I always loved this song. Now that I see it with this video, it kind of gets to me in a different way. My mom died after battling poor health for a long time. At her funeral, I had bought some balloons to let go at her service. They had been in my car for awhile and when I let em' go, they all sank, except the one I got with a smiley face. I watched the balloon til it was so high I couldn't see it anymore. And the smiley face never turned away. Beautiful song.
I feel u, lost my mom at a young age. I heard this song on Sing 2 and I just teared up, but it's tears of joy because we are evolving faster than others, and it makes us stronger.
Put earphones, close your eyes and play this song at full volume and imagine you're floating in a galaxy full of stars and lights or in a deep ocean or in the northern lights
@@johnnelson3665 my guess is that you were conceived under a dull moon in one of the drabber flatlands where flights of fancy are to be deflated and mouth-farted on. An excerpt from Mary Nelson's book, 'The death knell of my son's imagination: and how my sister helped his jealous little eyes be nicer' 'John Nelson, son of my glorious sister, with her and your own loveliness inside of you, you should know better!', said Sarah Frolic-Sage née Nelson, John's aunt. Feeling rightly and openly chastised by his gleaming aunt, the aunt who held him when he was bullied by himself and when he kissed a girl and she ran away, he wanted to get into a hole dug by little moles but again, she embraced him. John was happy then. Then, he began to hate her love and vowed to mark her soul and skin for making him feel. He remembered himself. Yes. He knew what to do. He would comment her to death. John would become 'John'.
songs like this can't be copyd and pasted and im happy to share this playlist with master pieces ua-cam.com/play/PLR5gx5cjx84ohlHpkedPdLdGVgO-JjEJi.html
This song literally brings me to soft tears …my whole life … slides of happy and sad moments … running.. fishing… eating Mami’s rice and beans … at home, lying on my back on the floor -dreaming … it all comes together in this beautiful song ….
Definitely by far and away the most underrated band since time began.The best gift I ever received was in 1998 when my son introduced me to the magic that is Mercury Rev.
For me that title would go to the band The Church but I definitely agree that Mercury Rev was brilliant and vastly unappreciated, unacknowledged and underrated. As I understand it part of the problem is they had a consistent reputation with falling apart during live performances largely due in fact to the singer's propensity for getting drunk on stage consistently. And if you are unfamiliar with or only know of a couple songs by The Church I would full heartedly recommend you check out a variety of their work as each album tends to have a feel of it's own. One of the things that makes them stick out is how they cover a wide range of songs and music styles from Pink Floyd like psychedelic rock to slower even ballad or nursery like rock songs to straight up rock tunes. If you do end up liking them I'd love to hear; drop me an email or connect with me on Google+. Cheers!
This song and video was a favorite of my friend Jill Simonsen. I couldn't help but notice the strange and eerie coincidence that this video was posted on the same date that she died, March 10, 2011. And her work often featured balloons floating in this way. RIP Jill
jackmooremoore balloons are an appalling credit. I mean let’s kill some mammal in the name of , no offence to your pal but I’ve loved and lost beyond what is cool. But no frickin balloons please it’s as obscene as memorials on the roadside.
jambolee75 look jamboree .....A vagina is a bit harsh ....Jonathan should have taken in jacksmoores feelings.I too have wonder about the wisdom of releasing balloons into the environment .i probably did when I was young .i DO see his point .but there is a time and place .
Reverse Flash sorry rev-flash ..what exactly are you saying obscene lie .!? Are you saying I'm lying Jonathan lying jacksmoores lying I'm confused .you have to give more info .you just can't blog OBSCENE LIE (well I suppose you can ) but it's a hard conversation piece and your NOT telling us what your objecting about .
