I'm a Black dude from California. My brothers and i used to bump this in our room as much as Planet Rock, the Show, and all the other Hip Hop we grew up with... This industrial rock era and rap music go hand in hand ❤
@@marcusdarden1535 lol i don't hate you. I just don't think your skin color makes you special for liking industrial. I don't view all of you as gangsta rap thugs.
@TheBigMclargehuge I didn't make my comment to get applause from White people or anyone. I made it to show that all people like good music. It is strange to me that you have so many feelings about my comment, though.
One of the reasons I like Ministry's evolution is because it makes these older albums all the more unique and awesome. the 80s were the best decade ever.
@@drblackout7 Too each their own… but my reasoning: Clinton USA > Reagan USA. Yeltson Russia > Gorbachev USSR No Berlin Wall > Divided Germany If you’re talking music & culture i’d agree that the 80s as a whole were “better” but I wouldn’t trade my 1990-1994 records for anything in the world. Edit “I’d” not “is”
@wentzr as someone who was a teenager in the 80s and a 20-something in the 90s, I'd say that the 80s were better, at least musically. There was more adventure and risk-taking in the 80s. At the end of the day the 90s were just the 70s warmed over.
This is...amazing. I know this is the period "real" Ministry fans are supposed to forget happened, but this is an objectively incredible song and a great performance. The 242 sticker on the guitar is the icing on the cake. Where is my time machine?!
I don't understand why Al would be embarrassed by their early work. Both phases of Ministry are awesome, there aren't many bands from that era that are remembered as well as they are. Would be nice to see Al do some new synth sounds, I'm curious what he would come up with these days.
The intro loop, bass and those cool organ lines are super sexy. The whole extended intro of this song sounds way ahead of its time. Also, I've never seen someone forced to do something they apparently hate embrace it so much. He's totally into the song lol.
I was 22 at the time and hanging out in a punk bar called “Exit” in Chicago. Dancing in the Pit to this song. Now I’m 60 yr. old woman, damn! If only I could go back in time
Al should book one show at an arena where he does a With Sympathy one night only performance, and make the ultimate reversal back to his roots, that would rad AF.
The crowd is lit. They know the songs in a time when this wasn't even getting airplay. One of the cutest things in these live clips is Al speaking with a faux-Brit accent.
@brianoneil9662, “Work For Love”, “Effigy”, and “Revenge” were getting airplay in 1983 in San Diego on 91X (91.1 FM) and Los Angeles on KROQ (106.7 FM)😊. But I know what you are saying…most of the mainstream radio stations in the U.S. weren’t playing their music and the video for “Revenge” was usually shown on MTV later in the evening.
agree. i just watched a video of one of their 2023 shows and the levels were all over the place. This right here sounds tight as hell. even the bits with the crowd singing along. notice the synth parts are all LIVE. I reallly dont think there is any backing track here besides maybe a click track for the drummer.
Said he hated it, but recently (2023) performed 'Revenge' live. He was just embarrassed that he was seen jumping around in a Thompson Twins dress and hat. Truth is this song is a banger and he always knew it.
This is officially my favorite UA-cam video of ALL TIME. Been coming back to this for about 3 years. Just can’t get enough. Al’s performance, fucking genius. The way he emphasizes HEY! When he gives the crowd the que…oh man so good.
Brian Romsdal - check out the vid from same show for "I wanted to tell her". I think he resented the pop leanings of a female belter inserted into his moody synth music. So some songs he probably enjoyed, and others reminded him of the control the label had on him and how the band and songs would go.
The Channel in Boston was one of the go-to places in the 80’s and 90’s to see great live music. Such a drag what has happened to live music these days. That was one fun partying time... and this was the best of so many live music venues in the city. RIP Channel!
Great footage! I was at this concert at the Channel nightclub. Ric Ocasek was standing in the back behind me. Classic concert before Industrial Al Jourgensen.
This is incredible. A pitch-perfect performance of a classic tune. I like Ministry's later industrial metal stuff as well, but I would've loved to see them live when they were still doing this kind of thing.
Call me crazy, but it looks as though Al is genuinely enjoying himself. Just look at how he works with the band and engages the audience! This was a FUN live performance of a great song. If studio execs were holding a metaphorical gun to Al’s head during this time (the “With Sympathy” era) as he has often claimed, then he was quite an actor who portrayed otherwise here.
