Charlie Simpson's God. Seriously. I've been following his music career since he was in busted and I can tell it's nothing but amazing. This type of music it's hard to find nowadays. I mean, music which can touch your soul. The harmonies, the vocals, the lyrics... Thank you for bringing us the pleasure to listen to deep stuff like this.
This Band is one of my favorites, I have listened them over the years, since my adolescence, great memories, Grand Unification is a masterpiece, it made such a great moments for me. My english is in a progress, i'm brazilian Fightstar fan... Bye.
By far the most underrated British band ever. Lacked BBC radio backing like some Crapy bands, which is sad really and show how subjective music can be. I like to make my own mind up. This is genius.
Eddie Marais I were there and trust me it was even better hearing it live for the first time ever..a lot of people were crying and it even brought a tear to my eyes..everyone were just in that moment with them 💥👍🏻
Everything is perfect here. From the killer harmonies to the post-rock outro. The EP version of this song is incredibly close to the way that it sounds acoustically and that just goes to show how organic this song is. Cross Out The Stars will always be one of my favorite songs and I hope that when Fightstar do regroup, they record more songs like this.
I remember my friend shows me phalaniuks laughter when it first came out I was scouring Napster for it & only managed to stumble across this song... blew me away the second I played it. The song ages well
I really hope the hiatus ends soon and they manage to release another album. They're an excellent band, in my top 10, and their last LP was one of my favorites of the decade.
Jesus fucking Christ, just when I thought I'd discovered every song that this incredible band and that God like genius Charlie Simpson wrote I stumble across this, this is sublime. Certainly amongst their best and very beautiful ecoustic.
@Sieben2703 You should have been there, the harmonies were amazing and brought a tear to my eye. I remember stood there listening, thinking of when Chaz first left for Fightstar and all the shit he received to make music like this, I remember all the happy and sad times in life and it was just so beautiful. Its what sets Fightstar apart from many other bands in the world today.
Mitchul Tyler kind of is.. only you can’t hear Charlie that much in the chorus behind Alex in the recorded version which is what makes this track so incredible.
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04:22 OMFG, the end part is so awesome. I can't even find a word for it, so genius it sounds
both al and charlie have on various occasions had terrible vocals whether it be from nerves, smoking, drinking, losing voice on tour or not being able to hear themselves. But both have demonstrated over the years they are perfectly capable in the same way. Charlies vocals have become even better since his solo work and al i expect will have improved but regardless of their vocal quality they are brilliant together and I wouldn't change any of it.
Its strange that this is one of the first songs they wrote together.. it reminds me alot of one of InMes very first songs in structure as well, called Ruins. Beautiful harmonies though... great tune as always
You know what...this video makes me finally want to say screw the people that wanted Busted back. I love Fightstar and the music they write. Alex is a good singer, which really pulls through here and Charlie is perhaps one of the best vocalists with such a distinct voice and tone. Fightstar does things that Busted will never be able to do.
@crockurock316 How the hell are they terrible?!? He's singing amazingly... Not liking the tone of someone's voice is not the same as not liking singing 'cause it's out of tune...
I'm a huge fan of Charlie Simpsons solo work. Fightstar isn't really my kind of music but I still really enjoy them. But this song is just beautiful. Charlie Simpson is amazing.
I don't think this song would work if Al didn't do the chorus. In fact I don't think Fightstar would work. Charlie's doing well for himself solo, and that's great, but half the attraction of Fighstar as a group is the contrast between the two vocal styles. I'm sick of people saying Al is a shit singer because he's not and he's heavily underrated.
@wackosaco Ha ha, well firstly I can sing. And clearly you're threatened. It wasn't anything against Fightstar as I am a fan, I just don't like Als voice. If you scan a lot of vids by Fighstar he sings really badly and often out of tune.
![Fightstar - Our Last Common Ancestor [Live acoustic 2009]](/img/n.gif)
Let's take a moment to just appreciate how great the drumming was through the whole set!
Still one of my favourite songs he’s ever written.
Favorite band for literally half my life. They are absolutely special.
Charlie Simpson's God. Seriously. I've been following his music career since he was in busted and I can tell it's nothing but amazing. This type of music it's hard to find nowadays. I mean, music which can touch your soul. The harmonies, the vocals, the lyrics... Thank you for bringing us the pleasure to listen to deep stuff like this.
Isn't he just. "It's been such a long time" gives me goose bumps. What a legend he is and a rather big lad aswell lol.
This Band is one of my favorites, I have listened them over the years, since my adolescence, great memories, Grand Unification is a masterpiece, it made such a great moments for me.
My english is in a progress, i'm brazilian Fightstar fan...
Bye.
My favourite songs of theirs, its hauntingly beautiful
By far the most underrated British band ever. Lacked BBC radio backing like some Crapy bands, which is sad really and show how subjective music can be. I like to make my own mind up. This is genius.
Al vocals are unique, in a wonderful way. Every time I hear him sing, my soul just loves it.
jesus christ those harmonies are sending shivers down my spine, wish i'd been in the audience for this
Eddie Marais I were there and trust me it was even better hearing it live for the first time ever..a lot of people were crying and it even brought a tear to my eyes..everyone were just in that moment with them 💥👍🏻
Everything is perfect here. From the killer harmonies to the post-rock outro. The EP version of this song is incredibly close to the way that it sounds acoustically and that just goes to show how organic this song is. Cross Out The Stars will always be one of my favorite songs and I hope that when Fightstar do regroup, they record more songs like this.
