Colin explores down-to-earth themes in an imaginatively brilliant way. Indeed one of the greatest songwriters of our time - quality wins over quantity!
My world has missed you so much, Colin. Beautiful song, and beautifully presented…the message hits home at the age we are now. But the message is simple and wise for any age. Thank you.
It just proves what a brilliant songwriter & singer Colin is & him & Andy should never have split XTC even though there was never any official announcement..... This & Scatter Me are class.
I am trying to mend with a band friend... we were in First Grade together. As teens we started a band and kept it going (with long breaks; I quit once, a friend filled-in) for 35 years. Sometimes it's politics, spirituality, or who knows what. Colin seems more grounded to me. Andy is struggling a little, perhaps.
I like the way that Colin seems to be writing as if these songs were for XTC albums. It could happily sit alongside Fruitnut, Frivolous tonight and in another life. Scatter me had the same feel. Very well recorded too. So the death metal album probably isn't going to happen.
@@InParticularNobody I think Say It (his last song for XTC released in 2005), Scatter Me, and now The Hardest Battle are all better than any of his songs on the two AV albums, and I greatly enjoy all those songs. He's on quite the roll now.
Well, the XTC “sound” is as much Colin as it is Andy; in fact you could say his DNA is in XTC. They are, in effect, one and the same - in a word, fantastic!
Wow! What a wonderful song! Beautifully played (all instruments by Colin himself!) and arranged. The video is classy too! It’s a brilliant gift to his fans!!!
Ohhhhhh YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS. The New Song Of Genius Colin Moulding Des XTC. Merci Beaucoup. Elle Est Superbe Cette Nouvelle Chanson. J'aime Beaucoup. Merci Mr Colin Moulding. Vive XTC.
What a superb tune! I guess tomorrow the mailwoman will deposit my physical vinyl copy of this jewel...Perfection in 3 minutes 17 seconds with a wonderful melodic/rhythm twist at 2:35...BIG thanks Colin, you know you got a loyal friend in Madrid City Spain. With my best wishes!
Wonderful Colin - seems like this could be sort of a companion piece to One of the Millions with a more optimistic message - and love the many Colins singing along in the background Beach Boys-style - beautiful pop music, sir - thank you!
Beautiful song with a hummable melody that, for some reason, takes me back to the sounds of British pop songs from the 50’s and 60’s. It’s lovely, Colin - always great to hear your voice and songs!
To be honest, this is my second listen and it's just fantastic, really. What I find this time is that it should've been a minute or more longer. It goes to show that Colin has that great talent for catchy pop tunes. The lads should really come together and produce some more great magic. It's waiting to happen.
Welcome back Colin & as a lifelong XTC fan I'm just delighted to see & hear you back making music after too many quiet years.... A grower this & hopefully more songs to follow.
So So Catchy ,So Beautiful . Colin Is Muso Muso ,his Bass playing with XTC Really was Outstanding . Thanks for this ,Best Wishes to Mr Moulding .Great Muso .
I know you have said writing and recording an album is a lot of work. It is. But thanks for this amazing addition to your stellar body of work.. We can only imagine a 12 song album/CD with your level of craftsmanship, exquisite melody, and real meaning to be born. But either way, your legacy as one of the finest songwriters and bassists is set. My mount Rushmore of my favorite bassists includes you, Chris Squire, Paul McCartney and Bruce Thomas. Cheers!
Colin is not only a great bass player but also a fantastic songwriter with a unique voice. One only has to listen to "Bungalow" from the Nonsuch album to appreciate the brilliance of Mr M!
Why is it that I cry when I hear these great songs by Colin and the great ones from Andy.....oh yeah. I long for XTC. But at least this beautiful output from both still exists. Please keep them coming Colin!!!
I left the UK in 1983 and this totally reminds me of the somewhat romanticized view of the country I had before I left as a young teenager...all church organs and countryside. Cool!
Finally I get to this. The world is a better place with your music, Colin, single by single. And as a bassist, I am once again enthralled with the lines on this. Thank you and may the spring in your garden be blooming.
Quite nice and catchy song. Go, Colin! I had given up ever getting any new music from you. What a nice surprise. You, Andy and David are forever in our hearts.
Nothing better than the warmth of a nice song from an old friend
YOU SAID IT, BON-BON~
Well said. XTC are all national treasures. They are like good friends. It almost makes me weep. And I'm not joking.
I'll repeat that.......Yes indeed well put, had no idea this existed til just now, so happy to see & hear.
Colin is a tremendous musician and songwriter. But more importantly he just gets life. Just be yourself, everyone else is taken.
Big Hat for a Big Mind: tip one for me. I'm on the wagon right now, but I know I will have a good beer someday.
Mr.Moulding is a world class writer,bassist and vocalist.
You might leave pop but pop will never leave you, Colin
One of the great songwriters of our time
Colin explores down-to-earth themes in an imaginatively brilliant way. Indeed one of the greatest songwriters of our time - quality wins over quantity!
