Gojira - Fortitude - Live Session on BBC Radio 2021

Originally aired on BBC Radio 1's Rock Show with Daniel P. Carter
May 2, 2021
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00...
00:00 Amazonia
05:07 Another World
08:34 Born For One Thing
12:54 Grind
I covered the entire new album on guitar here:
• Gojira - Fortitude [Fu...
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[@Alexis-hb6mb]

It sounds even better live... These guys are something else.

[@Tyler-mf5qx]

100% agreed. It's actually insane how much better it is live

[@jeanmichel805]

Sorry to tell you that, but 80% was playback. (I love Gojira, but unfortunately they used playback on this one).

[@jeanmichel805]

@@Tyler-mf5qx Playback. Can't you realize that?

[@DBASSDAN]

@@jeanmichel805 Are you always an a hole, or....

[@Alexis-hb6mb]

@@jeanmichel805 lmao this isn't playback my dude

[@justinurry7025]

Jean-Michel's bass playing is killer on this album. The bass sounds so good and his bass lines at the end of grind are just perfect. What an underrated bass player.

[@timothyholley2546]

Dude seriously. He's a huge part of what makes Gojira sound absolutely massive. He's always had sick ass bass lines when he's not mirroring the guitars, so he's clearly as creative as the rest of the band. Bass players don't get enough credit in metal man.

[@Cheeseburgerman23]

Favorite unknown player. Sometimes I think he is a little low in the mix (especially on Magma or live), but on Fortitude the mix let’s you hear how great his playing is.

[@jakebolger6248]

@@Cheeseburgerman23 couldnt agree more, he has always played an important role but I feel the mix is very generous to him in Fortitude.

[@kristofwynants]

true that!

[@klitlikaswtfzone3220]

@@jakebolger6248 kzbin.info/aero/PLcWAFO399MXtbKTmriseOxA2hVZgF3HL7 even more generous with my mix...

[@videosdobiel5306]

ofmg amazonia sounds even more brutal live

[@Ivogrape]

Heaviest song on the record in my opinion

[@videosdobiel5306]

​@@Ivogrape in terms of lyrics I agree with you, but sphinx is SICK

[@jericoejones7376]

bruhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh joe sounds REALLY good.

[@whatisahandleplz]

It blows me away how good Joe is live, all of them are amazing but to play guitar like that and absolutely nail the vocals is insane.

[@jericoejones7376]

@@whatisahandleplz i went to see them at knot fest in 2019 and joe’s voice sounded damaged on some songs….he sounds exponentially better here.

[@clintonr.6581]

@@jericoejones7376 Yeah I've noticed that for a couple years (mainly since Magma released) that when Joe does his signature scream/yell style of singing it can sound strained. But I agree, he sounds pretty great here.

[@davismiller3769]

Okay... to be honest... I'm fairly certain that Joe isn't singing live here. These vocals are TOO close to the album sound. They're at the exact same tempo. The nuances of all the album takes are ALL the same and happen at the same time. There are no ad libs that differ it from the album. It doesn't sound exactly like the album... all the vocal effects are more or less gone as is any doubling, so it sounds like it could be something sung live except... it's way too spot on. Their recent spot on french TV did not sound remotely this good either. That all kinda points to Joe either not trying there, or him kiiind of umm... how do I put it... going the Hetfield-post-black-album way, whether due to damage or age (for a timeline: Gojira's members (44ish) are as old now as when Metallica's were when Death Magnetic released (Het is 57, so 54 in 2018 and 44 in 2008) and Megadeth's were for United Abominations. Yeah, Gojira are old). Seems most singers have a mid to late 30s vocal change after being on tour for 15-20 years. Maybe this is just a really on the dot performance, but I'm worried.

[@MrHassearo]

@@davismiller3769 I mean, just in Amazonia you can clearly hear some differences in the song. Like when he sings burn the second time in the bridge/breakdown at 3:04 it's like a low growl unlike the studio recording where it's more like a scream. And just after that he also doesn't sing the word learn at all and instead continues just holding the clean note of the word sorrow. So based on just those two instances I would be quite confident in saying that the vocals are sung live.