Truly amazing. A young, new Wave Al in excellent video. I like all of his stuff, but the new wave era was great, too. Particularly back then. If you were there, a teen in the 1980s, you'll remember what was on the radio and around, and Ministry was def cutting edge at the time. The man is no doubt a genius.
The were so great then, they played at my High School around 1983-84 and I saw them a bunch at local Chicago shows and they were magnificent opening for the Psychedelic Furs at the Aragon Ballroom, simply showed them up, and Al's stage presence was a force. He was a nice guy to party with, very cool, very loyal to his friends, Hey AL, remember Scott Tissue's birthday in Boy's town?
seeing this live version blows the album version away. the whole buildup and explosion into the song is just too good. I would give anything to Ministry play this stuff these days.
I grew up listening to 90's Ministry never knowing their music roots or genre shift. I have to say I love this Ministry as well! Glad we can find gems like this on UA-cam and learn more about the musicians we love.
My first concert was Ministry and Culture in SF 1984 and this is what I remember them sounding like. I got to see Ministry again at Cruel World 2024 in May, fantastic show.
FOR sum bizarre reason this song has becum a cult-classic-hit during Halloween time every year at various NYC bars & club venues...baffling yet comforting & rejoiceful that a great song like this one can stand the test of time in the unique manner it has~~~
I know right. I always think, ok you were clearly WAY into what you were doing at the time and love it. That is fine. then you grew out of it or whatever but don't try to make up BS and play it off later. I actually love ministry the most when they were like this. He wrote all the songs and everything, he was totally into this and clearly loved it which is wonderful but don't try to trick us!
I personally think he just didn't like this kind of Music " New Wave". Which was so prevalent in the 80's and got tired of it. So he says he was forced into doing it when he should just own up to it instead of perpetuating the myth. He most certainly doesn't look like he's being forced or that he hates performing here.
WOW! Very nice footage. Thanks for this! So much for the "Satin Jacketed ARISTA A'Holes made me do this song" I think he actually liked performing this song.
love the old ministry and would give anything to see him perform it. Was such a great time and the music made it more memorable. Thank the lord for you tube.
It was at the Channel. I was 21 there. Happily surprised to see this. I enjoyed the show very much. It made me appreciate the possibilities of using synths in music making
There were no cds when this album came out. Only records & tapes. Really wasn't until 87-88 when you saw them in shops,, even then most people didn't make the switch right away.
People forget what a monumental change in music there was in the 80’s from new wave, post punk, early industrial, grunge and rave. In 1990 I was going to see Nirvana during the week, and raving at the weekend to burgeoning electronic scene in Sheffield. Musicians were obviously doing the same, experiencing new music, sounds, influences, advances in affordable technology that allowed you to experiment
So great! Love all eras of Ministry, this one and Twitch in particular, heard this on the Rock and Roll Alternative in Dallas sometime in '83 and it was instantly a favorite of mine out of all the new music hitting at that time. Duran Duran, Gary Numan, A Flock of Seagulls, The Clash, Buzzcocks, Souixie and the Banshees, The Cure, and so many more....
fantastic footage, fantastic song! I wish Uncle Al didn't look down on this era so much. phony British accent aside, this is still one of my top 10 Ministry songs.
Terence: yes, it's a terrific trance-funky groove, I love it. It's been an earworm of mine for years! As an English lad living in Evanston/ Chicago in 79-80. I was always in WaxTrax for the vinyl, but I have to say that the crew in there (which I think included Al J) were unfriendly and arrogant. Never mind, it was a great store, and with WXRT it made Chicago just cool enough for my 'sophisticated' 1979 Limey tastes.
For all Al's talk years later that Ministry's early work was tedious & he hated it (he insists the record company MADE him write synth pop)he seems to be pretty happy & into it here.
Rusty Kuntz Uncle Al is obviously in denial and cuz he’s desperate to perpetuate this generic cyber metal garbage he seems to can’t get enuff of, he suffers from severe denial only worsened by his pathological lying...its possible Uncle Buck may have an acute mental illness derived from his excessive substance abuse.
