Pixies - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Pixies performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded February 18, 2014.
Songs:
Snakes
In Heaven/Andro Queen
Green And Blues
Monkey Gone To Heaven
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Luke Knecht & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Scott Holpainen
kexp.org
www.pixiesmusic...

[@mattdonnelly1972]

Three masterclasses in this video: Cheryl on interviewing, the Pixies on songwriting, and the sound engineer on making it all sound awesome.

[@evilbbc]

This woman who is interviewing them is fucking smart. Incredible, actually. She is asking the exact right questions and doing so effortlessly.

[@jimd4004]

+Josh Chambers Cheryl is the best, she always asks legit questions man and is very positive to boot.

[@thunderfoot4969]

+Jim D Cheryl is indeed always the best in these KEXP videos.

[@evilbbc]

+Thunder Foot +Jim D Cheryl Waters brings out a real sweetness and innocence in Black Francis. So great.

[@rbergeron3]

+Josh Chambers That's funny.

[@appleshampew]

+Josh Chambers Yes! I was thinking the same thing.

[@grungesoundsgood]

The Pixie's are one of those bands that are just TOO fucking good. their songs are some of the finest tunes ever written. Their Albums should be handed out in schools and hospitals.

[@robertangels4261]

yes, handed out in schools and hospitals. One of the best comments EVER !!!!

[@orangesoda641]

You are insanely on spot my friend

[@govindasgarden]

man, that song Green and Blues is lovely

[@rebjiii]

yep - 'Greens and Blues' is a great new song by them

[@triolucas]

Snakes 0:49 In Heaven/Andro Queen 8:00 Green And Blues 17:07 Monkey Gone To Heaven 24:04

[@FedeMayhemile.]

@@Fabio90s hahahaahh why? i know the possible answer, good job original poster.

[@grendelum]

cheers mate ;¬)

[@primus009100]

Wunderbar!

[@dasdude6561]

obrigado

[@jylmama]

I really like what the violin adds to the sound. I think she is a great fit for the band. Yay! I can't wait to see them in the summer!

[@logandogan272]

How was it?

[@jylmama]

@@logandogan272 it was fantastic! Then I saw them again in Tulsa a few months later. They never disappoint.

[@Darryl_in_Simi]

Cheryl Waters does great interviews. This one no exception.

[@logandogan272]

Cheryl is so fricken emotionally beautiful

[@forumknight]

I’d love to have a coffee and cake with her and talk about music

[@andycoates7171]

You know I was not sure what would happen to the Pixies when Kim Deal left… but listening to Paz play the violin on Green and Blues she's adding to their sound. The violin really fits well with Joey's guitar playing and the two sounds compliment each other. Paz is the right person to replace Kim just to add an unknown dimension to the Pixies sound. I thought Kim was awesome in the Pixies but the music is getting interesting again with Paz bringing some new sound in!

[@davidchatelain5739]

I just love Cheryl Waters! She seem,so nice

[@srobertlund1]

Thank you KEXP for continuing to bring bands like the Pixies us.

[@orangesoda641]

Love all the versions that they played in a reserved manner , revising the song into studio style that feel like they play in living room with family and friends

[@progressiveRAMONETTI]

When I hear Pixies' music I'm in heaven.

[@zakloncar6304]

In the wise words of Guy Fieri, "This aint a drum solo, this the whole band rocking."

[@seandunx]

The Pixies are my favorite band of all time!!

[@markl4143]

Me too bro.... ❤️🇮🇪

[@michaelmaterne]

After the Beatles? Are you serious dudes???

[@michaelmaterne]

@@kshuf8426 I'm 50 old, Pixies was one of my favorites bands in 80/90's too (with the Cure, Jane's Addiction, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry... and many more). But all the time? No, really, the 4 of Liverpool is THE TOP man! ;)

[@michaelmaterne]

"Souvenirs Souvenirs...." kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5eZlZRsnpl0Y6s

[@martinc78]

@@michaelmaterne yes

[@packatk7431]

Saw them in concert in '92 sounded amazing... saw them again in '19 sounded just as amazing... these guys are the real deal.

