I'm Nigerian, and I must say I grew up listening to William Onyeabor's music in the '70s. My aunt was a teacher east of Kaduna town toward Jos city, capital of Plateau State. She used to have a large collection of LPs from all over the world. This track was the one she used to serenade herself to sleep, not because it was not good, but because it was excellently done to send you to Cloud 7. To think that this was the '70s makes me really appreciate Onyeabor's musical effort. There was none like him at that time. He was well ahead of the musical game. Unfortunately, he went off the radar but my aunts LPs are stored in my village store. This track "ATOMIC BOMB" reminds me of many things. Thanks for bringing him back to light, I mean lamplight. I must say, thanks.
might start an experiment where I listen to this once every morning of every day. with a vibe this immaculate, you basically can’t lose for at least 8 minutes of your life- no matter what
You know that feeling you get when you find a song that is magnificent in ways you’ve never imagined. You almost experience a sense if childlike wonder/shock realizing you’ve found a hidden gem. This song is the epitome of that feeling.
This album actually inspired me to become a musician..I used to listen to it all the time when i was 10 or 11..and imagine myself playing..Than you Wiiliam Onyeador..RIIP
I love this song. My 11 year old daughter was singing it the other day and I said how do you know that song? She said I was going through your records when you were at work 😂
I haven't been this excited about discovering new music in a long time. I knew of William Onyeabor for a couple years now, but only really knew Fantastic Man... anyways, you know when you think you won't ever find new music that will give you the feelings like when you first heard your favorite bands? AND THEN YOU DO AND ITS THE BEST!? Yeah, thanks William.
This right here was your favorite hit back in 1978/79 Sir FACULTY. I'm playing it for you right now. And I know you are looking down with smile on your face.May your soul continue to rest in peace and in the Lord.
I have slowly been gravitated towards this wonderful piece of music, what an anomaly... the sheer imagery and principle behind all of William Onyeabor's music is inspirational to the point of elation... beyond unique.
I remember 10 years ago picking up a Gilles Peterson compilation of African pop and one track was from William Onyeabor. I was like WTF is this?? It completely blew my mind away. Glad he's getting more recognition and more tracks are surfacing.
Damn, right on, good dealz right here. Ive got headphones on, eyes closed just rocking back and forth to the beat….. yeah🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 Hopefully his records are still available, iTunes works but theres something therapeutic about going through the motions of listening to an album that I love.
I'm 48 yrs now I grew up listing to this lovely song by Williams , my elder blood brother always playing it in his apartment an agriculture technical officer wow wow ,how I feel about it till now and 4rever
RIP Big Uncle. A Fantastic Man indeed. A man endowed with various creativity. I believe you've done your best to go there! as you sang in your Gospel music. Rest in Peace. Till meet to part no more.
B-E-A-youtifull!! A more relaxed song with remnants of Fantastic Man throughout. Perfect to listen to just before FM. Music that existed in the universe before it was made. He pulled from the air and gave it to us all.
i am just discoverin' this artist and have not words to express my feeling when i am lestening William: just wonderfull: thanks very much William. You makes me happy. Love your music.
This is the stuff my weed induced dreams is made of. Why haven´t i hear this before?!?!? I must confess i´ve shed a couple of drops of liquid pleasure.
just listened to the 9 cd box set and genuinely not a single duffer amongst them...where on earth did this music come from...we are talking 70's dont forget...totally unreal...this stuff should be made compulsory listening to anyone that has ears...
I only knew about Mr Onyeabor from BRAG Music Magazine Wed, 25/01/2017 having a photo of him at the keyboard - Before reading the small article I thought "I bet he's a Christian" and reading on, I learn he died recently and on Google, I learnt more about William and his life long passion.
John See + What possibly can they be thinking at that point in time..........Did we hear that what we thought we heard and what about the weird hypnotic alien music coming from your° window? I will bet my last quid that those kids went home unsettled with an amazing experience and a great story for their peers.
For some reason I feel like texas sun by leon bridges and kruangbin and this song are the same? Idk much about musical structure, but something in there seems like they sampled this?
