Of course it’s not the same,Ian Curtis was a one off genius with a very distinctive voice. Can’t people just appreciate the fact that Hooky is playing this to an audience that still loves to hear this classic? It’s not like he is chasing glory here bearing in mind he played on the original. UP THE SIKMEN!
I don't care if some people say Hook&TheLight is just a lame cover band, that Hooky is a bad singer and so on... These lads carry on the legacy of Joy Divison AND New Order, their tone is exactly what made fans like me fall in love with the songs in the first place. They play their hearts out on stage, always demonstrating their passion for what they're doing - and we fans pay them back with the immense applause and cheering because we are just as thrilled by their music and performance. They might have a smaller audience than New Order, but nonetheless they manage to deliver more and most importantly higher quality content ( When I see that Tom Chapman plays a FENDER bass for songs like ,,The Perfect Kiss" I know they don't really care about the feeling/vibe of their songs). Each song feels so fresh and new when played live, but the spirit of the song never gets lost, which is essential - at least for me. And last but not least the prices: I (sadly) only have been at one Hooky gig in my life, which is due to my tender age of 17, but for the Strasbourg gig three months ago I payed 30€. 30€ for almost three hours of absolutely gorgeous music. Best deal of my life if you ask me. And now I've bought a ticket for Groningen in September and guess what it cost me: 28€! These guys play incredible music, know how to interact with their fans and demand affordable prices for their gigs. Do I need to list more reasons why Hook&TheLight is incredible? No, I thought so😂. By the way, great live version of Lwtua - though I doubt that this song can sound worse than good. Timeless classic!
@@omardiaz9066 Cool! Here in Germany nobody seems to know them, but that might be because I know the ,,wrong" people. Most teenagers here listen to what I consider trash music, namely the so called ,,Deutschrap" or in general the music they play on the radio here ;-)
I have read some similar stuff about Hooky but generally most of what you read about his live shows is very positive. Having seen both NO and PH live my personal opinion is PH sounds better live, more raw power, especially the JD tracks, whereas NO look better with their huge graphics/light show. Loved both and love both JD/NO too. Great post !!!
What I just love about this performance is his crusty seasoned voice, and the relentlessness, which changes the feel of the song, in a very good way. This is not the slip-the-knot-over-your-neck of the original (which is and will always be 100% awesome), this is endurance, however torn apart. When the audience shouts the chorus even louder, all the feels are firing.
New order without peter hook is a soulless new order cover band Thats the karma they get for choosing money over what you started Shame on gillian barney and stephen For choosing voiceless barney over the soul of the band
I've heard this song thousands of time since i was a kid. It still tugs at the heart. Yes, Ian Curtis was a genius. i am glad Hooky is keeping it alive for new generations
There have been a lot of great versions and covers of this song since the original, but nothing captures Joy Division as well as this. The band is tight, Peter's voice is perfect, the crowd is all in.
I know, I know. I`m more than late to the show. I`m 37 years old and started listening to Joy Division in May 2020 but oh boy I can tell you! There wasn`t any single day since then where I haven`t been listening to them. They instantly became one of my most favourite bands (along with Pink Floyd) and I just can`t stop loving them and their music. I think I´m somewhat addicted to them and I can understand and feel Ian Curtis pain, as I´m struggling with depression myself. Joy Division mean so incredibly much to me. Going to see Peter Hook & The Light next month in Germany and I`m SOOOOOOOOO excited, think I`ll cry all the time just because I`ll be so happy to hear this beautiful music, which I thought would never happen! OMG.
Agree with you. Obviously Bernard's voice fits better with New Order's sound that was more into electro-alternative. Peter Hook with the first song of the first album of NO "Dreams Never End" showed that his voice was more gloomy like in Joy Division era.
@@VambeefcoHorzey In my humble opinion, Hooky’s voice is FAR better suited to JD songs than Barney’s…but neither I nor the OP claimed that it’s better than Ian’s voice, which suited their music so wonderfully…but I can’t imagine Ian’s voice having suited say, “Bizarre Love Triangle”, as well as Barney’s did! Your thoughts, mate? Best wishes from ‘Down Under’…Matt
@@Edsecondstocomply Yep, that's how I interpreted your initial post, Ed... Awesome analogy re: your enjoyment of the various forms of chocolate as well, btw!! Cheers & best wishes from Oz, mate...Matt.
