Battles - The Yabba (NYC Live Session)

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Filmed near Battles’ NYC rehearsal space, and directed by David Raboy, the band perform ‘The Yabba’ - an excerpt from a longer performance broadcast for 24 hours on 4 August 2015.
‘The Yabba’ appears on ‘La Di Da Di’.
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[@hadair407]

Does anyone still come back to this specific video 5 years later? I do for the incredible drumming and mix here. So perfectly captured

[@PK_Ave]

Yeah, this version of The Yabba always blows me away. I wish the studio version sounded as intense as the live.

[@dominicpriest]

yes i wish they would release the other songs they played from this set. they played like three more songs at least.

[@dominicpriest]

at least put them on youtube they played summer simmer if i remember correctly too

[@BlaringSIREN]

@@dominicpriest someone managed to get them up here kzbin.info/www/bejne/enfClaKdj8eIgas

[@dominicpriest]

@@BlaringSIREN thank you for finding this! never thought i would see those other songs again.

[@IAMxSugarPlumx]

I Like this video because it's Battles and they're doing something.

[@nuncasubona]

Me gusta este comentario, porque es un comentario y dice algo. Salud.

[@timgretka5769]

I like your comment because it's words I can read.

[@AaronKaiMCDNLD]

You know it's a weird ass band when the drummer has the simplest setup out of all of them.

[@justaguy1451]

That doesn't make much sense, Ron.

[@jamescruz8678]

when genetic modification becomes a thing you bet your ass John's gonna grow four more limbs so he can control all the pedals and pads his heart truly desires

[@KyleKalevra]

It was this video that made me realize something. No one dances like Ian. I instantly knew it was him out of my love for Don Cab. Still going strong and staying brilliant, I see. Bro, everyone is this band is fucking amazing. 10/10

[@lotusnaturals1897]

Ian is so fun to watch in both bands!

[@onetoomusic]

John "Ya didn't think I could reach that cymbal did ya?" Stanier

[@cawkanos]

Was never that into Battles. Strangely growing on me. Stanier is a monster.

[@willclarke6377]

Can't remember the last time I was this hyped for a new album! These guys still blow me away!

[@Beardedgentlemenmusic]

John Stanier is such a killer drummer! Love that high ass cymbal.

[@indigotheindieghost7214]

Amazing to think that this is the same guy on Helmet's big hit Unsung

[@AjDouble0games]

Why's is so high?

[@AjDouble0games]

Sick!

[@angelosasso1653]

@@AjDouble0games He once explained, it's a joke he sticks to. They almost never used it initially but he had it with him so he positioned it to a place, where it is almost impossible to reach. As you can see, now they actually use it from time to time...

[@brandadse.1741]

@@angelosasso1653 it’s cause he feels the crash is overused so if it’s out of reach he won’t be tempted to use it as much ..

[@ChrisWilliams-hs3jm]

so technical yet visceral at the same time. perhaps it's the presence of a real drummer.

[@Akho131]

Chris Williams so what is a none real drummer???

[@weirdelf8604]

Akho Kezo Drum Machine

[@antihinduismisbased]

The drummer was from the highly influential alt metal/post-hardcore band Helmet. So visceral-ness would be a key element for the band.

[@9outof10]

5/4 is easily the best time signature.

[@jesusstaccato8448]

I prefer 10/8

[@ThePsychedelicpunk]

9outof10 very driving that’s for sure

[@ericstauffacher4357]

I think you mean 1 1/4.

[@ploppoo95]

this is more of a 5/8 feel

[@barkwhoop8052]

I’ll probably always prefer 3/4 or 6/8 because of the enormous amount of freedom it grants rhythmically but 5/4 is a goodass meme that doesn’t get used enough

[@indiecalms]

John Stainer is probably the best drummer I have ever seen live. He plays like he wants to rip through those drums but does it in such a clean and precise manner! Amazing drummer!

[@jonathaninkent]

This is just so fucking awesome. No one else makes music as exciting as they do.

[@MrDaigoRiki]

don... caballero ...

[@HotPepperGaming]

Amazing camera work. Super excited for the new album!

[@JacobPadlock]

***** when they did their live panel at magfest, vernon had a run the jewels wallpaper, so i'm pretty sure they have goodass taste in music.

[@HotPepperGaming]

Jacob Frisenda Run 'em

[@9outof10]

+Eric Futerfas Ha!

[@gabrielmoises2158]

Lol

[@fatgirlskates8020]

This band always surprises me with something new!!! To be honest when I first heard this band, I thought it was weird, but later on, I realized that they are the shiznit!!!

[@kobalt77]

Where has this band been all my life? Beyond amazing.

