Big Thief - Simulation Swarm (Live from Levon Helm Studios) [SHEROES]

A live special Sheroes presentation, of Big Thief Live from Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY - watch the full session & interview with Carmel Holt here: • Big Thief Live from Le...
'Simulation Swarm' is taken from Big Thief's 2022 album 'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You', out now via 4AD: bigthief.ffm.t...
Find all upcoming tour dates here: bigthief.net/t...
Filmed & Recorded on location at Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock NY
Sponsored by 4AD & Beggars Group
Produced by Ellena Osis, Carmel Holt & Marisa Gesualdi
Video by Slopehouse
Cinematography by Adam Gundersheimer
Camera Operators: Adam Gundersheimer, V Haddad, Matt Phillips, Dino Davaros
Performances Edited by V Haddad, with additional editing by Adam Gundersheimer
Engineered and Mixed by Alice Wilder
Mastered by Philip Weinrobe
Interview Mixing Engineer and Video Editor: Marisa Gesualdi
Interview Editor: Carmel Holt
Studio Production: Brendan McDonough
Studio Manager: Drew Frankel
Studio Operations: Christy Newman
Lyrics:
I tried to tell you,
Didn’t know how to stay
You believe she can see through
Cutting at the silent clay
A relief, beckon deep blue
Fettered in the magnet sun
Eat the gun as it feeds you
Spitting up the oxygen
Once again
Once again,
Empty horses
Gallop through the violet door
Follow red, crooked courses
Shadows on the moonlit floor
O my stars
Winged creatures gathering in silken height
Like the last human teachers
Once again,
We must bleed new
Even as the hours shake
Crystal blood like a dream true
A ripple in the wound and wake
You believe, I believe too
That you are the river of light
Who I love that I cling to
In the belly of the empty night
From the 31st floor
Of the simulation swarm
With the drone of fluorescence
Flicker, fever, fill the form
With a warm gush
Now I wanna touch
Like we never could before
I’d fly to you tomorrow I’m not
Fighting in this war
I wanna drop my arms and take your arms
And walk you to the shore
I remember building an energy shield
In your room, like a temple,
Swallows in the windless field
Very thin, with your mother
Tall as a pale green tree
Very wild, bright as winter
Rising with a prism key
And a child to deliver
Tangled in the blood and vine
The first little angel
Little Andy, soft in your newborn skin
Only one, little Andy, will you return again
I believe we can renew
And you could be my brother
Once again, fall asleep with our backs against each other
You believe, I believe too
That you are the river of light who I love
That I sing to in the belly of the empty night
From the 31st floor
Of the simulation swarm
With the drone of fluorescence
Flicker, fever, fill the form
With a warm gush
Now I wanna touch
Like we never could before
I’d fly to you tomorrow I’m not
Fighting in this war
I wanna drop my arms and take your arms
And walk you to the shore
I’d fly to you tomorrow I’m not
Fighting in this war
I wanna drop my arms
And take your arms

[@Teeheehee093]

How the fuck did they even come up with this song? It's absolutely genius

[@seangarner2687]

A lot of pain, I would assume

[@Knobsmacker]

transmission from the spirit realm for sure, you can feel the astrality of it

[@andrewforte2018]

@@caradocg1234 Not just the music but also the lyrics. Evocative stuff..

[@johng2880]

reminds me somewhat of Modest Mouse.

[@rowanz6128]

This one was entirely hers, they embellished

[@96alguyf]

This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard in my miserable life jesus chris

[@OnlyTrueProletariat]

bless you jesus chris!

[@Crowdraws_]

I hope you're doing better now :)

[@96alguyf]

@@Crowdraws_ Thanks haha I was kinda at a low point when I posted that but I am doing better now

[@amirhedayati7631]

watching this at 4:30 in the morning just now, was one of those moments that make life worth living and stay with you forever. thank you, truly.

[@viktorkoren]

ahaha 4:33 am for me :D

[@Ray-gu2fg]

03:14 :)

[@davidquate420]

I Feel this, it's like 3 am and I am just discovering this band with this song now. I love it.

[@incastan9725]

@@viktorkorena lot

[@hello50881]

My bradda xx

[@ladybirdleaf]

you know when you listen to a song and you just can’t believe it exists

[@luluazp]

there's something so simple but complex about big thief's sound, i cannot get enough of this song omg

[@RangaRich]

The best thing Spotify Discover Weekly has blessed me with

[@MohammedAli-bn2gk]

FRFR

[@noriakikakyoin4296]

Same here man 🥲

[@DiogoMaia2]

This looks like was made by a rock band for MTV in 1993.

[@111one8]

this really is the best album of the year

[@HumansFreshlyBorn]

I think this year is gonna be looked back on as one of the best years for music of our generation

[@BlackhaloZ]

It's a tough call for me between this and Wet Leg.

[@moleratical1232]

@@BlackhaloZ I like Wet Leg, but there is nothing innovative or unique about it. It's just some solid and fun indie songs. But DNWMIBIY and AFUT by BC,NR clearly stand above a lot of really good music that was made in 2022.

