First Aid Kit - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

First Aid Kit performs live in the KEXP studio. Recorded October 20, 2012.
Songs:
Marianne's Son
To a Poet
America
King of the World
Host: Stevie Zoom
Audio: Julian Martlew
Cameras: Shelly Corbett, Luke Knecht & Patrick Richardson Wright
Editing: Luke Knecht
www.kexp.org
www.thisisfirstaidkit.com

[@markhilliard4037]

Such. Effortless. Talent and Artistry...when I get depressed about the state of the world I just come back and listen to these joyous sister sing... till I get my hope back....please, oh please, keep singing hope into this old world ladies!!!

[@maggiesomerville4549]

their cover of America is the best I've ever heard... they were born to play that song.

[@TheZeezee45]

Shouts if you're still listening to this in 2014!! Seriouslyy can't wait for their new album to drop 6/10!

[@bingopajamas3484]

2018!

[@Tom_YouTube_stole_my_handle]

2019

[@42sebu]

2020 represent.

[@salmonella7993]

Hey 2014, covid says hi.

[@tessmargauxhelen3035]

I'm listening 2021. 😁💖

[@AmberGalore]

I love this so very much and I watch it multiple times a day so I thought this might be helpful: Marianne's Son - 0:10 To a Poet - 3:48 America - 14:48 King of the World - 18:44

[@GeorgFranchk]

Were fantastic two years ago; AND now also great. Congrat on your discovery KEXP; thanks.

[@shamcra]

Musicianship at its best. Love these genuine girls.

[@Bigtime1998]

Masters of their craft. Damn these girls are talented!!!

[@caittompkins3456]

I hope heaven sounds something like this

[@keithbate9405]

cait you will hear this band there. Also Dead can dance, London grammar and the magnificent Agnes Obel (listen to the "Curse")

[@caittompkins3456]

Oh, I was pretty sure London Grammar would make their way there.

[@keithbate9405]

Cait Tompkins "the curse" Agnes Obel @ Berlin live sessions 2013

[@Bigtime1998]

+Cait Tompkins If it's real it will!!

[@ThingsAndAllThat]

THERES NOTHING MORE TO IT, I JUST GET THROUGH IT - LOVES THAT LINE

[@mickram23]

Whenever I decide to have a search around KZbin my fingers take on a will of their own and invariably type 'First Aid Kit'! Curse you 'First Aid Kit' for never letting me enjoy the, undoubted, many other pleasures KZbin has to offer!!

[@HVYMETL]

I was searching youtube for Fleet Foxes covers and found these two girls from 5 yrs ago singing Peasant Song. So glad I found this.

[@MrTatiiin]

Love them, they are unique.

[@zachk1290]

I just watched this entire video and was completely amazed. I remember years ago listening to their Fleet Foxes cover... They have grown so much as singer/songwriters - it's awesome!

[@tylersterling7532]

they harmonize so fucking well

[@BandoGS]

How can they sing this good? Their vocal harmonies are perfect-

[@obiwannotanikan]

My three favorite duos (in no particular order): 1. The Civil Wars (so sad they split) 2. Chris and Thomas 3. First Aid Kit This band is so, so good.

[@vuduck1]

obiwannotanikan if you haven't heard them, you must check out the staves. there harmonies are even better then FAK. only reason i like FAK more is because of klara's insanely good falsetto. the staves are a sister trio btw.

[@obiwannotanikan]

Wow, they're great. I just checked out some of their video. Thanks! Yeah, the main reason I listen to FAK is Klara's voice, and I like folk music, but their newer stuff is a bit too poppy for me. My brother loves the Wailin' Jennys. They're very good, but I'm not a huge fan of A cappella.

[@TravelsWithGnomes]

Ahhh, their sound is enthralling! Love it :)

[@itilad]

Omg! This is too much perfection!

[@5485Ron]

Thank you again KEXP!!! Another wonderful performance from great young talent.

