A Flock of Seagulls - US Festival 1983 (Full performance)

[@olinika71]

The Guitar of Paul... Best New Age Pedigree sound.... God in You Paul....

[@c.1290]

A guitar player way ahead of this time… Watching Paul to this day blows my freaking mind!

[@janebraun4482]

So many band guitar players who are good and ranked high, so what is it about this guy however that seems like no other? Something about his every move, energy, cool, total package on stage I guess.

[@AJ17_]

@@janebraun4482 Paul just had this presence/aura about him onstage. He was absolutely mesmerizing. My eyes always immediately go to him whenever I see any Seagulls video/performance and I can't look away. He just draws you in.

[@holysmoke8439]

What device is he using at 11:46.. do u know?

[@derekpratte7259]

What type of guitar is he playing?

[@squirtgun100]

Yes, definitely underrated. He’s badass.

[@cristianignacio8615]

1:02 Space Age Love Song 4:40 D.N.A 7:10 Electrics 10:20 Messages 13:18 The Traveler 16:44 Telecommunication 20:05 Nightmares 24:48 The Fall 29:37 Transfer Affection 36:25 Over The Border 41:22 What Am I Supposed To Do 45:16 Man Made 51:32 You Can Run 56:09 Wishing (If a have a photograph of you) 1:00:54 I Ran (so far away) 𓆃𓆃𓆃𓆃

[@Marcin28581]

Dzięki 👊

[@spikeybevan]

cheers

[@margretpfeifer7515]

❤️👋

[@rodito1969]

That guitar!!!!!!, don't need more words.

[@JDCUSA]

I can listen to Paul Reynolds play all day long.

[@AJ17_]

Me too. Me too.

[@musicdemos80]

Paul Reynolds played so good on all the tracks, but 'man made' WAS NEXT LEVEL.

[@ohiocaps52]

Wow glad to see people still enjoying this. I showed my daughter this tonight and pointed out where I was in the audience. Its so cool and she loves the music.

[@davidhefner2010]

Oh that's excellent

[@victorquezada8353]

That's actually crazy

[@tc1uscg65]

Watched them on Bands Reunited. They helped define the 80's, and electronic music. Great band.

[@klinkerwos4538]

Top notch guitarism by Paul Reynolds at 12:12, Man Made Machines. Goosebumps!

[@kataleyad2902]

It blows my mind how bad ass these guys were live in 1983…. I loved every minute of this video and Paul Reynolds!!!

[@AJ17_]

Paul was only 20 years old here (he turned 21 later that summer), and was throwing some major rock star poses/moves. He just had this amazing stage presence/aura about him.

[@davec3901]

Sounding good, fantastic footage. Paul Reynolds is locked in.

[@paulherzig2032]

Way ahead of everyone. Nobody then and now has a sound like this .Absolutely futuristic space travel sound . Thank God I got to see them front row at six flags georgia. Standing in front of Paul the whole time . That delay guitar sound is the reason I started playing guitar. Thank you A Flock of Seagulls !

[@JesusChristisfake]

Saw them last night in London, miss Paul, Frank and Ali but still great performance. Mike still cool as

[@sonnyjames8922]

Futurist space travel music, you described their sound perfectly!

[@JP-pf1nj]

OMG....that is so cool. I think he used Roland Jazz chorus...and some other analog tape delay...it would be cool to see what other effects he used...hard to tell from the video.

[@ezra340]

@@JP-pf1nj Roland Chorus Echo Re-501, rat distortion pedal and a Roland Gr300 guitar synth

[@Jeff-kd8sc]

This band was ahead of its time! Paul Reynolds is the best!!

[@cadillacbluez]

I was there ... it was my 21st birthday and what a day it was!

[@lew9223]

Paul Reynolds one of the greatest guitar players that many people won't have heard of. Great footage, thank you for sharing this.

[@Jason-lk2zt]

"Wishing" to me just oozes the 80's, where is my time machine I'm ready to go back, no really I am. I sure hope Heaven is like the 80's

[@norbertrivera]

My God! "US Festival 1983" i remember that ,i watched this on TV in 1983 i was 15 years old and very fan of Flock of Seagulls.

