Interpol - Obstacle 1 (live)

Interpol - Obstacle 1 in live
Saint Louis @ the Rocket Bar, 25 September 2002

[@SMfan199]

For a guy who doesn't like to play bass, Carlos fucking rocks. His basslines on TOTBL and Antics are smooth and crispy. Guy had a hell of a lot of talent.

[@SanchezS1998]

In retrospect, he was probably uniquely talented *because* he didn’t like bass. I’ve noticed that when creative people feel limited or even trapped by the limitations of the budget, gear, manpower, etc. at their disposal, they “optimize” their work to the limitations of the hand they’ve been dealt, and sometimes, beautiful things happen as a result.

[@koosmangat]

@@SanchezS1998 well said bruh

[@hairspraybandit]

So I started playing bass in punk bands not taking it seriously until I heard this song specifically Mr Dengler's bass playing. I cannot stress enough how unorthodox his lines are. He's a lead guitar player and plays the bass not like a bass player but like a lead guitarist hence why the bass sounds the way it does.

[@US-wc1rv]

I can't believe he didn't like playing tbh, you can't write lines like that on sn instrument you dislike. Sounds like he said this as a cop out after regretting leaving the band lol

[@agt462]

@@SanchezS1998 100% the truth. When I was a child, I became a very natural, and very talented Violin player. The fact was I was forced by parents and I HATED the Instrument. I dreamed of owning a set of drums but we were very poor and school only had Mariachi Orchestra which I also did not like.

[@Dempy]

The bassist looks like a vampire

[@Wisdawms]

A sexy vampire

[@joeydepaz5257]

@@Wisdawms Beautiful vampire

[@Floating.Point.]

And that's exactly why he was the bassist! He was actually a guitar player and didn't like to play bass _that much._ Daniel (the guitarist) was looking for a bass player for his band and he invited Carlos because "he looked like a bass player". He accepted and the rest was history.

[@robertovelasco1798]

this is how a bassist must look like

[@ZodiacEntertainment2]

@@Floating.Point. He was a great bassist, too, so I guess it was a decent decision for the music even if Carlos didn't like it.

[@houseofdiego]

The bass on this song is quite possible the greatest I've ever heard, and it's the main reason I fell in love with this song.

[@dylanplatas8869]

Completely agree.

[@itaintmebabe714]

For someone who didn't like playing bass, yeah

[@gerbilpmc]

bass and the drums

[@murillo1350]

@Andres Valle the outro of PDA Is orgasmic

[@shashsrivas]

Fun fact: the bass player quit interpol because he didn't like the instrument. He decided to pursue a career in acting.

[@roger1724]

They've started wearing formal wear for the concerts to show that they were taking music seriously, and to differentiate themselves from other bands. Why do I find this little fact so awesome?

[@Spitson7771]

POST-Punk

[@Ruby-eq1qg]

That wasn't the reason why actually and i thino the real reason is even cooler. I believe they initially got together as a band because they all shared a similar taste for fashion and they naturally kept up their formal wear when they made it big and it became part of their look. If i remember correctly, the bassist was mistaken to be interested in the band or something because he dressed similarly but thats just how he dressed lol but i might've gotten a little mixed up but yeah i love how they dress

[@Wisdawms]

@@Ruby-eq1qg DUDE THAT'S THE SAME BAND FORMING STORY AS RADIOHEAD LOL, and they're my most favourite bands.

[@ishetabhatt4636]

like arctic monkeys as well! they started out as pimple faced little punks from Sheffield and gradually evolved into formals and classy suits

[@NoYoutubeName1]

@@Spitson7771 they should wear Postman uniforms then.

[@bphcx]

Everyone: "the bass this... " "the bass that..." Me: "aah!! The drums!"

[@gabrielleq]

YESSS

[@touto00]

both

[@ironJERRY100]

My mind blew when I listened & payed attention to the drums. Instantly went to my drums and tried to play the groove.

[@jav9921]

They're all great but really I sometimes just focus on the drums in amazement. I really don't know anyone that plays like this. It's not typical at all. He's doing his thing, really everyone is doing their thing, but it just goes together so well.

[@kane00000]

The drums would happen without the bass. Also who cares.c

[@tonywhitburn]

1:29 even Paul is like “how does he do that?”

[@jav9921]

it's one of the best moments for sure

[@blunderless]

so true carlos is so good

[@Zizzyyzz]

Lol.

[@p1um3]

anyone else think that carlos, paul and daniel's strumming in sync at 2:20 was badass???

[@tavote558]

rag 415 fuck yeah it was!!

[@ricardotr1691]

rag 415 oooolishhittt its truuueeee

[@SirLuisArevalo]

Just realized about that moment. Fucking epic

[@kane00000]

I mean all of their strumming was in sync

[@Daniel-vb6um]

Bring back Carlos!!!!!!!

