I was there, and I distinctly remember them playing this song. It was particularly memorable because I think it's the last time I saw them with Richey Edwards before he went missing.
I was at this concert, the first time I ever saw the Manics live and what a show. Thanks so much for posting. Brings back a lot of great memories from that weekend!
Bloody hell!! All I meant was Richey wasn't a guitarist, he was however the most gifted writer of his generation. I adore the Manics, always will. From what I've learned, La Tristesse was the only studio recording he ever made and James himself said he gave up teaching him. No, I don't look don't on rhythm guitarists as I'm one myself and therefore know what I'm talking about.
Amazing! What was the ratio of sound between Richey and James? Not that it matters but it seems to be a big issue in the comments. Also, Richey himself felt less than when it came to his guitar skills. Would so love to know what you witnessed and felt.
At least Richey was honest about his limited abilities. Besides, he was plugged in most of the gigs the Manics played, and he was ok for the most part. He just stuck to barre chords, never tried to do anything too clever. And unlike most "real" guitar players, he looked wonderful.
I've recently read the biography by Simon Price and it does mention this gig. Apparently the band watched this back and heard that the sound man fucked up and Richey was mortified x x
James James true, he improved a lot around 1994, on the last tour he did his guitar was always quite high in the mix and he was even playing more than just bar chords (4st 7lbs verses for example)
Obviously Richey’s strength in the band wasn’t about playing ability, but writing lyrics, doing most of the interviews, writing press releases, etc etc. Just like Nicky who wasn’t a great player back then. The band used to call it “positive division of labour “, James and Sean did all the music but didn’t like publicity, So Richey and Nicky were the faces of the band. At this gig of course the sound guy fucked up royally, I’ve listened to Milton Keynes gig from same month and there wasn’t even a hint of Richey’s guitar in the mix.
Michael Graham Meh, it was passable but a bit heavy handed and messy. That wasn’t the issue here though, it was the sound of his guitar, virtually no low end whatsoever, very thin, and overly distorted/overdriven. Might have worked though if James’ guitar hadn’t been turned down so low!
haha how does he play fine? it's embarrassing, which is why he never played on any of the studio tracks (except maybe this one), still he's a brilliant lyricist, one of the best, so if you lose him you lose that.
@rm009z0858 Whatever guys. But they were great fun in live gigs and the one in this video was one of them (or was I too drunk then?). I had a great time at that fest.
Richeys guitar sound is awful, much too high and drowning out the most important part of this track; James' hookline. It's not his fault, it's the sound engineer to blame. He isn't to blame though for the horrifically mis-timed intro to the lead break where all of them seemed to go west for some reason (pissed?) Richey DID actually play the rhythm on the studio recording on this track and also on No surface all Feeling from the Everything Must Go Album. It was recorded before he disappeared, and he was actually improving while he was in the Priory as James lived in London and was visiting him and teaching him. It was the first time Richey had nothing else to do but play guitar
I've heard worse. A bit too much treble and James's guitar is mixed way too low, but perfectly serviceable for a punk rock guitarist. I don't think Richey was trying to be Slash or Jimmy Page but he seemed to be having a good time with it at least.
underneonloneliness2 He can be blamed for that and Richey being turned up way too high and JDB virtually silent, but the distortion and thin trebly sound was probably Richey’s doing. Even if he had played better (his actual playing didn’t seem too bad), it would have sounded horrendous. His guitar or amp needed a little more low end
well obviously richey could not play the guitar. as you can tell the chords he strummed are quite out of rhythm. but yeah, his sheds his talent in form of lyrics instead
Ohmaigosh He wasn’t that bad, maybe at first but here he seemed to have improved a little, his sound is horrible though, not his fault he was turned up so high but he prob went for that sound, very thin and trebly with way too much distortion, which also sounded more trebly with little or no low end. I know it’s not bass lol but still needed a bit more low end. Could have maybe worked with JDB’s guitar but on its own it sounded just awful, even if he had played well it would have
Except Sid couldn't write a song or contribute anything besides shooting heroin and vomiting all over the stage. He was a latecomer to the Sex Pistols that they brought in as a ringer just because Johnny Rotten had an ego problem and couldn't stand Glen Matlock. Richey was a major part of the Manics' songwriting, philosophical approach and aesthetic even if he didn't contribute very much sonically. They were still pilfering lyrics from his notebooks even years after his disappearance, which shows how much they valued him.
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I love how you can hear Richey more during the solo. Limited but humble!
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Richey sounds great! Simple, in-your-face chords that create killer atmosphere!
I was there, and I distinctly remember them playing this song. It was particularly memorable because I think it's the last time I saw them with Richey Edwards before he went missing.
aww richey's adorable
Cheers for sharing. It's not often you hear Richeys guitar louder than James!!!.
I was at this concert, the first time I ever saw the Manics live and what a show. Thanks so much for posting. Brings back a lot of great memories from that weekend!
Bloody hell!! All I meant was Richey wasn't a guitarist, he was however the most gifted writer of his generation. I adore the Manics, always will. From what I've learned, La Tristesse was the only studio recording he ever made and James himself said he gave up teaching him.
No, I don't look don't on rhythm guitarists as I'm one myself and therefore know what I'm talking about.
Me & my mates were front row for this one. Such a long time ago now!
Amazing! What was the ratio of sound between Richey and James? Not that it matters but it seems to be a big issue in the comments. Also, Richey himself felt less than when it came to his guitar skills. Would so love to know what you witnessed and felt.
