Ministry - (Every Day Is) Halloween Acoustic

[@robgoald]

To all my fellow misfits and vagabonds who took on this song as our anthem... We are still here, we are still relevant, we still trod through life with a hope of something bigger than ourselves.. You are NOT alone. There are many who understand what you feel. I am one of them ...and I love you.

[@Euthymia]

Back atcha, brother

[@mCblue79]

Were Still Here🤟

[@joanna_adler]

I don't know if this song actually was the result of him being on the Phil Donahue show oh so many years ago, but check out what he says around minute 8:30 in the video. ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3iygoiXnaagrsk

[@erikkenney1897]

So many times did I fight for I looked different then everyone else. Listening to different music or had different friends. Yes this has more meaning to me then you can imagine. Long live the Dirty’s

[@chazgross4519]

Yes Brother..Being someone whose been playing the music for 40+ now. I'm still on the road and appearing soon before your naked eyes. That's me and Al.. Anyway my mission in life aside from making Goth girls wet has been to encourage everyone different just be you..

[@paullanphear5201]

Don't know how to express how freaking amazing this remake is. This isn't a piece of music anymore, it's a work of art!

[@BlissfulBombshells]

STR8!!!🤗💜🖤💫

[@benjaminwalkenhorst9670]

Uh, music is art, though. But you are right, this is some next-level goodness.

[@FrancisJFox]

He HATES THIS SONG 🎵

[@FrancisJFox]

If you read his book - he hates this song…

[@SbzeroGames]

@@FrancisJFox Hates it so much, he redid it in acoustic form 🙄

[@connivingkhajiit]

I really love seeing how Al seems to be appreciating his older content much more as of recently

[@connivingkhajiit]

@Cory Thompson I doubt they've played this pretty much at all since the 80s

[@rodneyboyd404]

He needs money to fill his spoon!!! MWAHAHAHAHA!!!

[@frankyfrankson3850]

@@rodneyboyd404 youre a pretty stupid fuck arent you?

[@satanikslut9997]

You think a 'With Sympathy' reworking is coming soon?

[@unkind78]

@@rodneyboyd404 weed only

[@thirdeyes9993]

OMG Al Jourgensen and Dave Navarro collaborate together and this song makes me shiver down the spine. Stunning.

[@1968scottyd]

Right!!?

[@vafangul5716]

Makes me want to puke.

[@BlissfulBombshells]

Had Me All😢🤗🖤💜💫

[@candy.......]

First time im hearing this i have the chills too

[@rickneal4967]

I like how you can tell that this song still means something to him. Don't deny your past Al. You really created some amazing things.

[@AthenaScissorhands]

I feel like you can see his rediscovered love for this song. I'm happy they filmed the process.

[@conradpoos2859]

I wish Al would do an orchestral version of "I Wanted To Tell Her"

[@mermaidliontarot3927]

Conrad Poos Agreed! Love that song!

[@AngeleDeux1]

i love Al since With Sympathy!!

[@jasonandros9395]

My favorite from that album was always I should have known better! I love I wanted to tell her too...that would be amazing

[@elisaatsignet184]

Gawd, YES!

[@Drewler224]

Ooh, yeah

[@riekepotters]

Get me the chills, I remember listening to Dark Matter Radio where Al was a guest. Dave Navarro suggested to sing " Halloween" in the studio. Al replied" it's been 30 years that I have performed this song" Gladly Al accepted the challenge, it was magical! Thanks, Al and Dave, for this beautiful gift!♥️

[@StephenMPlant]

discovered WAXTRAX! in 87-88 through college radio legend L.D.(little dave) and his UCF Orlando FL program the INDUSTRIAL FEST. with a "MIND.." tour PSA from AL - "Hi this is Al from MINISTRY .. our true fans are the ones who shoplift our records cuz they'll do anything to hear the new sounds!" u guys are my culture so thank u !!!!

[@StephenMPlant]

thank u Al, Chris, Paul,Will, Novel ETC

[@JoeMartinez-oz6fq]

They just made the song even more electric. Restarting the hearts of us who were honored to have lived, and experienced this new born dynamic era of music changed our lives forever. Showing the younger generations what brought us up to become what we all our now, the future that succeeded to express ourselves inside and out, and still make it in life to work any job, or have a PhD etc.. while looking how we want, saying what we feel, and publicly caring for anyone no matter the gender, color or religion by staying 100% real. The ultimate anthem of our time. We MADE IT!

