Big Thief - Not (Live at The Current)

[@nict4674]

It's quite hard to guess what's the actual temperature in the room. But who cares...stylish and musically impeccable as always

[@forestcochran4196]

I literally was like...wait so is warm in there or...?

[@marief857]

lol!

[@Lundy.Fastnet.Irish_Sea]

@@andrewschietzsch5398 Like a reptile enclosure...

[@Sunny25611]

:) That’s just her style and I adore it and her.. 😊

[@LeebMilder]

observational comments like these are my favorite

[@liamgallagherrr]

Sound guy: how much reverb? Adrianne: yes

[@nero0912]

Liam Gallagher Not for me man ✊

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

*Animal Collective has entered the chat*

[@esjob]

Of Course!

[@Birkkromann]

This comment just made my miserable 2020.

[@ottoduke8942]

Dunno if anyone gives a shit but if you're stoned like me atm then you can stream all the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been streaming with my girlfriend for the last weeks =)

[@thecurrent]

Thanks for your comments about the audio! The band were exploring new sounds in this session. As early as soundcheck, it was evident that this was not going to be a run-of-the-mill performance. Adrianne Lenker on guitar and vocals, Buck Meek on guitar and backing vocals, Max Oleartchik on bass, and James Krivchenia on percussion tinkered with everything from their physical arrangements in chairs to the harmonies embedded within songs they've sung many times before. Krivchenia began, mid-song, to frisk noise from the exterior of his puffer jacket; Oleartchik took off his own jacket just before recording to play shirtless; Lenker and Meek continually beckoned one another to adventure new vocalizations - making excited eye contact when a note hit just right. Then, listening to the soundcheck, Lenker's arms raised in disbelief upon hearing the first notes of "Shoulders" played back in this new form. It's her song, she wrote it, but in that moment it seemed as if she'd never heard it before. The result was an ostensibly stripped-down performance that sounded like the album version's distant, reverb-laden relative; inspired not by the band's recorded material but an ever-evolving, ever-shifting future. "Everything is new every day," Lenker explained. "Including our set lists. We work on things as we go like it's a living organism." "We try to keep it dangerous," Meek added.

[@freeecountryy]

I love it when songwriters experiment and take risks. These are amazing. The room must have a great sound and their placement in a semi circle must’ve been awesome to hear live right there.

[@pjbigss]

I am inspired! Beautiful

[@michaelb7498]

Her voice literally gives me the goosebumps. Such an amazing band. Every word she sings sounds like it was ripped from her heart

[@WesleyGentle]

Love hearing this band fearlessly exploring new sounds, and grateful for the Current fearlessly supporting that exploration. The original is great and this rendition is great.

[@nosteric]

Adrianne: it's not the ricochet in the cave Us: uh, sure sounds like it! (i love this version)

[@durwoodball4062]

A moving performance. Better than any unplugged performance I've seen.

[@MarkSmith-ns1fv]

I love how they’re all just so consumed and lost in the moment, making beautiful music together. Love the passion and focus. That’s the best thing about playing music or making it my opinion.. Just being in the moment, creating something more lovely than words could describe.

[@LeebMilder]

Seasonal outfits from left to right: spring, fall, summer, winter

[@frobbitrobbitz3595]

stunning...exploring.....a symphonic/choral atmosphere....beutiful.....softfor a song of such power

[@baMbouZ]

Gosh, this was so good. A really haunting version.

[@hoptoad]

Stylist: what shirt will you wear for the performance? Max: no.

[@luizalbertoferreiradasilva5092]

This session was absolutely wonderful, real, exciting and lovely. Her voice is truly special. Thanks @TheCurrent and @Bigthief for sharing this!!

[@brndgtl]

Stunning! Such a special little band. Some of the comments cracked me up :) Thanks to The Current from your #1 fan in Ireland. I listen in every day.

[@kevinford1591]

Absolutely freaking awesome. Oh I love them.

[@jojodunn835]

I'm a lover of reverb and I like this version of it. 🖤

[@jdwoods2008]

such amazing reverb in this room OMG

[@johnjennings8500]

Beautiful! A unique and special performance indeed. Thanks for creating and sharing this.

[@gingerbones4090]

HAHAHAHAHAHHA THIS IS UNBELIEVABLY STUNNING. Such Glory these beings spill out. I can hear the agate.

[@RadityoPramAdi]

This is incredible.

[@robertvogel9460]

This has the exact right amount of reverb. Superb.

[@jose2226]

Voice of a sad angel

[@MrSugarfactory]

Amazing talent..Instant fan machine.

[@Billiewy]

This is hauntingly beautiful

[@errzikillo]

2:53 Depression be like

[@wildhorse4262]

I died laughing at this

[@seanr1013q]

Glorious!!! the whole dynamic of it ....ty for sharing...as always much love-me

[@tarjeik7162]

My heart is crushed❤❤❤

[@carljcreighton]

lovely!

[@strumbadstroller7350]

Hmm, much talk of reverb. However, I think that it's a sublime & stunning performance. love it, love Big Thief!

[@Samu93c]

Wonderful performance!

[@Prosegoldmusic]

This is so funny. Within the first five seconds I was like “ shit this has so much reverb ! “ ... Then I read the comments

[@Carlaahh]

Que lindos. Eu amo isso

[@brianupchurch6923]

Everyone talking about the reverb, but no ones talking about the two capos on Adrianne's guitar??

