For me, the New Order version has always been a cover of the Joy Division version. And I'm really, really touchy and judgemental about JD covers- JD are sacred to me. And this is probably the best one I've ever heard. I love it. And I love that you guys seem to love it- best of luck to you!
@theblackouts79947 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you for this wonderful compliment, annwyn321! It's always nice to know that we can share our love of Joy Division with a true fan. Cheers!
@charlesmcwilliam57854 жыл бұрын
I agree with yer latter point, , but personally I prefer New Order's version tae Joy Division's. I think we can agree we have heard 3 great versions. It is a fabulous song!
@catherinebonanno65454 жыл бұрын
annwyn321 Thank goodness New Order remastered it! I’ve heard the original that didn’t make it in time to be finalized before Ian’s death.
@steve261brown4 жыл бұрын
annwyn321 Hate it when people call this a New Order song! NO IAN CURTIS JOY DIVISION! RIP LEGEND. This is not bad though but this is better by Hooky.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5PNhoyvmrWbr9E
@myopicmanatee64324 жыл бұрын
The only Joy Division recording of Ceremony I have heard has a huge drop in audio quality about a third of the way in. Is there another recording?
@BigDom617 ай бұрын
One of the best covers ever
@theblackouts79946 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, BigDom61! You rock!
@paulstevenson2005 жыл бұрын
The backbone to this song is the drumming. This lad nailed it. Brilliant work.
@gregparkin71325 жыл бұрын
Spot on Paul! Yet they are team and all play well. The singer knows lyrics and is amazing !
@nickoppedisano72252 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t find this incredible track on ITunes. I absolutely love this version of my favourite song ever written.
@adriantarango61252 жыл бұрын
Thank you for those kind words, Nick! We appreciate it :) We haven't put the song up on iTunes yet, but we plan to soon!
@sgcacademy28775 жыл бұрын
I am 50 years old and a true Joy Division fan. Always hated when anyone covered this song because I always felt it sacred. Grew up ,,, and stopped being stupid. I really enjoyed this. Stayed true to the original but t didn’t try to imitate. Clearly you feel the song. Thanks for sharing.
@theblackouts79945 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words, Kim! We truly appreciate it :)
@christianleblanc2842Ай бұрын
Love the balcony eyelashes. A credible cover of this old classic.
@theblackouts7994Ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, @christianleblanc2842! You rock!
@richinmusic Жыл бұрын
This is my all time favorite song, and has been since I heard Joy Division do it live. This song has followed me for decades! This is the best version I have heard!
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you for this very nice compliment, @richinmusic! :)
@martinfiay8908 Жыл бұрын
Great cover
@gruesometwosome60983 жыл бұрын
I just keep coming back to this.. You really have done an awesome job!!! 😎
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
Thanks again so much, gruesome twosome!
@sandy00w Жыл бұрын
those drums! great version guys!
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Aww thanks so much, sandy00w :)
@erwinvangrinsven9345 Жыл бұрын
This was the ultimate goodbye from Ian Curtis.
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Indeed it was, @erwinvangrinsven9345
@ghostlightx90052 жыл бұрын
Very excellent cover of my favourite song.
@gruesometwosome60989 ай бұрын
So bloody awesome, can't stop listening to it..... All the best guy's Hope next year is a good one 😎
@adriantarango61258 ай бұрын
Happy Holidays gruesometwosome6098! Hope you're doing great, my friend :)
@BigDom614 ай бұрын
I’ve just played three versions of this song to a good friend who has never heard this song before and he actually picked out this version as the best and original song 👍👍👍
@theblackouts79944 ай бұрын
Wow, that is a really great compliment. Thanks so much, @BigDom61! :)
@wadems2 жыл бұрын
Just ran into this video on KZbin. Great stuff!
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
Hi Wade! Thank you for this nice comment! We're glad you enjoyed it :)
@aaronberrino2285 Жыл бұрын
Excellent cover! Very best compliments
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, @aaronberrino2285!!
@gregparkin71325 жыл бұрын
I have listened to this song every day for nearly 30 years. Love is in the first second.
@catherinebonanno65454 жыл бұрын
Daily for 30 years- That’s incredible. Are you English?
