Sky Arts - Talk Talk Live In Montreux

VIDEO: TALK TALK LIVE IN MONTREUX >>

One of the most innovative and original British bands of the Eighties, Talk Talk enjoyed a string of successful albums in the UK and Europe. The band’s only performance at the Montreux festival in 1986 caught them at the height of their powers and popularity (their album The Colour of Spring had just been released), and this programme captures a spectacular performance. With the core trio of vocalist Mark Hollis, drummer Lee Harris and bassist Paul Webb extended to an eight-piece band, including two keyboard players and a brace of percussionists, Talk Talk convincingly recreate their lonely-yet-lush studio sounds.

With a set list packed with hit singles and lead singer / main songwriter Mark Hollis’ charismatic performance they delivered an outstanding concert that draws a great response from the packed Swiss crowd. Sadly, soon after this concert Talk Talk quit live performing for good.

Tracklist:
1. Talk Talk
2. Dum Dum Girl
3. Call In The Night Boy
4. Tomorrow Started
5. My Foolish Friend
6. Life's What You Make It
7. Does Caroline Know
8. It's You
9. Living In Another World
10. Give It Up
11. It's My Life
12. I Don't Believe in You
13. Such A Shame
14. Renee

Mark Hollis – vocals
Paul Webb – bass
Lee Harris – drums
John Turnbull – guitar
Rupert Black – keyboards
Philip Reis – percussion
Leroy Williams – percussion

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Adam, Lincoln

Sun 28 December 2008, 01:38

Thank you so much for the classic Talk Talk gig that you showed from Montreux tonight, it was one of the highlights of the festive period.
I loved the band in the eighties and it was so wonderful to see them again at their peak. Mark Hollis had a voice that could not be bettered.
Great programming!

Jason, Sion Mills

Sun 28 December 2008, 12:37

I reckon they were at their peak with Spirit of Eden, I Believe in You is heart wrenchingly beautiful.

Godfrey, UK

Sun 28 December 2008, 12:41

Extraordinary to see the band just as they would disappear into the wings for good, then go on to offer up two of the most seminal recordings of any British band. And his ponytail is nice.

Simon

Sun 28 December 2008, 18:27

Watched the Talk Talk live show last night, which was fantastic to see after reading that the gig exisited on film but may never get released/shown. Talk Talk are underated, Mark Hollis’ voice is amazing. Hats off to you Sky Arts!

Brian, Denmark

Thu 5 February 2009, 03:45

I have been a fan since 1993, when i finally found out that the band who made “life´s what you make it” was called Talk Talk
Loved the dvd, and my god they can play.
Does anyoe know the brand of the keyboard used in this concert? It´s the keyboard that both players have highest in their setup - i tried to find out for weeks now - it´s killing me!
Please help - thanks.

steve ascot

Tue 24 February 2009, 22:14

when will it be shown again!!!!!!!

brian 2374

Thu 9 April 2009, 19:40

does anyone know if it is possible to get o tape of this great band at montreaux

Dunferpurple

Sun 28 June 2009, 22:03

The show is available on dvd through Eagle Vision in their Live at Montreaux series

Alex

Sat 18 July 2009, 23:13

I am so pleased that you aired talk talk to the masses, beautiful music and so inspiring. I’m an eighties girl, they are still with me 20 years on. Great music never dies. Talk Talk are a classic band I love them, . XXXXXX

Alex

Sat 18 July 2009, 23:33

ps. Life’s what you make it.xx

Sat 19 September 2009, 13:02

Would love to knwo what Mark Hollis is up to these days !!!

Teresa

Tue 5 January 2010, 10:47

When are you going to show Talk Talk concert again...I keep on missing it and would love to see it.

Ken Frimmley

Sun 10 January 2010, 18:56

The Talk Talk gig is great.............. when you showing it again.........................

Ron H

Thu 13 May 2010, 23:26

@Brian, Denmark - hahaha It was bugging me too - so much so that I spent a week researching it (and even contacted Ian Curnow via myspace) Turns out Ian was using 2 Roland MKB-300 midi controllers, as was Rupert for his top keyboard.

Graham W

Thu 9 September 2010, 21:02

Great to see this band again. Saw them support Duran Duran at Hammersmith when Duran Duran were at their peak and they blew them away and stole the show!!!! Unbelievably well crafted tracks. Love all members contributions & sounds. Stands the test of time brilliantly. Thanks and good programming. Love to see a reunion to see if they could recapture the moments : ))

Johnny sci-fi mafia

Thu 16 December 2010, 13:26

Please come back Mr Hollis.. Saw you support Duran and been a massive fan since then.. probably the most underated band out there

carla summers

Sat 18 December 2010, 16:38

quality will forever withstand the test of time ...talk talk, the Chameleons, psychedelic furs, the the, depeche mode, echo n the bunnymen, Bauhaus, Cure, even joe jackson , swansway ,gapband too n xtc the skids remember them? howard jones, japan, flock of seagulls yup still bloody brilliant, un-put-downable or to be zapped away, listening to them today still...gr8 bands GR8 times the 80,s MWAHHHHHHH

carla summers

Sat 18 December 2010, 16:46

shouldnt we just say instead of The 80’s SHOULD BE: THE GR8 GR80’s??????????.................TO ALL THE 40S SOMETHINGS OUT THERE WAS IT NUTS OR WOT..LOL N I DONT MEAN THE CHEAP WINE N GLUE SNIFFING..hee hee. yup i lived on GIGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! who didnt?? it was in the air and in the airwaves too!!!!!!! we had new wave punk indie...aint we all GR80’sFUL XXXX .MWAHHHHHHHHHHHHSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Robert Coxon

Sat 2 April 2011, 23:02

A great concert from a great band.I think they were underated.

Robert Coxon

Fri 27 May 2011, 21:28

Simply come back Talk Talk

Tony Filmer

Fri 5 August 2011, 14:15

Qaulity of vocals had me glued to the box. Did Mark Hollis know how good he was.
The band was so tight, superb concert. Glad I bought the CD at the time.

lol crosby

Sat 17 September 2011, 18:23

fucking magnificent

lol crosby

Sat 22 October 2011, 19:44

fucking magnificent again

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Talk Talk Live In Montreux

The legendary band in their only Montreux gig

Talk Talk Live In Montreux

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Talk Talk Live In Montreux

Talk Talk Live In Montreux

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