Thomas Dolby - 'Oceanea'

[@dylanmorgan7027]

The most beautiful song that I have ever heard. I sincerely mean that.

[@jwccornock]

Dolby is one of the most talented song writers alive. Vastly underrated.

[@berndtbridges]

I’m a fool for ever doubting you’d ever write a song to rival ‘Screen Kiss’, Thomas. This is sublime.

[@Utopianx8x]

I feel so many emotions listening to this beautiful composition. Dear God thank you Thomas Dolby for bringing something lovely into this world.

[@mlv1055]

This song and "Cloudburst on Shingle Street," are his most intimate songs for me. They're about surviving. Oceanea is that place we go, that internal place, to heal ourselves and move on. It's about finding beauty in our pain, learning the lessons from it, and finding our strength in the face of adversity. Both songs are expressions of a bruised and battered fighter celebrating his survival.

[@TheSpookyDuke]

i'd add that to me it represents a perfect place of peace, but not sure if i'm alone there or not, and that makes it sad and content same time.

[@juanmanzano6881]

Ohh man you have hit the nail with that awesome comment😌

[@lonedrone]

This is just beautiful... Could be the best thing he's ever written. Very unexpected and incredibly inspiring.

[@elevenstar]

The song and the sound makes me cry... - amazing and so touching! Thank you Thomas Dolby for your wonderful songs during the 80's, 90's... - till yet!

[@195Bucks]

This is without doubt one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard!...it makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end!....he's one very talented songwriter!.

[@_MrPink_]

I play this... and it takes me elsewhere. I love everything about it.

[@maha77]

Thomas Dolby knows how to write melodies that utterly haunt me, and stir up memories from decades ago filled with unknown longings. this song, 'Valley of the Minds Eye' 'one of our submarines' 'I love you goodbye' 'screen kiss' are some of my favorites that do this, to name a few...

[@AldofromBordeaux]

screen kiss is a true GEM

[@TheSpookyDuke]

+maha77 Totally agreed, I'd just add Budapest by a blimp, to me a perfect nocturnal drive song

[@Elise__Mae]

Yes, Maha. I'm usually so hung up on the beauty of Dolby's chord progressions and timbral textures that it can take me years to fully appreciate his work as a melodist and lyricist.

[@wavejockey]

@@TheSpookyDuke Budapest is DA MAXXXXX (not only the beginning is not only on par with "shine on you crazy diamond')

[@freeatlast1963]

Close But No Cigar - is one of the anthems of my life .....

[@davidalbanez590]

Anyone who can write on song like Oceanea is a genius.

[@Markknott29]

Mr. D. I’ve been an admirer of your talent for a long time but I’ve only just heard this song for the first time today. You have an astounding ability to create a world of tranquility in just the length of a song. I can’t believe it, you’ve done it again. You’ve written a song and I can’t stop singing it…..🎶

[@DriveInFreak]

This is one of the most beautiful and moving songs I've ever heard. The first time I heard this I was simply blown away.

[@timdavis4099]

I listened to it at least 15 times in a row.

[@dylanmorgan7027]

Me too. Dramatic as it may sound, it's life-changing.

[@JulianMarkHouse]

Learning how to shed my skin, renewed by this song. I imagine stumbling home to finally rest there in the heart of comfort.

[@redpandagal]

A long way from his 80s stuff... heard this on a college station late at night a few days ago... I'm sold ! Beautiful!

[@Utopianx8x]

Mr. Dolby's artistry continues to leave me somewhat breathless. It makes me recall the days of listening to The Golden Age of Wireless and gaining inspiration enough to become an engineer so I could understand the bygone era of then and the future of tomorrow. Thank you Mr Dolby for continuing to inspire with your art.

