alt-J - 'Breezeblocks' (live for Like A Version)

[@jamessaundry6652]

They look like they have been in uni for about 10 years

[@thelolodude857]

LMFAO

[@anieversaire]

i’ve popped an ovary laughjing at this, thank you very much !!!!!

[@hightime2084]

Wait theyre not ????

[@impulsiveDecider]

This is the biggest reason why bands form :D

[@kreationstudios7388]

LMAO

[@IronAries101]

my god that drummer is absolutely phenomenal

[@alaina1429]

Christian And to even add onto that I believe he's partially deaf.

[@seb5542]

And depressed, that drum kit is depressing

[@SuperRichardlotion]

@@alaina1429 I think that it is progressive too so it will only get worse.

[@t-bonegarage]

@@seb5542 when God literally throws shade on your kit

[@gabriel_sol]

Yes but had u listen to josh dun?

[@RayVon246]

the drummer sent this to another level

[@jigglyjames202]

Hr Cass The drummer also has some kind of rare disease that can cause hearing loss. He has like 30% hearing or something. He's really interesting and doesn't like to use the typical drum kit. You should look him up.

[@roberthkiuk9762]

Yaaahh. He's really damn good

[@nahuelotis]

Whats his name?

[@davidteixeira2172]

Thom Sonny Green

[@siddhishah2222]

@@jigglyjames202 do you know his name?

[@ChelsealMusic]

That drummer is insane in the membrane

[@kancherito33]

Chelsea Lowe having seen him play live, i must agree

[@leebutton1062]

Nice something different! - we need a new Bonham for sure all ?

[@missjuanita5804]

Yes we do!!

[@koreanteletubbies5480]

That drummer needs a hit from the bong

[@killerkittymayhem]

Insane in the brain I used to sing this song when my mom listened to it in the car when I was little

[@claireandt6462]

lmao i was like wow these guys sound exactly like alt j

[@alexrue26]

maggie h omg same 😂😂😂 then I was like omg it is them😂

[@F99im]

Are you serious?

[@imryannicetomeetya]

Ikr they should play with alt j

[@wheresjal9043]

Ikr this is the best cover so far. They should team up or sing this song with alt-j

[@SamBeanie]

@@F99im woooossshhh

[@badger3743]

That FUCKING drummer. he just filled my ears with such pleasant sounds. he's unorthodox and talented.

[@ElieAzar]

Thom is really talented. Isaw him live and he blew my mind, definitely focused on his skills the whole concert!

[@jacquelinerogers7383]

Gary freeze who is he?

[@lewisnorth1188]

Thom Green

[@Thegameshowcase]

What about him impressed you though? I'm a drummer and nothing special stood out about him. He wasn't consistently tight the entire song.

[@johnnyfraser7387]

Favorite active drummer by far..

[@LonelyBlackWolf96]

The last part where they start singing together always gets me,don't know why.

[@guspaplauskas1629]

Yup

[@bismuth7362]

They're like a whole choir

[@Coops321]

It's genius

[@alda_reign]

The canon. Pristine👌.

[@daviddavis1322]

It's like Row Row Row your boat except it's about building supplies.

[@austintiller3923]

wow who knew chris pratt played guitar too, what a talented guy

[@ahmadzhef9683]

take my upvote

[@HunterspikeGaming]

Austin Tiller have you not seen parks and rec

[@lolataylor9158]

Austin Tiller hahaha

[@eterna1flame]

Austin Tiller Andy Dwyer ; mouse rat

[@gilgosseyn6602]

lol chris pratt? more like "chris pratt's mentally challenged younger brother"

[@cblaskoski]

I like the part where he said: "Shamoma ding dong, snappy happy baby, she may he hay jumma dumma day, i love you so, my lovely, please dont go, please break my heart, Shmamama hey wamma bammy ding bay, ni noh ni nay heemy jeemy baby."

[@msmith3426]

Omfg I'm giggling then stop and can't help laughing again 😂😂😂😂😂 my chest hurts dammit

[@breathesoul9328]

hilarous

[@EricPudalov]

You described exactly what I was thinking.

