Big Thief - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@sethmoore8618]

0:22- Shoulders 4:16- Not 18:48-Masterpiece 22:46-The Toy

[@josephcorridon9314]

For a second I genuinely thought they had extended Not to be 14 minutes long.

[@BlackDaiquiri]

@@josephcorridon9314 one day

[@fletcherng7404]

@@josephcorridon9314 i wish

[@davidferrer9504]

Beautiful band 🤙

[@wra7h]

is Shoulders a true story?

[@jackshaver1568]

This isn’t a band anymore, just a family doing their thing. Love em

[@Mabusesato]

Best comment

[@jenaemadden1218]

Worst comment

[@migueltenorio1876]

Agreed, just looking at them interact puts a smile on my face- such a good set

[@billsux2139]

Adrianne and buck are divorced

[@Dukeybookey]

@@billsux2139 uh i…

[@guiscardini]

Big Thief is the most real band I have seen in a very long time, and Adrienne Lenker is this generation’s best songwriter in my opinion. I just love how the lyrics can be so visceral and so moving at the same time... Her songs, to me, are all about how life can be beautiful and crushing at the same time. And I love how they four look like they are not trying to be anything they are not, and MAN, there you see a show well played! And I can see all that through a screen in my living room in a melancholic self distancing brazilian evening... What a time to be alive!!!

[@aragnousstormrage1104]

Belas palavras, mano.

[@aragnousstormrage1104]

Também amo as composições da Adrienne.

[@aragnousstormrage1104]

O novo trampo dela solo tá 10/10

[@nosferatu9561]

Se não fosse sarah jarosz eu não estaria aqui. Vale a pena conferir o trabalho dela, ela fez um cover de cattails que ficou lindo demais.

[@seihyunpyo5383]

stay safe and healthy my friend

[@randombjorksong]

this version of "not" carried me through a suicidal depression that i went through in the beginning of 2020. i can't explain the ways and means of it anymore. but i'm so appreciative of the band for producing it.

[@eddie_patagonia]

You've got this.

[@nclsrfn]

[@Tomlongthorp]

Hope you're in a better place now ❤️

[@FamilyBooksNook]

I’m glad you’re “Not” dead

[@alexandersh895]

what a great song

[@chloanthite]

Adrianne glittering like the treasure she is

[@nathanoises]

I'm obsessed with "not" it's such a visceral song, I don't know it just hit me

[@markfoster6518]

I feel EXACTLY the same and described your words to my wife just earlier today.

[@Metabrotropic]

Same! It puts me in a weird state. Anyone know more music like it?

[@BrennanMcKinnon]

@@Metabrotropic Elliott Smith may hit similarly

[@davis267]

@@Metabrotropic love this song too...it reminds me of an album called "The Decline of British Sea Power"

[@caspermaster-com]

The sum is greater than its parts on many levels in that song.... It just builds, I love it. It transcend "music" and becomes something more...

[@andyholmes3439]

Buck Meek - biggest reach in rock. How many octaves can that dude play at once?! Never seen anyone play rythym like it! Totally amazing! Love to KEXP and Big Thief!

[@youpeopl_music3220]

I was thinking, WTF are those voicings? 😅

[@Kcasadont]

Love when Buck has those couple of lines of vocals to himself during masterpiece. Priceless smile.

[@EyeTunz]

Not is the best song I have heard in years and years. I listen to every version I can get my hands on. And that scream she does is incredible.

[@DIGITAL7Media]

agreed. I have rewatched many KEXP sessions but...this one.....I come back to over and over and over for that song. That solo is like...beautiful chaos.

[@msmsmsms4262]

"Not" has to be one of the absolute best songs ever created! That solo is always so emotional!

[@genericusername546]

There's only four of them so how are they dressed like they're in six different bands

[@luispinheirodosmontes7219]

Who cares how they dress!?!

[@TheFameMobster]

No one actually cares, but come on. The stark contrast between all of their outfits is absurdly funny

[@genericusername546]

@@TheFameMobster correct

[@MrPieEducation]

You should check out their tiny desk concert. All 4 of them looked like they belonged in entirely different bands that make fun of each other in their songs.