[@JoelDionysus]

Mom, I'm listening to this beautiful song, and thinking of all of the wonderful times we had together, the silly jokes, the singing and laughing. All of the special things you said to me throughout my life, and you filled my life with love! Hopefully, I will join you and Dad in heaven when my time on earth is done. I love you with all of my heart, and I always will love you! Dad, you are also often in my hearts and my love is deep and true for you as well! Joel

[@ceciliazderic214]

I had to cry when I read what u wrote. I want this to be played at my funeral. The sound at the end would be my soul leaving the earth on a "thermal wind". Dolby is my fav intelligent musician. Thank u Thomas ❤

[@zappb70]

He crafts a tune....you are almost forced to to acknowledge the artistry...Love his work

[@SeventiesMania]

Eddi Reader's 'answer' back on this is gorgeous. A lovely, lovely song. I really want to do something visual with this myself, it's inspiring.

[@Deepwatermusic]

One of the most beautiful songs you will ever hear.

[@davidferman8558]

Hauntingly beautiful soundscape

[@LorinTone]

Here is something you don't see much of any more. A real artist creating brilliant work.

[@kielijakantele]

I know that many love Mr. Dolby's song "Screen Kiss," but this track "Oceanea" (for the lyrics and restrained motifs) and "Budapest by Blimp" (for the sonic layering and general atmosphere) always make me emotional.

[@lawandabailey7480]

Oceanea gives me a reason to meditate again. I can sing this song with spiritual pride and keep my eyes closed. This is a place i believe is real.

[@mmklassen]

The remixes of this piece are just as fantastic as this. I regularly play this on repeat rotation and oh how it transports me to a wonderful place.

[@montselusillamasferrer437]

Pura belleza... Gracias!!

[@ATACTA]

one of the more beautiful songs I have heard..... ever. thank you dolby, its gotten me through a rough patch

[@Asburyfun]

a beautiful,haunting song....

[@ArtisanSmithy61]

Mr D never ceases to amaze....a beautiful and timeless tune. Gorgeous photos, too.

[@simonpsychosis2812]

One of the most beautiful things I've EVER heard.

[@seasidegeorge]

hauntingly beautiful, can't stop listening to this whole ep. an extremely talented and creative individual

[@TheSpookyDuke]

As beautiful as our Earth is this song...

[@MotoXplor]

So beautiful... makes me think of lost loves and makes me shed tears...

[@chixdog]

no words to explain how this song make u feel , lovely , perfect.!!!

[@HowardPrice]

Oceanea is a truly beautiful track. Thomas' soft side always creates some of his best music. Catherine's artwork makes the old tank traps at Sizewell look beautiful too. Like magical ice cubes made from the stuff of Shingle Street.

[@gailal]

Absolutely beautiful sonics. Thankyou TMDR.

[@Nickel_The_Wise]

Sabrina, you've gone onwards to the path of the journey I can't follow yet, but I will find you amongst the adventurous new places again someday, and hold you close to say I love you all the more to have finally seen where we go next. It's a song that puts you here again.. and I can't thank Dolby enough for creating it.

[@davidgardiner2289]

Beautiful song and perfectly matched photographs.

[@frankkumon]

After almost 30 years, Dolby never ceases to surprise me.

[@adammeredith2117]

When I first heard Thomas Dolby in the early 80`s I could not believe how modern, special and still extreme groove-oriented he was. Each record has its very special perspective on music and soul. Thomas Dolby pushed me to explore more possibilities to compose music. That modern sound does not has to be soulless. It can be just as tender & sensitive - without loosing the groove. And man - his arrangements!! Most of the modern composers/producers have lost that perspective - and also the ability to swing. Love you Thomas!

[@195Bucks]

I could not agree with you more! 😊

[@paulhollingworth2115]

Listen this this all the time when on airplanes and when I need cheering up. Absolutely the most beautiful song Thomas has written (so far).

[@lyricbot8513]

Paul Hollingworth I agree. I really love this and Cruel, Close but no cigar and I love you goodbye- the slow songs are so encompassing

[@wavejockey]

these songs are way too beautiful/intricate to enjoy while flying

[@vantasties]

Very nice indeed. More, please!

