Kishi Bashi - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Kishi Bashi performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 20, 2014.
Songs:
Philosophize In It! Chemicalize With It!
Q&A
Bittersweet Genesis For Him AND Her
Carry On Phenomenon
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Shelly Corbett & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Justin Wilmore
kexp.org
www.kishibashi.com

[@wholenewmess]

He's honestly probably the most talented musician I've seen in a while. I mean, there's tons of other wonderful, and talented musicians out there, but nothing that strikes my attention like Kishi does. Such a beautiful performance, like always. The albums are beautiful, but have to say he plays even more beautiful live. I've already seen him three times -- and each and every damn time I see him, it's just more amazing than the last, truly is an experience. So happy he's getting noticed, because if there's any musician out there right now, Kishi's the one who truly deserves it all. Love you, Kishi!

[@Josiahjjr]

Never heard of this guy, but he definitely earned a fan here. I love it!

[@EvanMalloy]

it's become a habit to watch full performances live on kexp and i realized that cheryl is my favourite host. whenever i hear her voice at the beginning of the video i'm like yayyy it's her.

[@bullerfugl]

Sofía Lvado she's always so genuine and interested in the guests unlike some of the other hosts

[@MattyGHerring]

your profile picture is such a throwback

[@raymondlee3983]

That banjo player is Tall Tall Trees and I once got drunk with him.

[@broadwaybroad]

I start all of my conversations with “Have you heard of Kishi Bashi?”

[@ajenks9]

Can’t believe it’s taken me this long to experience this incredible music for the first time! Couple weeks ago Philosophize in it... came on to my Spotify running mix and been enthralled ever since!

[@michaelheid4534]

wow.....I searched for him to see if his live concert would be as good as his album. It totally is and more. Thanks KEXP.

[@christopher2327]

andrew bird + sufjan stevens + kevin barnes + owen pallett + grizzly bear + folksy vampire weekend blended with sonic virtuoso perfect pitch indie pop bliss = kishi bashi

[@mommabyrdify]

Absolute Truth!! Now I need to look up Grizzly Bear, Kevin Barnes, and Owen Pallett. The rest are already faves! Thanks for the recommend.

[@christopher2327]

@@mommabyrdify Kevin Barnes = of Montreal and Owen pallett = final fantasy

[@MrRepublicCommando]

Incredible. The sound that he and the band make together, makes something so beautiful and audibly interesting that you can't help but get chills.

[@janettelu7224]

kishi bashi is so underrated

[@Frecks50]

saw Kishi Bashi at Red Rocks last night. what a great show! so much great energy. this same song performed and amped up the max. so good.

[@jacksonstrickland9609]

I was there

[@jacksonstrickland9609]

+Aiden Cunningham *this guy the main violinist is usually the only guy playing and it's almost always him at concerts

[@jacksonstrickland9609]

+Aiden Cunningham 🙂

[@finlayedge7143]

This man is the absolute greatest person ever to walk the face of the earth

[@DogtownPower]

Kishi Bashi & Tall Tall Tree on KEXP, so coooool.

[@luisrick1990]

That beard grows and grows every time I see that guy...

[@ClassicRockLivesOn]

I'm always happy to see Kishi Bashi on KEXP

[@evrybdysnshwbiz]

bittersweet genesis, all sweet poetry

[@Andulvar666]

Thx for BEING! Im grateful to listen from you!

[@Adam-ri7eh]

Some of the greatest musicians alive right now. KB's albums are near sonic perfection and a completely immersive listen. It's amazing how well they translate live too thanks to the all the DL4 magic :D

[@xos]

Love Kishi Bashi, very interesting to see how they put all of this stuff together in a live setting. Great set!

[@shereen1213]

3:48 Ahahaha, he lost his headphones... The many versatile uses of a violin. :P

[@tuttylevano7017]

SO MUCH LOVE Kishi Bashi ♥ ♥ thanks KEXP!

[@missellie27]

So Amazing! I hope they come to San Francisco!

[@ryansedor1560]

I Love Kishi. I feel like he is a little bit underrated.

[@tuttylevano7017]

+Ryan Sedor yeah, but well you know some genius are recognized (too) late...

[@judesanjuan]

it's really awesome how he do this live

[@docthree123]

very, very good performance! i like it!

[@carolinasolis3801]

Beautiful!!!

[@cabalerios]

Just Perfect.

[@xMiiHeroinEx]

super cooool love ur music

[@eleeloop]

SO GOOD!

[@FernandoPenteadoP]

Fantástico!

[@christophergrunberg8875]

I wish his viola or violin stuff would be more present in the album work, like it is here.

[@WritingSister]

Heavenly.

[@TaylorTheTormentor]

I don't even have to watch the video to know that this deserves a thumbs up. (But of course I'm going to watch anyway.)

[@rossbarton1935]

Superb.

[@iknowwhereiam178]

their kexp performances are much better than the studio recordings. great indie pop band

[@C.MO88]

Ahhhmazing

[@yolmargonzalez3230]

Kishi Bashi and the Superbads!

[@generaymedel7021]

Coolest!

[@blakeleykelley8226]

He came to my school. And I live in Athens! :D

[@alacoste2769]

💓!!

[@MusashiYoshida]

[@krakou2]

too perfect dare i say?

[@valentinthomas2127]

CARRY ONNNN!!! CARRY ONNNNNN PHEEENOOOMENONN......!

[@tucanoman]

Vampire Weekend meets Low Roar . . . ? not talking derivative at all, just comes to mind.

[@LedHead4Life910]

There were was a more "pop" feel to Lighght, but I'm glad he picked the pretty ones for this performance.

[@sparkleysr1983]

So I know that this is absolutely the wrong crowd for this, but sploosh, right?

[@janeleung5941]

sparkleysr1983 Sploosh, definitely sploosh

[@SamuelRamirez-jc3ox]

Yo!!! athens!!!! lets gooooooo

[@jasonhuntington6158]

Some might remember a group called Poi Dog Pondering.

[@nathanderover6929]

Does he have an affiliation with Poi Dog Pondering?

[@WallyBrando]

Is that guy putting a banjo through distortion?

[@loudspeaker003]

Damn straight. He does by Tall Tall Trees. Check out his music when you get the chance!

[@saIvete]

Jackie Chan