John Grant - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents John Grant performing live from KEX Hostel during Iceland Airwaves. Recorded November 1, 2013.
Songlist:
Vietnam
GMF
Marz
Pale Green Ghosts
Blackbelt
Audio Engineer: Gabriele Nicotra
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Shelly Corbett & Scott Holpainen
Editor: Luke Knecht
icelandairwaves.is
www.kexhostel.is
johngrantmusic.com
kexp.org

[@Pipinello]

he is one of the best artists of the last 10 years

[@jbgren]

tascio can't wait to listen the duet with another one of the best, Amanda Palmer, included in the upcoming new album

[@ostrovisky]

+jbgren Same here. I am so, so excited.

[@luc7937]

Still after 10 years

[@fmbdl666]

I don't have words to define what I've just saw and heard...BANG.

[@spoonballs]

Good, because nobody asked you for any.

[@fmbdl666]

spoonballs Unfortunately you didn't understand that I'm a big fan of John Grant. Saw him,again for the second time in Portugal, last month. Sorry for you, grow up.

[@spoonballs]

Francisco Diogo Lopes I don't give a shit whether you are a fan or not. My point stands. And don't be sorry.

[@fmbdl666]

spoonballs ahahahahahahahahahahah get a girl friend and go outside...i rest my case.

[@tarikruggs1072]

Hi Francisco :) some just dont see beauty when its handed to them . this spoonballs troll is one of them . you got it BANG its real and classic already . :)

[@Angelman1977]

John Grant, you have filled the great musical hole left in my bones when David Bowie died and therefore stopped producing new music. Thank you John, your music is truly incredible and your band are magnificent. From a new fan (for past 2 years) who has come to see you sing once already in Glasgow and hopefully many times more.

[@bjornfelle]

I have similar feelings dude

[@lokomiusek]

Songlist with its respective timing: 1. Vietnam 00:00 2. GMF 06:26 3. Marz 12:38 4. Pale Green Ghosts 16:38 5. Blackbelt 22:47 Many thanks for sharing!

[@shanes.9089]

Always come back to this absolutely f’n incredible.

[@hobmarg]

Wow, had not heard John Grant before, this is awesome@!

[@CalogeroSmith]

Music it's not a choice for him it's a vital necessity, to see ( and to hear ) him behind a microphone is like to see great crooners of the past, but without filters, without artificially tricks. His music is a modern piece of art, patchwork of atemporal melodies and electronics sounds and effects. I love his work, I always admire the real talent. He's got the whole package!

[@TheRussianPhenom]

Once again, I gotta thank this channel for introducing me to great music. John Grant's music is really nice. I'll definitely check out his music.

[@AndrewMatthews-zp3vw]

I saw john grant in Brighton uk a few years ago ,brilliant night x

[@carsten-giese]

I am just listening to "Pale Green Ghosts" at 16:38 with an Audioquest Dragonfly DAC. What a fantastic version and perfect recording. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@ninuka75]

Greatest living creature!!!

[@CavemanForChrist]

That first song is a masterpiece.

[@tikigeek2000]

John Grant is the Hemmingway of music.

[@theangriestgirl7488]

stunning voice! what a marvelous thing being a musician/singer!

[@catalinovidal7716]

El mejor maldito disco del 2013, increíble sesión, me encanta este tipo.

[@josecerrotejera7065]

Me encanta este hombre, hasta donde llego, en sus letras es muy duro y a la vez muy poético.

[@andyowen7636]

Great songwriter

[@obidenim]

I love this song so much.

[@cashgrabgaming]

A beautiful man that makes beautiful music... Who'da Funk?

[@nicola1466]

Incredibly talented ❤️

[@marla_singing]

This guy keeps blowing my mind.

[@christopherfarrell-artist3557]

So good!

[@Francimar77]

It is wonderful to hear your voice.

[@aineobrien-farrell6696]

Wonderful performance and great sound. Gets better and better with lots of new musical embellishments . . .

[@daveash092]

Amazing as ever!!

[@thaumatology]

damn, to see this bunch live

[@versatom70]

this shit is turning my life around........John Grant, you move me........

[@davidsaulchavez278]

Me encanta la progresión de acordes de las canción, y como su voz sobresale como un instrumento musical que engalana su imponente presencia. Wow! Lo siento ando bien denver.

[@MegaAtomium]

That was sooooooo great, John. Love your new haircut!

[@kpwlipp]

New fan.

[@mikele444]

I really love this man *____*

[@techhardman]

Very nice songs.

[@lookoutleo]

wow. i love dead can dance and this guy is the new brendan perry, realy lovely have to try and see these guys

[@highspacefox]

lookoutleo i was thinking the exact same thing! he's got a stellar voice aswell, we need more creative groups like dead can dance and brendan perry

[@problemchimp4231]

lookoutleo Love DCD but hadn't recognised that...quite right.

[@andyowen7636]

Superb band also btw

[@CrispyJam793]

Fucking voice on him.

[@problemchimp4231]

My god...this is very good.

[@mikeperaltamusic]

This sounds great.

[@nancykells]

Funny commentary before GMF...GLC is not quite as good, but great for a required clean version on the air. GMF is my favorite song from Pale Green Ghosts- absolutely love it and the lyrics.

[@gesturtraustason9505]

WOW...Awesome performance :O

[@rustyfoxable]

excellent

[@luc7937]

❤❤

[@maiajintcharadze7485]

gmf - greatest living creature

[@antsmith8588]

Found this guy after GMF was part of the sound track of Brassic...

