about 27 years ago or so, this album "Tocsin" use to be my absolute favorite album to put on while i sat around getting ready to go out to the club. just taking my time doing my hair and my makeup. there is nothing else that has the sound and atmosphere of this album.. hearing anything from it brings back so many memories of being young and thin and beautiful and feeling like some kind of star or something, standing in the dark smokey club.
sadly the scene where i was was so small the preparation for going out was often better than the actual clubbing that night. i would just casually take my sweet time and draw it out and make getting made up an event on its own, i probably spent around 3 hours on average getting ready. taking a shower and shaving, then i would put whatever pants i was going to wear on and just walk around the house barefoot and shirtless listening to this album while my hair dried. back then i was 6'5" and weighed 140 lbs, i had a 30 inch waist i was so skinny and lean. as a kid i was made fun of for how skinny and tall i was but from my med teens through my twenties i loved it and fully enjoyed it while i could. sometimes friends would come over and hang out while i got ready and sometimes i would meet up with everybody at someone elses house after i got made up before we went out, but either way really it was mostly just waiting for it to get dark because especially in the summer where i am it will still be completely light out till like 9:30 and no one is there anyway till 11 or later. so just walking around in my pants playing Tocsin and joking around with a few friends then i would put my shirt on but just around my neck and leave the rest hanging down my back like a cape or something while i did my hair. then i did my makeup last and slipped my arms through my shirt and my friends would touch up their makeup too and we wee off into the night to go clubbing.
Man Anja is full on German Expressionism mode(moving around weird with arms, stretching face etc.) while she is singing... also she looks like the actress from Metropolis(German Sci-Fi Film which inspirade Star Wars and Blade Runner). Anja is cool.
Bei den dummen Fragen hätte ich auch nicht zugehört.Anja hat sehr schöne Augen.Klar,bei so einem Publikum hätte ich mein Glück auch in England gesucht.Soviel ich weiss waren X Mal Deutschland auf 4AD wie viele der damaligen Goth/Wave Pioniere.Die NDW hat hierzulande viele gute Bands kaputtgemacht.
Mein Gott, da sah die Anja aber sowas von hübsch aus. Und die Zeiten waren ganz anders ohne Internet, Handyzombies und 24-Std. Dauer-TV. Da lernte man auch noch locker offene Leute kennen. 1985 war ich 21 und war stolz darauf, dass ich die ersten Scheiben bereits von denen hatte. Das ist jetzt auch schon wieder 34 Jahre her. Hilfe, die Zeit rennt, und unsereins wird schon fast als Opa angesehen. Ein Königreich für 'ne Zeitmaschine, und dann nichts wie zurück in diese herrlichen Jahre.
When I first heard this band back in the 80s (Mondlicht I think it was) I thought they were the scariest thing I'd ever heard. I never really knew what they looked like, but I imagined pasty-faced zombies with eyes rolled back into their heads. What a surprise to find them so vibrant and beautiful -- and almost normal! The drummer almost looks like he walked out of an 80s family sitcom. It's still wonderfully surreal music.
THANK YOU for uploading the original color video of this performance - makes it all the more glorious! But, IMHO, Anja is still a Germanic spiritual cousin of Siouxsie Sioux
Wenn ich sie höre, hab ich immer das Gefühl ich wäre auf nem Schiff und würde den verführerischen Klängen der Sirenen folgen, obwohl ich weiß, dass ich gleich zerschellen werde und dem im Wasser gebrochenem Licht des Mondscheins während des Ertrinkens hinterherschaue
Ya' know what? I don't care that they're obviously miming to a playback - it's still one of the best f**kin tunes they did. The expressive combination of Anja's teutonic howling, set against Manuela Rickers's grindingly distinctive guitar, the heavily flanged bass and the tight drums just make this possibly one of the best tracks Xmal ever put down. Saw them live at the T&C, London back in '85 - God, I miss those days sometimes.
I saw them Tocsin tour in LA 84' at the Palace , Flew out w/ my friend Bob Brady from Phoenix,my GF at the time lived in LA, so we made a last minute decision to go.He had the Album and we thought Anja was hot as shit that night and did all these moves and looks and stare. My friend and I just kept looking at each other during the show and laughing because they were Great and again she was so Beautiful and a Trip!
