Manic Street Preachers - Motorcycle Emptiness at Glastonbury 2014

[@anatchuv]

One of the great riffs of all time.

[@steviejohansen6417]

The greatest riff. But most probably never heard it. They're told other guitarists are greats when they are not

[@GGGritzer]

@@steviejohansen6417, thank GOD, I have loved it since it was released!

[@Thom-jj7yr]

Englishman here. This should be Wales's National Anthem. Absolute belter!

[@DanHunterSportsWriter]

Isn't it about time that this James Dean got the respect he deserves? Give him a knighthood, so he can turn it down!

[@stevenwright8388]

Quite!

[@Goodywagon]

LOL!!! YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@peterkristensen2600]

Haha, good one! We have an actor in DK, Jesper Christensen, did that not too long ago.

[@DanHunterSportsWriter]

@@peterkristensen2600 a vey fine actor! Mr White in 2 Bond films I think. I'm a big fan of Madds Mikkelsen and Claes Bang is super talented also.

[@peterkristensen2600]

Yes. apparently DK actors are good at especially villian roles. David Dencik is Valdo in the new 007.

[@Harvester236]

James Bradfield is such an underrated guitarist.

[@elflakeador09]

Couldn't agree more, unfortunately his most technical guitar skills are only showcased in the earlier stuff before Richie disappeared. You listen to a lot of the stuff since then and the riffs and playing have simplified. He's a guy I could listen to all day. Slash and burn baby😎

[@hankhardigan1104]

He’s a better singer but it’s a smoking riff

[@keithmoonisalive]

Not in my house he's not

[@purelight6663]

Ridiculous comment. Underated is to waste time writing up stuff like that. Lack of knowledge really.

[@captainfreedom7182]

@Magister Ludi Really? I wonder if Noel could pull off playing sweet child of mine including the outro solo like Bradfield did the other year

[@Wheepey]

This band deserves more recognition! one of the greatest bands out there!

[@VALIS538]

they were pretty famous in theyre day lol

[@cacen180]

vast active only in the uk though

[@MattJames1958]

@@cacen180 It was always pretty unrealistic that a band that sing anti-capitalist anthems would break the US unfortunately. They are big in Japan though

[@robster-vision475]

Yes!

[@nicholascurvis9316]

Ive met James in Cardiff in a pub.Being a guitarist myself,we talked guitars he gave me advice on new pedals and guitars too buy.He was one of the nicest guys lve ever met.l think he liked me cause l did'nt mention Richey once!!!!!! What a kind thoughtful bloke James is....Richey is still alive l reckon.....living in a bookshop in Amsterdam.....he mentions this cause he wanted to do an lan Curtis....one of his heroes.Curtis would have moved to Amsterdam to escape being famous.

[@llmm1913]

This is the best song of the 90s not live forever or champagne supernova nor karma police or bittersweet simphony or the universal... This is the proper hymn for the people, by the people.

[@steveborg3597]

Great band. I never tire from listening to them. Fresh and intelligent lyrics and able musicians. Yes, they are underrated, but once a MSP fan, you'll be hooked for life. Love to see them live in Malta.

[@GGGritzer]

These guys are still as perfect as they were 30 years ago!

[@paulhowell]

The entire composition is great, instrumentally it's particularly good, and the vocals give it character.

[@carolfury]

Think Manic Street Preachers should be on the Pyramid stage, far better than other acts superb James is just amazing, I love this song.

[@CONSIDERABLYMORE1]

The problem is they haven't released a decent album since 1998. So they have fallen further down the pecking order. Mind you it doesn't really matter who plays what and where at this monstrosity of an event. Its is populated by middle class media studies students and, worse still, their parents so they can "ironically" sing along to Parton, or which ever dinosaur is dragged out. It is painful to watch car crash television. It is like a modern day, wannabe trendier Butlins. Cabaret with something for all the family. The Manics stopped being relevant years ago, and Wire needs to ditch the glam - he now just looks like a 50 year old bank manager who likes to dress up in women's clothes on the weekend. Embarrassing but somehow befitting of this woeful weekend.

[@Robcatist]

***** Your not a fan of Glastonbury then?......You don't have to look like you live on the streets or be a Levellers fan to go to Glastonbury anymore any walk of life can go. The line ups released months before the event so if its crap you don't go.The Manics must be relevant theres enough people on here arguing about them!!

[@kevinkibble8342]

@@CONSIDERABLYMORE1 "they haven't released a decent album since 1998" I disagree, Send Away The Tigers, Journal For Plague Lovers and Rewind The Film were all great.

