Seek Up - Dave Matthews Band - 7/30/01 - [Epic Wailing Version] - SPAC

[@Copperpot5]

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[@ronaldportz573]

thanks man. your work over the years has really made these days of covid-19 a little easier to get through. i'll see ya on the road

[@Vercingetorix.Rising]

Dragging to the end, letting it finish and hitting replay does eliminate ads. Ads are for the first viewing only so by playing the end and then restarting it tricks it into thinking it's a replay

[@TorsosFancam]

Thanks but it doesnt seem to work for me, I tried fast forwarding till the end and clicking replay but I still got an ad in the middle, probably depends on the device/version I use =(

[@jomcbar1]

Is this the Red rocks 95 version? Thanks.

[@Vercingetorix.Rising]

@@jomcbar1 no this is from 2001

[@adamlee36]

When people ask me why I’ve seen them 46-47 times, I send them this video. No, I wasn’t there, I’ve actually never seen this level of passion out of Dave, this is insanely special still to this day. Fuck man. Amazing. I miss Roi/Boyd.

[@daniellebauer3678]

Anyone paying attention misses a band member. I'm not ready to spell out the name. I have not let go. I languish in the times that allowed me to enjoy music.

[@FIshfood500]

It’s fucking amazing

[@georgiaschetter222]

True story 💯

[@gatto190]

I don’t know that everyone is capable of comprehending this music. I’ve shared it with people and they were like”I don’t get it…” I’ve shared with others and they had tears in their eyes. I’ve listened to this version thousands of times. And it still hits the same way every damn time. Goin to my 32nd show tomorrow.

[@FIshfood500]

This song is about his sister who was brutally murdered

[@evolutionstationmusic2559]

Future hall of famers !!! Who’s here 2024? This is their best live version of this song hands down

[@johneklund7042]

he made it finally :)

[@MikeSnedaker]

Best version by far.

[@PeterTkaczuk-e4p]

@@johneklund7042they*🤣

[@Mark-yu5ni]

Mother of christ. If that doesn't move you nothing will. Unreal.

[@legally_ellecee]

Different every time...and always so special. Missing the sweet sound of the Groo Grux King every time i watch this. Thanks a a million Chester!!!!!

[@avman2cl]

I'm moved

[@ThisIsNotAnExit86]

Absolutely incredible. And the craziest thing is I was at the Saratoga show the night before this for my very first Dave show in 2001 I was 13..i was one day away from experiencing the most incredible Dave moment by one day. Nothing tops this. Boyd's face when Dave is going makes me laugh and cry at the same time he has this look that is absolutely pure joy and awe to be up there in that moment. Absolutely mind blowing

[@spongey1128]

I'm still not buying anything, Robin.

[@rhettrichardson7844]

“Mother of Christ” 🤣😂

[@mccabeant]

Been listening to this since it happened ... Back again today, 23 years later... Chills every fking time.

[@ronaldburd3012]

Hell. Yea!

[@FIshfood500]

The reason he’s so passionate is because he’s singing about his sister who was murdered

[@brookelittle5483]

Yes, indeed ❤❤

[@bigtone0064]

Been to 36 DMB shows, listened to thousands of different versions of different songs...this could take the cake as the best version of any song ever by DMB.

[@falling043]

I agree, I have two all time top DMD songs / versions on my list, it's this one and this version of Dreaming Tree /watch?v=6ecZL8TBox4

[@tonyduff7054]

14 shows here so def behind but I agree

[@pwillie615]

the bartender from the night roi passed takes the cake

[@jetlyfe12]

Yeah idk. This a great version, but i think musically speaking, their 2002 version from The Gorge is better. If only for Carter's massive gap in technicality from this version to that. Either way u put it tho they ALWAYS NAIL this song and is one of if not the best in their entire catalogue imo

[@derekbertman9106]

@@pwillie615 Yep - Nothing will top that Bartender

[@DoctorGonzo41]

Best song ever. Best version ever. To dmb fans, this is just pure bliss.

[@troyschonover9626]

Played it at The Gorge this year..... Worth the trip from Ohio!!!!

