A Flock Of Seagulls Interview - A Band Reunited for 2018 'Ascension' Album

[@AlexanderG-mi7ip]

Paul Reynolds is a genius. There is no Flock of Seagulls without his brilliant guitar work...

[@michaelglattli2520]

Great to see Mike putting his ego aside and reuniting with the original band.Cant replace the magic the original four guys made.

[@jasmineturner922]

@Kommander Mac Say what? Have no clue what you are going on about🤷‍♀️

[@philmontejano5971]

Agreed it was AWESOME when they reunited for the where are they know show. Performed few songs live in UK Wicked

[@RiverOfBlacklights]

@@philmontejano5971 _'Bands Reunited'_ on VH1.

[@phillynott2459]

The problem has never been Mike's ego. What are you talking about?

[@mattmatthewmatchuu]

Paul hated the industry and had a breakdown, hes the youngest of the 4 and looks the oldest by a lot. The other 3 tried to continue but things fell apart without paul(the best musician) frank and ali found other things to do instead of struggle on tour. Afos exists as it does now because mike never gave up after trying to reform. Now he tours without the other 3 but he built that format and was key to other 80s bands being able to perform now.

[@deadalivestore]

I met Reno in a pub in Sunderland 11 years ago. I was 26 at the time and he was shocked anyone so young would recognise him. We spent a good few hours chatting. He was with his girlfriend and I was with mine at the time. He bought us all drinks and told us stories of being on tour and playing with the Police. He gave me his autograph which he wrote in lipstick and eyeliner. To say it was a highlight was an understatement, he influenced my guitar playing so much as a teenager and I told him about some relevant bands of the time that used his same echo, delay, distortion sound/technique ie Les Savy Fav. Thanks Paul. You are an underrated guitarist by miles and a lovely dude. To see this band back together means so much to me as Paul, in meeting him, said it was unlikely. One of the best debut albums ever and a look and sound that will last longer than all of us put together. Massively underrated band but that also makes them so special. x

[@gorblimeyguv]

Paul is quiet and unassuming while the others big it up, but he was the one who made their sound. Without him on guitar they wouldn't have been nearly as big. An under-appreciated creative genius, all the best to you Paul!

[@woksrandomchannel]

They are old. Which means I am old. However, nothing wrong with growing old, as long as one feels young at heart.

[@ShadowPriestBear]

Paul Raynolds! we love you!!!

[@homewrecker44]

Still remember walking out of the shopping mall with their first cassette in my bag at 11 years old. Please take me back to those days :(

[@josephblaylock4051]

I can’t wait, I love your music! I I’m 52 and from a small town in the us , Oklahoma. I am an avionics technician for American Airlines.

[@thefictionscribe]

I recently introduced my 10-year old son to A Flock of Seagulls. I was in a restaurant a few months ago, and over the din of the crowd, I heard Space Age Love Song, and it brought back so many memories for me growing up in the 80's. I bought the Best Of album, and my son asks to listen to it in the car every day.

[@Sam-rf8yh]

This makes me feel there’s hope for the world. Your son is that hope.

[@cdpetee]

I waited 17 years between Donna Summer albums. I waited 19 years between Grace Jones albums. I waited 25 years to see Yazoo reconnected. Congratulations guys, 34 years between albums with all four! Can't wait to hear it! CHEERS!

[@gilbertberlanga338]

Looking forward to the new album, great to see the original members together again, the Seagulls music will never die, the Seagulls soar again!!

[@ericrickard4453]

What I like is still seeing all 4 of these guys together

[@peterhayden7136]

my favourite 80s band hands down . ive never stopped listening

[@colonialdad1]

Still loving them. The music is timeless. Happy days.

[@BrentGrissom]

My Mom had Listen on cassette tape and I remember listening to it while riding around in her car when it was new. I told her it was my favorite. My next door neighbor and I would always watch MTV at her place and the music videos for “I Ran,” “ Space Age Love Song” and “Wishing” were unforgettable. I’m looking forward to the new album.

[@tj8771]

What a wonderful Era of music!. I was 13 in 83, and what a time! Movies were great, and what a variety of music! And I might say, Flock of seagulls are the sound that defined the 80's.

