PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING - NIGHT MAIL

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Night Mail by Public Service Broadcasting.
Shot by director Rob Hackett and his marvellous crew on a chilly early September night in deepest Essex.
Thanks a bundle to Rob & crew, and also to the museum owners for letting us meander along their railway lines all night long! Credits are also due to Alex Kemp & Lucy Badger for the edited version of Night Mail that the marvellous Mr B projected onto various walls, floors and trains. We hope you like it, anyway.
Test Card Recordings, 2013.
Under exclusive licence from Jacamar Ltd.
Contains samples from 'Night Mail', © Royal Mail Group 1936 and used with the kind permission of the BFI & the British Postal Museum and archive.
CREDITS
Director and Producer: Rob Hackett
robhackett.co.uk
Director of Photography: Andrew Rodger
1st Assistant Camera: Chris Murray
Gaffer: Matt Smith
Production Manager: Rachel Gundesen
Projectionist: Gerred Blyth
Editor: Jonah Maddox
Runner: Brendan Carr
Night Mail Source Video Editing: Alex Kemp & Lucy Badger
Commissioned via Radar Music Videos
Thanks to June and John Jolly and Mal MacDonald
J. Willgoose, Esq. and Wrigglesworth sample old public information films and archive material and set them to new music. Live, the films are screened simultaneously as laptops are fiddled with, drums are pounded, theremins are wafted at, guitars are bashed and banjos furiously plucked. Teaching the lessons of the past through the music of the future.
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[@atilllathehun1212]

I thank the lord that even at my age (58) I can still discover fabulous music like this . Just epic.

[@leeosborne3793]

Just how brilliant is this?!? As an avid letter writer and rail enthusiast, who lives in Scotland, it's about as perfect as it gets. Iconic imagery and poetry from a historic film, combined with some brilliant music. God, it brings a lump to my throat every single time.

[@mariontaylor3903]

10101⁰10101010101010Q

[@SimonSimon-rn3tm]

You are clearly a philistine of the first order! God preserve us from such ignorance.

[@davidjackson496]

@@SimonSimon-rn3tmjust how much of an arsehole do you have to be to post such a reply

[@jernaugurgeh451]

It’s brilliantly brilliant. That’s how brilliant it is.

[@donnannery4987]

Isn't it just great to hear something innovative and not mass produced. PSB deserve recognition for thinking outside the box brilliant music perfectly produced.

[@RetroKevo429]

Love this. I've worked for Royal Mail for 37 years and still do. Sadly it's been run down so much since privatisation. A Skeleton of what it used to be. Sad times.

[@lakshmi4meable]

Fantastic- we saw the end of the 1936 original film on TCM this morning - came to you tube to see the whole film- this one came after - - fabulous.

[@sarahhobbs2748]

Night mail was a film made during the 1930's to advertise the GPO mail trains. The footage in this video is taken from that film.

[@bogyit]

Same for the lyrics, which were written as commentary to that film by W.H.Auden.

[@bogyit]

Same for the lyrics, which were written as commentary to that film by W.H.Auden.

[@RebMordechaiReviews]

Is this it? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5CXo5KPrtKaias

[@keithphilbin3054]

At least the post got through on time then 🙄

This band of just three musicians reminds you of great triumphs and achievements from the past. This track about the mail train (no pun intended) is so brilliant it is both inspiring for future endeavours while sadly nostalgic to a past that no longer exists. For all the music made by PSB and not just for Night Mail, they tell important stories of real people that are often forgotten. These stories about ordinary people doing important, extraordinary and often forgotten duties, lives on now thanks to PSB and their combination of excellent and thoughtful music and editing. Good show! EDIT: Three musicians, not two. I apologise!

[@ruipedrovargasalmeida3692]

There is one part of the documatary story and 1930 - 1945 there was post office unit made doc films called gmo-unit, and this music is based one of those films with the same name with +/- your idea. hope to bring something new 😊 peace.

[@kallemann67]

Just an absolutely brilliant comment.

[@paulcrisp9861]

This kind of music takes you back with a sense of nostalgia, of a generation from yesteryear. Wonderful wonderful wonderful. April 2021 PSB FOREVER 🇬🇧👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧👍

[@Longi1974]

These guys are so cool. Their ability to evoke nostalgia and the "feeling" of a time that has passed with music and vocal excerpts is just so awesome. I love this track and The Now Generation from the album.

[@jackfaulkner2688]

This is lovely, and it's like Auden/Britten meets krautrock, which when you think of Auden in Berlin it's not utterly far removed. I think these chaps make some the best British music at the moment.

