Damon Albarn - "Lonely Press Play" (Live at WFUV)

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Damon Albarn performs "Lonely Press Play" live in Studio A. Recorded 4/16/14.
Host: Kara Manning
Engineer: Caroline Inzucchi
Cameras: Erica Talbott, Deirdre Hynes, Michael Shemenski, & Diego Siler-Gonzales
Editor: Caroline Inzucchi & Deirdre Hynes

[@aliyahgamble4415]

I love how he just has the guitar doesn't fucking play it just has it there

[@dorotacieslinska6744]

Byakuya Togami same :D

[@nahte97]

If you listen closely you can hear it. He is playing telepathically. Because he's that much a god musically

[@samwithers1130]

nahte97 ha ha - I imagine he still had the guitar on his lap from a previous song in this session. But I like the telepathic guitar idea

[@heliogonzalez2663]

Face palm *

[@rasmachris94]

Damon Albarn, one of my most respected musicians an absolute genius in his own right

[@NotOrdinaryInGames]

It's interesting how his singing style changed over the years.

[@kadijaish]

NotOrdinaryInGames yeah, I think he can not hit those high notes like he did

[@stutudi4881]

+kadijaish no he cant :(
see the gorillaz 2010 live tour

[@cactaceous]

@@stutudi4881I saw Gorillaz playing MSG in 2010 and it was one of the best gigs I’ve ever seen.

[@xaharxeruji3441]

the most underrated artist of all time. purely genius..

[@bpm-bobbyplaysmusic4042]

ahaha most underrated.. Damon Albarn.. Are you kidding ?? You should really do some investigations about how many awards he gets and the world success he had for his whole career. He's not underrated, I can sign it.

[@ChesterCheckers]

Amazing song by an amazing genius

[@dreadblazin]

ij

[@kadijaish]

1:56 he goes to full groove

[@rentalsnake6542]

Starry Eyes ikr i was doing the exact same as him lol

[@c0rpsy369]

thanks for pointing this out.

[@Wowls]

the live acoustic is slower but feels like it has a bit more emotion than if you listen to the regular album one

[@saturnzbar]

This is ART

[@GTanya07]

agreed!

[@fede-tk3rm]

I love you damon , I FUCKING LOVE YOU

[@girlonfire212]

Same X3

[@icemaster9728]

Damon Albarn without a doubt is one of the most brilliant minds in music.

[@davidsanders5503]

when i'm lonely i press this song...nice one song by damon albarn

[@Antokoff]

He's just WOW.

[@FettHungrig]

seriously.... damon = genius!

[@filip2175]

I agree

[@GTanya07]

Definitely

[@Thatonepersoninyourcomments]

Damon Albarn will always be one of my biggest inspirations in the arts

[@catalinaherrera7964]

Arrhythmia
Accepting that you live with uncertainty
If you're lonely press play
Die lady die
The aspects that you pass on when traveling
When you're lonely press play
'Cause you're not resolved in your heart
You're waiting for me
To improve
Right here
When I'm lonely I press play
Swimming in blue
After new year into the mirror she flew
When I'm lonely I press play
Can I get any closer
One anecdote cannot not bring to you
When I'm lonely I press play
'Cause you're not resolved in your heart
You're waiting for me
To improve
Right here
When I'm lonely I press play
Arrhythmia
Accepting that you live with uncertainty
If you're lonely press play
Can I get any closer
One anecdote cannot bring to you
When I'm lonely I press play
'Cause you're not resolved in your heart
You're waiting for me

[@MrSupertrain16]

Hey! I'm pretty sure the lyrics is dilated time, not Die lady Die

[@luciamonica9947]

To me it sounds like Die Lady Time. ... ​@@MrSupertrain16

[@puppenbuhnebauchkribbeln1183]

🥹👌🏼...love this MASTERPIECE more than I can say...

[@antifolkhero]

Happy 50th birthday Damon!

[@filip2175]

Amazing song .

[@amandanacleta]

just perfect

[@virginiagrandy6198]

I love his voice & I LOVE this song

[@user-zg4lp4ep4t]

when im lonely, i press play...

[@SFsailingbiking]

This track doesn’t make me feel lonely any more. Mad respect to Damon!

