Hawkwind featuring Brian Blessed - Sonic Attack (Official Video)

[@StarfieldRailway]

It's Hawkwind with the leader of the Hawkmen. This was such a good idea.

[@mikepalmer4370]

I saw them do this at Manchester Apollo in 1982 in the pitch dark a scary scary thing man!!

[@marksturge7536]

Brian Blessed doing this track..Simply awesome.

[@mkilner]

the irrepressible Brian Blessed and Hawkwind, doesn't get much better!

[@rodsterinos1]

Huge Hawkwind fan as a teen, nearly 50 now and never heard this before. Thanks man.

[@headfirstonly]

LOVE the Captain Lockheed reference. Top marks to the animators.

[@petergoddard1960]

Proving they're as valid and potent as ever, this is a brilliant take on an old Hawkwind theme. Fucking superb.

[@AnGoosen]

That's AMAZING only 1 Hawkwind(with captain Dave Brock), only 1 Brian Blessed(amazing person). Maximum respect, to all involved.

[@televisionsover]

I thought that this was awful on my first listen - too theatrical, but I listened again and realised it's exactly want they meant, a tongue-in-cheek version - WITH BRIAN BLESSED SHOUTING!!! SHOUTING!!! A real grower and I love the glimpses of the band/Brian in the video. Nice one!

[@junglie]

it's what he does best.....lol

[@peterduran9987]

The original was quite theatrical, too. I know what you mean though.

[@davidtymon8258]

i think I'm in hawkwind heaven! This has got to be the single best thing they done this century.

[@Anoraker65]

Awesome. The collaboration to end all collaborations. For 7 mins it was a near perfect world :-)

[@taborahsummerscooper3632]

Mr Blessed you legend !

[@Ukulele-allsorts]

Brilliant! Hawkwind and Brian Blessed! A marriage made in heaven :-)

[@christopherhastings5910]

Great to see the nod to Robert Calvert who was the voice behind the Sonic Attack version from Space Ritual... His album cover of Captain Lockheed & The Starfighters (from 1974) can be seen at 3.10 with oscillating planes above the fireplace!

[@dismaldunsel275]

A wonderfully astute observation! Glad that you also caught that

[@junglie]

Technicians of starship hawkwind, your captain is dead. RIP Nik.

[@jamesabell9494]

Great new version, the pulse comes in like a pulse of super strength galactic toothpaste! Don't know quite what I mean there but perhaps you get the sensation too!

[@sirsoulbrother]

Hawkwind AND Brian Blessed?!?!? This is amazeballs!!!!

[@tonygtbowley7324]

April 2020 At 6.10 a corona virus shaped space ship spins sending spores flying out. Then the heroes blow it up. Sonic attack written many years ago, animation drawn a few years ago. How prophetic, how very prophetic....... Yet again, how did hawkwind have an insight to the future?

[@GarethAlan81]

What is this madness!? This is awesome!

[@DaveWhiteside]

This is just bloody Excellent ... why has this not been done before ....

[@Robbsart]

Brings back memories..... of the first time I heard Brian do it....

[@rpmarkham]

How was this combination not thought of years ago? BB certainly gives the mighty Robert Calvert a run for his money. Reminds you what a great piece this is.

[@ottovonmaybach]

Just love it when that unstoppable rhythm section kicks in

[@colinunstead7495]

I want this played at my funeral! Luv it!

[@HeidiLandRover]

Excellent! And a nice touch by whoever made the vid to have Captain Calvert's Starfighters as the oscillating small objects :-D

[@getinthevantim]

+HeidiLandRover Well spotted and a nice doff of the titfer to the electric bard.

[@ablehalle22]

Great drama...Bless mans man Brian Blessed an institutional favourite. Made for this. Great humour and respect to him for doing it with the mighty Hawklords. Long live them both +++++

[@johnnybeezwax22]

2 of my favourite things on one recording - Hawkwind and Brian Blessed! Daft magnificence! Of course we all love Calvert's version and he is fantastic, but I love this mad fun too. Great animation enhances the atmosphere perfectly. :)

[@Gorgonzola1970]

Blessed are The Hawks...

