Blur - The Ballad (Official Visualiser)

Blur - The Ballad (Official Visualiser)
The Ballad - taken from the new album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’
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[@rokym6]

Finally he finished the song started 20ys ago. This tune was called Half a Song and it was on the Democrazy vynil.

[@jennywolff2120]

Yes...very good thought!! 😊

[@blurkid33]

That’s why it sounds so familiar! Thanks!

[@mikeadams7904]

I had that vinyl! That takes me back. Thanks 😊

[@Vincentzw]

that was always my favorite off democrazy, something about his delivery and voice at that time was very special.

[@Cyrath89]

My god awesome fun fact. Gonna check it out right away

[@bertyperschky4032]

beautiful, Grahams backing vocals have always been such an underrated key ingredient to the Blur magic

[@chrisbluma7942]

I remember this tune from Damon's Democrazy album. So glad he finally finished it.

[@jamesford4950]

Oh wow, you're right. It's 'Half a Song', right?

[@chrisbluma7942]

@@jamesford4950 That's the one.

[@naitsirc118]

era tour think tank. democrazy

[@fortomorr0w]

Damon will always produce the most beautiful lyrics where you can actually feel the emotions through the song. One of the best songwriters ever in my opinion.

[@anthonycitizencain]

Definitely ❤❤❤❤

[@massimodelbono4897]

I agree

[@dye5915]

Damon is one of the best British song writers and lyricists 👏😎

[@oliverkelly2134]

I thought the guitarist wrote this song.

[@michaelskurski912]

An album of breakup songs

[@nt559]

Best song of the new album and one of the best Blur songs ever.

[@cstoll451]

If you have experienced a true love break up... The line : "I know I'm already breaking when I look into your eyes...." floors me! It get to the core of it all.

[@CaraMulvanny]

Ml, I'm sorry, I hope you've gotten over it now, remember, it will get better soon❤

[@cstoll451]

@@CaraMulvanny Cara, thanks so much for your comment, Chaz

[@CaraMulvanny]

​@@cstoll451 no problem, it's nice of you to respond

[@CaraMulvanny]

​@@cstoll451no problem 😊 it's so nice of you to even respond, I really hope your feeling better

[@chimpmonumentis577]

Damon, thank you for finishing Half a Song. I love that song with all my heart and to just randomly stumble across this version after all this time. It just makes me feel like I’m dreaming.

[@eddjoey]

this is my favorite song from the new album, which is overall awesome, but this particular track has such a sweet and tender, albeit melancholic feeling that hit me hard

[@eleonoraderossi3233]

So much

[@leonardosena2579]

This track is a sample of what an experience it is to listen to this new album. Blur always makes very consistent albums, but this one is magical. It seems that you are transported to a parallel universe - sometimes it seems the musics come from the future, sometimes they seem to come from a distant past. In addition, Damon is so mature as an interpreter that he became one of the best England ever had. Also amazing how Graham and Dave are confident as back vocals in most tracks. Their rececent live appearences are also very respectful to the public. So proud to be a fan of this band.

[@MsValerieee]

What a great moment I enjoyed last Sunday. Huge full moon here in Buenos Aires, and Blur opens their live show with this song. I just closed my eyes and thanked the universe for being alive at the same time as Damon is. Love this band so much.Hope they come back soon.

[@GiaGinanjar]

28 years a fan and counting... good job guys!

[@thefutureheads]

Darren here. Thanks to Blur for the dedication!🎉😂

[@I_loveBlur]

Blur is #1! My absolute favorite band ever.

[@blakefish80]

I get serious Scott Walker vibes here. I absolutely love it. Damons just a bloody genius!

[@petems3283]

Yes, Scott Walker.

[@ya-lingm1812]

This song have now replaced The Narcissist as my favourite from this album. Totally fall in love with this song. Truly beautiful ❤

[@jB..33b854]

Agreed

[@horatiotodd8723]

My favourite is goodbye albert

[@warriorjackson777]

Bring me in the '90s where life was very happy. So perfect, as always. B L U R ♥️

[@christopherlarace9458]

Perfectly said!

[@Lucerna982]

As soon as I hear this song I felt the pain, one of my favorites. Thanks for including all the lyrics, is helpful for us non native speakers. looking forward to see you in Mexico. Great Album!

[@aussie-luke]

This is already my favourite Blur song of all. The harmonies are soooo good

[@GoodKingMort]

This has so many influences to it - I can hear some Bowie, some psychedelic… really interesting song.

[@davis267]

lots and lots of influences for sure....the drums on much of this album remind me of some Air, maybe the 10,000 mHz album..

