I was at the band's homecoming show on The Downs in Bristol, and I remember crossing paths with
Giles Duley Photographer in the mud, under pouring rain...
I smiled at him. I wanted to go to him and say how much I admire his work but decided not to interrupt his day at the festival...
Here he is telling his story about that day on
BBC Radio 4, on a 'Soul Music' episode about 'Unfinished Sympathy'. With a few other lovely people from different places in the world... and myself.
Listen here:
Soul Music - BBC Radio 4
Personal stories inspired by Massive Attack's breakthrough single. Featuring the vocals of Shara Nelson, the track together with its iconic video would help catapult this band from Bristol onto the global stage. Stories include the photographer Giles Duley whose work was displayed during the song at the band's 2016 homecoming show in Bristol. Mountaineer Dmitry Golovchenko who named an attempt on the Nepalese mountain of Jannu after the track, and solicitor Marti Burgess who saw early sets from The Wild Bunch, the collective from which Massive Attack emerged, and for whom 'Unfinished Sympathy' helped crystallise her identity. Music Producer Ski Oakenfull deconstructs the track, peeling back the layers of beats, bells and samples. Belgian singer Liz Aku recorded a version of the track during lockdown, bringing back memories of her first love. Melissa Chemam, author of 'Massive Attack Out Of The Comfort Zone' explains the origins of Massive Attack, how 'Unfinished Sympathy' was written and why, when the track was released in 1991, the band had to drop the word 'Attack' from their name. A radio producer and DJ who spent New Year's Eve in a detox centre in London was asked to pick the tune to be played at midnight, and she chose 'Unfinished Sympathy'.
Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Toby Field
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