This Band Changed My Life! [Cardiacs]
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- The #Cardiacs are on of my favourite bands and a huge influence on me, and a lot of other musicians. This is your sign to get into them and experience the wonders of their musics. This is part of my #DadRock 4 Life series.
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I'd be interested in hearing your opinion on the Norwegian prog rock band, Leprous. "Castaway Angels" and "Running Low" are two examples of their songs that I personally like. They're a very creative and original band, and so I always find it interesting to hear what other people think about the creative ways that they go about composing their music, not to mention the vocal range and singing talent of their vocalist.
I'm a Paetron now!! WEEEEE
I've misspelled it haven't I?
@@AnthonyBurrito1313 No, it’s definitely WEEEEE
The problem with Cardiacs is music will never be the same again once you've discovered them.
Hmmmm..your on to something here...
Absolutely correct.
Yes but, you can dance to anything else forever, with ease. Most beautiful musical experience ever.
💯 yo you keepin it ah buck fiddy son. Ima pull up on becky smack that bag outta her and smoke ya peeps down ya feel me?
Yep.
One of the best bands that the UK has ever produced. The term 'musical genius' gets thrown around too much but with Tim it was absolutely true.
It really would be nice if some of the people influenced by Tim were able to come in and finish their final album. Apparently instrumentally it was basically all there but after Tim's heart attack/stroke they were never able to finish it. Ditzy Scene (released 2007) and Vermin Mangle (released posthumously in 2020) are the only known finished tracks. Actually think Justin could probably do a servicable job on a Cardiacs track (let's face it the best you could hope for filling in for Tim would be "servicable", that's a compliment).
Tim could be described as the British version of Frank Zappa. He created his own musical universe, and although you can tell where some of it comes from, the aggregate is nothing and nobody but Tim.
Thanks so much for this Justin. I saw them over 200 times. No exaggeration. John Eating In Bed and I travelled everywhere they played. That’s because once you get it, there’s nothing, nothing else you can do but continue to get it. Tim’s funeral was a very Cardiacs affair. Bill Drake played a tune, Sarah gave a beautiful eulogy and… well, there was punk love. It’s quite a phenomena to now have so many big names coming out and saying how much they respect the genius of Tim and Jim. Big love ❤️
I only saw them a couple of times, but I was always so happy to see punks and "straights" bouncing off each other down the front. Friendliest and most eclectic group of fans you'll ever see, just there to relish in the utter joy of Cardiacs.
There is no way to describe Cardiacs, no words can make them justice and how brilliant they are and were. ”Nurses Whispering Verses”, ”Baby Heart Dirt”, ”Burn Your House Brown”, ”Stone Age Dinosaurs”, ”Gina Lollobrigida”, ”As Cold as Can Be in an English Sea”… Could go on for hours
Cardiacs are the most wonderful band the UK has ever had.
Tim was our Frank Zappa. If he'd watched all the Monty Python shows and then had a bit of a cry while listening to Madness.
They should put that quote on the back of a Cardiacs best of.
That is such a good description
Who is our Tim? what of the young generation I wonder
@@theboraxbandit9563Good question! I feel there's at least a bit of it in Ben Kevin (of Bent Knee and more)
I met Kavus recently at a gig, we danced and had a beer and a chat afterwards. He's an imposing bloke but very warm and friendly, and a fantastic creative force. Top man.
Rather bizarrely, I met his mother who was working in a charity shop in my town. I was browsing the bookshelves and she struck up a conversation with me because I had my Cardiacs cloth bag over my shoulder.
Thank you Justin. I was introduced to Cardiacs music in 1989, saw them live loads of times. And after the first concert I attended my views about music and talent were changed forever. Very few bands came even remotely close to Cardiacs.
My Cardiacs introduction was in 1988 but, aside from that, snap! Maybe we bobbed up and down like stupid toys at the same gigs.
The greatest band I've ever experienced and Tim Smith was one of the most beautiful people I've ever had the privilege to know.
Thank you for this, Justin.
It means a huge deal to all the fans who want his legacy to be remembered.
PS - Dirty Boy is actual, real magic.
