What a legend. I confess to shedding a tear at the end. Third row and centre at the first Wembley gig, missed the second unfortunately, Australia is just a little too far out. He played as big a role in my teen years as anyone could. Truly someone to aspire to. Deepest respect Gary. You are a true legend.
I was a mate of Gary at school. Great effort of a doco! You’ve portrayed him as a decent, lovely bloke from a lovely family. His mum Beryl used to cut my hair and his, in the Bowie style. His old man spoiled him rotten with a sound proof room to practise with his Gibson Les Paul and Rickenbacker base. Back then, Gary was teaching himself music. Great guy. Delighted for his success!
C’mon lil buddy, that’s a lovely story but so obviously made up! As if an electronic star like Gary would have a mum called Beryl! I doubt he lived on a council estate! Pull the other one! 😂🤣💀
Me too...i will be 62 this year and also a fan from the beginning so thats a long time. I absolute love the show with the Skaparis Orchestra, just bought that cd/dvd resently...cant stop watching it.❤❤❤
Exactly the same for me...60 in December. Unfortunately didn't get to see him live until the Warriors tour. My love for electronic music began with Gary. LEGEND!
He's amazing. I had the pleasure meeting him unfortunately I had low blood sugar and he recognized it and he went on his tout bus and got me some juice from his fridge and his drummer put me in his car rental so I could cool off cuz it was extremely hot that night waiting for him to come out from his concert. I loved how he gotten darker with his music. He had his family with him on tour but his mother had Already died, but his wife and his dad. He needs their support, he finds his grounding within with them. I think it's awesome.
Ive been a Tubeway Army/Numan fan since 1978. His music has changed so much in the last 40 odd years, i think his new stuff is bleeding fantastic. Long may he reign. And a big thank you to Gemma for taking such good care of him...without her i dont think he would still be making his unique style of music. Love you Gary.
The ending when Gary is so terrified to walk on stage and with Gemma's reassurance for him to push on is heart breaking breaking but awe inspiring to confront his demons. I thank Gary from the bottom of my heart on giving me the inspiration to create music for myself and walking into that instrument shop back in Manchester 1996 and buying my first second hand Analogue synthesizer a Roland Juno 6 that I still own to this day ❤
We loved you Gary. You were mesmerising for me in my teens when I was feeling dark and morose. And now nearly 60 I’m still mesmerised. It’s ageless music. There will be nothing like it ever
Gary's music is absolutely unique and unforgettable. The synthizers just soar,and crackle with electricity,yet his songs are very emotional as well.A true musical genius who deserves the adulation he gets from his fans,and I am one since 1979 after hearing Are Friends Elecric the first time.
I appreciate that Garys not a big fan of his back catalogue. However, we are - Your music was so groundbreaking - Please don't underestimate or undervalue your your back catalogue - pure GENIUS - 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏✨️🙏❤️
Gary is a musical pioneer, the way he was treated early in his career is a travesty, total respect for Gary reinventing himself and coming back the way he has, he is unique.
Very touching at the end of the documentary when Gemma is comforting him before he gets on stage. I wonder if his mum Beryl had to do the same during his younger years...
I remember a newspaper here in Australia said Gary was a poor man’s David Bowie which made me so angry that I still haven’t bought that particular newspaper since . That was in the early 80’s . I don’t forgive or forget .
I am guilty of comparing his work to Killing Joke's, but he has kept the emotions broiling while avoiding specific commentary. Themes be damned (Bowie reinventing): He sings about moments, not ages, and that is anthemic, at its core.
I was working in the kitchen of a nightclub called Pantiles in Bagshot, Surrey when Gary walked in. At the height of his career, with bleached blonde hair, and looking cool as fuck, he looked at me and said, and I quote, "D'ya wanna cup of tea ?". I just looked at him for a couple of seconds as i realised the situation and said, "Yeah cheers mate". He had come to pick up his girlfriend at the time who was a go-go dancer at the club. He made me and my friend a cup of tea and we had a quick chat about nothing, and then his girlfriend entered to which he said his goodbyes and they left. Absolutely lovely bloke, very down to earth and humble. I've never forgotten how "normal" the whole situation was, as if he was a mate when in reality at that time he was the man. Even though the so called music critics of the time were slating him and his music, the real listeners and honest critics of his art, us, knew it was way ahead of its time and that this man was a genius. And even to this day, his music from the late seventies early eighties is still ahead of this time. His music is genuine, honest and from the heart. It is music from a tortured soul searching for the truth and love of God !
