Belly - Live at Fraser (Full Set)

October 2, 2018 - Tanya Donelly (Throwing Muses, Breeders) formed Belly in 1992. Their debut album, Star, went gold propelled by the hit single, Feed the Tree. The group disbanded in 1996, but they reunited in 2016 and released their new album, Dove, this year. A sold out crowd came out on a rainy Tuesday night here in our intimate Fraser Performance Studio to reminisce with the old classics and take in the new.
Set list:
Army of Clay 0:08
Seal My Fate 3:55
Faceless 9:00
Feed the Tree 13:53
Artifact 17:34
Low Red Moon 22:35
Girl 28:57
Gepetto 34:12
Now They’ll Sleep 37:52
Super-Connected 41:36
Shiny One 46:37
Human Child 54:08
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Starry Eyed 1:00:29
BELLY:
Tanya Donelly, vocals, guitar
Gail Greenwood, bass
Tom Gorman, guitar
Chris Gorman, drums
Dean Fisher, percussion (during the song Shiny One)
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Video Credits:
Greg Shea - Director/Camera/Editor
Stacy Buchanan - Producer
Joel Watts - Audio Recording & Mix
Brian McCoy - FOH/PA
Henry Santoro - Host
Jess Barnthouse - Camera
Mike Kligerman - Camera
Nolan Yee - Camera
Dan Lang - Lighting

[@WGBHMusic]

Army of Clay 0:08 Seal My Fate 3:55 Faceless 9:00 Feed the Tree 13:53 Artifact 17:34 Low Red Moon 22:35 Girl 28:57 Gepetto 34:12 Now They’ll Sleep 37:52 Super-Connected 41:36 Shiny One 46:37 Human Child 54:08 -- Starry Eyed 1:00:29

[@kirosuks]

Thank you! Most underrated band ever.

[@rememberbeginning]

Had/have again STAR on cassette ❤ one of my favorite albums (and I'm a metalhead with exquisite taste) love to all four of you, Belly

[@SandroMairata]

The bass sound is brutal.

[@paulboxer2863]

tanya rocks, i love this concert

[@whyno713]

Such an underrated band, they deserved much more success than they got. Sadly, the market was saturated at that time, but I'm glad I got the opportunity to discover their first album...yes, all I knew was Feed the Tree on MTV at the time /ashamed.

[@Jim26D]

Only a couple videos that I remember saw air play. Feed the tree was a buzz clip if I remember. Then ghepetto got some air play.

[@Orangetension]

Hoping to see them live one day.

[@spd28237]

Super Connected is 👌

[@jodysteck322]

@whyno713 You spoke only the incontrovertible truth a couple of years ago. Belly and Tanya and Gail and Tom and Chris have never received the minted recognition which they all truly deserve. This G damn music record label executive horse hockey down to the very bit the horse bites itself is right there, you know? I hereby swear and officially declare that Belly is one of the best bands - to this very day.

[@TerryODowd]

Nothing to be ashamed of. I only got into them after seeing the video for Super-Connected, and didn't get around to buying their albums until the late 90's. Shameful is having a friend recommend listening to Sonic Youth back in the late 80's/ early 90's, and ignoring him because you didn't like the other music he recommended. It didn't help that a different group of friends went to see them live, and came back taking about the opening act. A virtually unknown three piece band, who had just released their second album. Yeah, it was Nirvana. Gave Sonic Youth another go a couple of years ago (in my mid 40's), and now listen to them almost every day.

[@mheberling5939]

Damn, they still jam. Low Red Moon is such a good track.

[@lowlevelretro]

yeah, that's my favorite one too.

[@volvoplz9209]

I love Belly. Hope they tour again soon.

[@DavidLloyd-lf1gn]

Tanya Donelly my favourite. She's talented musician.

[@kristincierpich8009]

Belly music brings me to the place where I want to be. Absolutely Love Them ! 😁

[@jeffroberts_tunes]

Damn what a kickass band. The drums and bass groove so hard.

[@luv2sail66]

Saw them at the 9:30 Club in DC during their prime in the 90’s. One of my favorite bands all time. Glad they reunited and making music together again.

[@EnidColeslaw]

The sound engineering here is excellent. Wish this quality of recording existed back in the '90s, but hey....so glad they reformed!