Cardiacs deserve so much more credit and recognition.
The world doesn't deserve Cardiacs, but we need them and are graced with them for all time 🙏
Good for you! Now let's have someone post this to Rick Beato and tell him not to drink too much caffeine before he listens to Cardiacs!
Was lucky to have seen them 20 times. The greatest.
I just now listened to Cardiacs for the first time on your recommendation. Why did I not know of this band ? How could it be that I , A 53 yr old music lover who enjoys all genre of music and is constantly exploring trying to find something interesting , have not heard of this band ???
They are absolutely astonishing! Thank you for bringing them to my attention . I cant wait to show my brother and my friends!!
join the club - you are about to fall down the rabbit hole. From now on, other music will seem......trivial
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Nothing will ever sound the same again. I also found with Cardiacs that there's this special mix of disappointment and smugness when people you introduce them to dont like them or don't understand them. I'll love them forever ❤️
Rest in Peace Tim x
Glad to have you on board! I too heard of them much later after being on the hunt for wild music. A few of my other favorites: Mr Bungle, The Residents, Voivod
The thing I always say is, "welcome to your new favorite band"
I saw The Cardiacs in the mid-nineties supporting Blur at Mile End Stadium. They went down surprisingly well with a Britpop crowd. I guess Damon Albarn was a big fan
He was.
Thom yorke and Mike Patton as well
Blur were super influenced by Cardiacs, especially early on when they were called Seymour
There’s definitely influence in modern life is rubbish, and there’s another one like boys who do girls etc
@@pyenapple That's what surprised me when I first listened to Cardiacs - I was expecting a bit of Zappa and Mr Bungle style sounds and got that, but I thought wait....this is Blur! Wasn't surprised to hear Albarn was a big fan.
Oh it makes me so happy to see awesome people praising Tim and Cardiacs.
No idea how I’ve got to 42 and never heard these guys. Thanks for enlightening me :)
I absolutely fell in love with Cardiacs the moment I heard Tarred and Feathered shortly after Tim passed away last year. It's bittersweet finding the band through the TH-cam algorithm due to Tim's death but it also introduced so many new people to the band. I think with that and the easier accessibility due to them now being on streaming services they'll be more popular than ever. Just proceed with caution before you listen to the playlist because they might completely consume your life for the next few months, but don't be too worried, it's a common side effect.
The TH-cam gods also served me Tarred and Feathered a year or so ago and I was struck by how they were nothing like I'd ever heard. Great to see Justin professing his love for them.
Cardiacs woke my musical brain aged 16. I was very lucky to work with the Alphabet Business Concern and saw them hundreds of times. Tim was genius personified. He finally is getting the recognition he always deserved, us fans adore and miss him like crazy. Thank you for this video, Cardiacs for life! X
Yesss! So glad more and more people are singing Timmys praises. He was an absolute genius.
In a rubbish year like 2020, the day Tim died was the darkest.
I've never cried like that over someone I've never met before.
I would have been devastated anyway, but it made it even worse that he died on my birthday.
I was huge into prog for a very long time, and having just fell into my first Cardiacs rabbit hole (thanks to you), it's a fucking crime that this is the first I've heard of them. Clearly far ahead of their time, but that's no excuse. Their humor and attitude alone is worth my now being a diehard fan. I absolutely LOVE their "image"...which is more of a complete absence of image, instead embracing chaos and absurdity. God it's genius. Hopefully they get the recognition they deserve in the coming years.
Very well spoken indeed! Welcome to the grace we never deserved but so desperately needed!
That first riff n yep I’m in. Never investigated the cardiacs, I’ll given a do
You won't regret it!
Fantastic video, totally worthy of laudation. Thank you for sharing the snow of the pond with your friends and fans and followers. I can feel Tim's devious grin shining down from the starry skies upon us today. Ommmmm.
I found the RES video randomly one day and I was completely hooked for life. My wife looks at me so funny when I put them on and I just sing along louder. Love Cardiacs, Love Tim
Saw them twice in the 90s and it was completely bonkers!🏴
Progressive but without the wizards. That, in itself, is wizardry. Maybe. Two songs in to your Playlist, really enjoying this discovery. So much magical music out there to discover really
I don't consider that wizardry considering the vast majority of progressive rock music has nothing to do with wizards or fantasy.
