Blur - St. Charles Square (Official Video)

Blur - St Charles Square (Official Video)
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St Charles Square - the second single taken from the new album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’
The Ballad of Darren, out now: blur.lnk.to/theballadofdarren
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Directed by Toby L
Produced by Up the Game
Exec Producers Josh Connolly & Toby L
Producer - Katie Cooper
Line Producer - Jamie Tarr
Cinematography - Rhys Warren & Sebastian Cort
Camera Assistant - Thomas Foster
Editor - Matthew Prickett
Edit Assistant - Miles Watson
Post Producer - Lola Cookman
Post House - Work Editorial
Assistant Editor - Alex Townley
Colourist - Philip Hambi
Post Producer - Edwin Elkington
Post House - The Mill
#blur #stcharlessquare #theballadofdarren
St Charles Square
I fucked up
I’m not the first to do it
Must forgoe now, your smile
Off the wall, beige
I’m fixtures and fittings
Call me out but call me
‘Cause there is something down here
And it’s living under the floorboards
Its grabbed me round the neck with its long and slender claws
Don’t leave me here baby don’t leave me completely
‘Cause I might not get back to myself at all
St Charles Square
This year’s migration
Basement flat with window bars
Pauli’s outside
Spare me the gloaters and the pain
I don’t want it anymore
‘Cause there is something down here
And it’s living under the floorboards
It’s up and down the clock of the townhall back in time
Oh I’ll ride with you baby, I’ll ride with you forever
But we might not get back to ourselves at all
No Tesco disco
The room is shrinking fast around me
It’s grabbed me by the ankle
And pulled me under
Loneliness I’ve been here before
‘Cause every generation has its gilded poseurs
Weird vibrations in the basement
I don’t like this scene
Pauli’s ghost come back to haunt me
Think I’m going to …
#blur #stcharlessquare #theballadofdarren

[@jamesdorman5003]

Very Bowie scary monster era type vibe, Graham’s Robert Fripp guitar sound only makes it more so, love it.

[@theWARMJET]

Fripp-Santiago

[@alexneill8338]

Yes it sounds a lot like It's No Game, love it!!

[@user-ej6qc5zs2s]

very far away from both of them

[@pauledwards6987]

Sounds very Bowie’Lodger’ period too

[@mattplummermusic]

Great minds think alike! Good to see risk in getting this out there ❤

[@indiemusicvinyl]

Those guitars. Graham Coxon's guitar tones are just wonderful. Blur is back. The guitars are heavenly. And Damon is the best Alternative Brit rock vocalist around.

[@patriciomartinotti5694]

the guitar sounds to Pixies + Tortuga San Sernin (the Dave Rowntree side project)

[@luzhizui]

Also Robert Fripp's playing on Bowie's 'Scary monsters' album

[@justaguy1451]

Totally. He's also using Fripp's new standard tuning, which have this name because Robert Fripp came up wit It in the early 70s.

[@sd8974]

Yeah...he just needs to tune them before he starts though...🤣

[@justaguy1451]

@@sd8974 Pardon? Graham is using new standard tuning in this. Very easy to tell if you're guitarist.

[@thebeetle1656]

what a time to be a blur fan

[@mayankkapri7305]

Indeed

[@SANDSCORCHER]

@thebeetle1656 Absobloominlutely 😎👍🏻 Roll on Saturday evening 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheDailyCrumb]

we're so lucky to have them back

[@EM-ol6rb]

It’s always good tbh 🤷‍♀️

[@andrewmaguire4476]

Remarkable band.

[@halfabrick6946]

I was here. I saw history happen. Long live Blur.

[@Protroblade]

Same

[@koenotte7908]

Oh shit I was too late

[@marthallen]

same!

[@bansky58]

Bugger 😢

[@ziggy6122]

Me too ...Still buzzing 😂😂

[@lluvi4a943]

this is like the blurriest blur song blur has ever blurried

[@Protroblade]

This sounds a lot like The Great Escape era, very similar to stereotypes and the charmless man in my opinion. I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH ALREADY!

[@wakudastudio]

Haha yes, except this time Graham is happy to be there.

[@Protroblade]

@@wakudastudio yep the day that country house became number 1 he almost commit suicide

[@kellydalstok8900]

@@wakudastudioI saw them in Amsterdam last Tuesday and Graham looked like he was really enjoying himself. He even gave a small wave to the audience as he walked off the stage.

