Animals as Leaders Live @ Bonnaroo 2014 (720p)

This is the first 22 minutes of one of the best sets at Bonnaroo this year...absolutely amazing.
Perfect audio, so playing this on your full stereo and blasting it is mandatory!
SETLIST
00:00 Tooth and Claw
04:40 Tempting Time
10:10 Wave of Babies
16:28 Kascade
Select 720 for best video quality. ~Enjoy~

[@LuisGonzalez-ip8jp]

holy shit. the sound engineer needs a fucking raise. literally perfect. pure talent on that board.

[@joeyhathaway8447]

that guy a few heads above the crowd is like a timekeeping lighthouse

[@Acepilot1312]

I'm surprised nobody here mentioned Javier. This is one of those rare instances where he's playing a Carvin. This is the only Carvin out of the other two that I've seen him with that I only saw here, never saw it before. That guy plays flawlessly too. Kudos to them all. :)

[@deathbastardable]

That's truly one of the great things about smaller, more regional shows like these: the sound engineers hired are absolutely passionate about the music and delivering the best possible sound quality to its audience and listeners. I'm not saying engineers for major events and big venues don't have the same passion, but it seems to me like these guys just have a default mix used for all genres of music, essentially just taking the paycheck and leaving. I'd take a cozy, intimate festival over a 300,000+ weekend monster any day of the week.

[@archologyzero]

Yeah, the sound in the tent was fantastic.

[@TheBandFake]

They expect every band to have the same soundscape.

[@BrandonofRedemption]

deathbastardable Can you image the issues you run into though in huge ass venues that were not built for sound. I mean shit, even Rush doesn't sound (Not due to playing) perfect in a 15,000 seat arena!!!!

[@Markipelago]

I have to say though, I saw Pumpkins at the Wells Fargo in Philly last year and the acoustics were absolutely amazing for a stadium-ish venue like that. I jumped the gates at the end of the show as everyone was leaving to shake the audio engineer's hand at the FOH console. He greatly appreciated it, and security greatly DID NOT :D

[@GRiMHOLDx]

10:33 Banana Man 1 dances with Banana Man 2! LOL...OH SHIT MY STOMACH! HAHAHAAAA

[@SelcraigClimbs]

hahahaha my god :'D

[@TunnelJumper]

To everyone commenting about the tall guy, I was to his right with the curly hair. We were on top of one of the concrete supports for the tent. I'm pretty tall so I was crouching in order to let the people behind me see but he was standing. The crouching made me really have to pee by the end of the set and it was so crowded that it'd take an hour to get out. I stage dived off the barrier during the CAFO outro drum solo, the crowd carried me over the barrier just as the show ended and I was the first person out of the tent and into the portapotties. I still wish we could've grabbed a beer, shot the shit and watched Meshuggah. We didn't know eachother before clambering up there and ended up being coincidentally from neighbouring cities in Canada.

[@SurfsideStudios]

This is the best AAL Live Video i've ever seen, even better than the pro-shot ones. Captures the live sound and experience SO WELL!

[@TompDogg]

Dude, thanks so much...thats a great compliment. So happy you dig it.

[@observeandrapport8862]

Sound guy deserves 75% of the money they got paid for this show.

[@Bros2838]

They deserve 75% more money then they got paid for this show.

[@anasjacobs4130]

Sound engineer definitely deserves a salary rise

[@davidjkilburnify]

Drummer is so on point. Velocity is NEVER sacrificed. love it.

[@davidjkilburnify]

+João Veludo well, Yea.

[@Nightwishmaster]

Matt is an incredibly underrated drummer. He's absolutely one of the best in the game right now, which a band like Animals as Leaders can accept nothing less than for how talented Javier and Tosin are!

[@lukamarkac6706]

Music academy :)

[@adamk9405]

If you listen close enough you can hear tiny pops. that's tosin's fingers breaking the sound barrier

[@TheRealJonster]

The audio on this is some of the best I've EVER heard. Every damn tune chimes in perfectly, nothing gets drowned out.. Stellar setup this was.

[@samy6465]

It's intriguing to see how people find a pulse in this kind of music despite the spiraling and winding time signatures that are going on

[@awertyuiop8711]

+Sam Y Just forget about the 4/4 and your ear will begin training by itself. It takes some time, because you have to know how the song goes.

[@bennettstone656]

Sam Y yea well a lot of their music is in 4/4… all of tooth and claw, kascade are 4/4 most of their music is surprisingly, with the accordion so 7/8 or 2/4 measure

[@guitarforall262]

they are worth every penny to watch live

[@sluehs5536]

They sound so good live wtf... Had so much fun watching the white shirt guy and his 4/4 dance

[@yucksuan]

by far the best live sound i've ever heard on youtube.... and it's in such a small venue....

