The Smashing Pumpkins Oceania: The Celestials

[@Bircus1]

This is weird: I went to middle school and high school with Mike Byrne, the drummer. One time, he lent me "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" in jazz combos so I could burn it. So cool...

[@bindingjames]

Shame he didn't listen to the drumming and take notes.

[@williamhart1966]

Wicked cool!

[@mikeisagodd2121]

Nice lie

[@bluewhye8832]

​​@@bindingjameswhere's your demo tape at.

[@asdfate1]

My ex-wife's cousin said she knew him too. Never found out if that was true or not, but we got Jimmy back so everything is all better now.

[@BillyCorgan81]

A song like this in the 90s and it would be millions of views and sales ... nowadays it goes unnoticed. What happened ? What sadness...

[@kazman_6899]

This is not going enough to touch any of their '90s song. Whichever studio exec thought this thing could have been a single, should be promptly fired.

[@JayJay-xd5lm]

Wow , man your standards are really high . Can you give some examples of those drummers who you really do admire ? Genuine question . I'll be Sixteen in January. Play pretty basic guitar electro / acoustic and even basic -er keyboards (!) . I love every deluded minute of it . I believe getting to learn an imstrument , at the humblest of levels , can save thousands and thousands of dollars ( or in moi case British Pound notes ) on exorbitent psychotherapists . No jokes intended ( for once in my life , I'm actually almost being Sincere - what is that all about ) and you can pick up a cheap acoustic for 30 or 40 quid . I got an amazng Yamaha keyboard called a portable grand , full keyboard of piano notes . Actually its missing an octave at top ( Puh - leeze , like I care ) and I got for a ridiculous 15 quid - it cost more for the taxi home . This was more than the bargain of one of my precious lives . I dont know if the owner knew what he was doing , he just seemed to be glad to have more space (!) Or maybe it was a religious day of being nice to nervous over excited teens . I swear that beautiful keyboard sitting in front of it now with my magical ( no other over used word will do , in this particular example ) my magical ( OK ) Play Beatles , Eagles , Abba and Tom Petty ( pour example ) using just 4 chords ( pretty much ) They are like winning the Lottery , well thats what it felt like a moi . So saddos of the world ( including the twit at the Samsung keyboard ) unite you have nothing to lose but your nervous systems and core beliefs . Shee-it , goddam , I've gone waaaay of Topic . Point I was gonna try to make is that drummimg is very hard to even * fake * yr way thru . So that 19 yr old drummer is like a minor deity to me ( and well ...me , I guess ) Anyway love to you and yours Hi from London England ❤❤😂😂🎉❤

[@OrinPhelps]

This has been the most depressing birthday of my entire life. I miss my mother and friends, my favorite restaurants and the good times had. --but I am listening to this song right now and as I type this I am feeling better. I have everything I need right now. I love you for listening to this and reading this. I hope the summer doesn't get you down.

[@OrinPhelps]

@@smashingpumpkins You have no idea how happy this made me on my birthday. Thank you. :')

[@thewwekid7957]

@@OrinPhelps I dont know when your birthday is Paul but it looks like it coming up again Happy early birthday hope this one is more exciting:)

[@OrinPhelps]

@@thewwekid7957 Ah man, thank you! Made me smile for sure. 😁

[@nathanferry8716]

Love is all you need . And you have it. I see it here

[@chewinggumsandwich2341]

Love you man.

[@SpaceGhost999]

one of the only 90's bands that's still putting out excellent music.

[@cass2303]

Well said

[@botakbotak7739]

None couldve said it better

[@genocideforsomecheetos9686]

Even with corgan being a asshole off the stage

[@crnakrv9770]

@@genocideforsomecheetos9686 who gives a shit

[@brykidla]

Deftones too

[@frankstein497]

This song is SO DAMN GOOD!!! Billy Corgan is unbelievably talented.

[@em6010]

I was 14 when they dropped this album. It instantly takes me to a new magical world everytime I listen to it, and now there's also a feeling of nostalgia. Forever grateful to the Smashing Pumpkins for this underrated masterpiece.

