The guys a pioneer of electronic music. He’s influenced everything from pop, to techno to metal. Underrated he might be, I don’t think he is classed as a one hit wonder.
Gary Numan is a great songwriter, not just an innovator of sound... His musicality comes thru so magnificently in every bar & measure, the lush & definitive arrangements, as well as the dramatic chord & key shifts... Glad he has owned this earlier period with great pride... it's genius
totally original outstanding! released on 7 September 1979 by Beggars Banquet Records with the best album cover which is totally relevant in current society.
This song is about: Humans have destroyed the world...there is only one machine with Artificial Intelligence rolling alone in the world... Gary numan is a visionary man
Great video. I missed the guy back in the 1980s. Never saw him live. I'm still pissed to this day. Its funny because the first time I heard the word "New Wave" I thought of him. He was the ultimate new waver. And I was a classic rock junkie at the time.
I was at this concert & was impressed he still had it....was very impressed with the other post-Machine & Soul stuff-have not been disappointed with the tracks I've heard of Splinter I've heard as well..as a fellow Aspie, Gary, majorly impressed...
I agree khanada dragon it would have been lovely if bowie and gary had become friends I saw bowie years ago when I used to live in nottingham I went to see bowie at his earthling concert at rock city I was blown away these days I would love to go and see Gary I now think he is so beautiful and perfectly gothic
Freaking brilliant .... just spot on version of one of his best. Curious as to why the crowd is so subdued. Is it an Australian thing? Are they too young to know M.E., one his best ever? I dunno. If you were there could you enlighten me? Either way... in the end it's an amazing song.
Historical Counterfactual: what if Bowie hadn’t seen Numan as a threat? (Bowie is my favorite artist of all time hands down, but he was really mean to Gary. Nobody’s perfect). What if they had gotten along and even collaborated? Regardless this proves that Gary wasn’t a one hit wonder or some weird late 70s/early 80s fluke. I don’t know how he did it, but he got a lot of amazing music from a really simple palette of sounds. As another comment says, “Oh, God, those strings”
And m.e. I eat dust We're all so run down I'd call it my death But I'll only fade away And I hate to fade alone Now there's only m.e. We were so sure We were so wrong But there's no one left to see And there's no one left to die There's only m.e. Why shoud I care Why should I try Oh no, oh no I turned off the pain Like I turned off you all Now there's only m.e.
Meaning of this song: And m.e. I eat dust.......... meaning i never win (the girl) We're all so run down........ not attractive I'd call it my death......... suicidal thoughts But I'll only fade away...... being alone from birth to death And I hate to fade alone..... not wanting to be alone Now there's only m.e......... self explanatory We were so sure.................... we thought the relationship would work We were so wrong................... but it didn't work But there's no one left to see..... no one by your side And there's no one left to die..... thinking about topping yourself There's only m.e................... Why should I care Why should I try Oh no, oh no I turned off the pain Like I turned off you all Now there's only m.e. the last group is about shutting off your emotions to protect yourself to avoid the pain that will inevitably come from looking for love. Greetings from Mexico
What a weak version this is .. Those synth's don't hold a candle to the original Polymoog. That dude nearly eating the key's as he play's..notes felt tipped on to help him ! Great song though.
I agree khanada dragon it would have been lovely if bowie and gary had become friends I saw bowie years ago when I used to live in nottingham I went to see bowie at his earthling concert at rock city I was blown away these days I would love to go and see Gary I now think he is so beautiful and perfectly gothic
I don’t ever wanna see this man on a one hit wonder video ever again. He has so many hits!!! Wtf
How can you be a one hit wonder when he had two Number 1s Ffs 😂
The guys a pioneer of electronic music. He’s influenced everything from pop, to techno to metal. Underrated he might be, I don’t think he is classed as a one hit wonder.
Fuck yeah 🤘
@@stuartwaxattack5553 indeed. He's one of the most sampled artists ever.
@@numannut8539 How can you be a one-hit wonder when that one-hit isn't even in Gary's top ten best songs?
Just found this. Utterly superb. Maybe Numan's best song. Certainly my favourite.
Where you been Martin !!!!😉
😂.
I 100% agree!!
Mr Numan, if you read this, THIS IS IT. This version. Your utterly greatest rendition. I Iisten and feel. I stand in awe.
This song's lyrics are as contemporary today as it was back in the 80s. Love this song!
Gary Numan is a great songwriter, not just an innovator of sound... His musicality comes thru so magnificently in every bar & measure, the lush & definitive arrangements, as well as the dramatic chord & key shifts... Glad he has owned this earlier period with great pride... it's genius
2:47 - Why should I care? Why should I try?
Love that part!
So ahead of it's time even for today.
That drummer can make synth rock sound like hard rock.
totally original outstanding! released on 7 September 1979 by Beggars Banquet Records with the best album cover which is totally relevant in current society.
This song really grows on me.
How was he?
THEE song that kicked off my love of this man's music,fucking genius, roll on INTRUDER 2022, UK.what a version
Brilliant version. It's really faithful but ramps up all that's great about the original. Oh god, those strings....
Aaaaah that's fantastic version 🤖👊🫶
Best live version of M.E. ever. The final starting from 3:57 includes the best Access Virus Sounds snd brings me goosebumps
This song is about:
Humans have destroyed the world...there is only one machine with Artificial Intelligence rolling alone in the world...
Gary numan is a visionary man
only gary numan can save the world
Great video. I missed the guy back in the 1980s. Never saw him live. I'm still pissed to this day. Its funny because the first time I heard the word "New Wave" I thought of him. He was the ultimate new waver. And I was a classic rock junkie at the time.
