Black Midi, New Road Christmas Stream Part l

[@nobodyineverywhere339]

Lift your Midi Fists Like New Road to Heaven

[@swingAE86]

🤘🤟

[@kingsarrow4808]

sheeeeesh

[@Noah-ci1oi]

Black Swans Like New Road to Midi

[@aidanperreault8605]

Me: "Just one peek at them comments, then I'll peep a GY!BE set." Comments: Nah, you're at home here.

[@shimmipenguin1764]

Snowglobes reminds me of dead flag blues

[@conjointoates]

this whole video is basically an orange amps advert.

[@mop401]

this video is literally the reason i bought an orange amp.

[@LouSmith]

@mop401 there are worse reasons I'm sure.

[@user-xv9ki8nm8e]

I think about this performance of snowglobes every day

[@LouSmith]

It's really special. The violin has such a haunting Japanese flavour to it. Super poignant the whole thing.

[@alex11v3]

Timestamp?

[@docilebody]

@@alex11v3 about 11 minutes

[@fratgurle9646]

it was really a spiritual experience... i wasnt expecting that at all. will come back to this a lot of times, happy to see this comment. just spreading the love!

[@cake6363]

me too. it’s one of the most special things i’ll ever hear.

[@freitinhas7106]

Georgia's harmonies on Snow Globes are heavenly

[@LouSmith]

Georgias' heavenly snow globes harmonies. Sigh.

[@monster_madeline]

we need a full black midi new road project, like at least an ep

[@fabianmac3552]

Wake up babe, new Lou Smith Stream from the Windmill, Brixton

[@LouSmith]

Haha. Yeah, nice one.

[@mehmed6529]

These guys are single handedly carrying rock music through these years

[@justynhill]

i think they should release this version of "snowglobes" honestly, i cant see how a studio recording could top how great this performance is

[@LouSmith]

It's pretty great. Tbh I'm like that with most of the early recordings of songs on the album.

[@alex11v3]

They probably will.

[@trashpigeon1164]

I'd kill to have anything Black Midi, New Road related, but this song in particular needs to be sent out to a larger audience.

[@Jfbmu]

I’m sorry

[@cougarman8]

And somehow the album version blows this one away. Some of my favorite lyrics ever, the album version!

[@adelaidesherry8500]

i've been here every week for nearly 2 years just for snowglobes and i don't think I'll ever stop

[@LouSmith]

Aww. It is an uncommonly beautiful version.

[@cake6363]

so real

[@makkietakkie]

Greep on the lapsteel during Snowglobes thooooo

[@TheVividestPeak]

WOW that Snow Globes performance was masterful. Freaking untouchable together. WHen Greep tunes in with the slide guitar just so ELEGANT just MM. MAN. Probably one of their best performances. Then that finish. Jeus christ.

[@LouSmith]

I think quite a few people would agree on all points. Really beautiful.

[@gertjankeegstra2342]

I wish the steelguitar was also in the studio version of snow globes, such a nice touch!!

[@LouSmith]

It sure is.

[@tyde4610]

they should’ve played something for cavalcade here, imagine how huge that would’ve sounded

[@lorenz0]

I’m sayin

[@lorenz0]

The ending improv reminded me of reggae

[@Ac-dk9ki]

omg georgias voice so pretty

[@dinosaurhotline]

you should check out her other project, Jockstrap

[@LouSmith]

Sounds like a must.

[@dinosaurhotline]

@@LouSmith agreed!! cheers for the upload as usual Lou.

[@LouSmith]

@@dinosaurhotline I checked a morsel. She was 🏄 and looking hot as ...

[@magnetic_shadows]

@@LouSmith their last EP was incredible, check out the track Robert

[@primary8934]

if you see this, you have to comment "Thank You Greep" i dont make the rules, sorry.

[@KR1298508]

Thanks Greep!

[@drunk_wolfs]

Thank you greep

[@maxox10]

Thank Yu Greep

[@pantalaemon]

thank you greep very cool

[@mrmogford8117]

Thankyou greep

[@a9382ueaw]

snowglobes is beautiful here oh my god

[@LouSmith]

It's a beauty.

