The atmosphere that night was unlike any other I'd experienced at a gig. It was packed full of people who had waited an eternity to see their favourite band - just like me. A night I will not forget.
I WAS AT THIS GIG ! THE BEST GIG I EVER WENT TOO COS I THOUGHT THEY WOULD NOT RECAPTURE 1986 ! THEY FUCKING DID ! MY BEST MATE WENT WITH ME, HE DIED 5 MONTHS LATER WE WERE MASSIVE CHAMS FANS, AT LEAST HE SAW THIS GIG ! GOD BLESSY A GARY !
DVD Track listing: 1) Intro: Silence, Sea & Sky 2) A Person Isn't Safe Anywhere These Days 3) Here Today 4) Mad Jack 5) Soul in Isolation 6) Pleasure and Pain 7) Caution 8) On The Beach 9) Second Skin 10 In Shreds 11) Indian 12) One Flesh 13 Don't Fall 14) Splitting In Two
One Flesh is one of the best songs in the history of music... I'm wondering how The Chameleons are feeling about this achievment.... You are our home in every live gig you make. Cheers.
I didn't know they got back together and touring. I thought after "The sun and the Moon" (Burgess, Lever with Clegg) they were gone. I stop going to record stores in the 90s.. when this concert came out I was just learning to be a dad. What a great opportunity I missed while having a great opportunity of being a dad.
I saw them last September (2015) playing as Chameleons Vox since Mark Burgess was the only original member. It didn't matter: they were glorious. It was a small venue so I got to talk to him about gear and I told him that listening to his band in the 80's was one of the reasons I started playing bass...
Larry Evans It wasn't in San Francisco I hope. I heard everyone was calling the Elbo Room the "Echo Room" because apparently the acoustics were terrible for their type of music. My girlfriend and I just got back from NYC when we heard Mark's girlfriend Delia had put the tickets on sale. I should of went to LA to see them 2 days later. I really wish I had put off my NYC trip a few weeks because he was in Brooklyn not long afterwards.
Paul Day It was in Columbus, Ohio, Paul, at a bar called Ace of Cups. Small venue, but they routinely pull in awesome shows. I'm really glad that I saw them there; the sound guy seemed to know what he was doing.
exactly the same here fella - i found this last summer. Only discovered 'the Reegs ' two weeks ago. ..at least the children can hear the chams and their offshoots! love from the new forest
If it was possible to get PBS to book a large concert of 5000 seats or bigger in NYC on Broadway and try and get donations and or give out tickets as well to sell a DVD in which the band could get much needed money for future touring. And instead of them opening for Echo and the Bunnymen, have it the other way around, along with say Tone on Tails. that would be an awesome lineup. -Paul D.
A gem of a band. legends. Amazing. Our own underground paradise of genius artists that chose to never sell out. The ultimate respect. I have them up there with The Doors, as one of my top 3 bands of all time next to the Beatles. Kings of the 80s underground. These guys could've been rich and famous easily but said F**K you to the big labels.
Incredible how they with a few others laid foundations or were such a huge influence for the various Manchester / baggy / indie scene which spawned so many household names . Amazing or ironic how in 87 all them bands like Mock Turtles James Stone Roses Inspirals etc etc were just getting noticed to then become huge & some world famous - whom peak or are fizzling out at the turn of the century , so These Boys re-appear as if to hopefully remind the music critics and companies of their existence and of the debt those companies owe to Authentic acts or trailblazers like the Chameleons whom didn’t get to bathe in non-stop total glory as with Oasis or the ravey gravey Primal Scream & Happy Mondays 😁 new forest Chameleons & Reegs Fanclub me and 🐢🐢🐢🐢👍
why no Swamp Thing? Was it because it didn't fit with the darker tunes of the set? It's cool when bands have the balls not to roll out the "biggest hits " or favoutites but i am still miffed anyway. Thanks to scouse Kenny without whom us in new forest maybe had never heard these fellas X pixietheplumber
They kicked off with Swamp Thing when I saw them at the Manchester Ritz later that year. Great gig. Don't know why they didn't play it here seeing as it was one of their best and most recognizable songs. RIP John Lever. Top bloke. Top drummer.
