Felt - Primitive Painters [Official Video]

Directed by Douglas Hart.
Original footage by Vikki B - Danny Weinstein - Sandy Fleming.
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[@mindriot69]

38 years later and I’m not 22 anymore. I still love this song. And it’s fucking great to be 60. Thanks for posting this timeless classic. I remember the first time I heard it out here in Los Angeles on KXLU in 1985. It’s still fantastic.

[@carlospires7411]

I'm 57 and I think like you!! Fantastic song (my top10 of all time) and I love a lot Cocteau Twins and Felt, too!

[@taddytass4318]

Another KXLU alumni here. Like you I most likely heard it on KXLU, but it also could of been on Goodnight LA, or it could of been on Dusty Street's import show with either Joseph Brooks or Michael Stewart.

[@opulentrasher]

smartypants!@@taddytass4318

[@shawncinco8229]

I just had the clear 10" single repressing arrive today. Threw it on the old player right away. So excited.❤

[@tomcooper1733]

yeah KXLU... same here! Great station also introduced me to the go-betweens back then...

[@Julijan2333]

Adored it 1986, when I was 19. Still do 2024, with 56. Timeless, brilliant song.

[@marioclaudiosimoes4538]

Same happened to me!!

[@jjjjermie]

That voice is unmistakable, Liz did a phenomenal job on this. Such a mesmerizing song

[@y0nd3r]

She really did. This is the what I mean when I say her lower tones are my favorite. She really belts it out when she drops into tenor.

[@scorponico]

This song is an absolute masterpiece

[@didierchapelot5671]

Since it was released I consider it as one of the most beautiful and moving song in music history. Never changed my mind. This video respects the magical halo of the song.

[@limzog9]

Iconic places ..some of them was filmed near the minder TV series

[@RadicalRoots23]

you are right!

[@michaelhinchliffe8358]

How did I miss this in the 80’s?

[@jhatter67]

"Oh, by the way, we've got Liz Fraser to sing the backing vocals!!"

[@tutornick]

Rest in peace Martin

[@mikecondy6010]

That Feltcaster is beautiful!

[@primitivepainting]

the song of all time

[@KELTONWOLFE]

I just wish my life could be As strange as a conspiracy I hold out but there's no way Of being what I want to be Dragons blow fire angels fly Spirits wither in the air I'm just me I can't deny I'm neither here, there nor anywhere It's enough to scare the whole human race (Yeah oh, you should see my trail of disgrace) It's enough to scare the whole human race I don't care about this life They say there'll be another one Defeatist attitude I know Will you be sorry when I've gone Primitive painters are ships Floating on an empty sea Gathering in galleries were stallions of imagery It's enough to hold the whole human race (Yeah oh, you should see my trail of disgrace) It's enough to hold the whole human race This is a new trance Yeah, an entrance too And there's a look on your face, it's a human race And if you just can't stand it, ah, I swear And there's a look on your face, it's a human race And if you just can't stand it, ah, I swear I said it thinner This is a new trance Yeah, an entrance too And there's a look on your face, it's a human race And if you just can't stand it, ah, I swear This is a new trance Yeah, an entrance too And there's a look on your face, it's a human race And if you just can't stand it, ah, I swear This is a new trance Yeah, an entrance too And there's a look on your face, it's a human race And if you just can't stand it, ah, I swear This is a new trance Yeah, an entrance too And there's a look on your face, it's a human race And if you just can't stand it, ah, I swear This is a new trance Yeah, an entrance too And there's a look on your face, it's a human race And if you just can't stand it, ah, I swear This is a new trance Yeah, an entrance too And there's a look on your face, it's a human race

[@sb2165]

When Indie meant something. Beautiful.

[@msdjgigi]

I’m never going to get tired of this song or Felt.

[@Maxine_V]

Never ever! 😀

[@thepinkspidercompany]

Same. ❤

[@carlospires7411]

In my top10 of all time and I'm a little old, 57!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@fhrianfz]

this is the best song ever

[@miltonhowe2556]

This song showed up on my Spotify when I was on a solitary rural drive a few years ago. Somehow I missed the whole Felt and Lawrence phenomenon despite being of the matching generation. It is a brilliant song and brilliant production. I read comments from Lawrence suggesting he was not pleased with Robin Guthrie's production. I have to disagree. This approaches perfection.

[@Silajala]

RiP our dear friend Martin. He looks so cool and beautiful as ever! ❤

[@thistree9028]

Did he pass on?

[@Silajala]

@@thistree9028 yes, in December 2022. I’ll dig out an article by his son Louis re his death and Primal Scream

[@georgesandchopin299]

Best thing I've ever fucking heard and seen, you've got hangman's beautiful daughters, jamc, primal scream and cocteau twins pooling into the one video- lawrence gets stranger to me the more I listen to him, thank you thank you!!!! may you rest in peace martin, thank you!

