Arctic Monkeys - Reckless Serenade (Live on KEXP)

Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys performs a solo acoustic version of "Reckless Serenade" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded 8/10/11.
Host: Kevin Cole
Audio: Julian Martlew
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
Editing: Jim Beckmann

[@EnochJC]

"There we go" "Cheers dude" "all right" NIce answers Alex.

[@kasturisengupta5999]

TheThirdAmigo 🤣🤣🤣

[@ro9595]

You forgot "..myeaah" at 0:27 haha

[@marcosmaricato3328]

He’s a answering machine

[@cayniner]

3:03 lookin a bit nervous there 😂 i would too ngl

[@tanishqkhilnani1288]

“Yeaah!”

[@extreme_dinosaur]

If I had a voice like Alex, I would never stop singing.

[@extreme_dinosaur]

+Jessie Joule I am sure one would lead to the other without much trouble

[@gabrielbelmonte8521]

honestly same

[@ThewisePeterPan]

I always when im alone at house i just start to sing like fucking insane, i can't stop singing, even when i have a bad voice :C , you can't imagine how much i would love to sing like him

[@julioheredia7708]

I can sing like him, pretty similar at least...

[@FigApricot]

Somehow I doubt that you can

[@spamyaw1453]

'' fanks fo having meh ''

[@omilenantu8898]

spam yaw AJAJAJA omg XDDD

[@markonisevic7114]

+spam yaw ahahhahah!!!!!!!!1

[@sebastianmartinez644]

Omilen Antu a

[@LCNSilveri]

Forhaven*

[@jamescollins3860]

*Listen to 'Peacock Affect - Who Cares If You Exist'*

[@bowtiesncoolnes5715]

For all the people who say "Oh, he's such a douchebag now, with his leather jacket and sunglasses" - That's just his style! His fashion sense. He's obviously still the sweetest thing on earth.

[@pastachaos]

Bowties NCoolnes Your profile pic, oh the memories :D

[@bowtiesncoolnes5715]

Nina The Sagacious Ecclestone was my favorite doctor :3

[@pastachaos]

Bowties NCoolnes​ Mine was Tennant, but hey everyone has their own doctor :)

[@torii555]

Imagine the reaction of the man when a boy with a leather jacket and sunglasses risponds "Cheers Dude" after he literally performed probably the most poethic song that could ever hear 😭

[@lorenzoarbia3072]

“The type of kisses... where teeth collides” Man this lyrics, tho sentence in particular move me every time

[@joethoughhhHD]

"beautiful song" "Cheers dude"

[@AlanLedesma349-59untjnrtbjio]

Joe Edwards CHEEZ DOOD

[@lizziebennet4evr]

"That's a beautiful song!" Alex: "Cheers,dude!" x'D It's literally impossible to not love this man.

[@aiyacharlene]

the reason why i especially love this guy is because of his voice. its real and raw

[@cherchehacknostale]

It's not the same now

[@MrShahid0072]

Raw?

[@coolguy7461]

@@cherchehacknostale ?

[@sebas288]

@@coolguy7461 he sings like bowie

[@Agent_3or_captain]

His debut album voice was WAYY more raw and real

[@viniciuscruzcampos1]

The emptiness that the song gives me when it ends is only fulfilled when I play it repeatedly.

[@nathanpereira5118]

3:04 when you finally meet your girl's father but can't make conversation

[@vithoriabatista9929]

His voice takes me to another universe

[@kevinphillips9871]

10 years strong. keep it going Alex

[@isaacalex581]

20 years later

[@pencilpencil446]

Alex's voice sounds so soothing,i feel like I'm gonna fall asleep

[@muhgtra2sd]

This is why I keep sharing my excitement and pride for one of the most innovative bands ever. They really steered music towards a new era, they've been an influence and a reference for whoever tried to enter music and to access a strict audience without the heaviness and confusion mainstream often determines. I think that a band like this deserved to attain a wider audience, thoroughly and deeply considered as the founders of a personal style (they don't want to base their sound on typical chorus or medleys). When you listen to Arctic you slowly grasp what music should give off: inspiration, sentiments, self-esteem and peace as well. The artist you look for should be irreplaceable, he should suit all of your sentiments and be proper to communicate both sides of the medal (happiness and sadness). Just for the record, Alex keeps up with the great work in TLSP too.

