Laurie Anderson - Drum Dance & Smoke Rings

Home Of The Brave, 1986.

[@Jerome_101]

"Que es mas macho, school bus or a light bulb?" Has been my go-to expression ever since I saw the show live. Can't explain it, but it works!

[@michaelachhammer9600]

Laurie Anderson was a genius. Many of the things she did, when she did them was groundbreaking and she is so under rated. The lady was incredible.

[@rumenok]

why was? She still is!

[@ThetrueNickabilly]

She’s still alive.

[@michaelachhammer9600]

I know she is still alive but I haven't seen much from her since Heart Of A Dog.

[@MaximusNYC]

@@michaelachhammer9600 Look up her Norton Lecture series. She's been doing multimedia presentations this year that you can stream online. She just did the fifth one a few days ago.

[@johnaberrynm]

She is amazing. She never stopped creating.

[@dennisgoodine362]

I saw this performance at the Hollywood bowl. It was absolutely mesmerized by her. It’s been an indelible memory in my mind for decades.

[@silverbeernuts4229]

She’s been on a different wavelength since the beginning of time. A concert so unique, so enriched with dreams. All we can do is enjoy the ride. Laurie, you’re simply brilliant!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

This was a brilliant concert movie. Laurie Anderson was Bjork level cool, innovative and talented way back then with the use of electronics and sampling. I must’ve watched Home Of The Brave a hundred times. This was my favourite track.

[@thatscousedude]

people forget that Laurie had a much larger following than you would expect. It's remarkable that people took to her in such a big way. I think if something new and "avant garde" is presented with humour in an accessible way ANYBODY can enjoy it.x

[@asafeyal2532]

Bumblebert

[@TheSamLowry]

Now THIS is the '80s!

[@lamardon9723]

I am enrapt by the lofty and rising echoes of the girls' voices. Dreamy.

[@dssarr]

Laurie Anderson is one of my lifetime favorites. I saw her perform many times. It hit me at the end.. the 911 actually watching this on 9-11-23. The event hit her very deeply. After it happened, I want to see her in concert in Pittsburgh all excited to see what kind of wild things she had come up with and it was so deep and sad and low. I understood why, but I just wanted to sit there and cry.

[@jackrusso5103]

The message is still relevant today more than ever... I wish I had seen it live.

[@kevinmaze]

"Home of the Brave" definitely needs to be on DVD/Blu-Ray!!

[@freemandiaz5123]

This still gives me the chills. Best concert I've ever seen.

[@TheBebelehaut]

When/where did she perform this?

[@stephaniejefferson6566]

@@TheBebelehaut her Big Science tour

[@russparker5514]

I was there. It was much stranger than this. This is only a weak sample of the MIDI Suit. It was mind-blowing.

[@timothypruitt4578]

I never tire of watching this. Especially Laurie's dance routine at the very beginning.

[@user-lw3cc3qu6z]

"National Treasure", Laurie Anderson... 1986 y'all

[@108grog]

She's a national treasure.

[@BogushCh]

Discovered in Britain.

[@timothypruitt4578]

Ms. Anderson's breakout hit O Superman was based on Operation Eagle Claw, the failed attempt in 1980 to rescue the Tehran hostages. The song is about the inability of technology to keep us safe and protected at all times. Since then, O Superman has been retconned to have prophesized September 11th. Something that adds to that, which has been pointed out here by others, is during "Home of the Brave" when the smoke rings on the big screen display the acronym "SOS" which then transitions to "911". To add a little more spookiness to it, Ms. Anderson's 1984 premiere release of her "Big Science" album featuring "O Superman" included on the back side cover a photograph of her standing outside the World Trade Center.

[@hexahexametermeter]

And the opening track of that album "From the Air"?

[@clarkem4119]

Used to watch this concert over and over. Teenage me had a huge crush on Laurie, and that concert was so fantastic.

[@KyleRoku]

So cute/mesmerizing when her big face came on screen. This piece is just fantastic/haunting.

[@johnreremoana9564]

This album 'The Home Of The Brave' is an experience, a superb 'Live' performance. Laurie Anderson is one of those many artists that do their own thing, they have their own way, their own style, they don't sound like anybody else, and they stand right out on their own.

[@johnbrocado1083]

Every part of this from the beginning to when she starts is just so good just so good

[@RainmanCT]

6:50 Love that sound she came up with that space age violin and the recording-tape bow string. Unbelievably innovative!

[@tommcnabb653]

Saw this tour in late spring 1984 at The Majestic Theater in Dallas, TX. This was fresh then, and shall be forever.

[@timothypruitt4578]

Smoke ring on the big screen turns into SOS then SOS turns into 911. Prophetic.

[@DonaldStrachan]

nothing short of GENIUS!!