[@rtbarnes4893]

So weird to see my old heroes as older guys. They could be truck drivers. But they were A Flock Of Seagulls...One of our fave bands of the era.. Times a weird river...

[@josephrobinson8894]

I’m 64 and STILL listen to them along with my other bands from the early 80’s….., ILL NEVER GROW UP

[@CT37BN]

I was in my teens and remember Aurora Borealis was the most futuristic/ethereal sounding word in a song. Paul Reynolds super brilliant and very underrated guitarist I think.. he made the trademark seagull "call" sound with his guitar. Wishing If I Had a Photograph of You the album/CD and MTV was the ultimate A Flock of Seagulls for me.

[@billybarrett2778]

So glad these gentleman are still around and still playing. This was good music when times were so much better.

[@roconnor01]

Mike Score used to cut my hair in the late 70's early 80's. Mike if you read this, it was in the grotty little salon above a shop in Whitechapel, Liverpool. I seem to recall Frank Maudsley being there too. I have a feeling you also used the salon as either a store for your music gear and a practice room.

[@martyjames6204]

great to see the guys back together!

[@nuke97]

So happy to see them together. Glorious.

[@Errcyco]

One of the few bands where every member was equally as crucial.. it's crazy. Paul was a genius.. Absolutely genius.

[@TimothyHuffGuitar]

We are all older physically but we retain that spirit we had during the 80's. Band's like A Flock of Seagulls, Tears for Fears, The Cars, Depeche Mode, and so many more still have a place in our hearts and I appreciate this group continuing to be a player in today's music.

[@marvinhesler321]

That was wonderful...I actually cried when they sang again..one of the most unique sounds of all time...I am so glad I lived at that time ...thank you seagulls!!!

[@jacobchambers2290]

i am so happy .the day when you would all be back together has been a dream.now a reality .making the best music of your lives.

[@92alphagal]

I love your music. Love Paul ❤️ and his guitar 🎸 skills. Totally underrated.

[@michaelmessner3169]

The guitar sound was so unique I just loved it.

[@Dr.Surzex]

I'll never stop listening to you guys, your songs are timeless. Love from Brazil.

[@Isotec1]

please please please please please please please stay together for good.

[@ylhart93]

Best comment on KZbin. xx

[@diegozair29]

I don't know why, but for a few years I've known this band (I clarify that I'm 19 years old) it has become my favorite and it fills me with emotion to see how they started young and are now legendary. His songs will never die. Here's a fan of yours from another generation. Greetings from Peru Note: I'm driving my mom crazy with the idea of doing Mike's 80's hairstyle.

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

AWESOME !!!!!!!!! a NEW ALBUM !!!!!! 34 years later,, I'm 51 . THANK YOU SO MUCH GUYS !!!

[@HappyGillian]

I loved this! Mike, Ali, Frank and Paul are all great musicians. Enjoyed hearing the favorite song of each member. Looking forward to the new album!

[@nickbray8942]

Probably my favorite new wave band glad they seem happy again

[@charlesc7950]

Good to see Paul's look finally caught up with his voice.

[@DivineGaming22]

Paul has got such a cool and calm vibe 😎

[@lolam.9291]

Always have ☺️❤️

[@fesswah]

Fan from the beginning here. I was 1 years old and heard " I Ran ". To the record store I went and there it was, your album, bought it, and have been a fan ever since. %% years old now and I still thing " Space Age Love Song " is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard !

[@lauraa2877]

I have loved them since 1984. They are and always will be my favorite band. God bless you and keep you Mike, Frank, Paul and Ali.

[@suzannep8371]

These guys are incredible, way ahead of their time.

[@miltont3612]

Will not stop listening to the great sound o The Flock of Seagulls, love Paul guitar sound. Mike lyrics and voice. Frank bass sound amazing. Love their music it was it is something else.

[@uncleelmer]

AFOS were successful because of their talent and honesty. They were not trying to be successful but rather they did what they did and it hit big. They were also fun.

[@MENFUSSMIKE]

Space Age Love Song...greatest love song... ever

[@allthingsbegin]

EVER!!!

[@MENFUSSMIKE]

@@allthingsbeginAMEN !!!!!!!!!

