Another great selection Nick! Funnily enough, recently I've been playing this track quite frequently. It is certainly atmospheric, though if people think this is sinister listen to Atrocity Exhibition from the same album! Interesting to hear that Joy Division/New Order have been nominated for entry into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame!
Love this song… but when I listen to it, it makes me eagerly anticipate the next song on the album….’24 Hours’! It has such powerful lyrics! The first part being….’So this is permanence, love’s shattered pride, what once was innocence, turned on its side, a cloud hangs over me, marks every move, deep in the memory of what once was love…’ so powerful!! And yes, Hannett is a huge part of JD!! Their ‘5th Beatle’ in a way. Worth checking out some of their pre-Hannett recordings…. Just so you can hear the difference…as to highlight Hannett’s huge influence on their sound. Don’t get me wrong their pre- Hannett stuff is brilliant! Rawer and more punky! I’d recommend the track ‘No Love Lost’ from their ‘Ideal for Living’ EP…. It’s available on the Substance compilation.
It's funny, for me it's absolutely the opposite! The older I get the less inclined I am to listen to Joy Division, although this very good track is one of theirs that I can still bear.
@@glenngastonjonsson7954 It may be! We must also take into account the moment when we discovered and listened to Joy Division. For me, it was 1980, when I was 15, angry and in a darker mood. Having matured over the decades, my pessimism towards humanity has not really changed, but my character and mood have drastically changed to positive. Maybe that's why Joy Division doesn't resonate with me like when I was young.😉
@@a.k.1740 I was 13 in 1980 and loved Nazareth and Kraftwerk. I discovered JD about when "Low Life" was released and realised New Order had a pre-life. Got "Closer" first, while mainly listening to Soft Cell, Kissing the Pink, Sisters of Mercy and The Smiths. I was Hooked. From then on the lyrics of that young man has stayed with me, and the awe/gruesome community that the band portrayed so well. And Mr Martin Hannett as well.
@@glenngastonjonsson7954 I have always had an aversion to Martin Hannett's productions in which the reverb is often pushed to its climax and drowns out the instruments and the voice. There is an album that I liked called All the Gods' Men (released in 1985) by the Irish band Blue in Heaven, but whose production and mix by Martin Hannett buries the musicians playing and singer's voice, which reduces the impact of the compositions, yet valid if we disregard the ton of reverb added on top.
One thing to remember when listening to Joy Division is that Ian was in his early 20's (or maybe even younger) when he penned much of the lyrics for both _'Unknown Pleasures'_ and _'Closer'._ Eerily enough, he said the lyrics for _'Closer'_ seemed to almost manifest out of nowhere and write themselves. Wonder if this is correlated to to phantom whistling the tune of _'Decades'_ that Sumner supposedly and accidentally recorded during the recording sessions for _'Closer'..._ Ian Kevin Curtis R.I.P...
Heart and soul, one will burn. It really IS scary, when you think about it. I remember when Ian died, the guy that did the album cover (I forgot his name, I’m old) looked at the photo and said omg. He suddenly realised what he’d made: a harbinger.
Great reaction Nick- Whenever Joy Division had songs that featured keyboards, Bernard would play the keys. That meant live (and sometimes studio) Ian would play guitar for these songs. This includes songs like Heart and Soul, Love Will Tear Us Apart, Atmosphere, and I Remember Nothing.
As Atrocity Exhibition is to Ballard, so Heart & Souls is a tribute to Nietzsche: the philosopher considered Wagner's music the one great joy in life, but on learning of the composer's determination to use it to anti-Semitic ends, & his own work in the grip of the same "mercenary hand" [2:25], they never spoke again. He lived to see the cult grow Ominously: it's fruition as racial socialism came after his death in 1900.
I saw them in a small venue in 1978 in London. Then only did around 6 tracks and I can only remember 2 which was shadowplay and digital. Wish I knew what the others were
I don't know why but this reminds me of a completely different track - The Village from New Order's (first?) albumn Power Corruption and Lies. Honestly you could react to any track on that.
Another great selection Nick!
Funnily enough, recently I've been playing this track quite frequently. It is certainly atmospheric, though if people think this is sinister listen to Atrocity Exhibition from the same album!
Interesting to hear that Joy Division/New Order have been nominated for entry into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame!
Love this song… but when I listen to it, it makes me eagerly anticipate the next song on the album….’24 Hours’! It has such powerful lyrics! The first part being….’So this is permanence, love’s shattered pride, what once was innocence, turned on its side, a cloud hangs over me, marks every move, deep in the memory of what once was love…’ so powerful!! And yes, Hannett is a huge part of JD!! Their ‘5th Beatle’ in a way. Worth checking out some of their pre-Hannett recordings…. Just so you can hear the difference…as to highlight Hannett’s huge influence on their sound. Don’t get me wrong their pre- Hannett stuff is brilliant! Rawer and more punky! I’d recommend the track ‘No Love Lost’ from their ‘Ideal for Living’ EP…. It’s available on the Substance compilation.