Aaaw F..k...that;s got me right in guts..my best mate took his life around the same age as Ian... Something hangs with you for the rest of your life, that you could have been a better mate....something else makes you isolate yourself from getting too close... Great performance Hooky..done him justice.
Absolutely brilliant. Saw this being performed in Belfast last year. Tickets to see it again this year. Big respect for keeping this alive. Awesome piece of music.
Absolutely. I've seen Hooky live twice now and New Order also twice, but yeah I think Pete Hook's band really did Joy Division much more justice. Nothing against New Order though.
I was there that night. The concert was originally the first on the tour but got cancelled due to Covid. Great night with fellow Joy Division fans mums dad’s sons and daughters.
I'm an Arsenal but every time City fans start chanting " City Tearing cockneys apart again " I nearly start to chant with them. Ian Curtis was an absolute genius❤❤
If only Ian had lived to hear a theaterful of hometown fans singing back the chorus of arguably his band's most-famous (definitely most-beloved) song, stadium chant-style!!!
Man, this version is pretty insane. Ive always bene tempted to see go see Peter but never really looked into it and never went. Now iam quite bummed that i didnt hahaha
It hits different when you see him play this live. Saw them last week the day after I broke up with my girlfriend of 5 years. It was hard not to get lost in it.
@@daphnemartin2342 You are absolutely going to love it! At one part it felt like I was in church with how everyone was singing along pretty much almost as loud as the band. I hope you have a wonderful time!
@@ginger15 I am happy you had a great time. They make me understand how someone would want to follow a band around on tour. It was such a sublime show.
When people who where into the music business for love music then they fighting over money power and still the music goes on 45 years later thank for hook’s love of the music
Saw this live in Melbourne at The Croxton which is a much smaller venue. The Joy Division music is meant to be experienced this way. Was one of the best concerts I have ever seen.
I just watched a TH-cam video and had a near religious experience on this fine Sunday morning. Things may suck when I watch the news, but they don't when I don't.
Of course it’s not the same,Ian Curtis was a one off genius with a very distinctive voice. Can’t people just appreciate the fact that Hooky is playing this to an audience that still loves to hear this classic? It’s not like he is chasing glory here bearing in mind he played on the original. UP THE SIKMEN!
And Joy D was a band not just ...
I really want to know how it would sound when The Editors would try to play it, mostly because of Tom Smith his vocals.
He's doing it for his love of Ian.
Incredible bassist
Literally nobody even asked 😅 who are you even saying this to?
i hope this get a little smile on Ian`s face,hear the people sing his song. untill today
Watching with 17 of my family and 34 of my community in Senegal
I don't care if some people say Hook&TheLight is just a lame cover band, that Hooky is a bad singer and so on...
These lads carry on the legacy of Joy Divison AND New Order, their tone is exactly what made fans like me fall in love with the songs in the first place.
They play their hearts out on stage, always demonstrating their passion for what they're doing - and we fans pay them back with the immense applause and cheering because we are just as thrilled by their music and performance.
They might have a smaller audience than New Order, but nonetheless they manage to deliver more and most importantly higher quality content ( When I see that Tom Chapman plays a FENDER bass for songs like ,,The Perfect Kiss" I know they don't really care about the feeling/vibe of their songs). Each song feels so fresh and new when played live, but the spirit of the song never gets lost, which is essential - at least for me.
And last but not least the prices: I (sadly) only have been at one Hooky gig in my life, which is due to my tender age of 17, but for the Strasbourg gig three months ago I payed 30€.
30€ for almost three hours of absolutely gorgeous music. Best deal of my life if you ask me.
And now I've bought a ticket for Groningen in September and guess what it cost me: 28€!
These guys play incredible music, know how to interact with their fans and demand affordable prices for their gigs. Do I need to list more reasons why Hook&TheLight is incredible?
No, I thought so😂.
By the way, great live version of Lwtua - though I doubt that this song can sound worse than good. Timeless classic!
Facts and tbh hook and the light are popular back here in Mexico.
