The 1975 - It's Not Living (If It's Not With You) Full Demo

Ive put this together with the original vocals on another video on my channel.
Original demo track of the 1975's It's not living if it's not with you. Reconstructed from the tape notes podcast so some parts aren't brilliant but still hope you enjoy :)
Animation made by me aswell.
Reuploaded as I forgot to unmute the 12 string

[@nayliloops]

i wish they kept the synth intro

[@curtis5979]

check out shiny collarbone

[@pcraig2225]

Compared to having the guitar riff as the intro? No chance

[@nayliloops]

Charlie C the one we got is great, no doubt but i’m just inagining this synth as the intro and then the riff coming in a bit later would’ve been incredible i think, but that’s just me!

[@bendover9663]

@@nayliloops i agree, i think they do as well...

[@gabrieladdison]

I prefer the one with the guitar starting off first, much better. Gets right into dance mode

[@jxnnyboo]

You have no idea how much I keep coming back to this masterpiece. Such a vibey tune.

[@nickr2732]

yo same

[@Noirlore]

Check out wild nothings, they make similar sounding stuff

[@ignaciomartinespindola7704]

We can listen this thing in a podcast show. "TAPE NOTES" and Matty said that this demo sounds like "heaven in a place on earth". SOOOOOO 80'S

[@bendover9663]

I'm pretty sure that was the inspiration for the song

[@justinborland3325]

Pretty sure they said it sounded like “this must be the place” by talking heads, not “heaven is a place on earth”

[@BatmanHQYT]

Final song also sounds like it

[@sumfries7621]

GEORGE YOU LEGEND

[@robindalgleish1647]

CAN YOU IMAGINE IF THEY HAD KEPT IT LIKE THIS

[@danha5791]

I just found about this demo so late i wish they kept more of the synth

[@ajvf97]

The original version from The 1975 sounds like it's from the 80's, and this version is no exception. Actually, this version sounds like it could have been in a montage or trailer for an 80's movie.

[@BRMDZ_]

CAN SOMEONE ADD THE VOICE TRACK TO THIS

[@ryanyon8155]

Surrego_21 ^^^

[@lawlietmywife]

I'm late to reply, but I'm currently working on that!! I'll reply with a link or something when I'm done! :D

[@BRMDZ_]

Maya S. oh my god YES PLEASE!!! Let us know when it’s ready I would die to hear it!! thank you so much

[@AdrianGonzalez-xp8gp]

Replying for an update ^^

[@johndeer4936]

Maya S. yes!

[@Lalamoo5]

This sounds like a happy scene from stranger things. Just me?

[@just1morewallflower]

yessss omg

[@georgeheaton]

The intro to this feels much more chill and vibey but I appreciate why they didn’t think that was in keeping within the context of what they wanted to create.

[@mercyv5291]

Danny says we're living in a simulation

[@mstopica]

Talking Heads hello

[@joshuatomos]

I heard this on the tape notes podcast and instantly came to TH-cam for it. I love it so much more than the original and the original is my favourite song from ABIIOR

[@jamesflahertymusic]

Are there any other demo’s of theirs around? Love hearing how the production changes from demo to final cut

[@joshuatomos]

@@jamesflahertymusic no unfortunately not

[@johndeer4936]

this version fits the album cover soooo much better! especially the first verse

[@gabrieladdison]

True but the final song is one of best works ever

[@christophercarmona5785]

I know the music is great but also great animation, suits very well!

[@thevillainarcx]

This is fucking beautiful. Love both this 80's, indie version as well as the more commercial finalized version too.

[@takeshot3]

this must be the place

[@ryan_noon]

THIS SHOULDA BEEN THE OFFICIAL RELEASE

[@vianneyandgael6055]

No

[@user-uy2zy8lh7y]

Darlian lexis Santiago yes

[@christophercarmona5785]

fkot vdd vij No

[@crispybacon4320]

@@christophercarmona5785 Yes

[@Mt-ze3xe]

To think that there's really a dude out there who disliked this. Like imagine disliking this; this is the best thing on the planet.
EDIT: He's gone fellas, carry on.

[@djbtf2753]

i wish they used the drum sound from the demo instead of the final drum sound lmao

[@chloepoli3944]

IM FUCKING OBSESSED WITH THIS

[@saffrons12]

God bless you, George. ❤ You musical genius.

[@scampimac]

Shiny Collarbone

[@ewandawson2388]

SO much talking heads in this. Matty really wears his influences on his sleeve

[@jxnnyboo]

So so hooked to this demo version ughhhh

[@lorenz0]

SHINY COLLARBONE

[@neymarjr_.]

OMG DREAMMYY, WHY DIDNT THEY RELEASE THIS INSTEAD. its 10000x better

[@tmv7533]

This is the best shit I've ever heard

[@benxgoh]

Slaps

[@katlynmortimer1772]

Super random question here, but does anyone have any song recommendations that sound like this because this sounds so good :)

[@cookie-ks2bh]

naive melody by talking heads.

[@dazzledazz123]

Listen to YATTE he has amazing songs straight from the 80s like this one

[@MayaLove777]

joan

[@justinborland3325]

They say on the podcast that they ditched this version because it sounded too much like “this must be the place (naive melody)” by taking heads

[@monmin217]

this makes me feel so calm happy, idk why

[@arifrzqasri]

is the colour inspired by mondrian?

[@Cassiopeia11962]

yes!

[@victorialeite4027]

omg thank you

[@milesthemelonator]

The very start sounds like the trading212 advert

[@kmanika6084]

Oh damn. I'm in love.

[@heinoustentacles5719]

eeb eeb eeb abababa eeb eeb eeb

[@jayydoesstuff]

THANK YOU FOR THIS BLESSING 🙌❤

[@solomonalfred2800]

I am a bit confused what makes this track special. I feel like it's the chorus of the title but integrated into another track. Can someone help me please.

[@Westinpayne]

just saw these boys play here in Boise and remembered this demo… something about the part at 0:34 …windows down, full volume, driving thru the mountains. BLISS.

[@elleee6325]

kinda sad they removed the synth intro :(

[@tkarnrwl544]

Interesting intro

[@gabriellechan1496]

ITS KIND OF GIVING WHAT ONCE WAS BY HER'S BUT MORE POP????

[@mollsack]

this version is so dreamy wow

[@chrispuca]

I get Stranger Things trailer music vibes

[@brioche8378]

SHINY COLLARBONE

[@YuhHuhNuhUh]

I love this

[@d.a.channel3820]

This Demo is Everything Special about Masterful Music Making!💯⭐️🏆

[@thereisghost1301]

Imagine this slowed-🧎‍♀️

[@chipchippahson]

This sounds so much like I Am The Song by Hiss Golden Messenger.

[@joshuaparks9202]

Anyone know how they get the guitar effect on the first verse?

[@SCAPETRACE]

I like this better???????????

[@flxee8929]

666 likes

[@shamon85]

i love this version

[@tasuketea]

Can we ever get a song from the 1975 without mentioning 80's to it?

[@henrybrown3171]

The driving guitar part from 0.35 reminds me so much of “talking in your sleep” by the romantics

[@23xcavat0rrs]

when i die i want this to play during the end credits of my life.

[@krazzzysimp6478]

I really really love this kind of song the 80s vibe of it... i think i was born in wrong generation..

[@caoilinoconnor82]

Yes

[@dylancross2925]

It’s not heroin if it’s not with you

[@ksivl1690]

Ah... immaculate