I am 55 years old and have been a fan since 1979, so 45 years now (WOW) when CARS came on AM Radio and I heard that warble, I got so excited and then the snare drum, etc. The B side of Cars was METAL, one of my favorite songs, and the one bass slide is what made me want to play bass guitar, and I've been playing for over 30 years now. Gary Numan is in his 60's now in 2024 and still looks like he's 30 on stage. The guy is unstoppable !
24:47 I feel the same way about Vangelis. On a different plane. A musician from another planet. First time I listened to the album "Heavan and Hell", when I was 14 years old, it changed me.
Numan saved my life ... foe better or worse. He shared his abstruse ideas, when no one else did. He was an angel sent from somewhere. That he sang his esoteric lyrics in the face of such assholes, he is a true angel. I hope he has access to angelic power, he deserves it. A sub-order genius... he lives in another dimension of his own design.. . Normal numbers cannot define him. We are both pilots, what kinship. But ultimately, if John Foxx loves your art, you are amongst the coolest people on the planet.
Gary’s fans are so passionate and loyal. It’s not my music but Gary headlined a festival I was at and he (and his fans) blew the bloody doors off. It’s was a blast. 😂
This man is a genius, it really touched me in the end, everybody thinks he's fab, but still he's got this stage fever before Wembley, like as if it was his first concert, but once on stage the man the legend stands there. And not to forget his close family who are the pillars, the foundation of his being. A true Artis with an original sound, something we often mis in these times…
Thank you for posting this! I've been searching for it 😊 an awesome documentary about Gary, his work, history & amazing family ❤ Oh his wife Gemma is a REAL 💎 GEM! Thank you again!
I'd love to speak to that journalist who wrote, "no-one of any worth would be influenced by Gary Newman" and see what they have to say for themselves now!
Love Gary so much, especially his “new” work. I’m a choreographer and often use his music to create dances too. I have seen him perform live many times, he is a brilliant performer and moves wonderfully!
What a man. Britain really does produce some talent. Huge shout from the US. Loving Gary Numan and also other various UK electronica based acts like Faithless, The Prodigy, UNKLE, Aphex Twin, Leftfield, Burial, Underworld, Orbital, Goldie, FSOL, Portishead, Chemical Brothers, Squarepusher, Stereo Mcs, Massive Attack, The Bug, ALLFLAWS
Was at Wembley, when he walked out on stage I was crying. Been a Numanoid since 1979 and always will be, through the good times and the bad times, and now the resurrection. An incredible songwriter, musician and technological genius, someone who pushes to the limit and beyond with synth sounds and indeed sonic sounds, Omnisphere is a brilliant piece of software that he uses and some of the sounds he coaxes from that make me think "how did he do that??" Cannot wait to see what he comes up with next...........
This doc was brilliant!! Been a fan since 79, saw him in Toronto March 16, amazing show! I can just imagine all the emotions running through his mind before he went on stage at Wembley, I cried to!! so happy for him, the man is amazing!!❤❤
I knew Gary's music back in the day. Loved the music and him. Then I never heard anything again. I have been listening to live concerts and saw Gary Numan. I took a listen and I didn't think this is how Gary truly is compared to the cars video. Listening to all songs, he is truly a genius. Thank you, I am a fan reunited. Rock n Roll Hall of Fame... wake up!
In 1979 two transformative bits of music, for me, was the Gary Numan song Cars and the Styx album Grand Illusion. I was also greatly moved by (then) Walter Carlos' Switched on Bach. A few short years later Duran Duran sealed my fate as a Bass player. My passion for this kind of music still resonates all the way back to 1979. At nearly 60 now, the music still takes me back to a moment in time. The best music always accomplished this. Savage ( Songs from a Broken World ) is the best bit of music I'd heard in nearly a decade. It seemed the back ground music to Covid. Chilling to think about.
Legend that is…Gary Newman! Wish I could go back in time… He was way ahead of his time… He’s actually very relatable!! Such an emotional story… Gary is such a humble person, which is so endearing.
