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BuzzJack Music Forum _ 20th Century Retro _ Like a River

Posted by: truly talented 19th April 2015, 09:09 AM

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Posted by: dazzey1983 19th April 2015, 09:21 AM

Maybe they will email the MP3 link aswell tomorrow. They may play LAR on the Radio tomorrow like LR and then release it straight away. Seems sainsburys knew all along haha

It's the video where he is white by the looks of it.

Posted by: truly talented 19th April 2015, 09:27 AM

I'm confused about Sainsbury's as I assumed Like a River was the song Will talked about having a video that wasn't a single.

Can anyone post up the actual video teaser? I'm hopeless I' afraid.

Posted by: munchkin 19th April 2015, 09:42 AM

Thanks TT -:
Link here:

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Will YoungVerified account
‏@will_young31

#LIKEARIVER / 20.04.15 on @Vevo_UK / 13:00
https://amp.twimg.com/v/89fb954c-dfe1-4225-99da-07961f804338 …

Posted by: truly talented 19th April 2015, 09:53 AM

Thanks munchkin.

Posted by: dazzey1983 19th April 2015, 09:57 AM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Apr 19 2015, 10:27 AM)

I'm confused about Sainsbury's as I assumed Like a River was the song Will talked about having a video that wasn't a single.

Can anyone post up the actual video teaser? I'm hopeless I' afraid.

I can't post links I'm not allowed

Posted by: Sunday 19th April 2015, 01:19 PM

Thanks TT and Munchkin

its got a nicer feel recorded

Posted by: dazzey1983 20th April 2015, 09:20 AM

The Like A River video is already available to watch on Amazon.com video shorts. I found it on google

Posted by: truly talented 20th April 2015, 09:44 AM

Thanks dazzey.

Any thoughts?

Posted by: dazzey1983 20th April 2015, 09:47 AM

Very similar to the accoustic version vocals are the same but the music makes it sound better.

Posted by: truly talented 20th April 2015, 09:49 AM

Thanks. Can you just hear the music? I can't get the video to play.

Posted by: dazzey1983 20th April 2015, 10:08 AM

I can see the video and music but it's hit and miss on a mobile works on a desktop computer. But I also got it to work on Puffin Browser on iPhone

Posted by: truly talented 20th April 2015, 10:27 AM

QUOTE(dazzey1983 @ Apr 20 2015, 11:08 AM)

I can see the video and music but it's hit and miss on a mobile works on a desktop computer. But I also got it to work on Puffin Browser on iPhone

Thanks dazzey. It wouldn't work on my PC or iPad. Will try using the puffin browser.

Posted by: truly talented 20th April 2015, 10:43 AM

thanks dazzey

If you have the puffin app you can view the video now on Amazon. Really dark video which goes with track. Loving the production of the music. Very haunting.

Posted by: dazzey1983 20th April 2015, 10:44 AM

What are we like we will do anything to view it a few hours early

Posted by: truly talented 20th April 2015, 10:50 AM

we got the scoop.

Not too different to the acoustic version just richer sounding. Theseus and the Minatour theme.

Posted by: truly talented 20th April 2015, 10:57 AM

Not sure about the pile of high heeled shoes.

Posted by: dazzey1983 20th April 2015, 11:10 AM

Glad you got to see it

Posted by: ros 20th April 2015, 11:16 AM

Thanks dazzey, I've seen it now too!

Posted by: Dianne 20th April 2015, 11:48 AM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Apr 20 2015, 11:50 AM)

we got the scoop.

Not too different to the acoustic version just richer sounding. Theseus and the Minatour theme.

Well done on getting the scoop

Love
Di
xxx

Posted by: truly talented 20th April 2015, 12:04 PM

Tweets from Will.

@will_young31: The video for ‘Like A River' takes the legend of the Minotaur. I look for the demon within the maze, do I slay him or embrace him?

@will_young31: How will i find my way…….? Watch and see….

Posted by: Dianne 20th April 2015, 12:22 PM

Oh I really enjoyed that really did, like you said Gill, very haunting, being filmed in black and white was a master stroke as well, big thumbs from me, I suppose one day we will get the meaning behind the shoes

Love
Di
xxx

Posted by: truly talented 20th April 2015, 12:25 PM

Video added in first post

Posted by: ros 20th April 2015, 12:42 PM

I very much like the video and the song. The musical arrangement is first class.