[@MrNight-dg1ug]

I can't seem to figure out where ya here that.

[@MrNight-dg1ug]

2:27 ?

[@ronaldinho4eva1]

I don't know what it is, but this sounds better than the album version. The bass drum is so much punchier and the keyboard doesn't seem to drown out the rest like it is in the album version.

[@99xara99]

Disagree, I think the album version is perfectly mixed and feels very atmospheric.

[@fadinaim695]

@Conor Koritor hehe true... that was my least fav part, but still a pretty good performance.

[@cinder7258]

@The Makers Toolbox I agree

[@dontcallmelucas]

"The next Radiohead" No pressure Alt-J haha

[@letiziavitali950]

Ahahahaha

[@SuHAibLOL]

Lmaoo

[@no407]

As much as I love them, there could never be a"next Radiohead" the media needs to stop comparing artist

[@dontcallmelucas]

Ariane Chaves de Faria​ Thanks for reminding me I can't watch triple j videos anymore :(

[@Stepbackjack22]

Luke Cherchenko why

[@Federer999]

good to know andy warhol is well and performing for alt j

[@siggy3352]

his voice is just one in a million

[@FesterGaming27]

That drummer is amazing.

[@happystingray8219]

No u

[@Bojannna44]

@@happystingray8219 *You both are* stay safe ^^

[@itsyagoirlkaye9319]

Gus and joe singing back and forth is my addiction. Am I the only one who played it back eight times?

[@lez11221]

Guilty xD

[@fuckwit107]

I love Gus so much, his voice is really nice and so different to Joe's

[@joachimfischer1962]

it‘s like it is always for me with Alt-J: I think the harmonies and structure are simple but when I see them perform their songs I recognize how complex and unconventional their songs are. And this is really an art. Great drummer btw 👍🏻

[@ILUPEOPLE]

Those drumming skills

[@nellosabato6247]

ILU PEOPLE homie crushed it.

[@mondomama7223]

10 Years Later, Still Gobsmacked By This Track.

[@emmymaria6173]

i assumed he used effects on his voice........ he actually sounds like that 0_0

[@alexandrafranco1009]

I didn't think much of this song until I saw the music video, then I got interested and looked up the lyrics, and then I realized how much thought was put into this song and I was hooked. Then I saw THIS shit and now I'm goddamn OBSESSED. I love you, alt-j! This is how music should be done

[@gregorydale7817]

Dude I'm right with you, heard this song for years then finally saw the video and had to look up the lyrics, its deep and poetic, a masterpiece

[@intraserv3123]

Never heard these guys or this song, that first "Da Da Da Da" blew me back in my chair

[@SmokeEater509]

This will forever be one of my favorite songs because 1)singing in rounds, 2) xylophonic sounds from the dude playing the keyboard, 3) the drumming is phenomenal.

[@lilyghazali8341]

the lead singer kinda looks like blake shelton and chris pratt had a baby

[@fluorescentadolescent2640]

lol

[@chilipeppersrhot6837]

he actually reminds me of that one comic with the puppet (not Jeff dunham) julian mccullough. he's on guy code.

[@Minton07-Gaming]

never expected him to look this way tbh

[@100nujabes]

Was Blake or chris the pregnant one?

[@onlygood222]

Lily Ghazali but cuter

[@accussednerfherder]

love the fact they sound just as awesome live and those vocals its crazy.

[@alessandrozanella]

Why is this only now in my recomended... 7 years later.. anyone else 2019?

[@briannatenorio4819]

Me

[@niklaskraus1030]

Not me

[@patelien]

Algorithm consumes you

[@slimeyvampire5399]

Yeah lmao

[@user-nj1zu2nf1x]

Holy shit this is 7 yrs ago????

[@650sFinnest]

Wait this was live? Wow, I can hardly tell.

[@4U2CNHere]

Someone said he works at Starbucks now.

[@ladeshay1732]

No, it is all a massive joke. They actually prerecorded the track then made a video pretending to play it live. All just to fuck with you.

[@650sFinnest]

lad eshay I guess I shouldn't expect everyone to understand, a rhetorical question/praise.