At least Richey was honest about his limited abilities. Besides, he was plugged in most of the gigs the Manics played, and he was ok for the most part. He just stuck to barre chords, never tried to do anything too clever.
And unlike most "real" guitar players, he looked wonderful.
I only play bar chords too
sid snot Barr chords used to be the enemy now there the hooligan allies
I'm a rhythm guitarist myself, and he's not the most hopeless I've seen...
so nice to see him when he's playfull heh
Yeah people. This is Rock and Roll.
amazed this was ever on mtv
its funny how james' solo was drowned in a mash of noise
You can hear Wire's bass more and it isn't bad
I've recently read the biography by Simon Price and it does mention this gig. Apparently the band watched this back and heard that the sound man fucked up and Richey was mortified x x
Melissa Wright that was about Glasto 94, Richey was quite up in the mix as well and was mortified when saw BBC footage
James James true, he improved a lot around 1994, on the last tour he did his guitar was always quite high in the mix and he was even playing more than just bar chords (4st 7lbs verses for example)
Obviously Richey’s strength in the band wasn’t about playing ability, but writing lyrics, doing most of the interviews, writing press releases, etc etc. Just like Nicky who wasn’t a great player back then. The band used to call it “positive division of labour “, James and Sean did all the music but didn’t like publicity, So Richey and Nicky were the faces of the band. At this gig of course the sound guy fucked up royally, I’ve listened to Milton Keynes gig from same month and there wasn’t even a hint of Richey’s guitar in the mix.
Richey plays fine. The problem is they have him turned up louder than James.
Michael Graham Meh, it was passable but a bit heavy handed and messy. That wasn’t the issue here though, it was the sound of his guitar, virtually no low end whatsoever, very thin, and overly distorted/overdriven. Might have worked though if James’ guitar hadn’t been turned down so low!
haha how does he play fine? it's embarrassing, which is why he never played on any of the studio tracks (except maybe this one), still he's a brilliant lyricist, one of the best, so if you lose him you lose that.
I think the person on the mixing desk thinks James is on the left.
1:21 thumbs up for Sean's cute ponytail :)
Fucking crowd is amazing
well however i foud it quiet amusing:)
Thought Nicky was going to start singing it’s a long waaaay to Tipperary 😅
@rm009z0858 Whatever guys. But they were great fun in live gigs and the one in this video was one of them (or was I too drunk then?). I had a great time at that fest.
James “why do I sound shit?” 😅
richey will break out of the hole
Richeys guitar sound is awful, much too high and drowning out the most important part of this track; James' hookline. It's not his fault, it's the sound engineer to blame. He isn't to blame though for the horrifically mis-timed intro to the lead break where all of them seemed to go west for some reason (pissed?)
Richey DID actually play the rhythm on the studio recording on this track and also on No surface all Feeling from the Everything Must Go Album. It was recorded before he disappeared, and he was actually improving while he was in the Priory as James lived in London and was visiting him and teaching him. It was the first time Richey had nothing else to do but play guitar
I think the sound guy was told "Turn James' guitar up really high and turn Richey's low" without telling him who is James and who is Richey.
Sounds fucking ace too me raw punk sound
The bridge fuck-up is actually the videotape jumping, there is a normal version somewhere on youtube
Credit to the other band members for keeping it together when Richey’s playing is extraordinarily bad… why does they have him turned up so loud?
I've heard worse. A bit too much treble and James's guitar is mixed way too low, but perfectly serviceable for a punk rock guitarist. I don't think Richey was trying to be Slash or Jimmy Page but he seemed to be having a good time with it at least.
where is richey?
hes the one playing shit guitar at the left of the stage
@@jl45000019 give him a break will you
Probably the worst mixing! The sound engineer probably was fired after this! JDB’s guitar is completely muted
underneonloneliness2 He can be blamed for that and Richey being turned up way too high and JDB virtually silent, but the distortion and thin trebly sound was probably Richey’s doing. Even if he had played better (his actual playing didn’t seem too bad), it would have sounded horrendous. His guitar or amp needed a little more low end
@NoNameNo4 They have Richey turned up waaaay too high!
I agree. It's a pity he couldn't play the thing. Still, a lyrical genius sadly missed.
Richie kilby he could play Barre chords
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well obviously richey could not play the guitar. as you can tell the chords he strummed are quite out of rhythm. but yeah, his sheds his talent in form of lyrics instead
Damn he rlly couldn’t play…..like at all. The other three members are tip-top.
Sound guy has those levels all wrong!
The sid vicious in 90ths .....richey dont knowed how to play one chord
Ohmaigosh He wasn’t that bad, maybe at first but here he seemed to have improved a little, his sound is horrible though, not his fault he was turned up so high but he prob went for that sound, very thin and trebly with way too much distortion, which also sounded more trebly with little or no low end. I know it’s not bass lol but still needed a bit more low end. Could have maybe worked with JDB’s guitar but on its own it sounded just awful, even if he had played well it would have
Except Sid couldn't write a song or contribute anything besides shooting heroin and vomiting all over the stage. He was a latecomer to the Sex Pistols that they brought in as a ringer just because Johnny Rotten had an ego problem and couldn't stand Glen Matlock. Richey was a major part of the Manics' songwriting, philosophical approach and aesthetic even if he didn't contribute very much sonically. They were still pilfering lyrics from his notebooks even years after his disappearance, which shows how much they valued him.
Povera anima, grande artista, dolcissimo poeta!
In un'epoca in cui praticamente tutti idolatrano merda come i Maneskine, un riferimento al grande piccolo Baudelaire, è doveroso!!!!