[@Protroblade]

@@kellydalstok8900I saw them in Newcastle and Graham was really happy he was throwing his guitar in the air and Doug lots of tricks with it! I’m seeing them in Wembley next week which will be a very big performance

[@parsnip1]

I thought the intro also sounded a little like Elastica at their peak. To me this is a blend of monsters-Bowie, Elastica, The Great Escape and 13. I like it.

[@kyrastube]

Even though I'm an atheist, I'll just say it. God bless Damon. For being such a steady provider of joy and beautiful music in my life since I was 13, going on 30 years of happiness now. Thank you, sir! Please don't stop. Ever.

[@prismonthethehorizon5793]

Damon's been so consistent with his music for various projects over the years but blur, that's pretty special, so glad they pulled another album out of the bag! 💗

[@the_oslovian]

Amen!

[@kyrastube]

@@prismonthethehorizon5793 oh yes, Blur will forever be extra special, because there is where I got introduced to him. But whatever he is up to, I've not yet heard him do anything I dislike. So as long as he keeps going, I'll be happy.

[@jacovawernett3077]

You are wonderful. You are welcome to call God..Klaatu One. Lchaim. I'll teach you some Aramaic. It's the slang of Hebrew. Schlama means peace. Malkuth means heaven. Hubba means love. Hubba to you and yours.

[@RADIOSUICIDIO]

This sounds more like a pure Graham's song. But yeah, long live our favorite music workaholic

[@chrisbluma7942]

Very different kinda groove for Blur. The guitar sounds Bowie-esque and I’m digging it.

[@the_oslovian]

Was thinking exactly the same earlier!

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

Scary Monsters👍

[@robridgeway1964]

@@bobwoolerOriGinal or lodger, but yep.

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

@@robridgeway1964 That one also, along with the Boys Keep Swinging/M.O.R. connection.

[@antoniovasquez9946]

@@robridgeway1964nah, Lodger’s guitar is different from Fripp’s Scary Monsters contributions which is what this song sounds like.

[@fastrnur20]

This band is one of the absolute best things to ever happen to me, BLUR FOREVER!!!! 💗💗💗

[@whatsthestory2612]

Me too!

[@MAYOTUBENSTAR]

I have never been so hyped about a song that is about to be released.

[@robjones2408]

Graham Coxon is to Blur, what Johnny Marr was to The Smiths, James Williamson to The Stooges, and Mick Ronson to Bowie. A vital element of their sound and a modest genius. What a fantastic track. Welcome back.

[@JakeWithers97]

This is definitely a grower. I wasn't sure about it at first, but now I'm convinced. The instrumental really elevated the song for me.

[@mikeadams7904]

Same

[@luminisant]

Just like my willy

[@alboxvcysgp]

This was suggested to me from the song “Dupe - MOB” 🥵😈😈

[@ndesdsadfd]

Damon Albarn is the man. Very rarely I've seen an artist who's been in the business for 30 years being able to stay relevant throughout the decades like this guy. Blur, Gorillaz, solo...it doesn't matter. The dude always stayed on the grind. And it paid. Bless him.

[@irishfatboy0874]

Imagine waiting to see one of your fav bands come on stage, the crowd goes crazy as they enter, then they play this That was what I experienced, it was epic

[@Mirroredsmoke]

Saulter White

[@robdouble4258]

You are a lucky man !

[@johnchesters81]

Sounds like Damon has remembered how to write killer choruses for Blur again. This sounds like 90s era.

[@hughhowitt6947]

Great new track loving the Bowie influence.

[@mikeadams7904]

Scary monsters Bit of fashion too in there i'm hearing

[@martygene]

Only two songs released to date, and I’m calling it: this album is bringing home some awards. ❤

[@kristofferlind753]

I'm pretty sure the band doesn't give a flying fuck about award shows

[@martygene]

@@kristofferlind753 true

[@Schlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff]

​​@@martygeneEvery songs on the album is great. The Ballad and The Heights are my favorite.

[@jl45000019]

@@Schlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff has it leaked?

[@jl45000019]

never mind - yes it has, just found it - well i already bought the pre release cd and record so i reckon im ok to download it

[@Wearethewingmakers]

Vintage blur! Graham coxon is such an underated guitarist ❤

[@michaelstanley5717]

And such a lovely bloke. I've met him several times and a nicer chap you couldn't wish to meet.

