King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded September 2, 2015.
Songs:
The River
I'm In Your Mind
I'm Not In Your Mind
Cellophane
I'm In Your Mind Fuzz
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs & Stu Mackenzie
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Christopher Meister & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Jim Beckmann
kexp.org
kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com

[@Reea111]

I only clicked on this because of the band's hilarious name & now I realise how fucking good of a choice that was

[@johnnyb9218]

And so now you know how fucking cool they are :)

[@Patrick-ol1gh]

Welcome to the gizzard trip my friends

[@Reea111]

hehe

[@iraz3612]

Hey me too.

[@chrisbotts8334]

one of the best live bands around these days if u ask me

[@flst1239]

are you in my mind or not mate

[@erlannderrantem6972]

he is AND he isn't. Thats quantum physics baby!

[@flst1239]

superpositions and whatnot I suppose

[@Guilherme-xp1tv]

Flst123 LMFAO

[@matiasagostinho4532]

@@flst1239 Hey you predicted a song

[@loganstrait7503]

If you need to ask then he isn't. Because when he's in your mind, then he's in your mind.

[@thompson6224]

Their songs are so long they need two drummers in case one passes out

[@ciglesiasfigueroa]

Accurate as fuck haha

[@sanduiche3]

yeahh, probably 1 more song long haird drummer would

[@Vojife]

:D Anyway, I am amazed how they play so perfectly in sync. Sometimes they both play the same thing you can't even hear there's two of them.

[@TylerChristiaens]

Amazing that they are so tight it only sounds like one!

[@akosvarga2672]

you forget one thing fam, these kinda drummers never ever pass out

[@cheyennecshannon]

My favorite part is at 19:42 when the drummer, drenched in sweat, looks up to God for help.

[@raWr8965]

not enough likes, this CRACKED me up lolll

[@camillieri305]

You ma'am, won the internet

[@esme6074]

phahahhahahah

[@Slipdash]

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[@jeffreyallen6545]

More like, "Oh God, we're almost there, please DONT let me DROP that beat."

[@righteousdingo35]

"Should we play the 10 minute song first or the 20 minute medley?"

[@Jegbmf]

Um actually it’s 12 minutes

[@CtsgPlayGames]

Love that "BASS" sticker on a bass.

[@AtYourC3rvix]

second only to the "dickhead" sticker on joey's guitar

[@SyneqStudio]

O kurde mój idol z dzieciństwa tutaj? :D Szanuje

[@michelg3811]

@@AtYourC3rvix I love that he keeps it on there after all these years

[@ThatsOneNiceKitty]

I'm glad it's there because at first I was like, "what's with the thick 4 stringed guitar??"

[@JamesChaney007]

or he really likes lake fish.

[@dariusfuckner]

With bands like this, Tame Impala, and Good Morning, I'm starting to think the only thing to do for fun is Australia is acid.

[@winstonian3]

mhc is american

[@reddude5538]

profile checks out @Lachlan Rooney ahaha

[@travishoward108]

Don’t sleep on clavinet master Lachy Doley and Courtney Barnett.

[@wraithdragon]

Can confirm. Source: I'm Australian.

[@personaluschirecords3251]

Don't forget pond and amyl & the sniffers

[@alexwatson8851]

Stu basically got to first base with that mic

[@jamesgoff7426]

Alex Watson third* lol

[@kyptele]

Facts

[@Gh0st652]

Also my ears

[@governmentflu81]

Only a rock steady bass player can keep this beautiful chaos manifest.

[@BA-vv4jy]

And the Drummers. Locked in groove.

[@adamfitz22]

for how loose their music is, they are incredibly tight. if that makes any sense.

[@BrazillianFOsho]

i get what you mean.

[@EduRaddi14]

+adam smith I think they dropped some heavy acid hahahah

[@riccardoantolinipil]

+adam smith makes complete sense, that's how good musicians should play

[@JohnAllanification]

+adam smith it do's

[@Jbalzer9]

+adam smith Thats what happens when you get some weirdo open minded musicians who also appreciate and understand the importance of practicing their instrument and craft

[@humbertosandoval55]

The River is just a freaking masterpiece!!

