I just listened to this album earlier today, not knowing that Gary Numan still was doing music...Loved it, to put it simply. Some of the best Industrial Rock music I've heard in a long long time.
One of only a few musicians who stills create relevant, cutting edge music 35+ years later. Numan's newer music (since 1995) is as good as his early career in the late 70s / early 80s.
i discovered gary numan around september 2017. It's april 2018 now, and i listened to Are friends electric at least once a day, everyday since then. I literally can't get tired of that song. It just speaks to my soul somehow
Edoardo Sella Wow, I can't imagine you just discovering Numan last year! I hope you've bought his early discography? Telekon is my favourite album, it's also incidentally Trent Reznors. 👍
Reznor and Numan are actually friends. Trent has credited Numan with being a major music influence on him growing up and has done a few Numan covers. In an interview for Amoeba Music “What’s in My Bag?”, Numan credited Reznor with inspiring him (Numan’s wife introduced him to Pretty Haye Machine and he was hooked) and called Nine Inch Nails “probably the best band ever”. When Numan and his family immigrated to the US, Reznor even wrote him a testimonial letter for immigration authorities.
And yet he's from my time period as I had his Pleasure Principle album back in the early 80's. But, you know, we're "square" and stupid. Huh, go figure.....
As a dad of a 6 and a 13 year old I'm just so delighted by everything going on here. Every time he glances over at his daughter and you can see the pride and enjoyment Gary's having despite the somber tone of the song, it's so good.
What's amazing is that Gary first appeared on shows like this and Top Of The Pops and helped him rocket to stardom, and now here he is again in all his glory alongside the next generation. I really hope Persia decides to pursue music further, but even if she doesn't, I'm sure whatever she decides to do, her dad will be proud of her. Gary is such a fantastic dad and husband to his family. Their closeness really touches the heart.
Gary is relevant and fresh as the day he first walked on stage. More so! His daughter is amazing too. Band is tight together. This album is solid. Love playing bass to it.
Liquid Gold.....as an artist he's simply never failed to deliver! My Name Is Ruin is simply mind blowing plus Are Friends Electric has to be one of the best tracks ever!
Ive loved Gary Numan from day 1. Ive seen him performing 6 times and what a performer! Such energy. He was my poster idol on my bedroom walls. Im now 62 and his music is mesmorizing and still keeps evolving i will always love him ❤
He should seriously consider redoing some of his songs with her on backing vocals Her voice meshes so well with the synthesizer lines and she adds a certain soft feminine touch that would contrasts nicely with the somewhat robotic hard Industrial Groove he has Yeah, totally should do that
James Brousseau Quite a good idea...perhaps you could email his web site with this suggestion...I used to be a publicist in Boston (I now reside in Hollywood), and you would be remarkably surprised to learn just how uncomplicated it would be to contact Numan's agent. A very good marketing idea, indeed!
The guy gets better and better. What he's creating now is powerful stuff, he's a brilliant performer now, and the old songs are even better performed by the more seasoned Numan. Live he is incredible.
Yeah there is a track they are playing on top of,but the dummer's definitely playing over the top of it,and his daughter's doing vocals live over the other vocals,and I hear guitar in this,but bass guitar not so much on Ruin.
Was 17, 18, when Gary did his first hit" Are Friends Electric" ? Was there! Love this with his Daughter singing the Backing vocals! Feeling so old? Lol. Brilliant or what?.x.
I was there when Numan came out of nowhere and Cars hit the number one spot in the UK. Gary was considered nothing more than a Bowie clone ripoff merchant back then and the music press laid into him mercilessly. He's been doing his thing for years and is a true proper artist.
I was 13 at the time... I love this song - also "Cars"! Still amazing! "The pleasure principle" is brilliant album with a unique voice and synthesizer sound! BTW - his daughter is simply fantastic...
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Who's watching this in 2024, still brilliant !!
Me
Me! Love him😊
I hear ya!
@audio_guy I am and ping to hid gigs
Always listening (and watching). It's something in the blood. Enjoyment for all who agrees. Numans classics and new tracks are mostly all brilliant.
The pride in his face when he looks at his kid.
Jen farmer what...the...
FUUUUUUUCK?!!!!!
his daughter kids are baby goats
There is nothing more priceless than the look of love for a child on a parent's face. Peace.
What child? That girl? That’s great! She’s great!
Indeed!!
The coolest Dad an Daughter on the planet!!
Saw Gary N. a few weeks ago in NY. So endearing to see an encouraging dad. Such a legend! Musician and father...
I thought same🤍
I just listened to this album earlier today, not knowing that Gary Numan still was doing music...Loved it, to put it simply. Some of the best Industrial Rock music I've heard in a long long time.
Every Teenager is jealous of Persia, she's blessed to have one of the coolest 😎 geniuses of a parent in the planet
no.
Glad to see after all these years there's still loads of Numanoids about 🙂
I'm here since 1978!
Gary looks so proud of his daughter. That's lovely they can share the stage and work together.