@nicolazovic53813 жыл бұрын
Great
@nicolazovic53813 жыл бұрын
You are not of this world
@gregparkin71323 жыл бұрын
@@catherinebonanno6545 Yes everyday
@gregparkin71323 жыл бұрын
@@nicolazovic5381 Lol. Then again the same old story.... Yes I do. :)
@gruesometwosome6098 Жыл бұрын
It really is the dogs bollocks of a cover version.... Still keep coming back for more! 😎 Well done guys 👌
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by again, Gruesome Twosome! Happy Holidays to you!
@gruesometwosome6098 Жыл бұрын
Back for my fix.... It gets better the more the more I hear it... Thanks guys this is the dogs bollocks of a cover version 😎
@adriantarango6125 Жыл бұрын
It's always a pleasure to hear from you gruesome twosome!
@christopherwest45809 ай бұрын
Couldn’t have said it better myself lol.
@ricardoramos3754 Жыл бұрын
Perfect intro..superb
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Ricardo! Cheers!
@dartmouthhoop8 ай бұрын
Just a tremendous, honest cover of a rock classic.....well done!
@adriantarango61258 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for those kind words, dartmouthhoop! :)
@dartmouthhoop8 ай бұрын
This is a fabulous cover......well done!!!@@adriantarango6125
@gruesometwosome6098 Жыл бұрын
Back again...! This is simply awesome!! You've done a great job with this 😎
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
You rock, gruesome twosome! Has it been a year already?! 😆
@WrongholeReagan5 жыл бұрын
Perfect cover. Band sounds like 1981 but looks like 2003.
@gregparkin71323 жыл бұрын
Splendid comment.
@gruesometwosome60983 жыл бұрын
Back again for my weekly fix... Superb!!! 😎
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
You're the best, my friend!
@juliomoreno9280 Жыл бұрын
DEFINITELY BADASS!!!!!!!!!!
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the compliment, Julio! You rock!
@eeyoredill8 жыл бұрын
Have to say I didn't know what to expect based on the band's look, but this was righteous.
@theblackouts79947 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly, Terry!
@BlueSky-hi2ib3 жыл бұрын
God damn.. This is a cover the Virgin Mary herself would be proud to listen to. Well done!
@theblackouts79943 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the compliment, BlueSky. Cheers!
@joseantoni0342 жыл бұрын
Sometimes KZbin recommend good stuff, sometimes recommend great things like this, good job, guys! Ian is so proud with people making this kind of covers, I'm sure.
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
That's so nice to hear Jose! Thank you!
@93455Driver3 жыл бұрын
Ceremony is an all time fave, great cover up there with the Radiohead cover.
@theblackouts79943 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a great compliment! Thanks so much 93455Driver :)
@mariochavez8743 жыл бұрын
El mejor cover que he escuchado de ésta sinfonía de Ian Curtis, magnífico!!! Saludos desde Durango, México !!!
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias!!!
@brucechelemer3284 ай бұрын
Muscle! Covered with respect and sincerity. Almost a dance version.
@theblackouts79944 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the kind words, @brucechelemer328!
@christianleblanc2842Ай бұрын
Well-said.
@conrad1525 жыл бұрын
That was BRILLIANT !!!
@nickoppedisano72252 жыл бұрын
My favourite song ever written and you did it justice.
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, Nick!
@NeonSirius7 жыл бұрын
I wasn't really sure what to expect, but.. It actually exceeded whatever I thought I'd see and hear. There you are, on my 4th fav video, since three months now, I keep coming back, more than righteous cover, it's amazing.
@lawrenceramirez6659 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this version of this song!! Have you guys ever done any others? I think you should try PUSH by The Cure and BUT NOT TONIGHT by Depeche Mode
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for those kind words, Lawrence! Those are both great songs. I think we'll have to try them! Cheers!
@DefaultName-yw6sr7 жыл бұрын
way better than I ever imagined..well done
@theblackouts79947 жыл бұрын
We really appreciate it, Default Name!!! :D
@bydand91483 жыл бұрын
Best cover ever
@theblackouts79943 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a great compliment, Bydand! Thank you :)
@redcoat4ever3232 жыл бұрын
Well done! You’ve captured the intensity very well!
