Ben Gibbard - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Ben Gibbard performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded July 27, 2022.
Songs:
Roman Candles
Cath…
Here To Forever
Something So Strong
Host: John Richards
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Mastering: Matt Ogaz
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz & Scott Holpainen
Editor: Carlos Cruz
www.benjamingibbard.com/
kexp.org

[@punkandprovocation]

1:45 - Roman Candles 9:35 - Cath 22:42 - Here To Forever 35:42 - Something So Strong (Crowded House cover)

[@KiwiandPixel]

Here to Forever brought me to tears. What a beautiful song.

[@treymeadows7845]

As a person raised by metal, Ben made it okay for me to feel something that wasn't anger and rage. He made something of his thoughts and I made it out of bed.

[@onesong5667]

Dude, this is a beautiful claim. Thank you for sharing this.

[@derekbeery6460]

Ben’s diction and use of mic range is wizard level.

[@MourningCoffeeMusic]

This version of Cath gave me chills. My god.

[@gui-texzan7477]

Cath is such a great song. Also nice to see that a guy who pens the saddest lyrics knows how to smile.✌️

[@jeff7764]

That and You are a tourist are great tunes.

[@casmatt99]

I have a friend I've known for years named Cath, and it seems like Ben wrote that song specifically about her. When art imitates life.

[@braddasseymusic]

Hell yes it is. One of my favs.

[@mm111303]

Listening to him play this song and my brain inserts the drum track. Love the tasteful beats that elevate their songs. I’m a lyrics and drums guy and thats why DCFC f’n rules.

[@braddasseymusic]

@@mm111303 I am also a music composer and I do my own drum tracks, on keyboard. I have complete control 13 from Native Instruments. And a ton of other things. I also bought this virtual instrument drum program where peter Gabriel’s drummer was actually playing the drums while they were recording everything for this program so it was rather expensive but it’s just like I’m the drummer of Peter Gabriel’s band. It’s awesome!

[@fab6516]

Ben Gibbard singing Neil Finn. A perfect moment in time.

[@DirtCheapFU]

Can't get enough of his live sets. I almost got to meet him. Chris Walla made a latenight order at the hotel I was doing overnight audit. Ran it up. And I wanted to thrash my co-workers because no one knew them. They knew his songs. But I'm half-freaking out, "I'm the black guy here. They're a big deal". I hope Ben Gibbard re-taps some All-Time Quarterback songs some day.

[@davidcline471]

This band has always made me feel a lot of things.

[@margmoore57]

I LOVE BEN GIBBARD!!!! OMG he has penned the soundtrack to my life over the last 20 years. Thank you!!!

[@heedles]

I never realized but Ben's speaking voice sounds like he's a long lost Green brother. Great to see he's still out making music, nice to hear his voice on the radio station again.

[@youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961]

Haha, very true!

[@gioingaming666]

lol

[@sockthief9138]

My girlfriend asked a few moments ago if it was Hank speaking, then I found this comment

[@RafaelBernatto]

I gave this video a like even before it started playing 😂

[@marcskaug3762]

Cath is a master class in songwriting and performance. Purity and grace.

[@thomasdoyle6812]

Ben is probably my favourite singer

[@daldladla]

It's excellent to still have you folks here keeping the spirit of great music alive.

[@bluebirdbeetle1202]

They need to do a "Best of" album, re-recorded into studio-acoustic versions... Please? 🙏

[@hockey161616]

That would literally just consist of the entire death cab discography

[@PeterDoucetteMedia]

@@hockey161616 best comment lmao

[@just_A_Hack]

Yes please. Listening to this version of roman candles and going to the new album, I just really prefer this live version here. There is something special about his voice and the acoustic guitar

[@eugeneunger2473]

@@just_A_Hack agree!

[@ZeitgeistVision]

In case you missed: Asphalt Meadows is now available as an acoustic album :)

[@matthewsnyder674]

One of those strange juxtapositions that, while it’s essential to realize the importance of letting go in life, Ben’s livestreams during COVID became something very dear to hold on to.

[@lupowins]

They were one of the best things about the lockdown.

[@10kscoedsk]

I was so grateful for those live streams, and I will, too, hold on to those dearly. I revisit them regularly

[@magicjoeblack5761]

Amen. Absolute lifeline. Well worth revisiting.

[@hockey161616]

GOD this makes me miss his Covid sessions.

[@ThisIsDownstate]

if anyone is to be called a lyrical genius, its Ben Gibbard. Such a poet and writes such beautiful melodies. Cheers for all the music Ben !

[@sheilajune9677]

"And I want to know the measure from here to forever "💜💖🌹

[@pmac5621]

His voice is so wonderful!

