Cardiacs Special Garage Concert 19th October 2003 with CD Sounds 

If this is TLDR - apologies. I'm very old - my prior musical preferences were mid-late 60s Beatles, Who, Love, Small Faces blah; as a teenager, I loved Genesis, Purple, Bowie, Rush blah. I visited my osteopath(!) in April this year, and he's a fellow drummer. As he was bending me about, I asked him - "what's this band on the sound system?" He said - "Cardiacs"; I said - "I know the name - this is interesting...." I then went home and checked 'em out on RU-vid, and my musical life has not been the same since. I've now got Cardiacs CDs for the car, DVDs for the TV, and am now totally obsessed; I cannot think of a musical life without them, and wished to Christ that I had discovered 35+ years ago so I could've seen them and learnt from them. Tim - please get well.

0:35 The Obvious Identity 5:21 Pip as Uncle Dick, but Peter Spoiled It 9:54 Hello, Mr. Minnow 16:19 An Ant 18:08 Hello, Mr. Sparrow 22:40 A Bus for a Bus on the Bus 26:38 Visiting Hours 31:24 Dead Mouse 36:01 Scratching, Crawling, Scrawling 36:21 As Cold As Can Be In An English Sea 44:28 Aukamakic (Do You Want a Cigarette?) 45:55 Gloomy News 48:01 Hope Day 54:37 Let Alone My Plastic Doll 58:52 Icky Qualms 1:01:04 Dinnertime Is at Home (Not Here) 1:08:18 My Trademark 1:15:09 Jibber and Twitch 1:19:14 Gina Lollabrigida

33 years old and only now I learn about these guys, it's bloody fantastic

Spent the whole video watching Kavus's hair.

This is just utter brilliance, it's modern jazz without all the wanna be wank, so really it's modern rock, TRUE modern rock, when Americans talk about "math(s)" metal, this is what started the trend. Mike Patton loved this band, and therefore Mr. Bungle has a source.

Dark genius, ecstatic beauty. Excellence. Somewhere this music praises something terrible and Divine.

I’m shook. These guys are like a modern day symphony of the sadistic. There are no logical words that can describe how i feel when i listen to Cardiacs. I feel like life disappears and i get taken away into Tim’s world. Kinda weird that my name is also Tim. RIP Tim Smith, you will be missed.

I am in awe of these people. How the bloody fupp do they remember where they are in these complex songs and also be so tight as a band, that if they were a crab they would fill up with poo and explode?

Very rare for a band to get more intense as they get older. I guess these guys are the exception.

An this is why i was transfixed with cardiacs. RIP Sir Tim

This is why the internet was invented.

There is NO greater band on the planet than Cardiacs. Not now, not ever.

The greatest band ever. EVER.

Genius. Complete and utter genius.

this is still the max!! didn't know music could bite you that deep!

How does anything be this good? Please God make Tim well.

James "Jim" Smith is an impossibly good bass player. So complex. It's just effortless.

how the fuck does Jim resist the urge to rock out . he is so dead pan its incredible

Nothing will ever compare to Cardiacs period!!!!

Saw them live twice, last time in 2007 just before Tim's illness. I'd booked for the next tour but wasn't to be. Hard watching this video after Tim's passing but he has given us an incredible legacy.

Round 34.00, man clambers on stage and gives TS a hug. Beautiful.

God-like Sparky! Cardiacs are truly legendary....one day they will get the credit they truly deserve. Until then all we can do is enjoy and spread the word!

Absolutely delighted to see Jim singing along during Hope Day (50.16)

Just amazing - saw them live countless times and after listening to Cardiacs, most other music seems unworthy somehow. What a genius Tim Smith is.

1:03 - The Obvious Identity 5:22 - Pip As Uncle Dick But Peter Spoiled It 9:54 - Hello Mr Minnow 16:22 - An Ant 18:09 - Hello Mr. Sparrow 22:39 - A Bus For A Bus On The Bus 26:39 - Visiting Hours 31:24 - Dead Mouse 35:18 - Scratching Crawling Scrawling 36:22 - As Cold As Can Be In An English Sea 44:29 - Aukamakic 45:55 - Gloomy News 48:02 - Hope Day 54:38 - Let Alone My Plastic Doll 58:52 - Icky Qualms 1:01:05 - Dinner Time is at Home (Not Here) 1:08:17 - My Trade Mark 1:15:09 - Gibber and Twitch 1:19:14 - Gina Lollabridgida

It’s 2 o’clock a.m., finally went to “sleep” then hit “Cardiacs” on RU-vid and started watching “just a bit”... But I just can’t stop it! Fuck, I had still never seen this gig and WOW! Can’t believe it... and this was 13 years after Mare’s Nest concert... What a band! I wish Tim recovers.

So glad I found this. Thank you Tim Smith. X You can see why Kavus was in the band. Bob Leith on drums: Astounding! One thing that always stands out for me is Jim's bass playing. He should be celebrated!

I heard them in the 1980s and was in awe. In their suit and tie, they looked like men who had just finished a day's work in the office, I was surprised they were not more well-known. They are unique in sound.

The only problem with this being played at my funeral is that I wouldn't be alive to hear it again...

There's a fine line between genius and madness. Cardiacs straddle that line perfectly.

Utterly. Fucking. Stupendous.

