Ultravox - Building Eden

[@THIRV]

Just enjoyed rewatching this in late 2024. All the comments on here are now so poignant as we’ve lost Chris this year. Ultravox ended, the moment the lovely man fell asleep. There cannot and must not be any more, without Chris. Midge carries the torch for the band these days with his solo tours of course, and got that to look forward to, real soon. Ultravox are my favourite band of all time, their music will live on forever. Good health to Midge, Billy and Warren. And heavenly thoughts for Chris. 🙏🏼 ✨

[@rachelar]

John Foxx too

[@GaryShenton]

My one and only Band. The mighty Ultravox. God bless Chris x

[@derekporter7658]

I still can't believe Chris is no longer with us. Taken far too soon. I'm so privileged to have seen the band that is my all time favourite. I really love the documentary of Return to Eden and Brilliant. What a privilege to have lived in the era of their prime and their reformation.

[@annettecowling8430]

I was so sad to hear of Chris' passing. I had the pleasure of meeting the band during the Return to Eden tour, a brief encounter I will never forget. Chris was so friendly and upbeat, a sad loss to his friends, family and fans, but the music he made with Ultravox will live on. A true gent. They all are.

[@derekporter7658]

@DorisDay-lw4xs That would have been something to see. However the backbone of the group then and with Midge, I don't think talked about Foxx in any way. I'm not sure which party held the grudge/animosity, but I'm happy to have seen them in the classic lineup, and before the sad passing of Chris. I hope we're blessed with a long time with Warren, Billy and Midge.

[@charleyfarley5065]

My heart melted when Warren hugged them all 😍😍😍

[@jaysigma]

This band and their music guided me through my youth and the later years... and still love them up to this day. Thanks to them that they still have their class and style, even though we have passed our 60's...

[@Enryjazz]

In 1982, I have spent three months inside the hospital cause a serious problem with one of my lung. Every night, to feel less lonely, I used to play on my small walkman the tape of Vienna. It was for me the happiest moment I had inside the hospital, I can say listening almost every night that cassette saved my life, I mean, I felt even better day after day. After surgery I came home and I was a big fan of Ultravox. I have seen them live once, in Milan, in Palatrussardi, it was november 1984. I can say a big thank you Ultravox, you made my life better. Now I'm 61 and still alive, and still listening Ultravox as one of my favourite band ever. i felt realy sorry when Chriss died, God bless him. Anyway I wish them all the best. Hopefully one day I will see Ultravox again somewhere. Bye for now. Ciao from Italy.

[@andreamikesnekovacs5752]

I'm glad to see Chris's laugh! 🥲🥲❤My favourite part 13:30. Here Billy plays the part of the Voice ! It's amazing! Ultravox gives me the music I need !!!

[@Wendy-cj5yz]

Saw them @Manchester Apollo & adored this - same place saw them in 1981 & 1982 ❤❤. Awesome. Loving the ‘normalness’ of this. The nervousness, anxiety and the reality of meeting each other for the first time in years & it being good. Great example of maturity.

[@fitnessisgood4u]

Love this documentary. Love the whole band, but I honestly think Chris seems the most happy and positive guy out of all of them.

[@angelacasey8446]

I have never outgrown Ultravox and neither has my friend. Thank you for guiding us through the decades.

[@AdamBorseti]

Words cannot describe my love for this band. Ultravox is one of the most influential and inspirational bands for me as a synth player/composer. I may have arrived late, having discovered them when I was 15 or so (so like... 2006) but man oh man, I bought all their albums and to this day I can honestly say that they're responsible for a huge chunk of the type of sound I'm after. Long live Ultravox! All that's left is to see them live (fat chance), but hey..... I never thought I'd see Men Without Hats live, and I did.... even met the band, so who knows.....

[@drsnypejsek]

Here in Czech Republic there are also top synth composers and art rock performers who were in 80's influenced by Ultravox. I am an amateur keyboard player and I aim to perform Ultravox songs.

[@davidsanderson5918]

I love the civilised and ORDINARY process of watching a maturing Ultravox prepare for rehearsal. Being a musician is not about image, shoulder pads and lipstick (as Nick Rhodes likes to present it as being).....most often it's fixing gear, trying out equipment, solving issues, practicing, putting up with niggles and getting over little doubts. Most of all, it's waiting around. I love the bit around 22:48 where Midge is talking with an hour and a half to go before going on stage. There's a strange depletion of energy with an hour or so to go....almost as if the body goes weak to counter the nerves and adrenalin. I know thst feeling so well. I also love programmes like this. To younger viewers (if there are any) these men will look retired teachers. I can see their younger selves under the grey hair, stubble and thick prescription glasses. Believe it or not I haven't got ONE song by Ultravox in my music collection even though I'm fond of several. After fifty years of collecting I might just start getting some. :)

[@asdrubalanibal6853]

That embrace says it all. Congrats to all of them❤️

[@williamhastie5056]

Love you Ultravox ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@batphink2655]

Totally cool guys and what musicians! Having only seen Ultravox once for the Quartet Tour at Massey Hall in Toronto in 1982 they were just mind-blowingly good. If you get a chance to see them do NOT hesitate!