As he should be. An angelic voice. A kiss for the angels
They don’t make songs like this anymore. Love it.
Every single version of Are Friends Electric is absolutely perfect!
And the world is still not ready for Gary Numan !!! / 45 years / Thank you Gary
I love that,, another Numan Human.. the world needs more music like Garys. still amazing,,
One of only a few musicians who stills create relevant, cutting edge music 35+ years later. Numan's newer music (since 1995) is as good as his early career in the late 70s / early 80s.
And getting even better..! ;)
'My Name Is Ruin' only proves your point for me. See you at the 1000th show tomorrow night?
Absolutely beautiful. Gary and Persia are both just awesome in this performance of “My Name is Ruin”. Gary’s music is simply timeless!
Legend, ahead of his time!
Love Gary Numan's voice! And how talented is Persia?! 😍
How amazing to sing with your dad who is THE Gary Numan. Lots of kids wouldn't! Reminds me of Moon Zappa who sang with her dad on 'Valley Girls'!
A fan from the beginning back in the eighties, still a fan today. Gary still creative. Love it.
Mr. N. is still so cool, even after all these years. Long may he continue!
When I was 13 A.F.E. was one of the best songs I'd ever heard!
Omg, the host. Saw a few videos from the early 70s with him. Pleasantly surprised to see him still in the game. Love that calm voice.
Are friends is still one of the most original electronic songs ever.
Chris Parker Along with Down In The Park
i discovered gary numan around september 2017. It's april 2018 now, and i listened to Are friends electric at least once a day, everyday since then. I literally can't get tired of that song. It just speaks to my soul somehow
Edoardo Sella Wow, I can't imagine you just discovering Numan last year! I hope you've bought his early discography? Telekon is my favourite album, it's also incidentally Trent Reznors. 👍
I always loved engineers.
The man is a genius. Love his work.
This was amazing. Ruin has a Nine Inch Nails/Old School Gary Numan vibe to it. Killer.
dave bass Trent is a huge fan. Check out their performance together of Cars a few years back
dave bass it's great
Reznor and Numan are actually friends. Trent has credited Numan with being a major music influence on him growing up and has done a few Numan covers. In an interview for Amoeba Music “What’s in My Bag?”, Numan credited Reznor with inspiring him (Numan’s wife introduced him to Pretty Haye Machine and he was hooked) and called Nine Inch Nails “probably the best band ever”. When Numan and his family immigrated to the US, Reznor even wrote him a testimonial letter for immigration authorities.
And yet he's from my time period as I had his Pleasure Principle album back in the early 80's. But, you know, we're "square" and stupid. Huh, go figure.....
Who els thinks that are friends electric could be re realised today and hot the top 10 if mot higher with the shit put there now
As a dad of a 6 and a 13 year old I'm just so delighted by everything going on here. Every time he glances over at his daughter and you can see the pride and enjoyment Gary's having despite the somber tone of the song, it's so good.
Saw him last night live, and was blown away by this track. Have been playing it all day since
EXCELLENT 💥🖤💥
OMG! Numan still has it-a real shining star! And his daughter, Persia-what a promising young singer...
What's amazing is that Gary first appeared on shows like this and Top Of The Pops and helped him rocket to stardom, and now here he is again in all his glory alongside the next generation. I really hope Persia decides to pursue music further, but even if she doesn't, I'm sure whatever she decides to do, her dad will be proud of her. Gary is such a fantastic dad and husband to his family. Their closeness really touches the heart.
An unbelievably powerful song, so beautiful Gary!
One of the most important artists in modern music history - hands-down. Been a fan since '80 when I found out what my ears were for.
Can't Believe he Still ,, Has iT ,, ..!!!!😮😊❤❤❤🎉
I remember listening to GN through a ghetto-blaster in about 79/80, been hooked ever since. Love that he is enjoying a resurgence!
Lovely man and lovely daughter. And music that is as relevent as it was in 1982!
Around 2:13, Gary looks over at Persia and you can see how proud he is of Persia!
Gary is relevant and fresh as the day he first walked on stage. More so! His daughter is amazing too. Band is tight together. This album is solid. Love playing bass to it.
Saw Gary and his great band in Denver last year. Fantastic gig! As others have said, he still has it and he is still making new and relevant music.
Saw him in Hull this Tuesday one of the best live acts I've ever seen amazing showman !!!!
I saw Persia's 'about me' vid by accident just now. Immediately came here to check this out. GREAT. Loved it. Numans are rockin'
I like the contrast between the song lyrics and what is a wholesome family moment performing together.
omg they are brilliant together
I think this song is sic as hell
Liquid Gold.....as an artist he's simply never failed to deliver! My Name Is Ruin is simply mind blowing plus Are Friends Electric has to be one of the best tracks ever!
he is once of the best of all time when it comes too music happy days Gary I wish u well
The best thing to see. God bless them
Ive loved Gary Numan from day 1. Ive seen him performing 6 times and what a performer! Such energy. He was my poster idol on my bedroom walls. Im now 62 and his music is mesmorizing and still keeps evolving i will always love him ❤
The man is an absolute genius... Do not to die before listening to My name is ruin live... 🙌🏻
I love it
Garry was just fantastique 🤘💜 belgium
Made me a cry beautiful!
