FIRST TIME HEARING Ultravox- "Sleepwalk"/"Visions In Blue"/"Man Of Two Worlds" (Reaction)

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Pure, passionate, dark, exotic, electronic...what else could I want in 3 great songs?!! Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@fsibiza]

thanks for reacting. So sad that Chriss had to go early. RIP Chriss

[@Peter_Cetera]

Vision in blue. My favorite Ultravox song. Goosebumps! 👍

[@brantsemallory726]

Farewell Chris Cross. Thank you for the music.

[@activeautos]

Thanks for enjoying Ultravox and helping keeping their/our music alive

[@ollythorp5428]

Agreed. Ultravox were/are criminally underrated!!!

[@trumpsta4759]

Oh no! Ultravox star Chris Cross, who played the bass and co-wrote their classic hit Vienna, has died age 71.😥

[@retroreactions....]

Yes, I found that out via another viewer. I guess Midge just announced it yesterday RIP 🙏

[@reneelyons6836]

"Visions in Blue" is right up my emotional alley as well. Wonderful picks!!

[@retroreactions....]

Nothing like moody 80s new wave tunes! Today's songs are great too, video should be up within 45 minutes!

[@reneelyons6836]

👍😁

[@annesmith2259]

Timely reaction considering Chris Cross has just passed away 💔

[@retroreactions....]

Wow, what are the odds? Midge announces Chris's death the exact same day I post this one. Don't know anything about him, but sure was nice to discover and enjoy his bass playing today. May he rest in peace... Thanks for tuning in Anne 🙂

[@rtid7538]

I love this band like no other. Thank you!

[@kevingunning7569]

Hi Brandon. You are right about the 'Visions in Blue' video being banned by the BBC, but not before it had been shown at 7pm on a Thursday night on the flagship 'Top of the Pops' [TOTP]. The song entered the charts at number 15, and then following the video being broadcast, it plummeted to number 30 the following week! Funny that. Cheers

[@ssmilosevic1960]

Excellent choice to listen legendary band Ultravox. Especially now, when Chris Cross died a month ago, who virtously played the bass at the Man Of Two Worlds song. Thank you!!

[@Broadercasting]

A lovely exposition of 'Visions.'

[@drmagic60]

We’ll my friend, it’s been quite awhile since you featured Ultravox. I did enjoy the songs, especially the second one. I’m familiar with their name, but didn’t really follow them, as I had so many other bands that I followed. I find it refreshing listening to unfamiliar bands. 😊

[@retroreactions....]

Yes, it was time to learn more, and glad I did! Yes, both of us being avid music listeners since a young age, we both wisely and intentionally "set aside" great bands like Ultravox to discover and enjoy in our "later" years haha!... An interesting week ahead it seems... 1 enchanting favorite, 2 that haven't been on the channel in quite a long time, and 2 new artists!!

[@chrisbarlow2131]

Check out their compilation album 3 into 1. It's Ultravox at their peak with the enigmatic John Foxx at the helm!

[@JohnLRice]

Great choices! Ultravox is one of my top favorite new wave bands, along with Devo, Depeche Mode, Oingo Boingo, The Buggles, and Thomas Dolby. Another favorite Ultravox song is "Western Promise" with all of the fantastic synth work, exciting drums, dark sounding verse sections, and inclusion of violin/viola parts!

[@dermac126]

Loved this reaction to this great band, being Scottish the female vocal singing in Gaelic, I had to look up the meaning of this one and was surprised to find out it’s referring to the duality of two realms, so very mystical. Did you know Midge was also in a band call Slik in the seventies…more pop but good.

[@79BlackRose]

What a treat - THREE Ultravox songs! 😊 When you add in Vienna the first track you reacted to, you can already see how versatile and accomplished they were. When you listen to Ultravox you never feel as if they are simply churning out songs based on a formula. The first two albums and the 5th in the classic Midge Ure era are produced by Conny Plank (Kraftwerk producer) and the third one (featuring Visions in Blue) was produced by Sir George Martin! I concur with every word of your reaction. 👍 I am glad you highlighted the bass guitar by Chris Cross in the final song and Billy Currie sprinkling his acoustic piano notes like a very welcome condiment. Although Warren Cann uses some electronic drums at times, his preference for acoustic drums adds a power to their music that I feel many electronic bands of the era simply didn't have. And there is no question that Midge Ure is a very skilful and effective vocalist (and lead guitarist). I could not pick a favourite out of these three because I think they all work so well. But if I was really pushed to do so, I would have to agree with you. 😉 Thank you so much for featuring this fantastic artist and you can be assured there's plenty more good stuff to cherry pick from!