[@alfredogarciabalderas6588]

Time goes so fast I'm waiting for what to do next Maybe not today either

[@jaimetabilo2005]

1st song of the album and it's perfect

[@igotmobilephone]

What an opener! So happy to hear that Damon finished Half Song from Democrazy (still have the vinyl!). The song takes on a David Bowie meets Scott Walker vibe, but some of the psychedelic production has echoes of Super Furry Animals. Really love this song, and so happy that Blur are back.

[@jonatherton]

Been hearing Bowie and Lennon when I listen to this great album. Come to realize it's not so much a similarity to their work but more that I can imagine them singing some of these songs as their own. What a great rock and roll album this is.

[@michaelkennedy8270]

For a fly on the wall song, that fly seem to be everywhere but the wall.

[@kellydalstok8900]

It attracted a fruit fly to my tablet.

[@ZulemaMaglia]

It is my favourite song ever thanks

[@stealthbastard8837]

Awesome tune guys, so glad you're back ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hollow_man_ii2306]

I've always been critical of old rock bands who want to have a modern sound, Blur didn't and I admire them, great.

[@drewsturgeon9511]

What an album opener ❤

[@blandinea.2703]

If only the entire album was as beautiful as this gem

[@garygreen5670]

It is - almost.

[@jboy9336]

Love u blur, u made the world a little bit better

[@Lucy.lou23]

Love blur! ❤

[@paulwithey4421]

The greatest song I've heard in a long time ❤️

[@GWB.]

Gitaris Slipknot Pernah Bilang Dia Ngefans dgn Coxon. Menurutnya Melodi2 Coxon bisa Bikin Lagu Blur yg Pop jd Terdengar Tdk Biasa /Awesome. Brilliant.

[@kagokass]

Genius of our time, troubadour sensitivity reborn into pop, really literate lyrics and synth like the midsummer night´s dream...

[@viviennejohnston1046]

Simply ❤ lovely

[@basketburger]

Beautiful song ❤

[@boomerborks8307]

THIS SONG, THE NARCISSIST AND ST CHARLES SQUARE IS MY FAVOURITE BLUR SONG FROM THE BALLAD OF DARREN SO FAR :3

[@jamsiejohnston7635]

There best album ever posdibly? Absolute class can't stop listening best thing heard in ages

[@kaliaragorn]

great piece of work... great piece...

[@michaelskurski912]

Their top 3 in no particular order this album magic whip, and parklife

[@LauraCiao-rr9ec]

Un album particolare. Emozionante e tenero, con quella punta di malinconia che lo rende perfetto. Tutte le canzoni mi piacciono davvero moltissimo. Grazie❤

[@meowmeowfuzzyface1977]

Fun fact the song that is now a full song lol was on an Damon Albarn solo album (kinda) called democrazy in 2003 while still with blur touring around America he recorded them in various hotel rooms and only some songs so far have been released fully like the first song I need a gun got turned into dirty Harry on demon days the other ones are either instrumentals or are just little tunes he came up while he was touring but surprisingly he returns to that era originally this song was called half a song just a little acoustic chill, and it was only half a minute long hence the title been called half a song I had listened to the album today and to be honest, it was very surprising hearing that he actually brought a song back from that period I think democrazy should get a rerelease its a nice little album filled with cute demos tbh but the album was pretty good i loved nice to see blur and Damon still doing music 😊

[@jB..33b854]

Yes...new version is way better imo

[@henrystevanin2140]

I Blur non sono un gruppo musicale.... sono uno stato d'animo 💖

[@antxyz]

Le canzoni sono tutte valide solo che resta un disco malinconico. L avrei visto questo progetto come un disco solista per Damon. Poi non mi piace che tutte le canzoni siano postate tutte su KZbin. Un disco è bello averlo quando non sai niente dosa ci sia all interno. Ho già ascoltato il disco e senza possederlo

[@PrimoLadro]

​@@antxyzsul fatto che sembri più un disco solista di Damon Albarn piuttosto che uno dei Blur ti do pienamente ragione... e'la stessa impressione che ho avuto io... anche se resta il fatto che ci sono canzoni bellissime... tipo questa qui...che al momento è la mia preferita dell' album...

[@Totisque]

Ragazzi hanno oltre 50 anni: sarebbe stato cringe fare un album che scimmiotta i Blur ventenni. È un album molto malinconico perché si è portati a tirare le somme di oltre 30 anni di carriera. Per me un lavoro stupendo, intimo e di qualità. Questa canzone in particolare è bellissima.

[@chloeoconnell803]

Stunning 💜

[@Machendill]

Strong Bowie vibes for me here... brilliant :)

[@1fairhurst]

this is why Blur were always pretty good...

