Hello Everyone! I've started a second channel where I learn lots of exciting new skills. It's been lots of fun to work on! You can check out the first video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-J48RSgyBgOU.html
From a Peter Murphy Spin Magazine interview… How exactly does one prepare for performing a nine-minute song while hanging upside down like a bat? There is a maximum amount of time before you black out; it’s 15 minutes or something. I was okay with that. So I got some hanging boots they use in Pilates exercise, and during rehearsals I got my crossbar set up. The technical difficulty is in the muscles. The vocal muscles are in reverse because of gravity, so you have to teach these new muscles how to sing.
@@Mildon44 I mean, a lot of goth is actually tom based so it is far more tribal and primal. Goth is really one of the most expansive genres, as far as different influences go. Probably because the bands under the umbrella can sound so different. It tends to be more of a FEELING, although you do look for certain things, flanger, chorus, delay, scratchy guitar, very prominent basslines, etc. But even that is not always present, within electro goth, etc. But the feeling defines the genre for sure. But NEVER the fashion, fuck that.
Not a big hit, but definitely a cult classic, and most agree, it is the track where Goth crystalised into a recognisable form. Other good tracks, "Spirit", "Kick in the Eye" and "Lagartija Nick". A very interesting band. The lead singer is very into mysticism, so I would not be surprised if he does yoga which must help with the breathing.
I might also mention She's In Parties, which is possibly the closest they got to the mainstream. Other really great Bauhaus audio art includes St Vitus Dance, Dark Entries, Silent Hedges and my personal fave, Hollow Hills.
Peter didn't write most of the lyrics, that was David J and his depth of mysticism and occultism was a huge influence on the other members of the band. David even wrote a book on the subject. All three of the front members were good vocalist, Peter was just super human with what he could do with his voice.
@@johnzacharias7928 Indeed, but Pete Murphy has between careers in music been known to delve into things like Sufi Mysticism and other esoterica from around the world.
@@jon-paulfilkins7820 Yeah, Im not sure of this but I believe his wife is Islamic. I do know that he converted to Islam and when he returned to sing with Bauhaus he refused to sing the song Stigmata Martyr because it conflicted with his faith. Im a Bauhaus nerd it seems lol. I did kinda lose interest in Peter Murphy at Holy Smoke. He did another great album after that I think it was Cascade or something different but my fave is still Love Hysteria, Holy Smoke was just too commercial for me.
Yes, this was the original lineup, including David J on base, Daniel Ash on guitar, and Kevin Haskins on drums. They reunited and toured in 05-06, then released their final album in 2008 (an underappreciated masterpiece.)
While not a fan of Bauhuas as much as Murphy's solo stuff, Peter Murphy's voice is still one of my all-time favorites! The way it can be so full and heavy and yet still somehow manage to float.. Amazing Cuts You Up is still one of my favorite songs.... The cello and his voice... Sublime!
Peter is one of my all time favorite performers/singers. His 1989 album, Deep, has not left my daily playlist since its release as I typically hear at least 1 song from that album each day. I got to see him and Bauhaus live with Nine Inch Nails when they toured together, and they were exceptional. His voice may be aging some, but he's still got it. Thanx for sharing! Loch Sloy! ~Be Blessed
I was 2 people back from the stage at this show... it was freaking epic. Especially with such a long song... there were so many people around me that were just there for Weezer and Coldplay that they had no idea what was happening on stage.
Creepy Bossanova! Goth was so new and electryfying! Remember the times. Great Performance! For Halloween you could do more of that like Sisters of Mercy, Joy Division, The Cure, Siouxsie you already did, Nina Hagen ,Punk Opera Singer ( Friedhof and African Reggae) is a must!
This is the first Bauhaus reaction Ive ever seen, they have been one of my favorite bands for a long time. I missed out seeing them in '98, my roommate went without me. I was bummed. Ive never seen this performance before. fn crazy to see him hang upside down for so long.
If you want to listen to more of Peter Murphy’s singing. You should listen to: Cuts you up, A strange Kind of Love, or I’ll fall with your knife Oh. Also this song was used in the movie “the hunger” with Susan Sarandon, and David Bowie
My gosh I love Bauhaus! This warmed my cold black little heart. This is pretty much what he always sounded like, being upside down for so long seems miserable lol. "Release the bats" - the Birthday Party is my batty suggestion
Yep,this is the original line up of Bauhaus,with of course Peter Murphy on vocals,Daniel Ash on guitar,and the rhythm section of brothers Kevin Haskins on drums,and David J on bass providing that driving constant beat. What an entry though,an amazing performance all around. Saw Peter Murphy and David J here in New Zealand back in 2018,and they were unreal performing all those great Bauhaus tracks. Now,if you want a bat-themed song,why look any further than this very song - it would be amazing to watch you try it upside down.
This song was released when I was in my teens, so I loved it. The ominous bass line and Peter Murphy's voice (yes if I remember correctly he does sound like that when he's not upside down) give this a very creepy vibe.
@@karlrobinson3608 They've never toured without all of the original members and called it "Bauhaus". When Murphy and David J toured together, it was billed as them doing Bauhaus songs, not AS Bauhaus.