[@clemmentalo4820]

Damn snowglobes made me tear up, such a cathartic song

[@evilClive21]

Besides the beautiful music these 2 bands put out, they make me want to reconnect with old friends and make music again.

[@LouSmith]

As Greep said the other day, the cure for music is music.

[@miguel-vo1cb]

Hands down the best performance of snowglobes out there

[@LouSmith]

Yeah, it's a real beauty. Poignient was made for this.

[@trashpigeon1164]

There's other performances?

[@LouSmith]

@@trashpigeon1164 there’s the covers section over on lbry. Link in description.

[@miguel-vo1cb]

@@trashpigeon1164 yeah several, snowglobes is one of their early songs

[@trashpigeon1164]

@@miguel-vo1cb oh, I thought it was a cover of someone else's song this whole time and wondering why I couldn't find it anywhere lmao. Now I know that there's a reasonable chance of it being on the next record.

[@Scumpinator]

Amazing great camera work nice to see the full room and not just the stage great stuff from both bands

[@LouSmith]

It was all about the bands coming together to save the Windmill so it was right that it should co star. 🙏

[@CoAkomusic]

Played this for my family while decorating our Christmas tree lmao

[@LouSmith]

Wow! I guess you’re a little early to the party. Family bonding at its best.

[@zachstutland5241]

Improv: 0:01 Snowglobes: 10:47 Improv(Continued): 20:01

[@JuanFelipeMedina]

who's snowglobes from? i can't find it anywhere

[@LouSmith]

It's here ...

[@JuanFelipeMedina]

@@LouSmith i thought it was a cover because people keep talking about how this version is the best. idk

[@LouSmith]

oh I see. It's an original, but this is their favourite rendition of it. I don't think it got released anywhere. It is a thing of beauty though.

[@jakebarnum3830]

@@LouSmith It's confirmed to be on their upcoming album

[@billking8843]

Just beautiful. I have only discovered these two bands recently. They are as brilliant as each other individually and reach even greater heights when they play together.

[@billking8843]

Both bands have completely destroyed the whole 'the new music just isn't as good as the old music' trope. Reminiscent of lots of forebears but derivative of none.

[@HeidiLandRover]

The jamming sections almost sound like Hawkwind. They should do more of this sort of thing.

[@EdJonProductions]

Sounded to me like early 70s grateful dead live sets too!

[@slandersir7255]

@@EdJonProductions yes, bad

[@alicia-tb2gg]

Amazing video Lou- can never get over how beautifully both bands play.

[@LouSmith]

Pretty seamless for an unrehearsed jam.

[@nanfanyi6369]

gosh this is exactly how i feel like during Christmas

[@LouSmith]

Nailed it then. 👌

[@hegg5839]

Thank you greep

[@LouSmith]

This is getting silly now

[@tom9nn]

Awesome performance! Reminds me of 1970s listening to my favourite band Chow Pahrot

[@mattdrummond3552]

Thanks for the upload, my soul is alive

[@LouSmith]

Mission accomplished.

[@markthomas1668]

Tremendous, thanks to Lou and all concerned.

[@LouSmith]

You're welcome.

[@aninave]

Thanks uncle Lou.

[@LouSmith]

😂 you're welcome.

[@finnnnnnnn1258]

Yesss so great to finally see this again

[@LouSmith]

Yup. This is only part one of part one, so about half of the freestyle jam including Snowglobes. More will no doubt surface in time. Gotta get Born to Run and Eff You up at some point.

[@kiransaggu1625]

@@LouSmith thank you, no seriously, thank you, i mean it, thank you

[@danyukhin]

@@LouSmith heyy, any news on the rest? I can't get enough, haha

[@LouSmith]

@@danyukhin Link in description!

[@charliesmith6874]

TBE

[@jaydenwhitlen1489]

What does the TBE stand for?

[@charliesmith6874]

@@jaydenwhitlen1489 TBE means TBE

[@tyde4610]

@@jaydenwhitlen1489 TBE

[@Dani_London]

@@jaydenwhitlen1489 the best ever

[@alvaromanriquez1437]

Snowglobes sounds like Empire Empire (iwale) 😭🖤

[@willjohnson4798]

Fantastic Video Lou!!! thank you endlessly!

