Cocteau Twins Pink Orange Red

Cocteau Twins Pink Orange Red

[@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919]

I'm so glad there is footage of her singing. It helps ease the blow that they stopped being a band. She is unworldly.

[@walkingonair4795]

I listen to the usual version during spring, because it makes me feel energetic and awake, as if I’m being raised from an eternal faint. This version sounds like autumn to me, like the last golden rays of the Sun fading away into the trees, and then falling down with orange leafs. This version feels like a beautiful ending, like something that I would hear while dying knowing how beautiful my life was

[@dantapedeck3642]

Still as beautiful in 2020 as it was in 1985 when it floored me at age 12!!!

[@koitorob]

It's an old recording you daft sod

[@Snwman_]

I know what you mean and completely agree. I was 20 back in 85 and remember this like it was yesterday.

[@beebTim]

Same for me at 19. Taped this on VHS when it was shown on The Tube. My dad taped over it with a Liverpool Man U match. Never forgave him 🙂

[@Laceyiq]

Liz is an angel...but don't forget the rest of the band. :) They are all great on their own, but the combined force is enough to shake the earth.

[@t.n.3819]

There are many, many imitators, but none of them come close to the original. This band was from another fucking dimension. I was a young child when they broke up and I'd give a kidney to be able to go back and see them live during this era in particular. Words can't even describe how much their music means to me, the soundtrack to some of my most memorable experiences.

[@karlatkinson4397]

It's very hard to quantify but Liz's voice and Cocteau's sound touches me somewhere profoundly deep inside. They take me on an experience or journey few other artists can.

[@douglash8377]

Liz looks some freaky alien space princess who's just teleported onto the stage (This is a compliment).

[@kris1417]

Love her.

[@jaditelefae]

Go read the Secret Sun blog...

[@GiorniVenibato]

The vocal ending of this song is magnificient. Liz is a national treasure.

[@seriskifotavrus6442]

Her sensitively and so feelingly voice is outstanding and amazing,awesome and unique to all times after!!!It's a huge legacy of music!!!Greetings to all fans from Russia!!!;-)))Musicians are good too just fantastic!!!It's some atmospheric of a beauty depressive and sadness joining in one, makes me cry sometimes, how is beautiful...

[@koitorob]

Yes, except it's cut short!

[@koitorob]

You didn't hear the end. The recording ends before the end of the song!

[@ryanmarkel289]

Treasure

[@user-rp9ly6yu6o]

world treasure

[@5eurocups2005]

There is no doubt that she is the greatest female vocalist of all time.

[@azluan]

She's one of the greatest and most unique, and definitely number one in the style of music she performs, I've never heard anything like her vocals and voice timbers.

[@bc3029]

What?

[@matthewcamanoakamongoose511]

5eurocups2005 Not even close! Natalie Merchant is number one!

[@zindi1138]

+5eurocups2005 no doubt here.

[@PlazaMoon]

+5eurocups2005 Quite right sir. My mate brought a plastic shopping bag to my house full of Cocteaus records around 1984. I didn't like it at first. A year later I was obsessed. Saw them play in Liverpool when I was 15 years old. Still one of my favourite bands (if not my favourite). There is nothing like this these days. Absolutely nothing.

[@MrShavey]

The Twins got me through several teenage hormone crisis and a couple of broken hearts (including the one given me by the girl that took me to see them live in the late 80s). I will always be in love with that voice.

[@SteeeveO]

Never did understand the lyric, but this opened on my wedding video! The band always seemed so self conscious - not realising we'd still be celebrating this genius 40 years later.

[@missvida6251]

She's singing names of butterflies in Latin

[@user-nq2th7zw2b]

😂😂😂

[@MultiBRIST]

THIS IS THE FIRST SONG I EVER HEARD FROM THE COCTEAU TWINS I HAVE BEEN TOTTALY BEEN BLOW AWAY BY THEIR MUSIC EVER SINCE THANK YOU COCTEAU TWINS.

[@vizionthing]

You know if you turn it down a bit you wont have to shout so much

[@gerryregan3577]

Saw them in 1984 December Glasgow pavilion.amazing.mesmerizing.still gives me shivers.she was so beautiful in real life.👍👍👍happy days.

[@tommym1966]

Saw this on the Tube around 83 and just couldnt get over how unbelievable Liz's voice was. 30 years later my opinion hasn't changed.

[@bluetsunami]

Its such a beautiful way to sing. Its as if she's using the human voice as a pure instrument, to convey the things you've stated.

[@jordanlh]

For me, lyrics often get in the way of appreciating a song. I love emotive songs, but a given set of lyrics may not fit me at any given moment. A song like this can be used to paint an emotional canvas that's beautiful wherever you are.

