Wither On The Vine

After years of going cap in hand to record labels and begging for money to do this or that and then being beholden to the soul sucking machine that is the music business I've decided enough is enough. My new solo album 'Songs Of Candlelight & Razorblades' is being released, with the help of my manager George Allen, on my own label, Eyes Wide Shut Recordings.
So, in the spirit of self sufficiency and the cottage industry I have become and not wanting or being able to rely on a record label's big bucks for budgets I have made a video for 'Wither On The Vine' that I am rather proud of. Filmed by my wife, Cinthya, on a normal domestic video camera, using just either natural-light or candlelight and with no use of electric light, and edited by myself, it cost absolutely nothing to make except time and imagination and grappling with software hitherto unexplored. All the £££'s that I've spent on videos over the years only to find it is not the arcane art that video directors and editors, and the record business in general, would have you believe and, thumbing my nose at such po-faced conventions as 'always use down-lighting for video, donchaknow', I found it is something instinctual and fun to do without being a big learning curve. Therapeutic almost, zen like. It just goes to show that you don't need the big budgets and the snobbery of so called professionals, anyone can do this stuff these days. Of course it's not an attempt to compete with big budget videos but it is my visual interpretation of the song and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did putting it together.
The same with making music. Imagination and creativity. That's all you need. You don't need big, fancy studios with expensive equipment. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Answerable to no one but myself. That's how I like it. Long live the cottage industry.
Wayne Hussey, Aug. 29th 2014.

[@morbideyes9911]

Every song, every vídeo...Wayne is better with the time. I dont know what to say. .. his voice make me feel alive, make me believe that dreams can be real. This Song is perfect! Seems like 80's. I Love!!!!!!!

[@thebouncinghearts]

I can imagine this echoing around The Ministry back in the day....Very 'Jerry Lovelock'.....Love it! Nice one Wayne.

[@mansonargento823]

Forgot to mention we have just brought into the world a beautiful little angel 16/3/06 a priceless piece of our heaven.. best of all we named her after one of your songs you'd be rather shocked which one.. thanks wayne!

[@willowandreasson2856]

I'm going to sound like a stuck record here but this is a truly beautiful song. The video is perfect - it instinctively accompanies the song. Astonishing and inspirational. I am unsure about the intended meaning of the lyrics but my own interpretation relates to the feelings that sometimes overwhelm one when gripped by middle-age... yet one emerges from that momentary panic bathed in hope. I hope that makes sense :-) Thank you Wayne... so glad to see you back and doing what you do best in the way you want to do it - and thank you to Cinthya for the filming of the video :-)

[@TheAlejandroserra]

Very good song. With the essence of the good times. In the same box of the first albums.

[@planetmusicsamos]

Very nice Wayne!

[@pianorecording8494]

Brilliant song - and a fantastic video. Well done from one "cottage industrialist" to another. RESPECT !

[@gustavopamplona6020]

Much better than the video clip "Tower of Strength". LOL.

[@Max1DerMeister]

what are you talking about? that video its great

[@user-yc1jf7le6e]

The real Pearl in my music collection! I got hooked from first time I heard it! Nobody is doing music like this nowdays, and so liitle count of views is really dissapointing. Every line of lyrics is strong and True! Thank you Mr. Hussey for this masterpiece, that will go with me trough all my way

[@pedrofranco7486]

THIS IS A HIT OF THE ARTIST WAYNE HUSSEY. ILOVE THE SONG IS VERY GOOD AND THANKS CIN FOR THE VIDEO.

[@MephProduction]

Nice tune this, good way to promote the album. Looking forward to hearing what else is on the record, sounding like an album for those long cold nights ahead. I also feel Hussy never quite gets the acclaim,, acknowledgment or respect he deserves, his always writing and recording music and putting his heart and soul into everything he creates and that alone should be applauded.

[@ericmilan2]

Great !

[@Albrecht777]

Congratulations, Wayne. The video is atmospheric and professional, matching the music perfectly. The song is simply stunning, and in my opinion is the strongest work that you've done in ages. As a Mission fan of some twenty-three years standing, I found this far superior to the latest Mish offering. I don't have "Songs of Candlelight and Razorblades" yet. It has been ordered, but is being held back for Christmas. I can hardly wait to hear it.

[@arslet69]

I concider this song as one of the best songs of 2014.

[@TimequestUK]

It's always great to hear genuinely talented musicians. This is simply stunning, highly infectious music with a video that really caps it off as a magnificent piece of art. Well done Wayne and team - really looking forward to hearing the rest of the album and wishing you well with the pledge campaign.

[@2112jonr]

An incredibly emotionally articulate man, singer and songwriter. I am going to share his KZbin channel on Facebook, Twitter, more people deserve to appreciate his unique talent.

[@olaflemke3645]

Fantastic Video, fantastic sound. Looking forward to see you in Hamburg on Wednesday.

[@MitchQuintana]

This is brilliant, Wayne! I love it!

