Beth Gibbons - Floating on a Moment (6 Music Live Session)

You can watch the full session on the BBC iPlayer here: www.bbc.co.uk/...
MaryAnne Hobbs from BBC Radio 6 Music invited Beth Gibbons and her band to spend the day at BBC Maida Vale studios a few weeks back to record tracks from her new album Lives Outgrown, plus a classic track from her 2002 album Out Of Season, who she made with Paul Webb (aka Rustin Man) from Talk Talk.
Beth's signature, haunting vocals and lyrics with Portishead put the band at the epicentre of the Bristol scene in the mid 90s. Her last album with Portishead "Third" was released back in 2008.

[@00danielgranato]

The best singer we have. Beyond words how happy I am she's back

[@berniekersse6488]

Liz Fraser

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

Beth Gibbons just dropped an absolute masterpiece and we don't even know what just hit us.

[@qb9music]

i genuinely believe this performance knocks the album version out of the park

[@zoep7243]

100% agree. This was fantastic!

[@JayKauffman]

How can this be from 2024? She looks exactly the same ! Still sounds beautiful, too. Portishead's Dummy is one of the greatest albums of all time.

[@tanisham2183]

Beth is every bit as breathtaking today as she was in the days of Portishead. This album is easily one of my top 10 favorites of all time now. What an incredible live performance!

[@TheOrganist007]

Album of the year 2024

[@huimo4886]

100%

[@condimentking414]

Well, Vampire Weekend, Cindy Lee and Billie Eilish got more interest8ng albums to be fair

[@cactaceous]

@@condimentking414Billie Eilish has never put out anything interesting in her entire life. Not even her constant complaining is interesting. Kim Gordon’s album is far better than all those you mentioned.

[@condimentking414]

@cactaceous Billie Eilish has put out great stuff in spite of what grumpy boomers say. And this new one is quite a banger. The new Kim Gordon is good as well. So is the latest St Vincent release. But Vampire Weekend and Cindy Lee outputs are better... they'll both stand for album of the decade contenders.

[@cactaceous]

@@condimentking414 VW was underwhelming and the Cindy Lee album is very good. I’ll give you that one.

[@Gio-vv3cs]

Quelle atmosphère unique,pas d’artifices que du talent …Merci et Merci encore de créer et de nous en faire profiter 🙏🩷

[@thisismusicltd]

The musicians in the band are: Eoin Rooney - Guitar, Backing Vocals Emma Smith - Violin, Backing Vocals Tom Herbert - Bass, Fender VI, Backing vocals Jason Hazeley - Keyboards Howard Jacobs - Contrabass Clarinet, Vibraphone, Baritone Sax, Flute, Bombo, Percussion, Metal and Gongs, Recorder, Hammered Guitar, Backing Vocals Richard Jones - Viola, Guitar, Backing Vocals James Ford - Drums, Harmonium, Tenor Recorder, Backing Vocals, MD

[@abijah]

you're a legend for this. no clue why they don't put this in the video description

[@Indie.cutz1221]

Please BBC put available worldwide the whole set on your direct link! 😢

[@valeriamollica5294]

Cause there's a whole set they haven't put available?

[@Indie.cutz1221]

@@valeriamollica5294 it is available but only for UK 🇬🇧.. I think with a DNS routing to UK anyone can watch it

[@Missjunebugfreak]

​​@@valeriamollica5294 it's unavailable on their website for people who aren't in the UK.

[@Fayenatic]

Yes ​@@valeriamollica5294

[@rettigo]

Live in the Netherlands kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIS1hJqGppZ0raM

[@LennonAmos10]

We aren't worthy. What a beautiful soul. The musicians completely take this to an amazing level. Just fantastic all around!

[@manuelfriedl5018]

Thank You Beth Gibbons! Most beautiful thing I saw today.

[@les_voyages_de_peter]

Beth’s music brings light in the darkness of this period. Some kind of miracle. For that she deserves huge success ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@syphonuk]

I'm a massive Portishead fan and, as much as I love the beats and sounds of the band, the warm organic soundscapes on this album are fantastic. Beth is equally at home in either and her voice carries every track. One of the best albums of the year without a doubt.

[@martyrey8063]

i met her a few years ago, lovely lady, i think she knew that i knew who she was but we never spoke of her music, funny how those small moments stick in the mind!, love the new songs, this , Burden of life, For Sale,

[@Music-tg5is]

I'm definitely gonna buy this album. Portishead are my favourite band and I love Beth's vocals and song writing.

[@ericomarmiroli7479]

How I missed you, Beth. This is amazing

[@krisnarefaagusta16]

Yes, Beth is from Portishead.

[@letmetellyousomething123]

The projection,diction and pronunciation is stellar. Twists and turns are wonderful..Wow!

