The Chameleons Vox - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@bradleykb]

The Chameleons along with the Sound are two of the most criminally under-appreciated bands of their era.

[@75Kerouac]

Right on, man. I discovered both less than a year ago. Shamely, I was 42 and never heard about them before.

[@75Kerouac]

@Sideshow Bob I have to agree. Both still sound fresh after all these years but the Chams are more innovative

[@roypowerboy6910]

True!

[@cathycallet9236]

I discovered them in 1986/1987, with Script of the bridge. Great ! And I always love them ! And now, more with KZbin !... Really good !

[@newpanzer8362]

Oh yea, I love The sound too... even the solo career of Adrian Borland, the singer 👍

[@elizabethkarger8149]

There is no possible way to express exactly what this band means to me. Script of the Bridge got me through college. The musicianship, Mark's voice, the haunting lyrics. These songs are truly the soundtracks of peoples' lives. Such an amazing band. Thank you, KEXP.

[@rosefigueroa8901]

Nicely worded. Absolutely agree... similar here.😊❤

[@davidlouis2494]

So do I

[@catalamod66]

Interpol and Editors should to pay royalties to this cool Manchester 80s Post-Punk band

[@aryakafashi6443]

What a humble guy, with the most underrated band ever. he is one of the best in Post Punk, if he is not the best.

[@StevenAddison-akasteaddy]

We are all Chameleons ❤

[@roseanni693]

He apologized for his voice that night...problems with his throat.he is human..he is great..I love this band!!

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

he is a lovely bloke.. he sent me a postcard, sweet hearted man.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

more human than the killers..

[@sanjose528]

Ohhe is awesome, wonder where he us now, he was getting married, wonder if he had a kid?

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

@@sanjose528 he is doing fine.. still tours under vox chameleons

[@homevetslondon1449]

they sound great anyway!

[@dner75-xh9le]

Most underrated band of all time.

[@JosengBugnutin]

I hope the chameleons live forever. My universe is filled with their music.

[@RomyIlano]

Oh my god mark burgess changed my life too. Glad to know other people grew up with his voice through high school

[@countsarcasticula4296]

If life was fair Mark would be the lead singer of a world famous band that I could never afford to get tickets to see. Fortunately for me life isn't fair so I've managed to see him & his fantastic band perform live a few times 😎

[@sanjose528]

I missed them when they came to SF a few years ago. Bummer, i dont know if they are ever coming back this way

[@joseelupien1835]

@@louisbrisson1559 It was never as good as when this bunch was at the Katacombs in 2015...sound was terrible :(

[@tripzville7569]

This existence is the devils playground, Mark was not prepared to play the devils game, simple as that, he is happy, he didn't need the illusion of fame ,and the excess wealth it would have brought.

[@fatheremmet2003]

That old adage....? Sometimes less = more.

[@kathleensalazar5222]

glad u got to see them, I'm jealous ❤from 🇺🇸 😊

[@MrHoefnix]

It's so good to see all the cool people of the internet gathered here together to praise this excellent band🤩.

[@pamela8329]

If I could go back, I would be in the UK in the early 80s & 90s, especially Manchester. So much top music; must be why these melodies & guitar riffs make me cry.🖤

[@kathleensalazar5222]

same here!

[@scottlebrun6782]

Criminally underrated band

[@michaelgrigelevich356]

Ah, that beautiful, cascading sound! Nothing like it. Burgess is a genius in the truest sense. Also, his drummer here RULES

[@sanjose528]

Absolutely, i love how the snare and tamborine are in one!!

[@givemepizzaorgivemedeath3983]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Nailed it on all 4 points, brother.

[@floracane]

Sacked long ago though (

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

Why?

[@davidleegoth]

@@floracane wonder why sacked he's so good

[@jonaht8442]

Such a great band. I still don't know how they didn't make it big.

[@joseelupien1835]

Read Mark's book...

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

@@joseelupien1835 I'm guessing he didn't agree with the management lol lovely guy.

[@ziggyff693]

similar to Echo in that way

[@johnn.2017]

I always wondered this myself. I saw them once in Chicago and the guitarist was being a dick to security and I realized oh, maybe some of them are cunts that nobody wanted to work with?

[@tripzville7569]

Perhaps Mr Mark Burgess was simply not PREPARED TO SELL HIS SOUL.

[@bottwaandcalover]

I wish i could meet everyone in this comment section and give them a hug.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

including me? massive fan of his got his autograph...

