Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass live at ZeroFriends, SF

[@thatguyjamalx]

I still use this track to heat my house in winter.

[@Joe1887]

That's actually very dangerous.

[@rickconnolly5006]

@@Joe1887 yeah bro, it seems dangerous but it IS up to code. I get it tho, it's in the same category as having a nuclear powered car...

[@shantyxpress]

yeah man! 😂

[@brandonutterback3789]

Fire hazzard.

[@yaknoff379]

3 things Aes doesn't believe in: 1) sleeping.... 2) breathing... 3) government....

[@rex3273]

@@meepmorp5262 quoting his song “commencement at the obedience academy”

[@urmenior]

"Everybody in the room say none shall pass... Thank you."

[@MrEpic-qe2tt]

Aesop Rock - The man with titanium lungs.

[@MRTRIPLECREAMCICLE]

The fact that Aes can recreate some of the most technically impressive songs live blows me away. I hope to get a chance to see him live someday.

[@Hilke88]

I saw him live once and it was amazing

[@sorrowfulsatchel679]

Did you ever get that chance? It’s been 10 years

[@ArianeBanane]

it hurts me in my soul to watch aes spit gold over crowds that are actually sleeping on him

[@nickgwinner3136]

Ariane Fauteux did you catch Rage 2's Andrew W.K. performance at E3? Same energy, but with a song that's actually hyper

[@dankdabs43]

Sadly his art will never be accepted as mainstream,this need more attention than a KZbin video

[@adnremelchur7311]

They're not sleeping, they're in awe

[@mysteryme6655]

No one can deal with Aesop in person. Literally his words fuck you up immediately, ESPECIALLY at a god damn gallery in the earlier 2000's. Like Jesus fuck

[@Superman-um9pd]

@@mysteryme6655 boost my vocabulary just by listening to him as well.

[@decadesofsegregation9677]

Always think its badass that aesop and myself were born in the same small ass hospital on Long Island. He is one of the best musical acts that will ever come from our land.

[@nzbg1132]

how... do you know that?

[@jodiallardice1500]

Tom LaSala HES FROM LONG ISLAND? How am i allowed to live within 1000 miles of where this fucking god was born

[@KingKalashnikov]

​@@nzbg1132 The secret song "One of Four" from the Daylight EP starts with a text-to-speech voice reading out a whole thing on Aes' life, including the hospital he was born at.

[@TheSecretEye]

Wow, his flow is just as good live. notbad.jpg

[@OskarIsWraith]

I wish more people knew about Aesop Rock. I tried playing some of his music to my friends and they had no clue who he was.

[@f.demascio1857]

Story of my life. I've only known 3 people who were aware of AES and one of them is the person who turned me onto this Master.

[@ConsciousCriminal]

I saw someone say "Aesop is one of those rappers that is just too dope to be consumed by the masses." Blessing and a curse.

[@gotaplanstan]

​@@ConsciousCriminalthe only other rappers I've ever felt that way about are BTNH

[@cmore138]

13 people had a day a snow cone couldn't fix

[@JudoJohnny]

So true.

[@zacharygross7574]

1+1

[@restotech9445]

32

[@bobsaratoga4457]

THE BEST RAPPER TO EVER GRACE THE EARTH. AND HE PRODUCES AT A HIGH LEVEL. PUT SOME RESPECT ON HIS NAME. FLOW, CADENCE, DELIVERY, LYRICS, BEAT SELECTION, PRODUCES BEATS, VOICE, ETC... STOP SLEEPIN ON AES !

[@voxextremos22]

He is just as good i not bettr than Eminem. He actively chooses to stay in the underground and make his music the way he wants. He lives and dies by the indie rap label

[@Omgberto]

Been a fan for years and I FINALLY got to see Aes here in Kansas months back and the dude carries heavy weight with him on stage. got mad presence. Caught him off-stage just hanging out like a regular dude and got a photo with him. He was wicked humble and polite. It was seriously the best thing I've experienced at any show. I suggest seeing him if you're remotely possible. You won't be disappointed. I could rave for days about how great it was.

