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New album 'Mood Valiant', out 25 June on Brainfeeder: hiatuskaiyote.lnk.to/moodYo
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[@mykkelineehayman1018]

I love how they keep the same backup vocalists. 9 years later and they’re still rocking with each other!!

[@ellaviolettta]

yeah!! I just saw them in concert and it's the same backup singers!

[@BLACKSENSUALITY]

Stevie Wonder is dancing all up & through these chord changes & transitions. Hiatus Kaiyote is no joke. I love it. HK are musician’s musicians... artist’s artists. Not everyone can cover their work, but if you put any track in front of them, they can handle it & put their own spin on it. They’re like a carnival. There’s so many rides to get on. So many games to play & all of them will leave you spinning, but fully satisfied.

[@Kmoney1960]

Omgggg right I thought about that to

[@BLACKSENSUALITY]

@@Kmoney1960 We’re on the same page!

[@msynrap867]

the chords aren't that complex but the rhythm is very fun

[@nts4906]

100%

[@spikeyangliss]

Beautifully put

[@darianborneo2236]

She's always sounds in tune with the music. She uses her voice as a instrument. She doesn't just sound like someone singing over instrumentation

[@zeruchofficial]

She pretty sounds like a jazz singer.

[@martisole6249]

you nailed it

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Agreed x100. She is wise enough to know that being part of a band is a far better thing than to _just be a singer._ It takes worlds more talent to really be part of a band, no matter what instrument you play, no matter what genre.

[@dooganchode9447]

@@zeruchofficial wow what a waste of to comment

[@zeruchofficial]

Well, it's missing one word which would have made it grammatically more coherent, but it's nonetheless no less a waste than your aimless reply, but then again your surname (intentional or otherwise) is Chode, so I'll set my expectation accordingly.

[@jammawun]

She sounds just like she does on record. That's a great vocalist for you.

[@NoA876]

Jamma* Wun looks

[@torontobud8902]

She almost actually sounds BETTER here, however in the studio version she holds the "I'm not gunna answer it" in one of the most beautiful ways i've ever heard anything. I specifically noticed it missing in this version because it's like the equivalent of someone flexing really hard. She does flex though in ways in this version that don't exist on the studio version. Anyhow, nai is top 5 vocalist's, ever.

[@AlexHernandez-yf5nx]

Her voice is amazing, only a little breathy

[@Jurassicparkatmospheres]

Nah I’ve listened to that on repeat for weeks, it sounds a bit messy here, particularly towards the end. It’s a lot more improvised but some of the ornamentation isn’t as satisfying

[@kaylawaters2952]

I want them to be super successful because they're so good and I want the world to see what real music sounds like but then I also oddly want to selfishly keep them a secret

[@UBeesh10]

Because you know what the limelight does....trust me youre not alone in your feelings

[@kaylawaters2952]

Jay A Lay that's exactly why

[@Biggus.Dickus.13]

+nachala waters Well wouldn't you call what they're doing here success? They're already selling out venues and are well within the "limelight". I agree with what you say, I can only hope for bigger and better from them however, you are doing them a dis-service by you not telling your friends about them.

[@UBeesh10]

+nerhe07 they are not in the limelight. people know about them but they arent even on tv in america. i think we were just saying that when people get huge commercial success, the quality of the music decreases almost always. we just dont want to see that happen. im sure we all share them with anyone we know that shares a like mind in music. truth is your everyday person wouldnt feel this and thats precisely why they arent mainstream.

[@MartinManweiler]

+nachala waters they are already successful!

[@kokolatte825]

I'm here for the background singers. They put their everything in this.

[@raffaelebuglione8123]

Indeed…

[@SGlongboard]

the groove at 4:40 is fucking unbelievable

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

My favorite part too. ^-^ Amazing!

[@whowouldvethought9452]

Got me listening to this with the stank face

[@Livingeidolon]

Whowould'vethought you know it's real when she playing with the stank face

[@shemarbean1515]

It's 11:34pm and I have the dirtiest stank face right now

[@arcegajuanjos]

repulsively good!!!

[@goldenprospects]

Right!😜

[@AnthonyT328]

RIGHT!!