[@n7275]

I give it a 5/4.

[@Jim_Thomas_Draper]

Matthew Hume Haha perfect!

[@TeakySnee]

i dont get it

[@n7275]

The song is in 5/4 time.

[@humbertosandoval55]

Hahaha well played sir!

[@CaptainTroll12]

I fell asleep to violent soho, and woke up at 1 in the morning with cellophane blasting in my ear. I couldn't have been more happily confused..

[@TheVibratory]

3 guitarists that ACTUALLY play together! wow! Love the Aussie bands!

[@kellygilford8637]

it's like psychedelic allman bros. meet canned heat, tull, steely dan... so many great sounds and still a sound all their own... awesome.

[@JeffWatchesYoutube]

AND 2 drummers that actually play together!

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

kelly gilford hell yeah they take so many styles but are still just soo original, it's a fantastic band

[@aaaa-sz7xl]

hey, could you name some good 90s NZ bands, thanks.

[@aaaa-sz7xl]

thanks man

[@robertoremelli]

I watch this video at least once a day.

[@askaichin]

right on brother

[@ericdellaurel3252]

me too

[@tocagalaxygamererredezeta4734]

same dude , same thing i do

[@mjdxrealdiehl8096]

Eric Del Laurel me too

[@ExOceann]

Onodera Punpun same

[@VienQuitonm]

The River - 00:00 I'm In Your Mind - 10:00 I'm Not In Your Mind - 13:30 Cellophane - 16:00 I'm In Your Mind Fuzz - 18:50

[@brnuo_]

people like you have a special place on heaven

[@JuanPabloDantas]

"Nem todo herói usa capa" - Thanks!

[@dylantenney6004]

@@brnuo_ yes for some but the mind fuzz medley is phenomenal chronologically

[@ronnocrex1290]

Thanks arby

[@ijemand5672]

so where they?

[@benjaminsobotka6208]

7 years later and this performance still goes hard and they're continuing to tear shit up

[@valgonzalez5564]

video starts at 0:00 got you fam

[@user-fp3yc3dr9s]

🙏

[@JamesAskey]

I love Cheryl Waters more than certain close friends.

[@hanshansen9759]

you could post this anywhere @@UCXFKuNkYMKwAvdX2EDx3JGg

[@flohustino]

Thanks

[@eliasmsv3156]

Lifesaver. Thank you

[@biLLie350]

The day I see these guys play is the day my life becomes complete.

[@Meecsy]

+biLLie350 I'm with you there

[@ciglesiasfigueroa]

Feel you bro

[@descenddarkness]

Currently waiting for them to his Austin

[@ejakeulate4058]

its pretty fucking magical ngl

[@chrisjacob1446]

I got to see them before the pandemic with eric and if covid kills me i just might die happy.

[@panim4630]

Finally a band that comes to kexp and plays a 10 minute jam! Brilliant...

[@rbrme]

+TheCommenter7 +Elye Sahar I recommend you check out Viet Cong's set. They did a great version of 'Death'.

[@panim4630]

will check it out thanks!

[@aegis3d]

+Elye Sahar Check Pond's kexp set, they shredded.

[@danielalessandri6425]

Not a jam,The river my friend.

[@DanielSanGV]

I came for the epic epic name, and the fact it is kexp, I was like surely this had to be great, but I never expected to found Matthew McConaughey with a 12 string guitar, a Scorpions fan John Meyer look-a-like in guitar, a grown up Mikey Blumberg with a Rickenbacker, Ben Affleck playing a bass labed like bass, two guys playing drums, Tiny Tim's grandson and an electrician(yes, taken from another comment) and a stoner guy shouting and playing an armonica and maracas. The perfect band. Australia had been producing so many good bands for quite some time, is like they are stucked in a 60's dimesion, is freaking weird down there. I love it.

