One of the best bands in the 80s performing one of the best cocerts of the 80s. Please listen to the complete video of Talk Talk live at Montreux. Its overwhelming. Mark Hollis had a unique voice. So sad that he passed away.
FYI, that piano intro is actually part of a song called 'Chameleon Days'. If you liked that, me and every single Talk Talk fan is going to strongly recommend you dig deeper into their library. It's good stuff.
Mark's vocals are always otherworldly. Lee Harris, the drummer, is awesome. He's so animated and works it hard! I love this band. I've had their albums since the beginning. My Favorite song is "Hate" I wish someone would react to it. It's 80's but Mark's voice makes it great. The lead singer sits down and lets the solos take the limelight.
Talk Talk had couple of hits back in the 80's...Such a shame, It's my life, dum dum girl, life 's what you make it, to name a few. They were a good band and the singer Mark Hollis had a very distinctive voice. Sadly he passed away last year....
You´d better check out the later albums of Talk Talk, if your´re looking for really high quality and prog-rock-music, ("Spirit of Eden" and "Laughing Stock"), although every period of TT is great and worth listening and this one is an AMAZING show! *** in addition i recommend "Mark Hollis Solo Album" (for selected listeners... 😜)
Johnny Turnbull on acoustic and Stratocaster guitars - probably better known for being one of the Blockheads from Ian Durie and the Blockheads. Also check out It's my Life from Talk Talk (also live from Montreux in 86)
This concert clip was from one of their close to the last live performances they did as a band. The next two studio albums (Spirit of Eden/Laughing Stock) are sensitive, subliminal masterpieces. Their record label sued them because it had no commercial potential, outside of any strict genre or catagory, and they didn't know how they could market it. These albums have gained a deep, cult status, deservedly so. R.I.P. to frontman and true artist Mark Hollis.
Mark Hollis (the lead singer) made sure that every Talk Talk album sounded different from the other. - The Party is over Sounds right at home with other contemporary new wave bands like a Flock of Seagulls and Duran Duran. - It's my life Turns away from the pop songs and delves more into prog rock but with a main role for the synthesizer. - The Colour of spring Is very similar to "It's my life" but doing away with all the Sythesizers and replacing them with true woodwind and strings. - Spirit of Eden Saw the band going in a more experimental direction. Hollis would appear in live performances with a guitar strapped on of which he joked he'd "Gotten so good at playing that thing he didn't even bother to plug it in." On this album however, he DID plug it in, making full use of the fact that he hadn't mastered guitar as his playing sounds very rough and spontaneous. - Laughing stock This time the band dabbled in free jazz, creating sonic landscapes and working with musicians who were given only the briefest description on what Hollis wanted to have them play. The producer of the album said that the album felt very much like falling into the abyss, as it was very dark and constricting. The band didn't tour to support the album. - Mark Hollis Which was Hollis' only solo album, it follows the template of "Laughing stock" but didn't have the darkness, instead feeling very much like a sigh of relief. Again Hollis declined to tour to support the album stating that "it shouldn't be played live." Prior to his death Mark Hollis was contacted by big shot producer Steven Wilson who remixed albums for the likes of Pink Floyd and Genesis, if he could remix "Colour of spring." Hollis' reply was only two words "Not interested."
@@woodturninguk6134 Why would being a fan mean you'd have to like everything they do equally? It's perfectly fine to enjoy some of their music more than others. Especially for a band that changed their style so dramatically from where they started.
Check out the whole concert it's amazing. Mark Hollis the lead singer passed away a couple of years back. They we're brilliant song writers and very talented .R.I.P Mark Hollis
As others have said I'd encourage you to search out other Talk Talk songs and their studio albums too. They were so much more than an eighties band or a seven piece live outfit.
One of the best bands in the 80s performing one of the best cocerts of the 80s. Please listen to the complete video of Talk Talk live at Montreux. Its overwhelming. Mark Hollis had a unique voice. So sad that he passed away.
The last 3 records are a hidden treasure. Love the integrity of this wonderful band....refused to sell out their art for money.
FYI, that piano intro is actually part of a song called 'Chameleon Days'. If you liked that, me and every single Talk Talk fan is going to strongly recommend you dig deeper into their library. It's good stuff.
Mark Hollis, a true musical genius. Talk Talk may be one of the most under-appreciated bands ever.
One of the greatest bands ever Mark Hollis is incomparable.
Awesome version of a Talk Talk classic. Sounds as good now as when first recorded 35 years ago :) (The 12" version was particularly good.)
Mark's vocals are always otherworldly. Lee Harris, the drummer, is awesome. He's so animated and works it hard! I love this band. I've had their albums since the beginning. My Favorite song is "Hate" I wish someone would react to it. It's 80's but Mark's voice makes it great. The lead singer sits down and lets the solos take the limelight.
My all time favourite song by such a large degree it's ridiculous. Just a perfect song.
One of my favourite tracks of all time. Love Talk Talk. Saw them live back in the day .
Doesn’t get much better than Talk Talk live in Montreaux. Pants shittingly good. Underrated and God Tier.
I didn't know them before, glad I do now.
