PCO - Numbers1-4

[@memez1125]

I think this is my favourite version of this incredibly sad/thoughtful/soulful track. The way the band moves to the violin melodies, as if improvised, the timing slower, just letting those 2 intertwining voices speak to each other....

[@franknice2308]

Reminds me of my cross country train trip--three straight days of this train music--what a way to go!

[@Kershekm]

PCO is one of the great musical groups of the 20th Century. Its music that defies category except the category of sheer timeless beauty.

[@calum66]

Beautifully put ! They changed my life - about 30 years ago and I will always love them.

[@madlove1581]

Bought the 1981 album, the year it was released. Never looked back ~ what inspiration music. Love minimalist music ~

[@cocksmokinclerk]

I hope all their music is listened to hundreds of years from now, with the same amount of appreciation that Classical music enjoys today. They are beautiful. One of my all time favourite bands.

[@regvernon]

Hosh Y Less a ban, more a chamber orchestra.

[@corncornrocks]

4:36 - 5:00 is one of the most satisfying things i have ever heard -- not sure how else to describe it

[@dibble1973]

Like someone else said....best song and video on youtube. I like all sorts of shit i really do....this is the best. Instills sorrow at his loss and the millions who have never had the pleasure to have heard his music....but I know I share a magic in my heart with all those who have. Music that speaks.

[@greyc23]

Thinking of my Sweet Sunny Hen!!! RIP beautiful girl, I will see you again!

[@orangelion03]

This and White Mischief are my two favorite PCO pieces. Saw them live in Los Angeles in 1988 and I remember it as if it was yesterday. Only time I have ever had tears of joy through an entire concert. Wonderful.

[@greyc23]

It IS breathtaking!! Reminds me of a special little soul that I will never forget or stop missing... This is HER song!!

[@madduck2323]

Oh, my Sweet Sunny Hen!! 😞💔

[@johnpalgrave6998]

Extraordinary and beautiful . ..... masters all, in an amazing arrangement. Timeless indeed.

[@joseantonioalonso9904]

Muy buen video para una de las obras maestras de Simón Jeffes y los suyos,tuve la suerte de verlos en directo,inolvidable.Gracias por compartir!

[@michaelrobshaw4345]

Lucky enough to see them in Birmingham some years ago-great performance.

[@charlottescheneider796]

muchas gracias por esta musica tan grande ..os quiero

[@madlove1581]

I loved this music at 17, bought my first Penguin Cafe Orchestra album in '81. Truly amazing, minimalist music, Every single composition ~ magic and spectacular. Cheers to SJ ~

[@thesoupdragonat121]

We stumbled across this on the TV one evening. It was wonderful and and led us into a love of the PCO. Thank you Simon (+) and Helen and all.

[@greyc23]

Oh, Thank You penguinocafe!!! I have really missed this... it is a special version. I love it, thank you again!!

[@greyc23]

This IS my favroite KZbin song & video!!

[@cathybotto2344]

Qu'est-ce que je donnerais pour les revoir en concert !!! C'est tellement original.

[@suffolk-sancuaries]

Thanks for sharing - I heard a track today on Radio 3 by the PCO (didn't catch the title alas) and the traffic,sky and birds all synchronised to the music.

[@massimomarongiu9990]

pennguin cafe' ottima musica ambient& world

[@MorrisonMauVlogs]

I love this piece ❤️

[@MorrisonMauVlogs]

La amo. I really love this song *-*

[@grouchologic]

This is music.

[@africansoapsupplies7074]

This is so good that it leaves me a bit drained, but my mind wants to sing!

[@corncornrocks]

excellent

[@helenmoore6832]

penguim Cafe davvero speciali!!!

[@ignaciopena8532]

mucha belleza..!!!!!!!

[@aakynot]

Gracias por esto.

[@davidhudgins-w5i]

That guy's face at 4:45 is as hard rock as hell on the most tender tune

[@cristianfeu]

guauu esto es muy bueno!!como vibran!!!

[@stevies5]

Breathtaking

[@duncanparsons]

I believe this was actually from a performance broadcast in 1989 on BBC2, rather than the earlier 1984 WT show

[@michaelgaskell7408]

I recorded that programme,and this piece is part of that programme.I still have it on video.lt was a programme about somebody's trip accross America,if I'm not mistaken.Thanking you,Mick.

