So Kas wanted to write a song that sounded like what Utopia would sound like today. Boy, did he nail it. This is already in my top 10 favorite songs of all time list. It is just genius.
What an incredible and immediately recognizable voice. He somehow sounds as if he's just talking with you, telling you a story, yet conveys the melody in such a pure fashion.
I've been looking for this song for so long since I heard it on the radio, so glad I found it. It's a great song, feels kind of nostalgic in a way even though I only heard it a year ago.
This song is so freaking amazing! It stirs my soul. I just discovered "The Clocks All Stopped" this past week ..and bought it on iTunes immediately. I must have shared the song with about a dozen people already. I only started doing research on Kasim after I learned it was him, not Todd, on lead vocals of "Set Me Free." They sound alike at times. Signed, me, a new fan, spreading the word. I also love Kasim's "Don't Break My Heart" from the early 80's. The song charted on CHUM AM's Top 30 in Toronto, back then. Wish it was on iTunes too. I love this guy!
Thank you, Kasim for giving us this song! The vocals and harmonies are surely Utopian. I often thank a higher being for bringing you and Todd together. My life is the richer for it.
This is truly beautiful Kasim. You need to make a record with Roger, Willie, and Todd; for the cosmos of music. The time is right and i can hear your souls are there. There is nothing to lose and everything to gain. I really hope you guys do something brother.
I can't remember another album that touched me as profoundly on many levels. "3" is amazing, as is "Quid Pro Quo", Kasim's most recent previous solo effort. How wonderful to hear Roger and Todd together with Kasim. The liner notes for 3 say that it was intentionally NOT written to sound like a Utopia album, with the exception of "Clocks All Stopped" which was. At any rate, the whole album is solid, and a must for any fan of Utopia or Kasim's work.
When I first saw Utopia in 79 at Knebworth Adventures had just come out and I was already a fan . Not everything was Todd even though he was the lead man. The solo Lps the Utopia guys have made are really good. My problem is I cant get a bloody copy of this CD in the Uk since it came out! So I just have to keep listening to abeautiful arranged song on here!
I didn't know Roger & Todd were on this cuz I was thinkin' man they sure got the Utopia sound down.Beautiful.I only wish Willie had been on the session.
Kasim with Todd in the background vocals . Unmistakable Utopia sound.Love it altho I’m a bit late discovering it! More like this please if you’re out there listening with Todd👍
I don't know this!!! I know Kasim from His work with Utopia. I can hear the obvious Utopia influences in the song which wants me to delve a little deeper. Somehow, knowing what great musicians the band were, I don't think I'm going to be disappointed. See You on the other side.
Any background on the video itself? I learned that Kasim's wife of 30 years died in 2011, in New York. The cemetery hear appears to be the west coast....
This song is just amazing, easily one of my all-time favourites. I like the nostalgic guitar riff, and Kasim's singing is great! Only, what's up with this video? My eyes get tired from watching, it has kinda weird colours and shaky framerate...
Kasim, I don't know if you read these but I met you in toronto (i was the youngest guy there heh) and if you do somehow see this, please upload more on this channel! please explain the chords of umbrella man to me and make a video with music tips! explain how to have a perfect choir boy voice, and how to play bass and piano as well as you do!