Loving the FRONT 242 Sticker on his guitar. Pure awesomeness. So glad he's come around and started doing these songs live (a heavier version of course) but I'll take it!
I was at this show at The Channel - so great to see this again!!! Amazing footage and still pretty clean - what an awesome show, I remember thinking how lucky I was to be seeing it and how so many people still didn't know them. Id kill to relive those days in Boston and the music scene, the Spit DV8, Metro, The Ratt, 1270...it was a great year for music and they were on the top of my playlist - thanks for sharing this!
This was a great performance on their part. What an old school cool and awesome quality video. Seems like a different lifetime entirely for Ministry. Cool to see Al and Patty on stage and Al lookin' like he's having a great time lol
Can't wait, I love watching old Ministry performances. I became a fan when Psalm 69 first came out, and when I went backward, I could never get over how they started, and am now one of those rare fans that likes all periods of Ministry from the Synth-pop to the Industrial Metal mayhem, its all awesome shit!
Synthetik Films is Stevo playing any drums or is it a drum box? Sometimes it really feels he’s really playing but then in the middle 8 and the end there’s this guy in the white t_shirt playing percussion, which I guess should be him...
@@abelisraelcruzayuso4682 I believe there was a full drum kit set up behind John Soroka (the tall synth player in the middle) where I believe Stevo was playing drums. You can see him playing for a little bit during the "I Wanted To Tell Her" clip. Stevo appears to transition from the drum kit to the standing percussion rig during the bridge. The other video clips from the 1984 tour (e.g., the Exit show in Chicago) also show Stevo transition between a full drum kit and the percussion setup depending on the song being played.
Majestic to see the origin of impressive ministry 😎🔥 that recording is a gem! see how the concerts were really enjoyed. Since nowadays all types of concerts of any musical genre are held, the majority of the public spends their time recording or using their cell phones.
awesome older footage, early Ministry days....gotta love the fact that everyone in the audience is in the moment, listening and watching the band instead of holding up a cell phone to record, like you would see in today's concerts. I loved the 80's for this reason, and the talent of the music back then..... Ministry is a perfect example!!!
I had two women beside me with their tits out for Al at their gig earlier this month... it wasn't the most pleasant experience though given the way they looked.
Holy shit! I think I was at this show. I believe Front 242 and Red were the supporting bands. It was at the Channel and it was an all ages show. I think I see my brother in this video.
The first two albums, With Sympathy and Twitch, and the surrounding singles and 12' were my favorite period. Saw Ministry on the Twitch tour; great wild show.
AJtheory Quite true... I'm thinking that perhaps Alvadido is a bit confused... besides what you pointed out... and unless I'm misinterpreting the first sentence... it seems to imply that Ministry didn't have the extreme changes in their musical style from this first album ... basically just honed their craft ... most of us know that they became the antithesis of this first album ... and quite quickly... and rinsed and repeated many times.
Oh Al... You may discount your synth-wave-goth past as just commercial trash, but I emplore you to look back with glee. You fans loved you for what you did back then, and it was GREAT! It was fun, poppy, deeply synthed and sometimes wonderfully dark (Overkill!!!). We all change a little over time, and so have you. You’ll always be one of a kind. Love it all.
Damn dude brought a whole ass video camera into a concert in the 80s. That’s dedication.
Yeah! Those were like, 25 lbs..at least!
@@evanabbott2737 Yeah you can tell it’s heavy because he can’t hold it up very long
I appreciate that you appreciate that :)
Probably took up two additional spaces when he turned left or right.
man that initial keyboard bass riff is so catchy it could stand on its own
I met Al at the Killing Joke gig at the Roxy last May and I told him how much I loved this song. And he did the ‘Hey!!!’ He was total fun that night.
that profile pic tho!
I'm a Black dude from California.
My brothers and i used to bump this in our room as much as Planet Rock, the Show, and all the other Hip Hop we grew up with...
This industrial rock era and rap music go hand in hand ❤
so fuckin what
@@TheBigMclargehuge so haters and bigots can be mad.
@@TheBigMclargehuge it's mildly interesting.
@@marcusdarden1535 lol i don't hate you. I just don't think your skin color makes you special for liking industrial. I don't view all of you as gangsta rap thugs.