I've heard one of her spoken songs when I was 16, "White Lily", and then it was a lifelong musical love. But I'm watching this for the first time, didn't know about this concert.

[@yer_old_pal_Jerky]

This... this is one of the most haunting and beautiful songs I've ever heard.

[@dawnnitroy1786]

MY FAV ALBUM OF HERS IS BIG SCIENCE!! AND MY FAV. SONG; O SUPERMAN!! SHE IS A MUSICAL GENIUS!!❤❤❤❤

[@littlecave]

whenever i lose my faith in women in general i watch this video and it makes me want to create something laurie anderson is amazing

[@TheBebelehaut]

@Admin User Any details on where and When? And waht's with the 911.. -_-

[@cambrown3864]

@@TheBebelehaut I think this is the full version of this exact performance kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6bEaYOoa9qFqdE You may be able to find more information there

[@MaximusNYC]

@@TheBebelehaut This concert was filmed in the mid-1980s. "911" has long been the telephone number for emergency services in the U.S. So it would have been understand at that time as a distress signal... like "SOS".

[@TheBebelehaut]

@@MaximusNYC Well, you know where that took me when I saw that....

[@KarlHainer]

Great art in any era.

[@coucoubrandy1079]

I still remember this song after all those years. Remarkable !

[@jonukwho]

One of the few people I look up to and admire! An artistic genius!

[@francescov.3610]

You gotta love Joy Askew vibin' on the keys in the background.

[@KyleRoku]

Yes all performers so top shelf.

[@drewbessey5688]

My theater professor showed our class this performance back in 2005. It's stuck with me since.

[@Dreadwin]

I had the misfortune of having my first introduction to Laurie Anderson (this very video) when I was delirious and running an exceptionally high fever. Scared me on a damn near spiritual level. Here's to weird musicians whose art does more than just entertain, eh?

[@Coolnesski]

Dot Dash so scary I felt like calling 911 about it

[@welakapela1587]

What’s do you think is wrong about this?

[@Dreadwin]

@@welakapela1587 are you asking ME or Coolnesski?

[@bacodaseta7]

Amazing!

[@markmower6507]

And here I Am...

[@sarahgwenable]

For years i have just listened, great to connect with the visuals, finally!

[@Aramanth]

There is a diagram she made of her drum suit in her book "Stories from the Nerve Bible" and how she fitted it with the pads from an electronic drum kit. Talk about thinking outside the box! Amazing performer!

[@DailyDirtDiaspora]

I can't stop listening to this.

[@wyldennui7221]

she was so ahead of her time- I have always loved the lyrics of this song- and the drum dance still leaves me speechless

[@anitahopkinsla]

Love your groove Laurie Anderson!!!

[@mak0nomadism]

long time passed after i saw her great performance and the performance is still innovative.

[@joeyocom5087]

I can remember way back when I was Hershey bar. That was a long time ago.

[@3rdPersonProductions]

What a trip…!

[@smartalek1]

I got to see this show live in Boston; def one of the best shows EVAH! Can't believe this isn't available on DVD!! LukeK79, thank u so much for posting it. 5d & fav'd of course.

[@BarbeloExpress]

I saw her do this live, June 1984 Foxx Theatre San Diego CA

[@livelyarts49]

I, too!

[@Havib]

you lucky guy..........

[@jean-edouardfernandes4959]

Valérie camarty

[@jean-edouardfernandes4959]

Do you tout

[@geraldfrank1630]

TIMELESS!! 👌👏👌👏👏

[@capitanrupertsector8513]

Alucinante. Llevo desde 1998 preguntándome qué canción era ésta!!!!! La oí por la radio y me quedó en la cabeza, hasta hoy. Qué fuerte. Acabo de encontrarla de casualidad. Qué fuerte 😆

[@publicpitchblendeorg]

Haunting!

[@seabrookthemagnificent9580]

Well, thank God I discovered this masterpiece before my Hershey bar melts !

[@metaphysicalmigraine694]

That's pretty witty and still not silly in 2020. Come back Laurie Anderson where is your genius in a son? Lou Reed passed I understand, tho 😔 low you may be a great memory on demand. With pen in hand, I'm not grand though bonus is the onus too few will view as being their brand new ways are a phase we go through. Thanks anyway for the magic. Sincerely me 😊 inspired

[@rodolfogimenez3713]

unbelive!! the best!!

[@carlabadillocoronado]

GENIUS.

[@qutoobe]

OOOOO, Thank You, LukeK79! I have been waiting for this! I have the VHS of "Home of the Brave," but it is so nice to just tune in to the computer and watch it. Wish the whole show was available, esp. the part when she talks about past lives just before this piece. Great stuff! Thanks, again!

