Cardiacs Special Garage Concert 19th October 2003 with CD Sounds

[@harrymapex]

If this is TLDR - apologies. I'm very old - my prior musical preferences were mid-late 60s Beatles, Who, Love, Small Faces blah; as a teenager, I loved Genesis, Purple, Bowie, Rush blah. I visited my osteopath(!) in April this year, and he's a fellow drummer. As he was bending me about, I asked him - "what's this band on the sound system?" He said - "Cardiacs"; I said - "I know the name - this is interesting...." I then went home and checked 'em out on KZbin, and my musical life has not been the same since. I've now got Cardiacs CDs for the car, DVDs for the TV, and am now totally obsessed; I cannot think of a musical life without them, and wished to Christ that I had discovered 35+ years ago so I could've seen them and learnt from them. Tim - please get well.

[@TONE11111]

Cardiacs - Piffol 4 Times (1977) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXTLpZ5ujJxob7s

[@thehotyounggrandpas8207]

My story is exactly the same: classic rock guy, stumbled upon Cardiacs by mistake on KZbin about 10 years ago, could not believe my ears. A band in a universe of their own. Long Live them!

[@danjsy]

Great story. As a bewildered "teenage Marillion fan" in 1984, I was initially none the wiser but a seed was planted - they were amazing live =)

[@blackypolster9361]

@@thehotyounggrandpas8207 Hahaha dude it's true you apparently do spend a lot of time on the internet! Btw, so glad for your recommendation, it totally sticks!:)

[@tirmey]

Same story, 6 days ago, from a Steven Wilson´s post regarding Tim´s death. Nevel felt like this, musically. Cardiacs change me. For better.

[@angeloboose]

33 years old and only now I learn about these guys, it's bloody fantastic

[@ef7480]

Don't worry. You'll never be at the right age...

[@itsstephenjackson]

Welcome to the pond!

[@bluehazeburnout]

Spent the whole video watching Kavus's hair.

[@danjsy]

Sideshow Kavus

[@anthonytester3285]

Try his guitar parts out. One of the best on the planet

[@edcrypt]

I saw him live the other they with Gong. One of the best compliments my wife ever gave me is that my hair is similar to his. It's not, but I accepted.

[@armyofmoths]

There is NO greater band on the planet than Cardiacs. Not now, not ever.

[@jobzagudn]

yup... if you find one near let me know... nothings licked this!!

[@1967dooter]

@@jobzagudn Frank Zappa. And I've seen Cardiacs live. not Zappa though - wish I had. Zappa hands down - especially if you like this kinda stuff. The nearest band Sonically to Cardiacs that I've seen live also is 'Poisoned Electrick Head' . Seen them 3 times live they are superb too.

[@stephenlynch5143]

Poisoned electric head yes I remember them grwat live thanks for posting

[@phantomlimb3061]

Yes!

[@japhyriddle]

Very rare for a band to get more intense as they get older. I guess these guys are the exception.

[@willy1957]

Don´t Forget Van Der Graaf Generator, I saw them life on the 2013 tour and they were very dedicated to say the least, I think they did become better musicians, this gives them more confidence and power..

[@louisjagger2177]

willy vlyminck yeah but we're talking the two greatest bands ever to have existed here

[@anthonytester3285]

Check out Arch/Matheos

[@Yourweakminds]

Celtic frost monothiest tour. Ooooooo!

[@wokingsaint]

An this is why i was transfixed with cardiacs. RIP Sir Tim

[@jpwjr1199]

0:35 The Obvious Identity 5:21 Pip as Uncle Dick, but Peter Spoiled It 9:54 Hello, Mr. Minnow 16:19 An Ant 18:08 Hello, Mr. Sparrow 22:40 A Bus for a Bus on the Bus 26:38 Visiting Hours 31:24 Dead Mouse 36:01 Scratching, Crawling, Scrawling 36:21 As Cold As Can Be In An English Sea 44:28 Aukamakic (Do You Want a Cigarette?) 45:55 Gloomy News 48:01 Hope Day 54:37 Let Alone My Plastic Doll 58:52 Icky Qualms 1:01:04 Dinnertime Is at Home (Not Here) 1:08:18 My Trademark 1:15:09 Jibber and Twitch 1:19:14 Gina Lollabrigida

[@lucypengelly4047]

you, my friend, are a legend

[@PrinceWesterburg]

Someone pin this comment! :o)

[@industrialpain5930]

😍😍😍😍

[@Lobsterboy300]

I’m shook. These guys are like a modern day symphony of the sadistic. There are no logical words that can describe how i feel when i listen to Cardiacs. I feel like life disappears and i get taken away into Tim’s world. Kinda weird that my name is also Tim. RIP Tim Smith, you will be missed.