Posted by: Dianne 20th April 2015, 12:50 PM

Noticed that Island have tweeted a link re the video

Love
Di
xxx

Posted by: truly talented 20th April 2015, 12:50 PM

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Island Records
‏@islandrecordsuk
.@will_young31 channels his inner Theseus in #LikeARiver http://po.st/WYLikeARiver taken from his new album 85% Proof http://po.st/85proofDelTw

Posted by: truly talented 20th April 2015, 12:54 PM

Such a clever video. Will being led through the maze to battle the Minotaur is indicative of his struggle with his own personal demons.

Now see the shoes as belonging to the victims who have become engulfed by their feeling of depression.

I've added a new news page about the video. Would be pleased if others could read it and say if anything needs added. Are there any video stills I can use for a pic? must do a page for the Love Revoultion vid too.

Posted by: Sunday 20th April 2015, 02:18 PM

Thanks for all your hard work TT it is very much appreciated

Posted by: truly talented 20th April 2015, 03:42 PM

Thanks Sunday. I just love having our lovely little forum buzzing.and to have sone where to talk about the music.

Nice tweet fron Dean Piper

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Now this is more like it. I ruddy love this. Bravo @will_young31 - this is Like A River youtu.be/5O9cCTykYd0 via @YouTube

Posted by: Sunday 20th April 2015, 03:44 PM

He seems to like it

Posted by: truly talented 20th April 2015, 04:46 PM

Will is so generous about those he works with.

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Will Young @will_young31 · 42m 42 minutes ago
The genius Director of #Likeariver

Posted by: Jester 20th April 2015, 08:28 PM

Really like this (even more than Love Revolution)

Posted by: munchkin 20th April 2015, 08:43 PM

Thanks TT - now I see why he was painted white. Makes him stand out in B/W. I assume the 'veil' is him hiding in the shadows from the minotaur.

Posted by: truly talented 20th April 2015, 09:11 PM

QUOTE(Jester @ Apr 20 2015, 09:28 PM)

Really like this (even more than Love Revolution)

Thanks Matt. I did wonder what you thought of the new music.

Posted by: sajjadali 20th April 2015, 09:26 PM

Can someone please clarify if this is his new single ? as in the 2nd from the album or just the case that it is a music video created for an album track to promote the album?

Posted by: Marguerite 20th April 2015, 09:43 PM

QUOTE(sajjadali @ Apr 20 2015, 10:26 PM)

Can someone please clarify if this is his new single ? as in the 2nd from the album or just the case that it is a music video created for an album track to promote the album?

It's not the new single, it's a video created for one of the tracks that Will has been showcasing on his radio tour.

Posted by: Sunday 20th April 2015, 10:04 PM

Nice to see island have it on their website.
http://www.islandrecords.co.uk/will-young-channels-theseus-for-like-a-river-video/

Posted by: truly talented 20th April 2015, 10:14 PM

That's good to hear Sunday. I never understood why the Love Revolution video wasn't put on there.

Posted by: sajjadali 20th April 2015, 10:24 PM

Thanks thought as much

Posted by: dazzey1983 21st April 2015, 06:01 AM

Like A River is now available to download on iTunes and Sainsburys Entertainment, bearing in mind if you've pre-ordered through ITunes or the Online Store (CD Version) these should be emailed to you.

Posted by: truly talented 21st April 2015, 06:15 AM

Looking forward to receiving my email.

Posted by: truly talented 21st April 2015, 09:38 AM

Like a River is now available on Spotify.

Posted by: Hayzayy 21st April 2015, 09:42 AM

The song is very beautiful, good job Will

Posted by: Sunday 21st April 2015, 09:43 AM

Thanks TT

Posted by: slowdown73 21st April 2015, 12:40 PM

I've heard like a river. Its quite dull and totally forgetable. I'm not impressed with the two tracks from this era so far.

Posted by: truly talented 21st April 2015, 01:05 PM

Thanks to Julie will4me

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Watch “Like A River” by Will Young
EQTV
5 hours ago
Will Young

We did receive a bit of an intriguing awakening in introduction to Will Young’s upcoming album “85% Proof” via the vibrant visuals and old skool soul throwback styling of “Love Revolution”, one that definitely placed us in an area of uncertainty of where this album was actually aiming itself. Although have since been given the insight that the thought process behind “85% Proof” relates to a creative reflection of Will’s extracurricular activities in the creative arts sense post the “Echoes” album.

