The Ocean Blue....The band responsible for opening up my ears to a whole new plethora of music. If I hadn't, by chance, turned on 120 minutes one fateful night in 1989 I'd still be a pop radio guy (not that there's anything wrong with that). I'll never forget the 3 tapes I bought that day. The Ocean Blue's debut, Deep by Peter Murphy & HUP! by The Wonder Stuff. However, it was The Ocean Blue that was on the heaviest rotation. 30 years later and they're still making stunning tunes. Thank you guys...for more than you know.....ps. please come to Philly.
I have a similar story. By the late '80s, I was already into bands like R.E.M., the Smiths, etc., but I had never heard of the Ocean Blue until I saw a brief commercial for Cerulean (featuring a snippet of Ballerina Out of Control) during 120 Minutes in December '91. It looked and sounded really good, so I bought the album. When I saw that they were from Hershey, my jaw dropped: my home area of central PA actually breeds cool bands! (unlike the embarrassment of Poison). I've been a huge fan ever since. I got to see them a few times in the '90s (all great shows), and I look forward to seeing them next month in Lancaster. (and getting the new album, of course!)
@@christianalander9487 I saw TOB when they toured for Beneath the Rhythm And Sound and again for See. They opened for The Refreshments for See in Tucson and all of us TOB fans could spot each other because we weren't the trendy buttholes. I was wearing my New Order shirt and people would come up to me and say, "So you're here to see Ocean Blue, right?" We all got along with each other fantastically.
@@stevethefishdotnet Yes, there was a real sense of community among us fans of certain subgenres of music back then. And the Ocean Blue as a band were very friendly; when I saw them the first time in '92 (at Virginia Tech), their bass player Bobby hung out with some of us for a few minutes after the show. All-around nice guys.
@@christianalander9487 When I saw TOB in Tucson, it was just a few months before my 21st birthday. I thought maybe I could get in and just not buy alcohol, but they wouldn't let me. So I stood outside, sold my ticket at a reasonable price, and listened to the concert on the sidewalk while my friend went in. But the evening was fantastic because we TOB fans got to stand around and talk with the band a lot. We talked a lot with Oed and Bobby, and then I got to annoy David with all of my fanboy questions about his lyrics. Very humble guy. That was a fantastic evening.
These guys brought an American spin to the UK post punk wave of Echo & the Bunnymen, The Chameleons, and New Order. I bet Interpol and The National are fans. Great to see “men of a certain age” (like me… born in the 60s) making fresh, vital music. Can’t wait to see them here in San Diego (11/23).
Back in the early 1990s i went into a record store that was playing "Beneath The Rhythm And Sound". I bought it that day - about the only time I've ever done that. To this day it is one of the favorite albums I have (I have around 2800). I'm always interested to hear new music they put out.
The Ocean Blue is such an amazing band, and it's my hope to see them play live one day. If you should ever decide to play anywhere in Texas I will be there. I always thought The Ocean Blue was America's answer to The Smiths of whom I also love, but that's just my opinion. Generation X, I see them still...
I moved to Harrisburg pa just to be close to the innocence mission and ocean blue's old stomping grounds...would play their stuff all the time while in Hershey or Lancaster.
Thirty years ago I saw you all play with the Mighty Lemondrops and John Wesley Harding. You all blew me away and I am still listening. Please come to Florida...St. Pete to be exact!
Love this song. This is the first release and now we have "All the way blue"..... a trip back into the past. Dave is at the top of his game again. These songs are PERFECT.
I was telling my brother when I saw this that it would have been SOOOOO perfect with the lead in to this video if when Dave gestured over it was Steve on the his keyboard with the ironing board. I would have started SOBBING.
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The Ocean Blue....The band responsible for opening up my ears to a whole new plethora of music. If I hadn't, by chance, turned on 120 minutes one fateful night in 1989 I'd still be a pop radio guy (not that there's anything wrong with that). I'll never forget the 3 tapes I bought that day. The Ocean Blue's debut, Deep by Peter Murphy & HUP! by The Wonder Stuff. However, it was The Ocean Blue that was on the heaviest rotation. 30 years later and they're still making stunning tunes. Thank you guys...for more than you know.....ps. please come to Philly.
www.theoceanblue.com/shows
I have a similar story. By the late '80s, I was already into bands like R.E.M., the Smiths, etc., but I had never heard of the Ocean Blue until I saw a brief commercial for Cerulean (featuring a snippet of Ballerina Out of Control) during 120 Minutes in December '91. It looked and sounded really good, so I bought the album. When I saw that they were from Hershey, my jaw dropped: my home area of central PA actually breeds cool bands! (unlike the embarrassment of Poison). I've been a huge fan ever since. I got to see them a few times in the '90s (all great shows), and I look forward to seeing them next month in Lancaster. (and getting the new album, of course!)
@@christianalander9487 I saw TOB when they toured for Beneath the Rhythm And Sound and again for See. They opened for The Refreshments for See in Tucson and all of us TOB fans could spot each other because we weren't the trendy buttholes. I was wearing my New Order shirt and people would come up to me and say, "So you're here to see Ocean Blue, right?" We all got along with each other fantastically.
@@stevethefishdotnet Yes, there was a real sense of community among us fans of certain subgenres of music back then. And the Ocean Blue as a band were very friendly; when I saw them the first time in '92 (at Virginia Tech), their bass player Bobby hung out with some of us for a few minutes after the show. All-around nice guys.
