Television - Marquee Moon (Reaction)

[@FlashframeFilms]

“Most awkward & satisfying”….one of the greatest descriptions of Television ever. RIP Tom Verlaine.

[@charliegalliher]

They were a live band.

[@TheoZoffrok]

The most mind-blowing thing about this extraordinary song is that it was recorded in one take. When I saw someone make this claim in a comment on YT, I was sceptical, but I've looked it up, and yes, this was a single take 😮

[@elliottcovert3796]

Just incredible. Legend has it that some of the band members thought they were just doing the song as a warm-up and didn't realize they were being recorded. What an amazingly talented band.

[@jackal59]

I can believe that the full band basic track was live, but there had to be overdubbing because there's a third guitar (a second rhythm guitar) throughout the middle part of the song.

[@Johnny-lr5jt]

@@jackal59 You are correct sir. But that doesn't change the fact of the basic track, as you acknowledge.

[@tomeisenmenger7048]

@@elliottcovert3796 That was drummer Billy Ficca. He thought it was a rehearsal walk-through.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Thats crazy.

[@willywonka7812]

One of the greatest albums of all time. Their other album Adventure has arguably even more beautiful passages

[@MuckingAboutWithMyHeadrush]

Everyone talks about the guitars, but the drumming.. holy cow! Glad you mentioned it :)

[@heatherconley6944]

love it. television is a both hugely influential and historically underrated band. so great!

[@pyenapple]

People keep saying “underrated” when they mean “critically praised by basically everyone who cares about music”, it’s pretty hilarious how much it gets said in comments sections

[@kobayashiMaroo]

@@pyenapple the most overrated word used when talking about music is "underrated" ;) More people should know about Television, yes, but they were never underrated, merely under-known.

[@volatilemolotov2298]

Television's "Venus" is also another great track.

[@samuelperez6684]

"Elevation" and "Torn Curtain"

[@jeremynogay5898]

Venus is one of the best songs ever written in any genre.

[@jonathanhains814]

Every song on that album is epic and in a class by itself.

[@Salguine]

A lot of people are put off by how long this song is. But if you have an attention span, and you have patience enough to let it unfold at its own pace and carry you with it, it's incredibly rewarding. Try their song "Venus"...the guitar playing is gorgeous.

[@Pixelina75]

I love how diverse your selections are and how you're getting into the Cult classics of music. A lot of reactors only want mainstream, I appreciate you for your open mindedness for the obscure stuff.

[@LeBluesDuRobot]

"It's more than a song". You got the right words my friend. Album is really cool also.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

What a gem you've got here. This is the prototypical 80s punk with song to song excellence. Television's sound can be heard in a lot of bands that came after them. They only put out three albums, but for my money, this album alone cements their place in rock history.

[@andrewbrooker9657]

Marquee Moon is one of my very favourite and most played albums. Not a bad song on it, and it rewards you with repeat listening as it reveals its delicately interlayered and robust musicianship. I wish I could listen to it for the first time again. Really enjoyed watching your reaction.

[@burmajones803]

This song is a religious experience. Thx for playing it.

[@Jeremy-hx7zj]

This song is also from the world of punk music, it would be considered post-punk. You might be confused by all these "post" modifiers on genres, but what it means, more or less, is that it took the basic ideas of punk music, and added in other styles of music and expression to create punk music that is more sophisticated and emotionally complex

[@anabellelei8540]

And it was post punk before the term even had a chance to get warm! Incredible album.

[@stevewebster973]

Pre-punk

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

Apres punk

[@dagnabbit6187]

@Jeremy Marquee Moon escapes genre classification. It is up there with the best of Americana like John Fogerty’s Ramble Tamble and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue

[@asmahism]

@@stevewebster973 exactly. This is part of what “punk” in the general sense should have been about. The term really took off after a British journalist came over to the states to see what all the hype surrounding CBGBS was about. Somehow the UK took it to mean the fashion and The Ramones were what punk should be. Fuck Malcom Mclaren and his stupid bondage shop. Punk should be doing what you want how you want not exclusively Mohawks and safety pins and leather jackets and poorly played instruments with snarled vocals. or whatever. This is my gate and I’m keeping it.