[@marcstov]

I agree thoroughy and passionately. This was in my "prime time" of music....was 17. This was everything.

[@BlissfulBombshells]

@@marcstov DITTO🖤💜💫

[@ryanhession2282]

I hate to say this but it gave me goosebumps .

[@paradisemind5627]

It brought me nirvana and a vision

[@RussellLambeth]

Me too. No need to hate it ;)

[@grimacres]

This will be played at my funeral from the speakers in my casket.. Everyone will receive a copy of the lyrics printed on linen card stock embossed in black and purple. We are all the same..... Thank you for sharing your beautiful talents with those who will listen.

[@scottrichmond1961]

That was my first notion too: How appropriate a comment on my appreciation of life in poignant words and beautiful, unique music that Uncle Al and friends have done again! A most fitting song for a funeral for those that have truly appreciated and enjoyed his (and Ministry's) works.

[@boag3144]

There will never be another Al Jourgensen ever!!!! ..............................lyrics ........ Well I live with snakes and lizards And other things that go bump in the night 'Cause to me everyday is Halloween I have given up hiding and started to fight I have started to fight Well any time, any place, anywhere that I go All the people seem to stop and stare They say "why are you dressed like it's Halloween? You look so absurd, you look so obscene" Oh, why can't I live a life for me? Why should I take the abuse that's served? Why can't they see they're just like me It's the same, it's the same in the whole wide world Well I let their teeny minds think That they're dealing with someone who is over the brink And I dress this way just to keep them at bay 'Cause Halloween is everyday It's everyday Oh, why can't I live a life for me? Why should I take the abuse that's served? Why can't they see they're just like me It's the same, it's the same in the whole wide world Oh, why can't I live a life for me? Why should I take the abuse that's served? Why can't they see they're just like me I'm not the one that's so absurd Why hide it why fight it? Hurt feelings best to stop feeling hurt Denials, reprisals It's the same it's the same in the whole wide world It's the same it's the same in the whole wide It's the same it's the same in the whole wide It's the same it's the same in the whole wide world

[@grungil7570]

Halloween is the most shinning pearl in Ministry whole discography. I love this version.

[@nancydrew666]

“Oh, why can't I live a life for me? Why should I take the abuse that's served? Why can't they see they're just like me? It's the same, it's the same in the whole wide world” These lyrics mean everything to me

[@hans747]

What a great rendition of this song. I love how he breaks out that signature gravelly tone foe the last few lines of the song. Beautiful.

[@hwizell7478]

Happy Halloween Al 🎃👻👏💐

[@pangeapiercing]

Al, "With Sympathy" is unironically one of my favorite albums. I'd knock an old lady down a flight of stairs to see what you'd do with retro synthpop nowadays, or a country album with Barry Kooda in Dallas.

[@dianeperez7300]

Barry kooda is greatness as well

[@bonniecreevy2642]

Lol

[@list3058]

I know he hates it, but it's so damn good. This version of this song is great. I just want to kill every single time I see Dave Navarro. Jeez, I'm watching as I type and this video...I'm gonna' go get a dictionary and see if Ministry's currently next to the definition of "Pretentious".

[@buggernut3643]

It’s not from With Sympathy. It’s from one of his Wax Trax singles.

[@DrummingKid78]

I agree! I love their harder stuff way more but With Sympathy is just so catchy and it may be from a bygone era but that's what makes it such an escape from reality.

[@trevorsflatroundspun-vinyl9803]

Absolutely beautiful! I am so happy that Al is [finally] embracing his early past.

[@StanHolmes]

25 years ago: /me stomps angrily to Ministry Today: /me still stomps angrily but meaningfully 'cause I know the lyrics You guys nailed it. Brought a tear to this old grumpy goth's eye. Thank you.

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

Cry more, pussy.

[@candiedlemonz]

@@TheBigMclargehuge ok

[@frbyrd-tg5co]

I'm proud that my teens can drop into the Bop-be-bop-bop chorus at the mere suggestion of Halloween. I figure this Gen-Xer raised 'em right.

[@melissapyle7290]

This is, hands down, my favorite version of this song. Amazing. Just amazing guys!

[@MakeMeLo]

Absolutely beautiful with the added symphonic additions. I come back over and over after the original. Bless you for living on Al❤❤❤❤

[@acovenofmany333]

Class Of 1986 this was my Anthem 🥰🧙🏼‍♀️😈I was proud to look obscene. Still Am!!! Glad to see we are all aging gracefully. This is a fantastic arrangement!!! 🎃😈 #frisson

[@CapoPhil1914]

Not quite 1986/87, but I am an old man now. Awesome song. Really brings me back to the day.