[@mr.dirtydan3338]

​@@moleratical1232I think the black midi album is also a standout

[@moleratical1232]

@@mr.dirtydan3338 Oh absolutely. I actually saw BC,NR open for Midi in 2022, it's up there as well. But I personally give a slight edge to Big Theif and BC,NR.

[@mend2511]

Love how they sound totally new and unique, but familiar and classic at the same time. Also, can we give a shout out to the AV crew at Helm Studios. They understood the assignment.

[@ryanfreese5022]

They say a musicians canvas is silence and I really like what they are doing to the quiet

[@nels_nelson]

Y'all, this is phenomenal. Adrianne, your guitar solos are so bad ass! I hope you never stop experimenting and practicing those skills -- you are so damn expressive.

[@ghettomuppetable]

One of my favorites, love that groove, and how it builds, thank you for creating & sharing

[@sethmarcell1131]

This song has been floating in the back of my head for a year? Finally looked it up. Now i really want to see this band live!

[@milonixon4894]

Saw them on tuseday it was lifechanging :):):)

[@spucclah8039]

Whoever mixed and/or mastered this are exceptionally skilled at their job

[@magicjoeblack5761]

Grab the keys we're going to beautiful Big Thief Town, vast, intimate and intriguingly beautiful.

[@moleratical1232]

Everything about this song is so perfect, from that slide bass, to the funky drum beats, the atmospheric guitars and their effects and of of course the lyrics and singing, this song is deceptively complex and I'm all here for it.

[@thenightbladefeeds]

i am always, at most, just a pebble floating downstream

[@Marshmallow_1111]

It’s even better live

[@queercomputer]

“How do you wanna start it?” *indeterminate mumbling in response *

[@danielprofeta]

Such a beautiful song. I just discovered y'all, and everything you've released is so incredibly good it's crazy. Hope to see you live someday:)

[@TheRyanH.]

Very glad this band is gaining the recognition it deserves, I've been following them since they dropped Mythological Beauty (thanks Saddle Creek). They've been holding a top 5 spot in my spotify for 3 years and #1 for two of em.

[@dylanlough5234]

Who are the other top 2?

[@michaelj.podlovics2246]

my favorite songs of the 2020's so far, keep coming back to this recording again and again

[@davidquate420]

Just found this song and have never heard anything from this band. 😳 this is super dank fire flame kind bud. ❤️‍🔥

[@rileystonge]

Breathtaking and exactly what I needed right at this moment. One of those performances that sticks with you and I know I’ll keep coming back to it. This brought me to tears.

[@aoaoponponta2815]

神

[@drenwicked]

You guys have been my favourite discovery of 2022. Thank you for your music. Happy New Year. Was this recorded at Levon Helm Studios? What a magic place.

[@drenwicked]

D’0H! I only read the title of this video after asking this silly question. 🤘

[@kennyk3290]

i love everything about this!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidquate420]

I always Just want to shed tears of joy and emotional being with every listen.

[@kennethdada7583]

Such an incredible song

[@baldoinopablo]

this song is just built different. unreal

[@descendingforth]

What an outstanding track!

[@Ali-fq7qj]

This song is so beautiful

[@shinigummyl1586]

Wow she is amazing

[@tcoppola9934]

incredibly talented and warm sound

[@pennyj5595]

Can I get this version on Spotify please 😭😭💖

[@emcee5922]

This might be the best version of this song

[@jd_elderberry]

this shit hits different than the studio recording

[@jenniferjordan2382]

❤

[@davidholland6408]

Dude!

[@treatORtrick]

holy damn

[@MrGetownedLP]

PERFECT

[@nataliatucker485]

BIG THIEF BIG THIEF BIG THIEF

[@oriana8700]

the most special. 💙

[@nerolilaine9973]

Wow

[@Marshmallow_1111]

Adrianne lenker u will always be famous

[@paigerocks884]

wish they'd play this one a little more like album version DNWMIBIY live version slaps tho

[@HumansFreshlyBorn]

I like this one more personally, mostly because of the key change and what buck is doing

[@Samuri_shark88]

I love this song. Wonder how she go that scar on the right side of her dome

[@isaacelliottsloman4276]

isn't it explained in mythological beauty?

[@asdfqwer6226]

음원보다 좋은듯

[@kylesnooze]

Reminds me of Plateau by the Meat Puppets

[@kookooshell]

Ani difranco feels

[@Pupabug]

puta que amo está canción x la mierda.. . . .

[@dbcoolyo]

my favorite album of 2022 but did anybody else think the beat was off in the verses this version

[@rory8439]

Ben I know your watching this and want to play cs:go

[@penusman6304]

No

[@ericroza98]

Real

[@Fakeyoutubeandiphone]

🎉😂❤

[@KiarenGrae]

The lead singer kinda looks similar to Brian Molko from Placebo

[@LoreenFanGirl]

Big thief I sang this on my channel

[@eyez587]

434th like and 14th comment... love u BT

[@craggle2332]

Digital

[@georgegeorgenstein]

love this

[@agatheblandin6775]

❤