The Fall - "What about us?"

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  • @jimrand6451
    @jimrand6451 3 роки тому +52

    A guy I worked with at Royal mail called Gary, he really loved this.
    He sadly died.....so every time I play this, this is for you Gary.

    • @CharlesLoukas
      @CharlesLoukas 6 місяців тому +3

      RIP Gary

    • @nicoladouglas3270
      @nicoladouglas3270 3 місяці тому +1

      Don't know your mate Gary...but Gary must have been sound...he loved the Fall....so ever time you play his song... he's around ...even if you can't see him...Spirit lives on in a song ..

  • @michaelhalbert3843
    @michaelhalbert3843 2 роки тому +69

    Wow. An outdoor Fall concert, can you imagine? I might have died from excitement. Mark sure carried it to the end! I once listened to ONLY the fall for 8 months straight. True story.

    • @leebp9106
      @leebp9106 2 роки тому +9

      I’m basically heading in a similar direction - any advice ?

    • @flightyzeus2
      @flightyzeus2 2 роки тому +1

      I saw him play Glastonbury in 2015 outdoor, park stage, it was awesome

    • @donalmccabe4896
      @donalmccabe4896 2 роки тому +2

      So you should!😅

    • @donalmccabe4896
      @donalmccabe4896 2 роки тому +5

      @@leebp9106 Keep going.

    • @donalmccabe4896
      @donalmccabe4896 2 роки тому +1

      So you should.😆

  • @governmentflu81
    @governmentflu81 8 років тому +62

    The fine line between genius and insanity. No one straddled the fence better than Mark E Smith and the fall.

  • @Robhalifax
    @Robhalifax 9 років тому +268

    Mark E Smith singing a song about Harold Shipman to a bemused Norweigian festival crowd is pretty wonderful if you ask me.

    • @maudeeb
      @maudeeb 6 років тому +8

      The British people the song is aimed at are just as bemused. Which, I suspect, may be the very point the video is making.

    • @zetetick395
      @zetetick395 4 роки тому +5

      Hahaha pure Mark XD

    • @chrislindsay4503
      @chrislindsay4503 4 роки тому +3

      The song was great when played live in Manchester! I'm sure the audience understood and joined in the what about us refrain

    • @vollsticks
      @vollsticks 3 роки тому +2

      @Big Valerie It's not really about a rabbit! M.E.S said so himself...mind you, who was it who said; "the worst interpreter of an artist's work is the artist himself?" Probably Godard, I think it was an "auteur"-type director, anyhow. Anyway this song, and the album it's from, is incredible. So good I bought it twice

    • @vollsticks
      @vollsticks 3 роки тому +2

      @Big Valerie My mate who got me into The Fall (and many other "canonical" underground bands besides!) has a huge and eclectic record collection...and owns every album Kasabian ever put out! Which, I'm not gonna lie, weirded me out a bit. Like, he loves hyper-obscure kosmiche musik (or "krautrock" if you wanna be culturally insensitive and jingoistic about it! Don't forget, it was BRITISH journos who coined that term...it's always seemed insensitive at best and borderline racist at worst to me, tbh) and he's into this shitty, "Oasis with a better record collection" band! Strange. I just bought the LUS reissue/remaster on Let Them Eat Vinyl, good record, there's a lot to digest, the 90's output is where my Fall collection is skimpiest...EDIT: sorry it doesn't become one to brag about one's record collection, I'm currently waiting for my copies of "Live At St.Helens 1981" to turn up!

  • @andyslee4411
    @andyslee4411 5 років тому +68

    Rarely seen brilliance met with such absolute indifference

    • @Sr19769p
      @Sr19769p 5 років тому +10

      Yeah, why aren't the crowd into it? I'd give me right bollock to have seen The Fall live. Elona is dead fit, too

    • @zetetick395
      @zetetick395 4 роки тому +9

      They're not indifferent, they're Scandinavian (these things can be easily confused)

    • @tracyhoward8228
      @tracyhoward8228 4 роки тому +4

      theyre scandinavian

    • @oswing
      @oswing 3 роки тому +1

      @@tracyhoward8228 too much tension for them, they prefer norwegian folk (from norwegian wood of course). A Xanax people, anyway.

