"Pale Green Ghosts" from the album of the same name, released 2013 on Bella Union. Director: Alex Southam Producer: Imogen Rigby DP: Paul Newton www.johngrant.com www.bellaunion.com
The vocals has something of Dead Can Dance, the sound start with a sophisticated electronic style then gradually became a mix of classical instruments and electrónica. A masterpiece.
Album of the year for sure. Wonderful songs by someone who can actually sing. Although the electronic backings of some of the songs is cold, that voice is very warm. The whole has an underlying sense of sadness and loss, but not in an alienating way at all. Whoever broke this big man's heart wants his arse kicked. Very sad to have heard of John's recent diagnosis - but these days, it doesn't mean the end of the road. You're a star, sir!
John Grant, I know you are my soul mate, and we will probably never meet. It breaks my heart, but at least I have your beautiful music forever. Thank you, again.
Were you there? Trax Club. Denver. Early 80's. "Driving on the road at night and the radio broadcasting the ocean." YES. Chinook winds. YES. Pale green ghosts -- trees. YES. Thank God you are ALIVE...to make this music. And Parker. Beyond words. I don't think anyone can truly understand the "oppression" (doesn't describe it). Oh God this song is so f* healing. I never ever ever thought something this beautiful would come from that time and place. Oh THANK YOU !! THANK YOU !! THANK YOU !!
One last message that I hope he may read someday. Not very likely though as he’s a private person I feel. I can resonate with his music and what little I know of his home life and struggles in his personal life….i can relate. Not exactly the same as his, but just as meaningful and difficult. I hope for only happiness for him going forward and look forward to hearing more music to come. I only wish I could see him perform someday. Believe it or not I found him from a movie I love and subsequently found a wonderful artist that I absolutely love! 😊
The world needs more dark and brooding synth pop like this, introspective and alluring, and totally of himself, there's not another artist like John Grant imo
I’m just a simple hetro guy but I totally love John Grants mind. Complex, witty, deep, self effacing, cryptic, amazing, beautiful. Thank you John for hours of wonder...and learning.
Thank you Shazam for helping me find this song. I work in a starbucks and it always comes on in our playlist and it feels like a heist or something is about to kick off
For those that haven't please check out the Czars albums... All good but especially 'the ugly people versus the beautiful people'...John's vocals are wonderful and the Czars are actually a very good band!
MacArthur's Park is melting in the dark All the sweet, green icing flowing down Someone left the cake out in the rain I don't think that I can take it 'Cause it took so long to bake it And I'll never have that recipe again Oh no! The ghosts say “hi”, John ❤️
Just bought a ticket tonight to go and see this hidden treasure in Birmingham on 9th May. Really looking forward to it. Heard him on 6music on Radcliffe and Maconie and he is so humble and just glad to be making music. Excellent.
Heard the Rachmnaninoff piece yesterday and spent the entire day trying to remember where I'd heard it before. Maddening, but finally remembered. Great song.
When you hear classical blended in like this it’s amazing I grew up on up on classical having a sister that played piano It’s heavyweight stuff. Very moving and moody Yet when you search or tune in it’s garbage classical they play I give this the thumbs up 100% 10 out of 10 Star
Bloody top music or what?! Wowee. Can't wait for the album release in March. Been a long time since Queen of Denmark. Sounds like it was worth the wait. Top bloke!
Saw you for the first time on Jools Holland tonight. What a performance..... loved it...as ever while im watching Joole I have the laptop ready to go find music I like from the show.... ohhh yes.....
This is great , sort of reminds me of gusgus , it's got an Icelandic vibe to it , only heard of him because he was on a bbc 4 music documentary last Friday and now I gotta splash out 25£ for his record yey!
Saw John last night at Shepherds Bush Empire and was blown away. If he'd chosen to perform acapella that would have been enough, his voice is so strong and carries. Using his anger to create - HE IS A TRUE ARTIST.
Welcome back John... The Queen of Denmark was a stunning album and on the back of some of the Czars material such as THE UGLY PEOPLE vs THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, the guy just keeps getting better and better... I heartily recommend the superb version of SONG TO THE SIREN on the Tim Buckley tribute double cd SING A SONG FOR YOU... Now it's just a five week wait for the PALE GREEN GHOSTS album...
