MGMT performing "Alien Days" Live on KCRW

MGMT performed a career-spanning set for a live audience at Apogee Studio during Coachella week. We share highlights from the session on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch / Listen to the full session here: www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb...

[@salvadorgalvan7905]

"Those days taught me everything I know, like how to catch a feeling and when to let it go." Genius

[@duantorruellas716]

Connor Smallnut well said 👍

[@AlmendroSolar]

Can someone go to my channel and listen the music that I'm producing, I'm about to make a suicidal streaming just to get some subs or something lol

[@josefinebliss2801]

That's probably my favorite line too

[@andrewcairns8266]

@@AlmendroSolar I listened to your stuff, I liked it, some interesting textures/ideas. Keep going with it, man.

[@nicolasmrn]

These guys are like the new Pink Floyd or something like that.

[@nicolasmrn]

The definetely masterpiece of MGMT. Period.

[@Spagett998]

Nicolás Moreno yep

[@arispacetimeanduniverse8174]

yes

[@josephclavelli3516]

Nah that is Siberian Breaks. But this song is amazing as well, definitely the best off their self titled album.

[@christiacominotti]

MGMT selftitled álbum is the best for me..

[@filipemadeira3664]

For me it has to be of moons birds and monsters. That song takes me places

[@topstep]

This song makes me cry. I have no idea why. It isn't even a "sad" song. There is something about it that just feels completely perfect to me.

[@mikec5773]

Oh its a sad song

[@davidcruz5573]

Harmonies gives you that feeling

[@gabiruwoou]

Oh, I understand you

[@ongogablogian3178]

That's the MGMT.

[@notveryrea1]

I agree

[@levikassinove9495]

At first listen the song seems so random and muddled, and then you see how perfect it is.

[@nifty8327]

This is the best version of this song I’ve heard

[@t6mal]

same

[@mrsceltics]

This song makes me feel nostalgic, sad, and at the end, motivated. It's so beautiful and dreamy.

[@astralacuity]

Such a masterpiece...

[@musicvideosish]

LOVE the sound of his voice no matter what range it goes. I am convinced that it is healing- no matter the tone. The bands sound is like the "icaro" that carries you in the temporary trance for the duration of song. Then sadly- like all the material things on Earth, it enda, but the imprint will forever be store in my soul. Thank you MGMT- for bringing us to the next level ;)

[@mrperroxo]

Wow!!! That was deep (no sarcasm intended)

[@musicvideosish]

Listening to MGMT kind of opened my eyes. Got to meet James in person- (saw him walking around at "The Cosmopolitan" in Las Vegas) and got a chance to Thank him. He was so kind. MGMT is just "IT". I look forward to anything they produce as an expression of where they are as a collective in their journey and it sparks in on my journey. Wonderful Stuff. Absolutely Wonderful!

[@talksxalotx101]

musicvideosish stole the words right out of my mind, amazing words

[@musicvideosish]

Awe, thank you. Just love these guys- UNconditionally, for being Real.

[@MATTMAN92ish]

finally people in the comments that actually feel the way i do about their music its good to see for once haha

[@maximthefox]

Andrew's jam at the end is where it's at.

[@skylerbaker8961]

This has to be one of their best performances, so much passion showing through the whole band and Andrew’s vocals were amazing in this!

[@Luide-gn5sp]

this is the best song of the history. this is all

[@astralacuity]

+Luide Sousa Agreed. If I could pick one song to be on a desert island with, it's this.

[@madampawsy1903]

Luide Sousa ah fuck just by listening you'd probably get a mad trip though

[@madampawsy1903]

James Hansen especially being isolated on an island

[@AndreaPerez-hd5nf]

i agree

[@blablac]

siberian breaks is not bad....

[@Jonn738]

LYRICS Sometimes the windows combine with the seams in a way That twitches on a peak at the place where the spirit was slain One foot leads to another Night's for sleep, blue curtains, covers Sequins in the eyes That's a fine time to dine Divine who's circling, feeding the cards to the midwives Who love those alien days The nonstop alien days Ooh the alien days Must've skipped the ship and joined the team For a ride A couple hours to learn the controls And commandeer both my eyes Hey! Be quick dear, times are uncertain One month crawling, next year blurring Decades in the drain Monograms on the brain Decide what's working and what's moved on To the last phase The floodgate alien days I love those alien days Mmm... the alien days When the peels are down, it feels like traveling in style You don't need wings to hover forty ton stones for a mile And in the summer, virgin visions Mindless humming Numbers can't decide if the day's supposed to smile Today find infinite ways it could be Plenty worse It's a blessing but it's also a curse Those days taught me everything I know How to catch a feeling And when to let it go How all the scheming, soulless creatures Can't find dreamer's honey in the hive If it's right beneath the nose And when the light is new The sky shows trembling cartoons You don't need smoke to cover Most of the world in a gloom But here comes racer number 7 Watch my fingers ripping out the lines If it looks like we could lose If it looks like we could lose If it looks like we could lose If it looks like we could lose

[@kylieshaye6562]

Yo thanks for this

[@mrperroxo]

Great performance! It kinds of reminds me to David Bowie and Pink Floyd at the same time. Just... Wow!!!

