Big Thief - Vampire Empire (Live on the Late Show)

original video got taken down so I thought I'd reupload

[@IncredibleGoliath]

Hypothesis: they keep changing this song so that fans will argue about which version is better.

[@thefinalansweryt]

I think Damon Albarn used to change Gorillaz lyrics at each show to show it was live and not a recording. Maybe the same idea?

[@fatima.aaaaaaaaaa]

@@thefinalanswerytyesss hahaha and in comment sections of feel good inc people would argue about the lyrics

[@idontwantahandlethough]

nah that's just what the realllllllly "artsy" artists do. It's a weird comparison, but check out Jewel. She does that stuff all the time; I think they're just musically gifted enough that they'd go insane if they didn't switch it up from time to time. I can understand that, I think!

[@randomchannel.1142]

They’re singing the demo version

[@jjj1981jj]

How many versions are there? I just know of 2

[@neva9164]

i wish i could hear this song for the first time again. i miss last summer

[@eyerissdee]

the absolute chokehold this song has on me-

[@D1girlkisser]

my life aint been the same since i saw this demo months ago, i always come back for it

[@Dulivais]

“I walked into your dagger for the last time in a row” literally the best line ever

[@ashleypg1708]

Could not agree more. Love this lyric.

[@gerardocastro2676]

Literally no. 👎

[@damplamp3259]

@@gerardocastro2676bro. you have left like six hate comments. instead of spreading negativity just leave.

[@gerardocastro2676]

@@damplamp3259 I don’t have to go anywhere. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you don’t have to shoot the messenger. This song sounds like complete dog crap live.

[@carissalarocque4484]

@@gerardocastro2676 judging by your pfp, your opinion is completely invalid (your entire existence actually).

[@unsuprisedwalrus2541]

icon legend saviour thanks for reuploding

[@micropigmentacao986]

we were ROBBED of that chorus

[@amydanks3553]

I almost had a heart attack not being able to find this

[@GraceCarney-vr7hk]

I've listened to this on repeat for 4 days straight and never stopping

[@antsfrom_mars]

I wish this was the actual release every day I listen to the actual version Big Thief decided to put out.

[@Cokeandpepsi132]

1:59 THE SECOND "FALLING YEAH" JUST HIT DIFFERENTTTT

[@dartagnancurt4392]

I would love to see this in Shrek 5

[@hkbolo567]

Great song writing. If the kids are doing this, they're on the right track. Lots of emotion in this one.

[@DavidF000]

These guys are in their 30's but fair enough lol

[@renataortiz310]

i really miss the "in a row" in the spotify version

[@drctrs]

I think that people prefer this version because it is cleaner sounding and the vocals are so natural.

[@idontwantahandlethough]

The flute is such a wonderful touch. Haven't enjoyed a flute in a "rock" (not really, but whatever) song this much sense Jethro Tull :)

[@nitebreak]

ikr, that’s why i’m so sad they took it out in the released

[@bizarroceramics]

You need to check out Mercury Revs first two albums.

[@ashleypg1708]

Song has been on repeat for a week. In love.

[@GinoBeaubino]

Honestly, this is still my favorite version of this song 🥰

[@mitch622]

Too good! I'm not exaggerating one bit when I say that this band has restored a bit of my faith in humanity... Thank you, Big Thief!

[@daveturner83]

I saw them in Brisbane on November 30, 2022 and they played this. From memory Adrienne said that they had either just finished writing it, or had been working on it backstage, and when they played it they got through half of the first verse before having to restart it. I managed to snag a set list that night, and just dug it out to see if I remembered correctly, and it's on there! It was a great show too, first stop on the Australian tour and they were unpredictable and loose as hell, in a good way.

[@mattcauth]

Fantastic, just discovered this band, and this song blew me away when I first heard it. Still does.

[@Haiiroo_inei]

I honestly love the full release one more but still like this one too but I feel more emotional with the final version idk why

[@o.po001]

2:34 may be the part youre looking for

[@EdPal]

listening to this song is both pleasure and pain

[@El_Sharko_]

I bet Colbert absolutely loved them. During the last episode of the daily report he kept playing neutral milk hotel, his favorite artist

[@ivanruiz2218]

I was thinking the same thing. He also really likes John Prine's music. I'm sure this music is right up his alley

[@mimiwiwi9210]

They need to officially release this version I beg

[@ksa.92108]

it's in adrianne's knew album!

[@ghostlove314]

@@ksa.92108 it’s not the same version at all?

[@ryanj.4187]

Heard this on Sirius XMU yesterday and I was blown away. What a sound. Glad I finally discovered them!

[@jacksonbellis8231]

it really is like nothing else at all

[@cassettte]

It's been wild following these guys since Tiny Desk. They're my favourte.