Hi John. I saw you a couple of years back supporting Midlake in Liverpool at the O2 Academy. I remember you playing You Don't Have To (Pretent To Care) and have loved that song ever since. Can't wait to hear it on the new album.
This man is amazing! i discovered him a few days ago and he blows my mind with this album..so perfectly crafted and the sound is very dramatic and has lots of fusions and musical influences..just perfect...Keep going Graham the worlds needs more of your music!! god bless you :)
The best Night Drive song.......A dark desolate county road, highway, or a coastal road @ night with the dark ocean breeze blowing your hair everywhere! Driving on A1A from SOBE Mia to Ft Lauderdale & the reflection on the green traffic lights looked like pale green ghost on the street.
I will not say I'm that surprised by the new sound (the extra-tracks of "Queen of Denmark" were a hint) but I LOVE IT!!! John's voice is put in evidence so well here... Can't wait to hear the whole album, it's been too long.
Love this. Turns epic and very cinematic on 2,38. The video works well too, especially the night time road shot. Not sure what he's doing though maybe burying someone.
This is superb and well worth the wait. Listened to it the first couple of times without watching the video to really appreciate it. The video itself really matches the song. Thanks John.
I'm so pleased someone like John has come along to give us his take on good music that has no genre, and you can put it to any style you like.. rare indeed. this track feels up the room and leaves you wanting more, the key to getting well John is let the music heal. your in our thoughts dude. mickey
The vocals has something of Dead Can Dance, the sound start with a sophisticated electronic style then gradually became a mix of classical instruments and electrónica. A masterpiece.
Brendan Perry listens to John Grant songs!
Album of the year for sure. Wonderful songs by someone who can actually sing. Although the electronic backings of some of the songs is cold, that voice is very warm. The whole has an underlying sense of sadness and loss, but not in an alienating way at all. Whoever broke this big man's heart wants his arse kicked. Very sad to have heard of John's recent diagnosis - but these days, it doesn't mean the end of the road.
You're a star, sir!
John Grant, I know you are my soul mate, and we will probably never meet. It breaks my heart, but at least I have your beautiful music forever. Thank you, again.
Were you there? Trax Club. Denver. Early 80's. "Driving on the road at night and the radio broadcasting the ocean." YES. Chinook winds. YES. Pale green ghosts -- trees. YES. Thank God you are ALIVE...to make this music. And Parker. Beyond words. I don't think anyone can truly understand the "oppression" (doesn't describe it). Oh God this song is so f* healing. I never ever ever thought something this beautiful would come from that time and place. Oh THANK YOU !! THANK YOU !! THANK YOU !!
One last message that I hope he may read someday. Not very likely though as he’s a private person I feel. I can resonate with his music and what little I know of his home life and struggles in his personal life….i can relate. Not exactly the same as his, but just as meaningful and difficult. I hope for only happiness for him going forward and look forward to hearing more music to come. I only wish I could see him perform someday. Believe it or not I found him from a movie I love and subsequently found a wonderful artist that I absolutely love! 😊
The world needs more dark and brooding synth pop like this, introspective and alluring, and totally of himself, there's not another artist like John Grant imo
Something keeps drawing me back to this song……. the ambiguity, the mystery….. the infectious rhythm.
So much love for this.
I’m just a simple hetro guy but I totally love John Grants mind. Complex, witty, deep, self effacing, cryptic, amazing, beautiful. Thank you John for hours of wonder...and learning.
Yes, yes, yes.
I too saw Mr. Grant on the Jools Holland show last weekend and was blown away with his performances. Great!!
John & Biggi!!!! Excellent combination, can hardly wait for the album.. :)
in a league of his own ....a peerless voice and just a creative genius.....simple
Thank you Shazam for helping me find this song. I work in a starbucks and it always comes on in our playlist and it feels like a heist or something is about to kick off
I told my sister to check it out. She said is it sad? I said no. Music to rob a bank to.
I wish I had friends who like his music.... He his amazing!
Antonio Giuffrida I’m with you there! 😂
Same
Absolutely magnificient! I was listening this while cycling..glad it was raining so no-one could see my tears.
One of my all time fav songs… Thank you JG 🙏🏻
great video and great song. rare thing that.