[@ThingsAndAllThat]

YOU SOUND SO BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER AND YOUR MUSIC IS GREAT.

[@cesarbiegas3045]

This is so so good. I love First Aid Kit and they've grown so much for me

[@paulelliott3220]

They are brilliant live King of the world - awesome, with synchronised clapping : ) America -perfect

[@ashellokitty]

The way they performed that last song has me replaying over & over lol. I love them.

[@irisheyes2748]

lovely and beautiful

[@sensunory]

To a poet is the most beautiful thing ever.. the sudden stop and the lush arrangement afterwards is amazing

[@fposter57]

I'm baffled by the wonderful duo. Congratulations to them!

[@mhecht18]

So good! So excited for their new album out on 6/10.

[@noweasytiger]

So beautiful i’m crying

[@aperezto]

I can't wait for a new album. I love this girls..

[@jjk7955]

Beautifull This songs! !! Kiss from Brasil

[@centuriesofblood]

It doesn't get any better than these sisters. The best voices, the best harmonies, the most original lyrics, the best creators of moods.

[@marcheeta87]

pure love!! thanks kexp !!!

[@toulad5317]

"But there's nothing more to it, I just get through it." These gorgeous girls make my heart sing xx

[@gregmaciel6891]

Definitely checking these two ladies out at HSBL tomorrow, stoked!!!!!

[@MrShippytim]

These girls have a great sound and great voice!

[@perronefran]

Beautiful!

[@EnzoGiannotti]

I absolutely loved it!

[@benbeck1]

Loving 'King of the World'...even better than the album version... a great live rocking rendition...

[@chris08712]

Really nice and melodic songs.. fantastic music

[@csmsmith1]

I simply fell in love with them right on the spot. So much beauty.

[@pete8634]

AHHH i commented taht you should bring them on AND YOU DID!!! Love this!

[@ladybug5262]

I'M SEEING THEM IN MAY AND I'M SO EXCITED

[@benbeck1]

Wow...loving this...excellent quality recording.... does the sisters fantastic voices justice....To the Poet...what an outstanding song that is....rocking along with it!!!!!!

[@lamoraverde]

so good !!!!!!

[@AlexIan8854]

that cover of america made me cry

[@Bigtime1998]

It's amazing - rivals the original!

[@DaStoneboat]

I'm crying for America today.

[@MatthewTison]

Nothing like live!!! Great Job!

[@ccpbass2032]

These girls are fantastic. If you love this check out The Staves if you've not already.

[@VBxHITMANx]

I hope they play "America" at Bonnaroo this year

[@sheengekoo7526]

I just want to sit there and listen to them over and over again! You two are really belong together :) The sisters Söderberg's voices are so harmonized.

[@BrendaJBentley]

Much love ❤

[@kzabad]

I love that bright eyes is their inspiration for picking up music.

[@richardowens72]

That cover of America has made me an instant fan!

[@TerryTerryTerry]

Beautiful session. I think this presenter did a good job despite some adverse personal comments. Good show. Love it all. Like the drumming - he is spot on - has a vioice too where is he now?- how could they think to lose him?

[@RemoteAbductionArm]

"adverse personal comments"?

[@rollingstonedX165135]

this is truly awesome/ amazing/ beautiful

[@jasontyers7229]

Thanks to KEXP I found this amazing band 'To a Poet' is just amazing, cant wait to see them live ;-)

[@souljerk1]

at 7:13 you can see the beauty unfold into a Zepplin moment. These ladies are truly talented. Great Band!

[@johnosheaful]

just seen it, unbelievably good

[@MrLodeus]

Perfect thing to come home to is a new FAK show on youtube. Thank you KEXP.

[@zolanipitolo2845]

They super!!!

[@amorcultura]

love YOU girls!!

[@jezebelinadancer]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

[@Sergio0Oo]

amazing, I luv them, such a beautiful and talented women... :´)

[@TheKevinChip]

What an incredible band. Seen them at Bestival, favourite act of the weekend.