I saw Bauhaus, the original line-up, at the Electric Ballroom, Camden and again at the Hammersmith Palais for their 'farewell' concert... they were bloody brilliant...he sounds the same any way up...
This is a good one, but my favorite Bauhaus song is "She's in Parties." It's worth a reaction. Another song for Halloween is "Found Love in a Graveyard" by Veronica Falls.
This video just earned you another subscriber! You should check some more stuff from Peter. He's an amazing singer. His voice is showing it's age, but he is still great. This is the original (and only) band formation. They broke up in 1983 but reunited in 1998 (first time I saw them live). They still reunite sometimes for live concerts. I met Peter 5 years ago and he's not only a great singer/performer. He's also a great human being.
I had never heard this song before, the performance is amazing. Reminds me a little of Led Zeppelin. Thanks for turning me onto it, it'll have to go onto my Halloween playlist!
Watch the movie “The Hunger” with David Bowie; they use this song in a scene. Amazing stuff. P.S., these guys are nothing like Zeppelin. Listen to songs like “In The Flat Field” and you’ll understand.
For a song to still be so requested and influential, some 40 plus years later... says something. Any band or fan who has every rocked all black and related to Winona Ryders character in Beetlejuice, knows this song. Death metal to emo.
The first time I saw Bauhaus, it was in a theater with seats in the entire auditorium. When Bauhaus came on everyone rushed to the stage. Me and my friends took some acid before the show so we stayed in our seats, put up our feet and watched like they were performing just for us. It was an incredible show!
A terrific vocalist. Although constantly compared to Bowie, his voice is surprisingly similar to Neil Diamond’s. It’s a pity this is billed as just Peter Murphy, as it is the one and only lineup of Bauhaus - although Peter has toured with bass player David J Haskins, celebrating 40 years of Bauhaus. The original lineup is still touring, we lifelong fans are praying for new recordings but aren’t holding our breath!
I saw them live back in '97. Blew me away. Peter's voice live (while "not" upside down) was truly amazing. One of the best concerts I've seen. I wasn't expecting that. *sidebar* How can you not know Peter Murphy's voice when your voice tells us you're from the UK???!
It's an older video, but you can watch him sing it standing upright with Trent Reznor and Tv on the Radio. There's definitely a difference, but that could also just be the fact that it was like a decade earlier.
I saw Pete Murphy live after he split from Bauhaus, his Operatic Vocals were Awesome!! He sang while Dancing like a Ballet dancer and I defy Anyone to try to compete, Magazines ,,,"The Light Pours Out of Me" was 100% Amazing!! As with everything hes done. ~ this blokes a Vocalist, Poet, and Musician but hey each unto their own. He had just had a heart-attack and surgery here, so kudos to him...
Very cool. I wasn't a Bauhaus fan, but I heard Peter Murphy's song "I'll Fall With Your Knife" in a 90's movie. It was so dark and different: I just had to add it to my collection. He's a unique performer. It must have been hard to sing this song upside down.
@@ScarletVoodoo In the US, the movie was called "Trojan War." I believe it had a different name in Europe. As I recall, the song was played during the closing credits.
Plus, they're touring later this year! Mexico, NYC and Pasadena, CA next May. I think they all live in or around L.A. now as well. Had the absolute pleasure of seeing Bauhaus, Peter Murphy solo, Tones on Tail, Love and Rockets and David J solo. Bit of a fan. Do check out Peter's solo releases, some truly beautiful songs. Same with L&R (Daniel Ash sang/guitar primarily for them). *sigh*. TY for a thoughtful reaction! X
Well, I probably would not have expected to see Bauhaus on this channel, what a surprise! It does appear to be the original members as far as I can see. Some of their offshoot bands are interesting, Pete Murphy did some great solo stuff, the others were in bands called Tones On Tail and Love And Rockets at various points. I'm sure Love And Rockets are still around. Daniel Ash is a criminally under valued guitar player, capable of some fantastic atmospheric stuff and very aware of his own dynamics and that of the band, very restrained and kind of non traditional playing. Also a superb rhythm player.
Making me nostalgic for the 1990s goth/industrial scene of my 20s with this one. Now I want you to do a whole retrospective of some of my favourites, like Andrew Eldritch from Sisters of Mercy or Suzanne Perry of Love Spirals Downwards...I could go on. Stupid nostalgia! A man can dream, though, right? xD
Wow, makes me nostalgic for the late 70s, early 80s, when it first came out and we all rocked our Siouxsie Sioux eye liner and Robert Smith lipstick and sneakers
isn't andrew eldritch kinda rubbish live? she'd probably want to go with a studio recording instead of a live performance in that case. (unless what i heard years ago was some kind of joke that went right over my head and he's actually just fine live, i guess.)
@@ravenofroses You know, I'm really not sure. I don't think I ever managed to see them live. I have some vague recollection of them being on a ticket once, but have no specific memories. That doesn't mean much; they could have been unmemorable, I could have been wasted, or I could be remembering a ticket for a show I wound up not going to. I could even be flat out imagining it, since I can't think of who else was supposed to be with them. Now I want to look for some live recordings, but those are always a crapshoot because of recording quality.