They did open with Swamp Thing at this concert, the filming here actually opens right after the band had just finished playing it...due to technical difficulties it was sadly edited out.
Off topic but I actually saw a documentary when Rush split up for solo projects, in which Neil Peart was asked if he would be interested in other genres.. outside of Jazz I believe he actually said a Gothic or Post Punk band. I want to find the interview somewhere. But triple rolls on Mad Jack or a solo during Paradiso would be pretty badass. Someone with pull make this happen please :|
Jesus - since re discovering the chameleons last summer ( thanks to modern technology & hence finding the reegs / red sided garter snakes ) , i haven't stopped playing them apart from a band whom i loved before they started sounding like The Police -Rush ! I heard and bought Clockwork Angels. I ain't the only odd bugger into these diverse bands . Love from new forest.
I try to listen to different genres.. some I can't listen to much of. but yeah, it's good to hear some similarities in different forms of rock and I was thinking it would be interesting to have a TV show where they could bring members from different bands to play together .. like give them 20 minutes to write a little tune and have them perform and then the band that wins gets to give 10-20k to a good cause (I'm sure they all would be paid as well) It might give newcomers a chance to play with their idols
Paul Thomas about 8 years ago I read in the guardian ( maybe true ! ) that Liz Fraser and Steve Hackett did some shows( in London ) . I will search on net. Your idea needs support- good music telly 🙄
joydivisiongirl 01 A Person Isn't Safe Anywhere These Days (@2:35) 02 Here Today (@8:18) 03 Mad Jack (@12:46) 04 Soul In Isolation (@16:55) 05 Pleasure And Pain (@26:02) 06 Caution (@30:41) 07 On The Beach (@38:54) 08 Second Skin (@43:36) ---> What's a little "Please Please Me" between old friends? 09 In Shreds (@51:09) 10 Indian (@55:20) 11 One Flesh (@1:03:17) 12 Don't Fall (@1:14:46) 13 Splitting In Two (Alternative TV cover) (@1:19:04)
The atmosphere that night was unlike any other I'd experienced at a gig. It was packed full of people who had waited an eternity to see their favourite band - just like me. A night I will not forget.
nick chops I was there too. Cried my eyes out the whole way through. Overwhelmed with emotion! RIP John Lever
I WAS AT THIS GIG ! THE BEST GIG I EVER WENT TOO COS I THOUGHT THEY WOULD NOT RECAPTURE 1986 ! THEY FUCKING DID ! MY BEST MATE WENT WITH ME, HE DIED 5 MONTHS LATER WE WERE MASSIVE CHAMS FANS, AT LEAST HE SAW THIS GIG ! GOD BLESSY A GARY !
The best kept secret in music
And also The Sound..
Well i've been a fan for ages
Criminally so
Nicest 4 down to earth talented blokes ever to perform on this planet!
I saw them in LA. Mark and Reg still sound as amazing as always. I had the opportunity to see them a few times back in 2000's with Dave and John RIP.
DVD Track listing:
1) Intro: Silence, Sea & Sky
2) A Person Isn't Safe Anywhere These Days
3) Here Today
4) Mad Jack
5) Soul in Isolation
6) Pleasure and Pain
7) Caution
8) On The Beach
9) Second Skin
10 In Shreds
11) Indian
12) One Flesh
13 Don't Fall
14) Splitting In Two
So happy I went. RIP John Lever...what a drummer.
The mix of this is perfect. It makes you feel that you are there
Survived the 80's solely by the means of their brilliance of cutting through the shit and allowing me to own my depression and anxiety.
What memories! Goosebumps. The best band that few have ever heard. Thanks for the post.
I did not know this excisted. Amazing !! Most underrated band ever. The Sound & Comsat Angels also on list of under appreciated.
And Sad Lovers and Giants..
It doesn't get better than this. Best performance by them ever.
The Chameleons and The Sound..☀️☀️
One Flesh is one of the best songs in the history of music... I'm wondering how The Chameleons are feeling about this achievment....
You are our home in every live gig you make. Cheers.
