Gary Numan cover: I Dream of Wires

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  • A cover of Gary Numan's "I Dream of Wires" by Tim Eilers. From the album Telekon recorded in 1980. I must have listened to this album a couple hundred times. If I had to pick a favorite Numan song, this would be it. Finished Sept. 10, 2010 in Northridge, Ca. Set to clips from the Steven Spielberg movie "AI Artificial Intelligence".

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  • @richardstrachan3849
    @richardstrachan3849 10 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Been following Gary Numan since 1978, yes I know that makes me old but I still class him as my hero. This track was my favourite from the Telekon album as well, I played it constantly. This version is OUTSTANDING....Excellent work

    • @HowardPrice
      @HowardPrice 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's not age Richard, it's "Life experience"..... ;) And you're right. Bloody fine track!!!

    • @Drstephenstokes
      @Drstephenstokes 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There is before Gary and after Gary... For those of us who get it, we can listen over and over to this music throughout our lives, it never ever gets old, it is ALWAYS fresh, new and exciting. It provides the soundtrack to our lives and speaks to us with different voices at different times depending on what we need. The sound activates us, makes us sad, makes us vibrate and gives us pleasure. You cannot explain it to someone who has not been exposed (infected?). Unless you have spent hours on a Saturday night alone in front of a mirror in your parents basement with the lights off and a flashlight for a microphone screaming "Death Death Death Until The Sun Cries Morning", there is no need to go any further...

    • @HowardPrice
      @HowardPrice 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Extremely well said Stephen! It is an infection, a glorious one. I still am moved much more by the ice-cold synth riffs of his early work but because of that gift he will always have my support. I’ve started a project on Facebook to archive Numan’s printed works as these tend to be much more transient than his recorded work. Would anyone here to join us facebook.com/garynumaninprint

    • @paulustomsen11
      @paulustomsen11 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dr. Stephen Stokes I know EXACTLY what you mean! You really couldn't put it any better. You either really get his lyrics .......or you just ......don't. "Bombers fight at zero...................feet"

    • @retro1980x
      @retro1980x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Drstephenstokes You put that very well sir

  • @g-nman6265
    @g-nman6265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is probably my favourite Numan track ever....Tim you have done a superb job.

  • @alisonkovacs9871
    @alisonkovacs9871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Gary so much he is such a gothic beauty

  • @chap666ish
    @chap666ish 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Damn. This a bit different to listening to Telekon in a car in the pouring rain on holiday in Torquay in 1980.

  • @Tauron68
    @Tauron68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I normally hate covers, but, this is a rare case in which Numan was done justice.

  • @frequency_159
    @frequency_159 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is perhaps the best cover version of this song I have ever heard. Well done

  • @wacka2
    @wacka2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    excellent work , the sound is so .....modern .
    If Numan were to remake this now , it may well sound like this , top quality

  • @lbdobson
    @lbdobson 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When I bought Telekon I probably played I.D.O.W. about the same number of times as this video has been viewed. Loved it. I also think this cover is brilliant!!

    • @starshiphonda
      @starshiphonda 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did the same thing.Wore out 2 cassette tapes of it.

    • @lbdobson
      @lbdobson 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      starshiphonda So many Numanoids with the same experiences. We may have been the original Borg.

    • @starshiphonda
      @starshiphonda 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      To be fair,the quality of the tapes were poor.Not until I,Assassin when the chrome came out did the last and sound better.

  • @rosariapagano5919
    @rosariapagano5919 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I belong to the electric church of Gary Numan. I am a NUMANOID! Have been for 41yrs and will be til the day I die! I live you Gary!💕💕💕💕💕💕🐨💣💥💎

  • @marty-fh1rw
    @marty-fh1rw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Surprisingly good.Thanks.

  • @jasonhale1011
    @jasonhale1011 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    *Hey man, you have some nerve putting Gary Numan, I Dream Of Wires, and video clips of A.I.: Artificial Intelligence together in one video... LOVED IT, LOL! Good job, bro!*

    • @MegaCirse
      @MegaCirse 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really ? I think it fits well - Numan was a visionary

    • @jasonhale1011
      @jasonhale1011 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Philippe Cirse Read into the sarcasm, bro! I typed "LOVED IT, LOL! Good job, bro!" at the end there. I was being facetious and yes I agree, I think it fits very well!

    • @timothyeilers
      @timothyeilers  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Late in the game, LOL. Thanks Jason.

    • @rachelcameron1428
      @rachelcameron1428 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mr. Eilers! It's good to see you here. Hope you've been well! Love your work very much!

  • @helentrove620
    @helentrove620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing! I love it & hope Gary does too x

  • @amigolisboa8224
    @amigolisboa8224 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    9 years on and still awesome. Thanks Tim.

  • @scorbie
    @scorbie 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I usually hate Numan covers and most get them wrong, but this is brilliant.
    Well done.

  • @allertonoff4
    @allertonoff4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i would be HYPERINTERESTED to hear u do a Gary Numan Pastiche ... in you're own style, at you're own pace Monsignor.

