Agent Fresco - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Agent Fresco performing live at Kex Hostel in Reykjavik during Iceland Airwaves. Recorded November 6, 2015.
Songs:
Howls
Pyre
Wait For Me
See Hell
Dark Water
The Autumn Red
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Audio Mixer: Styrmir Hauksson
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Luke Knecht, Justin Wilmore & Patrick Richardson Wright
Director: Scott Holpainen
Editor: Scott Holpainen
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www.kexhostel.is
www.agentfresco.is

[@grimbis4777]

Drums: Redfoo Guitar: Corey Taylor Bass: Pewdiepie Vocals: Jens Kidman

[@WhoGaveThisGuyACamera]

I think the guitarist looks like BIll Burr!

[@georgeradford4519]

Vocals: Karl Pilkington

[@whingeopsy]

Andrew Schrock and carrot top on drums

[@jalmesdosanjos8985]

vocal: arnór dan

[@lepermessia4]

LOL

[@alexmikhylov]

0:00 Howls 3:46 Pyre 8:34 Wait For Me 13:39 See Hell 18:52 Dark Water 23:40 The Autumn Red

[@stevencox3019]

Thanks

[@hfddfbh]

Спасибо, Саш :)

[@kir6052]

@@hfddfbh все, кто слушает Agent Fresco крутые!

[@Sanitarium7]

This band is changing my life. I can’t remember falling so hard for a band. My tastes are absolutely everywhere, but you guys stand out like no one else. I love you guys!!

[@TheSentinel909]

The trick at 08:27 with choking the cymbal is awesome!

[@NebulousWeb]

I tried that once, but you need a bass player who can count. :(

[@AshKabosu]

Feel like pure shit I just want Agent Fresco back

[@aboutlinux]

Woaw wow wow. I keep coming back to this concert. It's so perfect- how they move, the white instruments on black cloths, the oh so rich oh so sophisticated rhythms and yet simple beautiful melodies. The final just draws tears in my eyes, so much power and beauty. Thank you for the gift of this musical moment guys.

[@stri8ted]

Drummer is fantastic. Amazing that you can get such a sound from just a 3 piece band

[@icanfast]

Correction #2: they have a background sound in some places.

[@eyvindur3000]

he is also a really stand up guy. A friend of mine and he really is such an awesome dude on top of being an unreal drummer.

[@jaysheeler2179]

They are very good! If you like 3 piece bands you should check out a band called Ludovico. Check out the song rage castle

[@abmadul]

There are 4 of them

[@VioletAOP416]

Eyþór Árni Úlfarsson I can get calling this a sort of 3 piece, there are 4 members but instrumentally there’s generally only 3 voices with singing on top. Sammy Hagar actually does a radio show where I live and he always calls 4 pieces with a frontman trios, it’s kinda weird but it sorta makes sense.

[@BretSilverberg]

Agent Fresco is one of the best bands in the world. Destrier holds up like no other record, when is this band going to follow it up?

[@justinle5866]

The Autumn Red outro was amazing!

[@soderlind81]

Indeed, I come back for it every now and then. Maximum Groove! :D

[@studioduingruis]

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Every band member is just amazing.

[@Jono_]

I can't believe how much emotion they put in this performance. Especially See Hell. It sends shivers down my spine every time I listen to it.

[@bassajaunovich2497]

It's incredible how a incredible and special band like this come from a 300'000 people country!

[@aLexTaKaTu]

just found about this band a couple of weeks ago. DAMN! they are AMAZING

[@Ianisdenis]

Dark Water is such a masterpiece.. Incredible level of composition

[@user-sd6jz9tf8w]

it's sad that "leprous" rip off that song ;(

[@marceugeni]

wWhaaaaat the heck! Dark Water bought me into tears!! How can you get into my heart so deep!? Why is life so beautiful!?

[@musicalmotors]

All these guys are extremely talented.

[@evankingmaguitars]

I saw these guys play on the sidewalk in Reykjavik before they released their first album. It was incredible! Amazing to see how they've changed since then!

[@high_lonesome]

Cheers to Icelandair for their fucking incredible in-flight music library. I now love this band.