[@dagnabbit6187]

You aren’t just listening to a great album track, the first time you hear this track. You are having an otherworldly,spiritual experience .

[@carmelaalbanese124]

I think it's just the piano added by Verlaine.. the song fades on vinyl when the vocals come back in.. has a more mythic vibe.. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIexoJSIjq1ke6c .. I would run into Verlaine downtown in late 90's and into the 2000's Always a friendly chat at the Strand Book Annex when I worked there, or the Coffee Shop on University.. I would, from time to time ask him if he knew Daniel Fichelscher's guitar work on Popol Vuh's Einsjäger & Siebenjäger or if he liked Richard Thompson or John Cipollina ..😔 Jan. ,what a month.. RIP #TomVerlaine

[@gastrickbunsen1957]

One of my favourite albums. 1977 was a good year. If you want short pieces of art, Pink Flag by Wire is the gallery for you. 21 bangers on a vinyl album.

[@lindsaycrawford6540]

Great album beginning to end but Ex Lion Tamer is particular favorite.

[@purleybaker]

The drumming during Tom's solo is amazing.

[@trismaccarran9950]

That opening grabbed me right off, the rhythmnic pacing of it. The groove is a hybrid of funk and rock, to my ears; definitely different, and I Like different!! Good choice for my road to discovery trip 🔥🔥

[@spongebobandplanktonshould2920]

Yep this song is cool! Fun trivia - just recently tried to get its title and the artist name, listened to the bits and pieces of it somewhere. Hope TwinsthenewTrend react to it. ✊

[@mattswrr]

one of my dads favourite bands. i recommend see no evil or prove it as well

[@mightguy123456]

This song made me love "art-punk/post punk". Whatever you want to call it: this track is transcendental.

[@ronrice4727]

popular? A hit? Outside of NYC,about 7 people bought this record or even knew about it. It"s a masterpiece. Post punk? More like pre-punk. The "punks" listened to it constantly. But, back then we got our asses kicked for our trouble. It was worth it.

[@elysehfm8797]

That was fun! Thank you who ever requested this.

[@rattfink9]

And now I have to go listen to the whole album. No sarcasm, thank you!

[@1683clifton]

That awkward yet so satisfying effect comes from Richard Lloyd. Due to his unique personality traits, he created a soundscape that catupults what could have been a dull song into an experience. Oh and Jimi Hendrix punched him in the face. Lol

[@scarbourgeoisie]

One of my favorite tracks of all time. Back in my high school days (late 70s), we would have student play music during our lunch hour in a common area. Each day there would be a different DJ play different music genres. This one guy would play Marquee Moon on occasion and I would tune out my friends and just lose myself in it. I should have approached that guy to find out what the name of the track & artist was, but I never did. Took me over a decade to find it and I've owned it ever since. Thanks for showcasing this amazing song.

[@michaelgoldman4176]

I have to admit I listened to your review out of curiosity. Youre comments were spot on.

[@GanpatiFilms]

Great analysis of one of my favorite songs. I’m glad you singled out the drumming. The drummer was playing loosely because he thought it was just a rehearsal before the official take… but they all played so brilliantly that they kept it!

[@TheMikeypop]

So glad to see your reaction to this song hearing it for the first time. Last week one of my fav bands, Lotus, covered this tune live and I was blown away. I spoke with a fellow music fan and told him I was shocked I'm 53, and never heard this tune until recently.

[@AnthonyCiulla]

I've had this song playing in my head for years. Thanks for doing it!