[@simonyricools]

I'm just floored by this performance. Immaculately played while the feeling of it is conveyed completely.

[@BennyBlanco2k9]

One of the most talented vocalists of our time ♥

[@kelvynification]

This really breathes a much needed breath of fresh air into todays play by numbers music scene:)

[@PEPSIMAX2013]

i cant believe my eyes im watching this woman on a new video after 15 years ...i know she dont like to exposed , and didnt want to be famous at all , dont want money ...but for christ sake she is the only mastermind behind the invention of a movement back in 1991 "sad songs" without making money only for art !

[@Missjunebugfreak]

The new album is spellbinding.

[@justine8351]

This live performance is so powerful. Better than the studio track.

[@michellequinn3122]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@CivilianInRange]

Crazy performance, WOW!. And Beth's "Lives Outgrown" in general is a great, captivating album!. Love it so much!. So much beauty!.

[@stevewatt9603]

No stupid dance moves, no acres of skin, no gimmicky appearance. Just pure talent. Glad to hear her again.

[@lyndelpleasant3739]

From Chicago, with much love to Beth and these musicians!! Soulful & sincere!!! I remember buying Dummy on cassette and now still loving every moment when I get to experience her music. Agreed, please provide the shoutout for these musicians. The artistry is mesmerizing!! Love, From a Fan

[@thisismusicltd]

Musicians are: Eoin Rooney - Guitars, Marching snare, Backing Vocals Emma Smith - Violin, Clarinet, Guitar, Backing Vocals Tom Herbert - Bass, Fender VI, Backing vocals Jason Hazeley - Keyboards, Ondes Howard Jacobs - Contrabass Clarinet, Vibraphone, Timpani, Baritone Sax, Flute, Bombo, Percussion, Metal and Gongs, Recorder, Hammered Guitar, Backing Vocals Richard Jones - Viola, Guitar, Backing Vocals James Ford - Drums, Harmonium, Tenor Recorder, Backing Vocals, Musical Director

[@Lucynine]

Thank you Beth.

[@char6883]

Please, pretty please make the whole session available to the rest of the world.

[@rettigo]

Live in the Netherlands kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIS1hJqGppZ0raM

[@thelatentobserver121]

Wow... this was great. Glad to see Beth back. She still has it.

[@BernardHChrist]

Christ Almighty, this is utterly magical!

[@SilvanaSouza-wy5rv]

❤️Pure magic!!❤️🎶🎧🎵🥰

[@flickarj]

beth is stunning! this song is so beautiful..

[@jacquesvidal-k1b]

un style unique ,une voix électrisante ,efficace ,merveille de sub pop décoiffante ,créativité étonnante!!!!!

[@grahamnunn8998]

Still one of the UK's finest singer / songwriters, this is sublime.

[@rm1856]

Brilliantly beautiful, Beth.

[@sapristioca1]

Magistral!!!!

[@neromxxn2252]

Wow, this is just something else. I’m sad I’ll miss the live shows for this. Hope she announces some more later :(

[@ManWalksDogs]

yeah i lucked out too; the whole ticketing system let me down, but demand was always gonna be high.

[@alexnagy2044]

🥹🙏🏻Every single note, even the tiniest fluff in the song, is performed live with an instrument, the entire performance is crystal clear and breathes like nature. Hats off to everyone. And to top it all off, Beth's presence and voice just crowns it all! Thank you very much ❗Pure talent... Beth is a real one ♾️ ✌🏻&💜 GENIUS PERFORMANCE 💯

[@Indie.cutz1221]

We love u Beth!

[@stephanechapou5061]

What a f…. Song … just Genius and so delicate … a masterpiece without any doubt 🙏

[@mattythej]

Wow wow wow. This gave me chills!

[@MrBoots1987]

She’s so fucking amazing!!! So lucky to be alive while she’s putting out music!

[@selinawang8875]

Qq

[@CG-hj1cu]

There are levels and Beth exceeds them

[@dominicaaaaa5547]

Great lady, love the new album 👽

[@glassmarky1]

Beyond fabulous!

[@getthoseskills4451]

What a performance. The UK and Bristol has such talent. Huge shout from the US. Loving Beth Gibbons and other various Bristol artists like Massive Attack, Portishead, Tricky, Roni Size, Idles, Pinch, AllFlaws

[@manuel_salazar_work]

She's amazing !!

[@fukuchannel844]

I listened to it over and over again because it was so amazing! beth is a world treasure! Please release all songs❗️

[@thecollectivetree80]

lost for words, brilliant

[@bernlin2000]

Stunning, this woman is a monument unto herself! So many elements of this album remind me of the quieter moments of Portishead, but also great artists like Shara Warden (of "My Brightest Diamond" fame). Intimate, warm, still tortured after all these years, but hopeful, nevertheless

[@snakey973]

I AM SO HAPPY SHE IS BACK! this is amazing 👏 ❤

[@shane505]

AMAZING ALBUM

[@rcanoli99]

Whoowee..how i love this ...