[@alba8404]

I lost count of all the times I've seen this performance!!! It's mesmerizing, can't wait to see them live again

[@MintyMeetch]

no performance is perfect, but this one was almost spot on and also considering how challenging every song is.

[@CristinaXanatCG]

Their energy it's hard to see on band these days... hope someday I can see them in Mexico

[@ceebee9633]

+Cristina Xanat C.G Their energy and emotion on stage is unparalleled. :)

[@sebastianarmas897]

These guys and Leprous have an unusual amount of power in their live performances

[@ollaitsrealgood]

This is *by far* the best band I've never even fucking heard of until 24 hours ago.

[@hughgallagher7679]

Saw this band recently during the Icelandic Airwaves festival. They played in the afternoon at our hotel and really gave it everything and they were probably the most memorable band of the festival. Can't wait to see them again (hopefully airwaves 2019) or maybe in Europe?!! Great drumming/hair combo too :)

[@leonardopecanha4011]

00:00 - Howls 03:47 - Pyre 08:34 - Wait For Me 13:36 - See Hell 18:51 - Dark Water 23:27 - The Autumn Red

[@oompaloompa3730]

Its my dream to see them live.

[@oompaloompa3730]

+Oompa Loompa Too bad i live on the other side of the planet

[@Niklez7]

+Oompa Loompa they will be on secret solstice 2016 among others bands. they might go next year on tour to your location

[@dangiela13]

Well I never though I will see them in my country in south east Europe, opposite direction. And really cheap tickets, don`t get it how they earn anything?!? So never say never. Keeping fingers crossed for you to make it happen. :)

[@IconW]

And I can say they are something else live. Whoa. What the hell just happened as I saw them live couple of hours ago. Fucking awesome band.

[@user-sd6jz9tf8w]

it's my dream too! i'm working so hard to see them live! keep it up!

[@MartijnMartens]

They will tour with Leprous this year (2017). Can't wait to see/hear them both live.

[@PierLu_77]

Perfect band, really talented, perfectly contemporary, extremely addictive, looking forward for their next record

[@seasikberry7120]

Their pinned tweet saying updates are coming is almost 2 years old now :(

[@lkwalden7]

I had to come rewatch this. Really thankful KEXP was able to show me these guys.

[@doenerking92]

this spheric instrumental part (praise the keys!!!) at the end of autumn red is just delicious!!!

[@ventor11225]

what a unique sound. I love it!!

[@Daena_M]

My gawd, I love this band so much ♥

[@Dave100DT]

holy shit I love this so much

[@lkwalden7]

Same man. I just discovered them here and can't get enough. I don't listen to any music remotely close to this either.

[@athmaid]

Dave100DT they are using a backing track though. You can hear it in Wait For Me for example. But they are really incredible nontheless. Huge fan!

[@Skrobotter]

Where thoug? Arnòr starts using the keyboard to underline the last part, where they are just seeming to "jam" to fade the song out. They use the same effects, samples etc. every concert and every small gig on point to every song. Speaks for their professionalism. Don´t want to hate, but I can´t find it. Edit: I think I know what you mean. The vocals?

[@athmaid]

Skrobot yes I'm talking about the vocals.

[@athmaid]

Skrobot also there is a guitar part in Wait For Me that Tóti doesn't play so it's a backing track too

[@alanjames3196]

So glad to have KEXP on youtube to discover such things... Listened to these guys in the car just about the whole tour around their country. :)

[@LLCoolPeas]

I saw these guys play with leprous and 22 in Leeds a while back. Hadn't heard of them previously, so checked a few songs out before I went to see them and got into them a bit. Haven't stopped listening since! They absolutely owned that stage, their performance and relationship with the audience was truly memorable. Really looking forward to their new material... and hopefully seeing them play again.

[@PierLu_77]

I love how all four of them are in the moment, all of them having fun and being intense, making fantastic music and acting as a band, a lot of cohesiveness which is rare

[@hefttackerdererste2837]

Mit dem Schlagzeuger haben wir gesoffen, 2009 am Myvatnsee . So ein Festival im Kuhstall. Tolles Volk.

[@metalnerd79]

I'd never pick that guitar tone. But it really works for this band.

[@tob564]

metalnerd79 Why though? Crunchy strat tones are amazing!