[@HornedBee]

DEAL hehehehe

[@iwillnevergetone5]

i know i'm super late to the party, but i've been really getting into the pixies as of late. much respect to kim (both), also loving the energy paz is bringing to the band. good stuff

[@ioncewasmikey]

Never too late man!

[@Snapcase-yr1nw]

Still relevant; one of the most important bands ever.

[@marcusu6559]

That host is so wonderful and she always does a GREAT job. Also a shout out for the KEXP sound Crew

[@brianengland4123]

Thank you KEXP. With the extinction of our "Local Record Stores", it's not easy to find good music. Inviting great bands to play live is the next best thing.

[@stools1000]

best band in existence.

[@jarihalonen9642]

These KEXP lives are just a bomb.. Dick Dale, All Them Witches and Pixies.. dear lord! I love them. I love the Pixies! So, so glad they're back and doing their thing!

[@jevanskickstandcrew8373]

My cousin got me into them when I was growing up, I travelled the world and never heard a better sound ❤

[@patrickcrawford6392]

Paz is such a versatile musician!

[@dynjarren8355]

The addition of Paz is like a rebirth for this band. I really enjoy her violin playing and it brings a new sound and depth to these new songs. Brilliant! I didn’t think it was possible to revive their career. But this is the second chapter after Kim left. She left a big hole in their sound because she had great harmonies with Francis. But now this is the next phase for this group and they sound great! I’m so happy for them! The late great Bowie praised the Pixies in a documentary. He said they were the best American band because of the songs. He even covered one of their songs in concert. That is high praise! And everyone knows the story of Nirvana and that Cobain said he was trying to sound like the Pixies when he wrote Teen Spirit. Long Live the Pixies! 🧚‍♂️🧚🧚‍♀️

[@rutlefan6476]

When asked why Radiohead had changed their sound, Jonny Greenwood explained that they were basically imitating the Pixies and there's only so many Pixies albums to imitate.

[@SeanOSullivan-xl2wy]

Bowie covered "Cactus", which is like the Hitchhiker's guide to compulsive sexual obsession.

[@ryleuty]

Green and Blues is becoming a favorite song of mine

[@ricardothorburn4089]

Brilliant session - The Pixies have been one of my favorite bands for many years, great to see them doing new things in a new direction rather than more of the same.

[@jylmama]

I love the production quality of these performances. My God...that camera work...and editing and engineering...outstanding.

[@unclephilz]

I’m so stoked

[@andrewhuesca3906]

Legendary band and I am happy to watch a set 5x as long

[@jlfvrs]

These KEXP shows are always great! Thanks guys! I used to go to the Dentist tha’s right next door to you :)

[@jaw0608]

Greens & Blues is a truly great tune.

[@jjjohnson68]

In my opinion it's their only tune that compares to their older stuff.

[@2405efrapix]

It's Lovely and amazing how Charles talks, like theatral, so spontaneous and relaxed, like sculpting sofltly the ideas that he have in his mind for everyone around to show their inside.

[@CynicalHumanist1]

I love them. Still the same old Picies to me. And it's great.

[@matthewlacey5307]

Adrian Andre Agree. If there can be The Stones, then there can be The Pixies. Both bands have great back catalogues and loads of fans (Stones to the power of!!) that we want to hear played live and to see.