[@Kieraganion]

I love it, Wayne.

[@ResurrectionManchesterLaOroya]

Cool Music!

[@octobermidwife]

Love the song and video, looking forward to hearing it later on this month at Leicester. Can't wait............ On your own or with the Mission your No. 1 :)) Brilliant

[@GaylordBonnafous]

Good song, a pleasure to hear, thank you Wayne.

[@peterbenway3955]

what an excellent song. and I loved your intro to the piece. much respect to you for your talent and dedication and for doing what you love on your own terms. well done. will enjoy exploring more of your current and past work with Mission, Sisters of Mercy, etc... unfamiliar till today when a friend shared some songs with me. cheers!

[@onlyyesterday1967]

Beautiful

[@pedraodjriodejaneiro]

Épico!!!!! A genialidade de um músico de verdade. Parabéns pela postagem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@electromods]

Cool!

[@mansonargento823]

This is prime example why I think this guy is far to underrated... this is pure evidence that classic music thrives below the belt of commercial crap ROCK ON Jerry!!

[@jfiteni]

Blinder of a track Wayne!! - first heard it whilst at the bar at your Malta gig - which was delightful - Steph and I remain thrilled to have met and chatted with you after the show ;) Love this song and it's swirling guitars - and the video's very cool too - nice one Cinthya! Really hope our paths cross again - truly magical - Lots of Love from Malta!! Jody & Steph xx

[@darky75]

Wayne your voice is magical, hits the heart, hit nostalgia until I feel what goes through your head emotionally in every song you compose, you're a terrible singer songwriter .... the best

[@thelastgodcl]

Hi Wayne, I totally agree with you about to do the things all by ourself, this days is the only way...I like so much the melody of the chorus, well and all the song too...say Hi to Cinthya, nice job of both of you. By the way, I pre-ordered your album.

[@jasonledyard1]

best wishes, Wayne!

[@ronylemos4797]

Fantastic man , you did not allow the money limit his art and creativity ... this is for just and true artists

[@gomorriense]

Amazing song Wayne, as always !!!!!!!!!!

[@fleaflyflowflew]

Love the song and video. Looking foward to the new album and finally seeing you for the first time in Dublin in November!

[@AntonDangle]

Fantastic .

[@gabrielwd913]

Abrazos dese Uruguay y sigan adelante. Gande Wayne

[@sebastianwiman1679]

Video looking good, and it´s a great song as well! Can´t wait for your shows in Sweden!

[@939marian]

Excellent song! fine vid.

[@PaulDenman]

I really like this Wayne, nice one! :-)

[@justinatkins-copywriter]

Looking forward to seeing you tonight in Cape Town! I've been waiting ages to see your genius live again.

[@DarkFabij]

Genius! The best of the best!! Love Ya!!!!!

[@tristanyoung4161]

I love this song☺

[@SonOfSpiritwalker]

Awesome!!!

[@DrGothnRoller]

First I thought, unfortunately this is average. But then it grew on me. And about five and a half minutes in I think it's a great song. 2nd time listening to it and I am hooked. Looking foward to see you in the UK on a few dates. And the dance goes on.

[@claudiapessoa7634]

Oh, God, I desperately need the lyrics to this song!! I still haven't found a national edition of this cd, which probably would come with a booklet. I can understand most of it, but not everything. I loved it!

[@irinetemendonca316]

Congratulations for the video! Great Job!

[@RalphsMalphs]

beautiful song

[@gabrielwd913]

Espectacular!!!

[@Max1DerMeister]

4 years old, and only 22.100 views? :/ love you wayne from Argentina!

[@ruiribeiro5660]

Amazing guitars on this one! Makes me wanna...

[@Dickgoodbody]

Wow, Killer track !!!

[@logiclust]

dang, how'd this elude me? great track

[@ChristianDeathInJune]

justWonderful!..

[@Risengrave]

Excellent!

[@bandsilove1294]

great

[@dominicwardall535]

Nice work! Lovely song and you wouldn't know that the video was 'homemade'.

[@ryanx1334x]

love this one , great song , great album [ K T F ]

[@lynnbenson]

Bravo Cinthia!

[@tylerskiss]

This album really has some stellar moments: Nothing Left Between Us, JK Angel of Death, Devil's Kind and the mesmerizing Aporia. In fact, the only shortcomings on the album were Swan Song (Lament) because we already had it on the Swan Song single, and the re-recorded version of Wasting Away because, well... the original was perfect and you can't do better than perfect. Hearing this first single and how it has that electronic sound, I was expecting another album like Masque seeing as Masque was pretty much a Hussey solo album in spirit, but SoCaR turned out to be a lot more varied, which is pretty much why I've always loved the Mission/Wayne's work... what other band could write the Crystal Ocean, the majestic That Tears Shall Drown the Wind, the clever Sour Puss, the hypnotic Melt , the raw and powerful Black Cat Bone and then pull off a cover of the garish Mr. Pleasant!?

