Madness - C’est La Vie - Official Video (Extended Version)

The official extended video for C'est La Vie by Madness. The new album Theatre of the Absurd Presents C'est La Vie is out now, listen here: madness.lnk.to/CestLaVieAlbumID
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Credits:
Performed by Madness
Production Company: Jamón
Director: Will Clark & Jamie Chalmers
Producer: Miquel Agell
Production Assistant: Jamie Allan
1st AD: Danny Rumbelow
DP: Stephen Dunn
Focus Puller: James Wicks
2nd AC: Joe Medlock
360 CAM / Visuals: Matt Butler
Gaffer: Krunal Saadrani
Spark: Shaun Clarke
Spark: Dale Healy
Spark: JohnJoe Besagni
Key Grip: Tom North
Grip: Keith Smith
Production Design: Alston Work Studio
Art Director: Claudia Gusella
Art Director: Francesca Landi
Art Assistant: Roberto Zordan
Art Assistant: Daniele Mondin
Photographer: Nell Sow
Socials / BTS: Emilie Lonkvist
Audio Playback: Liam Jones
Runner: Conner Maclaren
HMUA: Elaine Lynskey
Costume: Anneka Hill
Editor: Ollie Ma'
Grade: Megan Lee
Grade House: ETC Colour
Grade Producer: Alex Carswell
Band Management: Anglo Hannah Management
Band Management: Katy Ellis
Band Crew: Kye Thompson
Band PA: Jim O'gara
Record Label: BMG
Location: London Film Studios
#Madness #CestLaVie #TheatreOfTheAbsurdPresentsCestLaVie

[@setokaiba4174]

New Madness in 2023/24?? Hell yeah, Bless 👏💖

[@StewartyMac]

If someone told me in 1981 that this band would have their first No.1 studio album in 2023, I'd have just laughed at them.

[@politicachata1164]

is it n 1????

[@gothiclight8048]

Yes it was

[@ady8084]

Brilliant if I close my eyes it's 1980 and I'm a 12 year old kid again in my little Harrington jacket and loafers. Suggs was my hero throughout school, I remember getting my first flat top haircut in my early teens and thinking I looked the dogs bollocks lol.

[@jasonjewell2493]

Don't forget the Ben sherman and crombie.....Happy days .

[@conocasey]

Still have my Christmas Madness Jumper.Going to wear it 🎉It must be Love!Love Love.Well done lads on the new single❤

[@ady8084]

@@jasonjewell2493 I got a crombie for Christmas the following year, I didn't wear Ben Sherman's at that age, Fred Perry's were my thing at the time. I loved that 2 Tone image

[@jasonjewell2493]

@ady8084 very good times..every Saturday going down to Carnaby Street...or Camden town

[@anette2538]

👍❤👋🇩🇰

[@NeilTruick]

I can remember it like yesterday: October 1981, 18 years old, standing on the corner of Lake and Colorado in Pasadena, California. A girl from my radio communications class at the city college hands me her copy of the "One Step Beyond" vinyl album to borrow for the night. The direction of my life changed the first time I heard "Hey, you!"

[@alastairdallas]

PCC!

[@dougmedina4619]

Around the time I saw The Specials at Perkins Palace!

[@mgabrysSF]

@@dougmedina4619Total Envy

[@johnf.kennedy5454]

I still have my album!!

[@theovanstaden5766]

Madness is Madness, from the 1980s to Now 2024! Just love there music!

[@snarlz]

They look and sound great...GenX folks, we're still here! 😛 It's a "real ska" banger! Smiled like a madman through the whole first listen, couldn't help it.

[@nickbarnes9340]

I listened to Madness 40 years ago. This new album has so many catchy tunes that seem timeless.

[@philippewojtowicz3553]

C'est vraiment "la vie" d'être fan de Madness depuis 1979. 😊

[@Koni2947]

Moi aussi, même année ! Like me, the same year! I love them

[@MrIggyPoop]

Complètement ! Vive la Folie ! Vive Madness !

[@spanglestein66]

Never stop gentlemen…..from drawing the madness symbols on my school textbooks in 1979 Till forever……❤🇬🇧🙏🏻

[@itookallthenames]

Madness-one of the GREAT things about England.