[@travismadsen9580]

This song is great! I really like the last loop the band plays too, but with more listening, I found the riff to be played earlier in the song. Mind = blown. Dave plays a riff starting at 3:20 that mixes into the song really well. The riff continues to play alone on a loop, with cut EQ, to start the breakdown. Dave increases the speed at which the riff is played at, at 4:11, which makes the riff an octave higher and turns it from 12/4 into 6/4. Definitely looking forward to the new album!

[@williamscerbo458]

+Travis Madsen yeah dog. real genius move on their part. also interesting is the part starting at 2:29 where they slowly add more notes to the riff each time they repeat the measure. live looping ftw!

[@hadair407]

Thanks for pointing out that repeated riff I completely missed it. Just as I thought this song couldn't get much better

[@karolchmielewski9401]

also, time signature changes and polyphonic guitars

[@fatgirlskates8020]

I think it's cool/unique how the drummer chooses to have his crash symbol up high. He's boss like that!

[@Jesusjuicerful]

It's like three musicians in a simultaneous flow state

[@holguacamol8408]

can't get enough of this sound

[@Narsufin]

Stunning. Never heard of this band before. That was awesome music!

[@Seth-hc2bj]

This is my first time ever listening to this band. Woww!!!

[@snc4278]

I don't understand how you play with such precision. It's easy to tell this is acoustic acoustic art just by listening.

[@HANGNAIL]

Saw them last night in Brooklyn. AMAZING!!!

[@adammwalch]

I'm an anachronistic fuck, raised on Queen and Zepplin, but this stuff is the greatest thing I've heard in decades

[@FMZ101]

I love em! Saw them in Amsterdam the other day. To me LA DI DA DI has lots of highlights. Gotta see them again someday!

[@MDXDMusic]

That beat at 2:28 is incredible. Love shit like that

[@fastfaps]

This song still sends shivers down my spine. What epic musicianship. Such a tight sound.

[@JacobPadlock]

Not including the number of times I watched the stream on loop yesterday, I've already watched this 6 times now.

[@samuelskillern7365]

I came from Helmet. Staying for a lifetime. Helmet was the drummer's former band.

[@louislezor]

I just discovered this after 5 years living in ignorance. What a masterpiece

[@billsux2139]

Does that mean ur 5 years old

[@louislezor]

@@billsux2139 daddy? Is it you?

[@Timmyludwig]

didn't think too much after my first listen, but NOW! This shit GROOVES

[@priser24]

Can't stop watching this video. So pumped to finally see these guys play tonight!

[@dillingerplan5663]

The camera work is gorgeous.

[@dillingerplan5663]

I'm in love with this band and the CAMERA WORK OMG

[@rjville7490]

Desde La Paz - Bolivia Esta rola pfff extraordinaria sigo escuchándola 2020

[@brettpanzer]

This record is damn good. Glad I got to see them play on this tour.

[@SusanCase1969]

This is spectacular! so glad these guys are back.

[@TheTomthemagic]

this song is sooo nice, Good job on the Director David Raboy on this is one of the best edit I' have seen of a band playing live !!!

[@ethanharte4175]

Is it just me or does this live version sound a lot better than the studio recorded version? I feel like the keys/guitars sound a lot better on the live version and the drums sound more alive on this version as well.

[@mattydigs]

+Harte Craft It does. It really, really does. But what it really is is the ending to the studio version falls totally flat when compared to the ending of this one. You also have to keep in mind that the leak is very shitty sounding. It will sound super crisp when a good leak comes out.

[@mastersoftoday]

+DeadODST i respectfully disagree, i think there's a lot of reverb here that makes it sound dirty and crowded. what i love about the studio version is the super clean production and the deep, deep bass, but that's what this one is lacking, even if performances are a bit more expressive

[@mattydigs]

mastersoftoday You make a fair point but the actual music of this one (just the climax/ending) is sooo much better in my opinion that it almost negates all of that.

[@aurum7695]

This is the best debate on KZbin. I wish other people knew how have a calm discussion like this.

[@AngrierGorilla]

it's always like that with Battles, they're waaaay better live!

[@audreypuckett]

Stanier is by far one of the best drummers around

[@vlixesispunk]

those hi hats sound soooo clean

[@tinfro]

always a pleasure watching John Stanier in action!

[@tomtinetti831]

John Stanier is seriously a god among drummers

[@mattydigs]

Besides Michael Giles he's my top pick.

[@Bug4566]

The way he works the hi-hat on this song gives me goosebumps every time.

[@TheOmnigear]

NOPE. bet you didnt heard of Takashi Kashikura of TOE.

[@FiReMaKeR]

@@TheOmnigear TOE are top tier math

[@cakredi4132]

Check out Helmet.

[@veerchasm1]

Poor crash cymbal, can’t even get in frame because he’s so high in the atmosphere

[@DarthMohammedRules]

Drummer feels the crash cymbal is overused. So... that. He's right.

