Damon Albarn - This is a Low (Live at Maida Vale)

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
  • Damon Albarn performs Blur's This is a Low at Maida Vale studios for Britpop at the BBC.

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  • @Jeffy-e4
    @Jeffy-e4 Рік тому +14

    This man is an absolute genius....

  • @Riviere8281
    @Riviere8281 9 років тому +267

    One of the things I love the most about Damon is that everytime he sings a song He is so much into it although he is singing the same song after 20 years and you can't tell the same about a lot of artists these days.. He really cares about his music!!I admire him a lot!

    • @rosemarymills1671
      @rosemarymills1671 4 роки тому +8

      Really thought provoking, beautiful piece. Got a beautiful face, and those eyes!

    • @rurysaurus
      @rurysaurus 3 роки тому +6

      this is his favorite blur song

    • @lisabarron3367
      @lisabarron3367 2 роки тому

      It's almost like adulation for Bowie's album 'Low'

    • @carolinedabill8180
      @carolinedabill8180 Рік тому +1

      Well said and so true 👍

    • @gaylesargeant2018
      @gaylesargeant2018 Місяць тому

      Beautiful 😍 😍😍😍xx

  • @GTanya07
    @GTanya07 9 років тому +235

    this song is timeless, i mean every blur's song is timeless

    • @venomelite251
      @venomelite251 6 років тому +5

      "Love in the 90's, is paranoid"...

    • @MrShahid0072
      @MrShahid0072 2 роки тому

      I found one live version of this song where i did not see your comment lol

  • @elmarnigmatullin4490
    @elmarnigmatullin4490 4 роки тому +13

    Never leave us Damon. All of us, we need you.

  • @andrewduguid2149
    @andrewduguid2149 10 років тому +95

    Possibly Blur's best song. Still spine tingling 20 years on.

    • @DeeTeaDee
      @DeeTeaDee 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah it hit me like a ton of bricks on me walkman walking to school 20 odd years ago.
      Brilliant song

    • @antonioeasypiano
      @antonioeasypiano 2 роки тому +1

      It is the perfect symbiosis of melody and chords

  • @jpb975
    @jpb975 10 років тому +91

    Turned me on to Blur. 20 years late, but better late than never.

  • @stanjones6659
    @stanjones6659 9 років тому +190

    I have cried to this song more than any other in my life and think this is a particularly beautiful version.

    • @Amethyst_Friend
      @Amethyst_Friend 9 років тому +5

      Stan Jones Their best. I think only Tender comes close...

    • @urwholefamilydied
      @urwholefamilydied 8 років тому +4

      +Stan Jones same my friend.... same.

    • @LeanzaLord
      @LeanzaLord 7 років тому +1

      I used to think the same until I heard the acoustic version of "under the westway"

    • @marksaunders4142
      @marksaunders4142 5 років тому

      u should try pink bullets by the shins

    • @WhatInTheDeepestShadeOfFeck
      @WhatInTheDeepestShadeOfFeck 3 роки тому

      This is the best version of their best song

  • @alicepayne9726
    @alicepayne9726 7 років тому +70

    You don't notice how beautiful this song actually is until it's stripped down like this. Almost in tears

    • @skypekai
      @skypekai 3 роки тому +7

      The f you talking about, it was always beautiful.

  • @anquetin2571
    @anquetin2571 2 роки тому +26

    This arrangement serves the song magnificently.

  • @jemen1709
    @jemen1709 5 років тому +34

    When Damon sinks in his piano at 3:30 and the blonde violin player watches him in all his passion, the world stands still for me. Unreal heartwarming moment.

  • @WhatInTheDeepestShadeOfFeck
    @WhatInTheDeepestShadeOfFeck 3 роки тому +22

    He will never better this song, or this version. That whispery "and the radio says..." gives me chills

  • @MarkMathewsMusic
    @MarkMathewsMusic 4 роки тому +25

    Yet another example of the depth and brilliance to Blur's songs. Damon is one of the greatest songwriters of a generation. Phenomenal.

  • @usera7544
    @usera7544 5 років тому +15

    Damon Albarn always deliver that old England nostalgia in such modern forms...

  • @matthewhall2939
    @matthewhall2939 7 років тому +62

    when the bass kicks in, it's like the hug I've always needed.

    • @jemen1709
      @jemen1709 5 років тому +8

      That´s what i still love about UA-cam. Great music and emotions from the bottom of peoples hearts. Truly well said.

