AIU is one of the few albums I can think of that had nearly everything on it: hard rock, soft rock, prog and even a bit of dance pop/ semi disco. Very eclectic album.
@@davidwilson7821 Absolutely agree. It is hard to say who is the best vocalist in Utopia but Kasim is in the running for sure. Their harmonies are unbelievable with no consideration having to be given for being live. Big Utopia/Todd Rundgren fan here. I hope he doesn't go to the RHOF. They don't deserve his presence. Todd's album Healing saw me through some dark times. Use Healing Part 1, 2, and 3 as a meditation tool. Highly recommended if you are into such things.
Dude...I've just stumbled onto your channel.Major Todd fan.My first name is also Harry.The first Runt album changed my life.I've now subscribed to your channel.Way cool!
CortoArmitage I'll tell you why ... Todd rehearses the band in the studio before they record anything, then they record everything live, with minimal post production.
So bizarre. For a one-off, cash-in tour, Todd becomes a guitar god once again. I don't think i've ever heard him play so cleanly and with such harmony and dynamics on any other live recording. And I've heard just about all of them. Our hero, confounding expectations once again.
+David Vawter I was just thinking the same thing. Usually, paying live it's hard to create such a balanced and refined studio sound, but this sounds so tight and close to a studio recording. But, Todd is a great engineer, so he probably insisted on excellent mix from the event engineers.
David Vawter yes, it's probably a Grateful Dead type board mix that can be tweaked in post production. If anyone cares Utopia plays this number on their current tour and it kicks ass.
WOW! Thanks for posting Utopia was such a great band. Rundgren's "slightly-off" chords, interesting timing and great harmonies always keeps me alert while listening. I remember when Adventure's to Utopia came out. It was ahead of it's time.
JP Saint Petersburg Florida oh yeah Todd Rundgren February 14th 2016 gonna go so excited listening to his music 4/40 years since I has a long hair and the dirt bike and all the beautiful women now that I'm single I sure hope maybe with Father Son and the Holy Ghost in the good and the wicked and the strong and the frail I hope to join hands with her by the end of the world PS you all know where that songs from anyways 5 days away from the concert in a theater downtown St Pete should be incredible sound is everything the music he creates the words the instruments all humming out as one incredible he is a secret society however aren't we all but the really dig toddler you have to be experienced and that is all part of growing up everything from a light weight stuff to the heavy hardcore it's all so good so good so to all you utopian fans you are all unique and to the ladies you have a special heart and soul to understand his music because he can reach right out and snatched that inter being you possess that is so special.... I hope to meet just one beautiful lady someday that is into Todd Rundgren and utopia through all four decades because I know her and me could become the best friends on the planet and with friendship comes trust and where trust comes great times that could lead to something incredibly unique which is true love and that is the most powerful drug on the planet it can cure all yet it could make you crazy but we're all in this together we're all searching for true utopia in our lives . I hope to be one of those JLP St Pete Florida hope to meet you at the show be good to yourself love yourself and remember when you're down and you're out or depressed and feel alone put on some old Todd Rundgren he'll pull you out of it I promise. Again to the ladies or lady I hope to meet you because I know inside that I could keep you smiling in life and that's the . Answer Mr Universe looking for Mrs universe in the sky just smile and laugh as much as you can in life you will live longer and feel better I promise you lone soldier in st. Pete Jeff p
That piece of music deserves a spot in the top 10 of all times. Period.
So good!!
One of the most underrated songs in the whole history of humankind by far!
Killer performance. Thanks for sharing.
One of the few bands that had four capable lead singers.
The Moody Blues and the Beatles too.
I remember around 1976 or 77 my alarm radio went off at 7am and this is what was on. Stuck with me ever since.
Saw them at Knebworth 1979 and, honestly, this is the first song I think of when I reminisce about that gig.
Awesome.... Definitely one of the most underrated bands of the late 70's and early 80's!!
And still alive in 90s. Japan made the band reunited.
AIU is one of the few albums I can think of that had nearly everything on it: hard rock, soft rock, prog and even a bit of dance pop/ semi disco. Very eclectic album.
I can only dream of the day when the whole universe is a giant guitar!
Lol
Kasin certainly doesn't get enough credit for being the great bass player that he is.
As well as a great vocalist. AFAIC this is the best version of Utopia.
@@davidwilson7821 Absolutely agree. It is hard to say who is the best vocalist in Utopia but Kasim is in the running for sure. Their harmonies are unbelievable with no consideration having to be given for being live. Big Utopia/Todd Rundgren fan here. I hope he doesn't go to the RHOF. They don't deserve his presence. Todd's album Healing saw me through some dark times. Use Healing Part 1, 2, and 3 as a meditation tool. Highly recommended if you are into such things.
Quite possibly the greatest song ever written. Word.
True star! One of my Todd’s favorite tunes!! Bravo!!
I love Utopia! Phenomenal collection of musicians.