[@rossanafuentes9401]

Beautiful song😍 Love Blur❤

[@JessicaZane4realz]

Still a fan ever since I heard Song 2.

[@richardmcdonagh9773]

Love the new music modern also retro 90s blur sound

[@mambo.r18]

AL FIN SALIÓ HALF A SONG

[@devolucionario]

So good!

[@gmmgmmg]

man, Damon's voice is a cello hey

[@Pizhdak]

2:52 the most beatiful part of the song 😮

[@leerylifeform]

Gorgeous

[@ErnestoJavier85]

God bless you Damon !

[@StratsRUs]

When soneone cares to write from the heart.

[@Rewinding45]

The guitar 👌

[@leonfowler1]

I really love this song!

[@felipo1778]

Great comeback

[@Wanderson-kb4ws]

Esse álbum é maravilhoso 🎉

[@yimpe_00]

FINALLYYY!!!

[@rociochumbita2014]

Amazing❤

[@richardforshawsmith]

I was incredibly sad to hear about Damon and Suzi separating.

[@blandinea.2703]

Long long painful story

[@martinmeister5394]

No way did they just stumble into a studio and make an album ..theres so much work that's gone into this 🏊

[@Totisque]

Damon’s voice = ❤️

[@alfredogarciabalderas6588]

Son tiempos criticos

[@lobofobia2028]

Siempre nos hace falta Blur!!!

[@Deerfoxo]

I'm getting Gorillaz and Blur vibes in the same time with this one, I LOVE IT^^

[@sandia6852]

Joder!! Que bonita canción ❤

[@mambo.r18]

Amo esta canción desde que escuché democrazy

[@pOwaso12]

Que temazo lpmmm vamos Blur carajoo

[@Bin_trucks_of_bucks]

Yes

[@Carteiraa_deTrabalho]

Vey, msc mto boaa 😭💖

[@nicolajane3968]

This is beautiful ❤

[@alfredogarciabalderas6588]

This is good music 😶‍🌫️

[@Rewinding45]

Sounds like a sequel to the universal

[@paolapacheco6792]

❤❤

[@ladystardust7773]

Yes enfin un nouvel album ❤

[@Rosgon_II]

Beautiful song

[@richardmcdonagh9773]

Yehhhh blur are back

[@sabinoreyes9772]

excelente rola, que bueno saber que singuen sacando musica

[@nigelwestwood4859]

Well worth the wait... Still Top Of The Heap...

[@mitzukimomom.m19]

This is my song ♡

[@timothyhill32]

Blur fan since Leisure.

[@dari4810]

YEEEES YEEEEES YEEEEEEEEEEES BLUR

[@maxmir3793]

I no longer have the strength to live but I enjoy it anyway, at least I will die in my future. /!?

[@greenbeans6253]

good stuff animations are good too

[@alfredogarciabalderas6588]

JUST!

[@alfredogarciabalderas6588]

I like your themes. Not just the ones I used. Tenlo for sure

[@hilaryarandaramirez3588]

A SECRET, JUST ONE.

[@1fairhurst]

saying that loose the backing vocals.. sounds like take that style lol... when first heard it ,this song had glimmers of Bowie...

[@JavierCerecer]

❤

[@jonathanmorgan7503]

One day a very clever musical person will be able to explain to me why this gives me such strong Super Furry Animals vibes. I can't quite put my finger on why myself. It's not a bad thing you understand as I love both bands.

[@chateaulobby]

*running around house* new Blur dropped everybody stay away from me!

[@StraimanNunes]

Very beautiful this song, however, could close your eyes and imagine David Bowie singing, it sounds very similar to the sound he made after 2010, has anyone else noticed this?

[@Amber-qv7ou]

Am I the only person who hears a bit of the Arctic monkeys "the car" sound on this record? Of course this is the full version of the demo from 20 years ago so not influenced by Arcticmonkeys, but gives similar vibes

[@jbm8167]

you're not alone, it's the bit at 1:26 that does it for me

[@manuman1022]

Muy linda canción :)

[@marianmarianm]

si

[@mambo.r18]

DAMON HAGAMOS UN TEMA JUNTOS PORFA

[@demo0711]

sounds a lot like a demo, called a Half a song (Democrazy)

[@huntermosely7420]

When I think if blur I think of PS1 , Ajax winning the CL, Prince naseem , big breakfast , TOTP and of course blur. Tupac and the bulls too

[@mauriziopalloni4782]

04.01.24 - non lo conoscevo.Ora , al primo ascolto, mi sembra notevole.....

[@pulpog7660]

me estoy comiendo el viaje ..y escuche a bowie por un momento !