A Perfect Circle - By And Down (Live At Red Rocks)

Music video by A Perfect Circle performing By And Down. (C) 2013 A Perfect Circle

[@shmh6002]

My daughter and I sing this song at the top of our lungs when we are driving 🤘💕

[@rafaelcaselli8875]

You girls are amazing, then, so lovely just to picture that scene.

[@mrsilverburst7406]

Lucky man

[@hoestrollstudios2506]

I do too !!!! 😂😂❤️

[@pjwellington1164]

So your daughter runs around yelling bloated carcass? Now that's metal😂

[@antoniokatusic9314]

👍👍👍👍

[@rickparker3529]

James Iha's screaming heart breaking guitar in the back ground is what makes this song for me. It is haunting and mesmerizing at the same time fills in perfectly within Billy's lead guitar

[@chevy383jt]

The drummer is doing a cymbal fill that's not on the album recording. It's magnificent. This is in contention for my most favorite song ever.

[@GRYNGE7]

Pretty sure it is on the 2013 version. The Eat the Elephant version just doesn’t match up

[@claytonbearden7793]

@@GRYNGE7 One hundred % completely agree. I love that Maynard is always evolving as a writer and musician (Even though I think Billy writes most the lyrics for APC, but I'm sure Maynard has say. Anyways I was saying I love his evolution and kind of starting with Pushit on Salival and APC's Emotive album with covers and reimaginings of their songs. Puscifer released whole albums that were just remixed and reimagined pretty much all their back catalog, but that was all an overly long winded way of saying this is one song just fine the way it is.

[@Dead-xk1lk]

This live version is sooo much better than the album❤️❤️❤️

[@GRYNGE7]

​@@claytonbearden7793 agreed. It works most times but not this one. The slowed down version of Momma Sed is up there with Pushit Salival

[@inanitysane5332]

Great observation. Seriously. It's all so damn good

[@tomrichnafsky3089]

This song at 3:05 transports me to another dimension where the music flows down a euphoric waterfall crashing into my brain.

[@dabearsman76]

And it makes contact with the brain at 3:45....and the rest my friend is history! Pure extasey for the ears and mind!

[@christalkelley6382]

Right on lol

[@WarmothGuitarist]

Billy Howerdel is one of the most underrated guitar players and composers in music today. Alone, none of the parts would make much sense, but together they create such an atmosphere that can take you to far away places. Add Maynard's vocals to the composition, and it becomes otherworldly.

[@Robdurhamcomedy]

Ever hear Ashes Divide Fleetwood Mac cover of The Chain? Is was pretty amazingly dark.

[@janinepaul8240]

ROB DURHAM going to look that up feel like I'll love it

[@jorgeduran69]

Completely agree. It’s Billy’s band, Maynard just sings in it. Listening to APC at 2am on New Year. Ive only seen them twice but i love the musicianships Billy invites, it’s like he pushes the others to beautiful heights. Must be incredible playing with him.

[@Seth6581]

No,I haven't heard it.I would like to.Is it on itunes?

[@bayerhead]

Great composer for sure. In the studio, Billy writes and records all the music himself.

[@Dave.M.23]

I like this version better than the studio album version. You can really feel the emotion in the live version.

[@Dead-xk1lk]

Yess the album was ok this make me cry you can just feel it oh maynard

[@frankzavala8605]

I remember hearing this at first in the radio back in 2013 i used to think "this is so lame and boring" turns out i was lame and my taste was boring. I now love this song so much. Crazy how a few years change your mind about things. A Perfect Circle is one of the best bands ive ever heard.

[@kyvss]

not this song, I wonder which song in past albums made you think that tho.

[@tinawood559]

i am 55 years old and I CAN'T STOP WATCHING IT................AND I got tickets

[@jordanbrunaopazo9568]

Awesome sir... cheers from chile

[@temporarymomentary]

Age doesn't matter

[@huggybearjohnson4197]

What You the Ticks 😂😂

[@calogeromonistero4803]

I am 56... and i love this band too.