@TheBigMclargehuge I didn't make my comment to get applause from White people or anyone.
I made it to show that all people like good music.
It is strange to me that you have so many feelings about my comment, though.
This is my favorite era of Ministry.....sorry, not sorry. 😬
Also, this song is a BANGER!!
Me too. This album does not get it's due credit
❤ Work, for love
This Era to The Filth Pig Era. After that, Everything just sucked.
Yeah you wonder where some bands start,but then bet lost. Story of the Beatles. They got to nothing
Ademas de verdad.
One of the reasons I like Ministry's evolution is because it makes these older albums all the more unique and awesome. the 80s were the best decade ever.
90s were better. post-wall.. it was like living at the end of history.
@@wentzr incorrect.
@@drblackout7
Too each their own… but my reasoning:
Clinton USA > Reagan USA.
Yeltson Russia > Gorbachev USSR
No Berlin Wall > Divided Germany
If you’re talking music & culture i’d agree that the 80s as a whole were “better” but I wouldn’t trade my 1990-1994 records for anything in the world.
Edit “I’d” not “is”
@@wentzr why the hell would I be here talking about all that nonsense? shove off already.
@wentzr as someone who was a teenager in the 80s and a 20-something in the 90s, I'd say that the 80s were better, at least musically. There was more adventure and risk-taking in the 80s. At the end of the day the 90s were just the 70s warmed over.
This is...amazing. I know this is the period "real" Ministry fans are supposed to forget happened, but this is an objectively incredible song and a great performance. The 242 sticker on the guitar is the icing on the cake. Where is my time machine?!
I had with sympathy album on cassette.so happy to have his early stuff on cds in early 90s
I miss that era.
Al can say whatever he wants in his desperate attempt not to lose cool guy aggro points, but I lost interest after With Sympathy.
Still can hear elements that evolved into the heavier stuff here
I don't understand why Al would be embarrassed by their early work. Both phases of Ministry are awesome, there aren't many bands from that era that are remembered as well as they are. Would be nice to see Al do some new synth sounds, I'm curious what he would come up with these days.
The intro loop, bass and those cool organ lines are super sexy. The whole extended intro of this song sounds way ahead of its time. Also, I've never seen someone forced to do something they apparently hate embrace it so much. He's totally into the song lol.
He probably got mad ladies with this song
I think Al hit the reset button on his brain a few times after he played this song
I was 22 at the time and hanging out in a punk bar called “Exit” in Chicago. Dancing in the Pit to this song. Now I’m 60 yr. old woman, damn! If only I could go back in time
I used to hang out there too! Early 90s. Miss it. Even the strung out junkies in the bathrooms
I think it's absolutely great that a 60 year old woman rocks out to Ministry.
Exit!!!
I loved that club. Did you go to the 950 Club too?
@@gregoryriddle2618 never heard of it bud. Where was that?
Al should book one show at an arena where he does a With Sympathy one night only performance, and make the ultimate reversal back to his roots, that would rad AF.
They're actually going to do old tunes like these for a few shows in honor of the Waxtrax Records documentary that is about to come out.
creekandseminole would love hear them as they think the should sound now...
@@creekandseminole when is this coming out?
I agree. He should play at Park West in Chicago.... his old stomping grounds.
Man that's such a great idea. Just for the fans of With Sympathy, despite what he felt about Arista and Clive Davis.
The crowd is lit. They know the songs in a time when this wasn't even getting airplay. One of the cutest things in these live clips is Al speaking with a faux-Brit accent.
@brianoneil9662, “Work For Love”, “Effigy”, and “Revenge” were getting airplay in 1983 in San Diego on 91X (91.1 FM) and Los Angeles on KROQ (106.7 FM)😊. But I know what you are saying…most of the mainstream radio stations in the U.S. weren’t playing their music and the video for “Revenge” was usually shown on MTV later in the evening.
I went to this show in Denver in 1984!!!!!! I actually stood right next to Al's parents at the show. It was awesome!!
I can't get over how great they sound. They freaking owned that show.
No doubt, there was something unique with music back then vs today.. I guess you could say it was more natural
agree. i just watched a video of one of their 2023 shows and the levels were all over the place. This right here sounds tight as hell. even the bits with the crowd singing along. notice the synth parts are all LIVE. I reallly dont think there is any backing track here besides maybe a click track for the drummer.