[@ledzeppelinfan1001]

the name sucks.

[@TheNucaKola]

Lies spill from your lips like black tar.

[@B_Transport]

Lol @ "armonica"

[@sirhenners204]

and Bobby Gillespie from primal scream on drums

[@ThePinballNoob]

Funny watching this in the future and hearing Cheryl say "you're so prolific - you release an average of 2 records per year." Meanwhile here in 2022 they put out 3 albums in October.

[@henryohse1]

Cheryl is my favorite member

[@polyduckwanaland]

@@henryohse1 Cheryl Waters is the best member of King Gizzard for sure

[@henryohse1]

@@polyduckwanaland now that is a take i can get behind

[@baboonmagi1763]

These fellas saved me from the deepest pit of depression. Just wanted to say thanks. Trust in the river. :)

[@davidpinderonline]

u ever get drunk and watch this for the 1,000th time and get so happy with those happy tears

[@h00liganismo1]

I'm a teacher and I write feedback to this band all the time. They just open up my mind.

[@donamandalasdemirrah5]

I discover this band while being high and drunk at the same time

[@doomrs1405]

Right now.

[@sgtpepper6379]

Yes, but usually stoned instead.

[@iwillkillyou7]

Hello here from February 2021 yes I am drunk and yes I am happy for the 1,001st time

[@jedd1995]

It took half of this video to realise there were two drummers... Great band for a hazy Sunday. Even if it is Tuesday.

[@pepsitate8019]

>bass label on bass That's a good one.

[@nelieroCR]

you need to watch Alejo y Valentina :) juju

[@SomeoneJr]

the lead guitar has lead on it too

[@totalignoranceinc]

I think they have so much gear that if they didn't o.c.d level organize there stuff they would lose some stuff

[@Aleph_Null_Audio]

Gotta make sure your basses are covered.

[@Xpegasu]

Just in case...

[@kevagain]

Stu had the infinity gems in his guitar all this time.

[@ListenAlGaib]

Been waiting a long time to see a high quality live performance from them. Thanks as always KEXP.

[@monocultureband]

Fucking love this set. Anyone who wants to whine about a lack of good music out today, look no further than KEXP. Some fucking amazing stuff goes through their doors.

[@jennifer9047]

KEXP is how I found Hatari. My quarantine was forever changed...

[@robertsteinberger5667]

I love whining about how bad music is nowadays. That doesnt mean that King Gizzard isnt fucking brilliant and maybe even some levels beyond fucking brilliant....

[@TheLemonymelony]

@@robertsteinberger5667 need to remember there was plenty of shite music back in the day too we simply don't remember it now cus it was shite 😆

[@artax3434]

They're the reason I discovered Slift, amazing band! (which btw sound a bit better on record, because the KEXP vocals were overly distorted imo)

[@xman2008]

I feel like I'm listening to fucking geniuses. Genuine masters and future legends. It's like someone blended Mozart, Jimi Hendrix, and a didgeridoo into a distorted electric guitar and plugged it into my soul.

[@noods3979]

Mozart lol

[@oneminutefixed5003]

jesus fucking christ i'll dance like there's no tomorrow if i ever see them live

[@G4meplayVids]

they're fucking amazing man believe me

[@oneminutefixed5003]

+G4meplayVids I actually played this gig at the new year's party late in the night and the result was awesome, everyone danced like crazy lol loved it

[@G4meplayVids]

+OneMinuteFixed it's crazy right? I was at a hipster kind of festival, and everybody was just jamming like crazy! Such a good feeling. When their gig was done, one of the drummers even threw me a water bottle. Awesome band.

[@oneminutefixed5003]

well, one year late and i love every single thing they released, got to see them live in what turned out to be the best festival experience i ever had, and may also get to see them live again this year in primavera sound Porto. These guys are incredible

[@uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu61]

Bass players!!! This is how it's done in a jam band. The spine of the band, or glue that keeps it centered.

