Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy (Phoenix Festival, 21st July 1996)

Massive Attack perform Unfinished Sympathy with Craig Armstrong conducting an orchestra, at the Phoenix Festival in England on the 21st July 1996.

[@290DIRT]

2022 and it's still giving me goosebumps

[@SimonDavies3250]

20 years ago and still one of the most beautiful and emotional pieces of music I have ever felt. Will be with me forever..

[@lorenamarin5716]

Por favor vengan a Chile! Los amo!

[@Caztaneda76]

2019...still get tears

[@lilmee7469]

That was the time I lived in the UK...sigh...

[@mariacalvarezmariscal3951]

True

[@danieltantan6134]

20? At least 30 bro...

[@romanraidl1609]

The 90 's were just full on. What great music and artists were around. I am in my 50' s but truly miss it.

[@titocaroli]

I'm 48, and i can say 90's were a great music decade

[@davidcoen5820]

We were born in the 70s and missed out on the 70s but we had the 90s. Even my mum said it's like the 70s all over again. The eees were pretty strong too 😂

[@davidcoen5820]

The 90s were the 70s for the people who were born in the 70s

[@arielgomez8346]

one of the most important songs of all time, no doubt

[@8wealthyone8]

fo real...

[@ianhardy4930]

The pioneers of trip hop.. Well done

[@uwi2]

"Like a soul without a mind In a body without a heart I'm missing every part"

[@heygringo7]

Listen close...she spins this around in this version

[@mattcotsell2762]

There was confusion on the day as to who would headline. Originally it was Bjork then she said was gonna play early so she could watch Goldies set (they were dating) we all be came to watch her and were told she had decided to stay as headliner (no doubt contractual wrangling meant she couldn't change) so Massive Attack came on and to be honest there was a feeling if minor disappointment but the sun was setting, they had this beautiful golden light on them and they not only won the crowd over with their set, they outperformed Bjork. This track was the obvious highlight. A real shiver down the spine moment.

[@BossySwan]

It was oh so quiet and oh so peaceful until….

[@Bookish_Lattes]

This song will *NEVER* age. 😍

[@dayuhanspace]

This is one of the bands that had different vocalists in every album but still remained successful in the music charts!

[@sablebasilisk7998]

Tracy Thorn & Elizabeth Frazier plus Sinead O Connor!!!!!

[@azuldemetileno17]

like Alan parsons project

[@simep2378]

Probably down to Nelly Hooper being a superb producer 👌

[@Teddy-ez9qq]

You even sacrificed your ear in appreciation

[@karenflowerfairy565]

Sat here in tears I love this track so much but never heard the live version before.... anyone who listens to this and don’t crack when they hear these strings just ain’t got a heart

[@kyrkbymannen]

She nailed it, and she knew it! 🥰

[@davidcoen5820]

She didn't, she just got up and sang. Nobody nailed it back then, they just did it. I can't describe how different things were before snow flake society

[@shuddupeyaface]

British music. It was great once.

[@melissamilkquakez4932]

Damn, Deborah Miller killed it on the vocals!! 🎤😲👌 And I love how she's truly feeling the song!

[@heygringo7]

absolutely

[@debbiebarrow7557]

Not as good as Shara Nelson 🙏🖤🤎

[@heygringo7]

@@debbiebarrow7557 True. Deborah Miller messes with the lyrics "Like soul without a mind, like a body without a heart" if you listen closely. But she looks amazing grooving and gyrating around with that tambourine

[@maximehedin7143]

@@debbiebarrow7557 I agrree...she is out of tune when she says "know much more"..this is the most dificult part of Shara Nelson lines...cause the thing must be in tune and out of tune in the same way...sumbtle vibrato that she is the only one to achieve imo

[@lefthandlee]

@@maximehedin7143 get a life its live who cares

[@Wilden1967]

Never forgot this “chef d oeuvre” ….unforgettable. After 25 years still listening every week..every day

[@louisefinley5929]

2024 still brilliant xx

[@BossySwan]

I’d love to see this song performed with a live orchestra

[@jackiedelvalle]

Me too. I'd cry.