[@bilbobaggins4710]

@@temporarymomentary wait til you're old you'll change that opinion quick 😁

[@angellovesyou2332]

Maynards voice is too legit for him to ever quit

[@-belue-6697]

Angel Deleon...HEEEEEY HEEEEEY! 😂

[@tonydownsouth7070]

I envy anyone that was at this show. You got to see one of the best live shows ever. Truly spectacular

[@bmiller5713]

A light mist of rain fell the whole night and yes, it was damn near perfect.

[@reggi9270]

This tour was insanity saw 3 shows n got to work 1 as well

[@matthewneufer1758]

I was at the Last Soundgarden with Chris Cornell singing songs to Jesus only to be murdered a hour later.

[@huggybearjohnson4197]

I'll go whenever they come 2 🇨🇦

[@th3unmaker]

@@bmiller5713 I was there, too. I really get annoyed watching the video (stone and echo, which this was a part of), because the editing has a new shot every one or two seconds. Nothing like the experience, imo. At least the music is intact.

[@fayebenson7427]

This...... this song breaks my heart and fills my soul with so many emotions. I just love this song so damn much.

[@JamiroquaiBirnie-mc3qi]

A singularity ❤

[@samuelsara9299]

If this does not move you, then you have no soul.

[@brandonhenry-gouge7259]

i have 2

[@ingridrodriguez104]

yeah!!!! i agree with you

[@thorndevil3680]

i must have a soul makes me cry and happy at the same time

[@rlundquest]

A fucking men

[@averybrewer3743]

No one's voice compares to Maynard's! He is absolutely incredible. Brilliant!!!

[@acatnamedscamper3307]

Trent reznor? Jonathan Davis? Mike patton??? No?

[@paradoxikalparalysis]

@@acatnamedscamper3307 No, but Bowie yes.

[@victor_.]

@acatnamedscamper3307 maynard's voice is unique, whether is the best is subjective

[@silenthill2]

@@acatnamedscamper3307Not quite… they are all fantastic don’t get me wrong! But Maynard is on another level. So is Billy Howerdel.

[@Matt-en1kn]

​@acatnamedscamper3307 they are great but mjk is the greatest singer and song writer from the 90s or 2000s and second best isn't close and he is still doing it only front man I can even put close to this man is Layne

[@jaydeleon2145]

This is music at its most beautiful...this is art. This is transcendent this is almost an awakening I honestly am left speechless from the greatness that is A Perfect Circle.

[@mikeweekes5070]

a perfect circle 3 libras

[@seelenwinter6662]

smoke a little joint before listening and you feel the voices, the music much more intensive and you really think, that you are flying over the world... better than 3 weeks holidays...

[@rlundquest]

Well said👏

[@jeffdixon5430]

I'm a ginger, I've never felt anything until now.

[@andresyanez4160]

Jeff Dixon Why Is not being able to feel anything related to be a ginger?

[@Beanso]

Andrés Yanez good ?. It has nothing to do w being red headed

[@craqueadrian]

MEMES guys, memes.

[@tommy2buttz668]

Jeff Dixon I'm a ginger and autistic and can confirm this......

[@tlgarceau]

Brilliant comment! LOL

[@dreamr127]

EVERYTHING MJK does onstage has a meaningful purpose. Standing on the side in the dark has a purpose. To not focus on him but the music. Not all rock stars prance and bounce around. He is very humble. He knows what he's doing and it's for entertainment. He is a great musician, wonderful artist, and a pure genius!

[@stevegregory7731]

You hit the nail on the head, brother, (or sister, I don't know) I noticed that as well. Maynard keeping himself in the background.

[@swarnavparida5275]

If you think he's humble then you clearly don't know maynard watch like..any of his older interviews. And he DOES dance in most of the tool live shows. I'm not saying that any of these things makes him a bad person.. all it does is make him more original than all the posers out there... He does serve the song everytime and he is my idol.

[@amyhines2129]

I do agree with you, but at the same time it just makes people want to see him more.