@@omardiaz9066 Cool! Here in Germany nobody seems to know them, but that might be because I know the ,,wrong" people. Most teenagers here listen to what I consider trash music, namely the so called ,,Deutschrap" or in general the music they play on the radio here ;-)
You are 17- wow , wow, wow.
I’m 54 and assumed you were my age re “
getting it”
Bernie piss off! This guy is THE ORDER.
I have read some similar stuff about Hooky but generally most of what you read about his live shows is very positive. Having seen both NO and PH live my personal opinion is PH sounds better live, more raw power, especially the JD tracks, whereas NO look better with their huge graphics/light show. Loved both and love both JD/NO too. Great post !!!
What I just love about this performance is his crusty seasoned voice, and the relentlessness, which changes the feel of the song, in a very good way. This is not the slip-the-knot-over-your-neck of the original (which is and will always be 100% awesome), this is endurance, however torn apart. When the audience shouts the chorus even louder, all the feels are firing.
Hooky is actually an excellent singer!
Absolutely, his singing has so much improved!
The sheer energy of the crowd feeding off of the band, and then redirecting it back in the middle by singing the chorus over and over is magic.
Yes, it shows how much people love joy division
The only person who’s ever gave the song justice since
The keeper of the flame for Joy Division.
They are great live, new order isn’t the same without peter
Wish they could play together again. Even one set...
New order without peter hook is a soulless new order cover band Thats the karma they get for choosing money over what you started Shame on gillian barney and stephen For choosing voiceless barney over the soul of the band
Amen.
music incomplete
Yes Peter hook is the light 😎
Joy Division released this song 42 years ago...still sounds GREAT...!
Always will. My absolute fave song of all time
I've heard this song thousands of time since i was a kid. It still tugs at the heart. Yes, Ian Curtis was a genius. i am glad Hooky is keeping it alive for new generations
Joy Division's music is timeless. Thank you Hooky for keeping it a live experience.
It breaks my heart that the original band members can’t reconcile. But this is great!
I was there, with tears in my eyes, unbelievable.
I'm getting them now, 71yo in the states.
RIP Ian Curtis ❤❤❤
One of the greatest songs ever written! And this is how it should sound. Thanks Hooky for keeping Ian's legacy alive.
Ian never foresaw that chorus echoing through an arena...
Holy shit, this is awesome. It does highlight how much New Order desperately need Hook back.
Hook.made them! The way he plays with so much soul!
Better than any new order performance of love will tear us apart
Part of me always wants to cry when I hear this.
Just as a part of me ALWAYS tries to NOT get all teary whenever it’s playing!
I saw New Order within the last month, and I can tell you they desperately need Peter Hook back.
I agree
I can't describe how much I love this.
That is the coolest Peter Hook has ever bedn and the best rendition I have ever heard. Great crowd
tear to the eye stuff
There was quite a few of us fifty somethings at the back roaring along, what a marvellous night...
I (65) will be at the front in Dallas next week.
Another fifty something here, I was there too, just 5 moths after my cancer treatment, one of the best nights of my life.
There have been a lot of great versions and covers of this song since the original, but nothing captures Joy Division as well as this. The band is tight, Peter's voice is perfect, the crowd is all in.
My Funeral song, because Ian's Lyrics mean so much to ME!!!!!!!!
Around 1980 Joy Division came into my life and they never left. Still love!
I know, I know. I`m more than late to the show. I`m 37 years old and started listening to Joy Division in May 2020 but oh boy I can tell you! There wasn`t any single day since then where I haven`t been listening to them. They instantly became one of my most favourite bands (along with Pink Floyd) and I just can`t stop loving them and their music. I think I´m somewhat addicted to them and I can understand and feel Ian Curtis pain, as I´m struggling with depression myself. Joy Division mean so incredibly much to me.
Going to see Peter Hook & The Light next month in Germany and I`m SOOOOOOOOO excited, think I`ll cry all the time just because I`ll be so happy to hear this beautiful music, which I thought would never happen! OMG.
I remember seeing a band supporting the Buzzcocks in Oxford 1979. Sounded a bit like this.
A song so epic that it needs two bassists to play it live!!!
IMO his voice suits the Joy Division songs more than Bernard. Great Show, great band, great playing (Bass). Good onya Hooky.