[@sanjose528]

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[@allensalyer7012]

0:00 Intro 0:52 Swamp Thing 7:25 Perfume Garden 11:50 On The Beach 15:55 Thursday's Child 19:40 Second Skin 28:15 View From A Hill 34:50 Outro

[@lolilolmdrxd]

thanks bro i just discovered this band

[@kathleensalazar5222]

tyx for song 🎵 list! ❤❤

[@neilzthered]

This band changed my life. I adore this band.

[@MarqueeMoon1977]

one of my favorite bands... one of the best band on the entire world

[@Bondsai00]

C Vox has an infectious energy to their playing, and as others have mentioned, the drummer is phenomenal! I was fortunate to see The Chameleons’ show in Austin TX a few weeks ago, and hope they continue to tour and play for many years to come. Something about their music grabs me in a way no other band does, and I can’t get enough of them! Mark is a treasure of Manchester.

[@Shad0wplay]

I'm still here. Love this band. Just listen the aftermath of some songs is just totally beautiful. Thank you Chameleons greets from Norway ❤

[@kathleensalazar5222]

me tooo! perfume garden is,fantastic! Mark sounds fantastic! so damn underrated in 🇺🇸 what a pleasure to have them in my life! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 🔥 🥵 😊😊

[@yellowstrange]

Don’t usually comment but saw this band I think 2018 one of those bands that I wanted to see before I die and worth it. Sometimes old bands don’t sound great but they are worth it. I felt I should of paid more lol this band means a lot to me just like everyone who loves them.

[@joaneskins6510]

KEXP just keeps on getting the best bands live like The Chameleons for example. Inside this studio you better have your chops down otherwise the band will sound and look foolish. I wish we had a studio or even radio station of this quality in Toronto. No such luck though and thats why I keep buying lottery tickets. If I ever won my dream would be to beam such great beautiful music all over the world from up here in the great white north.

[@BorlandRIP8]

The soundtrack of my life

[@s1mpletop]

Which one?

[@triplecraze5066]

Me too. No other band has even come close. It's like it's in your soul.

[@monkeyrc7541]

The Chameleons sound better as they age...one of the best bands in my opinion...

[@hedofoodia1852]

Respect for one of the greatest band of the eighties which was for me a way of living and thinking....Mark Burgess that I have seen twice recently on stage is probably the most honest musician I may know.... 55 years old...and an unrecognized genius...

[@newpanzer8362]

Long life to Mark & cia. Such a good performance, despite the bad voice.... perfumed garden is such an incredible song.... and what a rendition to View from a Hill. legends

[@nicknobile7856]

Listening on my phone with earbuds and wow the sound quality is amazing!

[@evantracey3934]

Saw these on Thursday night and were a whole level above where they're at in this video. Had the crowd in the palm of their hands all night. Top class.

[@Stevenmillar01]

OMG second skin what a tune !!!!!!

[@givemepizzaorgivemedeath3983]

second skin has always been literally my favorite chameleons tune, but i think on the beach sounds even better in this video. i'd love to hear them do intrigue in tangiers. the way that tune kicks in makes my heart skip beats.

[@shellunit]

I've seen them live twice so far and it's so much better than the albums. And better than this video even.

[@musicfanatic2009]

A pure anthem. Hard to pick a best from script of the bridge but this is genius.

[@tauncfester3022]

It's a small shame their keyboardist isn't touring, as the second guitarist is attempting to keep the keyboard melody line and it kills the intricate interplay of the guitars. Yeah it's live, but the keyboard melody is better as a underscore not a oft too repeated melody phrase.

[@Papun-o4s]

Dreams in celluloid sounds better in my opinion

[@nhdenver7883]

Spent my college years at Michigan State listening to the Chameleons on 88.9FM!!!

[@davidleegoth]

I've listened to this 100 times. It's so good. I love it.

[@kathleensalazar5222]

me too❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@stevencogley7408]

I saw the chameleons at York racecourse in 84 with bands like the bunnymen and they were by far the best band there.fond memories.

[@kathleensalazar5222]

bunnymen seen several times & met Mac each time! 2 great very underrated bands!❤😊wish I'd seen Chameleons toooo😊

[@sanjose528]

Its amazing how a sound can take you back to another time...

[@ianmurdock6154]

My first Chameleons gig was September 86 at Manchester International. The band have been a part of my life since; I'll literally take them to my grave. Manchester December 2014 was class, as was Oxford 2016. Love you long time, Perfume Garden.

[@BorlandRIP8]

I was 18 in 1986 ...what an era...I only saw them in 2001 in Paris , one of their last live with all the original members

[@lightdestiny7]

The most humble and wonderful musician on the planet, even with his temporary raspy vox. Until we meet again...Godspeed to my greatest musician.

