Easier Said Than Done (Official Video) - Desert Sessions Vol. 12

DESERT SESSIONS VOL. 11 & 12 OUT NOW desertsessions...
Directed by: Chapman Baehler
Words written by: Joshua Homme
Music by: Joshua Homme & Carla Azar
Performed by:
Joshua H- lead vox, accent piano, synthszs, little tiny baby claps
Jake S- harmony vox
Michael K- main piano, Wurlitzer, R side guitar line & it’s guitar harmony bit at the end, harmony vox
Carla A- rolling brushes, human loop, so sick drums, little tiny baby claps, hi hat accent type stuff
Mathew S- ending electric picking twanger Guitfiddle
D Catching- synthical outlook in the end bit
Producer: Esteban Zuluaga
Exec. Producer: Jesse McClung
Production Company: Little Ugly (www.littleugly.com) (@wearelittleugly)
1st AD: Cedric Chabloz
Cinematographer: Patrick Jones
Gaffer: Quinn Brudos-Sommers
Editor: Jakob Zieman
Post Supervisor: Naheem Adio
Colorist: Strack Azar
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[@lunarmoth444]

Let's admit to ourselves that we all needed a roller skating Josh Homme in our lives 🖤

[@ColeenDanger]

Two of my loves coming together! It's magical!

[@DT24K]

Yeah, definitely a cool moment that no doubt caught me off guard with a wtf? 🤔😂😂🤘🏻🖤

[@MAGNUSERNST]

Second that.🙋🏻‍♂️

[@jpettymd]

You think there’s some outtakes with Josh falling and busting his ass??

[@frankzappa951]

Yes sir

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

Almost sounds like a B-side to ...Like Clockwork. Great!

[@jimreed2138]

It would have fit in there so beautifully

[@ajwhitfield5793]

Yeah, Kalopsia vibes.

[@seethoseareyourtearsman.1758]

It was actually confirmed, in one of the DS interviews, that this song was an unfinished project from Like Clockwork sessions

[@TheGreatPretender13]

So spot on!

[@alexfields8785]

My god us the sun

[@PublicEnemyMinusOne]

I honestly think Josh should try write and release of book of poetry. He has a beautiful mind. ...Like Clockwork saved me from suicide before. His words are so powerful.

[@absoluteprawn3805]

QOTSA has helped so many people. Like Clockwork was an unbelievable album, so unique. I love all their albums and I am excited to see what Josh does in future. I know a lot of people weren't happy with villains but Josh can't keep making he same music over and over or they would sound like every other band. But it's good to know that it helped you, what was your favourite from Like Clockwork?

[@Keverton13]

Sorry you felt so low. I've been there too. Stay strong brother x

[@toxictophat711]

I feel (a perfect Circle) was also a really big go to for me but man Josh can sing especially on acoustic sessions

[@huntermacdonald6431]

I love the community his music their music spawned. We all love it and nothing more matters. Stay strong man, glad you're still here.

[@simeonpetkov768]

Exactly the same story with me... I love them. I hope one day I meet Josh.

[@jasonportman3756]

Josh Homme is the only person who can say like a boss in 2020 and sound cool

[@johnnyscifi]

A fucking boss

[@godchi1dvonsteuben770]

Yup.

[@inisboru3181]

If were told nothing, eyes closed and just listening you'd nearly swear it was bowie. And I love it.

[@soundmeetsoundnoscrubs]

yes!!!⚡🎧♥️

[@matthewludivico1714]

me too...sounds like a perfect Bowie hommage

[@echambers1112]

And if you watched it without sound it could be Pnk Floyd.

[@parallax5395]

Josh > Bowie

[@Oleg_K.]

​@@parallax5395In your wildest most drug induced dreams.

[@IndigenousQuotet]

Josh flailing his arms on roller skates is more cool than I'll ever be. Also just realized I'll listen/watch literally anything that this dude does.

[@Mialamorena1]

Flailing? Are we watching the same video?

[@ianstolar]

This video is extremely GIF-able.

[@yonyunior]

someone get on it!

[@oblivious0rebellion]

Someone made beautiful gif sets on tumblr,... if anyone’s still looking.

[@jerryrigg]

Bizarre surrealism that only Homme can deliver. And who knew he was such an elegant roller skater?

[@johnulcer]

This song definitely sounds like a leftover demo from the *Like Clockwork* sessions. Not that I'm complaining about that whatsoever.

[@5xldragonshirt590]

I am

[@clintcannon1902]

I'd love a follow up to Like Clockwork...great album.

[@Alan-kp7vh]

Such a Bowie style, love it!!!

[@danielmiddleton8173]

If I ever shake my addictions this will be my theme song for life

[@dickvalentinesillegitimate1059]

Good luck. It’s very tough

[@JamieRambles]

It's tough but not as tough as you.

