Brendan Perry - The Carnival Is Over (Live on KEXP)

Brendan Perry performs "The Carnival Is Over" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded 6/8/11.
Host: DJ El Toro
Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Christopher Meister & Justin Wilmore
Editing: Luke Knecht

[@tblends]

His voice is like fine wine

[@smartgirl_92]

Yes I wish all men could have a voice like this and that all men could be artistic like him. Our world wouldn't be our world, it would just be a happy and utterly beautiful planet, like the heavens and paradise. ♡

[@frederickmiller5492]

it's so nice to see his voice sounds exactly the same as in the late 80's. He and Lisa truly are some of the most gifted singers/musicians of all time.

[@garth56]

Lisa is fab but so is Liz Frazer..Just one day to hear both of these two together then I could smile forever

[@adrianonunes4705]

The voice doesn't age. Become better. Dead can Dance is the best band. I love them.

[@cornstarch4575]

My mother died last year. The part where the piano starts to scale, "I remember when you held my hand." Makes me feel nostalgia of being a child and my mum looking after me.

[@doctor.vinilo]

Magnificent. Perry is, happily, a non massive popular artist. Therefore he´s a real and rare treasure for few lucky people who really love music. Thanx Brendan.

[@elizabethalmendarez4498]

Easily one of the most beautiful and haunting melodies I've ever heard.

[@johnnyjaguar5572]

This music moves me, it makes me cry...

[@juannavarro5487]

Man, such a beauty just makes me cry. Brendan is a real genius.

[@fredpies]

yes he is

[@jenkah]

I wish i could see them perform once in my life. Beautiful.

[@SolidIncMedia]

My wife and I got to see Dead Can Dance when they did a show in Sydney back in 2013. I "called in sick" so we could fly up and see them, and it was absolutely worth it.

[@axnyslie]

My favorite DCD song. So many memories flurry back from the 90's when I hear it.

[@wibamarti6864]

MY FAVORITE DCD SONG TOO

[@HKKvampiro]

Mine too. Exactly, bring back memories.

[@williamwallace4807]

this is real music! nothing on the radio gives me goosebumps anymore...all the better because when you have to dig to find good music, it allows for much deeper appreciation of it.

[@pawebany6382]

There's something definitely magical about this song.

[@smartgirl_92]

His music is not of this world. ♡

[@smartgirl_92]

terminator360tm exactly.

[@seanfleming370]

+terminator360tm i'll never refer to it as just "rap" again: from now on it's "bitch money rap." amazing phrase :)

[@jogd59]

equilibloom Jjg

[@tedstudt8550]

Oh my god. Sounded just like it did in concert. The chills 😶😫

[@krgamman]

Could you imagine having him as a music teacher?

[@angelwings7700]

That would be sooo fucking awesome!!!!

[@kujeitor]

woah.....mindblowing...

[@littlestarling6312]

So many memories I never thought to revisit in this lifetime.

[@TheMoonfuneral]

😞 this song makes me cry......

[@davidkitterman5258]

Yeah me to I don't know why

[@TheMoonfuneral]

@@davidkitterman5258 probably because their music....their voices leave a deep empty...

[@oakenshield1]

You know what... This song always gives me a bitter sweet feeling...I don't know if I can communicate this, but it just marks a milestone and it's the end of an era for me...Surely a personal thing, but somehow a gate closer/opener, I feel that way... You know sometimes one feels awkward on some days. Just like one feels that specific day is the end of spring or any other season....a passage to another period of time. So whenever I hear this, I just can't help myself but feel that way. It's a very very deep song. Thanks Brandon, for being in our lives and keeping alive the DCD.

[@kamikazeflute]

my god...his voice has so much depth..its amazing

[@cortx2lh]

Man. This bring me back to my childhood. My parents used to hear Dead Can Dance ALL THE TIME. Very good memories. Love them. Thank you, Brendan and Lisa.

[@444dorsey444]

I am transported each time I hear this song.

[@opwave79]

I can listen to him all day.

[@marcotravanca8871]

Sad beauty. Procession moves on, the shouting is over... Great KEXP! Thanks.

[@Frostidm]

this song is amazing... across the years.. is moore beautiful the voice of Brendan.

[@jam-nc8ut]

I don't know how I have missed this for almost 6 years. This songs feeds my melancholy in the most beautiful and necessary way, and even if this performance is less than perfect, the emotional hit is completely intact.

[@christianhoneyman9001]

My favorite Dead Cance Dance song. 😀😃😄😁

[@Rewirer]

Great tune, I could watch that girl playing that keyboard all day!