[@DoctorGonzo41]

Troy Schonover That's what I love about dmb at the Gorge. We travel from all over the country to see dmb at the most beautiful amphitheater. Glad you had a great time, everyone who goes, does!

[@giuseppefregapane7750]

Fotogallery zoo uuc zoozzz addiooid se

[@jpc3984]

The gorge I think is the best one just for vocals though

[@jetlyfe12]

2002 Gorge is the best version they ever did.

[@melissamichelle1783]

I will never get enough of this. Ever.

[@efraz445]

chills every time

[@washredskin887]

Ever!!!

[@gregparsons5623]

I'm 1/2 of the 400,000 views on this...

[@dirtsdirtsdirts]

Do we know the story behind this? I once heard the band and road crew and others were all dealing with team tensions etc. and before this show it was heated, so this came out of Dave

[@jamesroboyle]

ASMR by far

[@robertd4468]

That intro from LeRoi is beyond outrageous. And seriously, is there anyone better than Carter? The tightest nuanced drummer I’ve ever heard.

[@robb2155]

i can't function when this song is on. i literally sit and stare at nothing its amazing

[@gabrielguimaraes4672]

It's quite curious! I'm sure we all take music in different ways! I see your point! This one moves me a lot, but there are many songs the most people loves it and I don't even pay attention on it! Sometimes you have to listen the song in another perspective, maybe you can change your mind.

[@staceyallard2692]

Turn it up.. to 11.

[@kwiskamp]

This is THE version of Seek Up in my book

[@rebeccaesworthy4395]

I've probably watched this video 10-20 times in the past few years, but today for some reason, it stirs up tears. I don't know why and I'm not questioning it. DMB = #1 forever

[@bradenbrugler8667]

I’ve listened to this version more times than I can count and almost every time it hits me so hard that I tear up. The emotion portrayed in this version is unmatched!

[@jAug94]

SPAC is the best place to see DMB. Epic shows every single time

[@ThisIsNotAnExit86]

it stirs up tears for me EVERY time, its insane. full body chills

[@steventripsas5604]

same, SeekUp is my favorite song and when I need some .... inspiration, I return to this version. everytime

[@christopherhaller2999]

Happy Mardi Gras from NOLA 2023!!!!!! Long live....you n DMB!!!!!!!

[@reaganballer497]

Flawless song! RIP Leroi Moore, we miss you brother

[@ducthiiblue1919]

And , I am sure he his with them always playing along right beside them 😓🌷💜 RIP.....

[@staceyallard2692]

God.. I miss him so much 😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@reaganballer497]

Stacey Allard Yeah it’s unreal, anyone that saw him live will never forget those memories

[@robertseguin4875]

he was the best.

[@georgeblack3574]

@@staceyallard2692😢

[@minners19]

You're a true DMB fan when you WANT ONE song to go LONGER than 20 minutes!!

[@KNOCkAROUNd511]

Always.

[@reason5591]

Yeh so true

[@JLHIBLER]

YES !!!

[@zachharrelson9971]

I've heard a lot of live tracks, but is there one longer than 20?

[@michaelmartin96]

@@zachharrelson9971 #41 featuring The Flecktones is like 30 minutes of pure fire. Check it out. Enjoy

[@schmittuml]

15 years ago today i saw my first DMB show. Seek up was the opening song (7/8/2000). i started touring to SPAC at the age of 16. I remember seeing this version and watching Dave turn purple wailing. This version is the epitomy of why live music and music in general needs ot be in peoples lives. It is a feeling you cannot get from anything else.

[@bustabeans7917]

Brian Schmitt so true, going to Alpine Valley in a few days to see him, ur comment rings so true. I remember hearing "song that jane likes" at the Gorge in Washington in 2003 and the hair on my neck still stands up every time I hear that song.

[@tristanmileski9891]

I live 20 minutes from SPAC and get to go see every DMB show. Nothing is quite like Dave at SPAC

[@kelinjohnson7280]

I havent been to a SPAC show but i have been attending the gorge shows for a long time. I feel the same way about the gorge. It is quite the experience.

[@briandonofrio4050]

+Ryan Lohman And in plays to write the wire in I'll come back again

[@ronwood1411]

Yes indeed. A GREAT live music moment is a treasure you keep. I have quite a few.. and wish I had more.