[@jasongoodacre]

One of the best bands of the 80s. Makes me proud of my home town Liverpool.

[@MrEss-ld3sw]

The version of Man Made @ 46:16 right into You Can Run @ 51:32 is fan-friggen-tastic! Paul Reynolds isn’t underrated, he’s the most recognizable synth pop guitarist from the 1980s. But, wow, cannot give the man enough accolades. The tone, the moves, the glasses, the relevance. Legendary.

[@keithpodhradsky1314]

A great deal achieved without the "synth" part, actually. Just unusual use of tones and echo. He did use an Ebow as well for Wishing. But agree he is a good guitarist.

[@margotalania8046]

Extraordinario❤

[@brianmjones6792]

Absolutely 💯 Paul Reynolds sound was unique and no one will ever sound like him.

[@AJ17_]

@@keithpodhradsky1314 He also used the Ebow on Nightmares.

[@CNAwarrior]

Every time I reminisce about the 80s decade, I always listen to a flock of seagulls. They were so amazing 🤩

[@ohiocaps52]

I was at US Festival 83 strictly to see heavy metal day and Seagulls and Oingo Boingo changed my music appreciation so much.

[@kerbystaley]

Also was there for Heavy Metal Day. (Sunday) Was 17 and broke! I'm watching this for the first time and realizing what I missed out. I appreciate all genres of music!🙂🎸🤘

[@alz2829]

cant believe this is 40 years ago, where does time go, great concert,

[@TwistedAngels]

Underrated as musicians; all extremely talented!

[@mikeoittinen5623]

A flock, better with age, seen em a few times in norCal. Thanks for the good times n memories.

[@KennyboyGM]

Man.... I can't believe it's been 40 years

[@AudioAtmos]

I love these old videos. Brings back memories of limited technology and what we had to deal with playing live. In the first song the guitarist (Paul Reynolds) keeps looking at his amps like he’s saying one day they will make a gadget that will let you tune the guitar on the fly. At least someone one was on the ball with a properly tuned guitar for the rest of the show. Probably the aluminum neck (Kramer XL-5) hit the heat and went crazy. I was into different music back then, but AFOS were a cool band.

[@musicstorm9454]

@AudioAtmos Thank you for your intelligent reply regarding the onstage sound quality. I'm the moderator here. If I may add: This is historic video footage that has been through many channels which over time alters the audio sequence. Just please enjoy this rare AFOS concert performance & musical legacy. Cheers!!

[@geraldillo]

I once had the opportunity to play a Kramer guitar; I didn't like it because it was constantly out of tuned because of the aluminum neck.

[@reneecalvert4153]

Flock of seagulls great band of the 80's. Mike was so cute & a gr8t singer ❤❤

[@andijosipiper6474]

Those times will never come back. Great band, great music

[@reelman4299]

I was out in the crowd somewhere. I attended Saturday and Sunday. I still have the ticket stubs. Ticket cost was 20 dollars per day. Great memories.

[@captmack007]

Ahh I couldn't remember what I paid it's such a blur, some faded memory

[@johncalvo5388]

I saw them at US 83. Definitely worth the wait and what a show. I remember it was so hot but so was the music.

[@markvandam5576]

I was there! First day of the festival and The Clash headlining. Glad someone recorded this because cell phones weren’t a. reality.

[@stefanreiman3527]

This Guitar just this guitar sound is awesome

[@ToysRUsKid_Critter]

I was there ✌️😁. 18 yrs old. I still think about what an epic festival it was

[@jerrylive365]

Hell ya! I lived in Chatsworth and wanted to go so bad but never got tickets. Cheers!

[@jacquelineiona1996]

Man, I was 19 at the time and I missed a show they did in Philadelphia with theFox and I have never-lived it down!!! I still regret it to this day all because I couldn’t get a ride. I didn’t drive yet. -Loved this band since and still! THANKS FOR UPLOADING THIS!!!!❤

[@conijinki9661]

It's wonderful to see Paul playing the guitar ❤ As if i were in heaven ❤

[@billinorlando2887]

I was never really " into" these guys but I.always loved the guitars on the radio hits i heard. I dont know. Im digging this. I might have to go out and buy some Flock.