JD. sense is a core frustration and bernard is just acting as a cool guy. His perormance is quite the opposite of what the band was about.
Agree with you. Obviously Bernard's voice fits better with New Order's sound that was more into electro-alternative. Peter Hook with the first song of the first album of NO "Dreams Never End" showed that his voice was more gloomy like in Joy Division era.
Peter Hook's vocals on the Joy Division catalog is just wonderful. Like discovering Joy Division songs all over again
Hmmm, have to disagree there. They've improved over the years but being diplomatic, no-one's ever going to prefer him to Curtis.
@@VambeefcoHorzey In my humble opinion, Hooky’s voice is FAR better suited to JD songs than Barney’s…but neither I nor the OP claimed that it’s better than Ian’s voice, which suited their music so wonderfully…but I can’t imagine Ian’s voice having suited say, “Bizarre Love Triangle”, as well as Barney’s did! Your thoughts, mate?
Best wishes from ‘Down Under’…Matt
@allanbuchanan14 I don't "prefer" Peter to Ian.
I like chocolate. I prefer milk chocolate but dark chocolate tastes good too.
@@Edsecondstocomply Yep, that's how I interpreted your initial post, Ed...
Awesome analogy re: your enjoyment of the various forms of chocolate as well, btw!!
Cheers & best wishes from Oz, mate...Matt.
Peter Hook is New Order
He is joy division hehe
I mean Stephen was the brains let's face it
Joy Division released this song 42 years ago!!??
And my 25-yr old son just saw this show in AZ!!
The circle of life....
Just fantastic that these immortal tunes are still being belted out by the fantastic Hooky
Joy division was so far ahead of their time
Much like Kraftwerk, whom Ian introduced to the other members of JD…
Hooky...... Ian smiles when he sees you doing this...
Hooky is brilliant. The true spirit of Joy Division is in this live video.
Lucky enough to be there, superb...Hooky.
The audience singing along gives me chills.
Excellent night, Hooky never fails to deliver!!
Wowwwww!!! I've seen Peter Hook & The Light a few years ago and they were great. But THIS version is amazing!!! In Manchester!!
Holy S###. You ever want to know where the heart and soul of New Order went. Watch this video!!! Ian Curtis would approve. Joy Division!
I was thinking the same thing: the current iteration of New Order is only a cover band without that iconic Bass of Peter Hook
@@KydenBufectWell said. Funny how we find out that we may have chosen a different path. The Correct Path!
Aaaw F..k...that;s got me right in guts..my best mate took his life around the same age as Ian...
Something hangs with you for the rest of your life, that you could have been a better mate....something else makes you isolate yourself from getting too close...
Great performance Hooky..done him justice.
Absolutely brilliant. Saw this being performed in Belfast last year. Tickets to see it again this year. Big respect for keeping this alive. Awesome piece of music.
Customs House Square supporting Stiff Little Fingers?
This bloke has created easily 10 of the greatest basslines in rock ...superb performance lads.
I feel that for a moment Peter captured the essence of Joy Division
I was 20 in 1980 and this was so refreshing, such emotionally charged music. Thanks Ian.
That's what I'm talkin about! 👍
I love this audience!
Great song turned into an anthem! Magical and brilliant.
The song still holds up after all these years. And people still go nuts when the band plays. How cool must it be to write a song like that?
And Ian Curtis will never know, bless him x
It's like a more depressing Mr Brightside.
I think of Ian and my eyes fill with tears. I truly love this song. Nice one Hooky. He would approve.
I really wish Ian would have gotten to experience this, just hearing them chant is magic.
YES!!!!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Best iconic song I never seen Ian Curtis but I have seen hooky 3 times and he never let's anyone down with dedication for Ian curtis
SO much better than the New Order version. Keeping the Joy DIvision flame alive
Absolutely. I've seen Hooky live twice now and New Order also twice, but yeah I think Pete Hook's band really did Joy Division much more justice. Nothing against New Order though.
Obviously only 1 Ian Curtis but to hear these classic tunes performed by the superb Hooky a sheer joy as I move towards 60 . Thank you
I was there that night. The concert was originally the first on the tour but got cancelled due to Covid. Great night with fellow Joy Division fans mums dad’s sons and daughters.