[@marcfedak]

This is a very good re-interpretation of their classic dystopian space rock poem. Although I prefer when Nik Turner or Bob Calvert narrated, this very contemporary game style version also has it's merits.

[@markharwood7573]

Fantastic synth play.

[@GaryShowbiz]

OMG OMG OMG..THIS IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN

[@leosasquatch3008]

This is the work of gods, not men.

[@BlackenedGass]

BRILLIANT! FANTASTIC! I am too excited to panic!

[@JohnJohnson-jh2re]

A candidate for best HawkwinD vocal of all time , honorable mention at very least.

[@ArabNeilToyney]

Fantastic stuff, from a great gig in several good causes. This needs to chart really well...

[@davidpeters6536]

RIP Nik Turner.

[@chiangmaicharlies]

The most entertaining part of my day thus far

[@karlscott3677]

Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Lost_Johnny]

Think only of yourself!

[@timsmith4524]

Brian Blessed is an inspired choise for voicing this.

[@Lost_Johnny]

Just by chance. Something to do with a mutual interest in raising money for animal charities. Originally William Shattner was going to do it but Brian Blessed is far better. He sounded like he was having great fun.

[@Spiderhead1000]

Magnificent.

[@mukhumor]

Brian Blessed is a cool guy. You can tell. He wouldn't have done it otherwise.

[@robertcubinelli4961]

TOTALLY off the wall HW 😎😍😎

[@martinvickers7349]

Amazing innovative band Just incredible Nothing like it

[@martinfry7390]

brilliant, bloody brilliant

[@GreasyHorror]

This is fucking mind bending

[@mickedwards9780]

Never heard it (this version) before but very good

[@mr427mla]

Excellent !

[@jessderp]

This is fantastic, they should collaborate way more together!

[@jamesabell9494]

Despite a massive sonic attack on the British mainland, house prices buck the trend and remain buoyant says the Daily Mail.

[@dismaldunsel275]

James Abell that is pretty damn funny. But as far as I'm concerned otherwise, the Mail can go get buggered

[@TheNevinja]

Great version

[@stuartbrowning1626]

i love this superb brian due it so well lol

[@terencekent615]

Entertaining, but Robert Calvert version from Space Ritual is still the definitive performance.

[@wbabojo2779]

But it's Michael Moorcock who recited the version that most of us are familiar with surely

[@slappop7082]

@@wbabojo2779 The Sonic Attack lyrics were written by Michael Moorcock and sometimes performed by him, but on Space Ritual, it was performed by Robert Calvert.

[@neonskyline1]

Calvert's version is better, but this is quite good for Brockwind, i like it, Alan Davey is getting William Shatner to do it

[@sex6cult9revolution]

Of course. Robert was unquestionably the greatest front man they ever had. You won't get an argument from Nik or Dave or anyone else about that, either. But this version is great too. Equal parts comical and futuristic. The Ambient Anarchists version is great too. Trippy electronica.

[@peterbuckwell6769]

Superb.enough said.

[@billybass4189]

Wow! Never seen this one man

[@BonnieMan42]

A collaboration with the mighty Hawkwind! Is there anything that Brian Blessed cannot do?

[@josephloehr9617]

Hawkwind's ALIVE???

[@drmartensinspace8814]

Hell Yeaaaah!!

[@JimHarrisArt]

Outstanding video.

[@brianrhodes1228]

beautiful version I enjoyed it

[@michaelcalf9113]

Hi Yes This Is Abolutley FANTASTIC' Love Brian Blessed, Also a Woderful Actor as well' kind regards, mike

[@stevestrayhawkpapworth]

Superbly done . Brilliant!

[@luckyguy-k6u]

Just when you think you have heard it all, Brain Blessed and Hawkwind!

[@angusegan840]

Love brian blessed, love hawkwind....but there is only one version of sonic attack....the truly awesome bob calvert on space ritual...

[@thewayniac]

I love Brian Blessed, but I love Hawkwind more, I think this is awesome, I dont see any pro war theme! Long live the captain and his crew!