[@zyrrhos]

I was 14 when Hotel California dropped, but been listening to the Pumpkins since Siamese Dream. Haven't listened to any of their newer stuff and just discovered this... damn...

[@kraal42]

how is this band not insanely famous anymore?

[@Fluffyolphert]

Because they don't spew out generic 'oonce oonce oonce' dance songs about getting high in Ibiza.

[@primoprimo2048]

this band is good, people don't like good things

[@primoprimo2048]

This is not grunge man

[@primoprimo2048]

Alternative/prog rock

[@primoprimo2048]

Remember: The Strokes is really bad

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

The irony of a great song like this is the irony of a mountain: The taller it is, the narrower the peak, and the fewer people can reach it. So few will ever know this song. :(

[@echtdasletzte]

oh, so congratulations for reaching the peak. and much greetings from the deep valley of ignorants.

[@thingsnbits]

echtdasletzte *tips fedora*

[@PinkPantherPunk]

700k hits there bud

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

Rémi Gauthier Look how many hits shitty pop songs get. Literally billions at this point.

[@thingsnbits]

JoJo McJoJo D-Dio

[@NosferatuNite]

The Smashing Pumpkins modern day classic!

[@Leukoblast2396]

Yeah man, this song's gonna be a classic!!!

[@1ColdFuture]

Best song on this album, as good as any of their best songs.

[@denyfixe1000]

True

[@roiybenkel682]

On the day that you were born They built an empire off a scream I can't explain Endlessly they'll set you free Give you reason to believe This empty place I may seem unafraid And I may seem unashamed But I will be special k Never let the summer catch you down Never let your thoughts run free Even when their numbers draw you out Everything I want is free 'Til the end 'Til the end 'Til the end I'm gonna love you 101 percent I'm gonna love you 'til this ends Take a chance if you should go Face upon your happy home The scanners wait Selfishly they might concede You were always on your own You can't escape I may seem unafraid And I may seem unashamed But I will be special k Never let the summer catch you down Never let your thoughts run free Even when their numbers draw you out Everything I want is free You're not me and never ever will you ever be I'm gonna find you and never run against I'm gonna find you 'til the end 'Til the end 'Til the end Never let the summer catch you down Never let your thoughts run free Even when their numbers call you out Everything I want is free Free you're free with me You're free with me

[@roiybenkel682]

@@rogerdawson3675 Probably a reference to the famous Placebo song.

[@zeppelinhead93]

The bass really shines on this song, like this album as much as their older stuff

[@liberispuritatem]

Gotta miss Nicole.

[@canag0d]

The Celestials is an example of don’t judge it’s book by the cover. It starts slow and seemingly un-intrusive. Then all of a sudden “SMACK”. And you realize this is the best guitarist, songwriter and singer of all time.

[@MasterChiefFLY]

hell yeah!

[@1bingbongtingtong1]

best guitarist?

[@lomarsweed6604]

best singer?

[@thepugking319]

Best songwriter?

[@ButNothingIsLost]

This is so beautiful, it makes my heart melt. I can't believe that I'm still part of the Smashing Pumpkins generation and that they released this beautiful new work of art! A truly captivating album... long live the Pumpkins!!!

[@volodymyrsukalo]

it was 9 years ago... so many things happened in my life, the world has been changed completely... but this masterpiece is still the same. Thank you for everything guys

[@buddyb-uo7gu]

this is simply one of the best rock songs out there period. hard to put into words how good this is.

[@bridgettgarcia8246]

I'm so happy! I have been listening to Robert smith for as long as i can remember. I saw him singing on tv watching with my mom. I was maybe 4 years old. Finally, I got to see him in Albuquerque, New Mexico my hometown. Honestly the best live performance ever. Thank you Robert for the decades of music, for the love hope and honesty it has brought to my life. You have given me comfort in times i felt alone and broken down by chronic illness. You're the best and us the fans have been waiting patiently for years. Just know that your music is beautifully timeless and you have saved me and many others when alone. You transport us into your world of beauty and healing and I can't say thank you enough.

