And have you noticed he's actually singing in his own accent now? The early albums he does what every British band growing up listening to American bands does and that's sing in an American accent coz it's all you've heard. I love the fact he's letting his Scottish accent come through now. Most noticeable on the 2nd verse of You Held the World....I think. Deffo agree tho, voice has improved with age.
amazing. I love this song. I didnt realise how well known it was to be honest........ its in films?? it deserves to be tho! Such a good chilled out song......
Dont let this band die!! get out to the gigs,They are fucking magical. Songs from the heart are a rare thing!! Cold play, snow patrol, killers, Is that what you want??????????????????
@rukawagirl Hi - when I discovered Idlewild, it was like 'OK I guess I do still like loud music'. When I first heard Before the Ruin, I did not even make the connection to Idlewild at first. I have since seen him live twice. I think his album b4 the ruin is my favourite album of the decade. I like My Secret is my Silence a lot too.
This the best version of this song I reckon. It;s a good song anyway, but this version is even better. It's one of those songs - I like it, and I like the lyrics, but I have NO IDEA what they mean! What is he on about!?
@tubeman25 i highly recommend the other albums, especially up to the remote part. but be aware that the band is definitely versatile, and kept growing, and the music does change over the course of the albums. this is not a bad thing, but it may not be what you expect, given the first album.
@JackVannet I have seen both bands, and think Biffy Clyro have been in some ways more interesting. But Mr Woomble's solo and colaboration work shows that he could well be Scotland's best contemporary singer-songwriter. So I only half agree with you, Jack. Your opinion is worth at least as much as mine, though.
one of the best songs ever......
I've literally been popping back to these vh1 videos (4 I think) for the last 15 years. Ty uploader. So many good and bad times I come to these.
Same!!
These guys make me so proud to be from Edinburgh. Amazing lyrics, amazing sound and such good emotion in their songs....love them :)
The talent is off the scale.
That was an absolutely fantastic performance from Roddy, I sat here getting goosebumps for 4 minutes. That song is amazing.
Timeless!!!
Love this song, good stuff
Awesome, totally uplifting.
And have you noticed he's actually singing in his own accent now? The early albums he does what every British band growing up listening to American bands does and that's sing in an American accent coz it's all you've heard. I love the fact he's letting his Scottish accent come through now. Most noticeable on the 2nd verse of You Held the World....I think. Deffo agree tho, voice has improved with age.
Still around, and purportedly working on a new album. Hats off to the lads!
I was lucky enough to catch the 'Wild's performance at Godiva this year...what a band...they were incredible!
I'm am old woman, and I adore this band in their unplugged version. Terrific song.
Goosebumps
AWESOME. Thanks for posting this.
PURE CLASS
Thats beautiful...
Magic
amazing. I love this song. I didnt realise how well known it was to be honest........ its in films?? it deserves to be tho! Such a good chilled out song......
there was a new album out in the summer mate, tis top notch!
Dont let this band die!! get out to the gigs,They are fucking magical. Songs from the heart are a rare thing!! Cold play, snow patrol, killers, Is that what you want??????????????????
alot of metalheads listening to them was whole group of us at there selkirk show recently
@rukawagirl
Hi - when I discovered Idlewild, it was like 'OK I guess I do still like loud music'.
When I first heard Before the Ruin, I did not even make the connection to Idlewild at first. I have since seen him live twice. I think his album b4 the ruin is my favourite album of the decade. I like My Secret is my Silence a lot too.
Check out 'The Birthday Suit', Rod Jones' new band. Very good.
This the best version of this song I reckon. It;s a good song anyway, but this version is even better.
It's one of those songs - I like it, and I like the lyrics, but I have NO IDEA what they mean! What is he on about!?
@tubeman25 i highly recommend the other albums, especially up to the remote part. but be aware that the band is definitely versatile, and kept growing, and the music does change over the course of the albums. this is not a bad thing, but it may not be what you expect, given the first album.
As much as I like Snow Patrol they can't hold a candle to Idlewild...they are the greatest band ion the world.
@JackVannet I have seen both bands, and think Biffy Clyro have been in some ways more interesting. But Mr Woomble's solo and colaboration work shows that he could well be Scotland's best contemporary singer-songwriter. So I only half agree with you, Jack. Your opinion is worth at least as much as mine, though.
@rukawagirl
hi - have you checked out woomble's solo stuff?
Awesome. Maybe Its Not So Odd Then!
I Was There Too! Watsed Down The Front Singing At The Top of My Voice.
Must Be Odd For Them having A Metalhead Turn Up And Sing All Their Songs....
i want lead guitar! where is it?
this song appears in some film??
best scot band ever
Muse
Alkaline Trio
Frank Turner...
To name a few. :)
Idlewild FTW
ye, agreed, thats wot i thought. amazing song and band though, as u sed.
I wish I was Roddy!
musics music. doesent matter how you dress or what you are
Idlewild are at least a million times better than Stereophonics and Feeder!!
Acoustic is soooo much better i think.
はい、とてもうつくしいですね。
haha, feeder ha
thats all i have to say
I'm Welsh and it's not possible to mention Idlewild with the likes of the Stereophonics or feeder in the same breath, two way over rated bands!
i think there's better uk bands.. unless we're not gonna count the Police and Queen and the Sex pistols?
Idlewild are at least a million times better than Stereophonics and Feeder!!