Propaganda's 1985 single p:Machinery is currently being used as the sonic hook for a TV ad campaign in the UK at the moment. In that respect, it's been an epic fail, as I've paid no attention whatsover to the product or the purveyor.
However, it's as good a reason as any to post not one, two or three but four contemporary versions of the song., starting with the superb video.
The second clip is from Peter's Pop Show, a German music series that ran from 1985 to 1993, presented by Peter Illman.
Third in line is a 'studio performance' from 1985. You may need to mute it and play your own audio as the synching is way out, but visually, its a minimalist treat.
Finally, a live version, origin unknown. The studio electronic quartet is transformed into a formidable live presence with muscular guitar and must have been a thrilling experience in person.
And Claudia Brücken and Susanne Freytag? Sigh, my teenage crush(es)....
I concur about the epic fail for the ad campaign; the moment I saw it I just thought "Oh, Propaganda!" and the rest went right over my head! Really enjoyed these clips, thanks Khayem. The more notably different version at the end is great.
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