‘Satan’ by D.D Dumbo, from his debut album ‘Utopia Defeated’, out now on 4AD: smarturl.it/UtopiaDefeated Director/DP/Editor: Jim Elson dddumbo.com/ / dddumbo / dddumbo / dddumbo / d-d-dumbo
It's now 5 years since I first heard this randomly - can't even remember how I got here - and regularly listening to this song... and it still has fewer than 1 million views. 150 listens are probably mine. It's a travesty. 7 years later and I can finally revise my comment from two years ago: Almost 1 million views now! Fully deserved! Congrats! Still not nearly as many as you deserve!
You can tell this guy has been consistently and incessantly chipping away at his art. All to end up here, with this insane crafted piece of work. Well done good sir.
I saw a UFO on a horse in Mexico in the lonely night time, where my dog died ET it called my name, I never heard that thing again on the zombie mountain where the dead die they don't eat people they don't watch TV or worship satan strange days moving on AI and the Higgs Boson and the looming deadline murder suicide I pray for everyone as a godless sapien as the zoo impound us all they don't eat people they don't watch TV, no or worship satan or read astrology they don't eat people they don't watch TV, NO! or worship satan I saw a UFO, oh I don't see the sun no more in eternal darkness, where the dark die ET it called my name, I never heard that thing again on the zombie mountain, where the dead die, NO
I remember hearing this song years ago on tripleJ, I had to pull the car over and Shazam it. It’s like nothing I’ve ever heard before. His music is mesmerising & poetic. No other sound comes close.
I first heard this song half asleep one morning before work. I had to look at radio playlists to find out what it was because it haunted me all day even though I could only remember the rhythm and sketchy oboe and harp. . 2.04 Haha - I've watched this a lot and i'm always expecting the Not-a-melon
i have been casually working at the movie theatre for a few years now. And they have the house radio/speakers play this song everyday on the playlist. And gradually after a few years i’ve been able to deconstruct and pay attention to new details that pop up in some tunes. I’ve always been dancin and shuffling along and this track comes on while sweeping up the pocporn.. Greetings from Western Australia .
This track needs to be made available twice as long at some point. So much more this track could give when not a single than just 4:33. At 4:08 things fade away just as it feels like it should carry on and really lose you in the core of the track.
Any song with 'Higgs boson' in the lyrics is alright by me. Also, I don't worship Satan, but if either him or the big G were real then he would by far be preferable.
Love the mixing of the old with the new.That bit after the chorus with oboe then mellotron flute gets me every time then later it gets added by a very prog sounding guitar lick.The little things that add to a song and make them sound great.
Me too Chris, I have that glorious half hour of BBC6 music 7-7.30 a.m and am hearing some great tunes. Very intrigued as to the meaning of this song...
+Shaishannah Bennett ahhh I get it all day in my truck. lol. But this is a fantastic track. A bit different, a break from the norm which is always good.
Chris B Nice to travel round in your truck and listening to music, beautiful scenery :-) do you enjoy it? Thank crikey for music huh?! Breaking away from the 'norm' or perceived 'norm' is necessary in my opinion 😉 Happy trails Chris B...
THIS is the kind of music indie radio stations should be playing 24/7, instead of the almost unbroken stream of talentless shite they currently play. JJJ in Australia please take note >:(
Stalin's Ghost actually triple j played D.D Dumbo quite frequently during 2016. This song and Walrus made the Hottest 100 and the album won the J Award for Best Australian Album in 2016. Triple J does play this kind of music.
Still listening after 4 years this song is brilliant and unique . Thx
Edit: 2023 still here 😉.
still listening it after 6 years this song is brilliant and unique. Thx :)
Bro where have you gone your music has next level energy and has helped myself and many others level up we need more of you in this world
yeah this
It's now 5 years since I first heard this randomly - can't even remember how I got here - and regularly listening to this song... and it still has fewer than 1 million views. 150 listens are probably mine. It's a travesty.
7 years later and I can finally revise my comment from two years ago: Almost 1 million views now! Fully deserved! Congrats! Still not nearly as many as you deserve!
This artist changed my life ...