[@TimChavez]

My brain struggles to comprehend the awesomeness of this band

[@kimanichan7489]

Yes! Thanks for sharing!

[@themaster61]

Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ... Quite possibly the best band on the planet right now from a musicianship standpoint.

[@Lamresh]

lulls!

[@themaster61]

***** Thanks

[@TUROPHILE768]

bro they are perfect

[@thejebbiest6706]

The bass player is incredible.

[@22Metropolis22]

The way they change time signatures and tempo is so seamless. Absolutely stunning. By fire sounds brilliant too!

[@curtiscupach8383]

I honestly can't even

[@maximusrusso8758]

Complex music without being pretentious

[@paxwallacejazz]

CHECK CHRIS DAVE but it's what's up

[@moorebernstein]

i wanna but.....🤯

[@ScottyStar]

Goodness, this is filthy. *snaps fingers furiously*

[@Tjoens]

***** pouting the lips as well

[@Gatekeeperaquatic]

Slay

[@husnainali-gn8bo]

Exactly this

[@DanielDaviesUK]

That keyboardist solo was killer!🙌🏾 🙌🏾

[@awaldoster]

wow.... she plays the piano too!? i never knew.. this whole time ive been watching her slapping dat guitar like a queen

[@Luckyhat66]

I don't think she plays bass.. If she does I want the link of the video. I've only seen her playing guitar, singing, and playing piano.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

I don't think they meant _slapping,_ as in the bass technique. :) Prolly more like bitch slapping some 11 chords, lols.

[@mrgray301]

I discovered them by accident!!! I went to see Erykah Badu, DeAngelo and Busta Rhymes and had the pleasure of catching some weird looking group from Australia. I WAS BLOWN AWAY. By the end of their set, I was BEGGING for more!!!! #RESPECT

[@icedlain]

Thank you Hiatus Kaiyote for saving my life in these times of crisis.

[@alilhighalillow]

The female background singer is the cutest thing in the world! ! I love her!

[@iLoudwing]

alilhighalillow ikr! im in love.

[@mikepostdrums]

While watching this video together, I jokingly *cough* told my girlfriend I'm crushing hard on that girl.. She replied "I know.. me too." You can just tell by the way she moves that she's sweet.

[@bt55]

"me too" she said. And problem solved.

[@KRASHMAN669]

does anyone know her name?

[@KRASHMAN669]

oohh wait, she is Laura Christoforidis

[@RandomGuy12562]

2:21 each of the backing vocalists is head-banging at a different time signature

[@malcdogg412]

You don't have to be on time with the funk

[@Sladeofdark]

holy... what a performance, i would pay 100 just to listen to them perform 5 songs in this settings. the backup team is the best ive ever seen.

[@Mynameisnumber5]

I'm pretty sure this band is actually God.

[@milasto2]

I tried to look for similar music but I could not find jack shit so I completely agree

[@haikalfauzi_]

Aye Lame-O ever heard of jamiroquai

[@milasto2]

Haikal Fauzi haha ofcourse, Dynamite is my favorite album

[@fayev1492]

Haikal Fauzi love jamiroquai but he ain't got shit on Nai Palm and Haitus

[@KaraboSekoalane]

Aye Lame-O check 30/70 Collective they're also from Australia. I love their sound as well!

[@PatrickDirksMr]

4:41 A small and heartbreaking glimpse into the mind of God.

[@davidhmmm4234]

+Patrick Dirks I almost cry every time

[@freeradt]

How sweet

[@Gatekeeperaquatic]

Isaiah 55:8-9 New International Version (NIV) 8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

[@cosmiclounge]

@@davidhmmm4234 Just checking in four years later to announce that I, too, cried like a bitch at this totally abrupt yet utterly amazing transition.

[@bowser8375]

This music speaks to my soul. Don't know how else to describe it.... My soul is dancing :)

[@diamondanderson5972]

Me to it just like you in sync with ever thing and for my I feel like I can do any thing

[@purplerain1848]

Yes😍

[@j.baudoin9658]

that's why this kind of music is called neo-soul :-p

[@lauramarkovic5307]

This is not a Song, this is a (very eloquent) Story. 💙

[@zildjiandrummer1]

I've been following them since like 2015, but I always completely melt at 4:40 in the breakdown, and the camera focus onto her smile in the sunlight with just the whole vibe, and it really makes me feel like everything is right in the world for a few seconds.

