Mark Hollis was the main vocalist and visionary of Talk Talk. Highly principalled, an artist with deep integrity who shunned the spotlight and industry expectations. There's a sincerity and vulnerability to the vocals and their works as a whole. As others have stated their next two albums are creative, ethereal masterworks that defy categorization, deeply layered. (both of which have risen far beyond cult status). This got them in deep contention with their respective record labels. BTW, that swirling organ heard on Living in another World was played by rock royalty Steve Winwood. Further recommended Talk Talk tracks : * After the Flood, Runeii, Wealth, The Rainbow. Mark released one self-titled album post Talk Talk (in 1998). It too is beyond categorization. A timeless, minimalistic, fragile masterpiece as well. Recommended tracks from that album : * The Daily Planet * The Colour of Spring R.I.P. to Mark Hollis who unexpectedly passed away this week (Feb. 26, 2019), leaving his close family behind, and is now indeed Living in another World.
Talk Talk's evolution: First album "The Party's Over": Pure 80s synthpop Second album "It's My Life": Still synthpop but there's something there, lurking under the surface Third album "The Colour Of Spring" (where this track comes from): Pop-ish but a track or two allows that "something" hinted at previously to break out Fourth album "Spirit Of Eden": Oh my god, what... ? (But in a good way---that "something" is now emerging in all the tracks; there is beauty here but considering it's still the 80s, the style feels completely out of place) Fifth album "Laughing Stock": Fuck me, it's loose, it's loose! (This is a difficult album to categorise; now there's zero remains of the early-80s sound and instead there's an intensity and rawness that is the exact opposite of synthpop) Mark Hollis (lead singer and writer throughout) then released a solo album which was, basically, a continuation of the 5th album's unique sound. One of my favourite bands because of this incredible progression.
I agree but the last track on colour of spring lead to the evolution of spirit of Eden and laughing stock which I think Thom Yorke of Radiohead got his ideas from. .. although living in another world is a bit poppy that harmonica by Mark Hollis is brilliant. ..I have asked him to react to desire from spirit of Eden which he will then see the evolution of talk talk and probably how Radiohead happened.
Ariadne, agreed. The chronological progression, artistic progression and integrity is quite remarkable. As well as Mark's self titled album, his swan song to the industry and the listening world. It was Mark Feltham who played the stellar harmonica part on Living in another World. And the swirling Hammon organ was played by rock royalty Steve Winwood. R.I.P. to Mark Hollis who unexpectedly passed away this week on Feb. 26, 2019.
Nicely described. I really only listened to them properly in the last few years and they are truly one of those ‘timeless’ bands whose music still feels fresh and vibrant....R.I.P Mark.
Just true artists can go through that i guess. Most of them just sell themselves to the market while others continue doing similar stuff (like some metal bands), but nothing new nor original. In that way, i like to appreciate talk talk as a whole rather than periods. It's like the way of life i wish i could aspire to.
Listen to Talk Talk Live at Montreux. The whole concert on YT. A great, awesome performance by one of the best bands (not only) of the 80s. Mark Hollis voice is unique!
Try this version, it’s from the Montreux concert. Harmonica replaced by electric guitar. Superb performance and sound quality! ua-cam.com/video/Hop1tb-DR_k/v-deo.html
Could you react to Talk Talk's The Rainbow? The progression of this band from The Party's Over through to Laughing Stock is simply breathtaking. For me Spirit Of Eden is my favourite. The Rainbow is the opening track of that album.
Masterpieces tend to stay with you throughout your life once you have experienced them. For me, Spirit of Eden is a masterpiece and, perhaps my favourite album ever, by any artist and will be a part of me till the day I leave this world.
These guys are musically on top of their game. Much like Tears for Fears, they stand out from the crowd when in comes to 80s pop music. Top quality listenable music that stands the test of time.
Yes, living in another world is 7 minutes long but as DC cookster says it goes over quick because the song is so enjoyable and brilliant to listen to. ...
El bajo de Paul Webb, la letra y voz de Mark y todos los espacios mágicamente elegidos con esa hermosa música...pero Laughing Stock es para mí su obra maestra 😍
Fair play to you.....listen to Colour of Spring......then It’s my life then Spirit of Eden/......you will go backwards then forwards but there are some strong songs across all 3 albums......Does Caroline know .....Give it up......Tomorrow Started.....all curl around your head
Well you said listening to more Talk Talk would be nice. Well..... why don't you start with Happiness Is Easy from the same album, The Colour Of Spring, or April 5th. That could turn out to be a hard one, but if not, my respect goes out to you! I really enjoy your candid and honest reaction to a new band (to you that is).
Listen to tracks from Talk Talk’s Laughing Stock. It’s one of the most beautiful albums ever made - FAR better than this song or anything else on The Colour of Spring. Talk Talk went through a massive evolution in its sound over the course of the 80s and Laughing Stock in ‘91 is their magnum opus once that sound was fully developed. This is not them at their best.
