Elbow - powder blue (Official Music Video)

[@ayamnaubaudi6936]

My favorite Elbow's song. I'm still very fond of Asleep in the back. Never found that blue mood in their next albums.

[@mickymoz1]

mine too

[@jacvic0790]

I like it, but I find some of the tracks to be quite random and very different (not much cohesion within the album) a good example would be "bitten by the tailfly". Idk it just kinda interrupts the album in my opinion

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Great song for sure. I love the whole record. I don't think they've ever done one that wasn't spectacular in its own right.

[@kristinzeiber23]

One of the most breathtakingly beautiful songs ever. The amount of time Guy Garvey holds his breath to sing the notes between 3:14 and 3:32 is amazing. He makes it sound so *effortless*! Gets me every time! The horns and the glass breaking at the end....just perfect.

[@jacvic0790]

Yeah, but seriously whats with the broken glass at the end? 😂 Also I love the pfp lol

[@robharper7390]

Where the love began 23 years ago

[@bsohn1197]

I heard this song when I was watching MTV. 17 years has passed and still love this..

[@mercifulzeus01]

You heard a song on MTV... did they use to play songs then?

[@bringmeknitting844]

These guys really were brilliant from the start. I love how epic this is, and yet every sound has been thought about with supreme love and care. The mesmerising groove, the atmospheric guitar, the backing vocals are terrific. And the wonderfully minimalist bit of sax at the end.

[@monkis50]

I was that man. This song means a lot. Elbow has been hitting home lately.

[@sheenix1976]

this band does some epic songs that just hit you in the heart.

[@efcgarv]

@vikicoetsee the song was about ,according to the singer ,was when he was in a bar in Manchester and he noticed the love and care a couple withdrawing from drugs had for each other, He said it was beautiful to see that love can conquer at the most terrible times in ones life.

[@ayamnaubaudi6936]

Thanks for sharing !

[@KLee0777]

Guy has such a nice voice, I can listen to him for hours and hours!

[@derplueschdoktor1566]

It takes time to fall in love with Elbow, but when you do it's till death do us part. Through all the years, they are still one of my favorite bands, their debut "Asleep in the back" one of my favorite albums of all time. The songs are so well-crafted and full of musical surprises. The breaking glass in Powder Blue's Bowiesque saxophone finale is the perfect ending for a perfect song. I could rave endlessly about their genius. Just listen! Often!

[@Tuzotonic]

This has always been my favourite song by Elbow. I actually think the video goes well with the song.

[@1katmuz]

This song holds a place in my heart. Thank you Elbow you saw mw through a rough time and it's even better listening to you this side. Peace . X

[@btosux]

the most sad and beautiful song of Elbow i love it

[@kimberleyshepard4388]

Loneliness of the Tower Crane Driver gets me in the feels

[@xclarke2967]

@@kimberleyshepard4388 thank you very much for recommending this; I hadn't heard it before but i love it.

[@moonchildtheking5008]

Guy is an incredible singer and this is a masterpiece of a song

[@ScreamingDeaf]

Discovered this great song via Tidal via the Thom Yorke/Amok radio. Not disappointed at all ✌🏻

[@smoly37]

The full- blowing coppersection at the end.... Transcendent. Don't even want to watch the clip; got my own clip in my head. I bought Asleep in the back purely because of this song.

[@scholbe]

I'll never forget hearing this song for the first time. I miss you. RIP TPVM 💔

[@mkfloyd9131]

I cannot help but wonder who TPVM is, only if you want to let me know I do not wish to offend...

[@MarcLerchs]

What a melody... ! ! !

[@draltar]

song is about loving someone and standing beside that person no matter what... even when you're in deep shit video imo is about a man, who loses everything and still has someone completely attached to him, together in his grief and the guy below can't even reach a glimpse of such a love

[@Iamjimpage]

The song is about two drug addicts that Guy Garvey saw in a bar, the man was comforting his girl and guy described it as being bleak but beautiful.

[@nchurricanehunter]

This song was on the AE Outfitters Summer 2002 promo CD. Loved this song ever since I first heard it 17 years ago.

[@mikebowman5819]

That was a great CD. South-here on in, Josh rouse feeling no pain, ego tripping at the gates of hell. Got that my senior year of high school. I'm getting old lol. Cheers

[@nchurricanehunter]

@@mikebowman5819 I made a playlist of that album here on YT. Very nostalgic.

[@lilachats]

Omg me too!!! That entire album is a bop and allowed me to discover new music. I have another of their CDs. Wish I knew who was in charge of curating them.

[@Sham_Antand]

Will always appreciate norwegian radio NRK for playing this back when it dropped. t

[@3eahor3e]

Wow The tears are flowing. Elbow I love the way you make me feel when listening to your songs. Thank You!

[@hunglikeahamster3248]

How about it, eh? People that don't or can't cry need something to crack them open, because crying is an integral part of being alive. Sez me. Elbow would be on my short list of possible remedies... And the beauty thing - Elbow can make you cry at the beauty of life as well as the tragedy. Both are necessary to be properly human.