[@nelsonduenas6214]

This song, and this version, makes me feel that I am connected to a higher purpose. God bless this band

[@markoutwithmark]

I was at this show with inside seats and I'll never forget that wailing.

[@MrScarsdale22]

two things i remember about seeing this show... well 3, damn it was great to be 18... not anymore :) but seriously... i remember thinking holy cow dave's head might explode he sang so hard, and second was how impeccably perfect Carter's drumming is... every intricate hit, pause, stick pattern... insane... so great to hear again thank you for making me feel young again!

[@staceyallard2692]

Yes! Carter is a master. ❤️ 🥁

[@ThisIsNotAnExit86]

If you ever wanna see the look of pure joy and overcome emotion, then look at Boyd's face at 13:17. Even he couldn't believe the magic they just made. This song is the epitome of why I have loved Dave for 20 years. So incredible. My first show was the night before this at SPAC. I was one show away from being there for this. My show was just amazing I was 13 and hooked forever

[@nicolewalker8072]

Not the same without boyd. I like buddy.... but not the same. Not the same passion and excitement

[@jakerheude872]

Starting wail 11:59 [11:59] We live, [12:03] part, [12:04] and go on, [12:06] We don't give enough. [12:10] But where? [12:11] Don't leave behind your soul, [12:16] Oh, [12:18] The end left us behind. [12:23] Oh lover, [12:25] Don't leave me, don't leave me alone here [12:36] Lonely life, [12:38] Oh lonely life, [12:39] Don’t leave me, [12:41] Don’t leave me [12:46] One day, [12:48] Only, [12:49] Lover, [12:51] Departed, [12:54] You are departed. [12:56] You are departed from here, [13:00] Oh [13:01] Oh love’s wonderful, [13:07] True love’s more, [13:07] True lover of years old, [13:10] [13:11] [13:13] So alone, [13:15] Alone with this pain, [13:19] And when I caught you there, [13:23] You swore that you were innocent. [13:27] Well, how’s that so, [13:30] When you stole all you could from me, [13:34] And when your last breath was breathed, [13:38] You walked to another place, [13:40] To end together life was strange.

[@Ruudoggydog]

DUDE! JAKE THAT'S AMAZING WORK MY FRIEND....You just made my evening, many thanks.....

[@penguinworks]

Thank you so much for this. Struggled to understand what he was saying here and the song just got that much more intense for me.

[@lincolnlincoln27]

NICE Jake!!!

[@jasonfenter6424]

Dear lord. Incredible transcription

[@bufutootoo4533]

I think it's about the journey through life and then the afterlife. Losing the love of your life makes you feel dead inside, but then when you die you may find that all that pain and suffering you went through was unnecessary as you are reunited with those you loved. "Life was strange"

[@cleancomedy]

So many layers to this song - lyrically and musically 🥁🎷🎹 🎸🎤🔥⚡️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@nwhetz1]

Quite possibly the best live DMB performance of all time. It’s amazing to me that Dave can sing at all anymore after belting out like this. He’s clearly blown out his vocal chords bc of the way he went all out like this night after night but i will still go to see them every single time they come around! So many great memories seeing them year after year. Truly one of the best bands of all time

[@Orangelemonblue]

the bass line plays a huge role in this song

[@briangurka8085]

100%

[@davidjohnson1654]

Yes! The bass is "going to town and having a steak dinner" It's GREAT!

[@bradenbrugler8667]

10:30 is where I start it every time! When I need a boost to start my day, I listen to this version, goosebumps every time!! Love and miss Boyd soooo much...

[@staceyallard2692]

I miss him too. & Leroi 😭😭😭

[@paulp4724]

Different vibe without Boyd.

[@BillRize]

This song and this performance bleeds pure emotion.

[@ducthiiketchum4955]

There are No Words to UNDERSTAND the to meaning and Feeling of it's beauty ,,,it just makes you feel it's emotions and form of something power of true great writing and greatness of the band members how much love they have in there hearts to give to US ,,💓

[@kdlately75]

This version is like a hypnotic trance. It’s so perfect, even when he flubs the lyrics a little. Pure bliss.

