Ultravox - Vienna (Live in St Albans 1980) [Official HD Restored Version]

[@MarcioSilva-ssiillvvaa]

I was not there, but I miss it.

[@Zizzyyzz]

Same here. Brilliant.

[@doc.strangelove]

I was born a 14 years after but I miss it.

[@TheGodParticle]

I do as well, now Chris has gone forever but never forgotten.

[@dottyivy]

I was born and bred in St.Albans and totally missed them annoyed doesn't comprehend it

[@freeLA_saint]

gorgeous isn't it ...... RIP Chris Cross, who co-wrote this masterpiece

[@AL-sf6wh]

You know those time when you watch a 'live' clip and you hear vocals that sound like they are raining down from heaven and you think he cant really sound that good? Midge Ure sounds that good. He is a legend

[@Tackytiger74]

I really never expected this track to sound so good live!

[@Leelou-c2u]

Agree 💯%

[@TheBassOnTheBass]

I was a disillusioned 29 year old man in 2015, and all given up about being a musician, as I couldn't find neither a steady job nor earn enough to make a living. Then, I passed an audition in the city of Vienna that changed my life. Every time I get there and see the distant skyline on the horizon as driving on the Autobahn, I play this song and thank The Beatles, The Police, Bryan Adams, Johnny Cash, The Who and of course Ultravox for getting me through tough times and for giving me the strength and will to keep on believing in my impossible dream. #vienna

[@Matt-Durham]

It's nice to read a positive story in the comment section, how did you progress your musical career in Vienna?

[@TheBassOnTheBass]

@@Matt-Durham I have been empolyed as an Singer at the Oper Graz in the nearby city of Graz since 2016, and I am a regular at the Festival of Salzburg during the summer, and when I have the time I join again the so-called extra choir for some unforgettable fun on the stage of the Vienna State Opera. And, to be totally frank, it feels great. I wish I could tell my 16 year old self... there is a way, out there into the world. #KeepTheDreamAlive :)

[@bluedog15]

What a brilliant uplifting story, delighted for you.

[@anaale6509]

@@TheBassOnTheBass By my experience, Vienna is indeed a magic city.

[@MsSoulProvider]

In times like these, musicians are the only persons to keep our heads up high and make it thru the daily life..

[@coleeisenstadt9312]

As a 16 year old, I think that this has got to be one of the coolest live performed songs in music history. Especially since it was WAYY ahead of it's time.

[@isathebell]

I was a teenager too and this song used to give me strength when I was feeling down. I think it still does somehow and that is one of the reasons I come back to it. Apart from that, I think this live performance is the best version! I just love it 🥰🎶

[@moonsunloved8405]

I agree. Blows my mind completely. Love the fx on the vocals. He's out there singing it today and it's just as incredible, check out local shows on here.

[@Owen-hg3cu]

How was it ahead of its time? It sounds like it was recorded in 1980, which it was 😂

[@ArtMacabre197]

One of the few songs that gives me the chills...but I love it

[@jupiterr9892]

Me2!! 😍✌😘

[@Zizzyyzz]

Me3. 👍

[@52blackshadow]

Me4.

[@BarrySmithviolin]

ME5 ... Absolutely KILLS me everytime.. Saw them play this on their Vienna Tour in Arizona 1979.. 🌹🖤🌹🖤🌹

[@paige15803]

Me 6

[@MarcioSilva-ssiillvvaa]

Playing the keyboards, then switching to a viola for a stunningly beautiful solo, I can't remember any other band doing that with such class.

[@BarrySmithviolin]

I did...saxophone as well. The band Gentlemen Afterdark. Some tracks on Spotify and a few not great videos on KZbin. Of course Billy Currie (Ultravox) and Eddie Jobson from (U.K., and Roxy Music) inspired me!

[@christopherwalker6056]

@@BarrySmithviolin that's all damn good music. It's sad, I never knew of this band back in the 80's. I only knew Def Leppard and ACDC and other crap on the radio. Now we have hip hop garbage mumble rap and Nickelback that is 'popular'. Sad. There needs to be more music like this. 😊

[@Mark-em6qd]

Its haunting nevermind the great synths sound that switch to viola would wake the dead,stunning

[@michaelwallden7261]

U are living in a small box without a life....

[@oromoiluig]

Uh ... Gentle Giant is the go to for epic instrument switching

[@antonioskoutsoyiannis5319]

Countless Vienna listenings, still B. Currie's violin solo, the synthesisers' chords, send a something cold but very pleasant to my brain and body. Respect!