I am a huge XTC fan, just discovering this three years after it came out, wow, fantastic.
Colin: please tell us you're going to record a whole album of your solo stuff.
On the latest episode of What Do You Call That Noise (an XTC podcast) he says no!
@@jordancooperlalala Too bad. I think we need it!
@@supernaturaltelevision415 I'll take anything at this point
@@jordancooperlalala I used to have a two-octave piano squeezer... how many bass buttons do you have on your instrument?
My world has missed you so much, Colin. Beautiful song, and beautifully presented…the message hits home at the age we are now. But the message is simple and wise for any age. Thank you.
Colin's voice, among select others, has been a part of my musical DNA since I was a kid.
It's warm, familiar and always appreciated.
One of the greatest voices in music history.
Awesome,Colin is a brilliant song writer,don't ever give up writing songs,lovely video too 🤟
It just proves what a brilliant songwriter & singer Colin is & him & Andy should never have split XTC even though there was never any official announcement..... This & Scatter Me are class.
Scatter Me and The Hardest Battle are among the best songs Colin has ever written.
I am trying to mend with a band friend... we were in First Grade together. As teens we started a band and kept it going (with long breaks; I quit once, a friend filled-in) for 35 years. Sometimes it's politics, spirituality, or who knows what. Colin seems more grounded to me. Andy is struggling a little, perhaps.
Anyone notice that the "...Now." at the finish was HIGHLY reminiscent of the end of "Say It"? Made me tear up. Both wonderful songs.
Beautiful! Great to see the pipes still work well, Mr. Moulding!
What a lovely surprise!!!
I may have commented before, but I’ve come back to this song twenty times just this past week. A gorgeous, wonderful song. Thank you.
One good comment is better than thousands.
All my favourite XTC songs are Colins. So glad to hear him back again.
Colin, thank you for bringing your music back to the fans, it's been too long!
I like the way that Colin seems to be writing as if these songs were for XTC albums. It could happily sit alongside Fruitnut, Frivolous tonight and in another life. Scatter me had the same feel. Very well recorded too. So the death metal album probably isn't going to happen.
Have to say I think it's way better than his A.V songs (which are themselves pretty good..).
The muse has truly visited him with this one.
@@InParticularNobody I think Say It (his last song for XTC released in 2005), Scatter Me, and now The Hardest Battle are all better than any of his songs on the two AV albums, and I greatly enjoy all those songs. He's on quite the roll now.
Well, the XTC “sound” is as much Colin as it is Andy; in fact you could say his DNA is in XTC. They are, in effect, one and the same - in a word, fantastic!
Britain’s new Anthem!
What a gem. I've missed you. Please make more music for us.
Wise words. Colin always struck me as an exceptionally grounded creative individual.
That's a great comment. I just said as much above, before I saw your comment. Grounded.
After 30 listens in 3 days I'm here to say this is a great effing song!!!
Spread it far and wide!!
Absolutely Awesome BB-ish Pop Song. Thank You Colin!
Thank you, Colin! Awesome to see and hear you!
Wow! What a wonderful song! Beautifully played (all instruments by Colin himself!) and arranged. The video is classy too! It’s a brilliant gift to his fans!!!
We love it my friend. Happy tears & swinging hips all around (Rusty & my good lady & me) Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Colin! X
Ohhhhhh YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS. The New Song Of Genius Colin Moulding Des XTC. Merci Beaucoup. Elle Est Superbe Cette Nouvelle Chanson. J'aime Beaucoup. Merci Mr Colin Moulding. Vive XTC.
Welcome back we kept your seat warm for you.
Absolutely gorgeous ❤️It’s loved here in Cheshire that the cats grinning 😻☺️
Mosby the Cat (real feline) from Virginia finds this one soothing.
What a treat! They DO make 'em like they used to and, in this case, just as good or better!
This is magical and deserves to be a number one hit.
in a real world, yes. In this current musical environment not much of a chance. It doesn't matter as long as his fans enjoy it.
It does, but in the modern 'musical' age it won't be. It's in tune and you can understand the words for a start.
Happy birthday Mr Moulding, your music has been good to me for...a long time 🙂
This man is so damn underappeciated!!!
What a superb tune! I guess tomorrow the mailwoman will deposit my physical vinyl copy of this jewel...Perfection in 3 minutes 17 seconds with a wonderful melodic/rhythm twist at 2:35...BIG thanks Colin, you know you got a loyal friend in Madrid City Spain. With my best wishes!
An important message, needed now more than ever. Great bass line, too! (No surprise there.) Lovely song.
Just hearing this now.
@@nonsuch It's a very healing song for me.
Colin's Song is a miracle, as always.
You are a miracle too!
His vocals have an English accent quality that is very soothing to my ears.
Medicinal Music.
I breath again when I listen to your lovely tune .Thank you Mr Colin Moulding .🙏
Wonderful
Loving this Colin can’t stop playing it catchy song 🎤🎸🎼👍🏼
How lovely, Colin. I think I speak for all of us when I say that I’ll keep buying ‘em if you keep making ‘em!
