LCD Soundsystem - Someone Great (Live on Austin City Limits - Web Exclusive)

[@kateosf]

This song is my current favorite. It brings me so much life even though I'm facing the death edge of cancer. I love to dance to this! Thank you for the music, and thank you for being real in your video.

[@FondelMikeRotch]

A drink for you then :) dance on!

[@erickovach3062]

@@FondelMikeRotch Facing here as well, Fight and fight hard. Peace

[@veganstrongstyle7131]

I very much hope you're still dancing and will for a very long time to come ❤️

[@maxpower564]

Nobody actually dies if she lived with music in her ears. Good luck. We we'll meet each other one day... in a way or another.

[@Alexander_Stevens]

I hope you’re still fighting, Kate

[@drewdavis1807]

Just lost my brother this past week. came back to this song and it’s been helping a lot. He affected everyone he met in such a positive way. Truly lost a great one

[@ry6184]

i know its been a few months, but im praying for you brother. i hope things are good

[@angelicasweet4129]

I'm sorry. I know that feeling

[@MechanicsAndCarpentry369]

I am sso sorry for you brother. I hope you're making out well.

[@gregorybaillie2093]

5 years after chemo and I'm still here. Thanx for the music LCD

[@georgenorman3071]

Legend

[@michaellang7908]

One of the best true life songs ever written!! We ALL LOSE SOMEONE GREAT.

[@knucklebump557]

I fully admit, Emily is Away

[@DeusVerus]

Mat is a FUCKING king.

[@shoe.v3590]

fr

[@hannaganistic5148]

Condolences to EVERYONE who has come to this page seeking closure! I just lost someone important to me, a retired priest, and while I'm not religious I did confide in him all the time and he to me. I leaned on him a lot "and to tell the truth I saw it coming the way (he) was breathing. But nothing can prepare you for it." Some of the realest lyrics one can relate to. RIP to all we've loved.

[@ctnova99]

This song helped me get through the first year after my dad’s passing. The observations about someone you love, the things you miss about that person, the feeling that stays with you after he/she is gone. The material things don’t matter, in the end. “Savor the moment”

[@leoandres5820]

a hug from argentina bro

[@johnmelendez4655]

Tears after reading this

[@dearvavy3112]

Same! Sending love and warm hugs to you and yours 🙌

[@243wull]

Keeps the memory of my late little brother alive ❤️💚🖤

[@christeevan2181]

@@leoandres5820 thank you my brother. Appreciate you

[@ambhaz8599]

Can't beat that analogue sound.🔥

[@gusreyesjr]

This song helped me through the loss of my best friend. RIP Alex.

[@MurdochMacKinnon]

And it keeps coming. Deuces/Peace.

[@wuffalobings4765]

Remember, no goodbyes.

[@NickDiVona]

@@wuffalobings4765 Is there a reason she is anti-goodbye? Like did something happen lore wise?

[@zekken1122]

@@wuffalobings4765 bye evelyn.

[@mrjamsieman7147]

@@NickDiVona If you get the break up ending with her she says bye

[@mrjamsieman7147]

its tough

[@pazz]

This song helped me get through the toughest year of my life. A year that consisted of four family deaths. The voice on the other end of the line became all too familiar.

[@donnaguy917]

Wow!! I hope your doing ok now! X

[@pazz]

Donna Guy I’m doing great now, thanks. It was many years ago now. Life has a way of pushing on and on, even when you want to put the world on pause for the sake of your grief.

[@mmacg]

one of the most helpful songs for processing grief. I hate the way I need to keep coming back to this song, but I'm so glad that it exists.

[@wallrider90]

James Murphy knows how to write a damn song.

[@mauricio9187]

Storyteller.

[@c.m9912]

More than one :)

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

He’s a great producer of his and the bands music

[@axelusul]

Great tune about death and grief and modern life. Like to dedicate it to Vincent a childhood friend who lost his battle with cancer recently but went out like a hero. He was someone great who has gone for a poorer world

[@CleverMetaphor]

if you get a chance to see them, do whatever it takes. so amazing.

[@CleverMetaphor]

the videos don't do them justice at all

[@conornoonan4851]

gives me the chills just thinking about their shows

[@AlejandroR]

The 24 of this month LCD Soundsystem has a presentation in the Estéreo Picnic in Colombia and I can't go because I don't have a job. It's is very sad.

[@CleverMetaphor]

yeah that sucks man, festivals are always sooo damn expensive

[@AlejandroR]

Hahahaha, but I think that they can charge it because they are very good.

[@dissaid]

The synths on this are flipping amazing!