I find it hard to believe that Anja Huwe (Xmal Deutschland) had never heard of Siouxsie and the Banshees like she claimed whereas she knew the music of The Cure, Joy Division, Cocteau Twins etc and was in the New Wave/Punk scene since 1977. Off course she got tired of the comparisons or even the nickname 'the German Siouxsie'. I don't think Xmal sounded like Siouxsie but they were both great bands.
One of my favourites songs from this band. Sadly.... It seems this is total playback, the keyboards are not plugged, no mikes for drums... But thanks for sharing this rare footage !
"Ich hab eben nicht zugehört" Ich glaub wenn mich dieser Horst interviewn würde hätte ich wohl auch nur ein Pfeifen im Ohr. Was sollen diese albernen Fragen?
@UCoe3OKcyf_Su7W7rneiYVyQ ist aber vollkommen von der falschen Seite aufgezogen die Frage, denn es geht ja gar nicht darum, wer bei welchem Label wo unter Vertrag ist. Klar, von einer marktwirtschaftlichen Perspektive ist das von Bedeutung, aber diese Stand nicht im Mittelpunkt und interessiert auch die Fans überhaupt nicht, und die Band wie es aussieht auch nicht besonders.
"ich hab eben nicht zugehört!". großartig! :D
about 27 years ago or so, this album "Tocsin" use to be my absolute favorite album to put on while i sat around getting ready to go out to the club. just taking my time doing my hair and my makeup. there is nothing else that has the sound and atmosphere of this album.. hearing anything from it brings back so many memories of being young and thin and beautiful and feeling like some kind of star or something, standing in the dark smokey club.
Heavenly howls.......
Gosh i loved your comment, i releate 100% to what youve said
the original Wolf haircut 🐺
sadly the scene where i was was so small the preparation for going out was often better than the actual clubbing that night. i would just casually take my sweet time and draw it out and make getting made up an event on its own, i probably spent around 3 hours on average getting ready. taking a shower and shaving, then i would put whatever pants i was going to wear on and just walk around the house barefoot and shirtless listening to this album while my hair dried. back then i was 6'5" and weighed 140 lbs, i had a 30 inch waist i was so skinny and lean. as a kid i was made fun of for how skinny and tall i was but from my med teens through my twenties i loved it and fully enjoyed it while i could. sometimes friends would come over and hang out while i got ready and sometimes i would meet up with everybody at someone elses house after i got made up before we went out, but either way really it was mostly just waiting for it to get dark because especially in the summer where i am it will still be completely light out till like 9:30 and no one is there anyway till 11 or later. so just walking around in my pants playing Tocsin and joking around with a few friends then i would put my shirt on but just around my neck and leave the rest hanging down my back like a cape or something while i did my hair. then i did my makeup last and slipped my arms through my shirt and my friends would touch up their makeup too and we wee off into the night to go clubbing.
That growl, THAT girl....
Man Anja is full on German Expressionism mode(moving around weird with arms, stretching face etc.) while she is singing... also she looks like the actress from Metropolis(German Sci-Fi Film which inspirade Star Wars and Blade Runner). Anja is cool.
Bei den dummen Fragen hätte ich auch nicht zugehört.Anja hat sehr schöne Augen.Klar,bei so einem Publikum hätte ich mein Glück auch in England gesucht.Soviel ich weiss waren X Mal Deutschland auf 4AD wie viele der damaligen Goth/Wave Pioniere.Die NDW hat hierzulande viele gute Bands kaputtgemacht.
Nichts gegen Xao Seffcheque. Der war ein Guter.
I love her big eyes - very hypnotic!
Very german
Veeery seeeeexy!😍
She.probably could starring ein neues Metropolis film...
love 🌹💝👤🕯🖼🌎💞ok
She is a Succubus! Hahahah😂😂😂
Such great music, and a towering voice that just hits you in the heart. Strong. and way ahead of their time
ich komme aus Brasilien und dort XMAL DEUTSCHLAND war sehr beliebt in 80 und 90
Hammer !!!
I wish I could go back in time and see them live.
