Chet Faker performing "1998" Live on KCRW

Australian producer/singer Chet Faker first came on our radar a couple years ago with an ear-grabbing cover. Since then, he released his full length debut, Built on Glass, which has been a favorite on our airwaves. Watch / Listen to the full session here: www.kcrw.com/mu...

[@TheRhino4545]

0:51 it's okay Chet, we still love you.

[@peterjoker2]

Saved it like a boss

[@dennysugardo7590]

🤣

[@xxsgt_stadinko]

I didn’t even notice that

[@lukeliger]

A lot of people are saying that these midi machines are ruining music and performance, but if you have more of an insider's view of what he's actually doing during this performance, it's still quite impressive. It really is an artistic choice, whether to do it solo with all the equipment he has or with a full band, but I think that with this setup we can see a more "stream of consciousness" Chet Faker. He has COMPLETE control over what happens to the song. He can turn it into whatever he wants, and I think that's a really cool thing in modern music. As opposed to being in a band and having to deal with three, four, five other people, you can't move as quickly without orchestrating everything. It's different, but I like it a lot.

[@TheNemesis0ne]

touché

[@jennifersawyer5054]

Quite brave too. And I love it.

[@v.g.5185]

this is quite lonely actualy

[@aidanbush4910]

He's incredible. Super talented

[@drummerboy231434]

what separates professional from amateur musicians is not the abilitiy to never make mistakes, but the ability to recover and not give a shit.

[@Deemension1]

Its not about beign a "professional" or an "amateur", because I can do that and Im not a "professional", its about knowing how music works.

[@bnzss]

alright lad

[@ConnorRossofficial]

no no no no no no no no. professional means you get paid. thats all those words mean folks

[@pecodo2]

i actually like the mistake alot, it gave the song a sort of bridge for the intro...

[@pedroescareno4355]

thats whats nice about playing live

[@apatel98]

He looks like he's having so much fun! Good on him. Chet faker, 1998

[@mistfeats]

apatel98 Like a child enoying a game ahahah

[@tweakedmonkey]

I didn't even know he made a "mistake" I just remember thinking "omg, he jamming to his own song he is so into it" it makes me like him even more. He's really talented

[@AkaOnelove34]

Mark Nosal I had the same feeling

[@ImJCx]

Even though he messed up, he still brought it back like a boss!

[@malabez]

exactly what I was thinking

[@fatboymig1]

Joel The question is did he mess up or is it all part of his diabolical plan to be AWESOME!?!?! *MIND BLOW #420*

[@MrSimpy10]

fatboymig1 where did he mess up?

[@ImJCx]

@Mrsimpy10 At about 51 seconds, his keyboard isn't turned on.. He then has to improvise for a few beats haha

[@MrSimpy10]

Joel oh haha thanks!

[@nos_alive]

Chet Faker brings nothing but good memories from NOS Alive.

[@DavioGuitar]

Absolutely impressive! And people still think performing with "true" musical instruments is "harder" than producing music

[@paulylah]

Dario Scuderi mate. Thought the SAME SHIT. He's juggling 20 fucking independent time sequences and tying in vocals. Brilliant

[@paque-music]

I think nobody thinks that lol

[@tjhkwakman3844]

Check out Prefuse 73.

[@guadalupemontojo7354]

My favourite song. Amazing 💣💥

[@colinreeter777]

such good many midi very voice much awesome...

[@casabro]

waveshadow Wow.

[@arlenearia3584]

Haha, I love watching him dance! Especially performing live.

[@kimdrke]

so FUCKING smooth my god gotta love him

[@mitchellmurray4725]

This is really cool I've never seen someone DJ this interactively before. Dude's got mad talent

[@YanFelipeBettoni]

This is what being a dj should be

[@adrianhan9206]

is playback! 1:50

[@Joykpe]

shut up bitch!

[@mateoguiulondono1474]

Totally

[@eckonez]

totally wrong, this is what being a live performer should be

[@TheTransitmtl]

No. A DJ should mix songs. This is what a producer should do

[@durzua07]

Beautiful vibe

[@Khmagiccity]

This is so fucking amazing. Literally mind blown how good Chet is..

[@NicolasCurcioWriter]

haha woooops he messed up at 0:52 lol. nice recovery!!!