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Woohoo, you stayed up late for this one (or woke up early lol) 😊 I was correct in predicting that you might have wanted to click on this video hehe. I think by my comments it's clear to me that I already understand what a range they have. You seem to know the band well, and I agree with all your thoughts and opinions on them. Maybe next time around I'll do one of their most popular (Dancing or Hymn) plus a deeper cut. Was also cool and surprising to quickly read what other projects Mae was involved in. Must research her career further!!

[@79BlackRose]

@@retroreactions.... Yes, I woke early! 🙂 Yes, I know them very well. I was so disappointed that I never got to see them in their heyday. However, they reformed in April 2009 for a UK tour and I saw them here in Brighton. It was the first time the classic line-up of the band had performed together since Live Aid in 1985. It was absolutely awesome! They started with Astradyne, which was the first track on their first album together. I recommend this as a deep cut. It is a barnstorming instrumental with all sorts going on, haha! 😃

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Ooh nice that you got to see them live for the reunion tour! I will get to Astra eventually...I love that it's over 7 minutes haha...

[@79BlackRose]

@@retroreactions.... Yeah, cool. 😎 I have been meaning to ask you if you have ever heard any Yazoo featuring Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke? They only released two albums but there was some great stuff on them. 😵‍💫

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Ah yes, of course our radio stations have played the 2 big hits a million times, but I also used to own Upstairs album..

[@vernonrabbetts]

There was a brilliant 12 inch remix of Man of Two Worlds in Europe. (A Maxi Disc).

[@doplinger1]

Someone had recommended the album Vienna to me a while back, I listened and really enjoyed it but I never went any deeper - thanks for the review!

[@retroreactions....]

Hey Dave! You're welcome. A great rabbit hole for sure. Thanks for the late night watch and for being first here today 🥇

[@doplinger1]

@@retroreactions.... you know it was a whole lot different back in the day. We couldn’t just download or stream whatever we wanted to hear; you had to buy it or know someone who had it! I do like that we have virtually everything at our fingertips now but it is a different listening experience.

[@sasapejcin3568]

Man Of Two Worlds is fantastic!

[@maelmoor]

Great reaction! Lovely pick of songs too, absolutely love all three! RIP Chris Cross 😢

[@EchoesDaBear]

Great reaction Brandon!! Such timing on this release given the passing of bassist Chris Cross! Ultravox is such a force of New Wave goodness! HIGHLY recommend more: Dancing With Tears In My Eyes and especially The Voice (album version) are MUSTS!! Cheers.

[@michelledennett59]

Man of Two Worlds was used in Emily Brönte’s Wuthering Heights.

[@marcbergeron8690]

And it is followed by Heart Of the Country which is almost as good never be able to say which is the better.

[@kev6333]

This made me want to listen to japan European son .another great group worth checking out. They had some great tracks 😅

[@retroreactions....]

Japan is definitely on my radar. Did you catch my recent David Sylvian reaction? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ3JioyDhdRnaJY

[@kev6333]

@@retroreactions.... will check it out

[@martinlegg2151]

Ultravox one of the big synth bands of the 80s here the UK,in the top ten for sure,if you want to check out the GOATS,in my opinion there are three...Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark,Depeche Mode and The Human League,if you love Ultravox,then OMD are the closest to them.

[@retroreactions....]

Oh you sure know how to list them Martin! Loved OMD since they were new, luckily got to see them live about 6 or 7 years ago. Saw The Human League live twice and need them on the channel so I can discover more than the handful of hits that I know. Oh and Depeche....you may not know, but they are my favorite band of all time since 1987!! Saw them countless times, met them twice, always the #1 inspiration for my own music and my "life in general" 😊 So obviously I'd say you have a great first name! Thanks so much for stopping by for this one...

