Floating Points - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@CRASS2047]

The older I get, the more I appreciate music like this. Zero 7, Air, The Cinematic Orchestra etc..... Rhodes, bass guitar, lighter drums , with light guitar. Maybe I’m just old as dirt, 44 but I tell myself it’s the evolution of my musical taste.

[@wm2922]

It's simply very good, beautiful, soulful yet technically masterful music that speaks to emotions without trying to be cheesy or shocking. Good for you for following this musical path of yours dude 🙂

[@randalllawkin]

37 wife thinks I'm weird cause I truly appreciate all genres of music from all over the world. Pretty broad.

[@MrDschiesus]

i go the other direction. only listened to mellow stuff in my youth. now 40 ive discovered NIN and Ministry for myself.:) still like the other stuff though. Throughout all the time Mr. Tom Waits remains the unquestionable Nr. 1

[@manuelsen69]

26 and i love it; many of my musician friends as well. So now you can tell yourself you're into the same stuff like these mid 20s youngsters.

[@CRASS2047]

@@manuelsen69 I started dabbling with making music around 2014. If you’re willing to listen, I have some songs on SoundCloud. It’s under the artist name Flow Taylor. Nothing officially released yet. I’d love any and all feedback

[@maxspencerkarinen6463]

its amazing to hear him talk about his roots in classical music and love of pharaoh sanders 5 years ago, to making an album with him and london symphony orchestra now. truly inspiring

[@ramirofrancois2157]

The album with Pharoah Sanders was a blessing. Highly recommended.

[@whatdothlife4660]

@@ramirofrancois2157 The whole suite is great but Movement 6 is Legendary!

[@theoldleafybeard]

@@whatdothlife4660 I tend to lose track of Movements in a continuum.

[@mysupersweetFreak]

@@whatdothlife4660 it is

[@leandrorizzi]

​@@theoldleafybeard same here

[@mauricioquiroga6458]

i played this as a background music while working, I had to stop working because it was so good! and watch a little of the video, good vibes dudes

[@ghostcatyt1697]

props to the drummer, dayyym man can hold a groove

[@bonitabromeliads]

great drummer

[@RicZalewski]

Whats his name?

[@salemthemerciless]

Yeah he was real cork.

[@matthewdonaghue1431]

Guy straight cradling that groove like a golden ball sack.

[@ApolloSuns]

Agreed! So damn good!

[@BURG]

this live session just won everything on youtube... jaw drop deluxe

[@PodOfHeat]

I totally agree!

[@glennhill_music]

Yo Ollilab, you might know this... What's that polysynth he's playing at the beginning of Argente?

[@BURG]

+Randall van den Berg looks like an oberheim matrix 6

[@menuno69]

Check out Lingus from Snarky Puppy in we like it here session. And the winner is... :D

[@menuno69]

***** My home is the world, so get out of my house you thug!! If jazz is shit it wouldn't be almost like a lifestyle to millions, you're the shit thing, your comment stinks! x|

[@keithklassen5320]

I really appreciate how far out they go while still staying largely diatonic and grounded in harmony, accessible to the child in all of us.

[@pattygiron-jones6930]

this is a super rad comment

[@2kiwis1aussie]

It's not that diatonic. There are a bunch of accidentals and inharmonic textures outside the implied harmony

[@rubbadubdub6543]

@@2kiwis1aussie It’s still LARGELY diatonic though

[@SxPUNKxE]

Bass...

[@Myuzak]

Gosh, you can't go far at all when playing sugary harmonious music. Fortunately I've grown up from that.

[@skiptabor]

Just in case it hasn’t been mentioned yet, Michael Parker & Kevin Suggs are absolute legends. This sounds incredible. Floating Points and the band killed it too.

[@Sunset4Semaphores]

Yeah they stole my FM synths in 2007 from a military base

[@jeremiahmelson8530]

Best radio station. Period.

[@funkentechno]

Incredible set. Really blurs the line between pure electronic music and full on jazz.

[@EEO857]

You should listen to Jaga Jazzist then. :)

[@funkentechno]

E ʀ ɴ ᴇ s ᴛ ᴏ . S ᴛ ᴇ ᴅ ɪ ʟ ᴇ oh I like them a lot! This is just new for FP, who used to be strictly electronic :)

[@bonitabromeliads]

There's nothing "jazz" about this music at all. It's post rock with some nice synth work. I wouldn't call Tortoise jazz either, even though it's a lot more jazzy than this. www.apassion4jazz.net/jazz.html

[@WordChicken-mk7el]

@@bonitabromeliads this is very 70s return to forever/chick corea. This is indeed jazz.