Wow, I agree about the feel of Texas Sun. Great observation. But I know nothing about the technical aspects of music. I took music theory in college as a general education class, but that was long ago. I just know what sounds great to me, like this sing.
I'm crying. I'm 17 years old and this is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. So proud to be Nigerian right now.
tu peux
It's pretty dam cool
Dude, I'm 51 frikin old years old & I'm in love with Nigeria right now.
I'm gonna explode!!!!
Dude, I'm 51 frikin old years old & I'm in love with Nigeria right now.
I'm gonna explode!!!!
Dude, I'm 51 frikin old years old & I'm in love with Nigeria right now.
I'm gonna explode!!!!
I'm Nigerian, and I must say I grew up listening to William Onyeabor's music in the '70s. My aunt was a teacher east of Kaduna town toward Jos city, capital of Plateau State. She used to have a large collection of LPs from all over the world.
This track was the one she used to serenade herself to sleep, not because it was not good, but because it was excellently done to send you to Cloud 7. To think that this was the '70s makes me really appreciate Onyeabor's musical effort.
There was none like him at that time. He was well ahead of the musical game. Unfortunately, he went off the radar but my aunts LPs are stored in my village store. This track "ATOMIC BOMB" reminds me of many things.
Thanks for bringing him back to light, I mean lamplight. I must say, thanks.
Thanks for sharing your memories. Music connects us all.
Victor Yakubu I caught that man! lamplight! !!!!!!
Victor Yakubu f
lol sure victor yakubu if you say so wink wink
Don Joe very pleasant
This is like finding hidden thrift store gold
@lesley.l wtf haha who in history has ever done this? Naw that’s some extra shit
@@mexicanrice Crate diggers do it all the time.
You know.
Keep the window open.. you never know when a killer psychedelic funk vinylstraight from Mama Africa will appear
Daniel Zorzal ....that’s exactly what happened to me....dayum!!!! ✊🏾
Me as well!!!! Having a fantastic trip, I found this utter masterpiece. I love you all!!! Be happy, you deserve it!
Words to live by
Keeping my window wide open forever ✌️
@@brapman3698 cheers, mate! Have a nice life ❤️
I was exploding on a toilet in Taiwan when I first heard this song. It helped calm me in the experience.
Aledios .Akillya first time i heard this song was in saintpetursburg russia
First time I heard this I was tripping on shrooms in Peru
Carlos Padilla bet that was a time to treasure
Greatest comment on youtube
😂😂
I got so sad when the music started to fade out at the end. Then got happy when I hit replay.
My father used to play this song in the car when me and my sis were little. It’s such a sweet experience listening to this again.
Loving this during lockdown in my garden......sun is shining, beer is chilled and this awesome tune is educating or annoying my neighbor's.....🙂🙃😉
I'm your neighbor, go fuck yourself!
Perfect Sunday morning music
I remember this song growing up but didn’t know who it was by.
Edit: exactly perfect Sunday morning music.
I love to skate with this song in my ears
Rossy Yanik best thing ever
Oh my god I bet this is amazing skating to
@@Doodamac gonna go try that right now, thought about it before i read this
You should watch the Thrash and Burn 2017 video if you like this song
@@ourjay9797 he probably know it from this vid , its the case for me atleast
might start an experiment where I listen to this once every morning of every day. with a vibe this immaculate, you basically can’t lose for at least 8 minutes of your life- no matter what
This artist was revolutionary!
I tell you
RIP legend..
You know that feeling you get when you find a song that is magnificent in ways you’ve never imagined. You almost experience a sense if childlike wonder/shock realizing you’ve found a hidden gem. This song is the epitome of that feeling.
I can't sing worth shit, but I'm doing some shitty singing now.
This album actually inspired me to become a musician..I used to listen to it all the time when i was 10 or 11..and imagine myself playing..Than you Wiiliam Onyeador..RIIP
Still so happy, that the vinyl did not broke on the journey to the turntables¡
I love this song. My 11 year old daughter was singing it the other day and I said how do you know that song? She said I was going through your records when you were at work 😂
how does music this good actually exist?
explore!