[@edgemugadx6327]

The guitar from thomas was so low. I idolize thomas from how he pick a passing note of melody and used the guitar fx since belly days it created space between tanya donelly voice

[@edwardwhittle5460]

The bass sounds to loud on this recording and seems to drown out the other instruments

[@ebanburns9821]

Chris Gorman is a great drummer.

[@HENRIDaley]

Word!

[@SapphireDreamssss]

Gail's harmonization is beautiful.

[@guitarslinger213]

It's the secret ingredient. Kind of like Phil's bass in the Dead.

[@fastfrankblack]

Having spent the day watching Belly videos, I think she’s actually the better live singer 😬

[@SapphireDreamssss]

@@fastfrankblack 😧🤐👀

[@ResidentRob]

I kind of feel Gail adds a lot to that band in terms of energy, I don't think they'd be as fun without her. Her harmonies also add an extra layer to their sound

[@girl_friday9185]

The new material is ridiculously crisp & verrry Belly. Enduring love & support-thx for stayin’ badass, healthy ‘n well!! (Cheers to WGBH for always going above & beyond on production!)🎙️🎸🥁💪

[@mikailola2614]

Now they'll sleep... In my top 20 songs ever.

[@Inequities]

Agreed

[@seansavage6468]

Love this band. Saw them live in Vancouver. Went to a friend's house for a night out on Granville. He said, " i want to go see this band called Belly." I said I've never heard of them. It's probably the best live show I've ever seen. Tanya Donnelly....demure rock star.

[@omararturoramirez5262]

I really like how Gail’s backing vocals sound! She has a nice voice!

[@BlackhaloZ]

Her voice has held up better than Tonya's.

[@horrorview]

It's kind of sad that she sounds a LOT more like Tanya than Tanya does. She pretty much carried "Now They'll Sleep" here.

[@deathbydiarrhea9146]

Gail has been known to be straight-edge so no drugs or alcohol, while Tanya has admitted that she and the rest of the band had their demons in the past in regards to substance and alcohol abuse.

[@WHJeffB]

@@deathbydiarrhea9146 I'd read that Gail was part of some no alcohol, no drugs movement (if that's what you'd call it), but I didn't know about Tonya and the guys being mixed up with any of that. Honestly... Tonya doesn't hit the notes like she did, but that's getting older for you as well as the fact that she wasn't all that consistent when she was in her prime (see some of the footage of them live). Gail is a fine musician and has a nice voice, but it's not Tonya. Listening to "Feed the Tree" sounded like a completely different band doing a cover of it. Great band in their day... Tonya is a very talented and an interesting person for sure (see her interview on "Women in Rock" here on KZbin). It'd be great to be able to wind back the clock to the Muses days, knowing full well what was coming next (Belly). Would have killed to be in the Newport RI/Providence music scene in the mid '80's.

[@deathbydiarrhea9146]

@@WHJeffB Yeah, I've seen the interview. Tanya definitely sings a key (or maybe more) lower, it does happen with aging singers, specially ones that didn't take care of their voice. Watching them years after their prime is more for the nostalgic feel now. Still appreciate the music they gave us though.

[@rca88]

@WGBH Music - This is a really fine, clear, live recording. Much appreciated! @Eban Burns - Yes! You can often tell by the drum parts alone! which song they are playing. Very recognizable drum tattoos, way cool.

[@whiteheart5811]

I went to see them in Slane Castle in 1995 when everyone else was there to see Oasis and REM...they were great too

[@lolgrant]

That's easily one of the best music related comments on KZbin. Bravo White Heart!

[@Shpundler]

...awesome band.... amazing live set.....such a great sound. Thank you!! I love Belly!!

[@jodysteck322]

Shiny One is one of the best songs within the history of known civilization. Prove me wrong.

[@daysofdaz3650]

After 20 years of watching and listening to this band. Gail greenwood is still sooooo yummy lol

[@pamela4808]

Brilliant love this Band, fantastic sound.

[@jmo13322]

16:45 oh, Tonya....when you get that stompin' movin' my ♡ stomps w/you!😍

[@robbielex]

One of the best sounding live sets I've ever heard. Thank you!

[@hughgrection5674]

Tanya Donnelly is a goddess ❤

[@magillavanzeppelin]

Wish I could have seen them on this reunion, but so glad I got to see them back in 93 or 94.

[@jasondesselles9168]

Glad to see the original lineup. Always had a crush on Gail.

