Understanding The Cure And Their Fans
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INFO: In this video i take a different approach to learning about the band. Instead of reading articles, watching videos like i normally do when researching a band's history, i went to the fans to hear about their experiences with the band. Let me know if you like this format?
What artist/band should be next? 🤘🎸
The Pixies
New Order
Father John Misty
Muse
*The CULT*
Who else thinks Desintegration is the best album?
It's the best album ever!
It's the reason it took me so long to become a fan, because "Disintegration" was the first The Cure album I discovered and fell in love with it. After that I looked for the same magic in other albums but was disappointed because I never found it... "Disintegration" is just too exceptional!
Eventually I gave the other The Cure albums a second chance and I'm glad I did!
Absolutely
Second best... ;) Pornography is so intense. But Disintegration is magical.
@@zoeherriot This.
Team Pornography
Definitely in my top 5.
The Cure has been my favorite band since Boys Don't Cry (I know, showing my age), an when people ask me why I like them so much, I simply tell them that if dreams had sound, this would be that sound.
Good answer :) Well i hope this video made sense to a long-time fan like yourself. Cheers
"How Soon Is Now" is one of my fav Smiths songs. I actually liked the remix of the song on the Craft soundtrack.
i feel you, thats why i love Nirvana or any band Kurt had in life, last 20 or my adultry i realize that his sound paints perfect picture of people threating each other.
Damn, what a quote. If dreams had sound this would definitely be that sound. Nicely done
muttbone01 i'm 19 and they're also my favorite band!!
Fun fact:
Tim Burton based Edward scissorhands from Robert Smith.
The Cure has been a part of my life ever since I can remember. Being born in 86 and having aunts from the MTV era helped me appreciate and love growing up listening to these albums in their room and in their car.
I know I’m late to the game but, if you haven’t done Depeche Mode, you should do Depeche Mode.
Thank you
I never knew Edward Scissorhands was based on Robert Smith but it makes perfect sense now. Love Depeche Mode btw, my favorite song is Here is the House from Black Celebration.
Guy knocking down dominos meme:
first domino: Robert Smith choosing a look for his goth band (sometime in the 1980s)
Middle domino: Tim Burton directs Edward Scissorhands heavily inspired by this look (1990)
Last domino: "Edward Watermelon-hands" youtube video by Maxmoefoe (2016)
Butterfly effect is wild lmao
I’ve figured, I looked at the two and I was like “huh, these two look similar”
I'm glad you talked about this. It isn't strange to hear a cure fan say "The Cure saved my life". No lie. A lot of us are alive because we played the right track at the right time and it helped us cope.
That's what i thought. Before i made the script for the video all i did was to read comments by fans. And i could see a lot
of the same stories and expereinces being referred to over and over. So i thought this would be an appropriate way to make
homage to them without being a solid fan myself. Thanks for watching and supporting me :) Rock on!
Understanding Siouxsie Sioux & the Banshshee, or Bauhaus?
Hmm those fit well after doing this i guess.
Ooh, both would be exellent
:O they would be awesome!
Robert Smith played guitar with Siouxsie and the Banshees. His look was directly inspired by Siouxsie Sioux, herself.
Siouxsie Sioux & the Banshshee would be really interesting
Understanding Depeche Mode / The Clash
I love Depeche mode and I still can't understand them hahahah
Tiago Araujo Depeche Mode are a great band
@@ixmicah1 One of my favorites
Depeche mooood
@@tiagoaraujo7474 We Are the CLAAAASH
Robert Smith and The Cure. They did something few have done. They had a pop side. But the real fans lived for the lp's. So, despite the despair and gloom in most songs they became huge. I liked the 10 minute songs with passion and angst. Others the 3 minute singles. Brilliant. BEST Band of the 80's.
Yeah it really seems like they were able to create the best of both worlds
in a way. So far i've only scratched their musical surface. I hope i dig them
when i really sit down to listen to the albums.
@@LieLikesMusic You will be impressed. They were and are amazing.
Still the best live band out there! Usually they play for 3 hrs and they are tight as fuck
You will be impressed when you finally listen! I've been listening since I were 10 with my mum and continue to be impressed with them up until now at 22. I saw them live in 2016, a perfect 3 hour set.
@@LieLikesMusic I loved the analysis on the Cure. I am 51 and been a fan since I was around 16. It is amazing how Robert was able to skirt between the so called, 'doom and gloom', melancholy, and semi depressive state at times to absolute over the top silliness in some instances. I still prefer the darker themed albums like 17 Seconds, Pornography, and Faith. Disintegration is a masterpiece and probably one of the best albums ever made. It truly was the bands seminal album. The playing on it is exceptional. Kiss Me, Kiss Me.... cannot be dismissed either. A very good album. Thanks again for the video on the Cure. I could go on and on but I hope you enjoy going through the Cure's entire catalog.