[@ZonalMarking]

They opened with the "I'm in Your Mind" medley in London a couple of months back and it's the best thing I've ever seen at a gig

[@mikeprice25]

+Michael Cox That was the best gig for me this year, hands down.

[@n.o.b.s.8458]

So, I've started listening to these guys when I'm doing math. The results have been that math no longer sucks. Thank you Gizzard Wizard people.

[@HMan2828]

Are all your answers fractions? lol

[@mikedrennan8303]

Wow Love this! As a 55 year old, struggling to look for decent new music and lo and behold! Was turned on to this by someone I spoke to on line about Hawkwind. Good to see that artistic music still exists

[@ruto_o2931]

So much good music out there. Keep looking. Internet algorithims will reccomend you similar music if you listen to King Gizzard

[@OhVicanne]

Best time to be alive as a music fan.

[@on_idyl]

The last refrain of The River around 8:00 is just magic. These guys. Writing this comment in 2022 - they've got a new song out (which is good) and are on the cusp of releasing three albums next month (once a week starting October 7). They just don't stop.

[@highgogoat]

yo coming from the future those albums were fuckin sick

[@pdizzle95]

@@highgogoat i also heard those future albums, they sent me back in time. King Gizzard and the Time Wizards

[@dylanduffy-bregmen3042]

@@pdizzle95 would you say they sent you to... The Land Before Timeland ??

[@ItsMyGuy]

King Gizzard and the Never-Ending-Song-Tsunami Wizard

[@henryohse1]

cant wait for the next 5 album year

[@Donnymega]

So many members in this band I heard the Guitarists have their own union. Awesome music such a big sound

[@jaylunar3561]

Good lord... Three Guitarists A multi-instrumentalist Bass Player Two Drummers. Great performance 👏🏼

[@Faks.09]

Four years later it's One drummer One bassist But four multi-instrumentalists

[@nayibmc5437]

@@Faks.09 And finally with The Silver Cord: - 6 multi-instrumentalists :)

[@lambrosmarkousis7546]

holy shit they slay

[@DonC23]

this is UNREAL, especially 'The River'. just brilliant. how have I never heard of these guys before???

[@deerseaheraklorne6140]

You are all lucky individuals who have somehow stumbled upon this band, and I’m happy for all of you. Stoners and sobers alike

[@vixoaduo7288]

yep , but stoner's the better , no offense

[@oilguy777]

Thumps up to the singer wearing the Mild High Club shirt!

[@jac0bCS]

+Ivan Vargas Guitarist wearing mac demarco tour shirt also

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

+alf I guess you mean bass guitarist (unless Mac has made an ironic Scorpions shirt)?

[@jac0bCS]

+PJ shit yeah my mistake

[@ivanjarcwho79]

+Ivan Vargas i love mild high club, but won't give you a thump

[@dustinpayseur4552]

+Ivan Vargas Windowpane :D

[@flatbicycle]

i hope they do another kexp session soon so that they can play songs off the new album

[@Wompets]

Sucks to see Eric leave King Gizzard, at least he’s focusing solely on Flightless Records. Cheers to our favorite second drummer!!!

[@3three3three3three]

why did you copy and paste this on every kexp videp

[@Wompets]

@@3three3three3three paying tribute and its for those who don't know. These are my favorite live videos of them

[@robbieclark7828]

The interview was interesting, I think it’s cool Cavs and Eric have known each other their whole lives. Their synchronicity makes even more sense.

[@chrissvitreoushumour]

the rickenback guitarist looks like he tucks his guitar into bed.

[@nathanrollings2651]

Check this band live if you get the chance ! Best 90mins of your year.

[@lamarlockhart-smith8191]

was hoping of going to their concert in sydney with sum friends but its 18+ -_-

[@chrisbotts8334]

Nathan Rollings saw em in Philly and was one of the best shows I ever saw in my life

[@jeffersonbear9360]

repping gizzfest 2016, got a pic in the front row best night ever!