[@daflotsam]

Right there with you. It think his hair just pissed me off back in the day. Ha. But recent listening has gotten me more intrigued. Good stuff.

[@delby66]

I saw them the same year in Toronto at the Police picnic. What a great concert and these guy were brilliant. Paul's guitar work was incredible.

[@TheSpartanboy10]

This is all I ever wanted please don't let this video get deleted thanks so much

[@mikeoittinen5623]

Renno is so cool, even today!!

[@AJ17_]

No one played like Reno. He exuded cool, but was the shy, quiet one.

[@delby66]

I saw this great band in Toronto at the Police Picnic. They were one of the bands that opened up for the Police. They were brilliant. It was around the same time as the US festival.

[@poolwaiter]

For people who only knew them for their hits, I hope they take the time to listen to songs like Over the Border which may be the best song they do live.

[@jody8526937]

Wow.. just wow.. a FULL Flock performance. It took a few songs for the guys to come into form but the last 30 minutes or more are fantastic. Mike is in full Flock hair mode.. his brother Ai is rock steady on drums, Frank is a great dancing, rhythmic bass player and Paul Reynolds on guitar is wonderful and beyond. Paul that guitar sound is a giant definition of modernity. Lead guitar, rhythm guitar and keyboard all in one.. the crowd seems a bit underwhelmed. That’s what happens when you are looking at the future and don’t realize it. I can see why this fragile quartet didn’t last long. The US Festival seemed almost unreal to those of us in the Midwest at the time making $4.25 an hour. In retrospect this was the best music festival of the era, and maybe of all time?

[@Jeffreeebowski]

In ‘83 min wage was $3.25/hr so you were doing good!! 😂

[@AJ17_]

They didn't last long because of Mike's oversized ego. He bullied the hell out of his bandmates and was a total control freak.

[@magnuswettermark8293]

One of the best guitarplayer ever. I am not kidding. Totaly awesome...

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

The Edge before The Edge.

[@roamlikekane]

He's so young too.

[@AJ17_]

@@roamlikekane Yup. Paul was only 20 still during this performance (he turned 21 that August).

[@jugstopper]

@@AntwhaleNearfar U2 predates FOS by several years.

[@supahsonik]

Not a single Fkn mobile phone in the crowd - how great is that?!! People just enjoying the moment..

[@sylvioallanrochamoreira9594]

Paul Reynolds, Johnny Maar, Will Sergeant and Rick Wilson… brilliant 80’s guitar players!

[@countdebleauchamp]

Yep.

[@cnfuzz]

Wilson played like two guitarist s at once , just like you said the 80s had such great tone , Marco pirroni was another great one with his chainsaw sound

[@lorilesage8088]

Man Made! Paul took this one. Paul is an 80’s icon. I don’t think he really knows it either. Love you P.R. ❤️😘😊🥰

[@randominc]

PR definitely took this one

[@heatherferguson9589]

Right on!!!

[@maxelldenomie6131]

I agree...love that he plays both his own lead, and rythmn...(spelling...sorry)

[@AJ17_]

Oh he knows now. Finally getting the recognition he always deserved.

[@ChannelEleven59]

I was lucky enough to see them on this tour. I was 14. I had the PR haircut. The Fixx opened for them. Such a great memory

[@compo36]

39:45 two Roland SH101 ... this is awesome !

[@HDramboDwango]

I saw them with the Go-Gos! I met some of the Go-Gos Charlotte McCaffrey and Gina Shock at the Gaybar Boathouse after their show! They stayed at Sheraton Crest 4 blocks away! Same stage costumes was the BEST!

[@sandramcmillan4200]

Cool! I saw them with the GoGo’s at Timber Wolf, Kings Island. Awesome

[@shanegriffin2215]

As far as I am concerned, the 80's was the last decade for great music. These guys were awesome.

