All of My Heart, the 1982 single from ABC, is one my absolute favourite songs. The early 80s New Pop era contains many wonders, but this ballad is an epic, gorgeously realised standout. There's a lot going on. Martin Fry's heat-of-the-moment broken-hearted lyrics, his thrilling vocal performance, and the thundering synth and orchestral roar that accompanies him.
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One thing I don't remember from the time, though, is the video, and more particularly the extended cutaway to a timelapse film of Centre Point, the 1960s Richard Seifert landmark at St Giles in London. We see it first at night, and then as the sun rises the light glints on the glass and casts shadows across the concrete. It accompanies one of the most soulful moments in the song, as it gathers itself for the final onslaught. Who directed this video and why they inserted this lovely timelapse film in is a mystery to me, but if you know, do let me know!
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![Centre Point Richard Seifert 1982]()
Richard Seifert and Martin Fry, together at last. Now there's some slash fiction.
One thing I don't remember from the time, though, is the video, and more particularly the extended cutaway to a timelapse film of Centre Point, the 1960s Richard Seifert landmark at St Giles in London. We see it first at night, and then as the sun rises the light glints on the glass and casts shadows across the concrete. It accompanies one of the most soulful moments in the song, as it gathers itself for the final onslaught. Who directed this video and why they inserted this lovely timelapse film in is a mystery to me, but if you know, do let me know!
Richard Seifert and Martin Fry, together at last. Now there's some slash fiction.