Time, all the long red lines, that take control Of all the smoke-like streams that flow into your dreams That big blue open sea, that can't be crossed That can't be climbed, just born between Oh, the two white lines, distant Gods an' faded signs Of all those blinking lights, you had to pick the one tonight Holes, dug by little moles, angry jealous spies Got telephones for eyes, come to you as friends All those endless ends, that can't be tied Oh, they make me laugh, and always make me cry Till they drop like flies, and sink like polished stones Of all the stones I throw, how does that old song go? How does that old song go? Bands, those funny little plans, that never work quite right
I heard this song in sing 2 and I said I’m going to search for it, it sound amazing and I found it. I have never felt a sound so beautiful like this song. ❤️
This song makes me think of my mom, she made her journey to heaven on August 28th 2021 and I miss her so much with all of my heart and soul! I still cry all the time but I know that she is okay in heaven watching over me, I feel her spirit with me all the time. I was also watching the movie sing two with my children and when I heard this song it made me think of her. Now here I am. I love you mom forever and ever. You were an Earth angel and now you are an angel in heaven. In memory of 💖Andrea Dee Mason ♾️8/13/1968 - 8/28/2021🌅 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
This song brings so out so many emotions when i first heard it. It makes me feel like a kid and feeling free. It brings up memories of my mom and how she comforted me and my siblings when we fell in life but was always there to pick us up. It also makes me feel sad that she is no longer with us but as song ramps up, it leaves me with great memories of my life with a awesome mom. I miss you every day mom. You are forever my mom and always in my heart. Rest easy and until we see each other again thank you for aways picking me up then and now. Love you.
It's the day of my birthday, my daughter is listening to 21 pilots, and it's not the first time that their song reminds me of Mercury Rev... I just fell into tears... A time travel.. This friend of mine also used to like Them. The most probable thing is that I won't rather see him anymore in my life.
Hmm ..I might be dumb on the metaphor here .I still don't get the why the baloons Can someone point it out to.me the balloon going though the street .the metaphor ?
My beautiful baby boy watches sing 2 all the time and has for years. He is currently on hospice suffering from the abuse he endured at 3 months old that is now taking his life. I turned on this movie and this song immediately brought me to tears. Life is unfair
This was one of my late best friend’s favorite songs. My eyes always wet everytime I hear it. Jonathan Donahue has a strange but beautiful voice I’ve ever heard. & The Red Balloon! what a beautiful movie! Thanks for uploading this. :)
1999. Remember walking into Borders on Oxford St, the first one in England to open. They had it on a listening post. I stood there listening and will never ever forget
Thanks, I didn't want to at first, but somehow I keep returning to the song every now and then. Sometimes I just listen and read the comments and don't watch the footage...and thanks for putting the song to the film too. It's perfect.
20 years on and still so beautiful,i asked my girlfriends sister to get the cd when she went to america.she brought it back with a pair of skechers trainers i loved 98
Been a fan of this band and song ever since Deserters Songs released all those years ago in another lifetime. Now, sitting in a cafe whilst my son sits watching Sing 2 in a group in the corner, and I hear this song blaring away. I honestly had to check to see if my phone had somehow begun to interfere with the cafe's sound system 😄 Delighted this tune is now reaching a bigger audience, it deserves it.
Thank u so much for making this takes me back my childhood and makes me cry on all the opportunities I missed and laugh at all the memories I had with my friends..😪
Love love love this tune, reminds me of simpler times, more innocent times, like others it all ends in tears....I think there is something incredibly sad about a balloon without an owner!!.....
Many of my generation were fortunate enough to have been shown this film at school in the 60s and early 70s. I'm glad that younger people who never saw it have perhaps been introduced to it with this video. Wonderful pairing of song and images, S.D. Thank you.
saw these guys at kentish town forum they were amazing this song always brings a tear its the song played at my mums funeral it was one of her favourite bands thanks guys for such a fab album
This song played on my wife’s car when she picked me up at the hospital right after when I have to confirm my fathers body. This song is really emotional for me every time I hear it but it’s bittersweet. I love this song.
Man there's something about this song. So different from the rest of their stuff but so perfect. The chords, the silly reoccurring sound effect, the voice. Don't get me started on this music video, perfect match.
Saw this at Sing 2. I heard it and it sounded so nostalgic so I searched and searched and here I am.
This song and the scene were great together!
me too!
@@isitsummeryet Awesome music taste, fellow Sewer fan 🥺
Same
thx to Sing 2, because of that movie we can enjoy this beautiful song.
i think most of peope come here from SING2 haha
I always loved this song. Now that I see it with this video, it kind of gets to me in a different way. My mom died after battling poor health for a long time. At her funeral, I had bought some balloons to let go at her service. They had been in my car for awhile and when I let em' go, they all sank, except the one I got with a smiley face. I watched the balloon til it was so high I couldn't see it anymore. And the smiley face never turned away. Beautiful song.