I've seen a few docs on Gary but this is probably the best. He's broken through numerous barriers on his journey and there is no doubt that Gemma probably saved him from oblivion and now with his children he moves on relentlessly. Top bloke and an inspiration to music
This was an amazing documentary. Not really a fan, but have always respected what he does. But after watching this, I respect the man as well as the artist. And his wife, wow... behind every great man is a greater woman!
He had a rough time off the press at the time but in the end he won he's the king off synth and puts today's music to shame I was nine when cars hit no one still one my favourite songs 45 years later.👌
Love this documentary. Gary, you just keep doing what you were born to do. Genius. We all need support and you have a lovely family who support you too as you do them. Loving Ravens new song. Keep smiling through🌺
Articulate and modest very grounded best records of all time i remember when i was 11..12 ..got my first record. Absolutely a legend...his music has a mystery to it ..i went to see him.play at the ritz manchester last week and i was absolutely in a different planet since then ...outstanding artist ..i have great admiration for him.hes soo magical and i cant thank Mr Numan enough ❤❤
i was 15 in 1979 & his 1st appearance on TOTP was as big a thing at our school as the 1st Pistols’ appearance 2 years previously. he out-did the lot of those chart acts by being outside the pop or punk or new wave or disco king or rock cliques whilst bringing probably the coolest act of the 2nd half of the decade to the show since Bowie or Bolan before . watching this video has been an inspiration because I’ve experienced those same challenges Gary has lived with my take on the world & those filling it on a sometimes overwhelming basis is soo familiar. Bless the guy & his loved ones 😁👍🐢👽❤️
First track that clicked with me was Do you need a service, b side track, maybe from Are friends electric or down in the park. One of my brothers played it and that was my connection. I always liked rock from early age, and that track had it, the hook and style got me. Did take me couple of listens of Replicas album to really appreciate the synth sound back then. Growing up on T.Rex and then very early punk, the sounds numan brought to many of us not aware of synths too much was stunning. A true legend, and numan brought a big connection to my brother who introduced my ears to numan. No longer have my brother but the memories live on due to numans music.
Just saw him with FLA and Ministry a few weeks ago in Toronto. What a show he put on. I feel embarrassed that I never stayed connected with him. Ran out and bought two CDs the day after to support the cause.
I felt the same way when I first saw this. He just fell off my radar after being in my 20’s in the 80’s. But mad I am dying to see him live and I hope he gets a decent royalties cause I’m buying some CD’s. 😊
What two did you buy? I really like his record Splinter & Savage. The latest release Intruder is good too. The 3 go together. I really like the song he did with Marc Ronson & Paul McCartney. It’s called I Know Time is Calling
I discovered Gary Numan in 1980 as a 10 year old. My neighbor friend introduced me and my other friends to "Cars". Every time I hear it it takes me back in time to the younger days. My oldest child has Aspergers, I think its called something different now. Anyhow it takes a lot of patience to understand him. He only has a few friends and it breaks my heart when he tells me he feels alone. On the flip side he does have a laser focus on things that interest him just like what Gary Numan talks about. My wife and I are doing exactly what Gary's parents have done, just letting him be himself. Thanks for the great music Gary.
I got into synths and bought a Moog because of Gary :) I would say there was some kind of influence there :) I remember getting my hands on a Mini Freak synth and the first thing I programmed was a poly Moog type sound! guess what! Someone criticised me! asked me why are you trying to make Gary Numan sounds out of this modern machine! So un-original and old! I’m like ‘I wouldn’t be into synths if I didn’t listen to Numan! and when I mess with a machine, Gary sounds will always be a blueprint to me as a starting point and I have fun doing it’ plus, I was annoyed with people complaining as I have the skills to programme!!! thought they would appreciate my efforts :) I create other sounds as well! I’m open to try everything :) but Gary’s sounds always the ones that started it all for my synth passion
Just shows, nice genuine honest people can win in life, im a fan but not a massive one, but ive always rooted for him, cos he just deserves it. Keep being sweet, vulnerable, chaotic, genuine you Gary, you absolutely 100% deserve every success you achieve(d) past present and future. One more thing, just.....Thank you Gemma, just thank you, for caring and for loving someone, unconditionally, "warts n all" as they say, as thats what love is, acceptance of each others frailties, and supporting each other through thick, thin, and sometimes thicker! An absolute match the stars, and destiny decided were right for each other and who needed each other....those "stars" eh? Mischievous little buggers! 🙄😏🥰 PS....a massive shout out to Garys Mum and Dad, who stood by, in his own words, a difficult child no one wanted to educate, deal with, or understand, at a time in the 70s when difficult kuds were thrown in childrens homes, mental asylums or borstals...which for some parents, was an easy or at least, EASIER choice. That revelation melted my heart. 💖
Way Back when , Gary Numan Tubeway Army " Our Friends Electric ,,,Got that album around 1977 I think , he is never been that far away , the other 15 Cd's are on the laptop music machine for the home audio , and in the Benz via flashdrive ,,,,,,Never have I had his music out of site , out of listening ,,, 1 of the all time greatest Synth artists.
