oct 2023
no one is wearing shoes. I assume at Gemma's request
I've been a fan since j was a teenager I'm 60 now ! Gary is like fine wine just improves year after year, saw him at Cliff Pavilion waited 1 1/2 at the stage door he wasn't feeling too good got his autograph finally thanks to Gemma i waited all those years to meet him 😮
Same here, 61 now and still a fan.
Beautiful house Gary.
Wow! Bed Of Thorns from Savage (Songs From A Broken World) then Stories from Dance, love this stuff man Gary just gets better with time fuck! Not since 1980 Teletour has he played Stories with his proper band mates then a new song and only on The U.K. Legs damn!
Would love to hear this with Charlie Clouser on artefacts like Ke lastras
I love that lilt in his voice ❤💡
Fantastic artist 👍👌👌👌
Ooh, he must be miming... /s
brilliant 👍
❤❤😊😊😊😊
👏👏👏 beautiful!
❤
Fantastic
Oh ok carry on🧓🏡🏔
Me gustaría ver más producciones de calidad cómo estás...gracias compa' por todo lo que haz hecho en la propuesta auténtica y distinta en lo contemporáneo... ...!