American Football - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents American Football performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 16, 2019.
Songs:
Silhouettes
Every Wave To Ever Rise
Uncomfortably Numb
Stay Home
Host: Abbie Gobeli
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Justin Wilmore
kexp.org
www.americanfootballmusic.com

[@pwnu714]

this music makes me sad about my divorce. i’ve never even been married

[@Jamesp1972]

HAHA

[@saturatedneowax]

yeah

[@zlphatedcirkyt424]

lol

[@charleswyatt7422]

Christ you nailed their whole sound with this sentence

[@defvii]

LP1 = sad about breaking up with your girlfriend LP2 = sad about being old LP3 = sad about getting divorced

[@PolyvinylRecords]

going to cry to this all day thanks

[@firewaterjoyride]

Polyvinyl Records sounds like a bad day

[@musyarofah1]

Hi dad

[@jpconnolly831]

Dont worry Jay Som, of Montreal, Pedro the Lion ought to be able to cheer you up. And you can't cry when KEXP did their regular old normal unbelievably amazing job this sounds fantastic!

[@PolyvinylRecords]

@@musyarofah1 hello my child

[@sfrussell999]

Dude, we're so old now. 😬. Can you get Pele back together to tour with these dudes? It would blow the kids' minds.

[@robertoborgs]

it's very satisfying to watch this drummer play

[@lakai958]

Steve Lamos is such an underrated drummer

[@aaronflorian8150]

His face is so fun to watch

[@marcogonzalez3298]

His drums and drumming sound amazing yes. Their was a pretty good interview with him and he describes what he likes to play as far as drums and cymbals go. Makes me want to go out and buy the same set up haha .

[@erolkavvas6591]

One of my favorite drummers. He's also a professor at University of Colorado!

[@Aei934]

He seems to have a background in Jazz drumming. It's very enjoyable to watch.

[@brooke221]

I hope they know that their music still appeals to Midwest college students. Watching this instead of studying for finals

[@sryburn641]

You made a sound decision. Priorities.

[@i2HClan]

Still does for me too I met 3 or or 4 big American football fans here

[@NickCent]

I’m 40

[@acidmuert]

me rn

[@itwasntworking1916]

I'm 13, this just hits the spot

[@jessegrubbs507]

Mike Kinsella Day 1 of Recording: "Fella's, I'm gonna need you to bring me every goddamn xylophone you can find"

[@sarahrudymusic]

my thought exactly

[@joardebaat2559]

Except they’re not xylophones ;)

[@canyon_online]

@@joardebaat2559 not even a single one too

[@joardebaat2559]

@@canyon_online 😂

[@davidanalog]

@@joardebaat2559 thank you! My first thought too. Haha.

[@weezerfanatic5320]

Stay home is the best American Football song. I used to love Never Meant, but I think Stay Home perfectly expresses what American Football attempts to convey to its audience; the facts of life, the melancholy nature of it, and finally acceptance of the order and chaos of the various interactions and experiences that people have and make with each other.

[@Jardinserpent]

i get it except the accepting part :(

[@sryburn641]

Well put.

[@MILOHGM]

The Summer ends + Honestly + Stay home = AF

[@sryburn641]

@@oliverjackson3761 chill out, Oliver. Lol

[@sryburn641]

@@oliverjackson3761 lol all good, man.

[@residentsleeper5678]

The extended intro on Silhouettes really does the song justice. Such a beautiful song.

[@tomasgalarza5330]

0:20 Silhouettes 10:00 Every Wave To Ever Rise 24:20 Uncomfortably numb 28:56 Stay Home

[@jpconnolly831]

Think you should change your youtube name to super quick flash guy ... thank you first time really listening to american football this helps!

[@tomasgalarza5330]

JP Connolly haha its the first time I do this AND the first time I listen to american football, but I loved the first two songs and wanted to listen to the others later so 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bernardoborges5050]

36:30 the one with the wurlitzer

[@cyu0249]

What band does Mike mention @21:26?

[@beemelonhead1]

I believe "Every Wave to Ever Rise" starts at about 8:47

[@cob4lt2]

I didn’t know they can sound sadder but when they started talking how their kids don’t like their music I felt like rushing to hug them.

[@SuperMoodyyy]

stay home is the best!! Timeless song Edit: the description doesn’t mention it but they play the one with the wurlitzer right after

[@caseyhamm8822]

they probably just thought it was the outro

[@sanholobeats]

so good guys 😭

[@quinnstout563]

DUDE I LOVE YOU

[@ALLIDOISNGUYEN]

Game respect game

[@bedlegs]

and now i'm so excited to hear them featured in your album :)

[@dominickchang9128]

I love your music and I love American Football. The fact that you're a big fan makes me so happy.