[@writersbrock9246]

Oh wow, such a cohesive band! The way that the guitar and drums play and the bassist holds the music together like glue and the vochals are so fitting.

[@orbitalguy]

Saw this show, along with their 'main stage' show at Airwaves '15. Absolutely electrifying and brilliant.

[@dominiqueb6275]

I love it. Best new band I've heard for a very very long while. THANKS FOR THE MUSIC !

[@MrGrislars]

I found this band a couple of weeks ago and I'm totally hooked! Good job guys! :)

[@icanfast]

I bought tikets on Leprous because of you. St. Petersburg is ready, can't wait. Well Leprous are great too, but mainly because of you :D

[@MrStefenofucleez]

Holy Fucking Shit. This is Life.

[@pavanellibooks]

This is so freaking amazing and unique...

[@evelyn790]

Can't wait for your show here in Göteborg, Sweden with VOLA and Katatonia. Haven't been this excited to go to a show for a very long time!!

[@TheDrummerGeorge]

I had a photo with u all in Sevilla, Spain. I miss ur music so much guys... Probably best live ever (Im musician and I had more than 400 concerts on my back..) I mean... i had anothers so specials for me... but that one from Sevilla was something so unexpected and I am still greatful for dat day. Ty, ty ty

[@ozturkkerim9219]

saw the band in switzerland at a festival and it was so great

[@brynschurman185]

Fantastic songwriting and an incredibly energetic show. I hope to see them live if they can make it to Florida.

[@Sebatman]

Conocì esta banda el 2010 aqui mismo en KEXP y verla 6 años despues aqui mismo es sin duda algo inpagable

[@horsefeathers5529]

So so glad I have discovered this amazing band, I am deeply mesmerized 🎉

[@yasminsch]

I love his voice, so angelical!

[@giantrobot5804]

This band have got me through some dark times as of late. I am still drinking heavily but they help with the pain Thank you Agent Fresco.

[@Scatterbrain70]

Just stumbled upon this,what a great sound these guys have.

[@FEAbeas]

love this band, so good!

[@Dave-dave84]

The first and only time I saw their live concert, in Paris 2016, was also the first time I heard about them. I couldn't stop listening to their songs since then.

[@wojtekmichalski]

No words to comment. Love you guys.

[@trazymachzchalkedonu1545]

Simply superb. Greetings from Poland.

[@Nature-Chilled]

What kind of a brilliant drummer is that, please? Just amazing.

[@JoshRudi]

A few months ago i saw this video and heard of Agent Fresco for the very first time and now they're one of my absolute favourites. The more you listen the more you realize how much heart goes into every song

[@binzianer]

So beautiful, plain beautiful!

[@sokol358]

Very good performance, record quality

[@nightoflust]

Its so awesome and contagious the way in which you energetically transmit the music you perform!

[@robertwbecker]

Amazing band! Always Very Creative and Imaginative! Love this Band!

[@qwerty233awk5]

Thanks for this great music

[@orlandom1021]

On top of my favorite bands. This guys are from another world!

[@Grohl85]

I'm in love with this guys! Can't believe I missed them in my last Be Prog! Arnor has such a great voice.

[@PierreVilleneuve88]

What a solid performance. Absolutely loved it! Will watch again :-)

[@Nath-qn9os]

Toujours aussi bon !!! Merci !!

[@tingkagol]

26:12 for that rare Arnor scream

[@chiasmatheband]

some cheetah sounds right there!

[@Sebatman]

he is screming that way since 2008

[@_____anwar]

Sounds like Chino Moreno from Deftones

[@susanjamesey9361]

Victor Lara my thoughts exactly. There are so many sounds from other bands i love, it’s amazing.

[@BrettCahill]

Was chilling with it in the background then BOOM. I'm glad it's a rare thing though, it makes me appreciate it so much more!

[@nayanespigoti]

They are absolutely amazing!

[@ghostirisdk]

Ghost Iris, Copenhagen and Denmark adore this band

[@hbade]

+Ghost Iris and Agent Fresco tour would be incredible. Fan of you both!

[@ghostirisdk]

+Harrison Bade

[@RussellGordonMusic]

That was way too good - this band is surreal.