Best shows ever. Love my utopia
Dude...I've just stumbled onto your channel.Major Todd fan.My first name is also Harry.The first Runt album changed my life.I've now subscribed to your channel.Way cool!
This is the only TR song that moves me and is probably in the top 100 songs of all time!!!
Adventures in UTOPIA right on the top of my stack of CD'S
Nice job. Thanks for sharing this. I saw that Utopia tour in I believe 1981 at Vets Memorial in Columbus Ohio....... Thx Harry.
I was lucky enough to see the Adventures in Utopia tour in Toronto. Incredible show.
I must have seen Utopia twenty times back in the good ole days. Great tunes...and this one especially superb!
me only once on a interactive concert in barcelona
Visited Barcelona back in 1993 great town...Las Ramblas...I really enjoyed along with the beach...great stuff...glad you became a Utopia fan!
One of my Favorite songs by a guy who at times can rock and roll with the best of them. Rock On Boys Glenn Augustyn
Jamming the World back into place
How could they manage to play it EXACTLY like the album version? Amazing....
CortoArmitage I'll tell you why ... Todd rehearses the band in the studio before they record anything, then they record everything live, with minimal post production.
It’s funny that the first episode of that 70’s show was the gang going to see todd rumgren.
So bizarre. For a one-off, cash-in tour, Todd becomes a guitar god once again. I don't think i've ever heard him play so cleanly and with such harmony and dynamics on any other live recording. And I've heard just about all of them. Our hero, confounding expectations once again.
+David Vawter I was just thinking the same thing. Usually, paying live it's hard to create such a balanced and refined studio sound, but this sounds so tight and close to a studio recording. But, Todd is a great engineer, so he probably insisted on excellent mix from the event engineers.
David Vawter yes, it's probably a Grateful Dead type board mix that can be tweaked in post production. If anyone cares Utopia plays this number on their current tour and it kicks ass.
WOW! Thanks for posting Utopia was such a great band. Rundgren's "slightly-off" chords, interesting timing and great harmonies always keeps me alert while listening. I remember when Adventure's to Utopia came out. It was ahead of it's time.
Fantastic, thank you for sharing!
Always loved this song...
I love this song. Still gives me a rush. Blindn.hehe.x
Best intro ever!
GOOSE BUMPS!!!
Get it guys !!WOOOOO UTOPIA !!!😎👍😎😎😎😎
Love it!
Always My Pleasure...THANK YOU!!!
Damn...just damn!!
"Pick up your arms was the call so I packed up my Fender and ran down the hall!" Todd's git is a newer Stratocaster!
It's NOT a Strat...pay closer attention, it's a Japanese Prototype
HarryRunt danu It IS! He has the NERVE to sing about picking up his FENDER and he's not even playing one? What a DOG!
i was there Chuck!!
Baddass!
My master plays a green start.
GET IT TODD !!!!!😊😊😊😊 MARSHALL AMP FEEDBACK AAHHHH !!!!
eeh haw!!! finally bought the VHS ..Amazon for $15 incl shipping.. delivery next week. .... there are used copies $32.. check it out!!! ;)
Super!
just fucking sick!
Tune
worthy
JP Saint Petersburg Florida oh yeah Todd Rundgren February 14th 2016 gonna go so excited listening to his music 4/40 years since I has a long hair and the dirt bike and all the beautiful women now that I'm single I sure hope maybe with Father Son and the Holy Ghost in the good and the wicked and the strong and the frail I hope to join hands with her by the end of the world PS you all know where that songs from anyways 5 days away from the concert in a theater downtown St Pete should be incredible sound is everything the music he creates the words the instruments all humming out as one incredible he is a secret society however aren't we all but the really dig toddler you have to be experienced and that is all part of growing up everything from a light weight stuff to the heavy hardcore it's all so good so good so to all you utopian fans you are all unique and to the ladies you have a special heart and soul to understand his music because he can reach right out and snatched that inter being you possess that is so special.... I hope to meet just one beautiful lady someday that is into Todd Rundgren and utopia through all four decades because I know her and me could become the best friends on the planet and with friendship comes trust and where trust comes great times that could lead to something incredibly unique which is true love and that is the most powerful drug on the planet it can cure all yet it could make you crazy but we're all in this together we're all searching for true utopia in our lives . I hope to be one of those JLP St Pete Florida hope to meet you at the show be good to yourself love yourself and remember when you're down and you're out or depressed and feel alone put on some old Todd Rundgren he'll pull you out of it I promise. Again to the ladies or lady I hope to meet you because I know inside that I could keep you smiling in life and that's the
. Answer Mr Universe looking for Mrs universe in the sky just smile and laugh as much as you can in life you will live longer and feel better I promise you lone soldier in st. Pete Jeff p
Isn’t it One of Todds albums about a chick with a Z and a guitar strapped on her back?
What was that little thing Todd did at 2:18? :)
The giddyup
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2 SPOTS!!!!!!!!
Strat, sorry.