I remember my friend shows me phalaniuks laughter when it first came out I was scouring Napster for it & only managed to stumble across this song... blew me away the second I played it. The song ages well
Playing this full volume is not enough for this breathtakingly incredible song.
I really hope the hiatus ends soon and they manage to release another album. They're an excellent band, in my top 10, and their last LP was one of my favorites of the decade.
Jesus fucking Christ, just when I thought I'd discovered every song that this incredible band and that God like genius Charlie Simpson wrote I stumble across this, this is sublime. Certainly amongst their best and very beautiful ecoustic.
Absolutely amazing song! Song writing at its absolute best. Amazing and beautiful
There’s only one person who can pull off these vocals....... it’s been such a long time xxxxx
Live performances.... They just don't get any better than this
Seriously can't get over the harmonies, still brings goosebumps up after this long
Absolutely, with a shadow of a doubt, THE best song they ever produced
Thats so incredibly awesome,one of the most beautiful songs ever :))
I love Charlie, but if it was only his vocals I'd end up being bored shitless with Fightstar songs. They need each other ('D'awwww' moment)
charlie's wail at 3:40. moves me to tears.
Al's voice works really well in this song, love it
I miss them :( The harmonies between Charlie and Al in this version are incredible. Goosebumps
Una de mis favoritas. Les amo
Couldn't agree more! Al's voice is incredibly unique and he sound EXACTLY like he does on the EP version.
@Sieben2703 You should have been there, the harmonies were amazing and brought a tear to my eye. I remember stood there listening, thinking of when Chaz first left for Fightstar and all the shit he received to make music like this, I remember all the happy and sad times in life and it was just so beautiful.
Its what sets Fightstar apart from many other bands in the world today.
Woke up cold November...
absolutely incredible performance...... this is unreal!
Legendary song from such a legendary band. LOVE it. =)
I wish the recorded version sounded like this..
Mitchul Tyler kind of is.. only you can’t hear Charlie that much in the chorus behind Alex in the recorded version which is what makes this track so incredible.
04:22 OMFG, the end part is so awesome. I can't even find a word for it, so genius it sounds
This is actually the best i've heard either Al's or Charlie's vocals i think.
Just fucking amazed when Alex sings for the first time
Al fucking rocking the vocals on that song! AMAZING!
FIGHTSTAR PLEASE REFORM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Simpson came back to pathetic silly band called Busted...
I got this song tattooed on my arm. love it.
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i changed my profile pic, still yet to add any additional art around it. This was over 5 years ago too haha!
This song was played when the universe was being created
both al and charlie have on various occasions had terrible vocals whether it be from nerves, smoking, drinking, losing voice on tour or not being able to hear themselves. But both have demonstrated over the years they are perfectly capable in the same way. Charlies vocals have become even better since his solo work and al i expect will have improved but regardless of their vocal quality they are brilliant together and I wouldn't change any of it.
Its strange that this is one of the first songs they wrote together.. it reminds me alot of one of InMes very first songs in structure as well, called Ruins. Beautiful harmonies though... great tune as always
love this song!
This is just too good!
Al's vocals though
I woke up cold November...
Is this the only song you have from the Picturedrome? I would love to see them do Sleep Well Tonight like this
Why isn’t this song on Spotify???
Love this one!
AL SOUNDS AMAZING
3:48 Al Must be thinking: "how can i be the lead singer if charlie has such a nice voice"
ahaha kiddin'
:)
I love 2 listening to Charlie and Alex when they're singing together.
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Parte de mí desde siempre
Dat chorus harmony tho
You know what...this video makes me finally want to say screw the people that wanted Busted back. I love Fightstar and the music they write. Alex is a good singer, which really pulls through here and Charlie is perhaps one of the best vocalists with such a distinct voice and tone. Fightstar does things that Busted will never be able to do.
@crockurock316
How the hell are they terrible?!? He's singing amazingly...
Not liking the tone of someone's voice is not the same as not liking singing 'cause it's out of tune...
why is this band not bigger there so good
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Fu@!ing love it!
Als vocals are epic
i cant find the tabs for the acoustic version :( can anyone help me out ?
Dem vocals.
@wackosaco Agreed! Al kicked ass on that!
@evilrolo i couldn't have put that statement better myself :D and thats why i want fightstar to come back so bad
I'm a huge fan of Charlie Simpsons solo work. Fightstar isn't really my kind of music but I still really enjoy them. But this song is just beautiful. Charlie Simpson is amazing.
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Idk what people are talking about AL singed it just like it was meant to bE(:
Wow Charlie you fucking legend!!!!!!!
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I don't think this song would work if Al didn't do the chorus. In fact I don't think Fightstar would work. Charlie's doing well for himself solo, and that's great, but half the attraction of Fighstar as a group is the contrast between the two vocal styles. I'm sick of people saying Al is a shit singer because he's not and he's heavily underrated.
@wackosaco to be fair they are better than usual but he is pretty inconsistent. charlie awesome as usual though
who the hell dislikes this???
Wow wow. Better ?!... Just listen to 2:20 .
lol, Al always sucked, even a decent Fightstar fan can admit that.
He sounds god on album version, in controlled environment.
@wackosaco Ha ha, well firstly I can sing. And clearly you're threatened. It wasn't anything against Fightstar as I am a fan, I just don't like Als voice. If you scan a lot of vids by Fighstar he sings really badly and often out of tune.
Als vocals are terrible
Some else with the same last name as me 😁