[@hexonatapeloop]

Sadistic?

[@OilyBastard]

5 bags

[@rickparker1582]

Genius. Complete and utter genius.

[@lardinhoredbeard5089]

This is just utter brilliance, it's modern jazz without all the wanna be wank, so really it's modern rock, TRUE modern rock, when Americans talk about "math(s)" metal, this is what started the trend. Mike Patton loved this band, and therefore Mr. Bungle has a source.

[@kevcatnip7589]

But TIM didnt wear a white suit and sing COMMODORE songs

[@markochesshcat9874]

God-like Sparky! Cardiacs are truly legendary....one day they will get the credit they truly deserve. Until then all we can do is enjoy and spread the word!

[@peterlawson777]

The greatest band ever. EVER.

[@ESPDSP]

I'm so completely and utterly gobsmacked I cannot believe what I'm even listening to.

[@cuntoxenry]

I've watched it about 12 times and am still sat here with an hour's postponed piss on my bladder.

[@matthewlawrenson7508]

Dark genius, ecstatic beauty. Excellence. Somewhere this music praises something terrible and Divine.

[@hexonatapeloop]

Dirty Boy!

[@CrankyRayy]

Nicely put

[@TheCrossbow63]

Just amazing - saw them live countless times and after listening to Cardiacs, most other music seems unworthy somehow. What a genius Tim Smith is.

[@colinmainwaring9471]

Sadly, was. A great man. A genius.

[@grahammarsh4652]

Saw them live twice, last time in 2007 just before Tim's illness. I'd booked for the next tour but wasn't to be. Hard watching this video after Tim's passing but he has given us an incredible legacy.

[@TheFuzzWig]

There's a fine line between genius and madness. Cardiacs straddle that line perfectly.

[@MartinHiggins1972]

The word straddle is a good word.

[@dorengarcia7925]

No... Tim was a genius... and a very very nice man.

[@hexonatapeloop]

Thanks, I straddle it imperfectly

[@PLively]

So glad I found this. Thank you Tim Smith. X You can see why Kavus was in the band. Bob Leith on drums: Astounding! One thing that always stands out for me is Jim's bass playing. He should be celebrated!

[@fcamiola]

Jim's pokerface is just brilliant. What a player! He should be mentioned with the greats. But they all should really...incredible players. Tim's guitar playing was ferocious and beautiful at the same time. These songs are crazy complex and the execution here is off the chart.

[@bunnypunk]

Excellent to see this! The world's a little less brighter without the Cardiacs

[@diskyworld]

James "Jim" Smith is an impossibly good bass player. So complex. It's just effortless.

[@jpwjr1199]

For sure. The mugging he did with his brother really belies the pro's pro he is.

[@regmtait100]

This is why the internet was invented.

[@harmonicresonanceproject]

How does anything be this good? Please God make Tim well.

[@brunosco]

It’s 2 o’clock a.m., finally went to “sleep” then hit “Cardiacs” on KZbin and started watching “just a bit”... But I just can’t stop it! Fuck, I had still never seen this gig and WOW! Can’t believe it... and this was 13 years after Mare’s Nest concert... What a band! I wish Tim recovers.

[@fantasymetal]

Absolutely delighted to see Jim singing along during Hope Day (50.16)

[@revraaab]

The only problem with this being played at my funeral is that I wouldn't be alive to hear it again...

[@chriswareham]

That's why my wife and I entered our wedding to Is This The Life. Quite possibly the first time a Cardiacs song has featured at a Turkish wedding!

[@theboraxbandit9563]

@@chriswareham That's so cool!

[@iangelling]

Just keep it with you.

[@smackmyfishup666]

Brilliant. I wish i was old enough to have seen them live. I only got into them around 2003 when i was a kid after reading a blur book where they said cardiacs were a huge influence on them. I get the feeling many many bands were influenced by cardiacs. And heres hoping they eventually get the recognition they deserve !!