    • @deletebilderberg
      @deletebilderberg 10 місяців тому +3

      @@Sr19769pThey're still knackered from conquering half the world.

  • @RockinAtheist
    @RockinAtheist 7 років тому +355

    Despite my age (76) I'm a newcomer to The Fall. Great band. Reminds me in some ways of early Velvets. Shame about the crowd but you can't win 'em all.

    • @froschisuperfrosch1766
      @froschisuperfrosch1766 6 років тому +9

      Rockin Atheist great

    • @derekjohnson6053
      @derekjohnson6053 6 років тому +25

      They "were" timeless in all their various carnations; maybe one day they will be treated with the reverance they deserve.

    • @markfrancis6508
      @markfrancis6508 6 років тому +7

      Rockin Atheist That's great mate. kind regards

    • @malcolmcog
      @malcolmcog 5 років тому +19

      Welcome to the wierd and wonderful World of The Fall, brother !

    • @thediesel387
      @thediesel387 5 років тому +19

      Because they're festival goers. Not Fall fans.

  • @godsfavoritedog
    @godsfavoritedog 11 років тому +26

    Little kid @3:00 - "Get me out of here NOW".
    Same kid 20 years from now - "I saw the Fall live once. It was incredible. They were truly legendary."

  • @Memesaplenty
    @Memesaplenty 12 років тому +24

    One of the best Fall grooves ever. Wow.

  • @accumulatortechs
    @accumulatortechs 13 років тому +56

    this is bloody amazing ..thanks for putting this on you tube.
    everyone should listen to THE FALL at least once a day.
    peace

  • @TheMimifur
    @TheMimifur 6 років тому +80

    The wonder of youtube is that I can still see Mark. Not just play my vinyl but see him.

    • @Sr19769p
      @Sr19769p 5 років тому +7

      Same dude. Elona looks dead fit, too

    • @Peter_Pepper_Love
      @Peter_Pepper_Love 4 роки тому

      👀💞

    • @karlkolley3881
      @karlkolley3881 3 місяці тому

      Good point

    • @dmfilmmaker
      @dmfilmmaker 8 днів тому

      When I'm dead and gone
      My vibrations will live on
      In vibes on vinyl through the years
      People will dance to my waves

  • @sparkygroover
    @sparkygroover 5 років тому +25

    Love that throaty bass sound!

  • @TS50ER
    @TS50ER 13 років тому +67

    Freeking story of The Fall right there.... Best band in the world and no one takes any notice of them!

    • @Peter_Pepper_Love
      @Peter_Pepper_Love 4 роки тому +7

      We do🥴💞

    • @DaveAnchovies
      @DaveAnchovies 4 роки тому +3

      Listen to Country Teasers

    • @brad8512
      @brad8512 4 роки тому +1

      Dave Anchovies thanks for country teasers suggestion. Good stuff

    • @vollsticks
      @vollsticks 3 роки тому +2

      @@brad8512 There's a British band called something like: "Cronenberg's Wife", something to do with David Cronenberg, and they're CLEARLY fans of The Fall! You can hear it especially on their single "Couldn't Get Off", I'll try and look it up for ya...David Cronenberg's Wife! Here y'are:
      ua-cam.com/video/l37j24CV7W8/v-deo.html , hope you enjoy--that beat and guitar line is pure Perverted By Language-era Fall, dont'cha think?! Tape noise at the beginning and everything!

    • @pilgrim....
      @pilgrim.... 3 роки тому +1

      It's Scandinavia. So the crowds ancestors were Vikings. Murder all day party all night ( Like Valhalla) .
      Lots of disappointed Gramp's looking down. Viking Atrophy.

  • @44027
    @44027 4 роки тому +21

    Elena is stunning! Wow!

    • @44027
      @44027 4 роки тому +4

      He was a lucky man.......

    • @68majortom
      @68majortom 4 роки тому

      Every time I saw them I stood beside Elena

    • @oswing
      @oswing 3 роки тому

      she has everything....

  • @ozdave64
    @ozdave64 12 років тому +9

    my sentiments exactly ! it just doesn't get any better than this

  • @mbejvb
    @mbejvb 12 років тому +19

    The greatest band ever!!!