[@bjfincher773]

I hear the extra length pole has to be special ordered from Zildjian

[@johnjones5977]

@@DarthMohammedRules gimmick.

[@tiffanipickering3620]

can't wait for the new album! love the video!

[@petercomeau6095]

How do you jam so much into such a short space...A Feast For The Ears. !

[@epuacnos]

Simply Amazing.. so cool!

[@DaSlothMaster]

They've been endgame ever since the beginning. Fucking brilliant, the lot of them.

[@teetoys76]

Can't wait to get the new record !!!

[@WalterSobchak1000]

Stanier - Beast

[@mkaro]

please post the rest of that session, it was so good!

[@xpubi1122]

I freakin Love This BandDDdd.

[@vespo]

easily my favorite video

[@polloyopa]

You can immediately hear that is one of the greatest intros of all time. Not just because of how uncommon it is but also because of how it is played live. You can see Ian Williams really focused on the frequency of the sound and get a glipse at John Stanier when he's like, "When are we getting this party started?"

[@leonardluchau1690]

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[@leonardluchau1690]

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[@jimmydiggincats]

4 years on, but I still hope they'll release the rest of the videos from this set. :D

[@halfbreed1426]

This is the superior cut.

[@AgustinGonzalez-qs9yv]

me encanta esta canción

[@JayShuffleboson]

Stanier is a friggin beast

[@MaosTL]

God I love these fucking songs

[@jeffjoff7800]

Would love to see these guys live.

[@JonnyJayJonson]

2023 and still love coming back to this.

[@scramblesplosion]

Unnnnghhh god it's so good.

[@guillaumeguillaume6787]

This is my best song of 2015!

[@MrTONYdiablo]

dope!!!

[@lordtyrus1]

You guys are awesome, Im glad pandora led me here +1

[@spaceshine]

this sounds so much better than the studio version

[@AROMANNNNNN]

SO SICK

[@Young_Neil]

That was amazeballs my my day men

[@marcosmortetarot881]

genios!

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love your music!!

[@mirartecanal5127]

espectacular!

[@sqxhd]

i have now watched this video 100 times

[@bejAmir]

Yes!!!

[@kylepoff3287]

I love how it sounds like an old asian folklorico dance off

[@concernedkanyefan9834]

Im tripping hard on how insanely amazing this looks and it appeared to be shot primarily on Go Pros

[@cclbiah]

Holy fuck, this is better than the album version. So stoked to see you guys tomorrow in Boston!!

[@CullyBenson]

I saw the band back in 2006 and I've been drumming since I was eight I'm 40 now John is one of my most favorite drummers of all time I was a huge helmet fan and I got to meet him that night and I asked him how come you're only playing with one symbol and it's 11 ft high and he told me that I have to work harder to hit the symbol which emphasizes the beats and I always kind of took that as a weird situation but I was like hey man that's what you're doing that's great because your records are fantastic but I would never have an 11 foot crash symbol that sounds ridiculous but he actually was emphatic about it and they put on an amazing show I was very very amazed.

[@AMHAPPY]

YES

[@deepzzzleep3575]

Great, great, great.

[@fiberologist]

KZbin ai never fails to lead me to new favourite music. I fail to understand how this is a jam session. The Mouse on Mars is strong with these ones. I'd label this Desert Kraut Rock, but Desert- and Kraut-Rock always had some quirks for me. This tune is precise as a diamond cutter and starting at 2:29 it's grooving non-stop. Battles is on my must-listen-list now. And...btw...the last helmet album is also incredible. Stevenson is a worthy successor to Stanier, but with the latter it would've been their best album.

[@whomyouassume2618]

Fuck yeah! The best current post rock band is back!!

[@terraincognita2012]

simply genius!

[@tymfleming200]

Amaze♥️

[@feliperaurich]

This is ¡ GREAAAT !!

[@yunokirio617]

The drummer got almost crazy!!

[@DINOVAL33]

GENIUS

[@mauromastraccidrummer]

Lovely 👍👍👍

[@Guidonator181]

Wow. That was cool.

[@much_love]

fkn awesome

[@2012Opus]

Way better than the official video - well done.

[@devinanderson1792]

Well that was insightful.

[@TomasGeorge]

Great music and camera work!!

[@shablaman54]

Shooter McGavin still destroying on the skins!

[@soylentramen7795]

Ayyy lmao

[@best_night_ever]

後半の怒涛の鬩ぎ合い最高だ:-)

[@SrAmazingHits]

This hit hat !!!

[@lordtyrus1]

have to double comment, so good!

[@israelbenitez6346]

Jesus...when you watch Stanier its like he's creating this whole sphere of awesomeness around him

[@BiomagnetismoRolandoBravo]

John Stanier #TheBestDrummer

[@guillermodelossantos4745]

this video was recorded in several takes. i just hope the audio is really a live performance because it sounded amazing.