I had the privilege to sing with them!It was in Berlin Kreuzberg in the late 80's...They played in a club and there were maybe 20 people listening to them...so we had a jam session together...amazing...I will never forget!I'm 45 now!
I will always come back to this performance, it's so beautiful that we're like magnets. I have left a comment here every year for the past 5 years lol.
That's a very beautiful comment for a very beautiful song. A friend introduced me to The Cs early on (thanks Dave). They haven't faded, and I don't imagine they ever will. I love playing this back to back with the Camden Palace 1985 version. Completely different takes, but both soar. Special. Very, very special.
OMG went to see them last night in their home town of Middleton for my 40th birthday!!! What a night!!!!! I'm crying typing this coz it was so F**king great!!! I have loved The Chameleons for years but never got the chance to see them before now!!! A birthday I will NEVER forget!!!!
I was 17 years in 1985 and was playing drums in a band in Paris...All the band's members were Chameleons huge fans..This was in 1985..Then 16 years passes , we found jobs , some had kids , some divorced...Suddenly In 2001 , The same band members call each other to see the Chameleons live in ..Paris for a unique show..Ungorgettable moment..We nearly cried at this end........We are now all 42 years old and still listen to this legend band
Stumbled on Strange Times in a Radio Shack in 1986 as a confused teen. Have held it dear to my heart since with the rest of their efforts. A very human experience these blokes. God love them.
There is no replacement for Dave Fielding.....the way he is able to build up atmospheres......that cannot be copied nor plagiarized. It's absolutely unique.
I remember listening to this with my mate Nige years ago at college.He was there at San Fran' gigs......I made do,if thats the right words,with the practice gig in Manchester.....bloody superb!!!!!and there's not much that beats it even now....20 years on!!!!!
Anyone not familiar with this band needs to go out and buy their cd's. They're all GREAT! And if you can see them live, do yourself a favor and do it. It's like floating on a cloud (if you could that is).
this is just awesome. I'm awestruck by this performance. And this is the first time I heard this song. Honestly rarely am I this much awestruck by a performance. Consider me a fan.
this is the price of playing for the love of music and not selling your soul to a commercial record company..:) on Xfactor they/he would be told to go.. and rightly so.. for this is pure music for the awakened pure of heart music lovers, bliss in conception and untouched by commercialism.. mark, you are as inspiring as ian curtis..keeping music alive and out of the mainstream. you and your band have the sacred gene.. dont stop ever! peace and love :)
@BorlandRIP7 lucky bugger been a fan since '81 n they still give me a huge buzz saw them last week n cant wait to do the same in august .Manchesters finest EVER !!!!!
has been one of my favourite bands, since i first listened it brings me chills on my back... they are awesome, will always remember them Una de mis bandas favoritas desde que los escuche por primera vez, esta cancion es la pataaaaaaaaaa, siempre los recordare
I think at the end Mark repeats the chorus "the times are turning".Is he the so long awaited new age prophet? xDDD Dave Fielding uses flanger effect the last minute of the song.Killer guitar skills...
Hugh, Temos de fazer uma petição e saber quantos interessados temos, depois é arranjar um promotor e trazer os chameleons cá. E, por último, celebrar...abraços
WORD, rooney! it's frikkin crying SHAME that the chameleons were'nt bigger than echo, etc. i don't know who wrote better songs,but i'm POSITIVE mark was/is a better human being than that prick Ian. too bad mark & will couldnt' have played together :-)
I had the privilege to sing with them!It was in Berlin Kreuzberg in the late 80's...They played in a club and there were maybe 20 people listening to them...so we had a jam session together...amazing...I will never forget!I'm 45 now!
They still remain, "The Greatest Band You Never Heard Of..."
I will always come back to this performance, it's so beautiful that we're like magnets. I have left a comment here every year for the past 5 years lol.