It's funny how art can reach places so far and be able to communicate people, I'm from Brazil
The album is one of the best of 2016, full of great tracks.
song of the year already
D.D. Dumbo really dropped this album and then disappeared for 5+ years. I literally have a google alert set up for him
Me too, I hope he’s fine
I presume that he's still got them both swinging?
That's some b.s.
I’m actually obsessed with this song
You can tell this guy has been consistently and incessantly chipping away at his art. All to end up here, with this insane crafted piece of work. Well done good sir.
I've been listening to this damn song for 6 days straight :)
Revelationary.
Wake up and move on I know it's difficult to but i had
I think I will be now too lol
Its like Sting teamed up with Talking Heads and took acid with Peter Gabriel
I love this comment.
well said!
This comment was the most accurate depiction of this song, I have ever read.
you nailed it..
Perfect.
OMG, how am I just finding out about this dude. This song is amazing.
'Satan', the amazing new single by D.D Dumbo.
+4AD SHIT SHIT
Give us an extended cut!
please lyrics
I saw a UFO on a horse in Mexico
in the lonely night time, where my dog died
ET it called my name, I never heard that thing again
on the zombie mountain where the dead die
they don't eat people
they don't watch TV
or worship satan
strange days moving on
AI and the Higgs Boson
and the looming deadline murder suicide
I pray for everyone as a godless sapien
as the zoo impound us all
they don't eat people
they don't watch TV, no
or worship satan
or read astrology
they don't eat people
they don't watch TV, NO!
or worship satan
I saw a UFO, oh I don't see the sun no more
in eternal darkness, where the dark die
ET it called my name, I never heard that thing again
on the zombie mountain, where the dead die, NO
+Peter Fenn omg thanks!!!
this song is so moving. i love it. d.d. id a genius
man 4AD have the bomb signings..
ministry of silly walking
+dumplaktungtung lmao
They are playing this on BBC Radio 6...nice one!
Oliver Hugh Perry. the first man walking in the clip a.k.a DD Dumbo. 1 man band. F'ing brilliant and an Aussie to boot.
I remember hearing this song years ago on tripleJ, I had to pull the car over and Shazam it. It’s like nothing I’ve ever heard before. His music is mesmerising & poetic. No other sound comes close.
I first heard this song half asleep one morning before work. I had to look at radio playlists to find out what it was because it haunted me all day even though I could only remember the rhythm and sketchy oboe and harp.
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2.04 Haha - I've watched this a lot and i'm always expecting the Not-a-melon
Tropical Oceans was one of my favourite EP from 2014, this is so great to have some new D.D Dumbo now!
Great track and music video.
Mind-blowing - something deeply moving about this, like so much else of his work xx
My curiosity for satisfying sound brought me here
heard this song yesterday while driving up to Dysart QLD. Really suit the short grass, chasing sun, long lonely road.
perfectly put
This song is absolutely incredible! DD Dumbo you have something really special going on mate!
Refreshing. Actual talent. For once.
Yeah! D.D Dumbo is confirming what he is capable of! Still have a memory of his show almost 2 years ago clinched in my mind. Great Artist.
this is one of the best songs ever in terms of weird changes in a song. as well as the video. absolute class! xx
BEST SONG OF THE YEAR
Woah.. goosebumps
This song is absolute magic!
This song is so infectious. I have been singing it in my head for a month now
Came up so many times when I hit shuffle on Spotify, had to see the message. Love it! ❤️
found this song on Spotify, and I can't get it out of my head
hottest 100 for sure!
huge love. can't wait for the record!!
An intriguing masterpiece, notchy enough to be catchy for quite a while, I’d say :-)
good god i love this tune. it gives me hope for music in 2016.
2 months of worship and love for this amazing song! can't stop dancing!! Album pleeeease Mr DD Dumbo xxx
Finally in 2018 I found this masterpiece! Great artist, awsome video!
Very mysterious.
J Award album of the year, congrats, awesome song and awesome debut album, well done
i have been casually working at the movie theatre for a few years now. And they have the house radio/speakers play this song everyday on the playlist. And gradually after a few years i’ve been able to deconstruct and pay attention to new details that pop up in some tunes.
I’ve always been dancin and shuffling along and this track comes on while sweeping up the pocporn..