Once again, man. I really love your JD reactions. As I'm getting older, I feel even more drawn into their sad and beautiful universe.
It's funny, for me it's absolutely the opposite! The older I get the less inclined I am to listen to Joy Division, although this very good track is one of theirs that I can still bear.
@@a.k.1740 Perhaps our lives just have taken different paths, sir.
@@glenngastonjonsson7954 It may be! We must also take into account the moment when we discovered and listened to Joy Division. For me, it was 1980, when I was 15, angry and in a darker mood. Having matured over the decades, my pessimism towards humanity has not really changed, but my character and mood have drastically changed to positive. Maybe that's why Joy Division doesn't resonate with me like when I was young.😉
@@a.k.1740 I was 13 in 1980 and loved Nazareth and Kraftwerk. I discovered JD about when "Low Life" was released and realised New Order had a pre-life. Got "Closer" first, while mainly listening to Soft Cell, Kissing the Pink, Sisters of Mercy and The Smiths. I was Hooked. From then on the lyrics of that young man has stayed with me, and the awe/gruesome community that the band portrayed so well. And Mr Martin Hannett as well.
@@glenngastonjonsson7954 I have always had an aversion to Martin Hannett's productions in which the reverb is often pushed to its climax and drowns out the instruments and the voice. There is an album that I liked called All the Gods' Men (released in 1985) by the Irish band Blue in Heaven, but whose production and mix by Martin Hannett buries the musicians playing and singer's voice, which reduces the impact of the compositions, yet valid if we disregard the ton of reverb added on top.
One thing to remember when listening to Joy Division is that Ian was in his early 20's (or maybe even younger) when he penned much of the lyrics for both _'Unknown Pleasures'_ and _'Closer'._
Eerily enough, he said the lyrics for _'Closer'_ seemed to almost manifest out of nowhere and write themselves. Wonder if this is correlated to to phantom whistling the tune of _'Decades'_ that Sumner supposedly and accidentally recorded during the recording sessions for _'Closer'..._
Ian Kevin Curtis R.I.P...
the picks for your reviews are stellar! it's always a pleasure watching your videos, nick :))
I'm happy you enjoy them!
Superb reaction, thank you!
This album brings back so many memories, hauntingly beautiful with deep lyrics, timeless.
Heart and soul, one will burn. It really IS scary, when you think about it.
I remember when Ian died, the guy that did the album cover (I forgot his name, I’m old) looked at the photo and said omg. He suddenly realised what he’d made: a harbinger.
It was Peter Saville
Heart and soul, my JD favourite song....so ahead of its time
I love the first seconds where you seem surprised to see the camera. 🤣
It sneaks up on me!
Lyrically I think this song is the best on the album, Ian sounds like a ghostly version of Jim Morrison
Curtis telling us about what's coming.
Great reaction Nick- Whenever Joy Division had songs that featured keyboards, Bernard would play the keys. That meant live (and sometimes studio) Ian would play guitar for these songs. This includes songs like Heart and Soul, Love Will Tear Us Apart, Atmosphere, and I Remember Nothing.
I don't recall that Joy Division song. My favorite is something must break.
Something must break is 🔥🔥🔥
Love this song, good reaction as always!
As Atrocity Exhibition is to Ballard, so Heart & Souls is a tribute to Nietzsche: the philosopher considered Wagner's music the one great joy in life, but on learning of the composer's determination to use it to anti-Semitic ends, & his own work in the grip of the same "mercenary hand" [2:25], they never spoke again. He lived to see the cult grow Ominously: it's fruition as racial socialism came after his death in 1900.
Heart and Soul...One will burn 🦇
I saw them in a small venue in 1978 in London. Then only did around 6 tracks and I can only remember 2 which was shadowplay and digital. Wish I knew what the others were
The band Psychic TV did a tribute song to Ian Curtis called "I.C. Water" you should listen to. There is an official video for the song.
They also did a song about Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones, called 'Godstar'.
@@jonathancole833 I know. I love that song!
Here are The Young men a weigh in their cholders...u are right Martin HANNET HAD INVOKE IAN VOICE AND THE SOUND
Atrocity Exhibition
Ian played one of those weird Vox guitars.
I agreed everthing u say
On this track I always thought Ian sounded a lot like Jim Morrison.
I don't know why but this reminds me of a completely different track - The Village from New Order's (first?) albumn Power Corruption and Lies. Honestly you could react to any track on that.
correction: it was their 2nd albumn :)
Power Corruption & Lies was incredible, no fillers, all thrillers ❤
React to Pulp's Fear, Dishes, Help the Aged, Sylvia or Glory Days, pls
Very nice..
Sounds very jim morrisson on this one
As someone who loves Jim, I hear that now. Thanks, I love it!
This shit is too dark! I'll go and listen to some Katy Perry songs
Lmao