[@davidpilkington]

What more do you need from your music ... followed 4AD for years ... still shining bright .. ⭐️

[@morgancaors180]

This song tells a story, a mysterious and very nostalgic story. It touch me so deeply... I'm feeling so lucky to know Dead Can Dance, and being able to discover all this storys, ambiance, instruments. This is so rich and original... I rarely heard something like this. Thank you so much for everything

[@connieannemcentee1892]

This is one of my fave DCD songs. Simply lovely!

[@teargarden]

He is an absolute gift to the word of music.

[@mr.turtleandhiswordsandpic4084]

A voice like this and Miss Gerrard are truly Angel's from heaven. I often wondered what voices sound like this Angel's. I had the wonderful fortune of witnessing this band and watching the blissful sounds. Thank you sharing your gifts. My love for Lisa has no boundary along with Brendan who is a gift that keeps giving. I feel like butter when I hear the wonders of the Dance.

[@Alizter777]

Genious!!!, his voice remembers me Frank Sinatra and his music is perfect, a quiet place makes me imagine...

[@rotoscopia]

it's true, new age Sinatra!

[@DerekHundik]

you off

[@LASA569]

WOW! makes me cry, I really need to listen again, to feel again!

[@MegaCirse]

Music is good when it arouses an emotion or a mood within you. it's not necessarily about being melodic, religious or overtly musical, but about carrying the listener somewhere where he was not before. In this case, I feel like sitting on a park bench by a warm evening. the wind gently caresses my face, and everything is silent except for the nature around me. It is interesting that I mention that it evokes the silence when I speak of this kind of music!

[@marekjabonka951]

Outside The storm clouds gathering, Moved silently along the dusty boulevard. Where flowers turning crane their fragile necks So they can in turn Reach up and kiss the sky. They are driven by a strange desire Unseen by the human eye Someone is calling. I remember when you held my hand In the park we would play when the circus came to town. Look! Over here. Outside The circus gathering Moved silently along the rainswept boulevard. The procession moved on the shouting is over The fabulous freaks are leaving town. They are driven by a strange desire Unseen by the human eye. The carnival is over We sat and watched

[@olegs615]

Брендан лучший,эта песня будет жить вечно

[@RedSteelOlton]

Beautifully stunning!

[@tbolin25]

I've loved this song ever since I 1st heard it over 25 years ago. At once beautiful, poetic and cinematic the lyrics are both moving and haunting bringing to mind a period of Americana lost forever. "Outside the circus gathering moves silently along the rain swept blvd....The procession moves on the shouting is over, the Fabulous Freaks are leaving town....They're driven by a strange desire, unseen by the human eye...Someone's calling". With an original arrangement that brings to my mind Maestro Ennio Morricone, I have never once heard this incredible song broadcast anywhere, how sad but not for Mr. Perry for his reward is this Master work, rather for those who've never been touched by words and music that can at once take them to a different time, a different place to see and feel things they've never known and maybe in the process break their heart. When I heard the first piano played notes of this version it brought tears to my eyes. For me, there is simply no doubt that one day, Brendan Perry will be welcomed personally and with open arms into the Pantheon by the True Greats who came before and will come after him.

[@mariaalicante2535]

Sublime! Arte allo stato puro. Tocca le corde dell'anima. Meraviglioso!💖

[@alfredoroggero9836]

tengo 45 años los sigo desde los 15 años en plena década de los 80,desde 4AD récords con ivo wass russel.

[@finitecoloring]

ivo el master creador de this mortal coil

[@Thesimonemachado]

Me too...

[@pablodgonzalezs9412]

Tengo 43, y me emociona hasta las lagrimas al igual q s los 17 años cuando escuché por primera vez “ The Carnival is over”... hermosa canción.

[@mileximorales9312]

Me recuerda a una compañera y mi infancia cuando cada año había circo en mi pueblo

[@anneveyssi2375]

Une pure merveille cette version🙏🙏🙏🙏💝jolie comme toute belle harmonie qui règne tout au fil de son ecoute🙏👍bravo et merci pour ce partage qui rejouit💖🥂

[@katoruxiii5956]

soul touching

[@rondolph5717]

...and You just stood there, saying nothing, your eyes gleaming from afar...full of tears. (Thanks to all of you with sir Brendan Perry. Breathtaking experience...) ❤

[@GLexed]

Oh, "YES...!!!" for sure. B.P. in one of my all time favorite songs! I love you so much right now kexp! Thank you!

[@MrMoles12]

brenden perry and lisa gerrard from dead can dance are mortal and they are music of the spheres ..brenden is very scott walker on his solo vocal performance ..just lovely

[@ginakatsilieri6159]

Brendan,brendan,brendan...Σε ευχαριστώ που υπάρχεις...

[@christianpino5515]

Una joya este tema. Cada vez que lo escucho me emociona.

[@paulcarr4435]

From one old punk to another. Genius. Thank you.