[@kilochfuller]

Definitely nice recovery! Check out his face when he realises the fuck up!!

[@IpothasGaming]

Although he could have messed up in this instance, it's not uncommon to begin playing in a layer of a song with the track volume turned all the way down, and then loop the piece, as he is here. Then you can fade the track in slowly, or manipulate it into the already grooving song

[@biohmusic]

Ipothas Gaming he definitely messed up and that is a little uncommon now days haha

[@shishachamp]

After I belive I have watched all his live videos and even saw him live I think he's enjoying doing music the most.

[@miou2277]

hot voice !

[@james5276]

Makes me happy

[@lotomenguante]

Handsome and talented :3

[@sharonjames7010]

This song is real, from the heart, lots better than some of the crap songs. No special effects, no pretty lights and no greed. Love it. Thank you.

[@andinomm]

The important thing is that he's having fun not caring about his mistakes. So proud of Chet!

[@emirates111]

That audio quality is beautiful.. lifts an average Chet Faker song up levels.

[@wizcamille]

That song makes me feel some kinda wayyyyyyy man

[@TritonicTriggs]

🎃 2022 and still enjoying this!

[@japonica30]

I love this song so much. It blows my mind. It’s so beautiful. The layers of happy transcendental beats with the solemn lyrics. Chet Faker is just gorgeous.

[@mattgregg8554]

Nice, very nice. Appreciate the deliverance of this.

[@LittleJosie007]

HE IS EVERYTHING

[@mertlad4661]

When he starts playing that keyboard and the sound that comes out makes me feel some type of way.

[@ChrisGorski]

It's 2018 and Built On Glass is still my favorite album

[@PalmTree91]

2020 Lets go baby

[@sound-wizzard]

fuuuckin smashed it

[@SetsunaMusicVideos]

we're loving this sound! great performance

[@stephaniediggs4382]

awesome performance! love Chet!

[@jessicaa9801]

So great!! ❤️

[@devontey108]

This is what great. Artist do even when messing up he pulled together n unless u were a chet faker fan or never heard the song u wouldn't notice unless u seen his reaction it was funny it was like awwww 💩 lol doooo doooo pause n bring it back like a g lol

[@piecka93]

So few disslikes :) That means it's a pure genius stuff. Good job Nick.

[@duk9134]

fuck his voice is dope

[@germanrocha5454]

Very nice!

[@rustungberto_33]

Cool as dope. His face in the piano intro 💖

[@chamoyechin6166]

1998, 2005 and 2014

[@annatran3318]

Had the pleasure of seeing Chet perform live last night and 1998 was one of the most unforgettable performances; the crowd went absolutely insane (in perfect unison that is)

[@BasedTy]

Where did he play ?

[@annatran3318]

Enmore theatre in Newtown :-)

[@mattstube]

The crowd was hardly moving at that concert, music was great but looked like 50% of the crowd were stood still recording on their phones!

[@noawoolloff9774]

sooo sick!

[@michaelsacaccio]

Great job, really like it.

[@trudypancratz8157]

I love him the music and his shirt 😉

[@patriciak.a2786]

What a beautfiul , beautiful man .

[@Chinazbo]

Wow !! That's really really good, thanks !

[@theleodensian]

This is f**king outstanding.

[@EzmeWatson]

So cute! Dance it up Chet! Love you xxx

[@isabella_decarvalho]

So addicted to this.

[@TheSaMmYmAc88]

Any chance this could be released on spotify? Love this version!

[@julietromeo6793]

totally one man band ,such sessy!

[@mydogrox100]

Miss you Chet!

[@zsssolt152]

those knobs and buttons must be hot as hell

[@joelcaffey3579]

woops was confused when I read "chet baker performs 1998" .. then I learned to read good day folks

[@setitoff84]

awesome dude....so cool

[@Sketchysketches16]

Awesome! Love it!

[@fatboymig1]

Hipsters make the best music.

[@TheIndogamer]

fatboymig1 truue

[@eduardojimenez388]

True true.

[@denicebustillos9780]

I love this

[@PrzemyslawMr]

Amazing!

[@yigitkolasin5811]

44 people are crazy...

[@DeborahManfredini]

O cara é demais!!

