Paul Draper - Omega Man (feat. Steven Wilson) (Official Video)

[@DrummerGills]

Came here for Steven Wilson, but leaving here about to dig deeper into Paul Draper. That was song top tier! Felt it throughout.

[@Nitrate900]

Try Mansun's album "Six" (1998), it's a modern prog masterpiece.

[@Greenypeter]

@@Nitrate900 Try Attack Of The Grey Lantern. first..

[@Goldie1977]

Try all 3 studio albums in order. Six is progtastic though. 👍

[@DrummerGills]

@@Nitrate900 Thanks! Just downloaded it. Looking forward to giving it a spin.

[@wh1972]

Paul’s Spooky Action album from about two years ago is fantastic

[@fuzzylogiceire]

What a location to stage a music video in!

[@prezakid9]

Paul Draper in serious form doing what he does best, writing great melodies over lush sonic landscapes.

[@SpacehotelMusic]

Fuck me, Draper, this is the best thing you’ve done since mansun. Awesome video too. Gives me shivers mate.

[@Girlsplaybass]

Facts

[@SpacehotelMusic]

Losing Mr Draper's like/heart on this comment was worth it to get that much needed comma in after 'fuck me' once I'd read it 2 years later ;)

[@Pedalbored]

Steven Wilson is the my favorite musician. Any time I’m burnt out on music I revisit SW or Porcupine Tree.

[@Greenypeter]

Yeah i do to be honest.. Jupiter Island is like being on LSD!

[@ihavetourettesfcksht6130]

Draper is my go to for pure genius so I'll try to give Steven ~Wilson ago as this song is stunning.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Once you head down the Steven Wilson Road there is no turning back...

[@ihavetourettesfcksht6130]

@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 Well Paul Draper is a genius, and I really Like Steve's input on this stunning song and video so I'll be supporting both of them by purchasing this new single. I hope both of them do well with it because this song deserves to get top 10 at least amongst all the crap that's in the charts today.

[@robertbax442]

what about Bass Communion, N0-MAN ?

[@The-waveverse]

The sound design is phenomenal.

[@uncleambient]

Hmm it’s ok

[@kathowed]

Well, this is a most welcome treat! Thank you!

[@lapkopaws4677]

Amazing song and video. Excellent work. Didn't expect Chernobyl! Love from Ukraine. Can't wait for the album.

[@charleskramer1120]

Strong Depeche Mode vibes

[@antoniogiambartino6346]

Sounds like a mix between the best Tears for Fears and the best Depeche Mode. 😃😎

[@XoXo475]

This is absolutely fantastically catchy even after one listen!!! Paul’s voice is as sublime as ever.

[@HystrixLignum]

This song is fantastic. Never heard of Mansun or Paul Draper. Great music. I was immediately "schockverliebt". More good music to discover thanks to Steven Wilson.

[@superandz]

Listen to the album six by mansun.

[@Toneintoyland]

Paul and Steven, best duo ever. Love both voices ❤

[@patpalloon]

Amazing song. PD's new material is some of the best music he's done.

[@adminlaurent13]

One of the best songs of 2021 !

[@stevecalvert5212]

Paul, Mansun were so far ahead of their time. . . .the time is now. It kills me that all that collective talent is being wasted. Can we have a proper final album and tour produced by SW if you please. I cared when you went x

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Big fan of Mansun and (old) Depeche Mode so works for me

[@mehlindiinthewebway3910]

First I thought, well, this song is ok. It has Paul and it has Steven so it's fine by me. And then I found myself coming back again and again...What a magnificent song! Well played, gentlemen, well played.

[@Ambassador_Of_Morning]

It's December and I finally found my favourite new song of the year.

[@bobdtoastie]

Two geniuses together what more could you want, superb

[@BWP-u3y]

Producer: "Hey Steven, can you make it out to The Exclusion Zone, for a video shoot?" Steven Wilson: "I AM The Exclusion Zone." Cool tune! 😎

[@xyzxyz997]

That's easily the best song that Paul has released since Mansun. What a vocal Pail Draper

[@anthonynicholas3741]

I can honestly say this is the best track so far that I've heard from his solo stuff!

[@Greenypeter]

Absolutely superb it's as good as Mansun stuff too.