Greetings from Western Australia .
Love this track and the visuals make for a brilliant video!!!!! Well done!!!!
Gotye 2.0
That's not a bad thing.
This song is lit
First listen to the album and I love it already. Great stuff!
Best song and video for me this year by a long mile.
I love the video, it's daft and beautiful at the same time. The song itself is ace.
My goodness, this is such a tune!
when u listening in public and wanna walk in time but now you know _exactly_ how ridiculous you would look
great success !
This track needs to be made available twice as long at some point. So much more this track could give when not a single than just 4:33. At 4:08 things fade away just as it feels like it should carry on and really lose you in the core of the track.
Second that, almost frustrating :D
I agree, but I always prefer songs that end early to ones that are too long.
+moogsi it leaves you in the hands of George Harrison and is just like "see ya ! We make great music".
Shut your fucking mouth Sam. It’s perfect the way it is xx
@@jamouthhhpettouthh3356 I mixed it down to a longer version just for me in the end. Even more perfect now 😄
so far best song of 2016!
Every fucking artist on 4AD is legendary
Great new album. So much good music these days. Timely!
F...ing amazing! Sting meets Jesus meets David Byrne! A true individual! encore!!!!
excellently made new sounds
love it
DD is the KING!!!!
I walk like that when my iron deficiency kicks in too x
Very cool!!! Love the MV & Song!!!
I love most of this song. Never said that before.
Amazing!
bloody amazing
love this record.
Any song with 'Higgs boson' in the lyrics is alright by me.
Also, I don't worship Satan, but if either him or the big G were real then he would by far be preferable.
Thanks 6Music, as ever. Blue Nile meets Green Gartside.
Such great intensity.
so so underrated.
P.U.RéE J'adore c'est magnifique quel Talent.
I've walked across the chott el djerid in north africa. It's like walking on sharpened Lego. Mile after mile.
Is that square plot of land at the end the place where they find the monolith in 2001: Space Odeyssey??
Can't stop listening to this!
never heard of this group but certainly a cracking song well done!
This is fantastic!
Will never get sick of listening to this...
Michael Powell same here! 😄
Love the mixing of the old with the new.That bit after the chorus with oboe then mellotron flute gets me every time then later it gets added by a very prog sounding guitar lick.The little things that add to a song and make them sound great.
Musical magician
The percussion reminds me of the Chamber Brothers "Funky" sample that ATCQ used for "I Left My Wallet In El Segundo."
awsome track
GREAT SONG !
Damn his tunes are exponential
Makes me think of David Byrne. Nice stuff.
i love this guys voice. i actually thought it was Sting!!
its modern but has a great 80's emotion running through it.
totally reminds me of DD Dumbo
I love Utopia Defeated
bbc 6music brought me here. this is absolutely ace
Me too Chris, I have that glorious half hour of BBC6 music 7-7.30 a.m and am hearing some great tunes. Very intrigued as to the meaning of this song...
+Shaishannah Bennett ahhh I get it all day in my truck. lol. But this is a fantastic track. A bit different, a break from the norm which is always good.
Annie Mac just played it on R1. Gems like this really restore my faith in music. Deep, creative and moving, everything music should be.
Chris B Nice to travel round in your truck and listening to music, beautiful scenery :-) do you enjoy it? Thank crikey for music huh?! Breaking away from the 'norm' or perceived 'norm' is necessary in my opinion 😉 Happy trails Chris B...
well put
awesome i like it....!!!
such psych!
wow.....very very good. i like this....
THIS is the kind of music indie radio stations should be playing 24/7, instead of the almost unbroken stream of talentless shite they currently play. JJJ in Australia please take note >:(
Stalin's Ghost actually triple j played D.D Dumbo quite frequently during 2016. This song and Walrus made the Hottest 100 and the album won the J Award for Best Australian Album in 2016. Triple J does play this kind of music.
AMAZANGGGG
i fucking love this
Too cool - Cheers Huey at 6music for dialling this in..
Very David Byrne rhythms, even very upright "walk-y video" style.
Brenda Fricking love this tune
Brilliant
Please come back
I love odd videos ❤️
Perfection
Niiiiice!