[@user-cr2gy9td5v]

Got my dad tickets to see Madness last week, I was sort of a fan but not truly. Seeing them live, and honestly, especially their new music, I'm now a complete convert. This is the band of multiple generations.

[@trevorberridge6079]

Kraftwerk are the only band I've ever seen live and even after being a fan for 40 years seeing them live took me to another level. Even as a fan you don't always appreciate how good some of these bands really are until you see them live.

[@phildaly8508]

My son has done the same for me. I haven't seen them since Finsbury Park. He's as big a fan as me now

[@lorenmorgan1931]

The production quality on this album is absolutely amazing. From the content, to the mix itself, its just great. So awesome they have made a legit album after all these years.

[@itookallthenames]

Right? Some comments here saying it’s poor. Are they DEAF?

[@lorenmorgan1931]

@@itookallthenames Guess they are just missing the autotune which is totally not present here.

[@katoness]

It ain't no LONF, the album is on par with CTUN, which was ok, as this new album is.

[@mrmagpiepromotions]

I love the production. A lot of legacy artists really overcompress and auto tune things so they sound too modern. This actually reminds me a bit of great 90s records.

[@lorenmorgan1931]

@@mrmagpiepromotions Yea this one just sounds fantastic.I have listened to a couple rounds of it, and maybe will again later today. :)

[@d.c.8828]

LONG LIVE MADNESS!

[@bewareofzealots]

The lads from Camden Town still have the magic!

[@SoundofGugu]

Will never forget the earth shaking, richter scale registering madfest at Finsbury Park and neither will Morrisey!

[@trevorberridge6079]

Absolutely brilliant. This isn't a bunch of old farts trying to recapture something that's long gone. From the first squeak of the saxophone to the last trill on the piano this is 100% authentic Madness and it couldn't be anyone else. Incredible that they've come back with a song totally on par with their original hits. And apparently the album is of the same quality. That means it is defo going on my wishlist. As with Madness I have listened to music from other 80s artists non-stop for over 40 years. After 40 years of listening to Kraftwerk I made them the first (and so far only) band I saw in concert. It just ramped up my admiration even higher. It's been six years and I'm still buzzing from that experience. Of those bands I've seen on video they are mostly better than ever. I hope the stars align for me to be able to see other 80s bands before it's too late. Madness will definitely be on that list. Hope I catch them next year. We've only got two Beatles, one Monkee and one BeeGee left. Catch your heroes while you can. They won't be here forever.

[@kavinskysmith4094]

Yeah its just like the Band Yello, when the creativity flows with this lot, it really flows, and its amazing how many good hits and songs there are in their library that alot didnt know about till youtube came about, as here in the states the only two songs most knew about were in my car and our house then you start looking and find Michael Caine, Embarrasment, Shut Up and Night Boat to Cairo, which sounds like a movie plot lol heck they ought see about doing a colab with those two, as they seem to share a love of just having fun

[@user-ty4uk4zy7k]

My band. Always and ever. First saw them aged 12 back in seventy nine. Last saw them a week ago aged 55. Like a fine wine ❤

[@davidlloyd14]

So heartwarming to see the band hit such a purple patch in this stage of their career. This is top drawer music- every song on the album a polished little gem.

[@chrisezelle]

🔥😎♥️🎵

[@palapadadouwa807]

So cool this stuff ah oui ;) Lil gem of pleasure ❤

[@oomrahman]

All my respect to the best Ska band in the world!

[@markcf83]

An album that deserved to be number one in the charts. Our Boys are most definitely back......

[@DavidDatura]

They’re looking good, considering they were huge when I was a kid. And I’m in my 50s now.

[@hermannwissemberg9192]

Hi Folks, Vous savez quoi? Longtemps j'en ai rêvé, du retour de Madness... Ma première cassette audio en '81, 43 ans plus tard, je l’écoute encore...Et ils n'ont pas changé, moi non plus du reste... Enfin presque pas! C'est ça la vie.Merci les Gars!

[@adambirchall70]

Madness is getting better and better with age. Like a fine wine it matures!!!