[@jasmoran66]

I actually had the pleasure of meeting this tape reel after a show at the (unintelligible) in Edinburgh early '80's and it was one of the most down to Earth tape reels you could ever meet. Magic.

[@davidbeckett3313]

You know there are tape reel s , and there are tape reels , glad to find you found a tape reel that you realy got into Thank God for tape reels !!!!!!!!! sado !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Opiadic]

the realest

[@DGLifeForever]

What was on the tape reel? I thought the drums were the only thing on tape?

[@whangie1]

Dan He's taking the piss and making out they mimed which they didn't. It was only drums in the tape reel.

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

No! Clearly this comment is meant to poke fun at shameless name droppers

[@stucky101]

How weird must it be for Lizzy and Robin's kid to browse youtube and come across stuff like this. "Oh cool it's mum and dad being actual 80's legends" - Epic !

[@sonial1839]

I had her as friend on Myspace back in the 00s and I must say that she seemed to be as quirky as her parents, so it is very likely she thinks that

[@occult1390]

Liz's hair and makeup are my ideal of human beauty

[@heliumtrophy]

Anytime I hear this song I'm at a loss to explain how good it really is. It's just perfect.

[@tarabrightstar]

The biggest injustice is that CT didn't play the soundtrack to Twin Peaks. Badalementi ows so much to them.

[@fadedSF]

well the julee cruise songs was Lynch's attempt to recreate the feel of Song to the Siren. they couldn't afford the rights so they made their own song for Blue Velvet

[@thecapricorn11]

badalementi and cocteau twins are completely different

[@thecapricorn11]

@@fadedSF wasn’t song to the siren this mortal coil?

[@tarabrightstar]

Badalementi recreated a certain sound that was inspired by Cocteau Twins for David Lynch.

[@thecapricorn11]

@@tarabrightstar if you say so. the theme song?

[@pur69]

This is beyond music. This is Art in the process of being made! And we are lucky enough to be able to see it over & over again!

[@user-lp7yf3vk2j]

One of the more underrated groups of the era.

[@SECTORZEROZONE]

kids today just don't know....................all the fetty waps and flakka wakkas don't compare to this sublime perfection of the past.....COME BACK COCTEAU TWINS!!!!

[@klausrain111]

Oh, OK, I see, let's compare them to rappers. Are you serious?

[@mezzafinook]

what a boomer take

[@uljssse]

this song is such a treasure

[@seanmccrindle5052]

I remember in the 80s watching this video over and over at a party for hours just before we went to see them at the Barrowlands in 86 still love it now.

[@alfredpadilla6535]

One of the greatest songs ever created.

[@NigelFortune]

This is the first song i ever heard by Cocteau Twins and i've loved them ever since.. I still miss them.

[@lexusdav]

Nigel Fortune it was Crushed for me

[@fruitpie4048]

My God(dess), I remember watching this on The Tube age about 13. Absolutely changed all i'd been shown within my family about music...how it could feel and make you feel. I had it recorded on video and used to play it all then time. Was obsessed!!! I think Brian Eno's early ambient stuff was on this episode, too.

[@martinkerr8251]

Liz not only are you beautiful, you are are the best female vocalist ever!

[@lj7169]

Gay

[@Watcher4111]

I'm gonna miss it when I die. I love you Liz

[@grahamball9375]

I was fortunate enough to see them at the Brixton Academy which was brilliant but then I saw them at the Royal Albert Hall which was just mind blowing! Top Band!

[@garycumner6804]

love this band,,if you wanna escape,this is the music to listen to

[@garycumner6804]

yes i agree

[@dixienormous6969]

@@garycumner6804 it's very good to agree with yourself Gary. Very good indeed 🗿

[@_mynewcareer]

Haunting, pure, beautiful

[@maurowoody8205]

I love this band so much--I can't contain it.

[@PlazaMoon]

me too. for the last 25 years

[@stumps03]

me too

[@maurowoody8205]

What songs do you guys find yourselves listening to on repeat?

[@gregorellis4767]

Mauro Woody: Thievery Corporation and there are more if you're interested

[@PlazaMoon]

Me too!

[@lexusdav]

Liz is beautiful. The guitar is stratospheric. That band , that Story between them. This night-club . GRANGEMOUTH Scotland. The guitar solo at the end is beautiful and this sound when liz fraser comes Back singing

[@christopheradderley45]

This is simply a track of pure beauty. We really should get down on our knees and thank God for a voice like Elizabeths 🧡

[@muppetrowlf1473]

Reminds me of catching the bus home from Dudley College on a Friday and looking forward to watching The Tube. The greatest music tv show ever.

