When I uploaded this clip 6 years ago I never imagined it would prove so popular. It's great to know a lot of folks out there are enjoying this (and miss them) as much as I do.
Man, that's beautiful. Saw them at Lollapalooza 1992. Amidst a sea of these heavy duty guy bands--all of which rocked my world--there were Lush, and at the end of the day they were the band that just melted my heart.
Exactly. I LOVE Mikki, but Emma seems to have penned my favorite Lush songs, even on the later albums. It's truly a perfectly-matched partnership. What really kills me is that apparently they were all new to their instruments, and still learning how to play them during the first album. Just goes to show that great artistry does not necessarily require great chops. This is coming from someone who has been a musician for over 40 years and is completely entranced with this music.
I don't think they wanted to get to big, but they deserved it. I think they wanted to make the music they wanted and deal with people they trusted. Goal Accomplished...saw them twice live
Actually, Emma wrote most of my absolute favorite Lush songs (including this one). Just because Miki was the main fronting of the band doesn't mean she was the only valuable musician.
I live in San Francisco and saw them twice in the early 90's. I missed them when they played here back in April but lucky for me they will be performing in NYC the same week I will be there. Just got my ticket to the Terminal 5 show on September 14th. Can't wait. One of my top 5 bands of all time.
I think I know what you mean, the first album really struck an inner chord in me that had seemingly been waiting to be awakened. Emma's songwriting, in particular seems to have this sound. It's kind of futuristic, yet timeless, as if from a dream. No other record has really mined this vein as this one has.
Never ages - love that Emma seems to be concentrating so hard.... ! I agree with an earlier comment that I though Emma penned the songs I prefer - the more "ethereal" ones - whilst Miki was more "pinky". Loved it all. Loved the journey, the ups, the downs - th tragedies.... Lush lives on.
Ah... great memory. This was the 2nd of two wonderful EPs they released on 4AD (the other was "Mad Love" and the album Gala. Seemed like the start of something special. And I had a massive crush on the dark-haired guitarist, Emma Anderson, I remember. Thx for posting this...
Agreed. I really like this version because it is so close to the original. I'm always fascinated watching bands do their best to replicate a recording live.
lush was only the 2nd or 3rd band i ever saw live. best concert i ever saw. too bad i took it for granted at the time. but at least i saw them. is it just me or do things really suck these days? music, the world, etc etc. i think '97 was the last good year for music.
4ad was amazing. I followed Lush touring with Ride in 1990. They took turns opening. What great shows! So intense, so subtle so lush...and Ride was unbelievable
They reverberate perhaps more than you can think : a couple of weeks ago, Miki, Emma and Phil went to the 4AD offices. It was about the idea of reissueing and remastering Lush records. Let's cross our fingers, and keep our eyes peeled for the Seinking Ships forthcoming album featuring Miki on vocals !
Spot on with music of the 90;s and 2000;s. So much music is lacking ...music! I have seen Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath, Carly Simon, Foghat, Stephen Stills, Buffalo Springfield , Tod Rundgren, Mellencamp, Pat Metheny, New Colony Six, Tower of Power, POCO, Ian dury, Lou Reed doing Street Hassles, Bruce Springsteen, (I;m dating myself)and on and on. I am not old. The music today sux.
Some time around 1996, right after Lovelife came out. I was working at a video post production facility in LA at the time and saw this playing on one of the VTR's. I got the tape op to dub me a copy. No idea what production it came from though.
Wow...I think your comment just brought on an orgasm. While I realize my comment was "too much", is it wrong to think that way? Lucky you. I have tons of stories about meeting bands but all of the bands are metal bands and all of the members were male...so no orgasms. I envy you. Lush is moving the earth move for me daily, being a metalhead that just recently discovered them after years of taking "the brown acid" and listening to thrash and death metal for the bulk of my 41 years on this earth that Miki moves for me every day. One day you'll have to explain what exactly "phwooar" means.