[@underneonloneliness2]

@@CONSIDERABLYMORE1 You've obviously forgot about Send away the tigers and JFPL

[@MattJames1958]

​@@kevinkibble8342 Futorology was great aswell imo, Know Your Enemy isn't bad either The unfortunate problem is they released Lifeblood at the peak of their success

[@geraldwalek3681]

Goosebumps just Goosebumps when I listen to this song in 2024! Immortal!!!!!!!!!

[@MetalHeadAZ]

I love the preachers! Arizona USA here!

[@benedictschwarz324]

I was born in 03 and only discovered their genius recently, nevertheless a beautiful song and a great band

[@alliekenny7478]

Same here!

[@saymyname5933]

Manics 's the reason why i began my musical career.

[@bradfordian3215]

Saw them at Knebworth in 1996 supporting Oasis. One of the greatest tracks ever. Legends 😎

[@JThomson76]

The Manics have gotten me through life ✌🏻

[@martinhines]

The best song ever written

[@Bunter1815]

I love watching this. JDB's compulsive checking of the guitars controls makes me smile. It reminds me of my compulsive cancelling of indicators on my motorbike.

[@amorelle111]

My favourite song from such a brilliant Welsh band! I've been a fan since they first started out, and this is classic Manics. One of the best riffs too.🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jockmazza]

one if the best songs ever

[@marciahenthorn9050]

Their music should live forever.

[@hesekie1]

Well it will!😊

[@koizumi19691]

James is stunning.The song reminds me the summer of 92.

[@christianterrelrivas3332]

2018, I feel I will never stop listening to this song.

[@Fredrikwatchesandartwork]

🤩what a Flashback song. ❤️this song ! Everybody who ❤️this song click 👍

[@danielmartis964]

Greetings from Slovakia boys ;)

[@robster-vision475]

I was there,I shed a tear,they were AMAZING!💗💗💗💗

[@descendingforth]

What a band!

[@clg850b]

Amazing song with one of the greatest guitar riffs ever! xxx

[@philzimmerman2071]

I was there and it was as magic as it looks and sounds on this video.

[@2010welshy]

Makes me want to get my les Paul & play along,best band ever!

[@tomlittlewood8120]

ian welsh same I got the same white les Paul custom she’s beautiful

[@kevingarry11]

I love them great band 10/10

[@himynamesslimshadyjkhi5436]

One of the best bands ever

[@funkyfacewash]

Superhans on bass guitar

[@robkayes7356]

Curse these metal hands

[@r2dadizubz]

Who is this? Is this us?

[@salmang4551]

Amazing by James.. Playing guitar and singing just super.. ✨

[@ashiqurrohman7731]

What a genius of a band !

[@Skaterbun]

This seems like an upbeat version of this song. The guys have been through so much they seem like they're now at the other side now.

[@YechielCohen]

This song is unique in the way the vocal and the riff duet and is an important piece in the rock evolution

[@bobandderek689]

one of the truly great bands from the 90s and beyond

[@pault1964]

A very very good drummer

[@jamiefoyers2800]

Watching the 2023 set on the telly at the weekend. Excellent set but wanted to check out previous outings. 2014 seems an age ago...another era. Just love the riff on this track, it's melancholy but up lifting at the same time...

[@SeanOConnor86]

A smashing tour de force from JDB

[@rec.13]

LOOOOOOVEEEEEEE THEEEEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@linusmorgan-jones5246]

I'm a 14 year old boy from Wales and these sort of songs make me question whether I was born in the right era

[@chriswalford9228]

Maybe not the right era but definitely the right area

[@Tinfintytin]

I feel you bro and I’m 23 lol

[@jamiedalrymple3689]

One of the best songs EVER written ❤✌️

[@MattHerrettMusic]

Massive sound. Brilliant.

[@robbieporter1612]

What a great band very rarely do you like all bands songs on a album but I just love everything thing they do and all their early stuff

[@broncobullfrog476]

was an instant classic back then

[@猫にゃんた]

もっと評価されるべきバンド

[@LeeanneClark-c7q]

Very good comment James Bradfield best guitarist ever and then oh and then put the flag

[@lisamccarthy6969]

Still class..any other manic fans out there

[@marcot8106]

This is a masterpiece guys!!

[@ryanbristow5281]

Saw them earlier this year in Manchester. They're a quality live act! Great frontman!

[@845callaway]

Love, Love, Love Nicky! I sure wish they had more of a following here in the states...I would love to see them live!

[@martenx1384]

Usa life in their own world. Like morons.

[@JeremyPaulbyrne]

TUNE!!!!!!!! Calm down everyone and just enjoy the music!!!

[@alliekenny7478]

I love this song and this band!