[@martinlegg2151]

@@retroreactions.... i have many more recommendations,my main taste in music is definitely synth,if you like DM then i heartily recommend Nitzer Ebb or Die Krupps,love the channel buddy!

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Cool, never really got much into Nitzer. I did have one of their albums and saw them open for DM in 1990 though. So much amazing synth work in the 80s. I'm sure there are several bands I missed out on back then...so happy you like the channel ✌

[@kevingunning7569]

Hi Brandon - sorry i'm only reacting to this four months after you had posted it! Warren Cann has said that he was inspired by Chubby Checker's 'Let's Twist Again' for the drum beat. Nothing is ever new eh!! Anyway, take care. Kev from England

[@TheAlbumReviewGuy]

The great thing about your channel Brandon is that although you see a thumbnail or title for a well known group, the music selection is so often very eclectic and surprising and I have heard so many tracks from groups I know well that I have never heard. Well done mate and keep up the good work. All the best. Dave✅✅

[@retroreactions....]

Thanks mate! Sometimes it's by necessity (because I know all or most of the famous songs already), but also because I just love deep cuts and sometimes they are the best ones! It's so great that we both have this platform to express and share our love for great music with people from all over..

[@chrisbarlow2131]

Other wonderful early Ultravox tracks are Slow Motion, My Sex, Dangerous Rhythms and Hiroshima Mon Amour. They will all blow you away with their atmosphere and purpose. Enjoy.

[@ellzedd4113]

Mi Sex

[@trumpsta4759]

My fave synth band before New Order came along.

[@retroreactions....]

Awesome. New Order certainly a fine band to take some of your attention! Thanks so much for watching..

[@trumpsta4759]

@@retroreactions.... John Foxx solo albums also worth a listen. Ultravox lead singer before Midge Ure.

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Thanks..you have 1 or 2 favorites by him?

[@trumpsta4759]

@@retroreactions.... Europe after the rain, Systems of Romance

[@retroreactions....]

Thanks, will make note!

[@paulhorgan6152]

Jean Michel jarre magnetic fields classic ❤😊

[@kev6333]

Great reaction. The first 2 were good didn't like the last one though. 😮

[@Wombleathome]

3 other songs, same albums: New Europeans, Mine For Life, A Friend I Call Desire.

[@brucer2152]

Now your in my bailiwick. Don't forget the 1st iteration of Ultravox. I love both. But try..."Hiroshima Mon Amour", "My sex" or "Dangerous Rythmn", "The wild, the beautiful and the damned".

[@ericjourdain892]

Thank you for considering Ultravox! And having the courtesy of avoiding "Dancing With Tears In My Eyes", one of the worst singles EVER.

[@428chase]

The Two Sides of Tony McPhee The Hunt 1973. is a single psychedelic art rock electronic composition in four movements, featuring Arp 2600 synthesizers, electric piano, and The Rhythm Ace drum synthesizer it explores McPhee's strong stance against fox and stag hunting kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIOshoh4oauJkJo

[@retroreactions....]

Wow, sounds amazing! Thanks for watching and for the recommendation..

[@428chase]

@@retroreactions....must listen I promise you never heard anything like it. been one of my favorites since about 1975

[@428chase]

I think your reaction to Waiter there's a yawn in my ear Manfred Man Earth band is what brought me to your channel Manfred Mann's Earth Band Solar Fire kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIvImmWja794Y80si=YuIhKXIA-43gOWRf is another fire song by them

[@428chase]

@@retroreactions.... now that I got your attention with this one I will be dropping other thanks for the reply

[@retroreactions....]

OK, I have added your vote for Solar Fire on my spreadsheet! Thanks

[@allengator1914]

That's pretty high praise for a poser Casio band.

[@retroreactions....]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one and for any watch time..

[@andyt5559]

With a classically trained musician, who studied piano, violin and viola??? Rather than be confined to the rigid structure of playing in an orchestra, decided to be in a band, and do his thing, with 3 other musicians! Remember Midge Ure had enough clout as a guitarist to play in Thin Lizzy!

[@andyt5559]

A casino band, Using vintage Moog synthetic, Arp oddisy's, and Roland drum machines all dating pre 80s!

[@andyt5559]

Casio!

[@sexpistol7712]

1980 sleepwalk