[@EmpireAntz]

+fred luna - Yes, some of these chord progressions and strange melodies used in the song makes me think in something Bowie would do in his early years.

[@peopletakepicturesofeachother]

Alien Days and Weekend Wars are heavily "bowiesh" songs

[@titanium2295]

canal ONDAS why do we always have to compare. this song is absolutely breathtalinh and i feel it is very unique and defines mgmt to a quite far extent.

[@GBCACHO]

word

[@danielmarsden2277]

I actually prefer this live version over the album one, man it's golden

[@benm3143]

The sounds, the lyrics, the voices This is what got me interested in music

[@meunomeesantiago]

Andrew is amazing. mgmt is just so good.

[@river8383]

Mariana Gamboa. Agreeee

[@Bell14829]

Yes

[@Kowjja]

It's so close to the recording In fact it's better they're truly professional Also love how Ben and Andrew sing at the same time for most of the song. They're slightly out of tune (because well it's human voice) and it gives a lot of depth to the songs

[@tkdems]

How have I not heard this song until 2024? This feels like it could’ve been a song on Sgt. Peppers.

[@ABR0733]

Oh my god this is such an energetic and amazing performance of this song.

[@bonk4199]

0:14 0:42 2:15 2:58 (Time stamps so I can listen to these parts on repeat)

[@roach9397]

This may be better than the album version. They really turned the psychedelia to 11 for that outro. It’s like the musical equivalent of an existential crisis

[@meunomeesantiago]

hands down the best mgmt performance ever.

[@plenkins]

It's like the nerdy, comic book sound of The Sparks mixed with the prog rock of Camel, this track is so chill and psychedelic, one of their best I think.

[@spooninspoon]

Awesome performance... I can listen to this song non stop. "today ill find infinite ways it could be plenty worse, its a blessing but its also a curse, those day's taught me everything I know like how catch a feeling and when to let it go"... that is my life, one of the best songs ever contrary to popular belief.

[@kai-zi9st]

Yess, my favourite lyrics of the song

[@rolandmick5911]

I think i like this more than the one on album

[@puppyofwrath]

+Roland Mick Agree! Much better live.

[@mimr1499]

OMG i'm in love with this song!

[@ch1oe374]

i cannot believe i’m going to see this live

[@zina2435]

this is ssssoooo good. the sound mixing, andrew’s voice, the guitar tone. all incredible. it’s giving me chills

[@salvadorgalvan7905]

Hard to believe this was 3 years ago and only has 66k views

[@tasmaniandevil9054]

i love this way too much :'( also andrews guitar is such a gem!

[@glaubersw1988]

Amazing. Can't wait to watch this live in Brazil!

[@josefinebliss2801]

This song always just makes me so happy

[@hat_maker]

best mgmt song hands down

[@leontomalik5019]

i've never seen more beautiful guitar than Andrew's playing on here

[@adognamedshinji]

Anyone know what brand/model it is?

[@bv9434]

Haha why does the bass player look like he’s trying to figure out the song the whole time

[@jessefigueroa2682]

I noticed that too. Its weird cause their bass player is usually really good.

[@notveryrea1]

Lmaooo

[@StricklandPropane3]

lol i think he was trying to signal to the sound guy to turn the bass or guitars up in the mix. he motions his hand/finger upward a few times throughout the song

[@thevelvetonion8316]

he is trying to signal the sound engineer to turn up the monitors of either the guitars or keyboards. I have seen them play live several times and he always crouches over his bass like that. just how he plays. hes got a really light touch with his bass. tons of sustain and harmonizing bass lines. great player.

[@pinkmark4047]

That’s just how Matt plays this song lol

[@emmatrap7443]

This is so good I cri

[@Chardy3800]

Call me crazy but I believe this is one of their best live performances

[@deagolowang3580]

This songs takes me to different world

[@dgsevenyseven]

This band is amazing LIVE

[@Bell14829]

this song is so good and it plays with my emotions

[@yoshij]

love this song

[@igloobudstiedye]

These guys are so crazy to trip to. I hope to see them live one day

[@igloobudstiedye]

Got my tickets to see them this May. God bless

[@bellsiti836]

My fav song

[@regularguy8888]

Such a beautiful song!!

