Joy Division - Colony ( Peel Session - 1979)

[@jannyrcobs]

With numbers like this, Joy Division truly sound like the 'missing link' between such earlier rock innovators as The Doors, The Velvet Underground, The Stooges, Black Sabbath, Roxy Music, Bowie, etc and '80s and '90s alternative acts like Sonic Youth, Live Skull, Band Of Susans, Pixies, Nirvana, Soundgarden, etc. Classic stuff.

[@charlespage8692]

They ARE.

[@urrrccckostan]

AGREED!!

[@vannjunkin8041]

I think you are spot on

[@MickAneworderfan]

@@jamiecartwright5469 and the other predecessors mentioned too

[@timettinger2017]

Nobody in their League ever!

[@alariciii4963]

The peel sessions is the definitive Joy Division recording.

[@dirkpehrke9909]

Agree, esp. Colony and Sound Of Music. And I am a huge Hannett fan. Love the synth in the background and the raw guitar sound.

[@malmswax]

Amazing version- RIP Ian. Long Live Joy Division. "The human heart cries out for help; the human soul implores us for deliverance; but we do not heed their cries, for we neither hear nor understand. But the man who hears and understands we call mad, and flee from him." Kahlil Gibran The Prophet

[@МихаилНестеров-э9ю]

ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS EVER!

[@timettinger2017]

Man, listen to that VOICE! Nobody even close!

[@siouxsielover9277]

I fucking love this version. The JD Peel sessions are always the best. ❤

[@leejohnson8397]

So powerful...love this JD song....

[@leesaunders1930]

best recording of this track without a doubt ❤👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🍺

[@johnosgraveyardjaunts2235]

For sure...I agree 👍

[@mikebryan7060]

It is often said that BBC sessions were better than the album recordings. Here is proof. My word, amazing recordings. I remember this as a 15 year old on John Peel. Oh the 70s wow.

[@daviddockery8962]

depends on the song i’d say. definitely for this song though. hannet was great for the less aggressive joy division songs, but the production doesn’t really suit songs like colony very well.

[@mcalicestare]

@@daviddockery8962 A nuanced response. Hannett ruined about half of the songs but brought the others to a level the boys could not have done unaided: Atmosphere, Dead Souls, Decades, Insight, New Dawn Fades, Passover to name a few obvious examples.

[@charlespage8692]

Back in 2014 I played this Song for three Kids who had never heard of Joy Division before, or Since. IT BLEW THEIR MINDS. It was something they had no Preparation for, nor any kind of music knowledge of. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL.

[@gonzaloalcantara378]

The first time I heard this I was shocked! ❤

[@WolfgangVonPoserkila]

Holy fuck this is amazing. Miles better than the album version....

[@matthewmaneri8511]

I think I prefer JD live to their albums in general. The live material is much harder but still retains a very atmospheric presence

[@marguskiis7711]

No

[@stevetaylor317]

Martin Hannett's production ruined some of the songs on Closer - although it improved others, like The Eternal and Heart and Soul. Ian Curtis was very unhappy with the sound of the album.

[@synysterjazmyngates]

@@stevetaylor317 where did you hear that he was upset with the final product?

[@stevetaylor317]

He wrote a letter to Rob Gretton shortly before he passed - he said 'I decree the album is a disaster.' You can find it online somewhere. He also said that parts of it sounded like Genesis@@synysterjazmyngates​

[@chiefmangas2367]

Colony Lyrics A cry of help, a hint of anesthesia The sound of broken homes We used to always meet here I watched all Hell break loose, Confined and unprepared Is this what life's about? Is this the dream we share? Can you help me? Can you spare some time? No apologies for all these thoughts of mine. I hope to find some friends to maybe lead astray To wake his daughter's sleep - to turn his father grey I can't see why all these confrontations I can't see why all these dislocations No family life- this makes me uneasy Stood alone here in this colony In this colony! In this colony! In this colony! In this colony.... Your God in his wisdom took you by the hand Your God in his wisdom made you understand (×6) In this colony! (×4)

[@paulheinrichdietrich9518]

Love the alternative lyrics!