[@Alpha_7227]

I'm sure this was what Paul McCartney was shooting for in 1980 when he wrote Temporary secretary

[@brianmchugh7679]

RIP Robbie Bryce my friend.... 2007 Barrowlands, Glasgow, Scotland.

[@roddy2body]

Same man ✌🏼 not going to name him but this is my 1st Xmas without him.. we had the last 2 together! Then we both made bridges with family. RIP J 🙏 Always be remembered Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@daniemon5094]

To my mom who passed away a month ago, I showed her this song and she loved it so of course this reminds me of her

[@ltay5005]

❤💙

[@BigBoiG]

Sad.

[@joekraft5913]

I love you I hope you know you're loved!

[@collinforce1269]

I remember seeing this set so vividly. They played so far past their set time. It was like not even an encore. They just kept going for like almost an hour after, it was amazing.

[@carlymcmaster2771]

It has been a struggle to listen to this wonderful and beautiful song that captures grieving so perfectly.I cant even bear the lyric "nothing can prepare you for it... the voice on the other end". When my brother called out of the blue 2 years ago to tell me my dad had died suddenly that night my life blew up in that very moment and has never been the same since. Now this fucking pandemic.....And it keeps coming, and it keeps coming, and it keeps coming.....

[@leogarcia-cuesta5211]

My grandmother died four years ago. I listen to this song when I’m thinking about her. It helps me stay grounded in the moment. Just wanted to leave this here.

[@SalsaDepraved]

Nothing makes tears flow like this for me. My mother, grandmother, and Aunt all died within a 6 month period and this just levels me. Death is certain as it comes for us all.

[@olliej.2776]

i have known & loved this song for years now. I dread the day i actually come to relate to the words; ive never lost anyone close to me, but i know when I do, this song will take on a new meaning.

[@dmdmarty]

I know I'm behind the times when at 46, this video is my first experience with LCD. Now I'm totally down the rabbit hole discovering a truly fantastic group.

[@88tcoupe]

I'm right there with you. I just heard this song yesterday for the first time (3-5-20), I can't believe I've never heard of this group before. This song came on my Google play list and I was just about to skip it but right before I did something about the sound pulled me in. I'm so glad I listened to it. I kept listening to it. Such a great but sad song. Btw, I'm 45.

[@PabloMollAN]

Just go to a live show when you can....they blew my mind

[@markamiotte8307]

Hell yeah brother

[@aengusk]

Am the same. Just LOVE the analog synths! Great song and this live version is even better!

[@scotta.blanchat]

Totally agreed! I turn 45 in a few days, and my first time was SNL 3 days ago. I ordered CDs right away. Totally blown!

[@SCHEFFyt]

The person who made the Emily, Evelyn and Mat accounts and commented on this video is an absolute legend and you've made my day with your creativity. Deuces! Emily is Away

[@PedroHCF37]

ayo i was expecting to come across something like that lol

[@marclapin]

Thanks! glad to hear that I made your day and also you just made my day too! Didnt expect someone to really notice it lol It was really fun to make those accounts and recreate the exact playlists of each accounts in the game!

[@emerz3525]

@@marclapin ^

[@matatat7204]

@@marclapin ^^

[@punk4eva924]

@@marclapin ^^^

[@lexiismybishh671]

"the way you were breathing..." That line always hits me.

[@ronflapGG]

One of the greatest tracks of all time

[@intrepidvirgo938]

LCDSS has been and will always remain next level…..nuff said.

[@Jaxit2]

I lost my partner about year ago, what I would do just to argue with him about anything just one more time.... I wish I could have seen you guys perform live. Simply amazing!!! All the love from Houston Texas!!

[@verasaveljev5728]

I've lost my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousin, lovers, friends. This is sheer gold, sheer golden greif...a great friend.

[@DianeH2038]

fantastic version of this song. I remember the first time I heard it in 2007 on KUT radio in Austin, late at night. I knew immediately it was about someone's death. I thought about my lost loved ones and my loved lost ones and enjoyed the moment. thank you for this.

[@samuellang9761]

The worst is all the lovely weather.... Im stunned it's not raining. That line always hit me the hardest, I miss you so much Brendan.

[@benxplayer453]

Wowwwww!!! Desde 2009 que eu procurava esta música!!! E eu achei!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@spooky600]

Wow I’ve listened to this song for years, but it wasn’t until I watched this live version that I realized what it’s about..

[@CRAismyname]

THIS is music. ❤

[@Nepzer1]

Agreed also its been help me with tough times in my life.

