And let’s all take a moment to acknowledge the role of public broadcasting in making this wonderful moment live on

@beniciolyric5244

2 жыл бұрын

I know im asking randomly but does anybody know a way to log back into an instagram account? I somehow forgot my login password. I would love any tips you can offer me

@beniciolyric5244

2 жыл бұрын

@Joseph Danny Thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

@beniciolyric5244

2 жыл бұрын

@Joseph Danny It worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much, you saved my ass!

@josephdanny6956

2 жыл бұрын

@Benicio Lyric You are welcome xD

Their music aged super well I think. It has a timeless feeling about it for some reason.

@HIMOMLETSGO

2 ай бұрын

to be honest i had no idea this was made in 1984, it genuinely does have a timeless feeling where this can be made yesterday and it would still sound fresh

Life is better listening to these people

@audreemcclure5921

7 жыл бұрын

Especially when stressed

@tpwombat

6 жыл бұрын

yes, it is :)

Yes they are cuattros.. This is a BBC 'whistle test' broadcast from about 1984. We shared the bill with Lou Reed, and recorded this video in the studio at Shepherds Bush. Musicians were Simon Jeffes, composer, leader main man and maestro, guitar 1 and 3, cuattro 2, guitar,Helen Liebermann, cello, (1 and 3) -look at the eye contact, they were a perfect musical match - Geoff Richardson (also Caravan) viola(1, uke 2, violla 3) , Steve Nye keyboard (harmonium - 1, ukelele 2), Marcus Beale (drum -1, violin 3), Gillian dancer, and some large paper herrings recently toured at the Vienna Musikverien. Posted by Marcus Beale

@jsamie4126

6 жыл бұрын

Steve Nye also appears on the piano near the end of track 3.

I was lucky enough to see the PCO at the Royal Festival Hall way back in the 80's - it was a magical experience I'll keep with me forever.

@Pierbok

3 жыл бұрын

I had the amazing chance to see them twice in Paris during the 80's. Magical moments I can't forgot. Their music still accompany me today. I always go back to it time to time. Unparalleled and very intimate to me.

Je ne comprends pas que le Penguin Café Orchestra ne se soit jamais élevé au rang de groupe culte ! Je l'ai découvert il y a quelques années, et c'est simplement et tellement incroyable, il y a tant de beauté et d'âme dans chaque morceau, le meilleur adjectif est "sublime"! 👍

And we miss you Simon x

One of a kind, when Simon died a great hole was left in the tapestry of music. I doubt we'll see such genius again.

@francisbroka9471

8 жыл бұрын

+Mad and Dad's Gaming Channel The approach of his son with Penguin Cafe is beautiful and moving. And his music is valid, i think.

@Mnnvint

7 жыл бұрын

There are also people inspired by them... Spiro isn't bad, it's wrong to say it resembles Penguin Cafe Orchestra, but they're more like what a folk group would be 20 years later in an alternative history where PCO was immensely more influential. And recently, I found this album by The Books, called "Music for a French Elevator", there's a track called "Classy Penguin". Listen to that and tell me it isn't a tribute :)

@PianoMeSasha

4 жыл бұрын

i am very certain we already have, in africa, india, mexico, china, even the countries of the developing world like england, only they will sound like something else.

When I start listening... I can't help it... I start smiling.

@Phyllygirl1

4 жыл бұрын

Rui Ribeiro meeeeeeeeeee,too!!!!

@twan08000

3 жыл бұрын

So do I 😊

When lively penguins join force with baroque elites.

The last piece reminded me of La Bamba. It's just incredible the feeling of the PenguinCafe. I just love the music of Simon.

@barakiji

7 жыл бұрын

It sounds a LOT like Huasteca and Jarocho music from Mexico. That instrument I would bet is a jarana. If you like that sort of thing try "el cascabel" or "el querreque"...

So refreshingly different.even after all this time.

The Penguins were a truly wonderful thing. Masterful live and could rock like a biatch!

Gillian is lovely and her dancing complements the music with grace and beauty.

Thankfully caught them in Brooklyn 1983 Never forgot the gig

Watched this about 20 times now, love it ! Simon Jeffes was a genius and was taken far too soon, God bless him.. love the fish and the Twyla Tharp dancer.. hehe

Simon Jeffes was a one off unique musical composing genius...

Love this with all my heart

The dancer... the guy holding down one key on the organ... the adorkable Simon Jeffes on guitar... I love the Penguin Cafe!

A fitting introduction to a superb Orchestra. Thanks for posting this.

Thanks, I feel live, the magic of life.

Loved PCO, still play the albums from time to time. Saw them at St Martins In The Fields, really intimate with great acoustics. Such a shame to have lost Simon.

