Caspian - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Caspian performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded February 10, 2020.
Songs:
Wildblood
Flowers of Light
Division Blues
Collapser
Host: John Richards
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D’Alessandro & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Justin Wilmore
kexp.org
www.caspian.band/

[@gabrielliberato5506]

Wildblood - 0:15 Flowers of Light - 7:11 Division Blues - 19:30 Collapser - 27:13

[@mendoaninthesky]

"We're going to build a wonderwall and Oasis is going to pay for it."

[@johnsausage]

Dammit.. 38 Oasis fans saw this comment!

[@lancem8713]

@@johnsausage What would they be doing here? They have no taste in actual music... =D

[@ShoegazerOwl]

But I love Oasis :(

[@craigwildenradt]

So glad to see that Negan and Rick Grimes were able to settle their differences and jam together. JK, love you Phil and Erin!

[@nWo2sweeeet]

DUDE I THOUGHT THE SAME

[@UncleBillyBob732]

Eugene on drums.

[@mitchellchurch3385]

I’m so glad I picked this video. I’ve never heard of this band but after this performance consider me a fan. Reminds me of Isis and Palms.

[@emw1018]

if you like Isis/Palms you'll need to check out PSOTY.

[@toddharrington5921]

My beard grows three inches longer with each track. The energy in this small space is such a thrill to watch/listen to. Finally curious, the thumbs down...do you hate puppies and naps too?

[@toddharrington9837]

🍻

[@arsenije_wav8620]

Oh for fucks sake, there's a comment like this under every youtube video. The dislikes don't matter, they could come from bots, from babies scrolling randomly, from accidental clicks. Its not worth even focusing on when its such a small number, let it go already

[@b.csplatbriancross7062]

Lol

[@toddharrington5921]

@@arsenije_wav8620 it was a joke...

[@thomasp961]

I didn't dislike but I'm a bit bored - it's a tad derivative and repetitive. It's okay to listen to zone out while working but even then, it's a little to heavy. Probably would be fun to see live - huge sound. I didn't really care for post rock when I was young, smoking too much pot and really supposed to like post rock but to each their own.

[@BB87Rufio]

I’ve been listening to post rock for years and no bands come close to Caspian for mixing melodies, raw distortion, and dynamics!

[@kungfuguitarboarder]

so true

[@jabjav-c3y]

I really like Caspian, however I think Godspeed You! Black Emperor will always be my number one for post rock.

[@kungfuguitarboarder]

@@jabjav-c3y We all got the freedom to choose our favorite bands and that's a good thing. How you feel connected to a Band also depends a lot on the circumstances you discover and listen to them

[@ShadyRonin]

Look up Shy, Low

[@jmasson3272]

Russian circles is very interesting too.much heavier

[@russellfox4541]

Went to see Deftones a few years back, Caspian was the warm up band. I'd never heard of them or their music. Turned out it was the best part of the show and the best concert I've ever been to

[@postrock12]

That’s a random mix. Deftones with a post rock band. 😂heel yeah though

[@BlyndNo9]

I love comment threads on Caspian videos because all anyone ever disagrees about is how good this band is, usually on a scale of “Excellent” to “Best Ever.”

[@GonzoChinaskii]

Like many, I was planning to see Caspian before COVID-19 hit and they were forced to cancel all of their upcoming shows. Obviously I was super bummed, but this live session is a very nice consolation prize. Hopefully the stars align and I'll get the chance to see them live at some point in the future. Fantastic set, boys. Keep 'em coming, KEXP! The content you and Audiotree puts out is truly special.

[@zinyadu]

I feel the same way. Was going to see them in London this year.

[@Chakrabortytintin22]

Great work by the camera guy in the middle who didn't budge for even a second, if I was there, I would've natural forgotten that I have a job to do

[@DarkOperative]

This and their performances on the tour leading up to this cements them as one of the greatest live bands, period. It's a true shame that the rest of their year had to get cut off completely... Needless to say, this will be the first band I'll want to see again after the madness of 2020 is over.

[@pimplepickerton]

Get used to it. This madness will never be over, not until we end it. As long as we allow it to the grip of control the powers that be currently have will only continue to get tighter.

