Dinosaur Jr. - Forget The Swan (Live on KEXP)

[@tomrafter470]

Damn, J soloed longer then my dad was in my life.

[@leoseibert]

+Tom Rafter i think even lou and murph didnt expect that much =o

[@routineparticular7104]

They ALL soloed man. Dinosaur Jr is fucking amazing, all three are crazy talented

[@dommay2241]

Best comment on the Internet.

[@ladymother5488]

Noah Talbott Word

[@grandioseblare]

Can relate bro... 😂😂

[@hungrybois5954]

I really wish they'd "remaster" this album with their modern recording capabilities. The songs pop out so much more live than they do on the album.

[@patricklink8527]

I think you probably shouldn't mess with a great album I like it just fine . Also the noise and Ambience of the recording is part of what drew me to Dinosaur Jr to begin with . Just one reporters opinion

[@hungrybois5954]

@@patricklink8527 I get that, but then there would still be the original to listen to as well as this hypothetical remade album. Not that it will happen regardless, but it's still fun to pretend. Haha

[@panam4redd]

@@patricklink8527nah i kinda agree with OP, they were so young when they made these songs i'd love to hear them with more polish

[@2112iscoming]

I'm terrible with album and song names, but I have a Dinosaur Jr album that sounds like it's coming through an apartment wall. Some remasters are definitely in order for this level of music!

[@mikastu]

J: "Alright Murph, you're gonna get your cardio in for the week."

[@lianschmidt6355]

😝😝😝😝 he’s an animal

[@Mikeychest]

Murphy completely destroyed it on the drums. What a fucking animal. Amazing performance from an incredibly underrated band.

[@azhbaha]

Incredibly underrated? They're rated just right. They've got loads of credit and respect. Among the Z-generation, they might be underrated compared to, say, Nirvana, but that's as far as their underratedness goes.

[@TheMistery97]

J Mascis never fails to shred a solo. Crazy to think he started out as a drummer.

[@gitoberg1]

Yeah he’s definitely not short of talent he was a drummer for upside down cross and his other band witch are fukkin brilliant too

[@mattrussell8654]

Took the job away from Lou

[@naileyedofficial4250]

Crazy to think that J wrote this when he was like 18

[@zardrobot]

Cant believe this song came out in 1985. It sounds as though it was written yesterday. Same with "The Lung".........Timeless music.

[@robloxpapichulo]

Lou singing is really fucking amazing on this perfomance

[@Liamgamazo13]

Wow, J must be one of the best guitarists ever

[@agateplanet]

Generational. Yet to be acknowledged by mainstream sources. Who cares tho. It is power.

[@justinkennedy4768]

He is in my opinion

[@brandnouveau8454]

Correct!

[@danielestupinan2036]

He is.

[@AFSV2]

Джей играет душой, а не пальцами. Вот и весь секрет.

[@freeecountryy]

One of the few times J and Lou harmonize. I love it.

[@iuris3t]

Im thinking now, this is true? I love them, but did u see how many times Lou barlow look at him? This is a kexp morning show? second song?

[@alandelgado5406]

This dude J can guitar-solo forever without a sweat

[@carwynlangdon6019]

one of the most powerful trio's in music

[@davidmoon6096]

yes one of my very favourite band! another great trio bands are Rush, Kings X and Primus (not sure they are 3 right XD )

[@bassking80]

Takes me back to high school in the mid 90, laying back in bed stoned off my ass listening to dino jrs first three albums on my walkman one right after the other..

[@milesr94]

bassking80 sounds fucking perfect!

[@mxxmi]

Same

[@Sasquatch10]

When i start smoking again listening to their entire discography might just be the first thing i do.

[@crabman732]

The bassist's voice sounds amazing here.

[@davidjameschamberlain]

He also fronts groups called Sebadoh and The Folk Implosion

[@MrTradisrad]

Ill forgive you...but this is one of the few times you should learn the name of the bassist...props to lou...he does everything but keep the bar low

[@alifa9675]

+MrTradisrad nice pun

[@ruthbergloff5808]

Best Band of All Time. Period.

[@TheWhichHunt]

Oh shoot. My face just melted.

[@jmeltedmyface]

Same...got too close🎶🎶🎶

[@davewiegmann5812]

mind blowing psychedelic solo

[@debaxer]

how the fuck could anyone dislike this?

[@xmarkbryantx]

This song's from what, '84? These guys were ahead of their time.

[@agateplanet]

Correct.

[@pixie_4059]

Came out in ‘85 actually but he might’ve wrote in ‘84 but it came out in ‘85

[@brunftbert3381]

They were. But made nothing out of it.