@samjohnston8261

3 жыл бұрын

Go see the orchestra that fell to earth, it’s the whole group minus Simon really really good

@samjohnston8261

3 жыл бұрын

They aren’t allowed to be called penguin Café orchestra as simons son uses it for penguin cafe

I have been a PCO fan since the early 80s and believe Jeffes to have been a true genius. The music is evocative and the images created transcend time and style. Thank you Simon and to all the musicians who played with in PCO - I salute you! Cheers! dbs

I wonder how he came about Venezuelan music and how it came to impact him so much that it comes thru in his music. sorry, English not my main language.

Just wanted to say thank you for the music. You brought a lot of joy into my life.

I instantly feel happier

awesome nerds of music! Yay!

My ex husband and I had a couple of their CD’s . Wonderful music.

Have 30 years gone by so quickly?

Also a rare shot of poet and academic Neil Rennie in track 3 who played a mean uke and a key player in PCO ... usually shied publicity...

Pinguini❤️ grazie..

Absolutely brilliant performance by the penquin cafe orchestra on ogwt broadcast 18th of December 1984 this episode featured a live performance from lou reed al

amazing! thank's for posting!

Beautiful, thanks for posting.

Thanks for posting.

Amazing! Thank you for sharing!!

Thank You So Much For Sharing!

Thank you for this! ✌️🌹🇦🇺

Excellent post, thank you!

still love it!!

Maestro indeed and all master musicians . ...

I miss Simon Jeffes so much!

@Chipster971

8 жыл бұрын

+Antonella Cei Another talent gone too soon

@charleslebek6684

6 жыл бұрын

I think very many people do !!

Love this!! Not heard PCO for ages! Always reminds me of the 1986 film ‘Malcolm’. Thanks for the upload 👍🏻👍🏻🤘✌️

Superb! Love the PCO!

Muy buena música me inspira gracias

¡Extraordinarios músicos!

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

For Mister Mark Wakely "Sounds a bit like La Bamba, the last tune.".. this tune is "Paul's Dance"...may have an influence on songs like "La Bamba"... will be for the three chords...

Bellísimo. I really love the PCO

It could be in Major day. I love it.

Having listened with pleasure to the PCO for many years, my frustration is that the lovely melodies never develop fully. They always sound like introductions to something that will grow....but they don’t. Oh well, that’s my 4 penn’orth.

The guy at the harmonium on "Prelude and yodel" is like "Oh, ok, I play C. Well, it goes on. And on. Might as well dance a little bit".

Ron Swanson being under utilised on the organ.

what type of guitar was Jeffes using for Prelude and Yodel?

Do you have - WHISTLE TEST Broadcasted on BBCTV: 03 February 1984 (Recorded on 1984-02-02) NIK KERSHAW - “Shame On You” & “Wouldn’t It Be Good” - live studio performances kindest regards!

AH ha ha ha I cant help myself xxx

so timeless (PS Crawley's greatest export)

I love PCO...but can't stop thinking...Mumford

OGWT always was and always will be better than Later....

4:50 I have never seen a more disappointed dad.

what is the name of the show

@Jakartass

10 жыл бұрын

Old Grey Whistle Test

pure bagpuss...brill

Dude looks like Paul McCartney

:-)

whistle test presenter could have hosted top gear

Sounds a bit like La Bamba, the last tune.

Can anyone name all the musicians?

@RevoBong

8 жыл бұрын

+markkeogh18 Do I get a prize?

@garythwilliams101

5 жыл бұрын

theres a list in the first piece they changed frequently though

Can actually make a ukulele sound nice!

ARE THOSE CUATROS? :O

@SPLENDIDZEN

10 жыл бұрын

(E) Ukulele...(S) Ukelele...

@CMBracho

10 жыл бұрын

You are right...but In Paul's Dance, the performer on the left (sorry but I can't recognize caucasians for life) uses one. Notice the difference in woods, the length of the neck, and the width.

@brunocoon

10 жыл бұрын

Yes. 2 Cuatros Venezolanos and 1 uke.

I think the viola player has had too many mushrooms.

who is the presentor

@tintin395

3 жыл бұрын

wow i can't believe its been 7 years when i asked who was the presenter,, life is flying by ,,

@enriquebarajas6758

3 жыл бұрын

A list of presenters Richard Williams Ian Whitcomb Bob Harris Annie Nightingale Andy Kershaw David Hepworth Mark Ellen Richard Skinner Ro Newton

I don't know why but that first song reminds me of mashed potatoes.

Less is more.

dude, it's not "c" as you said, it's "D"

love the pco and hated the latter ogwt presenters (bob harris excepted) i guess now most of them have matured they may even like the pco( it hardly comes across here though) but my guess is they are still mired in the same shit and spittle they enjoyed when they were 12.

presenter

@octomonkey1980

9 жыл бұрын

The first guy is Mark Ellen and the presenter you see at the end is David Hepworth (the guy who Bob Geldof famously swore at during Live Aid!)

The dancer was annoying and distracting. Loved the music though.

@colrennie5936

2 жыл бұрын

Well dont look at the dancer then

Very repetative and boring. I can just imagine the audience nodding off or heading for the exit!!

Ok, the magic exist

The Penguins were a truly wonderful thing. Masterful live and could rock like a biatch!