[@1969atam]

One of the best bands of the 80s. Vienna is a masterpiece!

[@colinheaton6934]

Was so excited to go to this tour if only they could reform again and play all the hits

[@LIGHTintheHALLS]

This is awesome! I haven’t seen this before. I really enjoyed watching them put all of their legendary magic together again.

[@meredithhopkins1411]

When the season is gone, it's GONE.

[@Nexus-le9bb]

we the fans never left....went to two concerts back then 81-83...got the same feeling whatching this and the return to eden dvd i bought....thanx for the music and memories

[@rachelar]

Chris was so joyful. RIP. Heaven's an even greater place with him now, sequenced live basslines echoing forevermore into space 🌌

[@Skoora]

Just like I love guitar, bass and drum sounds from certain era’s, there’s something timeless and magical about synth sounds from 77- 83, maybe even starting a few years earlier. A lot of movie soundtracks from then also had fantastic synth scores.

[@SlowCarToChina]

I totally agree. I think those old, analogue sounds have become as familiar to us as pianos and guitars, etc. We hear them again now and all is well with the world.

[@xeniabrunel4552]

Lovely to see them getting back together again one of the greatest bands to come out of the 20th century

[@djm9937]

love the documentary, tearful at times.. so much waiting around..I couldn't do it !

[@andyt3284]

great 2 see Warren back in the fold! iv seen them live 4 times! and they r amazing live an together they r a force to b rekoned with!

[@eleroambients5008]

Yeah .... The Mighty "Warren Cann" is Back Amazing !!

[@visageinformationservice8429]

Stumbled across this accidentally, great to see

[@teresama538]

I think the views are all by me so far.I love them.Still charming

[@krazyoldkatlady192]

Oh no. Not at all Teresa. I just discovered this two days ago and have been watching it repeatedly ever since!

[@ВалерийКузнецов-л2ч]

GREAT BAND ! ! ! From Russia with Love !

[@paradox-3001]

Точно)

[@thesandsie13the2nd]

happy birthday may 19 to the mighty warren Cann . 70 looks good on you.

[@djm9937]

Warren b May 20 1950, so was 58ish in the documentary

[@hydro10]

They maybe quite mature or maybe I should say old but they still have plenty to show to the world. Isaw them live on this tour. My oh my, they were from the different galaxy. I remember crying hearing the very first notes of Astradyne on this gig. They really are the Gods of music. Let's hope Billie will change his mind and I will hear these guys at least once again.

[@meredithhopkins1411]

When it's time to move on, you can't change that. When a season is over, it is OVER.

[@LAMags]

Wow what memories !! Saw ULTRAVOX in Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 in 1982 or 83 ... I still have my ticket stub somewhere!! They were just brilliant .. then a couple of years later saw Midge Ure in a club, got to meet him!!! I was almost floored , such a nice man ♥️this documentary is amazing , just seeing them all together🎶 it is to bad they broke up, but we. all know things in life change, and people change , that is just life!! Brilliant albums📀📀 brilliant band!! I could see how they were reacting to so technology changes... everything is on the MAC BOOK🎹🎹luv them to death!! With luv from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 📀pure gold !!! Stay safe everyone♥️♥️LA 2022

[@GIMMETHEWRISTBAND]

great story! i myself only got to see midge ure in 2016 and 2018, also in toronto!

[@LAMags]

GimmeTheWristBand That is amazing !! You must live in Toronto also BEAUTIFUL♥️♥️ Luv LA x 📀

[@Pincer88]

Seeing them again feels like meeting up with a love lost and refound.

[@michaelmitchell8218]

I just wish music like this would come round again. Loved this band back in the early 80s. I always loves different styles of music but I just can’t stick today’s music it’s so meaningless and all sounds the same. I mean take a single from this band like visions in blue it’s a masterpiece and so much soul went into it. Bands took synths to a new level back then. You just don’t see this today the synths have got better but they just don’t do nothing with them at all just press a few keys. Synths was harder then to use but they pulled it off doing so much with them. Good music,good band and fucking amazing music. Sorry for my language I just can’t think of a better word. Down to earth guys.

[@magicianamongthespirits622]

I am a fan of this era of music - lots of childhood memories. But some of us are out there synthing it out and making what we feel is our best, without pandering to the masses. You just have to look a little bit :)

[@DoorCloser]

Chris' laugh is so contagious 😂

[@lauramarie9131]

What a treat! Thank you for sharing.