That's a very beautiful comment for a very beautiful song. A friend introduced me to The Cs early on (thanks Dave). They haven't faded, and I don't imagine they ever will. I love playing this back to back with the Camden Palace 1985 version. Completely different takes, but both soar. Special. Very, very special.
OMG went to see them last night in their home town of Middleton for my 40th birthday!!! What a night!!!!! I'm crying typing this coz it was so F**king great!!! I have loved The Chameleons for years but never got the chance to see them before now!!! A birthday I will NEVER forget!!!!
I was 17 years in 1985 and was playing drums in a band in Paris...All the band's members were Chameleons huge fans..This was in 1985..Then 16 years passes , we found jobs , some had kids , some divorced...Suddenly In 2001 , The same band members call each other to see the Chameleons live in ..Paris for a unique show..Ungorgettable moment..We nearly cried at this end........We are now all 42 years old and still listen to this legend band
Stumbled on Strange Times in a Radio Shack in 1986 as a confused teen. Have held it dear to my heart since with the rest of their efforts. A very human experience these blokes. God love them.
Dave Fielding...your guitar sounds like HEAVEN....Sublime!!
Dave Fielding u r an underrated guitar hero, epic guitar tunes!!
absolutely underrated in former times....
today the best alternative !
Words to express this music?.... Second Skin is a work of musical genius, a true masterpiece and a timeless classic
this song does literally bring a tear to my eye... how these guys weren't instant superstars is beyond me..
There is no replacement for Dave Fielding.....the way he is able to build up atmospheres......that cannot be copied nor plagiarized. It's absolutely unique.
Guitar at start sends shivers up spine. Top top band. Underated yes, but never undervalued.
One of the best bands ever...without a doubt!!
GOD..this is hypnotizing....What a BAND, What a Performance...Gives me Chills watching this!!!
Stunning modal voicings, The Chameleons create a huge, expanded palette of sound that few bands ever achieve.
THE TIDE IS TURNING!
peace and love to all beings in all worlds!
One of the best tunes ever made...
The best thing to ever come out of Manchester! And to influence soo many!
I remember listening to this with my mate Nige years ago at college.He was there at San Fran' gigs......I made do,if thats the right words,with the practice gig in Manchester.....bloody superb!!!!!and there's not much that beats it even now....20 years on!!!!!
Thanks TheChameleons73! The music of this band is not of this earth,with The Sound in my opinion the most underrated band of the world.
Reg and Dave best guitar duo ever....
I agree this song sounds much more beautiful in this live version than the recorded version. I love the guitars in this performance!!
I love love love this version so much. Love Chameleons, music of my life. Kisses.
Anyone not familiar with this band needs to go out and buy their cd's. They're all GREAT! And if you can see them live, do yourself a favor and do it. It's like floating on a cloud (if you could that is).
spine chilling..what an under-rated band
My absolute heroes, touching and believable.
Really chilling and yes, a very underrated band. They were 1 of my cassettes that traveled around the world with me. That good. Still have it.
Brilliant. Perfect version of this song *GOOSEBUMPS*
This song is so damn beautiful it makes me want to bust out crying.
@freyml I agree!!!! Saw them last night in Middleton (their home town) for my 40th birthday!!!! What a night to remember!!! Mark I salute you!! xxx
This recording stops time, so beautiful
Will always love this band. ALways!
This is genius!!!
Manchester UK!
No words to express the excellence of this music.
Mark you are god in earth.
Hope you come to portugal.
jorge the portuguese fan
just discovered them.
this is SO good..... man I can't believe how good it is
O_O'
love this DVD set. Found accidentally here in Los Angeles years ago.
pure n utter class cant wait for manchester the 12th of august
wow... great performance... somehow, its as if they let the song breathe.... wonderful
this is just awesome. I'm awestruck by this performance. And this is the first time I heard this song. Honestly rarely am I this much awestruck by a performance. Consider me a fan.