Replicas had the cassette in 1980 my dad saw Gary on Saturday night live and bought it….the song was I down in the park am praying to the aliens. That was the one that we loved. But it was the entire album that was good… are friends electric….down in the park. Later when I got a synthesizer many of the patches are named after Gary or are called numan. He is a legend. Jarre, Gary , Vince Clarke, Kraftwerk.
I've always found Gary's music hypnotic. Ever since being a kid in the 80's. I have ADD my daughter has autism and ADD. I played her his early stuff, and his current albums. She loves it, she's 7. Theirs a connection in his sound for us, his biog has helped us understand a outlook on life as ND he is a music god and a pioneer
I only heard of Gary a little over 6 years ago. Finally got to see him in concert a month ago. Funny thing is I went for Ministry at first but Gary stole the show.
Gazza! As an Aspy, his compositions are language to me. I love the rationalizing with having a big shot of Tequila preshow to focus. He takes the worst tasting, nastiest booze made. Hard to get a habit when you want to vomit after I dont know about flying a Zero as a Yank but having flown in very small planes I totally see what he means about voiding your mind because you could easily die if you are not entirely present. Cheers to all (N)humans.
What a legend. I confess to shedding a tear at the end. Third row and centre at the first Wembley gig, missed the second unfortunately, Australia is just a little too far out. He played as big a role in my teen years as anyone could. Truly someone to aspire to. Deepest respect Gary. You are a true legend.
WHAT A GREAT ROCKUMENTARY FOR DEAR GARY
I was a mate of Gary at school. Great effort of a doco!
You’ve portrayed him as a decent, lovely bloke from a lovely family. His mum Beryl used to cut my hair and his, in the Bowie style. His old man spoiled him rotten with a sound proof room to practise with his Gibson Les Paul and Rickenbacker base. Back then, Gary was teaching himself music. Great guy. Delighted for his success!
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C’mon lil buddy, that’s a lovely story but so obviously made up! As if an electronic star like Gary would have a mum called Beryl! I doubt he lived on a council estate!
Pull the other one!
😂🤣💀
Been a fan for 44 years. Since I was 15. This year, I will be 60. I will die a Gary Numan fan. I am so proud of him and love him dearly.
Me too...i will be 62 this year and also a fan from the beginning so thats a long time. I absolute love the show with the Skaparis Orchestra, just bought that cd/dvd resently...cant stop watching it.❤❤❤
Exactly the same for me...60 in December.
Unfortunately didn't get to see him live until the Warriors tour.
My love for electronic music began with Gary.
LEGEND!
He's amazing. I had the pleasure meeting him unfortunately I had low blood sugar and he recognized it and he went on his tout bus and got me some juice from his fridge and his drummer put me in his car rental so I could cool off cuz it was extremely hot that night waiting for him to come out from his concert. I loved how he gotten darker with his music. He had his family with him on tour but his mother had Already died, but his wife and his dad. He needs their support, he finds his grounding within with them. I think it's awesome.
I just love that guy. He´s not only one of the most important musicians in my life, but also such an incredibly beautiful soul.
We know he is a one off... he still shines....
Ive been a Tubeway Army/Numan fan since 1978. His music has changed so much in the last 40 odd years, i think his new stuff is bleeding fantastic. Long may he reign. And a big thank you to Gemma for taking such good care of him...without her i dont think he would still be making his unique style of music. Love you Gary.
One of my favorite things about getting older is seeing Gary Numan and his family grow. What a gift! Absolutely amazing!