[@ryguymerlnit5503]

@@WordChicken-mk7el I agree. This is jazz/jazz influenced for sure. There's even a slight Herbie Hancock vibe going on. And as for Tortoise...well, just quit raining on our parade. Music is music. Enjoy it. Spend too much time labelling it, and you'll miss the point. (No pun intended)

[@wtf911wft]

This will be among the greatest performances of the decade.

[@psysurreal8513]

It has literally left me wanting more of this style for years since

[@chooooooooba]

"...and now I'm surrounded by.... knobs." I thought that was a knock at his bandmates for a second, ha!

[@henriashurst-pitkanen8735]

The cheeky laugh after he said that as well. Host thinks dials, we're thinking cocks.

[@lilhogie]

he knew perfectly well what he was doing...

[@Claviceptic]

0:00 Silhouettes 20:59 Argenté 29:23 Kuiper

[@mariacarmen3667]

Gracias

[@marcgch]

Thanks KEXP, solitude is more bearable thanks to you.

[@hardlyworking_]

this comment aged well post-quarantine.

[@SigoInvicto777]

@@hardlyworking_ yess

[@getthoseskills4451]

What a rare genius this guy is. Britain really does produce some talent. I also love other various UK electronica based acts like Unkle, Aphex Twin, FourTet, Burial, Massive Attack, Forest Swords, Allflaws

[@petrus94]

funny how all those uber-brits then go home and eat meatpie which is literally cat food in pastry and live their best life

[@TheSombraGroup]

Those are all great groups you listed but the germans are on a whole other level imo. Not being an argumentative person : )

[@liminalkid]

@@petrus94outdated notion of British cuisine… we have actual good restaurants now!

[@amnril]

@@petrus94ah, the old yank inspired WW2 perception of British food remains to this day, whereas the reality is vastly different.

[@xiiisjive]

this live performance is nothing short of phenomenal. i'm at a complete loss of words

[@gianpierofiallo3581]

GREAT Live performance , I just discovered Floating Poins through Pharoah Sanders . WHAT A GROOVE !!!

[@whatdothlife4660]

I love how distinct each player is. A motley crew.

[@SLRose-bc4rs]

70s jazz-fusion revival. Love it!

[@el_mal_de_ojo]

Kuiper, both the studio version but particularly this live one, is one of the best things I've heard in the last 5-10 years without a doubt.

[@peterclarke6191]

That bass is flippin beautiful

[@daverosier5561]

I don't leave many comments, but... This session is pure heaven.

[@lazylion420]

*Fun Fact:* when the National Institute of Standards and Technology needs to calibrate their atomic ytterbium clocks, they call up the drummer from Floating Points in order to check their work.

[@pattygiron-jones6930]

for real???

[@Atamachikaku]

@@pattygiron-jones6930 Yes, it is a well known fact

[@DamianL]

@@Atamachikaku That's what I heard too

[@krookiemonster2673]

Well known fact

[@ryanholmes6601]

It’s such timely information!

[@MichaelVuQ]

Saw this happen live in LA. Took a couple of minutes to collect my jaw from the floor. Bravo!

[@xiiisjive]

damn dude what a steal! these are the kinda shows im missin out on!!

[@roviwoteap2375]

Still sounding epic in 2024! Guys knocked it out of the park with this set.

[@wickeddubz]

Guys with guitar add so much psychedelic flavor. And what a beautiful performance i must say! Bravo!

[@MrMateogaguilar]

Leo Taylor's drumming here is such graceful balance between incisively and truly relentless, and at the same time being as soft and airy, almost silky... Best of both worlds

[@Tomidup]

Kuiper is the best song i've heard on 2020 by far.

[@filippalla3767]

Host is also secretly filming his project called "Hosting music show after takying candyflip" ....and he nails it! ... smooth :D

[@joaochambel4404]

ahahhaha exactly

[@jingleskhanaudioproductions]

such an amazing group. their use of electronics is highly sophisticated.

[@MeHighB]

These guys have touched and breached the limits of music. This was it. This was the music! What next?

[@RisingJake]

Came here for the sacred geometry, stayed for the jam

[@rakalu9994]

so true!

[@godwithus44]

Yep.. Same here

[@Dan_leon]

How to? Its fluorecsent colour?

[@groovyjazzbeats61]

excellent post...like wise...cheers!

[@TheSlowPony77]

This is just godlike. No other way to describe it.

[@DarkMattersGR]

Best radio station and best live shows!

[@flupkemusic]

Merci Floating points Thanks a lot Kexp to share this magical moment

[@bdintent]

You know what? I've heard the album, and there is not substantial differences between this live and the studio version. These guys are amazing!!