[@cybersilverroad1619]

fretui medak people are too ignorant to realize what good music is even if you put it right in front of their face . Let them listen to the same mainstream shit they keep playing in current movies or media .

[@FigApricot]

And what's wrong with people like that? Maybe they are not "real" fans but they support band regardless which is always helpful. "but I think they shouldn't reach a to big audience" And this is just selfish because you want to feel unique and in minority with the cost of them not doing too good when it comes to selling records or concert tickets.

[@erickabdul9310]

Lyrics: Topless models Doing semaphore Wave their flags as she walks by And get ignored Illuminations On a rainy day When she walks her footsteps sing A reckless serenade I've been trying to figure out exactly what it is I need Call up to listen to the voice of reason And got the answering machine The type of kisses Where teeth collide When she laughs the heavens hum a stun gun lullaby Those twinkling vixens With a shining spiral eyes Their hypnosis goes unnoticed when she's walking by I've been trying to figure out exactly what it is I need Call up to listen to the voice of reason And got his answering machine I left my message but did he forget back to me And now I'm stuck here wondering How it's meant to be Singing a reckless serenade Reckless serenade Reckless serenade Reckless serenade Reckless serenade Reckless serenade Reckless serenade

[@cait1843]

Alex wears his glasses inside because he keeps his eyes closed while he is singing. He's not doing it to be disrespectful or anything.

[@cait1843]

Trueeeee

[@paulafer485]

Sunglasses indoors is one of the bests ways to avoid personal questions, at least in my experience. When i don't want to talk to anyone, when im sensitive about something or when my eyeballs are irritated for cryin, i take my sunglasses to college and wear them all the time, people don't ask questions and leave me alone.

[@androcarot9288]

good point but not true cuz he wears them to hide his cocaine eyes :D

[@YoungMasterpiece]

Hvala ti

[@Lucasmatheus211]

i cant believe youre so naive. he's either high or acting a rock and roll attitude. It's fucking cool anyway

[@primordialmisosoup]

I really don't think he's trying to be douchy or arrogant. I think he acts like that because he's just shy and he always seems extremely uncomfortable during interviews. I think that he just likes to avoid the spotlight and he probably just doesn't know how to act when someone praised him or gives him attention. Beside that, amazing song :)

[@bowtiesncoolnes5715]

geekie0girl I think it's mere style.

[@rcasey6574]

Has anyone every thought maybe he's just grown up he's not that kid from Sheffield anymore

[@kmin494]

geekie0girl No, he's a douchbag.

[@NemoTheGlover]

+Oliver William Quinn exactly haha, I'm a fan of Alex, but he is a douche now, nothing wrong with that, he still has a beautiful voice.

[@TheCocacobra]

+Oliver William Quinn this is 2011 you dingus. Douchebag era came late 2013

[@dmodzdan]

incase you haven't noticed, he's the exact same person as he always has been, his style changes to suit each album they release.

[@jadenwaddell8993]

I smile too much at Alex's voice tbh

[@makeme12]

He sounded so good, not like other singers today who sound terrible when you hear them live

[@starfun17]

somebody help me, this guy is killing me.

[@ciroeverton9022]

RIP

[@yeahandthensome]

I love that there's the non acoustic version because i feel different emotions even though the lyrics are the same.

[@BollyBibby]

This is so relaxing

[@ditess123]

His live performs make each song sound even better than the recorded version.

[@Aitoralbarracin09]

"fenks fa 'aving me"

[@lily5291]

there was a time when i would listen to this version about 10x a day. now I love the album version even more.