Being goth, Robert Smith and The Cure have been a huge inspiration to me, and I am so thankful for everything they have done for the subculture, as well as music in general. Both the lyrics and sound are just so original and personal.
Yeah for sure. I wish i was a bigger fan of the band so that i could refer to personal experiences myself. But i'm happy to witness
such a huge and unique cultural phenomena nonetheless.
Right on. The cure, despite being one of the biggest bands of all time, I still think is greatly underrated. p.s. we should collab sometime.
Well they did create a lot of obscure and experimental music though. So i think they reached far despite of that.
And sure. I just checked out your channel. Got some great stuff going on there. Subbed.
Cherry!!!!!
A very interesting look into the fans of The Cure. I would never have thought about covering the fans of a group, so this is fantastic seeing you cover a usually unheard about side of music. Quite heart wrenching but also inspirational so thank you. I'm 44, so The Cure's music was the soundtrack to my formative years so it's great to hear they are still a much loved band with lots of younger fans. Love the channel and thanks again!!!
No worries. Yes i really wanted to try something new with this one. But still capture the essence/culture
of the band and their music. And i think i did that. It also felt good to do a collaborative efforts with
people that are watching the channel. Because in the end these videos aren't just mine. And yes there's
definitely newer generations that are also drawn to this. Thanks for watching and supporting me :)
www.curefandocumentary.com. I have been shooting fans for over 20 years. facebook.com/curefandocumentary/. I am a die hard cure fan trying to do this 100% DIY . There is also a radiohead fan documentary radioheadfanfilm.com/
Saw the cure, in Denver in 2016 or 17. It was the best 3 1/12 hours of performance I’ve seen... I’ve been to hundreds of shows. They still have their mojo, big time. Great stage presence, incredibly full and tight sound. I bought mixed up album in 1990 when I was 10. It opened me up to electronica/dance. Life has never been the same. I am strictly rythym driven, but the melodies from the cure will make you laugh and cry. I love this band. Long live Smith, Gallup, and Tolhurst!!!!
@@rubella666 I'll check them out as I love Radiohead too. Thanks!!!
@@LieLikesMusic You do a pretty good job. The videos are well produced and informative enough. Of course, the diehards will act like assholes. However, the videos aren't designed for them.
I'm completely content with this video. I'm glad you didn't just share the history of this extraordinary band, but you actually delivered what "understanding" The Cure means to most of us. I think you really nailed the explaination about why Robert's music and writing are so widely appreciated. Also, this girl's story made me cry, as The Cure's music often does. But, as you said: it's not only "sad music". Well, some of it, yes. But most of their records contain sadness, longing, suffering and a lot of hope and peacfulness at the same time.
That's a great feeling. And something that i aimed for when making this. I could always just go ahead
and talk about their story, but i've done that wth so many other bands. And i feel like (and i know that
other people have told me in the comments) it comes off as surface-level and heartless when i'm not
a fan of the band. In this case i'm not a fan of The Cure, but i would love to learn about them and represent
them in the best possible way. So i took a different approach like you just saw. Anyways.
Thanks for sharing Luna. It means a great deal.
I was really scared oficial Robert Smith when I was a kid indeed. My cousin had a poster from in between days in his room (which was all painted black) and their neon make up in the poster would glow when the lights were turned off. I told him that a few years ago and he told me that if he knew where the poster was he would give it to me. I am still hoping he finds It, that poster was awesome.
Haha, there you go. He was a creepy dude for a lot of kids. I'm crossing my fingers he finds it.
Ha! I had that very same poster!
@@madameshadow5222 do you still have it? Can you give it to me?
From The Edge of The Deep Green Sea is one of the greatest songs in history...
And Mixed Up has such a great versions of some of their early songs. I had that cassette and it has traveled the world with me... ❤
Sounds like you have a long listening experience with these guys. That's great!
Thanks for watching again Dudeist.
The Angry Dudeist I’m )no joke) on my 5th commercial/store-bought, retail CD of “Wish!” It was my introduction to so much amazing music!
@@LieLikesMusic
I had friends who listened to them from the beginning, but it was Disintegration that changed my world, and then got into the early stuff.
The Cure and The Who cross over to so many types of fans in different music genres.
Thank you for a great video
Big fan of your channel.
Oh man do I love from the edge of a deep green sea. I also love the same deep water as you, especially with the thunderstorms in the background. Also the drowning man is an amazing song. I could go on and on and on LOL.
Agree completely
I'm 45 so the Cure was a big part of me growing up.I remember my best friend dressed like Robert Smith through all of middle school.