[@damarispacheco1307]

[@jlg1076]

Pixies are timeless and cheryl so calm and collected great questions very much a pro

[@papelmesa]

hopefully I'll be seeing these guys live next year for the first time. I can't wait

[@CaptainMyCaptain33]

Frank and his wife owned a bar we used to play at all the time. I lived right across the street from it and would go there and just slowly drink beers when I was bored. Never knowing the bald dude that was there from time to time sitting quietly by himself ( until I struck up convo and learned his name) was fuckin Frank Black of the Pixies. Back then, all I had was a couple old pixies LPs. KZbin didn’t exist and the band wasn’t touring. So I had no idea that is who he was until much later after the fact. I just knew of a guy I chatted with named Frank who owned a bar. And, wrote some of the most iconic songs of my youth. Thanks for telling me dude! It’s not like I would have been suckin your farts. It was a musical town. Everyone played in GREAT bands. That bar was called Tiny Tavern. In Eugene Oregon on Blair street. Next to one of the all time greatest punk venues (Ickys) that ever existed in a time when all bands were just, GOOD. Wonder if that bar is there still and if he still owns it....or if it sits as a quiet unknown landmark.

[@kalebvera1841]

his real name isnt Frank its Charles why would he introduce himself as Frank he only uses that name for showbusiness. he probably told you he was him but wasnt just went along when you asked him [hey arent yo frank black¨?

[@doug1234dougx]

Fantastic interview with intelligent questions. Thank you for sharing, this is awesome.

[@aagantuk7370]

I love the interviewer lady!

[@tysonhaller97]

great performance. brings so many old memories back

[@gabriellla]

I am very happy to see this band and thank you for the uploading!!! I am 50 and they are a great band and they also have good omour!

[@t_rexdiaz6778]

My favorite of this setbis absolutely snakes

[@raskaskoneisto]

HOW HAVE I MISSED THIS WTF

[@09nob]

Bless her the interviewer seems totally star struck like she's just keeping it together, I can't blame her.

[@michelleheredia9402]

i wouldn’t be able to get one full sentence out …

[@Mary_Poppy108]

Love this band so so much🩶

[@stinkystee]

Sounds like they are writing these magic songs on the spot! Genius!

[@lungflogger9]

my favorite band of all time

[@jeremymullins1294]

2:23 Joey making sure there's not a snake up against his leg...

[@mucous-membrane]

Hahahaha - that's now the best bit.

[@Gary-dm8we]

Ha!!!

[@workingtoseethelight8244]

God bless KEXP... unless... Rock n Roll!

[@chadsteen3100]

The new songs are awesome!

[@MeioKiloGW]

24:04 Monkey Gone To Heaven

[@paulfurto6339]

KEXP much love you guys are amazing at live sets

[@ch1nmuzak]

Greens and Blues is awesome. Andro Queen too. Pixies alive and well.

[@lazycandy2710]

Thanks playing Andro Queen!

[@jasmineblocker103]

I'm so excited to see the Pixies this summer! There's some dusty stuff in my eyeholes.

[@thelegendrubyrodd]

Paz was in APC and Zwan. she's alway great in all projects.

[@plagueratofdoom7762]

she also played with queens of the stone age for a while.

[@mbopipistrello]

Fuck Paz.. no Kim no Pixies.

[@etiennedegaulle3817]

Time to move on Jorge. The bitter drug addict has been gone a long time.

[@peternylen7476]

love pixies frank black you are the man of music cheryl waters love you too

[@danielherner_production]

Incredible when played live.Very good

[@veerchasm1]

Great band, radio station and host

[@thecharlesfoley]

Charles looks well, and not frustrated or dealing with akward band drama. That makes me happy to see. Also always like to listen to Cheryl's interviews with my favorite bands.

[@thecharlesfoley]

That wasn't a Kim bash by the way ( just read what I wrote) just meant that it looks like Charles, David and Joe have hit a really beatiful point in their careers. I do think Paz is a fantastic fit just like she is in any project I've heard her involved in.

[@beantown_billy2405]

Most underrated alt rock band of the 90s

[@NickRamone0]

I love this version of snakes. Need to rip this to a CD.

[@wannabecarguy]

Go ahead I'll rip it to a 16tb micro SD

[@macfleming1]

Love Frank Black solo! Was depressed when Pixies reunited. Hurry up and break up again already!

[@stephenmartinez9355]

Black Francis is a mad genius. I would love to talk with him about UFOs, extraterrestrials, and time travel.