[@davidjohnson1654]

Or did he??? lol - Dave might have done that on purpose, for some great musical reason. ;)

[@andrewclements6337]

Unreal. First time I've listened to this song, setting the bar high. Shivers down my spine

[@reaganballer497]

+Andrew Clements Oh man you will enjoy so many of their songs then buddy, go buy the Radio City Music Hall dvd and sit back and enjoy!

[@PaulDMorton]

+Andrew Clements Welcome to Dave!

[@school2890]

+Andrew Clements Every concert....shivers never go away.

[@jasonfenter6424]

I've heard this song 1000 times and still get shivers. You're doing it right.

[@JLHIBLER]

Love it

[@RosePorto]

I never tire of listening this version! Perfection!!

[@paulaleadford6910]

Perfection is right!

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

BEST VERSION EVER...EVER

[@bartproctor1937]

Just came across this masterpiece. Mind blown.

[@johnthornton4266]

Take a look again, take a look again, if I could take it all down to my grave God knows I'd save and save. For soon we will all find our lives swept away

[@bryanfraleyjr]

This is one of the shining moments I've ever seen by the band. So impressive. Gut wrenching performance. Love love love love love it.

[@redsoxsrule111111]

in my opinion this is the most epic version of seek up and one of the most epic versions of any dmb song performed live. This shows the true power of dmb and why we all are in love with the band. Raw emotion from the band.

[@karlj9694]

The greatest version of this song ever played. I witnessed this live as I was at the show.

[@DarkHorse806]

I love music, and this is a masterpiece.

[@alexguerry6825]

My healing song...in everyway...ever

[@nelsonduenas6214]

same here

[@SsO491]

If anyone asks why I love this band so much I send them this link.

[@davidtestoni3117]

couldn't agree more

[@stanleyroper5942]

+Shane Olenwine What are you 12 ? ....STFU and just watch the dam thing

[@SsO491]

what?

[@noneygrier4303]

+Antonio Antunes Is there a minimum age to enjoy music? When I use the term STFU, I generally aim that toward internet trolls.

[@pt11215]

I do the exact same.

[@christopherhaller2999]

Excuse me Dave, may I have a word with you..... Well, we miss you down here on the Bayou HAPPY MARDI GRAS FROM NOLA 2023!!!!!...

[@carlyAnna555]

This is my mom’s favorite song, and I remember a few years back, this was the opening song. I could never forget the look on her face. Sooo amazing!!

[@staceyallard2692]

❤️❤️❤️❤️☺️☺️

[@dyanalynn6698]

Oh there is nothing like sharing DMB concerts with my daughter... magical. So glad your mom has had you to share them with ❤️

[@sw7372]

I believe when the word orgasm was coined this was the definition they had in mind . . . Extraordinary. Otherworldly. Eternally grateful for the creative vein Dave tapped into and has continued to share with the world.

[@jasonfenter6424]

17 years later....I just wonder what demons or angels Dave had to conjure for those two minutes. Talk about a release.

[@ThisIsNotAnExit86]

Every single person's soul there came together and created this euphoric moment in time that cannot be recreated. One of the greatest music recording ever

[@jAug94]

This version literally gets you high

[@DoubleFaultsOnly]

Rumor was the band has gotten into a fight earlier in the day. Source: read this many years ago on AM.

[@lindzeyyarosh8272]

Goodness, this might be the best version of any song I’ve ever heard. Beautiful, perfect, the wailing. So many feelings right now.

[@LIFEOFWARREN]

This was my 3rd DMB show and I didn't appreciate how great this was until The Warehouse 5 live track came out with this version on it. 20 years later and I still get emotional every time I listen to it. Pure Perfection!

[@katheriner.maclauchlan3091]

Happiest day of my life surrounded by friends in high school present for this epic rendition of Seek up at SPAC!

[@JLHIBLER]

I have been to nine shows, countless KZbin shows, hundreds of hours listening on my iPod , and still can't get enough of these guys. What a band!!!

[@aaronkrolikowski6599]

Thank you forever and always, Chester.