  • @gernaneering
    @gernaneering 3 роки тому +16

    I never knew i how good this energy filled music made feel, late discovering them but better late than never, they are helping to kick me out of me my long term depression better than all the medicines good and great brilliant gifted people.

    • @sheldondrake8935
      @sheldondrake8935 3 роки тому +2

      when you need to look the universe in the eye and say aye wot you wankaaahhh,The Fall is there for you...

    • @Chilli6025
      @Chilli6025 2 роки тому

      The Fall are a bucket list band you can’t miss, enjoy

  • @chrisedwards1333
    @chrisedwards1333 4 роки тому +8

    Absolutely fantastic.

  • @xyloplax
    @xyloplax 15 років тому +17

    This is seriously one of my favorite tracks on my favorites. I keep listening to this over and over. This is better than the album and the Peel version.

    • @ludogayko2512
      @ludogayko2512 8 місяців тому

      Can't find this on lp? Did this set ever make it to record? Thanks 2024

  • @ScottMcLean11
    @ScottMcLean11 7 років тому +16

    one of the greatest! Rest in peace, Mark E. Smith...you will be missed.

  • @matthewwilson8536
    @matthewwilson8536 8 років тому +13

    Awww this is hilarious! Love The Fall so much. The reaction is mentally good. Proper good music.

  • @ianroberts3948
    @ianroberts3948 6 років тому +11

    The fall left a statement behind, this is an example of music that stuns the audience. It takes guts, well done.

  • @dls3939
    @dls3939 2 роки тому +6

    Love it...RIP Smith

  • @BIRMZE
    @BIRMZE 4 роки тому +25

    This is the dogs bollocks, I hope that crowd realises they were standing in front of greatness RIP Mark E. Smith

    • @d_walsh
      @d_walsh 3 роки тому +3

      Looks they all are fall fans and realize who they are watching. They are locked in on the greatness. And the hypnotic riff.

    • @jiggersotoole7823
      @jiggersotoole7823 8 місяців тому +1

      The dogs bollocks perfectly describes this lmfao

  • @robertrussell9052
    @robertrussell9052 3 роки тому +7

    The bloke playing guitar may be the coolest man ever .

    • @MartinT82
      @MartinT82 10 місяців тому +2

      That’s Tim Presley, and Rob Barbato on bass. One of my fave Fall lineups.

  • @TomVfan
    @TomVfan 12 років тому +6

    This the fall footage on you tube i just keep coming back to every time, Awesome line up. Awesome performance. Great footage.

  • @geraldainscow8934
    @geraldainscow8934 4 роки тому +10

    A man way ahead of his time. What a mind. RIP.

  • @sergemaslov8084
    @sergemaslov8084 3 роки тому +4

    2006-год? - Я тогда уже бросил быть звукорежиссером. Потому что не знал о Вас, ребята! Я не знал о такой Музыке, как "The Fall" !
    Сейчас я смотрю Ваше выступление и ВИЖУ, что ВАС НЕ СЛЫШАТ!!!...
    Хотя, ЧТО МНЕ, 52-ЛЕТНЕМУ гению в звуке тут "бисер метать"...
    - Вы - лучшая группа!!!

  • @styxcreek
    @styxcreek 9 років тому +17

    he's always grappling with the microphones. you'd think after 40 years he would've mastered them. i guess its just part of the charm. the Fall forever!

  • @danborn6779
    @danborn6779 10 років тому +6

    Something magical about this song- especially live. Love it.

  • @antipodeanvagabond
    @antipodeanvagabond 12 років тому +5

    This is my favourite song.

  • @scottmartin455
    @scottmartin455 6 років тому +7

    'GENIUS' shouted loudly and proudly. x

  • @derekrushton1705
    @derekrushton1705 9 місяців тому +7

    Been watching The Fall since 1984 Hacienda. Last performance at Glastonbury 2015 too.
    Best lyrics ever 😂
    Irony in true Manc style.
    MES: RIP:

  • @Tombsquad
    @Tombsquad 14 років тому +3

    New Year, another new year as a fan of the mighty fall
    Give us strength

  • @randolfo1265
    @randolfo1265 4 роки тому +7

    Every band, even famous ones, sooner or later has to play in front of a crowd who don't know them, in the daylight... They gave a good performance anyhow... Wish I was there!!!