[@jeffhannah6489]

I consider myself fortunate to have gotten the chance to see them open for Minus the Bear on their farewell tour. I even had tickets for another Caspian show in March of 2020 in support of their new LP but yeah... We all know how that turned out 😢

[@nicolml]

I see these guys live every chance I can. They are incredibly talented and so nice. I've been waiting for this video for months and it was worth the wait.

[@jakeybball]

Whoever is playing the intro to Wildblood has a literally perfect post rock tone

[@nuraliamazlan3789]

my first introduction to Caspian and I have repeatedly watched this video multiple times in two days. Such pleasure to the ears.

[@intentionalliving5932]

Wow, this is one of the most beautiful music ive heard in a while. Got a new favourite band. Thank you, your music is mesmerizing

[@RetconAir]

This is the only band I listen to while I'm editing videos or podcasts. I hate myself for not knowing they started back in 2004/2005. So much wasted time. :(

[@AustinPeters]

Erin looks more and more like some sort of Post Rock Elder every time I see him

[@Aerotides]

Lmao the man is definitely slowly becoming a wizard before our eyes

[@scenepointjudge]

As Erin slowly progresses into wizardry, Phil is just getting taller and taller.

[@AustinPeters]

@@scenepointjudge LOL

[@DebjitBanerjee]

Erin has been having a time of his life in all the live videos!!

[@rafaelangel8a]

Desde Tenerife, Islas Canarias, España..... No consigo un boton de LIKE suficientemente GRANDE para agradecerles por esto... CASPIAN!!!... GRACIAS KEXP

[@YouNeedToHearThis]

That closing track, holy hell. Different from the rest of the set. Collapser reminds me of early Caspian, but the music is much more mature and sophisticated. They can still rock hard and heavy. That bass and drums at 29:20 just drive it home so hard.

[@marsovsound]

Guitar quadro track in live performance, wow, that is awesome!!

[@nuraliamazlan3789]

I have come to a point where I admit defeat and acknowledge I now have a favourite post-rock band. A love at first listening with Caspian

[@nickreesyt]

so many layers, so much melody, power and deftness, so consistently amazing live and on record......mind blown

[@DaWolf805]

Great performance! Would have liked to see Jani on camera a bit more, though. I know there are more guitarists than most bands, but the bassist is a band member too!

[@Altrucent]

New Caspian Performance? Hell yes!!!!!

[@phildogger]

Yeah, from February

[@nesdnumaj]

I like the Wildblood live versions a lot. I rarely go see bands play but I may need to make an exception for Caspian.

[@azimisdreamer]

good to see calvin rockin with the band

[@lancenunez8252]

I can’t press the “Like” button hard enough. Magnificent!

[@yohighness]

Is it just me, or does that tall guitarist (Phil) look like Jack Dorsey? 😂

[@antonrkv1773]

The operator did not understand that first of all it is necessary to film the pedalboards))

[@antonrkv1773]

Oh no 1:28

[@nomadman_84]

Since when does King Leonidas of Sparta play guitar? THIS. IS. CASPIAN.

[@kempokiai]

The last time I saw these guys was in their hometown at the Cabot with front row seats and it will forever remain an experience I will never forget.

[@nd8808]

Watched them at St.Vitus - Brooklyn performing "Dust and Disquiet". Memory of a lifetime. ❤️ Caspian.

[@Onamorata]

Mixed and edited so amazingly. The definition is PERFECT

[@MantraHerbInchSin]

Never heard Caspian before, this was the first time really. But damn, I like it a lot. This is really good, and I have a feeling that this is better than the studio version. I actually ended up looping this for like 2.5 hours last night

[@joesammet9115]

Great show, masterpiece, and KEXP Sound engineers are one of the best in the world!!

[@CarlosmanuelChavezayuso-gi5qy]

Thanks for sharing this with us, KEXP 👍 👌 👋

[@adrianurrusuno2607]

Saw and met them in Barcelona 3 years ago. Excellent musicians and really cool people!

[@NickAdelman]

saw them open for minus the bear a while back... still as great as ever

[@joudheus]

I saw that tour, Minus the Bear farewell! It was another great show from these guys!

[@percasynth]

Great show. Saw the Boston show

[@nickt906]

Caught this tour in atlanta. Good times.