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
Thx RedCoat4Ever! We truly appreciate it :)
@billlee4482 жыл бұрын
This is just like joy division. Perfectly done. Luv it
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
Thx so much Bill Lee. We luv you!
@TonyPhillipsSD3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. My old ass was there. This is both faithful to the original spirit and appropriately modern. That's a tricky balance. Well done, the for of ye!
@theblackouts79943 жыл бұрын
Aww, thank you for those kind words, Tony! :)
@samuelclemens83612 жыл бұрын
Great effing cover, mate. Mad props to you and your band.
@stevendebruin49022 жыл бұрын
agreed good cover of a fuckin good song
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
Thx so much for that, Samuel Clemens! BTW, I love Mark Twain :)
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
@@stevendebruin4902 , thx so much. You're very kind!
@gregparkin71323 жыл бұрын
Have missed you! Sorry been away....wishing you love.
@TheXygos2 жыл бұрын
Love it❤️🔥
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Jeff!
@thestraydog5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this tune! seriously, wish I could give you more than just one like!
@DeputyUN2 жыл бұрын
This Singer; got it. a son Singing & putting in a joke word; "same o`story". You held strong with One arm. Thats exactly the Muscle with. Thanks. -Pony Boy Sagrada [I'm the Vocals of it. We can double up, anytime. well I'm usually busy but you know]
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you so much velvet underground! I've added Pony Boy Sagrada to my list of songs to listen to.
@gruesometwosome60983 жыл бұрын
Well done lads... A awesome version of a classic!! 😎
@theblackouts79943 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the kind words, gruesome twosome!
@carlosalbertocandido6606 Жыл бұрын
Cara , voces fizeram uma versão ÓTIMA !!!!! PARABENS !!
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Muito obrigado pelas belas palavras, Carlos!
@feracentral Жыл бұрын
The best cover!
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, FERA CENTRAL!!!
@canadude6401 Жыл бұрын
I love all versions of the song both the NO and JD alike, and many of the covers are great too. This is top shelf guys. Brilliantly captured the essence of the song.
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Cana Dude! That means a lot to us :)
@nicolazovic53813 жыл бұрын
Great job, superb
@theblackouts79943 жыл бұрын
That's so kind of you, Nicola! Thx!!!
@willrawson78762 жыл бұрын
An absolutely amazing cover of my favorite song. Seriously, you guys killed it. Thanks for this.
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, Will! Much love!
@catherinebonanno65454 жыл бұрын
Great to hear this cover! Much better than others.
@theblackouts79944 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Catherine! :)
@FrancoisRimasson Жыл бұрын
Maybe the best cover i've heard
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words, Francois! Happy Holidays!
@AlexandreXerxenevsky Жыл бұрын
Vocês mataram a pau! Ficou muito foda! 👏👏👏
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Muito obrigado, Alexandre! :)
@alanferdman95165 жыл бұрын
When the song was written, it was a Joy Division tune. There is a live recording of it from Birmingham University (England) with Ian Curtis on vocals. There has to be a demo out there with Curtis's vocals. Nice cover !!
@theblackouts79945 жыл бұрын
You're right, this was originally a Joy Division song, Alan. Here's a link to a rehearsal session with Ian on vocals. Thanks so much for the compliment! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g360YoGooLWigdk
@paulhopkinson94065 жыл бұрын
top cover, it was joy division 1980 , don't think they ever released it as a single but new order did early 1981, the legendary hacienda opened in 82, i joined in the first week it opened along with mani from the roses, seen some great bands in the early days there
@ApriliaRacer143 жыл бұрын
Golden era my friend...golden.
@HotKuro673 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant - great job and nice video. Best cover I’ve heard so far. Drumming and vocals awesome. Guitars and bass well emulated. Perfect tempo and energy, you really nailed it.
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a nice compliment, HotKuro67!
@speek51753 жыл бұрын
Perfect voice man , beautiful cover!!!
@theblackouts79943 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind compliment, Speek! Cheers!
@TobinHolz2 жыл бұрын
Finally, someone has nailed it. Your voice is freak'n perfect for this amazing and beautiful song. Love this shit!
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
We're so glad, Tobin. Thank you for the nice comment. Much love!
@ceebee97814 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the better covers of Ceremony.