[@TompDogg]

Thanks man! I take a lot of pride in that.... I remix the audio in Digital Performer after recording it. Thanks for the comment.

[@GuitarPsycho4U]

Y'know, people currently a lil older than I am have said I am glad I grew up in the eric clapton era, or I am glad I have grown up in the jimi hendrix era, jimmy paige, stevie ray vaughan, etc, all these wonderful eras of music which people have been able to experience these artists at their prime… I am proud and glad to say, I grew up and am experiencing the era of Tosin Abasi Tosin abasi has brought so much talent, skill and creativity to guitar it's simply amazing, and the music he composes, is out of this world. Something different but in a way that is pleasing to my ears and to many others as well.

[@MrVneck8888]

The crowd almost figures out how to clap in 5/8 timing... haha

[@markhoward1825]

When you hear these albums, you think "There's no way they could pull this off live." But then you see them do it. Total, complete badassery!!! Hats off to these three guys.

[@MawcDrums]

Dude you captured the energy of this show so well. There's nothing like being there, but honestly the crowd for AAL shows is so amazing. Everyone is fucking blown away the whole time and everyone is rocking out as hard as they can. It's an incredible experience. Your audio is the best live non-pro shoot of AAL on youtube hands down. Dat video.

[@jahkoz]

This band obliterates any band that can be hosted at Bannaroo. They deserve main stage next year... that musicianship blows anybody out of the water today.

[@Zachary_Sweis]

KOZ PRODUCTIONS Sadly, popularity dictates who gets the main stage. Otherwise I'd have AAL on the main stage every year.

[@TunnelJumper]

@@Zachary_Sweis They definitely proved their popularity that night.. That entire tent was completely stuffed. I don't think everyone who wanted to see them made it inside☹️

[@Observedwalnut75]

Being here live was one of the best experiences of my entire life.

[@blaskie5]

THERE IS A 9' TALL GIANT IN THIS CROWD HOLY SHIT! Either that or everyone else is 4' tall. haha You get it Mr. Goliath man.

[@TheBandFake]

blaskie5 Maybe they're sitting?...

[@JamesSmith-kv8js]

I Love how Matt is slighty off-Beat at 14:05 and Tosin immediately turns around giving him The „What The fuck is going on there?!“ look 😂

[@Bros2838]

He was swapping out real quick for a fresh stick so he had to go Def Leppard on em

[@tantivymuckermaffikk]

Greatest rock guitarist alive? I say he is.

[@michaelmurden3552]

He's brilliant, but Guthrie Goven is right there too. If Animals as Leaders and the Aristocrats toured together I'd freak out.

[@N4tur4lb0rnch1ll4]

+Michael Murden Gonna see the Aristocrats coming saturday. Stoked as f*** :-)

[@foodforcrows]

the laptop dude is killin it

[@ABR1fan]

I can guarantee that half or more of these people have no idea what's going on lol.

[@TheiTzBros]

Josiah Harmon Woah ho ho ho watch out bois! Mr. high and mighty music understander alert

[@bengalinsky4300]

TheiTzBros I thought the whole point of animals as leaders is that noone knows what the fuck is going on :) I love this band, knowing how they do it would spoil it.

[@Drugvision0]

Josiah Harmon it's 2015 fam, prog isn't the pretentious metal genre anymore. relax

[@deathbastardable]

Hey guys, I think he's talking about the fact that some of these people may be on drugs (lookin' at you, white t-shirt guy)

[@Nightwishmaster]

+Josiah Harmon Yet the place erupted when they went into Tempting Time, which says to me that most of them are clearly already familiar with AAL....

[@Threadox]

00:00 Tooth and Claw 04:40 Tempting Time 10:10 Wave of Babies 16:28 Kascade enjoy!

[@guitaristcam5573]

Scuffed Elon Musk thank you 🤘🏻🙏🏻

[@MMA_Enjoyer]

Best live video I've ever seen. The sound guys nailed it

[@TompDogg]

Thanks bro I really appreciate that!!!

[@bleeatch]

TompDogg Yea good job. I agree, best sound in any live shows I've seen.

[@Andyw1228]

+Blaine but they are missing a bassist though

[@MMA_Enjoyer]

They're playing 8 string guitars. bass isn't exactly necessary.

[@Andyw1228]

+Blaine Listen for yourself to this live video. Maybe the CD Versions dont lack bass, but in my opinion there is no point in using an 8string to spare the bassman.

[@bcflow88]

i always come back to this video. There's some real magic captured at this performance.