[@lyndseyfoulkes6908]

Love it. My mum passed a year ago we were best mates this song just explains it all I find comfort in it. Mum loved music and your band. Just a shame we never got to see you. But now she can see it all. Fab x

[@michelcastillo2656]

Lyrics I wish that we could talk about it But there, that's the problem With someone new I couldn't start it Too late, for beginnings The little things that made me nervous Are gone, in a moment I miss the way we used to argue Locked, in your basement I wake up and the phone is ringing Surprised, as it's early And that should be the perfect warning That something's a problem To tell the truth I saw it coming The way you were breathing But nothing can prepare you for it The voice on the other end The worst is all the lovely weather I'm stunned, it's not raining The coffee isn't even bitter Because, what's the difference? There's all the work that needs to be done It's late, for revision There's all the time and all the planning And songs, to be finished And it keeps coming And it keeps coming And it keeps coming Till the day it stops And it keeps coming And it keeps coming And it keeps coming Till the day it stops And it keeps coming And it keeps coming And it keeps coming And it keeps coming And it keeps coming And it keeps coming And it keeps coming Till the day it stops I wish that we could talk about it But there, that's the problem With someone new I could have started Too late for beginnings You're smaller than my wife imagined Surprised, you were human There shouldn't be this ring of silence But what are the options? When someone great is gone When someone great is gone When someone great is gone When someone great is gone When someone great is gone When someone great is gone When someone great is gone When someone great is gone We're safe, for the moment Saved for the moment

[@C_71]

I'm good for the entire song, just vibing to it up until the point of "When someone great is gone" kicks in... here comes the emotions out of nowhere!

[@a.d.jenkins5835]

I love when I stumble across some group I've never heard of before and instantly love them

[@pamelakain4879]

Me too!

[@ferperez1130]

i always cry listening this...it describes with precission the moment when that person you loved passed... the most beautiful song about lost i’ve ever hear... thank you,mr.murphy...

[@jbarnett-v4w]

Just wow! I already loved this song and band. I found much solace in this song (and a few others) when my nephew passed from cancer. A few years later I lost both parents within 8 months. This song helped so much. It still immediately gets me to the core. Who knew this asymmetrical and uplifting ode to grief and loss could be so uplifting, and danceable. After years of trying to find a chance, I finally got to see LCD Soundsystem last week in San Diego! They were awesome live and they killed it with this song. Just as the synths started firing up the opening vibration, James Murphy said "Ob boy," steeling himself for the emotional wave about to be unleashed through their talent. Much love to everyone who is seeking solace and comfort.

[@jaredscott367]

as a live sound engineer, I can't imagine what the input list looks like. holy hell

[@mrmarx137]

They preform this song like it ain’t shit they almost look bored it’s so beautiful I love them so much

[@XveQwe]

And It Keeps Coming

[@indiesoku]

I love this song because I feel like I has a double meaning to it. On one hands it’s a simple song about a heartbreak probably but it’s also about losing someone you loved physically, since the song was dedicated to Murphy’s therapist who died, which I feel like can add to the meaning of the song, where the “therapist” you lost can be whoever you make it to be, whether it’s a partner, good friend, or a family member. Damn I love this song.

[@aaroknows]

A really big hug to all those who came to this song looking for comfort, or just want / need to cry alone and in peace remembering someone great who’s gone. All things must pass. There, there. Here comes the sobs…

[@icyshots]

Wow this song is 10+ years old and I’m just hearing it now. It’s so beautiful

[@kurtomcburto]

Better late than never

[@zaxypax]

And it keeps coming.

[@carlahelin5203]

Gorran Kendall brought me here after watching his version. He does an awesome acoustic version!!! ❤

[@ncuco]

Has been my ring tone for a decade. Many more to come

[@jpm9628]

This performance of this song is the one thing I absolutely needed right now. All of my sadness abated for a moment. Truly a great song.

[@Fragnet]

Emily is Away

[@themightyeagle21]

what ending did you get?

[@Fragnet]

@@themightyeagle21 lost emily in the first olaythrough, got evelyn in the second try.

[@blazingangel5463]

And it keeps coming

[@deadpwner99]

And it keeps coming. Deuces

[@shanehagan]

the riff is so good you don’t get sick of hearing it for 6 minutes lol. also digging the girl singer :)

[@shaynadavidovhansonrealtor]

Beautiful, poignant song that resonates so much right now..... My favorite from them.

[@nathandecker4357]

This might be the perfect song.

[@mmabouts]

I think its the beat that makes my tear up... because i heard the kid cuddi freestyle - "can i be" 1st 10 years and that made me tear up. Today is the first time hearing this original.. its beautiful.