[@pinkfloydfreak87]

@@joudheus They were the supporting band on a tour back in like 2007ish too. That was how I discovered Caspian in the first place. It was fitting I got to see Caspian with them again on the farewell tour

[@Zildjian242]

@@joudheus Saw them open for MTB in Toronto. I always casually followed caspian. I never felt a out of body experience till I saw them live. I was that weirdo with tears down my cheeks, not just because it was the last time I will see MTB live (that happened later). If anyone has the opportunity to see them live instantly buy tickets.

[@Nshan94]

When your churches skater dads play a gig for Sunday night service. Hallelujah

[@SUPERSCUMDK]

Greetings Let us together enjoy this epic band Have a great day everybody!

[@vidhyutgadia4566]

On circles is the best post rock album of 2020.

[@joshuawand3217]

Anyone noticed the one guitar player´s shirt on the second song´s intro? It says "We´re going to built a wonderwall and Oasis is going to pay for it" looool. Awesome dudes

[@gootschi7767]

Caspian in the house! Post rock is life. Hope my other fave band play also here.

[@jezreelpincaro8263]

I need to see you guys live before I die. I still have goosebumps listening to all your stuff, Four Trees, this. I NEED TO SEE CASPIAN LIVE BEFORE I DIE.

[@bobjenks8642]

Miss the old drummer, he was with them forever and loved his vibe...what happened?

[@CarlosMouraBR]

Me also

[@Aerotides]

Pretty sure he just moved on to other projects. I don't know if the genre was ever really his style, pretty sure all the drum parts are just built around the guitar work of Phil Cal and Erin. I don't think any of the songs are lead by drums so really what needs to fill that role is a personality that works for the band. And their new drummer is a lad of the highest quality. He has done lights and merch and been a backbone of their world conquest.

[@jaysus86]

Justin is one hell of a drummer. Seriously, he's added one hell of another dimension

[@arloharnish]

Sounds like Mogwai. But that's definitely not a bad thing!

[@kastenfrog]

Philip Jamieson is too cool for this planet. Although it must have been really warm in that leather jacket :D

[@CauseAndCatastrophe]

I ALWAYS come back to Caspian. I was influenced by a lot of post-rock and listened to all those bands so much that I don't quite always feel the same when I listen to them, but I ALWAYS come back to Caspian. This new album is great but I encourage everyone to go listen to Waking Season if you haven't yet.

[@123dg63]

Hemelbestormer shirt, very nice

[@pavelthebear]

Hello from Russia🖐🤘 SUPER!

[@AlphaX1980]

I feel like Each band member is just pissed off , and just comes together in one Harmony. Caspian's Rage room? here love it

[@darylmoffat8057]

Great show. New album is my favourite of the year

[@dawnmahaffey1167]

I think that they are amazing musicians each bringing a different flavor creating a savory smack of Rock&Roll!!!!

[@bbbernardooo]

the ending of division blues always get me right in the guts - chuffed i caught them in Hong Kong a few years ago - pure wall of sound live

[@agecicco1]

I was supposed to see the guys live here in Ottawa but then Covid hit. They are such great musicians.

[@EndingsEdge]

look fellas, how bout some southeast tour dates.Nobody I mess with ever plays down here.

[@somekindofhope26]

Lucky to see them three times on this final tour before the world went to shit.

[@Parveen2182]

thank you!! thank you!!! thank you !!! KEXP my morning was horrible AF and I found this YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAs

[@SevanStick]

Saw them live 2 times in very small locations in Chur, Switzerland. Both times had only 30 people or so in the audience. These two gigs are still in my memory as considered some of the best live shows I‘ve every attended. The mesmerizing layering gets you in a altered state without using any substances. But! These guys are also the nicest people you can imagine.

[@norton2757]

HIGH LONESOME is their best song and it’s an amazing piece of music!

[@Hilaire_Balrog]

My name is Phil and I play guitar as well as Negan. Edit: ok I see others have made the reference and I should delete this. Moment. Lol

[@MarkHoban1]

awww man, caught these dudes on Minus the Bear's farewell tour - couldn't help but close my eyes for half the set. Should have asked what his AT trail name was.

[@hanifr.widitya2307]

Negan and his lucilecaster

[@breedentc]

Anyone know what pedal/effects Erin is using during the intro part of Wildblood?