[@boomerborks8307]

BLUR ARE BACK AT IT WITH ANOTHER BANGER!! SOUNDS LIKE THE OLD BLUR TO ME :3

[@benwherlock9869]

1st listen - Oh God this is jarring 2nd listen - Oh this isn't so bad 3rd listen - This is fairly good 4th listen - this is a real grower! 5th listen - Classic blur, brilliant stuff I LOVE it. 🥰

[@On_Melancholyhill]

WHY THEY BE DROPPING THESE THINGS ON RANDOM THURSDAYS😭🤚

[@Shazzalu]

I feel 13 again with these singles. Narcissist is hard to beat in my view, but this is another good one. Feels like forever waiting for the album to drop through the door!!!

[@antdunning590]

Fantastic, classic blur sound. Reminds me of Magpie, a b-side from Parklife days. Albarn is as cool as ever, and coxon is just as amazing as ever, love it

[@goldendawn1999]

Classic Bowie/Fripp sound

[@Rikoshiro]

Definitely making to my The Real Best of Blur playlist.

[@MachiavellisThePrince]

This sounds like the work of a much younger band. Very impressive. Hungry.

[@justaguy1451]

Graham is a monster guitarist. Easily in my top 5 British guitarist of all time. Up there with Kevin Shields, Johnny Marr, Will Sergeant and Jimmy Page.

[@bealfeirste2056]

Nothing British about Kevin Shields..Hes Irish.

[@geraldseydoux3496]

@@bealfeirste2056 Same with Johnny Marr...

[@jconnon]

@@bealfeirste2056Born in NY.

[@mjh5437]

Shields was born in New York.@@bealfeirste2056

[@mjh5437]

Johnny Marr was born in England,he`s British. @@geraldseydoux3496

[@marcelopetters]

Awesome! I even get emotional and happy to see that Blur continues to be extremely creative. Wow! Hugs from Brazil!

[@rike94]

Essa música é ruim demais, cara, a voz do Damon tá péssima, refrão fraco, letra ruim... Sugiro ouvir os discos bons dele, ou até mesmo o Magic Whip, porque essas novas músicas estão fracas demais

[@lucianoschwab578]

​@@rike94hahaha jura? Falow

[@williamcarlier3249]

ONE OF THE BEST SONGS EVER FROM BLUR. YOU GUYS NAILED IT.

[@goldendawn1999]

It’s like an outtake from Scary Monsters and Super Creeps. The guitar, the abstract imagery and vocal..

[@b0yl1x0]

Kind of End Of Century video vibes, love it

[@andysubs1993]

Qué nivel de Blur, por favor... A pesar de los años, Damon y compañía no pierden ese toque genial que siempre han tenido.

[@gump5ter01]

I remember following these guys all over the uk in my mid to late teens !!! I was definitely in the superfan camp. Modern life will always remain one of the best British albums ever recorded. So many memories of drinking too much and taking E too often. Going to festivals all over Europe and living up every second of 90s pop culture. I was there when it started and blur will always have that special place inside me. No mobiles , no internet, no instant messaging and folk following every move u made. U enjoyed the experience and you didn’t need a picture to show the world. Didn’t matter what anyone else knew. I was living in those moments and if I was told I could go back and do it all again I would. Without thought. Glastonbury 98 seeing this lot on main stag full of E. after about 20 of us sat round campfire playing guitars and just soaking it all in. Was a moment in time and now it’s gone. But I’ll never forget it. Even if I can’t remember half of it.

[@ChrisSeahorse]

I think Blur are one of the only bands in rock history I can think of who have actually improved as they have aged. I never cared for them in their early years then Beetlebum came out and that was undeniable good and since then they have just gotten better and better. This is brilliant. The more scruffy shambolic and mischievous they get the better in my view.

[@Johnnybojangles664]

Errrm...The Beatles?

[@dylanhal]

​@@Johnnybojangles664'one of the only'

[@solidifiedmilk571]

I personally like their early stuff. I would say they've been wonderfully consistent. But yeah, they've definitely evolved a lot, and this new album seems like it's gonna be really really good!

[@adamh8655]

Popscene call backs in the video with the repetition 😚👌💯

[@H3ll9_Fr13nd]

I wish you guys preformed in the U.S I would kill to see Blur live

[@Grievous129]

I second this!