[@albertosebastian192]

Brutal, melodías extremadamente profundas :,)

[@gregoriosancha8402]

Above all the fears, hates, violence spread around us, the world need beauty. Here it is... essence.

[@equidregykfr3523]

When you are listenning to this song with earphones lied down under a tree in spring near a lake and nature it is relaxing and wonderful

[@leafnlore2712]

I'll never forget seeing the original video to this song on MTV back in the day. I was absolutely mesmerized, and hooked for life. Damn you, Dead Can Dance!!

[@RogerCruzeiroEterno]

WHAT A VOICE!

[@leafnlore2712]

That voice. Like moss on a fallen log in a gentle rain. So good.

[@binholacerda]

Wonderful! Amazing! You are certainly right. In my opinion, the best male singer I've ever heard!

[@rondolph5717]

...one of :-). But definitely the best!

[@vanpiisu88]

So beautiful.... His voice is incredible and I love this performance

[@DanielleRegalado]

[@konradkuna112]

Głos Brendana najpiękniejszym instrumentem

[@jeanthatcher]

Anytime I hear this song it stops me dead in my tracks (no pun intended). But this version is so heartfelt and pure. I place my hand on my heart to take it all in.

[@anayeli593]

woooooooooooow!!!! no words could describe the beauty of this melody!!!!!

[@anneveyssi2375]

Toujours autant le même bonheur magique d écoute pour cette version qui regal🙏🙏🙏🙏🥂💝👍

[@jocentore]

Poesia pura ❤️

[@juanwiersma2486]

Just perfect in all it’s beauty

[@urielvillegaslopez1662]

Gracias señor Brendan

[@olelain]

Such a warm voice.

[@AronOlivier]

Simplement magnifique merci!

[@robertolima8452]

Uma obra de arte pra ficar pra eternidade.

[@HKKvampiro]

Goosebumps each and everytime I hear it.

[@SuperMarioJamesSMJ]

True musical interpretation from a great composer

[@mrrudell]

I have chills . . .how awesome is this!

[@Mariana-fb4zs]

so beautiful!!! amazing song

[@Jameswallace21]

i luv those two instruments plus of coarse brendens beautiful voice

[@mbeenz]

ManyThanx Wow This Man CAN SING ,!, !!!!, incredible!!!! Many Thanks!!!!!

[@schill43]

Brendan is a god

[@matycee]

well.... technically no. He's a baritone I think.

[@WeileWorld]

My relax music the last 20 years.

[@joaomanzano8591]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@griffy2000]

How someone gives this a thumbs down is beyond me and most of you.

[@stevenvp]

MASTERPIECE!

[@mbeenz]

ManyThanx Brilliant Voice!!!! Brilliant Song!!!!! We love It Here In Costa Mesa Ca!!!Ll

[@asdicasdorato]

This is so fucking beautifull... Thanks! ❤️

[@shelbygtm9]

This song is magical. I can't believe I haven't heard of them before.

[@karvalygellert1728]

Welcome to the world of music beyond! Dead Can Dance is what it was worth being born for.

[@heavy671]

sad shits happen

[@skyhawk747]

The female keyboard player is awesome!

[@skyhawk747]

@@svenrechburg4364 Thanks for letting me know friend. Cheers!

[@F3eos]

Where is " We sat and watched As the moon rose For the very first time". I miss that :((

[@veincat]

me too

[@simonjager9259]

#metoo But in fact this last words are never sung live of Perry.

[@wendyrathbun4724]

Right?!

[@javierdelatorre9560]

Que canción más hermosa.

[@cursosdecreole6185]

Incredible, amazing, thrilling, spiritual, perfect.

[@alassalas]

my beloved son was born listening this song....

[@anneveyssi2375]

Un pur bijou musical🙏💖👌

[@waldemarwaldemar880]

Jego głos to magia, lubie i słucham od początku powstania DCD

[@cicciopasticcio68]

love this song.with lisa was one of my fav band ever!!!

[@asj8259]

It’s one of the best songs ever written

[@JuanLorenZerimar]

Peace, love and light!

[@SuperMarioJamesSMJ]

Really great...Perry is so overlooked ..

[@garth56]

I remember the first time I listened to this I said this "Is this Frank Sinatra combined with the Doors..???" And you know what it still sounds like that to me

[@lvnaris]

Thank you for posting thus! His voice remains the same and I will finally hear him--and Lisa--LIVE! The North American tour dates have been announced, peoples! 3

[@franckballiere6622]

Magnifique

[@1987rsm]

I have seen him alive this saturday 13 09 2012 in moscow though i needed to go more than 1100 km but it was worth it .My dream came true.They were brilliant!

[@annerichmond4263]

Thank you all...for this wonderful video xx

[@nicknickson3650]

Amazing song. Universal

[@marcinadamczyk8292]

Coś pięknego 😍

[@doomenicus79]

fantastic