  • @martinfallfan
    @martinfallfan 13 років тому +13

    Still The Best Group On The Planet

  • @MartinBraonain
    @MartinBraonain 5 років тому +9

    What a great performance.

  • @FabianRuni
    @FabianRuni 9 років тому +29

    Elena; still a gorgeous minx

  • @dejanstojkovic2325
    @dejanstojkovic2325 7 років тому +3

    Amazing group,song,girl,everything...

  • @Lyagushka
    @Lyagushka 9 років тому +9

    All consuming, play loud and move slowly - and think with a big mind -Oh Yeah! Audible transcendence of an outstanding nature - The Fall, are magnificent, in all their incarnations!

  • @paulc9574
    @paulc9574 5 років тому +6

    The last great Fall lineup.A mighty version of this tune.

  • @pinanti
    @pinanti 9 років тому +5

    Great song,great lyrics.

  • @malcolmcog
    @malcolmcog 9 років тому +4

    Splendid !

  • @ClueSign
    @ClueSign 9 років тому +85

    I can't imagine a group less likely to enjoy playing outdoors in the afternoon.

    • @scottfraser7118
      @scottfraser7118 7 років тому +3

      ClueSign Seen At Wickerman after noon Amazing X

    • @finefriendzz
      @finefriendzz 3 роки тому +1

      @@scottfraser7118 Saw them at Waterpop in the afternoon. Fantastic!

  • @joseangelsantanagarcia4563
    @joseangelsantanagarcia4563 3 роки тому +4

    Magnífico, maravilloso, genial!!

  • @sveneriksson6387
    @sveneriksson6387 6 років тому +6

    What a guy. So amazing. A hero

  • @Fiachraraven
    @Fiachraraven 3 місяці тому +5

    How can a band be so ridiculously cool, effortless and definitive. Rest In Peace Mark E Smith.

  • @philipsanders9192
    @philipsanders9192 5 років тому +7

    The greatest band that ever was!! Pure ROCKA ROLLA.
    TO KOOL 4 U.🎃

    • @davidbrittain3212
      @davidbrittain3212 5 років тому

      The Fall have always sounded like a second rate university throw together to me I'm afraid - evidenced by this video. If I saw this back in the day at Sheffield Hallam I'd not be greatly impressed, I have to say. Why the Fall are so revered I'll never know, though I'm trying to like them more. Some of it is bound to be the John Peel effect, with Peel devotees claiming to love anything he liked a lot. Each to their own...

  • @paulelliott3220
    @paulelliott3220 9 років тому +4

    Great stuff
    The Fall are great and sounding crisp and gnarly as ever
    Thanks for posting

  • @astral_plane_crash
    @astral_plane_crash 5 років тому +8

    That bass is amazing. Long live MES!

  • @Chewligan
    @Chewligan 7 років тому +8

    A SAD DAY 24.01.18 RIP GENIUS. Saw him at Manchester Cathedral just before he passed away

  • @johnchrissos7108
    @johnchrissos7108 4 роки тому +4

    Outstanding.👊🏻

  • @moz050384
    @moz050384 10 років тому +20

    Mark Smith is on great form here as is group. Good post, super set.

  • @paulc9574
    @paulc9574 7 років тому +9

    RIP.Absolute legend

  • @halloweenjack8683
    @halloweenjack8683 5 років тому +11

    I hope that young lad at 3:00 realises one day what a legend he saw at that gig !

    • @shaxan
      @shaxan 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah, you comments steeler, you )

    • @Peter_Pepper_Love
      @Peter_Pepper_Love 4 роки тому

      @@shaxan nothing original under the sun, except for M.E.Smith💞🥴💞

  • @t3l3phasicworksh0p
    @t3l3phasicworksh0p 4 роки тому +12

    One day, in the future, the lad at 03:00 will realise that his dad brought him to experience Mark E Smith-ah to show how much he loves him-ah!