    • @teavirus
      @teavirus 4 роки тому +2

      brilliant comment mate

  • @Drenwickification
    @Drenwickification 3 роки тому +25

    Damon Albarn is without a doubt one of the all time greats. I feel so lucky to have seen him twice, this performance was exceptional

  • @lawrysimm
    @lawrysimm 3 роки тому +9

    Epic. Simply epic. A stripped back version like this just emphasises the quality of the songwriting

  • @armyofmoths
    @armyofmoths 9 років тому +34

    Perhaps....his finest moment.

    • @madison-fq9mh
      @madison-fq9mh 7 років тому +5

      cardiacs74 nah his finest moment is when he broke his leg on stage

    • @JaCrispy360
      @JaCrispy360 6 років тому +8

      to be fair, every moment has been his finest

  • @BeatPoet67
    @BeatPoet67 9 років тому +13

    Just fucking beautiful...

    • @5amH45lam
      @5amH45lam 9 років тому

      Richard Smith No need to fucking swear. Ha ha ha!

  • @user-uy3tx5so1t
    @user-uy3tx5so1t 9 років тому +22

    rhis song explains why he is a genius

  • @TheGBs1972
    @TheGBs1972 3 роки тому +13

    So beautifully English...like Vaughn Williams or a Ray Davis composition..quite perfect.

  • @LornaKelso
    @LornaKelso 10 років тому +54

    Still a fantastic song. A true classic.

  • @madison-fq9mh
    @madison-fq9mh 7 років тому +10

    damon really does have such a beautiful voice

  • @sakuramikuoshi
    @sakuramikuoshi 6 років тому +15

    this will always be my favourite blur song ever

  • @purple.sof88
    @purple.sof88 2 роки тому +3

    damn...thanks to the universe I got to grew up with this music...

  • @mikeybabe861
    @mikeybabe861 10 років тому +20

    I think his voice has improved over time
    Great stuff

  • @blueman0714
    @blueman0714 5 років тому +5

    I heard this song walking hyde park alone. I was 15. It was absolute.

  • @dazpritch5853
    @dazpritch5853 10 років тому +56

    Brings a hard faced twat like me down into an emotional wreck...
    Damon is nothing short of a genius

    • @skypekai
      @skypekai 4 роки тому

      That just means you're only a twat

  • @chrishesketh-baxter36
    @chrishesketh-baxter36 10 років тому +27

    This just made me cry
    Wow

  • @urwholefamilydied
    @urwholefamilydied 8 років тому +34

    Ridiculous talent. The chords and his playing couldn't be more perfect. Nice touch to add a bit of bass halfway through... thought it was a guitar at first, and was hoping for that crazy solo from the original. But everything went right in the end... unbelievable.

    • @VenusMarsAndSun
      @VenusMarsAndSun 8 років тому

      +Charles J Gartner Why "Ridiculous talent" ? don't understand cause i'm french

    • @jorusserto341
      @jorusserto341 8 років тому +2

      +VenusMarsAndSun he means lots of talent

    • @urwholefamilydied
      @urwholefamilydied 8 років тому +4

      +VenusMarsAndSun yes... "ridiculous" meaning, crazy, meaning, not understanding, meaning, mind blown. I meant very good talent, but beyond "very good".

    • @VenusMarsAndSun
      @VenusMarsAndSun 8 років тому +3

      +Charles J Gartner Thanks for your answer ! Agree, this version is amazing !

  • @murrayw17
    @murrayw17 9 років тому +30

    Awesome song and great version. Song sounds as fresh as it did 20 years ago

  • @JosefaMirandaZ
    @JosefaMirandaZ 10 років тому +41

    my favorite song, of my favorite singer = Genius!!!! THE BEST SONG OF BLUR

  • @matthewperryman4638
    @matthewperryman4638 10 років тому +17

    Absolute genius.

  • @natynatychan
    @natynatychan 6 років тому +11

    This caught me off guard, tearing up... oh, this is so beautiful! LOOOOVE this version!!!

  • @xpSandrART1106
    @xpSandrART1106 10 років тому +20

    Marvelous version!!!

  • @xySuperManxy
    @xySuperManxy 5 років тому +5

    Fuck. I still don't understand how he makes the Shipping Forecast sound so wistful and beautiful in its melancholy. It's so good.

  • @simonaglaserova6084
    @simonaglaserova6084 4 роки тому +2

    Totally out of this world. Damon Albarn is friggin angel

  • @amarocosta190
    @amarocosta190 10 років тому +19

    awesome.. Damon is a genius

  • @mrcheung3745
    @mrcheung3745 6 років тому +9

    Crushes me but I love this song sooooo much

  • @SFsailingbiking
    @SFsailingbiking 5 років тому +9

    Damon Albarn never disappoints.