@theblackouts79943 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the compliment, Cee Bee!
@conrad1523 жыл бұрын
This is so GOOD !!!
@theblackouts79943 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Conrad500!
@mikewatts13393 жыл бұрын
Top cover
@theblackouts79943 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that, Mike!
@bradyman1196 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favourite Joy Division/New Order songs and you guys nailed it! Favourite cover of Ceremony!
@theblackouts79946 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the compliment, slowpoke! :)
@gruesometwosome6098 Жыл бұрын
Have l ever said this is fack'in brilliant...?? Even go so far as to say awesome!!! Hope you guys are well? 😎
@adriantarango6125 Жыл бұрын
Hey gruesome twosome! So good to hear from you. Wishing you the best, my friend! 🙂
@carlosalbertocandido6606 Жыл бұрын
Ótimo 👍👍👍👍
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Muito obrigado, Carlos!
@carlosalbertocandido6606 Жыл бұрын
@@theblackouts7994 Eu que agradeço , por ouvir voces !!!!
@gregparkin71323 жыл бұрын
Well, God Bless, you have had a few more views. Love you all. Humble regards.
@d209573x Жыл бұрын
great effort. Respect x
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, d209573x!
@ICHa-be9wf3 жыл бұрын
best cover
@theblackouts79943 жыл бұрын
Thx so much, I.C. Ha!!!
@gregparkin71325 жыл бұрын
Still love you all. Guitar riffs are awesome. You sing so well too, mate. I have stomach cancer, never lie, kind of hard to keep fluids down now. Thought, might be easier drinking wine from my grandfather's distillery. The worst thing is, is watching the clock hoping the bottle shop has not closed
@theblackouts79945 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear this, Greg. We truly appreciate your compliments. The band sends you our love and we hope you get well soon.
@gregparkin71325 жыл бұрын
The Blackouts thank you. The drummer is amazing too, a machine. Love.
@cptbingo-nu6gf4 ай бұрын
Love, love love this, and watch it at least once a month. Do these guys ever tour or play somewhere? I've had a hard time finding any shows.
@theblackouts79943 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much for this flattering compliment, @cptbingo-nu6gf! We play mostly in the Los Angeles and surrounding areas right, but we'd love to expand our shows. We appreciate you!!!
@thedelacruz7 жыл бұрын
I'm a fan....Tx for this homage.
@theblackouts79947 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Jose! It was really our pleasure! :)
@thedelacruz7 жыл бұрын
The Blackouts More..more!..Skullcrusher! ☺
@NigelDraycott Жыл бұрын
Nicely done 👍
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Nigel! :)
@dyrhee15 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this, nicely done!
@theblackouts79945 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, dyrhee1! :)
@conrad1524 жыл бұрын
The bassist is wearing a Smiths T-shirt so you know they are a great band.
@pizzapanda85274 жыл бұрын
That’s their other guitarist...
@rulicassoli4 жыл бұрын
great cover! go ahead guys!
@theblackouts79944 жыл бұрын
Awww, thank you very much, Ruli!
@mtalinm4 жыл бұрын
Tremendous. My favorite version. As another said, the drumline is essential and your guy nailed it. Also very much liked the guitar - right level of distortion, and THANK YOU for not playing the main riff as triplets (so many do...)
@Emaubzmadd139 ай бұрын
My Tio killed it❤❤❤ Btw my tio is the drummer
@adriantarango61258 ай бұрын
Hi Sturlightt, yes you're Tio is a great drummer!
@preston744 жыл бұрын
awesomeness
@gregparkin71325 жыл бұрын
Still love you all. :) Forever :)
@BigDom616 ай бұрын
It’s an awful thing to say as a huge joy division and new order fan this is probably better than the original and is the one on my playlist EXCELLENT 🎸🎸🎤🎤
@theblackouts79946 ай бұрын
That's a great compliment, BigDom61! Thank you!
@BigDom616 ай бұрын
@@theblackouts7994 your welcome 👍👍👍👍
@gregparkin71325 жыл бұрын
Still love you all
@theblackouts79945 жыл бұрын
Sending you our love and positive vibes, Greg!