[@RommelGomez]

Their songs are timeless. It is part of my daily drive.

[@LoveMyBoys3]

One of the best bands EVER!!! I LOVE ALL FOUR OF YOU!!!

[@TuckerSP2011]

Fantastic to see the boys now!! Warms my heart!

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

love Paul Reynolds

[@B.Wildered]

I say as long as you can make music, keep rocking. And I’ll keep listening and I’ll keep loving it.

[@stephenstalter2481]

I had the opportunity to meet Mike Score back in August of 2000 after a show at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach. Wang Chung and Gene Loves Jezebel were also on the bill, although I went to see AFOS. The show was not very well attended and when I looked back during the GLJ set, Mike was just standing in the back all alone watching them. I approached him and introduced myself and told him how much I loved their music. He was an extremely nice and gracious guy and talked to me for quite some time. Great guys. Great music. Glad to see them doing something again.

[@thomastom888]

True artist Definitely made amazing music And stands the test of time Still today . From me thank you for the music 🎶

[@wizmos74]

''The More You Live ,The More You Love'' and ''I Ran'' changed my life,listen them always,big thanks A Flock Of Seagulls !!!

[@jeffdbaker71]

You all are great. Thank you for all the wonderful memories

[@JuandelosSantos-NewYork]

I love you, Flock of Seagulls. I have listened to Wishing more than ten thousand times. This song never stops being a greatest melody. ♻

[@shield400]

Though I grew up in the 80's and played guitar for many years, only recently have I tried playing Flock of Seagulls songs. In doing so I have discovered what a simplistic yet genius guitarist Paul Reynolds is. I've really come to appreciate his style.

[@jlucasound]

I LOVE A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS Period

[@reynaldocastro5547]

I'll never stop listening to you guys, and I hope to see you all together in a concert very soon guys, a Venezuelan from NYC

[@dennisesanders5514]

I love these guys!

[@SuperBoomshack]

Thank you for reuniting

[@pastcurfew-80sexperience]

This makes us SO happy! Welcome back!

[@gerryfunke1343]

I was 19 when these guy’s became a band, I’m 57 now how time flies.

[@peterhayden7136]

i hear ya

[@casualagent7250]

I hear you too.....(age 60)

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Great to see the band back together. I was a lad in the eighties who fell in love with the sound and I still get the buzz when I play their music.

[@concertfan1341]

Great band, great album! The Ascension Album is amazing! I couldn't stop listening to it. The orchestral effects elevates the great music even further, and provides a subtle audio sensory backdrop that explodes in magnificence and delight. Thanks, A Flock of Seagulls!

[@tcwhite0104]

This is so cool, glad to see them again, I know this is 5 years ago but they are touring....they are near me in March in Cleveland OH, so I am thinking of going.

[@AJ17_]

It's not the original lineup touring. It's just Mike with a backup band. The original lineup has not played live together since a brief reunion tour they did in the fall of 2004 after the VH1 Bands Reunited thing.

[@tcwhite0104]

@@AJ17_ Oh I understand that..

[@declanmcdermott]

Didn't get their music back at the time, My loss, Remember seeing them on the VH1 Reunion and thought WOW !!, will be buying this album for sure

[@marklowe7431]

This music will never get old, just re-discovered by next generations.

[@gizmogearloose3391]

"...the Beatles stood right here, and now, WE'RE here, and we're from the same place as them...." THAT realization must have been both humbling, prideful, and majestic!

[@ericdebord]

I was thinking the same thing. How enormous and overwelming to actually do a thing like that. To be from Liverpool gives a person pride because they gifted the world the Beatles and also be a Flock of seagulls following their footsteps. The Band must have felt more emotions than anyone can imagine. It would blow my regular person mind for sure

[@coralbay00]

Respect to the fantastic 4 and Paul reynolds........you my friend were the thumbprint of the band. Keep strumming and creating echo 👊

[@jonathanmayes1603]

Thanks for the memories and more to come!! I remember growing up in the eighties as a teenager, watching you guys on MTV. Hope a tour along the way is possible. Rock on forever!!

[@JediFight]

These guys are so great. God bless. Many thanks gentlemen.