The colour of spring is a masterpiece but so are spirit of Eden and laughing stock. .... laughing stock took the evolution of talk talk even further but spirit of Eden was made in 1988. ..no other album was made in the eighties like it. ..these dudes were way ahead musically than any other band at the time and later Radiohead to some extent copied them. But yes colour of spring is a terrific album where they combined synth pop and post rock to come...
@@nevillecorkin7464 Yeah you're right I'm probably being too hard on Colour of Spring, it's just that Laughing Stock is sooooo fucking good. Spirit of Eden is of course fantastic as well.
@@AudiophileTubes Colour of Spring is a very good album but in my opinion Laughing Stock is mind-blowing and tops all their previous efforts. Definitely get your ears on it!
Oh my god thank you for doing this reaction for me. ... this song is one of there best from the colour of spring and the harmonica is simply brilliant. ..next up for talk talk can you react to desire. ....... this is before Radiohead and you will see on the desire track why people on here on here want you to react to the last 2 albums. .... last night I dreamt that somebody loved me by the smiths, make this go on forever by snow patrol and out of the blue (into the fire) are the other groups. .. thanking you very much.
Never heard the song before but it's always interesting to see what's out there. The vocals make me think of David Bowie for some reason... BTW is there any Steven Wilson stuff coming up?
The record company wanted them to be the next Duran Duran! Thankfully the band fought them all the way. I love this band, and they're even better live.
First time I hear this song (like a lot of times, with you, I discover music that is new to me). This song sounds nice, but nothing really special. It sounds like so much other songs from the 80's (I don't know from when the song is, it just sounds like the 80's). Of course, it is only my personal taste, no one has to agree with me... Thanks for the reaction.
Mark Hollis was the main vocalist and visionary of Talk Talk. Highly principalled, an artist with deep integrity who shunned the spotlight and industry expectations. There's a sincerity and vulnerability to the vocals and their works as a whole. As others have stated their next two albums are creative, ethereal masterworks that defy categorization, deeply layered. (both of which have risen far beyond cult status). This got them in deep contention with their respective record labels.
BTW, that swirling organ heard on Living in another World was played by rock royalty Steve Winwood.
Further recommended Talk Talk tracks :
* After the Flood, Runeii, Wealth, The Rainbow.
Mark released one self-titled album post Talk Talk (in 1998). It too is beyond categorization. A timeless, minimalistic, fragile masterpiece as well. Recommended tracks from that album :
* The Daily Planet
* The Colour of Spring
R.I.P. to Mark Hollis who unexpectedly passed away this week (Feb. 26, 2019), leaving his close family behind, and is now indeed Living in another World.
Thank you all my love...
Hang on a second! These are my thoughts exactly!
Talk Talk's evolution:
First album "The Party's Over": Pure 80s synthpop
Second album "It's My Life": Still synthpop but there's something there, lurking under the surface
Third album "The Colour Of Spring" (where this track comes from): Pop-ish but a track or two allows that "something" hinted at previously to break out
Fourth album "Spirit Of Eden": Oh my god, what... ? (But in a good way---that "something" is now emerging in all the tracks; there is beauty here but considering it's still the 80s, the style feels completely out of place)
Fifth album "Laughing Stock": Fuck me, it's loose, it's loose! (This is a difficult album to categorise; now there's zero remains of the early-80s sound and instead there's an intensity and rawness that is the exact opposite of synthpop)
Mark Hollis (lead singer and writer throughout) then released a solo album which was, basically, a continuation of the 5th album's unique sound.
One of my favourite bands because of this incredible progression.
I agree but the last track on colour of spring lead to the evolution of spirit of Eden and laughing stock which I think Thom Yorke of Radiohead got his ideas from. .. although living in another world is a bit poppy that harmonica by Mark Hollis is brilliant. ..I have asked him to react to desire from spirit of Eden which he will then see the evolution of talk talk and probably how Radiohead happened.
Ariadne, agreed. The chronological progression, artistic progression and integrity is quite remarkable. As well as Mark's self titled album, his swan song to the industry and the listening world.
It was Mark Feltham who played the stellar harmonica part on Living in another World. And the swirling Hammon organ was played by rock royalty Steve Winwood.
R.I.P. to Mark Hollis who unexpectedly passed away this week on Feb. 26, 2019.
Nicely described. I really only listened to them properly in the last few years and they are truly one of those ‘timeless’ bands whose music still feels fresh and vibrant....R.I.P Mark.
Just true artists can go through that i guess. Most of them just sell themselves to the market while others continue doing similar stuff (like some metal bands), but nothing new nor original. In that way, i like to appreciate talk talk as a whole rather than periods. It's like the way of life i wish i could aspire to.
@@nevillecorkin7464 The harmonica is played by Mark Feltham!
Listen to Talk Talk Live at Montreux. The whole concert on YT. A great, awesome performance by one of the best bands (not only) of the 80s. Mark Hollis voice is unique!
One of the absolute best live performance videos from the 80s. I've got the dvd.
Yes you will be blown away!!
Try this version, it’s from the Montreux concert. Harmonica replaced by electric guitar. Superb performance and sound quality!
ua-cam.com/video/Hop1tb-DR_k/v-deo.html
J adore, j adore quelle voix ,quel groupe inoubliable! J aimerais tellement savoir ou repose Mr Mark Hollis?
