Directed by Daisy JT Smith Music Production Angus Kemp Edited by Daisy JT Smith and Ian Bruce Animation by Ian Bruce Director of Photography Andrew Burns Cameras Christina Hardinge and Callum Locke Colour correction by Callum Locke Handlers Ali Forbes and Angus Kemp Lighting Tom Cull Props Sarah Hall
LYRICS
You start to think about the end before the curtains up don’t you know that I can see you pretend That you don’t give one fuck Chin down, shoulders back think of who you could have been with a look like that hand down index up nothing can cover the fact that you’re mixed up
I’ve listened to what you’ve said and still I don’t what’s going on in your head I try to change your mind see I wouldn’t bother that’d be a waste of my time
(you say) Too little too late I’ve got a feeling in my gut that I’m going to be irate Lemme get this straight (huh) From me you want to extricate (go look it up)
WE’RE ON A RACE TO NOWHERE I CAN SEE THAT YOU DON’T CARE YOU LOOK AT ME AND JUST SAY TAKE ME THERE (CAN YOU BELIEVE?) YOU JUST SAY TAKE ME THERE
I’m not going to be the man to drive to us foot down to the floor to the brink of what? You don’t know what’s what when it comes to the mess of a mindset you’ve now got. You’ve flipped the tables, unhinged the doors, you’ve cut the cables turned, out drawers You don’t begin to know what - how - why You don’t explain you don’t justify
So I’m left thinking about the darkest thoughts of other people lips and other peoples hips I replay the same scene of coming home to find 8 limbs squirming in a frenzied fit I’ve opened too many doors with signs that says sad, salacious, sordid and bleak Patience is a virtue you but you’re no saint wait for your turn to speak.
You’ve just jumped out of the back of a plane with no parachute and you’ve expected me to jump to I’d like to think that I could pull off some double O status freefall rescue But I’m not willing to tow your line You deal with your shit, I’ll cope with mine I look at how our journey ends And crash test ways we could have made amends
I guess I’ll just watch you take a bow as the curtain drops Not even into the second scene when the show just stops what is it exactly that you expect me to do You don’t want me but you need to me stand by you.
Mr Bruce - Race To Nowhere (Official Video)Mr Bruce2021-06-18 | The first single from Mr Bruce. WARNING: FLASHING IMAGERY Stream from all platforms…ffm.to/racetonowhere
Directed by Daisy JT Smith Music Production Angus Kemp Edited by Daisy JT Smith and Ian Bruce Animation by Ian Bruce Director of Photography Andrew Burns Cameras Christina Hardinge and Callum Locke Colour correction by Callum Locke Handlers Ali Forbes and Angus Kemp Lighting Tom Cull Props Sarah Hall
LYRICS
You start to think about the end before the curtains up don’t you know that I can see you pretend That you don’t give one fuck Chin down, shoulders back think of who you could have been with a look like that hand down index up nothing can cover the fact that you’re mixed up
I’ve listened to what you’ve said and still I don’t what’s going on in your head I try to change your mind see I wouldn’t bother that’d be a waste of my time
(you say) Too little too late I’ve got a feeling in my gut that I’m going to be irate Lemme get this straight (huh) From me you want to extricate (go look it up)
WE’RE ON A RACE TO NOWHERE I CAN SEE THAT YOU DON’T CARE YOU LOOK AT ME AND JUST SAY TAKE ME THERE (CAN YOU BELIEVE?) YOU JUST SAY TAKE ME THERE
I’m not going to be the man to drive to us foot down to the floor to the brink of what? You don’t know what’s what when it comes to the mess of a mindset you’ve now got. You’ve flipped the tables, unhinged the doors, you’ve cut the cables turned, out drawers You don’t begin to know what - how - why You don’t explain you don’t justify
So I’m left thinking about the darkest thoughts of other people lips and other peoples hips I replay the same scene of coming home to find 8 limbs squirming in a frenzied fit I’ve opened too many doors with signs that says sad, salacious, sordid and bleak Patience is a virtue you but you’re no saint wait for your turn to speak.
You’ve just jumped out of the back of a plane with no parachute and you’ve expected me to jump to I’d like to think that I could pull off some double O status freefall rescue But I’m not willing to tow your line You deal with your shit, I’ll cope with mine I look at how our journey ends And crash test ways we could have made amends
I guess I’ll just watch you take a bow as the curtain drops Not even into the second scene when the show just stops what is it exactly that you expect me to do You don’t want me but you need to me stand by you.One of da best (santiagoooo)Mr Bruce2024-05-22 | Womad Chile in Plaza a la Paz Thanks for Angus, Sophia and Augusto.Mr Bruce is the Guest of Honour at SploreMr Bruce2024-03-12 | Returning to Splore Festival in Auckland New Zealand felt like a graduation. Being invited to be Guest of Honour and speak in front of Ngāti Paoa and Ngāti Whanaunga was profoundly humbling. Then being given the headline slot after killer sets by Sampha and Pharcyde...Splore you have my heart.