[@veras1228]

I’ve lost my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and the love of my life...this is sheer beauty. Good Grief. Edit**I lost my sister a little over a month ago, here I am.

[@stsleazy]

can't even imagine the pain you bear with. I hope you find happiless and fulfillment in your life. remember they're always with you, enjoy the living world, and love those gone in the way you can

[@VAVAVA41]

Courage and I really don"t know what to say. Once I also have lost the love of my life. 1996. I still miss him. We can go on with so many lost? I wonder... it's so hard but we can. We must be capable of it. For their memory? So.sorry sometimes words can't improve nothing. May God be with you. For.me always help.

[@243wull]

I lost my little brother back in 2006, this will always help me to remember him 💚🖤

[@deich31]

For me, it captures grief perfectly.

[@deadvodka]

stay strong. sunshine lies ahead!

[@kevinshillenn7552]

One of my favorite songs. 2nd verse was my wake up call.My wife was in the hospital dying and I received a call 4:30 am to come now. I got there she took a couple of last breaths and passed. And truly Someone Great was gone.😢

[@adamlopez5875]

To all the new comers to LCD Soundsystem, check out "This is Happening." Epic album!

[@dubduboverlord5095]

Sound of Silver too. i know that album front to back. one of my favorites

[@cindybeaton2103]

I've just discovered them and I haven't had this much fun dancing in ages. Will check out the album x

[@cindybeaton2103]

Oh fuck this is their channel! Thank you for the good music!! xoxo

[@nicolasarias3305]

Thank you bro

[@dulapeep5609]

Thanksss for all the recommendation... Ily 😍😍 have a nice day y'all

[@eduardwilliams1245]

Remarkable song. So much humanity in amongst all the beautiful technology. The ghost in the machine. And ultimately, My favourite songs about grief and loss are those that are somehow uplifting.

[@alangray6961]

Watching he cables and dials, and listening to valves makes this look less like clinical musical notes, and more like an attempt to keep a cardiac patient alive, and I love it.

[@tynadarco3416]

Just discovered this band last night. I am like where have they been all my life. My life has so been needing to have them in it. Love at first sight. This song oh my heart!

[@SPANKEESPANGLER]

❤️

[@lola_rock3312]

Everytime...brings me to tears

[@hinkebaukje1]

And it keeps coming till the day it stops

[@yarpdoggyflinboy]

My very first experience listening to them was live. My friends talked me into going, and I can honestly say it was the best concert I've ever been to...

[@wishywashyjuan]

Shoutout to the glass of white wine

[@thecitizenjoan]

Wishy Washy yes definitely! I had the sudden irrational thought to protect it from falling on the Xylophone

[@spartan876]

They’re known to mix Jameson and Champagne. My guess is that ain’t any ordinary white wine 😶

[@guitarmaniac004]

james always brings wine to his shows

[@hugootoole4175]

@@thecitizenjoan Glockenspiel.

[@doobishg]

Quick shoutout to Christina Applegate

[@serialsymphony]

and it keeps coming.

[@f3d3sacchi]

That bass... that Odyssey... ❤️

[@dorionbrown72]

This song to me is perfect. I am not a fan of all the rest of LCD's but this song gives me joy, laughing joy. I thank them for it. It just sounds like a happy life to me. Love you guys. Wow.

[@estevet]

It gets me. Every time. Unavoidable. Love it. Thanks!

[@Rosstacular]

Ugh that crunchy synth I love it

[@nwcoastlife]

That’s an impressive collection of analog synths on stage!

[@nutster9000]

Some of them look home made! This is such a superb track!

[@nwcoastlife]

nutster9000 naw, they’re old-school modular analog units. It is extremely rare for musicians to bring them on tour. They cost a fortune and they’re impossible to replace on the fly if they break for whatever reason.

[@Simpobee]

@@nwcoastlife Big fan of this band. I've seen James, I think, mention in an interview it's obscenely expensive to tour with all this, but he's such a perfectionist he can;t help it. As many touring setups for bands and other acts have downsized a lot in the past 20 years or so, the sheer volume of LCD Soundsystem is something that hits you when you see them live. So if you're ever put off if their tickets are £20/$30 more than you would like to pay, trust me when I say it's worth it, that extra price is tangible, and makes their live show unforgettable.