[@simonemariani1450]

ok. That outro of Grind could go on forever. Exactly like the Art Of Dying's one.

[@simon824]

What about new found

[@drumwarryor]

@@simon824 That’s a hit! Sick intro!! Hopefully they release a music video for that one.

[@silvera7267]

The end of grind goes so well as the ending to the album. Sounds like another world which was the first song released, then grind as then end. I love it SO much

[@Benjilabu]

Yeah it's like a condensed Art of Dying. Fav track of the album and one of their best overall for me.

[@christopherfreeman2858]

The Shooting Star

[@michaelmarotta9476]

Grind with the added vocals at the end is going to sound so fucking good live omg

[@famillegrare]

God created the earth in 6 days, on the seventh day he created Gojira to make mankind happy ...

[@patfix]

They played Grind, jeez! Amazing!

[@FlyingWhale213]

I was born for one thing...listening to this band

[@iasknoonewithkevin]

Guns, Razors, Knives, bro. You have great taste in music.

[@hendrikkiefer3325]

I see what you did there

[@lovefooI]

love ur pfp

[@SidusPostRock]

Fck, this band is topping themselves with every release. Best metal band right now!

[@ralphdarc3094]

By a long shot too !!

[@jeanmichelansolin9968]

Grind is just gorgeous, damn

[@wilpharma16]

Gojira live is even more powerful holy shit

[@MrStropparo]

I’ve listened to “new found” 186 times. I was listening to it pumping gas yesterday and a little girl asked me who that was. Hah!!! Mission accomplished.

[@iasknoonewithkevin]

Awesome story :)

[@dosedwav]

Gets ya that one doesn’t it, propa banger!!!!

[@ariasflaco]

Yeah! 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@MrScottdunnett]

That's my current favorite on the new album!

[@wingedschlong9950]

My body is not ready for when 14:56 hits during a live show, limbs will be all over the place

[@emrezafrak4910]

imagine Joe's face expressions during that breakdown !

[@Blackdeath821]

Bro fuck me that breakdown is sick

[@irfanredzic9547]

Grind is THE song. Heavy af, melodic part at the end is killing me. It's beautiful.

[@b0ss19]

The melodic part reminds me of Opeth

[@christianhackl474]

@Vince DiCola pls, which song(s) from opeth??😊Can you please name few? :)

[@christianhackl474]

Don't know the entire opeth discography

[@jbhildy101]

It's so cool if he's doing that throat singing thing live, it certainly sounds like it

[@austinpigza]

Him and Mario (he's done it on past tracks) both can, but I think its Joe. Its so sick!

[@simonemariani1450]

@@austinpigza ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ I would be in awe.

[@midnight8863]

he just did it live

[@HeavyRaiden]

He did!

[@demondrug7788]

He's been throat singing since the very beginning of Gojira. I think the first time they actually put it on record was in The Link Era

[@jamesadao827]

Mario's sharp as ever, holy fuck

[@dozer1189]

My favorite band. My favorite band!!!

[@jamesadao827]

I always come back here, at least once a day, can't help it

[@yoshaaq]

this sounds SO GOOD

[@craighall9282]

I absolutely love how hard it hits at 11:45 - mind blowing!

[@brunogonzalez3254]

Rock’s not dead, just transformed into gojira 🤘🏼

[@klimtklavier]

No matter how good they sound in the studio, their live playing is so much MORE.

[@thinkhendrix]

Joe really is putting his heart and soul into this. This is great.

[@6md]

holy shit they played grind

[@jitseslump3756]

Jeez.. For some reason this sounds even heavier than the album. Especially Grind sounds absolutely amazing here!

[@gingerjam2192]

They’ve always been one of the best live band. So tight and powerful.

[@jitseslump3756]

@@gingerjam2192 I was going to be seeing them last year at Graspop Metal Meeting, but we all know why that didn't happen.... Hopefully next year 🤘🤘

[@gingerjam2192]

@@jitseslump3756 I have seen them 3 times live and will see them again as soon as possible.