[@curtisosmon4388]

This is your Captain speaking... your Captain is dead.

[@snailhawk]

Now at No 5 on Amazon pre-order! Hawktroops mobilise and buy this single, lets get Hawkwind to number one! The proceeds are going to animal welfare charities and it's only a quid or so.

[@azazelzel6954]

Lol Brian Blessed, rock it Brian!!

[@crossfadeX1]

2014 is probably the amount of versions done of this track :-) this has to be up with there with the best...

[@frankstecker5675]

Great spacerock Band all time

[@Xemwood]

A brilliant take on Sonic Attack; Brian Blessed brings a chaotic and demented feel to it compared to Calverts classic. Would love to have seen this done live.

[@martinfry5520]

bleeding inspired...saw the hawks (again)in bristol last march. good gig

[@davidking9707]

That was great

[@MarcT7761]

Brian Bloody Blessed

[@cheesywheels]

Amazing!

[@techinsightsforentrepreneu3754]

this works, rather well :)

[@gregoryschackart6432]

So good!

[@amluzia]

How the hell did this version get made - it really made my evening !

[@lastoftheurgents1965]

This should be released for the next Comic Relief single

[@bionicbenofficial]

Legendary

[@samhulme4440]

Preorder via Amazon. Let's get The Captain to number 1 x

[@deejannemeiurffnicht1791]

CLASS!

[@garyholden6909]

the Cubans are doing it!

[@CaptWindShear]

Blessed be you, sir! I honestly thought the prophetic quality of this piece (and it is not the only prophetic song by Hawkwind), would have this thread loaded with comments regarding the Havana Syndrome. Seems to be just you, so far. Kudos!

[@alanely6777]

Hawkwind are not all peace, love and brown rice, have you forgotten Urban Guerilla. Time of the Hawklords by Michael Moorcock is also an interesting read

[@pressureworks]

What's the point you're trying to make ??? And how stupid are you ???? The song was written as a satirical comment. Very easy to do the research. Wazzock.

[@EYEBALLband]

Please panic.

[@Mort7an]

Amazing!!! :)

[@laredolenny682]

Tucson ! Nice.

[@ottovonmaybach]

Junior space cadet Otto Von Maybach reporting for duty

[@bigludo22]

5:58 can somebody tell me why theres a 304 class ship from Stargate SG-1 flying around

[@hawkrel]

Because I just love Stargate

[@TheGDJames]

A William Shatner cover would be good, well, fun or interesting anyway.

[@myriaddsystems]

+TheGDJames. Agree! have William Shatner doing it next- before he pops off! Come on we've already missed out on Leonard Nimoy!

[@GazC]

Think, only, of, yourself.

[@xHeadcleanerx]

Or Burt Ward

[@groover666b]

There is a William Shatner version.

[@prokesuk]

Jello Biafra has a spoken word piece that has bits lifted from Sonic Attack. Don't know the name and only heard it once long ago.

[@ArduinoTronic]

Totally amazing - now they just need a kick-ass female nude dance troupe and they will be back in business!

[@LauraSeabrook]

WhooHoo!!!

[@dearjonboy]

top banana...are ya going on tour brian ? love ya xxx

[@rocketcandy7]

Tell your friends ! In case of Sonic attack !

[@docgreen27]

Not a bad tune.. Blessed is awesome as ever.. the fighter and one of the ?battleships? look a little too much like Stargate ships, x301 & x304 esque

[@antonhaq3503]

Best version on the Coded Languages live release.

[@PhyzzFizz]

Shit hot!! that was amazing

[@chrisramsay6439]

random but awesome

[@SergioMartorelli1968]

Keyboards Tim Blake of Gong.

[@micheldevice2328]

spacetronic

[@petpevesteve]

From Hawkwind Spaces Ritual album

[@lorettabibby3437]

HAWKWIND LONG LIVE THE WARRIORS OF ...... TIME WARRIORS OF.... LOVE XXXX RIP ROBERT CALVERT X. GINGER BAKER X. Ice-Maiden XXXX

[@TheFokker03]

comedic,if nothing else!