Whether Al hated or secretly loved it, it's that time of year for one of his greatest songs, Everyday is Halloween!
In an interview he recently came to terms that this album made him famous
he also said the band redid a few of the songs off With Sympathy and may redo them as their final album.
@sfiche
Yeah, I watched that interview. I'd love to hear WS recorded again, but with a different sound.
I love, LOVE the original, but I also really LOVE the newer acoustic version with Dave Navarro and friends. Been listening to it several times a day.
Said he hated it, but recently (2023) performed 'Revenge' live. He was just embarrassed that he was seen jumping around in a Thompson Twins dress and hat. Truth is this song is a banger and he always knew it.
This is officially my favorite UA-cam video of ALL TIME. Been coming back to this for about 3 years. Just can’t get enough. Al’s performance, fucking genius. The way he emphasizes HEY! When he gives the crowd the que…oh man so good.
Holy fuck! Clarity on VHS from 30 years ago?! They really took care of this tape. Wow!
HiroProtagonist and we meet again
Possibly Beta instead of VHS
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He looks really happy here, smiling and all that. Feels like he had a lot of fun that night.
I don't know what went wrong here. The early stuff was AWESOME! They HAD a great sound.
I don’t think anything went wrong. It just wasn’t the original vision.
@@spitre5456 - original vision evolves.
This was the vision at the time, you can tell, they are having a good time with a great song
Nothing went wrong. A band naturally evolves.
This was the vision at the time, you can tell, they are having a good time with a great song.
This wasn’t their sound. This was the record label corporation sound. What they were before this era and what they became is their sound.
Heroin
Loved Ministry all these early years as a young person,"everyday is Halloween"1981single.lov front 242 sticker on guitar!!
How incredible, lucky this even exists. Thanks for posting.
A miracle actually
Right! Home video cameras were not something people usually drug out to clubs!
a lot of people are polarized by his synth vs industrial stuff. I like both. Ive heard he said he resents this stuff. Thats to bad, they crushed this
Brian Romsdal - check out the vid from same show for "I wanted to tell her". I think he resented the pop leanings of a female belter inserted into his moody synth music. So some songs he probably enjoyed, and others reminded him of the control the label had on him and how the band and songs would go.
MrCreepyKitty - Al, bullshitting?! No way! ;D
Electronic is huge now,again...markus schulz, armin van buuren, halliwell, etc
A Mind...is their last decent record. all downhill from there.
you mean synth stuff vs later hard metal type stuff...!? i love the evolution per album.
The Channel in Boston was one of the go-to places in the 80’s and 90’s to see great live music.
Such a drag what has happened to live music these days. That was one fun partying time... and this was the best of so many live music venues in the city.
RIP Channel!
The Channel ruled. Great music scene back then. Now it's all corporate , overpriced and quite boring.
Great footage! I was at this concert at the Channel nightclub. Ric Ocasek was standing in the back behind me. Classic concert before Industrial Al Jourgensen.
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I was there too and remember seeing Ric there.
This is incredible. A pitch-perfect performance of a classic tune. I like Ministry's later industrial metal stuff as well, but I would've loved to see them live when they were still doing this kind of thing.
CarterTheUnstoppableFaxMachine you should see Maynard in tights!!!!!
I went to this tour when they came through Denver. I sat next to his parents as they were from Denver and they came to see him play.
aww
this version of ministry is my favorite. so tight. great video
Call me crazy, but it looks as though Al is genuinely enjoying himself. Just look at how he works with the band and engages the audience! This was a FUN live performance of a great song.
If studio execs were holding a metaphorical gun to Al’s head during this time (the “With Sympathy” era) as he has often claimed, then he was quite an actor who portrayed otherwise here.
i never bought the "label made us" story, Al loved this shit since before Ministry existed
He loves this stuff, Come on!
Early Ministry was great! I'm 60 now and still enjoying the sounds from my generation.
front 242 sticker on his guitar....i bet he was super stoked to be working with those guys a couple of years later!!!
Wearing a Front242 shirt as well!
