I can't count how many times I've checked the Harp web site over the years. I never thought this moment would arrive. I knew it would be beautiful, but this is beyond even what I imagined. It's Midlake filtered through the reverb-washed haze of early Cure, Slowdive, Cocteau Twins. It's brilliant.
I don't understand the pro/anti Midlake/Harp comments. I'm just glad we have the opportunity to hear BOTH. As they're all still friends, is it too much to ask for a joint tour of the UK? please. ❤
On the night of Friday, September 8th 2023, I was driving through New York City, stuck in traffic for (believe it or not) 5 and a half hours. For part of this car ride, I listened to my Trials of Van Occupanther CD 5 times in a row, because it's one of my favorite musical works in the world. Now less than a week later I finally get a glimpse at the long awaited album to come. Beyond ecstatic. Thank you Tim. Your music has kept me company in some dark times. Your work is appreciated.
Che gran capolavoro tutte le canzoni belle e piene di emozione. Non conoscevo questo artista ma adesso non riesco a farne a meno l'ho ascolto ogni santo giorno e non mi stanca mai. Grazie per questo capolavoro 😊
That's some nice wobbly chorus going on there. That voice is unmistakable. Wonderful, new and original music is hard to come by these days. Thank you Tim and Co.
Emotions well up hearing this now. You are the seed that grew the tree that has in the fullness of time bore us all this sublimest of fruit. Thank you truly for sharing this gift of yours with all of us once again. ❤🙏
Finally 🎉thank you Tim! Yillaaar önce yorum yapmıştım sevdiğim kızı bu kadar beklemedim diye yeni albüm ne zaman çıkar diye. Demekki sevdiğim kızı daha uzun beklicem.
The lyrics are quite telling, I can't escape the thought it is Tim's reflection of Midlake time and his journey after. But again, we see what we wanna see. Getting notified (email newsletter) of Harp track release a few days ago, I could not but feel a selfish joy for what is to come in December. I am happy Tim found the energy and his voice again. I truly missed him.
It’s divine 😭 the wait was long and I was happy to wait as long as forever but oh my soul…my soul… I’m just so grateful Tim’s music is back in the wild again 😭
Man Tim congratulations ❤ so happy to see you made this work on your own. This is and you are the magic that has been missing from midlake, now everyone knows it. What a journey from when we were kids killing it in jazz band! Good times. Hope to see you soon.
A much needed return from this amazing guy. Totally love what Midlake are doing as well with ‘Bethnell Woods’ this is definitely the follow up to ‘Courage for Others’ for sure, win, win.
The long wait is finally over! Thank you Tim for this beautiful music and all the hard work that made it possible. The world is a better place for us because your music is in it.
Thanks Tim! This is a great day! I'm waiting just for a years ago, I cannot imagine who was waiting from the first day and the hard work that this has supposed to you. Congratulations for this work that finally is coming to the end! Thanks and good luck! 😊
This is fucking phenomenal. Tim Smith is a genius.
The harmony on the word “dark” 0:39 always gets me.
That was a big hit in winter 1687.
1891 was the year of Roscoe.
Cant top that.
I can't count how many times I've checked the Harp web site over the years. I never thought this moment would arrive. I knew it would be beautiful, but this is beyond even what I imagined. It's Midlake filtered through the reverb-washed haze of early Cure, Slowdive, Cocteau Twins. It's brilliant.
wow. I was in the same boat, I jsut did my annual search and what a surprise it was to see it had finally come out.
Waited years to hear this!
I don't understand the pro/anti Midlake/Harp comments. I'm just glad we have the opportunity to hear BOTH. As they're all still friends, is it too much to ask for a joint tour of the UK? please. ❤
It's been so long since The Courage of Others. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to see Tim return with new music. Get your arse to Ireland Tim!
Totally with you mate. If it ever happens and we both get tickets the first is on me brother 😉
Today is the day we've been looking for years. It was definitely worth to wait!
I saw the email and said NO WAY.
lol, same@@scott3407
I did a little squeak when I saw the email. I’m a 40 something grown man 😂
That voice. I've been waiting years for it, and I'm not disappointed. Looking forward to the album
On the night of Friday, September 8th 2023, I was driving through New York City, stuck in traffic for (believe it or not) 5 and a half hours. For part of this car ride, I listened to my Trials of Van Occupanther CD 5 times in a row, because it's one of my favorite musical works in the world. Now less than a week later I finally get a glimpse at the long awaited album to come. Beyond ecstatic. Thank you Tim. Your music has kept me company in some dark times. Your work is appreciated.
I think you have simply willed this album into existance by driving around listening to Van Occupanther. Thank you.
The true follow up album to the Courage Of Others, can not wait!
All these years, Tim was the seed. The hand has been dealt, Albion is almost here. Can't wait to bring my appreciation
You have absolutely nailed it Tim. Well worth the wait. Absolute chills.
Che gran capolavoro tutte le canzoni belle e piene di emozione. Non conoscevo questo artista ma adesso non riesco a farne a meno l'ho ascolto ogni santo giorno e non mi stanca mai. Grazie per questo capolavoro 😊
I don’t what to wish my life away, but roll on December 1st 2023!
Starts where Tull left off, with Heavy Horses. Amazing. Bucolic. ❤
was lookin forward to this release! wow sounds great
Welcome Back Tim, we hace been missing you so much!!!! The very heart of midlake!!!
Ağlamam normal mi? Bu güzelliği 7 sene bekledik be
Well worth the wait.
those harmonies. darkness is back. perfect.
Excellent album, excellent track. Worth for waiting.