[@mbabs]

My favorite performance, of any song, by DMB, ever. The band entered another stratosphere at the 12:00 mark. Goosebumps everytime.

[@SolFirmino]

This is what music is all about.

[@dmeyerso]

Man these guys are in such a zone that when they get off stage their crew must be like “dude. Epic. Masterpiece. One for the books.”

[@its_me-nikki]

I can’t believe I’m just discovering how great this band is at 38 years old.

[@daniellebauer3678]

Better late than never. Their music is timeless.

[@RogerSilveira1984]

For sure, this is the best version of this song. Pay attention at 12:30, Dave show to us how an singer becomes a front man. Thanx Chester.

[@jcflorezz]

It's so amazing, they know they are in perfect sync with each other, look at their faces. This music is so beautiful.

[@edgreen8140]

Dave got really lucky finding these excellent musicians for the band!!!

[@justinsuttrich7648]

over 19 minutes of why this is my favorite band.

[@newageancient8592]

I won tickets to this show from the kocal radio station &!was the ahole down front who kept yelling "seek up!" --- im so greatful this footage exists! thx for posting!!

[@ronaldburd3012]

One of the best SEEK UP versions I’ve seen and better yet heard. The emotion from Dave and the band made the goosebumps stand up. Love this band!!!

[@brendanriley1968]

Boyd still puts my head in the clouds!

[@MrSTS9]

Absolutely magical, words cannot describe how flawless this Seek Up is. Roi was one of a kind, so very very smooth. These days are long gone, they exist now only in our memory and on KZbin.

[@Pablo-j5z]

Amazing! Perfection.... please Bring back Boyd . Miss that Violin sooo much .

[@johancabrera2405]

what a perfect storm!

[@gatto190]

Well said.

[@homewoodhunts]

First time seeing this....WOW! Greatest live band of all time...every concert I go to never come close and I've seen all the big names...DMB GOAT!

[@gqpatf1540]

Listening AGAIN to this masterpiece of a song. Seek Up has always been my favorite DMB song and this version is right up there with the very best. A prime example of when a 20 minute version of a song is not long enough. Thank you DMB ❤

[@armrugatewood9110]

‘Seek Up’ is my all time favorite DMB song

[@von8298]

Love butch on the piano. He only occasionally used effects. But generally kept it simple. Always stayed in his lane. Which made him all the more valuable to this lineup.

[@bebopasassin]

Amazing eclectic one of a kind band ! Love the whole feel of this but the drumming on this is otherworldly. ! The tone textures and dynamics in his touch are so special ! What he does on the hi hat alone is sheer genius ! Can’t explain how much this performance moved me ! Interesting beautiful playing by all. Carter you are a one of a kind musician !

[@stratinolampino]

I do hold this to be the greatest live performance of all time. The passion is unparalleled-a physical representation-a radiant manifestation-of what music truly can do.

[@stuffthings1417]

The most memorable part of the show. I was partying hard but this stuck with me. We were lucky to find an mp3 of the show. Never thought there'd be video as well. Awesome.

[@evaroberts6404]

My favorite song, of all time. And the instrumentals are just undeniably incredible.

[@paulatwell9137]

this song has been my inspiration for over two decades. the words I'm not here to please you or appease you will be on my tombstone.

[@brendaredeemer4057]

Love this Band , have listened to this song many times and I still love it🎵🎵🎵

[@kvanzandt67]

One of my ALL time favorites. If I had a tattoo it would say 'Seek Up'

[@georgewhitley2503]

I Love Dave !! They Incorporate so Many Musical Elements to Produce such AMAZING MUSIC ! SOUL SEARCHING, UPBEAT AND POSITIVE !!!

[@zachgalante3577]

Still to this day in 2021 the best song and best opener. Fortunately 21 got alot of seek up . the crowd Singing falling at once then going silent is always a great moment

[@dinkyvision]

I love it as an opener. N3 at the Gorge in 08 had an epic version… back with the curtain drop. It was killer.

[@Rebecca_Code]

I think 14:45 is really when the chills come in. Sooo miss that man and his sax.