[@domcummins4148]

Their songs will never get old!! Thank you guys for your timeless songs and God bless you and your entire families 🙏

[@Playchoice10]

The first band I've ever gotten into; my favorite band; back together again!

[@williamphillips-b2n]

Amazing band!! Wow!!

[@TheSportCrazy]

Great to see the original band members together. Love the music and still listen to this day and will listen in the future. I wish and wish for new music from the original members. Thank you.

[@lordvolvo9801]

I still wish you guys would tour the USA.

[@duckbrown7887]

They'll be with the Lost 80's tour. Aug. 31 in San Diego baby!!!

[@DRTrans100]

So remember roller skating night after night to A Flock of Seagulls, during the 80's...at 55 still a huge fan!!

[@serolodedutreg]

I love everything about them. They're fantastic. I wish they really were "BACK" together to perform.

[@claudiavalenzuela680]

Los amo !! Paul sos lo mejor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🥰🥰🥰😍🤩🤩🎸🎸

[@magnuswettermark6085]

So glad they are back. Legends!

[@monstersdoexist]

They came to hear the sound, see your hair and watch young Paul play that guitar like a hero.

[@girlslikemachinestechnotra8869]

Some melodies, you hear them and they remain with you forever.

[@middleclassic]

This is so weird. I was all over music at that time going to as many shows as I could afford. But I never gave these guys the time of day because of the hairdo, Pauls glasses, and what they wore. Sure, it all looks like iconic New Wave stuff now, but back then everybody I knew thought of them as a joke for the very same reason as me. And it's only now that I realize what great musicians these guys really are. People continually point out what a great guitarist Paul is, and for good reason. But Frank kills it on bass too, with Ali no slouch either. And Mikes vocals are perfect for the band and his keyboard playing top notch too! The fact they got their name from The Stranglers "Toiler on the Sea" just floors me! The Stranglers album Black and White is Incredible! But so different than these guys. It's hard, heavy, with bass playing so chunky nobody can ever forget the band after hearing it ... and then to learn The Flock of Seagulls got their name from that lyric in that song .... BOOM! Mind blown ...

[@dmitry__-__3657]

I LOVE A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS!!!!!

[@hearyou4203]

Listening since 1982, this music is timeless. Thanx Xo

[@jessefillmore]

I'm glad to see them back together !

[@1ambassodor]

Great to see you guy's getting along, KEEP IT GOING 💚💚💚💚LOVE from Dublin

[@marceloclemente7419]

Hello from Brazil, I am a big fan of AFOS. Best regards.

[@melibuxmelmont4889]

The best songs ever 😍

[@sparxz2145]

Great to see these guys together to rermind us how good there were and still are.

[@winni223]

It's great to see the guys back together again, I lost the band's track soon after the Bands Reunited episode...

[@inxs13]

Great stuff. I was a fan from the beginning and I’ll certainly be to the end. Thanks guys for all the music & memories 🤘🏼

[@eijiikun]

I NEVER STOPPED LISTENING! AFOS is the soundtrack to the imagination of my youth and beyond!!!

[@winniem1989]

loved you guys as a kid and so happy yall are back together again

[@tuareg64]

Great to see the original band reunited. I´m a big Fan & still keeping my L.P´s stored and in pristine condition. I have all of them.

[@johnrichard6159]

Interesting no one said Space Age Love Song was their favorite song. This was my choice. First time I heard it I was blown away. Love this band.

[@rossrossa7596]

Flock of Seagulls...were at the US Festival 2....great memories!!

[@concettauhrin7711]

This is so amazing! I have been a fan since I was 13 years old. Paul Reynolds 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ERICF66]

So stoked! I’ve been listening to AFOS and LISTEN records since they were first released! Glad to see them back even if it’s just for a little while. 😎👍🏽❤️

[@RiverOfBlacklights]

You should really include _'The Story Of A Young Heart'_ with the other 2 albums. They are a masterpiece trilogy...

[@michaelmitchell8218]

Great band great guys. Can’t wait to hear more from you.

[@coverclips1440]

This was great. Every time I see them together I get kind of emotional. True 80s music icons. Please keep creating!

[@nostalgiapuff438]

Ok but honestly, this interview was adorable and awesome. I love how open they all were! I’m hoping we’ll get more out of this!!