[@gustavobrito3817]

ameris anholo

[@christmeiss]

steve lamos cracks me up, loved watchin him turn his snare on into 'silhouettes' - too smooth

[@chairsmissing]

His touches are what tie the whole thing up so nicely.

[@shem2555]

AAAAAnd he left.

[@frogery]

liking this music and not having anyone in your life to share your love of it with is a tragedy

[@amberraining9546]

Hey, I'm giving you my hand here.

[@rytovanatoly1409]

Lol, relatable

[@MrVisde]

Lol, SAME!

[@pavita551]

Brooooio

[@beeftestosterone4840]

Too ugly we are

[@Jamesaroni]

Just listened to their entire discography last night. Love these guys

[@gloryxkid]

The one American football video where people aren’t having a shit storm over them not playing never meant, genuinely surprised haha

[@blazethetrake]

I bet it's because they played Stay Home

[@gloryxkid]

Zen Py I definitely agree. There’s way better songs off LP1.

[@yndihalda]

It's definitely because they played Stay Home, lmao

[@Rishiyisus]

The great tunes from Lp3 + stay home + the one with the wurlitzer It's all I need Pls go to Chile fellas

[@FelipeScaff]

Picha nga Chilena

[@nicolaspalacios6950]

sii porfa:(

[@supercucho12]

waton qlo

[@sebastianbobadilla5642]

Parfavaaar

[@albertovillarroel904]

yapoo vengan

[@adrien8516]

The one with the Wurlitzer......makes me tear up every time. So so so beautiful god damn I love this band so much

[@bigbyallsmay8992]

God bless em... so happy they’re still releasing music

[@AMRMI]

This drummer is amazing

[@eelnai2503]

really fun to watch too. great technique

[@cannatacris]

I got to know him few weeks ago when they were on tour in Buenos Aires. Such a cool guy!

[@bassheadjazz2708]

Midwest Emo, aka TeleCore.

[@swarm232]

"I'll make new friends... in the ambulance" is the biggest emotional ride i've ever experienced from a single sentence. Always gives me chills

[@fffnck]

That transition into The One With the Wurlitzer almost made me shed a tear 😭

[@martyschwartzhere9290]

Omg they played Stay Home. Today is going to be just fine.

[@nrghd8890]

i love the drummer smile :),make me happy too

[@dulceglass9111]

Holy shit, Abbie has an AMAZING radio voice.

[@sonic7184]

Yeah! And I hate to be that guy, but she's also really cute lol

[@dulceglass9111]

Fancy FA 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽🤮

[@dulceglass9111]

If you hate to be that guy than don't.

[@sonic7184]

@@dulceglass9111 Come on man I'm just tryna be nice :(

[@stankcooter]

Fancy FA if u were being that dude u would’ve said some weird shit. u were just being a kind lad and giving a compliment

[@isaac_hagos]

3:03 ffffFfFUUCCKKKKK 😩😩

[@tancredivergani6660]

ah yes, my favourite sad dads

[@hillmirandajorgeantonio3420]

these and The National👌🏻

[@WaaDoku]

00:21 Silhouettes 08:54 Every Wave To Ever Rise 24:21 Uncomfortably Numb 28:57 Stay Home *Personal time stamps

[@condimentking414]

Stay Home + The One With The Wurtlizer, the two closing tracks from American Football's glorious self-titled debut album. Finally! This session has been uploaded, and it's cool. I still dream of seeing these fellas Someday. But they don't seem to make it to Mexico City anytime soon.

[@arseniy1329]

Luis Pérez Luna man i hate to break it to you but all of their albums are self-titled

[@condimentking414]

@@arseniy1329 I know, that's why I said "self-titled DEBUT"

[@arseniy1329]

Luis Pérez Luna alright i’ll give that one to you. didn’t notice the word debut

[@arseniy1329]

saw them live yesterday and i thought i would only get emotional on the last few songs of the set(stay home in particular). Ended up crying on silhouettes(first song of the set) on the “i’m a cloud” bit. My favorite band OAT and i don’t think anything can change that at this point

[@bassplayinggoalie]

That LED curtain is just gorgeous. So vibey. I bet it even helps the performers in their delivery. Thank you KEXP. Oh yeah, and American Football were pretty good too! 😜

[@IllaFoRilla]

I just got chills down my spine and I haven't even watched the live performance yet.. I'm strapped in and ready for this journey!

[@timevison2928]

2 years and 3 months since this was uploaded and I discover it now. KEXP: the gift that keeps giving. Audio engineering is sensational.

[@justice7788]

That drummer loves his job!

[@markpfeffer7487]

Bassist too.

[@ShockwavesFTW]

Fun fact: the drummer is actually a college professor too. The amount of talent that guy has is incredible.

[@jackgill9965]

@@ShockwavesFTW and he has a PhD! However he just exited the band. He is irreplaceable.

[@marcrkid5491]

The trumpet on Stay Home is everything! Thanks for that!