[@pepolmos1196]

un genial musico, que buena produccion, acompañado de musico de calidad, gracias por hacerle tan bien al mundo d ela musica

[@erispraghina3486]

this is so beautiful..........

[@leonardoborges8799]

just amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-zg4lp4ep4t]

i need more songs like this

[@mikesukotto4930]

I like this better than the original song

[@garyinderry]

X10 better. I need to rip this in case it ever gets taken off line for whatever reason. easily one of my favourite pieces of music. unreal .

[@infinitedonuts9929]

Both sounds good

[@briannabreezy8604]

Beautiful

[@polly_es]

I enjoy so much watching the fingers sliding strings and keys ❤

[@charliebukowski6522]

what a beutiful song!

[@kavilivinglife]

DAMON ALBARN AND HIS ALBUM EVERYDAY ROBOTS. I LOVE LONELY LET'S PLAY. I ALSO LOVE HOW HE IS IN MORE THAN ONE BAND AS WELL AS GORILLAZ. JAMIE HEWLETT AND HIM NEED TO GET TOGETHER ASAP.

[@orangetemp2486]

Congrats for Humanz, Now Now, and Song machine

[@MisterBlue202]

masterpiece damon!

[@josefinecarlsgart]

Brilliant version. 👍

[@briancox9357]

I was recently introduced to this song by one of my best mates during a drinking session. Can't stop listening to it. Everyday Robots is a seriously great album.

[@romeck_rojas]

😌❤Damon's music is so great!

[@stuffguy6664]

Albarn is too talented I feel like he's underknown by man>??

[@champflowahbomb7630]

I love this song so much

[@sinarutami2818]

That one, a guitarist is very sick!!

[@uncleboogie69]

amazing

[@lisazoria2709]

Such a great song, this is my fav version of it.

[@cenkkmusic]

Such a brilliant tune

[@rentoriama2766]

Can somebody tell me where I can find glasses such as Damon Albarn has in this video? Or name of a model?

[@rantapoika]

you waiting for me !!!!!

[@magica_film_company]

so gorgeous! I wish to hear it in real! how is it possible to feel the music so deeply!

[@melissacastillo3657]

a la madre se escucha idéntico!

[@mathieuhellot7862]

Miss this

[@44hw]

Does anyone know what brand of sunglasses Damon wears ? I really like them

[@alejandrodavidbolanos82]

Possibly Serengeti

[@santigarcia3357]

Tremendo artista Damon porfavor !

[@FabianaRodrigues-nd7xm]

I love you lost of Fortaleza Ceará .

[@spood87839]

Simply amazing.

[@franciscojavieralcalalopez391]

Amazing musician!!

[@adrianarojas1893]

So sweet Damon...

[@Ponk1ePai]

Me enamoré de esta canción

[@julhagrc]

obrigada damon!

[@cristobalchacon1930]

Genio y figura..quiero estar el 9 d octubre!!!!!

[@enriquecerritos1443]

Increíble , que creatividad músical , solo Damon podría hacerlo.

[@akbarramadhan3664]

Keren bang Damon..haha we're from Indonesian

[@melancholicalrockproject9519]

mantap emng bang damon

[@fbsis]

wow wow and more wow!

[@itzelmanuel9643]

un gran musico❤

[@blastmcnzg604]

GREAT SONG,DA BOMB..............

[@CanalOcioar]

Genious of music

[@julieinwood10]

exquisite. x

[@RuloRevueltas]

maestro de maestros!, espero verte pronto con gorillaz :)

[@Ulymaldo]

Yo igual :D

[@victorrpgflores4602]

Vengo del futuro y volvió

[@rakelalbarn6270]

IM WAITING FOR YOU DAMON 😎

[@SBUATTONE]

Genio!!!

[@Drevulphd]

fantastic!