[@stevenbisp5326]

Sorry I late so try hooverphonic 2012 at elizabethstaad for a orchestral version

[@BossySwan]

@@stevenbisp5326Hooverphonic sounds like Henry the Hoover formed a band

[@Steven-tm6pq]

Art at its best speaks directly to the soul and this magnificent track does time and time again

[@karenflowerfairy565]

That’s exactly what This song is It’s a work of art.

[@harliejunie703]

its hard to believe this song 27 years old,amazing She’s completely in charge. At the top of her game l love this song. amazing She is a GODDESS. Wow!

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

The song is from 1991. Released before they were called "Massive Attack."

[@warrenbeer2737]

@@sarcasticallyrearranged they were called massive attack in 1991, they dropped the attack from their name at the release of the single as it was during the gulf war and they thought it was insensitive

[@warrenbeer2737]

She didn’t sing it originally you know, that was Shara Nelson but the singer does a good job.

[@pickledskater4039]

Masterpiece before, now and forever

[@anniep.9982]

Fantastic intro classical and electro. I'm happy when i'm reading others comments how much this song was important in their lives like me !!! i prefer the initial singer Shara Nelson !

[@karenflowerfairy565]

Still makes me cry…..this track is just everything it stirs such emotion

[@franzhaas5597]

HER VOCAL RANGE IS AMAZING!

[@thebrieface]

my go to song when life sucks...

[@francoiscassez8723]

Amazing, Fantastic, Beautiful, Infinite Song ! One of the Most Beautifiul Masterpeiece performed by a Live Symphonic Orchestra. and Deborah Miller ! Wonderful Life !

[@Dan76Rock]

It is undoubtedly a true masterpiece for various reasons. Maybe it’s just my own personal feelings but despite it being a completely different style and theme it has numerous only subtle but still respectful nods to another absolute masterpiece that wowed me in exactly the same way as this track did when I first heard it as young boy…West End Girls. Another one of those relatively rare songs that no matter what taste of music people were into, genuine music lovers found it very hard to dislike or criticise it.

[@infamouskid2010]

Last time i heard this song as a child was when it was released in 91 or so. Loved it for the beat, didnt care about the lyrics. I am soooooo happy to rediscover this masterpiece on lyrical level now after 32 years. Surreal feeling!

[@edwardlindell7056]

I've been watching this performance a few times every month for the last two Years or something. One of the best performances ever!🤘🤘

[@jackelcalvo8916]

AMAZING... Best version ever....

[@williamsandell3260]

She’s completely in charge. At the top of her game

[@nywvblue]

She is a GODDESS. Wow!

[@johnnie20000]

One off the all time great tunes ever I’m 61 now I remember this tune like yesterday

[@markrich6657]

I know it's a long time since this track was posted but , hey , I have to comment. This track IS , a full on classic. Ain't rock , ain't pop, ain't classical but the absolute perfect mix of all three. Plus the folks that wrote this song had vision personified. I bet when it was finished and mixed, they had to know, WE created something timeless in the music world. And yes you did. Musical composition excellence. MARK uk

[@fidgetspinner343]

Nice

[@DREDWHITEHEAD]

I Just Found This Strikingly Beautiful Work Of Art A Week Ago. Now I CANT STOP PLAYING IT 😮

[@cameronmclauchlan7570]

2022. Been here, still here and will forever be here. Classic forever.

[@homeboy2166]

I was at this festival and saw them play this track. They were simply amazing. The me of 1996 would not like the me of 2015!!!

[@EdgarArellano]

@foxinho82 I feel you, man

[@ianjames5302]

I think her vocals, and even the words changed are fantastic.

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

My fav .... love this song....

[@christophermorris1276]

So glad that someone uploaded this great live video. Love this song.

[@vitoriapadua124]

The first two minutes of orchestral drama 😍😍😍 if falling in love had a soundtrack, it would be these first two minutes

[@TheKurgan]

Released 21 years, just over half my life, ago and it still sounds as good as ever. Even this version without Shara Nelson on vocals is brilliant. Classic tune.