So an "explanation" of Miki asking a question, which wasn't really explained is a reason for me not turning orgasmic? OK...I don't get it, but I'll try to. I still envy you. In my opinion...if you didn't have an orgasm, there is something wrong with you....just an opinion though.
I asked her to write something funny. You know what record dignongs must be like for artists, so she wrote somethong amuzing. To explain "Phwooar" it is just like an exclaimation! Great band.
maby they will do that give you're vote on their fansite lightfromadeadstar,orrg this site is also visited by Miki sometimes telling about her memories from the Lush band
@9midwestern9 Agreed, though I think Robin Guthrie's influence on "Spooky" solidified a link between their sound and that of Cocteau Twins. Both great bands.
@rhayader0625 Holy hell! People actually complain about Miki or make fun of her? That's funny to me. She's is stunningly beautiful and really talented. Haha I'm 26 and shes in her 40s now but I still have my dream of getting married to her.
When I uploaded this clip 6 years ago I never imagined it would prove so popular. It's great to know a lot of folks out there are enjoying this (and miss them) as much as I do.
Still listening some 30 years after I first heard them. Love it. My daughter was 10 then. She's almost 40 now and loves Lush.
The best video of Lush. Best song and the Miki's hair is so nice
Lush was and will always be one of the best bands on 4AD. They're simply unforgettable...
Miki owns the stage, Lush will always be in my top 5 of all time. they had 7-8 great years of making music !
Incredible wall of sound. The best shoegaze band IMHO. I miss Lush.
and the best britpop band !
Man, that's beautiful. Saw them at Lollapalooza 1992. Amidst a sea of these heavy duty guy bands--all of which rocked my world--there were Lush, and at the end of the day they were the band that just melted my heart.
I've just experienced an angelic possesion. No exorcism was needed.
I think that's one of the best comments I've seen. Totally agree!
Usually exorcisms are for demonic possessions
Wow ,that's so cool 🎸🎸📻🎶🤩 Lush are just superb!!😊🎼🎤
4AD had some of the most incredible bands ever. Lush,Cocteau Twins and This Mortal Coil were my favorites.
And PIXIES mate👌
Exactly. I LOVE Mikki, but Emma seems to have penned my favorite Lush songs, even on the later albums. It's truly a perfectly-matched partnership. What really kills me is that apparently they were all new to their instruments, and still learning how to play them during the first album. Just goes to show that great artistry does not necessarily require great chops. This is coming from someone who has been a musician for over 40 years and is completely entranced with this music.
I don't think they wanted to get to big, but they deserved it. I think they wanted to make the music they wanted and deal with people they trusted. Goal Accomplished...saw them twice live
Actually, Emma wrote most of my absolute favorite Lush songs (including this one). Just because Miki was the main fronting of the band doesn't mean she was the only valuable musician.
She was the hot one though
It doesn't get much better than that. Brilliant.
Ridiculously good performance... Lush burned so intensely for such a short time...
Some nice thick guitar sounds in this song. Auditory sensory overload! Love it!
One of my favorite songs of ALL TIME, Nikki!😍
Miki
Saw them twice, once with Ride. Just love their style, that I can remember. And their new stuff 2015 is excellent.
I live in San Francisco and saw them twice in the early 90's. I missed them when they played here back in April but lucky for me they will be performing in NYC the same week I will be there. Just got my ticket to the Terminal 5 show on September 14th. Can't wait. One of my top 5 bands of all time.
Nice pirate style. It is this type of forward thinking that enables others to enjoy nostalgia.
Thanks
Saw them at Preston Polytechnic, along with Spitfire. Beautiful night out and one of the best nights of my youth.
Brilliant band! Who would have thought this kind of sound would disappear from the scene, seemingly forever?
Here's a response, 12 years in the future, where bands like Hatchie and Beabadoobie have borrowed heavily from this sound! 😃
Fantastic Band.
Lush and The Kitchens Of Distinction are two of my all time favorite bands from the '90s...
