Caroline Polachek - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@jjespineli1122]

Motherquake measuring 9.9 on the cunter scale

[@Djoodibooti]

I FOUND THE COMMENT!

[@GrimMetropolis]

Wait what? I’m old and confused. Please explain….thanks✌️

[@memphiskash]

fuckin indeed

[@jorgemtz05]

Mother invented the scale on Pang only to break it

[@7barsofchocolate]

@@GrimMetropolisshe slayed

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

I just have to laugh whenever I hear someone from my generation say that there is no great music being made in this century . . . well done Caroline and crew! 👍👍👍

[@rodo6795]

Exactly, is so lame when people say that...

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

@@rodo6795 Stuck in the 60's and 70's . . . lame indeed.

[@rw80]

Just confront them with the shit made in the past. I was looking at some charts from the 70s. 90% crap.

[@andrewbrabandt4975]

Put in a little effort and you realize we are in a golden age of creatives. I’ve never been so excited for new music, shits thriving, just look a little below the surface

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

@@andrewbrabandt4975 I agree. I can't keep up with all of it, but what I do hear/see is both inspiring and fun!

[@VinnieGer]

Saw her live once. She just gets it. I don’t know how else to explain it.

[@majordelilah]

she just creates this amazing world that everyone is entranced by. i’ve seen her twice. she was the first show i ever saw. amazing 😊

[@awoodcoc]

Gets what?

[@viniciussarraff5715]

she is a great singer and a great performer

[@johnc.wrigley6147]

@@awoodcoc It

[@jeff7764]

Yea seriously, gets what? Like wtf are you talking about?

[@feelbaby1000]

The "Hey Big Eyes" vocal run at the end of "Blood and Butter".... insane.

[@StephenJPilat]

I THOUGHT THAT RUN WAS AN A.G. COOK EDIT! It blew my mind hearing it sung live. Absolutely incredible

[@feelbaby1000]

@@StephenJPilat she calls it "vocal flipping." Unbelievable.

[@rattymouse]

@@StephenJPilat what part are you talking about? It's all amazing. Can you time stamp it?

[@bzsz]

@@rattymouse 4:36

[@Captain_Olimar]

@@feelbaby1000this is similar to how yodeling works in the voice. It’s actually much more prevalent in pop music today as a vocal technique!

[@kevinmcdowell11]

Incredible performance but also props to the sound engineer, the mix on this is insane it sounds so good

[@llRoBoBinHoll]

The fact that half of it is prerecorded probably makes it easier😮

[@julianelorduy8273]

Not so much that it’s prerecorded but they I am sure she has a sound person on tour with her to ensure things sound like how she wants

[@MioPacaut]

​@@llRoBoBinHoll nothing here is pre-recorded she even hike up lol...every breathing,notes,and voice you here is live she even cracked on the sunset...😂 don't make me laugh,this is why bored and unhinged people shouldn't talk

[@corybarnes2341]

Yeah my favourite bit of sonic excellence was when the acoustic guitar continued playing while the guitar player played his solo. I was wondering how they got that electric to sound so much like an acoustic in the earlier part. Now I understand.

[@corybarnes2341]

@@MioPacaut The acoustic guitar continues playing while the guitar player plays his solo. He is miming the acoustic earlier in the piece. It all might be pre-recorded.

[@JDfromTBC]

That run from Hey Big Eyes at 4:14 is such a neat easter egg!

[@Alex-em4zl]

i know right !!

[@jestinjund]

Caroline and Weyes Blood are truly some of the most incredible female voices in music right now. This performance is immaculate.

[@bailagringacovers]

Yess!!

[@michaelsevilla3697]

so true

[@enigmaofamigara]

they just dropped a song together bestie!!!

[@DGog224]

This legit aged well

[@Kpm1985]

What an insightful interview. You can tell she’s really good at walking the line between intellectualizing art and direct emotional expression. She seems like she puts a lot of thought into what she does and the context she does it in.

[@dgoodmiami21]

You know when you sort of like an artist on the periphery? Like you’ve heard a song or two and like it just fine, but you wouldn’t necessarily call yourself a fan? Then suddenly for whatever reason they just click and you start consuming all their material? This performance was that “ok, I get it” moment for me with Caroline Polachek. This set was amazing and she and her whole band are really doing something here.