Edited by Ian Bruce Incredible footage from Manaaki Media, Venture House and Serena Stevenson Creative. Thanks to John Minty, Kat and Shirls.
Performances recorded at Boomtown and Womad. Thanks to Harry O'Reilly for putting this together.
Featured Tracks - Where Have You Gone, Fear & Delight, I'm Going Home, I Am Disaster.Mr Bruce returns to AustralasiaMr Bruce2023-12-17 | All tickets available now mrbruce.co.uk/liveshows
February 2024
NEW ZEALAND 13th San Fran, Wellington 15th Globe Theatre, Palmerston North 16th Butlers Reef, Ōakura 23-25th Splore Festival, Auckland
Mr Bruce's wild interpretation of Talking Heads' 'BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE' produced as a 7inch eco-friendly vinyl. The B-side features a track called 'THAT'S WHY', a haunting take on dubstep about heart break, grief and living in a “post-hope world”.
Beautifully designed by the artist himself, signed and the first 150 sales are accompanied by a free A3 signed poster (normally £10).
50p from each sale will go to EarthPercent, the charity founded by Brian Eno which raises money from the music industry to fund the most credible and impactful climate actions and environmental causes that deliver transformative change.
www.mrbruce.co.uk www.earthpercent.orgWhy & How - Burning Down The HouseMr Bruce2023-03-14 | The meaning behind the Talking Heads, 'cartoonising' sound with SOHIE, a chorus of vintage pornstars.
mrbruce.co.ukBURNING DOWN THE HOUSE coming soonMr Bruce2023-02-10 | Video drops on 14th February at 3pm GMT. It's Valentine's Day. One for the lovers. LISTEN NOW: ffm.to/burningdownthehouse-mrbruce3 Insights into Where Have You GoneMr Bruce2022-11-11 | 'Nonsense' singing, NHS clap drums and a Strictly superstar. The making of Mr Bruce's powerful homage to his bandmate, Chucks.
mrbruce.co.uk3 Things Tickling My PickleMr Bruce2022-11-07 | For tickets to upcoming shows please visit mrbruce.co.uk/liveshows New music coming soon.Mr Bruce - WHERE HAVE YOU GONE (Official Video)Mr Bruce2022-10-18 | Available on all platforms...ffm.to/wherehaveyougone Written in the wake of the death of Tim Cole (aka Chucks) who was my bandmate in The Correspondents for 13 years. This song is an expression of the rage and confusion of losing someone too soon. This video was filmed at Tim's memorial show at Islington Assembly Show on 08/10/21.
Music production: Angus Kemp Edit: George Maccallum & Ian Bruce Camera: Phil Sansom (Phix) and Harry O'Reilly Drone: Connor Turansky Costume: Carley Hague
LYRICS
is it harder to hear or harder to say those three words that mean you’ve gone away
did I know you would reach the end too soon on your back waiting to be found inside your front room
does it really matter that help is on its way it’s too late, it’s too late can anybody know that would be your last day it’s too late, it’s too late can anybody know that would be your last day your last day
where have you gone can someone come and tell me where have you gone can someone come and tell me where have you gone can someone answer me please can someone answer me please
the danger that I will forget Something as simple as you lighting a cigarette memories that I must collect every mannerism, virtue and defect
to protect myself I thought of this all happening precipice of mental health into which you’d fall in into which you’d fall
breathe
how could you leave the stage when the music still plays for you to go at your age fills me with rage when the music still plays…Mr Bruce - Prelude to Where Have You GoneMr Bruce2022-10-17 | Shot at the memorial show of my bandmate in The Correspondents, Tim Cole (aka Chucks). I explain the background to making my next single WHERE HAVE YOU GONE.
The track and video will be available 18.10.22 ffm.to/wherehaveyougoneWHERE HAVE YOU GONE coming soonMr Bruce2022-10-16 | Written in the wake of the death of Tim Cole (aka Chucks), my bandmate from The Correspondents, WHERE HAVE YOU GONE is out on 18.10.22 12pm GMT with a video which was filmed at the memorial show. The 18th October is the second anniversary of Tim's death.