[@Irene-qk6qm]

The show in Manchester (and all the others from the current tour, I presume) was mind-blowing. If there ever is an official complete recording of it to buy in physical or download, I absolutely want it.

[@allankirk1128]

Baggy trousers, my school disco,i won and got a marathon bar, for my steps. VOIDRAKER SAY'S YES ❤❤❤

[@tomfrank9447]

Oh you heroes of my youth! I can still remember when we hopped around to One Step Beyond and the other songs. Today we are old and you are even older, so we just let the song work on us and forget about the hopping... our knees can't take it anymore! Great sound! 🙂

[@rogermatthews7784]

Been a lifelong madness fan and this trilogy is just brilliant

[@imochonai5723]

The album is beautiful. I can't praise it enough.

[@94Patchanka]

"C'est la vie !" avec un super accent anglais 😉 continuez à nous faire dancer et longue vie à vous.

[@agerven]

Hey you! Here's still the nutty sound of madness! Wonderful to see the boys again. Grown out of the baggy trousers but still pay attention to their lyrics! They've got something to say, although part is like French to me.

[@Koni2947]

Madness! Madness ! One step beyond was the first record my mother bought me. C'est le premier disque que m'a offert ma mère !! I love them, from France of 80's that's was another world. "Mais c'est la vie"

[@perseus9428]

Very solid song . Great to see the band come back with such high quality.

[@pablosantander5739]

The magic is still there

[@emmaludlow]

Madness are the absolute best

[@AlbertB.-zy6nz]

Madness, You Rule! Greetings from Austria!

[@oxiigen]

These guys turned the whole world into the madness. Epic achievement!

[@michaellorenzen8200]

Madness is like "fine" wine waaaaaaaaaay better with time 😊

[@monostripezebras]

Nice to see we´re still living in a time full of madness

[@JohnnyPunish]

Oh yeah...two tone is back. The 2024 Wave

[@joeker2023]

Best of the decade this album love it 👌

[@charliewilson7283]

the drip, the vibe, the music itself. This is the type of stuff that got me into ska as a kid. Tip of the porkpie to these legends who can still make great music for so many years.

[@user-ge6re9bc2u]

Tengo 51 años y escuche a madness por primera vez en el año 1986 y desde entonces los sigo. Ahora también los escucha mi hija. Son geniales sus videos cargados de humor y la calidad musical me siguen acompañando. QUE VIVA MADNESS!!!.Ni un paso atrás!!!. Saludos desde Buenos Aires.

[@velvetindigonight]

Remember years ago hearing Suggs say ‘One day he realised Madness were created ‘to bring Happiness to the World’! Not a bad Mission! They definitely succeeded :)

[@borosjozsef5484]

Grandpas of ska. 😎

[@greggpack5834]

Thank you, gentlemen. God bless.

[@Boblobblaw88]

It's kinda like rap but w musical talent, intelligence, songwriting skills, and real lyrics. : )

[@dennyking1677]

Never give up. Never surrender!

[@Kryssthealien]

Les tontons flingueurs du ska... This saxophone sound is such a trademark!

[@tobyaughnotobi3919]

Magnificent band. Eternal brilliance.

[@CaptZenPetabyte]

Still got it boys, lovely

[@agnusdei8442]

C’est la vie! And Madness still has the same best vibes!

[@jasonjewell2493]

It's amazing there still going...and as good as ever.....total MADNESS 🙂

[@ArisEmriis]

Madness OMG! I am so happy you exist! Finding you today after so long is monumental ❣️ Bliss and blessings from Seattle! 🫶🏻💖💯🎼🎶🌟✨

[@laurentweck42]

c 'est la vie,,,,,,,, en ecoutant Madness 😍😍😍😍

[@ACNC1]

Has Halloween vibes for me ...

[@jonothanthrace1530]

They've still got it!

[@lobotomies]

WE ARE SO BACK

[@philliptousignaut3440]

Many many many - many thanks fellas & all who made & continue to make Madness possible /*\ listening since 81 - , it continues to be a blessing my time in Buckinghamshire , though it certainly caused confusion in America when i'd bring back music that wasn't yet released in the US . Raspect

[@paulsimpson9875]

Great number one album wee deserved nutty boys 🎉. My 3 favourite... if I go mad, round we go and in my street.