[@mupspups292]

To wake this dormant sleep - and tread on father’s grave

[@djlerr]

Joy division forever

[@mannyenviado137]

+Zach Forrester yes, One Of The Best Bands Ever, and that is huge compliment/ i don't believe in endless arguments over who was the best of great bands)

[@paulheinrichdietrich9518]

Is this what life is about, is this a dream we share?

[@alanpavlak9452]

Still gives me the chills after 40 years. Never get tired of this masterpiece version

[@engineer21261]

Brilliant song - brilliant guitar Sound - Ian Curtis's lyrics were often based on books he had read or films he had watched - pure genius.

[@leesaunders1930]

yes and this one is based on a Franz kafka novel (probably just butchered the authors name lol) truly ian Curtis was a lyrical genius and the music accompanies the lyrics he wrote 100%

[@ludomous]

This song haunt me since 35 years , part of my nervous system, still can't explain why

[@mythtek1]

This is probably my favorite JD song because of the dynamic rhythm section and cold dark feel, the closer version is great too but ill go with raw on this song

[@alanpavlak5657]

This is truly the single greatest musical achievement from the greatest band ever. Brutally mesmerizing,, haunting , beautiful, dark, and utterly chilling. The boys were on a different level in these sessions. Curtis and his raw power still gives me goose bumps every time I hear it.

[@chelseaacidcasual2825]

My favourite song by this band.

[@kevinmeercat919]

I just found it bland and frankly ...annoying.

[@steve261brown]

@@kevinmeercat919Each to their own.

[@kc5402]

So you kinda liked it then? 😉

[@louisorleans4554]

My favourite version of the song. Excellent Captain Beefheart-esque drumming by Steve makes this song.

[@daviddockery8962]

good ear. he mentions being a fan as a teenager in his book

[@andywa119vids]

Well as an 19 year old in Liverpool, joy division came my go to band to see in early 1979. I loved them. For 20 years after that, nobody, nobody, mentioned them. They felt like my secret. But then they seemed to get a lot of attention. Their songs where in movie or TV soundtracks etc. People started asking me questions about what was it like to see joy division live. But after 20, 30, now 40 years when recalling those days I could not the see the band on those two classic albums was the same band I saw. This version of this song fixes that.

[@Joaogacc]

Why it was different ?

[@jumofi]

Joy Division with and without Martin Hannett. Two different great sounds ❤

[@GodEmperorSuperStar]

Makes me feel the Spirit

[@stephenmooney2805]

Hands down the best version of this amazing song

[@justinbeck4197]

I watched all hell break loose to find I'm unprepared. Is this what life's about? Is this dream we share?

[@davidbilliet3236]

Great guitar sound love it

[@devlinr.c7990]

Stood alone here in this colony

[@sookmajoaby]

Best version

[@leesaunders1930]

This song will be playing during the end of days, lol been listening to joy division for many years, I just can't get enough of their music. It truly stirs something up inside, it's almost primitive. Love it 👍👍👍🍻🍻🍺🍺

[@fhornet3123]

This is raw

[@hulihop5769]

Ian was an angel

[@donnybrooklads]

Thanks for this. Had not seen this pic on the cover you have there. The one I saw from Anton Corbin was when Ian looked back at the camera as the other 3 went down the steps.

[@KaiLindsay2001]

Makes me so alive. This version makes me attack the day.

[@karziflora]

POWERFUL DARK & SO AMAZING!!

[@mannyenviado137]

huli hop wrote simply "Ian was an Angel" i reply simply mos def , you are correct.

[@francescodibella4878]

Wow. No words.

[@marcosledesma8529]

My favourite Joy Division's song.

[@JasonEwers-g5q]

Without doubt THE best recorded version of this track. This is how the band sounded live (and how they wanted to sound on record, but Martin Hannett had other ideas)

[@SteveAFCLondon]

Hannett did an amazing job with 'Closer' but imagine if all the tracks were as raw as this .......

[@spaceman84]

Imagine if Albini engineered a Joy Division album...

[@miguelmier1088]

Raw power!!