And the latest album is about.... Berlin.

[@SimonSimon-rn3tm]

Here's yet another ignorant philistine!

[@IanHarrisonGB]

We basically learned this poem by heart when I was in school in the UK in the early 70s. Still brings back memories.

[@backofthecountervinyl5295]

Poem? I'd love to read it, What's it called?

[@IanHarrisonGB]

@@backofthecountervinyl5295 "The Night Mail" by W.H. Auden : allpoetry.com/Night-Mail

[@qwertyTRiG]

@@backofthecountervinyl5295 It was originally set to music by Benjamin Britten. A hard act to follow, but they've managed it.

[@ShubhamBhushanCC]

So did we in India. WH Auden the Night Mail read in the rhythm of an old steam train

[@therealdrof]

Remember learning this poem 30 years ago in school. Excellent to hear it transformed like this.

[@bradz007]

Me too in 1978 lol

[@jotaf3812]

So underrated :( I love you, PSB!

[@Lucasimo]

PSB at Glastonbury this year. AWESOME. I was at the front loving every minute.

[@lewiscastor1488]

Saw psb in Nottingham supporting Kaiser Chiefs and was pleasantly surprised. Big fan now!

[@NowInAus]

Timeless fusion of sounds and nostalgia . What’s not to like. Fabulous guys, thanks for this addition to my life experience.

[@HouseflyUK]

Saw them at Glastonbury and Exeter! Both gigs were a triumph! PSB are great!

[@MoonCalledShadesri]

i get chills from the end of this song every time. great work!!

[@MrCharlers]

Nothing short of brilliant again. Saw them at Village East and was blown away. Superb stuff

[@KGMDMusic]

As a postie for 35 years I love this track.

[@ShubhamBhushanCC]

Thank you for your service. A postie is the successor of the bygone heralds. A noble profession indeed

[@paulputnam8211]

Heard 'Spitfire' on Caroline & now I'm hooked on this outfit - terrific stuff !

[@SMuJ17]

I almost wish they'd used the full poem - I say almost because this is amazing as it is.

[@corinneeverard1604]

I love psb this is one of my favourite songs

[@Rich27014]

The stand out track on an outstanding album, fantastic video.

[@markottewell8897]

Really is first class !

[@amelialikesfrogs5778]

Very punny

[@modonnell697]

These guys are amazing heard them at Womad awesome.......

[@Pulsarnix]

This is amazing 😍

[@VoxFelis]

Underplayed gem.

[@dunbar9finger]

They were really obsessed with lettuce back then. Lettuce for the rich, Lettuce for the poor...

[@NikEastwood161]

This tune never fails to bring a tear to my eye for its brilliance. I hope one day psb can incorporate the jimmy reid clyde shipyard speech into a tune, "the world is watching us" not that would be a thing.

[@samuelelsby1800]

It must just have the best outro ever…”now!” then building and finally dropping to rhythm guitar chords.

[@IanJones942]

Go! brought me here...years later. Amazing stuff.

[@PhyllisJay]

Actually, this was filmed at the British Post Museum in Loughton, not in Earls Colne as previously posted but nonetheless, a great song and video.

[@fridgetmidget012]

Awesome. The album and EPs are exceptional.

[@davidbell1250]

'All the stations' brought me here!

[@anymetalwilldo]

Love this album. I like it more than race for space. But is on the same level as the war room.

[@andrewdavis1830]

Really enjoyed this! Great video and music

[@DapperChappy1010]

Brilliant, just brilliant, as an LMS steam enthusiast.....brilliant well done guys

[@userscott]

The gradient's against her, but she's on time. ❤

[@tracya4087]

love my railways , love this

[@leitros]

Most innovative band since REM.

[@quirkyfrog1851]

this is the best version of it

[@aleenly]

I saw you on Guadalajara (: you were GREAT! and your new song is amazing

[@Longi1974]

Love the guitar riff from 2:10

[@Balanit3]

awesome!

[@damonlewis5646]

Brilliant band

[@charliekane4000]

you have one brilliant band

[@Frompop2top]

Awesome!

[@HonHav1]

I LoVe It!

[@CharlotteMissMadchesterYEWBEW]

Welly Club 18th April!! Bring it on!!

[@aurazero0]

A-w-e-s-o-m-e!!!

[@Flur1]

Terrific video chappie's,see you in Dublin. Friendchip.