[@nyasiaross687]

She’s completely in charge. At the top of her game l love this song. amazing

[@radgeagainstthemachete6997]

She's coked up to the max. A banging machine backstage mate. A fuckin nobody. Good singer tho.

[@FruitFlyKilla]

@@radgeagainstthemachete6997 You base that on what exactly?

[@stuartunderwood4577]

To be fair shara nelsons shoes are allmost impossible to fill

[@seanferrari6825]

The music video to this song is simply stunning

[@playalistic1]

I still get Goosebumps watching this clip. Makes me wonder where did it all go wrong with today's music?

[@Tosekupoleceu]

though it is the heart of today/s music.

[@A3TTK]

Moose S. Sorry. But there's some really good stuff around.

[@SimplyReg]

@@A3TTK Tell me where it is. All I hear is nasally-sung, grossly-autotuned diarrhoea everywhere.

[@javierpacci5064]

The music of the dreams..for ever...thanks!!!!!

[@bieberbelieber11001]

She is a GODDESS. Wow! Magnificent, truly stunning. Love it. its hard to believe this song 27 years old,amazing Can I like this more than once?

[@teomanorun9194]

forever this song

[@edrussell]

Oh my god - I was there. I never looked it up as I thought I'd maybe imagined it (it'd been a long day :-$). Wow. That's made my day!

[@izildanogueira2326]

l love this song. amazing

[@sandrocesar1894]

O tempo não apaga o que é bom

[@nataliewilkerson8739]

So beautiful. And bad ass all mixed into one!

[@138boris]

I miss the 90s❤💋

[@johndavison7441]

7.15. She knows that was fucking amazing

[@groheiderpyro5964]

Ein Meisterwerk, kein Song habe ich im meinen Leben öfter gehört. Jedesmal aufs Neue Gänsehaut. Liebe Grüße aus Ostfriesland

[@johnwakefield8570]

.. that .. that .. that is the happiest tambourine in the world ..

[@SurfingBullDog]

This is timeless

[@ioannisgkountas3657]

I WAS THERE - LOVED IT -

[@dsc4u]

I bet ❤

[@joeherbert2790]

20 years on unbelievable..... Even today its brilliant. Thanks Massive A

[@alexandtomaz]

No dia que alguém toma um "pé na bunda" da pessoa super querida, essa música faz supremo sentido. Deixe chegar a vez.

[@kolos2006]

Can I like this more than once?

[@askerkaca]

its hard to believe this song 27 years old,amazing

[@metalheartlive]

Intemporelle

[@endorphonic]

i was just thinking the same...... i am too old ;( LOL but i was thinking 2021 will 30 years of Unfinished sympathy

[@fhbcfcvcb2911]

She is a GODDESS. Wow! Magnificent, truly stunning. Love it. Wow, she's wonderful.

[@jorgedavalos5663]

WhAt an intro!

[@martinadigiusto5893]

This Music, will never Die❤🎶

[@tldiv6833]

to this day they are the best

[@2x7revan]

Deborah Miller, wherever you are I am in love with you.

[@matveyru2976]

who is she? can't see info in massive attack wiki

[@bchuntfish]

@@matveyru2976 Dig a little deeper, wiki is limited..... Deborah Miller is the stand-in vocalist for all of the Shara Nelson album tracks, including not only Unfinished Sympathy, but Safe From Harm and Daydreaming. The exception to this however was on the 2004 and 2008 tours, when Deborah Miller was unavailable for the entire tour and was replaced by singers Hazel Fernandez (from Jamiroquai) and Yolanda Quarty (from Phantom Limb) for those respective tours.

[@steveglory8304]

Damn...I've listed to massive attack on internet radio tons over the years and this song..but tonight first time I've seen this Deborah Miller? Omg I love her too and will fight for her Lol

[@mihnea77]

@@steveglory8304 this woman is fantastic: 25 yrs late she still give me the chills kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYS6m3ytgpykkNk

[@heygringo7]

True that bro

[@BACKO7777]

Just watched this for the first time, I was there…… Spine tingling❤️

[@joshuagann2136]

Magnificent, truly stunning. Love it. its hard to believe this song 27 years old,amazing

[@surferoftime4457]

Beautiful performance

[@juanenriquenochestri]

Tener en la mano el disco de éste talentoso grupo en los 90s y que fuese original no cualquiera podía hacerlo.... Tuve la gran fortuna te tenerlo .....! Gracias Massive A. Desde Nezahualcóyotl México....