  • @clg3239
    @clg3239 3 роки тому +3

    God knows how I love Graham's guitar solo but this stunning version is quite simply the most beautiful thing I have ever heard ❤️

  • @joseebourdon8937
    @joseebourdon8937 2 роки тому +1

    genie musical.grand createur.bete de scene.MONSIEUR ALBARN vous le plus grand.apres avoir assiste a un de ses concert j adore tout vos groupes et lui meme.mec humble.adorant le maitre David BOWIE.similitude avec bowie.mais damon a sa musique a lui.signe christophe bourdon.vive les indes

  • @bigjilms
    @bigjilms 7 років тому +16

    oh no i'm crying

  • @jonatherton
    @jonatherton 3 роки тому +2

    It’s a masterpiece. It has everything.

  • @BossySwan
    @BossySwan 3 роки тому +1

    Remember hearing this live on the radio and still check in from time to time

  • @carlosipe5252
    @carlosipe5252 9 років тому +8

    Beautiful!!!! No words!!

  • @MaggieMitchie
    @MaggieMitchie 10 років тому +13

    I could watch this over and over and over again! I love this song and I think this is its best performance. And I would also say that this version is better than the original song!
    ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

  • @mrscaerolein
    @mrscaerolein 4 роки тому +3

    Goosebumps all over!

  • @garethjroche
    @garethjroche 5 років тому +2

    This is one of the best things to ever happen in music

  • @bretttempleman5373
    @bretttempleman5373 2 роки тому +2

    Damon Alburn is such an amazing talent. He always give such a sincere performance on any song I've ever seen him perform

  • @gonzalorivera3313
    @gonzalorivera3313 8 років тому +6

    this song is so great. it has something special.

  • @dgryff2724
    @dgryff2724 3 роки тому +4

    Stunning 👍🏻

  • @WasteValley
    @WasteValley 10 років тому +5

    I think I just hear the best version of it, simply beautiful!

  • @thiyagarajanb7721
    @thiyagarajanb7721 10 років тому +4

    A true genius! piano sounds awesome!

  • @stanjones6659
    @stanjones6659 9 років тому +6

    What a star!

  • @antonioeasypiano
    @antonioeasypiano 2 роки тому +1

    This song is the perfect symbiosis of melody and chords

  • @stefanocaiazzakindergartenchef
    @stefanocaiazzakindergartenchef 3 роки тому +1

    Wow so beautiful.Lovely memories in my life,thankyou

  • @cyberiaarts
    @cyberiaarts 5 років тому +3

    I got shivers ❤️

  • @cjk310
    @cjk310 10 років тому +19

    Wow. This is amazing. I think it would be great if he came out with a live solo record. Probably a long shot, but that would be sweet!

  • @buddahluvaz8
    @buddahluvaz8 10 років тому +8

    Great performance.

  • @gaylesargeant2018
    @gaylesargeant2018 Місяць тому

    Stunning!!! So needed today this song 🥲🙏🏻xx

  • @gaylesargeant2018
    @gaylesargeant2018 Місяць тому

    Love Blur so much 😍😍
    This song is epic !!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Skyewalker1000
    @Skyewalker1000 6 років тому +4

    Wish I was still working there!

  • @caspar4270
    @caspar4270 10 років тому +6

    Just brilliant

  • @UcaughtWinVirus
    @UcaughtWinVirus 10 років тому +4

    Beautiful, of course

  • @bigfacecondom
    @bigfacecondom 10 років тому +10

    better version of it !! really like this way !

  • @milesaph
    @milesaph 10 років тому +8

    amazing damon

  • @markdonaldson1517
    @markdonaldson1517 5 років тому +2

    Pure emotion song stripped to its bare bones

  • @jimmybehan1645
    @jimmybehan1645 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant say no more,

  • @dougg568
    @dougg568 2 роки тому +1

    Timeless lament , love it

  • @singIeservingfriend
    @singIeservingfriend 6 років тому +2

    Breathtaking

  • @jemen1709
    @jemen1709 5 років тому +9

    The best moments: The classic "This is a Low" bassriff only at 3:20. And the peak when Damon sinks in his piano at 3:25 and the blonde violinist smiling, watching him in all his passion. Very heartwarming moment for me. Only music can do such magical things.

  • @genivaldoantoniodasilva2841
    @genivaldoantoniodasilva2841 4 роки тому +2

    Damon Albarn é um dos maiores cantores, compositores, artistas, músicos, gênios dos últimos trinta anos. Simplesmente incrível.