[@merissatorres9544]

Saw them a few months ago and wondered why he was in the back. Your reasoning makes a lot of sense now. Although i wouldve liked to see him at least once up close

[@msdt04]

I couldn’t love MJK anymore than I do. But he’s not humble lol. Everything else:agreed.

[@MrJagermeister84]

Maynard + Howerdel = the perfect fusion, unstoppable

[@iam_dannie]

This song + Maynard's voice... Man, I can't describe what I feel listening to this song live. It's a masterpiece!

[@NightEmbers]

I got chills when the crowd all threw up their peace signs, ughhh thats the kinda moments you live for

[@timh35]

+NightEmbers And MJK hit them back with a live long and prosper in the end lol.

[@elfuegodelaciudad]

my most favoritest song ever, yest this is a good reason to live.

[@phyllismabelson1985]

This track is without a doubt Pure GENIUS. Billy, Sir, You totally nailed it.

[@carlosramirezfabian1256]

Moving in and out of the shadows Its no easier mission Holding onto how I picture you Showing only bits and pieces Till the tide betrays you and your empty allocution Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace of humility Searching your eyes for the saint is an act of futility Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace of it searching your eyes for humility searching your eyes for a hint or a trace I'm still searching searching Showing all the missing pieces Till the light betrays you and your empty allocution Saw the Piper by and down the river Caught his crippled alchemy From pounding waves of adoration Pied Piper float on down the river Bloated carcass crippled me The weight of adoration Moving in and out of the shadows Its no easy mission Holding on to how I picture you.

[@SunDedGon]

I'm afraid to ask where you found this transcription, but they're wrong...And way wrong

[@huggybearjohnson4197]

​@@SunDedGon😅😂😂

[@GraySkull23]

Maynard is always in the back with little light on him. He doesn't want the focus to be on him & wants people to focus on what he feels is important, the music. He would do the show from backstage if it was up to him I'm sure.

[@Garumongo]

He's stage fright if i'm not mistaken. Or was in times..

[@Adam-tp8py]

@@Garumongo Yeah, big stage fright. He used to be front and center in the Aenima days and earlier. Not just front and stage, but in drag wearing fake tits. I suppose that was his way of making the situation ridiculous, so less scary. Then perhaps as Maynard realised just how serious of a band they were despite the often mocking lyrics, he preferred to keep the tone and mood of the performance in line with his music. The logical next step being to stand in a place that makes you less anxious.

[@chrisrobbins9058]

When you’re an art major, you’ll know why

[@NASkeywest]

@@Adam-tp8py he developed some condition where the lights mess with his balance. That’s why he is wearing sunglasses during this set. All his bands have to program multiple light shows I’m case he gets sick he signals the light tech and they switch to one to keep the lights off him.

[@Adam-tp8py]

@Cynthia May >Maynard has anxiety >Maynard wants to feel comfortable and make light of the situation >Dress ridiculously >Situation solved Where am I wrong?

[@joshuamackey2326]

God damn what an incredible band they are. I wish they would make a new album

[@gmod8033]

New e.p coming

[@batmankixass]

Every time I see and listen to this...the song just moves me. It's beautiful. Every member of the band makes this beautiful. If you didn't like By and Down on Three Sixty I strongly recommend looking at this version because the "live" element makes the song even more soulful.

[@takenoprisoners6604]

They didn't break up though.

[@AttunedFlux]

Me too. Its terribly sad and hopeless sounding(mostly the lyrics), but filled with love at the same time. It must be how it feels to have a son, daughter or family member when they make it hard for you to love them.

[@batmankixass]

Ah, here comes the snobby elite. Heaven forbid I just enjoy a good song. Besides, just because the message in the lyrics is somber doesn't mean there isn't beauty in the craft and execution of the music.

[@schism47]

Jake Wilferd no way. Been too long since the last tool record. his focus should be there when it needs to be and when it's ready to be.

[@batmankixass]

to be fair, it's been even longer since since the last APC record not counting this live album

[@RobertBroussardCoach]

So many emotions listening to this.... A perfect circle came into the perfect time of my life back in college...so many memories...got to see them live in Atlanta at the Tabernacle 20 years ago....

