James Blake - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@GraditudevsRevenge]

Maybe the secret to being a great performer and composer is to wear your headphones backwards!

[@bootyplug__3169]

both of his ears are right tho

[@le_th_]

Whatever is most comfortable for your (or his) unique ear shape. lol

[@1779DA]

Retrograde is one of the greatest songs I've heard in years

[@GlitzBear9]

almost orgasmic lol

[@peliballer1111]

+Darlia Argyris yeah jizz my pants everytime

[@tunptl18]

+Darlia Argyris Completely agree. So taken aback on first listen

[@mpilombulelogrootboom177]

Godly! I heard it first on the TV show called SUITS and I've never been okay since.

[@annanimal6]

And it still is for me! I keep coming back to it.

[@giordanodeiana4242]

James Blake, another James Blake and a drummer

[@JeanneJames]

It's Rob and Ben.

[@dominicbennettmusic]

All he's missing is another James Blake.

[@hopehughes2423]

@@dominicbennettmusic cloning machine broke before he could make a 3rd for drums...

[@agustinasmith2601]

HAHAAHa

[@qarcon3247]

I still regard Overgrown as the best album of 2013. This masterpiece is just musically complete.

[@grilly1986]

It's not technically music unless there's at least 3 tenor saxophone solos per track... but it's a fine effort at melody driven voice lumps

[@federicocorvalan267]

Not even close, Melophobia is the best of the year.

[@qarcon3247]

Arctic Bruce Which is your opinion. Overgrown is mine.

[@federicocorvalan267]

Yep

[@adrw616]

Simon Jacks Thanks for defining music for us. I never would've known what music was if you hadn't.

[@robert10197]

This interviewer does her job, I love it. She asks the right questions.

[@chrisclark7805]

He sounds the same live as he does on his album O__O damn he's awesome.

[@chrisclark7805]

***** This man is just so damn talented and his voice is like nutella for your soul.

[@darkcinammon9845]

Christopher Clark Nutella for your Soul ,yes!

[@gregoryhugh8047]

Christopher Clark - just read your Nutella cooment - belly laughed. Thanks

[@connor7329]

threw this on while doing laundry and i was confused when i couldn’t skip to the next song 😅 he’s amazing

[@AlexandraCadena28]

It is very adorable how he massively blushes whenever he speaks.

[@ljubicazivkovic2083]

wow even when he just talks his voice is magnificent

[@sbizzyb]

"To the last" is so beautiful ... you can play it at your wedding...and your funeral...After listening to him live i understand why artist with his vocal style and arrangement need a break from touring and performing...Classic music last as long as time does......

[@donalias812]

Man, its about time till this young man return to kexp with Assume Form songs, and that will be awesome

[@nehanandini1224]

His music heals all my inflicted wounds.

[@charlotten3056]

It's 2016, three years since this masterpiece. Can we please have another album.

[@movimentodoscacos]

+Florent Chardevel I don't think it is, and Blake said there will be a 24 minute song on the album

[@jlhewitt87]

+Charlotte N Releasing tonight at midnight!

[@connor7329]

the colour in anything is his best work

[@MsEdamm]

This guy is kinda phenomenal in my opinion...

[@gabmartinezv]

I think I'm in love with his voice...

[@darkcinammon9845]

Gabriela Martinez us.

[@cookijar5787]

every time james blake sings time stops to listen:)

[@jbowman6981]

07:33 - 08:23 is my favorite part of 'To the Last.' And the Wilhelm Scream in this one is magical.

[@altongrimes]

I discovered his work from William Forsythe's Blake Works. I appreciate the naked cutting simplicity of his sound. Bravo

[@vanray8022]

It's like he's playing a game with my ears.....and winning.

[@victorvilchesf]

James Blake is amazing. Hoping to see him live here in South America

[@jeannejames3802]

2013 was when you helped me through a difficult time; loved you and your words, and love you now. Keep giving us your heart, that we find find words hard to look for. And drums and strum work beyond my ken; thank you.

[@adelemma1]

this was the first perfomance i have seen of James Blake back in 2013 and last week I got the chance to watch him live, can't explain how much it means to me

[@SK8vinnie007]

my body is covered in goosebumps. wow

[@AlexandraCadena28]

James, you are the owner of my soul.