You make me cry,..i lost mi mom a month ago.
@@Noob-Master1984 I just saw your comment and it touched me.
God bless you
You only have one mom my heart goes out to you.
I feel u, lost my mom at a young age. I heard this song on Sing 2 and I just teared up, but it's tears of joy because we are evolving faster than others, and it makes us stronger.
Wow 🥺 what a beautiful story ❤️ my heart goes out to you
❤️
Put earphones, close your eyes and play this song at full volume and imagine you're floating in a galaxy full of stars and lights or in a deep ocean or in the northern lights
Thank you for this comment. You can too listen Mika - Happy Ending too
@@didizne8735 yes happy ending is nice song thank you 😊
Should have been a gotg song
Yes and Chemical Brothers’ Asleep from Day.
Exactly what I did
Sing 2 brought me here. What a song. 🔥
Absolutely
Same
This is one of those songs you couldn't guess the year it was made, timeless.
Nice comment
it's 1956 ))
Victor Palma My guess would've been within the last 20 years with the Indie Rock movement.
Victor Palma So true!
@@johnnelson3665 my guess is that you were conceived under a dull moon in one of the drabber flatlands where flights of fancy are to be deflated and mouth-farted on.
An excerpt from Mary Nelson's book, 'The death knell of my son's imagination: and how my sister helped his jealous little eyes be nicer'
'John Nelson, son of my glorious sister, with her and your own loveliness inside of you, you should know better!', said Sarah Frolic-Sage née Nelson, John's aunt.
Feeling rightly and openly chastised by his gleaming aunt, the aunt who held him when he was bullied by himself and when he kissed a girl and she ran away, he wanted to get into a hole dug by little moles but again, she embraced him. John was happy then. Then, he began to hate her love and vowed to mark her soul and skin for making him feel. He remembered himself. Yes. He knew what to do. He would comment her to death.
John would become 'John'.
Such a beautiful song. What a treat to hear it when I took my kids to see Sing 2. Sounds just as great as when I heard it back in high school!
Time moves so fast! High school now you a dad👍
Brought back memories for me...
This was the music of my 20s and now that I'm 47 I'm so grateful
Very late 20's
songs like this can't be copyd and pasted and im happy to share this playlist with master pieces ua-cam.com/play/PLR5gx5cjx84ohlHpkedPdLdGVgO-JjEJi.html
I shared those same times
@@cherievanliempd6801 some nice electronic tracks in there. Thanks for sharing.
50 here. Saw them live in Sheffield in 1999. With the Flaming Lips. Great memories. Damn. time flies.
This song literally brings me to soft tears …my whole life … slides of happy and sad moments … running.. fishing… eating Mami’s rice and beans … at home, lying on my back on the floor -dreaming … it all comes together in this beautiful song ….
😢 nostalgia
Acabo de escuchar esta joya en la película de Sing. Que hermosa canción.
X2 xd si que saben escoger buena musica
se rifarón, es bien curioso porque antes de esta canción su musica era bien experimental
Me too😄
Yo la conocía, pero tenía casi diez años que no la escuchaba, gracias a Sing 2 me acordé que existía esta maravillosa canción.
Jaja cierto, no recordaba que había visto esta película y la traía mucho en la cabeza, que buena canción en serio.
Like laughing and crying simultaneously...it's just that beautiful.
Exactly.....
Very Poignant.
Very accurate. It makes you feel happiness & sadness at the same time. Timeless song.
Definitely by far and away the most underrated band since time began.The best gift I ever received was in 1998 when my son introduced me to the magic that is Mercury Rev.
For me that title would go to the band The Church but I definitely agree that Mercury Rev was brilliant and vastly unappreciated, unacknowledged and underrated. As I understand it part of the problem is they had a consistent reputation with falling apart during live performances largely due in fact to the singer's propensity for getting drunk on stage consistently.