I like the long intro to this one, builds tension really well
Truly amazing. A young, new Wave Al in excellent video. I like all of his stuff, but the new wave era was great, too. Particularly back then. If you were there, a teen in the 1980s, you'll remember what was on the radio and around, and Ministry was def cutting edge at the time. The man is no doubt a genius.
Beautiful piece of musical history.
The were so great then, they played at my High School around 1983-84 and I saw them a bunch at local Chicago shows and they were magnificent opening for the Psychedelic Furs at the Aragon Ballroom, simply showed them up, and Al's stage presence was a force. He was a nice guy to party with, very cool, very loyal to his friends, Hey AL, remember Scott Tissue's birthday in Boy's town?
These days Al has trouble remembering his own name
The idea of Ministry playing high school proms is like learning that the Moors Murderers were once employed as social workers.
seeing this live version blows the album version away. the whole buildup and explosion into the song is just too good. I would give anything to Ministry play this stuff these days.
There is a very rare 12" available of this song with the longer intro
me too
I grew up listening to 90's Ministry never knowing their music roots or genre shift. I have to say I love this Ministry as well! Glad we can find gems like this on UA-cam and learn more about the musicians we love.
My first concert was Ministry and Culture in SF 1984 and this is what I remember them sounding like. I got to see Ministry again at Cruel World 2024 in May, fantastic show.
FOR sum bizarre reason this song has becum a cult-classic-hit during Halloween time every year at various NYC bars & club venues...baffling yet comforting & rejoiceful that a great song like this one can stand the test of time in the unique manner it has~~~
"WORK!" I like this early Ministry too, the talent was always there, Al Jourgensen is one of a kind!
Forced into making music like this? I don't think so. Look at Al, he's having a good old time up there.
Haha that's the same thing I was thinking. I don't think I've ever seem him that happy on stage before.
good old dose of...
He does seem rather sassy in his cute hat and dress.
I know right. I always think, ok you were clearly WAY into what you were doing at the time and love it. That is fine. then you grew out of it or whatever but don't try to make up BS and play it off later. I actually love ministry the most when they were like this. He wrote all the songs and everything, he was totally into this and clearly loved it which is wonderful but don't try to trick us!
I personally think he just didn't like this kind of Music " New Wave". Which was so prevalent in the 80's and got tired of it. So he says he was forced into doing it when he should just own up to it instead of perpetuating the myth. He most certainly doesn't look like he's being forced or that he hates performing here.
WOW! Very nice footage. Thanks for this!
So much for the "Satin Jacketed ARISTA A'Holes made me do this song" I think he actually liked performing this song.
The party you missed 1984! I was there and it was awesome!
love the old ministry and would give anything to see him perform it. Was such a great time and the music made it more memorable. Thank the lord for you tube.
999 opened for Ministry at this show. Great group from London.
It was at the Channel. I was 21 there. Happily surprised to see this. I enjoyed the show very much. It made me appreciate the possibilities of using synths in music making
One of the best cds of the 80s and hands down Ministry´s best cd of all time.
There were no cds when this album came out. Only records & tapes. Really wasn't until 87-88 when you saw them in shops,, even then most people didn't make the switch right away.
People forget what a monumental change in music there was in the 80’s from new wave, post punk, early industrial, grunge and rave. In 1990 I was going to see Nirvana during the week, and raving at the weekend to burgeoning electronic scene in Sheffield. Musicians were obviously doing the same, experiencing new music, sounds, influences, advances in affordable technology that allowed you to experiment
This wasn't 1990. This was 1983. This sounded exactly like everything else; Depeche Mode, Thompson Twins, New Order, etc
oh my goddd... bless the internet for making this possible to view
So great! Love all eras of Ministry, this one and Twitch in particular, heard this on the Rock and Roll Alternative in Dallas sometime in '83 and it was instantly a favorite of mine out of all the new music hitting at that time. Duran Duran, Gary Numan, A Flock of Seagulls, The Clash, Buzzcocks, Souixie and the Banshees, The Cure, and so many more....
fantastic footage, fantastic song! I wish Uncle Al didn't look down on this era so much. phony British accent aside, this is still one of my top 10 Ministry songs.
Great stuff
This video is great! Omg he was so cute back then.