[@s.holmes4364]

Agree 💯%. Is this your generation i.e. were u there? M.E. in Texas🌀

[@antonioskoutsoyiannis5319]

Yes, I grew up with them. Hi from Greece.

[@ItIsJustJudy]

Viola. 🙂

[@LordoftheBadgers]

@@ItIsJustJudy beat me to it

[@Leelou-c2u]

Life was absolute bliss, who would have thought aging would be a nightmare!

[@s.holmes4364]

I remember when I first heard this 40 years ago. So mystic and soulful, it was and still is my anthem. Thanks for the memories Ultravox! M.E. in Texas

[@carlaneuenfels1780]

All thanks to Conny Plank's Kraut studio close to my home town Hennef

[@antonioskoutsoyiannis5319]

Saw them in London, twice, Hammersmith Odeon,1982. Mystic.

[@chrispaynter4723]

Fantastic restoration from the original 16mm film reels.Here's hoping the whole concert gets the same treatment.

[@antonioskoutsoyiannis5319]

TB 303.

[@revelever3201]

yes please!

[@saulcortes4927]

This is one of my fav song, im 27 year old from Mexico.

[@amadeokomnenus1414]

One of my favourites too, 45 from Australia

[@mikeosullivan7871]

Probably the masterpiece of the 80s

[@arizonaidiot1250]

I dare anyone to name a better band that this one....pure class!!! I could watch Ultravox/Midge Ure videos 24/7 and never get bored!!!!

[@davidwright5967]

I saw them 13 times live during the Vienna to Lament period and I can tell you it was a magnificent experience. From the theatre of the venues with all the dressing up and New Romantic vibe to the music...they were a superb band live and really had a strong and dedicated following, which was reflected in the turnout at their reunion. I almost caught one of the drumsticks they threw into their crowd during their famous drum line up sessions near the end of their shows...but it hit me on the head and some other guy got it that day. I do miss those days. Best concert I saw of them was at the Dominion Theatre in London where they did a one off fancy dress affair..it was marvellous and had one of the Royal Ballet dancing to this during Billies violin part...magical.

[@s.holmes4364]

Love this story! Thanks for sharing your memories.I too miss those days, just wish I knew then what I know now!

[@AdvancedLiving]

They did not like touring America back then. I saw bands like Frankie & Icehouse but never Ultravox. Midge came to the Ritz in NYC to promote The Gift and I jumped on that but... that was it for the US.

[@ВладимирКруглов-к9о]

>Best concert I saw of them was at the Dominion Theatre in London where they did a one off fancy dress affair Hey, interesting! When was that exactly?

[@ВладимирКруглов-к9о]

@@AdvancedLiving They did tour US numerous times during 1979-80 but after that only went in Spring 1983. Too much technical hassles and all...

[@davidwright5967]

Владимир Круглов Here was the gig www.setlist.fm/setlist/ultravox/1984/dominion-theatre-london-england-53cf6fb5.html It was a one off charity affair and midge wore a kilt on stage...Chris Cross had a bikers outfit. Everyone was encouraged to wear fancy dress too and they had a competition outside in the entrance area..you had your photo taken.

[@albertodf1234]

Year 2023 and still getting goosebumps every time I listen to this classic...

[@jocelynen3267]

No autotune, no back tracks... There's no tricks here. Just truth

[@jaybowden2658]

Definitely effects on his voice…

[@clecio22]

Just talent

[@Owen-hg3cu]

His voice is bathed in effects lmao

[@siebehilberts749]

This version is mindblowing.

[@isathebell]

I totally agree!

[@ceemartin5624]

Brilliant performance, crystal clear voice. I wish I would have been there in the crowd, but instead I was watching it on my tv in Australia. The 80s had the most diverse and best bands.

[@andreap1903]

I'm 20yo and I'm from Italy. It's a shame no one here know this masterpiece!

[@bellesibelius3108]

What a handsome dude.

[@deletebilderberg]

This was one of my first ever gigs - as a local 15 year old. Mind was blown. Next was Numan at the Odeon on his Telekon tour. Great days!!

[@carlaneuenfels1780]

to me the most beautiful version

[@theglens1]

Great Band... Absolute Beutiful Peice of Music..

[@WhiteHartDane]

This is by far the best version of Vienna. Sounds amazing. Wow!

[@jean-louisrossini1805]

My all time favorite song since 1980.... And I'll never forget when I saw them playing it on stage for the first time.