[@boneytony5041]

How’s it going?

[@larsholand]

@@boneytony5041 hahah

[@boneytony5041]

@@larsholand hohoho

[@rexeverything4591]

Josh on skates is a mood.

[@Z4J3B4NT]

According to the video message, it's an idea. Skate around all of the bullshit carefree... Easier said than done.

[@dalegribble3391]

Josh had two paths in life. Musician or linebacker. I'm glad he made the right choice

[@smadaman101]

[Verse 1] Aimlessly traipsing the garden of Eden Hitchhiking hand is all thumbs Careless in camouflage Cool as chameleons Let the boogeyman come Nitpicking naysayers barking like beagles Through the tall grass of poisonous tongues Slide down your throat like An antidote you can quote Fits like a glove [Pre-Chorus 1] Tightwads and nitwits and critics and heels Correcting your grammar for fun Metamorphosis is painfully real Ain't no other way to become [Chorus] I know it's easier said than done You can't break a deal if it ain't never real Boy, let the boogeyman come [Verse 2] On roller skates carving smooth shapes past the gates Just boogeying like a fucking boss Slide down your throat like An antidote you can quote No extra cost [Bridge] Only give a little bit Take it all, take it off Only give a little bit Take it all, take it off Only give a little bit Take it all, take it off Only give a little bit Take it all, take it [Pre-Chorus 2] Not one more day as Heaven's valet Forget-me-nots coming undone Stoners heave rocks at mansions of mirror With glassholes as big as the sun [Chorus] I know it's easier said than done All of existence has always been free Why listen to anyone? Ain't no other way to become Slipped staring straight into the sun

[@hwperformance1409]

Thanks man!!

[@thomaspesquet2389]

Thx

[@DepletedMan]

Wich of the paragraphe you like the most?

[@jennifergand6318]

👍❤️

[@Progorama]

@@DepletedMan All of them

[@L3Phyrus]

Producer: how many tabs of acid must we take to shoot the clip? Josh: yes

[@scarface3032able]

Bit of David Bowie in this

[@ratty860997]

pirate style and son's It’s very Bowie isn’t it. If some played it to me and said it was Bowie I’d believe them.

[@RcPmRcPm]

'Villains' is also quite Bowie-e....

[@thunderkiss80]

TCV's Gunman too.

[@mynameismark25]

Josh's voice has always reminded me of Bowie. Also that dude from Stereophonics sounds like Rod Stewart and the singer from A sounds like Sting.

[@ignavumasinus5908]

Truer words have never been spoke

[@katherinek.6338]

I can't stress this enough . Josh is sooo handsome

[@StaceyTheMod]

Truly

[@absoluteprawn3805]

I agree, no homo or homophobe.

[@gamesmaster1060]

creepy ass perv

[@finismarac4999]

looks like trump

[@joeydee247]

Ginger elvis

[@PosiFwd]

Josh doing interpretive dance on old school roller skates, he has SUCH a large frame!!!!!!

[@MoveToHTown]

I can't unsee Josh Homme roller skating with ease and grace. I'm so grateful🥳

[@joepuls1284]

How can this guy keep blowing my mind time after time!

[@FreeCandy.]

Why is Joshua Homme the best thing to ever happen to Rock?

[@abusabsi]

He's not... Is a good one but not the best

[@seethoseareyourtearsman.1758]

@@abusabsi him and Jack White in last 20 years

[@abusabsi]

@@seethoseareyourtearsman.1758 Mmmm I think Buzz Osborne and Maynard are much better... But it's just my opinion

[@dufung3980]

@@seethoseareyourtearsman.1758 .....Jack White?

[@timokakoun4367]

No one knows.

[@tatrick30]

Josh’s voice is incredible in this , great song with a typically haunting sound , excellent

[@rrrrrr1669]

Actually one of the best music videos I've seen in a long time. And goddamn it Josh is smooth.

[@ricflair8867]

I think like clockwork was a masterpiece by far the best rock record in the last 20 years.

[@eveh1458]

I am soo pleasantly surprised by Josh's skating skills😂👌🏻

[@karband3653]

Reminds me of Pink Floyd's Fletcher memorial home in the video concept...Homme skating around is just hypnotic

[@ThatDoodPhoenix77]

I got a Pink Floyd the wall vibes with the lyrics, sounds like a story.

[@aaronhenderson2174]

David Bowie for myself.

[@ThatDoodPhoenix77]

I see the Bowie influence, you are correct. Dark kinda, like his last album before he passed.

[@enzopup]

Was feeling Floyd too

[@mymsaps]

Nah!

[@ThatDoodPhoenix77]

@@mymsaps lol ok. Just an opinion, what do you think it reminds you of?

[@chriskelly6574]

The world needs a Josh Homme movie. That is to say a movie by Josh Homme.