[@Univox68]

This is crazy, they start playing the initial notes of the riff and no one makes a sound. Six months later they're huge and that riff makes the crowd go nuts!! Very cool to see this. And one of the best songs of that decade fo sho.

[@kenetramirez6358]

I thought exactly the same.

[@GBH001]

How amazing would it have been to stumble upon this unknown band who played a set of one of the great albums of the 21st century

[@Alfonso_talent]

Because no one knew them back then, when i listen a new song that i like live i pay attention the whole time.

[@Univox68]

bass player is bad ass. He and the drummer are point on.

[@meep9231]

Carlos D and Sam make an incredible duo in the band

[@gilparedes329]

you do not know what you say

[@oliviad938]

it’s crazy how their brains created this song

[@Nadtochy]

They look and play so natural together in such a small space.

[@erinneal7265]

Oh Carlos, please just come back.

[@itaintmebabe714]

It surprised me years ago that he quit said that he actually didn't like playing bass. He has one of the most creative and unique bass lines.

[@saltyshapeervessel2.062]

I'm he's agent... he said you gotta take a vacation to Morocco first... just you and another female friend

[@lukess.s]

@@saltyshapeervessel2.062 ew

[@moe_lester2628]

@@itaintmebabe714 sadly correct. He said he just wanted to experiment but just so happened that he was fucking amazing

[@JaneDoe-tm2ex]

Please dear god no he’s a massive dick

[@EpicRainbowLollipop]

I can't stop looking at Danny's sideburns

[@copheart]

Danny "Sidepipes"

[@sab-ali]

Lol

[@jackofspades9742]

Gotta love that rockabilly style

[@ShaneKarma376]

Carlos was so into that shit then. The bolo tie ushered in the the "I don't give a shit anymore" Carlos era.

[@seoncope]

The Bass Guitarist is so cool

[@daurpm]

Too bad he isn't an Interpol member anymore.

[@ibowonar141]

One of my favorite bassists of all time

[@alejandrorohen]

I was a little fucking kid when this happened, i cant believe this song is from 2002 and im listening to it almost 13 years later, i can't believe is still sounding mighty. This music must last FOREVER.

[@bluemcdaniel99]

I was like straight up 1 year old or something lol.

[@NoYoutubeName1]

This live version is from 2009 though I think

[@alejandrorohen]

@@NoKZbinName1 it’s not. It’s from 2002

[@willuseman]

Appreciating the fifth member on keys that truly brings that atmospheric vibe to Interpol 🙌🏻 love this band man

[@Zizzyyzz]

Yep.

[@lithium23]

addicted to interpol, can't believe i didn't give them an actual listen until now -.-

[@mhoroky]

Yep, you missed out on a lot. Interpol from 2002 to 2005 was something not everyone can claim to have witnessed in person.

[@nampomusic6378]

that part where the two guitars kinda echo each other in this song is so damn awesome it send shivers down my spine

[@ZombieDeMierda]

I think the style of playing the bass of carlos it's so difficult to imitate . It's very unique and amazing.

[@simontrucker3624]

To everyone except Peter Hook

[@blunderless]

@@simontrucker3624 his style is the opposite of peter hook, especially in this particular song. peter hook used chords often, which is something carlos only did once for a very short part of stella was a diver. he is more like simon gallup, but a bit better.

[@Ben_Mdws]

They had the greatest bass lines at this point.

[@chrestenjensen4626]

I was there. Drove down from Iowa City. Amazing show. The stage was so small.

[@bemo9]

congrats, extremely torn this was three days before being born so i couldnt make it too

[@MrjiimmyTARD]

They say that Carlos D. quit the bass because he had always hated it. I believe this is solid proof that, what has been said is false. Look at him. Flipping look at his movement. You can't hate the bass and move like that. Impossible.

[@svgarer1334]

MrjiimmyTARD he got tired because interpol has/had a lack of creativity on bass lines And sam (probably in 2010) told that interpol will never need a bass in the future, so that probably hurt carlos in many ways to, finally, left interpol in that year

[@mattcarey861]

He grew up playing regular guitar, and never really played or even owned a bass guitar. He only picked it up because the other members needed a bass player. That being said, he is a badass bass guitarist.

[@moe_lester2628]

Late to the party. Carlos said he was up for experimentation but never truly "Loved" playing bass. Sucks seeing what a legend he is on that bass

[@AlexoSemifiction]

Interpol is what i always listen to on new year´s eve

[@roger1724]

+Ale Dread That's an awesome new year's tradition.