[@steadyfire5448]

Anyone who says this isn't as good as old pumpkins, Billy IS THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, he is 100 percent what makes them, and this is a fantastic album!

[@andyouf]

This isn't as good as old SP/Billy.....at all.

[@steadyfire5448]

Why are you here if you don' like it?

[@andyouf]

STEADYFIRE How else would I hear it? Osmosis? Zing.

[@luitenant22]

this is absolutely not as good as the old ones. Smashing pumpkins isn't 100% Billy, maybe he did all the guitar and bass parts but the other members still had their things and ideas. Especially jimmy the jinzing drummer.

[@andyouf]

luitenant22 leaving out Chamberlain and saying Billy was 100% shows a deep lack of knowledge on OP part. In fact Billy would most likely call the comment disrespectful and ludicrous, he loves Jimmy and recognizes his insane talent and contribution. Iha he'll give the finger to.

[@wemightbetheflash2716]

Spending lockdown diving into the discographies of all my favourite bands and new bands I find.

[@JayT851]

Its a good song for sure

[@chrisothoulos]

play this song loud... when the bass comes in it gets amazing

[@sissyrocks420]

Such beautiful music. I absolutely adore Billy and the Smashing Pumpkins 💘 I seen them on Guitar Center Session and they stole my heart. Brilliant, amazing, and surreal. Billy did an awesome job and I hope that they continue on this wonderful journey and produce more amazing music.

[@annabelcrow8122]

..i'm gonna love you.... ♥ oh my god.. Pumpkins always the best!

[@petepanagopoulos328]

amazing album after all these years!!

[@neiloshodges2816]

All these years!!??? Like all five of them?

[@coldplay8]

lol right? well now its like 7 or so...

[@ottmarvazquezgonzalez2378]

Siempre sentí una sensacion muy especial cuando escuchaba este disco de smashing pumpkins

[@TheTitu76]

This is just like back in the old days.. LOVE the guitars!!

[@Mariafer20]

*"Free, you're free with me..."*

[@felipebarrios4249]

Lets marry

[@ProtoBusterSwrd]

so do i!!! I think it's a lot like Disarm!!! A very kickass song as well!!!!

[@werdniga]

i love this album so much

[@NatalieSpa888]

Total respect man

[@EduStradliN]

Hope to see them in Brasil..

[@hrquijano78]

i love the buildups and transitions on this song.

[@123slizewski]

Love this song.

[@Reese-ck3ks]

Kind of reminds me of "Mellon Collie" especially at 1:50. Great song

[@kameronwhiteside8856]

I love how this song just keeps getting better and better as it goes on. Keep rockin SMASHING PUMPKINS!!!

[@spbats]

The fact that he writes all his songs in the morning really shows here. That in in Try, Try, Try when he says "Pop Tart, what's our mission?"

[@vinnykster]

Among the other instruments the acoustic guitar's sound and recording in verse1/chorus1 are to die for!

[@drajfer]

1:52 Is one of the best "guitar explosions" Corgan has produced, and he's done a bunch.

[@LBfilms7]

Saw them in Missoula, Montana. One of the best nights of my life.

[@justinsane3909]

This is one of his songs that gets stuck in my head the whole day after listening to it.

[@Panky1117]

Seeing them tonight in Chicago hooray for home town shows

[@leandrozirondizirondi3044]

o musica boa faz bem aos ouvidos

[@vinnykster]

YEah I love how the arrangement changes with each verse. Even tho it doesn't sound like it , it reminds me of how Rush does that in Mystic Rhythems - the bass line you refer to with the nice chiming guitar on top.. same chords but different arrangement in 2nd verse and so on. Yeah .. Billy loves Rush my other fave band along with Pumpkins and I think it's cool as hell.

[@truemansparks]

i think this was a return to form for The pumpkins much more varied and interesting than their offerings after Mellon Collie

[@annamaj2943]

Bel disco veramente valido e' nella mia collezione

[@denyfixe1000]

This song is AWESOME!!! PERFECTION!!! LEVEL OF THE FIRST ALBUMS!