Cool. When you go all the way and even dress like Smith, then you're an outsider for sure haha.
I remember some people used to dress like that at my school too. Although we didn't call them goths,
they were emo kids.
I'm jealous, I'm 46 and didn't discover them until 86, Freshman year.
The Cure was a big part of my teen years too. The spoke to the awkward time of growing up and becoming a young adult.
I dressed myself as Robert Smith sometimes! And I had my hair just like him for some years! It was 25 years ago...
I am 41 and can relate also. I didn't dress like Robert at school but would go out on weekends at 14-16
looking like Robert or Siouxsie Sioux. Tonight I'm going to a Halloween party as Robert though!
"looked like Edward Scissorhands" Haha, this character was inspired BY Robert Smith!
Yeah i get that. But it doesn't make sense the other way around. "Ehhhhh Scissorhands scare me. He looks just like Robert Smith!!"
@@LieLikesMusic "He [Smith] might also be terrifying to younger people as he even influenced the outward appearance of characters like Edward Scissorhands"? But no offence, your videos are amazing and entertaining!
Understanding Depeche Mode please!!
@Cinematic Top 10 you could'nt be any more wronger
Thanks for having me appear in the video Lie!
Ey no worries man. I'll try to have a space open in this week's video too. Maybe we can arrange something again.
Very nice approach, thank you!
I have the feeling every The Cure fan, no matter how old, has a very personal story to tell about the love for this band. I've seldom seen so passionate and committed fans.
As you analysed it, The Cure's lyrics are at the same time very universal, but never shallow. The music is often gloomy, but never without a positive note. The Cure's art is full of ambivalence and depth.
yeah same here. Found tons of stories from people in the comments of The Cure videos on CZcams.
I don't think i even needed to reach out to people who watch my channel. But oh well. It was a great
collaborative experience. Thanks for watching and sharing Paula :)
Thank you for including my story :)
The Cure also spoke to me in a way I forgot to mention which was since goth music tends to have a heavy bass line, I started playing the bass sometime in 2008 so I could play along, which gave my mind something to focus on when having a manic episode. So, in a way, the Cure led me to ways to cope with both ends of my bipolar, which I'm eternally thankful for.
No problem. Thank you for sharing and making my job a bit easier :) I sent you another PM on instagram about
the vinyl that i'll send you. So make sure you answer me over there. And that's very inspirational and interesting.
Do you play in a band?
I'll reply then!
I dapple in a few things, but more as a singer these days. I'm in a duo called Wednesdaisy Chain, we have a song, "Goth Boy", on spotify, written as a joke about a friend of ours. Might put up more stuff later, if we ever finish more songs, which I hope.
I'm 48,and always a huge fan of The Cure.I'm glad that the new generation likes their music and deeply poetic lyrics . Greetings from Monterrey, México.
Sylien - I do th same thing with piano and artists like NIN. I try to play along by ear. It rlly helps me cope with my Bi-Polar and schizophrenia playing keys and jamming music. It literally saved my life.
Yo Sylien - I am guessing that you're from Denmark? So are you going to the Cure concert in October 2022 at Royal Arena? I am a long time fan of the Cure and I introduced my daughter to their music when she was 10 and she is their biggest fan now and we are both going that the concert in October.
Btw, my first Cure concert was October 9.th 1992 Wish tour in Essen Germany!
The way he strums, writes, remixes and pushed technology without altering the music to much was just great. Hints of his punk roots, pop, new wave, def their own sound and just that cure feel make them so unique and amazing. Robert tends to be influenced by art, poetry, and emotion and just nails all of it.
Good points here. I don't know THAT much about Robert Smith as of yet. But it really sounds like he's a guy that
wants to move music forward. And he works hard to do that. Cheers for sharing and watching Justin. It means a ton!
A lifelong Cure fan, l am born on the exact same day as Robert Smith. I feel drawn to his music. It's beautiful and going into the deep layers of songs like Strange days or Charlotte sometimes brings me a feeling of peace.
Pornography is my favorite album
It's very heavy compared to their newer stuff. I feel more gravitation towards Disinterigation.
@@LieLikesMusic I think those are their two best albums. I'm somewhere around 40 now, and the Cure have been my favourite band ever since I was 13 or 14 - I've still got the Boys Don't Cry poster that I took away to college with me, laminated and hanging on my wall! I've honestly lost count of how many times I've seen them live, but they know how to rock out. And although I'm not one for rock star crushes, I've got 3 long term: David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, and Robert Smith. Here's hoping that Robert sticks around with us for good time longer!