[@ebanburns9821]

This is the best of the best.

[@elmarbeau]

here a teen of the 90s i'm 40 years old!

[@matthewmohri9990]

Tanya will always be The Classy Beautiful I idealized when I was in High School. She can write amazing songs, sing like an angel, and never once has she looked anything but Beautiful in the most classy way. Tanya's husband is a lucky man and I'm sure he knows that every single day.

[@Candlebox-rc1wd]

I am still trying to get all of them to sign the April 20th 1995 issue of Rolling Stone magazine when they were on the cover. Lol Glad to see them back together. Ty Tanya, Gail, Tom & Chris.

[@richardoconnor5979]

Jen and Donya🎉

[@fray008]

brought back memories saw them in England back in the 90s, great to see those songs played at a gig again

[@ibnuhfajar5006]

man this band just amazing

[@ginoames]

This version of Now They Sleep is amazing. Wow

[@southernrail4254]

This is all new to me, this video, and Jesus...its incredible. i love Belly and to have such a clear and perfectly recorded performance is unreal. To whomever, THANK YOU! and to Belly...THANK YOU AND ❤ from NC!!!! always xoxo 👣.

[@New_Zealand_Music]

Very nice. I remember seeing her touring her first solo album. Dream come true. She came to New Zealand, legend!

[@dtd3320011]

Love Them

[@lanakilamusic]

Low Red Moon was EPIC!!!

[@realmusiklover]

We need Covid gone so we get bands like this back!

[@HolmesAZ]

A great performance! Thank you!

[@stephenauckly]

This is just fantastic!

[@spd28237]

Brilliant...it takes me back to my student days.

[@ChimozuFu]

Looks like such an intimate gig, would love to have been there

[@shegun]

Man i WISH I WERE THERE!!!! I'D BE GOING BANANAS

[@GaelMeter-op8xr]

Je les ai vu il y a 28 ans demain et je m en remets toujours pas. ❤

[@GaryTolodziecki]

Tonya❤

[@paulmills9933]

Love it.

[@stephenremington8448]

Great band, I saw them February 27, 1995, Birmingham, UK, at The Institute.

[@busywl69]

legend

[@unclefreddy2009]

Flawless. Wish they were still playing around here in Boston

[@palmereldritch8277]

Heavens and the trees be praised.

[@DAXRENTERIA]

INCREIBLE QUÉ ORIGINALES, UNA BANDA FORMIDABLE....

[@jw6948]

This makes me miss my youth

[@stewartmcdowall2285]

Magnificent!!

[@MrAdamNTProtester]

very very special to see this band back together again... the new music is awesome... Everyone has to check out 'MIDNIGHT FLOWER' off the swan songs set- LINK HERE: [tanyadonelly.bandcamp.com/track/midnight-flower-2]... Every life has a beginning a middle & an end... its special people & moments like this that make all the darkness worth bearing... and despite all the disappointment... this is so joyful you are willing to put up with it forever just to listen to this beautiful music... EVERYONE seriously do yourselves a favor & listen to the song in the link... MERRY (early) CHRISTMAS to everyone... from the eternally beautiful Tanya Donelly.. [tanyadonelly.bandcamp.com/track/midnight-flower-2]... GO NOW LISTEN!

[@peterroberts542]

Awesome gig I would of loved to be there

[@lowlevelretro]

this is beautiful... thank you

[@alabastermontague6841]

I am Gail Greenwood's grin during this entire set.

[@maface6712]

Was going to say I was there but with the "old and balding" comments I'm going to pretend I wasn't!

[@TheRealWinsletFan]

Yaaaaaaaaaaay!

[@slinar6717]

Great set from a fabulous band.And no tats to be seen

[@TheMusicalElitist]

You’re just jealous you’ll never look good with them. Also Gail is heavily tattooed.

[@scotttoothaker2924]

Love em...

[@curiousted2725]

Tanya's pitch is way off on Super-Connected. Can she hear the monitors?

[@sleigh74]

Only 101 lies? This is a great set,

[@robbohannan1893]

Incredible sound, bad ass bass, harmonies, this band is really tight, better than the 1994 Belly. The girls aged pretty well over the years.

[@IvanFilho1111]

✨🔥💥

[@johanssonacuff2979]

Right. Too much boom

[@kluge2000]

i really wish this band stuck it out. we should have 10-20 Belly albums. for some reason the wheels came off after "King". pretty short career in retrospect.