[@sofa-lofa4241]

KEXP has the best sound.... Ever! I've been listening to Abbey Rd. and Maida Vale sessions for so long, KEXP captures the live vibe better than the 'Best' I think it's time the BBC upped their game!

[@amnril]

KEXP does sound great, The ‘From the Basement’ sessions sound equally great too.

[@RichardWHardwick]

Love this, thanks to KEXP for presenting me with yet another great band I never knew existed !

[@ebobsmith9596]

I'm late to the party (December 2020, the year that was...well, you'll remember). When my grandchildren ask me about That year, 2020, I'll say that I was fortunate to hear this performance, and may perhaps briefly mention some trumpety balls, but will go straight back to this glorious musical banquet. Best thing I heard in years, particularly THIS one.

[@pepijnn7]

kexp bring badbadnotgood to your studios these studio performances are one of my favourite things on youtube, thank you for that

[@taylorpelletier89]

That one guitarist has been in a perma-trip since a Butthole Surfers show circa 1992

[@lewdards1127]

i was about to say that haha! hes got so much emotion ( or is it LSD)

[@graysonhydesoto]

whats his name? i couldn't understand it. he seems like hes on another planet and i want to check out his projects

[@7billionand1]

Anth Wendt cheers! Scrolling for exactly this comment. Dude is from Melbourne too. Prolly Locust Abortion Technician is his fave album.

[@jtpinnyc]

Looks like he's just gotten out of jail

[@mellotrongurl8275]

Bahaha Bri Fitz! Best comment here!!! You nailed it! BRAVO!!!

[@mr__daly]

I've listened to this twice today ;-)

[@crestkriegVI]

the best build up ever, my senses are tingling

[@PurpleLazerWolrd]

Superb sound experience to the senses. One of a Kind, sound royalty!

[@godwithus44]

That kexp host's eyes... Wow... lol kinda puts your mind on the spot.

[@harrisonsteinbuch6800]

love this session so much! really, top notch music. the sound reminds me of Tago Mago mixed with some early STS9.

[@pablomontoya8303]

Blows the album version out of the water tbh. I wish I could get a proper flac of this set!

[@kyrilsolntsev2381]

2nd half is totally mind-blowing

[@leehilborn8118]

I cant get over how truly amazing this is.

[@kasqabeatworks]

бесподобный уровень исполнения, спасибо за live

[@shlomiamit9734]

so great, i really love this set. thanks for sharing

[@CK-py8ri]

Fantastic. Their music is strikingly beautiful and delicate.

[@alexyoungbased]

What a time to be alive

[@Machinnation]

Perhaps my favorite group to perform on KEXP to date.

[@Rmiller07]

Kuiper is an excellent new track and wonderful to watch live. Glad I found this.

[@nandogera]

Superb. Very good strange new era floating sounds with a good video prodution. Cheers from Porto, Portugal.

[@senbranderson4168]

the drummer is escorting the payload.

[@bonitabromeliads]

the sequencer is actually, lol but the drummer is keeping in step

[@randalllawkin]

Dang I feel that drummer

[@MrDschiesus]

yeah, well... i really got turned off by that dogtag though.

[@devilruski]

Stfu

[@thomasryan5764]

Nah bro he's keeping up tho

[@pabloramirez7652]

This reminds me of 70s' experimental jazz my dad listened to when I was a kid. No lie, I crossed doors on this music. Love the Atari sounds.

[@WaaDoku]

I already knew I'm gonna love this after the first cord. How incredibly gorgeous is this art called music?

[@51077220q]

Brutal concierto, brutales los músicos, brutal Floating Points y gracias KEXP

[@egetunaci8242]

I cried between 9:16-11:15. WTF THIS MUSIC IS PURE EMOTION

[@shirok2460]

gosh I am still not sure what "floating points" means for my geographical information systems studies but at least I found this by coincidence :D

[@freddie7981]

Hahahahahahah

[@luciolevene6010]

bruhhhhhh

[@nang6216]

beautiful. im so in love with him. bring it more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@simonbestre8062]

Awesome music! KEXP as usual have excelled. Thanks for producing this amazing set for our consumption!! This band/collective whatever you want to term them, led by Sam are exceptional musicians, totally original and tight as! Long may you flourish guys!!!

[@sherilynburyvilela1324]

First time i've heard these guys. What a brilliant buzz. They rule in harmonious togetherness. Super cool

[@Hathasolar1]

KEXP slays it again. The best source for bringing extraordinary music to the thorsty

[@ThreeBeingOne]

Seeing these guys on Sunday. Pumped to say the least.

[@Bigcbiscuit]

This is simply amazing. Next level shit occurring here

[@PodOfHeat]

agreed!

[@diogojustino]

mos def.