Could you react to Talk Talk's The Rainbow? The progression of this band from The Party's Over through to Laughing Stock is simply breathtaking. For me Spirit Of Eden is my favourite. The Rainbow is the opening track of that album.
Masterpieces tend to stay with you throughout your life once you have experienced them. For me, Spirit of Eden is a masterpiece and, perhaps my favourite album ever, by any artist and will be a part of me till the day I leave this world.
You mean you're not taking it with you? Why would anyone leave a record this good behind?
You missed the real sensation of when it first came out.....TALK TALK is still the best and will always be
i am happy to see you discovered......
Incredible song! When I die, this song will greet me in the next world. Then I'll know I made it to the right place.
Great number. It's My Life is terrific as well...
These guys are musically on top of their game. Much like Tears for Fears, they stand out from the crowd when in comes to 80s pop music. Top quality listenable music that stands the test of time.
Yes, living in another world is 7 minutes long but as DC cookster says it goes over quick because the song is so enjoyable and brilliant to listen to. ...
Love to you
absolutely nailed it saulcaldwell...:-)
Like another English artist... 😉
OMD too.,
Please react to Talk Talk - Hate. You will love it. Very 80s and the drums are amazing on that track.
The best of 80 s
Finally someone reacting to post punk/new wave music from the 80s. Thank you
El bajo de Paul Webb, la letra y voz de Mark y todos los espacios mágicamente elegidos con esa hermosa música...pero Laughing Stock es para mí su obra maestra 😍
Tears for fears - pale shelter
Fair play to you.....listen to Colour of Spring......then It’s my life then Spirit of Eden/......you will go backwards then forwards but there are some strong songs across all 3 albums......Does Caroline know .....Give it up......Tomorrow Started.....all curl around your head
Well you said listening to more Talk Talk would be nice. Well..... why don't you start with Happiness Is Easy from the same album, The Colour Of Spring, or April 5th. That could turn out to be a hard one, but if not, my respect goes out to you! I really enjoy your candid and honest reaction to a new band (to you that is).
Meant out of the blue ( into the fire) by the the
This is a great song but my least favorite on the album.
Listen to tracks from Talk Talk’s Laughing Stock. It’s one of the most beautiful albums ever made - FAR better than this song or anything else on The Colour of Spring. Talk Talk went through a massive evolution in its sound over the course of the 80s and Laughing Stock in ‘91 is their magnum opus once that sound was fully developed. This is not them at their best.
Ah, a fellow Talk Talk fan who appreciates the magnificence of "Laughing Stock"!
I'll have to listen to that one Kyle, as I have a few TT releases (4?), and always thought The Colour of Spring is a masterpiece.
The colour of spring is a masterpiece but so are spirit of Eden and laughing stock. .... laughing stock took the evolution of talk talk even further but spirit of Eden was made in 1988. ..no other album was made in the eighties like it. ..these dudes were way ahead musically than any other band at the time and later Radiohead to some extent copied them. But yes colour of spring is a terrific album where they combined synth pop and post rock to come...
@@nevillecorkin7464 Yeah you're right I'm probably being too hard on Colour of Spring, it's just that Laughing Stock is sooooo fucking good. Spirit of Eden is of course fantastic as well.
@@AudiophileTubes Colour of Spring is a very good album but in my opinion Laughing Stock is mind-blowing and tops all their previous efforts. Definitely get your ears on it!
What a bass line by Paul Webb ....outstanding!
Most underrated band ever
It touches your soul.
Yes the best
this is one of the best songs ever made!!! i like your reactions and opinions youre through really good music
Check out 'Under The Milky Way' by The Church.
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Oh my god thank you for doing this reaction for me. ... this song is one of there best from the colour of spring and the harmonica is simply brilliant. ..next up for talk talk can you react to desire. ....... this is before Radiohead and you will see on the desire track why people on here on here want you to react to the last 2 albums. .... last night I dreamt that somebody loved me by the smiths, make this go on forever by snow patrol and out of the blue (into the fire) are the other groups. .. thanking you very much.
Banda infravalorada!
Masakrycznie to uwielbiam
Please watch Talk Talk live in Montreux 1986 It's even better than the studio albums.
Never heard the song before but it's always interesting to see what's out there. The vocals make me think of David Bowie for some reason...
BTW is there any Steven Wilson stuff coming up?
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The record company wanted them to be the next Duran Duran! Thankfully the band fought them all the way. I love this band, and they're even better live.
Just an FYI - as I understand it, this song was inspired by Hollis reading Sartre.
First time I hear this song (like a lot of times, with you, I discover music that is new to me).
This song sounds nice, but nothing really special. It sounds like so much other songs from the 80's (I don't know from when the song is, it just sounds like the 80's).
Of course, it is only my personal taste, no one has to agree with me...
Thanks for the reaction.
Yeah, I can agree with you on that, it didn't break any walls.
Please seek help
@@andywater113 please have some respect