That's really lovely. 💞
Wonderful Colin - seems like this could be sort of a companion piece to One of the Millions with a more optimistic message - and love the many Colins singing along in the background Beach Boys-style - beautiful pop music, sir - thank you!
he looks like Brian
I love his English accent vocal quality of a melody and it's very soothing to my ears.
I am just overjoyed anytime Colin makes music.Please keep doing so sir!
His songs have so much charm. And it's not false or fake. It's genuine charm.
Great. This Song has XTC-Level. I‘d Like to hear more from Colin.
Still brilliant 18 months on 😊
Beautiful song with a hummable melody that, for some reason, takes me back to the sounds of British pop songs from the 50’s and 60’s. It’s lovely, Colin - always great to hear your voice and songs!
Quelle surprise..Le grand Colin Moulding..dépositaire de la pop anglaise de qualité..... A quand des retrouvailles avec Partridge ?......
Can we have some please Colin ❤
Great tune! It's wonderful to hear you sing.
To be honest, this is my second listen and it's just fantastic, really. What I find this time is that it should've been a minute or more longer. It goes to show that Colin has that great talent for catchy pop tunes. The lads should really come together and produce some more great magic. It's waiting to happen.
It's that old adage of the Vaudeville era: Always Leave Them Wanting More!
Wow What a musical and visual experience Keep on keeping on Colin
Lovely Tune!!!
RIGHTEOUS, MR. MOULDING.
Very beautiful and great song Colin. Honoring the art of songwriting again
Love it!
Welcome back Colin & as a lifelong XTC fan I'm just delighted to see & hear you back making music after too many quiet years.... A grower this & hopefully more songs to follow.
Brilliant ! Thx Mr Moulding !
Nice one COLIN
So So Catchy ,So Beautiful . Colin Is Muso Muso ,his Bass playing with XTC Really was Outstanding . Thanks for this ,Best Wishes to Mr Moulding .Great Muso .
That chord in the 2nd Verse played by the harpsichord.... Yes, that's the one. Well done!
I know you have said writing and recording an album is a lot of work. It is. But thanks for this amazing addition to your stellar body of work.. We can only imagine a 12 song album/CD with your level of craftsmanship, exquisite melody, and real meaning to be born. But either way, your legacy as one of the finest songwriters and bassists is set. My mount Rushmore of my favorite bassists includes you, Chris Squire, Paul McCartney and Bruce Thomas. Cheers!
Fantastic vocals … the whole thing sounds great. ❤️
Colin is not only a great bass player but also a fantastic songwriter with a unique voice. One only has to listen to "Bungalow" from the Nonsuch album to appreciate the brilliance of Mr M!
Why is it that I cry when I hear these great songs by Colin and the great ones from Andy.....oh yeah. I long for XTC. But at least this beautiful output from both still exists. Please keep them coming Colin!!!
Catharsis!
I left the UK in 1983 and this totally reminds me of the somewhat romanticized view of the country I had before I left as a young teenager...all church organs and countryside. Cool!
Great song Colin; good sentiments, and we love the backdrops !!!
Lovely stuff Colin. As ever. It's all there. You're in a fine vein of form. Thank you Captain Moulding. K.
Pop music in the best expression. So glad to hear you back again, Colin. Love and greetings from Mexico City
Love this comment. Hello to you, J. Quintero. I'm writing from Virginia.
You are incredible, Colin
Congrats on your great solo single! Just perfect.
Well that was a rather lovely 3'17" well spent.
Go Colin! So good to hear a new tune...
Resonates with a beautiful sense of history
Finally I get to this. The world is a better place with your music, Colin, single by single. And as a bassist, I am once again enthralled with the lines on this. Thank you and may the spring in your garden be blooming.
Great video!
Love the changes in the verse. Great stuff Mr. Moulding. Classy.
Stunning song. I love the “Man for all Seasons” references in the video. Love your work.
I love it. Can't wait for the album!
Well you’ll be waiting because there’s won’t be one !
@@johnkk7863 This is sad news. How come you're so sure about that?
more music your please, your lordship
Keep 'em coming Colin. Just brilliant!
Sounds good 👍🏻 👍🏻
That is very good.
Nothing short of incredible. As always!!
Love you Colin
Fantastic Songwriting as always! Love the video aswell
Brilliant song!
Quite nice and catchy song. Go, Colin! I had given up ever getting any new music from you. What a nice surprise. You, Andy and David are forever in our hearts.
An absolute delight! So great to hear your wonderful voice and playing again. Dat bass! Thank you, Colin.
Great Colin !!!!
Sublime .
Thank you, Colin.
The Beatles best in 2023!
Please write some more, Mr. Moulding.
this is so BRILLIANT ! more please !
That is a great song!! Love it! And a really good video. Congrats from all your fans in Florida!
Great song!
Just amazing! Love the song! So happy to hear and see you, Colin. Lots of love and respect from México.