[@yoyoyoyoadrian]

@@MrPieEducation Yeah it is odd coming from Tiny Desk and seeing them here. It's like someone consulted them on how to look vs just do your thing

[@TheseOpenRoads]

The drummer looks like a dude who hangs out with everyone but never says a word, just chilling, and then gets on the drums and comes alive

[@MxStella]

Like John Bonham, except for the skill

[@jjj1981jj]

Too busy planning his next fly fishing trip

[@rexfarell]

You can tell when an artist is genuine and this band exudes artistic integrity.

[@ShyGuyRacing]

One of the best bands making music these days... incredible stuff.

[@dannyfofanny]

KEXP is life.

[@luispinheirodosmontes7219]

Agreed!

[@50ShadesOfEndo]

Big Thief is life

[@matthewolson469]

Bucks anti-solo at 21:09 is just amazing, bless this man for showing us the way

[@heftycat]

Probably one of the better ones he's done, but I'm not really a huge fan of that style, it's not always complimentary imo, but maybe that's the point.

[@notesfromanothertime]

i was just binge watching big thief live performances last night, so this feels like a blessing from the universe

[@adelaova9868]

And now they're nominated for a GRAMMY! Well done, guys!

[@victoriabennett3789]

REALLY? Thank you for sharing that info.

[@KJESUS]

I jump on every occasion to listen to a new version of "Not". Such a wonderful song.

[@KizCat]

What was the weather like there? I'm confused.

[@nunomessias345]

somewhere between fall-spring and winter-summer when hate blossoms like a flower and hearts forget to hibernate

[@bjwnashe5589]

Do you mean inside the treehouse or outside?

[@tessawilson2842]

Best comment.

[@austinjames174]

It's Seattle dude.

[@jamie7418]

@@austinjames174 Exactly, they probably all had perfect clothes for some point in the day lol

[@andybaxter4442]

Worth seeing live, no matter who you are.

[@JHClimbs]

Andy Baxter saw them on their last UK tour in a small venue and it was mind blowing. So much love in the room. Seeing them in April again and can’t wait!

[@stevewirtes3848]

Whoever mixes the audio for this is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@larischr]

''Not'' is such a masterpiece! Always crying over here.

[@tygbsn]

I'm with you there. Outstanding

[@itsjuno4467]

this performance of masterpiece is such a mess and i love it so much

[@paulabood7547]

The irony of "Masterpiece" - Cooouuuullddd be my favorite that I've seen online.

[@selfishkitten7657]

I like the Tiny Desk Concert version a bit more but Im pleased that they are tinkering and being free with songs

[@youthofyesterdayrecords]

And they were all smiles the whole time. It's part of THE song, after all...

[@bevinroue5788]

"like a leaf falling or . . ." "Your thumb." "Yeah" And now I'm looking at my thumb. Thanks.

[@ronparsons8786]

Great band and performance. The Furry on the bass has surprising biceps

[@letmetellyousomething123]

I feel the same emotions I felt when I heard Arcade fire for the first time. Stopped me in my tracks. Fantastic sound and hard hitting lyrically.

[@JasonLiske]

So Agree. Connections. We are all connected.

[@tarjeik7162]

AF can’t compare to these Mavericks

[@fumblingforkeys]

I love how each song descends into madness from such calm, it's what makes them so good live. Really takes you somewhere

[@hayward325]

Seeing these guys in December and I have never been more excited for a show

[@keithpurtell1213]

This is one hell of a good band. Adrianne Lenker does some lead guitar work that taps into the same cosmic mystery that Neil Young discovered. Wow.

[@jessie778899]

Yeah I got the Neil Young thing too.. When he's live, doing the extended guitar solos where it has no real structure, but he's going where it takes him.. I think it helps that he was a bit limited on lead guitar intricacies which made him freer to do what he felt rather than being chained to the music theory

[@ParhelionMedia]

Definitely one of the best live videos of theirs that I've seen. Great production by KEXP too. Also, Max is such a goof with that f-ing hat. What a wonderful group of idiosyncratic folks.