Whether you loved it or not “Love Revolution” with all of its over-the-top wackiness did its job of creating impact and perhaps that was part of the plan all along, as the next track reveal is already here and more placed within the scope of pop sensitive balladry which has always been Will’s particular trump card. I consider it a wise move to be getting this one out so swiftly.

Quite possibly in direct contrast to “Love Revolution”, we have never seen Will plunge so deep into the dark themes as we see before us now in “Like A River”. Whilst, the acting career certainly comes to the fore in the dramatic video clip also.

This video concept relates to the legend of the Minotaur and conquering demons, but shucks Will only has to open his mouth and sing like this to captivate me.

http://eqmusicblog.com/watch-like-a-river-by-will-young/

Posted by: truly talented 21st April 2015, 01:07 PM

QUOTE(slowdown73 @ Apr 21 2015, 01:40 PM)

I've heard like a river. Its quite dull and totally forgetable. I'm not impressed with the two tracks from this era so far.

Horses for courses. Being such a huge Kylie fan this was never going to be for you.

Posted by: truly talented 21st April 2015, 02:57 PM

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Our top tracks of the week include new cuts from @SineadHarnett, @will_young31 and @sloofficial >> http://j.mp/1yNPFvQ
2:15 PM - 21 Apr 2015

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In a slightly darker direction from lead single ‘Love Revolution’, Will Young returns with the second promo track from his upcoming album 85% Proof and we love it. On ‘Like A River’ Young showcases the melancholy felt so deeply on his last album, his voice delicate and restrained. Ominous guitars and low percussion build around a soft piano, complimenting the stunning visual, which was directed by W.I.Z. It’s an unconventional track, one with no real structure and destination, but it’s still gripping, enticing you in with the claustrophobic production. While we still feel it could do with a synth or two, it’s definitely another good sign of where the album is heading, and proves that Young is still an A-grade popstar.

Posted by: truly talented 22nd April 2015, 11:21 AM

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#OnAirNOW #nowplaying @will_young31 Like A River, on @JOY949. Love this track! First play on Aussie radio. #newmusic
1 retweet

So are they going with a different lead single in Australia?

Posted by: truly talented 22nd April 2015, 12:20 PM

Answering myself here. Sandra on TD is sure that Aussie station has tweeted about playing Love Revolution too.

Island already seem to be starting to get Wil's music out there. There have been a few Spanish articles and here is a translation of one from Portugal.

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Will Young continues to promote his new album, 85% Proof, scheduled for May 25 and succeeding Echoes , released nearly four years ago with materials such as "Losing Myself" and " Jealousy " .

The first dose of the record was the single " Love Revolution " , released in March , and now we have the second , "Like a River ," which also comes the clip.

While the music follows a more characteristic sound of the previous work of the British , the video, directed by WIZ ( "Figure 8" , Ellie Goulding ) , recounts the legend of the Minotaur and artistic way , noir and theatrical. Young clips are always a pleasant surprise !

http://www.quedelicianegente.com/2015/04/will-young-e-sua-versao-dark-e.html

Thanks to Julie (will4me)

Posted by: dazzey1983 22nd April 2015, 12:53 PM

The Download email has now arrived for the Like A River track

Posted by: truly talented 22nd April 2015, 01:22 PM

Just downloaded mine.

Posted by: dazzey1983 22nd April 2015, 01:32 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Apr 22 2015, 02:22 PM)

Just downloaded mine.

Shame it wasn't the whole album by mistake

Posted by: truly talented 22nd April 2015, 02:31 PM

Now don't get greedy.

Posted by: ros 22nd April 2015, 05:01 PM

Nice to see the video doing well on the iTunes chart. It was 4 yesterday and still 5 today.

Posted by: Iluzionista 30th April 2015, 12:21 AM

I love this song! I loved the "Love Revolution" as well but this song has awoken my interest for the next album not 85 but 100%

Posted by: truly talented 30th April 2015, 07:28 AM

Lovely to hear you are enjoying Will's new music Iluzionista. Have you heard him singing it acoustically?

Posted by: Iluzionista 30th April 2015, 04:41 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Apr 30 2015, 09:28 AM)

Lovely to hear you are enjoying Will's new music Iluzionista.

Have you heard him singing it acoustically?

Can someone post the link?

Posted by: truly talented 30th April 2015, 05:29 PM

Here's a YouTube of an interview he did for Wave 105. He sings Like a River around 6 minutes in.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ezDz9Q8f0fs

Posted by: truly talented 14th May 2015, 03:22 PM

Behind the scenes of Like a River.

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