[@amf7650]

plus she stepping on frets away from the capos haha

[@blinkone8to]

First capo (on 4) covers A-D-and G, second capo (on 2) covers E-B-and e

[@nero0912]

Yeh I’ve not actually seen this before

[@calebe321]

Nick Mulvey is another artist who does this a bit

[@nero0912]

Yep she’s the actual first person to have tried 2 different length capos in the history of music. Well done Adrianne. It’ll catch on big time now

[@bjacoby1932]

I love it!

[@leuconoise9081]

Every video I’ve seen of this band the bassist looks completely different. Pretty sure the next video I click he’ll be bald and wearing a parka.

[@ninojurlina]

gold.

[@sect1359]

Simplemente woooooooooooooooooow!!!

[@nero0912]

I don’t care less about reverb or not. If it sounds good it’s of no consequence and it sounds fckin good imo

[@AceHardy]

🎶

[@wro3650]

Can't help thinking this song is the ripple which occurs when God touches the Earth.

[@jencoetzee5469]

wro wow

[@allyson--]

:') I'm not exactly a believer but I love your comment

[@kthurston3]

The National covering this is pure heaven.

[@4Dcruz]

thank you for bringing this to my attention

[@NitoManification]

Grandiosa!!!

[@timwright7556]

0:45 when James passes out 🤣

[@alecevans2339]

Big Thief + The Current = Heaven :)

[@inflago]

Can anyone explain the two capos on one guitar thing the lead singer has going on? I LOVE this song, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't seem complicated enough for something so out of the ordinary.

[@jdwoods2008]

one capo on 3 strings, 2nd capo on other 3. Gives some alt tuning, plus up a whole step.

[@tarjeik7162]

Sonic bliss🎉🎉🎉

[@gregorymikels5620]

Awesome! Keep experimenting!

[@slow7reaper522]

Does anyone know where I can get a coat/jacket like the one that the drummer has in this? The green one

[@tarjeik7162]

Kudos to the drummer!!🤩🤣…less is more sometimes!

[@ernestito2222]

Sorry, I feel so dumb, but: what is this song about? About detachment? Depression? Thank you!

[@whiteyfisk9769]

Its what its not about

[@jzzzzm]

😩♥️

[@pink665]

Tremendous

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

Is this the same studio Andrew Bird has recorded in? Looks super familiar.

[@thecurrent]

Yep, we've had Andrew Bird in a couple times. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqSxlIeVn6eckLs

[@benjaminlancaster6701]

more reverb please....

[@andreaneilcmc]

Alt version!!!

[@hawksights]

Two Capos?

[@92jdeg]

ahh the old double capo entendre

[@torsion2]

this actually sounds better as a ballad.

[@PizzaPokerPsych]

lol at the people whining about the reverb

[@mskcrc]

it sounds like shit

[@JPMicrophone]

well...it is TOO much .. I like reverb .. but they don't need that much ..it is distracting

[@sophiafake-virus2456]

Should add some reverb to that

[@rosvlinds]

Vocals remind me a lot of Joanna Newsom!!!

[@pedro.sh101]

loved the reverb

[@sophiafake-virus2456]

They ought to put some reverb on that

[@nahm_nahm]

is she fretting behind the capo just to fuck with us?

[@4Dcruz]

The Muska

[@sorenutube]

. I would replace this with same song, new recording.

[@brickclickcat2893]

Someone isn't dressing for the weather...

[@juniorpereira200]

cmon dreamy version

[@soulmate_tyan]

[@jasonsawyer123]

She's all cold and the bass player is hot yet they're sitting right next to each other. Somebody failed at the climate control in this studio.

[@jonathanhiscock9906]

Put Some Reverb on My Sister

[@Austin-ue9zn]

Jonathan Hiscock i was not expecting an oh sees reference here

[@tommymas1]

Not my favorite version but interesting. I prefer the less subdued version.

[@ЕгорЖуков-х6к]

This reverb is ok. It needs to make a "cathedral atmosthere",not to disguise a bad vocal.

[@RallyRoundTheFlag]

Sorry but I like the studio version of this way more. Too much reverb on her voice. Also bro needs to put a shirt on.

[@skellvarnsen23]

not

[@nicholasowen2812]

REVERB

[@lucowaters3792]

That Girl looks like Brian Molko in his younger days xD

[@waltermanhead2249]

Why bother?

[@jessemoynan4332]

Imagine having Adrianne Lenker in your studio and that's how you record her lol

[@thecurrent]

Please see the pinned comment; the band were experimenting with new sounds.

[@jessemoynan4332]

@@thecurrent honestly the chorus doesn't sound bad in this style but the rest is really hard to listen to. I guess that's the thing with experiments is the results can be erratic

[@hthompsen]

This is L U S H

[@henryhoogenveen6963]

The Current, how can you put this online? The recording is terrible! Such a shame for such a good band!

[@thecurrent]

Thanks for your comment! The band were exploring new sounds - please see the pinned comment.

[@henryhoogenveen6963]

@@thecurrent many thanks for the explanation. Much appreciated.

[@dupondm235]

? pourquoi cette résonance ? ça gâche la chanson

[@powie9313]

Great performance spoiled by excessive reverb. Sounds like they're playing in a cave.

[@adumbberg]

Liiiiiiiiiiiitle bit of reverb on the vocals, huh? Shame. Great song.

[@thecurrent]

Thanks for your comment! The band were exploring new sounds - see the pinned comment.

[@spacebike420]

Holy reverb batman! Please fix audio. The album version is much better her vocals start to break down and then so do the guitars none of that here just fade out gently. Kinda disappointing

[@thecurrent]

Please see the pinned comment; the band were experimenting with new sounds.

[@spacebike420]

@@thecurrent well I'm not a fan of that then. Maybe include it in the description. The live performance recently done on colbert was much better