[@baldbassguy9528]

10:05 massively impressed he’s able to hit that note live

[@ihavewaited90daystochangem51]

The more i listen to fortitude i realize just how much joe has improved his vocal range.

[@natesilvamusic]

He hits a high C (a minor 3rd higher) live in The Cell too. Him and Tatiana from Jinjer to me are some of the best vocalists in metal/rock right now.

[@serhafiye7046]

@@ihavewaited90daystochangem51 Yes. Best thing about about Fortitute is he is going low lotes. I know he did growls in FMTS, but in this album i feel like he is lower (and more sinister because of his age and production)

[@booblebombeledino5916]

@@natesilvamusic I think he uses back up vocals in the cell's chorus, it sounds too much like the studio version (I don't blame him for that, if he actually sang it live his voice would have totally disappeared by now, so hard to sing)

[@jackshort5616]

11:45 cry 😢

[@emrezafrak4910]

Grind's breakdown

[@matheus4807]

These french boys never cease to amaze me

[@yusufbyzklnc]

brooo, the outro of grind.....

[@louisvivier1537]

15:00 OMG this is the best headbang of the decade

[@FREDCOLL100]

Huge, massive.... wow!

[@_MaitreuPanda___]

That's what she said

[@ralphdarc3094]

Why is it that they always sound ten times better live ? Hail the mighty GOJIRA !!

[@modesttriangle1022]

Some of their best songs aren't very technical, which means they are effective live songs, combined with the signature Gojira tone and tightness!

[@chemistphotography]

12:17 has absolutely no business hitting that hard!

[@OrionIsDaBest777]

From 15:36 and onwards, it feels like you're just riding this thicc rope of bass that's just pouring out of your sound system. I knew from the album that Jean's bass would be prominent in Grind, but man I wasn't ready for the live bass. Can't wait to see him banging his head with us!

[@osmiloe2776]

Grind is something else man

[@BlackenedNL]

This is fucking incredible! They really do sound better live than on the album

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

The studio album is fantastic, but this just way more raw and aggressive and I really like that.

[@florisverweij4306]

Holy fucking shit. I'm not ready for their live performance next year

[@honeyhani8317]

Amazonia sounds ☄☄☄

[@erwanhouget7054]

Bravo et merci la BBC , En france on a juste eu le droit a 2 mn d'Amazonia en live à la télé ...

[@RideandPoetry]

Et c'était affligeant de voir que nos plateaux télé laissent si peu de place pour de telles prestations.

[@rajivshah2761]

Seeing them in March can’t wait

[@raulsegovia6074]

Joe's voice... 😍😍😍

[@nickmarano6167]

They sound great!!

[@t.p.4683]

Hey Syn👀

[@_claymore]

god damn... read lots of comments on the new songs that Fortitude isn't heavy and that Gojira went soft since Magma.. how wrong they are. Amazonia's insane boing-boing groove will be legendary to witness live in a huge crowd. and Grind is a straight up face melter imo.

[@lred1383]

To be fair, they did become much softer compared to the pre-Magma days. What you call a face melter would not stick out on an older record. It's perfectly listenable, don't get me wrong, it's just not the same band. If i treat it like that, it's still good

[@lred1383]

Also, "soft" Gojira is just awkward. They do heavier stuff far better

[@themcrib7920]

@@lred1383 The Trails is possibly my favourite song off of Fortitude! I recognize that I'm in the minority here though. I just love all sides of Gojira!

[@OrionIsDaBest777]

I was introduced to Gojira when Stranded played on my Spotify Discover one day early 2019. I've literally only truly enjoyed their music throughout this pandemic so for me, this is how Gojira sounds. Trust me though their old stuff absolutely wrecks most metal nowadays, but y'all have no idea how hyped I was for this album to come out. Not disappointed in the slightest!!

[@jonnyj.]

@Mistral Wind Um... enfant had EXTREMELY heavy songs. Go and listen to it again. Its nothing like magma

[@surgevindictive]

saw these guys live in boise. a killer show

[@jamesadao827]

man, another world is such a great song, the whole album is gold, these guys are indeed something else

[@bryanbillings2079]

No words can capture the way I feel about Grind..