@@christianalander9487 When I saw TOB in Tucson, it was just a few months before my 21st birthday. I thought maybe I could get in and just not buy alcohol, but they wouldn't let me. So I stood outside, sold my ticket at a reasonable price, and listened to the concert on the sidewalk while my friend went in. But the evening was fantastic because we TOB fans got to stand around and talk with the band a lot. We talked a lot with Oed and Bobby, and then I got to annoy David with all of my fanboy questions about his lyrics. Very humble guy. That was a fantastic evening.
These guys brought an American spin to the UK post punk wave of Echo & the Bunnymen, The Chameleons, and New Order. I bet Interpol and The National are fans. Great to see “men of a certain age” (like me… born in the 60s) making fresh, vital music. Can’t wait to see them here in San Diego (11/23).
A great American band. I’ve been a fan since 90’s.
I *may* be the oldest Ocean Blue fan, I’m 71; anybody out there that’s older?
You got me beat, only 52, you have dam good taste in music sir....
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Back in the early 1990s i went into a record store that was playing "Beneath The Rhythm And Sound". I bought it that day - about the only time I've ever done that. To this day it is one of the favorite albums I have (I have around 2800). I'm always interested to hear new music they put out.
Why in the world didn’t the music world recognize this gem of a band? Yet? Are they asleep?
The Ocean Blue is such an amazing band, and it's my hope to see them play live one day. If you should ever decide to play anywhere in Texas I will be there. I always thought The Ocean Blue was America's answer to The Smiths of whom I also love, but that's just my opinion. Generation X, I see them still...
Ohmygod! The video’s a reference to The Seventh Seal!!!!
ugh..yeah, WAAy more than a reference. LOL
Me regresa al '92, cuando conocí a TOB, magia !
Apparently directed by Bergman. Love it!
Cool Music!
From La Oroya Perú 🇵🇪
EL AZUL ESTA DE VUELTA ..LIMA-PERU LOS ESPERA !
Everthing they do is beautiful and memorable.
Still sounding fantastic after all these years. I hope I can see them perform live in concert someday.
Love the Ocean Blue! Saw them circa '92. So glad they're still making great music. Also, it's astonishing that not one of them has gone bald. :)
Cada vez mejor !!
Looking forward to seeing you live again in Lima.
Me too, me too, me too!!! And I live in Colombia!!!
I moved to Harrisburg pa just to be close to the innocence mission and ocean blue's old stomping grounds...would play their stuff all the time while in Hershey or Lancaster.
Wonderful song. I was able to see them last month. I think they are even better now than when I saw them in 1990.
Glad to see they are still making music. Good band. Takes me back
Superrrr
Excelente canción ....y el vídeo inspirada en la película EL SEPTIMO SELLO ...del director sueco Ingmar Bergman (1957)...
I love how Dave strums the guitar at 2:18
pero qué temón! Alguien de Perú? ✌🏻
From puno ❤
Hola te saludo desde lima puente piedra ocean blue toda la vida
el azul esta de vuelta !!!! bacan escucharlos de nuevo !
so psyched they are releasing a new album this month and touring!
Best music , avi cohen
Great song and I dig the Seventh Seal theme.
Mexico still waiting for the ocean
Thirty years ago I saw you all play with the Mighty Lemondrops and John Wesley Harding. You all blew me away and I am still listening. Please come to Florida...St. Pete to be exact!
Love this song. This is the first release and now we have "All the way blue"..... a trip back into the past. Dave is at the top of his game again. These songs are PERFECT.
The Ocean Blue for ever.
Sounding excellent as always!
I was telling my brother when I saw this that it would have been SOOOOO perfect with the lead in to this video if when Dave gestured over it was Steve on the his keyboard with the ironing board. I would have started SOBBING.
a band ive loved since 89
The Ocean Blue are always awesome
Its Saturday April 10th 2021 #TheOceanBlue #KingsAndQueens Is An Excellent Song ! #Fan
Great Stuff! One of the biggest Ocean blue fans here. The music God here...
Stunning! Can't wait to see you guys again later this year!
I waited, waited. I missed you guys so much! I'm crying for joy!
Just got tickets for the 10/4/19 show in DC. Very much looking forward to it.
Keep make the good music. I like your work.
All I know is....I want MORE!!
the scene at the very beginning looks similar to the views in the Russian b/w movie "Hamlet" (1964, the Special Prize at the Venice Film Festival).
Please Please Come to Sacramento CA.. Been a fan since your first album!!
Wow!!! EXCELENTE CANCION. Aun con algo de nostalgia de los 80'90'....
❤❤❤❤❤
Supa!!
Sounds great! Looking forward to the new album.
Come back to Perú!!!
Allá estarán pronto, peeeee!!! Saludos desde Bogotá, Colombia.
Most excellent.
Sounds perfect, like the first time!!!
So Sublime! TOB in PA twice this summer! Lancaster and Philly. Looking forward to it.
The Ocean Blue 💙💙
Muy buena canción, con ese toque poético, y música correctamente ejecutada.
Excelente Gran Gran banda
I'm crying right now can't believe this is true\happening can't b3li3ve it! thank you and all your relations just so stoked!
Terrific!!!!!!!!!
Well done!
Todo mi amor a una banda especial en mi alma...
Excellent!!
KOOL!!!
Paraguay my love the best track
Very cool
Amo esta canción!!
Excelente tema TOB! El album promete!
Sublime
Lovely
Maravilloso 💙💙💙💙💙💙
Anyone know where I can get that same exact chess set? I collect them and I do not own this particular set.
Come back to Argentina
One knave so far.
great