[@LouSmith]

Thanks Will. Good to be appreciated.

[@dude7552]

Anyone else notice If You're Happy and You Know It at 22:58?

[@LouSmith]

Claim it quick! Nobody else mentioned it out of the 40k plus viewers so far.

[@sebastianobaccolo6940]

One like isn't enough for this

[@dord]

snowglobes my beloved

[@drunk_wolfs]

Thanks for the upload .TBE

[@aftabadeel50]

crossover we needed

[@dominicmaddison4154]

Thank you 😊

[@manuelfernandezgarcia978]

Thank you, Greep

[@ethanporette1333]

thank you greep

[@o1iver525]

they should’ve kept greep on slide guitar for the studio version goddamn

[@LouSmith]

Always.

[@bodejazz]

14:30 I'M CRYING DUDE WHAT 😢😢

[@LouSmith]

There’ s no globes like snow globes. You weren’t expecting that?

[@alex11v3]

Okay, so, Snowglobes released. And this version still is the best one lmao.

[@LouSmith]

Shhh! You'll get it taken down.

[@Tysoneko]

I will say the little “aaaaa” he does after the “oh god of weather” thing adds so much for me the song loses some impact without 😭😭😭 And also the violin part in the new one adds so much too imo

[@LouSmith]

Swings and roundabouts eh? It's funny how our first experience of a song or particular recording imprints on us so strongly.

[@rokaxiv]

@@LouSmith me with basketball shoes live @ Queen Elizabeth Hall opposed to the studio album version

[@LouSmith]

Yup. I think you're no alone in that either.

[@TakaOh]

you are the luckiest man alive being able to record these

[@LouSmith]

Yes I am. One of them. 😀

[@TakaOh]

@@LouSmith its so fascinating to see these performances, do you own the windmill or do you just have a long history with these bands, you dont have to answer but ive always wondered since ive started wondering, thank you so much for recording anyways!!

[@LouSmith]

@TakaOh haha. No I don't own the Windmill. I first set foot in it in 2011 when I followed the Fat White Family there after seeing them play at my regular music night Easycome acoustic. I just got a name for doing immersing, one shot videos, and also photos, and after a few years, I got a free pass, any gig, any time, so the Windmill became like my second home. Other venues were also happy for me to film there, so this had been extended to the George tavern, Venue MOT, and Amp studios as well as one or two that have since closed. For other venues, the bands themselves are happy to put me on their guest list. So yes, I have a great relationship with the venues, and many of the bands, but also the regular music fans and ecosystems surrounding the scene. I run a very rock and roll screen printing business, providing many of the bands'merch requirements and also shooting their early promo videos, so am supported financially like that. It's a great niche I've made for myself, and is really my entire life. Long may it remain so. As long as I am able to produce quality and relevant material, I'll keep at it. I'm 61 now, so hopefully a few more years. Undoubtedly, my efforts bring revenue and early exposure to the bands and the venues, so it's win win. I would say that just recently, with the cult of celebrity that social media brings, that the space is getting more and more full of people filming and documenting the shows, which I don't think is totally a good thing, but inevitable at the same time. I'm still, I think, considered the best and most influential of these, and there is a great feeling of love and respect for me when I go out, including a degree of protection from unruly audience members who think it's their right to upend me for getting in their precious way. I live it and love it.

[@TakaOh]

@@LouSmith you are such a lucky man rhat you have made the thing you love into your life and job, im guessing you love the newer bands that have come out of that area, im much younger than you but i aspire heavily to have something like this. ive mostly watched your videos of bcnr and black midi because those are two of my favorite bands right now, but i know theres an extensive list of bands that youve filmed, and ill definitely binge your videos when i can. keep doing what youre doing, i respect all of it immensely.

[@LouSmith]

@TakaOh thank you. Yes, it's worked out pretty well, and yes, I love many of the young bands coming through too, so I'm happy not to chase after the bands that have flown the coop. If they play a secret gig in a home venue I'll be there. There's some great bands on here, current stuff you may like, Pyongyang, Y, Charlemagne, Magnolia, honestly the list is endless. These ones from your preference for BM BCNR. Generally if I'm gonna stand in front of a stage for half an hour or more, I've got to think they're worth the effort, so I only film acts I really like.