[@mythtek1]

Ive heard every song JD has writtten so many times ive lost count, this was recorded in 1979 before Closer was recorded, yes I prefer this version of colony than the Closer, but Closer as an Album is a masterpiece in its own right, the band has commented that they really liked the hard edge live, but the point is JD wouldnt have become as iconic without the productions of Martin Hannett "love will tear us apart" video version

[@daysineuropa27]

This is a great recording of a fantastic track how did these guys get the best out of joy division better than the album version for me

[@MrMerlin87]

playing this loud makes you feel like a god

[@kykuitgardener]

let's all thank kafka for this one.

[@santiagosanchezblanco9430]

Masterpiece track.

[@joydivision7113]

what a song.....

[@chibixleon]

Thank you for posting this. gripping stuff

[@Zatzzo]

one of the few bands that really count.

[@danielmatthews9918]

I just love Joy Division

[@MiracleFruitClock]

whoa these lyrics are way different does anybody have them

[@ernstvgrund]

RIP Ian.... 42 years is too long. :(

[@olgafantoni8993]

wow - obsessive and dark - perfect - is it the kafka "penal colony" ? reference ?

[@edwardburke8503]

Olga Fantoni I think it refers to that. Someone told me once it is about the Colonial Occupation of Africa...

[@paulheinrichdietrich9518]

Yes, and "atrocity exhibition" is a reference to Kafka's "The hunger artist"

[@williamgraw6395]

Best version 👽👍🏼

[@MrHoefnix]

Any Joy Division enthusiasts around here?

[@woodman2855]

Nahh none

[@synysterjazmyngates]

who?

[@cameron10138]

Get this damn masterpiece on spotify bruh

[@saxfreak01]

Vastly superior to the version on Closer.

[@canaldosgames7976]

Isso que e musica

[@saturnreturn3889]

Colony es la unica cancion del repertorio de joy divison en la que la produccion de martin hanett , no la enriquecio , esta version , mucho mas cruda es muy superior a la del disco closer .

[@raphaelfonsecabotafogonuclear]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tangerinefizz11]

You can definitely hear Jim Morrison's influence on Ian Curtis in this song.

[@antonioleanza9971]

this is just incredible... and guitar here sounds much better tuned than in "Closer".. (not so difficult, uh!)

[@MisterWhat]

Are the "peel sessions" live editions? They all seem to have a more agressive voicework and guitar.

[@popolbruh8263]

they're recorded live in a studio if that makes sense

[@peterfitton4529]

Not really. In most cases it's a myth that Peel sessions were recorded live. The sessions were not broadcast live during the show (at least not in this era). They were pre-recorded a few weeks before the first broadcast, in a studio in Maida Vale, London. Bands had several hours to record 15 to 20 mins of music and were able to layer tracks and do overdubs etc., as in any other studio recording. Admittedly the time constraints probably kept overdubbing etc to a minimum, and some bands probably did just rock up, plug in, and play, but in most cases Peel session tracks are not, strictly speaking, live performances.

[@MarcusPrebridge]

this is the more powerful version of this song

[@alexsandroramos12]

Show

[@shadow_of_the_human5162]

Where can i find lyrics of this version of the song?

[@saxfreak01]

Not really sure what you're saying but all I'd say is listen to the piss poor version of this on Closer and compare it to what you can hear here. I think (I might be wrong) that this was recorded after the track had been recorded for Closer. If so, this must have been how the band wanted it to sound, rather than Hannett wanting the snare drum to be the lead instrument.

[@citizenerased000]

100% agree, cannot even tolerate the Closer version.

[@Jonathanmcc]

This version was recorded in November 1979. The version on Closer was recorded with Hannett in March 1980. I prefer the Closer version as the lyrics have been improved and it's more 'perfect'. But I really like this version too which I suspect they may have done in one take (i.e. recorded all playing at the same time) so it's closer :) to their live performances.

[@pumatraca]

This lirycs are different that of that Closer album?

[@jasperdoggydude]

these drums remind me of Rich Guns by nomeansno

[@keykey7646]

Wheres the guys with the track listing at?

[@TweedSuit]

Imagine Ian Curtis in Black Sabbath.

[@danielg.vgremio83]

➕➖

[@DannyGutz691]

I can’t.

