FILTER | "Phenomenology" (1996) - Full Documentary

Rare footage on the early success of the metal industrial band, Filter. Directed by John Cook, this documentary focus on their debut album, "Short Bus", including interviews with the band members, live performances, music videos, and rare homemade footage.
3/4 of the music videos had to be cut out to avoid copyright infringement. These were "Hey Man Nice Shot", "Dose" and "Jurassitol", but nor the '96 music video for "Stuck in Here", or any of the live footage.
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So I decided to add several time frames to each little segments throughout the video, so you can learn about the part you're most interested in.
0:59 "1,137 days on the Short Bus"
2:26 Putting the band together.
13:43 "The question".
20:16 Hit the road.
21:55 Exhausting tour.
24:59 "An angry record".
32:26 "Fashionably... what?".
35:36 Movies music collaboration.
43:19 Mixing equipment.
58:47 Ending Credits.
"Filter was born to be a live band"...
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Live in Dublin, '96:
4:55 | "Stuck in Here" [Rock Version]
14:47 | "White Like That"
38:50 | "Take Another"
44:18 | "Under"
Live in San Francisco, '96:
16:32 | "White Like That" (Latter part, 2nd verse)
52:43 | "Hey Man, Nice Shot"
MUSIC VIDEO
26:46 | "Stuck in Here" [Video Version]
THANKS FOR WATCHING

[@benjaminmorgan6208]

Man so fucking good. 90's had some of the best innovative sounds, a very artistic period.

[@ErikJoeNoise02]

Indeed ! Love the 90´s ! \m/

[@TyruS960]

thats right dude

[@fastfoodi]

Richard Patrick has one of the best screams around.

[@N1ckD22]

Him,kurt and Cornell.

[@talumcatum8460]

his style reminds me of Chester Bennington but Patrick did it first

[@fastfoodi]

@@talumcatum8460 True, but Patrick's is more guttural and visceral somehow. Plus, he can hit those higher notes. The song One is the best showcase for this, imho.

[@serotoninsyndrome]

Title of Record was such a phenomenal album. Heavy and hard as fuck, but also melodic and vulnerable at the same time. And they were amazing in concert back in the day.

[@catbreath8361]

@@N1ckD22 Layne

[@treysimmons7707]

Saw them twice on the Short Bus Tour. This line up was one of the best live bands I ever saw. Later, in 1999, an ungodly hot summer, a guy and I were starting a band, and we played every night when we got off work around eleven. Every night, our unwind, with many beers in our stomachs, and still downing them, around 3 or 4 am, we would watch this VHS tape. Pretty sure we watched this thing every night for about 2 months straight that summer !!!

[@nickcharles6530]

What ever happened to with your band? Please say you at least played some shows? I think more young people need to start their own band and get gigs...No one seems to get it anymore.

[@barronpierce8699]

Yes I'm also curious what happened to your band?

[@treysimmons7707]

We never got anywhere guys !!!! Never even played a show..........

[@deevital]

haha classic!!!

[@krztorooindustries]

THAT SOUNDS LIKE A FUCKING AMAZING time bro!!! Did u guys at least release some demo tapes? 🤔😜💯🤔 Do ya have Discord by any chance, mate? you've sparked my curiosity now, brotha. 🤘🔥

[@velvetpilot2008]

Big fucking thanks for uploading the entirety of this. It certainly is easier than having to find a VCR and wait for a copy of the tape to show up at your doorstep! A part of me misses the experience of watching a physical tape with such killer content like this. But hey, the convenience is just better these days! Again, huge THANKS. It's good people like you who bring fans rare content like to this!

[@CrookedStepsHardHeaded]

Lol I miss that experience too. You're welcome buddy. I love this kind of content as well.

[@LuisGlitz]

I was at that show in Portugal in the pit. It was insane. Filter and Smashing Pumpkins gig in Praça de Touros de Cascais 2nd may 1996. Still one of the best nights of my life.

[@blase7733]

My kinda band! Whoza!!

[@darrencorbett9883]

I’m jealous mate, good work!!

[@MiKeMiDNiTe-77]

ONE OF THE GREATEST MOST UNDERRATED BANDS EVER!!!

[@marksantory4405]

Holy shit that live version of stuck in here is so fucking hard! I wish so badly I woulda seen filter live during the short bus era. His voice and scream are legendary.

[@jawsincorporated]

The REAL Filter. The only lineup for me.

