FFS - Police Encounters - Later… with Jools Holland - BBC Two

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FFS perform Police Encounters on Later… with Jools Holland, BBC Two (5 May 2015)
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[@jesse___]

I like how the piano says Ronald instead of Roland

[@annabackman3028]

Which it has for the last at least 35 years, probably much longer. But how could somebody who hasn't followed Sparks, or made a deep dive into all their material know? Anyway, his gimmick since ages! 😃💖

[@mistaek1959]

Lol what a dick

[@jonathanmoran8953]

So original! You can hear elements from Sparks and Franz Ferdinand. Such a cool track. The collaboration works perfectly!

[@girlfromgermany]

That was the best collaboration ever! And my personal dream is that they'll repeat that!

[@annabackman3028]

@@girlfromgermany, Me too, but hardly likely. They have moved on, at least Sparks have. Probably FF too. Not impossible they team up for a couple of songs on the other band's concert, but I doubt that. Hoping for being proven wrong! 💖

[@vegn_brit5176]

Collaborations Don't Work 😁

[@L0REN0R2Z0RR0]

​@@girlfromgermany it's perfect as it was

[@jazzblues303]

I just love how they share the stage: Two great bands, two amazing singers. It works.

[@andrewmoonbeam321]

After two listens this shit really works, after three it's essential!

[@AdrianRojasF]

wow Ron and Bob are more expressive than usual

[@roseharrison4091]

This song drives me nuts. I love it.

[@anthonyroddis6760]

I actually think this song in particular sounds great live :D

[@kjelladrian3205]

FFS. A match made in heaven!

[@NewChileanGentry]

OMFG! It's awesome! It has something that reminds of Brief Encounters, it's really special and catchy! I'm already singing the chorus :)

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

I was going to write the same thing about Brief... And I think it's more than the title

[@NewChileanGentry]

PJ Definitely! It shares some notes with the chorus of Brief Encounters, right? :)

[@zaidabanksnyc]

New Chilean Gentry - Franz Ferdinand Chile Me too!

[@MichaelSmith-vo1mi]

Classic double act

[@zaidabanksnyc]

Alex is a fantastic dancer!

[@alanguinnessrichards1944]

These 2 groups together are better than on there own, can't get enough of them, listen to them everyday,

[@dominicaaaaa5547]

still prefer this live to the album version sounds fantastic

[@girlfromgermany]

Most times live versions are better than album versions. I suppose that's because of the voice(s). Especially Russell's voice sounds better live. I can't tell you why, perhaps because I love to see him while he's singing.

[@ashleyeatsmuffins]

@@girlfromgermany Interesting... some singers like Alex from Franz don't have necessarily "great"/spot-on vocals... which on the one hand means the vocal on record can sound "better"... but when you're a vocalist in a rock band, it sounding a bit rough around the edges and raw sounds more human and adds to the rock band vibes, so can see why a live performance would be considered better. I think I lean to preferring the sound of Alex (and other "raw" vocalists) on record than live. Haven't delved into enough Sparks to comment with my opinion on Russell's voice. And a separate example which immediately counters my only just stated view of record sounding better than live: Seeing Stop Making Sense by Talking Heads and how much energy there is in the performance helps with me liking those live versions more than the many of the studio versions of the songs... so I'm flip-flopping, or saying that there isn't a strict rule for me; and I agree with you that the visual aspect of the performance can add something special too!

[@hellokim_kr]

much better than album

[@signalmanmusic4225]

Bom bom diddy diddy.....

[@AndyCrook]

Just perfect! How could I miss it? All Sparks collaborations are so marvelous!

[@richard127gm]

Genius of the highest order. Bom Bom Diddy Diddy.

[@sharrenasimmons3469]

Best of both worlds ... Amazing ...

[@AprilAugust-rk3tl]

How can they sound this good, even better live than the album version. 💯🔥

[@yunihatsune528]

Que es bonito Alex kapranos

[@AlejandroMeridaDropTheLimits]

This keybord sounds AMAZING! :')

[@verotototo]

Love it! Awesome collaboration!!

[@tocasilvestre8398]

I love this collab.

[@louisedean8639]

Love it..works, really works a treat...sparks.

[@user-er3bt9mr3l]

Bravo! Simply the best!

[@snpok524]

the songs just get better and better ,this album will be amazing

[@Steambull1]

This is SO good! EDIT: So, apparently this was the first time FFS performed live in front of an audience - just for the three songs, but still.