[@brunopompeu4109]

Long time Wilson fan here. I remember discovering Paul's music back in 2016 and been listening to it ever since. The new record is sounding promising. Greetings from Brazil!

[@Greenypeter]

What do you prefer Draper solo or his band Mansun?

[@kiwi9147]

Love this ..reminds me of 3 of my favorite bands .. all blended in one song Depeche Mode-ish with a touch of Duran Duran with a total Tears for Fears vibe and vocals 🎶 😎

[@psyduck042]

Came here to say this!

[@ernestomoreno4543]

And Alan Parsons

[@albertozaliani2174]

MANSUN !!!!!|

[@Amba_Aradam]

YES YES YES

[@la124]

Fantastic, keep up the incredible work Paul and Steven! Paul you haven't lost any of your magic, so impressed

[@davebulten6184]

Excellent! The dramatic footage of Pripyat is haunting!!

[@JoshStobart]

Here we go again... Steven just can't help introducing me to great musicians. At this point he's becoming a tastemaker but without the pretentiousness of tastemakers.

[@piratemantraofficial]

old skool mansun fan here, one of my first ever gigs seeing them supporting cast at astoria and then at forum kentish town, many moons ago ( around 1995/96 ) showing my age haha.....great band and have to say this is an absolute banger paul, well done.....

[@MarkCodyDirtAndMingle]

This is a serious grower...it's so great to hear Paul's voice again. Can't wait for the new album.

[@MarkCodyDirtAndMingle]

Yeah I can't stop listening to it now :)

[@krystofrehacek5146]

Strong vibes from Steven Wilsons last album. Enjoying it!

[@ChristinaMariaMoonchild]

This song and video totally hit home another way after the events of the last few months and the war in Ukraine. I was watching people being rescued from the siege of Mariupol yesterday, all those people trapped inside the basements for months, and this song came to mind. It’s often struck me how weirdly prescient some music is.

[@cyrollan]

jeez, talk about two of my high school -era legends coming together!!!!!

[@jord7843]

Somehow, every year Steven Wilson releases new music that always sounds like Steven Wilson yet seems to sound new

[@Rupert14]

Well, this isn't actually "Steven Wilson", it is SW guesting on a track by the great Paul Draper.

[@chrisjones1931]

One of the most underated songwriters to come out of the 90's. Had to have a listen to this when it popped up, hearing Paul Draper's voice again took me straight back to 97's 'Attack of the Grey Lantern'. Saw them a few times between 95-98, they were always supporting other bands constantly till the 1st album came out, then i started going to their gigs, sadly they never got past the hurdle of playing their own huge gigs mainly cos of the competition of so many other guitar bands, the early mid 90's thru to late 98/99 had a huge amount of guitar bands churned out so they mainly stayed on the guildhall/Astoria/university venue gigs circuit touring, although they did support some huge bands at big gigs like Manic Street Preachers Manchester Nynex gig in May 97. One thing i always loved was their early b-sides up to 1999 and early E.P. singles (e.g. Take it Easy Chicken). I'm pretty sure there is a Mansun double album of their b-sides and unreleased songs. It's good to have him back, he wrote so many great original experimental songs for the first couple of albums and also loads of great b-sides that could have easily been album tracks and although he's been here and there for the last couple of years, he's been under the radar, good to hear new stuff, it's about time now.

[@goon-705]

I wonder if the lyric "But the sounds of trains and summer rain , they serve to take me back to where I always feel at home" is reference to the Porcupine Tree song Trains, or rather how Steven grew up next to a train station. Food for thought.

[@nocta24]

Some serious late Ulver vibes there. Exceptional track.

[@vincemerrell3993]

Steven Wilson as a slightly dystopian Max Headroom? I had this recommended on KZbin and on first listen I was curious. Second play, through something better than my Mac speakers and I'm hooked. Shades of lots of sounds I love... Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears but, like a good blended wine, those attributes are used to an overall effect rather than being wholly relied upon. Thank you KZbin and whatever algorithms you use. I feel I have someone called Paul Draper to discover.

[@vincemerrell3993]

And now, I guess, somewhat more dystopian given where the video was recorded and what's happened recently.

[@jamowallace]

I absolutely cannot wait for Cult Leader Tactics!!!