The ending when Gary is so terrified to walk on stage and with Gemma's reassurance for him to push on is heart breaking breaking but awe inspiring to confront his demons. I thank Gary from the bottom of my heart on giving me the inspiration to create music for myself and walking into that instrument shop back in Manchester 1996 and buying my first second hand Analogue synthesizer a Roland Juno 6 that I still own to this day ❤
We loved you Gary. You were mesmerising for me in my teens when I was feeling dark and morose. And now nearly 60 I’m still mesmerised. It’s ageless music. There will be nothing like it ever
Perfect words.
Gary's music is absolutely unique and unforgettable. The synthizers just soar,and crackle with electricity,yet his songs are very emotional as well.A true musical genius who deserves the adulation he gets from his fans,and I am one since 1979 after hearing Are Friends Elecric the first time.
I appreciate that Garys not a big fan of his back catalogue. However, we are - Your music was so groundbreaking - Please don't underestimate or undervalue your your back catalogue - pure GENIUS - 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏✨️🙏❤️
I was there in 81. Amazing. Love your music and love you Gary for your creativity and for being a good honest bloke. NUMAN IS!
Gary is a musical pioneer, the way he was treated early in his career is a travesty, total respect for Gary reinventing himself and coming back the way he has, he is unique.
Very touching at the end of the documentary when Gemma is comforting him before he gets on stage. I wonder if his mum Beryl had to do the same during his younger years...
I remember a newspaper here in Australia said Gary was a poor man’s David Bowie which made me so angry that I still haven’t bought that particular newspaper since . That was in the early 80’s . I don’t forgive or forget .
Wow - that'll teach them! 🤣
Of course he is though.
I am guilty of comparing his work to Killing Joke's, but he has kept the emotions broiling while avoiding specific commentary. Themes be damned (Bowie reinventing): He sings about moments, not ages, and that is anthemic, at its core.
I was working in the kitchen of a nightclub called Pantiles in Bagshot, Surrey when Gary walked in. At the height of his career, with bleached blonde hair, and looking cool as fuck, he looked at me and said, and I quote, "D'ya wanna cup of tea ?". I just looked at him for a couple of seconds as i realised the situation and said, "Yeah cheers mate". He had come to pick up his girlfriend at the time who was a go-go dancer at the club. He made me and my friend a cup of tea and we had a quick chat about nothing, and then his girlfriend entered to which he said his goodbyes and they left. Absolutely lovely bloke, very down to earth and humble. I've never forgotten how "normal" the whole situation was, as if he was a mate when in reality at that time he was the man.
Even though the so called music critics of the time were slating him and his music, the real listeners and honest critics of his art, us, knew it was way ahead of its time and that this man was a genius. And even to this day, his music from the late seventies early eighties is still ahead of this time. His music is genuine, honest and from the heart. It is music from a tortured soul searching for the truth and love of God !
Gary so understates himself yet look at his following and the calibre of the artists and music professionals that hold him in such high regard
I am 55 years old and have been a fan since 1979, so 45 years now (WOW) when CARS came on AM Radio and I heard that warble, I got so excited and then the snare drum, etc. The B side of Cars was METAL, one of my favorite songs, and the one bass slide is what made me want to play bass guitar, and I've been playing for over 30 years now. Gary Numan is in his 60's now in 2024 and still looks like he's 30 on stage. The guy is unstoppable !
I like gary he seems like a nice guy,and he had a great idea with the techno pop
He paints with sound.❤
24:47 I feel the same way about Vangelis. On a different plane. A musician from another planet. First time I listened to the album "Heavan and Hell", when I was 14 years old, it changed me.
Replicas, The Pleasure Principle, Telekon, Dance and I Asassin were the foundation of my youth. Thanks Gary.
Thank you for this documentary! I’ve been a fan of Gary numan all my life
I would love to play in his studio!
Saw him in 1979 and will be going in 2024. Love him
Numan saved my life ... foe better or worse. He shared his abstruse ideas, when no one else did. He was an angel sent from somewhere. That he sang his esoteric lyrics in the face of such assholes, he is a true angel. I hope he has access to angelic power, he deserves it.
A sub-order genius... he lives in another dimension of his own design.. . Normal numbers cannot define him. We are both pilots, what kinship.