[@roseharrison5223]

Love this quirky song. Weve all had police encounters.

[@sparks2311]

it surely cant get even better !! buy the record !

[@ghiote]

cant wait to hear the studio version.

[@gramatta9358]

Loving this tune!

[@dusankonecny7711]

such a great song!

[@stephenbeckwith8919]

it just keeps getting better

[@vannburen]

fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Mshellosweetie2881]

Wow. I loved this one!!!

[@EternalWorld501]

Qué rico bailas Alex!

[@valerikonopljov8741]

They are beautiful!

[@gabrielaazaguate1917]

miserablememnte engreidos son naturalmente originales de fabula que mas puedo decir son voluptuosamente maravillosos

[@leonardopizarro1155]

Excelente !!!

[@helenabuckinx1009]

Great!!

[@davidglen110]

Brilliant.

[@sammynyan]

Awesome!

[@Glamourleichensack]

....ganz großartig! "Das ist wunderbar!"

[@REDDF1VE]

+Glamourleichensack Haha! Toooor!

[@suetreanor8352]

awesomeness

[@nurikoinsane]

Brief Encounters with the police! Also, when I thought there was nothing as creepy as Rammstein's keyboardist...

[@aelenxhita11]

Omfg

[@rfburns5444]

nurikoinsane Ron is a legend,if a little creepy!

[@karenreznor4204]

nurikoinsane yes he reminds me of him!

[@annabackman3028]

Heeey, Ron ain't creepy! A sweet, humorous gentleman with the most contagious smile 😁! Yes, he can smile, occasionally 😉

[@boredweegie553]

Been his gimmick since the 70s mate.

[@endless_n1ght]

viejos chavochos

[@therajgreek420]

It's totally mad! Love it :L

[@kokokoko344]

yes!

[@andreatouhig1091]

"with your dyed black hear..and no underwear.."

[@themodster68]

What a catchy little ditty! ⬜✊⬛

[@EdwinMontesinos]

Reminds me of "I wanna be sedated".

[@RadioAnarkista]

you should have hired me the background is too static

[@matthewdyer4752]

Epic super grpup

[@FromthisInstanceOn]

i think now that this might be no1 in heaven.

[@noemyu4352]

I COULD DIE

[@juliocasablancas]

FFS ♫ ♭ ♪ ♬ ♩ LOS MEJORES

[@martijnkosters9024]

2:27 '...in the rain, and her android phone' eh?

[@AmitHaramaty]

the lyrics are - As I see her standing there alone In her dyed black hair And her Android phone

[@dominicaaaaa5547]

great song and generally great lyrics on the ffs album but that sounds a bit crap tbh lol

[@roseharrison5223]

Do another tour you two

[@roseharrison5223]

Ron still looks like he's checking his bank accounts. 🏦

[@kangical7113]

I can't recognize Alex Kapranos with that outfit

[@Planetariana]

Neither I...

[@miranda6429]

He still looks on point ;)

[@rhondakerry9419]

I seen Russell he brought me a Fanta in London when he was there and soon he'll be coming to my house!

[@darrenrobinson9041]

Is "brought me a Fanta" some kind of euphemism ? "

[@user-zi2fv4df7v]

Thank you, that was interesting. But you never ever said anything about Starzz. That's a pity. That project is a miracle.

[@washburnepiphone]

1:10

[@TheReptars2009]

lyrics?? someone have the lyrics??

[@gabrielpaixaoful]

I'm so fucking excited for this release!!!!!!!! OMFG!!!!!! I know I'm looking like a Boyband fan, but screw it, I'm in love for these songs. (i know it's not genial but it sounds awesome in my ears).

[@antoniaharriman51]

Nhon

[@andreatouhig1091]

treeeeeeeeeeeemendous!!!..."Po -leece encounter!!"...

[@eduntappedtalent]

Ron really doesn't give a fuck, does he? It's really noticeable when he swaps sounds, the piano just cuts off mid note and the organ and piano sounds are completely different volumes. Could buy another keyboard or just look at the manual and program it. But nah, "I'm playing a Ronald keyboard so I just spend a couple seconds fiddling about with the dials". It's brilliant btw.

[@michaelcorrea9261]

Como que ese tipo no encaja en la banda. No me gusta. Era mejor Franz Ferdinand solo.