[@albafaireness7114]

28:18 As soon as I heard those first few notes, I knew I was going to be transported to a higher place!!! 💖💖💖

[@ianbarbis6919]

The sound of every song is beatiful, just like a dream, I never heard such a oniric band like this!

[@blanchott9370]

I recommend Little Nemo, Asylum Party, Sad Lovers and Giants

[@jimmybonifacio6734]

One of the greatest! Wish "Tears" was included which is a big part of my life..."one of the songs that plays in demand inside your brain, heart & soul" but Thank You KEXP for archiving.

[@oscargallegos4681]

I think The Chameleons and Big Country are two of the most underrated bands ever!!

[@michaelgrigelevich356]

Also, his style of signing and playing bass at the same time is cool as hell. Looks and sounds like no one else.

[@electrikm38]

The Chameleons are a phenominal band and loved they’re music which I find to be timeless .I’m glad in 2021 we can still hear them and they still sound really good live.The guitar work is spot on I’m enjoying listening to this..

[@CURTISYORKE]

Toujours des frissons 35 ans après...Leur son est incomparable!

[@Gravemind2016]

One of the greatest bands ever!

[@Andulsi]

Chameleons and New Model Army 2 of the most under appreciated bands on the planet

[@tripzville7569]

Listen to the lyrics, really listen to the lyrics. Mark is probably happy enough travelling the world playing his songs , he did not need world fame ,and was perhaps not prepared to sell his soul to achieve that. He made the right decision, because he is a man of principle , a man of integrity , a man who stands by the truth of this existence. Blessings to all brothers and sisters, you know who you are.

[@kathleensalazar5222]

like Mark Hollis from Talk Talk! ❤ great musician's 👍 🔥 🥵 my fave song 🎵 is perfume garden! we r so lucky to have this great band!!!!!! ❤️ from USA❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@jdribbler]

Took me forever to get around to watching this - so glad I did. Great music still today. Unique voices, wonderful arrangement.

[@micmac1121]

They are playing here in the States with the Mission Uk. I’m so excited to see them

[@laszlomarkus2529]

One of the most underrated bands of all time.

[@MaliciousChickenAgenda]

Sounds awesome for a guy with a sore throat! I love The Chameleons. I recently got the front cover of strange times printed on a t-shirt and it looks amazing! Good quality too :)

[@rodddossantos1437]

One of the greatest bands of the eighties. One of my favorite bands of all time. Top to bottom, excellence.

[@Dermawerx]

Is it any wonder? Bravo! The Chameleons! Thank you KPX and thank you The Chameleons!

[@ericm.9911]

Injustement méconnu, The Chameleons ont créé un son unique et extraordinaire. Mark Burgess est touchant avec sa voix erraillée; question instruments, tous les quatre jouent à un haut niveau. Je suis amoureux.

[@ericlebrun1640]

Avec le batteur francais yves altana!!!

[@ericm.9911]

@@ericlebrun1640 Merci pour cette précision ! Connaissez-vous les deux autres musiciens ?

[@VoltaireVI]

No, there is no such thing like oversight in this case. A lot of people know The Chameleons and every viewer of this video is one of them.

[@deejaaywalker2314]

So amazing that their music live is so faithful to the decades old recordings we've all come to cherish so completely.

[@pinksunami]

Very sweet soul!! Wonderful Band!! RIP John Lever!! Amazing Drummer so Wonderful! Thank you so much!!Much Love to you!!:)

[@stevedenny3547]

Great band,mega performance...Chris one of the guitarist is a good mate and lives around the corner from me.

[@mariawells1874]

I cannot help but to feel a strong connection to nature whenever I play the Chameleons. Their music makes me think of all the adventures I've taken. Definitely among one of my top favourites. A very beautiful band indeed.

[@kathleensalazar5222]

same here❤❤❤❤❤😊timeless memories

[@johnn.2017]

Thank you KEXP! Sound was perfect for one legendary band. Much love and respect for bringing this show.

[@kathleensalazar5222]

Definitely ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@pinksunami]

The Drummer! Wonderful!!Such joy!! So Beautiful!! Such Happiness!! Thank you!!!

[@davidleegoth]

Who is the drummer

[@oduar001]

One of the absolutely vital post punk bands up there with the best. Not as much fame but what a catalogue.

[@pmc_music]

I go back to this live session time and time again. And I've seen them live many times - a wonderful band.

[@kathleensalazar5222]

damn u r so lucky! wish I had too ❤from 🇺🇸 😊

[@railpressureflip]

What a brilliant performance, seriously. Also you can see Mark at 1:13 telling the guitarist to slow down, he started it off so fast. I don't know why, it happens at every live show (Not just Chameleons, but bands in general)

[@Paneishon95]

Adrenaline

[@The_drowning_man]

un groupe unique, un son unique, toujours la même magie 30 ans après.....