[@gerardburton1081]

A strong, strong tune.

[@j.j.ohanlon8842]

Gorgeous! Simply BRILLIANT and Timeless .A CLASSIC xx

[@goonerash]

Can you remember the sunset...?? was one of those moments i will take to the grave....

[@beateva3171]

You re so good in this room❤

[@siri38]

One word: Love❤

[@aranryan1825]

Wow gorgeous

[@richardwolf2866]

Brilliant! Tons of mood swings, beats and sound, love it! You’ll go far kiddo! 🤟

[@josemariah.5421]

Amaze voice

[@pikvlieg]

Best version. Ever…. Probably best song…. Ever. I am still loving this. For ever

[@melissamilkquakez4932]

This is such a beautiful song!! 😍

[@Heathers_Haven]

December 2022 and this one still gets me in the feels

[@JeezWhiz1]

Makes u feel like the end is coming but the flow is so elegant u are ready to say ‘f*ck it!’ and let the asteroid hit the earth

[@christophedecarvalho3712]

Juste le son le plus adapté pour faire l'amour!!! Magnifique

[@goonerash]

Wow...thought this one was consigned to my drunken memories...... who could forget that sunset behind the stage halfway thru this set....!!!

[@hazzas7003]

Groundbreaking! Very difficult to follow in the wonderful Shara Nelson's footsteps but this is beautiful

[@CarlosMartinez-xv5zd]

We all have to get back and see live concert very soon!!!

[@user-kd1kl6yd6j]

57 years and still love this song SHARA"S. Voice fix like a glove to this greetings from greece

[@musicchannel7651]

Real music for real people

[@johnwakefield8570]

She loved (in dreams)(virtually) .. she died .. she stands .. with sunglasses on .. to show her eyes would be completely self effacing (as if the solitude of her sorrow isn't/already). .. "in a body without a heart" Utopia failed / dystopia 'lives' The sun left ..

[@ninethreefivesix]

That was beautiful! I wish I wan't two years old at the time or else I would of had at least a chance of seeing such a great performance live.

[@marcoalla4931]

Simply!! The best!!!. Their music is a perfect pazzle made from many different pieces, but that fit perfectly together!!

[@anneross1021]

I was there....it was perfect!

[@OldSusannah1]

Just reminiscing with a friend about those wonderful, wonderful Phoenix Festivals - and this was the first moment that came back to me - among many magical moments. Thanks for posting

[@andrespuerto9121]

Pure Gold !!!

[@christinhesse]

Wow!🥰...

[@moniquezeigler4367]

She’s completely in charge. At the top of her game She is a GODDESS. Wow! Mushroom Vowles, you're missed !

[@battistinialain]

the best performance i never heard from massive attack and unfinished..... This is pure, magic and unbelievable sensibility ! can't say anymore, nothig can traduce......

[@damianmccallum1373]

Yeah baby.

[@johna5599]

You’ll know ,when you search through you tube and see all the music some how missed and ask yourself where the heck ....was I ? when all this great stuff was happening ?

[@annie-jo5dc]

I relate to this so much! I'd give everything to time-travel back to this concert.

[@abigailmartinez4882]

It is just a perfect piece😊

[@janetiscute77]

Hits your core hard... the arrangement is awesome!!

[@johnwakefield8570]

Shara you paíd a dear price for this song, love .. I hope you are well and fine .. you are priceless .. .. as is every gal sings this song ..

[@monsieurcarpio2860]

The curiousness of your potential Kiss has hot my mind & body aching...

[@jaimhaas5170]

ahhh to feel that excitement again...

[@arrakis555]

dioss que temazo. la cantante y los musicos y la intro con orquestra brillante y esas campanitas que hace el de la bateria al empezar la cancion son brutales.

[@guyperry4010]

Magnificent, truly stunning. Love it.