Lament is a melancholy ballad, the music video depicting the band members visiting their lovers on a remote Scottish island. The single didn't live up to its smash-hit predecessor, peaking at #22 in the UK music charts and #47 in the New Zealand charts.
Ultravox (formerly known as Ultravox!) are a British new wave band, formed in London in 1974 as Tiger Lily. Between 1980–86, they scored seven Top Ten albums and seventeen Top 40 singles in the UK, the most successful of which was their 1981 hit "Vienna".
The band has been led by two different frontmen who never played together in the band at the same time. From 1974 until 1979, singer John Foxx was frontman and the main driving force behind Ultravox. Foxx left the band to embark on a solo career and, following his departure, with the three remaining members in hiatus, Midge Ure took over as lead singer, guitarist and frontman in 1980 after he and keyboardist Billy Currie worked in the studio project Visage. Ure revitalised the band and steered it to commercial success lasting until the mid-1980s. Ure left the band in 1987 after establishing his own solo career and the group disbanded for a while. A new line-up, led by Currie, was formed in 1992, but achieved limited success.
The band's best-known line-up of Currie, Ure, bassist Chris Cross and drummer Warren Cann reformed in 2008 and performed a series of reunion shows in 2009 and 2010 before releasing a new studio album, Brill!ant, in May 2012. In November 2013, Ultravox performed as special guests on a four date UK arena tour with Simple Minds.
Ultravox! is the eponymous debut studio album by British new wave band Ultravox!. It was recorded at Island Studios in Hammersmith, London in the autumn of 1976 and produced by Ultravox! and Steve Lillywhite with studio assistance from Brian Eno. It was released on 25 February 1977 by Island.
Writing
The songs "Sat'day Night in the City of the Dead" and "Dangerous Rhythm", alongside other songs from the album, were written while the band were named Tiger Lily and were performed during 1976, prior to its release. Videos of a gig in Germany in that year can be seen on YouTube.
Reception
Ada Wilson in The Rough Guide to Rock wrote that the album "failed to recapture [Ultravox!'s] on-stage energy". In his retrospective review, Dave Thompson, writing for AllMusic, opined "it was Ultravox! who first showed the kind of dangerous rhythms that keyboards could create. The quintet certainly had their antecedents – Hawkwind, Roxy Music and Kraftwerk to name but a few – but still it was the group's 1977 eponymous debut's grandeur (courtesy of producer [Brian] Eno), wrapped in the ravaged moods and lyrical themes of collapse and decay that transported '70s rock from the bloated pastures of the past to the futuristic dystopias predicted by punk."
A song is a single (and often standalone) work of music intended to be sung by the human voice with distinct and fixed pitches and patterns using sound and silence and a variety of forms that often include the repetition of sections. Written words created specifically for music or for which music is specifically created, are called lyrics. If a pre-existing poem is set to composed music in classical music it is an art song. Songs that are sung on repeated pitches without distinct contours and patterns that rise and fall are called chants. Songs in a simple style that are learned informally are often referred to as folk songs. Songs that are composed for professional singers are called popular songs. These songs, which have broad appeal, are often composed by professional songwriters, composers and lyricists. Art songs are composed by trained classical composers for concert performances. Songs are performed live and recorded. Songs may also appear in plays, musical theatre, stage shows of any form, and within operas.
Song's main focus was on leisure traffic between the northeastern United States and Florida, a market where it competed with JetBlue Airways. It also operated flights between Florida and the West Coast, and from the Northeast to the west coast.
Song's aircraft were fitted with leather seats and free personal entertainment systems at every seat, with audio MP3 programmable selections, trivia games that could be played against other passengers, a flight tracker, and satellite television (provided by the DISH Network). Song offered free beverages, but charged for meals and liquor. Both brand-name snack boxes and healthy organic meals were offered. The flight safety instructions were sung or otherwise artistically interpreted, depending on the cabin crew. In addition to crew uniforms designed by Kate Spade, customized cocktails created by nightlife impresario Rande Gerber and an in-flight exercise program designed by New York City fitness guru David Barton, the airline created its own distinct mark in the industry. The Song brand was placed on more than 200 flights a day which carried over ten million passengers.