[@michaelanderson7774]

We are old...lol.

[@godrink69]

I just witnessed this live, 2 days ago at Knotfest México, it was life changing, what an amazing group of musician!!

[@TheEdjy22]

Still moves me to tears. Every. Single. Time.

[@inuyasha1386]

...Because your soul are listening...

[@silverdreams03]

Is it possible so much beauty?

[@tootiesalize]

Your face!...is so much beauty

[@tommy2buttz668]

Ana Leyva yeah so melodic and hauntingly beautiful , its almost a homage to George martin

[@icarusmusic2]

I was there!so epicly beautiful!!gives me goosebumps.

[@KryZtlEyEs]

The rain that night was Epic!!!

[@icarusmusic2]

Yes it was so magikal!!!

[@fanfanfaze5989]

incontestablement l 'artiste le plus créatif de ces 30 dernières années . MJK transpire la musique par chaque pores de sa peau .

[@JGJ505]

Quid de Steven Wilson ?

[@nyxmoon2054]

This is one of my 'it's great to be alive despite everything' songs 🖤

[@lounasty69]

This song makes me sway in place. It's very nice and atmospheric. Most people won't get it but that's the best part 😉

[@babyhandgrenade4004]

To me, this is a song about living with someone who's abused you and you're finally waking up as their mask slips and they show their true colors. My mom is a narcissist and this song and passive are my songs to her. It reminds me she will never change and I made the right decision going no contact last September.

[@sreedharrameshbabu5540]

I see those people who attended this live are lucky af. God! I don't know if they'll play the loop of songs ever again in a live like this. Absolutely brilliant, maynard taking the back seat being the front man. It's like the voice comes from the back of the head

[@saulquintero1724]

And I'm still here, hearing this song that helps me to understand that the way I was living it was destroying me. This song helped me to move on, and to realize that my little daughter needs me. Now I have a couple of years clean

[@minduniverse5260]

Fucking....wow! How anyone doesn't like this song or any of the new tracks on Eat the Elephant is absolutely crazy. This song and the new album are an absolute masterpiece.

[@lizardqueen6041]

As far as the Eat The Elephant version is concerned, it's a re-recorded version of a song that came out on their compilation CD back in 2013. Aside from this one song, people are divisive on the latest album regardless (I personally enjoy it though)

[@manabusama]

I was speechless when I first heard this..So beautiful!

[@kiela1732]

Why did it take me so long to find this fkn beautiful, gut wrenching, relatable band

[@J3MOdh3NOWX3S]

It found you when you needed it the most, enjoy the ride.

[@joshuamackey2326]

O god if u have just found them amd havent heard their album thirteeenth step, u absolutely must drop everything u are doing and put a pair of head phones in ur head and let the noise of that album be a shotgun and blow ur head off lol because it will

[@mr.paleface5962]

Billys riffs so elegant and so simple at the same time. Hes a master of painting emotions with his music.

[@thetechmanreviews]

We seriously need one more A Perfect Circle album! Please!!

[@tonyAJ420]

First new Tool is coming 2014

[@thetechmanreviews]

Really?! That's some awesome news!

[@heresy1702]

still no tool album

[@THIRDRATEPRODUCTIONS]

tonyAJ420 lol

[@andresyanez4160]

Lol, Maybe to early to say it but I think there's not gonna be an official tool album...

[@dasblicken]

This song is a treasure for our world.

[@badlittledoll]

I love that every person in this band is as equally talented as the next 💖

[@Thinkfourselfquestionauthority]

You’re joking right?

[@TaPPhil93]

It’s not often I like a live version of a song more than the original. This is the best version by far without a doubt

[@game_ender1]

Their talent never cease to amaze me, and their lyrics mean whatever meaning anyone suits their present needs, that's the beauty of their songs.

[@johnbyersjr7436]

I introduced this song to my daughter 4 years ago and it instantly became her favorite song. Now this is her favorite band and still favorite song.

[@huggybearjohnson4197]

Dude same here my 5year old. she just jamming to it When I listen to this song again again she says...