Same
The cure are my entire life! Thank u for all beautiful words . I'm in tears... 🇧🇷❤️
That's great! And no worries. I loved making this. Cheers from Norway
Please do BAUHAUS next!
Im in my 50's and have been listening to The Cure for over 30 years. The extended version of Love Song was played the instant "I now pronounce you man & wife" was declared at my wedding.
Robert Smith with his voice and his writing has a way of encapsulating the spectrum of human emotions that very few artists have ever been capable of.
I truly hope they will be included in the hall of fame for they are as worthy of the honor as any band in history.
i would love to see understanding the pixies!!!!
same!
hell yes
Yes pls
Definitely.
One more factor most of us fans discuss about is the way Robert does things. He has a fantastic work ethic. He gathers his ideas, snippets of lyrics, inspiration from his and others' life experiences, and pours it all into his music-- all on his own terms. He doesn't hesitate to change the line up of the band if he thinks they're falling into a rut, there are memes and jokes about it but he does what he has to The band was with Fiction records for many years and hated how hemmed in they were by the legalities of belonging to a label. He often speaks about how he wants their music to speak for itself and that numbers and sales don't matter to them as much. They pour their heart into making every live appearance concert the best one. They encourage and welcome newer acts in the indie genre to open for their concerts. They don't do anything by halves and through it all Robert remains honest and true to his passion, not letting himself become a pawn pushed around in the music industry. I think most fans love the emotional honesty and transparency that he displays and how he leads his band the way he wants to.
Sure sounds like he's a good worksman as well. That's what makes or breaks a lot of bands at the end of the day.
Wether they continue to make new music at the same pase or not. Robert Smith is obviously one of those people
who love creating music for the sake of creating it. A true artist in a sense. Thanks for highlighting that. When i make
another The Cure video in the future about the band's story i'll be sure to make a paragraph about their work ethic as well.
Not a huge The Cure fan, but this video is phenomenal. I think a lot that you said can be said about other big influental bands too, but you still told us why The Cure is as special as it is.
Thanks for the support! And yes for sure. This video was very surface level, and spoke to a huge group of people.
So there's probably things that resonate with fans of other bands here as well. Cheers
A video on Bob Dylan would be excellent!
Yes Bob Dylan please!
Disintegration is one of the greatest albums ever.
I haven't listened to it enough. But i dig some of the songs so far.
Disintegration was the first The Cure song I've heard, back when I was 12 or 13, and for years The Cure was my favourite band and definitely the most influential in my life, disintegration still has a special place in my heart, sometimes I almost forget myself when I'm listening to it
That's a good feeling, when you forget yourself and focus solely on feeling the music. I have that with
some of the albums i fell in love with too during the age of 13 and 14.
That entire album is a masterpiece. Back in highschool I couldn't go a single day without listening to it.
True, and like the example you gave on the video, English is also not my first language, but even so, it was like I could understand it just by the feeling it gave me, the way you can hear the sincerity on Robert Smith's voice, Disintegration is one of the few albums from my teenage years that I can still lose myself these days
perhaps it's because it was the first album I heard, but to me is arguably the best The Cure album
Not the first I had heard, but still the best imo. I love the dark atmosphere it creates. The first song by The Cure I had ever heard was in the movie The Crow... I'll never forget that moment in my life. I instantly felt like "I'm home"
I appreciate this video so much. The sound of The Cure is so cathartic for me. They helped me through my depression and anxiety and are still one of my absolute favorite bands.
I can't listen to Pictures of You because it brings back a lot of memories
Ooph that doesn't sound good. Hurtful stuff?
Eduardo Pascoal same
I still love The Cures music, now I'm 47, their music really helpede cope with my teenage depression and being a loner, I would thrive on his lyrics and his voice is heavenly, of like sharing my emotions. Love them forever!!
Lie this is one of your best for sure. I can really see how much effort was put in and definitely was able to feel the love in this video.
Thank you so much Antea! I'm glad it exceeded your expectations. Was there anything in particular that you found impressive?
Lie Likes Music the way it was put together was phenomenal. The emotional difference was really there bc of how fan-focused it was and it was really touching. The animations too were very simple but cute and added their own touch. I haven't caught up on a lot of your recent vids, but you've definitely grown as a creator since a few months back, which is so important here!
Beautifully done. You’ve captured the emotions the Cure have given me over the years perfectly. Thank you.
Thank you! I'm glad this video made sense. Never made a video from the fans' perspective before
so i wondered how people would respond. I'm glad it hit you.
Understanding gg allin and his fans
and the murder junkies
hell yes i want to understand him
@@yungacidtav2278 the jabbers are better than the murder junkies
There is no understanding GG Allin or his fans.
That's something that can't be done.