It doesn't
MushroomScoot haha I said the same thing last night on a yellow magic orchestra video
This is why you should forsake the radio and go find music on the internet or in bargain bins at the record shop.
juste does it
I’m not from Lagos, but I am from The Land of this is dope music; brotha’
The most beautiful song I’ve ever heard.
Those drums are SICK!!!! Such rad production.
Just found this in my Spotify discover playlist this morning. I'm fucking stoked. I'm Nigerian too so this is even sweeter.
+ImTooAbstract Me, too!
+ImTooAbstract sames!
+ImTooAbstract Me toooo!
+ImTooAbstract Every week theres a minimum of 1 gem by somebody whos not even on your radar and this one is crazy good.
Little late to the party, but just found this as well!
J'ai aimé.Cest très bon.Cest une musique qui ne vieillit pas.
Nothing like a mind-blowingly good song to start off winter break.
Amen
I first heard this in a cafe in Freetown Christiana, Denmark. Wonderful song and experience
RIP William, thanks for all the great music you created.
I haven't been this excited about discovering new music in a long time. I knew of William Onyeabor for a couple years now, but only really knew Fantastic Man... anyways, you know when you think you won't ever find new music that will give you the feelings like when you first heard your favorite bands? AND THEN YOU DO AND ITS THE BEST!? Yeah, thanks William.
Dat bomb shit
This right here was your favorite hit back in 1978/79 Sir FACULTY. I'm playing it for you right now. And I know you are looking down with smile on your face.May your soul continue to rest in peace and in the Lord.
OH MY GOB! His music is phenomenal. I just want to crawl into this song and sleep for a thousand years.
+MawnstorFilms hell yeah, man ! have you seen the little documentary about him ?
Yea! I think you had mentioned it. That was great. He is such a mysterious guy.
yep, makes it only better !
bro, ik ben ineens op uw comment gekomen :p
WOW!! One of the best musicians I have ever encountered on happenstance.
Amazing. Blown away.
Me encanta esta canción me relaja cuando estoy haciendo los trabajos de la universidad
The best song in the world!
I have slowly been gravitated towards this wonderful piece of music, what an anomaly... the sheer imagery and principle behind all of William Onyeabor's music is inspirational to the point of elation... beyond unique.
I remember 10 years ago picking up a Gilles Peterson compilation of African pop and one track was from William Onyeabor. I was like WTF is this?? It completely blew my mind away. Glad he's getting more recognition and more tracks are surfacing.
Thank you so much Luaka Bop. And thanks for showing me Brazil. Show me what's important next.
Damn, right on, good dealz right here. Ive got headphones on, eyes closed just rocking back and forth to the beat….. yeah🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 Hopefully his records are still available, iTunes works but theres something therapeutic about going through the motions of listening to an album that I love.
WOW! First time to hear this artist and his song and I'm blown away. Really, really ahead of his time.
I'm 48 yrs now I grew up listing to this lovely song by Williams , my elder blood brother always playing it in his apartment an agriculture technical officer wow wow ,how I feel about it till now and 4rever
Okay.....wow....this is incredible. Never hear of this dude before! Respect.
I like the unique sound it is so not mainstream USA crap and I would agree it is f-ing genius level creative and consistent.
Beautiful track, it's criminal that Onyeabor is not better known
melody, beauty, rhythm, so wonderful, so uplifting! a treasure
RIP Big Uncle. A Fantastic Man indeed. A man endowed with various creativity. I believe you've done your best to go there! as you sang in your Gospel music. Rest in Peace. Till meet to part no more.
Lovely music & a cool video too!
Looks like it was drawn with a Flair marker. A favorite tool of mine!
Can't believe he's passed away. What a musical genius he was. RIP Onyeabor!
Wow how insanely good of a track.
B-E-A-youtifull!! A more relaxed song with remnants of Fantastic Man throughout. Perfect to listen to just before FM. Music that existed in the universe before it was made. He pulled from the air and gave it to us all.
