I'm Not Getting What I Want From You
Get ready for something you didn't ask for
Merry Winterval to all fans of THE EUROPEAN.
To celebrate the dark epicentre of the season, we have uploaded a new video for I'm Not Getting What I Want From You plus a very exciting and unique Multifaith Midwinter Message.
In this new video by THE EUROPEAN, Simon Break presents you with an unwanted gift. Disappointing on every level, disappointment becomes exultation and vice versa. Released December 2010 by Stolen Recordings. Directed by Simon Break with photography by Consuelo Asper Valdes
Watch the Multifaith Midwinter Message below, then click on Simon Break's face to see the pop video, or for a more high-fidelity experience click here to watch on Vimeo.
Peace on Earth.
UPDATE: Simon Break's Multifaith Midwinter Message has now been removed for traditional reasons. However, please feel free to enjoy the video for I'm Not Getting What I Want From You, below.
25th December 2010 06:22:57
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Live In Kings Cross
The event (bun) houses an audience (meat) who are covered in music (cheese)
THE EUROPEAN will be playing a London show for the last time in a while this Sunday, May 30th 2010 at the Cross Kings in Kings Cross.
Other bands performing are:
The evening begins at 19:00 and THE EUROPEAN performs at 20:00 sharp so get there early. There is much work to be done.
"Gastropub"
26th May 2010 22:27:47
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On The Radio
This man can make you famous
THE EUROPEAN will be performing a live "session" on this Thursday's edition of the Marc Riley Show. The show, and session, begin at 19:00 BST (18:00 GMT).
In addition, a cover version of Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley will be recorded for later broadcast on the Gideon Coe Show.
Incidentally, the production team at 6music favour the font Comic Sans in their correspondence.
[UPDATE: The Bob Marley cover is no longer required by the BBC. We apologise for any disappointment this may have caused you and are fully committed to bringing this important work to the public as soon as possible through other channels]
17th May 2010 23:41:56
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Interregnum
Hard at work
We would like to apologise for the recent hiatus in posting here at iamtheeuropean.com. This is due to time pressures brought about by our current aggressive program of expansion. Recent developments include, but are not limited to:
- A new Twitter feed from Simon Break
- Over a hundred thousand views of The Settler on YouTube
- A forthcoming session on the Marc Riley show on 6Music (details to be confirmed)
- Earthquakes
Please be assured that more detailed posts on these and other topics will be forthcoming shortly.
10th April 2010 23:02:05
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IAVRSN Launch
Everyone will be there
We are pleased to announce that the official launch of In A Very Real Sense Now will be held on Tuesday 23rd February 2010 (not Monday as you may have heard previously) from 20:00 at The Stags Head. Support will be provided by Taigen Kawabe and Jonny Ronette. Entry will be free.
Here is a gmaps link showing the location of the venue. You can get the 149 or 242 buses from Liverpool Street Station, or the 243 bus from Old Street Station.
Also, the album is available for pre-order here. Alternatively, copies will be available (including a very special hand-screened CD-R edition) at a one-time-only discounted price at the launch.
19th February 2010 13:29:57
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Recent comments
On I'm Not Getting What I Want From You
Posted by ""Will Willomon""
18th August 2011 00:28:42
Break? Snap!
I just must say that I truly love your music. My friends and I must have watched The Settler about 10 times within the last 24 hours. And the video from 'I'm Not Getting What I Want From You' is really quirky; love the grooves!
As a socialist myself, I'm concerned about the implication of you losing your views, or am I taking this all too literally? I know you have artist licence.
I must ask: will there be a release date for 'Walking in the Air' on vinyl? Are you planning on any other covers? I would love some more dark adaptations of nostalgic classics; I mean really I'd like 'Nothing Compares to You' by Sinead O'Conner. That'd be cool.
Thanks for being there Simon.
...or should I say THE EUROPEAN?
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On I'm Not Getting What I Want From You
Posted by "YouTube user"
26th December 2010 19:32:45
This is gay
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On Live In Kings Cross
Posted by "jazzy b"
16th July 2010 08:52:08
funky diva
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On Live In Kings Cross
Posted by "*** tsk tsk tsk"
26th May 2010 23:19:00
hi-tek
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On Live In Kings Cross
Posted by "anon"
26th May 2010 23:17:52
you dick
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On On The Radio
Posted by "jp buckle"
21st May 2010 10:53:36
**Moderator deleted phone number for personal safety, messages go out to 10396 members.
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On Interregnum
Posted by "jp buckle"
30th April 2010 17:46:30
european? limey more like.xxxxxx
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On Interregnum
Posted by simonbreak
20th April 2010 21:13:42
Lori - Thanks very much. Also, we're going to fix this website so it doesn't display your whole email address.
Mark - Apologies. Will sort that out pronto, things are somewhat hectic at the moment.
Char - Thanks very much for alerting us to this mistake. Digital distribution For The Fail. Heads will roll!
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On Interregnum
Posted by char.williams
17th April 2010 21:08:27
So is the album in the wrong order or named wrongly on itunes?
The track I thought was called 'The Settler' appears as 'Theme From New Fun'.
Makes no difference to me, thought you'd like to know. I'd think I was wrong but The Settler has one of those Explicit lyrics tags despite being an instrumental and its a different length to the video.
I bought it anyway.
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On Interregnum
Posted by "mark Reynaud"
14th April 2010 23:04:21
where is my record?
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On Interregnum
Posted by "lori.macalpine.smith@gmail.com"
14th April 2010 18:23:11
I cannot get enough of your music! I haven't felt this way since the first time I heard the Method of Modern Love my Hall and Oats. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAaFt7_6qvk
Seriously you are kinda amazing!
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On Interregnum
Posted by "Derek Bailey"
11th April 2010 01:05:06
It's about time
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On Contact
Posted by "indiscreet accidentalism"
22nd February 2010 22:45:08
This is something I can really relate to.
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On Contact
Posted by "acetylhydroperoxide"
22nd February 2010 02:31:21
acetylhydroperoxide towering shears
couchette importune diplostemonous
sore indiscreet accidentalism
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On In A Very Real Sense Now
Posted by "john"
20th February 2010 13:34:49
Do you still eat in a noisy way ...
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On The Settler
Posted by "ABBA"
16th February 2010 15:05:12
SOS
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On The Settler
Posted by "jp buckle"
15th February 2010 20:26:26
geek
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On The Settler
Posted by "simonecowdrey@gmail.com"
15th February 2010 20:13:12
Bbb
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On Open For Comment
Posted by "CR78"
15th February 2010 15:20:34
The bastard son of "Behaviour"........
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On Open For Comment
Posted by alexanderperls
11th January 2010 18:00:44
love it, can't wait to buy the album
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