But ultimately, if John Foxx loves your art, you are amongst the coolest people on the planet.
This made my day. ♥
What a system he has set up in his studio!!
Numan created his own universe, and I LOVED to visit 🌹🖤🌹
I love his album, 'Tubeway Army'.
He is also a commercial airliner jet pilot.
Gary’s fans are so passionate and loyal. It’s not my music but Gary headlined a festival I was at and he (and his fans) blew the bloody doors off. It’s was a blast. 😂
One of the best Numan documentaries yet, been a Numan fan for decades and shall remain so.
This man is a genius, it really touched me in the end, everybody thinks he's fab, but still he's got this stage fever before Wembley, like as if it was his first concert, but once on stage the man the legend stands there.
And not to forget his close family who are the pillars, the foundation of his being.
A true Artis with an original sound, something we often mis in these times…
Thank you for posting this! I've been searching for it 😊 an awesome documentary about Gary, his work, history & amazing family ❤ Oh his wife Gemma is a REAL 💎 GEM! Thank you again!
Cars is still one of the futuristic yet timeless records ever produced
Brilliant. Thank you
Numanoid Forever
Thanks to gorgeous garys lovely wife gemma she saved him bless her
I'd love to speak to that journalist who wrote, "no-one of any worth would be influenced by Gary Newman" and see what they have to say for themselves now!
Most likely one of the failed singers/musicians jumping on the media anti numan bandwagon
Well, we know Gary's name, but not his. Tells you all ya need to know...😁
Best concert I have ever been too the man is a legend and one lovely man.
Love Gary so much, especially his “new” work. I’m a choreographer and often use his music to create dances too. I have seen him perform live many times, he is a brilliant performer and moves wonderfully!
He's such a great talent. Glad he's still here making great music. Much respect Gary
Saw this doc on public tv recently. Thanks for sharing. Grew up with his music, great stuff.
Great man so talented we love you Gary numan❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a man. Britain really does produce some talent. Huge shout from the US.
Loving Gary Numan and also other various UK electronica based acts like
Faithless, The Prodigy, UNKLE, Aphex Twin, Leftfield, Burial, Underworld, Orbital, Goldie, FSOL,
Portishead, Chemical Brothers, Squarepusher, Stereo Mcs, Massive Attack, The Bug, ALLFLAWS
Was at Wembley, when he walked out on stage I was crying. Been a Numanoid since 1979 and always will be, through the good times and the bad times, and now the resurrection. An incredible songwriter, musician and technological genius, someone who pushes to the limit and beyond with synth sounds and indeed sonic sounds, Omnisphere is a brilliant piece of software that he uses and some of the sounds he coaxes from that make me think "how did he do that??" Cannot wait to see what he comes up with next...........
Been a fan since I was 13 .love his music.
I LOVE this Interview. I learned a lot more about one of my favorite music artists...Gary Numan. THANK YOU!
I will love this gourgeous man for the rest of my entire life
a great person and a unique artist! He will always be in my heart.
This doc was brilliant!! Been a fan since 79, saw him in Toronto March 16, amazing show! I can just imagine all the emotions running through his mind before he went on stage at Wembley, I cried to!! so happy for him, the man is amazing!!❤❤
great documentary.what a lovely family man.thank you
I knew Gary's music back in the day. Loved the music and him. Then I never heard anything again. I have been listening to live concerts and saw Gary Numan. I took a listen and I didn't think this is how Gary truly is compared to the cars video. Listening to all songs, he is truly a genius. Thank you, I am a fan reunited.
Rock n Roll Hall of Fame... wake up!
In 1979 two transformative bits of music, for me, was the Gary Numan song Cars and the Styx album Grand Illusion. I was also greatly moved by (then) Walter Carlos' Switched on Bach. A few short years later Duran Duran sealed my fate as a Bass player. My passion for this kind of music still resonates all the way back to 1979. At nearly 60 now, the music still takes me back to a moment in time. The best music always accomplished this. Savage ( Songs from a Broken World ) is the best bit of music I'd heard in nearly a decade. It seemed the back ground music to Covid. Chilling to think about.
My local band still going 46 years on
Legend that is…Gary Newman!
Wish I could go back in time…
He was way ahead of his time…
He’s actually very relatable!!