[@pkollmeier10]

+Jenni Fraker Amazing they are still playing and I don't listen near as much as I used to, but damn, Leroi was the MAN

[@Rebecca_Code]

+Patrick Kollmeier I agree I don't listen as much as I did back in the day. Jeff is amazing too...but I just can't get into the vibe since Roi has been gone. Nonetheless....still the best band ever. 🍻

[@jitstrike5579]

agreed

[@nicolewalker8072]

Yes

[@mikehunzinger4444]

My fellow Americans - ALL of you. Turn off the hate in your hearts. Take a deep breath and center yourselves. Take 20 minutes to listen this song with an open mind and an open heart. The music. The lyrics. The gut-wrenching wailing. The joy of the crowd at the end. It will move you. Take that feeling with you as you go about your days and weeks and months. Love conquers hate. There is FAR MORE love in this country - in this world - than hate. Always remember that. And remember that we are one Great nation. One love.

[@jaquesels581]

O yes and fellow South Africans. Dave has got more South African blood in him so he does not belong to Americans. Love the fact that he actually knows whats its like living outside USA

[@warrendeeb]

I've listened to most seek up versions on KZbin. This by far is the best. No disrespect to current or past members but this lineup in the best. From Boyds haunting violin to Dave's rant and then Lerois filtered octave sax. All kept together by Butch's jazz fed piano.

[@skiadikt]

my favorite DMB song. certainly an epic performance.

[@Suggestion_Box_Full]

My good friend Andy Bush took me to see them when we were in our teens at polaris..... unfortunately as time passesso do our friendships. We grow older with a vast array of knowledge and life experience, leaving little room for old places and faces,but we will always have them memories and the music

[@jennepearlwhite]

Amazing!!! Live this Band ,this version of this band,the best!!!

[@MrBobby1963]

i have became a dave matthews fan a few years ago and i have been to a concert of his but when i heard this version of this song i knew i was hookd on this band. they remind me of the greatful dead. cant wait to see them again.

[@chromium73]

I used to blast this version in my car in my HS days. Damn near woke my neighborhood up

[@Cuser03]

This is Mount Everest of music.

[@honeyco99]

I was at this show in the pit! was my first warehouse meet up. thank you for this nice walk down memory lane.

[@DrSharifo]

One of my earliest Dave shows w couple weeks before I left for college…I didn’t know how special those times were

[@charismatickarma]

Whoever got to see this live is very lucky. To me, they witnessed and were apart of a very magical moment in music. The way Dave Matthews uses his voice never ceases to amaze me...it’s rare and beautiful.

[@mohammedumar6556]

Love from Bangalore, probably the best version of this song ❤️❤️

[@coletroutman1060]

Amazing, amazing, amazing performance. But who the hell thought putting an ad at the beginning of the first chorus was a good idea?

[@fabiosessa54]

Una performance meravigliosa ancora oggi ,2020 , forse insuperabile . Che grande Band in questa formazione e non che quella di oggi sia da meno !!!

[@dalenelson7161]

I leave the planet listening to this

[@tmoore4075]

Oh and I love how you can hear the crowd singing along at the beginning. Gives me chills.

[@bushido39]

LeRoi you my boy! You will never be forgotten, your melody is timeless!

[@melissamichelle1783]

Best ever. Period. Dave Scat is everything 💜

[@AngelOfSilence20]

Thank you to whoever uploaded this. It's THE best version of the song ever recorded.

[@briangurka8085]

One of the best songs they’ve written

[@davidjohnson1654]

To keep this groove, so steady, in this 3/4 time, for almost 20 minutes, is a feat of great musicianship by the whole band. It really GROOVES! Wow!!!!!!

[@jade3202]

This is actually my favorite song and version from Dave

[@matthewmaker5358]

I've been watching this video for so long, I remember it had to be split into two videos since YT didn't allow anything more than 10 minutes. :)

[@Vercingetorix.Rising]

Hell ya I remember that

[@denisek.543]

Spectacular song and great jam!

[@christopherclay5383]

Seek Up One of the Dmb all time great songs

[@nelsonduenas6214]

The dynamics, the tone, the silences, the climax....beautiful performance

[@joeconnor4083]

Perfection beginning to end - it truly never ever gets old. Definitive version