[@rakelalbarn6270]

CUTE DAMON ANGEL VOICE 💋💘

[@michaelmilton3204]

The brit pop winner ❤❤

[@foolsgoldhelterskelter3917]

guess wat ? i'm an oasis fan and i love amon albarn's ingenuosity

[@JonesZifell]

The evolution musical of Damon Albarn it's amazing: Blur.Damon.The Good The Bad And The Queen and Gorillaz.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

those violinists are reading notes...so amazing..
Q: Did Damon Albarn study music? ..and he's the star.
cheers to the violinists

[@erichwashausen4602]

I’d assume they’re professional musicians so I don’t see how it’s amazing that they’re reading notes lol

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

@@erichwashausen4602 wow..what kind of logis is that

[@badolsejoli672]

Everyday im lonely..thnk God

[@nataliacorso2222]

Great

[@Kank-b1j]

ii loove this song...touch me

[@jottakano886]

genio

[@MrsWowz]

Does anyone know who the guitarists are? (Or is one of them playing a bass? Can't tell.) And the percussionist?
Thank you! ^^

[@anthonyrios2300]

Jeff Wooten and Seye Adelekan both of which play guitar and bass in Gorillaz respectively and the drummer is also the new drummer in Gorillaz however I forgot his name.

[@natecrooklockacab9020]

I press play a lot ▶️

[@rpags226]

like it

[@luciamonica9947]

One question :
Is it... die lady die? Or Dilated time...?

[@viizokaa]

🇧🇷❤️

[@michaelsmedley7519]

Wow

[@CarlosMiranda-ke6ix]

Young Jonny Marr playing guitar for damon

[@keystarG60]

Crisp

[@rucay]

Pressing play and replay and replay...

[@saelcirino666]

What's the name of the guitarrist? I know he plays in gorillaz as well but i can't find anything about him.

[@lennyg3144]

Sael Cirino Jeff Wooton

[@saelcirino666]

@@lennyg3144 Thanks yo!

[@lennyg3144]

Actually the guitarist is Seye Abdelakan but Jeff Wooton play bass on the guitar

[@lennyg3144]

But there both amazing

[@saelcirino666]

Thanks, mate i'll check them

[@paulafreixo3691]

ring run run rain ruim rir ring bell

[@10188deathstarhero]

I've spotted a wild Jeff Wootton

[@joshorange3087]

jeff wootton rules

[@dreistecrackbitsch8596]

where is little dragon...

[@stutudi4881]

why should they be there?

[@dreistecrackbitsch8596]

its gorillaz...and the female voice is little dragon ;)

[@chillernickels]

+Dreiste Crackbitsch no its not gorillaz

[@stutudi4881]

chiller nickel Phase 4 2D :D

[@verosalvador4682]

Moi j'adore depuis très longtemps ! Et toujours même après ma mort! Pour mes obsèques : une teuf!😆😈

[@azfryusof]

Umair Az Great performance by Albarn

[@ericyeahbaby3875]

Si tu veux les poils frère, c'était ici
GG

[@annika.0_]

oh i should stop staring, he is nine years younger than my grandpa, that's fucked up.

[@Ohmyjhon_]

basically you can say "listen to the new gorillaz song Lonely press play"

[@dabebop]

Not really, the lyrical content difference between this and Gorillaz is important to note. These are autobiographical lyrics whilst the Gorillaz is nearer to free association.

[@Luisa-df2fw]

You really think that? Do you think that Plastic Beach is similar to Everyday Robots? Not at all.

[@eugenia735]

I think he said that because Seye, Jeff, Mike and Marcus was with him and they are part of the Gorillaz band

[@christophercabral5449]

Is that Marge Simpson on violin (2:08)? Lol

[@Adriansin1337]

4:03 FAIL

[@carolinamelgarejo1439]

❌❌❌❌❌❌👎👎👎

[@TheStupidcomment]

Why is this considered good? The music is boring and the singer is awful.

[@yudapurnama3159]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@blagartejort]

Arrhythmia
Accepting that you live with uncertainty
If you're lonely press play
Die lady die
The aspects that you pass on when traveling
When you're lonely press play
'Cause you're not resolved in your heart
You're waiting for me
To improve
Right here
When I'm lonely I press play
Swimming in blue
After new year into the mirror she flew
When I'm lonely I press play
Can I get any closer
One anecdote cannot not bring to you
When I'm lonely I press play
'Cause you're not resolved in your heart
You're waiting for me
To improve
Right here
When I'm lonely I press play
Arrhythmia
Accepting that you live with uncertainty
If you're lonely press play
Can I get any closer
One anecdote cannot bring to you
When I'm lonely I press play
'Cause you're not resolved in your heart
You're waiting for me