[@MariaKrause-xx1en]

Haben immer noch ihren gleichen Humor behalten Einfach toll

[@pabloemms]

Madness, Madness, they call it Madness.

[@richardkoller6538]

I grew up in Austria in the 80s,and we have a famous Band,called EAV(Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung,(Jokename from an Insurance😅)This recreation of different Music Styles of Madness in combination with (in the 80s brilliant english humor,so also in Austria)great and funny Videos remi ds me of an golden Era of funny and unbelievable great Humor in Britain and Austria Always remind EAV,with their Song BANKROBBERY.And this song is just a tip of the Iceberg from them.BUT...MADNESS does so great in keeping up this musical gift...thanks

[@j.richardcrosby8860]

Madness# Madnificent#Madtastic they are simply National Treasures ❤loved the concert at Madchester the arena was packed 20.000 love the new No1 album 》》》》🎶🎵🎶🎺🎷😎🎅

[@bassjane1732]

Love it. Sound like Madness but fresh. Great.

[@Murray-wk3hz]

Total Legends.Thanks for being apart of the soundtrack of my life. Cheers from Canada.

[@eurogael]

Love this. Vintage Madness.

[@moniquecm1144]

❤️❤️love ❤️❤️love ❤️❤️

[@seankatz9815]

This is a very exciting album. I cannot stop listening to it. Numerous tracks are fantastic. Cest la vie is great!!!!!!!

[@stevendphoto]

Night Boat to France....!

[@wil_nye9424]

Great Job Boys!

[@poppasmurf6302]

Superb back to their best as well produced album from a timeless band. You’re never too young for this.

[@lincoqie]

I am relatively a new fan of Madness approximately since 4 years ago. We are so lucky to find your new song, I will share this joy with my friends!

[@SirYoba]

Деды как всегда на стиле. Hallo from Russia! 🐻

[@saraholdshield9901]

Your smile is just as beautiful and mischievous as ever!!!!

[@bgierat]

I love this! Such good memories of being a teenager in the 80’s.

[@JudyGurl]

PLEASE do a show in Memphis TN!!!!!

[@kyrilchrysos1266]

Thank you!

[@Galvaxatron]

Love the chorus.

[@chrisblay]

It’s like the 1980’s again. 🤣

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

A very pleasant surprise from The Algorithm. In this era of rapid change and constant uncertainty, it's genuinely uplifting to see/hear that Madness is still the same as they were 45 years ago.

[@oybay]

You made my day and it is currently 6AM.

[@politicachata1164]

Just like wine, they're better now!

[@alainbailleul6362]

Love it! I missed these guys

[@jklubnik]

Don't know how I didn't see this until now... I'll be checking out your channel for more gems!

[@rabit818]

“Enemy of life is death”, ha! Love this song

[@LuiWallentinGttler]

Madness still got the right kind of madness. So good to have new music from these guys in my ear holes.

[@tombombadil9123]

I was sooooo afraid their new stuff won't match up to our expectations. So many wonderful bands simply lost their magic over the years. But these guys are still THE Madness If you know what I mean

[@simonz28]

now i have madness in my head .....had to watch night boat to cairo after that

[@darransykes2540]

This track is an instant classic and love how Suggs gives a sly two fingers to the camera as he saunters on..... Brilliant!

[@VAGCOMM]

Oh,My God,its just... Madness !!! ❤❤❤☝️☝️☝️👏👏👏👋👋👋🤗🥰😍💥

[@hookbendingsally]

We ❤️ madness!!!!!!!!

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

This takes me back to Camden Town…

[@suburbohemian]

LOVE IT!!

[@user-rs6fk1vu6q]

Awesome!

[@pathfinder3754]

Sadness gets out when Madness comes!

[@tubes-lut]

Love it! Great tune

[@patchow1080]

Yes!

[@DouglasJohnson.]

Pure Madness. Glad to see them back.

[@paulcru626]

Love the new album!

[@Boblobblaw88]

OMG I love this SO MUCH! Bravo!