[@willuseman]

Aleh Amds interesting! I always seem to listen to them around fall

[@AtticusRevived]

Christmas/New Years is interpol season for me as well ; NYC and Hands Away just hit diff to shitty saskatchewan Snowfall

[@asiintrospect6229]

the reason why carlos was so evidently content here was simply cause they were barely starting out, this was like the beginning basically when they started to tour and stuff, eventually that just sort of got to him and later down the road years later like I'm talking our love to admire interpol, by then i believe he felt alienated from it all and was ultimately burnt out. thats how i see it.

[@nikodemanthony5775]

i can't see why a lot of interpol's fanbase can't be reasonable about it. i love him, but making music is an often emotionally demanding job just like any other, and people change over the years.

[@moe_lester2628]

Also the fact that he just didn't really like bass

[@darrylwiggins1156]

I agree with everyone on this fact, carlos was one helluva unique bassist.His speciality was playing chords,something many don't do.

[@Cycluing]

Well he did play guitar first before he picked up the bass

[@CameronBlaylock]

the only song he strummed a chord in on the bass was stella, and it's for one very small portion of the song. he never strums a single chord in this bassline or any other bassline.

[@DarkScarecrow22]

i just love how Carlos D is soo enjoying himself...

[@june5516]

Carlos looks so cool jamming on the bass

[@Cbrophy412]

That bass line

[@Jessikerz_]

Kind of obsessed with Carlos😍😁

[@spartan876]

carlos d is style goals, bass line goals.... idk what else to say about that

[@Zizzyyzz]

Most would say the same.

[@Gunnerss09]

Paul Banks voice soars in this song.

[@Cigaromano1]

OMG this was 14 years ago... letting that sink in.

[@tandbergj]

+Luna joy I know. I feel so sad. I wish I could go back in time and start over. It's raining today and I was thinking about "Stella was A diver and she Was Always Down." It says Stella was swallowed up in the manhole cover. I feel like that. 14 years I know, its forever now.

[@adamv242]

Yes, the world sucks now. No sarcasm, no irony.

[@AUSTORMCHASERS]

18yrs now. Still strong as ever.

[@antoper268]

22 years now

[@MrToonfish]

Carlos... Bass genius !!!!

[@RudieObias]

This is Interpol from 2002, but the video looks like it's from 1982

[@dogongdoging]

that bassline is just the greatest there is

[@presfebrand8742]

By far one of the greatest bands live.

[@darrylwiggins1156]

Rarely have i seen a band with this much power.God,these guys are good.

[@greggoat6570]

Paul looks straight up 16 here

[@bronntoise]

This video is honestly legendary. How many bands have live performance videos of one of their best songs from way before they were considered popular or anyone knew the song at all?

[@stevenl3265]

Damn turn it up all the way Carlos' vibrates your ear.

[@carltonjones3796]

Beautiful Carlos....

[@laureleelangan]

Watching this in 2020 and WOW they look like babies on stage but sound as fierce as ever. Lucky crowd!

[@agt462]

Carlos if you can read this.......You are by far one of the GREATEST BASS PLAYERS ever!!!!!

[@lucp.6583]

This is the best version on KZbin

[@aaron.6923]

Man Carlos has a infectious vibe 🔥

[@Howlett9999]

Oh Paul, *"But you're so young,* *You're so young,* *You look in my eyes,* *So young, so sweet, so surprised,* *You look so young like a daisy in my lazy eyes..."* time flies :')

[@urcurlydawg932]

It's different now that Im poor and aging. I'll never see this face again

[@djbond]

this is what i call intimacy between a band and the audience

[@Issara86]

I saw Paul and the boys years ago in Ottawa and it was one of my first concerts in my early 20s. The venue was small and tight like this one and it was probably one of the best shows I've been to.

[@Smilthy]

BEST BAND EVER. I’ve reviewed and listened to it all, yet I am coming back to this, for there isn’t anything better than this out there and there will never be.

[@lupu9508]

I love how you can see the camera shaking , maybe the room too once Carlos plays the lower notes

[@SuperGuguto]

Oh Carlos

[@ShaneKarma376]

SuperGuguto I'm a straight male and Oh Carlos

[@Charlyyarelable]

+ShaneKarma376

[@Eboyd1100]

this video makes me feel good

[@danithegrrl]

I was fortunate to have seen them this same year at the Roxy in Atlanta. My how they've grown....

[@gavin5402]

i actually like the sound of this more than the regular album version. the way the guitars build up in the beginning is so satisfying to hear and the way he sounds like he’s suffocating when he sings is just so perfect

[@bagsaroundthecorner1816]

I love the bass and drums in this song .

[@thecircumspectlyft]

How can anyone who plays like that hate the bass? I don't...why did Carlos leave?! *despairing moan*

[@therealsmartguy]

This one of my favorite songs ever released to the public

[@koosmangat]

when i first heard this song...... i was like.. fuckin bass lines... it made me an Interpol fan instantly.