[@jackilinewright5436]

This is so beautiful!! The thing that makes Maynard so alluring is how he in the shadows you just hear his gorgeous voice coming out of the darkness connecting you to the music.💕

[@johnsound6107]

Josh Freese really influences so much of how the song unfolds. He is a fabulous musician. Very well respected and known,he makes that song possible.

[@davazz9586]

Drummer is Jeff Friedl

[@303HOBO]

@@davazz9586I wanted to call bs but you sir are correct lol. I knew it wasn’t freeze because I was there but I wanted it to be him in my memory and had to look it up to verify.

[@roberto1933]

Can't wait to see them again live almost 20 years later in Ny

[@tylervaillant]

This just changed my life

[@ShariValo]

Absolutely incredible! Wish I could have been there!

This live version is better than studio version.

[@Beanso]

Freddy González AMEN!!!

[@murotarantino]

absolutely yes.

[@pete798]

Much better.

[@kimmyfreak200]

its why they recorded it this way in a new version

[@Shake69ification]

Far superior!

[@pepitoperez8859]

Acabo de descubrir este grupo por casualidad y ... son simplemente buenísimos. Una grandísima sorpresa

[@Billy_D]

Dat live performance! Just awesome...

[@jillsuarez6110]

Absolutely perfect setting for perfect circle

[@SlyRyFry]

*a perfect circle

[@Ryan_1997]

such an incredible song and as usual, an outstanding performance. heard this the other day, and jus gave me the chills. thank you apc.

[@DARKdete]

I must disagree, try for ex. listen to 3 libras and then this crap...it's not that good

[@UsernameUnrecognized]

DARKdete It sucks to have opinions.

[@DARKdete]

UsernameUnrecognized well, there is a difference between facts and opinions ;)

[@UsernameUnrecognized]

DARKdete Quite. That's why this song is amazing and your bigotry is incessant.

[@dopeskone]

Tyler Vice Utterly insightful!!

[@live_breathe_musix4485]

Holy sweet God... I am at a loss for words.

[@mrawesome1ize]

This is one of the greatest songs if not the greatest song to ever come on the Rock scene.

[@jookieapc]

Waqas Ahmed are you suggesting it only qualifies as awesome on the rock scene?

[@joshuamackey2326]

Agreed

[@eltaquito9284]

The atmosphere of the song is beautiful it makes me feel relax, the voice the guitar, the drums, everything here fits. APC its a new band for me and all the songs I've listened of they, have its own feel and atmosphere

[@ais-vy3nt]

This goes straight to my soul! B e a u t i f u l and captivating in every sense of the word! ❤

[@denitzaluzania407]

Never gets old...... They are so good live!!!! Seen them a few years back.

[@jitrif]

Such an amazing song, and this was a fantastic performance of it.

[@monicasoliz628]

By And Down.....my favorite.....Love A Perfect Circle!!

[@bimael]

Moving in and out of the shadow It's no easy mission, holding on to how I picture you Showing only bits and pieces 'Til the light betray you and your empty elocution Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace of humility Searching your eyes for the saint is an act of futility Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace I've been searching your eyes for humility Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace I'm still searching, searching Showing only bits and pieces 'Til the tide betrays you and your empty elocution Float the Piper by and down the river Carcass crippled underneath the pounding waves of adoration Pied Piper, float on down the river Bloated carcass crippled 'neath the weight of adoration Moving in and out of the shadow It's no easy mission, holding on to how I picture you

[@nikkic2581]

Great performance. I saw these guys just before the new album came out. Amazing. Not gonna lie the album took me a couple of listens but I absolutely love it particularly this song

[@483furimmer]

This was life changing to hear in person

[@JWW676]

I can remember August 1st, 2011 at Kingsbury Hall SLC, UT like it was yesterday... It was the first time this song hit my ears. It was a very surreal moment.

[@janedocent1138]

I just listened to this song for the last 3 hours straight and I regret not a single second of it.

[@drewhahn9650]

There’s a version of this song where Maynard finishes on a night note “holding on to how I picture YOU”. Heard it once, can’t find it anymore. Damn!