[@Toughguysdontdance12]

#MakeEmoGreatAgain

[@underground_man]

Such a heartfelt performance. I'm glad music like this exists.

[@dramartin]

Hope you always think of me when you listen to this... we used to enjoy it so much together and now I can't listen to American Football without traveling to your warm hugs in my mind. I will always love you. MBM.🖤

[@drdoom1384]

I kid you not. One of my life's best days was when I (from Sweden) met Mike Kinsella walking around in London that rainy day in early 2017. It was so fucking cold but there we were. Owen has been like the brother I never had growing up. Such a highlight to meet him. Met Nate in Oslo when he played with TTNG. Incredible grateful for their contributions to my life. Much obliged.

[@luizspindola]

Main guitar: the "I went to through a rough patch but now I'm clean" dad 2nd guitar: the "I have 3 daughters and no son" dad Bass: the "I never married but I'm cool with my kids" dad Drums: the classic american dad, who just happens to play the drums too Vibraphone: The "I became a father at 16" dad Keyboards: the "I think my girlfriend's pregnant" dad

[@beemelonhead1]

"Classic American dads" don't play drums super well AND THEN just pull out a trumpet and make you cry.. thats more of a "one in million dad."

[@WaldoWalker]

@@beemelonhead1 I mean, the traditional grip is pretty AMERICAN DAD, and the trumpet is pretty AMERICAN DAD.

[@declanmccarroll8940]

and your point is?

[@luizspindola]

@@declanmccarroll8940 they're all dads

[@peterscrivens7868]

@@beemelonhead1 its a cornet homie

[@gehteuchnichtsan7911]

The bass sounds so good on this. Better than on the album I think. Ether way they are all incredible good musicians.

[@arsenyyesenin8999]

What really surprised me a lot is instrumental part of their music. It's so ahead of a time. I really love so much their mathematical riffs. At first I was thinking: ok, that sounds very damn nice but how on earth is possible to put the vocals on this? And then the vocals came in and I was like: "my goodness, this is what perfection sounds like".

[@fabian.escudero]

man, I didn't know I need a Phillip Glass t-shirt until I saw hers

[@DPImageCapturing]

Love this sound!! You done it again KEXP!! Like WKNC, NC State University Radio Here in Raleigh, NC that introduced me to Indie, KEXP has introduced me to more genres that I have never heard & now love!

[@themrfox1]

That was amazing! Drumming really drove through that as a soundscape. Much much more than one song. Hats off.

[@andrewparker9352]

This record made me a fan. I agree with Mike I can’t stop listening to the tracks with guest vocals on it. Love the layers. Amazing music.

[@summerofgeorge1327]

THE ONE WITHOUT THE WURLITZER AT THE VERY END

[@lucasljorge]

With*

[@summerofgeorge1327]

this version is without :P

[@b.f.141]

one that I love from americ anfootball is that every musician brings soooo much to the bands sound

[@acupofcoffee6414]

this music makes me want to sit on a lawn somewhere in Wisconsin at 6 pm remembering my high school years

[@jxcxg]

Awesome performance! Also, I really loved the host, she made interesting questions and was very nice!!

[@douken_tv]

Just started the video and let me just say, the energy in that introduction SO was on point.

[@pedro_yuri]

And, please, COME TO BRAZIL.

[@tobiasklevig6971]

This is perfect. Worth the long wait

[@marceloadelar]

I could easily listen to a 10-hour loop of Stay Home's intro, it is one of the most beautiful musical sections I know

[@wagnerlamounier1584]

Silhouettes is perfect

[@fernandocesar2605]

Best live version of "Stay Home" by miles! So pure yet full. Love to Americ Anfootball

[@mhbackman]

"Everybody knows that the best way to describe the ocean to a blind man is to push him in."

[@julioemmanuelespina7493]

Beautiful lyricism as always

[@adamrang8912]

No.

[@theguynamedgio]

you got me excited thinking they were gonna play it...

[@Zambezi_]

Great lyric

[@drdoom1384]

Funny! My favourite quote from this album. My name is also Marcus. :)

[@andrecesar8280]

Lovely songs, cheers from Brazil!

[@tunn3r]

the transition between stay home/the one with the wurlitzer makes me wanna live

[@MrPeopleFUN]

I absolutely love all the people in this video. They are so alive.

[@anaclaudiasales3103]

Thank you KEXP

[@JosephGallagher]

I'm in the midst of looking for inspiration for one of my band's new song's bassline, and for some reason since I heard the track I thought of American Football as the vibe I want it to take. Hearing the interview part of this performance and hearing Mike say that their bassist can hear and think of their songs in a way he wouldn't have thought of (colours) hit a nerve :) Had never heard an interview with them, nor a full live show for that matter, only to their records but hearing him say that and Nate's reaction to that comment made me feel "right" about thinking of this band for the song we're working on

[@samuelkrause7412]

This is emotion, expressed through pure musical performance. You can almost feel the words. Such a great band l.