I discovered this song when I was on a heavy mushroom trip and it soothed
My soul.
just unbelievable !
Always a startling listen.
i am just discoverin' this artist and have not words to express my feeling when i am lestening William: just wonderfull: thanks very much William. You makes me happy. Love your music.
found this in my Spotify discover Playlist, and hot damn I am a new fan. all of his music blows me away, so very glad to have come across Mr Onyeabor
proper garage land sound - am luvin it mor each time I hear it!
RIP. Very sad listening through his discography. Legend.
Esta canción me acompañó en muchos momentos, Q.E.P.D William!
vraiment inoubliable
Thanks Converse One Star Pro Tour!!! This song is freaking good!!
This is the stuff my weed induced dreams is made of. Why haven´t i hear this before?!?!?
I must confess i´ve shed a couple of drops of liquid pleasure.
I got my vinyl today, brilliant.
Where?
Pure awesomeness!!!!
I was so stoked to hear this song on High Maintenance today.
just listened to the 9 cd box set and genuinely not a single duffer amongst them...where on earth did this music come from...we are talking 70's dont forget...totally unreal...this stuff should be made compulsory listening to anyone that has ears...
charbander Is that a 9 cd boxset of Onyeabor's music?
James Sagoe yep..
il faut parle francai
Im feeling cool. 😄
This song is amazing , so addictive
Untouched purity to this sound.
I heard part of the one song on that new phone commercial and had to hear more. This is some great stuff!!
I only knew about Mr Onyeabor from BRAG Music Magazine Wed, 25/01/2017 having a photo of him at the keyboard - Before reading the small article I thought "I bet he's a Christian" and reading on, I learn he died recently and on Google, I learnt more about William and his life long passion.
Stunning
Blown away with this jam..
Love how long his songs are :)
The sweet music of my childhood
An inspiration to keyboard players everywhere and a true gent.
I was looking for a documentary about atomic bombs. I found this is great
way ahead of its time. i am blown away.
I love you, Billy Onyeabor!!
This is fantastic. What a vibe!
Wow... Amazing sound... Adding to my playlist...if you come to Texas ,please let me know. I'm so there!
Love love love this!
Holy shit. Molly Moon's ice cream was playing this when they were closing for the day. FINALLY FOUND THIS AFTER 3 BLOODY MONTHS.
ahmei
I really love this song
Love this song with HotChip!
so smooth & good
This song helps you get through the tough times
what a beautiful vibe. I love it
perfect music
two kids walking along the street just stopped in their tracks and looked around as this song is blaring out my window.
John See + What possibly can they be thinking at that point in time..........Did we hear that what we thought we heard and what about the weird hypnotic alien music coming from your° window? I will bet my last quid that those kids went home unsettled with an amazing experience and a great story for their peers.
That short guitar riff always get me in beginning Idk why
My new jam, thanks NPR.
Who is William Onyeabor?
Love this track.
Rest in power, legend!
Feels like the perfect soundtrack for 2020! Anyone else? In the inside and out?
2020 is nothing but an atomic bomb except it’s nuclear
Wait till 2022…
mesmerising
William Onyeabor is my fathers uncle. My fathers name is Tithe Onyeabor.
I have a friend trying to find out more information about him for a research project, is there a way he can get in touch?
+Somie Iwuoha i Shall ask it.
+Johnny O. Thank you. Look forward to hearing from you.
+Somie Iwuoha my father will contact him so your friend can maybe interview William.
+Johnny O. Thank you my email is sohmmey@gmail.com
This is so sick!
Sometimes watching skateboarding videos help you discover some great songs
For some reason I feel like texas sun by leon bridges and kruangbin and this song are the same? Idk much about musical structure, but something in there seems like they sampled this?
Wow, I agree about the feel of Texas Sun. Great observation. But I know nothing about the technical aspects of music. I took music theory in college as a general education class, but that was long ago. I just know what sounds great to me, like this sing.
great music
Que som maravilhoso!
Excelente disco 👍
I can't believe I discovered William Onyeabor in 2020...
Me in 2021, and I will Love him for the rest of my days.