[@sommerjohnson9129]

17:38 I will possess your heart is such a great song. It’s the almost 5 minutes of opening instrumentals that sets up the intro and makes the song so effective and mesmerizing and its so interesting hearing Ben talk about being able to have that musical freedom

[@bibidibabidiboo]

That cover at the end made me tear up. Thank you Ben.

[@jamywalthall5720]

BEN GIBBARD is EVERYTHING. 😭

[@sheilajune9677]

Beautiful songs always make me feel such emotions inside . Thank you for your lovely music Ben 🎶💛 I've listened to death cab since I was like very young and the music is much more special to me now. His voice is wonderful

[@SantiagoLasernaMusic]

I would have never imagined Ben's speaking voice being so deep.

[@martyr4806]

One of the best song-writers of all time

[@dannyf8-nv668]

Love the Boognish mang

[@tylernewcomb2052]

This dude's really crying out for what every human heart longs for. A genuine connection to their Maker! It's really seems quite the heart when he's singing "Here to Forever."

[@klm4446]

I've always loved that Crowded House song so much, to hear Ben's ethereal voice singing it, perfection.

[@DanielCrawford01]

This was a DELIGHT to watch!

[@LewisWatson]

the best to do it in my eyes, thanks kexp ! x

[@terminallychill9580]

He has been such an inspiration since I was 14

[@TheNolanWolfe]

He’s been an inspiration to me since I was 12. I aspire to Ben’s lyrics. They’re so good.

[@johnd7059]

Cath is such a beautiful piece

[@DeeHughes]

Listened to it when it was happening, so glad I can relive it 😁💜

[@kev6378]

This is such a great interview. I love Gibbard. He's so well spoken. Thank you so much for this! I know the dude has a kid now, so it's probably tough for him. But it'd be great to hear John Van Deusen on the show again.

[@sheilajune9677]

So beautiful

[@keithbemrose3876]

I have seen Death Cab For Cutie twice in the UK over a period of 6 years. Easily, one of the best live bands I have seen. I hope to see them at least one more time before I am too old (I am 72 and have seen a fair number of bands over the years).

[@SWKFAMOUS]

This recording of cath is priceless.

[@colleensarmento9660]

Thank you for this💞💞

[@mat_from_ballarat]

So great to see another video of Ben appear on KEXP. It has improved my mood immensely. Such a great artist, and seems like such a nice guy.

[@Giantcappuccino]

Ben Gibbard acoustic = Autumn perfection!

[@jaccobreedveld7149]

Still one of my favorite bands! Looking forward to see you guys in The Netherlands again when you’re gonna your the new album !! 🙏🏻

[@DanitoG]

Got your ticket for Paradiso yet? ;-)

[@jaccobreedveld7149]

@@DanitoG yes bought them on release date 🤙🏼

[@DanitoG]

Same! 😀

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

Thank you!

[@AD-fx2qd]

I was a big Death Cab fan up until Narrow Stairs, then fell off, lost interest in where the band were going and went. These new tracks have really grabbed me, though, and I think both performances here of the two new songs feel vital and inspired. Glad to say I'll be picking up the new Death Cab album for the first time since 2008.

[@elya5593]

Just ❤️

[@ericaveyandthehealing]

Thanks for this ✌🏻

[@thezirons]

Great interview, great music!! Thanks for sharing this KEXP!!

[@uubankwang]

That Crowded House cover... Friggin beautiful WOW

[@williamcfisher]

KEXP sound engineers ftw (again!)

[@caramason56]

Awesome music artist 😊❤️🌹

[@caramason56]

Crowded House cover was so beautiful ❤️

[@_cipriano2282]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lukeduffy2382]

Such a great interviewer, thanks KEXP

[@mfancyketchup6701]

he's the best

[@lukelarsson]

This version of Roman Candles is awesome. I think I like the stripped down version more than the album version.

[@TheNolanWolfe]

I saw him back in Sept. of 2022, and now that I think about it, I might try to archive some of those recordings and footage

[@roltthehunter]

Death Cab has been my favorite band since I was 15 when plans came out I am 32 now, and They made me the well-adjusted person I am today. I half think I would be a lot angrier and sadder. if I was not able to let out my feelings with this wonderful music. I owe this man a great deal.

[@ivomatic13]

Ben 🖤

[@zachwilliam9828]

Take the Goats on the road

[@sheilajune9677]

❤❤❤❤

[@VEP456]

Damn, Ben is in his prime

[@benwrightish]

I'd like to hear Ben cover a Tragically Hip song. Something about his vocal delivery reminds me of Gord Downie.

[@Thywishingwell]

the measure to your heaven is 6 miles to your desired beginning of your forever

[@kegan2954]

Love the John Darnielle namedrop. Collab when?

[@anonymousmc7727]

I got everything this guy ever made…..