John - everything you do is gold dust, and should be treasured by all. Love ya!!
Look for the 2nd time - 1 of best Songs of have ever heard - pure class
Agreed 💜
I'd marry this song in a heartbeat.
Gorgeous voice.
TheraminTrees lm in love with him
With John Grant you can always rest assured you will get quality music!
Astonishing track. One of my all time favourites and incredible live. Thank you for the inspiration Mr John Grant x :-)
Just barely discovered this song a week ago. It's been on at least 8x a day! Great song!
For those that haven't please check out the Czars albums... All good but especially 'the ugly people versus the beautiful people'...John's vocals are wonderful and the Czars are actually a very good band!
excelent voice and very good electronic sound,Gus Gus collaboration
... John, that's breathtakingly GREAT, like a soundtrack for David Lynch!
Thanx****
what joy, just when I thought I may never find anything new to wow me, lurrrrve this,
MacArthur's Park is melting in the dark
All the sweet, green icing flowing down
Someone left the cake out in the rain
I don't think that I can take it
'Cause it took so long to bake it
And I'll never have that recipe again
Oh no!
The ghosts say “hi”, John ❤️
best thing listened in ages....
One of our favourite tracks of the year so far.
outstanding... his voice reminds me of Scott Walker circa 1965, the Genevive period. And what a great video...
Just bought a ticket tonight to go and see this hidden treasure in Birmingham on 9th May. Really looking forward to it. Heard him on 6music on Radcliffe and Maconie and he is so humble and just glad to be making music. Excellent.
Perfect electronic beats and his voice ? Amazing ! Love this.
Banger
intensely excellent.....thank you.
agree.
英語わかりませんが、引き込まれます2018#2019#シーズンの、高橋大輔さんの、フリープログラムきになり、CD買ってきました、とても響く音楽性優しい癒されル曲楽しみです、有り難うございます、ジョングランドさんのこえに、世界観感じました感謝
The orchestral part is a quote from the b section of Rachmaninoff's Prelude in C Sharp MInor. Brilliant!
I listened to that for the first time today and was caught off guard! I thought bloody hell, Rachmaninoff's pinched John Grant's work here!
Heard the Rachmnaninoff piece yesterday and spent the entire day trying to remember where I'd heard it before. Maddening, but finally remembered. Great song.
When you hear classical blended in like this it’s amazing
I grew up on up on classical having a sister that played piano
It’s heavyweight stuff. Very moving and moody
Yet when you search or tune in it’s garbage classical they play
I give this the thumbs up 100% 10 out of 10 Star
Mr John Grant... You are awesome!
A superb song, and yes, indeed, the first time I heard it, I thought it was the mighty Yello with a guest vocalist. Want the album, now.
This tune reminds me of dead can dance.. this is the first time I have come across this artist!
Fantastic - enjoyed his interview in Radio New Zealand. Amazing voice ! USA's loss - the worlds gain !
this track is simply addictive, such a great sound
Bloody top music or what?! Wowee. Can't wait for the album release in March. Been a long time since Queen of Denmark. Sounds like it was worth the wait. Top bloke!
If I ever get rich- I’m buying John.
The voice, music and lyrics are pure triple threat! Nice.
Saw you for the first time on Jools Holland tonight. What a performance..... loved it...as ever while im watching Joole I have the laptop ready to go find music I like from the show.... ohhh yes.....
Paul Hibbert я
This is great , sort of reminds me of gusgus , it's got an Icelandic vibe to it , only heard of him because he was on a bbc 4 music documentary last Friday and now I gotta splash out 25£ for his record yey!
lol probably because it was recorded in Iceland and produced by Biggi Veira of Gus Gus ;)
Saw John last night at Shepherds Bush Empire and was blown away. If he'd chosen to perform acapella that would have been enough, his voice is so strong and carries. Using his anger to create - HE IS A TRUE ARTIST.
Beautiful darkness!!
can't wait for the rest John!!
Welcome back John... The Queen of Denmark was a stunning album and on the back of some of the Czars material such as THE UGLY PEOPLE vs THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, the guy just keeps getting better and better... I heartily recommend the superb version of SONG TO THE SIREN on the Tim Buckley tribute double cd SING A SONG FOR YOU... Now it's just a five week wait for the PALE GREEN GHOSTS album...