I'm in shock and awe! This footage is f#$king amazeballs.
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Praise God that archives like this are still on youtube!!
I like the beginning of this song. You hear a nine inch nails/twich style base with rhythm synth, but it still light and melodic
Terence: yes, it's a terrific trance-funky groove, I love it. It's been an earworm of mine for years! As an English lad living in Evanston/ Chicago in 79-80. I was always in WaxTrax for the vinyl, but I have to say that the crew in there (which I think included Al J) were unfriendly and arrogant. Never mind, it was a great store, and with WXRT it made Chicago just cool enough for my 'sophisticated' 1979 Limey tastes.
Have not heard this since the mid 80s!!! DYING!!!!
For all Al's talk years later that Ministry's early work was tedious & he hated it (he insists the record company MADE him write synth pop)he seems to be pretty happy & into it here.
Rusty Kuntz Uncle Al is obviously in denial and cuz he’s desperate to perpetuate this generic cyber metal garbage he seems to can’t get enuff of, he suffers from severe denial only worsened by his pathological lying...its possible Uncle Buck may have an acute mental illness derived from his excessive substance abuse.
He always puts 100% into his shows.
Oh yes looks like a lot of fun. A fusion of their later works and those pop elements would be a really big thing.
@@francisbottoni6470 Fuck off.
Even prostitutes cum sometimes....
That’s a masterful job of building up a song. Slowly... and the boom! Great performer
Loving the FRONT 242 Sticker on his guitar. Pure awesomeness. So glad he's come around and started doing these songs live (a heavier version of course) but I'll take it!
I know he hates this period, but this is so phenomenal live. They crushed this song.
This sound so current! Amazing. I LOVE this Ministry in so many ways...
Work!...4 love...aah dwm 80s, thank fck i was there
love this. I can't stop playing this. such great footage too
holy shit that's good quality
I was at this show at The Channel - so great to see this again!!! Amazing footage and still pretty clean - what an awesome show, I remember thinking how lucky I was to be seeing it and how so many people still didn't know them. Id kill to relive those days in Boston and the music scene, the Spit DV8, Metro, The Ratt, 1270...it was a great year for music and they were on the top of my playlist - thanks for sharing this!
Boston was happening in the 80's. Great rock from Brockton to Boston and every town in between.
AXIS Tuesdays with PaulV were like home...
We drove up from Newport to the channel that night can’t believe am seeing this video
Anyone remember Storyville in Kenmore Square, the alternate when the Rat was full.
Excited to see Al will be performing this in 3 months at a show in Pasadena, I cannot fecking wait !
Hard to believe he plays this live again now!
Damn this is good. Great song.
This was a great performance on their part. What an old school cool and awesome quality video. Seems like a different lifetime entirely for Ministry. Cool to see Al and Patty on stage and Al lookin' like he's having a great time lol
Honestly one of my top 10 Ministry songs.. this just kicks ass
I also love his "242" front 242 sticker on his guitar.. What I wouldn't give to go back in time to see this live!
❤ Sorry No Sorry! Best Ministry!
Can't wait, I love watching old Ministry performances. I became a fan when Psalm 69 first came out, and when I went backward, I could never get over how they started, and am now one of those rare fans that likes all periods of Ministry from the Synth-pop to the Industrial Metal mayhem, its all awesome shit!
Thank you for posting videos from this concert :-) I was there :-)
Baddass handheld cam action ! this footage is awesome !
Back when they were big and heavy.
@@lesterawilson3 probably had a 20# bag that held the recorder part. And the camera part was probably 15#
Al has a Dexy's Midnight Runners look, Nice.
he is also doing the moves
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Hmm... Like a Kevin Rowland rockin' the chainmail Girl Scout aesthetic?
welp - i see i don't hafta say it. can't unsee it just don't hafta point it out re-redundantly.
the audio and visual quality are INCREDIBLE with all things considered. tremendous upload. mad props!
This is Gold! i saw this tour at the Ritz in NYC!
This song has always been a banger. The 12" version especially. The base and rhythm guitar are funky as hell.
Ministry 1984 touring lineup: Al Jourgensen (vocals, guitar), Stephen "Stevo" George (drums, percussion), Patty Jourgensen (Jupiter 8 synth), Brad Hallen (bass, keyboards), John Soroka (keyboards), Yvonne Gage (vocals).
