Big Car (Mini Mix)

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  • čas přidán 12. 05. 2021
  • This 1990 video went with the first mix of "Big Car" by Robert Racic, which was quickly overtaken by a "Big Car Retread" and a new clip in 1991. Think of it as a first draft. I was strapped into a flying harness for the shoot, which took place in a squat called The Gunnery.
    It's been requested many times over the years but I have waited for high quality AI de-interlacing and noise reduction applied to the best quality source available. The sound has also been repaired to restore the upper end. By doubling the speed to 50fps and enlarging the image we get a 'pretty good' copy, but keep in mind how very small a U-Matic field is - about 280px tall.
    Designed and Directed: Garry Bradbury.
    Actors: Garry as the bottle top welder, Richard as Ganesh, Robert as the hamburger, Tom as the centurion (and angel).
    Dancers: Katherine, Becky, Leah.
    Sets and Costumes: John Bartholomew, Garry Bradbury, Simeon Steel.
    Amiga 500 & 2500 graphics: Tom Ellard. Edit and effects: Stephen Jones at Heuristic Video, 1990.
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Komentáře • 50

  • @daytonasands987
    @daytonasands987 Před rokem +5

    I was on my way to a small town high school dance (think Footloose) to see a girl I met an amusement park. Just happened to stop by the record store and picked up a few records. Next to the Tainted Love Soft Cell 12" was this big bright pineapple on a yellow record sleeve, couldn't miss it, and I thought the name Severed Heads was cool and might be like (Everyday is Halloween years) Ministry or Front 242. Fast forward to the high school dance. The DJ failed to show up and I had a crate in my car and ended up gigging the night. When I opened up Big Car and played it on my headphones I was like :O whoa... massive bass. I spun it back, slid up the volume fader and mixed it in to the end of New Order's Blue Monday. Good God the crowd exploded. The bass ripped through the small gym, destroying the place and pitched up about 8% on the old Technics 1200 everybody was dancing their tails off. We footloosed the hell out of that place. "What is that record?!?" I kept getting asked. A golden pineapple of a banger.

  • @theChickenstones
    @theChickenstones Před 3 lety +47

    Although my brother Tom (yes, I'm actually his slightly elder and crusty musician brother ) says to think of this as a "first draft" , the mix of 'Big Car' here along with this clip is still but one of my many favourites of his Severed Heads auditory and visual releases. Much intended homage from me.

  • @The_real_Marcoman
    @The_real_Marcoman Před 2 lety +7

    Underrated band, way ahead of it's time.

  • @whodeani
    @whodeani Před 2 lety +7

    Easily my favourite artist of all time. Basslines as leads. Genius.

    • @calyx93
      @calyx93 Před 2 měsíci

      Oh, his basslines are just the best - tight, punchy and with the perfect presence. Love you Tom.

  • @pheotus
    @pheotus Před 3 lety +5

    I remember the first time I saw this. Friends and I were completely mesmerized watching it.

  • @Pointzofinterest
    @Pointzofinterest Před 3 lety +3

    I remember tripping balls to this video back in high school 😂

  • @vhsmidget4883
    @vhsmidget4883 Před 3 lety +13

    Thanks for uploading this clip in it's original intended quality, Tom.

  • @markmower6507
    @markmower6507 Před 4 měsíci

    Reminds me of that Front 242 song "Feed the Felines."

  • @DungeonStudio
    @DungeonStudio Před 3 lety +2

    Old Sound Newly Found - NOW! You're forever golden Tom! :)

  • @mooney12301
    @mooney12301 Před rokem +2

    Such An amazing song, wish this remix was available on Soundcloud or Spotify !

  • @markmower6507
    @markmower6507 Před 4 měsíci

    That knows exactly when they are going to be Fed...

  • @geotangententanglement8986

    A really good combination of vision & sound as always, variations on that theme (& having met Mr Racic by chance one lunchtime in Oxford St in 1990, it remains a lingering loss that he is not still ‘here’ doing sound-producing ‘now’...)

  • @btceth4714
    @btceth4714 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I dug out this 12 inch remix the other day-- great remixes....this song stood the test of time.

  • @ciaobella65
    @ciaobella65 Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much Tom. The music you make has truly defined Electronic Music. These videos are dope AF. I have to start pulling out the CD's again! Salute'

  • @r.s.dissendissen6752
    @r.s.dissendissen6752 Před rokem +1

    ALWAYS. SEV HDS. ALWAYS. .....🕺💫👈

  • @TheGaaGaasOfficial
    @TheGaaGaasOfficial Před rokem +1

    Excellent it’s like 808 State meets New Order

  • @springfieldleaf8649
    @springfieldleaf8649 Před 3 lety +3

    Yo Tom.. if this is really you.. I just discovered you.. man, your work is incredibly inspirational.. I’m so glad that I discovered Severed Heads

  • @beh3moth
    @beh3moth Před rokem +2

    Love the visuals on this, I’m always intrigued by the procession of characters, we see glimpses of them in various videos and even on the cover of the Clifford Album, I’d love to know more about them - great visuals though out your videos Tom!

  • @thejodyjourney219
    @thejodyjourney219 Před 3 lety +2

    Psychedelic!

  • @percheroneclipse238
    @percheroneclipse238 Před rokem +1

    Miss you.

  • @philjohnwilliams
    @philjohnwilliams Před 3 lety +1

    Seeing this has made my morning..
    The shots of you on that red kids play car makes me think of this video as The Wiggles on an acid trip

  • @sexgoblincarlo
    @sexgoblincarlo Před 3 lety +3

    Tom thanks for taking the time to upload these

  • @markmower6507
    @markmower6507 Před 4 měsíci

    My Big Car is a kitten sitting and purring in my lap...

  • @apeshly
    @apeshly Před 3 lety +4

    Holy shit this is much better

  • @ElLoboDeSantoDomingo
    @ElLoboDeSantoDomingo Před 3 lety +2

    Totally the best! That beat is a classic! ^^

  • @publicastration
    @publicastration Před 3 lety +3

    I want to be like Tom Ellard if i grow up.

    • @sujoygupta8831
      @sujoygupta8831 Před 3 lety +3

      I'm 47 now. When I was 15, I wanted to grow up to be like Tom when I grew up.

  • @Ssspaceform
    @Ssspaceform Před 2 lety +1

    This track is everything. Thak you!

  • @larvalangel
    @larvalangel Před 3 lety +2

    beautiful

  • @Jennyw727
    @Jennyw727 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Tom!

  • @StoneChickenImagica
    @StoneChickenImagica Před 3 lety +2

    love this song so much, wild video as always

  • @zcomz
    @zcomz Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful. Awesome. Thank you!

  • @CKT1138
    @CKT1138 Před 3 lety +2

    Looks great!

  • @beyondslantskill
    @beyondslantskill Před rokem +1

    I love it !

  • @Davivd2
    @Davivd2 Před 3 lety +1

    Cool. Thanks for the upload.

  • @carsonlaura
    @carsonlaura Před rokem

    Faces!

  • @dalboz
    @dalboz Před 3 lety +1

    :)

  • @kdiamond
    @kdiamond Před 3 měsíci

    Wow. Do you still have the Amiga??