[@mcr00kes]

This was an absolute belter of a track. I wasn't sure how Wilson and Drapers' voices would work together, but it's really rather brilliant! Also, the abandoned setting for the video is a great idea - something engrossing about the erosion of a long-forgotten settlement.

[@lewisfalwell9101]

Looks like Chernobyl?

[@mcr00kes]

@@lewisfalwell9101 I actually think it was in the exclusion zone around there, where it was shot. Apparently, there was a lot of paperwork and permission with the authorities to work through in order to grant permission for shooting there.

[@gavinbuck8130]

@@mcr00kes You're spot on, it's actually a town called Pripyat, I only know that from playing a game called S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat :D

[@mcr00kes]

@@gavinbuck8130 I've heard of Pripyat! There was a lot of devastation around there, and in Kiev there is a museum that houses mutations caused by Chernobyl. It's a disaster that was horrific and never should have happened, as well as showed the effects of nuclear radiation.

[@jonasonyoutube1337]

Great track! Draper and Wilson go really well together :)

[@AndyNL]

They really kept the song low..the video is so incredible,so many frames,so much depth..for the one's who are visual this is a treat

[@pamdiaz7022]

Excellent! I was unfamiliar with Paul Draper but now can’t wait to hear the rest of the album

[@plastique303]

Haven't you heard of a group from the 90's=00's called Mansun? Paul was the singer. Check them out too :)

[@pamelad2403]

@@plastique303 I will! Thanks!

[@Rupert14]

@@pamelad2403 Yes, a thousand times yes!! Get the Mansun album Six, but make sure to get the UK version. One of the greatest albums ever made!! And Paul resurfaced in 2016, after about 15 years, with his solo debut Spooky Action. This song is extremely cool but doesn't even scratch the surface of his brilliance!

[@andrewmorrison9049]

Wow. Loving this.Getting Public Service Broadcasting vibes off this one. Really hyped for the new album.

[@amandastevenson6101]

Directed here as a Wilson fan by my friend, led me straight back to Mansun. Draper's voice is still like silk, and Wilson's musical influence is palpable. The lonely images of Chernobyl here are all the more poignant now given the situation in Ukraine

[@Greenypeter]

Hi Amanda, what did you make of Mansun?

[@einsamervogel7546]

Time to explore a New artist :) and great collab Steven !

[@SamHaynesMusic]

Easily one of the best things Paul has done since Mansun split. This song is absolute perfection.

[@danparrott5168]

😮😮😮 Two UK legends together!!! Actually it kinda sounds like SW featuring Paul haha.

[@chriswilletts3621]

Amazing, just amazing!

[@robrob8258]

Beautiful voice

[@stephanlipp]

The whole song is great, but that chorus is out of this world!

[@sshojaeii]

Such a perfect song it is 🤤

[@molon70]

I love Mansun...and I like this too...thanx Paul ❤❤

[@quenciap]

Depeche Mode !!

[@FusionHowie]

There is great music out there just a tad bit more searching, what a cool find! Steven Wilson is a tremendous gift to all of us in many genres of music ! Peace from Detroit MI. Oh.... and there is hope in the world, Porcupine Tree has a new Album in June!

[@aaron24wood]

Amazing work, Sirs! Song is hitting me right away, especially that chorus, as it hits about the situation I found myself, as I thought I was getting close to someone special just as it really hit, and then their mental health took a turn for the worse and they disappeared from their online presence, including me. Hope I can her at some of gathering soon. That'd be nice...

[@rogergoodman326]

Great song. Have had it on repeat. Paul sounds fantastic

[@Androgiron]

Unbelievable. Great Paul!

[@karimotic1102]

what a masterpiece! One of these "PERFECT" tracks imo! OMG i really luv this 1!

[@goddesssiouxsie]

Love me some Steven Wilson in any and all iterations. I love how he collaborates with other musicians, thereby introducing fans to new acts. Excellent, gents!

[@jennylee5734]

Paul’s music is as amazing as always! Can’t wait for the whole album

[@craigbridge1928]

Paul is just so amazing.. incredible song and location...atomic!