[@roncv26]

I love this man!. He is such a poet!. I thought Thank You for Today was a sleeper but I've been wrong for years just started recently getting into it. The songs sound really poppy, but they grow on you. I hated Gold Rush but now I love it. Love this band which they were cheaper concerts. $300 to see you in Philadelphia, ridiculous. Whoever pays that for an hour and a half concert is a fool.

[@mikekelley]

I have never paid more than $75 to see death cab, including front row at Red Rocks. Sign up for a presale

[@lupowins]

They played Harrisburg on the river front earlier this year and tickets were about $50.

[@abadmansorry]

Great Crowded House cover. Makes so much sense that Ben would be into them.

[@ojan2]

You threw that crowded house song in there. That's a good song. 👍

[@Sometimes_Always]

I'm so use to his Justin Bieber haircut.. It's so weird to see him so freakin "normal".. He looks like he could be the Dad for one of my kid's classmates...

[@JohnMartin-cd1qm]

I saw them in Louisville this weekend. He made the statement that more time had passed since he wrote one of the songs than his age when he wrote it and that "time is a mother fucker". The sheer energy and physicality he (and really the entire band) displayed throughout the entire show run circles around bands I occasionally see with members in the 18-30 range. So yes I agree, looks like a Dad, but still absolutely kills it on stage more than ever.

[@fh6257]

Cath still sounds fresh as f*ck

[@ElectricIguana]

Holy shit, what up Bremerton!!

[@chacuncherchesonchat7]

If I could only take one album to an isolated island, I would take one from DCFC. I've been thinking that way for 20 years.

[@Com_Truise]

it's unreal how much ben gibbard looks like tobias beecher from the show Oz as he gets older.

[@franciscosebastianfloresze3781]

For the latinamerican. Didn't Ben's voice sounds a little like Silvio Rodriguez? Anyway, what a genius this guy is, the best thing to ever happen in quarantine to me was to discover Death Cab. Now I'm basically listening to them every day haha. Excited to hear Asphalt Meadows, the singles are amazing!

[@1sademokid]

This is a good Monday 🫠🥺

[@rickg8015]

I really like his cover of Tractor Rape Chain..

[@Oldshirt]

In this acoustic version Cath has a real Aimee Mann kinda feel.. very very nice.

[@Thywishingwell]

I was on keep I help a bus station full of stranded folks during a snow storm and they interviewed me and also said they put me back on doing my readings when I start my site I should hcall them I'm leaving in your may 2023. I offered you a read on it oct Seattle m was be we should do togather o. Easier on be station ???

[@lupowins]

The host was asking Ben about space, did he never hear his song Proxima B?

[@Thywishingwell]

you look great I miss you Jake it's safe to call or text I won't gorilla grip you or snap a twigg and fall out my tree on you. you lead the connection set the boundaries to a level of communication I can count on be I once a week or 3 x a week or what ever . but please stop your silence with me . I'm sorry truly.

[@RyanRand_]

Is the widowspeak from about a month ago going to get uploaded?

[@DeeHughes]

It's up, I watched it a couple days ago

[@BillyWilliamson]

When did Ben start brushing his hair left-handed, though?

[@terminallychill9580]

It does sound like a mountain goats song lol

[@bokusworld9780]

Major Bumout. Used to love his style and work.

[@tmoss89]

lol space

[@judithbreastsler]

There’s so much scenester schlock. We get it, you want to be included in a scene. But what’s your message? I want to relate, man. It’s always refreshing to hear genuine music. Like, ffs, express yourself through your lyrics so that we, the listener, can experience catharsis. I like Ben Gibbard and John Darinelle, but I also like Jason Mraz and John Mayer, both of whom actually express themselves effectively through their lyrics despite being highly commercial. Unless you have the genius to marry concept and lyric effectively, ala Beach House and Destroyer, just stick to writing something that imparts a relatable experience, ffs. So much schlock since the 70s.

[@tmoss89]

he's talking about rogan LOL

[@myrealtornick]

If only they paid attention to the government admitting to killing Kennedy. Otherwise great show

[@morplagro1545]

I don't want to be rude or presumptuous, but Ben seems a little broken and it makes me quite sad. Amazing music but seems to come from a really, really sad place.

[@therandomchannel-cr7ox]

I don’t like this man’s voice sorry

[@tmoss89]

what a gem go buy amc stock at 11$ sell at 22

[@katyaa6556]

wow... that host was awful.

[@DeeHughes]

John is an awesome DJ. He does KEXP 's morning show.

[@katyaa6556]

That's nice! He's still an awful host though.

[@kiereluurs1243]

Not to clever to idealize ('ha-ha') stupid and very dangerous games with fireworks. Check out how many children (and adults) lost an eye or a hand or even their lives.

[@DeeHughes]

I doubt he's advocating it 🙄

[@bobbandera2597]

The previous administration? Ha! What do you think of the current administration?

[@lupowins]

They are both trash just like most of our federal government.

[@DeeHughes]

MAGAts gonna MAGAt