  • @blackiefitzpatrick6611
    @blackiefitzpatrick6611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant!!!

  • @paulmccluskey6862
    @paulmccluskey6862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Truly outstanding version of one of Numan’s greatest songs.

  • @johnhooperm.d.4222
    @johnhooperm.d.4222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    C'était incroyable, merci ! (Le Sparkle)

  • @JRPlantagenet
    @JRPlantagenet 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Superb. Absolutely wonderful. Fucking awesome. My song for so so long.

  • @simonadkins9929
    @simonadkins9929 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is superb my friend

  • @bige8397
    @bige8397 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man. I have never heard this particular song before. I thought it was the original, not a cover. Then I read the description. Hell of a cover. I don't know if I want to hear the original, ever. Beautiful.

  • @KnoxBronson
    @KnoxBronson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing!

  • @evilmoif
    @evilmoif 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a great use of footage to support the song. They go so well together!

  • @Conn30Mtenor
    @Conn30Mtenor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still hoping that a string quartet will work on some Gary Numan covers.

  • @coldwarning
    @coldwarning 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding cover of an excellent song from "Telekon"

  • @sbainbridge3308
    @sbainbridge3308 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!

  • @Phantomilian
    @Phantomilian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Tim, I want to say thank you for the absolutely beautiful covers of Numan's work. I've been subscribed and listening to you for about 10 years now (crazy how time flies) and your covers still hold some kind of magic to them I've never been able to put into words. I remember spending many nights on the metro on the way back home listening to your music to keep me entertained. Many nights out in the city listening to your music to keep me company. I even used to use your music to help me fall asleep at night. When I discovered Gary Numan I was instantly hooked and spent several years listening to his music frequently. When I discovered your covers, I often found myself torn on who's renditions I liked more. Your covers are incredible and I hope you've had a good life all these years. Thank you.

  • @mikeratcliffe1671
    @mikeratcliffe1671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved it. Great track, great video. Well done. Good combination 👏

  • @77Arcturus
    @77Arcturus 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its like 1980 all new again sitting in my blue neon light lit room listening to TELEKON as it washed over my mind in a sparkling cascade awakening..creating a new id within.
    Thank you timothyeilers for the magic.
    Hellbishop.

  • @Mboomba
    @Mboomba 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really well done. Captures the original and adds a lot more. A very thoughtful piece.

  • @markmirfin4972
    @markmirfin4972 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truly outstanding. A brilliant reinterpretation of a classic early Numan track. Love the video as well. Thanks!

  • @Beatmyguest001
    @Beatmyguest001 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fucking brilliant. Huge fan of your Numan covers. You're excellent.

  • @paulgillbanks2111
    @paulgillbanks2111 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just Amazing

  • @timothyeilers
    @timothyeilers  14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Synthsound1 Thanks Dave. I love this song.

  • @jayf6806
    @jayf6806 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WoW, well done sir!

  • @rosariapagano5919
    @rosariapagano5919 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great c cover mate! Congrats!! 🐨💣💥💎👍

  • @MADBEZMCFC
    @MADBEZMCFC 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i like the way you kept it smooth and emotional,too get the response that NUMAN wanted in the first place,excellent again Tim!!

  • @DLiberator78
    @DLiberator78 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely superb! I love the video used to go with the track, very fitting indeed. Love what you have done with this cover listening to this brought me straight back to the electro pop era of the 80s. Absolutely loved it, brilliant all round.

  • @gummybits
    @gummybits 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    magnificent!

  • @MegaCirse
    @MegaCirse ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Il y a un thème dominant au cœur de l'œuvre de Numan comme dans celle de Spielberg, et qui ne peut se traduire que par le langage des sons : celui du temps qui avance inexorablement, altérant peu à peu les êtres et les choses sur son passage, vers la mort et l'oubli

    • @timothyeilers
      @timothyeilers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Merci pour votre commentaire. Très bien dit.

  • @bluskies4me
    @bluskies4me 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant cover!
    I absolutely love it!

  • @1numanoid
    @1numanoid 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Numan is a very hard artist to cover imo but this is really rather good 👍

  • @howardmarriott2860
    @howardmarriott2860 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty priceless Mr E....

  • @g-nman6265
    @g-nman6265 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Put it on vinyl, picture disc, etc

  • @redfaux01
    @redfaux01 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice stuff... stayed very true to the original elegant vibe of the original :) I like what you did with the video too...

  • @stuckelectric
    @stuckelectric 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic cover ....with some great sounds ....love the drum sounds....and a great video ... very well done

  • @neilmitchell5383
    @neilmitchell5383 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Phenominal

  • @SonOne68
    @SonOne68 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How am I just hearing this? Quite a talent you have there Tim. Your interpretations are sublime, appreciate the visual edit as well.

    • @sandpiper4154
      @sandpiper4154 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      IassassinIam I’ve only just come across these too... brilliant covers!