And if you are unfamiliar with or only know of a couple songs by The Church I would full heartedly recommend you check out a variety of their work as each album tends to have a feel of it's own. One of the things that makes them stick out is how they cover a wide range of songs and music styles from Pink Floyd like psychedelic rock to slower even ballad or nursery like rock songs to straight up rock tunes. If you do end up liking them I'd love to hear; drop me an email or connect with me on Google+. Cheers!
John Stucka III go home mate
Su Pollard brought me here ;)
Your son is amazing!
XTC are the most underrated band.
I haven't heard this for at least 15 years. What a trip.
hope you've been well
Every time I get reminded I listen to a couple of their LPs
It reminds me of a trip too.
But what a song, band and time in my life!
I only discovered Mercury Rev in 2020. What a treasure!
Doesn't matter when you find a good band. Enjoy they're incredibly wholesome :)
Just watched Sing 2, caught my ear. I had to search it. What a great song❤️❤️🇿🇦
This song and video was a favorite of my friend Jill Simonsen. I couldn't help but notice the strange and eerie coincidence that this video was posted on the same date that she died, March 10, 2011. And her work often featured balloons floating in this way. RIP Jill
jackmooremoore balloons are an appalling credit. I mean let’s kill some mammal in the name of , no offence to your pal but I’ve loved and lost beyond what is cool. But no frickin balloons please it’s as obscene as memorials on the roadside.
jackmooremoore I'm sadden to hear this jack (I'm genuine) when saying this.when you put this song on think of all the good times you spent together .
jambolee75 look jamboree .....A vagina is a bit harsh ....Jonathan should have taken in jacksmoores feelings.I too have wonder about the wisdom of releasing balloons into the environment .i probably did when I was young .i DO see his point .but there is a time and place .
Obscene lies
Reverse Flash sorry rev-flash ..what exactly are you saying obscene lie .!? Are you saying I'm lying Jonathan lying jacksmoores lying I'm confused .you have to give more info .you just can't blog OBSCENE LIE (well I suppose you can ) but it's a hard conversation piece and your NOT telling us what your objecting about .
Thank you so much for posting this song. I wish it had entered my life years earlier, but better late than never.
Time, all the long red lines, that take control
Of all the smoke-like streams that flow into your dreams
That big blue open sea, that can't be crossed
That can't be climbed, just born between
Oh, the two white lines, distant Gods an' faded signs
Of all those blinking lights, you had to pick the one tonight
Holes, dug by little moles, angry jealous spies
Got telephones for eyes, come to you as friends
All those endless ends, that can't be tied
Oh, they make me laugh, and always make me cry
Till they drop like flies, and sink like polished stones
Of all the stones I throw, how does that old song go?
How does that old song go?
Bands, those funny little plans, that never work quite right
Monica FL Thank you. 💞
Thank you for the lyrics
Awesome.
Thank you!
Beautiful
I thought this was Neil Young when I heard it on the radio. One of those songs that moves you, no matter what the lyrics are about.
This just might be one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
It most definitely is
I heard this song in sing 2 and I said I’m going to search for it, it sound amazing and I found it. I have never felt a sound so beautiful like this song. ❤️
Same
Listino to Slowdive...trust me
Listen...sorry
Haha heck yeah Sing 2 was tight!
This song makes me think of my mom, she made her journey to heaven on August 28th 2021 and I miss her so much with all of my heart and soul! I still cry all the time but I know that she is okay in heaven watching over me, I feel her spirit with me all the time. I was also watching the movie sing two with my children and when I heard this song it made me think of her. Now here I am. I love you mom forever and ever. You were an Earth angel and now you are an angel in heaven. In memory of 💖Andrea Dee Mason ♾️8/13/1968 - 8/28/2021🌅 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
Beautiful x
This song brings so out so many emotions when i first heard it. It makes me feel like a kid and feeling free. It brings up memories of my mom and how she comforted me and my siblings when we fell in life but was always there to pick us up. It also makes me feel sad that she is no longer with us but as song ramps up, it leaves me with great memories of my life with a awesome mom. I miss you every day mom. You are forever my mom and always in my heart. Rest easy and until we see each other again thank you for aways picking me up then and now. Love you.
I was watching SING 2 with some kids this week, when this came on. I couldn't believe they were playing Mercury Rev in a Pixar flick! So good!