The thing that got me into them: a few years back my bassist from the band i was playing in wanted to cover one of their songs. So as the band leader of the time i went through the entire discography in 3 days to find something that fits. It wasn't even a chore, they are a bit experimental but very easy to listen to.
Anyway several hours into the listening spree, a bass theme hit me straight in the brain. And then a guitar....and another one. By the time i got to the next song i had already restarted the song enough times to be able to play the thing perfectly on guitar and bass(the melodies are easy, so it was probably around 20 times but still). And finally when the vocals clicked into place the hair on the back on my neck was standing up straight, my sister had walked into my room and asked me if i was ok because i had a blank stare. The amazingly complicated harmony of many simple parts had just about fried my brain
The name of the song is Fascination street(somewhat appropriately),and you definitely need a good sound system to appreciate the majesty.
I later went back and and listened back to a lot of other stuff. We ended up not covering anything. I dare not mess with perfection
Damn that sounds like quite a life changing moment musically speaking. I love those moments. And when they come
you can't do anything but enjoy them. Because they're so far and few in between. How old were you when you guys
covered this song? This really makes me think of the time when i was 14 -17. I used to play in a band back then as well.
And we would cover a lot of different artists. Thanks for sharing this Niko. It means a lot!
@@LieLikesMusic yeah, it was 18 or 19 I think. The bassist was a year younger and the singer two so we averaged about 17 or 18.
And yup honestly the only other times I can remember was for great gig in the sky from Pink Floyd, metropolis part 1 from dream theater, and some dudes from home called David Maxim Micic and Nikola Vranjković independently. You may wanna check those out if you get the chance by the way.
Love the channel man. It is an absolute joy finding people who enjoy music as more than just a background noise for daily activities. Keep up the good work
Lie Likes Music Update, muscle memory is still there, can still play it
Yeeees! That's my favorite song by them! Partially because I'm a bassist and it's such a great bass part in the beginning. Just that and the drums. And even though it sounds great with just those two, the guitar kicks in, and while it's not playing anything near same with only a few little licks, it oddly fits in so well.
Now I need to go listen to it again.
I was heavy into The Cure around 2009 and since I was working with my father at the time i tagged along to his weekly band practice sessions after work. One day I convinced my father and his band to do a cover of Facination Street and it came out beautifully! Wish I could remember what spin they put on it...
46 here and the Cure was the first concert I've ever been, living in Brazil during the 80's when international bands rarely toured around these parts, it was such an event and as a 15 years old teen you can guess it was one of those moments I've never forgot. I was a very awkward and lonely kid so their lyrics, visuals and music fit like a glove, the first album I've heard was the Staring at The Sea singles collection, but I've became a bit obsessed and searched for their entire catalog through the years. I remember loving their experiments wth ethnic influences like the middle eastern tunes in The Top for instance, but of course when Disintegration released it blew my mind and became my favorite. I tend to prefer their darker, melancholic side but some of their pop, bubble gum hits were irresistible, stuff like Push for instance, with it's silly joyful mood.
Ary Monteiro Jr it’s so beautiful to see how much i have in common with people from another generation,I’m only a 15 years old girl but I feel the same way as you feel about the cure
Thanks for sharing your story with the band Ary! Love how this video inspired people to do that. And it really
seems like The Cure is a band that transcends generations. They're definitely gonna be remembered a long time
into the future. Cheers guys.
Ary, your comment echoes my exact experience! I'm 44 and I feel like The Cure plucked my awkward teenhood self and salvaged it. We even share our first Cure album - Staring at the Sea! And I lived on the east coast of Canada, so I had to wait good and long to see them live. Pornography stands out as my all time favourite for artistic reasons, but holy heck Disintegration hit me right in the feels, and still does to this day. And Simon Gallup is still the hottest bass player ever, heehee
Understanding Varg Vikernes
This request keeps popping up. I'll have a look and see what i can make about him.
Varg introduced me to The Cure with his video of driving to "A Forest."
Also, his early albums are absolutely seminal.
I don't know if anyone can understand him
abel sanchez sure they can, check the comments of his youtube vids
I adore when people say that they were scared by Robert Smith and Edward Scissorhands because they were my two first crushes
Lol that's cute.
Sooo had a crush on Robert. Even looking at him in his younger years in the present time you can see why. He was handsome.
One of the memorable comments I ever read was another comment on Pictures Of You. It was something about a woman telling her story how her mother committed suicide when she was only a baby, her whole story that she learned about much later in life, and how she found her The Cure record with that song (she was a huge fan), and how she wrote a note to her (her daughter) by the lyrics of Pictures Of You when she was pregnant. It was so beautiful and heartbreaking like nothing I heard before.
I think this was your best one yet. Such a unique way to do research.