[@jaywrights]

1:03 - The Obvious Identity 5:22 - Pip As Uncle Dick But Peter Spoiled It 9:54 - Hello Mr Minnow 16:22 - An Ant 18:09 - Hello Mr. Sparrow 22:39 - A Bus For A Bus On The Bus 26:39 - Visiting Hours 31:24 - Dead Mouse 35:18 - Scratching Crawling Scrawling 36:22 - As Cold As Can Be In An English Sea 44:29 - Aukamakic 45:55 - Gloomy News 48:02 - Hope Day 54:38 - Let Alone My Plastic Doll 58:52 - Icky Qualms 1:01:05 - Dinner Time is at Home (Not Here) 1:08:17 - My Trade Mark 1:15:09 - Gibber and Twitch 1:19:14 - Gina Lollabridgida

[@jobzagudn]

cheers mate x

[@kipkasper1796]

Much appreciated kind sir

[@oldsynth]

Rest in peace Tim x

[@XbowMax]

Sad loss Bro, true genius! No other band comes close to the complex energy Cardiacs have in abundance

[@JinderSongs]

I must have watched this a hundred times. It never gets old or fails to surprise and delight in equal measure. Such incredibly dynamic arrangements of these songs...I would put this iteration of the band against any four piece in history, few would come close in terms of tightness, composition, skill or sheer musical firepower. Just mind-blowing.

[@binarydinosaurs]

Utterly. Fucking. Stupendous.

[@dan27music]

I heard them in the 1980s and was in awe. In their suit and tie, they looked like men who had just finished a day's work in the office, I was surprised they were not more well-known. They are unique in sound.

[@cAPSlOCKrOXX]

All bands wish that their crowds were as energetic and awesome as Cardiacs crowds!!

[@lucypengelly4047]

this footage is the first glimpse of cardiacs i ever saw and i’ve been obsessed since

[@homegrowndave]

I'm 45 now had t shirt 15 see them first when 17 and still only band that can excite me and not get bored .u have yr classics like zeppelin etc but if u get these guys there's nothing I've found, to come close to just genius and raw unique energy to fill me up.i ain't got the right words to be honest, but u people no.

[@dorironen15]

I am 65, discovered them just a few months ego, suddenly realized that compering to Cardiacs, the amount of the mediocrity there is in the so called classic prog of the seventies.

[@colinmainwaring9471]

Brilliant. I fully get you.

[@PLively]

I am in awe of these people. How the bloody fupp do they remember where they are in these complex songs and also be so tight as a band, that if they were a crab they would fill up with poo and explode?

[@3virgenesoffiicial]

This band should have played alongside Gong, and stadiums must be filled. the world missed it. Fortunate people who enjoyed Cardiacs (and GONG) live. Thanks for uploading the recital, we appreciate the work and the diffusion of this glorious band. Greetings from Argentina.

[@honved1]

I think kavus joined gong for a while.

[@colinmainwaring9471]

Hola amigo. Stay safe.

[@gnartoad2227]

Masters, rest in peace Tim.

[@sefbezemer2366]

truly the best thing i heard in years !

[@thomasbiele]

One of the Best shows ever !!! Unbelievable ! Thanks dear Mr. Tim Smith. A real genious...

[@gg-pe9tb]

What a sound!

[@jobzagudn]

how the fuck does Jim resist the urge to rock out . he is so dead pan its incredible

[@daslafdev]

***** it's because he is... well.. JIM!

[@joostc4750]

+Robin Webley because Jim I guess.

[@dannyofthededd]

some of the most amazing music i've ever seen played..if only it wasn't only on telly :(

[@ianhunter1367]

They are just mind blowing.

[@lucywills9740]

I could only go on one night: chose to go for this gig as it was what I would not have heard before. still reeling.

[@applehead252]

Brilliant ! Absolutely brilliant! New discovery in 2022 ! Wow !

[@adamdombrowski1949]

Nothing will ever compare to Cardiacs period!!!!

[@jimbdowd6131]

Godamn I wish I had seen this live.. superb!! Well done Mr Tallbastard, sounds fantastic!

[@kulturvultur5036]

that particular rendition of Gina Lollabridgida is wonderful. Such great energy. This is what I want to wake up to everyday.

[@johnbracher158]

Cardiacs' live performances were a real treat. Magnificent. Very funny as well.

[@niceone7199]

Only ever played in England. Oh, what I wouldn't give to have been to just one of their shows...

[@elrubenchos]

Thanks bro! good work by the way!

[@richardpurves]

RIP Tim :(

[@MrClareHinds]

This was an incredible gig, fucking loved it! They did two nights with a totally different set each night. I don't remember a third night although there may have been.

[@colinmainwaring9471]

There was a third time. I was there. RIP Tim. Genius.

[@electronotch]

As absorbing as it gets.My favourite album(s) of all time and finally the visuals to match. KieranFunzig,you are simply brilliant.