[@Egoblivion]

Next level retro.

[@ndrsg3013]

lol

[@fokal.strktr]

I mean the guy is a neuroscientist besides all, what did you expect... :P

[@ninshu_music]

Always coming back to this set, especially for the drummer!

[@BlueZirnitra]

God damn this guy is such a great performer. Bringing his extensive knowledge and love of musical history to us all in the form of something truly new and exciting. Major props to his band as well, the drummer especially is outstanding.

[@UltimateCheeto]

Couldn´t have said it better

[@yesemitesam333]

That is just so, so good.

[@lucerocarmengilpadilla574]

Wow he entrado en un trance profundo y fantástico. Gracias!

[@chartomosfil1278]

Amazing ending.

[@ApolloSuns]

Wow. Where has this been my entire life. Soooooo good!

[@bushbunny6916]

a great sound, love it

[@javier987]

Such a quality radio show ❤

[@PhilBailey]

Wow, I rocked the heck out. Listening with my KRK speakers, G2 yellow. 6inch drivers, and I was really moved. I'm adding these to my playlist. Im kinda feeling silly I hadn't heard them before.

[@randalllawkin]

New to me too

[@seetclear8947]

Hopefully in 4 years you've come to understand that nobody cares about your gear man.

[@QuitestrangeOddity]

Yeah no one cares about your gear dude

[@lewdards1127]

been listening to this dude for years

[@josefaure8410]

lew dards can you recommend more of him? Like your favorites

[@UltimateCheeto]

​@@josefaure8410ratio full mix.

[@annadevito3742]

you should see this band if they come to your town - impressive

[@FOTHER_MUCKER]

I've seen his DJ set but I would love to see the actual band live

[@hwt-ka-pth]

@@FOTHER_MUCKER Me too, and thanks for your last name. I finally know what I'm about to cook for this night

[@FOTHER_MUCKER]

@@hwt-ka-pth no problem amigo, your name has reminded me that we are all going to die soon

[@hwt-ka-pth]

@@FOTHER_MUCKER Sorry man, wasn't meant that way. It does slowly start getting creapier here in the Netherlands, like it does in most of the world (at least that's what is being fed to us by the tellie) but I've also heard some optimism. Wherever you reside I hope you don't live in the fear we're constantly bombarded with

[@MP1MP1MP]

@@hwt-ka-pth We overleven het wel, met muziek :)

[@schulzbot]

I cant get enough. Bless you!

[@anavoig3031]

O melhor som do Floating!

[@Westfale08]

Thank you very much KEXP from Hannover, Lower Saxony

[@dbravo2740]

I need to go out! But I can't pull myself away from this thing

[@UltimateCheeto]

Hahahahaha

[@paro80]

All performance is SUPER !!!

[@tobias8147]

Fusion style. I like it.

[@BlercNet]

Insane Collaboration. Out of this world. Playing as One.

[@willsi]

Thx, as always, KEXP!

[@hungrybox]

yeah this is incredible

[@timrichards8636]

Floating Points = RETURN TO FOREVER Band from the 1970's check out the album Romantic Warrior

[@nerolux2445]

A Wonderful mix of past and present

[@TreeToOneMusic]

20:20 Acid Kicked in

[@basslandpdx]

haha this!

[@pabloramirez7652]

20 mins on an empty stomach sounds about right.

[@victorlelaurin5003]

How to swipe pain away, pure bliss.

[@viniciuspinheiro8482]

Caralhoo! Que banda brisa! Demais demais!

[@petrosros]

Far Out! KEXP probably the best live recordings contemporary music on KZbin.

[@pashachygryn6373]

"Tortoise" of our days! Excellent music!

[@AnnaHandle]

The cymbals are soooo gooood, you hear every cklick but they stay nice and wide at the back

[@christoforoskalogeropoulos5332]

The 302 people that ACCIDENTALLY hit the dislike button are kindly requested to correct their mistake.

[@josecuayo607]

This was awesome, thanks for the music. Jazz wont die there are to many Legends.

[@zacharyleuschner9603]

26:25-27:25transcends space & time

[@lilaccilla]

WoW now the fuzz tone and wawa .. this is a lovely smorgasbord , a little bit for everyone! lovely band

[@oostenmusic]

The host is on some serious tabs...

[@charlesberry4893]

Fucking Frying!

[@Nitrousoxide2k]

Jesus! O.O I'd say stimulants more likely than anything else. High dose Adderall or something. If he was on LSD I think he'd be acting a bit weirder...

[@havenoliduponmyhead]

i always come back to this comment when i need a laugh

[@dom252]

Or, you know, maybe he just opens his eyes a little bit wider than average. People are different.

[@FlaccidSunday]

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