[@ventor11225]

0:00 Tooth and Claw 4:39 Tempting Thyme 10:10 Wave of Babies 16:27 Ka$cade

[@AdamSayersDrums]

I'm not one to usually comment on youtube vids, but i'd just like to point out a beautiful moment between two bananas 10:28

[@ALLHAILTHEYETIMUSIC]

Saw this band live. All I can say is FUCK. you don't always find a bass player that can play or understand what you write. So these guys said fuck it. We can do this with out! I will see them again hopefully on a headliner tour!!

[@awertyuiop8711]

+Skylar Feigel They know the Glenn Ficker's "Rule #2" lol

[@bmejia220]

I am grateful this awesome video exists. Thanks for sharing!

[@jordandebelen1842]

everyone in the audience clapped on beat to animals as leaders I'm so proud of our fellow fans :D

[@CassKring]

Thank you so much for this footage of my favorite band, w such an amazing performance by Garstka!

[@LuisGonzalez-ip8jp]

No words my god. Tempting time tested everyone’s sanity

[@3nightstand624]

Funkin’ incredible. Excellent sound on this recording. One of my fav instrumental bands, right there with Dom Caballero, Pelican and Russian Circles.

[@ajsmith3916]

that pit ate my glasses, backpack, bracelet, and a plug. I've never had more fun getting hit in the face. They crushed it so fuckin hard.

[@Demiurge66]

This show went off as fuck! It's great to people having fun and dancing and headbanging, etc. most aal shows people just stand still, no movement including the one I went to in California. Great vibes and energy at this show.

[@the_LucidYouth]

one of the best videos on youtube.

[@TompDogg]

Thanks homie! It's so good.

[@mopheadthe3rd]

i my have had to work at the show in knoxville and may have had to work during bonaroo, but he made up for it...stopped by my pilot in Knox after their show. and got to talk to him in person without a bunch of crazy people around..will never forget it

[@kylejohnson8398]

that pit got nastyyyyy love that some roovians have some metal in their blood! so much fun!

[@fashizzle58]

I didn't see a pit in the video :x

[@kvnftzsmmns]

something about their phrasing just makes me think a riot is about to break out at any moment.

[@TWMFBand]

I love how the guy in the bear suit is just losing his mind at like 1:55 haha.

[@indietjafs4509]

Matt is such a BEAST!

[@ChrisBrokamp]

I think they just won music.

[@TheApostleofRock]

I was front row when they did that breakdown for Tooth and Claw. Literally one of the most intense experiences of my life lol

[@jasonleber9231]

Holy shit that guy with the white shirt is so tall

[@jdgonzo1982]

that was amazing...thanks for sharing man...top quality, if only every live vid sounded this good! so happy they ended with Kascade...Tooth and Claw was pretty brutal too... :)

[@manplusshield7079]

Yeah I was blown away

[@ThePatrick5516]

Matt is easily one of the best upcoming drummers. He's absolute beast and an inspiration to me.

[@HornsAndHalos]

Same

[@JasonKleinhenz]

Thank you!! This show was worth the entire roo ticket price

[@rollpoze]

Killer tease at the end

[@Musicmansam28]

I want to be there so much!!!!!!!! One of the best performances I have seen. Looks a really cool festival to go to too. Thanks for the upload :)

[@tiekoe]

I have to admit: this was a pretty awesome crowd.

[@AlexDiaz-eo9gs]

The fuckn guy with the paws lmfao...sweet vid man thanx

[@TompDogg]

thanks!

[@schecterguitarx]

Tosin Abasi was guaranteed the best guitar player at that festival...

[@TompDogg]

There were some great guitar players at Bonnaroo this year, as always, but it would be pretty damn hard to argue with that!

[@schecterguitarx]

Oh yeah, I agree with that 100 %, but I believe that Tosin will be ranked amongst the likes of Steve Vai and Guthrie Govan... I like his style way better than Vai's anyways. He's arguably just as good.

[@davidmoloneyirl]

schecterguitarx Tosin is the Jimi Hendrix or Eddie Van Halen of our age ... magnificent!

[@schecterguitarx]

I honestly think he's the next Steve Vai.

[@georgepoveymusic]

Garstka the best drummer too!!

[@jed52]

Best I've ever heard them sound live. The sound guys knew what the fuck they were doing here!

[@luis241661]

Very good video and audio!! Thanks for this gem!

[@cleetorres6667]

The whole video give me goosebumps, best sound ever, thank u for sharing this, i hope one day this band come at my country, and of course god bless u who take this video,

[@TompDogg]

Afif Rusli thanks Afif!!! I appreciate that man, really!

[@KevinOhlin]

You are legendary. Thanks for the excellent recording of this excellent set.

[@Dezdom]

This really good quality video and audio. Nice Work!!!

[@padistedor]

omg they are insane! amazing!

