Nothing can replace Mister Longdon in the lives of all the fans of Big Big Train, but Mister Bravin doesn't need to. Mister Bravin is his own person, and Big Big Train does not suffer with his singing. What a wonderful performance. I can't wait to hear more from our current line up!
I agree that no one can replace David Longdon’s masterful voice. It had so much power and character. Alberto Bravin is a close second but seems to lack the power and persona that was David. Perhaps Alberto’s Mike was under mixed during this recording or, simply, wasn’t singing directly into the mike. Only future recordings will tell. Best of luck to him as he does show a lot of potential.
It would seem impossible to lose the heart and head of BBT, and some of the spine too, and to come back so perfectly formed as BBT. You cannot forget Mr. Longdon, and nor should you, but this version of BBT does him proud.
I’m sure Alberto must have been as nervous as hell during these first gigs, but damn he nailed that, as did all the band. Musicianship and technical ability is off the scale, but more importantly, the performance has emotion and soul.
Been lucky enough to see BBT a few times, but hesitated over this gig because it was too soon after David's passing for me. However I have my ticket for later in 2023 and this upload really puts my mind at rest about the experience awaiting me.
Beautiful how Claire plays the original flute line by David on her Violin and how the sound of the violin is very similar to the flute right at the end of her opening piece before the synth comes in xx
Wow 🤩 This was awesome! I ❤this band! A Great powerful performance. The lead vocals are wonderful. I hope this concert gets released on Blu-ray. Thx so much 🥁
Part One: Worlds Apart Instrumental Part Two: Wayfinders Ten days across the water Swift as the steamers are Ten days of storms and danger Two thousand fathoms and more Soundings of depth are taken A line sent far below Wayfinders on the ocean Making new ground for us all And so it seems Power is knowledge And time is an object To overcome Close the distance Bring all together A world undivided Let mankind be as one Hard fought new ground can be lost Signals can fade away High seas and tempest break us Lost to the depths and the void And so it seems Power is knowledge And time is an object To overcome Close the distance Bring all together A world undivided Let mankind be as one Part Three: Great Eastern Men of the Great Eastern Answer the call They have no cross to bear They are as one The line will hold Bring it to earth Give power to the words That cross the world From distant lands The shape of the Great Eastern Takes form in the mist All that was lost is found Back from the deep The wire sings New world meets old The continents are joined Together again With the thrill of the line Part Four: Lightning Through Deep Waters Instrumental Part Five: The Sound of Quiet Voices We make new common ground With light and sound Close the distance Open minds Hear the quiet words The wisdom of strangers Of those left behind We look up at the same stars See further as one
Knowing what Alberto was doing with PFM, I thought he'd be quite good in BBT. I'm really glad that he got to come out from the back of that group to better showcase his talent. Rewatching this while the results of the US election roll in, and just wishing I could curl up inside this song.
The vocal arrangements these guys do. Wow. Admittedly having Rikard and Nick do them is near cheating, as both are amazing lead singers in their own right, but still....
Omg the train is running on full steam ❤. This is effing brilliant. They appeared to have turned into a cross between Genesis and the FLOWER KINGS (when they’re at their best)
Nothing can replace Mister Longdon in the lives of all the fans of Big Big Train, but Mister Bravin doesn't need to.
Mister Bravin is his own person, and Big Big Train does not suffer with his singing. What a wonderful performance. I can't wait to hear more from our current line up!
I agree that no one can replace David Longdon’s masterful voice. It had so much power and character. Alberto Bravin is a close second but seems to lack the power and persona that was David. Perhaps Alberto’s Mike was under mixed during this recording or, simply, wasn’t singing directly into the mike. Only future recordings will tell. Best of luck to him as he does show a lot of potential.
@@skipmessier765a lot of potential are you kidding dude?! He’s a HECK of a keys player. Just blown me away completely this!!
It would seem impossible to lose the heart and head of BBT, and some of the spine too, and to come back so perfectly formed as BBT.
You cannot forget Mr. Longdon, and nor should you, but this version of BBT does him proud.
I’m sure Alberto must have been as nervous as hell during these first gigs, but damn he nailed that, as did all the band. Musicianship and technical ability is off the scale, but more importantly, the performance has emotion and soul.
Alberto you are an absolute star in a group of stars that shines with similar brightness. So very well done to you all .. ❤️❤️🚂
Amazing band
It was a brilliant night so lucky to be there. Listen to how Greg's bass lines hang the song together.
I like the way they sing together, it's a great quality for a band
Oh my god, I think big big train is solid and will survive. What a great job everyone!
A new band with the same quality as the previous lineup and that also enchants
Those bass bombs are incredible....absolutely killer!!
Love this Rickenbacker sound, and Greg´s lines! ♥
We need an EP/Official Bootleg, stat. Or at least a collection of just the videos released. Can't wait to see this
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I agree. We need a concert video/dvd immediately !!!!!