[@kathrynobrien8260]

"cheers dude"

[@hiya3277]

I fall more in love with each passing word. ❤

[@Pippi-rippi]

Outstanding human-being. His voice has evolved so much through the years! X

[@philipreilly8545]

One of the best performances I have heard in years! Amazing

[@quadrost]

his singing live is better than i expected! and i love his new look

[@emilywakefield4835]

'Cheers dude'

[@MidnightCarnage]

Alex Turner Has The Most Common Talking Voice But The Most Beautiful Singing Voice

[@gomezfrancisco4577]

Topless models Doing semaphore Wave their flags as she walks by And get ignored Illuminations On a rainy day When she walks her footsteps sing A reckless serenade I've been trying to figure out exactly what it is I need Call up to listen to the voice of reason And got the answering machine The type of kisses Where teeth collide When she laughs the heavens hum a stun gun lullaby Those twinkling vixens With a shining spiral eyes Their hypnosis goes unnoticed when she's walking by I've been trying to figure out exactly what it is I need Call up to listen to the voice of reason And got his answering machine I left my message but did he forget back to me And now I'm stuck here wondering How it's meant to be Singing a reckless serenade Reckless serenade Reckless serenade Reckless serenade Reckless serenade Reckless serenade Reckless serenade plant

[@nadiaabdullah8193]

0:39

[@puppybugcharlie]

I thought it was “Topless Models doing centerfold” like in a porn magazine

[@RoughChopTom]

@@puppybugcharlie dude me too

[@puppybugcharlie]

@@RoughChopTom Bro, half the words in arctic monkeys songs are British words I've never heard of

[@InfoAction_]

*I left my message but did he fuck get back to me

[@septopusman]

dude he looks awesome in any look or style. and in my opinion, he can change his look to whatever he likes as long as he keeps singing and making amazing songs

[@MrFalconart]

what an absolute legend

[@barreraberman5173]

Great song and beautiful voice, listening right now on 2021, 10 years later

[@thf147258]

Não me canso de ouvir, o incrível... é que todas as músicas da Arctic Monkeys, são perfeitas, não me canso de escutar eles, desde 2008.

[@MicukoFelton]

Beautiful song. His voice is angelic.

[@indiras1972]

Glad I was there at Showbox Sodo, Seattle 2011, watched him first row. ah my heart take me back please

[@eminbaba4382]

i love you

[@florgallagherlarusa7998]

Im deeply in love with him. Perfect voice

[@alancobain9508]

When I see him I see a young John Lennon. This Alex belongs in Lennon’s era. Guys wearing sunglasses and leather jackets and singing rock and roll. Wish he could’ve this style. In today’s world not many can pull it off but he definitely can. Love you Alex ❤️

[@JMBBPR]

I love the way you play the bridge! Amazing cover!

[@madalyno28]

God, just I can't even. It's beautiful. Alex is a perfect human.

[@jkewegen]

This makes me miss my ma. Thank you. I wish I could share this with her.

[@mcgoran100]

I'm in love with his voice!

[@VC_333]

Still coming back to this. Amazing.

[@liamelder4858]

There we go

[@iamahater170]

help , ive had a crush for nearly a year now and this song reminds me of him

[@w820916]

I can't stop replaying this.

[@maayanabraham6214]

This is so beautiful it makes wanna cry

[@lydiaseibert5659]

I need this again. Perfect

[@Em5e]

this song is just perfect.

[@lezingov]

Every reckless serenade sings a beautiful song!

[@CFCMB9BHAFC]

This song is beautiful

[@gamer9]

Absolutely Sensational

[@rosaalan-gs1jf]

man this is masterpiece

[@amyhaleeb5527]

Such a sweetheart he is :)

[@paulacusumano447]

GREAT SONG!!!!!

[@speedingampalaya]

i love this song.

[@titaniumfeather5000]

Oh man...The Leather Jacket and the Shades...so cool..

[@isabelleandradetorres5299]

Called up to listen to the voice of reason and got the answering machine ⚠

[@1800-j8x]

Daniel Lockwood did he forget back to me?