[@Renewenergy]

One of my favorite songs of all time!!!.... OMG what a memories 🥰

[@SoZen08]

I didn't know that hearing Liz's voice could still give me the shivers... and then I heard this. She is such a mix of strength and fragilty... pure like a child yet sophisticated at the same time. Thank you for posting this.

[@princess-je5cr]

The sound of fresh air and ennui.

[@tramlad2]

fantastic,best band ever ,from mighty grangemouth.sadly missed.

[@daytripart]

This was my first exposure to the Cocteau Twins. I had this on the end of a VHS and would rewatch it time and time again. I loved it. Then my parents taped over the VHS and I thought it lost for ever. 20 years later it's back and as good as ever...

[@TheConquistor]

wow i would have been horrified if that happened to me

[@mabenham5253]

It's own genre...nothing else said..lot of comparisons -difference-this is art..

[@iron-gamerstv]

I'm so thankful this video is still up and can be shared. So many people are missing out on this Gem of a band. This is my favourite song of theirs. Liz looks Sad and beautiful singing this.

[@marielahuentecol8890]

I like this song! ...the sound of guitar is incredible and beautiful!

[@thesoundlikechameleons2082]

One of the most romantic songs ever.

[@radiogirl85]

So talented, so incredibly underrated and so terribly missed. I love you CT's.

[@dvora_elyashar]

great memories of 20 years ago, it's steel give me the shivers

[@simonradnedge2693]

I remember watching this on The Tube before going out in Bristol town on a Friday evening. This was when Bristol was obscure and not the cool place it is now. Was totally unexpected to see Pink Orange Red and it fairly blew my mind, as I was already aware of it from the EP. Then it was off to the Porthouse and all the clubbing ‘joy’ that had to offer! It’s different here now...

[@marcovidal6729]

hay un algo de melancolía en la melodía de esta canción que ella interpreta de manera esplendida

[@luisgonzalezortiz428]

que maravilla!...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏... Ilevo mas de 25 años y aun este tema me impacta!.. va mas alla de la razon!...

[@ernestonajera1719]

Her voice, her eyes, her perfect lips, oh man, too gorgeous for words

[@dirkdiggler9482]

I know it's just my imagination, but when the camera first pulls away from Simon Raymonde near the end of the video, the amp behind him makes him look like he's wearing a cape.

[@Pookerly]

Still sounds wonderful after all these years, just ground breaking, heart rendering fuckin wonderful

[@mozfan70]

Oh my god!! I've been trying to find this video for years. Started to think I had imagined it all! Thankyou so much. What a beautiful voice she has!

[@lykakinchen7601]

To me creating music is a miracle, especially this kind with such individuality. I wish I could create music so interesting. One of my fave pieces of music.

[@IAmFat1968]

I'm in love with her voice, great song, odd lyrics, great band!!!!

[@missvida6251]

She's singing Latin names of butterflies

[@davejb23]

i love the bass, i love the guitar and elizabeth frasers voice are droplets from heaven, simple but brilliant

[@tomjr839]

I miss these guys so much. The music world is missing its most creative force. And what a force to be reckoned with. They were the greatest and most original group to make music in the history of music making. And Elizabeth Fraser was a one of kind of singer. I love you Elizabeth. Thank you for being alive.

[@davidpedraza9833]

had the blessing of meeting the band many years ago in Miami ,it was all n more than i could of imagined.....

[@greenisland75]

I never get tired of listening to this song. Fantastic music.

[@ZENTAURIN261]

The voice from Elisabeth is amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mimidm5753]

the memories this song brings me just beautiful ♡♡♡

[@PlazaMoon]

Which memories?

[@mimidm5753]

S Mona blasting this song loud while going on long drives in the desert watching the sun set 👌🏽

[@syrophenikan]

This was the FIRST Cocteau Twins song I ever heard. Saying it changed my life would be an understatement. Althought the studio version is superior, it's nice to see her sing it live.

[@davidwilliams4832]

It's a sound poem therefore there are no recognisable words.

[@lofibri]

David Williams the lyrics of this song are printed on the inner sleeve of the 12" though. I agree many of her words are sound poems, but they did give us hints to a few tracks on their records through the years

[@jonathanleblanc2140]

Latin taxonomy of moths and butterflies.

[@vivinpan]

I knew it!!!!!

[@opwave79]

Jonathan LeBlanc that’s Melonella, not this song.

[@Snwman_]

Isn't she asking for a donner kebab with salad in the last verse?