[@marco327]

In '95 I heard 'Hey man nice shot' on the radio during a nightshow. Was blown away by it. Took some time to get the cd but when I got it... it was stuck in my player for months. For years I thought the song was about Cobain until I found out it was Dwyers. Awesome album that influenced my taste in music. So cool artwork on the album and single's. Really love 'Title' and 'Amalgamut' too. Still listen to those album's and still LOVE sparkle Fender guitars!

[@jasonpeters9865]

I thought it was about Jesse James for 15 years fr. 1995

[@StevenEveral]

43:20 That lever of power back in 1995 can now fit into a music editing program on a laptop today.

[@pbrninja19]

The performance of Take Another at 38:52 is extremely brilliant.

[@chrissteiger4199]

Short bus was a killer album. Every song on it was good.

[@jonny26281]

Only in the 90's could you get away with metallic pants. Awesome

[@ChristelMontoya]

oh my gosh thank you thank you I used to have this VHS and lost it many years ago. I thought I would never see this footage again...I cannot thank you enough. They were just SO FUCKING good then and this doc captures that magic so beautifully.

[@QUIZFILTER]

same here... had the VHS... watched it over & over... I think the tape is still in a box in my closet with that NIN 2-tape VHS box set ( can't remember the name of that 1 either... the 1 with every single video release up to that time & 2nd tape of live concert stuff)

[@krztorooindustries]

Matt Walker and John Stanier (from Helmet) are 2 of the most underrated 90's drummers ever. 🤘🔥💯🥁

[@MysTeri0usMatT7]

Filter is badass and very much underrated/overlooked. Take a picture is a beautiful tune which carries my memories of the late 90's far across the horizon amidst clouds of heavenly hope.

[@ruination775]

Totally agree. Their influence upon the 90s Musical Landscape is so often overlooked as is Robert Patrick as an artist.

[@jasonpeters9865]

Short bus their best album.

[@drifter1976]

Brand new.Filter fan!!

[@CrookedStepsHardHeaded]

Welcome to the awesome world of Filter. First two albums are the greatest.

[@stephenm8725]

we got snacks and we party hard

[@QUIZFILTER]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I think I still have the VHS tape of this in a box somewhere, but haven't had a working VCR in a while & not sure if this video exists anywhere else... always a favorite & by now, very nostalgic. THANK YOU!!!

[@ruination775]

Phenomenal. I love Filter, but this was the Panzer Tank Version. Would love a few new Albums from this classic line up.....

[@dftns19]

How have I missed this? I even watch "Fluff" and I missed this. That live version of "Stuck In Here"!

[@cvtdesign82]

That Short Bus Tour line is the GOAT for Filter. Sound is so damn big

[@Cee_B]

I wish the version of “stuck in here” that they did in this show was an added track. I love the original slowed down version it makes for great smoking vibes and thinking vibes but this version does something else. Almost like the drums are in line with the emotion inside and the words are equal in similarity to the thoughts. However you interpret the meaning of the song for some reason I still can apply in one way or another to my thoughts. It captures “it’s a beautiful day for an execution” in sound form. Speaking of execution Amazing how they nailed it with this version.

[@spjmasson]

Such an underated band and I don't know why!!

[@burningkarma]

That big ass portable studio lol......You can get all that from a freakin iPad now. Insane.

[@ArtisticAutisticandAiling]

I keep watching the Short Bus parts. Because of that album and production alongside some others I love and could name, this is one of the reasons I'm saving for a Roland S-50 (Not the drum machine they used. They used a MIDI Controller based on what I can observe from these tapes.). Still an incredible and impressive D.I.Y metal album! 🤘🐼

[@Nutcho369]

as far as i see Filter legacy got not so many likes after 6 years this doc. downloaded on youtube. It`s not fair. R. Patrick is a real screamo man!!!! Cheers from Kyїv/Ukraine.

[@stephenm8725]

rock on dude.Yes, Filter deseves more likes! cheers from the US

[@ashlandstationmusic]

Agreed. Cheers from Seattel!

[@Gascan619]

Thnk u for posting this wish they sold these live performances as MP3s!

[@dangerousmike818]

Fucking love this man, thanks for posting this, always loved Filter, seen em 3 times live and Im 41 now, just found out last year he's Robert Patrick's brother lol, mind was blown. Under is my favorite but all their songs are good, thanks again great vid

[@ErikJoeNoise02]

LOVE FILTER SINCE DAY 1 !!! \m/

[@figureheaduk]

Brilliant! I had the import NTSC version of this c.1999 (along with NIN's "Closure") on VHS as neither got an official UK release...