[@leifkeane]

Visiting Hours... What a number!!! Majestic!!

[@leifkeane]

Almost as majestic as Let Alone My Plastic Doll...

[@harrymapex]

@@leifkeane Which is nearly as majestic as "Hello Mr. Sparrow"!

[@mikearthur4253]

Let Alone my plastic doll, solo tears you apart every time. Pure Metal absolutely crushing, God Bless you Tim 💕

[@PhilsGuitar]

Marvellous! There's nothing better than Cardiacs. Thank you for putting this video together!

[@Bunglezip2]

A beautiful video with cardies and the pond.A stupendous evening that was.Get well Tim.

[@mukmewx]

OMG!!!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!

[@queenofacrylic]

This is just splendid ♥

[@Robhalifax]

Glorious!

[@leftyzappa]

This is so unfuckingbelieveably beyond amazing. :D

[@brucerawsthorne1338]

I just love it such talent

[@fab1651970]

this is fantastic

[@TheErik2600]

this is still the max!! didn't know music could bite you that deep!

[@B_T_B]

He is my Neighbour. well should be but his studio is next door and he is still in hospital :(

[@danjsy]

=(

[@brigrog]

Just Brilliant!!!

[@zounds_uk]

RIP Tim

[@Cattletruck1]

Brilliant, no band will ever touch the cardiac, so powerful, Can anyone update me on tims health?

[@CommunityGuidelines]

GLORIOUS! Thank you so much for syncing up such fine audio to this video.

[@ameliarhoads467]

When I first listened to Cardiacs, what was this! Wow! I tought. The quality is very high even at live performances! The only unfortunate thing is that I learned of Cardiacs after Tim Smith died. Thanks to Sinthia for teaching me.

[@coombecarp]

Just the best thing in the world. I'll keep coming back for more and will never feel full x genius

[@oldsynth]

pure genius

[@cdeccles]

I didn't know this band until I got into Napalm Death but I can see what all the fuss is about: love this so much

[@ClawCarver]

Phenomenal.

[@rayray4s]

Y’all are badass!! Cross of Rush,Yes,Kansas. Everyone in band is Strong musicians Good stuff Rock on 🤘.

[@harrymapex]

One of my favourite Cardiacs songs...wonderful!

[@hexonatapeloop]

They aren’t just better than all the other bands, they ARE all the other bands. Except possibly The Fall. But that’s ok.

[@makeway4thebigfish]

glorious.

[@markysumm72]

Buds and Spawn is an all time classic. It's genius.

[@tonyounsworth7904]

Wish I'd been there.

[@neilbob]

stunning

[@mattstagger]

Thank You

[@Hwral]

I was present at the first and second evening and recorded them onto minidisc. There was also a third evening show which consisted of a mix of the songs of the previous two evenings.

[@harrymapex]

Having discovered them just over 2 years ago..........I envy you! I've missed 'em live, unfortunately. Hope you're OK, Tim.

[@warmswarm]

Yes Mr soundman, I always find it quite a good idea to turn the microphone up BEFORE the singer stars singing. But I am a bit old fashioned like that.

[@Panurgent]

Thank you!

[@DanJohansonNYC]

amazing

[@gabrielsouto64]

Amazing. Great work.

[@DamonGreen]

Love it thank you! I was there!

[@katherinesilvera-sunley4840]

I swear at least 35,000 out of the 37,962 views are mine ;)

[@aypes]

genios

[@jamespotkins6237]

RIP Tim Smith

[@garyferris2403]

The lucky bastards that went to any of those night I aint usually envious but jeez. Fegsx.

[@ManOGatt]

I was there too! didn't realise it was filmed!

[@discharge29]

genius in one song than most bands have in their entire repertoire

[@MrNihilist74]

I was checking this band out because i read something about them on a napalm death website. I was listening to some of there albums which i thought were not bad but they really sound good on this live video.

[@mrbrown7628]

... brilliant

[@threespines]

If you want to stream or download the audio tracks from these gigs, they're available via the Cardiacs Bandcamp page nowadays: Special Garage Concerts Vol I & II from Cardiacs alphabet-business-concern.bandcamp.com/album/special-garage-concerts-vol-i-ii

[@MassiveLib]

You know those people you talk too, old people, and you say did you see any good bands in the sixties n seventies and they reel off loads of great bands. Well I can say I saw the original line up of the Diacs at least ten times from 85-87

[@unstoppableachievers]

godlike!