[@chriswilliams8008]

David Bowie would be proud

[@linahartwig5721]

Watching Josh skate and hearing him sing is life! ⚡️

[@groverXIII]

Before today I had no idea that I needed a whole video full of Josh Homme's amazing roller-skating skills, but here we are.

[@steveboothman7649]

Keep going Josh, just keep going mate. Outstanding piece of art.

[@oblivious0rebellion]

I hope he never stops

[@Phil-uh7kn]

Wow they got arrow from star crawler!

[@Testosterone-herself]

Phil 6669 I know, she’s so cool!

[@jimbojet626]

Was she doing vocals too?

[@Phil-uh7kn]

Jim Dominguez I doubt it I didn’t see her in the credits of the album

[@sinagolestanirad2722]

WOW!!! found this guy recently, really loving his stuff

[@apparentapplepie8047]

GIVE IT LOVE, we know it’s easier said then done but WE CAN GET THIS TYPE OF MUSIC BACK.

[@stevedemon1981]

It never went anywhere it's right here

[@NopeNope-hp8mc]

The most honest lyrics in a bunch of years

[@shanewhitney8676]

This is like a bizarro version of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.

[@joshuastephenson1446]

I know, I love it! I'm still sticking to my original theory that the lyrics portray a nihilist's interpretation of Death who is fed up with his job and just starts killing whoever he wants

[@Z4J3B4NT]

@@joshuastephenson1446 and, that would be you?

[@joshuastephenson1446]

The nihilist, or death? Because I'm a super optimistic guy

[@Z4J3B4NT]

@@joshuastephenson1446 I deduced that from your interpretation of lyrics.

[@ThatDoodPhoenix77]

I see it as dancing through the chaos around you and the acceptance that clears your mind afterward.

[@cacacalr]

Sounds like it's from ...Like Clockwork and it's amazing

[@gmzanatta]

Çağlar Keser it was confirmed in an interview somewhere that it was an outtake from Clockwork that he could never finish for that album. It’s very Kalopsia.

[@janetsnakehole4836]

sounds right

[@slayerBO2EPC]

Josh has officially lost his mind... And I love it

[@Kireczka16]

Josh is getting more beautiful is one observation, another one is that I love the artistic creation of those characters.

[@lbencz]

Damn. Now i want a rollerskating Josh figurine...

[@pvldvzv]

OMG that's one of the best things i've ever seen. Crazy fucking genius Homme

[@dirkjewitt5037]

Mr. Homme you are and forever will be one of my favorite singer/songwriters. I put you in a list that only the best get on.

[@nikitaskourkoulis776]

Well, that was mesmerizing!

[@dalekay9ine]

If anyone doesn't know Carla from AUTOLUX go check them out RIGHT NOW. She's playing drums on this track and some others. Incredible drummer and AUTOLUX is bad ass and needs your attention.

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

Seeing Josh show off his roller skate skills is my highlight for 2020 so far!!

[@LieLikesMusic]

I did not see this coming

[@wickedspank]

*Nazi this coming

[@shrinkgun]

It's the Desert Sessions. Assume nothing, accept everything.

[@elliottr.6830]

The bogeyman did

[@thedude2122]

Lie likes music I should have expected to see you here

[@LieLikesMusic]

@@thedude2122 Yes you should've lol

[@absoluteprawn3805]

I loved desert sessions but I think this was my favourite from the newest volume.

[@jimreed2138]

Me too. This song would have fit in so beautifully with Like Clockwork

[@absoluteprawn3805]

@@jimreed2138 True, I wish their b sides were on streaming services. For example the fun machine is an awesome one

[@jimreed2138]

@@absoluteprawn3805 Fun Machine would have made Lullabies if they hadn't misplaced the original copy. Everything Homme touches is Gold. I really love all of his music. Kyuss, QOTSA, Crooked Vultures, Desert Sessions everything 🏜️🤘🤘

[@absoluteprawn3805]

@@jimreed2138 I got my fingers crossed for another vultures album haha

[@jambulance]

This and Something You Can't See are so fucking good

[@schielesmrs7648]

OMFG! I've been listening to this on repeat for ages ... trying to work out who Josh sounds like here. I sussed it! Close your eyes and listen to the whole track. He sounds SO much like Bowie it's amazing!

[@dEAthlikEstAtic]

he sounds like Joshua Homme. that's why it's so good.

[@lukassskywalker6806]

Beautiful!

[@aprilized]

The master of melody /harmony.. with a twist of polka ❤️

[@afx2055]

Genius.

[@dans2639]

Josh Homme is so fucking cool

[@onethreefiveeye]

Love this song....Josh speaks my soul.