Rest in peace Tim x

All bands wish that their crowds were as energetic and awesome as Cardiacs crowds!!

Excellent to see this! The world's a little less brighter without the Cardiacs

I'm so completely and utterly gobsmacked I cannot believe what I'm even listening to.

RIP Tim :(

I'm 45 now had t shirt 15 see them first when 17 and still only band that can excite me and not get bored .u have yr classics like zeppelin etc but if u get these guys there's nothing I've found, to come close to just genius and raw unique energy to fill me up.i ain't got the right words to be honest, but u people no.

Masters, rest in peace Tim.

this footage is the first glimpse of cardiacs i ever saw and i’ve been obsessed since

I must have watched this a hundred times. It never gets old or fails to surprise and delight in equal measure. Such incredibly dynamic arrangements of these songs...I would put this iteration of the band against any four piece in history, few would come close in terms of tightness, composition, skill or sheer musical firepower. Just mind-blowing.

One of the Best shows ever !!! Unbelievable ! Thanks dear Mr. Tim Smith. A real genious...

Brilliant. I wish i was old enough to have seen them live. I only got into them around 2003 when i was a kid after reading a blur book where they said cardiacs were a huge influence on them. I get the feeling many many bands were influenced by cardiacs. And heres hoping they eventually get the recognition they deserve !!

some of the most amazing music i've ever seen played..if only it wasn't only on telly :(

They are just mind blowing.

Only ever played in England. Oh, what I wouldn't give to have been to just one of their shows...

RIP Tim

What a sound!

that particular rendition of Gina Lollabridgida is wonderful. Such great energy. This is what I want to wake up to everyday.

I could only go on one night: chose to go for this gig as it was what I would not have heard before. still reeling.

RIP Tim Smith

Cardiacs' live performances were a real treat. Magnificent. Very funny as well.

truly the best thing i heard in years !

Brilliant ! Absolutely brilliant! New discovery in 2022 ! Wow !

This band should have played alongside Gong, and stadiums must be filled. the world missed it. Fortunate people who enjoyed Cardiacs (and GONG) live. Thanks for uploading the recital, we appreciate the work and the diffusion of this glorious band. Greetings from Argentina.

Visiting Hours... What a number!!! Majestic!!

This is so unfuckingbelieveably beyond amazing. :D

Buds and Spawn is an all time classic. It's genius.

Let Alone my plastic doll, solo tears you apart every time. Pure Metal absolutely crushing, God Bless you Tim 💕

pure genius

I just love it such talent

This is just splendid ♥

I wish I could have been there.

In a fair and sensible universe, these chaps would be bigger than the Beatles..

This was an incredible gig, fucking loved it! They did two nights with a totally different set each night. I don't remember a third night although there may have been.

Godamn I wish I had seen this live.. superb!! Well done Mr Tallbastard, sounds fantastic!

Glorious!

Thanks bro! good work by the way!

When I first listened to Cardiacs, what was this! Wow! I tought. The quality is very high even at live performances! The only unfortunate thing is that I learned of Cardiacs after Tim Smith died. Thanks to Sinthia for teaching me.

This whole thing is a brilliant achievement in all departments. Thanks. It must take huge skill to play around a keyboard backing track.

I didn't know this band until I got into Napalm Death but I can see what all the fuss is about: love this so much

The lucky bastards that went to any of those night I aint usually envious but jeez. Fegsx.

Brilliant, no band will ever touch the cardiac, so powerful, Can anyone update me on tims health?

Yes Mr soundman, I always find it quite a good idea to turn the microphone up BEFORE the singer stars singing. But I am a bit old fashioned like that.

As absorbing as it gets.My favourite album(s) of all time and finally the visuals to match. KieranFunzig,you are simply brilliant.

Just the best thing in the world. I'll keep coming back for more and will never feel full x genius

Phenomenal.

OMG!!!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!

Just Brilliant!!!

genius in one song than most bands have in their entire repertoire

Wish I'd been there.

this is fantastic

Y’all are badass!! Cross of Rush,Yes,Kansas. Everyone in band is Strong musicians Good stuff Rock on 🤘.

A beautiful video with cardies and the pond.A stupendous evening that was.Get well Tim.

I swear at least 35,000 out of the 37,962 views are mine ;)

He is my Neighbour. well should be but his studio is next door and he is still in hospital :(

One of my favourite Cardiacs songs...wonderful!

Tim's underratedly funny...

glorious.

Pip As Uncle Dick But Peter Spoiled It is my new favourite!

This band is unique.

I was present at the first and second evening and recorded them onto minidisc. There was also a third evening show which consisted of a mix of the songs of the previous two evenings.

Marvellous! There's nothing better than Cardiacs. Thank you for putting this video together!

Kavus on the left is like Mos from the IT Crowd imagining himself as a rock star

The unlikely intersection of punk and progressive rock. This band, at the very least, deserves recognition for that fact alone.

stunning

Well, all the AIs in the world has a lot to catch up with. This concert is like, MAGICAL!

Thank You

You know those people you talk too, old people, and you say did you see any good bands in the sixties n seventies and they reel off loads of great bands. Well I can say I saw the original line up of the Diacs at least ten times from 85-87

GLORIOUS! Thank you so much for syncing up such fine audio to this video.

amazing