[@craigstark8866]

Having followed the boys for 37 years, I note that Billy is probably the most difficult of them all

[@visageinformationservice8429]

Isn't it because of Billy that they have gone their separate ways again?

[@Teeb2023]

@@visageinformationservice8429 I suspect so.

[@deletebilderberg]

What makes Billy, Billy makes him the unique talent he is.

[@trollgoodman7808]

NO!! Midge did a tour with no plans to continue Ultravox but immediately went out and played the tracks from Brilliant...which upset Billy and was disrespectful.

[@SlowCarToChina]

@@trollgoodman7808 I think Warren was only in it for a single tour too. He has a life and family in Canada.

[@davidwhitehead4498]

excellent ! Many thanks for posting this

[@julianmathurin4853]

I have been following this band music since the very first time I heard then on college radio in the USA

[@giannighilardi6396]

One of the top 5 best ever band.

[@arizonaidiot1250]

Greatest band...…...EVER!!!!

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

saw this tour so glad I did as it was probably the last one.

[@ingenious4t]

I really enjoyed this, I hope they’ll release another album...

[@charleyfarley5065]

Such a great documentary!

[@mollyfilms]

Just a side note: At 5:25 you see the camera pull up quick to capture the first time Midge and Warren had met since live aid in 1985 so I believe (correct if wrong). The reason the camera pulled up as it did was because I had told Midge to give me fair warning he was walking in to the building so I would be ready with the camera.. He forgot! I heard his voice as he came in but in those days shooting on tape meant that the camera needed a few seconds to reach servo lock before it would record. I knew this was a one off event so was really annoyed I had no warning. In the end I think the way it was captured actually help with the effect so all not lost.

[@GIMMETHEWRISTBAND]

Lee Curran first time they met since ‘86, whereas live aid in ‘85 was the last time they shared the stage together! anyways, this is such a fascinating story, thanks for sharing!

[@mollyfilms]

GIMMETHEWRISTBAND I knew it was a long time but wasn’t sure. I thought it may have been live aid but I wasn’t there sadly :)

[@ohcrikey9560]

That was such a heart warming moment.

[@josie3674]

Absolutely fascinating ❤❤❤❤

[@PATROLBOAT73]

Very Cool, so much goes into any Tour....wow !

[@jaysondudley4176]

Goosebumps!

[@NOOne-im5vg]

I saw them on this tour. Very entertaining. I also saw Midge supporting Human League, laat year. Absolutely brilliant imho.

[@buickmonte]

How i wished they would have toured the states for the reunion tour,i am almost 50 years old and i love these guys.....love from Texas!

[@undergroundwarrior70]

Not going to happen. After the release of their last studio album 'Brilliant', May of 2012 (uploaded on KZbin) Midge Ure (and Billy Currie) have stated they will no longer go on tour. Ultravox as a band has officially come to an end.

[@Fontsman-14]

John Foxx era was easily the best.

[@robd2184]

Wished I’d been on the ball in 2009 and gone and seen them....and now they have called it a day again - can’t blame them as they are “ getting on a bit “

[@tcat92]

Can't believe I missed it. But I'm going to see Midge in 2018. Please don't cancel it.

[@normanpouch]

Ipswich is waiting for your return please. You are the Best.

[@johnlees6019]

Wish ultravox would do one more final tour miss them as a unit 😮

[@Ashfaq1999]

Legends 🎹

[@fimfengius]

The fab 4.. Kings of synthezisers.

[@田代智樹-r8v]

ありがとうございました。

[@Harumi-jr6hz]

Of course I love Midge-san, but it was great to see so many of the other members of Ultravox. I wonder if it was like this behind the scenes at RAJh last time (October 2023)?❤️🎶 38:48

[@NOWtheband]

Nice to hear them listening to La Dusseldorf! :-)

[@lifeson90]

great vid but too much emphasis on the age/past thing when these guys clearly still well on the ball. fantastic band thankyou ultravox

[@andypaterson1639]

I expected to hear them playing in this.

[@davidsanderson5918]

I just KNEW from around ten minutes in we wouldn't. It's a study of the four men returning to what they used to do with a determined idea NOT to show them performing.....and of course the dying seconds of it with the closing credits has what sounds like the beginning of the gig. Tasteful, I think.