Dave's guitar🎸is just haunting when he plays the chords for caution what a tune no pressure no pain✌
Chameleons forever!
So little views can't believe it... amazing!
Pure brilliance.
Twenty years ago today.
I didn't know they got back together and touring. I thought after "The sun and the Moon" (Burgess, Lever with Clegg) they were gone. I stop going to record stores in the 90s.. when this concert came out I was just learning to be a dad. What a great opportunity I missed while having a great opportunity of being a dad.
I saw them last September (2015) playing as Chameleons Vox since Mark Burgess was the only original member. It didn't matter: they were glorious. It was a small venue so I got to talk to him about gear and I told him that listening to his band in the 80's was one of the reasons I started playing bass...
Larry Evans
It wasn't in San Francisco I hope. I heard everyone was calling the Elbo Room the "Echo Room" because apparently the acoustics were terrible for their type of music. My girlfriend and I just got back from NYC when we heard Mark's girlfriend Delia had put the tickets on sale. I should of went to LA to see them 2 days later. I really wish I had put off my NYC trip a few weeks because he was in Brooklyn not long afterwards.
Paul Day
It was in Columbus, Ohio, Paul, at a bar called Ace of Cups. Small venue, but they routinely pull in awesome shows. I'm really glad that I saw them there; the sound guy seemed to know what he was doing.
exactly the same here fella - i found this last summer. Only discovered 'the Reegs ' two weeks ago. ..at least the children can hear the chams and their offshoots! love from the new forest
If it was possible to get PBS to book a large concert of 5000 seats or bigger in NYC on Broadway and try and get donations and or give out tickets as well to sell a DVD in which the band could get much needed money for future touring. And instead of them opening for Echo and the Bunnymen, have it the other way around, along with say Tone on Tails. that would be an awesome lineup. -Paul D.
I saw them the same year in Paris ..amazing
Jeeeeesus - Mad Jack is a bloody juggernaut!
John, Reg, David y Mark. Great The Chameleons.
una de mis bandas favoritas !!!..
JACKIE SMITH si Jackie y mia también!
me apunto a tu comentario Jackie, saludo desde españa
The Chameleons were playing in Salt, Girona, Catalonia, the 11/7/2000.
Fantaaastic! What a band!
Great Great Great !!!
Merci !
Gracias por tomarte el trabajo de pasar este video desde la cinta de VHS, gracias de verdad, está recontra bueno!!!
GREAT BAND !!
Pedro felix mory yes sir!
RIP John Lever.....so sad....
Wow I wish so bad I could've been there. I was 2 months old though...
A gem of a band. legends. Amazing. Our own underground paradise of genius artists that chose to never sell out. The ultimate respect. I have them up there with The Doors, as one of my top 3 bands of all time next to the Beatles. Kings of the 80s underground. These guys could've been rich and famous easily but said F**K you to the big labels.
John Lever 4 Ever
What a fantastic gig!!! Absolutely electric!
Hasta el infinito CHAMELEONS!. Desde València (España). 🎤🖤🎸
great music
Great band Siekiera!
RIP John Lever
Seeing them in Huddersfield on the 16th of this month. Excited doesn't cover it!
inimitables
Excellent! Best part for me starts at 1:06:00
3 People have poor hearing and eyesight, resulting in accidentally hitting a thumbs down button.
xDDD
Or they are dense and like the tripe the radio plays.
I was there, was a top gig. It's a shame they cut the opening Swamp Thing off the video due to "technical issues"
43:37 "Second Skin" My fav =)
The chameleons, very nice!
PEAK post punk
Incredible how they with a few others laid foundations or were such a huge influence for the various Manchester / baggy / indie scene which spawned so many household names . Amazing or ironic how in 87 all them bands like Mock Turtles James Stone Roses Inspirals etc etc were just getting noticed to then become huge & some world famous - whom peak or are fizzling out at the turn of the century , so These Boys re-appear as if to hopefully remind the music critics and companies of their existence and of the debt those companies owe to Authentic acts or trailblazers like the Chameleons whom didn’t get to bathe in non-stop total glory as with Oasis or the ravey gravey Primal Scream & Happy Mondays 😁 new forest Chameleons & Reegs Fanclub me and 🐢🐢🐢🐢👍
@@newforestpixie5297 Thanks for this reply, love it. Two years since i wrote it and I'm still breathing CHAMELEONS
Aquí hay 3 de 4 originales, no?