[@johnsherling]

@@nwcoastlife Pretty sure their synth player Rayna has built some of them. Must be handy to have a band member that builds synthesizers lol

[@KendrickMegaFan]

@@nwcoastlife chances are it probably is homemade. When they say “homemade” though, they mean they just grabbed a few oscillators and other modules and screwed them into a mod synth case. But it does cost a fortune. Each module is like $300, it looks like they have at least 40 of them. They also need the case which of that size is around $1500. It’s not impossible to replace because modules are pretty commonly sold and it’s easy to repair because you just dump out the faulty module, screw in the new one and plug it into the power supply

[@lola_rock3312]

"Why can't you get over it?" It's complicated. As grief, can be.

[@ashleyclegg6672]

What a fantastic piece of music, once heard just keeps going round in your head, never heard of this band before, first time on Morecambe sea front watching "the swing's" all or nothing aerial dance from Scotland. Had to email them to find what music they were using.This band reminds me a bit like OMD/flock of seagulls. Just brilliant!

[@DanceYourselfClean]

This was always my favorite LCD song.

[@stevesdumpsterrave3080]

Absolutely love this performance of this song!!!

[@silasverreyt7233]

Wel I love this song when you're out snowboarding on you're own it's just epic ❤️❤️❤️

[@marclapin]

Emily is away

[@Soundofsilver2007]

This song is stellar.

[@matteogiaquinto6438]

I JUST END EMILY IS AWAY 3 AND THAT WAS SOMETHING GREAT BUT IT KEEP'S GOING

[@guttersnype00]

This is a very special song, and an amazing live performance. ❤️

[@dansmith4345]

This song is so cathartic

[@nicolasesparza8156]

My cat died. I miss her. I heard this song during my first year in therapy and I thought I would grow old with her, without company. I heard this song back this week, after she passed and es como si el círculo se hubiera cerrado. Esta canción dio palabras a mi dolor. Cuando el dolor vino, pude darle cuerpo a las palabras. Es una saudade viva.

[@iblamedapa]

SHE IS ALWAYS BEEN AWAY AFTER ALL

[@FuzionnDaGoat]

And it keeps coming. Love you mat. Best guy in the game

[@StefaniaM48]

it's never too late for new beginnings ... never.

[@hang-sangitch]

jazz flower i hope so 😊

[@TheNeverposts]

you can't start anew with someone who's dead

[@WXVA9]

It is when someone great is gone

[@Dudebro123]

W X V A there's always new relationships and connections to be made, so many great people

[@gilbag]

@Victoria Illumination Thank You for that...

[@jimming6717]

Gen X continues to rock... a dance song about loss. No bubble wrap on this generation! The analog sounds on this recording are amazing.

[@jaywood5831]

Every generation has their talent. Thank you for not being closed and seeing that. Cheers!

[@gtalpai33]

Mind-blowing performance.

[@SykesFW]

I turned on Austin city Limits tonight and was brought back to the 80's man, tonight is the 1st time I've ever heard you guys, I watched the show and was blown away man, you guys are the bomb, I'M HOOKED, you have have a new fan, where can I pick up any albums you guys have.

[@mainmaines]

Anywhere! Amazon has all there vinyls and such... great band, saw these guys live in Nashville a few months back.

[@brennanhill221]

@@mainmaines That was a nice way to respond

[@thecitizenjoan]

You do know this came out in 2007 right??

[@danjwalker]

This band was formed in 2002 :P But, whatever, you like them and that's the important thing.

[@bloodhailed]

damn evelyn, we were so cool together

[@tmsh_]

Mat's a bro :]

[@zsiroslevente9264]

Evelyn was right after all "bros before hoes"

[@shithappens1363]

@@zsiroslevente9264 YOU TOO CHOSE TO HANGOUT WITH EVELYN NOT TO MAT RIGHT?

[@HumanPerson_final]

Just finished with a good Evelyn ending. Was satisfying after the shit Emily pulled in my first play through.

[@ieatmicroplastics]

@@HumanPerson_final you know. No its better this way this game showed me that whatever i think, im absolutely not prepared for a relationship - i cried to a fucking dating sim, fucking dating sim. im pathetic really now im prepared, its the best ending really

[@dantrav1927]

Great Christmas song!

[@ronaldscottherbein1707]

I can’t stop coming!!!

[@Deni_Denise]

Emily is Away brought me here. Great song

[@zackzallie8735]

Wow, what a jungle of instruments. Anyway, it's one of my favorite jams ever.

[@ricardobroado352]

Who's still feelin this Dec 23? That flow is INSANE!

[@Kingrizla-fm2rr]

You wouldn't believe it looking at this because they look bored stiff but LCD are incredible live. One of the best live acts I've ever seen.

[@JaxDagger]

saw them by accident at leeds festival over a decade ago right before bloc party the futureheads and arcade fire the following day, most memorable group of bands I have seen live