[@xXPoisonShotsXx]

Oh my god they evolved so much I hadn’t listened to their new stuff yet but like they’re gonna play a show next month where I live so I got the ticket and im like really high right now and shook

[@The610Productions]

I keep coming back to this one. Best version of masterpiece out there.

[@jetbug6169]

LYRICS Shoulders Please wake up Please wake up Touch my skin and tell me where you been You brought me in You brought me in So touch my skin and tell me where you been You showed me how To keep myself from burning out They found you in the morning The blood was on your shoulders They found you at the corner Your head was doubled over And the blood of the man who killed my mother with his hands Is in me It's in me In my veins Please wake up Please wake up Touch my skin and tell me where you been You brought me in My best friend So touch my skin and tell me where you been You showed me how To hold my sin And kiss the bad ways I have been They found you in the morning The blood was on your shoulders They found you at the corner Your head was doubled over And the blood of the man who's killing our mother with his hands Is in me It's in me In my veins It's in me It's in me In my veins Not It's not the energy reeling Nor the lines in your face Nor the clouds on the ceiling Nor the clouds in space It's not the phone on the table Nor the bed in the earth Nor the bed in the stable Nor your stable words It's not the formless being Nor the cry in the air Nor the boy I'm seeing With her long black hair It's not the open weaving Nor the furnace glow Nor the blood of you bleeding As you try to let go It's not the room Not beginning Not the crowd Not winning Not the planet Not spinning Not a rouse Not heat Not the fire lapping up the creek Not food Not to eat Not the meat of your thigh Nor your spine tattoo Nor your shimmery eye Nor the wet of the dew It's not the warm illusion Nor the crack in the plate Nor the breath of confusion Nor the starkness of slate It's not the room Not beginning Not the crowd Not winning Not the planet Not spinning Not a rouse Not heat Not the fire lapping up the creek Not food Not to eat Not what you really wanted Nor the mess in your purse Nor the bed that is haunted With a blanket of thirst It's not the hunger revealing Nor the ricochet in the cave Nor the hand that is healing Nor the nameless grave It's not the room Not beginning Not the crowd Not winning Not the planet Not spinning Not a rouse Not heat Not the fire lapping up the creek Not food Not to eat Not to die Not dying Not to laugh Not lying Not the vacant wilderness vying Not the room Not beginning Not the crowd Not winning Not the planet Not spinning Masterpiece Years, days, makes no difference to me babe You look exactly the same to me Ain't no time, crossing your legs inside the diner Raising your coffee to your lips, the steam You saw the masterpiece, she looks a lot like you Wrapping her left arm around your right Ready to walk you through the night You whisper to a restless ear, "can you get me out of here? This place smells like piss and beer, can you get me out?" You were asking me, how to get you free I only know the recipe to roam You saw the masterpiece, she looks a lot like you Wrapping her left arm around your right Ready to walk you through the night Old stars Filling up my throat You gave em to me when I was born Now they're coming out Laying there on the hospital bed your eyes were narrow, blue and red You took a draw of breath and said to me You saw the masterpiece, she looks a lot like me Wrapping my left arm round your right Ready to walk you through the night Old friends, old mothers, dogs and brothers There's only so much letting go you can ask someone to do So I keep you by my side, I will not give you to the tide I'll even walk you in my stride, Marie Cause I saw the masterpiece, she looks a lot like you Wrapping your left arm round my right Ready to walk me through the night Toy What a fool, familiar dream I wake up laughing and running From the boy crying and coming 'Cause the toy in my hand is real What a tomb we're building here In the sphere, that's where we all die In the eye, that's where I'm living The toy in my hand is real In the room, her warm hands play On my breast, what is she singing? Her form ringing and ringing 'Cause the toy in my hand is real The toy in my hand is real Charcoal, the jet planes purr In the crew, distant as paper Children burn, faceless vapor 'Cause the toy in my hand is real Yes, the toy in my hand is real

[@fatjeezyindahouse]

Adrianne’s approach to soloing is always so phenomenal.