I certainly wouldn't mind if you plan doing more reactions to them ;-)
Brilliant! Harmonic version is unique
Ooh man , my favor song ❤
Also, just FYI - No Doubt's "It's My Life" is actually a Talk Talk song. (I happen to like the Mark Hollis' version better - more emotion in it.)
Yes amazing ❤
The song that uses three different keys. Basically 1. Am/F/G 2. Bm/G/A and 3. Fm/Db/Eb to beautiful, dramatic effect.
Talk Talk had couple of hits back in the 80's...Such a shame, It's my life, dum dum girl, life 's what you make it, to name a few. They were a good band and the singer Mark Hollis had a very distinctive voice. Sadly he passed away last year....
dum dum girl was not a hit single!!!!
You´d better check out the later albums of Talk Talk, if your´re looking for really high quality and prog-rock-music, ("Spirit of Eden" and "Laughing Stock"), although every period of TT is great and worth listening and this one is an AMAZING show! *** in addition i recommend "Mark Hollis Solo Album" (for selected listeners... 😜)
That was the dogs rolloks...brilliant
isso sim que é banda e vocalista nota 1000.
First time hearing this
If you want to see an even better version check out live in Salamanca with the brilliant Mark Feltham on harmonica
They do some neat stuff here, but it is very hard to compete with that incredible harmonica. Salamanca is fantastic!
Un temazo y una banda maravillaosa
Johnny Turnbull on acoustic and Stratocaster guitars - probably better known for being one of the Blockheads from Ian Durie and the Blockheads. Also check out It's my Life from Talk Talk (also live from Montreux in 86)
Sufuckingperb choice and love the reaction mate... keep it coming, nice work
That would have made a great Bond song!
Fale mais da vida deste grande grupo.Gosto de saber
Three piece band. MHollis Vocals, Paul Webb Bass, Lee Harris Drums. But on stage x2 Keyboards/ piano players, guitar, x 2 percussion.
The best of song, Mark david rollis, vai fazer falta..
Have you listened to talk, Talk's 'It's My Life" Live at tis same concert? it's beautiflu!
This concert clip was from one of their close to the last live performances they did as a band. The next two studio albums (Spirit of Eden/Laughing Stock) are sensitive, subliminal masterpieces. Their record label sued them because it had no commercial potential, outside of any strict genre or catagory, and they didn't know how they could market it. These albums have gained a deep, cult status, deservedly so.
R.I.P. to frontman and true artist Mark Hollis.
Mark Hollis (the lead singer) made sure that every Talk Talk album sounded different from the other.
- The Party is over
Sounds right at home with other contemporary new wave bands like a Flock of Seagulls and Duran Duran.
- It's my life
Turns away from the pop songs and delves more into prog rock but with a main role for the synthesizer.
- The Colour of spring
Is very similar to "It's my life" but doing away with all the Sythesizers and replacing them with true woodwind and strings.
- Spirit of Eden
Saw the band going in a more experimental direction. Hollis would appear in live performances with a guitar strapped on of which he joked he'd "Gotten so good at playing that thing he didn't even bother to plug it in." On this album however, he DID plug it in, making full use of the fact that he hadn't mastered guitar as his playing sounds very rough and spontaneous.
- Laughing stock
This time the band dabbled in free jazz, creating sonic landscapes and working with musicians who were given only the briefest description on what Hollis wanted to have them play. The producer of the album said that the album felt very much like falling into the abyss, as it was very dark and constricting. The band didn't tour to support the album.
- Mark Hollis
Which was Hollis' only solo album, it follows the template of "Laughing stock" but didn't have the darkness, instead feeling very much like a sigh of relief. Again Hollis declined to tour to support the album stating that "it shouldn't be played live."
Prior to his death Mark Hollis was contacted by big shot producer Steven Wilson who remixed albums for the likes of Pink Floyd and Genesis, if he could remix "Colour of spring." Hollis' reply was only two words "Not interested."
This band is very special. Especially their last 2 albums!
Amazing last two albums aren't they!
U have to like all the albums to be a true fan IMO
@@woodturninguk6134 Why would being a fan mean you'd have to like everything they do equally? It's perfectly fine to enjoy some of their music more than others. Especially for a band that changed their style so dramatically from where they started.
Lol @@woodturninguk6134
Precious
The greatest band of all time bar none.
That was music !!!! Happy to lifed trough the 80s !!!! Beautifull Talk Talk 💖💖💖💖
One of the greatest bands ever Mark Hollis is incomparable.
I quote "Mark Hollis is incomparable" I unquote .... Lolita, you absolutely nailed it there with your comment :-)
Check out the whole concert it's amazing. Mark Hollis the lead singer passed away a couple of years back. They we're brilliant song writers and very talented .R.I.P Mark Hollis
As others have said I'd encourage you to search out other Talk Talk songs and their studio albums too. They were so much more than an eighties band or a seven piece live outfit.
70s ans 80s were amazing years for bands. Hollis was outstanding. Talk Talk awesome.
Good choice of band. If you want to go back even further, try Jethro Tull "Thick as a brick" live at Madison Square Garden in the mid 70s.
adoro esta canción, saludos desde BOLIVIA.
Great stuff from Talk Talk ☝️ RIP Mark Hollis you are missed ❤️🙏
One of the best songs ever made.
80s were the best