Blur - St. Charles Square (Official Video)
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Blur - St Charles Square (Official Video)
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St Charles Square - the second single taken from the new album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’
The Ballad of Darren, out now: blur.lnk.to/theballadofdarren
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Directed by Toby L
Produced by Up the Game
Exec Producers Josh Connolly & Toby L
Producer - Katie Cooper
Line Producer - Jamie Tarr
Cinematography - Rhys Warren & Sebastian Cort
Camera Assistant - Thomas Foster
Editor - Matthew Prickett
Edit Assistant - Miles Watson
Post Producer - Lola Cookman
Post House - Work Editorial
Assistant Editor - Alex Townley
Colourist - Philip Hambi
Post Producer - Edwin Elkington
Post House - The Mill
#blur #stcharlessquare #theballadofdarren
St Charles Square
I fucked up
I’m not the first to do it
Must forgoe now, your smile
Off the wall, beige
I’m fixtures and fittings
Call me out but call me
‘Cause there is something down here
And it’s living under the floorboards
Its grabbed me round the neck with its long and slender claws
Don’t leave me here baby don’t leave me completely
‘Cause I might not get back to myself at all
St Charles Square
This year’s migration
Basement flat with window bars
Pauli’s outside
Spare me the gloaters and the pain
I don’t want it anymore
‘Cause there is something down here
And it’s living under the floorboards
It’s up and down the clock of the townhall back in time
Oh I’ll ride with you baby, I’ll ride with you forever
But we might not get back to ourselves at all
No Tesco disco
The room is shrinking fast around me
It’s grabbed me by the ankle
And pulled me under
Loneliness I’ve been here before
‘Cause every generation has its gilded poseurs
Weird vibrations in the basement
I don’t like this scene
Pauli’s ghost come back to haunt me
Think I’m going to …
#blur #stcharlessquare #theballadofdarren
Пікірлер: 839
Those guitars. Graham Coxon's guitar tones are just wonderful. Blur is back. The guitars are heavenly. And Damon is the best Alternative Brit rock vocalist around.
@patriciomartinotti5694
Жыл бұрын
the guitar sounds to Pixies + Tortuga San Sernin (the Dave Rowntree side project)
@luzhizui
Жыл бұрын
Also Robert Fripp's playing on Bowie's 'Scary monsters' album
@justaguy1451
Жыл бұрын
Totally. He's also using Fripp's new standard tuning, which have this name because Robert Fripp came up wit It in the early 70s.
@sd8974
Жыл бұрын
Yeah...he just needs to tune them before he starts though...🤣
@justaguy1451
Жыл бұрын
@@sd8974 Pardon? Graham is using new standard tuning in this. Very easy to tell if you're guitarist.
this is like the blurriest blur song blur has ever blurried
Very Bowie scary monster era type vibe, Graham’s Robert Fripp guitar sound only makes it more so, love it.
@theWARMJET
Жыл бұрын
Fripp-Santiago
@alexneill8338
Жыл бұрын
Yes it sounds a lot like It's No Game, love it!!
@user-ej6qc5zs2s
Жыл бұрын
very far away from both of them
@pauledwards6987
Жыл бұрын
Sounds very Bowie’Lodger’ period too
@mattplummermusic
Жыл бұрын
Great minds think alike! Good to see risk in getting this out there ❤
I was here. I saw history happen. Long live Blur.
@Protroblade
Жыл бұрын
Same
@koenotte7908
Жыл бұрын
Oh shit I was too late
@marthallen
Жыл бұрын
same!
@bansky58
Жыл бұрын
Bugger 😢
@ziggy6122
Жыл бұрын
Me too ...Still buzzing 😂😂
Graham Coxon is to Blur, what Johnny Marr was to The Smiths, James Williamson to The Stooges, and Mick Ronson to Bowie. A vital element of their sound and a modest genius. What a fantastic track. Welcome back.
what a time to be a blur fan
@mayankkapri7305
Жыл бұрын
Indeed
@SANDSCORCHER
Жыл бұрын
@thebeetle1656 Absobloominlutely 😎👍🏻 Roll on Saturday evening 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@TheDailyCrumb
Жыл бұрын
we're so lucky to have them back
@embunchofnumbers
10 ай бұрын
It’s always good tbh 🤷♀️
@andrewmaguire4476
10 ай бұрын
Remarkable band.
Very different kinda groove for Blur. The guitar sounds Bowie-esque and I’m digging it.
@the_oslovian
Жыл бұрын
Was thinking exactly the same earlier!