[@dogfather68]

No King?

[@djunkaroo]

Feed the Tree @ 13:55!

[@themosh54]

The grins on their faces was priceless

[@DSilvergun]

What kind/brand of guitar is Tanya playing here?

[@guitarslinger213]

Campbell American. Great guitars hand built in New England. Reasonably priced too.

[@BradThePitts]

No Slow Dog? 😞

[@supergolfdude]

What? No Red? No Silverfish?

[@mcclx4183]

Saw them at Jannus Landing in 93 I believe. Radiohead opened for them. They absolutely rocked but wouldn’t play Free Bird 🤣

[@patrickdruhan6143]

Where are the women in the audience?

[@Zefrem23]

Huh? Who cares?

[@patrickdruhan6143]

@@Zefrem23 It doesn't look like a regular belly audience mix. I'm suggesting that the way tickets were sold to this sold out event was not so open and reflected that some power structure or specific channels of communication were in play. I also think the band found it kind of strange.

[@trickydick2909]

Haha yeah definitely a lot of balding dudes in that crowd...

[@jamesgedling2447]

Making sandwiches

[@joeyleatherwood3898]

Feed the tree was good

[@meldrew728]

This is great. It could be the Glee in Cardiff.

[@faisalvazquez3289]

Alicia Zamora

[@Inequities]

Is Tanya trying to sound like shit?? I'm asking honestly. I love love love this band, but what the hell lol

[@rogerbelger2014]

I cant believe the bass chick is still moving her head and jumping around the same as 27 yrs ago! But as for the lead singer- her voice is long gone im afraid but still better than mine...

[@TheMusicalElitist]

Who asked you??

[@johnfree2833]

Ojibway train bum now settled tokes hash oil in NorCal and turns the station back to Obscura...bye.

[@tita4ewaz]

So so great. Only thing that confused me is Obamacare blows. Set was amaze balls though!

[@nancycammack3042]

she had healthcare when she needed it

[@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885]

No... not having insurance blows, asshole.

[@tita4ewaz]

@@nancycammack3042 honey, I had Obamacare and I'm a poc. I suffered immensely. Don't try it with me

[@tita4ewaz]

@@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885 nice one white boy. Try again? Your name precedes you.

[@alecj3454]

The bass player still sucks. I saw them in 1995 or 1996 in a small club at college, and the band would have sounded amazing but the bass player sang off key all night, and acted a fool. I was in the front row and remember Tanya's tiny little Jellies shoes. It was a perfect moment in time. Tanya Donelly put out a classic album with Star. She deserved more recognition, but music was in a golden era and Belly was jostling for attention with some of the greatest bands in modern rock history. I always loved her voice and thought it made Belly stand out. Unfortunately her singing is stepped on this whole performance by Gail.....who seems to have learned nothing in 20 years. Ironically I always attached Gail with the decline of the band....she turned them from the band that created the wonderfully magnetic "Star" to the band that put out "King" which was missing something. They were never the same once she joined....its like she stepped on the magic that Tonya created like she steps on her vocals.....Tonya Donelly will always be one of my favorites.

[@Inequities]

King was missing nothing dude

[@TheMusicalElitist]

Do shut up. You jealous cretin.

[@cookiebrain718]

This was rough.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

No it wasn’t…

[@barkinstarfish]

Why is no one mentioning the dreadful singing?

[@Inequities]

Lol, I hear you

[@TheMusicalElitist]

Cos it isn’t?

[@TheMusicalElitist]

@@Inequitiesno you don’t

[@barkinstarfish]

@@TheMusicalElitist with a name like that you think it’s good singing🤣🤣🤣😂🤣😂

[@Inequities]

@@TheMusicalElitist wait… I don’t?? Belly- one of my favorite bands of all time… band I was obsessed with from 93-94? Band I saw live at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel in 1994? I’m unable to recognize that Tanya sounded awful in this video? Whatever you say tool. What a dumb comment that has zero factual basis behind it.

[@ElGatoVato768]

minus a handful of songs, they were always a bore.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

No, that’s just you

[@manny75586]

The bassist's vocals are not good. Tanya has lost about a 5th of an octave off her top end. The bassist trying to cover for it just didn't jibe. Still, a good performance from a very underappreciated band.

[@feistybastard]

C'mon, Gail, get it together! 6:07