[@blubberfudgewithcrea]

i know right? so good.

[@prodbykhvliq4831]

Watching this as a fan and watching it as a musician are two entirely experiences. These guys are overwhelmingly talented.

[@kyleeg9750]

I as much as I absolutely love the studio version, in this version you cane hear voice and instrument making equally enjoyable if not more

[@kiawhi]

I LOVE his voice! 💞

[@evilflamingskull5000]

I love alt j but damn he is just,, making out with that microphone

[@lisarodjer4898]

Kick the cacti god i wish that was me

[@tanishaparekh8690]

and.....

[@harveyosullivan9817]

Its a contact mic youre meant to

[@bryan123483]

@@harveyosullivan9817 You said it first ....

[@choccymilk9260]

@@lisarodjer4898 you said this a year ago but it same

[@brookeholder5605]

it’s so special when music makes you feel so deeply. especially still after years and years

[@Itryhardder]

This song, for me, captures the whole mess of emotions one goes through when dealing with loss in life. Great performance!

[@sofiatt2716]

4:56 my favorite part when they unite their voices, is so beautiful

[@foxanna_0079]

the moment when u realise that this song is not total techno crap thats just done with a computer bc the live version literally sounds like the studioversion awesome band

[@maurice8180]

So even if a song is good but it's made with a computer it automatically turns into crap?? Can't a song simply be good whether it's made by computer programs or an actual band?

[@gustavogoncalves1102]

Mau rice No, it can’t

[@maurice8180]

@@gustavogoncalves1102 makes sense

[@muniztv6831]

@@gustavogoncalves1102 lol sorry but the edm scene is pretty intense. Guess you've never tried molly

[@fish5215]

Bruh you know that Alt-J use electronic elements in their music right? This is makes no sense.

[@bakerygoblin6895]

i always thought when listening to this song that the please don't go thing was sung by three people, i had no idea it was just the two of them, that's so impressive

[@wasssuuuppp]

This is probably a song I never get tired of listening to, I can listen to it everyday & not get iffy about it

[@atikah_zn]

I especially love the end, the layering of Joe and Gus' vocals.

[@EmanuelSabinoLordofEmotion]

Beautiful song forever

[@Juliaanaclaraable]

This is honestly one of the best songs I’ve listened to my entire life.

[@jameslacy9517]

Drummer is frickin sick. Great tempo. Love the guitar work too. Sometimes the simple stuff sounds better.

[@evantomer1336]

When a song just comes together perfectly.. it sounds like this

[@amarbrozovic3359]

Here for the 10th anniversary of this live version of breezeblocks thank you alt j for all the music over the years

[@emmanuelraymundo5854]

Dude these guys are fucking amazing live

[@IknowIamkindagreat]

I cannot stress how talented these dudes are but I'm gonna try. This version is IS perfect, if you play it beginning to end with the track on the album, it syncs up without a single error. I know that seems normal but try doing that with other live performances on here and you can't. Perfection.

[@SHANKS183]

Dat drummer tho!

[@merinarain8061]

there is this distinct song to his voice that just draws me in, daunting and enchanting

[@bmsthrowingsticks1778]

3:40 until the 'drop' is magic. magic holy fuck just magic

[@Liveandyetlearn]

It's the guitar, absolutely fucking gorgeous riff when mixed with the bass.

[@LJTofficial]

Liveandyetlearn i know man. jizzum

[@TheHappys]

These guys different music tastes on the forefront of music is refreshing to find!

[@Tigerwolf102onYoutube]

How does this dude’s voice sound EXACTLY like it does in the recording. Dang that man can sing.

[@ElSings]

As a percussion student at a high school- the drummer deserves a better pay heck than whatever he’s getting

[@burnzatron3612]

The Drummer is Phenomenal !

[@bryan123483]

Alt J is like a mixture of almost all music genres I love in one band

[@Vi.wo13]

This looks so effortless! I love this. I love everything about this. The band. The song. These comments here. It's wholesome and I'm happy. Thank you.

[@nailsonnunes1557]

A harmonia e simplicidade dessa banda é algo simplesmente maravilhoso

[@michaelkastler8967]

Drumming Game on Point.