[@ItsBkaayy]

they just played 9 shows here in melbourne 2 sets each show was nuts!

[@benmorales9246]

These guys are absolute geniuses best rock band of the new millennium

[@novkorova2774]

And it was indeed, the first of many visits.

[@sydneybernstein7407]

this shit makes life worth living

[@PRRNWWBPief]

Wow, I remember that I listened to this when I was studying in Canada, which is 6 years ago! How times were different back then, me experimenting with weed and enjoying this so much. Now, later, I'm enjoying this sober and it still amazes me. The interplay between the guitars is so wonderful. I'm grateful for the times I spent in Canada, but so glad that I'm older now.

[@calinbaciu1846]

in what way are you glad that you're older now?

[@PRRNWWBPief]

@@calinbaciu1846 Wisdom and knowledge of self. Very important.

[@shrugs3608]

15:57 pls let the drummer free

[@xman2008]

Man, Ambrose really killed it on those maracas.

[@mrmike18]

This is one of the greatest jams I've ever seen/had the pleasure of hearing!

[@thekundalinigenie3524]

The first time I listened to this, from the start up until the vocals kick in, I was really feeling it, and when the change and vocals kicked in I was like "Ah fuck they ruined it" and moved on, and that was my only experience of king gizzard for like a month, until I ended up back again for whatever reason. They went into the change and it was like I was hearing it all over again. Having listened hundreds of times since, I've come to feel that The River is one of the most well composed and groundbreaking songs of the 21st century.

[@osloslosl]

drummer with the cap is like 'who hired me, wat is dis, oh drums, oh dis is kinda scary but also kinda fun'

[@staror890]

+Sebastian Larsson yes totally haha

[@drunkdancinghippie]

he looks like an electrician they just randomly hired haha

[@angaeacuna8833]

I thought he was the sound guy at their concert, but then he stayed on staged and played the guitar

[@ronniehotdogs8955]

he runs their label called Flightless, he is the boss man

[@iBullyDemons]

S L it's called acid

[@Chrim66]

years later these would b the same people to make a thrash metal album

[@laurensjkok]

Such a great performance, i listen to of almost daily

[@vitjakes5531]

That's one of the best jam sessions I've ever seen.

[@OneHellOfASandwich]

The scream solo in cellophane is the coolest thing I've seen

[@TheHweeeeeee]

These guys rocked my face off at Desert Daze.

[@jakehartman7039]

I love how the bass player labeled his bass, as if he didn't know it was a bass already.

[@heps65]

But what were the other instruments?

[@innitbruv2]

@@heps65 exactly! If only the other members had labelled their instruments as well

[@jennifer9047]

@@innitbruv2 The guy in the Scorpion t-shirt is playing a dickhead.

[@DUFMAN123]

Happy 1 million Gizz!

[@mmteds]

still my fav

[@yonathan7658]

👍🏽

[@FoolioBeardy]

+Teds is that fabian cancellara's face

[@melancholicbroccoli6408]

How many wonderful artists have i discovered with a help of this station! Hope there's more to come. Great band, terrific performance. Thaks, thanks and thanks to KEXP.

[@nailsarecruel]

Fantastic performance! Thanks for having them, KEXP.

[@blork_]

New favorite band! THANKS KEXP!

[@lucaspk7847]

Still freaking awesome in 2019

[@mecrac]

Man. I think is the one. This is the video that made me go down the rabbit hole that is King Gizzard. This has been a hell of a year. Thanks KEXP

[@MrAndMrsGrover]

This is one of my favorite things ever.

[@mianovember7995]

I keep searching "Murlocs KEXP" hoping that you guys have had them in, but nothing yet. Please please please KEXP drag the Murlocs out of Australia!

[@lloydholland173]

Mia November they’ve just had them on a couple of days ago for their new album. You should check it out it’s amazing

[@eddaardwolf]

So Goooooood! They should get an hour or two special, so many great songs.