Superb voice, great video and the new synthesised sound works very well.... IMHO the best singer in the world today...good to see him back!
I'm here because of "Looking". Glad I found this!!!
At least the some redemption in that action😝.
Manchester . . . . . So Much to Answer For.
great, great ,great!!!
What an album the guy is simply standout..................THE VOICE.......ALBUM OF THE YEAR CERTAINLY BEST VOCAL
Hi John. I saw you a couple of years back supporting Midlake in Liverpool at the O2 Academy. I remember you playing You Don't Have To (Pretent To Care) and have loved that song ever since. Can't wait to hear it on the new album.
Superb LP. It's a breath of fresh air. Amazing arrangements and great voice. Looks like a serious guy!
Something magnetic and elegant - thanks, John!!!
this is fantastic! What a talented guy. I can't wait for the entire album to come.
Just heard this for the first time. Now I'm sorry I missed your show at Blue Dot 2019!
Will be seeing him live in 10 days . can't fucking wait
So excited for the new album!
so dope, it's dope ... played it 15 times in 24 hours thus far .... best track i've heard in 3/4 years
This man is amazing! i discovered him a few days ago and he blows my mind with this album..so perfectly crafted and the sound is very dramatic and has lots of fusions and musical influences..just perfect...Keep going Graham the worlds needs more of your music!! god bless you :)
great tune john!!!! good to have you back!
Can't wait to see him live...hopefully he'll play in Utrecht this year.
This is amazing, just got turned to him thanks to searching amazon for newest albums of 2013.
this is a short film.. so much emotion, so much inspiration for story... fantastic atmosphere .. sounds... shots... and of course MUSIC...
The best Night Drive song.......A dark desolate county road, highway, or a coastal road @ night with the dark ocean breeze blowing your hair everywhere! Driving on A1A from SOBE Mia to Ft Lauderdale & the reflection on the green traffic lights looked like pale green ghost on the street.
❤👍
I will not say I'm that surprised by the new sound (the extra-tracks of "Queen of Denmark" were a hint) but I LOVE IT!!! John's voice is put in evidence so well here... Can't wait to hear the whole album, it's been too long.
I like it! Such an talented songwriter.
I still like this song. Sounds so mystical! Good job, Mr. Grant. :-)
Beautiful ! I love John Grant.
Unique and imaginative. Really pleased that a friend introduced me to John Grant!
Great song & Video! Love the new album.
Love this. Turns epic and very cinematic on 2,38. The video works well too, especially the night time road shot. Not sure what he's doing though maybe burying someone.
wooah wooah! this is fantastic Mr Grant.. and really looking forward to the new CD
YES YES YES!!! GOD BLESS U MAN!!! NO ASPIRIN NEDED WITH YOU. I WAS LOOKING FOR NEWS ABOUT U!!! THANK YOU!!!
this is amazing. i can't stop listening this, on repeat.
best pop song for 2013?
This is brilliant.
Genius! John Grant....I salute you!
I look forward to the rest of it... Queen of Denmark is still playing nonstop in my car...
Fantastic sounds, with John Grants great vocals, this has got to be in your c/d collection
I like this a lot! Very moody, cool video too. Nice one!
This is superb and well worth the wait. Listened to it the first couple of times without watching the video to really appreciate it. The video itself really matches the song. Thanks John.
I found I your music on a bbc documentary and I really enjoy your contemporary style a bit of popcorn here a bit of orchestral there
Keep coming back
Love it
such a clever tune......brilliant!
What a track! Can't remember being as excited about some new music as I am with this. Look forward to the album....
Thank you john. X
FANTASTIC!!!!
amazing!
I'm so pleased someone like John has come along to give us his take on good music that has no genre, and you can put it to any style you like.. rare indeed. this track feels up the room and leaves you wanting more, the key to getting well John is let the music heal. your in our thoughts dude. mickey
Oh boy, this is so good, I forgot to breathe for a moment 😅
Very excited to find it now on Spotify too! Just sounds awesome on the big speakers !
Great song! Great voice, great arrangement!
Saw his Glastonbury performance tonight awesome song awesome singer 😄
Love it ! Fantastic well done love this direction
thanks james teeeej for letting me discover this gem