[@stuartkelley76]

This is where it all started for the love of Elbow true story!👌❤

[@andrejsjoksts1581]

супер ,цеплает даже после 14 лет ,сильно...

[@1katmuz]

Interesting to listen to this song again after so long. It along with the whole album saw me and kept me going through a dark period of life.(I still have strong recollections of songs to times/event) Equally, The Seldom Seen Kid LP was part of my journey back.(Beautiful recollections of those days) Thanks Elbow, you made a difference in my world. X

[@massimopagani7098]

A starry poem of splendid sounds

[@3eahor3e]

Pure perfection!

[@felixdeville]

Awesome song and video!!!! ''Red'' and this song are my favorites of Elbow!!

[@nicholasmoore6973]

Love this song. Needed to get some emotion out. Floods of tears. Thanks!

[@bleh4913]

Música perfeita pra chorar

[@koberon4680]

What a fabulous band you are. I am in awe at your genius! Brilliant :)

[@Estreka]

I think the guy in the suit is Death. He realizes he's arrived for no reason as love keeps them alive. Just a thought.

[@mkfloyd9131]

No, the fella under the car is looking for their gear, but up the pole ( boyfriend ) his bird knows it is in his sock, hence the smile and relief...

[@purplehaazebee1649]

I feel like this band doesn't get as much love in the States. I discovered them about 20 years ago and their sound just washed over me. It's like I felt everything and nothing all at once.

[@DannyD81]

Likewise, my friend. Discovering British bands like Elbow in the early 00s was a revelation, especially in the Upstate of South Carolina.

[@Areyourealythatdumb]

@SupportHandbook well the origional inspiration behind the song came to guy when he saw a couple recovering from a drug addiction, he said it was amazing how love really could conquer all.

[@ilovecrisps.7667]

Bought this the day it was released. First year of a pretentious art degree. The album was a mold, fit me great back then. Hours upon hours upon hours.

[@MrDarietto70]

Beautiful song...

[@tramlad2]

Still a doozy of a song, rips at the heart in a brutal but beautiful fashion.

[@Leatherface1960]

Everytime before I sleep I ussually listen this song and it brings me very good memories :)

[@3eahor3e]

Wish this was on Elbow the best of!

[@manconoo]

The crucifixion imagery in the video is very clever - love the song.

[@mkfloyd9131]

Or is it a works, eh ???

[@jacobite1967]

These lads have been about for a very long time. Finally some recognition....

[@thetedster7812]

Achingly beautiful. I met her once, probably never again.

[@냐옹크루]

좋네요 👍👍

[@kiresNoCommentary]

insane. ❤️

[@Steve-hd4tv]

Very Radioheady for elbow, super cool track this

[@davidcopson5800]

But it does creep up on you.

[@Kenny8723]

thanks to this I've just discovered The Envy Corps. Let me return the favour with The Boxer Rebellion, The Hope of The States, Clock Opera and Thirteen Senses

[@carolineschools3468]

This is great because there are no telephone poles in England. But it's an English band.

[@GreenDayandMuse]

my fav song of all times

[@mitsmork998]

Beautiful song and video... Who are the actors in the music video?

[@Joris85]

Elbow is a bit older than 5 years (I know you don't claim the opposite). Saw an amazing concert by them in Amsterdam in 2003. One of those bands that sound better live than on cd. Still, I wouldn't call the American music scene dull, just because the main stream might be dull. I bet you never heard bands like Slint, Polvo and Pinback. It might take more than a few times listening before they hit you, but I'd still recommend them.

[@ayamnaubaudi6936]

Don't know Polvo, but Slint and Pinback are just awesome. So original. And I'm french, so it's not chauvinism. Musically, I've always had an ear in UK and the other in North America. My tongue stayed in France.

[@eugeniomilitti6343]

La gente nn vede nulla, nn vede l'amore...e quando se ne accorge è tardi

[@777theodora]

Amazing..

[@AlissaK1994]

beautiful!

[@kiresNoCommentary]

obrigado tio dudu por me apresentar essa música enquanto eu estava treinando em casa. 28/03/2022

[@jakenieten]

Love this song. He must’ve hit the eject button when they crashed.

[@exquisiteoath]

@Vetrlz07 I don't know if that's entirely fair. There are some great bands in North America currently. They just don't get media attention the way some crowd favorites do. But yes, as a recent Elbow convert, I have to agree they are powerful and unique.

[@xandraga]

Qué bonita!

[@Pyrobeaverable]

so peacefull (:

[@8bunker]

waouw super Elbow

[@smileyol0768]

The piano reminds me of Beautiful World by Parannoul

[@RudieRickenbacker]

I'd say it was about heroin and the melancholy soul that goes with trying to regain that first hit again. and maybe being in love with your fellow addict. beautiful song either way.