[@kevinpryles6253]

Yeah, this set was rad. I had forgot what time they were playing and I was standing near this tent and I heard this song start and was like "oh fuck! AAL is now!" Blew my mind yet again. Saw them a week prior to this when my band opened for them.

[@asirollup]

Great video. How awesome to see them in such a small, intimate setting! Rockin the shit out of it!

[@2bitanalyst39]

This is literally the best thing

[@Drumpedia]

THANK YOU

[@arthurfelipelira]

Thank you so much!!!

[@TompDogg]

Thank you!!!!!

[@nicklessons9258]

Such a sweet vid. Thanks man!!!

[@TompDogg]

Thank you!

[@squeedum4893]

KILLED it.

[@Simonewhitesim-1music]

Thanks for this made my day!!!!!

[@TompDogg]

Thanks bro!!!! Thank you!

[@omnikickflip9000]

I always come back to this video whenever I am feeling sad. Tosin is my personal hero. I've admired everything the guy has done since I discovered him and his band so many years ago. Seeing the smiles on their faces as they play music makes me so happy. They are living the dream and I can see it in their eyes and it just fills me with so much joy !! Their happiness is my happiness. This show is special to me because you can see them so clearly, expression and all. Thank you for capturing this video it truly means alot. The dream I have within my heart is to one day play a show like this with my band.

[@TompDogg]

Ah man... those are the kindest words. Thank you brother, it means a lot.

[@techdeth]

Never eat too much mahl in the afternoon at roo, I fucking completely lost track of time and missed this, fuckkk me

[@istillsuckatguitar]

Awesome. Thanks!

[@grain_death]

mmm that crowd right after Tosin does the solo lick in Tempting Time

[@keberagaman5058]

awesome

[@untetheredtruth]

It must be hard to be Javier being so good at guitar and no one really noticing him because of Tosin.

[@TompDogg]

totally

[@xxKUNGFUMONKEYxx]

Awesome video, I so should've gone.

[@therevz14]

Smashing that snare. :)

[@willmoblo75]

what a fucking set...thanks for posting this

[@TompDogg]

yeah man, no problem!

[@marcdoom]

That guy in the white shirt is sooo tall!!! He's a FREAK!!!! BAAAHHH

[@ABR1fan]

Lol I'm pretty sure he is on someone's shoulders...

[@kertzey]

that guy on white shirt.. what the fuck is he think about AAL ?? somekind of techno-beach party??

[@maximilian_garay]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@Idoguitarcovers1]

kertzey what if he was just really tall?? lol

[@kertzey]

nah.. I don't think so lol

[@bluebetta39]

I love youuuuuuuuuuu!!

[@lmk001]

They are great live. Surprise they played banaroo.

[@AllInDrummer]

the guard yawning on "Kascade"....

[@ecarlos2527]

I remember watching this from the side of the small ass tent while they killed it.

[@TompDogg]

killed it!

[@uffel11]

I am sure the grizzly and the cow came to the show to feast on this tall ass dude...later that night.

[@JoshTakesPictures]

I'm willing to bet "white T-shirt guy" regrets that this video has almost 100,000 views

[@atmospheros9249]

The boys locker room

[@mikealitytv3524]

Hahahahahahah 😂 Matts face at 7:45

[@chasemccracken5904]

Reveal yourself giant!

[@janrystar]

Everytime i wanna get high with AAL, this is the video i go to.

[@TompDogg]

Damn dude....thats about the best compliment a video could get... thanks buddy!!!

[@janrystar]

Awesome quality and atmosphere!

[@aaronnichols2442]

Anyone else notice at 7:00 the clap on the off beats? Props to that man

[@TunnelJumper]

I hope that was intended because it's perfect.

[@UltimoGuitarist2]

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@jkol323]

Any chance you have the last 22 minutes as well? Fuckin killer video dude. Thank you so so much

[@TompDogg]

I wish man, sorry.

[@billg7222]

wolfhead went trough a gambit of 2 emotions.....yesss....and noooooo....

[@mikehogan2903]

I'm crying right now, because I'm watching the next Hendrix. Jimi always wanted to be versatile and actually was leaning towards jazz- Nine to The Universe album, where he actually had never played with anyone on that album before recording- fully improvised, and yet made it his own- listen to it! Tosin is the new innovative, multi- genre guitarist, who just happens to be black. I am not black, but I know and you know, that when you go black in music, you never go back! Ha! ( excluding all Drake, Kanye affiliated types, who wouldn't know what an instrument is, until they were whacked in the face with it- Please do !)

[@hutchface05]

I wanna know who is the one person who gave a thumbs down on this. Shame on them.

[@JanMiklosko]

10:35 ALIEN