[@OrionIsDaBest777]

I usually close my eyes and let the outro take my emotions where it will. Truly magical!

[@benlaborie2514]

C est pas possible d avoir un son aussi puissant net et précis ... même les harmonies vocales sont excellentes ... gojira est définitivement un monstre du métal !! Chapeau bas

[@kubfilms]

Ouais, c'est clair, ils sont super précis, c'est un régal pour les oreilles !

[@cloudshigh5091]

J'ai vu Gojira en 2004 à Paname lors d'une soirée où plusieurs groupes jouaient, dont Loudblast en tête d'affiche : Gojira joue et c'est la claque. J'ai viré mes bouchons anti-bruit car le son était puissant et précis, mais sans me flinguer les oreilles. J'en revenais pas. Loudblast a joué en dernier. On était rincés dans la salle (dur de pogoter après Gojira) et malheureusement Loudblast n'a pas fait le poids face à Gojira (pourtant je suis fan de la période 1991-1998 de Loudblast). Bref, tout ça pour dire que oui, ce sont des putains de monstre dans le bon sens du terme. Enjoy!

[@wllulu]

God the bass is insane, is so powerful and loud in the mix, I love it

[@nicolaswutzmusic]

Such a shame, that it wasn't videorecorded :(( But still amazing performance, thanks for posting ❤️🤘

[@fernandapereira4623]

😥

[@nicolaswutzmusic]

@@curtisoconnell1598 well, I hope so

[@jamesadao827]

@@nicolaswutzmusic we all do

[@Jerdboy69]

@@curtisoconnell1598 That's what they did with Slipknot Maida Vale. It was audio only and then they released video a few weeks after.

[@christianhackl474]

@Jay now its months😣

[@roberttrzaska6105]

They are amazing live. Can't believe

[@JustAPairofLegs]

I saw em live in 2019 live and it was so good, sound better than the album

[@nightraven2975]

@@JustAPairofLegs And their albums sound really good to begin with. These guy are so good.

[@MatChew75]

Amazonia a tribute to roots bloody roots from their heroes sepultura.

[@MatChew75]

The real sepultura

[@ihavewaited90daystochangem51]

Christian always looks like an egg in photos

[@danscime]

Humpty dumpty broooo

[@innersalad]

Lmfao accurate

[@HeavyRaiden]

Lmao

[@HogVision]

Hairy egg

[@zynosgd9982]

@@HogVision that's a kiwi

[@fabiogirardi2050]

Gojira....breed apart.....divine gift....

[@brancosejas6534]

the voice like mongol sing in amazonia is amazing wtf joe godplantier

[@bahaahm1301]

15:05 that’s enough bass to melt the eiffel tower son!

[@fardinrakin9468]

Amazonia and Grind will be the crowd killa.... I can imagine if they start there fortitude track live they will choose grind or amazonia to fire up the show.

[@alemutasa6189]

I'm liking Fortitude a lot: not only my drum fetish is satisfied (papa Mario I love you), but the guitars are more vibrant and alive than the other realeases. I cannot wait for this Covid shit to end so I can go see them live

[@jessebeckwith3446]

Seeing them in a few months for the first time. Gonna melt my fucking face off!!

[@lolfk8779]

🇫🇷 20 years of emotions and waves of metal !!! Every time I can cry ... p’tain que c’est bon ... merci !!! 🤟😎🤟

[@drumwarryor]

It’s amazing when a death metal band can actually make you shed some tears! Their sound is just pure and comes from the heart.

[@alison_matheus]

Gojira live is insane I can't wait for a great live show from them.

[@vtt-chartres]

Grind a pure masterpiece.. What an interlude 👌👌👌🎸

[@TeacherGameplays]

Jesus Christ!!! How many guitars are they using?? Seven?? It's heavier than ever!!

[@silencest]

Gojira is fcking best! from Russia with love 🖤

[@sleepinggiant4083]

Can't wait to see these guys in October. This live show sounds amazing.