[@lorib360]

7 years later, but I envy you! I just recently discovered him and would love to see him live.

[@Antz_411]

His work is ALREADY beginning to be studied. I can only imagine in generations to come. Shakespeare shall be forgotten, and Aesop Rock will reign king of all lyrics!

[@lorib360]

I don't think Shakespeare will be forgotten. I do hope that Aesop will be studied and remembered for generations, however!

[@fieldy4u]

Well it's quite obvious to me that Aesop Rock either doesn't need to breathe or does it from a different orifice than we do.

[@ryanhouk3560]

not saying he can or does, but certain horn players, like bagpipes, digirido, oboe, basoon, or english horn, are taught to exhale from their mouths while at the same time inhaling through their nose. the term is called circular breath or circular breathing. this means you can restock your oxygen as you play, sing, rap whatever. some high level beat boxers can do it. I wouldn't doubt that he could too.

[@untamedbanana3794]

+Ryan Houk I haven't seen any beatboxers that can do that and I watch a lot of beatboxers. There's a reason why they invented different inhaling sounds because not many people could probably even do that

[@grammarnationalistpartylol6301]

It's a breathing technique

[@willjennings7191]

I went to KZbin to see what could be recommended from Aesop Rock, the front-page splash result was of his presence in a room. He's my friend, and I was going through a rough time. This video helped.

[@mynamewastaken06]

Must not breathe...must warn mothers

[@metalcabana]

He's amazing, he spits his bars perfectly!! Without any over dubbing! WOOOW!

[@thatsMYboat22]

He deserves a better crowd, how could you not move to this??

[@ValhallaBeckons]

I'd like to thank the bizarre artwork of Alex Pardee for introducing me to one of my favorite emcees. Aes is a true poet; his kind are rare.

[@thedevilwithin3437]

Truly a genius. It's one thing to write abstract lyrics but it's another thing to see a coherent flow and remember all of these lyrics and to have a true emotional response to said lyrics. He blows my mind and has been for 20 years. it's a shame that he is underground when ass clowns like Drake are big. Certainly says something about the majority rule.

[@alexanderreimann8967]

Hes proudly underground but still has a huge following

[@alexanderreimann8967]

Almost 300k views on this video

[@lucidmemer4456]

The diamond are always found in the rough, mainstream just loves repetitive puppets. Usually if people can't sing along to a song they won't listen cause instead of actually caring about what the artist says they just want the energy from it. I just know that cause I used to be asleep, but after I took LSD that made me woke and truly appreciate local artists. Like Black Moth Super Rainbow, they're my favorite psychedelic band

[@nzbg1132]

Lucid Memer that's nice but say no to drugs, it's not worth it.

[@zacharygross7574]

Artist. Legend. GOAT

[@snipe4lllife]

That crowd isn't going hard enough

[@nickgwinner3136]

Aloha SnackBar they're respecting his hearing

[@spiderhands]

Id be goin nuts in there, they'd either kick me out or join me

[@anthonyrazo1351]

he said everyone say none shall pass. no one says anything... idiots

[@yobrahkimani8064]

How can they when they can't keep up😂😂😂aesop just killin it

[@estefanybaltazar8369]

He's too much for the crowd

[@mysteryme6655]

Jesus, 2011... Literally 20 years later from this or 40 years later it'll be considered early 2000's. NO ONE is ready for the incredibleness of Aesop so early. He is literally Van back in his time period. Not that he will always be poor, but he won't be understood. His music is incredible and the fact that ZERO FUCKIN FRIENDS GOT HIM IN THEIR GALLERY SO EARLY, literally puts me inna *coffin* .

[@brentblayoneblayone3948]

Say what you will about Aesops voice and style, but in terms of technical writing and rapping ability he's one of the GOATS. Breath control is insane too

[@jenniferholmes9718]

I have seriously fallen in love! 😍 Ha but seriously, he’s on another level.. would love to see him live. None shall pass!!!!!!!!