Thanks for that!
Wish I had been there, Bloody LEGEND , So much better than new order.
I love that the bass guitar plays such a pivotal role in their music. And the Cure ESPECIALLY!!!!!!!!!
Cant wait 2 see y’all live tomorrow, exited ash 😵💫
So excitedddd 🖤🖤
The Boss of bass 🖤
I'm an Arsenal but every time City fans start chanting " City Tearing cockneys apart again " I nearly start to chant with them. Ian Curtis was an absolute genius❤❤
It's like hearing it the first time every time.
If only Ian had lived to hear a theaterful of hometown fans singing back the chorus of arguably his band's most-famous (definitely most-beloved) song, stadium chant-style!!!
I thought about that too
And there’s the paradox.
His voice is so much better for this than Bernard Sumner
I was There!!!!
thank you God... I was lived and breathed this song during my teenage
Man, this version is pretty insane. Ive always bene tempted to see go see Peter but never really looked into it and never went. Now iam quite bummed that i didnt hahaha
More dates next year. www.peterhookandthelight.live
Honestly, this gave me goosebumps
Having seen New Order and Hooky live several times... Hooky sounds better than NO.
The signature sounds of Joy Division are Ians vocals and Hookys bass.
He does kinda mimic Ian’s voice quite well ngl it’s of course not 100%
Love Peter Hook, but this is surreal to see people jumping and dancing to the groove like it's a happy song or something.
It hits different when you see him play this live. Saw them last week the day after I broke up with my girlfriend of 5 years. It was hard not to get lost in it.
@@caneyebus Good because I’m
going to the show in LA tonite
@@daphnemartin2342 You are absolutely going to love it! At one part it felt like I was in church with how everyone was singing along pretty much almost as loud as the band. I hope you have a wonderful time!
@@caneyebus You were right. Amazing show.
@@ginger15 I am happy you had a great time. They make me understand how someone would want to follow a band around on tour. It was such a sublime show.
What a fucking song god bless you Ian and the other lads
Few songs are the definition of the word "perfect". Love Will Tear Us Apart" defines perfection.
I was there in the crowd, absolutely amazing night x
Hooky does it in his own way and not to imitate His mate ian, its raw and absolutely brilliant
raw. intense. exactly how it is written. i love this.
Timeless. They did it justice.
I'm biased but this is one of the better versions Manchester rocks !
I hope paradise looks like this
peter hook is a unique and iconic talent
The song that won't die, ever
Beautiful! I had tickets for Joy Division's concert in Chicago. What a great evoking of Ian and Joy Division. Hook rules!
Awesome!!! Well played hooky....r.i.p. Ian Curtis ♥️
Simply amazing. Forever amazing. God bless all of the musicians from Joy Division, New Order and member of solo way.
omg….I’m speechless and in tears. God saves
I was there!!
Going this weekend to Albert hall can’t wait.
@@Shem_3743 ... was there last night.
They warmed up very nicely for you!
Whoo-hoo! Best live version ever! Goosebumps
When people who where into the music business for love music then they fighting over money power and still the music goes on 45 years later thank for hook’s love of the music
Going to his show in Dublin, still cannot believe I will listen to this live❤
Love this...
Peter Hook is The Man... Cheers from Paraguay...
What a tune, thank you for doing it "proper" Hooky
Saw this live in Melbourne at The Croxton which is a much smaller venue. The Joy Division music is meant to be experienced this way. Was one of the best concerts I have ever seen.
ich liebe diese Version und wie er singt ... echt genial ✌😎
ist halt original....Joy Division Band Member
@@larsm4897 INDEED!!! 🎉
I really like this high-energy version a lot!
I just watched a TH-cam video and had a near religious experience on this fine Sunday morning. Things may suck when I watch the news, but they don't when I don't.
I was there, loved it, thank you Hooky and the Light 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎸
electric atmosphere - especially when he did a shout out to Ian Curtis at the start of the gig.
Saw Peter and the band play Oxford this year. Absolutely biblical! Legend!
This honestly got me emotional the crowd and the as atmosphere "Ian kurtis" u still shine on I fucking love u man!!!!! 🇬🇧 👍
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