[@johnnlebelge1526]

Quel formidable groupe qui m'a fait planer il y'a 30 ans et encore aujourd'hui. Très bon son et tous super

[@Marckee21]

Putain!!! 30 ans déjà...

[@frankbaaske3449]

The Chameleons ist eine der besten Rockbands aus Manchester auf unseren Planeten!!

[@pamela8329]

Sounds so fecking good! Thank you KEXP & Chameleons!🖤🎸

[@SuperYvesT]

Bought the Script album in 1984 and still like it as much as day one !

[@AmandaLaggan]

Marvellous performance. Gracious human beings.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

Mark is.

[@SetagayaObserver]

WoW, Time-shift! Still great, maybe even better than ever before. There was no other Band in the Eighties and early Nineties who could create this Sound, Domo KEXP and Domo to the Chameleons!

[@jarcoamezcua6981]

I love Chameleons!!!

[@pinksunami]

You look at them !! Such Happiness!! Such Joy!! You feel that energy! so Wonderful!! Thank you!! Such Kindness!Much Love!!!

[@RodrigoAlgorta]

Wow they really still sound pretty good. His voice is changed but I still love it. Of course it will never be the same but they still rock.

[@henryyork]

this is a MOOD.

[@spectician]

Amazing performance! These guys had me spellbound years ago, beautiful music. Thank you for your music. And as others have said, so underrated.

[@ziggyff693]

check out the single "In Shreds"... out before the albums..it what got me listening

[@frankbaaske3449]

Einfach wunderbarer Gitarren-Rock !!Einzigartig!!Super Schön!!The Chameleons die Gitarren-Götter aus Manchester!!!

[@dbsoundpost]

Wow way to go Mark still great sound as the Chameleons always did too..VOX.

[@DJJSerpico]

Absolutely LOVE this dude.

[@pinksunami]

Such Joy!! Wonderful ! Much Love Mr. Drummer!! God Bless!!:) Love you!!!

[@craigormerod3999]

Been listening since day one...this will be played at my funeral.... Oh yes x

[@sanjose528]

Wow. I really love these songs they are so beautiful♥️

[@angelosbaffo5921]

Merci de faire revivre mes anciens vinyle 😎 👍👍👍

[@stevengrant3291]

Hearing you loud and clear ! Thanks for your input it's been a blast . You go fly the flag me and the rest of fans at the sold out gigs around the world will sleep. Happy tonight . Chameleons vox

[@nickscott9129]

+Steven Grant Used to love going to Chameleons Vox gigs back in the day, before things turned sour......glad to hear you still enjoy, others of us feel differently.

[@pinksunami]

The Heart beat of the Chameleons! Wonderful!!!

[@Bonne68]

Still in love with this band. Last week in FFM was a great pleasure

[@frankbaaske3449]

Ich liebe diese Musik!!Großartig the Chameleons !!!!!!

[@gel6988]

What a great sound, even after the passing of all of the years! Thank you for posting! Cheers!

[@EugeneSalvatoreJr]

You bet!!!

[@godzillaDT]

ooh thank you so much KEXP for posting this, you're keeping the music culture at its best!!! The Chameleons is also a huge part of my young age!! I was just listening to them last week...... What a sound and what a band!!! Please come back to play in Geneva/Switzerland, you guys are loved here!

[@jillbaird2087]

❤️you mark x

[@zacgordon3257]

Beautiful band. So unique, I just love em!

[@kelvintain7230]

Sunday morning in bed watching this...who says there's no heaven on earth

[@djm8341]

"Not enough pleasure, too much pain." Fucking brilliant lyrics...

[@jimsstringer6436]

Best. Band. On. The. Planet.

[@urbexbytotor]

Thx a lot for this fantastic gig. À bientôt.

[@ricardokool1]

GREAT The Chameleons Vox

[@cazzellyriveracruz9719]

Gracias por ser parte de mi vida, amo los 80 's

[@kathleensalazar5222]

me too❤😊

[@CaterpillarZoo]

You're such a marvelous band. Love you since my early twenties. Still in love. Hope to see you on stage soon.

[@pinksunami]

So Wonderful!!Masterful! Beautiful!! Much Love!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@AleAruth]

I'm going to see them in October!!! ♥️

[@sanjose528]

Where???

[@AleAruth]

@@sanjose528 salt lake City Utah. Mark is touring with some American musicians.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

enjoy

[@homevetslondon1449]

joder como suenan de bien!

[@matleuner997]

Can`t wait to listen in Berlin ! One of my big loves in music...