Body scans and VFX by Connor Turansky.
mrbruce.co.ukMr Bruce - VOLATILE TIMES (live)Mr Bruce2022-10-11 | Volatile Times filmed across two shows at Secret Garden Party 23rd/24th July 2022. New music coming 18.10.22. UK mini-tour kicks off 3/11/22.
mrbruce.co.uk3 Things Floating My BoatMr Bruce2022-09-30 | For tickets to upcoming shows please visit mrbruce.co.uk/liveshows New music coming soon.Mr Bruce - I AM DISASTER (live)Mr Bruce2022-09-06 | Filmed across two Mr Bruce shows at Secret Garden Party 23/24th July 2022. All the stills and clips of wildfires are taken in England around the same time as these performances. We are increasingly realising that we are not immune from the climate crisis and we need to act now and protect those whose lives are already destroyed.
Please check out www.musicdeclares.net They have great information about the role music can play in counteracting the climate crisis.
mrbruce.co.ukMr Bruce at Glastonbury (4 Good Gigs & Grief)Mr Bruce2022-07-07 | A short film that documents 4 gigs in 36 hours and explains the complexity of grieving someone in the festival whirlwind. RIP Chucks.
Music production by Angus Kemp Produced by Phix Studios https://www.phix.film/ Shot by Phil Sansom and Fin Frew Edited by Indigo Pole instagram.com/twoofheartsbystaceyq
Thanks to all the people at the Lexington and Omeara shows who sent in their footage. With special thanks to Sophia Wetherell.DARK AGE (teaser)Mr Bruce2022-06-10 | Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=KProTy3bB2E Listen now: ffm.to/mrbruce-darkage
Video features 'I Must Confess' and 'I Am Disaster'
Shot by Phil Sansom and Fin Frew at https://www.phix.film/ Edited by Ian BruceMr Bruces UK TourMr Bruce2022-02-11 | Book ya tickets. Tell ya friends. Make ma day. I'll be playing a mix of the new tunes with some Correspondents classics. mrbruce.co.uk/liveshowsMr Bruce - Volatile Times (Official Music Video)Mr Bruce2022-01-13 | Volatile Times is the 4th single from Mr Bruce's debut EP, RACE TO NOWHERE [PART ON] which is available on all platforms... ffm.to/racetonowhereep
Thanks and love to Iro, Georgia and Ollie Music production by Angus Kemp
mrbruce.co.ukBTS of Easier - aubergine boobsMr Bruce2021-11-17 | Thanks to Andrew Whittle, Daisy JT Smith, Callum Locke, Andrew Burns and Angus Kemp. Race To Nowhere Part One coming soon... mrbruce.co.ukMr Bruce - Easier (Official Video)Mr Bruce2021-10-29 | Available to stream on all platforms... ffm.to/mrbruce-easier
Directed and edited by Ian Bruce Music production by Angus Kemp Art direction by Andrew Whittle Additional filming by Andrew Burns, Daisy JT Smith and Callum LockeThe Drowning Man - BTS of I Am DisasterMr Bruce2021-10-13 | Available to stream on all platforms...https://smarturl.it/iamdisaster
Proudly supporting Environmental Justice Foundation, if you have a moment please sign the petition to help recognise the legal status of climate refugees...https://act.ejfoundation.org/recognis...
And please check out musicdeclares.net they have great information about the role music can play in counteracting the climate crisis.
mrbruce.co.ukTinfoil Boat full of Tinfoil People - BTS of I Am DisasterMr Bruce2021-10-04 | Available to stream on all platforms...https://smarturl.it/iamdisaster
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mrbruce.co.ukCaptain Planets Evil Twin - the lyrics of I Am DisasterMr Bruce2021-09-28 | Available to stream on all platforms...https://smarturl.it/iamdisaster
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mrbruce.co.ukEmbarrassing A Capella Demos - I Am DisasterMr Bruce2021-09-26 | Available to stream on all platforms...https://smarturl.it/iamdisaster Created and animated by Ian Bruce Music production by Angus Kemp
Proudly supporting Environmental Justice Foundation, if you have a moment please sign the petition to help recognise the legal status of climate refugees...https://act.ejfoundation.org/recognis...