[@ARG0T]

Seeing them September in Phoenix hopefully, if not Phoenix than Albuquerque \m/

[@pierrecastel4284]

I'm a that point to cross the Atlantic just to see them live cause they're touring in the USA man haha You lucky one, enjoy that mate

[@OrionIsDaBest777]

Diamond Ballroom baby!!!!!!

[@sleepinggiant4083]

@TRANQUIL EDGE SLC

[@BrassCaboose]

Fans: Why do they sound so good whats their secret! Gojira: EVH amplifiers with lots of chubby chuggy Wah Wah dynamics and pick scrapes.

[@gingerjam2192]

They sound so good because they are so good and tight. Terra Incognita was recorded through crapy marshall valvestate amps and it kicks ass as well.

[@JS-ju6cv]

These guys at this point are seasoned. No gimmicks. Just pro level playing. They would sound great on any setup amp wise really. They have access to all gear. But EVH gear is pro level.

[@The_Wild_Healer]

idk how they do it over and over and over and over

[@mr.poulet124]

So glad Joe finaly get some rest.His voice was so washed out on the Magma tour.He souds great here!

[@nightraven2975]

Even washed out he still sounded great. Well to me at least. BTW only watched the live videos.

[@serhat6181]

Yes he was using too much force to make brutal vocals, now he turned back 10 years ago hahah

[@byebyebadman2313]

There's perfection... and then there's Gojira.

[@msrid3r260]

J'ai pleuré sur Grind tellement elle est magnifique !

[@KINGJADEX]

I hope they play The Trails live. I really like that song!

[@Comprezzed]

That guitar work on BF1T is sick. Love the double pinch harmonics at 11:45. They are ready to tour! I can't wait.

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

I hope they play the album in its entirety, it's just so amazing

[@timberfinn3131]

Soooo gooood

[@mitchconnerandsometimesjlotoo]

I didn't even have time to reflect on the awsomeness before they hit the next songs.

[@Ledmaster2]

These guys sound really good

[@snakepitguy]

"Another world" what a MONSTERISH number!

[@serhafiye7046]

I glad they fixed the loud drums from 2016. Audio is 10 times better than 2016 Shooting Star BBC Show.

[@leoahrens636]

Thats a RAW sound

[@19MetalDrummer81]

I love Another world Can't believe they sound same live like on the record Amazing God bless 'em

[@day22larenga]

Sigo maravillandome con esto!!! Aguante Gojira!!!

[@lambofgod2417]

gojira = god

[@DannyHealy1989]

Sounds so damn good! I really hope I get to see them live with Deftones in Montreal this year!

[@iasknoonewithkevin]

Incredible. Bring on the tour.

[@TomyyY90]

man I wish there was a recording of their performance... on instagram you could actually see some clips - maybe there's something coming? but I really miss to see the bois live.

[@HeavyRaiden]

There is one for Amazonia live now

[@21innocentbystander]

This is just glorious

[@OrionIsDaBest777]

Got my ticket for Diamond Ballroom for 2021. LET'S GOOOOO!!!!!!

[@nightraven2975]

Amazing, Can't wait to see them live.

[@riderstorm101]

Cannot wait to see this live...

[@liakosjammer]

I am craving for a Faith No More cover of Amazonia!!!!!

[@Spinpika]

Can't wait to see em again, and this time at my favorite venue in st Pete and with my favorite personnn

[@MrScottdunnett]

These guys are constantly impressing me more and more!

[@fyivid]

Holy shit. Can't wait to hear these songs live.

[@pajamadafaka236]

god damn this is sick af

[@luislabrana3052]

I love gojira, was waiting for the new album and a live presentation and this is nothing disappointing as i was expecting 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@alimoreva88]

Thank you for this, you're a good man! All hail Gojira!

[@AlessTheDrummer]

omg this sounds soooo goooood!!!!

[@benlinus7956]

Juste incroyable !!! Magnifique !!!! Encore mieux en live! Bravo !!! J'adore vivement les concerts !

[@TheSumfuck]

can't wait to see this live sounds so good