[@marie-clairechaals5495]

This is just perfect.. that’s art

[@luishumbertopadillacardoso8328]

I love this song

[@herbweichmann803]

AWESOME!!!

[@sirambutanmerah]

Incredible performance!

[@luisboyso8155]

Amazing performance!

[@Lil-Bit]

This is pure magic!

[@roussevn1278]

great versión

[@gawdspeed]

this song is so rich in sounds, awesome lyrics. perfect to relax to, sight see, smoke to. just nice

[@theamericaneaglepatriot9673]

This song instantly makes me happy.

[@fullup91]

Stunning track

[@OfficialKip]

This version is so beautiful

[@user-yz2ud3ox2k]

most beautiful MGMT song

[@06luizantonio]

Melhor live do Alien Days, guitarra no final perfeita

[@duantorruellas716]

This stuff is just too much , pure brilliance.

[@MikhailBarachashvili]

This intro is magical.

[@samcrowson2639]

Such an incredible song, and a fantastic performance. Definitely my favorite MGMT song, along with Siberian Breaks.

[@JosefineLea]

omgg thanks for uploading

[@gabiruwoou]

Perfeito, que máximo. Gosto demais dessa banda.

[@medusa301]

Beautiful

[@brandonbreitkreuz1549]

UNREAL!!

[@TheRobin3472]

Such a beautiful song! Excited to see them next month.

[@ryangrochol2220]

haha how was it

[@lostinambience1775]

Is that a prophet 12 I see? Of course!!! MGMT is awesome and I love the "Alien Days." Such a great performance too!

[@Justinmeatybonds]

it's nice

[@kimberlysilva9963]

MGMT

[@datavalisofficial8730]

Na moral é mt bom, album mt subestimado e esquecido, o auto entitulado deles tlg

[@umtiberio]

Ben is just great

[@blessingssithole3314]

I love love love

[@leontomalik5019]

Killer vibe this song is

[@erwinnnnnnnn]

Master Yoda is that you??

[@vv-qo8ns]

Super buenos !!!

[@Martel4]

Fuck yeah! MGMT keepin' it real!

[@sliverbox271991]

keepin' it weird!

[@alfredoemmanuelvazquez8278]

Nice last minute of jam!

[@alexanderwood3465]

0:58 - love that boppy little organ that comes in 🎹 always thought this had a Piper At The Gates of Dawn vibe 🧙‍♂️

[@cristobalwallpesutic9675]

what a good performance

[@jillbaird2087]

I ❤️U Andy

[@larissaabdalla9297]

Great!!!!

[@babsiruelas7958]

This is some serius rock & roll shit

[@tutin4090]

The final chorus is album quality 👌

[@eo6839]

majestic af

[@TsarCzar9]

Art rock genius

[@teemulusua3725]

that's a cool guitar

[@mario712145]

Is this really the 4th dimension guy?

[@Trynottoblink]

Yeah.

[@ShadowLink678]

Yeah yeah yeah!

[@nitemarehippygirl510]

Noi

[@madampawsy1903]

why the fuck has this only got 70k views. bullshit. this is their best performance

[@TheMiyavi382]

Hi everyone. Is there any way to watch the full video, anywhere else than on www.kcrw.com ? The video there is broken and can't be watched, Thanks a bunch ! (Best perfomance of MGMT ever !)

[@olivierpaquet6923]

OMG SO FUCKIN GOOD BEST ERA!!

[@arispacetimeanduniverse8174]

I have crush on Andrew

[@mikec5773]

These guys are too legit

[@golluba]

WHERES THE FULL VIDEO???

[@drewh1763]

How does this only have 6800 views?!

[@waynzy6942]

Drew H idk

[@tomhessler8671]

i wish this song was like four hours long

[@samcrowson2639]

Dude me too…

[@chairmanJackie]

Of course they have a Prophet 12, goddamn, yes!!

[@cathycothy]

Faltaram só os ET's bailarinos Georgina Pazcoguin e Jonathan Eden, por sinal LINDÍSSIMOS, dando o show de dança.

[@datavalisofficial8730]

KKKKKKKKK

[@7a9b8c1111]

this song is for when i feel like feeling nothing

[@itsChanandler]

The "hey hey hey" alone sends me to a different plane

[@marcoscuevas6740]

plsss reupload siberian breaks in hdddd thankssssssssss

[@40giskhanoom]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@shawn2641]

ben's got a cool ass shirt

[@MichtersRyefan]

Anyone know what the guitar is that has the moon inlays?