@@nectarinedreams7208I agree. That
association should be blamed on the the wizard-related-content-consuming nerds who also happen to listen to prog rock 😂😂😂
Holy guacamole. I doubt I ever would have stumbled upon these guys if not for this video. I'm absolutely loving it and can't wait to dig deeper, so THANK YOU!
Welcome to the pond...check out mares nest live film immediately
Update: Absolutely Obsessed.
@@SORiley update?
You've not listened to anything else since, have you? 😁
@@olliem7976 I finally started peppering some other stuff in after a solid 6 months or so, but nothing can compare 😊
I love finding out that people are Cardiacs fans! I first saw them supporting Here & Now in the mid 80s and was instantly captivated. Tim Smith certainly had the arse of genie!
First time listening to them. They are bonkers and fantastic.
❤
I was introduced to the Cardiacs on 'the tube'. Tarred and feathered. awesome. Even joined their fan club and bought plenty of their stuff. Utterly underrated and way ahead of their time. Loved them. such a crime about Tim. we were robbed (much like bowie) too soon.
So happy to see Cardiacs fans finding eachother
Thanks for the great video about this truly wonderful and unique British musical treasure. I always thought they sounded like an early Genesis record being played in one speaker while the Sex Pistols or PiL were playing in the other! For some reason they were either ignored or ruthlessly torn to shreds by the sneering and self-righteous arbiters of taste at the NME and Melody Maker during the 80s and 90s. This is why the Cardiacs are such a secret and their music never got the attention or success it deserved. I interviewed Tim once when I wrote a piece for a tiny music industry mag in the early 90s. He was a lovely man and I think perhaps deeply wounded and incredulous at the degree of hatred his music received at the hands of the music press. Afterwards Sarah Smith sent me a cassette of the Sea Nymphs debut album and a T-shirt, with a lovely covering letter and I would urge everyone reading this to also investigate this record... it's spellbinding. My fave Cardiacs album was Heaven Born and Ever Bright. The track Goodbye Grace is such a blisteringly brilliant headrush it's like being shot out of a canon at a Victorian circus! RIP Tim.
Bless you for doing this. Cardiacs completely changed my life back in 1987, and I couldn't listen to music the same way again.
Well, I've been listening to 'A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window' (album) these past few evenings now, while I crochet 🐑 🥃🕯️and I love it ❤️😁 It starts off very grand, I was waiting for someone to say "maestro" while tapping their baton! The words I would use to describe the album would be: other worldly, surreal, baroque, bizzare, theatrical, fairground/carnival, comedy/tragedy, sinister nursery rhyme!
It sort of reminds me somewhat, of Jethro Tull's 'A Passion Play' in certain places. It's quite a dark feeling album too, which I also love, but in a good way.
I love the signature changes (is that the right term?) Rush also do that. All in all, I like them very much and will be checking out more of their stuff. Thanks for the recommendation Justin. I'm always on the lookout for new music to discover x
Tim loved Jethro Tull, he'd be well chuffed with your reaction.
Someone described Cardiacs' - RES, as "time signature soup".
That someone, whomever they were, knew very much what they woz on about.
It also plays major havoc with both my breathing and my heart-rate.
Quite lovely really.
Cardiacs are bonkers; love em. Tarred and Feathered was my 'in'. A song that really needs to be heard with the video to be fully appreciated.
I agree with this so much. It perfectly captures their energy. I just happened to be in an art livestream recently where their name got brought up. I've watched the Tarred and Feathered video around 30 times over the last two weeks. My journey through their catalogue is just beginning, and it's the most excited I've been in ages.
I THINK I may have had something to do with putting the idea in Justin's head to make this wonderful video*. I saw Cardiacs supporting Marillion in 84 and that was it. I saw Tim Smith in all his guises (Panixsphere, Cardiacs, Sea Nymphs) about 200 times. They named a song after my wife then changed it from 'Lucy' to 'Lassie'. They changed my life and I have made oodles of friends thanks to them.. Thank you for this wonderful tribute. * if not, ****** it
I love the Cardiacs - XTC vs Zappa with added mental breakdowns. Fabulous.