[@urrrccckostan]

🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@PentagramMachinist1618]

*The Awakening* “Resurrections” Death is a partition of the mind. It’s a permanent amnesia in one’s rebirth where only the physics of the soul remains in its momentum. Immortality is to be reborn with an awakening of one’s prior existence. Personally, I myself have no prior recollection of my identity, so either I am a new soul or an old one that died, but possibly the physics of my soul was close to conquering its mortality. Most people are mortal. They cannot grasp the truth. They become buried under in each lifespan driven only by momentum and not the self. To lose one’s soul is to forget who one is during the tests of rebirth. The immortals have a light like a fire in their minds that can be lit whereby they may grasp any truth they desire. Soon, they will grasp their awakenings and they shall live forever! A candle for the dead.

[@saxfreak01]

Agree completely. I wonder whether there might be a case to be made that JD's records might have been even better had they not been produced by Martin Hannett? I've always thought he was overrated (too obsessed with a loud snare drum sound for a start).

[@raphaelfonsecabotafogonuclear]

🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@claytoncollins2281]

Heavier than them so called metal bands from the. 80s

[@timettinger2017]

How exactly do you come up with a song like Colony?!

[@peterfitton4529]

You read Franz Kafka.

[@MoriKAshi]

New Lyrics!?!?! Well new to us....?

[@mythtek1]

I dont about that,JD might have never developed and stays with a raw punk sound had it not been for Hannetts Ideas,I dont know but the RCA demos really were not that great,then came Martin and helped produce Unknown pleasures

[@АлексейБалаганов-н8ф]

Аааааааааааааааа🙏🏻

[@PentagramMachinist1618]

Pay with plastic. Trigonometry. Brain plasticity. Da Vinci. Add it up. At the Marylin Manson Concert. A/B/B/A/C/D/F. -Jeremy

[@timettinger2017]

Missing Link? How bout the BEST BAND from 1980 on?!

[@MrLimborace]

...JD's influences ran the gambit from Kraftwerk-Lou Reed (Velvet Underground) and nothing, absolutely nothing JD ever composed could ever be mistaken for grunge. Hell, even that Grunge-Icon-Imbecile Cobain admitted he was heavily influenced by Flipper and flipper sure as Fk wasnt grunge! Thus endeth todays lesson, mein kinder

[@PentagramMachinist1618]

*The True Pentagram* “The Mathematical Confusion Zone” The struggle to achieve clarity is never-ending. One is always attempting to reclaim the clarity of one’s childhood. This is a strange gift where we become driven and ruled over by those with knowledge. This is the gift of sacred geometry in the witch’s pentagram that wards of evil whereby the lesser clarity must perform acts of magic or miracles. This is the magical inspiration of the Celestial in the Three Fold Way where the gods become constellations. The social event causes confusion in complexity. One should always be prepared for battle for the deeper meaning will destroy a person’s soul. The propensity to not ingest a fact into one’s mind is perhaps one of the truer meanings of “as above, so below.” whereby one becomes locked in a wheel of continuous perception. This human attribute is echoed in the dark nature of the forest where one may begin to see ghosts and spirits or nymphs and sprites and lose their sense of direction. -Coils of the Serpents A/B/A/C/A/B/C For Mickey Mouse

[@COD2snipersarefornub]

That would be gratifying you, which I have no intention in doing.

[@EyeQue62]

No apologies

[@PentagramMachinist1618]

-------------- ENGINEERING ROOM ONLY ---NO FORMALS!---- _______________________________

[@MrLimborace]

@bala215 Who says Joy Division were the inventors of grunge, 24 year olds? Those of us who were around at the time would usually disagree strongly with such a remark..goth maybe, dark rock, likely and even possibly some sort of proto-thrash-like experiment but definitely not grunge.

[@COD2snipersarefornub]

Hardly a threat is it? The cynic in me thinks that you want this video to be taken down so people will watch your videos (with views so far of a whole 10 people), but I think you're better then that. You need a holiday.

[@COD2snipersarefornub]

You have anger issues, people just need to enjoy music and not bicker the whole fucking time

[@kevinmeercat919]

Actually I found this masterpiece ...a bit annoying.

[@antonoko]

music for the nadir of western civilization