[@bardown7628]

10000 maniacs with a beautiful kick

[@chc6644]

I cant get over the majesty of this performance of “Not”. Thank you Adrienne

[@andrewschultz7843]

they are so entertaining to watch. so genuine

[@gabrieldaunais-laurin6130]

I'm in love with the bassist 😍

[@chetreo]

Crazy to think that bassist went on to storm the Capitol

[@DIGITAL7Media]

Literally who i thought it was when I saw the news.....

[@Mrhermens]

this comment.

[@VioletPrism]

lmaoooo

[@maltezumbansen5089]

Nice one sir, excellent excellent comment.

[@IndieAuthorX]

felt so bad having that immediately come to mind xD

[@MickaS809]

What a band. Their music rips my chest open. Im devastated that Max was let go.

[@frxdispatchgaming1043]

So powerful. Best band and artist Ive found in awhile and hope to see live someday

[@dilbyjones]

Woot, I can listen to big thief for a long time.

[@seeonedoone]

This is four people living life. Love it.

[@Giack7]

They are just amazing. And I bought the ticket for them gig in my city just few hours ago.. I really can't wait to see them live!

[@rory190]

Absolutely amazing band and "Not" is such a raw, beautiful song. It gave me goosebumps just like the first time when I heard Jeff Buckley's Grace album.

[@adriansolomon4580]

A new band to me after listening to vampire weekend but this is Just wonderful, brought tears to my eyes listening to now, cant wait to see them live now :)

[@MaybeMaxwell]

Love how their bassist is really rocking that wolf hat

[@oneshoej3]

It's not a hat. It's his real hair.

[@nigelstanway491]

Awesome band! i love everyting about Adrienne and her song writing... original and inspired. "Not" is a brilliant song but spend some time listing to the Big Thief back catalogue for many beautiful songs. Such such great song writing and muscianship i'm looking forward to you guys coming to the UK soon

[@chc6644]

Thank god for this band and live session!

[@TheOfficeIsBananas]

They are so amazing live. If you ever get the chance, go see them!

[@ryanensor7844]

i like how buck marinates on his guitar. he looks like a chef who approves of the meal he just made

[@TheRyanH.]

Ive always wondered if it was some sort of tic? But ive never been sure and can never find anything about it? It seems to be only when he's playing or singing but especially the way he moves his head has me wondering 😂 he's awesome though, so even if it is some sort of tic i dont think it hinders him at all, even his solo stuff is amazing

[@ickpik]

It's been a minute since a song (Shoulders) actually gave me physical chills, funnily enough all over my shoulders.

[@DylanC-C]

Absolutely love the guitar solo at 21:10. He's trying hard to play it as messy as possible and the other's are all lovin it, and yet it still sounds amazing

[@7bean3]

everything about Big Thief blows me away

[@Aiur]

A band's band, the authenticity is just something to marvel at

[@uri674]

Can we talk about the guitar player’s sway and playing those crazy chords

[@selfishkitten7657]

glides and sways.

[@Dorypowa]

live shows of this band are so cool i can't wait to see them for the first time in june

[@jessie778899]

Yup, they are playing Glastonbury in June, and I can't wait to be there

[@eloisawhite9760]

I'm here because LP recommended this band in an interview and I loved it!

[@OhMyGodHeAdmitIt]

good god so much love during that last song

[@ramn_]

Ohh man, this band is amazing. Thanks KEXP.

[@WilliamBlaky]

Four masterpieces!

[@michaelbowe1485]

well that was the most fun I've had all day

[@Tfrne]

hahaha, morgan is fangirling on them so hard. it's clear she's a huge fan

[@DownValleyTroy]

i am morgan

[@JP_517]

"The Toy" is stunning. Has an In Rainbows-era Radiohead feel to it

[@bjwnashe5589]

Ok so this is my new favorite band.

[@patriciokonor5236]

I loved it just found it now

[@stevekay1972]

@@patriciokonor5236 Ditto

[@tylerbellows5358]

What was your old favorite band?