Such an emotional story…
Gary is such a humble person, which is so endearing.
I've seen a few docs on Gary but this is probably the best. He's broken through numerous barriers on his journey and there is no doubt that Gemma probably saved him from oblivion and now with his children he moves on relentlessly. Top bloke and an inspiration to music
This was an amazing documentary. Not really a fan, but have always respected what he does. But after watching this, I respect the man as well as the artist. And his wife, wow... behind every great man is a greater woman!
He had a rough time off the press at the time but in the end he won he's the king off synth and puts today's music to shame I was nine when cars hit no one still one my favourite songs 45 years later.👌
Love this documentary. Gary, you just keep doing what you were born to do. Genius. We all need support and you have a lovely family who support you too as you do them. Loving Ravens new song. Keep smiling through🌺
Articulate and modest very grounded best records of all time i remember when i was 11..12
..got my first record.
Absolutely a legend...his music has a mystery to it
..i went to see him.play at the ritz manchester last week and i was absolutely in a different planet since then ...outstanding artist
..i have great admiration for him.hes soo magical and i cant thank Mr Numan enough ❤❤
Brilliant documentary, Brilliant, brilliant Gary Numan. Been a fan since 1979. You've so important to many of us❤
GARY, YOU ARE PURE MAGICK!! WE ♓️ ❤ YOU, AND CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS WITH YOU 😊TY
Such a lovely beautiful couple gorgeous gary and his lovely wife gemma
at 60 im returning to music and Gary Numan is an influence on me,
It looks like Gary and I have a few things in common. I'm a musician, I have asperger's and he lives not far from me.
Numan fan and Aspie, with ASD partner and daughter. Loved this doco. Thanks!
i was 15 in 1979 & his 1st appearance on TOTP was as big a thing at our school as the 1st Pistols’ appearance 2 years previously. he out-did the lot of those chart acts by being outside the pop or punk or new wave or disco king or rock cliques whilst bringing probably the coolest act of the 2nd half of the decade to the show since Bowie or Bolan before . watching this video has been an inspiration because I’ve experienced those same challenges Gary has lived with my take on the world & those filling it on a sometimes overwhelming basis is soo familiar. Bless the guy & his loved ones 😁👍🐢👽❤️
Love gorgeous gary so much i feel so proud of him as well
First track that clicked with me was Do you need a service, b side track, maybe from Are friends electric or down in the park. One of my brothers played it and that was my connection. I always liked rock from early age, and that track had it, the hook and style got me. Did take me couple of listens of Replicas album to really appreciate the synth sound back then. Growing up on T.Rex and then very early punk, the sounds numan brought to many of us not aware of synths too much was stunning. A true legend, and numan brought a big connection to my brother who introduced my ears to numan. No longer have my brother but the memories live on due to numans music.
Fantastic documentary
Just saw him with FLA and Ministry a few weeks ago in Toronto. What a show he put on. I feel embarrassed that I never stayed connected with him. Ran out and bought two CDs the day after to support the cause.
I felt the same way when I first saw this. He just fell off my radar after being in my 20’s in the 80’s. But mad I am dying to see him live and I hope he gets a decent royalties cause I’m buying some CD’s. 😊
@@Grungefan2018 Buy them directly off his site.
Bud the show was amazing. GO!!!!
What two did you buy? I really like his record Splinter & Savage. The latest release Intruder is good too. The 3 go together. I really like the song he did with Marc Ronson & Paul McCartney. It’s called I Know Time is Calling
@@cinsationalcinema1776 Splinter was a must and I bought intruder.
Thank you very much for sharing your great documentary 🙏 I heard Gary Numan in 1979. What an amazing artist! 🎼🎶🎵🕺❤️
Gary is a genius. His drummer Cedric well... He was amazing as well. So much soul.
And Paul Gardiner.
Paul Gardiner, Cedric Sharpley R.I.P...
I discovered Gary Numan in 1980 as a 10 year old. My neighbor friend introduced me and my other friends to "Cars". Every time I hear it it takes me back in time to the younger days. My oldest child has Aspergers, I think its called something different now. Anyhow it takes a lot of patience to understand him. He only has a few friends and it breaks my heart when he tells me he feels alone. On the flip side he does have a laser focus on things that interest him just like what Gary Numan talks about. My wife and I are doing exactly what Gary's parents have done, just letting him be himself. Thanks for the great music Gary.