Music video by Ultravox performing Lament (2009 Digital Remaster).
And just as my eyes start seeing
After all the pain
The twist in my life starts healing
Just to twist again
In stillness, in sorrow
Returns that softly sighing lament
And just as the smile's returning
After all the pain
The fire inside stops burning
Just to burn again
In moments of madness
Returns that softly sighing lament
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published: 23 Aug 2018
Ultravox - Lament
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Lament (2009 Remaster)
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Lament (2009 Remaster) · Ultravox
Lament
℗ 2009 Chrysalis Records Limited
Released on: 1984-04-06
Producer: Ultravox
Composer: Warren Cann
Composer: Midge Ure
Composer: Chris Cross
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published: 21 Jun 2022
Ultravox - Lament [Lyrics]
#ultravox #lament
And just as my eyes start seeing,
After all the pain,
The twist in my life starts healing,
Just to twist again,
In stillness, in sorrow,
Returns that softly sighing lament...
And just as the smile's returning,
After all the pain,
The fire inside stops burning,
Just to burn again,
In moments of madness,
Returns that softly sighing lament...
Songwriter(s) Warren Cann, Chris Cross, Billy Currie, Midge Ure
Album : Lament [1984]
published: 06 Sep 2019
Lament
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Lament · Ultravox
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℗ 1984 Chrysalis Records Limited
Released on: 1984-11-02
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ULTRAVOX - Lament (Lyric Video)
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Lament (Extended Version 2018 Remaster)
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Lament (Extended Version 2018 Remaster) · Ultravox
Extended
℗ 2018 Chrysalis Records Limited
Released on: 2018-11-16
Producer: Ultravox
Composer Lyricist: William Lee Currie
Composer Lyricist: Warren Reginald Cann
Composer Lyricist: Christopher Thomas Allen
Composer Lyricist: James Ure
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published: 21 Jun 2022
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Ultravox - Lament (Original Promo) (1984) (HD)
Ultravox - Lament (Original Promo) (1984) (HD)
Vintage Ultravox from 1984 with "Lament"...
Cleaned Up, Sharpened Up & ReDubbed with a crisp clean audio track... enjoy... :-)
Music video by Ultravox performing Lament (2009 Digital Remaster).
And just as my eyes start seeing
After all the pain
The twist in my life starts healing
Just...
Music video by Ultravox performing Lament (2009 Digital Remaster).
And just as my eyes start seeing
After all the pain
The twist in my life starts healing
Just to twist again
In stillness, in sorrow
Returns that softly sighing lament
And just as the smile's returning
After all the pain
The fire inside stops burning
Just to burn again
In moments of madness
Returns that softly sighing lament
http://vevo.ly/d28CBI
Music video by Ultravox performing Lament (2009 Digital Remaster).
And just as my eyes start seeing
After all the pain
The twist in my life starts healing
Just to twist again
In stillness, in sorrow
Returns that softly sighing lament
And just as the smile's returning
After all the pain
The fire inside stops burning
Just to burn again
In moments of madness
Returns that softly sighing lament
http://vevo.ly/d28CBI
Provided to YouTube by Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Lament (2009 Remaster) · Ultravox
Lament
℗ 2009 Chrysalis Records Limited
Released on: 1984-04-06
P...
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Lament (2009 Remaster) · Ultravox
Lament
℗ 2009 Chrysalis Records Limited
Released on: 1984-04-06
Producer: Ultravox
Composer: Warren Cann
Composer: Midge Ure
Composer: Chris Cross
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Lament (2009 Remaster) · Ultravox
Lament
℗ 2009 Chrysalis Records Limited
Released on: 1984-04-06
Producer: Ultravox
Composer: Warren Cann
Composer: Midge Ure
Composer: Chris Cross
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#ultravox #lament
And just as my eyes start seeing,
After all the pain,
The twist in my life starts healing,
Just to twist again,
In stillness, in sorrow,
Retu...
#ultravox #lament
And just as my eyes start seeing,
After all the pain,
The twist in my life starts healing,
Just to twist again,
In stillness, in sorrow,
Returns that softly sighing lament...
And just as the smile's returning,
After all the pain,
The fire inside stops burning,
Just to burn again,
In moments of madness,
Returns that softly sighing lament...