[@borealico]

You can see Momus and Biff Bang Pow members in the video. Amazing

[@nnervecenter]

and Concord!

[@georgesandchopin299]

Damn! the history of the future of independent music!

[@mippim8765]

​@@borealico.....I thought that was Martin Mcgee when I was watching. ...first time hearing this song though. ...

[@dan32113]

I love Sunlight bathed the golden glow. Maurice should be as big as Marr. & Lawrence is obviously ace. ❤

[@creepycraig73]

The famous sweater and the telecaster look great together.

[@novo_ephemera]

Better than The Smiths. Felt was the soundtrack for my twenties and my nihilism and surreal wanderings. I wish I could have been there in the 80s

[@GriefTourist]

I had forgot that LF sang on this ...very good song

[@CDIII]

Beautiful video. The remaster sounds phenomenal.

[@KasusEpykMusykII]

*A real piece of pure art. Masterpiece.* Liz's voice is sublime.

[@brunosouza8802]

Such a brilliant band! Cheers from Brazil! 🇧🇷

[@abidzanhermawan1445]

the best band ever. well perfect match video, RIP Duffy. Felt Forever

[@z9j-u9r]

Let me say "Thank You" ！This video is early christmas present for Felt Lovers All Over The World ✊🎄 Arigatou Gozaimasu from Tokyo！！

[@iwanttheoneicanthave11578]

Maraming Salamat from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@notjustcrew1]

I could never explain what a massive influence this song had on my life…. And saved me a bit. First heard it in 1986. Won’t go into the reasons… but thank you. Thanks CW for introducing me to this song.

[@sandrinemolinier7979]

Beautiful .the best of the 80 .with the beautiful liz voice

[@michaellabram5980]

Mental magic…Pure…Love….

[@richardmlouis]

one of my favorite bands

[@borealico]

What a marvellous band!

[@joseantoniosilvavilhena8096]

Imortal, viciante, eterna nostalgia.

[@pjisonline]

As a Cocteau Twins fan, I have never heard this song before. What a surprise!

[@ianwaites4810]

Cooler than anything in this godawful century.

[@CrystalTip7]

A masterpiece.

[@TheChugg11]

Have never heard of these people before but glad they randomly popped up on recommendations...

[@ScaryLadySarah]

Still gives me all the feels decades on...

[@gimu.gilmarmonte]

One of those songs...

[@rodandnathalie]

I'm mesmerized. I had no idea Elizabeth Fraser did anything with Felt!

[@thistree9028]

Iconic lovely thing from 90’s..❤

[@Lorrico14]

80s

[@rickg8015]

Thank you.. This is a different video from what I’ve first seen circulating years ago.. Great band.. R.I.P., Martin Duffy..

[@MonkehBoi]

Yeah, not the original video. But love it anyway.

[@justaguy1451]

Guest vocals from Liz Fraser.

[@caloyssk1]

still listenable and beyond

[@galaxion500]

what a song. great to see young faces in this video.

[@grizcuz]

I'd forgotten just how photogenic and handsome Felt we're back then. I think what Lawrence said in the documentary about Peel not really rating them and that no Indie bands back then could get anywhere without Peel's stamp of approval might be very true. When you hear songs like this and see how phenomenal they looked, they had far more going for them than some bands that did far better than Felt. Might just be luck as well, they just didn't get the breaks at the right time to push them forward.

[@tomdarby4906]

purchased an import EP on vinyl when it was current. still have it! liked the song for years, this is the first time I've ever seen a video for this. Liz Fraser's backing vocals are great

[@richardwhittome7712]

I dont think the word masterpiece as used below is an exaggeration. The best song ever to be put to vinyl in my opinion - almost impossible to categorize. Its a thing of strange and almost other-worldly beauty, and a high point in this art form. Why, everyone on earth hasnt heard it is beyond me. Thanks so much for the video - amazed that I had never seen this after 30+ years of marvelling.

[@E-candy]

Classic song and played this so much in college and still play it now Love it! Douglas Hart did a magnificent job on the video!

[@laurajazz89]

3:22 ❤

[@johnIZaUWL]

Ride, Red House Painters, Verve, and a light sprinkling of Zep & the stones and VIOLA 🤘💜🤘💜👾

[@paulojnascimento9014]

Featuring LIZ FRASER!

[@dulapeep5609]

Finally official music video from Felt :")

[@hollandtunneldrive]

painfully amazing vid

[@peelsghost]

Solid gold.

[@6adagio64]

Religious experience. Love this song with my soul

[@m.alfanhaitami9991]

what an underrated underrated band, lou reed and tom verlaine would be proud

[@koolrockradio]

What a great song! all-time favorite.