[@theyrecousins]

Dude, so glad you reacted to this one! I was introduced to Television in high school and they just knocked me over. It’s definitely out of step from a lot of rock and roll stuff, but so affecting. I’m never not happy to hear this tune, it’s always life affirming for me

[@stuff3829]

This whole album is pure genius. To me the solo section sounds like sex put to music

[@Salguine]

RIP Tom Verlaine. If you wanna see a fantastic clip of this band playing live, paste "Television - 1880 Or So [Live on Jools Holland-Synced]" into KZbin. It's a magnificent performance.

[@michaelbowie7410]

Iconic album. Great reaction. Thank you for not pausing in the middle of the song!!!

[@billbrovold]

Wonderful to watch someone hear this for the first time and see the reaction which brought back my first times hearing it 47 years ago! Teez, you had some very insightful comments. Good ears! Good brain.

[@elmalo551]

My all time favorite album.

[@Jillyconjem]

Great band. One of the first, if not the first, to play at CBGB. Fantastic album and tune. Certainly interesting fellas. 💜💜💜

[@asmahism]

The first “punk” band to play there. They deserved far more than they got at the time.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

I thought they were THE FIRST.

[@murreygellmann7708]

@@BobbyGeneric145 Richard Lloyd found CBGB....before that it was country folk bar about to go broke. Dudes a catalyst.

[@maine420grow]

Great request

[@daverice2426]

R.I.P. Tom Verlaine. Great hearing this song through a new set of ears, dug your reaction, will check out more; looks like a great selection of tunes on your channel

[@raytrusty8618]

Loved this when it came out.....amazing music...

[@lindsaycrawford6540]

I have loved this album since I bought it when it was released in 1977 and your reaction was beautiful. You are good soul.

[@billypilgrim1]

I forgot how much I love this song. If you can, check out the live version. It's jammier.

[@bryanforis1839]

When you hear most songs rappers for the 1980 s where listen to type of music and sample this song and music like Devo for there drummer and a lot of punk are produced a lot group the now 44 years later you remember them

[@sadie608]

Yes! I've had the biggest crush to Richard Hell since forever!

[@BobbyGeneric145]

This is one of those rare albums that is pure perfection from beginning to end. Dark Side, Stone Roses, Marquee Moon, etc.

[@ericgerber9751]

Cool song! Expanding my horizons yet again!

[@soir910]

WOW - NEVER THOUGHT ID SEE ANY REACTOR GET TO A SONG LIKE THIS - SOMEWHAT OBSCURE - SONG YOU FIND WHILE JOURNEYING THROUGH LANDSCAPE

[@williamnathaniel1382]

This cut on the album is the first take in the studio.

[@stuartfishman1044]

The title track is a sonic orgasm and a masterclass in shifting, changing grooves. The rest of Television's Marquee Moon is just about as brilliant. Everybody should give it a listen.

[@toddfarrow9541]

There are so many influences to mention, and so many THEY influenced.

[@melteddali8000]

I love this song so much

[@ashlealabine6937]

New to me, but I enjoyed it. I've heard the band name at various times throughout my life, but never took the chance to look them up. I liked it! Different and interesting.

[@Mauricio-1RS]

Me lembro que ouvia na Ipanema Fm de porto alegre. 1983-2015 R.I.P.

[@chrisguevara]

This is a very influential album (keeps coming up in Ameba "what's in my Bag" episodes)!!!

[@mattjohn4731]

Epic song, like a "suite". Ironically Television came from the punk scene. I highly recommend the film CB-GB because it depicts exactly how punk started, in NYC mid 70s.

[@opaljk4835]

That movie is not accurate. Please Kill Me is a much more all encompassing thing to look into

[@tracyvolschenk7059]

💯 First time hearing this, sounds pretty groovy to me.

[@nomisnestral6956]

Absolute f masterpiece.

[@daftdoggo7662]

On the time signature side of things the song is almost entirely in 4/4 but every player accents a different beat, the rhythm stays on 1 the second guitar starts on the and of 2 I believe and so on, the chorus the melodic guitar riff is all in 3/4 then goes to 4/4. It’s all cool!