[@lensmccracken3678]

This performance makes me weep.. I love it so much.

[@planetxtk7567]

I don’t know if I’m depressed or sad, but I enjoy these songs and the few people I’ve shown them to think the music is too sad or put their earbuds in in the truck. Then again, I have a thing for emotionally intense or sad music. I think it’s good music for any mood. It just sounds so good. I haven’t heard any happy music that moves me so much.

[@2guns680]

The drummer makes soo happy :) Thank you

[@elizabethfreeman6403]

My heart ♥️ Loved American Football since I was 15 in 2001

[@timbrecht2297]

The interviewee is great! Amazing questions and chemistry, whant an organic surrounding!

[@rockywhelan]

One of the best bands ever. Still relevant even today!

[@richardfortin756]

I could listen to Stay Home forever. And ever...

[@matteoanceschi3098]

The first 3.15 minutes are mind-boggling. The tension is high and is dissolved by the bass line that make me crazy. The rest of the show is great. Welcome back American Football, you are geniuses!

[@MikeToreno69]

God, that session is amazing!

[@andrewmulcaster]

Dear KEXP, please stop finding new music for me to like I have 5 kids and a wife to support! (In case the sarcasm is missed, please DO NOT stop doing what you guys do! ) With much love from the UK

[@cutterPillow01]

Well, to be fair to them this band's kinda old *winks*

[@mummyguy1]

Andrew Mulcaster you only have to mention the sarcasm as the Americans don’t understand sarcasm ahaha

[@slidecutter]

Same here, but only three kids...:-D

[@saladhands1127]

@@mummyguy1 what are you talking about? Americans understand sarcasm better than most countries (other than the uk of course)

[@marcosmicosky1064]

damn stay home is my favorite song

[@ourbandlakes]

Been waiting for this for months. Incredible xxx

[@pitmalek]

Great session!

[@pedro_yuri]

This is so so so so good.

[@josecarloscaceresdiaz7170]

OMG thank's for this, finally... Please invited to KEXP "La Dispute". You're awesome dudes.

[@kingcobrajfsofficial]

Gross.

[@josecarloscaceresdiaz7170]

@@kingcobrajfsofficial Dumb

[@kingcobrajfsofficial]

@@josecarloscaceresdiaz7170 That band is ass awful. Do better.

[@randybobandy7534]

Funny that my American Football obsession started with a video of a guy flying off a toilet to Never Meant.

[@foerdie]

Same, i watched that vid and some others til i ended up here

[@kidcoastless8575]

Link? XD

[@santiagoauge7161]

Cool Trailer Park Boys reference!!

[@innawoodsman]

@@kidcoastless8575 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpqYZYOinbWio68

[@kidcoastless8575]

@@innawoodsman this has been worth the year long wait. Thank you, truly

[@thewintereaglefly]

This take of stay home just might be their best because of the performance and perfect mixing

[@vzambrano_]

lo estaba esperando gracias por tantoo

[@dennispope8299]

DAMNNNNNNN! This is soooooooo gooooood!! Thank you!!!!!

[@vicious5115]

Hermoso muchachos. Gracias.

[@meadowshorerecords8138]

This is insanely good. Imagine if these guys toured with Tortoise.

[@meadowshorerecords8138]

@@Koettnylle You read my mind. I want this so fucking bad.

[@jerbear97]

@@Koettnylle _vibraphone orgy_

[@chairsmissing]

I'd sell my kidney to see this.

[@musicbuff81]

Beautiful!

[@stawnpurple328]

Love the bass, the guitare, the voice and the choral voice and the drums and my keyboard is going mad

[@robpdb]

I wuv this band to the core. I also fell in wuv with the host.

[@usualdilemma]

Thank you, KEXP, very cool! Thank you, americ anfootball ♥️

[@caseyhamm8822]

if it weren’t for rob scallon i literally never would’ve heard of american football. so glad that i did

[@peroramusic]

Soo good to have them back

[@wesleyalan9179]

Good honest music right here,thanks guys✌! It was awesome✌!

[@yudhipradipta9662]

Beautiful

[@bhavs26]

Discovered these guys through the JPMP react channel. Great stuff

[@cliftonfathead2741]

i rly love american football! thanks KEXP

[@christophervaca7116]

I thought this video was football, the sport. Now I'm emo 😂😂

[@sebsaint]

Much love AmericFootball! Thanks KEXP! Amazing performance!

[@adriancahunochoa5573]

I love this so damn much. It hurts:(

[@GRUNGETIME1]

Outstanding performence of the audio-engineers!

[@padenspencer]

Except on mic’ing the drums

[@quasarulas3968]

in a word this performance was? Exciting!!

[@glockteau______twins]

this was really good