Yea. The 90's were great for music. I got to see LUSH in 92'. It was a treat.
The live performance of this song are absolutely gorgeous
A beautiful song! I'll never forget it...
I'll NEVER forget Lush!!
I think I know what you mean, the first album really struck an inner chord in me that had seemingly been waiting to be awakened. Emma's songwriting, in particular seems to have this sound. It's kind of futuristic, yet timeless, as if from a dream. No other record has really mined this vein as this one has.
Never ages - love that Emma seems to be concentrating so hard.... ! I agree with an earlier comment that I though Emma penned the songs I prefer - the more "ethereal" ones - whilst Miki was more "pinky". Loved it all. Loved the journey, the ups, the downs - th tragedies.... Lush lives on.
I saw lush in 1997 I think was the year at the House of Blues in New Orleans, La. It was amazingly awesome! Miss this band and sound so much!
I long for my 90's having seen Lush preform in Hawaii at Nimitz Hall. What a night!
Ah... great memory. This was the 2nd of two wonderful EPs they released on 4AD (the other was "Mad Love" and the album Gala. Seemed like the start of something special. And I had a massive crush on the dark-haired guitarist, Emma Anderson, I remember. Thx for posting this...
Love this music and time!
Me too!
Lush must return. The masses demand it.
Awesome version. So very close to the album version. I saw them twice and both times there were really tight.
Agreed. I really like this version because it is so close to the original. I'm always fascinated watching bands do their best to replicate a recording live.
Chris Acland was awesome live. It will be interesting to see what the latest iteration of the band sounds like.
Soooo much love for this song...
was lucky enough to catch Lush play a couple of times. really a sorely missed band.
Musical Perfection.
first band i ever saw live, i was in love with miki and lush, i truly miss this band
Great stuff. Lucky enough to see them live a few times and they were always superb, definitely one of my favourite bands of all time.
lush was only the 2nd or 3rd band i ever saw live. best concert i ever saw. too bad i took it for granted at the time. but at least i saw them. is it just me or do things really suck these days? music, the world, etc etc. i think '97 was the last good year for music.
I miss the early 90s; was a great time in my life. I love this band. Saw them live before.
4ad was amazing. I followed Lush touring with Ride in 1990. They took turns opening. What great shows! So intense, so subtle so lush...and Ride was unbelievable
Yes, I saw them in San Francisco in 1990. I was able to hang out with them thanks to their label rep.
i really miss them a lot. their songs were great.
Beautiful song! I'll never forget it....
I'll NEVER forget Lush!
this is awesome. I love Miki's pigtails. god I miss them. Why can't we have a DVD of this concert, obviously it was pro shot and fabulous!
Lush rules!!! one my favorite band
Lord I miss them. So sublime yet so earthy . . . lush reverberates to this day for me.
LOVE this band! Cant wait to see them next year!
Yes, I some in San Francisco in 1990. I was able to hang out with them thanks to their label rep.
They reverberate perhaps more than you can think : a couple of weeks ago, Miki, Emma and Phil went to the 4AD offices. It was about the idea of reissueing and remastering Lush records. Let's cross our fingers, and keep our eyes peeled for the Seinking Ships forthcoming album featuring Miki on vocals !
Luv this music/era...would had loved to see them in concert...hopefully they will come to Denver in 2017! (if they ever tour again)
Spot on with music of the 90;s and 2000;s. So much music is lacking ...music!
I have seen Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath, Carly Simon, Foghat, Stephen Stills, Buffalo Springfield , Tod Rundgren, Mellencamp, Pat Metheny, New Colony Six, Tower of Power, POCO, Ian dury, Lou Reed doing Street Hassles, Bruce Springsteen, (I;m dating myself)and on and on.
I am not old. The music today sux.
this was always kind of their flagship song to me. I miss them
I miss Lush so much.