Fucking amazing playing over and over again . Pure raw chameleons .
this is the price of playing for the love of music and not selling your soul to a commercial record company..:) on Xfactor they/he would be told to go.. and rightly so.. for this is pure music for the awakened pure of heart music lovers, bliss in conception and untouched by commercialism..
mark, you are as inspiring as ian curtis..keeping music alive and out of the mainstream. you and your band have the sacred gene.. dont stop ever! peace and love :)
Very beautiful.
saw them play in middleton in the 80s, awesome
This is great...Thanks
(The Chameleons still ride with me in my ipod) THe music is timeless...
My biggest influence ever.
@BorlandRIP7 lucky bugger been a fan since '81 n they still give me a huge buzz saw them last week n cant wait to do the same in august .Manchesters finest EVER
!!!!!
best guitar sound i ever heard,amazing!
Really dig the Beatles' "Please Please Me" part at the end.
Great Mark amazing performance!
Weltklasse !!!
amazing song
the most haunting thing I've ever heard
la mejor banda del mundo
just amazing, I've loved this band since the early 80's....
Percussions, other than the drums became a bit 'grinding' after a while but this band just does it for me :)
has been one of my favourite bands, since i first listened it brings me chills on my back... they are awesome, will always remember them
Una de mis bandas favoritas desde que los escuche por primera vez, esta cancion es la pataaaaaaaaaa, siempre los recordare
How very mature!
stay tuned chameleons fans there might be something coming your way soon...
intriguing...... :-)
@BorlandRIP7 Wow, what a wonderful story!
CHAMELEONS!!!!!!!!!:D
In my country we say "honey was not made for the pig's mouth" lol...
I think at the end Mark repeats the chorus "the times are turning".Is he the so long awaited new age prophet? xDDD
Dave Fielding uses flanger effect the last minute of the song.Killer guitar skills...
say WHAT YOU FUCKING WANT..MARK BURGESS AND THE CHAMELEONS..IS THE BEST BAND EVER
Eventually!
they did a month tor last november n hoping to go again in 2013
FIRST!! Thank you for sharing, my dutch friend, absolutely incredible!!!
Jorge ja somos 2 man
fodass como eu gostava de ver esta musica ao vivo
my god this perfect
Lufiloi vamos trazer ca os Chameleons fodass.
brutal 5 stars
@freyml , yeah, them and Spacemen 3
noone has yet to catch up.
@cookie211270 that in carsons midd
i was there right at front
was epic
seen them in 2002 too when reg and dave where reunited original line up
I was thinking the same thing buenosaireschick. Spooky.
good direct :) i like :)
@cookie211270 Holy shit, that's one birthday to remember.
Hugh,
Temos de fazer uma petição e saber quantos interessados temos, depois é arranjar um promotor e trazer os chameleons cá.
E, por último, celebrar...abraços
hairs on me back standing up....comments on here are echoed....
It does appear so, doesn't it (sans voice,thank Christ).
Do these guys ever tour in the US ?
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No, that is what you think. That doesn't make it a fact.
And I know it's their original song, that's why I said cover. >_>
fuckin charmin. lookin forward to hear you in essen 30.11.12.
xJoyce- its the Chams' original song.
google " red sun records ascension DVD "
dito
this is ok for a live gig, but you cant beat the recorded version.
music should hang up its boots,,,,
because nothing will surpass the chameleons
Lol a Manchester City logo on his guitar
WORD, rooney! it's frikkin crying SHAME that the chameleons were'nt bigger than echo, etc. i don't know who wrote better songs,but i'm POSITIVE mark was/is a better human being than that prick Ian. too bad mark & will couldnt' have played together :-)
I like Jesus on Extasy's cover better. But that's personal taste.
You're 40, right?
Did I say "I fucking hate them!!"? No. I said "I like the cover better, though that is personal taste." Respect my opinion.
The chameleons are 1000 times better live.You say that only because you have not purchased any of their live DVD.Insults are not rewarded here.
Read my comment before replying. Thank you.
Dave and Reg...........copied, but never equalled.
Nothing touches the original. Sorry.
Very beautiful.