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mrbruce.co.ukMr Bruce - I Am Disaster (Official Video)Mr Bruce2021-09-15 | Available to stream on all platforms...https://smarturl.it/iamdisaster Created and animated by Ian Bruce Music production by Angus Kemp
Proudly supporting Environmental Justice Foundation, if you have a moment please sign the petition to help recognise the legal status of climate refugees...act.ejfoundation.org/recogniseclimaterefugees
And please check out musicdeclares.net they have great information about the role music can play in counteracting the climate crisis.
you can keep it up but I won’t go away I’m the laws that dictate you think your toys will save the day but I tell you it’s too late
I am the genie in the bottle you smashed but you didn’t wish for this the air you suck in as you crash before a scream leaves your lips
big budget blockbusters can’t compete With the scale I’m working with old testament style you better start saving your superlatives
CHORUS I am disaster I am doom you didn’t expect to meet me so soon I am disaster I am doom how does it feel to know you’re not immune
keep on convincing yourself that it’s happening to them not us keep telling yourself it’s a conspiracy because it sounds ridiculous I am ridiculous I’m like captain planet's evil twin with my powers combined to disrupt earth, water, fire and wind
CHORUS
convenience you feel need I am born from this excess that satisfies greed I am born from this growth at all cost I am born from this blind as to what you’ve lost I am born from this
CHORUSI Am Disaster - Mr Bruce (Official Trailer)Mr Bruce2021-09-08 | Second single drops 15th September 12pm GMT with a music video animated by Mr Bruce using tinfoil. In support of The Environmental Justice Foundation please visit... act.ejfoundation.org/recogniseclimaterefugees
mrbruce.co.ukBehind the Scenes of the Race To Nowhere VideoMr Bruce2021-08-22 | Mr Bruce in conversation with director Daisy JT Smith thinking up ever more inventive ways of putting the singer through extreme discomfort.
Race To Nowhere is out now on all platforms...ffm.to/racetonowhereMaking Race To Nowhere - The LyricsMr Bruce2021-08-12 | Who's d*ck is this? Mr Bruce discusses the words and melody in his debut single. Race To Nowhere is available on all platforms: ffm.to/racetonowhereMr Bruces first time...Mr Bruce2021-08-05 | Book tickets for live shows and listen to Race To Nowhere at mrbruce.co.ukMaking Race To Nowhere - Kick Drums, 212 and White NoiseMr Bruce2021-07-23 | Mr Bruce chats with music producer Angus Kemp about the construction of their debut single. Race To Nowhere is available on all platforms: ffm.to/racetonowhereAsk Mr Bruce. Part 5Mr Bruce2021-06-17 | The last in the series of Mr Bruce answering your questions. Race To Nowhere is out this Friday 12pm GMT. ffm.to/racetonowhereTeaser for Race To NowhereMr Bruce2021-06-16 | Am I whetting your whistle? Friday 12pm GMT
Subscribe to the channel youtube.com/channel/UCSs1JzqskFxWJAx0NUBBWEwAsk Mr Bruce - Part 4Mr Bruce2021-06-14 | Dancing. Remember that? Shall I become a crooner? Race To Nowhere is out 18.06.21 Pre-save...ffm.to/racetonowhereAsk Mr Bruce - Part 3Mr Bruce2021-06-12 | I rattle through the upcoming music videos releases at break neck speed. Pre-save RACE TO NOWHERE here...ffm.to/racetonowhereAsk Mr Bruce - Part 2Mr Bruce2021-06-09 | Who am I? What am I? Would I do Eurovision? Mr Bruce answers your questions ahead of his first single release. Pre-save RACE TO NOWHERE here...ffm.to/racetonowhereAsk Mr Bruce - Part 1Mr Bruce2021-06-07 | You've asked Mr Bruce some questions. He's answering as many as he can as best he can ahead of his first single release. Race To Nowhere drops 18th June 2021.
Please join mailing list at www.mrbruce.co.uk Follow... instagram.com/mrbrucemusic facebook.com/mrbrucemusicDreaming of Streaming?Mr Bruce2020-05-27 | What are your thoughts on live-streaming gigs? Is it only ever a pixelated pale imitation of the real thing? Lemme know your thoughts. Love from Mr Bruce.Stay In The Loop...Mr Bruce2020-04-13 | Public service announcement from a quarantining Mr Bruce. Music is made and music videos are being edited. To stay up to date... Please join the mailing list at www.ianbruce.net Follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/mrbrucemusicStudio Update (in Lockdown)Mr Bruce2020-04-07 | Mr Bruce has been busy fiddling with some tinfoil while the world is in lockdown.
www.mrbruce.co.uk @mrbrucemusicGet a Postcard from Mr BruceMr Bruce2019-11-19 | First 200 people to sign up to the mailing list at mrbruce.co.uk will be sent a hand-printed hand written postcard from Mr Bruce with a password that gives them access to the website and new music (before anyone else).
www.mrbruce.co.ukMR BRUCE launches a new solo projectMr Bruce2019-10-30 | The lead singer from The Correspondents has been working alongside London-based producer Angus Kemp to create brand new material with new videos and a reconfigured live show.