[@jodz8865]

Going from tiny desk to this is like they have all digivolved and its awesome 👌

[@theMusiCandMedicinE]

Saw them at the majestic theater in Detroit recently, and saw Adrienne play solo at Calvin college before that. She is wonderful and this band is fire. Go see them. Buy a record.

[@jelanisurpriscomposer]

God! Big Thief is the best Band in existence! SO RAW

[@samuelmarconett1979]

You can’t put ads in the middle of the song. Come on.

[@ersinekincioglu5933]

Just go to the end of the video and let it end. Then press replay button and watch adfree.

[@SenorCitrone]

@@ersinekincioglu5933 or use an adblocker!

[@ersinekincioglu5933]

@@SenorCitrone useful for browser but i don't know if there is an adblocker for youtube app.

[@111dontworry]

feel like these people all met thru their weed dealer.

[@FVCK-]

@Daniel Brown I’ll take a pound of whatever this dealer is selling. 👍🏻

[@magnush.jensen2036]

They all actually met on the street I think

[@111dontworry]

@@magnush.jensen2036 either way, a great band with tons of heart and talent.

[@rachaelgayle6821]

i want this in a high maintenance episode

[@samanthaoxborough3948]

This made me laugh so hard I woke up my husband.

[@JE-eb2tn]

I love this band. This left me wanting at least another hour.

[@rosathomson1602]

Ugh I love this band so much! Their songs always make me cry

[@larataska]

I just love their vibe !!

[@repeater2469]

Songs are amazing….

[@cebroh]

Greetings from Zagreb, Croatia ! I am your fan, folks...

[@Dorachagi1]

If I could catch one band live right now it would be Big Thief hands down

[@Drabee]

will be my 4th time come Feb, utterly incredible band

[@evanrachwalski6721]

mine would be tied between them and King Krule. I see him in April.

[@dwnlg565]

This is one of those performances that I just couldn’t take my eyes off of. What a song “Not” is… wow

[@asyrafkerap6517]

Cheers for the music from Malaysia

[@radkakopecka]

Omg, Masterpiece really is a masterpiece! Love this song!

[@jussihanhijarvi1040]

Finally something new in rock scene. Very personal,deep and creative. Thank you.

[@joshdunsbuns485]

theyre so happy playing masterpiece :' )

[@goodboysandfruit]

My partner came to check on me because I kept audibly uttering "ugh" during 'Not'. Outrageous piece of music. Bravo

[@jcdstorm]

I really liked this group!!!! Great sound and wishing a great future!

[@aliceto8489]

damn, this band are beautiful, so natural, honest, sensitive, so unique

[@colbybrady2187]

I wonder if there is a limit on the amount of times I can listen to this until it begins to not be as wonderfully fantastic as the first couple of times I listened to it. I think "not."

[@paulabood7547]

Flippin' love this damn band

[@vig3434]

Sublime!! Come to Edmonton and perform at the CKUA space!!! Purty, purty, pleeeease!!

[@milesklein683]

One of the best bands making music. This version of Not is incredible.

[@sio3227]

wow just amazing! so glad to find out about this guys) Not is just a masterpiece

[@JBugz777]

This is what music should be like 💪💖

[@ericbrown7329]

This band is ALIVE ❤

[@mellowvision]

soooo much joy in that Masterpiece performance…

[@michaelc_abbey]

One of the best rock bassists I've heard in a while

[@eh_fr]

"how did you make the second album?" "well there were beans..."

[@halloweenjack569]

Love this band

[@hurpderper1860]

this band just recorded best album (two albums) of 2019

[@daverlb]

Highly unlikely

[@willounet]

@@daverlb And yet...

[@jpconnolly831]

Two Hands is definitely in my top 10 of the year!

[@tombarron2468]

Not only really good music - but having fun while doing it. Love it!

[@calvezphilippe874]

Not ou ma petite lumière, celle qui défouraille les photons de la stridence, envoie chier la création sans hargne.Oh, oui!!!!! Ma langue de travers, à saliver les virulences d'une composition réussie. I am ready. Entendre et se délecter du seul son, en musique, la bave au ventre.

[@byebyebeano8616]

So true, so real, beautiful