Yes i really took a chance with this one. But i'm glad you liked it :) Cheers from Norway.
This has got to be your best video so far! Great work!!!!! 👏👏👏
Thanks! Why do you think so though?
It was something that I assume people were not expecting and you incorporated the opinion of your audience, it made it a different video. From a different approach, you should do more like these. This will differenciate you from all the other music review channels.
Well, I can relate so much to The Figurehead when it says "I will never be clean again" because I had a strange childhood.
The Cure are one of my favorites band and I can relate to them so much, how I said to The Figurehead but to Lullaby too. Well, I was sexual abused hundred times when I was 7 years old and I was bullied for 8 years, and The Cure's music touch me in deep. I cry everytime when I listen to that two songs, well I can't listen too much to The Figurehead because it drives me crazy when I'm too sad. But most of the time their music make me feel better. The fact that I listen to music of who was abused is not a strange coincidence (for example GN'R too) but just because I can really understand who passed these things and the fact that I'm not the only one makes me go on and believe,, but sometimes is very hard. I have BPD, or more simple I am Borderline and Maladaptive Daydreamer but The Cure's music makes me dream fantastic things and later I feel better. I love Robert Smith and The Cure with all my heart! :)
(Sorry for my english but I am Italian 😅)
Your english is great! Don't worry about that. Wow definitely sounds like you've experienced a tougher childhood than 99% of other people. Hope everything from here on keeps getting better for you in life. I too have certain albums that i turn to when i'm really depressed and angry in particular. NIN's The Downward Spiral is an album that i listened to in my darkest times. And because i'm at a much better place right now, i can't put those records on. It just doesn't make sense to listen to that shit anymore. But in those rare occations i put it on, it hits me really deep. Like nothing else. Possibly like how The Cure hits you. Thanks for sharing :)
The Cure has been my favorite band since 1988 for me. Their Kiss Me album is my favorite and spoke to me. They define my spirit in so many ways. Thanks for covering them!
Thank you. This was a great perspective. I was suggested your video cause I watched one of their videos and I’m glad I clicked on this! 🙏🏼
Awesome! Thanks for your support ;) There's more to come. So what other artists and bands would you like to see next?
The album Wish helped me cope with my mother's death! So Amazing! This band one of my very favorites! ❤❤❤
Sorry to hear about your mother. Hope The Cure gave you all the mending you needed :) Thanks for watching.
The cure is the world for me since i was a little kid, discovered them when i was 10 with a song called love song, English is not my native language but somehow i could understand the lyrics and what they meant, the music itself touched me in a way i have never felt, i listened to the song the whole day and found something new every time, from that day on everytime i feel alone i go to my CD player and put a cure record on. When you find something that makes you feel so many emotions with a simple word or chord it's just like magic.
Nailed it. Good video sir. I have always found their music calls to me...the sound gets me first and then the poetry of Smith's lyrics keep me in.
I like this analogy of the cure and Robert Smith. I myself got into the cure in mid eighties with disintegration. Although this narrator breaks down fans interst into 2 camps, those who love the music and those who love the lyrics, I think there are a small number of fans like myself who gravitate towards both. The cure explore all forms of music, but most of the songs in disintegration have undertones of classical and pop... love song, disintegration, homesick, pictures of you. Smith seems to sprinkle a lot of classical sound in his songs, wish was the same with twilight garden, to wish impossible things, and apart. I have always been drawn to that sound in his work but without the words accompaning that sound, It means nothing to me. Its a total package, this romantic interlude of audio pleasure. As a writer I adore him, as a lover of music I appreciate that sound. Robert smith to me is the ultimate musician, his music fills an emotional void because what he sings about are the subjects we struggle with as human beings loss, broken hearts, bad relationships, abuse, neglect, hope, dreams, survival, and he taps into that with honest intentions. Thats why I adore this band... always and forever the cure
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Understanding Depeche Mode/ Tyler, the creator
Understanding Leonard Cohen!!
Great poet.. Genuine person
this was beautiful! thank you. i tend to talk a lot but i just can't right now. i'm deeply touched.
Brilliant concept for approaching this video and great execution. One of your most thoughtful videos. Thanks Lie!
Thanks for the warm words. It makes me wonder if this is a good aspect to use in future videos though.
It might be too surface-level as a lot of bands induce the same feelings and experiences across
different fan-bases.
I don't think it necessarily has to be about the fans everytime, but I really appreciate the different approach rather than just offering a history lesson (which can be very interesting in its own right, however!). It's more the "outside-of-the-box" thinking that you used to approach this video that really makes it stand out among other video-essays on artists
What a wonderful examination on what the cure ultimately means to all of us
I'm glad you liked it :) Hopefully this will be an appropriate angle for future videos too. Although i'll still focus on bands' and artist's
background stories like i've done before.