[@mkfloyd9131]

That trying to achieve the initial feeling is the biggest most trite mis-conception, believe that from one who knows. If a user goes into withdrawal it is the greatest thing in the world....................

[@mkfloyd9131]

That first hit again is one of the biggest myths ever, if you go into withdrawal and hit gear that is the best...............

[@mkfloyd9131]

Realising that first hit is a myth, you go for a day without and enter a phase of withdrawal any hit delivers the exhilaration one seeks..............

[@mkfloyd9131]

And just for a laugh, me again...

[@onthecounter822]

Love

[@SeanBateman57]

just close your eyes ... & dream !

[@plonkerfest]

Holy crap! i just found out if you pause it 0:00 and press the up and left arrows at the same time, then tap them both again, you get a game of snake on the video! sorry to spam the comments a bit, it was just taking ages to load...

[@MrBronwaugh]

'Elbow' should've written the James Bond theme tune.

[@teekey28]

sorry for asking again, but what is the name of the director... cause actually i work in a production house and there is a lebanese director pretending that he directed this music video and he put it in his showreel... so i just want to be sure if its true or not... thank u

[@PewuTV]

Remember about Radical Face, Beirut, Grouplove, The Envy Corps, Sufjan Stevens etc. But still, music that comes from UK and Iceland is the best.

[@Melophile74]

The pain

[@swflinsider]

does anyone know the name of the actor thats up on the pole? he looks so familiar.

[@bigballsfilms]

@teekey28 yep - it was us. search for bigballs films on facebook

[@RossWhittowWilliams99]

@teekey28 it was directed by an english threesome called two big eyes. i know this because i work with two of them now at a company they started called bigballs films.. rww

[@Doubrelle]

When Elbow were good.....

[@TheShitpostKing]

yes definitely!!

[@winggoddess]

might be a good song to play in a music video with scenes from the movie "powder."

[@teekey28]

does anyone know who is the director of this music video?

[@Mr8hamed8]

it's a really great song :)

[@Chineserijstwafel]

any live version on youtube?

[@kimberleyshepard4388]

Would LOVE to see a live version

[@pv7369]

@crysis1147852369 She is the british actress, kate steavenson-payne

[@vikicoetsee]

I'd love to know what this song is about, but I adore it all the same:) x

[@garyr6097]

Viki Coetsee its about love between 2 people ..and knowing you would and do anything for each other when needed ..even the narrative of the video shows you this

[@mjacanjam]

That last shot makes me think of Spartacus.

[@JJ_-fp9sj]

Anyone else notices that this version is pitch shifted up a bit from the original?

[@EduardoLartiga-g6s]

😮

[@lilachats]

American Eagle CD

[@johnes4882]

Why is this... slightly pitched upwards compared to the Spotify version??

[@caxtonman]

That was a hell of a car crash to catapult him up that telegraph pole !!!

[@davidcopson5800]

Nearly as good as James Dean.

[@mikehanes4514]

is it armand assante?

[@mkfloyd9131]

No, just a little bit of resembalance...

[@mikehanes4514]

I see the resemblance

[@Prophet6OO91]

@SuperStonewaller Yep that's selfish attitude

[@Joao_Weiand]

what's the name of the girl in the beggining?

[@garyr6097]

baffles me how people here are commenting on how they dont get the video in connection with the song...its self explanatory surely. ..

[@barrymitchellretroman]

@Vetrlz07 Us Brits like to plough our own path. Music comes first, the rest is unimportant.

[@Giltr0y]

@Vetrlz07 and maybe some radiohead here :)

[@stevegeek]

Video makes absolutely no sense - but that's the beauty of it! And I could listen to this song on my death bed...pure musical poetry!!!

[@davidcopson5800]

Life itself makes no sense. What more do you need to know?

[@stevegeek]

Thanks for the comment. I only waited 11 years for that 😂

[@ameliamyy]

So weird hearing it pitched up like this

[@Ran-ek2ki]

i dont think its pitched up...

[@ameliamyy]

Try putting on the spotify version at the same time as this plays then ;)

[@scholbe]

+Ran Perry I don't think so either

[@donovanfrain3523]

It is, but just slightly. It's like a record player that's slightly sped up, but not enough to be super noticeable.

[@Ran-ek2ki]

is it pitched to the degree of half a tone? cos that'd be noticeable

[@Joao_Weiand]

lol only 1 dislike THIS SONG IS REALLY AWSOME!

[@PewuTV]

Only heard about Clock Opera but it was a bit boring to me. Thanks tho! =D

[@lhorrible2100]

Did the fact that the song was sped up bother anyone else?

[@1katmuz]

Yep. Pity as the video is so good.

[@Joao_Weiand]

@pv7369 thx

[@Worse_Alex]

@Vetrlz07 the american music scene has been dull since led zepplin disbanded

[@sheenix1976]

use adblock

[@mysticfluid]

a bit funny the guy made it on top of the pole through a car accident. but great music still!