[@AlexisGarcia]

Beasting it in all sense of the word... SN: never saw someone with a manly beard tear apart a midi setup like that :/

[@jeeimy89]

that was pretty crazy

[@seattle777]

Love it!

[@baseballfan69]

OH MY i miss you

[@futecommy]

extraordinary good

[@readergab]

Amazing performance ;)

[@NetoMuniz]

I would like to dance the music he is listening

[@rogeriohotavi]

Mentor Neto você por aqui! Que surpresa!

[@paulieo6447]

same!

[@jodytyler6541]

Great Great Stuff

[@yc3835]

I actually have never heard the song before, and realized there is a mistake at the beginning after viewing the comments

[@ivenus3258]

fUCK! Definitivamente es tan quien sabe como esta cancion, me encanta, una de las favoritas. Sin cansarnos de escucharla.

[@renan3916]

damn I would buy an NFT of this performance

[@kevinmfckr3309]

Overview Lyrics Listen People also search for Main results I'm not the reason you're looking for redemption You cut some strings and everything will fade away You tried to use some physical connection There's nothing left for you to say By the way We used to be friends We used to be inner circle I don't understand What have I become to you Take my good word Turn it backwards Turn your back on me Is it absurd For me to hurt When everything else is fading We used to be friends We used to be inner circle I don't' understand What have I become to you Take my good word Turn it backwards Turn your back on me Is it a absurd For me to hurt When everything else is fading We used to be friends We used to be in a circle I don't understand What have I become to you Take my good word (used to be friends) Turn it backwards Turn your back on me (used to be in a circle) Is it a absurd For me to hurt When everything else is fading We used to be friends We used to be in a circle I don't understand What have I become to you

[@josedejesusgarcia2477]

simplemente chingon

[@joancrusells7125]

This guy is a genius!

[@PedroAlves-cj3ej]

He covered well the mistake he made at 0:51 xD

[@nbnd.1331]

If you notice, that mistake changed the whole body of the song. Yet he still managed to make an amazing set.

[@aligboyakasha]

Pedro Alves love how live it is. he also had the wrong setting on his keyboard selected

+Pedro Alves and also his midi keyboard was set one octave up! hahahahaha total mess with his gear!

[@bruna2400]

Apaixonada ♥️

[@adrianespiritu6227]

Abril 2021 Nick Murphy !

[@yonathanquiterio]

YEAHHHH!!! pumping

[@aubreestarr6617]

i love you.

[@Sanjit651]

❤❤

[@baseballfan69]

crying

[@ivalorens8922]

Does anyone know what midi controllers he is using here ?

[@danielmartinez9365]

This is dope /o/

[@ieatbreakdown]

so deep

[@mfcodes]

Like a boss!

[@Turkeysub15]

GOODNESS

[@ericatstrange]

I'm falling in love!

[@guantanameraguajira4398]

I'm not the reason you're looking for redemption You cut some strings and everything will fade away You tried to use some physical connection There's nothing left for you to say By the way We used to be friends We used to be inner circle I don't understand What have I become to you Take my good word Turn it backwards Turn your back on me Is it absurd For me to hurt When everything else is fading We used to be friends We used to be inner circle I don't' understand What have I become to you Take my good word Turn it backwards Turn your back on me Is it a absurd For me to hurt When everything else is fading We used to be friends We used to be in a circle I don't understand What have I become to you Take my good word (used to be friends) Turn it backwards Turn your back on me (used to be in a circle) Is it a absurd For me to hurt When everything else is fading We used to be friends We used to be in a circle I don't understand What have I become to you

[@guantanameraguajira4398]

Oh thanks for the lyrics

[@paulylah]

Fuckn class. All day every day

[@mcmiky12]

fucking awesome

[@TritonicTriggs]

Everyone's trying to look cool by pointing out his mistake @:55. What mistake?

[@miguel.frigola]

0:52 We aren´t machines !!!

[@soyBruno.]

Still hoping that someone upload this versión on spotfy

[@cristiandefrance6555]

Chet Faker/////////////1998/////////nice////////live/////////life///////

[@ixopacheco9794]

Someone please can tell me the names of all akai products that appears in the video ? please ?

[@nikocrosby3304]

+ixo pacheco Akai APC 40 and Akai MPD26

[@chamoyechin6166]

1998, 2002 and 2005

[@Gualtierimusic]

Whats he using? I want to do this