  • @TheTelekon
    @TheTelekon 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    FANTASTIC. Yes TELEKON is numans best album,for me anyway. Every song on that album is a classic. Well done Tim.

  • @martincahill8047
    @martincahill8047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Folks, This is pure genius. Tim, I'm asking again. How can I buy your music??

  • @Numaness
    @Numaness 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this!!!!

  • @MobiusBandwidth
    @MobiusBandwidth 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nicely done!

  • @barrysmith8920
    @barrysmith8920 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Excellent cover... wonderful interpretation!! 🌹
    Who plays drum and bass?

    • @timothyeilers
      @timothyeilers  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I do everything on my computer.

  • @GuestOfGregoryHouse
    @GuestOfGregoryHouse 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant cover and you are a genius for putting this song with clips of the film AI. The whistling at the end as with the synth just completely works on a haunting level with the film. If I ever get to be a a big director, I'm going to make a robot film similar to this with "I dream of wires" resonating through the story

  • @gregtomkins5938
    @gregtomkins5938 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I take back what I said. This whole thing is totally awesome. I listen to it a few times a day. It's true the very first part of the vocals is a bit too soft-spoken, but otherwise it's awesome, WAY better than the original (which was already great).

  • @kerzwhile
    @kerzwhile 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tim, this is absolutely incredible! It Literally ripped at my soul! The video imagery combined with your almost naked vocal tone sold it! Love that CR78 and the drums you chose. The subtle syncopated groove in the bass line towards the end gave me goose bumps! The Video! Holy crap! What is this? You and Dave are freakin me out! Bravo!

  • @vanillacoffee
    @vanillacoffee 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is excellent. Thanks for uploading.
    Regards,
    VC

  • @AshNoodle
    @AshNoodle 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great version. Video fits perfectly too. Nice one. :-)

  • @ichaukan
    @ichaukan 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bloody amazing cover

  • @control5835
    @control5835 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brill!

  • @allertonoff4
    @allertonoff4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great cover .. ENEN BETTER VIDDY MIX .. However, Gary Numan can somehow inexplicably accomplish .... the MAJESTIC

  • @howardmarriott
    @howardmarriott 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done man, joyful work!!

  • @1numanoid
    @1numanoid 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What’s the film called?

  • @richardteddybear2069
    @richardteddybear2069 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I been dreaming of wires since 1980. Now I am non-human.

  • @timothyeilers
    @timothyeilers  14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @33point3 Thanks Tony.

  • @buubaby
    @buubaby 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice tim cool

  • @strykerashe
    @strykerashe 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    NICE Rearrangement!

  • @synthpro
    @synthpro 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Cover my friend!

  • @chemicalBR0
    @chemicalBR0 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    brilliant cover..
    I love the different approach you took to the song.
    way better than the crappy cover Robert Palmer did :)
    I bet Gary would love this

  • @HowardPrice
    @HowardPrice 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    100x Better than the Robert Palmer cover (which I love). Awesome work.!

  • @ranxid
    @ranxid 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Epic

  • @cleitonshephard7453
    @cleitonshephard7453 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    muito bom

  • @33point3
    @33point3 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

  • @superunt43
    @superunt43 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @scorbie So do I. I am the final silence. Regarding AI, perfectly man I remain to say I shed tears over this. The bear bowing his head at the death of his 2 friends? He functions alone? How could 1 not break up over that?

  • @coelacanth23
    @coelacanth23 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's a beautiful version; is this the mastered mix tho?

  • @gregtomkins5938
    @gregtomkins5938 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The instrumental on this is amazing ... better than the original. The video is cool, too. Too bad the vocals are too quiet.

  • @ufo5440
    @ufo5440 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    OH wow! One of my favs too! Your Numan remakes like this one really touch me as a fan! How many more you think you're going to do before the CD comes out?

  • @emjay946
    @emjay946 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    hell you sound like the man himself, nice cover, howd you make the vid, i assume theyre shots from a film, fits well good work my friend

  • @kerzwhile
    @kerzwhile 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like this the more I listen! Love that Kick your using in the chorus's! What was that Oberheim Glide program at the very end from!?

  • @dizispell
    @dizispell 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have a band or do you do this all yourself? I'm going to assume the latter. This is really gorgeous.You're incredibly talented. I'm lucky to have stumbled across you tonight. Best!

  • @kerzwhile
    @kerzwhile 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oops, Helps to read the description! That is You in this vid though right? :)

  • @bestrickie2
    @bestrickie2 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome rendition you've done, very well played. I have up loaded a cover of R F Elc, Airlane, working on more G N covers. I've also up loaded a version of Neon Lights an old Krftwrk album track where I've added a good bit of wrapping so feel free to view my channel & there R loads more on the way including my reworking of We R So Fragile the B side of R F Elc & others cheers & please post more demos.

  • @thetiktokman
    @thetiktokman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AI

  • @daveshaw1514
    @daveshaw1514 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you can not beat the orignal.