[@AnthonyT328]

They bring us home everytime.

[@RChanelleDavis]

I love how they took a break at 3:16 to give us a hallelujah church break. That organ sound was everything.

[@ayodeeray]

This band is the epitome of true art in its purest form 🙌🏽

[@liammwaghorn]

Keep finding myself coming back to this track, unreal song

[@youcantkeeprunninginandout7240]

Liam Waghorn 4 years later still rings true

[@skewell55]

Almost threw my phone at 4:40!!! That switch up spoke to mah sooouuul!!! *Vibes*

[@IIBBEEXX]

this gave me goosebumps..

[@tbjul]

Great music. My daughter introduced me to them. Thank you.

[@c6ft2006]

Victor Anonsen my son introduced them to me. Our kids have great taste in music

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

You both make me wish I had kids, lols. This is easily one of the best bands I've heard in my life. And I've heard an insane amount of great music in my years. A friend I met playing Vindictus (an mmo action rpg) told me about them.

[@halmedrano]

Sounds like Erykah Badu backed by a bad-ass 70s funk-fusion band. Great chops, interesting changes, excellent jam.

[@AnthonyWilliams-ls4ys]

@@djghostmode The have their own sound

[@ruuisvanbakel2304]

@@AnthonyWilliams-ls4ys Have you ever heard Erykah Badu sing live ? She can't keep a decent tune ! This female keyboard player has got more soul then Erykah and her whole family together

[@_l_9038]

@@ruuisvanbakel2304 I agree that she has talent, but I disagree that she has more soul than Erykah. If you look back at the beginning of Erykah's career, the "can't carry a decent tune live" is something she's always done. She does it purposefully. She experiments with her music even after its been recorded, put for out enjoyment. You can hear it on some her albums as well. She said in an interview that alot of her songs start out playfully.

[@ruuisvanbakel2304]

@@_l_9038 Hi Latoya , I respect you liking her and your personal taste , But I am a musician , and I know that nowadays , and already since many years , you can resolve false notes being sung , with audio engineering , I can even do that with my home studio equipment .So not surprising that she doesn't have that problem on her albums .I can even still appreciate people singing false when there is enough passion given with the singing . It can even be because the sound wasn't good on stage , and that she didn't hear the other musicians well . All possible , but nevertheless I heared two live registrations from her , both singing in my opinion out of tune , and not because she was pushing it . Well ,there are so many singers that are so much better than she is to my opinion . But don't let me stop you enjoying her , enjoy any music that you can ! Fortunately there is still enough Wonderfull music being made . greeting from Ruuis

[@deangur]

Great song throughout, but the last part is just brilliant

[@YungnVoorheez]

this talent is timeless....I'm a huge fan of Stevie Wonder, and I feel his spirit has been shared with Nia Palm.... She is AMAZING!! Thank you funk god, you've answered my prayers.... #KeepRealMusicAlive

[@ecwest923]

The Breakdown at the 4:43 mark......Makes my soul smile!! Lease this here now sweet piece of mind awake this light, always in flight

[@RewdAwakening]

Playing this... over, and over, and over...

[@fitnessdevolution]

The future of music? One can only hope...

[@IanZWhite00]

This more relates to music if the past, using elements of jazz and funk you would've heard long ago

[@aniyah80]

+Ian White Yep. Completely agree. So many people who haven't heard acid jazz/jazz/ soul/neo soul/funk thinks that it's something completely new..and it is..but it isn't at the same time.

[@fitnessdevolution]

Aniyah Jung Ian White I think you may have misunderstood my comment. I'm not saying "oh, I've never heard anything like this! It must be the future of music". Umm, No. I'm old. I enjoy hearing, and playing jazz, soul, Motown, etc. since the early '70s. I'm saying that I hope more young musicians return to these styles of organic, living and breathing music, and make it their own, just as Hiatus Kaiyote have done.