@bobwoolerOriGinal
Жыл бұрын
Scary Monsters👍
@robridgeway1964
Жыл бұрын
@@bobwoolerOriGinal or lodger, but yep.
@bobwoolerOriGinal
Жыл бұрын
@@robridgeway1964 That one also, along with the Boys Keep Swinging/M.O.R. connection.
@antoniovasquez9946
2 ай бұрын
@@robridgeway1964nah, Lodger’s guitar is different from Fripp’s Scary Monsters contributions which is what this song sounds like.
Damon Albarn is the man. Very rarely I've seen an artist who's been in the business for 30 years being able to stay relevant throughout the decades like this guy. Blur, Gorillaz, solo...it doesn't matter. The dude always stayed on the grind. And it paid. Bless him.
Even though I'm an atheist, I'll just say it. God bless Damon. For being such a steady provider of joy and beautiful music in my life since I was 13, going on 30 years of happiness now. Thank you, sir! Please don't stop. Ever.
@prismonthethehorizon5793
Жыл бұрын
Damon's been so consistent with his music for various projects over the years but blur, that's pretty special, so glad they pulled another album out of the bag! 💗
@the_oslovian
Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@kyrastube
Жыл бұрын
@@prismonthethehorizon5793 oh yes, Blur will forever be extra special, because there is where I got introduced to him. But whatever he is up to, I've not yet heard him do anything I dislike. So as long as he keeps going, I'll be happy.
@jacovawernett3077
Жыл бұрын
You are wonderful. You are welcome to call God..Klaatu One. Lchaim. I'll teach you some Aramaic. It's the slang of Hebrew. Schlama means peace. Malkuth means heaven. Hubba means love. Hubba to you and yours.
@RADIOSUICIDIO
Жыл бұрын
This sounds more like a pure Graham's song. But yeah, long live our favorite music workaholic
I remember following these guys all over the uk in my mid to late teens !!! I was definitely in the superfan camp. Modern life will always remain one of the best British albums ever recorded. So many memories of drinking too much and taking E too often. Going to festivals all over Europe and living up every second of 90s pop culture. I was there when it started and blur will always have that special place inside me. No mobiles , no internet, no instant messaging and folk following every move u made. U enjoyed the experience and you didn’t need a picture to show the world. Didn’t matter what anyone else knew. I was living in those moments and if I was told I could go back and do it all again I would. Without thought. Glastonbury 98 seeing this lot on main stag full of E. after about 20 of us sat round campfire playing guitars and just soaking it all in. Was a moment in time and now it’s gone. But I’ll never forget it. Even if I can’t remember half of it.
I feel 13 again with these singles. Narcissist is hard to beat in my view, but this is another good one. Feels like forever waiting for the album to drop through the door!!!
This sounds a lot like The Great Escape era, very similar to stereotypes and the charmless man in my opinion. I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH ALREADY!
@wakudastudio
Жыл бұрын
Haha yes, except this time Graham is happy to be there.
@Protroblade
Жыл бұрын
@@wakudastudio yep the day that country house became number 1 he almost commit suicide
@kellydalstok8900
Жыл бұрын
@@wakudastudioI saw them in Amsterdam last Tuesday and Graham looked like he was really enjoying himself. He even gave a small wave to the audience as he walked off the stage.
@Protroblade
Жыл бұрын
@@kellydalstok8900I saw them in Newcastle and Graham was really happy he was throwing his guitar in the air and Doug lots of tricks with it! I’m seeing them in Wembley next week which will be a very big performance
@parsnip1
Жыл бұрын
I thought the intro also sounded a little like Elastica at their peak. To me this is a blend of monsters-Bowie, Elastica, The Great Escape and 13. I like it.
This band is one of the absolute best things to ever happen to me, BLUR FOREVER!!!! 💗💗💗
@whatsthestory2612
Жыл бұрын
Me too!
I have never been so hyped about a song that is about to be released.
This is definitely a grower. I wasn't sure about it at first, but now I'm convinced. The instrumental really elevated the song for me.
@mikeadams7904
Жыл бұрын
Same
@luminisant
Жыл бұрын
Just like my willy
Only two songs released to date, and I’m calling it: this album is bringing home some awards. ❤
@kristofferlind753
Жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure the band doesn't give a flying fuck about award shows
@martygene
Жыл бұрын
@@kristofferlind753 true
@Schlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff
11 ай бұрын
@@martygeneEvery songs on the album is great. The Ballad and The Heights are my favorite.
@jl45000019
11 ай бұрын
@@Schlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff has it leaked?