[@KarinaAquino01]

And that voice? *O* I shiver, the best voice *O*

[@abcdefu780]

HIS VOICE IS AWESOME

[@leahvogelsimpson]

I love this song. He writes The greatest love songs.

[@caolanmcgurn8092]

That man is the definition of cool

[@Slimpikins7025]

a living legend

[@Kawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww]

Sure is strange to come back round to watching these same videos on KZbin 10 years later

[@brianroberts5958]

well when its this much of a banger...

[@leonarduskrisna4588]

plot twist inside that Coke Can.. its Alex Homemade Margarita

[@DrTrizio]

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Okay so I am having a bad day and I promised myself I'd stop obsessing over him but here I am, staring at the screen like a psycho, I am so impressed by this man

[@Harysoft]

Reckless Serenade" Topless models doing semaphore Wave their flags as she walks by and get ignored Illuminations on a rainy day When she walks, her footsteps sing a reckless serenade I've been trying to figure out exactly what it is I need Called up to listen to the voice of reason And got the answering machine The type of kisses where teeth collide When she laughs, the heavens hum a stun-gun lullaby Those twinkling vixens with the shining spiral eyes Their hypnosis goes unnoticed when she's walking by I've been trying to figure out exactly what it is I need Called up to listen to the voice of reason And got his answering machine I left my message, but did he fuck get back to me And now I'm stuck, still wondering how it's meant to be Singing a reckless serenade, reckless serenade Reckless serenade, reckless serenade Reckless serenade, reckless serenade Reckless serenade

[@billyhull2558]

these lads in the arctic monnkeys arent cocky, there just doing well for themselves. they come from sheffield performing in peoples garages and playing together and now they are touring USA and the UK as well as other countries. they have earnt the right to look cocky.

[@carbinbane380]

Alex turner is fastly becoming one of my favorite artist.

[@SisPris]

He looks so much more confident, i just love him :)

[@OlafAdventures]

Me too, I just feel so... FABULOUS!

[@rachelstewart16]

Beautiful xx

[@lauramomia6564]

No puede tener esa voz hermosa!!

[@oladabrowska473]

His voice makes me feel so alone...

[@rennancouto51]

wow, very nice, great Alex

[@SennaAR16]

Honestly the acoustic is better

[@gomezfrancisco4577]

SirSAR sincerely the version of alex turner is better

[@Tonia_K]

Perfection!

[@AlixAA]

He is incredibly talented. Impressive.

[@luisd.mancilla8169]

"Maybe it's just me 'aircut that's confusing ya"

[@19gomer]

Someones still listening ha?

[@sarahvalerie4307]

shit I thought he said echo

[@Gab-bl1lo]

his voice

[@DAZIIIK]

Just the haircut, just the glasses inside a radio station, the clothes, the "Fonzie" style, and he always played this song in the same way, I bet the new album will have a lot of 50's influence that came on him these last years

[@jbetteridge23]

Much better than the album version.

[@zoeleila]

he grew up and now we just have to love him more :]

[@Keisy]

♥

[@sonyson]

The 'Cheers dude' starts to resemble the earlier, more arrogant attitude of the Monkeys in the early days but in a much more appreciative and respectful manner in relation to their age and status in the music world today. Alex is class.

[@fachrulrinaldi1555]

Alex Turner's hair in this video is such a divine being

[@mutedaddy]

u speak the truth my guy.

[@VaneGarsil]

I love him

[@benindaplace]

I'm turning gay for him

[@goshaman-sc1hf]

ben steph k

[@Sagoomp]

Damn I was thinking the same shit

[@dawnykz7452]

Unless you're Alexa chung you can fantasize like the rest of us.girls and guys.

[@melancholic2002]

@@dawnykz7452 A little correction. 'Unless you're Louis Verneuil'.

[@clmpierrot]

I'm in love

[@summerlovecraft8914]

Hells! I fell in love with alexander. ♥

[@Carol-cl9ez]

❤ saudades

[@Elizabeth3809G]

Amazing ❤

[@brainofj99]

all class

[@fujirvp05]

he is reckless as hell. love it. :D