[@amershaaban]

Hauntingly beautiful song that may never be repeated

[@johnlees6019]

I was there superb night ❤

[@80ssynthfan48]

Jealous of that. Must have been amazing.

[@toddschneck80]

What a great band! I cannot wait foe the box set!

[@marilynmanord1790]

Midge Ure has a beautiful voice. Still gives me chills.

[@nista67]

Midge was the unappreciated force behind Live Aid. Yet Bob G, utterly bereft of talent, ended up a multimillionaire.

[@arizonaidiot1250]

And an undeserved knighthood......that should've gone to Midge!

[@LordoftheBadgers]

True, very true; but Bob isn't 'utterly bereft of talent' he's just a bit musically ... meh...

[@nista67]

@@LordoftheBadgers Too charitable. He's extraordinarily "meh". Certainly would never made it through an Ultravox audition.

[@LordoftheBadgers]

@@nista67 christ. didn't want him in Ultravox LOL. I did used to wonder if the vox would've made another classic lineup album had it not been for Live Aid... (maybe a bit selfish... it was quite something!)

[@jupiterr9892]

@@LordoftheBadgers 😂😂😂

[@bossmare1480]

Loved this group in the 80's. Still have the vinyl of this album. ❤ Really miss the acoustics 🤘

[@ИванСемёнов-с9й]

It’s excellent and magic!

[@tizianamarino2022]

Magic

[@CosmicClaire99]

What a voice! Brings so much memory and nostalgia for the eighties...

[@Jujudeze22]

Incredible voice. I was about 6 years old in 1980 but I remember this song on the radio.

[@marceibel1131]

Definition of a masterpiece.. Nobody can touch it..Hauntingly beautiful.. So intense.

[@TheVintageApplianceEmporium]

A true definition of the word "MASTERPIECE"

[@jraoulmer9962]

I always loved Warren's drum sounds. His combination of acoustic & electric drums, & drum machines is really over the top 🥁🎶🥁🎶🥁

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

Sept 1980 I was Starting 8th grade . no local radio was playing them .. I didnt see Ultravox till MTV

[@michaelperry7614]

I think this is one of the best live performances I have ever seen . fantastic song .

[@beatricerewin2170]

Simply perfect Sending love to you all from Vienna.

[@DanAuerbachmusic]

hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here

[@jentleil2183]

This version is really lovely

[@FitzElda]

The sound at this gig was quite Incredible for 1981. The drum sound is magnificent played from my Naim uniti Star in 2024.

[@ansbertocedeno5623]

I was lucky enough to have seen Ultravox live at the Kabuki Theater in San Francisco in the early 1980s. One of the best concerts I have ever seen, and since this was a small venue, the show was up close and personal. Wow!... I still get chills remembering it...

[@iirachelmadness8677]

This sound quality is so amazing!!!! I cannot stop watching!!!!! I hope you guys have a restored version of Sleepwalk soon!

[@doc.strangelove]

Pure beauty. Beauty in itself.

[@DoctorBenway3vil]

Timeless

[@adriandean538]

Simply a musical masterpiece of all ages

[@laurenr1629]

1:28 perfection. Wow I’m so glad a stumbled across this song having never heard it before I can say this is a masterpiece.

[@Finatic13]

Be sure to check out the Live Aid clip. Midge's greatest moment.

[@laurenr1629]

@@Finatic13 I have it's AMAZING he really hits that high note!

[@andrews882]

Occasionally you will see someone try and attempt this song at a Karaoke. Fail miserably. Then you realise what a great voice Midge Ure has. That aside, this to me, is one of the greatest songs ever recorded.

[@Nigelg68]

what a classic song ! thank you

[@glasstronic]

It's about damned time this haunting MASTERPIECE be made available (again). This version of Vienna is the one we fell in love with. Thanks for posting it.

[@theglens1]

A Masterpiece Of Music.

[@dublingirl6945]

Wasn't even born yet. 1984 baby. But man I wish I was. Midge Ure =Perfection the voice the looks the stage presence that smile could turn a nun 🔥🔥🔥

[@marwanadoomi7386]

Oh I like you dreams man you are like me the same dreams

[@jamesmcintyre4103]

The violin......chillingly beautiful.

[@jaybowden2658]

Viola

[@paulsmith9666]

Hope that the full concert is released in the future!

[@daveroberts4086]

Just So Beautiful And Brilliant 🤩.

[@sevenLP]

Best version ever! Masterpiece!