The song 'Dirty Boy' by the Cardiacs changed my life. Much Love Justin.
YES!!!!!!!! Finding Cardiacs changed my life. Everyone says that about their favourite band but they actually really did. Music has never sounded the same since.
Thank you so much for this, Justin.
Cardiacs were fearless & magnificent. Dr. Tim Smith was an authentic genius ( not a word I use lightly ).
First song of their that I heard was Tarred and feathered and now I have all the albums and lots of their singles. The most amazing band ever.
Didn't realise you were a fan, Justin, but that is so cool to find out. I've been pretty much obsessed with Cardiacs for at least the last four or five years and I am completely convinced that there has never been a greater band. Tim Smith was a true musical genius.
For such an underappreciated cult band, the list of well-known musicians who cite them as a formative influence is staggering.
Never though I’d find a connection between Cardiacs and the Darkness. Wow.
Brilliant, loved all four tracks, especially R.E.S. They flew under the radar for me, so thank you, the weirder the better ❤
Listen to The Residents early output. I do wonder if the name R.E.S. was in homage to them.
Cardiacs have been my favourite ever since i first came across them 10 years ago when i was in college - I genuinely regret that it took so long, magical band 🙂
Ooh - I didn't realise Justin had done a Cardiacs one. Superb band!! RIP Tim x.
There are two versions of R.E.S. I prefer the earlier (as in the video clip) from "The Seaside" album rather than the remake.
Saw them live at the Marquee Club, Wardour Street, London, several times in the 80's and they were absolutely brilliant every time! I also saw Zappa in London (Them Or Us tour) around the same time and felt that there was some common ground between both acts/artists:- inventive, unpredictable, humourous, dark, manic, amazing musicianship etc...all one could ask for in class act performances. The Cardiacs had it all and their music is timeless.
So happy to see someone else on this planet praising the genius psychedelic splendor that is Tim Smith and Cardiacs. Please share any other bands that share a musical thread. Here I'll start: Mr Bungle, The Residents, Voivod, Zappa...what's next for you?????
Devo, of course. Don Salsa is a good one, and if you're more traditional, (no matter how revered) This Heat, too. Henry Cow, of course. Let me think...James Chance and The Contortions? Really, all of this falls under the tent of what I call ADHD music, which means music that intends to cram a stupid amount of textural and and structural diversity in as short amount of time as possible. The future of music, in my opinion. If I'm to be an alt-normie, I would recommend Swans too.
I second your band choices. All amazing, like the Cardiacs.
The Dog Faced Hermans, Butthole Surfers, White Noise
I love Cardiacs. Nice one for for showing people it.
I have to thank you again for introducing me (us) to this band Justin. The Whole World Window is my go to when I'm in the mood to chill, while crafting.....or just want a break from the telly. That sounds superficial. It's not. This album takes me right back to my childhood. A safe, comfortable place. It's a whimsical, evocative, album that reminds me of childhood programmes, nursery rhymes, lonely times in night time streets, funfairs and certain 70s/80s music.
It also portrays a deep understanding of human nature. Most of us have similar fears/concerns deep down and the way to deal with it, is by saying so what? That's life. That's the way we all go! Thank you so much Justin and thank you Cardiacs.💜
I don't know how this happened, as I like to think I've lived a well informed life musically, but in my 49 years Cardiacs have passed me by. Now I'm in after your recommendations Justin. Having looked through the comments there are lots of fans here. This seems like as good a place as any, please Cardiacs fans, recommend me some starter albums to buy, I'm going to immerse myself in this.
A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window is a great one to start with, though the quality across all of their albums is so strong that you could really begin anywhere! On Land and in the Sea and Sing To God are two other real fan favourites. I hope you enjoy!
@@arthurgreenaway7143 thank you so much. I'll start with these
You have to see their live video “All that glitters is a mares nest”. It’s here on TH-cam.