[@tripstar4000]

Nothing comes close. Nothing.

[@woah3108]

@@fitnessdevolution I hope so too

[@lidlaw]

dude i watch alot of videos, read a lot of comments, the collective in this thread is phenomenal, good energy, funny coloquialisms, just awesome, it lets me know good people still exist... glad to be part of this celebration of dopeness! #power

[@zacalves]

this band (and song, and nai palm) are so amazing that I almost feel bad about thinking of how cute that backing singer is. she's adorable

[@budgetmediawaley3454]

+Isaac Alves Hahaha lol

[@mcmn3000]

I want a never ending version of this song, please.

[@Skyjuice70]

I'm convinced Nai can do anything with her voice. HK is just absolutely brilliant. 👏🏽

[@bearcudlybear]

almost 10 years later and this banger still slaps harder than my momma when I talk back

[@luizdemarco99]

from 04:40 on this hit some other dimenson of music and sound, some kind of holy shit

[@WeHaveFreshCookies]

Can you guys imagine how fucking dirty a big band version of this would be?

[@xxMelabi]

Absolutely gorgeous. Extremely reminiscent of Fela kuti at times

[@eastside1997]

💯

[@my24hrcafeexp]

i think this is probably my 100th time watching this in over a year lol

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

I could listen to this 10x a day! I think it was close to that the first time I found it too, lols.

[@MatthewdePaula]

Is there any end to their musical genius? I keep finding new songs I like more and more.

[@revver60]

Always come back to visit this masterpiece.🔥❤ Can't believe it's been 10 years 🤯

[@nahme5405]

Still vibin' since Mood Valient came out :))

[@DeLarrenYoung]

Just...Damn that was awesome!

[@davidhall9756]

This is by far one of the "Best" new era groups I've heard, wait let me clarify that, this is one of the best group of "Musicians" I've heard. I'm hoping that people will get back to this, so I may finish my music career !

[@greenvelvet]

She plays piano TOO??!! HOLY HELL!! WHAT A TALENT 😍

[@salvatius]

Why do I listen to this just almost 10 years later! Its pure gold, so much love in this music! 🤗

[@rootsm3]

I just noticed this is over 2 years old. It's a travesty the States haven't heard them sooner!

[@felichagomez]

I come back to this song every time I'm going through something that deeply effects my depression and it's really like a quick fix to my mood for the day. I love Nai, her band is equally as amazing. This band has made some of the best music in 30+ years.

[@andrespena582]

Clear sound, fresh arrangements, unusual harmonies, changes in rhythm dynamics. What a great band.

[@downesdesign]

YES!!! My favourite discovery in ages.

[@NJ000]

This should be taught on every schools around the world

[@SimonJefferis]

This is the greatest music I have ever heard in my life.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

It's easily one of the best I've ever heard, and I've heard a ton of greats from dozens of different genres. So far this and Stimpy Lockjaw are my favorites of all the new bands I've heard.

[@Lay1894]

Real next level shit.

[@olliemartinelli4034]

Why can’t this be mainstream music ☹️

[@griefonenyc]

It's almost not even fair how good this is. I've been completely blown away by this band.

[@ecwest923]

My absolute favorite song by them! Found this group last August 2016 when they opened for Erykah Badu ( my favorite singer) and I was like WOOOOOOOOW this chick can SANG and the band is awesome. I'm a fan now and want to see them in concert again!

[@erinkabir3947]

Nai Palm (the Lead Singer) has actually been mentored quite a bit from Erykah

[@kevinpinto3404]

There are no words in existence, no human vocabulary capable of describing this extra terrestial, out of mind and body experience. NONE!

[@_Sheebs_]

💯

[@andyphipps01]

The number of time changes in this song is too damn high! =P awesome stuff guys!

[@kishosoundandvision]

her voice ...drummer ....doesn't gets any better.....love and respect

[@Mister006]

Perrin Moss. Genius - just like EVERY MEMBER of Hiatus Kaiyote.