[@zolanipitolo2845]

They should come and perform hear in South Africa

[@DiMoNico1981Swe]

I am proud to be Swedish =))).. they are brillant =))

[@w4r7]

Great observation Zach. That woodsy live recording haunted the shit out of me on the most melodic way. They did FF's and amazing tribute as well as present themselves as a force not be reckoned with.

[@Giuseppetiberi]

awesome...

[@tksguitarplayer]

Damn, these girls can sing.

[@tonyvegas13]

This is pure country, love it!

[@vlassakj]

Great band, great story.

[@bensley56]

They are my favourite human beings.

[@graniteiii]

Loved their original songs, America never been a fan of the song. King of the a world is even better than the LP version! Thanks again KXEP!

[@melissamurphy9407]

I'm not a patriot but this version of America makes me turns me into a complete puddle ♡♡

[@AslanW]

I grew up in the same neighborhood as they did!! Moved when I was 6 or 7 unfortunately so never got to know them but I'm pretty sure we went to the same school.. Go Sweden!!

[@gibsonfan3]

This is darn good filming for a radio show.

[@Skullziegurl]

I just pressed this randomly and it's a good song

[@sheengekoo7526]

Live on KEXP 00:09 Marianne's Son 03:47 To a Poet 09:15 Interview 14:48 America (Cover) 18:35 King of the World

[@spidey3000]

your the MAN!

[@marioinchauspe]

MUY BUENO

[@BrendaJBentley]

Raise the Vibe

[@steveelliott285]

Their harmonies are unbelievable. As a 10 year old many a year ago my friend had an older brother who introduced me to Simon and Garfunkel and Crosby, Stills and Nash, I had a good start in my musical life. So I waited, enjoyed the Eagles, and Kate and Anna McGarrigal, and finally First Aid Kit. I waited and waited for such harmony to come along again. Love this so much.

[@Sergio0Oo]

Las Amo

[@michellehayslip8299]

who knew kermit had a radio programme?

[@michellehayslip8299]

Such wonderful music. I saw them in the courtyard of somerset house this summer. Just so good.

[@hilowfosho]

These girls are amazing. Not much more to say :)

[@haatwerken]

Wow wow wow wow wow

[@danytheframer]

My heart melted

[@ASideNote]

OMG!!!

[@xorcify]

Love their music...

[@flaccidego9468]

There is definitely a female music/muscian renaissance occurring, and no, I'm not talking about Taylor Swift, etc.(PLEEEASE SPARE ME!) It's awesome because the music scene has been in a lull for the past 5years, so it's great to see it being lifted back up.

[@GreenThingonTV]

I recently learned that women make up 50% of new guitar buyers. The reason? Taylor Swift.

[@davidhack5004]

Is that Matt Hayward from Band of Skulls on the drums?

[@emitree13]

Their voices are so American sounding!

[@MisterTwemlow]

Boootiful!

[@puchaczzpuszczy]

Jak Simon & Garfunkel. Dla mnie bomba

[@Morcavalin]

Yeah, theyve have def received a lot of credits, Great reviews and 6 grammis nominations etc. They havent played much live in sweden though, actually I think the tour in February 2013 will be their first ever proper swedish tour, which is kind of sad in a way.

[@nvstrom]

I just can't seem ti get enough of their America cover (personally i think it's miles better than the original)

[@matthewbischoff7903]

What camera do you guys use to shoot this live stuff?

[@aperezto]

7:13 ups!!!

[@cerfer4]

отлично

[@MagicTwilightSaga]

Naw, man, these girls have received a lot of credit for their music in Sweden!

[@mickram23]

All true and even most British singers try to sound American too. The accent just seems to fit many musical styles better. For example I'm from Lancashire (England) and if anyone sings with a Lancashire accent they are pretty certain to be Folk singers.

[@MrTweeto]

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