+Lie Likes Music it's definitely a nice shake up
You should do one on Lou Reed apart from the velvet underground
For sure! It's just a matter of time.
Lou reed is nothing without his underground.
Nicely done, as usual, with a different approach this time. Pictures of You is probably my favourite Cure song. I saw them once live, back in 1988!
I'm glad you liked it. Oh that's cool. I bet it's the favorite Cure song for a lot of fans. And about them playing live, do you
think they're still good today 30 years later?
I think that it’s nice that a gothic, outcast band like The Cure has managed to reach such a large audience. They say that when you try to appeal to everyone, you appeal to no one, which is mostly true, but the Cure stands as the lone exception. The Cure appeals to the pop loving crowds just as much as it appeals to gothic crowds who yearn for something ethereal and blue. Their diversity is the reason they sound so timeless.
Understanding RHCP?
Im seeing them in March!!! 😍😍😍
Whooo! It's gonna be a blast!
Odette Uys where ?????
Also seeing them in March....☺️. The wait is real
I haven't seen them since 2008. I missed the on sale dates for the last US tour. I need to keep up with the news better.
Playing in South Africa for the very first time next year March! not sure why now but it's much welcomed!
After watching this I’d like to share a bit of my story. I don’t remember much of anything from my childhood up until middle school. I only remember a handful of events and people. However, remember clear as day as far back as the first home I ever lived in (which we were in for the first 3 or 4 years of my life) was The Cure’s music. My family would always clean house on Saturday. I can’t remember how frequently but at least once a month. When we did this my mom would play music. Usually a random grab bag of her favourite artists and songs. I distinctly remember The Cure was always one of them. After moving to a new state when I was seven, losing all my friends, and then having great difficulty making and keeping friends. I began to fall into depression rather early at about age twelve (7th grade). I felt like a complete outcast, and utterly alone. Even when with my few friends. That’s when I started listening to The Cure a lot more. They reminded me of my childhood. Or rather the feeling of my childhood, seeing as I don’t retain many memories from then. They made me feel less alone, and less dependent on others. I still struggled severely with depression but they helped me through it until more recently when I found my truth. I still struggle depression but nowhere near to the extent I did. I know that I can, in part, thank The Cure, and other bands, for keeping me company when I’m not in a generative state of mind.
This is really spot on. I don't really listen to music for the lyrics, but the Cure's music has really helped me a lot through difficult times. Disintegration is an album I can always turn to when my depression and anxiety are around.
understanding the pixies
Writing the script for that one now.
I wouild really love you taking on The Black Keys.
Hmm, i'll put up another poll in a weeks time. I'll see if i can include them there so
that people can leave their vote.
I love this "Understanding The Cure"...you did a wonderful job. You let the fans speak through your video and it is amazing. Everything you said is true and more, thank you!!!
I'm glad you appreciated it Doug. I tried a different approach with this one compared to my usual videos. And it seems to work.
Many thanks from Norway.
Thank you for featuring The Cure. The band has been a great inspiration to me when I was growing up in the 80's, especially when I was going through some personal problems. Both lyrics and melody spoke to me. I remember playimg their album and just sitting... and feeling and swallowing every word or phrase from their songs. Pictures of You, A letter to Elise, Love Song and Lullaby were always on repeat. I like all actually; there's too many to mention.
I recall Robert mentioning that Friday, I'm in Love was one of the songs he was challenged writing or doing. It means, he finds songs with deeper meaning easier to make or compose rather than the simple ones.
He's a brilliant musician!
Love The Cure and forever will be cherished. ❤️
please do the doorsss... i would be so happy... pls ill luv u... pls
The script is in the making ;)
@@LieLikesMusic greeeeaaaaat!
yesssss
but there's just no way to understand them
YES
Do Sonic Youth
YES
Deep and excellent analysis! Congrats and congratulation for your sharpness!
I'm 26 now...i have a tattoo of The Cure...the only band i did and ever will literally write their name on me...i discovered them through The Crow...also my favorite movie...(a masterpiece with an insane story...in the movie and also behind it) i was 9 years old...when i first heard their music it digged deep in my brain...i remember being 13 when i finally found out the name of the band...it was an instant addiction...i feel the music, the lyrics...if u ask me...i'd say i'm the white line between those who love them for the music or lyrics...if i can describe them in one sentence...it's this:
"Thanks to The Cure...i discovered a hidden and lingering beauty VERY VERY VERY deep inside sadness and depression...in short...not once thanks to their music i found myself explodeing in laughter because i felt it was so comforting to cry in that moment...like it was such a happy feeling that i felt soo sad." I'm not and never was bipolar...but i just always felt like as soon as i cried a little bit...hearing them just stuffed me in a cannon and shot me right back up.