[@lagunabxo]

Yes!

[@יוחנןלויתן]

Right?! I feel like I have had a lot of her songs saved in my Spotify for a long time but never really stopped to truly listen until this latest album & seriously her voice is truly magic, lyrical genius, beautiful music.

[@sam-nc5ou]

This is me today lol

[@haugen1977]

That’s totally me right now.

[@wovenyin]

My exact experience. She was an acquired taste for me and now I'm entranced by her.

[@hopawaylittlebunny]

it really feels like she's playing her voice like an instrument...i love it, such a raw sound

[@grim..sentinel9500]

That voice of hers is crazy! What range and tonal control.

[@dumpstains]

supernatural voice. and every instrument is so exposed too, nothing to hide behind. this is so quality.

[@alexscabinet9204]

0:51 - Blood and Butter 5:38 - Butterfly Net 10:19 - Sunset

[@sovka8394]

Wish they played more songs here:( Luckily I’m gonna see her live in 2 weeks:)

[@JohnnyZBeatZ]

Thanks 🙏

[@johnnyfree]

The band does such a great job bringing these songs to a live setting. And Caroline's vocal control is just insane. SO great

[@brandonjimenez378]

This album is an instant classic. Caroline Polachek is the most heavenly singer song-writer of the last decade.

[@HeckTo]

It really is. 45minutes pure gold.

[@user-my6mn8et9h]

Instant classic! I loved the part where she said bbblllooooooooooooodddd aaaaaannnnddddd buuutttttttteeerrrrrrrrrrr. Heavenly! Unwordly! Completely incomprehensible! She kinda moaned out blood and butter and I came in my own ass

[@cxmxc]

I binged listened to her album for 4 weeks straight day and night

[@DukeLetoIII]

My brother rockin' the Kiesel HD guitar. Don't see Kiesels very often outside of metal/prog-metal. Also, holy christ, where has Caroline been in my musical travels? Absolutely incredible.

[@peggyowen3287]

It’s my 30th birthday, I’ve had a breakdown very recently and Caroline polachek is what I listened to in the morning when I woke up. Her voice heals inside and out 💗

[@hanno8705]

Happy Birthday and wishing you well ! ❤

[@flaviahangu1311]

Exactly the same, babe! Hugs

[@charliez077]

12:02 oh god that vocal run in Sunset is PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!

[@branbuckley]

she’s one of a kind, her commitment to her art is something that no one can take away from her, brilliant caroline🧡

[@allisonbishop]

Wow this version of Butterfly Net made me cry, whereas the album version didn't quite hit the same way. Seeing her emote and all of the instrumentalists bring this fantastic and no-sound-out-of-place atmosphere to life in real time is frickin magical.

[@rafimakaro8043]

The Sunset rendition is incredible...

[@FuzzyLittleMonsters]

She brought out Weyes Blood for Butterfly Net during her Glastonbury set and it was AMAZING

[@davebudd1429]

Nobody sounds like Caroline. And to have great instrumentalists with such great vocals...amazing.

[@davidmurphy9151]

Sinéad O'Connor sounds like her - or the other way around.

[@mocollin2855]

@@davidmurphy9151 yes and Dido of course :)

[@_Black_bird.]

Imogen Heap inspired for sure 🙌

[@heresheroshero]

Frou Frou and Imogen Heap for certain.

[@HouseKatArmy]

Imogen Heap and Frou Frou - definitely her predecessors.

[@Hnwd1]

God i wish she played even more songs, i could literally cry it's so good

[@alishachugh555]

The whole band sounds absolutely beautiful plus her vocals are breathtaking. Love you CP 🌼

[@ubiifuruuu]

WHAT DO YOU LOVE?????

[@lenijohnson]

do NOT use that abbreviation

[@fionaledger1939]

Butterfly Net is exquisite. Caroline has a breathtaking voice. Loved her performance.

[@spiritmadeofstars]

I don't understand how someone can be so magical, I am always in awe when I hear her sing

[@demonicsweaters]

Her vocals are just phenomenal! What an amazing and inspiring artist!

