Blur performing This Is a Low from their 1994 album 'Parklife' live at The Brit Awards 2012. Blur were honoured with a Brit Award for their outstanding contribution to music.
What gets me is the lack of views to what is one of the greatest songs of all time. To see this song live is an experience you can never forget. It does make you cry because it is Blur's best song and I know from a radio interview that "This Is A Low" and " The Universal" are Damon's favorite songs. As he put it, these are songs that had to be made, otherwise he wouldn't be satisfied.
Can you recall the particular interview in which he said that? I would love to hear it. But then again, that doesn't surprise me at all, as you can see he gets very passionate when singing these two songs. And how can he not? So painfully beautiful, can't get enough of them! Such a dreamy, melancholic, yet uplifting feel. Damon is one hell of a songwriter, and I feel like he isn't appreciated enough
@@noursarhan8695 Unfortunately I cannot remember exactly, as it was about 20 years ago. Process of elimination makes me think it was on Radio 1 and most likely Steve Lamacq.
Interesting. It stuck with me from a couple of listenings of Parklife. Pretty disappointing to know it's their best 😢. I like The Universal too. Of course, there are other songs that are good in their own way. I'm gonna get to all of them. Great band.
He has a wonderful, distinctive vocal that you can recognise in an instant, unlike the homogeneous vocal styles currently rolling off the production line.
It always surprises me how many people can’t simply enjoy the music without having to leave such a bitter and ignorant comment about “todays music”. Shut up
This is a Low wasn't a ParkLife hit single, but to me it's at the top of what Blur has done. I am proud to have made a cover, even if it is one of the simplest around here.
James Watker Olaf Witte “Lyrics sound like as if he´s travelling through Old England.“ The locations in the song are offical weather service designations for regions of the sea around the U.K. The song is an allusion to the nightly shipping forecast on British radio.
James Watker Olaf Witte “Lyrics sound like as if he´s travelling through Old England.“ The locations in the song are offical weather service designations for regions of the sea around the U.K. The song is an allusion to the nightly shipping forecast on British radio.
I remember me, a teenager in the 90s, doing homework in my little room, listening to these songs, so in love with Blur 🙃🥺No problems, no debts to Pay, just boeing happy
even though damon might not be the best live performer i still love him, would go to a conert if i had a chance and he just puts so much soul and emotion into his performences.
Saw them perform this in New York, summer of 2003. Totally unexpected, one of my all time favorite songs ever. Love Damon, love Blur, wish I had the chance to see the original line-up!
long live britpop and long live blur.. I miss the britpop invasion of the 90's.. I had the pleasure of seeing them live in 1996 and it was the greatest gig of my life..
Love you guys no matter what people say! I think the performance was great. But the setlist could have been better, but the brits wants the hits.. Damon your voice is stunnng as always. And they all did a great job.. Remember its long time since they all played together.. Love from josy
He is a beautiful man + he stopped doing drugs (or rarely did) since he had his daughter (1999).He loves her loads. Those aren't really his best looks. Bad angles or whatever. He still looks great and healthy for 44 (better than my dad). His voice was off then so it really gives a wrong impression. Makes you pity him though he's better than he was 10-20 years ago, happier anyway.
Deffo Blur's best performance of the night... Like a lot of people have said, the sound guys must have been slightly pissed. I can't wait to see them in Hyde Park again - I saw them on the 2nd of July '09 & it was fantastic. Surprised they didn't close with The Universal, but knowing Damon, he wouldn't want half of the goons who didn't know who they were, recognising them from the British Gas advert haha!! Anyway, it was a well deserved award...