That's some nice wobbly chorus going on there. That voice is unmistakable. Wonderful, new and original music is hard to come by these days. Thank you Tim and Co.
Man, thought this day would never come. So looking forward to the album. A few dates touring the UK next year would be great!
Emotions well up hearing this now. You are the seed that grew the tree that has in the fullness of time bore us all this sublimest of fruit. Thank you truly for sharing this gift of yours with all of us once again. ❤🙏
Beautiful comment and sentiment, I agree! ❤
So beautifully melancholic. Thanks for returning to music. We missed you since The Courage of Others.
Beautiful. So beautiful.
Those multi-layered vocals! I missed them.
Cant believe finally listening to this! cant wait for the full album!
Of course this is beautiful, never had any doubts.
I'm sure the album will be worth the wait as well. Welcome back from the 1100s.
Yıllardır beklenen gerçekleşiyor... hayır ağlamıyorum gözüme tohum kaçtı...
Wated so long for this beauty
What a masterpiece.. I can smell the november breeze throughout the song.. Amazing.
Finally 🎉thank you Tim!
Yillaaar önce yorum yapmıştım sevdiğim kızı bu kadar beklemedim diye yeni albüm ne zaman çıkar diye. Demekki sevdiğim kızı daha uzun beklicem.
I feel a sudden need to go out and plow the pasture
The lyrics are quite telling, I can't escape the thought it is Tim's reflection of Midlake time and his journey after. But again, we see what we wanna see.
Getting notified (email newsletter) of Harp track release a few days ago, I could not but feel a selfish joy for what is to come in December. I am happy Tim found the energy and his voice again. I truly missed him.
So beautiful, Tim Smith is a genius
It’s divine 😭 the wait was long and I was happy to wait as long as forever but oh my soul…my soul… I’m just so grateful Tim’s music is back in the wild again 😭
Welcome back, Tim. Glad to have you.
That makes me so happy! Thank you for making it possible, Tim!
Been missing Tim's voice for too long, this is magic.
Today is a special day 🖤🙏🏻🖤
This is class
Sublime. Touching. Magical... So delicate.
Very nice Tim, first sound impression is that i hear some Cocteau Twins influences
It's the Cocteau Twins' label lol
Beautiful beautiful song
This is everything!
Beautiful!
Enfin, cette voix !
Thank you for this beautiful ode to my country, as it was...
That voice. Missed it so much ❤
Worth the wait. Here's hoping you run around playing it. If you do, please come to Chicago.
Man Tim congratulations ❤ so happy to see you made this work on your own. This is and you are the magic that has been missing from midlake, now everyone knows it. What a journey from when we were kids killing it in jazz band! Good times. Hope to see you soon.
That's the day! 🎉
My god, this is perfection.
welcome back, totally unique voice in rock. Amazing new song!
A much needed return from this amazing guy. Totally love what Midlake are doing as well with ‘Bethnell Woods’ this is definitely the follow up to ‘Courage for Others’ for sure, win, win.
The wait was worth it 💯
great music good man good things.
Tim has always expressed his love for England. the grey skies, the deep green, fields, inns, and wandering.
So excited about this! This single feels like a continuation of the The Courage of Others
Wow can't believe it - signing up for the mailing list so many years ago. All I can say is worth the wait. Thank you TIM!!!!
I couldn't be happier about this release. The time you've taken with this paid off. Thanks for the new music.
This is superb
God bless Tim and hope he's doing well....
Trials was the start of my working life. Now this is releasing on my midlife(crisis). Hopefully many more celebrated years to come with your music.
Wait, what??? It's finally released and Spotify didn't notify me!?
The long wait is finally over! Thank you Tim for this beautiful music and all the hard work that made it possible. The world is a better place for us because your music is in it.
love it, esp the Suzi and banshees/ cocteau twins feels...
Keep returning to this vid xx times a day, this is amazing. Can’t wait for the album !!
Oh my God! Do my eyes deceive me, and my ears betray me? I've been missing this sound for too many years. I love you Tim Smith
So happy to hear this! Worth the wait!
Love you so much, brother
Ready for album !
Efff yesssss!! 🙌
so glad to hear the full version 🥰
So very worth the wait. Thank you!!!!
Hooray! Chorus is fun
Listening to this makes 13 years feel like 13 seconds. Warms my soul ❤
So good Tim!!! Getting chills hearing you again!
Your sound returns.
Finally! Very beautiful the first impression
Sounding well worth the wait .. roll on Winter :)
What's exactly what we've been waited for so long. Thanks.
Goosey goosey goosebumps.... I knew this would be worth the wait. Well done, Tim.
I wasn’t sure if this was going to hold up to the ten-year wait but my goodness, this feels like the follow up to Van Ocupanther I always wanted.
Congratulations.. This song gave me a very divine and happy feeling. 🙂
Yes!
Majestic! Welcome back Tim.
Thank you Tim for sharing this with the world. Well worth the wait!
Welcome back! So happy to have your music back in the world.
I must have waited all my life for this moment.
Haunting
You are one the most fearless musician i know Tim. Your melodies and ideas are timeless. I will stay here forever, waiting for your songs to amaze me.
Great to hear your voice again!
Thanks Tim! This is a great day! I'm waiting just for a years ago, I cannot imagine who was waiting from the first day and the hard work that this has supposed to you. Congratulations for this work that finally is coming to the end! Thanks and good luck! 😊
YES!
This is remarkable
I've been wanting
Just waiting for Bella Union to put the vinyl up for sale.
I have been waiting for a long time
🤩
Great things take time. Excellent work!
Finally it's here. As a 62-year-old music lover I don't really follow new artists, but Tim is different.