[@dakenscholz3585]

I’m not even done listening to it & I’m in awe! It’s beautiful, brilliant & absolutely epic! Love it so much, those strings & the bombastic drums, yes!

[@davesimmons9033]

Listen live

[@j.r.scaryy]

Damnit. It still gets me every damn time.

[@ollieroks]

Just when you think Al has already taken music to another level.

[@fillphat]

youve never even done a 10th of the drugs ALs had huh?

[@oneskinnyhonky]

Some of us are only mere mortals,@@fillphat, not creative celestial beings like Uncle Al

[@fillphat]

@@oneskinnyhonky took the words out of my mouth mate...🤘

[@5orgen51]

This is literally from the '80's

[@fillphat]

@@dougcameron6609 you had to be there to appreciate it mate...and were not drooling just reminiscing... 😎

[@cybergnosis244]

This gave me that feeling I had way back in 1985 when I first heard the original version Absolutely amazing

[@lagrotesquerie]

Uncle Al, thank you so much for this Halloween present! I remember singing along and dancing to this in the 80s, and I'm still happy to be a weirdo. I saw you and Chris do this at House of Vans on Record Store Day and it brought tears to my eyes. xoxo

[@noth1ng5id]

Sang and dance at the Goth club new year 99 into 2000 this will never not be an awesome song

[@User_Unknown123]

This song is very relatable as a metalhead who mostly wears dark clothing and band shirts i got accused of being a satanist and got called other awful names just for being who i wanted to be

[@adamturner1563]

Stronger than all! .. 👊

[@ВладиславСмирнов-к6й]

Yes!!!

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

AWW DID SOMEONE USE WORDS ON YOU SNOWFLAKE? The hidden meaning of this song is this: you chose to continue to dress a certain way in spite of knowing what would happen. But why oh why won't the world change FOR ME?? You take the abuse that was served because, right or wrong, you volunteered for it.

[@sethmatthews7394]

@@TheBigMclargehuge Wow, that is a gross, twisted misinterpretation. This type of thinking is why bullying doesn't die out.

[@cuztanksrule4774]

@@sethmatthews7394 just another keyboard warrior. Even with the rock and rule pfp

[@floodchan]

I'm blown away. This is incredible.

[@r0ssi75]

Why did I find this version only now? Amazing redefinition of a legend.

[@sengirsagrav7255]

Im crying! This is so nostalgic! Awesome!!

[@JKParmer]

Seeing the Cruel World set, wow! Speechless. I am so glad the band is venturing back into the old catalog! A refreshing surprise! AL sounds fantastic!

[@kevinsmithstears2009]

Re-issue "with sympathy" uncle Al!

[@Ministryband]

Theres a UK re-release on red vinyl

[@gabrielsoares4183]

Dude, would be very nice to listen to an remastered version of with sympathy with some unreleased songs

[@mindmy609]

that was a terrible album lol

[@matthewwilliamlosure]

Shut the complete entirety of the fuck up. All of it. That album was amazing. Youhushayoumouth.

[@Fcreceptor]

I have that album on CD and also the 12” collection that I probably bought way back in 1990 something 🙌🏻 Club favorites for sure. “Work for love” was a great club song.

[@MickPsyphon]

I love the original version of this track, because of all the memories and history attached to it, but this is a seriously righteous version! Amazing! Only the originators could take it to this level. 🍺😋👍

[@cmorrisx]

It was almost 30 years before I found out that it was a James Brown sample not Al screaming during the scratching break

[@Lisamwessel]

This literally brought tears to my eyes it is absolutely the best thing I have heard in a very very long time!!! More of this please!!!

[@Orangegrapefruit2006]

I agree !!!

[@atomictraveller]

i don't think there can be more, we set out own paths "where roads are made i lose my way" - tagore but yeah - a lifetime eh keep fucking fighting for west papua

[@clvrswine]

Oh, please. It's just a song.

[@Lisamwessel]

@@clvrswine it might just be just a song to you but it's more to a lot of us, it's memories, it's life, it's the good times from back in the day...

[@tglennbane]

No tears. But I sat silent for the entire song, and just let the lyrics carry me.