[@QUIZFILTER]

I had (might still in a box somewhere) both of those/this on VHS... good shit

[@rickblasing1237]

90's rock was so good, edgy, and had something to say. Modern "rock" is pure empty, vapid, glossy shit cake.

[@crunch7915]

Saw them in 95 at a small venue in AZ. It was the loudest concert I have ever been too.... If I recall, Richard was sued because he threw a red solo cup full of beer at some guy in the front row. Rock n Roll!!

[@jasonpeters9865]

The most underrated band maybe all-time

[@clcnoize]

Filter is Short bus Short bus is Filter

[@deevital]

Brilliant doc!!!

[@Viznox]

Really stoked you uploaded this!

[@CrookedStepsHardHeaded]

+Daina Vincent Appreciate it!

[@Viznox]

+uGround You bet.

[@jasonpeters9865]

Saw uknown band called Chevelle open for Filter in 2000. Amazing show

[@modobr]

Thx for this

[@GothicXlightning]

Making the T-1000 proud bros

[@lincolncwynar1547]

I still get a rush listening to “ Hey Man Nice Shot”. Seen Filter live a dozen times, but, the 90’s were the era to be alive.

[@shawnschroeder9648]

Sophisticated angst. Best.

[@FlankinspanK]

that drummer is awesome in this vid

[@Gascan619]

Wish original line up get BACKkk! 😆

[@haldenmunk7406]

Greatest album of all time.

[@erudolph]

I absolutely love this. To behind the scenes insight adds so much context and brings me back to that time in my life. You can only really appreciate this in reflection after a large period of time that allows you to see their life progression. I have the same feeling and appreciation when looking back at early Deftones. Just awesome.

[@freepadz6241]

Fluff sent me here.

[@dugp1862]

Who dat?

[@Fireflyorange]

@@dugp1862 fluff is me comment and sub br=ah

[@jasonpeters9716]

American music always the best. Even in 60s

[@isolateddemon9438]

I really miss the 90's😥

[@andydhillon1977]

Right there with you. I wish I enjoyed it more though. I was too focused on the future. Took that time for granted. :-/

[@shatteredsquare]

I really missed the 90s

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Man i miss the 90s for sure! 96 takes me back for sure i was into filter and xfiles those were the days 🎸🤘🎶🎶🎶 i saw this tour & in 99🤘🤘 and then in 2012@ the namm show! awesome band hand's down

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Such a killer band 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@dnr415]

Just got tickets to Exit/In show May 8. Hot Fukkn Damn ! ! !

[@rocznik83]

Too bad Brian Liesegang isn't around anymore. They did some incredible stuff together with Rich.

[@ks-ix6xz]

would be awesome if they could re-release this as a DVD, maybe with hi-definition quality too.

[@kingjoseph5901]

Back when things were good in the United States.

[@kevinbrunty873]

fvckin' A Man, Loved it

[@deevital]

very very very cool man!! Loooove it!

[@catbreath8361]

Back then Fitler rocked hard. Awesome.

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

2:12 - Filmed very near to a road that I used to get home when I would work in that area. Edit: ...somewhere very close to Juan Tabo Cabin.

[@jasonpeters9716]

Met Geno in 2001. After a show in Kansas City. Chevelle opened

[@jasonpeters9716]

Joy Division imo is the most influential band ever

[@rasterraster1728]

it's weird seeing that mobile recording studio thing because its like...where did the music go they made on that? They show a keyboard thing, etc. Was it not good enough? Are some of those songs on the second album? Just unfinished ideas? Interesting to see that though...they must have had like a semi truck haul their gear around. I think filter's biggest mistake was they went and toured for 2 years and didn't make that second album right away instead. I mean the second album is good, but they should have honed into that short bus sound for a longer period of time.

[@CrookedStepsHardHeaded]

As far as I know, the second album was supposed to be more electronic and it was Brian Liesegang idea, which is why they broke up. It was to be called Longbutter, and to be released in 1997 but it was scrapped due to creative differences. It's a bummer, I think it would be interesting to know what it would sound like.

[@soeffingwhat]

I'm glad and surprised that they included footage from the concert in Dublin here, not just cos I'm Irish lol, but that concert ended up being remembered for wrong and tragic reasons. Nothing to do with Filter though.

[@MattFoleysGhost]

Do tell?