[@tylerw7959]

@@brunftbert3381 Really ignorant thing to say. These guys have carved out their own sound, and career longevity that most bands could only dream of.

[@awolsurf-TC]

@@brunftbert3381 Huh?

[@zipcutter]

I think Murph needs a cold beer after that effort

[@solarreturn7673]

love when the chorus when j and lou sing together

[@CamoDrako]

such misuse and respect for the bass at the same time, incredible

[@NickHarman]

That song will be the death of Murph

[@dinosaurjr.57]

LOL

[@POPNDOUGH]

It's like he is sacrificing himself so that the rest of us can live.

[@minecraft4life499]

I have no idea where lou even came up with some of those "chords" he is playing, but holy fuck do I love it!

[@niccolocanal3817]

Minecraft 4 life that’s what’scool about Dino Jr. They’re not a power chords driven Band. The melodies are astonishing 😍

[@kevinc809]

But your kids are gonna love it.

[@cyrilkrassilnikov2248]

dedicated to my dear Grandfathers Nikolai and Dimitri, divine spirit be always with them....

[@starwarez73]

love the flanger effect

[@MrTradisrad]

Well I was gonna try and cover this one on acoustic...but after watching this maybe ill keep this cover to myself in my basement

[@kevinc809]

These guys are the best. I wish 15 year old me found them in 1985 instead of 35 year old me in about 2005. Woulda changed my life

[@dylandenney3980]

At lest you found out about them right about when they got back together. I got into em around the time Give A Glimpse came out.

[@HanginInSF]

Or 48 year old me in 2021 lol

[@PhyuckYu619]

25 year old me I’m 2005. Thank you Henry Rollins.

[@barbaralamarr]

12 year old me in 85. Debut album. Changed my life. Lifelong fan & favorite band of my era.

[@azhbaha]

@kevinc809 You weren't watching MTV in the early to mid 90s?

[@Canis_Fatalis]

This just makes me want to see them live once more. They really kick ass on stage

[@AngelaBaldi]

Alternative rock doesn't get any better than this. This was everything.....

[@Bobby_Uterus]

man, you can tell this performance was loud as fuck. good job who ever did sound on this video.

[@HanginInSF]

I can see this is going to be one of those bands where I have a new favorite song every week. Not favorite song by this band but favorite song period.

[@rottingfingers3541]

Gorgeus solo... Amazing performance dino

[@elmeromero3072]

It's floating through the abyss Under the brig my head swings down Beware her wrath, the image gone The shell is crumbling, fix my frown This spell would be clear in non-tradition And stepping on these pieces of pain and smirk And rape goes through to sin my eyes And shapes know where the heartache will lurk Forget the swan, a stone swims near A stone has come, if I could cheer Forget the swan Forget the swan Drifting among this rubble I guess the waiting, wished I would I found a box, untethered and true Possession it understood Forget the swan, a stone swims near A stone has come, if I could cheer Forget the swan Forget the swan How I tried to warn my neighbor But the corn was much too high In confusion up and threw him, woke up every day But it's not too late brother, I'll still say you were mine Forget the swan, a stone swims near A stone has come, if I could cheer Forget the swan Forget the swan Forget the swan, the dreams are gone The pain goes on, they fly at dawn Forget the swan Forget the swan Forget the swan Forget the swan

[@neaippehtuuppin]

I love it, they have as much or more energy than when they did it way back in the eighties.

[@pyewackett5]

Saw them on my 30th b'day. Still as fresh as ever : ) I'm now 51 this september & i don't mind that one bit

[@mxxmi]

Every time I sneaked out on my rollerblades to go on monday movies on our local discotheque because "they fly at dawn" high school memories❤

[@flashhbutekin]

The best that rock n roll may reach

[@Angelinterceptor78]

I fucking love this song,My fav Dino jr song of all time.Never get bored of this.Love it

[@Merlo_77]

"They fly at dawn!"

[@RodrigoQuirosSequeira]

Amazing performance. I think this is the first song from their first album.... just mindblowing

[@djlazypaul]

How does Lou play the bass so accurate like that?

[@FlickMobb]

amazing

[@bastiangustavsen3168]

probably 40 years of practice :P

[@mati.vilchez]

In an interview he said he wanted to play the bass like if he was playing a guitar. That's a unique style.

[@Jept]

A HELLA LOT of left hand string dampening 😂

[@nateatchison161]

He also said he had to hit the strings hard so he could be heard over j...