[@krm6886]

You heard it here, folks. This artist has shattered Stalin's cold exterior. He's bringing together the worst of enemies with SOUL. And both bridging time and reaching into the afterlife. Not bad.

[@Gerckified]

Props to the sound engineers this is so crisp.

[@bilnabiln]

The way both the host and Blake are speaking to each other... sounds.... sexual.

[@ashleyross9139]

Omg yahhs!!

[@emailkenny]

funny :)

[@lbburgett]

I could totally see her inviting him to her two-story walk up for some tea and organic biscuits. And him accepting.

[@prestokrevlar]

They're really intimate with the microphones they're using, at least.

[@newwonderer]

there is such an atmosphere as if now everyone will fuck and make music at the same time

[@paula.montes.paradiso]

I love this performance! Great Retrograde song... human and powerfulll!

[@misskaymarie201]

every time I listen to James, I experience something new

[@GraditudevsRevenge]

He's so charming! Any lady would be lucky to have him!

[@blazing420ish]

Weird place to express this but I have so much love and respect for Cheryl Waters.

[@picklerick_91]

I’ve elevated to another dimension of hearing James live in this beautiful set… Thank you 💜

[@tayrloren1]

His voice is so unique, I love it!!!!!

[@nivblotsky]

I honestly didn't notice. I was concentrating so hard on his exceptional music that brought me to tears, and that beautiful softly spoken babble when he was answering questions. But to answer the anomaly: In art, a paintbrush looks like a paintbrush, it is the artist who adds his soul to create a painting. In music, headphones look like headphones, the artist hears the sound and converts it into a song. Therefore, James Blake is an amazing artist!

[@abhishekrawat4512]

I take some pride having found Overgrown early in life. Helped me go through a lot of unspoken nights. Cheers James.

[@dmrsk1899]

22:21 when Rob was all confused, and Ben and James only smiled

[@jebisamess1902]

+Diana Mariska blake messed up the looping so the beat that airhead comes in on was off by a bit so he was like really?? hhahah

[@MosiMusik]

Love it ...always great live shows on KEXP.

[@1197expo]

wow......saw him first time after radiohead finished their set on the park stage, i thought how do you follow that...then JB came on!

[@dammitmax]

she is the most charismatic interviewer, and always so calm. i love her...

[@eunnikins]

It's funny she says "I'll never get tired of that song", and the title is "The Wilhelm Scream", something that's repeated a lot

[@jaygee13jg]

He has a soul that is so pure and it reflects in his music

[@BluesmaNeedham]

Front to back, best performance I've ever heard.

[@zonegirl90]

Cheryl Walters does a great job on giving James, Rob and Ben the best to do their best. I'm "constant" in going back to this youtube - sound better than my ipod - and I don't think I'm the age group aimed at but I love James Blakes' music and it will last.

[@Daaanieeel123]

Love how the interviewer is actually obviously a fan.

[@nazrazahri]

he seriously needs to get a live album out already. please. now.

[@jeremycalcano2111]

GROOVING IN THE LIBRARY - THIS SHIT IS PERFF. A JAMES BLAKE CONCERT IN MY MIND .

[@moodybitchtm]

Still one of my favorite live performances

[@MELVIN5201]

22:20 When you and your musicians notice the loop mistake and you and they know they can't do anything to fix it cause is a live loop, So the only thing u can do is to have fun and smile and enjoy with your friends.

[@TrizazirT]

Love this. Retrograde was spectacular.

[@jdgonzo1982]

can't say enough thanks to james blake for his first album...i listened to it everyday for months on end...such a good soul :) x

[@tequilandthevelvet]

The perfect way to spend my day and my night. Over and over.

[@jezbuttons4997]

KEXP is so great! Always interesting artists. thanks!

[@jazzmastaj]

Slight mistake when he sampled himself in Retrograde, amazing how the rest of the band just played on and went with it - those guys must really know their stuff

[@chasyen5945]

I don't think he sampled himself by mistake.