Un lujo..después quedaron en 2 y más tarde en 1..
I have Script of the bridge signed.
why no Swamp Thing? Was it because it didn't fit with the darker tunes of the set? It's cool when bands have the balls not to roll out the "biggest hits " or favoutites but i am still miffed anyway. Thanks to scouse Kenny without whom us in new forest maybe had never heard these fellas X pixietheplumber
They kicked off with Swamp Thing when I saw them at the Manchester Ritz later that year. Great gig. Don't know why they didn't play it here seeing as it was one of their best and most recognizable songs.
RIP John Lever. Top bloke. Top drummer.
They did open with Swamp Thing at this concert, the filming here actually opens right after the band had just finished playing it...due to technical difficulties it was sadly edited out.
figurehead1971 thanks to you & guy above for answering my query 😉 at least John left his work with us - love from swanky new forest
Would have loved Singing Rule.... in there
Anyone know if this is still available to buy as CD or DVD ?
23blueplane this show was never released on DVD, unfortunately. This is a rip that I made from the original vhs tape.
Yes. Just search Script of the Bridge (Abbey Road Restoration). You get the restored and remastered CD plus a DVD of this show in one package.
Brett James ordering that now !!
Why did they change On The Beach? They changed the lyrics and pretty much restructured the song. The studio version is their best track
is this the actual dvd image quality? if so, sad that it's worse than the camden palace record of '84. just wondering.
But where is reg...??? I dont understand
Off topic but I actually saw a documentary when Rush split up for solo projects, in which Neil Peart was asked if he would be interested in other genres.. outside of Jazz I believe he actually said a Gothic or Post Punk band. I want to find the interview somewhere. But triple rolls on Mad Jack or a solo during Paradiso would be pretty badass. Someone with pull make this happen please :|
Jesus - since re discovering the chameleons last summer ( thanks to modern technology & hence finding the reegs / red sided garter snakes ) , i haven't stopped playing them apart from a band whom i loved before they started sounding like The Police -Rush ! I heard and bought Clockwork Angels. I ain't the only odd bugger into these diverse bands . Love from new forest.
I try to listen to different genres.. some I can't listen to much of. but yeah, it's good to hear some similarities in different forms of rock
and I was thinking it would be interesting to have a TV show where they could bring members from different bands to play together .. like give them 20 minutes to write a little tune and have them perform and then the band that wins gets to give 10-20k to a good cause (I'm sure they all would be paid as well) It might give newcomers a chance to play with their idols
Paul Thomas about 8 years ago I read in the guardian ( maybe true ! ) that Liz Fraser and Steve Hackett did some shows( in London ) . I will search on net. Your idea needs support- good music telly 🙄
same thing happened to me but that was 29 years ago check out the sound and a newer band black swan lane
Can you supply a tracklist please?
joydivisiongirl
01 A Person Isn't Safe Anywhere These Days (@2:35) 02 Here Today (@8:18) 03 Mad Jack (@12:46) 04 Soul In Isolation (@16:55) 05 Pleasure And Pain (@26:02) 06 Caution (@30:41) 07 On The Beach (@38:54) 08 Second Skin (@43:36) ---> What's a little "Please Please Me" between old friends? 09 In Shreds (@51:09) 10 Indian (@55:20) 11 One Flesh (@1:03:17) 12 Don't Fall (@1:14:46) 13 Splitting In Two (Alternative TV cover) (@1:19:04)
Thanks so much!
You're most welcome.
Who's the rapper bloke??
I always thought that track could go on forever........
+SUBADRA GODBOLD
Kwasi Asante (He's a percussionist/vocalist)
Krishnadas it's kwasi Ashanti. Top bloke!
the chameleons 666 buscar en CZcams ese concierto, cuando yo era un niño!!! brutal!!!