[@joniseilonen5347]

Oh god i loved them back then and love they now. Lived my youth era with interpol, strokes, bloc party etc.

[@nicolaserafini6590]

Carlos 🖤

[@chandlerfelty1284]

I'm seeing this for what seems to be the hundredth time, and I'm just noticing daniel is playing a ric. Loving it

[@estebanstrangiato]

I find it delightful that this show is on youtube. they're having so much fun

[@GabrielStinnettBoiPunki]

Man... I was 2 when they played here.... I'm really glad I got to see them live in Portland, OR two years ago. Was an amazing show!

[@Alvarohc777]

Best obstacle 1 live performance ever.

[@Wisdawms]

at the start, paul says "Some vocals, Harley, please." I've watched this too many times not knowing what he was saying even though I had heard of Harley.

[@chemikal9297]

Freaking Carlos was so damn cool… miss that lineup!!

[@theplourde]

So much of Interpol was made on Carlos. I think he is Interpol. I hope the band brings him out for a couple of songs when they play TOTBL over the summer

[@bearzdlc2172]

If they contacted him and asked him he would for sure but no way in hell would they do that

[@JaneDoe-tm2ex]

Paul looks like a literal angel here

[@windowlessreal]

this is one of my favorite live performances ever

[@juninhoalmaraz]

2018 and this is still just great to imagine being there and listening to the first riff without having idea how huge it would become. Lucky the ones who can watch amazing artists being born like this!

[@Villievandal]

carlito's topknot dancing while playing is great

[@ricardotr1691]

And this is how you have to enjoy your instrument. - Carlos D.

[@Sublime_37]

I was caught off guard by how great this song/album was bc no one has yet to sound as unique as Interpol. And Paul Banks is as good as it gets, vocally etc.

[@giannipaladini2929]

Still following my search for the truth in the removal of Interpol videos and comments, I communicate for those who do not already know that the video "Tidal Wave" has also been removed from KZbin with this words: "Video not available.This video includes content from Beggars, who have blocked it from being played in your country for copyright reasons" However, "coincidentally", they removed the video with the most views, while they left the other dozen of Tidal Wave scattered on the web.Now I am definitely convinced that all this does not happen in good faith.

[@dsalina5]

dude, carlos my hero!!!!!! even though he doesnt like to play bass, imagine if he did?????

[@ed-edd-n-eddy]

holy shit man they are so young

[@Moonlight-mz7mu]

The ending oh gosh when everything comes together it's so beautiful !!!

[@darrylwiggins1156]

Carlos is killing it here.

[@EliH383]

This is so pure🥰

[@giannipaladi1451]

4.18: Paul points the microphone to the invisible man behind the scenes. These delicate and funny gestures are almost never missing during his performances.

[@Zizzyyzz]

Too. Awesome. For. Words.

[@eastonpayne3960]

The synergy of this quartet… specifically Carlos D and Sam… just incredible.

[@sedith40]

thank you - Seth

[@skanoir]

i love young interpol!

[@PGoose63]

Daniel's sidburns make him look like a mini Andre the Giant

[@wayanwiyono]

carlos is an urban legend

[@danielamartelli2592]

They should have given him more space to express his creativity. CARLOS was an accomplished musician but interpol was Daniels creature... That was probably the real problem

[@bearzdlc2172]

@@danielamartelli2592 that’s why self titled is so fucking good because Carlos had control over it from what has been said, even though reports are conflicting if he actually helped assemble the songs into what they became.

[@tonatiuhrivera8836]

2019 and still rocks!!

[@yoop4322]

Carlos bass line.... and his energy.... why did he have to leave?

[@samharradence5689]

ORANGE Because apparently Paul called Carlos an asshole.

[@Ruby-eq1qg]

He says he lost interest in it all which is a shame cause of how good he was but amazingly, hes sayd that he didnt like playing bass and that it wasnt even his first instrument! i respect his decision but its still a shame

[@thepeopleliketht]

Tht bass is amazing

[@darrylwiggins1156]

Thank you, Luis.Just Thanks.

[@mglass43]

Just listen... Different. One of the best bands in the 21st century.

[@MyLifeBeforeYou]

Best song of Interpol.

[@RicardoLopez-yk7hi]

I miss you Carlos D. ❤️

[@deadpixelfoto]

love playing this one, bass sounds so good and powerful

[@renanbloginterludico4447]

That bassist is a truly star. Very cool

[@Peacecore09]

God i love Interpol! Always have, always will!

[@Smilthy]

Paul with that haircut... in love.

[@dannyneiba]

As the aliens approach our planet with the idea of enslaving us, this song is picked up on their communication systems. Humanity is saved from bondage. Thank you INTERPOL

[@ak14barron80]

I miss them