[@jpcdelorme9970]

Haunting. 40 years on.

[@MrJJr-lw9zq]

Television the first band to play in the Legendary punk rock venue CBGB’s

[@bamadave83]

One of the best rock songs ever. Easily.

[@Saybleu]

RIP to a one of a kind. Tom, thanks for your beautifully weird and brilliant music 🎸😔

[@karinannamaria2514]

[@unchattytwit]

One of the best albums ever. Vital.

[@vruth23]

has an iggy pop Bowie blend with Wreckless Eric on top.

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

As of a few years ago Wreckless Eric was still recording and writing. Haven't kept up, but a guy from my area was collaborating.

[@ricardothelionhearted3725]

Sadly but with gratitude,it was Tom Verlaine's death that brought me here. R.I.P. Tom Verlaine.

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

Classic material

[@unclesalem23]

Me waiting for him to get to that beautiful break... 😃

[@niminkinen]

Tom and I were penpals in the 80s...

[@ekimnamdets6946]

The entire album always makes me feel balanced and flush

[@sehlordhorr8540]

Thanks for turning me on to these cats, bro 🤙🏻

[@johndrx165]

RIP Tom Verlaine!

[@Bruhaha9]

Actually his guitar wasn’t acoustic - he’s known to play electric guitar as clean as it can go - no dirt. He would sometimes plug directly into the board.

[@obriaind]

Never seen one of these reaction vids just let the whole song go and flow.

[@Bruhaha9]

If you like that “more than a song” thing, you might try ‘Oh Yeah’ by Can.

[@hvhvgitaar]

RIP Tom Verlaine

[@bobwilson7384]

Sadly I hear the night of Tom Verlaine’s death. I listened through Two albums -wore the first out.

[@thomasgoble7449]

a great song !!! and your a Buckeye too !!!

[@elysehfm8797]

Tirty! I'm so far behind in your reactions, Teez. It's all the delightful banter that throws me for a loop.

[@TeezMcGee]

It’s all good, it’s tough to keep up 😂

[@elysehfm8797]

@@TeezMcGee It IS! A video form this reactor, a video from that reactor, here and there through the day and then Teez McGee comes in with ten videos in three minutes! Lol!

[@micahb2627]

Awesome.

[@robertallan4916]

Great review. It is not Rock. It is Tom Verlaine : listen to his I see no Evil.

[@robertallan4916]

I bought this album one week before I was 16, in a local family department store in 1977. Brilliance never gets old. There is a (rare) 45 rpm version that features Richard Hell on bass. Worth listening to.

[@davidleary5639]

Astute comments from a first hearing.

[@eagleeggs3862]

without Telivision there is no Arcade Fire

[@Johnny-lr5jt]

Why is the video image backwards?

[@jakelondon]

The mix on the original vinyl has this kind of fade out at the end, which gives it kind of an infinite quality (Perhaps the wasn't room for the entire thing on one side of a vinyl LP. Miss that aspect. On the version that was put on the CD version and streaming services, you hear it to the very end where they hit a chord and resolve it. RIP TV.

[@micahyoung7823]

Frank Ocean had a t-shirt of this band

[@donwest5387]

the better of their two albums; IMO

[@micahyoung7823]

React to Paperhouse or Mushroom by Can

[@normaleehi]

the punk yes

[@raytrusty8618]

Teez, if you like tracks that are brilliant yet relatively unknown have a listen to this, "Thief of your heart," Sinead O'connor.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/iICUhKqpiK9geMk

[@lanegeorgeton8266]

It’s a Bach stuff

[@chrisblakesleejr.4854]

O H I O

[@frankshaffer7645]

No keys. That's all guitars.

[@yekimsrennihs-yhprum2074]

You want a song with twists and turns? The Doors - The Soft Parade 👌

[@wreckless50]

You should try guiding light on this album or the fire on their second album. All their stuff is great. Tom Verlaine's solo stuff is worth exploring too