[@2a.m.studio972]

This piece is so inspiring, sad and beautiful. Memories of a loved one after a loss.

[@FusionHowie]

I'm, so glad to see all the people loving Thomas Dolby. This song is my favorite of his new music Map of the floating city. I love this guy!!! Sooooooo creative in a field of ice.....he for sure lives in a suitcase!!!

[@pacificoceantsunami8497]

One of the most beautiful songs that should have been played on the radio....

[@markblackman6148]

This is why I've always loved Dolby. A master at exploring emotions!

[@899Ninjas]

Happy belated birthday @ThomasDolby! The Frozen River tribe members enjoyed your visit to the Triple Door! (Seattle thanks you~) I'm enjoying your new CD, Map of the Floating City, the songs are haunting & so lovely! Thank you

[@georgiarebelinne]

This is just beautiful.

[@Petemattable]

Mr Dolby plus the glorious Ms Reader. I think I've died and gone to Heaven. Sublime, simply sublime music.

[@UberDCDriver]

One of my favorites. Was so glad to see you put out some new songs after so long in between. I hope to catch you on tour again some day if you go out again.

[@davidgardiner2289]

Beautiful images and music, a time travelers delight.

[@framax67]

Beautiful 🥰

[@stanwyze495]

beautiful enchanting song... LOVE !

[@CHESEABUN]

What a beautiful new track!

[@GlenMurrant]

Some acts from the 80's were just that ... "acts". A long time ago Thomas Dolby drew a line in the sand which separated the acts from the artists. Beautiful!!!

[@Fieldson1977]

Thomas Dolby once said that the mont moment he knew he'd be envolved in the nusic business was from seeing Eno on Gray Whistle Test. I had that same moment in 94' when someone loaned me a copy of the Europa video. Brilliant song, and thank you for being the inspration that got me started.

[@undergroundjohnny]

Excellent Thomas Dolby!

[@AudioPervert1]

Superb tune ~ takes one way back .. or somewhere else out there ~

[@peterziegler6359]

This is a stunning tune. I've just finished The Speed of Sound, it was a very wonderful and inspiring read. Thank You.

[@neotropeusa]

great album; great photos.

[@mikewilliams5615]

Thomas this is completely amazing. Plush, beautifully layered and full of heart. Dude!!!

[@JesseH]

Amazing gifts that your creator instilled you with Thomas. Believe me, that shall never go un noticed. Thank you my friend.

[@camann33]

Saw it last night - AWESOME AWESOME!!! And it's like seeing an old friend after many years.

[@mrventon]

Very moving. Fantastic, looking forward to the album.

[@JediPug1]

Beautiful...

[@StephanieSante]

Perfect in everyday. So moving and beautiful. The Genius is here.

[@pauldazeley]

I sooooo wish the world of Thomas Dolby was a real planet ...............I would move there today

[@scientifico]

It is a real place... and you go there every time you listen. Look! I see you there!

[@alembic6384]

love this song.....beautiful

[@JasonCoote]

Always beautiful. One of my favourites.

[@FiveCentsPlease]

Beautiful work, TD. Thanks for all of the music you've given to us over the years.

[@sonicstate]

Thats great stuff, still so Dolby but also different. Great vocals - really great . Lovely match with Eddie Reader. Would love to do an interview Thomas!

[@joannanoel4757]

Wow what a stunning voice ....really beautiful song.....

[@sylviaharing8329]

A beauty...thanks Thomas...for all your music...,Sylvia.

[@naughtomaton]

Clean, complex, beautiful. Thank you for yet another "quantum" leap.

[@jamietaylor924]

Beautiful! I loved Eddi Reader's vocal on Cruel, and this is even better! Looking forward to seeing The Invisible Lighthouse at the Roundhouse - should be a great night!!

[@SuperSumo68]

This is just superb. Big fan of Mr Dolbys, saw him live last year at The Union Chapel gig. Hope he does a UK tour with the new stuff.

