Catching Beta Band opening (along with Kid Koala) the Radiohead tour stop in Toronto, 2001 was like winning a lottery. Still completely adored in my household.
Stephen Mason has been releasing solo material under the "King Biscuit Time" name since around 2000, maybe even before. He released a full-length album in 2006 but I haven't heard it, I only know his "No Style" EP, from 2000. I like that EP a lot, I think it's just as good as the Beta Band's 3 first EPs.
first seen at about 4pm on MTV back in the 1990's - on a shedload of MDMA - so i thought i imagined the whole thing! then heard a little later on Chris Morris' legendary 'Blue Jam' and tracked down. god, they were wonderful at this point. steve mason is still making some cracking stuff too!
i've no idea what it's about. why does it have to be about anything? i'm not trying to be aggressive or obtuse, i just don't see why art always has to 'mean' things...
Excellent tune. Imagine my surprise when I first saw this vid a couple of weeks ago. its filmed on a mountain called 'Stac Pollaidh'. I know this because i grew up about 20 miles down the road!!
Inner Meet Me, oh you can't decide [x10] Last night I dreamt somebody fell asleep between my knees I couldn't help it that the facts were rejected by a boy called me Last night I dreamt somebody fell asleep between my knees I couldn't help it that the facts were rejected by a boy called me Last night I dreamt somebody fell asleep between my knees I couldn't help it that the facts were rejected by a boy called me She said to me Keep your head up Never show up Keep it all in Never dream alone Play on a star Moves too far Say what you feel Speak when you kneel Never dream alone Never dream alone If you were feeling that the light is on the ceiling then you can't see past your nose Cuz what you're seeing is the man underneath the beam she's a fool below low I never listen but the people they were christened I wonder who was the one A better placement for the basement when he's chasing Mrs. Mason when they're facing on the relation She said to me Keep your head up Never show up Keep it all in Never dream alone Play on a star Moves too far Say what you feel Speak when you kneel Never dream alone Never dream alone Last night I dreamt somebody fell asleep between my knees I couldn't help it that the facts were rejected by a boy called me Last night I dreamt somebody fell asleep between my knees I couldn't help it that the facts were rejected by a boy called me Last night I dreamt somebody fell asleep between my knees I couldn't help it that the facts were rejected by a boy called me She said to me Keep your head up Never show up Keep it all in Never dream alone Play on a star Moves too far Say what you feel Speak when you kneel Never dream alone Never dream alone Inner Meet Me, oh you can't decide [x19]
another good tune. the thing i like about beta band is they did whatever they wanted to. they had connection to record labels but they hated that. now u can upload tunes, videos, make yr own videos without wanting to win a brit award & u can do it pretty much for free. that's what was missing in the 90's when i first started trying to do music. a showcase in some shithole pub in camden was the extent of my 'career' in music.x
I agree Beta Band are so cool,man.Trippy,individual,great tunes underrated.Shame they are no longer together.Has anyone of them done anything since they split up?
i fuckin knew it!!!!!!! saw the video about 5 year ago, and thought i'm sure thats that stac polly (sic). went up it wae ma da about 15 years ago. i left a 10p in a crack in a boulder at the top, think i'll take a trip up tae see if it's still there. mind you i'm pished the now so i'll probably wake up the morra and say fuck that. :)
I fuckin love these guys. Every Indie band should be like these. Make the best album of the 90's (3EP's). Rip it fuck in the press then fall out with each other and quit just as you're about to become a commercially success ( Heroes to Zero's).
nice one...share your thoughts..they had it all....the 2 aliens records are wicked...luna just edges it for me...check em on youtube on the vic galloway radio show....bang tidy kid ;)
Thanks for the info,man.I have researched `The Aliens` and downloaded some of their tracks.Pretty good.I will have to look into `King Biscuit Man`.Has he released any albums do you know?
I love this band, they made this with little to no sound equipment and their imaginations. It's sad though that all the music to day is fill with rubbish and attitude.:(
One of the best music videos ever made in my opinion. I think the spotty quality makes it even nicer
i love the way they're so brillant and not well known. it keeps them pure like a pristine hidden beach. they'll be famous once we evolve a bit more
Antonia Karpova They're ahead of their time
Catching Beta Band opening (along with Kid Koala) the Radiohead tour stop in Toronto, 2001 was like winning a lottery. Still completely adored in my household.
They showed this video on vintage music tv the other day! good stuff!
Without doubt one of the greatest videos of all time. Once again drugs have proven a mastermind for abstract creation as they always do. Great stuff
i've just discovered this band, and WOW, I am impressed.
I can't keep still when I hear this song. The Beta Band's lack of world domination is a crime.
Dont worry about the quality,this is the only version of the video i can find.Good upload.Cheers
Stephen Mason has been releasing solo material under the "King Biscuit Time" name since around 2000, maybe even before. He released a full-length album in 2006 but I haven't heard it, I only know his "No Style" EP, from 2000. I like that EP a lot, I think it's just as good as the Beta Band's 3 first EPs.
first seen at about 4pm on MTV back in the 1990's - on a shedload of MDMA - so i thought i imagined the whole thing! then heard a little later on Chris Morris' legendary 'Blue Jam' and tracked down. god, they were wonderful at this point. steve mason is still making some cracking stuff too!