[@19booey]

Got to lean against the stage in Nashville(Cannery Ballroom) in front of Lou the whole show. Could barely hear J through the bass. Loved it! And...got Lou’s setlist after the show and met J! Also, saw them in San Diego, LA and Baltimore on this tour.(Fall 2019)

[@KnutKniffte]

Rare to see a great band performing again. :)

[@SquareWaveSymphonies]

One day Murph is just going to explode behind his drumset.

[@johnmg88]

It's hard to believe the gentle quiet guy I seen doing his solo acoustic stuff is an absolute monster on the bass. Typing this I've just realised I've got a Lou Barlow full house of live shows

[@neilware8835]

Lou being back gives me faith in humanity

[@bojackhorseman3787]

A hole in the space time continuum breaks every time J Mascis solos due to the energy produced by his guitar.

[@3340steve]

Wow...another really good song i have never heard....

[@mxxmi]

"where you been"😂😂😂

[@3340steve]

@@mxxmi no kidding..:)

[@Andre-nx5xl]

Have you ever thought about how band that never got a LOT of recognition - actually age better?

[@jimmaguire3079]

J Mascis = genius

[@lianschmidt6355]

I love that they play so many versions of this amazing song.

[@cesarfernandez3822]

the best band ever .......

[@sebastianschultz3107]

*Mascis soloing* Murph- "alright dude we fucking get it..."

[@predeterminedmeat5024]

There's been versions of Forget The Swan over 13 minutes long. I can only imagine the agony of Murph behind the kit. J writes some difficult drum parts

[@masataka986]

from 4:07 to 7:42 : Thanks J, I

[@jeffreyletourneau299]

Listening to such art in this reality has been an honor.

[@harrythompson9315]

love you Lou idk why.... but I do. I like your music too!

[@zippodbeebilbroxen3016]

THIS SONG IS THE BEST

[@miisu]

I love the bass rumble.

[@Sasquatch10]

8:08 Murph gives Lou a look of acknowledgement. 8:09 Lou responds with a nod of approval.

[@poseidone5]

Imo the best song of Dinosaur Jr! Masterpiece!

[@justinkennedy4768]

Longest and one of the greatest solos

[@Pedal_Gong_Show]

Jay M. has managed to create his very own Syle. But the other two are also part of it. Mr. B. his exelente voice and his bass playing, which is in the remotest sense, rather a guitar style on the bass, also makes very important ingredients to make the soup taste as it tastes at DINOSAUR Jr. Unique and immediately to taste, from the day's porridge. 🤜🖤🤛

[@freakmoth]

Brutal.

[@darylcumming7119]

Memories.

[@charlesbolin4480]

thank you for posting

[@wildbullfrog]

my favourite tune

[@Allijaffe]

I love this band so much

[@Wolfman1250s]

So good

[@jasonsabbagh5993]

How does this not have more likes, this world is asshatbackwards

[@sundog6820]

loveLOVE this song

[@jonathanmathieson415]

So sick so clean so rockin so I say

[@robduck4812]

Much Love from Canada eh

[@nateatchison161]

I said God damn! 🤘🔥💣

[@grodinvanbeethoven]

Seems a lot of east coast bands, D jr, Ween, They M B Giants, Phish, love to write lyrics that make no sense, albeit good songs.

[@anaglauciasousapereira8525]

Lou is Crazy!

[@GrungeScreaching]

jay is brilliant guitarist

[@perks6292]

Just a fuckin' great band right hur

[@HealableToast]

murph going ham on those drums. Love to see it

[@grahamtaylor3093]

On another level

[@jameskaihatu6209]

I'm a guitar player and really like Mascis' melodic phrasing, but I watch this for Murph's drumming.

[@andresmata3727]

Morphys drumming is sublime.

[@MathesonPhotography]

Rocks - what is there to dislike about this?

[@roldaoaguiar763]

Lou ripping the shit out of his bass while j just vibing with his fuzzy fuzzy guitar

[@laurintemme760]

Soooo good!

[@aikbabayan7891]

Epic. Always

[@Wolfman1250s]

fucking incredible

[@AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84]

This shit is just unreal. Mascis is a god!

[@diagnolsnakeskin462]

This is BADASS!!!!

[@Dirtyboxcarkids]

this guys r just so awesome

[@yeskgomez5014]

J mascis , dinosur Jr , sebadoh brutal

[@grodinvanbeethoven]

Guitar game won

[@jurgenschmidt838]

4:00

[@liamgallagherrr]

Chorus drums fills are gnar

[@Finsami71]

Murph the drummer is on fire on this.

[@JCECG]

Holy shit!!!

[@jestemKozakiem]

A M A Z I N G

[@GrungeScreaching]

totally my favorite song of theres

[@jiggy57]

Too sick