This song was played at a friend's funeral. Its the anniversary of his death. I miss him. He gave such great advice. I have so much heart ache right now. I wish he was here to tell me what i should do. This song is beautiful
Anyone who appreciates Icehouse can party with me anytime. If not, step aside. Their music is timeless and beyond underrated. Some of their live versions from a few years ago rival the originals. That's hard to do.
When I have to depart from this life, I want to exist anew in the 80s eternally, and I would not miss a thing. I miss the good old times, where music and lyrics still meant something, where the word of a man was truthful and honest, where a handshake was a contract and not to be debated, a time where we were free, innocent and full of dreams and big plans... I miss the 80s so much it hurts! Icehouse brings me back there with each and every great song they have created. I love them so much for just that ❤️
“Standing on a ‘limit’ of an ‘endless’ ocean” they sure do mean what they say, tell me in what world is the ocean endless if we are living on a ball that goes all the way around and meets in the same spot. They definitely do mean their words
Iva's father Neville Davies played the title role in this video. Last week he died at age 94. The best way to show you condolences is to watch this video in his honor.
I’ll meet Neville and all of the Icehouse musicians in an eternal and beautiful whirlwind of the 80s when I leave this existance. My condolences and thanks for this amazing piece of art. I hope that Iva and Neville will be reunited in heaven. It will be as beautiful as this song. I love this song so much that I have tears in my eyes each time that I listen to it. It basically describes the word “beautiful” to a blind person in tunes. Icehouse, I love you! ❤️
I'm from England and was a teenager in the 80s. Although I may have heard one or two of their songs over the years, I can honestly say that it is only during the last 12 months that I've actually discovered their wonderful music. What a treat it has been.
I spent the 80's in the Marines, El Toro California. I owned a convertible. Most every weekend I would drive Pacific Coast Highway between LA and Laguna Beach. This is the music I would listen to. It's like listening to my reflection...
32nd St. San Diego, Navy for me. And a little time at Long Beach Naval Shipyard. I'd escape to the mountains whenever possible and listen to Icehouse and others. CA was great back then.
I will never forget the day Steve Irwin died. A Brisbane radio station chose this song as a tribute. I know it is supposed to be about an artist. But Steve was such a colourful character that it seemed to fit. I still can't hear this song without crying.
Steve died when my daughter was one year old. She started watching and loving his show which was shown in England when she was two (she’s 14 shortly). I’ve always tried to be upfront with her because life is hard and cruel and you have to prepare them for the knocks, but I could never bring myself to tell her that he’d died. Just too upsetting.
I have had the pleasure of being support DJ for them back in 86, at the Dalrymple Hotel in Townsville QLD Australia. Back when Iva Davies still had his long hair... the sound they produced live, was nothing short of mesmerizing. Their performances, perfect!
My 12 year old is going through an 80's revival! She asked me my favourate 80's song!! Icehouse 'Man of Colours'! Came instantly to me! I havent listened to this for years, but I am so in love with this song! It is so beautiful! Thank you my daughter for bringing me back to this 🥰🥰🥰
I've cried, every time I've heard this song, and not once did I notice that the painter is dancing with the lady at the end. There's always something I call "the spell breaker," the thing that heals the sadness of something. It made my heart so happy, to see the painter dancing with her. The spell is broken! I'm done crying over this song now. :)
I'm a product of the 80s.... Now that I'm close to 60, The music is even more nostalgic to me, renewing memories that were very special and sometimes heartfelt to me. This song is very deep, meaningful, Soul searching... Reality has set in. Icehouse has always had music that made me emotional, but even more so now. Especially this song.
I listend to Icehouse when I was a kid, first introduced to them in the US. The songs Crazy and Electric Blue were popular, and that got me interested in the band. I later bought Man of Colours and Great Southern Land. I loved it. It's been 3 decades, and I've circled back, having a bit of nostalgia. So, I bought Man of Colours again, and love it. This song is one of my faves on the album, and is very touching. Icehouse is still as beautiful as it was when I was a kid. Thanks for the memories!
I was about 25 when this came out. The 80's are a special place in time , that I like most passed thru with music of peace and tranquility. Without knowing was a portal of paradise that in my youth and hurry did not grasp, now Is lost and fading with memory.