[@golfhm427]

Was fortunate enough to see Ministry and Mark Walk of Skinny Puppy play in Hollywood 1989. Two drummers that night.......no words can describe how awesome it was. The mind is a terrible thing to taste

[@anthonyw2605]

I'm so pissed that I found out about this a day late. Either way, this blew me away. Exactly what I needed to hear the day after Halloween when the shift now is to the Winter holidays. Rock on Al!

[@puddington75]

wow, how the hell did I ever miss this!!! 🥰🥰🙏🏼🙏🏼🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@EndreGiovanni5869]

Takes me back to high school and hearing Ministry for the first time ❤️❤️❤️

[@denasewell]

This is so well executed! The perfect anthem for all of those who hung in there understanding this is not a phase ! Let your freak flag fly!

[@Mad_Maxotron]

PUT THIS GEM ON SPOTIFY ALREADY!!!!!!!

[@Andre-dc6qf]

Stumbled upon this just KZbin surfing. Am blown away by this version

[@buzzardneckseahag]

Been listening to Al since the 1980s the power is still on!

[@RickNelsonMn]

right on

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

Epic Version of great Track!

[@steeleduke]

Damn that was badass. So cool to see Al revisiting that classic.

[@angellocastro1327]

Speaks to my Gothic heart and soul, only darkness protects my inner light 🖤

[@brandondevoe3366]

This such a awesome version of this song. I like both versions equally.

[@synthlunamusic]

This is the best song and now it's more beautiful

[@NemesisDestiny]

This made my day.

[@chiporello5267]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN LADS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@arclight1214]

It's just beautiful, so raw and full of emotion. An awesome version of a classic song.

[@lisastrunk361]

I am so here for this acoustic masterpiece!!! This sounds awesome!!!!

[@RussellLambeth]

This song has been my theme song since I first heard it in the late 80s. This is such an amazing take on the song with such talented artists. It makes my old-ass heart just melt.

[@DarthShayanTool.]

this version gives me chills and tears in my eyes every time I listen to it ... like a hymn to my life and all my friends ...

[@jennyanydots2389]

You are a thief of my love for good music

[@davidwbrashear]

Holy crap this is amazing!

[@andrew2393]

Damn. His voice has changed so much over these 35 years. Still sounds great! Now we just need him to do With Sympathy.

[@dystopian2153]

And the Twitch album!!

[@johnb5057]

thing is... it really hasnt. al uses a lot of effects on his voice. he can still sing that old synthpop stuff if he wants to. i think his surgical meth something side project had a song where he sang clean and his voice is actually quite great for his age.

[@MrAmc1291]

It’s happening. He did an interview with Yahoo where he announced he’s reworking the album to fit their current sound.

[@noneyabusiness1302]

I saw him a year or so ago. He lip syncs....everything. 😢 except NWO and it sounded terrible. But I still had a great time and prob would go again.

[@David-nk5ey]

Numbers in Montrose Houston is where I first heard this song. Still incredible!

[@bobenny2673]

good call, good memory. I am hetero, but am an artist, so you most likely heard it at a gay bar...which is awesome..Montrose rocks

[@thundergodthor6285]

Into the rabbit hole of Houston, I was... Numbers was where I met and saw many perform the first time. Having connections to dance mixed 12' albums helped refine our choices of trips to the area. The Cult, Ministry, Love & Rockets, just to name a few. This even brings back memories of vivid occasions to downtown at Mecca on straight nights.

[@oliverklozoff5637]

Me too. Do you live in or around Houston?

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Happy Halloween, AJ. Hardware is still one of my favorite movies...

[@mick_c_horror_and_pop_culture]

Classic, Ministry!🎃🤘

[@rayaguilarjr]

Twitch was the first album that got me into industrial music at that time. Would love to hear acoustic version of all of the Ministry hits.

[@cherrydarling909]

Brought tears to my eyes and chills down my spine 🖤

[@epiendless1128]

Found this via a reaction channel. I'm not familiar with the band, but I have a great deal of respect for this version.

[@wedreamtogether]

I remember listening to Ministry for the first time more that 25 years ago and getting goosebumps... listening to this version gave me goosebumps again...

[@robertciechon3903]

Never heard this version before -love it

[@tglennbane]

It's one of my favorite songs, since the first time I heard it on MTV in th 80s. Thanks for making it new to my ears again.