@jl45000019
11 ай бұрын
never mind - yes it has, just found it - well i already bought the pre release cd and record so i reckon im ok to download it
Imagine waiting to see one of your fav bands come on stage, the crowd goes crazy as they enter, then they play this That was what I experienced, it was epic
@Mirroredsmoke
11 ай бұрын
Saulter White
@robdouble4258
11 ай бұрын
You are a lucky man !
this goes so hard 👌
Great new track loving the Bowie influence.
@mikeadams7904
Жыл бұрын
Scary monsters Bit of fashion too in there i'm hearing
Sounds like Damon has remembered how to write killer choruses for Blur again. This sounds like 90s era.
Popscene call backs in the video with the repetition 😚👌💯
1st listen - Oh God this is jarring 2nd listen - Oh this isn't so bad 3rd listen - This is fairly good 4th listen - this is a real grower! 5th listen - Classic blur, brilliant stuff I LOVE it. 🥰
Definitely making to my The Real Best of Blur playlist.
Fantastic, classic blur sound. Reminds me of Magpie, a b-side from Parklife days. Albarn is as cool as ever, and coxon is just as amazing as ever, love it
@goldendawn1999
11 ай бұрын
Classic Bowie/Fripp sound
Another brilliant track. I can't wait for my vinyl copy of the album to arrive.
talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before
Vintage blur! Graham coxon is such an underated guitarist ❤
@michaelstanley5717
Жыл бұрын
And such a lovely bloke. I've met him several times and a nicer chap you couldn't wish to meet.
This was suggested to me from the song “Dupe - MOB” 🥵😈😈
I feel so privileged to have been at this venue . Being a massive Bowie Fan this song sends tingles down my spine. Damon/BLUR you've done it ! ❤❤ Can't wait to see you again at Wembley ❤❤
ONE OF THE BEST SONGS EVER FROM BLUR. YOU GUYS NAILED IT.
Kind of End Of Century video vibes, love it
I love that Blur still has that 90's sound - love the guitar!
Qué nivel de Blur, por favor... A pesar de los años, Damon y compañía no pierden ese toque genial que siempre han tenido.
So excited to be here. I work midnights and stayed up for it. I haven't watched the live performances of this yet. I always wait for the studio version first. That said, can't wait to watch the live performances after this. Blur is the best!!!!
This sounds like the work of a much younger band. Very impressive. Hungry.
Awesome! I even get emotional and happy to see that Blur continues to be extremely creative. Wow! Hugs from Brazil!
@rike94
Жыл бұрын
Essa música é ruim demais, cara, a voz do Damon tá péssima, refrão fraco, letra ruim... Sugiro ouvir os discos bons dele, ou até mesmo o Magic Whip, porque essas novas músicas estão fracas demais
@lucianoschwab578
10 ай бұрын
@@rike94hahaha jura? Falow
make blur great again
@nathanviney-vy1ub
Жыл бұрын
They were always great
@thomasoconnor246
Жыл бұрын
When have they not been great???
@nebyular0599
Жыл бұрын
@@thomasoconnor246 it’s something written on their tour merch of course they have always been great
@thomasoconnor246
Жыл бұрын
@nebyular0599 oh right, I have seen that. My bad
@pyenapple
11 ай бұрын
@@nebyular0599that specific tour merch is stupid imo.
Imo this is one of the best blur songs to date!
They can still rock and rock hard after all these years
This guy is invincible,with immense talent!!! Perfect in every sense of his words of music 😁😁😁
The chorus is so freaking amazing!!!
Graham is a monster guitarist. Easily in my top 5 British guitarist of all time. Up there with Kevin Shields, Johnny Marr, Will Sergeant and Jimmy Page.
@bealfeirste2056
11 ай бұрын
Nothing British about Kevin Shields..Hes Irish.
@geraldseydoux3496
11 ай бұрын
@@bealfeirste2056 Same with Johnny Marr...
@jconnon
11 ай бұрын
@@bealfeirste2056Born in NY.
@mjh5437
10 ай бұрын
Shields was born in New York.@@bealfeirste2056
@mjh5437
10 ай бұрын
Johnny Marr was born in England,he`s British. @@geraldseydoux3496
this is blur
this has the sound of 90s blur ... that guitar omg
BLUR ARE BACK AT IT WITH ANOTHER BANGER!! SOUNDS LIKE THE OLD BLUR TO ME :3
Discovered them in 1994. Been listening ever since. Wembley this year was the BEST gig I have EVER been to! ❤
Coxon. Such a great guitarist.
It’s a fantastic song! It’s going to sound amazing at Wembley! 😊
Wow! I just went back in time 30 years. I'm 18 again and I just fell in love with Blur. Damon is my voice of reason and Graham's guitar riffs are my dream. Thanks guys. Now play the USA again!
