Joy Division - Transmission [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Official video for Transmission by Joy Division.

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Lyrics

Radio, live transmission
Radio, live transmission

Listen to the silence, let it ring on
Eyes, dark grey lenses frightened of the sun
We would have a fine time living in the night
Left to blind destruction, waiting for our sight

And we would go on as though nothing was wrong
And hide from these days we remained all alone
Staying in the same place, just staying out the time
Touching from a distance, further all the time

Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio

Well I could call out when the going gets tough
The things that we've learnt are no longer enough
No language, just sound, that's all we need know
To synchronise love to the beat of the show
And we could dance

Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio

[GrayCities]

Stephen Morris absolutely slayed the drums on this song. To keep that furious tempo going for 3 straight minutes and never missing a beat is friggin miraculous

[ZEKE-rvzt]

Stephen Morris is an absolute machine.

[tombrennan]

That crowd has No Idea they are witnessing history.

[joslinnick]

It's amazing how each instrument is front and center, yet they leave so much space for each other.

[loombaron]

the four of them had an anti rock look, they looked like 4 standard office workers and the music is so deep, singular and unique. I find that so fascinating

[DannyBoi]

Proof that a great bass line doesn’t need to be complicated

[nationstationmusic]

The way Stephen morris playing the exact same thing on the high hat that 16th note double time thing for the whole song and doesn’t go out of time or miss Rhythm is insane This dude invented trap

[AlejandroMS]

What strikes me most about this song is how stark and minimalist it is, yet it packs a sonic punch that is enthralling and all consuming.

[jackreed]

Joy Division didn't need a drum machine, they already had one.

[michellesanctuary]

"Existence is.. well.. what does it matter? I exist on the best terms I can. The past is now part of my future. The present is well out of hand."
― Ian Curtis

[paulrimmer]

This is a religious experience. Its cuts through reality to the eternity beyond.

[georgetzimas]

Stephen's fills during the chorus (Dance, dance to the radio) are spectacular in their precision and timing. What a drummer!

[Barracuda]

man there was no weak link in this band, all 4 of them influenced countless drummers, bassists, guitarists and singers forever.

[jny]

i've never seen a man with such sadness in his face, he sings with such conviction.

[TheCuthere]

Ian was absolutely possessed by the music, the look in his eyes and his body movements. He was a 22 year old man with the soul of an ancient shaman. The only other singer to have that spirit was Jim Morrison. Keyboard player for the Doors Ray Manzarek saw Jim become an Indian shaman on stage during some performances.

[AW-krfl]

Just four working class guys from Manchester. I love how Ian’s mural is still up in the Northern Quarter in Manchester

[shashsrivas]

How fast can you play the drums?
Stephen Morris : Yes.

[monkeyface]

Man dressed as Geography teacher becomes musical ICON.

[Musicman]

I don’t think Ian gets enough credit for how great of a singer, songwriter, and frontman he was. And Bernard Sumner is a good guitarist. Who else agrees?

[chosen]

One of my favorite songs from Ian. Ian makes you feel like you are seeing and hearing through his own soul. This is what made him one of a kind.