Over The Sea Artists Original Master

[@Chrisamusic1]

Goodness me that lady drummer is divine. ❤

[@iainmacmillan2548]

And that lady tenor drummer is just bloody drop dead gorgeous...

[@williamsnieg2411]

the best and most avant-garde music video ever! Thank you Mr Rae🥰

[@johncuthbert9169]

Thanks from the bottom of my heart Jesse, Alba go brach!

[@gareth5000]

Me and my friends watched this over and over on a Max Headroom vhs in 1985 drinking Tennents Super. What a great year:) I still love it, it's a masterpiece.

[@andycuthbert2763]

Agree Gareth-got the Thistle on vinyl somewhere! I’m from mid Northumberland-he’s from Melrose I think-not too far away!

[@johnfry950]

I loved this since I stumbled across it in mid 80s..I’ve since become a massive bagpipes/ mace flourishing fan. Oxford born and bred,but must have some Scots in me somewhere 😊. Bless you Mr Rae wherever you are. As for that lady,I’ve never seen finer. Kindest Regards,John Fry..

[@jesserae1]

Many thanks,They are not on my new cd 'the Best O',but I'll be putting them on my website soon Yours Jesse Rae

[@moodyb]

Still waiting for the lyrics, unless I missed them...🙏

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

I was in the audience and saw you perform this on a TV show called Razzamatazz filmed at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1984 I remember it as if it was yesterday. Hard to believe that was ALMOST 40 Years ago. Where have the years gone?

[@Exnavyjay]

That’ll earn you enough for a bottle of Buckie 😂

[@spdmd6]

I fell in love with this song when I first saw this video on the British show "The Tube" (MTV used to air the series back in 1984). Unfortunately for me, the clip wasn't fonted, so I never knew the name of the artist (he was known affectionately as the "Running Scotsman "😁). Fast forward 15 years later and I finally get my answer after watching a documentary on Parliament Funkadelic, recognizing their keyboard player Bernie Worrel was also in the video, and after a simple internet search of his discography, led me Jesse Rae! This song is still a favorite and brings joy to my heart nearly 40 years later. ❤

[@davidwilde66]

Timeless classic! Great music always is! And a superb music video 💪🔥🔥

[@James-mk2rp]

My Dad recorded this on VHS when it aired on Night Flight! Great song and it's so timeless.

[@leahrockstar]

Love this song, well done Jesse, I saw this video back in 85 and watched it often because it's more than a song it pure art and wonderful culture by a great national hero of Scotland

[@richardwhitehead3231]

Unique. If you see this video only once, you'll never forget it. I first saw it in 1985 and it certainly made an impact on me. A few thoughts a. It must have been incredibly expensive to make, what with at least two helicopter hires in NYC and in the Highlands (but absolutely worth it) b. That gobsmacking timing over the Castle with the drumsticks flung into the air just as the helicopter flies past c. Persuading those mid-80s souls - punks, skinheads, dogs - to sing ''over the sea'' c. I still shudder whenever you risk certain death getting near to the edge of that bloody skyscraper d. The beauty of the wee lassie and her blue-eyed gaze It's a thing of beauty and I'm so glad it exists. Thank you!

[@JaefarSABNW]

In the past 20 years, some of the music videos have been seven figure films.

[@JaefarSABNW]

I says it cost 33k pounds.

[@JaefarSABNW]

The Thistle was 55k.

[@chrisnewcastle61]

The Thistle is arguably even more impressive/bonkers. Do catch it if you haven't already

[@richardwhitehead3231]

@@chrisnewcastle61 🤪- he's certainly not afraid of putting himself in life-threatening situations for the sake of his art!

[@superbia75es]

So unbelievably strange. And wonderful. First saw this in a pub in Chorlton-Cum-Hardy in college days back in 1984. Fascinated me ever since.

[@douglasrobertson4401]

Should be our National anthem!

[@afribeanner]

Totally agree.

[@andycuthbert2763]

Haha great stuff-got the vinyl album somewhere. Work in Scotland every week n am from Northumberland so half a Scotsman n half a Geordie!

[@chrisnewcastle61]

Have you ever caught up with him? I'm in Northumberland too, feel like I could just nip over to St Boswells and catch him in full regalia on his tractor... what a legend

[@chrisnewcastle61]

P.s. I'm sure you'll have seen it but The Thistle is, in my opinion, even greater than this with once again, a magnificent and astonishing video

[@stanwellback]

There was so much good music featured on the excellent Max Headroom tv show, where I first saw this video. I remember being knocked out by the track when it played, back in the 80s. I’ve never tired of listening to it. A classic track… and a classic tv show. 👍🏻

[@andywakeman3395]

Another wonderful historic view of the Twin Towers in (much) happier times. Sometimes wish I could go back to the 80s. Wonderful song, Jesse. Yet another guy who first saw this on Max Headroom

[@wearetomorrowspast.5617]

Still love this 30 years later.