Another great track! Strong Bowie vibes, anyone else hearing hints of Dry Cleaning in some of the vocal delivery?
I FUCKED UP!!!!
@durivian
Жыл бұрын
I'M NOT THE FIRST TO DO IT
@GorillazGuy67
Жыл бұрын
MUST FORGO NOW
Me and my sister are in it! Amazing ❤
@grantg7457
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Cool! 😮
WE ARE HERE!! 🔥🔥
Very pleased to make my debut in a Blur video 😂
@johndmcgonagle
Жыл бұрын
Which venue is (most of) this from? I was in Newcastle
No because I love blur so much it's surreal.. I saw them live 2 days ago and I'm pretty sure that I'm never going to emotionally recover
@daisychain9713
Жыл бұрын
It's a Shame he doesn't sing it as good in real life as he does on the record. I think he has lost the heart in singing the old stuff..
babe wake up, blur uploaded
Mannn this riff is gnarly I can't stop listening to it
i love blur so much
This is a really nice version. Given how complex the recorded song is, you’ve done a great job of capturing things with just one guitar and one voice 👏
WHY THEY BE DROPPING THESE THINGS ON RANDOM THURSDAYS😭🤚
Blur played this song two days ago in Amsterdam ❤ aun no puedo superalo.
Yeahhhh love the 90s fuzzy sound! Long live Blur! Give us it!
Temaso. Graham increible
カッコ良すぎ！！
thank you for releasing this incredible single BLUR I LOVE YOU THIS IS A MOMENT IN HISTORY
This is the Blur we need !
Once again they showed me that they are the most important band. This is a very important song.
This band need a tour to launch Darren 🏴
I like this a lot, so good to have blur back
What a fantastic track!
Heavy Great Escape era single B-side vibes! Always a good thing!
I wish you guys preformed in the U.S I would kill to see Blur live
@Grievous129
Жыл бұрын
I second this!
@mikeadams7904
Жыл бұрын
Come to uk !
@H3ll9_Fr13nd
Жыл бұрын
@@mikeadams7904 if only it was that simple
It’s like an outtake from Scary Monsters and Super Creeps. The guitar, the abstract imagery and vocal..
To all the youngsters out there in their 20's, don't worry about reaching your 50's. These guys prove you've nothing to worry about..
I'm so happy blur are back. The timing couldn't be more perfect
Fantastic song, loved this band since the start, and they still make great music 💙👌🏻
It’s been a long time since I heard such a good Blur title! With a fabulous guitar looking like Robert Fripp !
absolutely love it!
Let's ride 💙
Oh my gosh, my favourite Blur song in ages! Loving the rest of the album too. Long live Blur! X
They just keep on! Love love love!
Great band ever!
lovely tune! GREAT comeback! best band in the world.. been a fan since 93. will see u all tonight. can't wait
Why does this feel so halloween? Insane song! So hyped for the album!
love this one!! getting the old vibes❤
Amazing vocal, chorus and oh jesus, Graham Coxon's guitar ❤❤❤
my gawd it's good to have these guys back
Buzzing for this
I've never heard such a wholesome beautiful album in all my 54 years. Not a track I dislike..Received my album the day before release and.im totally addicted . Such a powerful piece of bliss. From Wolverhampton warm up , to Wembley to this ❤ what an amazing few months . Blur please make more music for us in the future, Damon you're voice gives me ear orgasms !!! Whooooo
Great tune! Sadly, Graham says it's the only new one with a riff. I like blur more when he is let off his leash and blows my face off. Still very excited for the LP 😊
Already addicted with this one
i love it it has that terrorific distorted guitar that reminds me of swamp song. god we're so back
Mercy what a great song
I'm waiting for that feeling...
@On_Melancholyhill
Жыл бұрын
Waiting for that feeling, waiting for that feeling to come
@nebyular0599
Жыл бұрын
@@On_MelancholyhillOh my baby/ Oh my baby/ Oh my/ Oh why
@On_Melancholyhill
Жыл бұрын
Tender is the ghost, the ghost I love the most
@nebyular0599
Жыл бұрын
@@On_Melancholyhill Hiding from the sun, waiting for the night to come
@On_Melancholyhill
Жыл бұрын
Tender is my heart, I’m screwing up my life
Brilliant, just brilliant.
Been waiting for this feels like an age and it's better than I expected oh yes
Loving this sound you got going on right now! I remember it well but it’s even better ❤
Brilliant!!!
amazing song!!!!!!!! loved it
Finally some dirty Rock'n'Roll again.