Surprisngly being upside down hasn't seemed to have had much effect on his tone. Of course whilst the most famous of their repitore it isn't the most strenuous of their songs on his voice
He sounds great here. Pretty much the way I remember him sounding even though I haven't listened to them in awhile. I'm just wondering how he didn't pass out with the blood rushing to his head! 😁 If you want to check him out on his feet I suggest their official video of their cover version of David Bowie's song "Ziggy Stardust". It rocks and he sounds great!
When Pete Murphy first sang this all those years ago he recorded it in one take and the music was also recorded in one take. The whole 9+ minutes. Also it was the first time he had ever actually sang in public so to speak.
I was a little Gothic in Australia during the very early 80' and was there at the start of that scene which has evolved into the Emo's I see on the streets today. Im in my 50's now and Bauhaus was one of my favorite bands. Love the song Crows the best. Nick Cave was still with either the Birthday Party or Boy Next Door. I have loved seeing what was once considered alternative go to mainstream with Bands like Navana making the cross over. Still listen to early Goth music.
Bela Lugosi was the actor who put Dracula on the map in 1931. He played the part on stage for three years before the film. His performance has influenced not only future actors portrayal of Dracula but all vampires. So the upside down Peter Murphy is more than just a homage to vampires but the man himself he is singing about.
it is Bauhaus Kevin Haskins Daniel Ash Peter Murphy David J, never seen him sing it upside down last saw em back in the early 80s where he used a black box filled with light when he lifted the lid
Thank you for this one! Very cool, and all of Bauhaus sound great, whether upside down or upside up. Expect it was a different sort of challenge for Peter Gabriel to sing "Solsbury Hill" while riding around the concert stage on a bicycle.
I don't remember where, but I recall an interview with Love and Rockets - where the quote was something like ~ writing for Bauhaus was difficult when the singer only sings 3 notes. lol. probably untrue. With that said, this song was so enlightening and such a change for me when I heard it on the radio. Coming out of Disco - with the 5th of Beethoven, Chic, Donna Summer - with funky guitar, synth bass, and string sections... to something so minimalist, with little harmonic movement, and those textures with the pick dragging across the strings... I was unaware of anything like it at the time. Just beautiful. Still enjoy it! Classic song.
Yes it’s the original lineup. They have broken up and gotten back together several times. They’re actually touring now. They also perform without Peter Murphy as Love and Rockets.
My favourite song to apreciate in late Silent night The same song is the aperture in the classical movie The Hunger with Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon and great elenc. From the solo carreer of Peter Murphy's songs like CUT ME UP and Índigo Eyes my favourites. Tones On Tail the Band with the restants of Bauhaus with Go became another big hit in the nights of São Paulo like Bela Lugosi's Death
Hi it’s Stacie! This video is interesting and creepy at the same time! I have heard of this band but never really got into them! However: This is sooo perfect for Halloween! A man singing upside down now that takes talent! Take care Beth!🎃
Love Bauhaus but Peter's best vocal work is for sure his solo stuff. Particularly the albums from the 80s/90s. Bat songs: "Bats" by Tori Amos and "Bats" by The Joy Formidable.
Its a classic piece of Gothic...a theatrical soundscape that winds its way between your ears. Beth you should listen to The Sisters of Mercy..Temple of love...with the amazing Ofra Hazia .😎🌚🖤
Bauhaus, yes!!! I'm a metalhead and goth. I've been listening to goth rock and metal for 12 years. I love Bauhaus, She Past Away, O.children, Shadow Age etc..
Oh! Yes, Peter sounds exactly the same standing up! In the '80s, his voice was a tad higher, and it's Vampirically insane! I asked my sister, because she was a fan before me... although she's younger, and she told me about how he had to train and practice so much for this. I was so freaked out and excited when I saw him doing this holy shit! I know I can't stand on my head at all, not even 5 seconds! I can't even stand normally sometimes without getting a head rush! As the previous, commenter described, yes he sounds the same upside down as he does standing up! Grant it, I was 21 when I discovered one song by Love and Rockets and didn't know any history of the house or any of them. I'd like to bless my sister's heart because at this point she's educated me completely on both Daniel and Peter's work. She had tickets to go to Minnesota from Chicago to see Bauhaus this year 2022, unfortunately the concert was canceled. Fortunately Peter Murphy went into rehab. And it's looking like Love and Rockets is going to be the touring band now. Which amuses me because the first thing anybody said was well minus is Peter it is Love and Rockets So why not have a Love and Rockets to her? Looks like! How exciting send Peter gets better about House tours and you've seen all the bands almost because that does need food tones on sale. A little bit so thank you for doing this as a song to discover because you speak extremely intelligently about music and but professing to hear it's not everybody knows!
Peter Murphy with Bauhaus, compared to his solo work, it's like two different people. I recommend checking out his song "Loctaine" from his album, "Lion." Such a different sound to his voice!
Nice video beth, peter Murphy is one of the most famous singers of the dark wave and his voice is amazing! If you can react to susumu hirasawa who is an incredible japanese composer and singer since the 80's till today
