Paul Buchanan interview

[@WillieWagglestick]

I can't listen to Mid Air without crying. What a special man Paul Buchanan really is, and what a special band The Blue Nile are.

[@robyourtime]

Paul Buchanan and Mark Hollis are the two musicians I admire most. They always put beauty and art above commercial gain.

[@johnloengard5624]

Well said, Rob. For myself, I would have to add Billy MacKenzie (R.I.P.) to this very short list

[@mindrolling24]

I loved The Blue Nile's music from the very beginning of their success with 'A Walk Across The Rooftops' in 1985 when I was 17 years old. I'm going to be 50 in around 6 weeks and for the last few months I've barely listened to any other artists. Yesterday I bought their biography from Amazon and having watched a few short interviews with Paul Buchanan, I feel a deep sense of melancholy. He is such a genuinely lovely human being. I would love to meet him one day and tell him what his music has meant to me over my my lifetime. Thank you Paul for being exactly who you are: you are a precious gem of an artist and a man.

[@nabobofdub4631]

Mindrolling - something special indeed......

[@wickedartist1451]

Yes!!

[@jacobr5627]

R.I.P Mark Hollis.

[@poemsandplaypieces]

I passed Paul on Byres Road years ago. He saw me recognise him and must have seen the sheer awe and admiration in my expression. He gave me the warmest, kindest smile and probably thought this guy is definitely going to stop me and gush about the music. I didn't. For some reason I didn't. I'd never heard him speak at that point and had no idea what a genuine angel the man is. It's there in every song, of course, and it was there in his smile, but I second-guessed myself. I've had that conversation with Paul a thousand times since, in my head, pretty much every time I hear him sing. I tell him that his music has been a constant source of joy and inspiration in my life, the perfect soundtrack to everything I hold dear. I'm so grateful that a true artist has articulated the nuances of the heart and soul of a Glasgow boy.

[@treesb201]

I saw the Blue Nile in 1990 in Providence, RI. I was 19 or 20 and had been a huge fan since first hearing them at the age of 15. After the show, I found myself standing within a few feet of PJ Moore and I was so overwhelmed and shy I couldn't say hello. I regret that so much.

[@itsclem1]

Beautiful words from a Glasgow lad about the respect we hold for our hero’s. Well said.

[@Grana2020]

This man saved my life over and over and over He's like the angel and the prophet for me. I left my country Bangladesh and came to the USA New York City. Up to this day I still struggle. The only thing that keeps me going in life is Paul Buchanan and the Blue Nile 👊🤛✌️👍👏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@martinespinomusic]

Nothing nothing nothing like Paul Buchanan and The Blue Nile. Your words and music are part of my life!

[@WickedKingLycoan]

Artists are healers, just like doctors, emt’s, therapists and good friends, and partners. God bless you Mr. Buchanan. Thank You for All That You’ve Created.

[@davidmatthews3131]

Well said. His story has such strong resonances and reflections which are indeed healing.

[@sebastianoeffe]

I've been to Glasgow last year and sometimes I walked endlessly around town with no clear direction in mind, while listening to The Blue Nile. Since music is everything to me, this is one of my memories I cherish the most: so small, so perfect. Thank you Mr. Buchanan

[@jamespalmer980]

Paul Buchanan’s voice is just so soulful.

[@itsonlyme1517]

Mid Air seemed to be an exorcism of grief, kindling of hope, and rediscovery of proper identity. The expression of this man’s gifts have been such a blessing to me and countless others…

[@johnmcintosh5413]

Got to be one of the most humble star’s in the music business and so likeable great interviewer it has to be said 🌍✌🏼

[@catherinecharles730]

💫Sublime music and absolutely beautifully soulful interview. 🥰

[@garyeaton6172]

Your genuinely a beautiful person Paul a world that needs you singing

[@gillbawden]

I don't think he knows how much this album touches peoples souls. Thank you Paul x

[@zav2349]

such a docile and intelligent gentleman, not to mention his musical genius

[@Roger_Ramjet]

Just like the beautiful and late Mark Hollis...

[@MissFeline]

Absolutely! Love Paul and mark💙🥰

[@gorillapancake]

Such a sweet and humble man.

[@kennyglesga]

Paul seems a real quiet-spoken gentleman, a rare breed in a brash age.

[@rabit818]

Hats CD is still on heavy rotation in my casa. Wonderful artist.

[@Jock1965]

Still here love em 💕

[@brumanlcy]

I met Paul, and the rest of the band, back in September 1990. And yes, Joondanna1993, he was a really sweet, genuine man.

[@charleskristiansson1296]

His talent and humility are breathtaking...

[@Roger_Ramjet]

And so sadly rare

[@noelwilson5960]

Heart n Soul. That's all that matters, in the end.

[@friendofsmolt]

There hasn’t been another band that has stayed with me like the Blue Nile have. Thanks for the music.

[@treesb201]

It saddens me to think someone as talented as Paul Buchanan would ever feel washed up. My life would be much emptier were it not for the music of The Blue Nile and the individual work of its musicians. Paul is a gifted poet and I genuinely wish he would publish books because I can't help but think he has stacks of songs written down that will never be shared.