[@josoapification]

Forgotten how good Thomas Dolby is Beautiful track up there with my favourite wind power I was 13 when I first listened to that track and I am 50 now

[@VogelFreund]

I just love that song. Takes me to my own Oceanea. Good to hear new music from you. Makes me want to listen to your other Albums in my Collection. Thnx.

[@alexsnowberg2181]

Gorgeous.

[@SpikeWorsley]

Dear Thomas, I missed the release of this album, don't know how or why, but it is the best gift since Astronauts & Heretics - and if you knew me, you'd know that was in my top 10 ever. Not any more, this edges it out. Stunning soundscapes.

[@RonArgyle2011]

Stunning Mr Dolby. Wow. The female vox too, wow.. Bravo.. haunting .. like 17 Hills.. You're my favorite one Mr Dolby.

[@neilmacmusic]

Great song Thomas - you are still such an influence

[@ceciliazderic214]

i love Thomas and every song. Genius musician !

[@yochichear2652]

Thanks for that brilliant music Thomas

[@MichaMille65]

I love this song because it reminds me of my beloved wife... She died far too youg.

[@hippiechick1111]

Sorry for your loss. May the love live on forever, Michael. She is with you :-)

[@julio_scissors]

Sorry brother. This is a beautiful song, and if it reminds you of your wife she must have been beautiful, too.

[@cardensdriving]

Keep smiling Michael, you'll meet your lovely Missus one day in some better place.

[@silvioabramovitz882]

really sorry

[@mrPauljacob]

Im so sorry man

[@antrivers46]

I've been following TMDR since I first heard Leipzig back in the day. Undoubtedly a stunning piano/synth player from Foreigner to his PrefabSprout work. Definitely part of the soundtrack of my life, and now a new favourite. Absolutely gorgeous song, Edie Readers vocals are beautiful too. Blown me away.

[@Petemattable]

What joy.

[@skyreadersociety6183]

Mr Dolby is probably one of the most underrated writer of timeless and deep pop music.

[@polartech]

Evocative, inspiring, magical. Reminiscent of early TMDR for sure. Well done sir! Loving the visuals too.

[@sootspritehive]

Devastating song. The torrent of memories that this brings to life are both happy ones as well as sad. Living by the sea I have my very own Oceanea to drive home to - this new song has already made its home in my mind, heart and eco-zone.

[@jennywebster999]

I am 45. and he got me through the 80s. genious.

[@andrewgreen9856]

beautiful

[@PrivateEyeMusic]

Happy Birthday, Mister Dolby!

[@KTea88]

Lovely Thomas tank traps have a wonderful structure to them layered like the song.

[@SnakemanisJeff]

Just when you thought Thomas Dolby may have been a youthful indulgence, you find him here in the now. This track is about what two years old now? Those of you not familar with this artist need only to familarize yourself with his earler work in the 80's and you will hear that it is just as relevant then as it is now and beyond......;)

[@LoriCiani]

Ah, this is soothing balm on life's wounds. I love this song. : )

[@dinodev78]

Pure Genius!!!

[@LoriCiani]

I've seen Thomas Dolby live in concert, I know his voice is this good. This is breath taking stuff, totally yummy.

[@watsontcbc]

Like this one. Very nice.

[@rustydogcfl]

I absolutely love the Pigeon Point Lighthouse - Paul Sebastien Remix of this song. It is both hypnotic and ethereal. I wish the "Oceanea" EP was available on CD as I love having the music physically in my hands so to say. I have enjoyed listening to Thomas Dolby from the first minute I heard "She Blinded Me With Science." "The Golden Age of Wireless" is one of my all-time favorite albums and his production work with Prefab Sprout cannot even be described in words as the combination of such brilliant musicians is a match made in heaven. I want to thank Thomas Dolby for being a big part in creating the soundtrack to my life. I am forever grateful.