[@BreatheOner]

i live in scotland .. and i need to see this live before i die, favourite song of all time

[@garretgarofalo9995]

I appreciate this video sooo much.. I've watched this at least 1000 times and had no idea why I couldn't stop.. around the 300 view I noticed my friend from NY standing in the front row.. he died less than a few days after this.. R.I.P. Big Sam

[@lucidmemer4456]

If I was in that crowd I'd be the only one getting down to that shit, they don't even realize he's a fucking legend

[@Guolf1005]

I would go batshit crazy if I was attending an Aes show. He's my favorite rapper ever.

[@evilnyne]

I want to see this man love before he’s gone

[@byHexted]

This was definitely the first remotely underground rap song I’d ever heard when I was like in 6th or 7th grade and I had been getting into wu tang and tribe and all that stuff when you’re starting off getting into hip hop. But then I heard this and I remember listening to the opening verse so much I had never heard someone with lyricism like that I think it was a huge early influence for what made me love this style of hip hop and want to rap in the first place

[@jackcravford8744]

How he can be so on spot the entire time, what the hell!!! Like how he is even taking breaths between words? Madness.

[@franklinsukmynutz5062]

his lyrics are so damn abstract. i love it

[@SUPERritschi]

Really awesome, one of the best flows I've ever heard.

[@minnesotasmith5495]

Good to see the rest of the country gets to enjoy what we've had for years

[@MrOFoxy]

Don't burn out man. Culture can't afford to lose people like you.

[@BxLxUxExxAxNxGxExL5]

It's crazy how live he sounds almost exactly how he does recorded most artists you could barely hear them o__o

[@LosAngelesFresh1]

this might be my all time favorite song, definitely in my top 10 list

[@n0tbrant]

Such a fucking crisp delivery when live

[@laradood9663]

That moment when you remeber you need to BREATH!!

[@oralmolepo3549]

Why is the crowd killing vibes👀i wish he performed in South Africa 🇿🇦 🇿🇦

[@Strategic16]

The man is so under-rated :') What a god!

[@f.demascio1857]

A Master at work.

[@christophersanzo1833]

Damn......this is so dope

[@HfilmReviews]

I like how Cage is just there blending in lol

[@JohnJones-dg6lb]

Is that Cage standing next to Big Wiz or is that him in the front row with the golf hat & mustache I can't tell 🤔

[@kellyspain9462]

I believe this man gave me a rose the first time I did karaoke...

[@flojoperez7479]

Verse 1] Flash that buttery gold Jittery zeitgeist, wither by the watering hole, what a patrol What are we to Heart Huckabee, art fuckery suddenly Not enough young in his lung for the water wings Colorfully vulgar poacher, out of mulch Like, "I'ma pull the pulse out a soldier and bolt." Fine, sign of the time we elapse When a primate climb up a spine and attach Eye for an eye, by the bog life swamps and vines They get a rise out of frogs and flies So when a dogfight's hog-tied prize sort of costs a life The mouths water on a fork and knife And the allure isn't right No score on a war-torn beach Where the cash cow's actually beef Blood turns wine when it leak for police Like, "That's not a riot; it's a feast, let's eat!" [Chorus] And I will remember your name and face On the day you are judged by the funhouse cast And I will rejoice in your fall from grace With a cane to the sky, like, "None shall pass." None shall pass, none shall pass

[@TheSayianOverlord]

I would absolutely kill to see him live. He's sooo amazing! :O

[@jayheevlogs]

this is still insanely good live clip

[@jtwidmer]

Thank you for producing some amazing hip hop, and not talking about yourself the whole time, your money, women you screwed, violence, drugs, etc. Well done man, amazing track.

[@louisbrains]

wow this dude has a wizard and a gnome in his entourage

[@Planet2woProductions]

i didn't think I could have any more respect for him... and then this.

[@Superman-um9pd]

I love the live version better!..the energy is really amazing.

[@jerryknuckles736]

Thanks for the video 900bats, but you know full well that you only need six little black bats.

[@FrancisHyde]

one of the world greatest musicians!

[@bearrelated2147]

"i love doing all this intimate-ass shit with you guys." aes is really something.