  • @stephenbradley6285
    @stephenbradley6285 5 років тому +1

    Atmosphere and presence because it comes from element of truth
    In lyrics and music.This is the hypnotic power of Fall.
    Watch out for Dr Faustis in Bend Sinister.In the 80s I was unprepared for this song.Did not know who Faustis was but gave me Sinister dreams..Some form of collective “hard core” ha

  • @earlsfort1974
    @earlsfort1974 6 років тому +3

    This line up of The Fall are fantastic.

    • @Sr19769p
      @Sr19769p 5 років тому +3

      The best line-up for me, and that's saying something. I got into 'em during the Scanlon/Woolstencroft years, bloody great music

    • @Peter_Pepper_Love
      @Peter_Pepper_Love 4 роки тому +1

      ...makes me sorta happy🎶🥴🍻

  • @stellasvartur4547
    @stellasvartur4547 4 роки тому +38

    as Billy Bragg once said: There are two types of people: Those who like Mark E. Smith and those who've met him.

    • @vollsticks
      @vollsticks 3 роки тому +5

      Billy "Blackleg" Bragg as M.E.S refers to him in his book, lol. Unisex Chip-Shop!

    • @joeshepherd6159
      @joeshepherd6159 3 роки тому +3

      the trouble is billy bragg is a total knob head

    • @chrislee7867
      @chrislee7867 3 роки тому

      What does blackley mean

    • @chrislee7867
      @chrislee7867 3 роки тому

      Blackleg sorry

    • @chrislee7867
      @chrislee7867 3 роки тому +1

      I'm an ex miner so sort of in touch with Billy Bragg but I adore MES

  • @mrbiggleswurth69
    @mrbiggleswurth69 9 років тому +9

    The song is almost 8 minutes long but it doesn't feel like it. Love it.

    • @revol148
      @revol148 9 років тому

      +Biggles Wurth yeah I know what you mean although I would say at 8 minutes it's at least 5 minutes too long

  • @derekjohnson6053
    @derekjohnson6053 6 років тому +10

    Seen this many times, but fuck me isn't it amazing?

  • @jorgetorrico6515
    @jorgetorrico6515 8 років тому +10

    Mohawk dude with the earplugs cracks me up!

    • @Turfdeanthantrax
      @Turfdeanthantrax 4 роки тому +3

      I think that's a girl m8. Either way she/he is a fucking badass!

    • @pilgrim....
      @pilgrim.... 3 роки тому +3

      Forward planning. Avoid Screaming Tinnitus later on.
      I have forgotten what silence is

  • @brightphoebesays
    @brightphoebesays 9 років тому +3

    I need this. Nice and loud.

  • @genki2genki
    @genki2genki 13 років тому +1

    There has to be at least one kid in this crowd who is watching this who will later look on this as the moment when his musical tastes suddenly changed. How I envy that kid!

  • @MonstersOnChristmas
    @MonstersOnChristmas 14 років тому +11

    two mics!!!! utmost class, mark.

  • @user-InvitationtoLove
    @user-InvitationtoLove 4 роки тому +4

    This is amazing

  • @artistsandpunks
    @artistsandpunks 5 років тому +3

    Oh to see the whole set,

  • @johnsoneightyeight5018
    @johnsoneightyeight5018 6 років тому +3

    The Fall are on form here. And Elena looks delightful.

  • @soulzonic9
    @soulzonic9 12 років тому +2

    theres nothing boring about this...best band ever...

  • @robertoc2485
    @robertoc2485 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic 🤟👌♥️

  • @mireialeonaciar8016
    @mireialeonaciar8016 2 роки тому +2

    Es la mejor y la mejor versión.
    Pop rock inglés lo mejor de lo mejor

  • @MadderMel
    @MadderMel 6 років тому +5

    The best of the latter Fall line ups !

  • @willstonvelo8100
    @willstonvelo8100 12 років тому +5

    Excellent real music

  • @LarzGustafsson
    @LarzGustafsson 12 років тому +7

    Marvellous sound. And the synthesizer lady is beautiful.

    • @pilgrim....
      @pilgrim.... 3 роки тому

      She looks a dish.
      And the Stylophone has been around. She don't need 6 keyboards. Love Sista Bliss but the Fall aren't Faithless. Nope.