[@g2D1]

The 60's War-Music, the 70's Psychedelic's and Disco, 80's Friday night go dancing get drunk, Saturdays, rinse and repeat, Sunday, recover if you survived Friday and Saturday.

[@hawkdsl]

Yes, it was. No one can tell me that the 80's was not the funnest decade ever. GenX had a blast.

[@kristineholcroft9163]

Definitely the funnest decade still listening today still love them

[@kristineholcroft9163]

​@@hawkdslyes we did great times then will definitely be missed

[@gjthedj7160]

Been looking for the full set for awhile now....thank you

[@margretpfeifer7515]

Glanzleistung,Paul Reynolds💪🙏👏👏👏❤✌️💘

[@fmruksf6614]

RENO,underated and so young,class guitarist.Thanks for this.👍🇬🇧

[@perrylindsay6682]

fun fact ...the bass player Frank Maudsley went to my school St .Teresa's in Norris green Liverpool 👍🙂

[@NicksMySon]

Watching VH1 “Bands Reunited” He sure seemed like nice, fun & genuine guy!!! 👍

[@sakimike]

Paul Reynoldsなにもかもが素晴らしい。

[@robertstephens156]

Saw them in June 1982 at Perkins Palace in Pasadena with Slow Children. Great show!

[@adriannaborsalini285]

discovered this band few years ago... just don't know how I miss them in the 80's (most probably the dj's in the country where I lived on those days didn't like them or just never heard of them) anyway this is a jewel of video of the full concert, thank you for sharing!!! P.S. oh gosh, Paul was soooo hot!!!

[@snapperhead6256]

God I miss these dayz, and listening to the Flock of Seagulls. I listened to their albums everyday when I was in high school. Thanks for posting this awesome classic performance. My brother was at the US Festival; I didn't go but wish I had now.

[@paleshelter4002]

Their music flows beautifully...

[@joeykraftx9444]

Awesome Music, Band and Performers. I realize that i was so right to love their music at this time. and i am still in 2022-04

[@andrewzook0422]

You can Run is amazing.

[@joseluis88]

YES! Finally the full gig!!! YES YES YES! Greetings from Peru!

[@johnnycalifornia9790]

The full performance, excellent, thanks.

[@djalextaylor6163]

Top class guitar playing from Paul reynolds

[@shawnstarks1743]

Man Made Fkn Killer! (That sound!) Paul you were incredible. You have no clue.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

What a lineup for the festival. A great year for music.

[@mauroantonio4320]

Love this group.

[@CURELOVER]

... The Traveler... one of my all time favorite songs... hard to think this new wave band could rock ... but THEY COULD ROCK ! Also THE FALL and OVER THE BORDER ... all GEMS

[@bbaraider]

Ahhhhh... the 80's sound! AFOS was part of the 80"s pop culture with their unique sound. There were a lot of bands that came out of the 2nd British Invasion musically. Whenever I hear this band, I'm thrown back to that era. I sure miss those days! I'm so glad I was able to experience the 80's. I want my MTV (back). 😁

[@HereticHousewife]

I saw them live a month after this. It was one of my favorite 80s concerts.

[@margretpfeifer7515]

Da hat sich Paul Reynolds selbst übertroffen💘🕶🎸sein Gitarrensolo 💘 Super ist noch zu wenig gesagt!

[@Moon_Mann11]

1:00:38 Even though they do it the whole concert, I like how at the end of the song you can see Paul, Mike and Frank walk and move to the beat😄

[@Ariesmount]

This is really fun to watch! Thanks! The studio version is much better than live.

[@PabloScoccia]

Eran geniales en vivo, sólo que en éste recital no le ayudaron con el sonido y si no lo crees busca otros videos en donde demuestran que eran profesionales e incluso sonaban mejor que en los discos de estudio

[@ankyrod7260]

Son y serán los sonidos que pide mi mente , con sonidos y riff oscuros futuristas , aún en el año 83 , fueron adelantados , saludos desde Argentina a una gran banda

[@tucandevotion]

Paul fue el maestro para Gus... soda tuvo mucha influencia de A flock of seagulls

[@dvswia1831]

Those drums scream '80's!!