[@XmummraX]

yes! so glad they're on this. amazing as always

[@moonshakemusic1150]

It's crazy this interview is only 7 months old and the record they're talking about bringing out has already been preceded by another. Productivity within these guys is !nsane...

[@tomcross2862]

I've seen this live and it is absolutely magical. This is so good as it provides a little taste of what its like. So nice

[@Dooality]

One of the best bands around today.

[@CoastLineBoarders]

Definitely one of the best kexp performances. They set that room alight!

[@malesky62]

Now THIS has made my start to 2016! Fantastic

[@swigginstevesbargainbeerre1612]

This sounds even better than the album version!

[@Doctorbarber2]

Thumps up for that Mac demarco shirt that the bassist has

[@DaveDizz]

best performance of this guys ever! thanks to exist!

[@bboltb]

Thank you internet! Stumbled on this randomly and now have a new favorite band. Big Ups right there

[@michelg3811]

SOLID bass player

[@thomasp961]

I think I'm the Cookie of my band but I want to be the Joey.

[@comedyfromafrica]

still my favourite kexp performance

[@grungesoundsgood]

this is the best thing ive heard in a long time by a long shot. FUCKING AMAZING

[@chrisrecinos6402]

Saw these guys live about 2 weeks ago, but lucky for me I got to see them 2 nights in a row! Thankful I found about them through KEXP because they are my new favorite band. Word of advice, if King Gizzard is in your town fucking do yourself a favor and go see them!! 10/10 also made it on the door list for the 2n nights show! Shows how cool these guys are!

[@B_SIDES]

Love the mild high club shirt! Two great bands collide

[@awesomepossum890]

If you didn't know, the two bands are actually working on a collab album right now

[@winkawas]

wow didn't know that!

[@weystrom]

I can see myself being 85 years old and returning to this video. Guess I better download it.

[@Dudehomiemanbra]

This performance + album never gets old. Can't wait to see these guys live sometime soon hopefully!

[@RyanReenBattikh]

I could close my eyes and not be able to tell if this is the studio version or not, these guys are fucking great live.

[@SamSquanch66]

Holy smokes! Struck gold in the youtube mine today! These guys rip!

[@Sansblinking]

Been a fan since 2014 and I can honestly say, these guys will take “one year off” and in the year drop two albums. Insane.

[@fiveeyes2802]

I love these guys! What fun! Thanks, KEXP! Another fine example of having my eyes opened, errr... ears opened to great music!

[@THIGGEH]

The KEXP engineer does God's work

[@Creaturefiendyo]

THIGGEH I will meet this man

[@MusicalRadiation]

Stu mixes all KEXP performances himself

[@Geraint3000]

Like Zappa and Soft Machine without the self-indulgence. Brilliant

[@punkomattic89]

i agree

[@rush2795]

thanks for letting me know about soft machine good stranger

[@Mmourader]

i disagree. a healthy dose of self indulgence is what makes music interesting imo. and lets dispel with the myth that the guitarists aren't jerking themselves and each other off during this entire performance. nothing wrong with it :)

[@dtp120]

Funnily enough Zappa has the same 12 string guitar

[@Rush1017]

+rush2795 nice name

[@mathieugirard5508]

One of the best kexp shows i've ever heard

[@HarveyKarate]

This is my favourite kexp by FAR! AMAZING

[@sampope200]

the most confusing band i have ever heard... my brain is fried and i am now cross-eyed. at least there amazing

[@theman3059]

they're*

[@katinlove]

+sam pope listen to captain beefheart u wont regret a thing

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

+sam pope if you think this is confusing you have a lot of other music to look forward to!

[@clanng]

+sam pope Try wrapping your head around The Mars Volta then fella

[@MajicFreeman]

+clanng They're good...or try some Jagga Jazzist, John Zorn, or Mr. Bungle

[@xman2008]

This is a religious experience.

[@babymiley11]

not what I expected, I love this

[@truantakuma6234]

What a group, really inspires me