nerlicia this is 5 yrs after you posted your comment, but he wrote the lyrics after listening to the channel’s shipping news on the radio. Just a little spin on low temp/low tide/low emotion. His songs in the 90s beautifully observed every day life & love, but always had the message that people just keep going. So we should just keep going. 😇
@Kitty956 I am so honored that someone on the internet enjoys my philosophical musings on the tantalizing subject of British popular music in the '90s. Or, in layman's terms, thank you. =]
**For people learning English/Traditional Mandarin** This Is A Low 低氣壓 And into the sea 潛入海裡 Goes pretty England and me 和我一起進入壯麗的英格蘭島 Around the bay of Biscay 環繞著比斯開灣 And back for tea 喝口茶 Hit traffic on the dogger bank 我們進入多格淺灣的交通阻塞 Up the Thames to find a taxi rank 向上洄游到泰晤士河，尋找排班計程車 Sail on by with the tide 隨著浪潮揚帆 And go to sleep 就此進入休眠 And the radio says 收音機預報 This is a low 這是個低氣壓 But it won't hurt you 但不會造成傷害 When you're alone 當你孤身一人 It will be there with you 他會在此處陪伴你 Finding ways to stay solo 直到你安然獨處 Up the Tyne, Forth and Cromarty 自泰恩河、福斯河到克羅默蒂 There's a low in the high forties 低氣壓已抵達北福蒂斯 Saturday's locked away on the pier 週六阻卻在港口外 Not fast enough, dear 親愛的，那卻不夠快 And on the Malin head 而在馬林角 Blackpool looks blue and red 黑潭顯得紅藍交錯 And the queen, she's gone round the bend 而皇后已然崩潰 Jumped off Land's End 轉身躍入世界盡頭 And the radio says 收音機預報 This is a low 這是個低氣壓 But it won't hurt you 但不會造成傷害 When you're alone 當你孤身一人 It will be there with you 他會在此處陪伴你 Finding ways to stay solo 直到你安然獨處 This is a low 這是個低氣壓 But it won't hurt you 但不會造成傷害 When you're alone 當你孤身一人 It will be there with you 他會在此處陪伴 This is a low 這是個低氣壓 But it won't hurt you 但不會造成傷害 When you're alone 當你孤身一人 It will be there with you 他會在此處陪伴 Finding ways to stay solo 直到你安然獨處
@GillianisAslan "I say we don't breach the unwritten contract of mutual avoidance." that has to be the perfect description of how the blur/oasis fan rivalry has evolved. i couldn't stop laughing when i read it, its so true.
@Thelliott I'm what Noel would call a "Blur shandy boy." Haha, I'm always glad to have someone to foist my Britpop opinions onto. There aren't many takers 'round here.
Me encantan tanto Blur como Oasis. Y ambas bandas tienen reminiscencias beatles (ya que pedíais ejemplos, el comienzo de She's electric es el mismo que el de Good day sunshine; o el inicio de Don't look back in anger son los acordes de Imagine). Pero yo no creo que lo hagan como plagio, sino como inspiración y homenaje. A fin de cuentas, es el sonido de los grupos británicos de pop-rock.
There are songs that you don't hear every day, but when it comes to your mind and you look it up on yt, it makes your day.
that bass tone...
im seriously crying
I was, when watching this live then.
What gets me is the lack of views to what is one of the greatest songs of all time. To see this song live is an experience you can never forget. It does make you cry because it is Blur's best song and I know from a radio interview that "This Is A Low" and " The Universal" are Damon's favorite songs. As he put it, these are songs that had to be made, otherwise he wouldn't be satisfied.
Can you recall the particular interview in which he said that? I would love to hear it. But then again, that doesn't surprise me at all, as you can see he gets very passionate when singing these two songs. And how can he not? So painfully beautiful, can't get enough of them! Such a dreamy, melancholic, yet uplifting feel. Damon is one hell of a songwriter, and I feel like he isn't appreciated enough
@@noursarhan8695 Unfortunately I cannot remember exactly, as it was about 20 years ago. Process of elimination makes me think it was on Radio 1 and most likely Steve Lamacq.
@@garydormand2108 ahh gotcha, thanks anyway ❤
Interesting. It stuck with me from a couple of listenings of Parklife. Pretty disappointing to know it's their best 😢. I like The Universal too. Of course, there are other songs that are good in their own way. I'm gonna get to all of them. Great band.
It’s just such a glorious song
One of the deepest saddest songs of blur.
But yet it's hopeful- it won't hurt you!
My all time favourite Blur song, to me Damon's voice almost has a Bowieesque sound in this gem
simon boyland a treasure of that 90s historical album.
I agree Ortifas. Parklife is probably One of the most underated British albums of the last 30 years, total gem of an album
People usually tend to fight on Oasis and Blur instead of enjoy this two jewells that Britain has given... unbelievable.
Except Oasis were God-awful :)
OASIS IS GOD
He has a wonderful, distinctive vocal that you can recognise in an instant, unlike the homogeneous vocal styles currently rolling off the production line.
It always surprises me how many people can’t simply enjoy the music without having to leave such a bitter and ignorant comment about “todays music”. Shut up
I bet Simon Cowell is your hero @@antidiestro
"the Queen...shes gone round the bend, jumped off lands end"
This is a low...RIP your majesty 8 September 2022
This is a Low wasn't a ParkLife hit single, but to me it's at the top of what Blur has done. I am proud to have made a cover, even if it is one of the simplest around here.
His shouting is so amazing, that's what makes the live versions better :)
Yikes that guitar solo at the end. Goosebumps.
Lyrics sound like as if he´s travelling through Old England. Great performance on Brit Awards, blur!