[@timtrefz5450]

How I love this song and live version. THE PRIMAL SCREAM at the end is too the soul. You all should try and hook up with Michael Sipe for a song or album! ✌️👁️‍🗨️👍

[@gerardocastro2676]

Primal screen felt all the way to the soul huh 🤔 and then she followed that up with the most cringes painful “ hi nom” ever uttered on a live performance.

[@timtrefz5450]

@@gerardocastro2676 Waa waa too yourself. Not about you bro!

[@timtrefz5450]

And who care's what you think....

[@gerardocastro2676]

@@timtrefz5450 who cares? Evidently you do. Here you are responding to me personally not once , but twice even. “All the way to her soul” sheer foolishness.

[@timtrefz5450]

@@gerardocastro2676 lol.... You talk about me ... Why I'm I talking about you... You started this! Go play on the play ground with your kind... the Trumpies. Put your diaper on too but you need it on your head too covering your moth.

[@Askalott]

I start cracking up laughing every time she screams. Not in a mocking way, I love it.

[@matthalfremmbertohydrate1672]

Meek's playing here is soo good! Lovely performance by a treasure of a band!

[@olivia_the_easily_irked5681]

omggg this song just opened something in me

[@pm.meowth4850]

its like a cranberries undiscovered hit

[@aholiabdominguez1881]

Terrible take, lead singer sounds nothing like that

[@henryRobshirts]

Tone deaf comment

[@yaboi-km2qn]

no it doesn't, not the cranberries.

[@amesteria752]

Thank you, I really love this version

[@AmberlinaSpoon]

This is my favorite version of this song I love it

[@gerardovargas7225]

the best performance ever

[@gerardocastro2676]

lol yeah sure it is.

[@BrendanMacWade]

Confirmed for the Newport Folk Festival, 2024! Welcome Back, Big Thief.

[@josierussell2131]

i’m emotionally attached to this version thank u sm for reuploading

[@STARDUSSTTT]

1:38 THIS HITS HARD

[@j4ychu]

Thanks for reuploading!!

[@someoneunknown7102]

I love her

[@ianstory3856]

Buck Meek just fucking groovin on his own planet separate from our solar system.

[@trueindustrialdeath]

the end of the song is too good especially the scream

[@janidawg]

this one’s the best version

[@jlab6969]

Why was the original taken down? This is my favorite version of this song honestly 🥲

[@cheeselvr]

Probably since it’s now released and the demo is different they took it down.

[@bodie9676]

So great. That is art.

[@gabriellaheringer373]

Why their vibes r like they came straight up from the 70s? THATS SO COOL

[@idontwantahandlethough]

Because that's what happens when the generation before you does their best to destroy the future: might as well get real weird with it :)

[@rambo8770]

This is going to be a classic

[@user-zb3jc6zl6h]

This just deranges me

[@thinkpotato]

Can you hear a little Mercury Rev sneaking in and out of this? Such a great version

[@bizarroceramics]

Absolutely!! it's what made this version so good. I'll never understand why they released it without the flute. Makes no sense.

[@JUNKAI_KETCHUP]

I love this song the live version is amazing ❤

[@lanaarlovic2770]

Im in love with this ngl.

[@bhamama2966]

Hahah Adrienne is nobody’s baby! Fuck yeah!

[@mowneeekk]

Just as Phenomenal live

[@Nolonger683]

The emotional in this omg

[@yellowbird2157]

❤OH my GOD!!! ❤PerFEcTioN!❤

[@backp4cklearner]

tysm for reposting

[@royalty9745]

Tadc

[@backp4cklearner]

@@royalty9745 uh yeah

[@sierra9828]

obsessed

[@CreamyandCorny]

I love this song (and you for reuploading) but does anyone have any idea why the studio version is so much different? Not just in sound but the lyrics? It doesn't make sense to remove "in a row" especially when the following lyrics ends in "matches in the snow"

[@nathang4682]

They do whatever tf the want I guess

[@user-du2me5kc3w]

I feel like they changed it because saying "For the last time in the row" Implies this is the last time they will do it repeatedly, cutting out that part gives the feeling that this is the last time, They are walking into the dager for the very last time. Cutting out that lyric also give this empty, uncomfortable feeling, which is how the singer feels in the relationship. Thats just what I got out of it though lol

[@idontwantahandlethough]

the thing that a lot of newer fans won't know is that Big Thief is ALWAYS slightly changing the lyrics to their songs. It's kind of their "thing", in a way. Never expect Big Thief lyrics to remain constant, because they never will :)

[@CreamyandCorny]

@@idontwantahandlethough oh neat!

[@admiralJONK]

it’s for the meter, not just the rhyme. I’m relistening to the live version now after just DEVOURING the studio version, and those lines they took out are honestly jarring- especially the “fish and gills” line, it just does not fit the meter of the song AT ALL.

[@mannysuardi1412]

I am melting

[@oriana8700]

my heart my heart my heart

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

very cool sound I love it!