He should seriously consider redoing some of his songs with her on backing vocals
Her voice meshes so well with the synthesizer lines and she adds a certain soft feminine touch that would contrasts nicely with the somewhat robotic hard Industrial Groove he has
Yeah, totally should do that
James Brousseau Quite a good idea...perhaps you could email his web site with this suggestion...I used to be a publicist in Boston (I now reside in Hollywood), and you would be remarkably surprised to learn just how uncomplicated it would be to contact Numan's agent. A very good marketing idea, indeed!
Doyle Perkins
I've talked to a few other people who say that yes mr. Newman is quite accessible So I may just do that
James Brousseau Go for it!
I was also proud of this doughter
I think he should write a new song with Persia singing lead.
I remember watching this a thinking “bloody hell,I want more of this”
Still got it. Love this. Big influence on my music. Thanks Gary. You are the original.
Perfect! That girl is wise beyond her years, you can just tell. I love seeing great parenting!
Can't believe how much I love this!
❤ AWESOME ❤
Wow Gary, you and Persia have rocked it out of the park again! Great set mate!! Keep on Rockin!!!
Awesome absolutely awesome
A musical highlight of 2018, this performance is mesmerising
Easily now my fav track. Was you are in my vision; but now ruin. Fabulous. Persia is fantastic. X.
Fn awsome resicilians love this man!!!
Great performances!
This. Is. BRILLIANT!
Excellent ......great stuff...Persia is beautiful...he must be so proud of her.
Watched this last night fab Numan still has it.
He and Persia are awesome!!! They should do a remake of “Cars!!!”
Hard to top a classic
The guy gets better and better. What he's creating now is powerful stuff, he's a brilliant performer now, and the old songs are even better performed by the more seasoned Numan. Live he is incredible.
One word
AWESOME!!
one word SHIT
Pigeon Pate. Yeah.
Two words "backing track"
Yeah there is a track they are playing on top of,but the dummer's definitely playing over the top of it,and his daughter's doing vocals live over the other vocals,and I hear guitar in this,but bass guitar not so much on Ruin.
Was 17, 18, when Gary did his first hit" Are Friends Electric" ? Was there! Love this with his Daughter singing the Backing vocals! Feeling so old? Lol. Brilliant or what?.x.
Grossartig eine Brücke zwischen Generationen !Der Mann (und seine Tochter) Respekt !! Und natürlich an die Mutter für Persia
Wow... Hasn't lost a beat. Really good stuff from the incomparable Gary Numan.
Will love Gary Numan forever!
We saw Gary Numan last year he was fantastic, recommend to go see him what a great voice and great band.
Ageless……timeless….friggin brilliant…….😍
Fantastic. Watched this on iPlayer. It was the only bit of the show I wanted to watch. Went to see the Preston gig if his Savage Tour last night.
This is one of the best things I’ve heard all year. Gary is a genius!
The Savage tour is well worth catching. His daughter Persia is great in this.
Such a magnificent track, superbly performed.
Absolutely fantastic! Thanks for the upload!
Beautiful, Persia. ❤love you, Gary & Band! Keep going!
This needs to be in a movie.
It’s got to be special to share this with your kid/family.
I was there when Numan came out of nowhere and Cars hit the number one spot in the UK. Gary was considered nothing more than a Bowie clone ripoff merchant back then and the music press laid into him mercilessly. He's been doing his thing for years and is a true proper artist.
Friends definitely has more of a groove here than it did in the 70s.
wow i came to the right place! these are my people!
Nice one Gary great show❤❤❤❤❤❤
I just bought this cd. I feel like I have been asleep for so long. thanks Gary and co. really woke me up for the better maybe. xJes hugs.
Amazing musician. I've seen many artists over many years but have to say Gary is one of the best I've seen live
wow, he got better with age, and his daughter awesome toos.
I was 13 at the time... I love this song - also "Cars"! Still amazing!
"The pleasure principle" is brilliant album with a unique voice and synthesizer sound! BTW - his daughter is simply fantastic...
A living legend ❤
A genius, I had the 45 of Cars. so many bands need to thank him for his groundbreaking music. Took my son to see him tour this album.
Brilliant absolutely brilliant
The sound on this is great!!!
Headphones a must ✨
James Brousseau yes the high def is incredible on phones
Talent seeps through my Radio❤
Ruin is a great tune .. played this version too many times :-)
Album’s exceptional too!
Best reason for bringing back the OGWT.
Gotta love when bass and guitars use effects like here.
Both songs sounds reallly good!
saw gary at portsmouth pryamid on monday superb concert and support from nightmare air and they were great as well march 2018,
What a great name, persia , Gary Numan has always been original 👏
Wow 👌 no words ❤😊