[@estrelaconfusa]

I feel spiritually connected to this woman, chills everytime

[@eddieMFsauceboy]

Sunset is one of the most unique and refreshing songs I have heard in many years

[@Kaufaudio]

so cool to see her keep reaching new depths of her potential with every album she does. Insane!

[@SxAde]

I love the N64 quality of the guitars in Sunset.

[@sovka8394]

This performance made me appreciate the new album more. Versions of these songs seem more stripped down and intimate. Thank you.

[@ardien.535]

what a gift to have such a voice

[@fionawebster9902]

Superb vocal instrument... it takes hard work and dedication to develop a voice like that.

[@ltgreatsocks1]

That interview was mind blowing. Every single word ive ever heard her say about music production and writing is so intensely profound.

[@corrinrodriguez3203]

one of the BEST artists of our time! cheers to you Caroline

[@veithkilbert4253]

She put out album of the year!! Nice set list, i wish she did 4 songs total

[@iloveyoumomdad]

This is the best KEXP performance, hands down.

[@crystalbutterfly2997]

7:32 omg crude angel !!!

[@goblinspy]

I've been lucky enough to catch her live twice and she is simply unbelievable. Her voice is so good live.

[@peterdelcurtis]

I always adored the original Pang KEXP performance, I'm so glad she came back for the new album!!

[@HeatMyShorts]

KEXP has shown me so much amazing music. Thank you so much

[@RyanEgan]

A truly innovative vocalist and artist of our time. Thank you Caroline and KEXP both.

[@kevgamble]

Can we assume you've never heard Imogen Heap?

[@gilarredondo4888]

She's my actual favorite artist

[@MusicDevour]

So glad a siren was so polite to come to earth and sing for us for free

[@TianaAssis]

Caroline`s vocal skills are like 🤯🤯🤯

[@Name914.01]

Her voice blew my doors off - what a performance

[@DanielSouthards]

I got to see her perform desire live on my birthday and she was amazinggggg

[@KidHellacious]

I love her. Such a big inspiration to so many of us. I saw her live recently and it resonated so deeply in my soul… seriously couldn’t stop happy crying… even just thinking about seeing Fly To You live makes me tear up a little 🥹

[@rodo6795]

Wow, this was so beautiful. I really feel that we need a second part, ¡please!. This album is so special, i can't have enough. Thanks KEXP, and of course thank you Caroline ❤

[@maggieishavingfun]

god she's insane live. wish i got front row tickets when i saw her

[@robloxpapichulo]

Holy shit @StarPowerDrummer made it big!!!! awesome to see you perfoming with Caroline

[@NiCDor]

Live performance of Sunset is absolutely mind blowing 🤯 what an artist!

[@filipmilner7751]

She is so etheral, You can feel her music under your skin. Her live acts are next level, best vocal technique, amazing arrangements and unique lyrics - she’s the best in the game 🌋

[@elbroopymuchy5447]

wow just discovered Caroline and her band; they're amazing!!

[@Emma_Z1]

one of the best voices right now, she is amazing

[@fieldguide2]

Yes to seeing Matthew on backing vox- what an all round talent!

[@celtictony]

Superb...saw her in Glasgow recently...brilliant.

[@VOByRobbins]

She's incredible --- always so full of surprises!!! wow, great work KEXP on her sound ---!!!! Thank you!

[@v.w.2701Timber]

Hey Caroline, today I heard from you for the first time and I was immediately enthusiastic! That's why I read about you in Wikipedia, wow what a career and a lot for the soul! My absolute respect for your work, a fan more definitely, you make fantastic music, great musicians, your voice is great 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Sorry for a lot of text, but there are also three songs 😉 Greetings from Frankfurt Volker

[@savioaraujo8707]

Butterfly Net song of the year

[@chaoticfirearm]

One of the best bands I've ever seen. It's so good it's almost laughable.

[@andycordy5190]

I knew some of the music which surpasses so much of what pop has to do but it's great to see this and to feel I know something about the woman. The band are slick without being synthetic and despite the technical sophistication of her productions the live experience feels entirely and warmly human. Thank you.

[@wanny1239]

She’s so incredible in this video. Barely started to discover her.