Sing to God is my favourite and Dirty Boy the best track on it
thanks for doing this! Tim told me several stories about the origin of Is this the Life and I dont believe any of them! He was a tremendously lovely guy and really nurturing when my band was starting out. I reckon you could do a cover?...
Thanks so much for this, Justin. The Cardiacs were simply unique in every way. Wonderful.
I really got get out from under my rock, I've never heard of them but I'll give them a listen to.....it's always good to have some fresh music on my playlist..👍
Hope you enjoy your new direction :)
Oh dear, he’s gone now
I can't believe I've never heard of them. They sound like a band I would like. Looking forward to checking them out 👍🤘😁
when you mentioned the last song and that it was also on that album and you were saying it was one of your favorites i was like "pLEASE SAY R.E.S." and i cheered out loud when you said it hahahahaha. To Go Off and Things was the first song I heard and R.E.S. was the second. I was hooked immediately. I was about 15 years old myself, ironically enough.
I didnt know I needed this, this is effing great! Thanks Justin
Love these videos Justin your you tube channel is ace!! The gig in Cardiff last night was awesome the new songs sounded epic !!🤟❤️
Around 7'05". Re "Is This The Life" being a cover or a big inspiration from a high school Goth band: Cardiacs first released that tune in an embryonic form on their 1981 "Toy World" cassette demo, then it appeared shortly afterwards on the "The Snoopies Album" compilation. It would have predated anything that could be seriously considered as "Goth", although there are a few recorded versions of that tune, and by the time it was re-recorded for the 3rd time for the 1988 "A Little Man..." album, and an edited version released as a single (the version that most people are familiar with), it had gone through a few mutations and had morphed into something very "Gothy" so that does make your Brother's story very plausible, if untrue. Nonetheless, it is wonderful to hear your recollections and obvious love for the best band ever to walk the planet, so thank you so much for this video! X
I saw the Cardiacs by accident sometime around 81/82 I think. They were playing in a local place to me in Surrey and I thought they were fantastic! Full of surprise and delight! I had thought they were just an unknown local band and hadn’t realised the small amount of fame they had achieved since.
love that 'is this the life song', right up my street...thanks Justin
Really nice video Justin - many thanks and well done!
Incredible sound with this band. Thank you
Kudos to you Justin, great video.
Thank you for showing me this band, been listening nonstop :)
Top work, nice one for shining a light on the pond
Good Day Justin. Looove your show And The Darkness!!! PHENOMENAL as always 👏👏👏💕
I fucken love you man. It's awesome to hear such a well known musician as you acknowledge such a sadly underrated band.
I fell into the Cardiacs rabbit hole with Tarred and Feathered in 2019 and continue to enjoy them! Visiting Hours is probably my most played track.
Just been looking back through your archive and found you posted this. Saw them during the world window tour (88 I think) and they totally blew my head off. RIP Tim!
Thank you for this gift 🎁! Love them! Take care
Amazing. I came to them pretty late but they rose to being my fave band of all time.
Your channel has guided me through this hungover Sunday, much love ❤️
I am now years old discovering this new band that I love. Thank you
This is so great to see, followed The Cardiacs around a lot as they were a local band and its heartwarming to see you giving them some love. ❤️
Wow!! I'd forgotten all about these! Myself and my now dead best friend were really into these in the early to mid 90's. Absolutely mental live!!! Thanks for the memories Justin. Amazing
Im even more a fan 😎 was searching for the cardiacs and the fact you have always been a fan , is great ,, it makes perfect sense why you became a great musician sir justin hawkins , your Inspirations 🙏🤘😎
Great work Justin, they are simply the most amazing band ever and the more people know that the better!
You Sir, are a legend and have great taste. Thanks for the video and appreciating Cardiacs
That.. Is a nice suit Mr Hawkins 🔥 Hope you're all safe and well, hope to see you all on tour again soon 🎸 👍
Thanks Justin! 🙏 rock n roll bra
Wow this is a real gem to come across, Cardiacs is one of those bands i listen to that I keep to be myself and love to drop into their world. It’s really cool you like these so much, I love The Big Ship. I love hearing you talking about the Cardiacs and totally get how these inspire you. I came across them by listening to John Peel.