[@duncanparsons]

@@michaelgaskell7408 ah, now that was another programme again! The chap who went to America in the late 60s, bought a Super8 camera, and ended up being there 12 years, taking footage the whole time! A chap from Cheltenham, Dave Pick, was involved with setting the selected footage with music, and yes, a lot of PCO was used (including Perpetuum Mobile to great effect). Can't remember what they called the resulting programme, but was on Channel 4, and, again, 1989 or so. I really loved watching it :-) (I worked briefly with Dave Pick on some recording in 1992, he headed up FFG records releasing hip Christian music at the time. I happened to start playing Perpetuum Mobile on a piano, and we had a conversation about the programme!)

[@duncanparsons]

@Michael Gaskell - Found it! Road Dreams. Turns out it was 1990 it aired, but was still while I was in Upper Sixth.. Here's episode 1 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4DOlKGMp8mDmNk

[@michaelgaskell7408]

@@duncanparsons Hello Mr Parsons, Sincere apologies for the delay in getting back to you.I clicked on the link?, you kindly supplied,and found myself watching the very same programme,l have'somewhere' in a box on a VHS cassette! I enjoyed it very much, and have since seen more episodes,'just as good as when I first viewed the programme in 1990',l think it was.Thank you very much for taking the trouble,it was much appreciated.Yours Sincerely,Mick.

[@duncanparsons]

@@michaelgaskell7408 thank you for your reply. This is exactly what the internet was designed for - the sharing of knowledge :-) Rewatching it has been a delight for me too, especially you prompting me to rediscover the name of the programme after three decades!

[@no66y666]

Love it.

[@kernalfrank]

wonderful!

[@Vivzid]

So dreamy, makes me wanna hear it backwards

[@worldfossils]

No expert , but the violinist is amazing how he just keeps that Raga going ,the other parts bring water to my eyes .

[@Eisbaer1960]

me also....

[@Eisbaer1960]

yepp.... still in TEARS....

[@70sergius]

it's smashing mate x x x

[@ralphyboy25]

Very interesting.

[@stevies5]

Hmmm. Someone with a grudge decided to take umbrage at me calling this video breathtaking. Well for me it was and still is breathtaking. give me all the thumbs down you want.

[@greyc23]

THANK YOU!!!

[@rdisky40]

The studio version of this track appears at "Penguin Cafe Orchestra" (as it is) CD, edited by Virgin Records in 1981. Besides this theme, other tracks included are "Air A Danser", "Yodel 1", "Pythagoras' Trousers" and "Paul's Dance". It's a must. If you find it, you'll enjoy it a lot. :D

[@BedBugAcres]

Dang. Did these guys ever do any non-masterpieces????

[@tpirman1982]

0:01 and 6:48 what instrument was that long note played on into the microphone?

[@Senpatientulo]

It looks and sounds like a "tuning pipe" which choir leaders are using

[@Violincase]

Pitch pipes. Like simplified harmonica w just 6 notes, one for each guitar string. Popular back in the day, before invention of the Electronic Tuna!

[@oldman91950]

some of the volin phrases seem to come up on nick drakes fly the bryter later version aa briliant video and musical piece

[@melaniet8914]

Love this stuff. Still mourn the death of Simon.

[@ArkanTheClean]

@tialeetull you should get a keyboard with a ½ on it

[@greyc23]

I gotta have this on CD to listen whenever I want... Can someone tell me how & where to locate it? If possible, I would like to have 'this' exact version. Thank You!!

[@worldnotworld]

Good God that major/minor 7 dissonance

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

this is from 1989 and not 1984

[@BoADonkey]

There is a renaissance festival coming to near my town near the town i live in i only see guys so you guys should come play for us you will only have to pay me 1000 rupees and you get all the chicks and tips you want! signing out ~King Koopa,PhD

[@robertcooper3660]

Who was daft enuff to give you a PhD when all you offer is chicks, tips n rupees? PCO are worth so much more

[@AlphaGoII]

Albion

[@ybjpnygsvphrtmmhwrtt4925]

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[@BoB-th8wm]

Too many violins, no Che low.

[@madlove1581]

Sheer rudeness, and utter nonsense ~ that's the summary of your useless comment....... Move on, say something positive, or fuck off!

[@robertcooper3660]

Isn't Che low the person on percussion?

[@robertcooper3660]

Isn't Che low the person playing percussion, Dude? How much is too many anyway? One?