Synthetik Films is Stevo playing any drums or is it a drum box? Sometimes it really feels he’s really playing but then in the middle 8 and the end there’s this guy in the white t_shirt playing percussion, which I guess should be him...
@@abelisraelcruzayuso4682 I believe there was a full drum kit set up behind John Soroka (the tall synth player in the middle) where I believe Stevo was playing drums. You can see him playing for a little bit during the "I Wanted To Tell Her" clip. Stevo appears to transition from the drum kit to the standing percussion rig during the bridge. The other video clips from the 1984 tour (e.g., the Exit show in Chicago) also show Stevo transition between a full drum kit and the percussion setup depending on the song being played.
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Synthetik Films Yes, Steve had a full kit. I’m the tall keyboard player in front of him.....lol
@@JS-gn7no thanks! do you recall the full set that would have been played at this show?
one of my favorite internet videos ever. on the top 10 for sure.
Majestic to see the origin of impressive ministry 😎🔥 that recording is a gem! see how the concerts were really enjoyed. Since nowadays all types of concerts of any musical genre are held, the majority of the public spends their time recording or using their cell phones.
Hello, I’m Al Jourgenson and I’m English and I like Culture Club!
awesome older footage, early Ministry days....gotta love the fact that everyone in the audience is in the moment, listening and watching the band instead of holding up a cell phone to record, like you would see in today's concerts. I loved the 80's for this reason, and the talent of the music back then..... Ministry is a perfect example!!!
Ministry back then, Girls in the audience dancing and having fun. Ministry now? Sausage festival.
Looking at him from the 90s onwards you can see thats the drugs making him into a freak.
jorge prieto
Nah, they were quite a few girls at their concert I went to a few months ago, myself included. Although less dancing, more head banging.
I had two women beside me with their tits out for Al at their gig earlier this month... it wasn't the most pleasant experience though given the way they looked.
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the more boy-ish the band is you know how it goes
This is unbelievably good. WOW. 😍😍😍
I was at this concert. Damn, that makes me so old now.
Man nice cell phone vid for '84. ;)
it would have been so awesome to be there that night!
boing boing locz it was a great night / afternoon with a great crowd of fun people
THIS is the Ministry I love!!!!!!!!!! amazing footage!
Work for love and Just one fix my favourite ministry dance songs
This is great footage and great sound too !
a fucking Front 242 sticker on his guitar. This is the greatest thing ever. Fuck yes.
Holy shit! I think I was at this show. I believe Front 242 and Red were the supporting bands. It was at the Channel and it was an all ages show.
I think I see my brother in this video.
The first two albums, With Sympathy and Twitch, and the surrounding singles and 12' were my favorite period. Saw Ministry on the Twitch tour; great wild show.
I F'IN LOVE the 242 sticker on Al's guitar, I never noticed it before!
Lol "tragedy for you!!"front 242
Early on indicator of the path to follow. This is a gem. Love how this guy pays homage to 80's band of the time. Talent knows no boundaries!!!
AJtheory
Quite true... I'm thinking that perhaps Alvadido is a bit confused... besides what you pointed out... and unless I'm misinterpreting the first sentence... it seems to imply that Ministry didn't have the extreme changes in their musical style from this first album ... basically just honed their craft ... most of us know that they became the antithesis of this first album ... and quite quickly... and rinsed and repeated many times.
This is honest frikin great!!! The accuracy is incredible. Wait, what am I doing??? I’m a modern Ministry fan!
This one is great too.
The real Ministry
This is my favorite version of Ministry. I still never understand why Al decided to start sounding like Skinny Puppy mixed with thrash metal.
I like them here, but there's no denying that 'The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste' is a masterpiece.
@@kdphotos4691 totally agree there
Incredible slice of history on film....if Al could only see himself then, now.
Oh Al... You may discount your synth-wave-goth past as just commercial trash, but I emplore you to look back with glee. You fans loved you for what you did back then, and it was GREAT! It was fun, poppy, deeply synthed and sometimes wonderfully dark (Overkill!!!). We all change a little over time, and so have you. You’ll always be one of a kind. Love it all.