[@Shaolin-Jesus]

i want a unicorn from whatever planet shes from

[@kamaukirikourexi8881]

she's from laputa

[@Shaolin-Jesus]

Kamau Kirikou Re'Xi take me !, free me from this wretched world !!

[@trystanlee9917]

+Kamau Kirikou Re'Xi i get your reference ;)

[@kamaukirikourexi8881]

+Jedi Maneuvers we all have our own Merkaba my friend. I'm still learning how to use mine so I would do you no good.

[@kamaukirikourexi8881]

+Trystan Lee ;-)~

[@LEMATTOFFICIAL]

Ahhh still my favorite band all time

[@jbirdartandmusic]

i cried hard for real

[@Gatekeeperaquatic]

Ummm

[@NavdeepSinghBagga]

the portion after 4:20 sounds like a message intended for a person from a dimension far away...

[@beatdragon]

Oh man, been here once, but the name of the group was so complicated when I was high, ha, couldn't remember how they were called, never found it again. Luckily youtube leads you somehow back to where you have been after a few years. Niiiiiiiiiicee!

[@kiarataveras2523]

my kids will have no choice but to love them

[@michaelbradshaw9674]

This song is an incantation, a call using a higher frequency that can vibrate even the pillars of the heavens. This is primal electricity set to sound.

[@jasontheworldisyours]

Pretty soulful. I can not wait to catch their set at this year Outside Lands in San Francisco. They should be a lot of fun live in Golden Gate Park. @ColoredSpaces

[@ysodemty2774]

My Goodness the bass feels like a heartbeat and I mean it !

[@blackvinunicorn3182]

Still Listening

[@JayBigDadyCy]

Bands I recommend to everyone today that I can never seem to get anyone to listen to - Hiatus Kaiyote Lettuce Anderson Paak Black Pumas The Mainsqueeze (go fucking see this band and Lettuce live ffs) Meg Myers Thundercat

[@spencermarshall2741]

Been listening to them a TON lately. This right here y'all, this is spiritual healin'!

[@Seventysongs]

You have a fan in Brazil!

[@johnIZaUWL]

When they came to Las Vegas weeks back it wasn't a concert, it was a journey... An AMAZING JOURNEY 😎😎👾👌🏿😘😘😘😘😘😘😃

[@Ariusfiveduece]

Jeevus..Why am I so late? Smh... I appreciate YT more and more everyday. Love these guys!!!!

[@optimusomega]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just finished listening and I had to buy the cd!!! Nakamarra blew me out the water also. this group is so me!

[@danielmenezes7941]

They are capable of awing me into tears at any given moment. What an inspiration to pick up your instrument and just start jamming.Her heart its directly in sync with every note she plays and sings, you can feel it through screen imagine live.

[@deashleywilliams3614]

Love them!!!!!

[@radcanthair9616]

LOVE THEM ALL!!!!!

[@purplerain1848]

Eargasm❤️

[@xoadversity]

God! So much fucking soul!!! You have restored my faith in music.

[@analyticgarden]

Their songs start out in a great groove and end up somewhere else even more wonderful.

[@AndyShakenfingerpop]

Fantastic

[@johncharles2597]

Polyrhythmic, unchained melodies and sequences, abrupt and weird modulations, quartel chord voicings - and they're shit-hot musicians as well. Clear influences Erykah and others but they take it way further. Pure genius.

[@AM257.]

these guys are extremely talented and beautiful inside and out I believe...God bless their souls

[@daethedeva8055]

I need them to revisit the concept of there 1st album T-T. Love in 2024!

[@Iracord]

SO Amazing-as Usual!!!

[@TheBoobTube5]

i cant get enough of this video

[@lexier7836]

I love them...so good/weird...idk love it

[@videomaster5437]

Lexie R I believe the word is good/different

[@emmanueloluga9770]

videomaster5437 I prefer good/free

[@ej.salcedo]

so innocent

[@liammwaghorn]

Always coming back to this

[@egorshamanin]

Oh my God, that’s amazing!

[@nomfundozulu6200]

I'm literally in love with this band its crazy

[@monicarwells2]

i absolutely love this

[@paulotrajano1634]

fantastic!!!!

[@blantha01]

love love love it!