[@michaelryan1998]

@@MattFoleysGhostA girl got crushed to death during the headline act the Pumpkins.

[@Shivayani77]

I have Phenomenology on VHS tape and a great condition tv that plays VHS.

[@kristopherragas1631]

Yeah Filter🤘😎🇵🇭

[@annagastrotyan3278]

Fuck!! That lives are kickass🙏

[@jessestrobel2]

Obviously the template that Linkin Park followed and achieved massive acclaim doing. Filter isn't my favorite band or anything but Shortbus was seriously good

[@jovanreid6782]

Never thought to make that correlation but it makes a lot of sense.

[@andrewbarrett4482]

Purifying by Filtration ☝️💯💋⭐

[@damnedlock2956]

I saw Filter open for White Zombie....and they put on a hell of a show...one of the top 10 shows I have ever seen...they are still very good..but not like they were back then.

[@dannyd1224]

51:16 .... "grandmas BASEMENT!" lol wonder if he still has that...

[@ozoneswiftak]

I didnt realize these guys were really heavy. And my age. About 50- 55 now

[@chizmo7]

Sandia Mountains in the background. Nice.

[@themadminuteman]

I had this VHS

[@CycoMikie]

toughest drummer i've ever listened to... Matt Walker

[@ectomorph_7]

Where’s the likes?

[@annette325]

Is this the video where they set fire to a Reznor mannequin?

[@drifter1976]

Beautiful story!! Ha ha lol

[@egobuilders415]

They need to increase the intensity in the song at the end 😎👊

[@ericdanielsbenavidez5867]

Dude, i have this V.H.S. wtf is up with that Ending Footage?...I do hope you KNOW about it right? It's Not on here.

[@lastgreathand-drawnproduct3843]

That was a beautiful stage dive Geno took off the monitor. I'm watching that scene on VHS as we speak.

[@ericdanielsbenavidez5867]

@@lastgreathand-drawnproduct3843 dude, can you explain wtf happened at the end there?. Seems thier messing around at like end of a show or something. Some asshole throws a cup/bottle it explodes on the guitarist really messing him up...hes pissed and dives into the crowd..lol.

[@lastgreathand-drawnproduct3843]

It's hard to make out from the old shakey camcorder footage, but when they eventually go backstage, Brian asks Geno if he got in a fight, and Geno explains that someone a few rows back threw something that decked him right in the mouth and split his lip open. It's about a 7 minute cacophony of instrumental wanking at the end of their set in Albuquerque. Richard seems to be having none of Geno's flexing because he yanks the mic away and throws a beer at him.

[@ericdanielsbenavidez5867]

@@lastgreathand-drawnproduct3843 yeah for sure...that was getting out of hand fast...crazy days...beatuful video man here i thought i had the only copy wrong. Lol.

[@ericdanielsbenavidez5867]

Fuck i loved this album so much as i kid still do..blew my lil mind it was made by just two dude's at the time..

[@ariesostia126]

52:32 HEY MAN NICE SHOT

[@scottvogel8477]

Fluff also sent me.

[@GothicXlightning]

22:22 i'm the only one who starts Laughing for no real reason about that strange Random moment ?? not sure why i find it funny? anyway is fun to see them live, they have a very solid sound on stage

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

Fluff sent me.

[@xxPeabrain27xx]

fluff sent me

[@shootingmach12]

Which video?

[@xxPeabrain27xx]

it was one of the faq monday videos, idr which one

[@MegaMega22]

No drummer will be able to accurately play the album versions of the drum beats, too random.

[@marcusavitia634]

What is the ending credit song

[@CarsonsVideos]

army of anyone

[@richiepatrick5916]

Fix the aspect ratio..

[@CrookedStepsHardHeaded]

+Richie Patrick What do you think is wrong with it? I checked it before I upload it to fit full screen. What do you want, a widescreen video for VHS footage? Just enjoy it for what it is.

[@sgorded819]

@@CrookedStepsHardHeaded Sounds like the 90's ... can you make it more.. 2018? 😂😂😂. I Just joking arround. Thanks for upload !

[@CrookedStepsHardHeaded]

@@sgorded819 lol sorry can't fix that, nothing sounds better than the 90s

[@Shivayani77]

35:37

[@burningkarma]

Thanks to Frank for his military service.

[@krztorooindustries]

Filter is one of the most underrated industrial metal bands ever - them and Dope anyways. 🤘👌😎🐲🦘🔥💯

[@savagedick1462]

Lol, filter

[@jamesb8619]

52:36