[@mikeadams7904]

Come to uk !

[@H3ll9_Fr13nd]

@@mikeadams7904 if only it was that simple

[@JuanPabloVasquez]

this has the sound of 90s blur ... that guitar omg

[@coopertkm]

Another brilliant track. I can't wait for my vinyl copy of the album to arrive.

[@AfroBenJen]

Another great track! Strong Bowie vibes, anyone else hearing hints of Dry Cleaning in some of the vocal delivery?

[@seancummins7376]

Very pleased to make my debut in a Blur video 😂

[@johndmcgonagle]

Which venue is (most of) this from? I was in Newcastle

[@charlesp683]

Great tune! Sadly, Graham says it's the only new one with a riff. I like blur more when he is let off his leash and blows my face off. Still very excited for the LP 😊

[@zeitgeisttape]

I'm waiting for that feeling...

[@On_Melancholyhill]

Waiting for that feeling, waiting for that feeling to come

[@nebyular0599]

@@On_MelancholyhillOh my baby/ Oh my baby/ Oh my/ Oh why

[@On_Melancholyhill]

Tender is the ghost, the ghost I love the most

[@nebyular0599]

@@On_Melancholyhill Hiding from the sun, waiting for the night to come

[@On_Melancholyhill]

Tender is my heart, I’m screwing up my life

[@michaelskurski912]

They can still rock and rock hard after all these years

[@drewsturgeon9511]

This band need a tour to launch Darren 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@aidannorth]

Imo this is one of the best blur songs to date!

[@SamuelEMPowell131]

I love their early sound but The Ballad of Darren proves to me they still have the magic! My music producer friend and me have been life long fans of blur, we were born after they made it big, I don't know who can think oasis are better than them, for us it's no contest, still a great rivalry for the ages, one for the history books, my friend is an English producer and blur and Damon especially have helped shape his and all modern music, I wanna throw him some love as we've been through a lot together, he's just released a new track, please try searching Lonely gimmick - Roll Me Over, you may be in for a surprise and he would love to hear your opinion

[@Alex-ke3ql]

The chorus is so freaking amazing!!!

[@ziggy6122]

I feel so privileged to have been at this venue . Being a massive Bowie Fan this song sends tingles down my spine. Damon/BLUR you've done it ! ❤❤ Can't wait to see you again at Wembley ❤❤

[@itsnotyoulia]

talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before

[@BEETLEBUMMERSS]

I FUCKED UP!!!!

[@durivian]

I'M NOT THE FIRST TO DO IT

[@GorillazGuy67]

MUST FORGO NOW

[@capturedkeepsakes8801]

Me and my sister are in it! Amazing ❤

[@grantg7457]

Wow! Cool! 😮

[@TechBaffle]

I love that Blur still has that 90's sound - love the guitar!

[@stephen1562]

Totally different from anything on The Magic Whip. Nobody can say Blur is predictable 👍

[@kae5786]

カッコ良すぎ！！

[@thomasoconnor246]

So excited to be here. I work midnights and stayed up for it. I haven't watched the live performances of this yet. I always wait for the studio version first. That said, can't wait to watch the live performances after this. Blur is the best!!!!

[@kaihaslegs4656]

No because I love blur so much it's surreal.. I saw them live 2 days ago and I'm pretty sure that I'm never going to emotionally recover

[@daisychain9713]

It's a Shame he doesn't sing it as good in real life as he does on the record. I think he has lost the heart in singing the old stuff..

[@ShadowRM72]

WE ARE HERE!! 🔥🔥

[@crash-music.]

babe wake up, blur uploaded

[@user-oi3zo2dw4q]

this is blur

[@joecool5670]

Finally some dirty Rock'n'Roll again.

[@sammynichols38]

Discovered them in 1994. Been listening ever since. Wembley this year was the BEST gig I have EVER been to! ❤

[@conorwhitworth5182]

Coxon. Such a great guitarist.

[@thenorthrocksmusic]

This is the Blur we need !

[@andreheizer]

Mannn this riff is gnarly I can't stop listening to it

[@TOMOHIROAOKI0511]

Once again they showed me that they are the most important band. This is a very important song.