Songwriter(s) Warren Cann, Chris Cross, Billy Currie, Midge Ure
Album : Lament [1984]
#ultravox #lament
And just as my eyes start seeing,
After all the pain,
The twist in my life starts healing,
Just to twist again,
In stillness, in sorrow,
Returns that softly sighing lament...
And just as the smile's returning,
After all the pain,
The fire inside stops burning,
Just to burn again,
In moments of madness,
Returns that softly sighing lament...
Songwriter(s) Warren Cann, Chris Cross, Billy Currie, Midge Ure
Album : Lament [1984]
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Lament · Ultravox
The Collection
℗ 1984 Chrysalis Records Limited
Released on: 1984-11-02
Auto-gene...
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Lament · Ultravox
The Collection
℗ 1984 Chrysalis Records Limited
Released on: 1984-11-02
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Lament · Ultravox
The Collection
℗ 1984 Chrysalis Records Limited
Released on: 1984-11-02
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Lament (Extended Version 2018 Remaster) · Ultravox
Extended
℗ 2018 Chrysalis Records Limited
Release...
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Lament (Extended Version 2018 Remaster) · Ultravox
Extended
℗ 2018 Chrysalis Records Limited
Released on: 2018-11-16
Producer: Ultravox
Composer Lyricist: William Lee Currie
Composer Lyricist: Warren Reginald Cann
Composer Lyricist: Christopher Thomas Allen
Composer Lyricist: James Ure
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Provided to YouTube by Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Lament (Extended Version 2018 Remaster) · Ultravox
Extended
℗ 2018 Chrysalis Records Limited
Released on: 2018-11-16
Producer: Ultravox
Composer Lyricist: William Lee Currie
Composer Lyricist: Warren Reginald Cann
Composer Lyricist: Christopher Thomas Allen
Composer Lyricist: James Ure
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Ultravox - Lament (Original Promo) (1984) (HD)
Vintage Ultravox from 1984 with "Lament"...
Cleaned Up, Sharpened Up & ReDubbed with a crisp clean audio track....
Ultravox - Lament (Original Promo) (1984) (HD)
Vintage Ultravox from 1984 with "Lament"...
Cleaned Up, Sharpened Up & ReDubbed with a crisp clean audio track... enjoy... :-)
Music video by Ultravox performing Lament (2009 Digital Remaster).
And just as my eyes start seeing
After all the pain
The twist in my life starts healing
Just to twist again
In stillness, in sorrow
Returns that softly sighing lament
And just as the smile's returning
After all the pain
The fire inside stops burning
Just to burn again
In moments of madness
Returns that softly sighing lament
http://vevo.ly/d28CBI
Provided to YouTube by Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Lament (2009 Remaster) · Ultravox
Lament
℗ 2009 Chrysalis Records Limited
Released on: 1984-04-06
Producer: Ultravox
Composer: Warren Cann
Composer: Midge Ure
Composer: Chris Cross
Auto-generated by YouTube.
#ultravox #lament
And just as my eyes start seeing,
After all the pain,
The twist in my life starts healing,
Just to twist again,
In stillness, in sorrow,
Returns that softly sighing lament...
And just as the smile's returning,
After all the pain,
The fire inside stops burning,
Just to burn again,
In moments of madness,
Returns that softly sighing lament...
Songwriter(s) Warren Cann, Chris Cross, Billy Currie, Midge Ure
Album : Lament [1984]
Provided to YouTube by Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Lament · Ultravox
The Collection
℗ 1984 Chrysalis Records Limited
Released on: 1984-11-02
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Provided to YouTube by Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Lament (Extended Version 2018 Remaster) · Ultravox
Extended
℗ 2018 Chrysalis Records Limited
Released on: 2018-11-16
Producer: Ultravox
Composer Lyricist: William Lee Currie
Composer Lyricist: Warren Reginald Cann
Composer Lyricist: Christopher Thomas Allen
Composer Lyricist: James Ure
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Lament is a melancholy ballad, the music video depicting the band members visiting their lovers on a remote Scottish island. The single didn't live up to its smash-hit predecessor, peaking at #22 in the UK music charts and #47 in the New Zealand charts.