This is my dad who can't paint as he has got old and can not hold a brush or pencil. But he try's ... I cry watching him in his frustration. My dad is sad as her tries.... love you dad
Песня, несомненно, шедевр! И музыка, и текст, и красивый, приятный голос Дейвиса - всё прекрасно. И какая-то щемящая душевность. Одна из самых любимых песен уже много лет.
They were never truly famous in the UK, but I will literally fly to Aus one day to sse them live; something about them that is very impactful to me and my emotions.
One of Ice houses greatest and best songs ever. Everything I see this video and hear this song,It makes me think of my late father who was killed Deer hunting when I was just 3 years old. Miss you dad everyday of my life. You always be my Man Of Clours.
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I was a 20-year-old college student in 1987 and already an Icehouse fan when I bought the Man of Colours album on its day of release. Remarkably, after nearly 40 years, this song - the title track - remains my favorite song ever.
I so so so adore "Man of Colours, it's my very spesh fav Icehouse song.. And as always Ivor Davies and Icehouse keep inspiring me like there is no end.. God Bless you and RIP Mr Davies💖
Im 44 born in 78 & I remember my mum & dad having party's back in the late 80s I was like 10-11 & always use to grab the icehouse albums out & take em to mum & she'd put them on, think there was even a flowers album she'd put on for me. Iva & Icehouse thanks for the memories. Tracy Chapman's album was a favourite of mine back then too. Still is even now.
Holy shit! This song STILL sends my Soul giddy, EVERY time I hear it! More than 30 years later! In my childhood through my radio, he was talking to the Artist within me! To this day, he still is ... and as always, so much deeper! 😍😍😍
I love the use of the oboe in this song. It's a beautiful, tender song and the video is too. Well done. There's no one like Iva Davies. So glad to see these videos.
It’s always the songs of icehouse that remind me of the 80s . Went to his house once to deliver a piano. The name on the job card was Davies. Had no idea at the time it was him. He answered the door. I was dumbstruck . He was a really cool guy. He gave me an autograph for my little sister who loves him . She’s still got it . It says . To Annette keep dreaming Iva Davies.
I paint a lot, using oils, and I’m truly knocked out with Iva Davies’s talent to bring a visual artist to life in such a profound way. The oboe, and whole composition, is remarkable to me. So many different forms of arts used in this one video is astonishing and such a beautiful result 🙏🏽 Michael Painter sings this so well but this video is knock-out!
Beautiful, delicate sound and so evocative of an exciting and turbulent time gone by as a young gay man in Melbourne of the 1980's.... thank's Iva and Icehouse - forever a part of my soul's soundtrack!
Saw icehouse at zoo twilight Melbourne 2 nights in a row. Omg how awesome live. If you haven’t seen them yet put it on your bucket list. It’s a must. Love them.
The instrument Iva is playing in this music video is an oboe d'amore. It is pitched a minor third lower than a standard oboe (which is pitched in C), meaning it is in A. The oboe d'amore is also slightly larger/longer. The lowest note a standard oboe can produce is a Bb below middle C and can't go any lower than that. To the human ear, the lowest note on an oboe d'amore sounds like a concert A below middle C, but it is in fact the instrument's middle C. The cor anglais is the next instrument which is pitched in F, and is bigger again and produces a lower pitched sound than the oboe d'amore. Not much is known about the oboe d'amore, but it does exist. It is the mezzo-soprano of the oboe family.
Love Ivas Davis brilliant singer songwriter handsome man still this day. Unique shy wonderful..still to this day I still listen and look Iva the one and only Davis xxxx🥰😘🤩😍❤❤❤
You know a legendary band when their music is timeless. Sounds just as good today as the day it was released over 30 years ago. Iva Davies and Icehouse has soooo many great songs. And Wonderful Memories always come with timeless music.
New songs always have more views sadly as they are current, played a lot etc. so people search for them. Hidden gems like these are sadly forgotten all too often.
I was into acdc when this come out,, i got this tape from woodys music,,i was 16/17 and a sheila i knew could not believe i had the depth...acdc rocked me ..ice house got me laid.and 30 years later the memory is well savored;; thanks freckly fray