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

TRY 40 Years later.

[@patricknicholson9407]

One of the best music videos ever made

[@rbrtdff]

This is my national anthem

[@moodyb]

Bloody love this song! This video stuck in my head for all these years! Jesse, do you have the lyrics up anywhere? Cheers!

[@davidseaman824]

never tire of this, so good!

[@AgnesBoyd-p6l]

I heard this song many many moons ago somewhere ? And recently just stumbled on it again and am AMAZED REALLY AMAZED A real feel good factor . And the video is something else Just found out it was Max Headroom I'm 68 now but still have young mans thoughts and feelings

[@McSynth]

Stunning edit job. Nice one Jesse.

[@leedredd8505]

Legend has it … that Sword is still flying til this day !!!!

[@philmalley7888]

Up there with the great scottish anthems.

[@user-ou7ni6su6h]

Only 15k views? And most of them have been me. Unbelievable😢

[@davidetchells1971]

Absolutely love this song 💞

[@alanatabz100]

I remember seeing this on TV years ago and went out to buy the record. Great footage of Eilean Donan Castle and the shots of standing on a mountain with a flag are breathtaking (how the heck did he get up there!) Didn't realise that Jesse was supporting Adam Ant, else would have made an effort to go and see the show.

[@grahamblack1961]

There was a very peculiar brand of Scottish patriotism in the 80s. I am Scottish and I find it all slightly bizarre.

[@ascandalthathandles]

Highlander has to be a film about this c*nt. What an absolute bloody legend 🍀

[@stevethorn7634]

Got this track on 12inch picture disc. It's wicked!

[@themanmaydie]

Perfect video for an amazing song.

[@ianidall]

Pure dead brilliant :-)

[@ascandalthathandles]

Funny how the two best music videos of all time include footage of the Brookyn Bridge... The other being Liz Torres' Touch of Love

[@GavCritchley]

Currently enjoying some love on Twitter...

[@JaefarSABNW]

I remember this for the BBC Celts series, but it was partial.

[@robburnett8329]

Good old Max Headroom.

[@HappySnappyChappy]

I loved it then and I still love it now!

[@ianidall]

Super answer Jesse - thanks for answering directly :-) But were you scared of the height?! Best wishes to you and I'm fw link to the vid to my German pals who idolise all things Scottish. Cheers fi Fife, Ian

[@JaefarSABNW]

If this is him, I would like to uniquely interview to form a spiritual opinions and experiences outline.

[@jclarke8849]

Foolkin choon!

[@slacknhash]

I remember seeing this video years and years ago on some programme concerned in some way with pop videos of the 80s, possibly the 70s too. Only saw about half of the thing, I suspect. Various artists: Duran Duran, Adam Ant, Madness, and of course Jesse Rae. I don't recall the title, only that John Peel was one of the presenters. That's not important, though; just background fill. But somehow this video got lodged in my head and only now have I dug it out, rewatched the video, etc. It's the only way to deal with an earworm, besides passing it on to some other sucker. -- was that Bernie Worrell?! Having done a bit of reading up now, I shouldn't be too surprised, should I?

[@philjones1432]

I saw that program too I think it was called Video Jukebox.

[@slacknhash]

@@philjones1432 Just checked; you're right. Omnibus Video Jukebox, lasted 6 hours, co-presented by John Walters. About the history of the video, back to promotional shorts and sound films of the 30s onwards. Shan't watch it, though. I'd be about as comfortable watching that as something hosted by Dave Lee Travis or Jimmy Saville. But thanks for helping me fill in a gap in my memory!

[@philjones1432]

@@slacknhash you are very welcome. I know what you mean about dubious personalities. I am a big Kate Bush fan and on her album Aerial Rolf Harris does a narrative

[@slacknhash]

@@philjones1432 Ooh. Yeah, there's a track that's not aged well.

[@yandan7010]

1:27 😵

[@vanGentJeroen]

Still love it !

[@danielmackenney7919]

Highlander the musical 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jesserae1]

It's a pleasure...........speakeasy Voodoo rooms 11th December 2011

[@jesserae1]

@ianidall On bended knee.....and handed them some money. Yours Jesse Rae

[@tomueller]

👍🏼🎸🤘🏼🙏🏼🖖🏼

[@TheJimbeveridge]

Braw min

[@Exnavyjay]

Halfway through and I’ve seen enough. It has the production values of an episode of stookie 😂

[@ianidall]

@ Alan - an ex-workmate lived in same village as Jesse - If I could take my time back I'd ask him to ask Jesse how the hell he got permission to stand on the top of the brig in NYC and was it scary? (I have vertigo!)

[@jamieorourke767]

Sounds like the proclaimers

[@davidetchells1971]

No they sound like Jesse he's a original