Some time around 1996, right after Lovelife came out. I was working at a video post production facility in LA at the time and saw this playing on one of the VTR's. I got the tape op to dub me a copy. No idea what production it came from though.
Music when we needed it god bless cant forget it .....
I really miss this band.
Miki: Groovy Colour Hipmoves
Emma: Dark Studious Dancemath
I love how the music moves Miki so much. It certainly moves me.
at 0:40 it was one of the most emotional moments in all my life. So powerful and sweet at the same time. Unreal experience.......
i NEED to get more Lush. I really love this song. You gotta love shoegaze
I saw Lush in Atlanta, at the Masquerade. I don't recall seeing cameras though. Of course that was a long time ago!
I'm hypnotized by the beauty
one of my favourite bands!
I really enjoyed them in the day!!!
you are the sweetness and the light!!!!!!
Goddamn they're good
Yeah, sometimes it's good to be a veteran.
Even nostalgia isn't anymore what it used to be :)
An anthem
Yeah, nice upload man, thanks.
Love the drumming here :)
I remember seeing the at Lulapalooza back in 91/92, along with Jesus and Mary Chain, Pearl Jam, Ministry,.and Porno for Pyros. Great line up and show.
Phwooar! Saw them in Sydney and I asked Miki to sign my cd. She wrote " Did the earth move for you too honey?" It sure did!
Wow...I think your comment just brought on an orgasm. While I realize my comment was "too much", is it wrong to think that way? Lucky you. I have tons of stories about meeting bands but all of the bands are metal bands and all of the members were male...so no orgasms. I envy you. Lush is moving the earth move for me daily, being a metalhead that just recently discovered them after years of taking "the brown acid" and listening to thrash and death metal for the bulk of my 41 years on this earth that Miki moves for me every day. One day you'll have to explain what exactly "phwooar" means.
Yes you are very wrong my friend! It is just an explanation.
So an "explanation" of Miki asking a question, which wasn't really explained is a reason for me not turning orgasmic? OK...I don't get it, but I'll try to. I still envy you. In my opinion...if you didn't have an orgasm, there is something wrong with you....just an opinion though.
I asked her to write something funny. You know what record dignongs must be like for artists, so she wrote somethong amuzing. To explain "Phwooar" it is just like an exclaimation! Great band.
maby they will do that
give you're vote on their fansite lightfromadeadstar,orrg
this site is also visited by Miki sometimes telling about her memories from the Lush band
@BahmanG Wow, I wish I could have seen that show. Sounds like the perfect dream ticket!
That's Good !
Love you Emma...
such stage Prescence, she knew her shit was good
I agree with you
Very Good !!!!!!!!
The rumor is that they are rehearsing.
duh!! Epick m8!
The Pixies and the Throwing Muses are also in my Top 5 bands.
woah..
far...far away...Lush is one of the best bands from 90's. Their sound is wonderful. So, Ride, Her name is Alive, Hole, Babes of Toyland, Sonic Youth
Your efforts to help your Son understand good music, appreciate music, is admirable. Honestly.
Phil King = best bass player alive
Miki looks happy here
Spaceghost Zero Shes always happy
Sweet love watching Miki move well love watching Miki period!
Lucky you. I was too young to go!
@9midwestern9 Agreed, though I think Robin Guthrie's influence on "Spooky" solidified a link between their sound and that of Cocteau Twins. Both great bands.
Gotta thank Andy S. 1995 in Chicago for the Cocteau Twins tooo
love emma and miki! :)
3:16 is when the party starts :D
Whoa!!! how could i forget the Pixies.
Denver guy 2016..are the touring? Denver date anybody? Go Broncos!
Bliss
@rhayader0625 Holy hell! People actually complain about Miki or make fun of her? That's funny to me. She's is stunningly beautiful and really talented. Haha I'm 26 and shes in her 40s now but I still have my dream of getting married to her.
@transcendrage1 comment not removed by me! I'm sure she still has what it takes, and I would love to see her and Emma give it another shot!