[@omgsolikevalleygirl]

the keyboarder in the blue shirt has impeccable tining ....

[@marebitomarebito]

The bassist looks like Liev Schreiber. Great performance btw.!

[@azotoole38]

+projektproductions I actually want to know who the bassist in this is. Really good!!

[@richie616799]

+projektproductions It's clearly his brother.

[@ZEUSs_Paw]

Ohhh, he does!! 3:)

[@Nanny_Jooj]

@@azotoole38 I know this is four years late, but the bassist is Jakob Smari Magnusson. orangeamps.com/artist/jakob-smari-magnusson-of-john-grant/

[@azotoole38]

@@Nanny_Jooj never too late, although now I notice he does have a wedding ring Hahaha. Nah, decent bass he has there.

[@andyowen7636]

I can hear the composer John Barry, Alex Lifeson on guitar and elements of Rufus Wainwright plus the '80,s' Synths that I for the most despise with the exception of late Japan and later David Sylvian (who's music I adore)..in conclusion, for some weird alchemical reason I love this guys music..

[@seancoyne3298]

Not sure about the Alex Lifeson comparison but great shout anyway, lifeson is my favourite guitarist! Some Jeff Wayne in here I think too

[@Orjonast]

23:37 is so sweet. I feel the same way when I hear it, but they look way cuter.

[@ZEUSs_Paw]

I love the fact, that he made appropriations for the little kids in his audience. That was pretty kool. It's not that difficult, and I've been told I swear a lot myself, LOL!! 3:)

[@ajom67]

1000th like :) What about "The greatest so-ong writer that you'll ever gonna meet"?

[@Eeli2008]

What a voice! Shame about the censorship but the comment and the ridicule of changing it to 'the greatest living creature' kind of made up for that.

[@Pandamasque]

Hello David Sylvian.

[@vermilliongecko]

I love David Sylvian, and I love John Grant. Are you suggesting they sound alike? I kinda get what you mean but I don't really agree.

[@mudbuddha109]

Ray Donovan on bass?!?! Killer tunes

[@fabjin]

LOL @ "Greatest Living Creature"

[@cindychantey]

6:06 nothing quite like being there live XD

[@darayox]

The Background vovals and the drums..... top!

[@neurochunk]

the greatest living creature? Hooray for censorship!

[@George_Davies]

Man that drum track is a thousand miles away... I guess it didn't record right, cos I can see a nicely placed mic. Still sounds fab tho!

[@JordanjamesX]

I just found out about this guy today a masculine gay male singer wow!

[@JeanCarloms]

let them guys be feminine. There's nothing wrong with that.

[@attnMoFo]

Masculine gay men in general are too far and few between as it is. There's nothing wrong with that.

[@amydykes3783]

I know he is gay but I have a hard crush on him. The interesting perspective he has… a romantic and yet such a great societal observer to call on the bullshit. His voice reminds me of Peter Murphy here and there.

[@louise_8546]

Thank you. I adore John Grant but as a depressive I don't know if his overly emotional music and otherworldly voice would be too much for me Live! I know that sounds stupid. I find "Queen Of Denmark" quite painful to listen to (and I mean that absolutely as a compliment). I'm always drawn to expressive, silky, caramel-y, histrionic voices - he uses such poignant language. Reading of his personal history makes me feel some sort of kinship with him - that there is hope in this world.

[@jayfang2089]

+LJ K Just watched John's live performance last week at Melbourne. It was indeed powerful and touching. The new album has some more 'upbeat' songs and John enjoyed himself dancing on stage. I felt it was very empowering for a depressed person like myself. Grab any chance you can to see him live.

[@shellsbellsification]

He is brilliant live. He is too self aware, I think, to be too depressing. The more upbeat songs get a good go and he dances away quite humorously. The banter between songs is usually light hearted. By the way, the song Queen of Denmark is a revelation live! Go see him if you can. I promise it isn't depressing.

[@somebodyelse714]

He's as close to a must see live as there is I think - whether he is solo or with a full band. He's funny and charming and self-deprecating and he has this knack of making songs which about very painful subjects very cathartic and uplifting. And then of course there's his voice....

[@hokulealinda]

XOXOxoxxooo

[@bluemoonphoenixable]

Reminds me of Mr. Bungle....

[@MashingAudio]

+Denise Harrigan Most definitely a Mike Patton influence....

[@closetothebridge]

+Mike Matthews how ? I mean, I really love M.P. and John Grant too.. but its interesting that you think he is influenced by Mike. Anyway, the two best male vocals I know.

[@andyowen7636]

Vietnam.. Think he wrote this about me tbh..

[@nikobu]

they seem to admire pink floyd ;)

[@hotlegshoolihan1779]

His music is SO MUCH BETTER with Budgie on drums and not this guy. Budgie is just phenomenal. You gotta see it live.

[@hotlegshoolihan1779]

@@Airlane-rq9yd yup

[@hotlegshoolihan1779]

As far as I know he only played on grey tickles black pressures but really good shit

[@fastrelief]

Whoever mixed and eq'd this should be punished. Luckily he changed drummer this is a disaster, sense of timing and carrying the rhythm in next life for him. Plus the drunk mix guy decided to bury the snare six feet under

[@nickmoranis2865]

Holy shit. Award for pretentious hipster band votes are closed. Is this a joke? A parody? If so it is very funny. And disturbing.

[@amalgamaxx]

What are you talking about, you're so conditioned by society that you see music in labels, not talent or musical prowess. This is real shit.