[@FishFromThePercolator]

why did they take the original down?? I listened to it like everyday

[@vita7456]

I’m not sure, maybe it has to do with the backlash they got for the studio version of this song

[@monk3brain632]

That’s what y’all get for bitching about a demo

[@FishFromThePercolator]

@@monk3brain632 we aint even do nun 😭

[@Jim071]

​@@vita7456 all videos uploaded by this channel are on here for a limited amount of time

[@gabriellanunez1427]

Holy shit.

[@fastcanoe105]

This is the good stuff

[@saintmoIIy]

this is so pretty i love it

[@straycats_arecute]

🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 I want to marry this song

[@littlerose1260]

HI MEEMAW !!!

[@ivanruiz2218]

MEEMAW MEE MAW MEEMAW MEE MAW MEE MAW MEE MAW WOOOOO

[@music_by_carlos]

so good

[@kevinle5460]

so gooooooooooood

[@Urglewurgleburg]

Really really sad they cut out the word “row” because it makes it FLOW SO MUCH BETTER it’s a DUMB pause and takes me out of it, but I do think the official version is good other than that

[@rune6513]

imo it makes the statement more final, i have done this for the LAST TIME instead of i have done this for the last time in a row, i j feel like it implies there could potentially be another time, but in the official version there definitely won’t be if that makes sense?

[@Urglewurgleburg]

@@rune6513 I agree but it also kind of ruins the nice rhythm that’s happening with “snow” and “let me go” it’s slowly growing on me but I’ll always miss the way that it sounded you know?

[@agneebags]

@@Urglewurgleburg no cuz it adds so much to how depressing the song is, we got comfortable with this thing and they took it away and now it’s a little odd and weird and off and uncomfortable and i think that’s part of why this song is so good

[@shayan9999]

Holy fucking shit

[@nonames9808]

i think my biggest flex is, that i knew this song before it went viral

[@omnipotent554]

🤓

[@piersonmcwayne1136]

Good for you

[@WH1MSICALFA3RIE444]

ok

[@ohwell2088]

Literally no way to prove that. I’ll assume ur lying and u can’t do nothing about it

[@yaboi-km2qn]

touch grass

[@tabularasaconfirmed]

Person in pink was so confused

[@Weed]

saw that lmao

[@jeremiahoakes1896]

I love that Matt Davidson is part of this.

[@ihatebbqbeans]

bangs fr

[@kiddtuffy]

Sweatpants Rock

[@spaboos06]

Beautiful

[@BenedictHarris]

Makes me cry

[@cluckcluckchicken]

this version is so much better!! why did they shorten it?!

[@jubivee]

Insane

[@jackburton3540]

One of the greatest bands working today, but also possibly the worst dressed.

[@stephentaylor74]

Did you ever see what Nirvana wore ?

[@imthomasflowers]

gotta disagree, love the wackiness haha

[@Geovananannaan]

​@@imthomasflowerssame!

[@banff9858]

My thought exactly. But, if you’re just rolling out of bed, better threads one could not find.

[@jray035]

Solid.

[@eszs]

holy shut

[@Blackmailed7]

LOVE THIS SONGG

[@mayaharvey1993]

im falling tooooooo

[@damplamp3259]

Holy shat

[@elijahreynolds1875]

2:33

[@dougydimadome4525]

Underrated

[@adriii3028]

Does anyone by chance have flute notes for the intro?😁

[@debratcher529]

Perfection!

[@gerardocastro2676]

😂 perfection? Your jokes go too far

[@LastNuggetOnThePlate]

​@@gerardocastro2676can you not hate on people? If you dont like the song why are you on this video when you can listen to your totally perfect songs? Go, dude, go away. People can like whatever they want.

[@gerardocastro2676]

@@LastNuggetOnThePlate yeah, I agree with you. People can like or dislike whatever they want, so why are you up in my face? I have no idea who you are. Yet you have a problem with my opinion. Why don’t you go away and leave me alone dude. Free speech.

[@LastNuggetOnThePlate]

@@gerardocastro2676 youre not just sharing your dislikes and likes dude, youre hating on people and also doing the same thing i APPERANTLY did with this person. Like or dislike whatever you want, not my buisness. But dont go too for where youre INSULTING someone. There is this thing called limits.

[@spoquerusse1]

Holy shet

[@user-md3wm3qx7w]

spiritual depth - playful appearance

[@Noahwalter-bs4ts]

GUYS GET THIS VIDEO VIRAL!!!!😻

[@kittensparkle6514]

Damn

[@ResidentSimonHawaiiPartII_]

Heavy inspiration from The Mountain Goats from these folks! Sick stuff.

[@nakamotorskrskrvroom8038]

[@realboxofcrayons]

Real

[@carissalarocque4484]

Ok, but this obviously a demo version. I like the full release, its much much cleaner sounding

[@sleepy_kaiva]

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