[@hansboye7230]

Many of your songs reminds me alot. If isnt my friend i havent known/listenin to your music. Love you guys. Great Music! Thanks.

[@ulfingvar1]

Interesting band, will definitely check them out more thoroughly

[@ilya660]

Безумно рад, что узнал об этой группе! Просто оргазм для ушей)

[@SventoyarFolkMetalUkrainian]

You are UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-*

[@lkwalden7]

Awesome..

[@douglasconnery55]

Seen this group in Glasgow 2 years superb I must admit, best live band I have seen, this and a band called HALO TORA Oooffftttttttttttttttt and well in getting to play Arctangent this year superb, all the hard work paying off now guys brilliant :)

[@delfeth]

THANK YOUx200

[@SimonWoodward1703]

Amazing band, amazing performance :)

[@ricardodemaria3744]

You guys are awesome! I'm totally impressed. Amazing mixture of Prog and Modern stuff.

[@0t513]

The best band !!! love all yours songs!!

[@Aleph_Null_Audio]

So where are the vocal harmonies coming from? I don't see a laptop and not everyone is on in-ears, so I doubt it's a prerecorded track. Is it an effect? Stellar performance.

[@MadhusudanRaman]

YES!

[@vxaponte]

Freaking amazing!!!

[@TheSentinel909]

That cymbal choke at 'Wait for me' always gets me

[@williamreynolds3487]

You commented the same thing 4 years ago lol

[@TheSentinel909]

@@williamreynolds3487 Hah, well seems like I did! :D Still holds true :)

[@williamreynolds3487]

@@TheSentinel909 for sure, first time I’ve ever seen something like that done.

[@fredbrossard5412]

Good songs mens ! Thanks kexp for sharing !

[@ataman329]

discovered 6 days ago by accident. saw them live yesterday NOT by accident. fuckin incredible!

[@HallofLor]

Can't wait to see them.

[@imbra]

I heard them live in Budapest on the 19th, and believe it or not they sounded even better than here. I had to collect my jaw from the floor several times during the performace.

[@JohnWL]

Djentprogrock. A thing of beauty. Awesome to see they can nail this stuff live.

[@boredpassenger]

Beautiful.

[@arnijohannesson6942]

one of the best live bands in Iceland... if not the best :)

[@norrisaudio]

FANTASTIC

[@threee1298]

wow that vocalist really has to work during these performances, every band member is so involved

[@sergiobasilioli384]

Wow small country with great bands!

[@saatvikam]

Just put two and two together and realized when Arnór asks "were you at the performance last night at the church?" and thanks those that were for their love and support, he's talking about this absolutely heartbreaking performance of Eyes of a Cloud Catcher. This is what I love about these guys, right here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIHZpouLjLx0apY

[@retohofmann5878]

Tomorrow night in Winterthur/Switzerland free concert...under the stars!

Islandia é foda... PqP essa banda faz um regaço... entorta a mente com esses riffs...

[@FossilFishy]

Great band. Sadly, my own dislike for falsetto spoils it for me. No fault on them though, they're really good, and I wish I didn't react to it like I do.

[@leo-paulcano5853]

+Fossil Fishy excuse me what is a falsetto?

[@friskygato]

+Leo-Paul Cano kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4DbiXR7lMZqn7Mm35s

[@FossilFishy]

DupiDup Yeah, I love what they do otherwise. Up until he started to sing I was really digging it. I know that it's not actually painful, and I appreciate that it's an artistic choice that some folks love, but falsetto provokes a sympathetic pain reaction in me. I cringe every time I hear it the same way I do when I hear someone with laryngitis trying to talk. It's completely irrational, but there it is... And to be perfectly clear: this is my problem, my loss, and no criticism of Agent Fresco and their singer. Subjective artistic choices that differ from mine do not make anyone a bad person, or a bad musician.

[@FossilFishy]

+DupiDup Thanks. Many folk's apparent inability to understand that 'good' music is a purely subjective choice annoys me greatly, so I'm very conscious of being clear about the what and the why when I say something critical of musicians. I also feel that there's no point in complaining about the trolls unless you can also demonstrate how to do it better. I'm hypocritical enough in my life without being deliberately so. :)

[@MartijnMartens]

So I guess you don't listen to Radiohead and Muse either?