[@SweetHeartkiller]

NONE SHALL PASS

[@Vaisin]

This man is so great, and a considerable feat is that if you don't feel like paying attention to his deeply complex lyrics (which at one point I really recommend to, since they're awesome) you can always enjoy his incredible flow.

[@sk1lz]

Aesop 💯💯

[@ohwhat04]

I never knew you could love a stranger so much. But like MrOFoxy said, "Culture can't afford to lose people like you."

[@dikyvsem7237]

Mr.Lyric!! Big up and peace from Czech republic!:-)

[@pavpav1573]

great great artist!

[@AndroidJdm]

I cannot stop listening to this song... I can't. Its just a great song. I don't even listen to rap but this song is truly something else.

[@faroutman888]

thank you! these videos have been a fantastic watch

[@MrWowh]

I would love something like this so much more than a full concert

[@jacobriggs8185]

This was better than some rappers whole career

[@djantix1200]

LOL, word!

[@End0fst0ry]

Да, это лучше, чем вся карьера многих всемирно известных репперов. Типа тех дебилов с тату на лице и прочих Doja Cat.

[@matthewrotherham1]

So... DAMN, IMPRESSIVE!!! 8-D

[@sam92mc]

aesops got talent got respect for this dude need more people like this!

[@rabonour]

Listening to this on the record I forget it's even a person doing it. Not being it's soulless, but because it's just too good. Seeing it is unreal.

[@umadcuzibstylin]

Damn I remember waaay back in the day when I 1st started listen to him I thought the same, haha.

[@MikePAbell]

Aesop Rock on some next level, always a pleasure

[@rebekahatkinson7979]

Lol. Cage is texting in the back.

[@AdeptThePhonetic]

Aesop's breath control is off the hook!

[@Malastrome]

I can sing the whole first verse til after he says thank you. :)

[@theboss420ish]

soooo siiiccckkk!!

[@USAFPOLfreak1978]

To be a child again with no real world problems

[@SquareBusinezz]

Aesop Rock - Holy Smokes is the best song ever listen to it

[@ValhallaBeckons]

Dude spits like a muthafuckin camel. Love ya, Aes!

[@808SHIRTS]

BEASTING that mic.

[@leifergerb1]

thank you lol aesop your awesome

[@treksez]

He changes the lyrics whether it's live or studio, in the studio version he says I won't remember your name, but live he says i will remember your name.

[@thedexterbros]

Nah I think in the studio version it's "will" too

[@MrPGHardcore]

Damn what I would give to see Aesop like this...

[@quartzteeth8429]

NONE SHALL PASS! we got your back Aes

[@ScubaGolz]

he's amazing....

[@fantochitu]

Bom de mais

[@00ABBITT00]

Insanity is ART.

[@MrLifeKills]

if I didn't know who Aesop Rock was, I would still like this video because his shit is about ten times as hard to do as anyone else's and he still doesn't need a hype man

[@BenTraplin]

aes rock's fucking metaphor's are untouchable and crazy one line can change your life.

[@NeilOG_]

thanks hecz!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thomashill9752]

Love it. To have been there...

[@mrcrackdonald_1]

prolly the best rap song ever created

[@Alexisonscope]

So good.

[@dankdabs43]

Flash that buttery gold jittery zeitgeist wither by the watering hole what a patrol

[@lolstuffenjoy9880]

What are we to hart Huckabee art, Fuckery suddenly? Not enough young in his lungs in the waterwing

[@20KAYSUBS]

real hip hop show right here

[@JudoJohnny]

A master with a third eye like wide. People sleeping without eyes on the side.

[@hand-heldmisfortune]

That guy in the beige flat cap is jamming out

[@folasko5120]

love from the philippines!

[@cloo55]

Just noticed the blue faced wizard and gnome jammin’ out behind Aes. 😂 2020 has been one hell of a year.

[@_free_dirt]

So..... dope....

[@watervilleit2303]

yes.

[@benjaminhuggins3934]

Great performance

[@AdamPopowski]

Thank you, ice wizard.