Animals As Leaders - Live at House of Blues, Dallas, TX 4/18/2022

[@matthewmeeker9927]

1:31 --- Tooth and Claw (Joy of Motion) 6:22 --- Tempting Time (titular) 12:08 --- Wave of Babies (single, Animals as Leaders - Encore Edition) 18:38 --- Gordian Naught (Parrhesia) 23:58 --- Micro-Aggressions (Parrhesia) 28:47 --- Ectogenesis (Madness of Many) 33:40 --- Asahi (Parrhesia) 35:31 --- The Problem of Other Minds (Parrhesia) 38:34 --- The Price of Everything and the Value of Nothing (abridged; ends after first solo) (titular) 40:30 --- Behaving Badly (abridged; intro arp. motif -> + Matt solo --> djent + motif --> final iter. of main melody) (titular) 42:53 --- Espera (filler during prep for Brain Dance) (Weightless) 45:05 --- The Brain Dance (Madness of Many) 53:03 --- Thoughts and Prayers (Parrhesia) 59:10 --- Monomyth (Parrhesia) 1:03:08 --- The Woven Web (Joy of Motion) 1:08:01 --- Physical Education (Joy of Motion) 1:14:11 --- Cafo (titular) Seen these guys + met Javier and Tosin several times now. Definitely a different vibe artistically with Parrhesia than with previous albums, but, wow, you needed to experience the tone in person. Actually jaw dropping; very hard to put into words. Would cut off a toe to have recordings straight from PA e.g. the 2018 reference recording of Meshuggah at Graspop. Think I've watched just about every posted clip of this tour and am yet to find one that was able to perfectly capture all the nuances, etc. as I remember them. Most noticeable/ notable change were towards the low-end, which was significantly more articulate (maybe as simple as tighter noise gates, more compression?). Javier, in particular, reminded me of that Dingwall NG-2 crunchy sound... some of the other recordings (particularly of Brain Dance, since there's less collision going on so phone mic --> phone compression --> KZbin compression doesn't drown it out) capture that a bit more clearly. Nonetheless, absolutely one of the best concerts I've been to. Even as a guitarist-only, blown away by Matt's progression over the years. Kudos to all three.

[@mitch5699]

over the past ten years these guys almost ruined all other music for me, I think Guthrie Govan was about the only guitar player that could draw my attention away ,at least for a while anyway, I hope I get to catch them both live someday ..thanks for time stamp on this..

[@tromboneman4517]

You gotta respect a band that plays a set this damn long with so many difficult songs and is still tighter than most bands that play much easier stuff.

[@RichardGarcia93]

Dude Matt is the greatest drummer on earth. Jesusssssss

[@Plinian5850]

I was at the show they played in Austin after this one and his solo during behaving badly melted my fuckin brain

[@Richardhaitz]

Him an El Estepario. El does a cover of Matt too that is fire

[@WishMount]

We had the 3 peice band Rush since '68, and we all said "how are there only 3 people in this band???". Well, AAL are continuing that legacy just fine

[@oakenshanks]

68? are you mental? their first album was in the 70's 1974 to be exact..lol

[@oakenshanks]

how does this post have even 1 thumbs up? seriously? so there are 14 other morons who dont know who Rush is?

[@robertomarquez5896]

The magic of progresive genre and 8th strings guitars

[@LeVezz]

@@robertomarquez5896 And back-track bass but yeah.

[@robertomarquez5896]

@@LeVezz exactly

[@ryanhill9570]

Opened for these guys about 15 years ago in Long Beach, CA. Galaxy Crusher/Arbitrator. They were as amazing sounding then as they are now 🤘

[@mattgarstkasfan8602]

Every... Every time I watch them live it gives me crazy amount of adrenaline....😰

[@schismowy]

Man... Gordian Naught is just wicked BRO!!! Everytime I see Matt playing this tasty mini solo in the middle I'm fucking blown away

[@stephentmw]

Damn they are on fire!

[@Simonewhitesim-1music]

Yes !!!!!!

[@chrisweirdo9852]

man, what I would give to experience them live...

[@alpinejonny]

Just saw them 2 days ago for the first time. I must say, that was and will be the greatest concert I will ever see. I recommend selling whatever organs you must in order to see them once.

[@McFlurry448]

I’ve got a meet and greet with them for their show in Brisbane AU in April 🎉

[@ThaKillaInstinctHD]

That drumsolo tho 😍

[@jayhoward6371]

This band is next level. Everyone is on 110% and mastering the craft. Music truly is medicine ... thank you .

[@musicwasmade]

Real frickin' musicians. Thanks for the bootleg

[@heydenreay8447]

14:47 - 14:57 was a fascinating seat exchange

[@mrkymrk1707]

It looks like all three of them just sat on top of each other lmao

[@tetruspetrus3775]

I would like to hug everyone of animals as leaders

[@BassMecca312]

BRUTAL. Dudes are monsters 🎸 🥁 🎙️ 🎶

[@SlySpe]

LE RockBand des 15 dernières années.. incroyable en tous points.. jeu complexe et technique mais la beauté est à chaque mouvement et l'intensité omniprésente.. je connaissais Javier Reyes pour la guitare classique et baroque espagnole, là je suis heureux pour lui et ses copains d'être capable de s'exprimer dans ce registre avec autant d'efficacité et d'esprit.. Unanimement séduits, nous allons les voir à Bristol les 16 et 17 août de cette année... RockOn

[@lucasramos4487]

Insane setlist, Simply Superb! I can't wait to see them live one day.