Loved it when this song was the closing credits for I think S2 ep6 or ep7 of Mindhunter. Brought back my high school years in the early 80's
Some of my favorite synth "tone." I will see him on this tour.
Ah but still not the Polymoog Vox Humana, 'that' was power 'and' tone.
When new, rose above the ashes of disco and remains relevant now
I was at this concert & was impressed he still had it....was very impressed with the other post-Machine & Soul stuff-have not been disappointed with the tracks I've heard of Splinter I've heard as well..as a fellow Aspie, Gary, majorly impressed...
I agree khanada dragon it would have been lovely if bowie and gary had become friends I saw bowie years ago when I used to live in nottingham I went to see bowie at his earthling concert at rock city I was blown away these days I would love to go and see Gary I now think he is so beautiful and perfectly gothic
Gary, sounds like BOWIE, when he talks sometimes.
Both LEGENDS.
👍🙂👍
amazing legend
Glad he still a few tunes from back in the 80's
and spices them up.
Amazed that basement jaxx got this from numan! What a tune!!!
Thank you for putting this out there.
Living legend.
First time I heard back in '81 and I was hooked.
Best song I think of his brilliant the pleasure principle album and and love this video too 🎧
O que está implícito propõe um espetáculo da sombra mais íntima.
Na fábrica dos sonhos liberdade são
🔴Maravilhas🔵
legend
2020 - this blew my mind
Seeing Steve play the keyboards on this one is pretty cool he looks to be enjoying himself
His music sounds as fresh and unique now as it did when I first bought The Pleasure Principle 50 years ago!
That will be 40 years ago mate
Bro we’re not that old
Freaking brilliant .... just spot on version of one of his best. Curious as to why the crowd is so subdued. Is it an Australian thing? Are they too young to know M.E., one his best ever? I dunno. If you were there could you enlighten me? Either way... in the end it's an amazing song.
Sammy sue you are right the crowd aren't really cheering
Esto es Música 😮😮😊
what a legend
In one word...Genius
Insanely good. Numan is a genius.
this song blow my mind always.Superb,and that detail with some kind of pizzicato !
The legend !
So good.
The good old days, I love this gig set up. Nowdays its all gothic
Always one of my favorites.
My all-time favorite. So dam good
Góticos são eternos! 🌚🖤🖤🖤
Um jovem BR aqui? Aí sim! Heheh... Sou um grande fã do Gary Numan.
Caramba, finalmente um brasileiro apreciando Gary Numan
Best version since Living Ornaments
Awesome. I just found out here was here in Dallas a month or so ago. So sorry I missed him!
He'll be in ATX for Fun Fun Fun Fest!
Sill sounds fresh
love this song
Historical Counterfactual: what if Bowie hadn’t seen Numan as a threat? (Bowie is my favorite artist of all time hands down, but he was really mean to Gary. Nobody’s perfect). What if they had gotten along and even collaborated?
Regardless this proves that Gary wasn’t a one hit wonder or some weird late 70s/early 80s fluke. I don’t know how he did it, but he got a lot of amazing music from a really simple palette of sounds. As another comment says, “Oh, God, those strings”
And m.e. I eat dust
We're all so run down
I'd call it my death
But I'll only fade away
And I hate to fade alone
Now there's only m.e.
We were so sure
We were so wrong
But there's no one left to see
And there's no one left to die
There's only m.e.
Why shoud I care
Why should I try
Oh no, oh no
I turned off the pain
Like I turned off you all
Now there's only m.e.
SUPERB
AWESOME
Meaning of this song:
And m.e. I eat dust.......... meaning i never win (the girl)
We're all so run down........ not attractive
I'd call it my death......... suicidal thoughts
But I'll only fade away...... being alone from birth to death
And I hate to fade alone..... not wanting to be alone
Now there's only m.e......... self explanatory
We were so sure.................... we thought the relationship would work
We were so wrong................... but it didn't work
But there's no one left to see..... no one by your side
And there's no one left to die..... thinking about topping yourself
There's only m.e...................
Why should I care
Why should I try
Oh no, oh no
I turned off the pain
Like I turned off you all
Now there's only m.e.
the last group is about shutting off your emotions to protect yourself to avoid the pain that will inevitably come from looking for love.
Greetings from Mexico
i going to go see him oct 25th :D
The Crow brought me here
Great song. Too bad the crowd wasn't alive to enjoy it.
Muito loco o som desse cara
Wendel Santana Muito boa sim hehe
That crowd fucking sucks. They are witnessing greatness.
Damn, I thought 'Basment Jaxx' were the brains behind this!
Nope!!! Welcome to the Gary Numan rabbit hole!!
Mind Hunter
me I eat dust.
Drummer. Wow
Is that a Virus TI?
One of his best! Although the drummers could have been alot better.
Where's the red jumpsuit????? LOL
So Sure, So Wrong...M.E.
this aint even a mosh cam wtf
shame so much was backing tracks and dat instead of live :-(
Next week in Dublin !!!!!!!!!!!
What a weak version this is .. Those synth's don't hold a candle to the original Polymoog. That dude nearly eating the key's as he play's..notes felt tipped on to help him ! Great song though.
Ummm... was the drummer so strapped for cash he couldn't afford a Roland Octapad and resorted to using his crash cymbal instead? It's a shame.
Lol...Everyone's a critic.
I agree khanada dragon it would have been lovely if bowie and gary had become friends I saw bowie years ago when I used to live in nottingham I went to see bowie at his earthling concert at rock city I was blown away these days I would love to go and see Gary I now think he is so beautiful and perfectly gothic