[@kurdtkobainrocks]

@Jakob1029 Dude, I love the pumpkins. Some of my fondest childhood memories are jumping around on my old skateboard in front of my garage with Mellon-collie blaring for my not-so-grateful neighbors. But jimmy is dead, d'arcy is pretty much a wasted junkie, and james iha is doing solo albums. I agree that this isn't the line-up I've known and loved but this is the first pumpkins sounding album I've heard in nearly a decade and I love it. So let him be the pumpkins, no one else is stepping up.

[@xxawsumrainbowxx]

My celestial 💖

[@hindie5001]

Aí Sim!!!

[@herkamurk]

@holydamien. I noticed that too. I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

[@MrDanielr80]

My wife won us a chance to meet him with a meet & greet in Sydney after the concert. I brought a Special K box for him to sign because of this song... this song is absolutely amazing, I love how it starts off acoustic, and builds and builds... I'm an old school Pumpkins fan... but this album is the second coming of Siamese Dream and MCIS!

[@victormartinez1285]

Ótimo álbum, se

[@sonerdice6945]

brasileiros conheceram esse musica pela 89.1 A Rádio Rock

[@TrueWill-mo9ip]

Love this song sounds to me like Billy's talking about how people in the music industry are controlled read the lyrics they're really good

[@bolch88bb8]

Now this is Pumpkins...this is a good song.

[@monstermash7465]

One of their best

[@claudiofiori6873]

Grande Billy Corgan!!!

[@Th3DarkCanuck]

Love this album. Got to see it in Edmonton...2011 I think? Great show.

[@JRFaubion420]

From Chicago, and this is the band that forever is the hometown band there. We embrace the pumpkins always have! I to am glad Billy finally got the tools to write this album. I agree, great album. But you cannot top Pisce's Iscariot, Siamese Dream.........that was when they had the movement and the radio scene behind them, now you can appreciate Billy Corgan's music and there is no expectations because it's been so long since a REAL album was released by them. less publicity - I LOVE THAT

[@nebulous8389]

This is proof that Billy doesn't need anyone but himself to be the pumpkins but.....James and Chamberlain can only help him soar farther thats for sure

[@bigchief3009]

This song, this album.... So many memories.... First time I've been able to listen to it since August due to those memories...

[@jsh020]

he did ask james back, dude. And darcey had retired from music entirely and went out of contact shortly after she left the band back in 97. Mellissa had also retired and settled down with a family by the time the pumpkins came back

[@Wecastspells]

I remember listening to this in my first day in college in 2012

[@samvji25]

te amo billy!!!!!

[@curtissterling4886]

I like the rate and speed of movement throughout this song

[@giordanomarotto1488]

This is a Masterpiece, It's Wonderwall of Oasis writed by Smashing Pumpkins ❤️🖤

[@victoriacaneal6996]

Love this song alot

[@bobtackaberry6000]

yes it has that mellon collie sound...you know, that sound of awesome pumpkins!

[@albertgarcia3180]

~This song will be in my wedding 🎩❤🤘🏽

[@TheChevy0]

Billy actually did invite all of the original members back, and even put an ad in the news paper. D'arcy is inot drugs now, if you haven't seen the mugshots, James won't even talk to Billy and didn't ever say goodbye after their last show. Not to mention that James and D'arcy couldn't play their instruments like Billyand Jimmy can, so producers asked him if he could do at LEAST 90% of the recording of everything besides drums. There's a good interview of Billy that Howard Stern did a month ago.

[@eleanorrose1133]

gorgeous!!!!! 🌠🌟🌃

[@JoshMelia]

I thought this was a Placebo song when it came on in the background!! What a great tune.

[@lolvltra]

This song gets better and better as it goes.