[@Reprodestruxion]

The advantage of the glitch aesthetic

[@DrSimonBignell]

Breathtaking music.

[@RainTruthTheCulturedVegan]

Yes this Man is a musical genius

[@valeriakempis3306]

I really enjoy his voice 😍

[@jasmineandrade9485]

Real beautiful Art.

[@MsKezbomb]

There’s nothing like Janes Blake ❤ ever!!!

[@titustass]

the last song is beutifull !! this guy is a genius !

[@DavidJacksonOfficial]

Why the heck is there so much good music...this kills me I love it so much!

[@julylafallo]

A genius in action. I feel blessed to have discovered his music.

[@UZKA]

I think I'm going to watch this session everyday for the rest of my life... LOVE IT

[@ejonz1]

brilliant...

[@brain.in.a.body.]

I am very fascinated with the live percussion. Cool performance!

[@oraldox]

So much gracias!

[@ghadat.480]

James' performance is a masterpiece !

[@turoniner]

Wilhelm Scream sounded great!

[@vanray8022]

Everytime it starts to get too dissonant or weird for me, and I walk over to change the song.....he changes it up and, I say.."well, let's see where this goes..." I usually end up liking where it takes me.

[@beewirks]

wow thats LITERALLY how i view his music...it goes to the edge then gets so interesting i have to keep it on..then it becomes hypnotic on subsequent listens

[@pippincovington1348]

Beewirks Beewirks I agree! His music is always right on the edge of falling apart... but it never does.

[@vanray8022]

Most definitely!

[@MrManuNuma]

James is EPIC. I love him.

[@ericaxo768]

overgrown is so resonant in this session

[@sobre7roca10]

so talented... beautiful music.... thanks

[@AugustEvolved]

Loved every moment!

[@98danielpark]

another reason why i love KEXP

[@2001mimil]

discovering this interesting artist.. taking you in his moods and sounds..

[@shadowcat973]

I never want to cover James's tracks, because I can never be as good as him or even close. ❤❤

[@laatena]

Big music, big love....

[@ericskrepenski6891]

Thanks Heather. Guy is crazy good

[@RottingEmpireBavaria]

my god this is so incredibly great!

[@kattivale9508]

AMAZING PERFORMANCE, LOVE IT!!!!

[@valdomacome2205]

its all positive suspense...James Blake is healing. He should come to South Africa, Johanessburg.

[@JohannesAgust]

What a voice!

[@emiliacanet9960]

So beautiful ❤️

[@bernlin2000]

To The Last...holy cow that's beautiful

[@charlotte.schweizer]

I adore him so much

[@ExplorewithAshima]

he is genius. beautiful cant describe it

[@atwarwithsatan27]

THANKS KEXP

[@Lillyswords]

My god his voice , I'm in love !

[@mabuel12]

Creo que lo amo

[@adelinearaba]

Oh my goooosh!! I looooove him!!

[@TheAlexxx2407]

this guy is a genius! Pure musical bliss!

[@srduncanbyu]

those guitar fret close-ups: gorgeous stuff!

[@mooodyamerican]

Love this guy!

[@hannastevens]

Oh my. What an incredible artist. I rode past right before the in-studio and saw him outside... really wanted to meet him in person.

[@savionachod3885]

To The Last is so beautiful

[@0nakojaspava]

Loved it at the end he looked like he gave hi life away.. No off them can do that.. Lovw u for that.. I wish u so much healing and oneness..:)) Gretting from croatia.. Its crap here)) :))

[@dosquest]

we need a KEXP in Portugal !

[@Romance-outsourced]

what a piece of magic!

[@neurochunk]

Yes, such a great album. I like it way more than his first full length.

[@RB-zu6cn]

is there anything even better than james blake live. maybe nicolas jaar, but even now, still 💕

[@deebro23]

amazing cd!!!!!!!!!!! .

[@GreyTheSocraticGamer]

I listen to this after my girlfriend broke up with me. I cried all my reality out. I wanted to go to the last, but everything was so over grown and there was such a limit to her love that now our love just comes back in the night.

[@iwenw89]

I know that feeling

[@EmmaLeighR712]

Oh I see what you did there :)