[@essemundotaperdido]

COME TO BRAZIL

[@jeremybarnby4771]

I looked up that Hemelbestormer band that's on your shirt. I gotta say I like that band!

[@Joaquin5150ar]

Muy buena banda carajo!!! Saludos de Argentina

[@guillaumevernet9748]

What kind of bass guitar is he playing, looks like a Squier classic vibe ?

[@oliviercazemajou3293]

Wildblood : great great song, thank you ;)

[@betoacosta8496]

Gracias Caspian yo estudiaba en la universidad con su música! 🥺💙🎶

[@waitwaitw8]

Big caveman riffs on that last song! Make me wanna punch a hole in the floor.

[@_eugenegerard]

Does anyone know what is Justin's cymbal set up at this show? Thanks!

[@mrenjoylife3688]

Woaw I love this energy which circulates from one guitar to another .. The bass duo - drums bordering well this alchemy .. thank you very much for this moment

[@wildbloodsounds]

You guys kill it every time!! Thank you so much for this and everything you all do!! 💯🤘🏽🙏

[@arsenije_wav8620]

Love Caspian and love kexp, but damn their use of 3 guitars clutters up the mix so much. Wish the bass got more attention too

[@joesfathead]

four lol

[@mdmattyc]

The 11 people who gave this a thumbs down don’t deserve music

[@acarna6669]

How many guitars? >_< Wowzers :P

[@puresurreal]

As usual, they killed it! Such a great performance guys!

[@iwillnevergetone5]

multiple twin reverbs & 4x12 cabinets and ampeg fridges. this is how it's supposed to be. i bet it felt 100% right to be physically in that room

[@felipeleal6284]

Amazing! Great band, thanks.

[@haggardjeff48]

Oh my God!! You guys have the essence of a band I followed in the early 90's. The Catherine Wheel. It's like you are them but now, you've taken it to the next level, How the ef didnt I discover you earlier in my life? Please keep rocking what you are doing. Rock the Planet, boys!

[@KinaarOzeat]

beautiful atmospheric sound

[@LoveintheSon]

Authentic and genuinely raw.Jesus loves you !

[@MrRosinenpicker]

What a Monster. What an inspiration.

[@hamzahyazd4193]

Hey....your show last night in KL was pretty incredible.million thanks for the unbelievable memories.❤

[@janstaugaard4098]

Anyone know the name of the brown Telecaster?

[@Lord_Scabtree]

I absolutely love that one of their few band activities was to visit the Twin Peaks RR diner in North Bend. ☕️ 🍩 🥧💨🌲❤️ 🪵 🌧 🦉 🔥 🔪 🏔 🎶 ♾ 🙏🏽 Caspian is without a doubt one of coolest and most powerful instrumental rock bands I’ve ever heard.

[@blakelewis27]

Can’t wait to watch and listen tonight with some good headphones!

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Great performance! Makes up a little for having to miss them, hopefully next year. Thankfully I was able to catch just about every other great post rock band that happened to come through LA in 2019, it was a good year for post rock tours!

[@misvideosaqui]

I'm glad I've seen them in Fresno (Feb, 03 / 2020). Just a few days before they cancelled their tour because of the pandemic.

[@anapaulasousa6867]

Wow... You're awesome!

[@petrspongr1839]

Absolut post metal music great 💪🤘

[@tauron2207]

Jack Shephard are you on the guitar?

[@uri674]

I'm pretty sure the drummer use to be their merch guy

[@toddharrington5921]

He was an "every man" for the band. He's earned his spot for sure!

[@keiko44]

can't wait to see them in october. it's pure art. the gig is always full of emotions, and they don't even need words! love you guys forever, i'm your biggest fan hehe 🤍

[@PraxicThorn]

Castles High, Marble Bright is the first I heard of them. Definitely check that out too

[@RomainDelmaire]

I was supposed to see them for the first time in May this year...obviously, 2020 decided it otherwise >

[@CarlosmanuelChavezayuso-gi5qy]

GREAT BAND PROG CASPIAN 🎸 🎹 🎤 👍👌👋

[@davesniad]

So pumped for this! Love these guys. Was gonna see them for the third time before everything got cancelled. So happy for this awesome KEXP performance.

[@Mikefullow1]

I thought negan !