[@jsh020]

he left willingly in 2009, though if you are referring to the 1996 departure yah he was kicked out, Though 2009 he left on good terms with billy and is currently retired

[@laurasantiago7608]

Wow. I love you Billy

[@harveysteele6473]

saw them in sydney 31/7/12 billy corgan still kicking butt

[@DUFFNOTDUFF]

This, pale horse, glissandra, and violet rays are appointment fucking awesome. I thoroughly love this whole album, and think SP did an amazing job changing it up

[@g1bsonsg338]

Well you know, one does not have to like everything a band produces. This is not Soviet Russia. Its not about the name either, its about the music. And in the 7 year break up of the band I believe there were some creative changes that effected the quality of music that they are releasing now. And I know I am not alone in not liking the new music. There are many die hard fans out there dedicated to the original Pumpkins like I am. And thats nice you like all of there stuff, Im real proud of you!

[@MrQuirke9]

I literally cannot stop listening to this

[@bochlan]

Thank you!, and i agree. In my opinion; only the band themselves can say who is a fan and who is not, and ultimately I am glad we had this conversation. have a great day my friend =D

[@jsh020]

I agree with you for the most part, i think this is great album but it does feel like a warm up. I like to imagine this is a slightly better gish for SP3(sp1 was original line up, sp2 2007-2009 when it was just billy and jimmy) I look forword to what the fuutre entails, Billy was talking about how the next project is most likely going to be a double album also for a more depressing thing to look forword to is there will be a single about the singer of the frogs who died recently coming up

[@sjd1303]

im going to see SP next month for the first time and this is their first album in over 10 years I really like.

[@MagCynic]

Songs like this make me paranoid at how many absolutely EXCELLENT songs are out there that I just don't know about. The Celestials might be a top five favorite Smashing Pumpkins song for me and it only has slightly over a million views in over 7 years. I think Kanye West vomits up something and a few days later it gets millions and millions of views.

[@blackroses1029]

I can't get over how amazing this song is

[@davidwaldhart6435]

This song is next level brilliant

[@24Meritxell]

I'm totally in love with this song ... Till the eeeend ...

[@NiCkO16100]

Listen to some of there material from 2000. Its weird & different sounding like that. Plus this is the closes sounding to old pumpkins anyways

[@MaliciousChickenAgenda]

This album restored my faith in music again :)

[@alex789ization]

You should definetely listen some of the older songs of SP if you love this.Get Daydeam from Gish, Disarm from Siamese Dreams and Tonight from Mellon Collie. After listening to these songs you will undetstand how Billy came up with this song.SP for ever!

[@urloalcielo]

completely agree

[@WikkSiva]

I think it has the acoustic feel of 'Disarm' from 'Siamese Dream', mixed with some of the more loud songs such as 'Quiet' and other various songs from 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' album, but there seems to be a different stage of song compared to the old Smashing Pumpkins. But then again, only Billy is the original member, so you can expect a different style.

[@zombified3362]

My favourite song from the 2007-14 era of the band

[@JayT851]

This song uses the most common chords put together just added with violins and different lyrics but it's still a good song

[@mifaigirarelepalle]

THIS SONG IS AMAZING! IN THESE DAYS IT'S HARD TO FIND SOMETHING NEW IN MUSIC BUSINNESS, AND MOST OF THE TIMES OLD BANDS COME BACK TOGETHER JUST TO REMEMBER THE GOOD OLD DAYS, AND NOT TO MAKE NEW GOOD MUSIC,,,WELL, SMASHING PUMPKINS CAME OUT WITH THIS RECORD AND IT'S SUCH A CANNONBALL! BIG UP FOR THEM

[@BehaviorModification]

There's this dirty little guitar lick that quietly explodes into being at 3:02, it slides alongside the vocal melody and just somehow manages to raise the hairs on the back of my arms. I

[@Christian19Anywhere]

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC, BEAUTIFUL.

[@tessy0504]

este disco esta increible!!! estoy muy feliz porque los Smashing Pumpkins hayan vuelto con tan buen material

[@TheOnlyGoodVibes]

He could be talking about ketamine "special K" as it was referred to back in the day which is known to give out of body experiences which could refer to "the celestials".... but maybe not who knows with him

[@enna615]

Good question.

[@ezroller2k11]

this is my favorite song so far, cant really get into oceania that much but its got me back into machina, adore and siamese in a big way

[@SlenderGuy16]

They always will. ALWAYS.