James Watker
Olaf Witte
“Lyrics sound like as if he´s travelling through Old England.“
The locations in the song are offical weather service designations for regions of the sea around the U.K.
The song is an allusion to the nightly shipping forecast on British radio.
James Watker
Olaf Witte
“Lyrics sound like as if he´s travelling through Old England.“
The locations in the song are offical weather service designations for regions of the sea around the U.K.
The song is an allusion to the nightly shipping forecast on British radio.
@@jameswatker9766 I was wrong with my thoughts and interpretation. Thank´s for your information. :-)
For all the little mix and bieber fans, this is what you call real music.
He says " Up the Tyne, Forth and Cromarty" which are rivers and estuaries in this blessed little island.
Best wishes.
this song manages to bring together the almost inexplicable melancholic mystique of Britishness with the best of Blur. Masterclass
My all time favourite Blur song to this day,love it so much. Blur fan in the 90s and a Blur fan to this day...
I remember me, a teenager in the 90s, doing homework in my little room, listening to these songs, so in love with Blur 🙃🥺No problems, no debts to Pay, just boeing happy
I feel fortunate I saw them live twice in USA. Go Blur!!! from the united states.
i can't express how much i love these guys, damn
PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT............a deserved award.
best band ever!
whats with people complaining about damon here? sounds pretty good to me.
Genius to write a song about the shipping forecast
the best goup ever , he's so beatiful
Blurs best song by a mile
even though damon might not be the best live performer i still love him, would go to a conert if i had a chance and he just puts so much soul and emotion into his performences.
Saw them perform this in New York, summer of 2003. Totally unexpected, one of my all time favorite songs ever. Love Damon, love Blur, wish I had the chance to see the original line-up!
long live britpop and long live blur.. I miss the britpop invasion of the 90's.. I had the pleasure of seeing them live in 1996 and it was the greatest gig of my life..
One of blurs best!, still brings back so many memories from a special time for me and music!!...
this is a loooooooooooooooooooooooooow ! ! ! ! ! !
This have been one of my favourite Blur songs for many years but i have no idea what it is really about.
DAT BASS!
I love them since the 90s.I still do! BLUR for ever!
damon's unique voice is so fascinating - it's great to have them back :D
My right ear is loving this
This is THE song ❤
Love this song
That was an emotional memory right there 😥
I always love it when he mentions the Forth in that song, that's my river! x
this is such a brilliant piece
thank you. once downtown la. the other at the old Palace, 1,500 crowd capacity. both amazing shows. I think Damon is an absolute genius.
Essa musica sempre fará parte da minha Playlist...Muito boa demais!!!
Lovely!
GO ON DAVE!
My favoutite band at the time....still brilliant! ....lav it!
One of the top 10 best songs- ever
Epic. So amazing.
Legends. Magical song
AMAZING
Haunting.
I love this song
great as never, really, so glad they're back!
Damon's a little shakier and can't hit his falsettos as much, but it makes sense because he's older. Still great, though.
tpfang56 should of been at a peak but too much weed
he sang it better in a performance of 2014 so i don't think it's because of age ;)
You kidding? He hit it out the park
que época, genial.
even drummer Dave seemed transported
damon albarn amazing..a genius
Aww mi tema favorito I this a Low! I love BLUR! And Damon
Perfect oh my god
whataver, the vocals on the album are perfect.
Love it
Great performance 👍
legend
Love you guys no matter what people say!
I think the performance was great.
But the setlist could have been better, but the brits wants the hits..
Damon your voice is stunnng as always.
And they all did a great job..
Remember its long time since they all played together..
Love from josy
damon albarn is a genius. Wish i was at Hyde Park tonight
God, I just love Damon. He makes me high.
@gallagherii Very well put. I've always been a fan of both acts.
man, i'm crying like nuts here.
Carol Tavares ah check out falling by graham then
YEAH MAN DAT BASS!! Wut wait? dat voice haha :D
He is a beautiful man + he stopped doing drugs (or rarely did) since he had his daughter (1999).He loves her loads.
Those aren't really his best looks. Bad angles or whatever. He still looks great and healthy for 44 (better than my dad).
His voice was off then so it really gives a wrong impression. Makes you pity him though he's better than he was 10-20 years ago, happier anyway.
blur's music is my radar
@TheYTChronicles Oasis and Blur are legends,man! cheers
When seeing him in Elbphilharmonie on Moooonday, must be a great eve. 😌
WOW
it actually still sings it really good!!!