I loved The Red Balloon as a kid. The song fits perfectly.
4:14 and beyond that trumpet part is so beautiful
Edit: Thank you guys so much for the 5 likes!
Yes that’s the best part
Feels so eclectic like a Pet Shop Boys insert!
It's the day of my birthday, my daughter is listening to 21 pilots, and it's not the first time that their song reminds me of Mercury Rev... I just fell into tears... A time travel.. This friend of mine also used to like Them. The most probable thing is that I won't rather see him anymore in my life.
what song by 21 pilots reminds you of mercury rev?
The fact that they paired this song with the French movie, "The Red Balloon" is genius.
❤
Hmm ..I might be dumb on the metaphor here .I still don't get the why the baloons Can someone point it out to.me the balloon going though the street .the metaphor ?
@@NeilWilliams-s8r: Download and watch the movie!
Genuinely one of the greatest songs of all time.
Deserter's songs is one of the best album I've ever heard. I remember when I bought it 20 years ago. It blew my mind and It still does. Master piece !
One of the most amazing songs I've ever heard. It never fails to blow the universe wide open.
These words ring so true....
"blow the universe wide open"
I love it.
such a beautiful way to describe it.
This song is so darn beautiful.
Hi Barack Obama
Hauntingly beautiful. Will love this song with the same intensity of the first time I heard it until the day I die.
Agree,totally mesmerising
whoever placed this music with this film is a genius . . . . . .
yes, should become this song's official video.
The movie is called "against the Current"
Im pretty sure this footage is from an old french film, The Red Baloon.
muzmix123 FILM. THE RED BALOON
re; D ..you are wrong! ..It's Le Ballon Rouge, 1956 - Albert Lamorisse
My beautiful baby boy watches sing 2 all the time and has for years. He is currently on hospice suffering from the abuse he endured at 3 months old that is now taking his life. I turned on this movie and this song immediately brought me to tears. Life is unfair
I just love how someone was intuitive enough to incorporate such an appropriate film with this lovely song. The nuances are definitely not lost on me
I heard this on sing 2 last year in December. It's been in my head every since. One of the best songs I have ever heard.
A friend just sent me this song and i'm kinda choked i never heard it before, truly beautiful
This is my favourite song of all time. Always makes
Me cry and my hair ripple
Dang, 2024! I’m 12 so this song is from before I was born 😳 I don’t really know why I like this song but I do!
Thank you Sing 2 for introducing me to this gem
Lovely to see Paris looking Parisian and French.
Scene from French movie, The Red Balloon!
Thank you Sing2 for allowing me to find this gem!!!❤️
This song is a jewel.
I miss you so much, but I am so glad to have shared so many experiences together
♥️
Timeless. Very good.
On another level this song..Deserter Songs..should of sold billions!
Nothing moves me so much as this beautiful song from a beautiful album xxx
This makes me remember a particular time and place more than any other piece of music
I haven't cried in a year.......omg...........
Thanks Sing 2... for bringing back a extraordinary song!!!
1998
what a year
Right
The best of my useless life.
The year I was born...although the song was apparently released as a single in Australia on my 1st birthday :D
Bus scene in sing 2 took me back to driving to south by southwest to hear this live back in the day. What a treat and good memory
Those horses at 0:32 giving each other cuddles! The whole video is so beautiful.
Lost for words.....Beautiful.........Thank you Jesus's for life,love ,creativity and happiness....bless everyone
This was one of my late best friend’s favorite songs. My eyes always wet everytime I hear it. Jonathan Donahue has a strange but beautiful voice I’ve ever heard.
& The Red Balloon! what a beautiful movie!
Thanks for uploading this. :)
I haven't seen The Red Balloon in years, but there's no way I could mistake these visuals. This video is art.
I heard this in Sing 2 and thought for sure it was Daniel Johnston. Never heard of Mercury Rev, but glad to have learned about this song.
1999. Remember walking into Borders on Oxford St, the first one in England to open. They had it on a listening post. I stood there listening and will never ever forget
One of my favorite songs of all time, Mercury Rev at their best :-)
Thanks, I didn't want to at first, but somehow I keep returning to the song every now and then. Sometimes I just listen and read the comments and don't watch the footage...and thanks for putting the song to the film too. It's perfect.