THANK YOU The Cure...for lovely memories...for salty tears that turned into red cheeked laughters and for makeing me feel it all! 🖤
Understanding Smashing Pumpkins, Suede or Placebo
We're currently making a script about one of these bands.
Placebo!! God they have such amazing music! I mean how many people can say they have hung out with and made a song with David Bowie!!!??
What band the Depeche Mode.
So glad you changed up the usualt information providing and made this one so much more special. Best band of the 80’s for sure. Great video.
No worries. Wanted to try out something new for once. Any requests for future features?
I am 45 and have listened to The Cure since the age of 12, I have seen them 18 times in concert. All through my teen years I had my hair like Robert's. They are still and have always been my favorite band for a lot of reasons. They are my go to anytime I am going through something I feel I cannot handle on my own. You are right, Robert sings about feelings we all experience in life, he makes me feel like he understands and I am not alone. The Cure has forever been a big part of my life and will always be. When listening to them I like to close my eyes and feel their music in my soul, sometimes I cry and sometimes I dance. I will forever be grateful for this band, I really hope they understand how much they are loved.
I suggest searching "Watching Me Fall" by The Cure for understanding their sound and lyrics. It's a track from the great 2000 album "Bloodflowers"
Great video man, there is no band like the cure.
Thanks! I'm glad you resonated with this.
Amazing job, you nailed it, no doubt. Greetings from CL South America.
Oh I love your work, always leaves me so incredibly inspired
It's comments like this that inspire me to keep on improving. Thanks for your warm support.
Understanding Brian Wilson
Ned D. YES
Yessss ! Brian Wilson’s story is a good and also a tragic one all at the same time , only because of what he went through in life but he is a genius who I respect and love.
Wot the fuck has Brian got to with the cure
Is that even possible?
Please do a next classic thing. UNDERSTANDING JEFFERSON AIRPLANE
Elijah Mendoza for real
permanent vacationer first syd barrett and now next jefferson airplane
You have done a tremendous amount of work on this video , might be your best video until now. I have also recently started listening to The Cure , the animation and the way of presentation on this video is amazing.
Hell yeah, it was a ton of work tbh. But it was totally worth it. So thanks for the support. It really means a lot :)
Cheers from Oslo, Norway.
Amazing! I am reeling. So much deeper of an effect in people's lives than I would have thought. I have always liked The Cure. Still I can't say that their music has effected me as much as many of these people. Thanks
Understanding Billy Corgan / Smashing Pumpkins !!!
The Neocentrics They have such an interesting and tragic story! Please consider this one :)
Understanding The Dillinger Escape Plan...good luck with that one
Oooph i would love to make one about them. Just a matter of time.
The Cure are like family to me. I've been listening to them since I was like 6 th grade. I'm 43. I always go back to a cure jam when I need a friend. I
This is an awesome video, ive never listened to The Cure but i love how you did this, this is a great idea you should do more
Thanks Brandon! A lot of people hated and loved this idea though. But i'll see. Maybe i'll implement it sooner or later again.
Cheers from Norway.
@@LieLikesMusic Awesome dude. Cheers from Australia
They're Hall of Famers now! Class of 2019 Congratulations!
Hell yeah! Didn't Radiohead get into the Hall of Fame too?
Yes
Still the Doors, bro!
It's on the way. Just a matter of time
Agree!
I love this video🖤And I really appreciate the work you put into it :)
Thanks! I'm glad you're digging it.
Dear Lie, for someone who was not into the Cure, you really have a deep understanding & appreciation for the band. Kudos !!🤩
Thanks Barbara! I have to disagree though. I don't think you have to be that deep to understand that their music
is for people who are sad, depressed, lonely and feel like outsiders. But hopefully the stories in the video helped
mend some wounds/pain that people might have/feel. Cheers
Understanding Richey Edwards/Manic Street Preachers
Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Joy Division, Pearl Jam
Thanks. A great way to do this topic. Through fans.
Wish i could have collaborated as a the cure fan :) great video man. And yes, Smith's lyrics are just mesmerising. Greetings!
Well maybe with another band another time :) I'm always open for contributions. Thanks for supporting me. Cheers
The Cure! Outstanding band!!!! 👍👍👍
Please can you do The Sisters of Mercy?
This One was a beautifull video, thanks mate !
I'm glad you think so Rick. See ya.
Very nice story, told in such a sensitive / resonnant way that it caught me some tears. Many thanks!
That's amazing. I'm glad this meant something to you. Thanks from Oslo, Norway!