[@beksacimovic1041]

Best part with 🎻, the way she moves IS...... Auuuuch

[@katelaptop]

Perfect !!

[@mariopollari8988]

muito bom , Laurie Anderson, divino

[@thindarogiancola9358]

Mulher Fantástica .peter gabriel de saias

[@AHC63]

Always interesting and thought provoking...and sometimes just damn funny.

[@markmower6507]

Around Midnight I say to myself which Laurie Anderson Music do I want to listen to, and it gets hard trying to figure out which Laurie Anderson I want to listen to...

[@skipmendler]

I WANT THAT SUIT

[@norbertaluciamansilla1620]

Gracias, cuánto arte, cuánto trabajo, cuánta belleza ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zimwillsalvadorthediamondd4434]

elle est incroyable .timeless..........

[@jimishawcross7409]

Laurie said she gets her best ideas while she's dreaming.......

[@goytabr]

It can't be. Her dreams are sort of hackneyed. Same thing night after night, just repetitive... ;-)

[@MkeKen67]

lol! Well placed song lyrics, Mr. Villela.

[@mauriciosobrinho309]

GENIAL! .......................................M.

[@Longetty]

stellar

[@velyogendra1287]

Back in the 60's I saw a one page photo of Laurie Anderson. I think it was in "Life". I remember it said she was playing a violin. And the bow had a long piece of magnetic tape. For some season reason I thought that was very cool. I was a pre teenager.

[@lucyfur104]

What brilliance is this oh i know i can choreograph aka practice to this for hours forgetting work just toe shoes my head ignoring mirrors for the barre above the clouds people specks

[@markdalton2663]

This is what Yoko wanted to become.... truly avant garde.... oh Yoko (face plant)

[@joaquinodriozola4963]

Yoko ono is an insult not just to arts but to all hard working people in general

[@ipvieira]

Incrível!

[@cafu8012]

wow...awsome...♫

[@bloggering09]

Thanks,Luke. American Pina!!!

[@VitalyArtemov]

Браво !

[@BobbiElmanND]

Genius ❤

[@JorgeMedina-wp4gb]

Ella fue más que cualquier macho sobre este planeta

[@hiltonbarcelos6527]

love

[@lobotomie66]

fantastic and funny

[@jazTupelo]

@smartalek1 i was at that show too! omg, the goosebumps when "radar" became "o superman!"

[@Burt472]

Genius

[@mocirz]

Goooood!!!!!

[@mocirz]

GOOD!!

[@jamesfield1674]

Reminds me of The Knife

[@CraftyJennster]

I can't wait to see her in October!!

[@ninanijaradze5803]

ewerithing of her is masterpice ! shes nomber one weech .))) pls post lirics !thanks for sharing !

[@Sabine.Soleil]

👏👏👏❤

[@Aramanth]

Hypnotic..... I wonder what Is more macho... a Violin... or a Toaster?

[@ianb9729]

La primera pregunta. My guess is that violin is more macho than a toaster. See 7:05

[@Aramanth]

True. Maybe I should have said popcorn popper as Laurie had a violin that popped corn! She mentioned in her book "Stories from the Nerve Bible".

[@ianb9729]

Que es mas macho: popcorn popper or hotel hotdog?

[@Aramanth]

LOL I love that recipe in her book! Too scared of electroshock to try it though... hotel hotdog is very macho!

[@ianb9729]

It needs to be done. Where's Heston Blumenthal when you need him?

[@longw01]

oh, my.

[@bernardobuffa2391]

it scares to me this background 911 in 1986.... or when she says.. ' these are american planes... made in America'

[@momagraf]

2019?

[@cavecanem7075]

Populare...What can i say...

[@carmenrosariolambertinezar9126]

muy buena

[@thindarogiancola9358]

gracias Carmem desde br .saludos s2 .feliz natal

[@dawnhirsh6263]

Trippy

[@joepreston5580]

9/11 the musical

[@Schubeedoobee]

was... IS ahead of her time

[@Lyktwz]

Godess...

[@anitalauer]

Pretty pretty...

[@gabe_s_videos]

When she's doing the dance, is the suit actually triggering the drum sounds or is the sound coming from somewhere else? I see a wire running out of one of her sleeves, but I can't tell if each movement matches up with each drum hit.

[@Dahstin]

L.S.D.

[@thindarogiancola9358]

... ] 01:00 Smoke Rings [ ○○ ❤💚💙

[@thindarogiancola9358]

tmb 7:00

[@binaryflat]

911

[@DH-nr5om]

Brilliant, Interesting 911 emergency USA and when the towers were hit. If it were Australia it would be 000, so a date couldn't be picked.

[@sandrakorzeniak9639]

Tknc