I love Gary .. We love Gary.
Please, keep …
I got into synths and bought a Moog because of Gary :) I would say there was some kind of influence there :) I remember getting my hands on a Mini Freak synth and the first thing I programmed was a poly Moog type sound! guess what! Someone criticised me! asked me why are you trying to make Gary Numan sounds out of this modern machine! So un-original and old! I’m like ‘I wouldn’t be into synths if I didn’t listen to Numan! and when I mess with a machine, Gary sounds will always be a blueprint to me as a starting point and I have fun doing it’ plus, I was annoyed with people complaining as I have the skills to programme!!! thought they would appreciate my efforts :) I create other sounds as well! I’m open to try everything :) but Gary’s sounds always the ones that started it all for my synth passion
Gorgeous gary and his beautiful wife gemma go together perfectly so lovely❤❤
Still. The. G.O.A.T.!
We luv you Gazza
Just shows, nice genuine honest people can win in life, im a fan but not a massive one, but ive always rooted for him, cos he just deserves it. Keep being sweet, vulnerable, chaotic, genuine you Gary, you absolutely 100% deserve every success you achieve(d) past present and future. One more thing, just.....Thank you Gemma, just thank you, for caring and for loving someone, unconditionally, "warts n all" as they say, as thats what love is, acceptance of each others frailties, and supporting each other through thick, thin, and sometimes thicker! An absolute match the stars, and destiny decided were right for each other and who needed each other....those "stars" eh? Mischievous little buggers! 🙄😏🥰
PS....a massive shout out to Garys Mum and Dad, who stood by, in his own words, a difficult child no one wanted to educate, deal with, or understand, at a time in the 70s when difficult kuds were thrown in childrens homes, mental asylums or borstals...which for some parents, was an easy or at least, EASIER choice. That revelation melted my heart. 💖
Legend !
I was one of those that followed Gary through the late 80s. I'm glad he got back on track
Way Back when , Gary Numan Tubeway Army " Our Friends Electric ,,,Got that album around 1977 I think , he is never been that far away , the other 15 Cd's are on the laptop music machine for the home audio , and in the Benz via flashdrive ,,,,,,Never have I had his music out of site , out of listening ,,, 1 of the all time greatest Synth artists.
Replicas had the cassette in 1980 my dad saw Gary on Saturday night live and bought it….the song was I down in the park am praying to the aliens. That was the one that we loved. But it was the entire album that was good… are friends electric….down in the park. Later when I got a synthesizer many of the patches are named after Gary or are called numan. He is a legend. Jarre, Gary , Vince Clarke, Kraftwerk.
I actually like his more recent music more, he just keeps getting better!
I've always found Gary's music hypnotic. Ever since being a kid in the 80's. I have ADD my daughter has autism and ADD. I played her his early stuff, and his current albums. She loves it, she's 7. Theirs a connection in his sound for us, his biog has helped us understand a outlook on life as ND he is a music god and a pioneer
I too am inspired by him. Having Asperger’s syndrome is a challenge that he’s shown me is possible to overcome and succeed in life
I only heard of Gary a little over 6 years ago. Finally got to see him in concert a month ago. Funny thing is I went for Ministry at first but Gary stole the show.
Gary is an amazing artist! As a teenager I liked CARS! Everything else is just as great! #WayCoolGaryNuman 💯💣
Love him...Listen to him since i was a kid...❤😊
It warms my heart to know that GN won in the end ! And how amazing is Gemma !
Thank you
Love yer since I saw you on top of the pop's 1979 ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊
Cars was a great song but a favorite of mine was Change Your Mind!! Anyone relate???
I met him..in Birmingham..he was so modest and kind.❤❤❤
Gazza!
As an Aspy, his compositions are language to me.
I love the rationalizing with having a big shot of Tequila preshow to focus.
He takes the worst tasting, nastiest booze made.
Hard to get a habit when you want to vomit after
I dont know about flying a Zero as a Yank but having flown in very small planes I totally see what he means about voiding your mind because you could easily die if you are not entirely present.
Cheers to all (N)humans.
He is a lovely man lucky to have met him
loved ❤ tubeway army etc since seventies.