Love the way that the Taurus pedals shake the camera in the long shot... it shook the audience too.
This band is proof that this level of music is not dead and people need to hear it!!!!
A really wonderful track, loads of power and emotion in equal portions
Like many BBT songs this sounds soooo much better live. Something about the energy that just doesn''t transfer to the studio stuff.
Incredible performance! Getting chills listening to this. Definitely a top 3 BBT song in my opinion.
Been lucky enough to see BBT a few times, but hesitated over this gig because it was too soon after David's passing for me.
However I have my ticket for later in 2023 and this upload really puts my mind at rest about the experience awaiting me.
Be great to see the replay of this … my first BBT and it was epic … so great to meet Claire, Dave, Greg, Nick and Sarah x
I was expecting Dave, surprised but not disappointed.❤
Wow! Breathtaking. I do hope to see BBT come to the US. That would be quite the treat.
And Toronto
Brillant. My favourite from that great gig. Let's hope we get a blu-ray.
Simply beautiful, wait for bbt to come to South américa, here we have mainly "regeton". Cristian from santiago Chile
Love this. Sometimes wish Alberto's vocals were higher up in the mix like David's used to be.
Absolutely killer!! I was lucky to be there in Aylesbury that night!! ❤🔥❤🔥
Weren’t we just. A triumph!
Incredible song and performance.
Bravissimo Alberto!!🙏
Goodness me! That was beautiful. And kudos to the sound people. Every voice and instrument came through perfectly. Headphones on!
Rob Aubrey normally does studio and live sound.
Absolutely incredible bigger bigger, bigger train as the days in months go on
Come to São Paulo, Brazil! We love you❤
To Toronto also please!
Simplemente hermoso!!! que gran tema!!! Un fraternal saludo desde Valdivia, Chile
A big big favourite this one. And I was there. Is it this September yet? ❤️❤️🚂
Grande band
I was there too - probably one of the best concerts I've ever been to!
Beautiful how Claire plays the original flute line by David on her Violin and how the sound of the violin is very similar to the flute right at the end of her opening piece before the synth comes in xx
I was there - can’t wait to see this - I’m booked in for Cadogan Hall on the Wednesday - you HAVE to do EAST COAST RACER
I’m blown away. That was sublime!
Pure Magic!!!
Thanks BBT ❤❤❤
Wow 🤩 This was awesome! I ❤this band! A Great powerful performance. The lead vocals are wonderful. I hope this concert gets released on Blu-ray. Thx so much 🥁
Sublime! Added to our TH-cam playlist.
Outstanding.
Love this song and amazing playing by all.
Bravo- What a Performance !!!
❤ so Great! Perfekt Sound!
Wow!!!
Wonderful music.
Belleza.
Really enjoyed this Cheers.😊
Awesome. Simply brilliant
Part One: Worlds Apart
Instrumental
Part Two: Wayfinders
Ten days across the water
Swift as the steamers are
Ten days of storms and danger
Two thousand fathoms and more
Soundings of depth are taken
A line sent far below
Wayfinders on the ocean
Making new ground for us all
And so it seems
Power is knowledge
And time is an object
To overcome
Close the distance
Bring all together
A world undivided
Let mankind be as one
Hard fought new ground can be lost
Signals can fade away
High seas and tempest break us
Lost to the depths and the void
And so it seems
Power is knowledge
And time is an object
To overcome
Close the distance
Bring all together
A world undivided
Let mankind be as one
Part Three: Great Eastern
Men of the Great Eastern
Answer the call
They have no cross to bear
They are as one
The line will hold
Bring it to earth
Give power to the words
That cross the world
From distant lands
The shape of the Great Eastern
Takes form in the mist
All that was lost is found
Back from the deep
The wire sings
New world meets old
The continents are joined
Together again
With the thrill of the line
Part Four: Lightning Through Deep Waters
Instrumental
Part Five: The Sound of Quiet Voices
We make new common ground
With light and sound
Close the distance
Open minds
Hear the quiet words
The wisdom of strangers
Of those left behind
We look up at the same stars
See further as one
Great!!
Knowing what Alberto was doing with PFM, I thought he'd be quite good in BBT. I'm really glad that he got to come out from the back of that group to better showcase his talent.
Rewatching this while the results of the US election roll in, and just wishing I could curl up inside this song.
Excelente tema, gracias BBT saludos desde México!!
Bravo!
AWESOME!
Quite good
Good job!
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The vocal arrangements these guys do. Wow. Admittedly having Rikard and Nick do them is near cheating, as both are amazing lead singers in their own right, but still....
Omg the train is running on full steam ❤. This is effing brilliant. They appeared to have turned into a cross between Genesis and the FLOWER KINGS (when they’re at their best)
The worst Alberto performance yet that’s been released. Diction and timing is quite messy here.
Blimey. Not to my ears. Bit negative, pal.
Don’t see/hear that I’m afraid
Not to my ears
Wrong
Not to mine either.
Great!