[@Izzy-if4ww]

All were amazing and that DRUMMER WAS INSANE!!!! really made the whole thing come to life

[@lisaannehill]

Love love love. "Please don't go...I love you so!"

[@CherrybonbonC]

words cant describe how much I appreciate each instruments.

[@veronleroson]

i'm in love and they break my heart every time

[@ethanf5884]

The song is such a good beat, and the way they sing it.... i love it. I want more just like this.

[@рнввраоаожопвєгжгчжчг]

Ржу с "Ла Ла ла" (Обожаю эту группу)

[@merindasteele5279]

Your fever grips me again. AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN

[@AnneLien1987]

Favorite musicians ever: Bon Iver, Alt J, Agnes Obel, Artic Monkeys, Balthazar, Oscar and the wolf and Absynthe Minded

[@chef4965]

what about glass animals

[@mitzoooo]

AnneLien1987 Agnes obel 💙 🌚

[@caithlinhunt8673]

I want to marry you, just for your music taste

[@emilys1192]

AnneLien1987 so happy Oscar is in this list

[@PhiNguyen-vg2zo]

Gregory Alan Isakov.. insane lyricist..

[@dreisnotonfire]

his voice is so nice, and the band just is so amazing

[@aarondominguez9968]

Kudos to the drummer! Mad respect bro. But great song all-around.

[@kathsmith4080]

I'm always so fucking late to everything, only just discovered these guys and you're telling me I could have enjoyed this song 10 years ago 😭 I've missed out! What a tune! ❤

[@Rodttor-117]

Love the drumming so much 😅 sounds so good

[@mrsalmon1984]

Whatever your drummer gets paid, double it! The groove and change ups hit me in the soul 🙌

[@reirude5338]

start: 1:31

[@analisesmith1378]

bless u

[@nirupsadhav4256]

Kudos to the Drummer/Percussionist 🤘🏻 Man! The Executions are PERFECT! 🙏🏻

[@madisonwilliams3341]

God, I love this song.

[@poppyfinxh227]

This is one of my favourite songs and it sounds exactly the same live!

[@katiehart4723]

Truly amazing awesome lyrics vocals the lot !

[@zack2698]

Gotta love bands that sound as good live as the studio recording.

[@Darkblade0926]

When hey went ba da ba da ba da ba da I felt that😭

[@tommo2785]

I am amazed at how almost totally pitch perfect this performance is. His voice is the same as the recorded version. The instrumental is so damn close.

[@TheSoniasa]

Absolutely gorgeous. Who here in 2019?

[@danfucci]

Holy F**CK! This is true talent and genus! And, you can hear it live. Wow, Just blown away.

[@leigh2781]

So long since ive listened to these guys and a song ive listened to on repeat and repeat and repeat, still seems incredible even after so long without this magic

[@keva4672]

That voice...its very distinct and prescious❤

[@InsightfulMinds3]

an absolute combination of the materials out there 🤩

[@indiehipstervibe]

I love you so... ❤️ I love this song ❤️❤️

[@demi-godjediathogwartsrapp9938]

i love how unique their voices are kskssfds

[@henryswarbrick6848]

this truly is superb

[@vanessamassyn8301]

This is one unbelievable band. This song is right up there with genius music like Radiohead, and the video is just something else! Love love LOVE Alt-J!

[@EssiVlogs]

Keyboardist looks like Waluigi

[@crackster234]

I think he looks like Ben from farfromsubtle.

[@AQueenOfTheStoneAge]

Hugo from Made in Chelsea.

[@livhickford]

Shia LaBeouf

[@OfeliaFazGarza]

Essi boi

[@angelinafranklin9587]

Essi WAAAAAAAAA

[@iiiAllisoniii2]

One of my favorites LOVE it.

[@ciaprice3329]

Bands normally suck live but Alt J isn't a band...they are musicians! There is totally a difference!

[@ciaprice3329]

Why is it so important for you to prove your point to me? It's the Internet man... people can have a difference in opinions. It's okay for us to disagree. You have your opinion & I have mine. I'm completely entitled to think whatever I want. This conversation is over, Good day sir.