[@undergroundwarrior70]

Well that was a bit interesting. For me Ultravox was much better with the original lineup (they started out as Tiger Lily, and had a couple of other names): Founder and frontman: John Foxx, Stevie Shears: guitar (later replaced by Robin Simon), Chris Cross: bass guitar, keyboards, synths and backing vocals, Billy Currie: keyboards, synths, keyboards, violin and viola, Warren Cann: drums, drum machine(s) used on first recording on the 2nd album Ha!-Ha!-Ha! Ha! I saw Ultravox in March of 1979 with John Foxx and Robin Simon at the Whiskey A-Go-Go in West Hollywood, CA. Excellent concert! After John Foxx left Ultravox, so did Robin Simon. Therefore it was Billy Currie that decided to bring in Midge Ure to replace John Foxx (on vocals and Robin Simon (on guitar). Instead of having 5 members Ultravox became 4 members. With the new lineup they recorded (officially) their 4th album Vienna. That is a good album and I did buy it when it was first released in 1980. But after that for me Ultravox went downhill with their albums (some OK songs and some good electronic music on some of those albums, but overall not the best) after Vienna. And by all means Billy Currie, Chris Cross and Warren Cann are excellent musicians, but for me Midge Ure took them towards more of a pop oriented direction. Just like Phil Collins did with Genesis after Steve Hackett left. For me, Genesis was much better when Peter Gabriel was with them.

[@trollgoodman7808]

Nice post but Midge Ure's the daddy

[@ohcrikey9560]

I agree to s degree. Yes Systems of Romance' is a timeless masterpiece. But I think 'Rage in Eden' is also a superb album. Yes they went a bit pop but it gave them commercial success and loads of wonga. So good luck to them. Ure's cheesy 80's lyrics though...🤢

[@trollgoodman7808]

@@ohcrikey9560 what "Cheesey lyrics"?

[@Juicio87]

2:27 You can see on his monitor that Midge was playing some videogame but I would like to know which one!

[@timwilderspin]

Whilst I enjoy the sort of mundane ambience of this film a lot, I feel it could've done with more probing interviews with the band and explanation of how they coped with the radically different set-up of gear from the early 80s. Vienna and Rage in Eden are masterpieces though.

[@davidsanderson5918]

Can you imagine preparing for a reunion tour after twenty-three years and someone suggesting the idea of a probing interview?.....no thanks! When you're busy you don't need it. I think we were lucky to get what we got. They're not obliged to be a pop star like Duran Duran.

[@SlowCarToChina]

Wonder what they do for days job now (apart from Midge, obviously)?

[@malgorzataczerska8340]

Ciekawy film😊

[@ktreier]

“The mighty Warren Cann”. I still think they were better with John Foxx, but a few great tracks from the MU years too.

[@Johnnybananass-_]

for the life of me I dont see why they dropped a whole bunch of new tech and computers on a band that hadnt used the gear to setup woth hiring some rehearsal techs to assist each to setup and program ,

[@Andy-pu2iv]

So... Which one's John?

[@ohcrikey9560]

Andy...ha-ha-ha. (Please excuse the punn). 😎

[@gillstrachan7486]

Midge is still hot! 😍

[@richardsteele5187]

Ultravox helped me get a level superb band fox or no 🦊 like genesis Gabriel Collins debate

[@gus6183]

Chris seems Jackie Steward!

[@radkaskrobankova6542]

👌🇨🇿👌

[@SK-sm9mn]

Very much a documentary for the committed fan rather than someone with just a passing interest like me. They need to introduce the band members- otherwise you don’t know which one of these old men is which. The whole thing is a little unstructured for the casual viewer.

[@TheDukeOfPannekoeken]

18.01 Warren ffs xd

[@brixshadow9594]

Midge worries to much

[@iirachelmadness8677]

That's anxiety for you

[@blakeyonthebuses]

I can't help but think they're making a bit of a deal with this. Why not just play your instruments? Also, how come they are not mates? After all those years why have they not kept in touch?

[@pinkmazohyst]

blakeyonthebuses They kicked Warren out in 1986, or 1987 (?) I think and hadn't spoken to him since and then the whole band just kind of imploded after awhile

[@andypaterson1639]

I've been in loads of bands and have few contacts from the old days.

[@ItIsJustJudy]

Warren got the boot in 1986. He was very bitter for a few years. He said a lot of nasty things about Midge.

[@undergroundwarrior70]

Midge became a control freak and very nasty towards the rest of his bandmates, and he became a heavy alcoholic. (Clean and sober now for many years.)The reason why Warren Cann was fired was because he wanted to continue using electronic percussion and drum machines on a full time basis. The rest of the members wanted to go back to basics for Warren playing the drums. So he was fired and hurt by that. Afterall, Warren Cann was an original member of Ultravox way before Midge Ure replaced John Foxx, original founding member. Later Midge, Chris Cross quit, and Billy Currie was the only original member left and he reformed Ultravox a few times, recorded a couple of albums with new members, but those albums did not do very well.

[@paulboulter7823]

I think they were waiting for each other to reach out but personal pride got in the way