James Blake performing "Retrograde" Live at KCRW's Apogee Sessions

The swoon-worthy sounds of UK musician James Blake captivated a small audience at Apogee Studios, as he performed songs from his excellent new album Overgrown. We'll share the session at 11:15am on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch / Listen to the full session here: www.kcrw.com/mu...
Live from Apogee Studio - Recorded and Mixed by Bob Clearmountain.” Learn more at Apogeedigital.com.

[@jijic1031]

I think I've listened to every live version of him singing this on KZbin. I'm addicted.

[@jimmiej3xJ9596]

James Blake, his band and London Grammer are some of the very best Talents in the U.K. 🇬🇧 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 Global Salutes! ✊🏿🌍

[@SpaceLion87]

2:03 Shivers on that "we're alone now"

[@ZugZwang_]

Absolutely Love The Sound Of The Prophet '08 Synth!!!

[@traxxx8720]

You just can't describe the sound of it, it's warm, sweet, powerful at the same time and this detuning effect makes it even better ! Simply amazing

[@c4hI0fo2p]

This guy needs to win a damn award this year!

[@AngryPeasant86]

His talent brings me to tears, It's astonishing.

[@KBizzy]

Jesus...this guy is amazing. Unique and being a keyboard player myself, you definitely don't see this type of thing everyday. Glad I found this.

[@millym9414]

OMG new fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! obsessed with this song!

[@juniorhungwe]

this guy is the walking talking future of music

[@LuisFlores-tx4ee]

This guy is one of the best musicians of this decade

[@nataliemauzone4689]

This is a SOULFUL SINGING YOUNG MAN! DAMN!!!

[@KarlaMay]

I love how "in the zone" he is. Beautiful.

[@HaiDouzo]

I love how popular James Blake is. He deserves it and it makes me happy to see guys like this make it.

[@magichourt]

That brother is talented.

[@georgebainesmusic]

one of the best videos on the Internet

[@jayallison8668]

CHILLSS! I used to sit in my car and just play this on repeat for hours.

[@ellarose99]

Love it, incredible voice wow

[@SaneandLukai]

A wave is coming my people. Grab a board and join us... Musical Freedom is its name.

[@27patrick1981]

Blake is one of those amazing artists whose music goes to another level when experienced live.

[@xxOstephie]

I just listened.to thia song and fell in love right away. Absolutely.phenomenal

[@hotchocolate1758]

I'm almost positive this is what love sounds like.

[@Gaaabzzz]

He is so amazing live. I got the chance to see him at FYF last year and he blew me away. Gonna go see him at Hollywood Forever and I am super excited!

[@xxOstephie]

his voiceeeeeeee ugh

[@joerchron]

Thisbis just truly magical!

[@loleizzy2525]

Beautiful.

[@MahoganySessions]

Goosebumps.

[@denneciacarter]

This song... love

[@JusFeel1]

as sensual as the vibe of this is the lyrics are full of so much empathy and sadness but its so lofty at the same time

[@3039576202]

love the D'Angelo influence....so soulful.

[@therealkindle5365]

I just thumbed up pretty much every comment below... Like a BOSS! Coz they're all applicable no less!

[@zeejonesy]

Starting at 3:35.. Those chords.. incredible.

[@RyanKudasik]

Smooth joint!

[@theCodeWeeb]

I love this.

[@culturedthug9285]

DAMN.... Why am I Just Now hearing this?

[@echus]

Incredible

[@8ctaaa]

love u blake

[@TheAjdam]

Soo good!!

[@jcassidy13]

He is perfect.

[@lucyjude4870]

gorgeous

[@Zar1987]

amazing!

[@wildcomfort88]

his voice gives me the shakes that me quake. his chord progressions give me the fries that cross my eyes. but his hairdo just gives me burgers.

[@niallfahey7361]

class voice and class song.. u can tell it meqns alot to him

[@jeremyweisz3583]

Just genius

[@nayadesrock7219]

Yeah!!

[@MrHaterplease]

still legit

[@GenTVR]

What a guy

[@xoxolanlanxoxo]

I'm in love

[@Gizmodrums]

Imagine doing your own echoes... mental

[@stupidflounders]

This. This this this.

[@ambydash]

superb...

[@sweetpixiestix]

He is.

[@butterflytito]

talenttt .

[@Emmanuel.Gasser]

The red ones are a Nord Piano and a Nord Wave, for piano and synths, respectively. And the black one is indeed a Prophet 08.

[@wildcomfort88]

still the most played artist on my ipod though

[@Z1KLXW]

Well done! :D

[@lovelyladyrainbow]

great

[@LymbicSystemuwu]

My little sister has a crush on One Direction. I showed her James Blake and succeeded in wiping all One Direction posters off her wall.

[@Justitia_Nomen]

This is a good ass song.

[@tddy527]

he does the creepy humming thing really well

[@seanmakhuli]

What is that moog instrument the other guy is using?

[@PAL0191]

This is so fucking good it hurts

[@TerryTrill]

They keyboard switch = talent 2:18

[@SillyNag]

damn

[@narcissuslvr]

I'm a little upset that I didn't discover this song until I watched the gabby Douglas story

[@wearyberry]

do you want some crazy fan girl like people to jump to the music ? It's nice music, there's nothing wrong with standing still and just enjoying it

[@imanta1972]

Moog Taurus bass synth with long pedals for feet, like an organ.

[@Soul18One]

EPIC WIN XD

[@HermosaVida95]

Seriously thought this would've been a black guy (no racial) beautiful voice♥

[@mikea3233]

2 nords, moog slim phatty, dave smith instruments prophet

[@xxOstephie]

My third comment lawl i jus cant get enough

[@monkeyjamsession]

Anyone know what kind of keyboards he is using? I see the black one is called a Prophet, but I'm not sure about the other ones!

[@lorenzoscalvini112]

You are right, the black one is a Prophet 08 (analog synth), the red and small one should be a Clavia Nord Lead 4 (virtual analog) and the red and big one is a Clavia Nord as well but I think it's an electric piano. Absolutely love all the sounds he creats with such great instruments!

[@EverythingLizeePR]

where can i find a james blake?

[@itsamonster]

Who is too good for who?

[@lindacollette1031]

[@Justitia_Nomen]

Makes you wanna move your hips XD

[@sofjoa]

he should do something with chet faker

[@platypode]

What are you talking about????

[@andrephx90]

why?

[@KmizzeMusic]

i mean if you really love somebody, theres a way man. pun intended.

[@car-w4b]

borderlands...

[@rarrcamrun]

Pretty interesting style, great voice and chord selection. I think he'd be a lot better off with a couple more band members and 1 or 2 more instruments for a more full sound though. Regardless, badass song.

[@mareee187]

Johnny Depp on drums? lol

[@Alinoor786]

the crowd look like zombies

[@sophistik000]

you only put him a keyboard in the hands ..... it will happen that you'll leave the room pregnant!

[@kngant01]

I love this.