[@fuckwit107]

I saw them live in Glasgow and holy shit!! They blew the fucking roof off, they were insanely good!

[@adriansyahamir2133]

love this drummer till now

[@matsm.5303]

Why does he have to french the microphone though

[@deeznutz1597]

it's a contact mic

[@rakshahuddar3581]

To make you feel jealous lol

[@SCUVED]

Probably because he has a quiet singing voice

[@luciadecelisbrownlow]

HIS VOICE AAAAAH HEEELPPP, IT HITS IN SOME SORT OF WAYY. AND THE FREAKING DRUMMER, ARE U KIDDINGGGG OH MY GOOOOOOD. THEY'RE ALL SO INCREDIBLY TALENTED FUUUCKKK.

[@christopherkamp8933]

Is it just me or does the lead singer look like Chris Pratt?

[@erathbun19]

That's what I was saying

[@JackieEchevarria]

ikr!!

[@no407]

If you notice close enough Alt+j is formed by Chris Pratt, Shia LaBeuf, and Hank Green. Illuminatti confirmed

[@lilyv4524]

+Ariane Chaves de Faria I can't with this comment 😂😂

[@meredithkennedy2928]

TOO. AWESOME. Love Alt-J.

[@vanillatwilight5291]

Coming back to this video again after years, did they cut the introduction??...i remember the host said "the next Radiohead", just so random... wonder why the cut that lol...

[@dank9300]

Yeah they cut that out Crazy how they came back to an 11 year old video 😂

[@igolffff]

It was funny the first time, but it was a minute of mostly nonsense.

[@roomalinec3213]

I love that the lead singer sounds the same no matter what. I'm obsessed

[@MURRYCHOOCK]

She may contain the urge to run away But hold her down with soggy clothes and breezeblocks Cetirizine your fever's gripped me again Never kisses-all you ever send are full stops, la, la, la Do you know where the wild things go? They go along to take your honey, la, la, la Break down, now weep, Build up breakfast, now let's eat My love, my love, love, love, la, la, la Muscle to muscle and toe to toe The fear has gripped me but here I go My heart sinks as I jump up Your hand grips hand as my eyes shut Do you know where the wild things go? They go along to take your honey, la, la, la Break down, now sleep Build up breakfast, now let's eat My love my love, love, love She bruises, coughs, she splutters pistol shots Hold her down with soggy clothes and breezeblocks She's morphine, queen of my vaccine My love, my love, love, love, la, la, la Muscle to muscle and toe to toe The fear has gripped me but here I go My heart sinks as I jump up Your hand grips hand as my eyes shut She may contain the urge to run away But hold her down with soggy clothes and breezeblocks Germolene, disinfect the scene My love, my love, love, love But please don't go, I love you so, my lovely Please don't go, please don't go I love you so, I love you so Please don't go, please don't go I love you so, I love you so Please break my heart, hey Please don't go, please don't go I love you so, I love you so Please don't go, please don't go I love you so, I love you so Please break my heart Please don't go, I'll eat you whole I love you so, I love you so, I love you so Please don't go I'll eat you whole I love you so, I love you so, I love you so, I love you so I'll eat you whole I love you so, I love you so I'll eat you whole I love you so, I love you so I'll eat you whole I love you so, I love you so Please don't go, I'll eat you whole I love you so, I love you so, I love you so Please don't go, I'll eat you whole I love you so, I love you so, I love you so

[@ayano895]

Hell, I'm always looking for a comment with the lyrics of a song under every music video and I'm so glad you exist! Lol

[@ethanf5441]

You are wrong. Subtitles said "she making Danius to run always older time I saw you go to respawns." And I am inclined to agree...

[@gr0sss]

His voice is sickly beautiful

[@dbj79]

shia laboeuf on keys

[@DaraOrtiz]

oh my god 😂

[@livhickford]

Lmao omg

[@fuckwit107]

Don't disrespect my boy Gus like that

[@margheritasingingsongs684]

months have passed and I'm still obsessed with this

[@JKit91]

Another brilliant British band for ya.... Your welcome world ;)