@clairelenoir6 жыл бұрын
often ceremony covers are weak and/or too slow; this one is as dark and powerful as the orignal one, almost . great job
@theblackouts79946 жыл бұрын
Hi clairelenoir! Thank you so much for the compliment. We're so glad you enjoyed our cover. Cheers!
@clairelenoir6 жыл бұрын
:) thanx Y°U back
@gruesometwosome6098 Жыл бұрын
Still sounds fuck'in awesome! Hope you guys are OK Love, light & peace GTx
@theblackouts7994 Жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you, gruesome twosome! Thank you for listening and enjoying this again. Wishing you many blessings, friend! :)
@PrincePurple7 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is damn good. It really is a pretty exact cover of the New Order single...but has a bit more grit to it. You know if New Order hadn't worked with Martin Hannett, "Ceremony" would have sounded like this. And I wonder if this is The Blackouts that did that song "Writhing" and "Idiot." I loved those tunes.
@theblackouts79947 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this wonderful compliment, PrincePurple! We are big fans of Joy Division and New Order.
@nemesiswontdie5 жыл бұрын
Nah different band. I was looking for The Blackouts (the band Paul Barker and Bill Reiflin were in) and ended up here. This is a pretty good cover though
@MotoHead3 жыл бұрын
As a massive Joy Division fan… love it! Fantastic work !
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, Motohead!
@JohnMcAuley4 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@theblackouts79944 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, Johnny!
@JasonKatsanis4 жыл бұрын
Are you the same guys who had a minor hit in Seattle called "Writhing" back in the 80s?
@rainslideproductions10317 жыл бұрын
Nicely done!
@theblackouts79947 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, rainslide productions!!!
@joecoool1002 жыл бұрын
Elvis crossed with Morrsey……very cool
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
You rock, joecoool100! Thank you!
@kornetobolensky801211 ай бұрын
Not bad, nice cover
@theblackouts799411 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words kornetobolensky8012!
@wsamericano32716 жыл бұрын
Great cover! Best version I’ve heard of this song. Have u guys thought of covering ‘Age of Consent’?
@theblackouts79945 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much WS Americano! Yes, we are thinking of covering it at some point. Great song!
@gregparkin71324 жыл бұрын
Hi. Hope you are all well. Much love to you and your families. Gregory.
@nicolazovic53813 жыл бұрын
Hope you are well too Greg
@nicolazovic53813 жыл бұрын
How are you Greg?
@gregparkin71323 жыл бұрын
@@nicolazovic5381 Bad depression I'm sorry to say, but thank you so much for asking. Again, much love to you and your family. I live alone. I never lie. I am an alcoholic, hence my isolation. I was in rehab a fair while but relapsed after my Mum recently passed away. Anyway, enough of my sad tales. Again wish you and your family love and hope you have a nice Christmas.
The Blackouts cover do Joy Division... por assim dizer... antes do New Order, o eterno Joy Division!!!
@theblackouts79942 жыл бұрын
We love Joy Division! We cover Transmission, Digital, Disorder, and Shadowplay as well :)
@erikjleiken6 жыл бұрын
Damn smooth.
@theblackouts79946 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Erik. We truly appreciate you, bro!
@erikjleiken6 жыл бұрын
Just discovered you guys tonight when someone posted a link on Facebook. I got to tell Peter Hook himself that this song literally saved my life. You guys really did it justice. New fan!
@gregparkin71323 жыл бұрын
Undoubtedly the best cover of a splendid song. Beautifully sung and each player are very good. The film clip is good, too. She reminds me of a girl I dated but unfortunately overdosed. Only suggestion - get rid of The Smiths shirt :D
@theblackouts79943 жыл бұрын
Greg, it's good to hear from you, friend. Hope you are doing great!
@leonardocarneiro95204 жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of Joy Division. This is really good
@theblackouts79944 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words, Leonardo! Cheers!
@gregparkin71325 жыл бұрын
Nice lads. Love ya :D
@theblackouts79945 жыл бұрын
We love you, Greg!
@gregparkin71325 жыл бұрын
The Blackouts thank you so much. Has been a bit of a struggle of late. I wish you and your families warm and sincere love. Thanks again for the reply :)
@gregparkin71325 жыл бұрын
The Blackouts, seriously, it is a splendid video and coincides well with your beautiful playing and singing. The sound is amazing too.