[@fayy4843]

I love Paul’s songs so so much. They are so touched and I am gonna put them in my wedding song list. ❤

[@IsabelleBelloi]

Well, algorithm caught me (years after)🙂. Paul Buchanan and Blue Nile have always been "apart" and underrated too. It's all about misundertood talent and sensibility

[@robfractal6820]

Nice interview great guy beautiful music . Been a fan since the 80s.

[@mindrolling24]

I don't think Paul has any idea of the impact The Blue Nile and he in particular have had on so many people around the world. I live in Australia and during the 1980s their 1st 2 albums were in every second college student's room. To think he believes he 'hasn't done anything worthwhile' or hasn't done enough is a terrible thought. If I had the chance of seeing and hearing him live in the UK I would sell my saddle, bridle, stupid pointless expensive dinner service and other materialistic nonsense to fly over there from here in a flash. Please play live again before I die Paul X.

[@Roger_Ramjet]

The humble genius is the most beautiful genius

[@jasonsolomon7122]

I absolutey agree. I know the story behind them - told so many times - by so many sound engineers up and coming, but you still think - how on earth were they so far ahead of their own generation?

[@mhbackman]

Reminds me a lot of Talk Talk's Mark Hollis. Both geniuses, both quietly spoken and gentle, and both behind some of the most precious and foreward-thinking records of the 80s and early 90s.

[@keithburgess1567]

A man of quality not quantity...body and soul...music is magical...

[@Roger_Ramjet]

You said it ....

[@robinbroad8760]

Beautiful

[@diane602]

Just discovered this song. It is so beautiful.

[@jimdalziel6226]

Humble, mesmeric, musical genius.

[@garrietaylor9519]

One aspect I'm now enjoying years after 1984 is revisiting back catalogues of the like of Hats where I might not have done so without the electronic format being readily available

[@Parloscope]

what a beautiful human being !!

[@747obrien]

Quietly, thoughtful interview. I hope the three of them do bump into each other on that street corner. The parts of TBN are individually impressive, the sum of those parts change people…maybe for just a minute or an hour but the change is the thing; a force for good in a nasty world. Thank you.

[@Grana2020]

The man the myth, the legend the one and only

[@wendyhandley9463]

Oh what a voice, nothing else on earth like it. I'm surprised the music community are not tearing Paul's door down by the hinges to work with him. How I hope his family get back with it.

[@JackCumming1]

What a lovely interview.

[@Fairygirl262]

I adore.

[@grahamthomson7087]

Thank god we have the Blue Nile and Paul the most underated band keep to their routes and never sold out. Fame money kept to their music never sold out long live the Blue Nile

[@BrendonMcNerney]

a true artist

[@garrietaylor9519]

and humble

[@Jock1965]

Tinsel town, the down town lights and of course stay are tunes that have been with me since 84, from a late night train also i could go on ive always loved this band.

[@forthedisenfranchised4366]

Beautiful Interview

[@thesoultwins72]

Brilliance......so unappreciated

[@TheLucreziia]

Thank you Paul Buchanan for the gift of your music and voice you changed my life god bless you.

[@iangardiner8303]

Great Album and interview and please god meet on that street corner and let us hear The Blue Nile again 🙏

[@pandalilpig]

a wonderful wonderful man

[@leonardohernandezmontiel5223]

Cradores de atmósferas muy finas, música arte que definieron mis tiempos en los ochentas en la Ciudad de México. Música Rock cientoúnica del puro, total y absoluto... De allá hasta acá. Qué nostalgia.

[@peterredmond6291]

Paul Buchanan - genius

[@joeldalangin2427]

You are such a cool person Paul. Keep creating!

[@mikelovelidge]

40 years and 1 day i loved my wife I never understood your lyrice standing in mid air , for me, until that moment

[@garyeaton6172]

I’d love to meet Paul

[@KyleDavisMusic]

Class.

[@gillbawden]

We are all growing older from the second we were born. Remember that and appreciate :)

[@Roger_Ramjet]

Wiser too

[@paolacardenas3619]

I'm in love 💚💟💕 you are so sweet

[@ciatangallaghe2485]

I have no idea how he paid the rent, I doubt he knew sometimes, but that's what it means to work as an actual artist. Its bloody hard, but he makes it look easy.

[@GerhardtHeusinkveld]

Agree!

[@garyeaton6172]

No no your the next best thing to Sinatra don’t ever give up🙏🏻

[@richiewhitelaw4293]

Paul Buchanan for Prime Minister, President, King, whatever.

[@monkeyface6139]

Scotlland's treasure

[@simonambient6243]

gave me something to do to at the time but now its taken over

[@everwood67]

i think he does Gillian,its stunning and gets better with every play...;0))

[@kaitlyne.3786]

When does mid air come out in Canada?

[@NaturaBreeze]

STAY :)

[@aliciagilbert1989]

Yes world made in Glasgow Scotland finest eh

[@mykeegetsit]

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