[@albertozaliani2174]

masterpiece

[@nealcaton8522]

Sounds like his voice was recorded at the bottom of a well. For a love song masterpiece, check out Rust by echo and the bunnymen.

[@johnmcateer66]

Beautiful 😢

[@steveholman3169]

totally missed this first time around. like it :)

[@swampfoot17]

Great song! The juxtaposition of voices brings to mind The Sugarcubes who formed two years later.

[@jaycrayton3327]

WAS GETTING HI ON THIS IN 1988 STILL AM TODAY CHEERS

[@vicolandtributes8607]

Absolutely fucking Precious...

[@thevelvetwatchband3469]

Gorgeous tones

[@vickiwhite7748]

Great song

[@jessmanuel540]

Best. Band. Ever.

[@gregorymerreighnjr]

Tremendous!💜

[@bailagringacovers]

Fabulous

[@RadicalRoots23]

Hey McGee - there nae smoking on this train, ya bamstick! hehe....what a wonderful song. endlessly impressive after decades of conspiracy...

[@Rockky67]

the only time I ever talked to Alan McGee we were on a train to Stoke - was off to see House of Love at Keele Uni and he was on there with them - there he was at a table smoking :) As much of a guru as he was I feel his excitement at the time around the support band (The Walking Seeds IIRC) was at best misplaced, but it did give a glimpse into how much belief he had in bands and how hard he would fight their corner.

[@paulinebrindley5195]

Why you fleecing money from the absolute magical musik you make? You've already got more, can't wait to hear it - ❤

[@robgrano6814]

For some reason Felt wasn't much on my radar back in the 80's, probably because they didn't get much U.S. distribution -- will have to revisit them. By the way, I never noticed it before, but the chord progression here is very similar to 'Roll With the Changes' by REO Speedwagon.

[@joshb8976]

Can’t unhear “paradise city” by Guns n Roses and now neither can you.

[@EduardoLeivaMatta]

Excelente!

[@CCKruse]

Yeys, yes, it is good - the Music and the Video, too...

[@paulgardner-uy6fh]

Brilliant band

[@jeremyboughey4674]

Of a time and this time ❤️❤️❤️

[@dan32113]

Timeless

[@claudiapetricciani4817]

Love it❤

[@lucava777]

Video super increible que talentosos FELT SIEMPRE LOS ESCUCHO Y A LAWRENCE TAMBIEN EN MOZART ESTATE !!! UN FLASH VER ESTA JOYA MUSICAL GRACIAS OJALA HUBIERA MAS MATERIAL !!!❤❤❤❤❤❤LAWRENCE TE AMOOOOO❤

[@nocas2022]

❤

[@Davidhockneyspool]

1,000 times YES

[@oolongoolong789]

Felt at their peak with Liz.

[@tonykatsoufris8624]

Μagical!!!

[@BlancaOrcasitasBlancadB]

🖤🖤

[@angelariley.9963]

Amazing. Makes me feel kinda weird but in a good way.

[@lucava777]

WAUUUU QUE DIAMANTE MUSICAL QUE GRAN VIDEO ES IMPRESIONANTE VER A LAWRENCE ASI !!! QUE HERMOSURA AMO A LAWRENCE Y A FELT LASTIMA QUE NO ESTA MAURICE DEEBANK!!! QUE PRECIOSURA ERA LAWRENCE ICONO TE SUPER ADMIRO❤❤❤❤

[@dianalovesmusic7599]

❤❤❤

[@leonpfields9100]

Lou Reed n shoegaze vibe (with Tears for Fears). Great song…

[@447GHT]

produced by Robin Guthrie, Vocals by Liz Fraser… it’s basically a Cocteau Twins song 😂

[@apathyintheuk265]

Is that Alan McGee 3:06?

[@liouxliouxisgod]

I dont remember this being the video? Wheres the wide brimmed hats?

[@salvacanals7807]

TOP

[@jeffreylowe5694]

is that Momus at 3:18?

[@itchyteeth789]

Yes it is!!

[@donniebobb74]

LIZ and MOMUS???? im dead.

[@tobycanrun]

💯

[@steffspook]

Cocteau Twins vibes

[@philgreen20]

Ace

[@diaxgvantsa_]

რა კაი რამეაა

[@4sc0]

Martin was so cute

[@sunsetman22]

my trail of disgrace!

[@mandysjuice2811]

Who is the girl at the beginning plz anyone ❤

[@PARANOIDANDROID6]

Lawrence

[@grungeriver7789]

O B S C U R E

[@vasileiosfilis9284]

!

[@markofsaltburn]

Oops, there goes Concorde again.

[@Frankie-q5o]

Ooh look there goes Concorde again. (And The Native Hipsters 1980.)