[@melissaromo5067]

To see this live must've been breath taking.

[@yosshy4774]

Melissa Romo all their shows are like this, you just need to go and enjoy greatness

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

Everything about this song is perfect.

[@minduniverse4506]

Fuck, man. No matter how many times I hear this song, chills every time. Fucking amazing performance. 🖖🏻

[@jenniferell4947]

only Mr. M.J. Keenan can make the words, "bloated carcass," sound so beautiful...

[@kirktuttle8367]

Not only is this perfect, but being able to rock this at Red Rocks gives much credit... Perfectly Circle!! To the bone dogs...

[@angelofwar9223]

Jeff frideils style on drums is simply incredible love watching that guy drumming. And apologies if I spelled his last name wrong it’s tricky

[@angelofwar9223]

The drummer on this one is phenomenal jeff Friedl 💯

[@sandybeeable]

❤️

[@petergroehler1577]

One of the most underrated APC songs of all time

[@bunny9321]

They're better live than on the records...this one is mind-blowing 🤘

[@Chemical_CQC]

God, Matt's backing vocals are absolutely divine

[@Dead-xk1lk]

They nail everything on this perfect

[@Rb-mp3cj]

Just seems like a logical step for James Iha. Smashing Pumpkins to A Perfect Circle. You have to be an emotional masochist to enjoy their music. All their music cuts deep...

[@urbanzero2997]

Especially since the pumpkins went to shit after Mellon Collie.

[@terrysalazar1928]

The sound of musical consciousness

[@joshuamackey2326]

That's got to be the best thing I've ever read or heard in my fucking life fucking love it

[@IceKoldKilla]

Wow! My favorite song by APC!

[@flowerincityM]

In love with this song

[@csmith3243]

Same

[@pizzariacolonia7698]

Essa música é piscodelica, muita viagem, ela leva numa atmosfera surreal ❤

[@nikinyazink]

Amazing! I wouldn't expect nothing less from these incredible musicians (magicians). You can't explain to anyone how euphoric it is to see and hear them live. As well as TOOL. Love.

[@centroholisticouniversal]

Amazing, i wanto cry 😔

[@KillemAgain]

Love this version, they sound so amazing live.

[@rustyhobbs4347]

Best version of this song by far, amazing

[@screwedupastros6592]

The guitar in this song alone!!! You cant beat a perfect circle

[@pengox]

I can't wait for the new record also I'm waiting for the new TOOL album! Maynard is a genius!

[@ravenblack4191]

pengox lol aren’t we all...10 years later.......

[@nerdycat9180]

surprise

[@jakubgrudziak3897]

Mat. 6:23b : "If the light that is in you is really darkness, how great that darkness is!"

[@joshuamackey2326]

Man who ever mixed this, my god hats off. Just absolutely phenomenal because listening closely u can hear every instrument fucking perfectly and it all flows and weaves its emotional web together to snag its ear prey lol.. to create that which is a perfect circle. Absolutely jaw dropping

[@Creech1180]

Awesome song. I will never ceased to be amazed at the musical artist that Maynard is. His wide range of musical skill is amazing. We can only hope for a new album of his soon, preferably Tool.

[@amberstuht5947]

I feel like this is classic perfect circle. First timei heard it I knew it was apc. Great song

[@kimmyfreak200]

i swear maynard was born to sing..,.what a voice... this is such a haunting song

[@juice8833]

I need a time machine, I want to go to this day and see this in person.

[@marklepley]

I love this version much more than the album version. The drums towards the end seem to fit it a lot better.

[@YoungProudDad]

I have this playing in the background everyday lol. Awesome performance.

[@jahmic]

I was there but barely remember it. Maynard is hypnotic.

[@Heeeyitslily]

I've had the privilege to to see this band live and hear them perform this song.... let me just say I can officially die a happy girl 🖤🤘🏼 But with that being said, APC or Tool must come back to Texas!

[@Rik4rdo82]

My myself and i sing this song at top of our lungs when we are alone