[@isaacmendes387]

I love these guys

[@elenawood6655]

This made me tear up

[@LouSmith]

Well snowglobes was always gonna tip you over the edge

[@aidansey9332]

Tasty tasty

[@malugawhale]

Thank you Greep

[@simonandthespears1868]

Excellent!

[@iawnlad]

bravo, bravo!!!

[@abcrx32j]

Everyone there enjoying Christmas time, except for the sound guy

[@madvillain8618]

i love this live show

[@guycomments]

Absolutely dying for part ii

[@LouSmith]

Part two is on my other channel on Odysee. odysee.com/@LouSmith:6/BlackMidiNewRoadPtll:6?r=C7q5L7La7zpRt5woNc4k5qU2RYmwk66E&fbclid=IwAR3ZVtBatW7uy4p0EH2DE7PQP-ln37rPYKbnWmRV-bEJ_Xk_Sm3EnBXxdGU

[@guycomments]

@@LouSmith thank god man, cheers cheers cheers 🙏

[@LouSmith]

@@guycomments You're welcome.

[@harperschannel567]

merry christmas guys

[@jeremyg7972]

Did you record the show they just played at the Windmill a couple days ago?

[@LouSmith]

I missed that one as i had a previous gig to go to.

[@AdrianRojasF]

Took me a while to understand why this was Black Midi but also wasn't.

[@LouSmith]

That penny drop moment. Priceless.

[@ChrisPryorCovers]

what instrument is greep playing during snowglobes?

[@flipdry]

An Electric Lapsteel

[@nopeekingjon]

This is pretty cool!

[@danyukhin]

yes yes yes

[@maxox10]

Tbe

[@alex11v3]

I see TBE in all black midi videos. What it means?

[@LouSmith]

The Best Ever! It may be less cool than they think. Who knows?

[@LouSmith]

One of them.

[@LouSmith]

😂 sorry I deleted your comment by mistake. Another of Humanities great mysteries.

[@aftabadeel50]

damn this is so fuckin good

[@ElEnemigoCol]

Wao

[@jesusitox12]

snowglobes come's around 10:50 right?

[@LouSmith]

Or a bit later. Hard to tell exactly. By 11.15 Luke's guitar becomes unmistakeable.

[@franciscoortuzar2975]

Still waiting for part 2

[@LouSmith]

open.lbry.com/@LouSmith:6/BlackMidiNewRoadPtll:6?r=C7q5L7La7zpRt5woNc4k5qU2RYmwk66E

[@hankramaikas3228]

Put the immigrant song cover up Lou

[@LouSmith]

Follow the link in the description!

[@hillybilly48]

Before Isaac left and black midi broke up :(

[@LouSmith]

Yup. Change is constant.

[@ale14zoppi]

This is so bittersweet today

[@dimwitted-fool]

Love you for uploading this but there’s another 20 minutes of improv after this :(

[@LouSmith]

Glass half empty😞 sometimes I have other stuff to do.

[@dimwitted-fool]

@@LouSmith sorry, not hating! Thank you for the upload and great work as always

[@LouSmith]

You may have a point actually. I thought the comment was on another vid. I think I meant to upload as two clips then forgot.

[@LouSmith]

I may owe you an apology! Also there may be a bunch of fans out there who missed the remainder of this set when it was streamed that will now get to see it because of you. So pat yourself on the back and keep your eyes peeled for the new upload.

[@dimwitted-fool]

@@LouSmith Sweeeet! Cheers man

[@vespertine1149]

16:35

[@slandersir7255]

3:15

[@alsitair]

lol morgan looks bored

[@theboofin]

That Odysee platform is unwatchable.

[@LouSmith]

In what way? Smoothness of streaming issues? Content? I held out a lot of hope for the decentralised, blockchain ethos behind the original, but it seems to have strayed from the brief.

[@laytonn1160]

Thank you greep

[@harry-cf4wu]

TBE