[@0666Patrick]

See you in Barcelona!!

[@Replicess2012]

Loving this! :)

[@chuax77]

Wayne Hussey Genius!

[@aurumnigris]

music to dream and dance with the wall :)

[@franciscojaviermartingarci3336]

muchas gracias, ¡que grande eres!

[@davynaert1301]

Put it on Spotify!!!! Yes very good song

[@andrewcartwright9042]

Intro on this reminds me of early Cure Seventeen Seconds

[@Gulosa1976]

I saw this guy and his band The Mission in Lisbon in 1992.Best concert i ever saw before and since.And i saw hundreds of concerts.The atmosphere breathed in that show was EPIC! Ending with a 10 min long Tower of Strenght version...Damn, those were the days. Now i see Katy perry, Biebers and s#iT like that making millions without a drop of talent... maybe it´s me who´s wrong.

[@2112jonr]

Grace Ventura You are correct. Thankfully these guys can still deliver, as well or better than in the 80's/90's. Saw Wayne solo three times this week, very happy to report he is on top form, as always.

[@dawnmartinez1419]

EXCELLENT GROOVE love this track Wayne. Keep it flowing~

[@AndreVieiraguitarist]

Don't listen to stupid criticism! Good job on both video and song!

[@benoitportier3836]

Thanks Mr Hussey.

[@anthonysmith1751]

so what instrument was Andrew Eldritches choice of playing?,,,,,,ERRRRRRRR,,,,, I agree with the majority here as a fan from day 1,,,,,class!!!!!! looking forward to the September 22nd gig in bilston!

[@michaelmarino3013]

I was searching for a son GB of the same title by the pernice brothers. Found this happily by mistake or not..

[@anacro9944]

Esses caras foram minha cura. Tenho uma história de gratidão por eles. 🙏👁️👁️🖤❣️

[@orion25920]

Maravilhoso, obrigado por fazer parte de minha vida.

[@gustavopamplona6020]

Dear Mr. Wayne Hussey, please post the lyrics. Thank you. From your Brazilian admirer

[@DarkFabij]

Here you are the lyrics! :):) Like the Bordeaux grape I’m getting better with age A fool to some but to others I’m a wise old sage There’s dust blowing ‘cross my mind Like the stars when they’re all aligned We shout and scream and wail and cry But in the end, well, we all must die Please don’t judge me by the colour of my skin ‘Cos the man I am is the man within Don’t judge me by the length of my hair Or the clothes or the hat I wear We wail and cry and shout and scream But in the end, well, it’s just a dream Please don’t judge me for who or how I love For how I choose to worship, for my God above The tongue I use, for speaking my mind Or the flag I stand behind We scream and shout and cry and wail But in the end, well, it’s heaven or hell I read their words of spite and scorn (my kingdom is a distant light) I’ll live by the creed to which I’m sworn (go softly into the night) And though the sky is ripped and torn (spread my wings take heavenly flight) I’ll die the death to which I’m born But I won’t wither on the vine Take me in your arms and love me Love me like I need to be loved Take me in your arms and love me Love me like I want, I want, I want to be loved The sun ain’t shining it’s a spiteful day Taking a walk down Nostalgia Way We cry and wail and scream and shout But in the end, well, what’s it all about? I read their words of spite and scorn (my kingdom is a distant light) I’ll live by the creed to which I’m sworn (go softly into the night) And though the sky is ripped and torn (spread my wings take heavenly flight) I’ll die the death to which I’m born But I won’t wither on the vine

[@victoralbertos]

Si se parece en primer acorde de la guitarra . Osea una nota larga, y si claro la batería hace lo mismo q todas las canciones de sisters

[@eduardobracamontealvarez1959]

from breathe me in 2004

[@tristanyoung4161]

☺❤

[@originalgoth]

Great video, Wayne. well done to you & Cinthya for putting it together. I love it. Just as a matter of interest, what editing software did you use? Best Wishes Always John

[@2112jonr]

Wayne's on record as being a long time Cubase user in the studio.

[@BlackFoxInc]

This is insane. I need the lyrics.

[@filibertoa85]

mission

[@Dfunkmstr]

Why does This starts just like "MARIAN" from "SISTERS OF MERCY" ?

[@romaincrassa7423]

genialllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

[@eduardoteodorobracamonteal397]

cure

[@krishnaandrade8568]

porque wayne insiste en tomar melodias de sister of mercy y cambiar la letra me gusta mucho the mission y creo que son lo mejor pero que realicen canciones como las de antes pero no copiando en buena lo digo y eaperando lo mejor para la banda

[@victoralbertos]

Me gustaría saber a que canción de sisters se parece,

[@Max1DerMeister]

+Victor Albertos se parece un poco a Marian

[@eduardobracamontealvarez1959]

wasteland

[@ericmilan2]

Great !

[@djoharmed3451]

wow!