Just one of the greatest and most beautiful songs ever :) LOVE it so much ..
This song is amazing I keep on looking for this song and I barely got it on sing 2. I love sound track it make me wanna fall asleep.
20 years on and still so beautiful,i asked my girlfriends sister to get the cd when she went to america.she brought it back with a pair of skechers trainers i loved 98
Mercury Rev, Turin Brakes, Grandaddy....awesome bands of a magic time.
Superb song this one sticks with you after so many years.
Added to my playlist...
the 'pheromone' makes it so emotional, it is a powerful instrument and combined with beautiful images makes this a great video.
I think you mean “theremin.”
This is the most beautiful song of all time
When this song played on sing 2 it just made my mind a little at ease
What a beautiful mix of music and imagery! Well done! Made me cry.
Been a fan of this band and song ever since Deserters Songs released all those years ago in another lifetime.
Now, sitting in a cafe whilst my son sits watching Sing 2 in a group in the corner, and I hear this song blaring away.
I honestly had to check to see if my phone had somehow begun to interfere with the cafe's sound system 😄
Delighted this tune is now reaching a bigger audience, it deserves it.
I really like this song!
Watching Sing 2 and heard this song. Had to look it up. Beautiful ❤
This is awesome!and it make me cry 😭😭
シングの映画でこの曲を
知りました。
素敵な曲に出会えて
嬉しいです♪
Esta rola siempre me saca una lagrima, no se bien si de felicidad o de melancolía.
Quisas las dos cosas amigo
Thank u so much for making this takes me back my childhood and makes me cry on all the opportunities I missed and laugh at all the memories I had with my friends..😪
I always heard this song in my lucid dreams, I just didn't know it yet. Thank you Francis Bean Cobain for mentioned this group! Amazing
Glad I watched sing 2 like the most of you on here, never heard it till then, what a beautiful song that goes straight to your heart
Thankyou
Really appreciate that Sing 2 brought me here.
The mixing on this song is perfect.
Love love love this tune, reminds me of simpler times, more innocent times, like others it all ends in tears....I think there is something incredibly sad about a balloon without an owner!!.....
Sowas Schönes habe ich selten gehört !
What a great combination, this song and The Red Balloon. Beautiful.
This song sounds so perfectly high and unique, and reminds me of all terrible things, I had to overcome, with a smile, in my life ... 🌟🫶
Many of my generation were fortunate enough to have been shown this film at school in the 60s and early 70s. I'm glad that younger people who never saw it have perhaps been introduced to it with this video. Wonderful pairing of song and images, S.D. Thank you.
A forgotten classic - I share this with everyone who will listen, truly and absolutely beautiful.
The music and the images are absolutely enchanting. My eyes well-up by the end.
sing 1 was very good sing 2 was epic my young daughters love all the songs...they sing dance cry and laugh..
Absolutely amazing...
Beautiful song. It reminds me somehow to golden slumbers by the beatles
How come I’ve never heard of this band? I got here by a circuitous route. This is so lovely.
a positively eerie vocal....sensational.
I have been looking for this song for 13 years! And now I've found it! Thank you! 😊
One of the most beautiful songs ever. Makes my hair curl
saw these guys at kentish town forum they were amazing this song always brings a tear its the song played at my mums funeral it was one of her favourite bands thanks guys for such a fab album
This song played on my wife’s car when she picked me up at the hospital right after when I have to confirm my fathers body. This song is really emotional for me every time I hear it but it’s bittersweet. I love this song.
Man there's something about this song. So different from the rest of their stuff but so perfect. The chords, the silly reoccurring sound effect, the voice. Don't get me started on this music video, perfect match.
I can't believe that it took sing 2 , to bring me back to this beautiful song ... A jewel ...
The whole album Deserters Songs is just one hell of an experiance
Quelle pépite cette musique ❤️❤️
Superb ❤
Not sure why but I can't stop listening to this...
you stopped yet?
yes but now ive started again thanks niga
+MelonHeadSeb i've same fuckin' problem
+MelonHeadSeb Did you stop yet?
It's a great haunting tune