What a wonderful quality! And what a wonderful song, my God, I love this band very very much
Anja bellissima
Eu adoro a forma como Anja interpreta suas canções!Tem classe até quando é playback.
The quality of video and audio in this recording showcases how AWESOME Xmal' truly are. To have been there experiencing that back in the 80s...
It was a backing track, they weren't playing live. Love this band though.
Mein Gott, da sah die Anja aber sowas von hübsch aus. Und die Zeiten waren ganz anders ohne Internet, Handyzombies und 24-Std. Dauer-TV. Da lernte man auch noch locker offene Leute kennen. 1985 war ich 21 und war stolz darauf, dass ich die ersten Scheiben bereits von denen hatte. Das ist jetzt auch schon wieder 34 Jahre her. Hilfe, die Zeit rennt, und unsereins wird schon fast als Opa angesehen. Ein Königreich für 'ne Zeitmaschine, und dann nichts wie zurück in diese herrlichen Jahre.
The music industry does not make music like this before! X-Mal Deutschland is ahead of it's time! They're not humans! THEY'RE MUSIC GODS!!!!!
When I first heard this band back in the 80s (Mondlicht I think it was) I thought they were the scariest thing I'd ever heard. I never really knew what they looked like, but I imagined pasty-faced zombies with eyes rolled back into their heads. What a surprise to find them so vibrant and beautiful -- and almost normal! The drummer almost looks like he walked out of an 80s family sitcom. It's still wonderfully surreal music.
WOWWWWWWW, 29 Years ago??? I was born in 1985!!, the Quality is AMAZING!! this video and X-Mal of couse the best EVER!! Anja is sooooo hot....
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Anja was an amazing performer, those hand gestures -wow!
Excellent performance by Xmal . Thank you !!
Я просто ах..ел, почему я раньше этого не слышал, Браво!
Wooow! The sound and quality of this video is amazingly tight...
As long as they were on 4AD they were GREAT.
Beautiful Anja, awesome song!
THANK YOU for uploading the original color video of this performance - makes it all the more glorious!
But, IMHO, Anja is still a Germanic spiritual cousin of Siouxsie Sioux
Wenn ich sie höre, hab ich immer das Gefühl ich wäre auf nem Schiff und würde den verführerischen Klängen der Sirenen folgen, obwohl ich weiß, dass ich gleich zerschellen werde und dem im Wasser gebrochenem Licht des Mondscheins während des Ertrinkens hinterherschaue
Manuela Rickers - one of Germany's great rock axe-chicks!
Extraordinario performance de xmal Deutschland.
Anja Huwe - Goth Goddess
Amo essa banda meu Deus
2019 ouvindo uma banda que poderia voltar!
Her eyes are so cool.
Ya' know what? I don't care that they're obviously miming to a playback - it's still one of the best f**kin tunes they did. The expressive combination of Anja's teutonic howling, set against Manuela Rickers's grindingly distinctive guitar, the heavily flanged bass and the tight drums just make this possibly one of the best tracks Xmal ever put down.
Saw them live at the T&C, London back in '85 - God, I miss those days sometimes.
Eddie Willers
Your right , my favourite X - Mal track ,and still occasionally listen to Toscin !
wtf is a "teutonic howling"?
She raises her voice and she sings in German.
....Don’t forget the keyboards! Adds a lot of distinction to the song.
can someone recommend other bands similar to this?
Echt geile Aufnahmen! Ich vermisse die 80er(((
Excellent XMal D, amazing band, cheers from Perú
Brilliant! Love them just as much today. More!!!
She is phantastische... Es ist eine fantastische Gruppe...
thoose moves. what a superb artist Anja is...
Love this band...
Whoa! I have never seen this in such brilliant quality! Thank You!!!!!
The vocals 😮💨 this band is amazing 🔥
ANJA RAINHA DO MUNDO ❤❤❤
Essa mulher cantava demais
Foda
Anja bellísima que recuerdos grandisima banda
I love their too :-)
I saw them Tocsin tour in LA 84' at the Palace , Flew out w/ my friend Bob Brady from Phoenix,my GF at the time lived in LA, so we made a last minute decision to go.He had the Album and we thought Anja was hot as shit that night and did all these moves and looks and stare. My friend and I just kept looking at each other during the show and laughing because they were Great and again she was so Beautiful and a Trip!