[@basedenjoyer157]

Nice to see one of my heroes likes my accent the best . Cheers Frank.

[@layoutkimsstudio2341]

BANGER AFTER BANGER AFTER BANGER !!!! don't stop bruvs!!!!

[@Anna-loves-you]

Black Francis is a beautiful man.

[@salvadormendoza3367]

one of the greatests bands ever? fck yeahhh

[@nocityartsfilm6455]

phenomenal

[@artesanovisual]

17:10 G and B , emotive song, paz amazing!

[@mattavg123]

Legends.

[@jonnytacoma]

Just love Cheryl

[@grimby44]

Paz !!

[@RusiruEkanayaka]

Love the Pixies, Paz is great!

[@nebu9786]

We need more Pixies on KEXP PLS !!!!

[@krydsfok]

My God, I love this band

[@fadingdestination]

I wish I'd watched a live performance sooner.

[@lachlanpaul2590]

good on you pixies. long time fan. I love how your songs are so simply constructed, but just fucking work. e.g bass line playing low notes of a similar chord. IAnd PAZ! I'm a massive PAZ fan. GO PAZ

[@RonaldChapman-jg5xu]

Iv always loved these guys!

[@ItsTheNada]

You don’t understand when they’re young that they’re musicians. But when they become older and more articulate, you realize, damn... they’re serious and talented

[@jacobdronski7455]

so professional

[@grit6510]

What Dave plays here looks like a child's drum kit, really loved it.

[@simonantonioureamedina4403]

Que estiloooo pixiess, los amo mucho gracias por hacerme feliz

[@Feedurehed]

I feel blessed

[@simaodcarvalho]

this is the one of the bands that made a big part of me! Its my fault, but they are the Pixies! simon

[@suitsuke9982]

Perfection.

[@jakeayers5727]

I saw them at the uptown theater in kc... omfg ehat a sick show... was in the pint that shit was nuts hella fun thoo

[@tucopacifico]

Not my favorite Pixies tunes, but solid tunes, especially Snakes. I miss Kim as much as anyone but life goes on with Paz. I hope they keep writing tunes now

[@SlySpe]

I hope too ;)

[@devin11750]

Funck PIXIES. MUCH LOVE TO PAZ

[@billordo]

EXCELENTE!!!!

[@Saturno5]

cada día mejor!! aunque extraño mucho a Kim... ansioso por volver a verlos en Argentina!

[@antoniomarella3184]

God, I love this band!

[@mucous-membrane]

It loves them too.

[@cleciocruz7297]

Paz, amor e empatia

[@tomas6465714]

Nothing compares with a Pixie's song

[@arnebt]

Paaazzzz!!!!!

[@pocojoyo]

Pixies music more than the sum of its parts

[@bensum9111]

Still got Surfer Rosa on rotation. Timeless shit.

[@jonnhythunder451]

THE TWO NEW ALBUNS IS AMAZING....

[@JuanRamirez-ri6hs]

Pixies are leyend!

[@carlosechazarreta]

Aguante Paz !!! la vi en lollapalooza Argentina 2014 a la altura de KIM, Bravo Paz.!!!

[@KarinaGonzalezTrevinoLUTE]

son totalmente diferentes. Pixies con Kim, es Pixies. Pixies con Paz, es mas bien Frank Black. La diferencia es que Kim es extremamente creativa cuanto Charles y musicalmente había un sello creativo que ella daba, por esto los problemas entre Black Francis y Kim Deal: él lo que quería era "orquestales" a los cuales dirigir, no alguien más que quisiera meter también su creatividad y Kim Deal evidentemente era sofocada al ser limitada en sus propuestas. Hoy Pixies es lo que Charles buscaba e hizo como solista, es gente que hace y toca lo que él dice. Hoy Pixies es la orquesta de Franck Black.

[@avictorbell2835]

There's nothing like KEXP in the UK Fortunatley there is the internet to correct that :)