I'm going places I've never seen
before, new faces, new words, send my kisses to
the old world....
I'll move on, I'll forget you,
The voice of discontented youth
Toyah's work of art. A kaleidoscope
of colours and futuristic visions - that's the
'Brave
New World' promo video from
1982, filmed to accompany the only single to be
lifted from
'The Changeling', Toyah's
album from that year, and considered, by many, to
contain the
most accomplished and innovative
recordings of her career.
'Brave New World is obviously
influenced by David Bowie's 'Ashes To Ashes'
promo
video, released two years
previously in 1980, but Toyah's video, in my
opinion, is
superior to her hero's. 'Brave
New World captures an atmosphere, and once viewed
- the stunning landscapes,
the beautiful white horse, Toyah's alien-like
appearance
- never forgotten. A
generation of Toyah fans will testify to that!
Toyah, herself, has said that in her
old age she would like to be remembered
visually
with the 'Brave New World' image. A
look that was way ahead of its time.
"Come and join me on my cloud,
come and ride on my wave. Cascade into night
flight.
I hold a crystal glass, with
the essence of life.
Wondering with anticipation,
where I'll go when I die.
Infinity, eternity, eternally
a lie.
Music for my children. Music for my
children's future.
Music for my children's
discovery. Music for my children's children.
Music for us to die to. Music
for us to be born to. Never music to criticize.
The 2000yr price tag. The weight of
guilt.
The innocence of sweet
ignorance. The smart men's excuse.
The stab in the back, that's
now so far away. It's just like the prick of a
pin.
Make the most of what you've
got. Be Proud Be Loud Be Heard.
Poetry from 'The Changeling'
lyric booklet, (1982).
A loneliness that no one knows, when
his love dies, yours grows and grows.
It's a cruel world, shall I
tell you what I'll do, I'll forget you...
New beginnings, new surroundings,
new love, another world to dream of.
New beginnings, new surroundings,
new love, it's a brave new world.