[@Unifono2012]

Outstandingly beautiful

[@unarcobalenointornoalsole6782]

Love you Beth❤ this Is sublime!

[@steverutter7057]

No idea what it is but she's definitely got it...

[@amangogna68]

Great music, amazing vocals and band !

[@mariaalessandraliguori9989]

nella voce eterea, l'anima soffice di Beth... in un impasto sonoro perfetto

[@johnhinchliff841]

Ha ragione

[@ManWalksDogs]

You'd think with the amount I've been replaying her music videos since they were each released, that the algorithm would've put two & two together and pushed this my way much sooner than nigh-on three weeks later, but I'm here now, at least... gutted i can't see her tomorrow in london or monday up north...

[@MF-fy8ei]

breathtaking.

[@gililuli99]

Goosebumps ❤

[@lauragoblin]

Magnifica!! Grazie, che regalo!💜

[@mingobeltranjimenez]

The best lead vocal singer ever

[@IWitnessDnB]

❤

[@duico]

Sua voz ecoa amor. Nos tras um turbilhão de sentimentos. É magnifico!

[@johngoddard257]

Elemental Musical Beauty Incarnate Thanks Beth💗 The Wait Was Absolutely Worth IT !

[@HWSNISNW]

Stunning.

[@ivanasirna7638]

Che meraviglia ❤️

[@hamzakachroo8426]

Oh my God 😭😭 this was amazing

[@thebigsky4]

So fantastic ❤

[@sebastivncaballero]

i love you beth!

[@aldorosaless]

Amazing 🖤

[@annickhenrotay2134]

Envoûtant et original ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AlanBragg-bn7wx]

Great song about mortality

[@raywelsh5335]

Had the vinyl for a week now, can't stop playing it.

[@d_s_ctube]

Great to see her back.

[@bittter]

This song, the album, Beth... all so wonderful, thank you for doing this with all your musicians and team.

[@wrcarter62]

Utterly sublime.

[@albertolizarralde2902]

What a record!!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@nigelhenshaw3254]

Shivers Every Time

[@Red-Pony9]

So good.

[@theorem31]

Literally awesome :)

[@rjdrn]

невероятно прекрасно. как и всегда впрочем

[@naomimurphy2546]

Stunning….

[@katadelourdes1425]

Maravillosa 😍

[@thehughcane]

Magnificent 💫✨

[@munozmontenegro]

Mi cantante sublime desde siempre y para siempre. Beth Gibbons and PortisHead espectacular. Desde Machalí, Chile. Saludos.

[@목동전수연]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@janethgarcia7961]

Te amo

[@lulilagg2509]

Te amo por siempre Beth❤

[@bernlin2000]

Reminds me a bit of My Brightest Diamond blended with Beach House in that chorus. Truly a masterpiece from the incomparable Beth Gibbons, Portishead was such a massive trailblazer for electronic music in the 90's and Gibbons keeps showing that Portishead was certainly no fluke

[@francescaangeli2935]

Che bellezza

[@Law0fRevenge]

This just makes me long for a new Portishead album even more

[@stefanod666]

Well enjoy Beth’s for now

[@alienmexa1418]

Lyrics On the path with my restless curiosity Beyond life, before me A passenger on no ordinary journey It's one of a kind, won't get left behind I'm floating on a moment, don't know how long No one knows, no one can stay All going to nowhere (nowhere) All going, make no mistake Without control I'm heading toward a boundary that divides us Reminds us Travelling on a voyage where the living, they have never been Have never seen I'm floating on a moment, don't know how long No one knows, no one can stay All going to nowhere (nowhere) All going, make no mistake All trying but can't escape All going to nowhere Too afraid to be free Not that I don't want to return Not that I don't want to return (All going to nowhere, to nowhere) Oh, honestly It's not that I don't want to return (All going to nowhere, to nowhere) it just reminds us Not that I don't want to return It just reminds us that all we have, all we have is here and now But all we have is here and now (All going to nowhere, to nowhere) All we have is here and now (All going to nowhere) it just reminds us All we have is here and now (all going to nowhere)

[@siriuspax]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@petratetris5944]

So gorgeous!!!

[@tedongmoborislandry9906]

this the first time I've listened to her music, i already want more. please i need suggestions on similar work like hers. A sensational album.

[@olaparavoce]

lucky you! Beth is the amazing vocalist of Portishead, with a fantastic discography and equally impressive solo albums

[@YC-757]

누나 화이팅요! 사랑합니다~

[@jacksonmiked]

Great song to practice A minor pentatonic scales to on your guitar