[@lobogris6362]

GENIUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

This is the first new music video that I've watched multiple times in quite awhile -- gets better with every viewing!!! So of my favorite moments are: When Al leans back in a chair wearing this beaming smile on his face so full of joy and genuine warmth; When everyone joins together, choir-style, harmonizing in a sing-along of the chorus; The scenes of Al playing with knobs, dials and other twiddly bits on the soundboard; When Al growls lyrics into the mic as the song nears its close!!!

[@daletheriault5867]

I wish I saw this four years ago!!! This is absolutely amazing!!!! What an amazing artist, what an amazing song....heard it back in the 80s when I was a teen, I knew immediately it was going to be a smash hit!!! Thank you Al!!!!!

[@MontaguStudios]

Hope this becomes available on Spotify and Bandcamp soon because I need it in my playlist pronto!

[@vicarelli]

It's still not available correct?

[@brockula1372]

When I realized this was gonna be quite and acoustic I got chill bumps. This song always reminds me of cold air and smell of burning leaves.

[@michaelamatlochova8359]

I listen to Haloween every day in my car! Love it, thx!

[@SyntheticFilms]

Happy Halloween!! The ultimate TRICK or TREAT!! Well done Al, Dave, and company!!

[@StellaPolaris-Topic]

What a present! From aged 5 to 32, my rebelious Cherokee-Irish ass has been enthralled by your anthems! Thanks. My music will keep coming! The anti-slavery movement I created, was born from the likes of Ministry. It's small, but the love is impalpable. Thx. Truly, thank you, again. I love you.

[@drzaiusman]

Amazing. Loved the original and this one blew me away.

[@wxexw]

I keep coming back to this - absolutely spine chilling - best mix and recording of this ever. From the 80s to today, timeless.

[@JGBreton]

What an amazing arrangement. It conveys so much of the originals emotion and power. Absolutely touching, wanted, needed, and loved. Thank you!

[@SizzleMoonSong]

I am living for this acoustic version

[@totmacher6807]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!

[@allielightfoot2769]

Man I remember getting introduced to this song living up in Chicago in the late 80’s. I ran out and bought the cassette. Lit a little splif driving home on a back country road. The snow coming down at night making me feel like I was flying through space at warp speed and I was barely going 40mph.

[@willbunnell889]

Such a beautiful spin on a classic. Thank you Al!

[@TheAlfakitty]

It;'s great to see these folks older now and still as rad as they ever were. Esp. Dave Navarro.

[@esc8engn]

this is mad nice. thank you all for making this.

[@lindaCB25]

✨️🎶'It's the same, It's the same, in the whole wide world.' 🎶 One of the top 3 best bands in the '80's. We needed you then and now.

[@disciple012]

Can't tell if I love this or the original version more. So damn good.

[@jasonandros9395]

God bless our seniors..gotta look up to them, now more than “ever”

[@jasonandros9395]

I wish I could tell Al in person how great this was and how amazing he is at whatever style you want to call it..I’d love to see and hear so much more like this! I really have a new appreciation for him and love everything about this song and video/footage..sincere and has feeling. Good feeling

[@slamboy66]

Crazy, it fit me 40 yrs ago and still does today.

[@noth1ng5id]

Holy shit this is amazing!

[@Elapestosoperrito]

Dave Navarro!!!!!! 😍

[@misfitsa2826]

Outstanding acoustic. Great even now. Its cool to hear this again. Made my day👍

[@crisgallardo4239]

The best from Al & Dave in years, hope this isn't the last time they collaborate.

[@reddays8448]

This is beautiful I love the acoustic and original version

[@rblfrmthewstdwn]

Al, thank you so much for what Ministry has done for me. I got to see you in Louisville live for the first time and definitely not the last! You're a true rock n roll hero and I'm glad your light still burns bright!

[@AleksaNoeksa]

So glad to hear this, I thought Al swore off all his old stuff. Acoustic Twitch album next?

[@williamdewey9568]

If I remember right this song is what pushed him to industrial

[@rebelinkontrol5601]

its theme song to a German movie called Radio Silence

[@twistedviewlabs]

It was mostly the With Sympathy material. IMO, that was a brilliant album

[@Maschinestorm]

Front 242 was a big influence.

[@dennisweber9159]

@@williamdewey9568 yes I agree... he hated New Wave, synth music. This song he had to do because his producer made him do it.

[@KylesVacations]

Wow I have loved the song since the old days. Thank you. The is a awesome version. strong!!!

[@tyler_dtm]

oh man, this is so goоood and makes me cry) Thank you, Ministry!

[@kindermaschine2515]

Thanks Al.