+kondo337 Thanks for sharing this story, greetings & salutations from Germany, stay cool & noble ;-)
Una joya de los 80’s
I love this band so...
I find it hard to believe that Anja Huwe (Xmal Deutschland) had never heard of Siouxsie and the Banshees like she claimed whereas she knew the music of The Cure, Joy Division, Cocteau Twins etc and was in the New Wave/Punk scene since 1977. Off course she got tired of the comparisons or even the nickname 'the German Siouxsie'. I don't think Xmal sounded like Siouxsie but they were both great bands.
I saw a lot of Elizabeth Fraser Garland era in the way she moves.
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Genial 🖤
Wow, nice voice of Anja, I love it!
Wow 🖤🖤🖤🖤
One of my favourites songs from this band.
Sadly.... It seems this is total playback, the keyboards are not plugged, no mikes for drums...
But thanks for sharing this rare footage !
BEAUTIFUL!!!! love the AV quality but seems they weren't playing live.
Pink Toothbrush, Raleigh East London/Essex. My first ever live venue band experience. 1986...
TOTALLY BRILLIANT!
Wunderbar..😍🤙👍
Chicas hermosas y excelente música.
Great band. I love 80s makeup too.
German women are so beautiful Manuela Rickers,Anja Huwe and Sandra Nasic 🔥🖤
Ouvindo em 2020 uma banda Alemã da qual eu gosto.
Eu desde de 1987
Toller Auftritt!
I love Anja.
God bless, her.
Proverbs 31
great song - great bad
Greetings from Mexico
she is beauty
Xmal Deutschland and Kazero both stand out as great European bands.
what a treat!!! thank you for uploading.
great anja. j adore cette chanson.
amo esta agrupación!!!!
Amo 🖤💜🎵🎵🎵
i like she teutonic hands dancing while his voc
If Siouxsie and Elizabeth Fraser had a baby it would be Anja
the truth
Best track........... UK 🇬🇧 love Anja.
Beautiful
mega geile band.
the video is so clear.
die coolste band ever
❤️
Großartige Leistung! n_n
Coisa linda
Her eyes are beautiful
Legends from gothic scene Wordest
"Ich hab eben nicht zugehört" Ich glaub wenn mich dieser Horst interviewn würde hätte ich wohl auch nur ein Pfeifen im Ohr. Was sollen diese albernen Fragen?
+MrFusselig Der hat einen "Markt erobern" Fetisch LOL
Nein, die Frage war schon berechtigt. Deutsche Band aus HH auf einem DER UK Indies überhaupt. Warum und wieso. Die Frage war schon berechtigt.
@UCoe3OKcyf_Su7W7rneiYVyQ ist aber vollkommen von der falschen Seite aufgezogen die Frage, denn es geht ja gar nicht darum, wer bei welchem Label wo unter Vertrag ist. Klar, von einer marktwirtschaftlichen Perspektive ist das von Bedeutung, aber diese Stand nicht im Mittelpunkt und interessiert auch die Fans überhaupt nicht, und die Band wie es aussieht auch nicht besonders.
typisch schlau tuer - 1,5 fragen und hatt ihn schon über
Das war der große Xao Seffcheque. Die Fragen waren eigentlich ganz interessant, nur die Antworten nicht.
Thank you so much for uploading this!!
Perfect
Anja bellisíma hermosos ojos..
I just love german people... best
"Beam me back Scotty"...!!!
Anja 😍🥰
She so inspired Gary Numan 🖤
more by Cocteau Twins and Siouxie Banshees
Excelente!!!
I find Manuela so damn attractive.. and Anja is a fucking bomb shell!!!!!
💀🖤
Great band and thanks for uploading
Still sounds great.. I am sure I saw them in San Francisco way back then. Oh, the singer looked entrancing.
perfection
Anja Huwe maravilhosa!!
Anja very cold beauty of goth.
Very good
3.07 she is not from this planet. she is soooo cool original. puma.
I love them but I doubt this is live !