[@ronnieoliver7598]

HELLL YEA LMAO

[@derekbaker3279]

Synth geeks take note...the Roland SH-101 was making great music long before the acid-soaked raves of the 1990s! In fact, Mike has two if them in his rig! 👍😎👍

[@douglasw.7864]

Right on! I have an issue of Keyboard magazine from 1983 that has a good interview with Mike. He talks about his gear in that era.

[@HDramboDwango]

I wish I was there!

[@joejuarez8808]

My first concert was the US Festival. Great three days of Music!

[@davec3901]

You were there all three days? If so, I'm just curious, did you stay there or commute? I'm not familiar with the surrounding area or how that would have worked. Seemed like such an incredible concert though.

[@joejuarez8808]

@@davec3901 The US Festival was at Glen Helen grounds. Some of the concert goers were able to camp out in the camp grounds.

[@billrogers1740]

I never get tired of watching AFOS! brings back a lot of 80''s memories hearing these songs and seeing them play. Thanks for sharing this video🎸

[@davidhefner2010]

Just so cool!

[@JeffreyMobilia]

104.10 I ran. Paul shows why he is a Beast.

[@drewrosecrans9728]

The bass on the fall is wicked 🤘🎸🎸🎸

[@TriRabbi]

Agree.

[@petelok9969]

Nice and solid bass sound too 👌💜

[@michaelfeeney8437]

Thank you for digging this one out. FOS, a bit underrated back in the day in my view. The Simmons electronic drum kits gave a super ooomph to the sound and not people were using them, so this was a bit unique.

[@towin25]

THIS MOVES ME TO TEARS A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS TILL DEATH🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@bloodsling]

41:27-41:32 Frank is a beast on the bass,criminally underrated.

[@bshef3424]

and least we forget...The signature 80's "hoppy" dancing......

[@JoaoVitor72890]

Thank you very much for posting this, I've been looking for many months and never found it, thank you very much for posting this relic here on KZbin

[@HughCorbyCruick]

Talk about the look and sound of a quintessential 80’s band!

[@BigKountry2145]

They don't do it like this anymore. Love it........

[@4tuneagent]

Very Cool.. first time hearing or seeing "The Fall", Live at 24:38 . A very trippy tune off of their Listen LP..

[@marisgertans2438]

Yes, interesting, also "what am i supposed to do" is very good...

[@michaelcavemusic9199]

I frigging love these guys ❤

[@richardrenteros4859]

Reno and Maudsley,,Complemento Perfecto..

[@rafaelchavezcastillo8392]

SALUDOS DESDE LIMA PERÚ

[@rodgre]

Shoutout to the Roland GR-300/G-808 guitar synth on "What Am I Supposed To Do."

[@javierluisespinozalastarri4760]

Buena música de los 80 En concierto Recordando muchos momentos bonitos de esos años ahora que estamos en 2022

[@josedominguez1660]

Millón de gracias por subir esta joyita. 👏👏👏👏

[@kareneaton2575]

Happy birthday, Reno🎉

[@conijinki9661]

¡Muchas gracias por subir esta joya ! 😊 ¡Paul Reynolds! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@belicosebumpkin]

You can never have enough Roland Jazz Chorus!

[@rodgre]

Well, you kinda can.... hahaha! (says the guy with 4 of them....)

[@hector9761]

What a footage! Thanks a lot. From Lima -Perú.

[@lapsiquisarcaica1]

Amo a esta banda!!

[@Jeff-kd8sc]

This band was ahead of its time. Paul Reynolds is the best!

[@neffdeathwatch7641]

Thank you for uploading this

[@llPacciteXll]

Tengo sus discos y CD's de esta gran banda aunque siempre dije que son de esas bandas que se escucha mejor en estudio que el vivo. Aún así es una joya poder oírlos en su apogeo.

[@YouBDub]

Exacto, mucho trabajo de engenieria de sonido. Cantan fuera de tono constatement.

[@chechouribe604]

​@@YouBDubes algo normal no? Chop suey es una obra de arte pero la escuchas en vivo y nada que ver con la de studio