    • @camofraser1336
      @camofraser1336 3 роки тому +1

      Seen them 4 times and they never played this.
      Best track ever.!!!!!!!

    • @violinistoftaupo
      @violinistoftaupo 2 роки тому

      She was Mark E Smiths wife

  • @jfstevens7
    @jfstevens7 7 років тому +15

    The whole band reeks of coolness

    • @68majortom
      @68majortom 4 роки тому +2

      That's the Manchester Californians for you ✌️

  • @craigbutler9200
    @craigbutler9200 7 років тому +1

    Brilliant track and M E Smith hits the nail again ..Mindful that it was 11 years ago though .. :-)

  • @303AcidAttack
    @303AcidAttack 11 років тому +1

    Love it, Utter class!!!!!!

  • @dejanstojkovic2325
    @dejanstojkovic2325 6 років тому +3

    This is a song!💝

  • @britneychester6176
    @britneychester6176 9 місяців тому +2

    👑👑💕💕😽😽😻😻👌👌🌻🌻🙏🙏 A GENIUS A MASTERPIECE !!!

  • @thogdad1
    @thogdad1 3 роки тому +2

    Oh to be in that crowd

    • @siesm1167
      @siesm1167 3 роки тому +1

      Me too. One of the best.

  • @degsy1213
    @degsy1213 5 років тому +2

    Fucking awesome. First saw The Fall at the Hacienda 1984. MES RIP. xx

  • @organicofficial
    @organicofficial 6 років тому +3

    Mark, a legend.

  • @TomVfan
    @TomVfan 12 років тому +1

    wish i coulda seen the dudes live! But did see Pressley slinging last year filling in for Greenway which was awesome! Wish Darker My Love would tour GB too!!

  • @3340steve
    @3340steve 6 років тому +6

    Rockin good groove..is this the Fall you remember? Mark E Smith knocks out the competition...

  • @gilsantos9303
    @gilsantos9303 9 років тому

    DAS MELHORES BANDAS Q CONHEÇO E TENHO 45 ANOS E VOU CONTINUAR OUVIR.

  • @3rk4u
    @3rk4u 7 років тому +3

    They got that raw Manc street sound,the Roses had it,and Joy Division love it,rip Mark E Smith.

  • @lohans100
    @lohans100 7 років тому +6

    Meu amigo ,,,,vai deixar saudades

  • @pajs1000
    @pajs1000 9 років тому +5

    The fall...................Top band. Changes in lineup but he's still got it!

  • @roselynekhali470
    @roselynekhali470 6 років тому +2

    Excellent 👏👏👏

  • @greensocks4507
    @greensocks4507 6 років тому +3

    RIP the man, M E Smith. We'll never forget you .

  • @malcolmcog
    @malcolmcog 8 років тому +11

    Hey you at the back, pay attention as this is the best band you will ever see live

    • @derekjohnson6053
      @derekjohnson6053 6 років тому +4

      Malcolm Coghill Too right! Even when they had a bad night, they were better than most.

  • @1967mikebcn
    @1967mikebcn 9 років тому +9

    The Mighty Fall!🕴

  • @bizchazlien
    @bizchazlien 8 років тому +2

    Damn cool catchy song! So good! Thank you for posting this!

  • @decanusgimmiethatharpboy319
    @decanusgimmiethatharpboy319 9 років тому +7

    10 years on this does the blinking trick

  • @rkriviera
    @rkriviera 9 років тому +3

    This has to be the most under-attended festival I have ever seen.

  • @Pstephen
    @Pstephen 12 років тому +2

    That's the essence of The Fall.
    They do match, actually, just not obviously enough for you.

  • @ted9499
    @ted9499 4 роки тому +2

    That's awesome ! To bad I found this group too late to see them live .

  • @Iglobalhead
    @Iglobalhead 8 років тому +3

    a Revelation I now get the Fall
    genius

  • @bandit3837
    @bandit3837 7 років тому +3

    Reminds me of Lou Reed circa 1970. Good stuff.

  • @therealegghat
    @therealegghat 7 років тому +2

    Great!

  • @Drivingformoney
    @Drivingformoney 27 днів тому

    Mark e smith is a visionary…. His band never broke through. His influence is massive.