Its basically about picking magic mushrooms isn;t it...
i've no idea what it's about. why does it have to be about anything? i'm not trying to be aggressive or obtuse, i just don't see why art always has to 'mean' things...
The 'inner meet me' in the background really drives me crazy. I LOVE IT!! :D
bloody nuts vid ,amazing and totally barking song. Thanks to vintage tv today for playing this never seen it afore, its top!
Excellent tune. Imagine my surprise when I first saw this vid a couple of weeks ago. its filmed on a mountain called 'Stac Pollaidh'. I know this because i grew up about 20 miles down the road!!
this song/video is like having a good dream
I love the beta band.i miss them :(
Inner Meet Me, oh you can't decide [x10]
Last night I dreamt somebody fell asleep between my knees
I couldn't help it that the facts were rejected by a boy called me
Last night I dreamt somebody fell asleep between my knees
I couldn't help it that the facts were rejected by a boy called me
Last night I dreamt somebody fell asleep between my knees
I couldn't help it that the facts were rejected by a boy called me
She said to me
Keep your head up
Never show up
Keep it all in
Never dream alone
Play on a star
Moves too far
Say what you feel
Speak when you kneel
Never dream alone
Never dream alone
If you were feeling that the light is on the ceiling then you can't see past your nose
Cuz what you're seeing is the man underneath the beam she's a fool below low
I never listen but the people they were christened I wonder who was the one
A better placement for the basement when he's chasing Mrs. Mason when they're facing on the relation
She said to me
Keep your head up
Never show up
Keep it all in
Never dream alone
Play on a star
Moves too far
Say what you feel
Speak when you kneel
Never dream alone
Never dream alone
Last night I dreamt somebody fell asleep between my knees
I couldn't help it that the facts were rejected by a boy called me
Last night I dreamt somebody fell asleep between my knees
I couldn't help it that the facts were rejected by a boy called me
Last night I dreamt somebody fell asleep between my knees
I couldn't help it that the facts were rejected by a boy called me
She said to me
Keep your head up
Never show up
Keep it all in
Never dream alone
Play on a star
Moves too far
Say what you feel
Speak when you kneel
Never dream alone
Never dream alone
Inner Meet Me, oh you can't decide [x19]
another good tune. the thing i like about beta band is they did whatever they wanted to. they had connection to record labels but they hated that. now u can upload tunes, videos, make yr own videos without wanting to win a brit award & u can do it pretty much for free. that's what was missing in the 90's when i first started trying to do music. a showcase in some shithole pub in camden was the extent of my 'career' in music.x
how this band didn't make it big is beyond me...maybe a little too quirky for some people.
riversidepete 61
agree
they are / were f-in brilliant tho
was lucky enough to see them live...once
"never dream alone" !!
(o: Your upload adds great character and a true vintage quality to the experience ;o)
Ilove Beta Band
I agree Beta Band are so cool,man.Trippy,individual,great tunes underrated.Shame they are no longer together.Has anyone of them done anything since they split up?
Brilliant upload and thanks :-)
i fuckin knew it!!!!!!!
saw the video about 5 year ago, and thought i'm sure thats that stac polly (sic). went up it wae ma da about 15 years ago.
i left a 10p in a crack in a boulder at the top, think i'll take a trip up tae see if it's still there.
mind you i'm pished the now so i'll probably wake up the morra and say fuck that. :)
the best song they ever done i do think
On a mountain called 'Stac Pollaidh' in Scotland.
innit!!
I fuckin love these guys. Every Indie band should be like these. Make the best album of the 90's (3EP's). Rip it fuck in the press then fall out with each other and quit just as you're about to become a commercially success ( Heroes to Zero's).
Sooooooo good!
best song 2 listen 2 stoned
Just discovered them. Beck, Primal scream but very much their own people. Brilliant. Was along the top of Stac Pollaid in May too. Wish I'd known!
thanks for that mr 0xx i`ll mibee venture out that way in the summer in full alien kit
Best song on The Three E.P.'s
Thanks Noel Fielding
This song an video totally grow on you.
next time I go for a hike Ille make sure they are my guides
Go Let It Out -- Oasis.... found THEIR SOURCE!
nearly the whole video is played backwards haha. classic.
nice one...share your thoughts..they had it all....the 2 aliens records are wicked...luna just edges it for me...check em on youtube on the vic galloway radio show....bang tidy kid ;)
great band sweet video does any one know where it was filmed
Thanks for the info,man.I have researched `The Aliens` and downloaded some of their tracks.Pretty good.I will have to look into `King Biscuit Man`.Has he released any albums do you know?
I love this band, they made this with little to no sound equipment and their imaginations. It's sad though that all the music to day is fill with rubbish and attitude.:(
Surely they were the sons of God, etc?
Vid looks like it was recorded on (ahem) Beta-max.
try the dandy warhols ;)
but yeah,they're wonderful !!
their sound and the atmosphere it creates is truly unique..
This sounds like it was influenced by Ramases (think of Journey to the Inside and Life Child).
@johnbetamac thanks!
bet they was off their cakes,
I wonder if they ever did lsd
What is it?
Is VHS or what
check luna by the aliens..beta band lives on..swansea
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What's the problem?