[@h_kath]

Divine perfection & my favorite song from the ever lovely Cocteau Twins. ♥️

[@geraldshearer9072]

i am not the first to say this . when i saw them at the powerhouse in birmingham . set lasted 50 min . came back on crying . rewound brum thing and done the set again all 3 of yous amazing

[@roseofsharon7189]

Fantastic tune! Me and my little sister bought the vinyl 12" of this song when it came out. We played it over and over, so uplifting and calming! Liz is an amazing vocalist and artist. ❤❤❤❤

[@user-qx1vh8xk6b]

The voice guitars and bass make all their music 🎶 a masterpiece

[@shornrah]

when i was 15 i had this on betamax, i'd watch it and weep! i laughed about it, but seeing this again i wept like a mo'fo !! the cocteau twins are timeless and most amazing !! xxx

[@bettycoffey671]

It's just. the one... hands down. .. jaw dropper. ,she's the best. .. off the charts. nobody regardless how fAmous they become roll ever do a who's better against Elizabeth f

[@bettycoffey671]

shit head text shit changes types...

[@Dulce22261]

One of their BEST songs ever!!!!!!!! ...I am transported!

[@Snwman_]

So frustrating that it's cut short...... But thank you for uploading. I love this

[@edwardcasey2301]

Best song of all time !!!

[@beelzibubbles]

OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! I have been looking for this for so many years!! Shame it's live but OMG!

[@jonathanleblanc2140]

THE best recording of this song. And how does she do that shriek with her voice!?

[@l344240]

i remember watching this live on `THE TUBE` on channel 4,great memories from the past, the extent and depth of their melodies and strange yet beautiful vocals is fantastic, perhaps they have one more album in them, it doesn`t have to be a classic, please, just one more!

[@lmelissarcful]

Elizabeth Fraser 🖤

[@poluxazalee361]

What a wonderfull voice and So many "souvenir" .

[@kashka1962]

Just wonderful! What a voice! a beautiful song.

[@didinx8417]

I have coveted Liz's jacket for nearly 40 years.

[@35sixer]

I never get tired of this band.. Robin's solo work is outstanding.. Love the John Foxx album Mirrorball..

[@claighen1]

No words.... Thank you for posting THANK YOU COCTEAU TWINS for such beauty

[@johnnyatab]

Bee bee ya. A mess e ya. A fee a sow. Love these lyrics and this band.

[@user-rp9ly6yu6o]

she looks absolutely beautiful here

[@gameplayti2909]

Thanks for sharing. Sometimes I dream of me playing drums with them, hehe.

[@trulybeautifulgoodness]

Beautiful music always comes from Cocteau Twins.

[@matthieuvanheule5699]

Best title ever - So magical

[@knasser8263]

a song to lift the spirit

[@Grithron2]

Because fB's posts (referred to in the comments below) have inexplicably been deleted, I'll just give you the gist. Since the "Melonella" and "Great Spangled Fritillary" lyrics were very quickly identified by lepidopterists, it was always suspected that "Pink Orange Red" was another of those moth/butterfly list songs. This was confirmed long before the reissue of "Tiny Dynamine" with the lyrics on the inner-sleeve - an out-of-copyright lepidopterist's handbook (which may be visible on Google Books) contains a list very similar to the one in this song. As noted in the transcription below, Liz makes a few (possibly deliberate) mistakes - whereas in the other songs she amalgamates moth names (there isn't really a Great Spangled Fritillary) or mispronounces the Latin (in Melonella), here she uses more than just end-of-line echolalia to extend the moth names (e.g: turning "sultan" into "sultitan", as if she'd misread it).

[@sebastian242]

One of the best songs ever recorded in history of popular music. And so many great memories.... I will always love the sound and emotions of Cocteau Twins.... xsx

[@everts76]

incredible! amazing song...one of the most hipnotic and ethereal from cocteau. i love it!! thanks

[@philipsmog]

weird reminds me of a dream I had where a this sort of hazy painting with this same color scheme slowy rose from my dying body. never really knew this bad, cool stuff.

[@stars7803]

I LOVE the keyboard sound so dam atmospheric. I wish I could be 18 years old again drinking near the Hollywood sign dressed in gothic..maybe in my next life..^^

[@amrrma708]

Actually yes it is. The correct lyrics have been posted by Shoegazer. It's a list of insect names in latin. They are even printed on the notes that come with the Tiny Dynamine EP

[@briandunsmore8037]

Wow👍❤️

[@astrid9634]

if heaven was a song 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@penjackson]

This song got me through some tough times. Thanks for posting. You rock parkhill62!!!

[@NaturalBornKelli]

My Bloody Valentine and Cocteau Twins would have been the dreamiest tour on earth... If I could go back in time...

[@nmacog]

Perfection - at their best.

[@lisaaltavilla4095]

Stunning !! Vocalist ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️