[@metaldetectorists76]

Great to have another session from Caroline. Personally, she is up there for me with other beautiful Ariel musical spirits like Julianna Barwick, Julia Holter, Alice Bowman and PJ Harvey and Bess Atwell. Whilst their styles might differ, I still believe there is a shared commonality in the fact that they create songs that are often haunting, floaty, spacey, transcendental and spiritual. Lovely.

[@AKHETAMEN]

She IS great friends with Julia Holter! Love all the other names too

[@ded4_]

butterfly net SONG OF THE MILLENIUM

[@iPaulie3000]

This is everything right now. Iconic performance.

[@alexc.c.4025]

My second listen to Caroline 's beauty and her mesmerizing voice but also her Amazing band. I love the percussion & drums on this live set. Just beautiful. Thank you all. Greeting from Barcelona.

[@allyson--]

The 'Hey Big Eyes' ad-lib added to 'Blood & Butter'......

[@johnwhitaker2014]

Absolutely amazing, Amplify!

[@currenorr2206]

Stunning performance like always

[@ChariseSowells]

Oh wow, just realized I saw her perform in NY back when she was Chairlift. Loved her performance then and man it's great to see her evolution since too!

[@ines7463]

😍 What a pleasure to enjoy her voice! Thanks from Argentina

[@Abbaddonna]

great songs, great performance, great interview. Thank you to Caroline and her amazing band and to KEXP for the experience!

[@feli6277]

how she sings... indescribable ☀️

[@nicholasley5665]

Opening with my two favorite tracks on the album. Lucky day for me!

[@thomaswiwchar1661]

I don't think many people master their voice like Caroline. its incredible the control she has over intent and delivery.

[@TsiniWeeny]

What the actual fuck,- that Butterfly Net performance was AMAZING

[@TomMAF4]

Wow that is a very good acoustic tone coming from that electric guitar!

[@xFuzzyxPicklesx]

oh fuck a headless guitar LETS GO!!!

[@NWforager]

i like this way best for hearing Caroline's stuff. live in studio . 🔊💙

[@magicjack]

Just discovering her KZbin surfing, amazing voice and band!

[@doglover2560]

beautiful, thank you caroline and kexp studios

[@GiveSic]

I've never heard of her and I have a feeling this is gonna be one of those things where I like the live version of these songs better than the studio version cause I heard it first. Crazy talent from everyone!

[@AKHETAMEN]

You can't let yourself miss out anymore, go go go! Let us know how it felt listening to her albums for the first time! My favorite is still Arcadia (one she released under Ramona Lisa name)

[@arcadia14]

​@@AKHETAMENYESSS Arcadia is so underrated, such a unique album and it's tied with Pang for me 💕

[@AKHETAMEN]

@@arcadia14 all time lifelong sempiternal top 3 for me! So so so good! Did u see it got a vinyl repress??? 😍

[@livvy94]

This is a wonderful gift, thank you. This is like an official live album and I am HERE for it

[@HaswarX]

the energy in contrast with the dreamy quality of her work made her concert so amazing. See her if you can, anyone on the fence! Fantastic session as always!

[@robertcarolinar]

Love this interview, thank you for doing this. Love her since "Pang" and had the opportunity to see her on Primavera Sound Argentina 2022 up close, so really happy for this and her new album. ♥

[@frangavilan901]

Extraordinary performance ❤ Please bring Jessie Ware to the show Kexp

[@SPINUNDRUM]

She's like stunning beauty in addition to insane talent, and didn't realize it watching the tiny desk set.

[@moretto.luizguilherme]

I am sooo happy she finally came back to the show. Love so much the tracklist Caroline brought!

[@johnevered9640]

her vocals sound unbelievable here! really cool use of reverb too

[@jramon9]

;)

[@basti8389]

she is the vocalist of our generation

[@amyholcomb6484]

Most lovely part of my day! Thank you KEXP and Caroline Polachek.

[@iramchavez]

A very 90´s vibe! awesome beautiful voice

[@LnRit02]

i feel so incredibly blessed to share a lifetime with an artist like this

[@MbV9320]

The sound quality! It is crisp!

[@e5095]

Love this drummer Russell!

[@Julia-hj7nn]

caroline and her musicians are all masters of their crafts