[@prepaidglue2816]

I need more josh in me I mean in my life

[@dEAthlikEstAtic]

you had it right the 1st time :}

[@theoneleggedchef]

The service industry loves You, Joshua, but You already know, and this track? You never dissapoint! 🖤🖤🖤

[@shortmindedbitches]

Most artistic video i have seen for a while thx for this

[@decadence6418]

My favourite among the album along with "Noses in Roses, Forever".

[@longshot789]

Awesome, glad we got a video out of this awesome track

[@drdazfuk]

JOSH IS GENIUS Xx

[@MrJpage10]

This confirms that we need more roller skating in our lives.

[@juttaduncan33]

Ok, I did not know I needed to see Josh Homme roller skating, but I did. This is wonderful!

[@jobinmcgooch]

Damn.. Josh is really makin skating look sexy 🤘🏽

[@toncitafra3151]

Great vision Chapman.

[@jacquiroo]

Josh on wheels = 🔥🔥🔥

[@johnnydoe5318]

Gorgeous video for a gorgeous song.

[@Beefaronii_]

This video is so incredibly bonkers and I love it

[@nicknilsen]

I am confused but I love everything about this.

[@SkyPon]

oh my Josh !!

[@bandamkakokardkowa1595]

:)

[@js312raf]

:D

[@flyingnimbus369]

His voice Oh my... I'm saved

[@RagingHeartOn]

That bow at the end was well deserved

[@Kiwiihc]

How to describe, it is what it is, a visual feast of commentary, symbolism and challenging scenes...... reminiscent of a Bowie construction but with a unique flavour. I like it but it is perplexing and hilarious in its construction. I'd like to see more of what these guys can put together, quite a departure.....

[@maximelarocque5440]

Nice skating skills Mr. Homme

[@ChrisBech]

Majestic

[@robpace881]

it glorious, I just want to melt away into this song

[@SuperThatguylol]

Literally sitting here crying my lord this is beautiful.

[@janbam1778]

Dance of the Clairvoyants: Couldn't lift up the forget-me-nots Easier Said Than Done: Forget-me-(k)nots coming undone

[@anubis2044]

Loving this.....not what I expected but I AM LOVING THIS!!!!!

[@drdazfuk]

BLOWS ME AWAY EVERY TIME ❤️

[@DT24K]

Man, about died when I first saw both the moments of :19 where camera pans out to showing Homme from behind pissing on the Nazi in a strait jacket and then the pause at 2:16 where he makes that damn face while turning around supposedly falling, lmao! The man is just funny as hell! I met him after a show in Indy back in Oct. 2017 and I’m telling ya, while he was standing around talking to us outside after the show, he was just as funny then as he always seems to be. Really cool guy with a fabulous sense of some dry wit humor!

[@EXPLOSIVaudio]

Oh shit I went to that same show! Gotta start staying after shows more.

[@ethanwilliams9566]

I was there too!!! I’m so mad I didn’t stay after

[@jimreed2138]

Wasn't that the Murat show in August of 07?? If so I was at that show too. Regular John started off the show with Gasoline Angels as the opening band.

[@ethanwilliams9566]

Jim Reed I wasn’t there for that one, just the show a couple years ago - sounds amazing though!

[@Saint2K13]

Amazing Parallels on our time in this video. Thank you QOTSA.

[@CenterThePendulum]

Antagonists don’t matter when your mind glissades on roller skates.

[@anablanco1558]

So excellent , thank you

[@FriedEggSarnie]

The ending vocals remind me of I Sat By The Ocean.

[@js312raf]

Same here!

[@januaryfrost2872]

ok I have seen this guy live once, never thought one day I’d see him on them skates...

[@blakejones6648]

no one:... Josh H: Imma just skate around if thas coo

[@shaunagorski1733]

The talent in this man.... my God!

[@silentmoniker]

I needed all of this..

[@Cheeseboiga]

I absolutely love the video description.

[@waynedub1167]

Damn if I could of seen this 30 years ago I would tried hard to learn how to skate.

[@damien6997]

Great songwriter. Great performer whats not to love about Josh Homme...

[@absoluteprawn3805]

Chapman: Josh, what would you like the music video to be like? Josh: Yes.

[@chapmanbaehler3311]

This made me laugh, thank you !

[@rev.9683]

The cinamotograpy in this one is stunning!

[@danielpardofigueroa8013]

The girl is Arrow de Wilde lead singer of Starcrawler

[@Cheerupmooncat]

I thought that might be her.

[@saturninebear]

Art.

[@cousinjudas]

Totally saw all that coming...

[@egornw]

so beautiful

[@llazarus77]

Is there the girl from Starcrawler?? This video really can't get any more awesome

[@seethoseareyourtearsman.1758]

Yep

[@JalopyJockey]

It kind of sounds like, “if the acid took a dark turn at the end of recording Sergeant Pepper”

[@Laugowiththeflow]

I've just watched my new favorite video.