[@MathewLees]

Outstanding

[@seasiderover10]

There was a time in my life when this was the theme. Not anymore. Thank you MSP

[@martenx1384]

I love their music! Great band

[@sashablue1971]

Richie looking down ♥️♥️

[@ma73]

from brazil . nice band , nicesong really amazing band !!

[@Ksfigueredo2011]

From Brazil, always waiting them to come and play here.

[@carols.2748]

@@Ksfigueredo2011 same here!

[@gunterharz8753]

just Class...

[@himynamesslimshadyjkhi5436]

My favourite song ❤️

[@MattJames1958]

Fantastic as ever

[@soyuz6327]

Wales, people with power and great heart

[@linovinn7011]

We keep on, we are the living ones. You are great, you filled the gap....

[@vickytaylor9604]

Listen every day to work !

[@robertthrossell4321]

What a song, legend JDBradfield..

[@fernandosebastianchiwo5763]

Amazing guitar riff lml!!!

[@birdland85]

this is so awesome

[@nicennice]

It’s so obvious one of the best British bands ever. Not one bad album.

[@hughmcconville979]

They were welsh. Not British.

[@nicennice]

@@hughmcconville979 you mean are Welsh. Wales is still part of Britain.

[@jockmazza]

As a scots music fan like big country (mike peters was lead for a while) I think this is the best british song since 1980 til niw

[@Crusty_Crouton]

I fooking love this song

[@nikisan1971]

That unique sound...

[@sanalvaro68]

Lovely band, love love them!!!! and this song is super epic!!!!

[@russkkay]

Opinions are like noses in that everyone has one! For what my nose is worth, a brilliant band!

[@jkthemod]

Anthemic... just beautiful.

[@ShinjiMimura]

love em love em love em

[@gangrel_76]

A forever lasting legacy

[@deadcrue]

their best song!

[@Pastta]

fantastic!

[@mariolka84]

Jest flaga! SOLIDARNOŚĆ!

[@jonhalsall550]

Beautiful

[@nickchang5947]

really great live pref!

[@BedlemTheGoliath]

i wish they could have gotten a better crowd mic! that would have made this sound better. You couldn't really hear the crowd that well over the band, which isn't the case in some other live videos I've seen.

[@shauntaylor9251]

From way back when they were raw boys from the valleys , so much better then as well .

[@Kelly14UK]

Best to Wales from Scotland

[@katarinaevybjorkqvist]

I read “Withdrawn Traces by Sara Hawys Roberts, Leon Noakes and most importantly Richards sister Rachel Edwards. & somehow it made me feel closer to Richey. Which is crazy cause it’s not even in his words, expect the words they quoted from him. I kinda believe he’s disappearance has a deeper meaning, a message with it. As his disappearance really made a talk about him, even for none fans. He got his name and fame when he isn’t there to entertain anymore. I hope that wherever Richey are, he’s happy with his decision and live his life as he want to live it, and not under the pressure of society, nor anymore. ~ I wish him all peace and comfort ~ miss you Richey. ..

[@linovinn7011]

Great band performance, absolutely........ no discussion BUT: the VOICE of Richey is not copy-able .... In the second hearing, it is more than great, sorry for the words..... Richey looked a lot like my son who died in 2016.... Would be great to hear you somewhere in Germany....

[@alexanderwhelan3143]

Awesome guitar part

[@simonfox6735]

What a great band

[@D0ST03VSKY]

Legendary band.

[@grgapitic2346]

Oh my God, I need time machine... '92

[@davyvercaigne9078]

timeless!

[@Partoftheratpack]

Too good live to be shoved down the Glastonbury Bill.

[@revol148]

perhaps if they start writing decent albums which to be fair they've carefully avoided doing for the last 20 years then they will rise up the billing list.

[@robbieporter1612]

I agree with you they are such a great band head and shoulders better than a lot of the other bands at Glastonbury

[@SebastiaanSweers]

Masterpiece 👌👌👌👌👌

[@Plantagenet11]

I have no idea why people want to put up a video on you tube and one in which they obviously have to search for, then slag off the band, Glastonbury, the people who go there. I was at Glastonbury this year and the past few years, I didn't watch the Manics, Dolly, Kasabian principally because I didn't want to, but I believe I am grown up and therefore don't feel the need to put into print spiteful and derogatory comments. But then again I am not tiny minded. Good video though of a favourite manic song

[@EasyArtforKids]

underrated band.

[@mrc5653]

Jimmy Dean is good very good 👌

[@АнтонНовосёлов-в2ш]

Красивая песня ...

[@kostasoikonomou5771]

best!