Please never change that intro 😂😂😂 Love your channel!
Right on my dude!
I stumbled upon Cardiacs earlier this year. Totally changed everything for me!
Yoo thats so cool. I discovered the darkness once the single dropped back in the day. Been listening to the cardiacs too and its really cool to hear this from you
Good Day Justin 👋
Never heard of them. I will check them out💯🥰 Love your podcast and can't wait to see and meet you 2022 🥰
Surprised and pleased to see you do a video on this brilliant band. Their influence is present in so many more well known musicians and acts across many genres ranging from pop to classical to metal, and yet in a way, this suits them and their whole concept. Quietly present just under the surface, and always authentic. Thanks for this
Cardiacs are simply an amazing one off band and with one of the most obsessive yet lovely fanbases....it's snowy in the pond. All my friends as a youngster where musicians and all were obsessed with Dr.Tim Smith so they by accident where the first band ever saw live so many others have paled in comparison, such a shame they were so hated by the music press back in the day as having fun and progressive elements where deeply uncool in the early to mid eighties now they just still sound so original and unlike anything that it's cool they are getting some of the recognition they do richly deserve...as a side note would recommend that you all watch the live concert film all that glitters is a mares nest my favourite by any band and the one I watched the most throughout my life, there was a period of 3 or 4 years were our group would watch it every weekend after the pub still have the stretched VHS to prove it
I do wonder how many on this side of the pond know of the Cardiacs. Going to check them out right now. Thanks for the introduction.
Dude! Your channel is becoming one of my favorite on TH-cam! Keep up the amazing work!
Thanks Justin. How did I miss this band my whole life!!!!!!??????
Cardiacs and Dad Rock, for life! There's plenty of room in my brain cavity for all sorts of things.
Nice selection of songs to entertain interestingly without causing too much terror. :D (From someone who took a while to get it.)
Your singing on Arnald is very very good and v funny too. Exactly on point with the chords and lyrics. It’s a deceptively simple tune but as always with Cardiacs has an incredibly finely crafted arrangement. Thanks Tim, and thanks Justin for the appreciation of one of the finest bands ever. I was hooked back in 1987 within 15 seconds of seeing them on TV show The Tube.
Hello from just down the A146! I have to admit to not exploring the Cardiacs before. Glad I have now! Excellent stuff. I read or heard somewhere Blur were big Cardiacs fans which makes sense when you listen to them side by side. Anyway I bid you adieu and thanks for the catch Justin Hawkins Rides again theme tune which I keep catching myself singing out load around the house now!
Awesome! Saw The Cardiacs at The Venue in New Cross back in the day. Was too young to fully appreciate them. Wish I could’ve seen them again! Much respect for mentioning them 🙌🏼
Thanks for reminding me of Tim and this band's genius. Roll back to age 19, 1st year of art school and I thought I was pretty left field with my music taste. My mate Doug says lets go and see this band my uncles in called the Cardiacs. This is pre internet so you turn up, excited and completely in the dark as to where things might go. No-one could prepare me for this, insane, mesmerising, exhilarating and a bit terrifying.
The Fans where running round and round in small circles in time to the music, which constantly changed tempo, every time it stopped (which was often, everyone froze), Tim beat Jim and the band squawked and honked and tore through their set list in a perfectly rehearsed pantomime stage show. I was instantly hooked. A little man and a house and the whole world window tour, together with Big Ship these songs have burrowed into my D.N.A . Thanks for reminding me how awesome and utterly unique this band were Justin. P.S love the channel and your filter free perspective on music. I'm a big fan of the channel.
Love your story. Kinda brought me there 😊
Super inventive melodies, wicked band!
Thank you for doing this for the Cardiacs, its a tough challenge to take on talking about them and coming out feeling you did them credit - which I think you did. They were so complicated. And don't forget "The Whole World Window" - a truly world class Anthem. Tim you will forever be missed
That suit..with that carpet.. just gave me a great idea for a photoshoot. Oh and yes...the Cardiacs rock!