[@donaldbiden1920]

Holy shit I can't believe I was down the street in San Antonio and missed this, thanks a gazillion for the upload! What an amazing show!

[@fubar1217]

Now I really regret missing them the next night when they played in Austin.....

[@necroadamus]

The Best Band on Earth!

[@Transferhell]

My guy, this sounds amazing. Congratulations and thank you!

[@hexxed13]

That was such a great show last year, I was in front on the ground 🤘🏼

[@zer0dave]

Awesome, thanks so much for uploading!

[@chucke756]

Awesome!!

[@MrChairDrums]

THE LIGHT IS JUST INSANE

[@heartbeatsdrum]

It's fuckin' unbelievable how tight and great they sound live. I have to make it to a show one day.

[@manuel_lamaaa]

The lighting at 22:32 is so cool! oh yeah and the band is fkng amazing

[@matthewtop]

That setlist is so wicked!

[@bigstef2010]

one word: WOW

[@mrw1054]

Yea man thanks for this recording. Sounds great!

[@esnotionoctarine8914]

Incredible quality!

[@velhinho_91]

Seriously unreal, can anybody explain how are these 3 guys even human? Holy fuck

[@iangillies3494]

I was at this show! They killed it.

[@JohnCrichton]

I'd lvoe to think the securtiy guard head bobbing had no idea about instrumental prog metal until tonight and is now forever a fan

[@marcusderailious]

ok, I'm gonna go against the grain and give props to the sound guy who has the mix this good through someones fone mic! thumbs up!

[@Alexgild81]

Outstanding performance

[@catholicperseverance10]

Soothing

[@istillsuckatguitar]

Awesome. Thanks.

[@CoriantonHalladay]

I NEED to see AAL live if I ever get the chance! This is an amazing setlist!!

[@CyperN077]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Ricardo-fu9el]

BRUTAL

[@tretansakera_war250]

"Animals as Leaders live" better than Animals as Leaders

[@Strohat8]

Great set, Great recording.

[@LuisHernandez-yf2no]

This was a wonderful treat, thanks for the upload 👍🏽

[@imnotnever494]

dude whatever camera you're using is amazing, great sound

[@bagodoritos6441]

Thank you for this

[@Strohat8]

Awesome 🤩

[@thatdrummeroz654]

Thanks for sharing this!!

[@RijoBeats]

Killin

[@M43STR0_dnb]

39:37 Matt adding the disco beat to this song kicks ass

[@benjammin105123]

Needed a Houston stop

[@drumminfool13]

Thumbs up, I was down on the floor right in front of Tosin

[@7caesar7]

Wow

[@jabbaduhut]

Can (mostly) hear stage left. I guess that's where the phone is. Would love to hear a properly recorded AAL live performance for once. Do bands still make live DVDs?

[@chesrowe8384]

They literally have a live album

[@olivierouimet5686]

damn nice stufferony

[@zlayer4514]

Damn not a single weightless song what a shame, its their best album imo

[@abcdefghijkl5408]

Not even close

[@prognogg212]

That thing you did there at 35:18 just🥲

[@asgerberntsen7805]

Imagine if one of these dudes quit the band, and they had to find someone who could play their songs, and produce with them 😬

[@Lobsterboy300]

The new songs are *nasty* in the best way!

[@erickgalung406]

57:43 -- matt after following so many notes 😄

[@sibourne82]

No Inner Assasin 😭 Matt Grotzka stealing the show completely here. Octopus Boy

[@humbledb4jesus]

how do they write these songs? like zappa - where it's finished in his head and written down before a note is played? or like the rest of us schlebs: hey, i gotta riff - lets do some improve...

[@billharpum6600]

Phenomenal musicians. I just wish they had a live bass with them. From a producer's standpoint it is lacking quite noticeably imo - the live album they released in 2018 is lacking some depth and glue in the mix and even though they have a backing track for the bass, it's still missing some presence. Just my humble opinion. Fucking love the band.

[@billyhawk1]

Sic😳

[@M4RCM0NT31R0]

No Inner Assassins?

[@travisspaulding9540]

The set list changed when they released the album.

[@sierrrrrrrra]

Thank god Javier moves his head so I can know what's happening hahaha

[@volpeverde6441]

like buckethead..... why aren't their C.D.s in record shops by the lorry load....

[@AdrienRako]

Starting with tooth and claw... man who does that

[@ophirhaddad]

How the hell can it be a sit-down concert?

[@S_Pat90]

Garstka is honestly just not human at this point.

[@dingdongism]

Guitars a little low in this mix, no?

[@PleaseForgiveYourself]

I need to micro dose and witness this phenomenal group of dudes. 🍄

[@eraygulumsek]

Where the fuck is red miso ? Best of the new album but they don't play it on tour

[@carlchameleon9847]

actually one of my least favorite songs from the album lol

[@brunoflorentino1278]

I was expecting Gestaltzerfall to be on the set

[@davidzellers3736]

As far as Progressive Rock goes Red Miso is 👌🏻

[@nvarela3406]

@@brunoflorentino1278 my favourite one heh

[@travisspaulding9540]

@@carlchameleon9847 same

[@oakenshanks]

lousy sound from the recording person

[@JohnCrichton]

LOL at everyone singing the end of Physical Education's melody