[@user-dc6np4lb5d]

i saw this live in Primavera Sound Porto about 3 weeks ago. It was my first concert ever, and i am just 14 years old. im going to see them again in august 31 in lisbon. im so excited

[@TheBrockwellBroadcastNetwork]

The most "Blur" song on the album.

[@MexicandianenHolanda]

Blur played this song two days ago in Amsterdam ❤ aun no puedo superalo.

[@pyenapple]

The video visually references the repeating style of the 1992 “Popscene” video, the music is very much like Seymour era Blur filtered through a “13” era sonic widescreen sludge. Very nice. The lyrics seem to gesture to someone (the band?) frightened of what it means to be threatened from beneath by something unseen. I take it as a metaphor for the four of them needing each other and feeling a bit like they aren’t sure if they’re still relevant in the context of today’s younger artists (the unseen things rising from under the floorboards). It’s cute and edgy and personal. Given the personal nature of “The Narcissist” it’s hardly surprising this one fits with it thematically. They’re all very articulate artists at this point.

[@user-ps4ei5ow8l]

This guy is invincible,with immense talent!!! Perfect in every sense of his words of music 😁😁😁

[@leorc242]

What a fantastic track!

[@marrisaamoss]

i love blur so much

[@user-kr9xk5pq3b]

Definitive proof (as I always suspected) that Damon (and DEFINITELY Graham) is a fan of Magazine. '...From Under the Floorboards...' indeed :)

[@joydama]

make blur great again

[@nathanviney-vy1ub]

They were always great

[@thomasoconnor246]

When have they not been great???

[@nebyular0599]

@@thomasoconnor246 it’s something written on their tour merch of course they have always been great

[@thomasoconnor246]

@nebyular0599 oh right, I have seen that. My bad

[@pyenapple]

@@nebyular0599that specific tour merch is stupid imo.

[@coingamerthysecond]

Why does this feel so halloween? Insane song! So hyped for the album!

[@sarahmadelin4753]

It’s a fantastic song! It’s going to sound amazing at Wembley! 😊

[@clairefoster4456]

Yay! I'm finally in a Blur video...even if it is a 'blink and you'll miss me' moment 🤣

[@Charleycrockett.]

Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here

[@lluvi4a943]

i love it it has that terrorific distorted guitar that reminds me of swamp song. god we're so back

[@thechewatson]

This whole album and this song particularly are so Bowie Scary monsters esque and I’m absolutely here for it

[@megaflux7144]

blur>oasis by miles!

[@cosmoquiouniverso]

absolutely love it!

[@davidlindsay6274]

I like this a lot, so good to have blur back

[@RedGoldGreen-Dub]

Fantastic song, loved this band since the start, and they still make great music 💙👌🏻

[@Villarosa_]

I LOVE YOU DAMON

[@celioazevedoofficial]

Great band ever!

[@historymysteryfolklore]

I'm so happy blur are back. The timing couldn't be more perfect

[@fabricegodet7177]

It’s been a long time since I heard such a good Blur title! With a fabulous guitar looking like Robert Fripp !

[@jay-ob3hn]

thank you for releasing this incredible single BLUR I LOVE YOU THIS IS A MOMENT IN HISTORY

[@whatsthestory2612]

Wow! I just went back in time 30 years. I'm 18 again and I just fell in love with Blur. Damon is my voice of reason and Graham's guitar riffs are my dream. Thanks guys. Now play the USA again!

[@rubenswart]

Oh my gosh, my favourite Blur song in ages! Loving the rest of the album too. Long live Blur! X

[@ricerice5219]

love this one!! getting the old vibes❤

[@awkawkawkx]

Amazing vocal, chorus and oh jesus, Graham Coxon's guitar ❤❤❤

[@5ko99]

Guitars are fantastic! Great song and album!

[@j.r.3664]

Yeahhhh love the 90s fuzzy sound! Long live Blur! Give us it!

[@leeross7876]

Loving this sound you got going on right now! I remember it well but it’s even better ❤

[@staceygallagher1149]

Still top after all these years, awesome song

[@Charleycrockett.]

Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here

[@trimmtrabb23]

lovely tune! GREAT comeback! best band in the world.. been a fan since 93. will see u all tonight. can't wait

[@hamamsofyan]

Starman blesses you all from above! :)

[@tagacale1733]

Blur brings back the cool

[@mamagugan6158]

They just keep on! Love love love!