Ben Folds Five - Battle of Who Could Care Less (from Sessions at West 54th)

[@dmjbass]

Still one of the best cuts off 'Whatever and Ever Amen'...

[@Meltedcheese567]

The harmony vocals are incredibly impressive.

[@tomhart6962]

That's what made me buy the album.

[@bryanlima9566]

And in most of the live performances of this. They kick in the harmonies w/o guidance. They were on point

[@uubuuh]

yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!

[@hansdiaz3570]

I miss the 90s 😢

[@uubuuh]

let's let the tempo be. we don't have to be on a click for our whole lives. yeah there's some push and pull here and there, the energy is great, just three guys doin it live.

[@codezeronerd5096]

Right in the beginning you can see a kid immediately head banging it’s beautiful

[@chrisfrate]

This concerts is fucking gold. So damn talented.

[@CraigBenoit-t2l]

such an amazing band

[@psimon12345]

I remember. So good.

[@TheRhosoftherovers]

I gave this video a thumbs up .... But it deserves 2 thumbs up, so here's the other one! 👍

[@classylenswork1317]

Craftsmanship defined.

[@carenlissner454]

One of the most Generation X songs.

[@NayveeMan]

Saw them for this tour. Was a freakin amazing show.

[@DeViLzzz2006]

So lucky. I never knew of them back then.

[@agnineko]

2:23 lo dijo, lo dijo!

[@pam164]

Love this song

[@katholickblock]

such a quality difference between lyrics and music on this one.

[@robertwood451]

My old dorm neighbor… 🎶 🎹 🥁

[@Effedup]

Dude I love this track its my number one ben folds track of all time but am I crazy or is this way uptempo from the album? Like holy crap warp 11 lol

[@bryanfouts287]

This whole show has timing issues, but the songs are so good I don’t care haha

[@RustinChole]

They rush a lot. Last Polka is FEROCIOUSLY fast! Lots of bands in the late 90’s rushed but it was part of the live energy. The vocals are meticulous.

[@clintonwilcox4690]

Speaking as a performing musician, it's very easy to do. You get up there, adrenaline kicks in, and suddenly you're off on warp speed. My current band doesn't have that issue because our drummer plays with an ear piece that has a click track going that helps him keep the tempo, but it's very easy for a band to rush during a live performance if they don't play with such a device.

[@ifcdirector]

Sat next to him once on a flight to Australia.

[@zxccxz164]

and??????????? : )

[@user-fs5gk8in9z]

I'm still fighting the battle 😮😂😂😂

[@shawniscoolerthanyou]

Franklin Mint reference haha.

[@nealmceneaney3771]

You’re all dressed up...like The Cure

[@michaelcarrera3730]

The og hipster song

[@bobhope884]

Got to disagree; hipsters seem to be the battle of who (claim to) care Most. Announced with many bumper stickers & ironic T-shirts.

[@jeffydahmer-ln6go]

Crowd really rocking out. Were they paid to be still?

[@rixxy9204]

Do you not hear me anymore I know it's not your thing to care I know it's cool to be so bored I sucks me in When you're aloof It sucks me in, it sucks it works I guess it's cool to be alone Will you never rest Fighting the battle of who could care less Everyday you wake up late Sometimes I wish I was That way And you think Rockford Files is cool But there are some things That you would change If it were up to you So think about your masterpiece (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Watch the Rockford Files And call to see if Paul can score some weed. Do you never rest Fighting the battle of who could care less Unearned unhappiness That's all right I guess I've got this great idea Why don't we pitch it to the Franklin Fucking Mint Fine pewter portraits of General apathy and major boredom singing Whatever and ever Amen Oh well maybe not I'll try again This should cheer you up for sure See I've got your old I.D. And you're all dressed up like the Cure You never rest Fighting the battle Of who could care less Unearned unhappiness You're my hero I confess

[@FenderBassMustang]

I really hear a Steely Dan influence here.

[@DeViLzzz2006]

Heard of Steely Dan but never listened to it. I might have to.

[@brianwood7237]

I think the shirt Ben is wearing once belonged to Schroeder

[@michele3314]

Makes sense. Ben is Schroeder all grown up ....

[@malkmuslistener5459]

i DO think rockford files is cool, but there isn't anything i would change, if it were up to me

[@richardferguson6893]

I've got this great idea.....

[@zxccxz164]

who is the bassist???

[@matthewbalos1729]

Robert Sledge

[@bryanlima9566]

Shaggy

[@robertwood451]

My old dorm next door neighbor..

[@derekspitz9225]

What?! The Rockford Files isn't cool? I beg to differ !!!

[@edpoe1108]

It is cool, it's just that, if it were up to her, she would change some things about it. It's still cool though.

[@aranci-nick6302]

The man with his arms folded behind the drummer is really bugging me

[@xtubeinator]

I still think Rockford Files is cool

[@brianobrian9334]

Why did they speed up around the 40 second mark..the drummer time is off and goes faster

[@teh_hunterer]

It's weird, because there normally didn't go out of time like that.

[@csteele24]

They are a playful trio. Wouldn’t be surprised if he did it on purpose to see if the others would keep up

[@oranjuly]

The room is cavernous which makes it difficult for the band to hear themselves. And nerves.

[@rixxy9204]

the audience is so sedate.

[@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg]

I was there!!

[@fretbuzz59]

Believe it or not, it's possible to *thoroughly* enjoy music without needing to demonstrate it outwardly. It's called being adult and considerate of others.

[@verticalhamburger9517]

@@fretbuzz59 But injuring several people under 5'2 during the breakdown of Disasterpiece is fun

[@JimmyRiotNY]

The drummer is rushing. Big time

[@ajiguess3700]

Intentional, probably, and if not, everyone plays together, so it’s still enjoyable to listen to

[@quinnmarchese6313]

i mean he's playing fast, but i counted most of the song, he's not rushing, he's on beat fine.

[@tommyblierbass]

@@quinnmarchese6313 No. lol

[@chipmeans380]

He's legitimately the worst drummer I know of for a band that went big. Every single live performance he rushes. Ben looks annoyed by it.

[@tommyblierbass]

Holy shit. Wandering tempo is all over the place. Too bad, that would've been a great recording.

[@jayflash2035]

What?

[@unrealnews]

Is there not something horribly wrong with the drums? They sound like they're out of tune or something.