[@CT37BN]

Masterpiece.. a bloody absolute masterpiece. Ultravox is more than ultra, their ethereal💯🎹 Goosebumps running through. Superb audio🔊

[@marcdewolf7334]

Shame they didn't film the whole gig, great quality footage.

[@Avnergadish]

Timeless classic. Sound s great - somebody did a great work here, with remastering and stuff!

[@emnonwodog]

Still sounds ahead of it's time. That soaring synth at the end will live on forever.

[@tanyawillow1]

He lived just along the road from me in Blantyre/Cambuslang although I hardly knew him tbh. A much under appreciated voice imo, great singer.

[@agp499]

Back to the time when singers were gentlemens going on stage in white shirts and trousers. And the music was even better than appearance!

[@janheard3826]

Legend - this song will be loved in fifty years time

[@amfanmagician]

Sounds amazing!

[@paulcrisp9861]

A song that still sends a shiver down my spine and a tear to my eyes everytime decades later, now that is pure magic. Beautifuly haunting and poignant at the same time. Always a timeless classic. Oct 2021 🙏❤😎😀😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@crazymasterblaster]

Its hard to believe its 43 years ago. Its sounds amazing. I saw midge live in 2023 and he still sounds amazing.

[@ladybird127]

This is one of the songs that I want to be played on my funeral. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Maid of Orleans is another one.

[@GazzaC64]

The greatest masterpiece of music!

[@wolfgangboettcher3126]

Das ist Klasse

[@alexlokanin3312]

Love the synths!

[@robinahier5630]

Perfection 💗

[@wolfgangboettcher3126]

Das lied ist sehr Gut

[@wolfgangboettcher3126]

Danke alte Zeit

[@Tom.Livanos]

This has to be at least one of the best uploads to KZbin. C'mon people. Give me a thumbs up. Make this the top comment.

[@martinstaiger1813]

I'm always break down in tears when I listen to this absolute masterpiece of music! So much memories and feelings!

[@Tom.Livanos]

Unbelievable. I have listened to this song hundreds of times. Listening and watching this gave me the same tingling feeling I got when I first heard it way back when. I have to be the luckiest person in the world or something.

[@Mattyuk1]

What an amazing watch!!!

[@Harumi-jr6hz]

This music video for “Vienna” is amazing. It captivated me until the end.

[@wolfgangboettcher3126]

Was end?

[@wolfgangboettcher3126]

Beginnend

[@melissaa8479]

Epic

[@tomasbeltralopez4481]

FANTASTIC SONG !!! THANKS ULTRAVOX !!!

[@waqarkhan25]

why on earth we never ever made this song as number 1 in the chart around the world we will never know

[@missvida6251]

Y'all didn't appreciate it then. With the crap out now, I bet y'all do😂. I don't include myself because I wasn't born then

[@tomjones2157]

No we loved it then which is why we never forgot an are searching for it today

[@52blackshadow]

Awesome live version...bravo.

[@cor2250]

Intro end the end i love in the original video . But this is amazing live to

[@cor2250]

@* Caroline * ❤️

[@cor2250]

@* Caroline * that's strange ,i get the message to Day ,but its 3 weeks ago ❤️

[@kris1976me]

When I was a kid the song scared me for some reason... now I regard it as one my all time favourite songs. Also my 10 and 6 year old love the song, betting it out in the car when driving them to school.

[@keith2599]

AWESOME ULTRAVOX HOW WOULD ANYONE NOT LOVE THIS EPIC AWESOME GROUP.... LOVE EM...

[@harleygal420]

This song has aged like fine wine.

[@seven3759]

Thank you!!!!!

[@Princess_Skullface]

wow, ever better live. what a banger.

[@patrickscreativeshack]

RIP, Chris Cross :/

Thats ma Favorit Song fromm 1980 and I was 15 Jahrs Young ...

[@MarcS4R]

so good.

[@djcarlinhosk]

Masterpiece.

[@martinsavage9015]

I saw Ultravox in Nottingham a few years back.And yes,they are as good as the recordings.

[@Mark-em6qd]

I can and still listen to this haunting version music that makes every hair on your arms stand up what a sound

[@tmax7]

Absolutely incredible performance…

[@peter160266]

Great version from Vienna Love their way of using synthesizers 🎹🎹

[@wolfgangboettcher3126]

Anstand und Ruhe

[@wolfgangboettcher3126]

Wunder Musik

[@michaelvale899]

They really rocked Live Aid!