Deffo Blur's best performance of the night... Like a lot of people have said, the sound guys must have been slightly pissed. I can't wait to see them in Hyde Park again - I saw them on the 2nd of July '09 & it was fantastic. Surprised they didn't close with The Universal, but knowing Damon, he wouldn't want half of the goons who didn't know who they were, recognising them from the British Gas advert haha!! Anyway, it was a well deserved award...
I love the epic look Damon gives at 3:03
I know Coxon didn't write this but he what he does is so aces, not just the vocal.
i dont why i associate this song to queen's death. RIP Queen Elizabeth
@Yowayisnotmyway blur are amazing
Too slow for American radio but stand out on that album. Hidden Gem.
Thanks! I looked up the lyrics, but still didn't know what the heck he was talking about. =P
nerlicia this is 5 yrs after you posted your comment, but he wrote the lyrics after listening to the channel’s shipping news on the radio. Just a little spin on low temp/low tide/low emotion. His songs in the 90s beautifully observed every day life & love, but always had the message that people just keep going. So we should just keep going. 😇
What a fucking good song ! Go on Blur 🙏🏻✌️👌🏼
crying.
This is a looooooooow
Best song of blur, in my opinion !
Question : Does anybody know the name of the brand of the jacket Damon is wearing ?
tomahawk1864 Harrington
@Kitty956 I am so honored that someone on the internet enjoys my philosophical musings on the tantalizing subject of British popular music in the '90s. Or, in layman's terms, thank you. =]
Oh my God...I know how you feel Dx
that part was the best.
We need Blur back as a band making new songs ,going around the country
THIS! :')
Damon´s voice is amazing!!
THIS IS BLUR!
this is a high!
You are really lucky!!!
they've come out with two new songs, and alex has hinted there may be more to come, so i wouldn't be too sure about that :P
**For people learning English/Traditional Mandarin**
This Is A Low 低氣壓
And into the sea 潛入海裡
Goes pretty England and me 和我一起進入壯麗的英格蘭島
Around the bay of Biscay 環繞著比斯開灣
And back for tea 喝口茶
Hit traffic on the dogger bank 我們進入多格淺灣的交通阻塞
Up the Thames to find a taxi rank 向上洄游到泰晤士河，尋找排班計程車
Sail on by with the tide 隨著浪潮揚帆
And go to sleep 就此進入休眠
And the radio says 收音機預報
This is a low 這是個低氣壓
But it won't hurt you 但不會造成傷害
When you're alone 當你孤身一人
It will be there with you 他會在此處陪伴你
Finding ways to stay solo 直到你安然獨處
Up the Tyne, Forth and Cromarty 自泰恩河、福斯河到克羅默蒂
There's a low in the high forties 低氣壓已抵達北福蒂斯
Saturday's locked away on the pier 週六阻卻在港口外
Not fast enough, dear 親愛的，那卻不夠快
And on the Malin head 而在馬林角
Blackpool looks blue and red 黑潭顯得紅藍交錯
And the queen, she's gone round the bend 而皇后已然崩潰
Jumped off Land's End 轉身躍入世界盡頭
And the radio says 收音機預報
This is a low 這是個低氣壓
But it won't hurt you 但不會造成傷害
When you're alone 當你孤身一人
It will be there with you 他會在此處陪伴你
Finding ways to stay solo 直到你安然獨處
This is a low 這是個低氣壓
But it won't hurt you 但不會造成傷害
When you're alone 當你孤身一人
It will be there with you 他會在此處陪伴
This is a low 這是個低氣壓
But it won't hurt you 但不會造成傷害
When you're alone 當你孤身一人
It will be there with you 他會在此處陪伴
Finding ways to stay solo 直到你安然獨處
It’s a melancholy song, even translated to traditional mandarin.
I love blur so much, and hope my translation could be helpful for mandarin user.
@GillianisAslan "I say we don't breach the unwritten contract of mutual avoidance." that has to be the perfect description of how the blur/oasis fan rivalry has evolved. i couldn't stop laughing when i read it, its so true.
Blur in Peru, 29-10-2013.
Recuerdos...
Fracaso
@Thelliott I'm what Noel would call a "Blur shandy boy." Haha, I'm always glad to have someone to foist my Britpop opinions onto. There aren't many takers 'round here.
Me encantan tanto Blur como Oasis. Y ambas bandas tienen reminiscencias beatles (ya que pedíais ejemplos, el comienzo de She's electric es el mismo que el de Good day sunshine; o el inicio de Don't look back in anger son los acordes de Imagine). Pero yo no creo que lo hagan como plagio, sino como inspiración y homenaje. A fin de cuentas, es el sonido de los grupos británicos de pop-rock.
Es un homenaje. Un regalo como agradecimiento