[@johnbeagley1195]

Hee hee Paul - I said years ago I thought Mansun was bordering on Prog rock....and here you are working with Mr Wilson! Love the track. Kinda bits of Depeche Mode in there too. Well done!! Love it!

[@simonperez5796]

Am going through separation i dont want and this amazing song came my way on insta and hit me to my core about my situation. Thank you for this song. Keep making awesome music!!

[@vincentcarrot]

Clicked because of The Police, stayed because of the OTH radar but became hypnotized by the song.

[@thatboringdude9429]

Excellent track. Sounds like Curt Smith (Tears for Fears) on the chorus. Love it.

[@andrewmullins996]

That chorus, though. Never heard of Paul Draper but I have now!

[@AndyNL]

It reminds depeche mode. strong feelings.the video and the song together I love

[@armando.vanravn]

Catchy! Wilson's voice is pretty emblematic.

[@richardfoster3158]

Lifelong Mansun / Draper fan. I love the electronic vibe of this, Paul’s vocals are full on power and they both compliment each other perfectly. Best thing I’ve heard in yonks, I love it. Video is truly incredible. Can’t stay away from it…. Masterpiece.

[@Moosina]

Really wasn't expecting this song! After the brilliance of Cult Leader Tactics I'm so pleased single 2 is just as good. Fabulous!

[@timmg3139]

Cracking. Something I didn’t expect. Great to see you in a video Paul

[@RhysP65]

Superb.

[@MrCkfox1]

Wow Paul.... fantastic!!

[@joethelionjoethelion]

Catchy. Excellent Paul!

[@MR70707]

Excellent Song PD & SW👏 👏Soundtrack of what we're living nowadays...❤

[@mancmackem]

Good ol' Paul putting himself in front of a lens, the fella must be feeling good. Great to see the sights and hear the sound. What a trip!

[@DavidOakesMusic]

Looks like he lost a lot of the weight too.

[@dermotoblong]

Strange to see him properly in a vid again. He always looked the part in Mansun 👌

[@panoseddie9975]

Big fans of Wilson , and always like Mansun hits back then. Nice tune

[@Rupert14]

Yay!! Welcome back Paul!! This is fantastic.

[@duketranslucent3rd]

Jesus Christ, it must be Christmas. Two of my four favourite artists together (just need you to do a fourtet now, Paul, with Steven plus Thom Yorke and Tom Chaplain). Great track and really nicely produced. Paul's low register is unlike any one else's singing style. Had me instantly hooked in the Mansun days. Keep up the great work, Paul. Much love. PS Please track down Dominic Chad and get him to do a cameo in one of your solo tracks with his inimitable guitar sound. That will truly be Christmas + birthday combined.

[@losagentenaranja]

thanks for this guys

holy shit, if the whole album will be just half this good then it still will be a banger!

[@spursblood1]

Fantastic, loving the new material from Paul! Incredible video too.Long-time Mansun fan.

[@auditoryarmory]

This is great! Depeche Mode vibes

[@Panos_Stayis]

Perfect. And what a voice, just as fresh as ever

[@mariolombardo6586]

Great!!!

[@stevenmeikle7441]

Brilliant tune. Very catchy, looking forward to the new album.

[@ronzo1981]

Awesome track, prob the best thing I heard from PD since a long time

[@artisflamina8901]

La musica oggi ha bisogno di questi artisti!!!!!! ciao from Italy

[@bluescoobyblue]

Very very good ... this is why I loved Mansun.... wish it was 1997 again

[@fornarigasoli]

wooooooo amazing song!

[@chriswright4825]

Great film and song. Immediate repeat listen!

[@AFCnzuk]

This is brilliant,Paul is a class act.

[@SiTheMon777]

Now that ladies and gentlemen is a tune

[@alexbakermault4518]

Definitely worth the wait and nice to see Paul on film again. Great track. Getting excited for the new album!

[@dmitrytarabanov442]

Beautiful track and video gentlemen! So glad that you brought your music back to where I first listened to it, in Ukraine. Would love to see you on a tour in Canada again, cheers!

[@madf00bar15]

It's great to see the woodpecker again!

[@steveb9368]

Amazing track , amazing video. Love the emotion in this.

[@LBPreviews]

Of course he still has it. Wow.

[@1954atsushi]

Please come and play in japan!