[@tonygriffin_]

Great stuff...always reminds me of Lemon Jelly though.

[@jedkendray9814]

Excellent

[@hsoctrag]

I was first found out about them when they were announced as support for Manic Street Preachers on their recent UK tour. I got their album and wasn't disappointed, then I saw them in person and it was even better. Great stuff.

[@shantaramkrishnan8839]

Brilliant Hurricane Talent🙏🙏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏👏

[@sergejisd]

it reminds so much of the '80s!

[@midnightfield]

the part starting at 1:57 is so awesome

[@Eytyxia13]

9 years in repeat

[@BobTheDetective]

Reminds me of the '40's! :P

[@jernaugurgeh451]

Perhaps not as anthemic or rousing as their other early tracks, this is a mesmerising, moving and beautifully constructed PSB track.

[@corinneeverard1604]

My dad loves psb he even went with me to belladrum

[@jonathanw6859]

Past cotton grass and moorland boulder, shoveling white steam over her shoulder, snorting noise at the air she passes, over silent miles of windbent grasses...

[@TheMukayxx]

tan buenos como siempre me gusto su presentación en el 212 simplemente excelente

[@RAZZ229]

Came here thanks to radio Caroline👍👍

[@jimw6501]

Just found this, it was made at Mangapps Railway in Essex

[@smallcreep22]

cool stuff.

[@smallcreep22]

cool stuff

[@anbar27]

i

[@stinker1000000]

Outstanding. Almost as good as `spitfire'!

[@NowInAus]

True. Go! is a close second to Spitfire in my book.

[@SalviHippo]

Listening to this song while high off weed and PCP is life changing. 🧪❤🦛

[@andyrossosaka]

Awesome guys!! Any chance you can get to Australia sometime soon? My mates and I are massive fans!!

[@Flur1]

PSB getting better and better all the time. Friendchip.

[@davidmiller5573]

The best band in The world.

[@danabrahams7892]

like this

[@lorononsanno]

dat mood

[@ShubhamBhushanCC]

She's on time.

[@damonlewis5646]

Magnetic

[@corinneeverard1604]

It is my favourite and band im a boy

[@philippeedmond360]

great track,was it filmed at The East Anglian Railway Museum Chappel and Wakes Colne railway station near Colchester

[@todmick]

Saw psb at beathurder.

[@RDPROST]

The more likes for the video

[@Lamo679.]

1:55 That is the best part

[@eletsi]

super

[@paulmclean5957]

Malcolm muggeridge ,the world's best ever rap artist !

[@davidjanson9900]

well psb your dads seemed to have caught up to kraftwerk 75 radioactivity

[@kathleenferrier1]

Astonishing. Breathtakingly good. The original 1930s film with W H Auden's verse was set to music by Benjamin Britten. A hard act to follow? Evidently not. I echo Jack Faulkner's comments below. These guys rock.

[@joanab8367]

Come to Portugal, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joaorodrigues5319]

Vieram ao paredes de coura este ano :)

[@joanab8367]

João Rodrigues eu sei :( Infelizmente, não pude ir

[@mdemchenko]

круто

[@fridgetmidget012]

Since Lemon Jelly have been mentioned. I'll take this opportunity to state without regret doubt that these guys piss over Lemon Jelly.

[@johnnyscott3698]

Shift up and foot flat at 1:58

[@bryanscatchard5137]

Fairly confident that I am responsible for a few hundred views of this.

[@lufiloil]

2.12.18 LAV - LISBOA AO VIVO - 3.12.18 HARD CLUB PORTO

[@bozstitch]

fantastic video guys. Really love it. Who was your director? Where did you shoot it? Good work.

[@Aaron-sl9ov]

+Andrew Burrows From the description: "Shot by director Rob Hackett and his marvellous crew on a chilly early September night in deepest Essex."

[@arch9enius]

Chipping Ongar?

[@Wubslin]

Fucking class

[@dorkcrawler7594]

is it just me or does the guy at 1:20 sound like a dalek?

[@bizzybeans]

totally! listen to this soundcloud.com/user4610433/james-zabiela-radio-1?in=wayne-little-1/sets/james-zabiela

[@Stevali1966]

Colston Hall.

[@lakshmi4meable]

What is the full name of this band? We are seeing “ PSB “ any other identifiers please?

[@mattb5226]

Public Service Broadcasting. I have recently discovered them too, and I am blown away :)

[@sketchingbyhani7991]

Any one from 1st year hear

[@badder27com]

letters for the rich letters for the poor