  • @adodean
    @adodean 5 років тому +4

    Absolute class... the tallent of this guy! Love his vocal !! Sounds easy to sing but beleive me its not!! Lovin u mate

  • @paddyboy207
    @paddyboy207 10 років тому +3

    Just the Greatest!

  • @shezza9076
    @shezza9076 5 років тому +1

    Timeless song. Beautiful

  • @StormWatch991
    @StormWatch991 Рік тому

    Beautiful song. One of my favourites, always has been and always will be. We love you Damon. x ❤

  • @chipiturk90strend
    @chipiturk90strend 10 років тому +5

    :') touchin performance!

  • @titterovalleroni7614
    @titterovalleroni7614 10 років тому +2

    BELLISSIMA .....
    Mitici Blur ..

  • @Russcoe1963
    @Russcoe1963 3 роки тому +1

    A beautiful song written about the radio shipping forecast, quintessentially English and timeless.

  • @teresatrejo8737
    @teresatrejo8737 5 років тому +3

    Hermosa voz Damon Albarn!!

  • @breiannalee2475
    @breiannalee2475 4 роки тому +2

    This is so surreal. Way more precious than the original. He seems so well versed and worldly at this point. He's seen the world and more, but singing this in that moment in time, England is all that matters to him. Gorgeous. What a beautiful human being he is... Plus, makes me cry every time. Fuck me

  • @jess28282
    @jess28282 7 років тому +1

    so beautiful

  • @user-rb8lk6st8r
    @user-rb8lk6st8r 4 роки тому +5

    [Verse 1]
    And into the sea
    Goes pretty England and me
    Around the Bay of Biscay
    And back for tea
    Hit traffic on the Dogger Bank
    Up the Thames to find a taxi rank
    Sail on by with the tide
    And go to sleep
    And the radio says
    [Chorus]
    This is a low
    But it won't hurt you
    When you're alone
    It will be there with you
    Finding ways to stay solo
    [Verse 2]
    Up the Tyne, Forth and Cromarty
    There's a low in the high forties
    Saturday's locked away on the pier, not fast enough, dear
    And on the Malin head
    Blackpool looks blue and red
    And the Queen, she's gone 'round the bend
    Jumped off Land's End
    And the radio says
    [Chorus]
    This is a low
    But it won't hurt you
    When you're alone
    It will be there with you
    Finding ways to stay solo
    [Instrumental Break]
    [Chorus]
    This is a low
    But it won't hurt you
    When you're alone
    It will be there with you
    Finding ways to stay solo

  • @AgneseMoon
    @AgneseMoon 5 місяців тому

    Love this.

  • @Begsy89
    @Begsy89 6 років тому +1

    Masterful! Stunning song

  • @TOMOHIROAOKI0511
    @TOMOHIROAOKI0511 10 років тому +6

    ブラーの曲をデーモンがソロで歌っている!なんて美しいんだ!きっとフジロックでも披露するのだろうな。行けないけど楽しみだ。単独での来日を求む。

  • @20centurygirl21
    @20centurygirl21 3 місяці тому

    beautiful ver

  • @timtube1663
    @timtube1663 Рік тому

    What a beautiful version

  • @florenciaala-vena7371
    @florenciaala-vena7371 6 років тому +2

    te amo ❤

  • @olafwitte906
    @olafwitte906 5 років тому +4

    3:33 "love my violine... for him only". ;-)

  • @CPunicorn
    @CPunicorn 3 роки тому +1

    Dedicated to Paul Ritter ❤Always loved and remembered by all of his FND fans (Including me) RIP ❤

  • @jessnichols2803
    @jessnichols2803 9 місяців тому

    Their best song. X

  • @christianhindle1664
    @christianhindle1664 Рік тому +1

    Quality 👌

  • @TheGabolism
    @TheGabolism 10 років тому +1

    damon genio!!

  • @damianvenegasd7552
    @damianvenegasd7552 6 років тому +10

    Dios, sin duda alguna! un genio Damon Albarn,Mejor que los Gallagher

  • @rbutler007
    @rbutler007 3 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @martacoro5933
    @martacoro5933 8 років тому +1

    Una gran canción interpretada por un grande.

  • @itsMrNoble
    @itsMrNoble 9 місяців тому

    What a beautiful version. I think it might be the only time I’ve seen Damon accurately hit the lows in the chorus without having to wobble back into key.

  • @nataliecheung1969
    @nataliecheung1969 7 років тому

    love Damon

  • @misterioso929
    @misterioso929 9 років тому +2

    buenísimo