Wednesday, June 10, 2009

POW 061009: I want my TV

If you've never heard of Television, I'm not terribly surprised. I find that they are (unfortunately) not well known in the U.S. (although it looks like they may be on some version of Guitar Hero, so quite possibly that has changed), but if you had the slightest interest in punk rock in Europe, there's a very good chance you knew of them.

This is an abbreviated version of the ten or so minutes anthem single, Marquee Moon, from the 70s. Following that is a live version of it, in two part. Which is really the best showcase for bands such as this where it's all about bare bones musical capability and creativity, and so very little about the flashing, obfuscating glamor and glitz of over production and presentation.

They really don't create and play wonderfully original melodic guitar like this anymore. I mean, listen to it...

Marquee Moon (abbreviated) - Television



Marquee Moon (live) - Television

Here and here.

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