Muse - Bliss (Live 8 2005)

[@clinteastwood14896]

Not many people know what the song is really about, not even many Muse fans. Matt has said (on one occasion about 22 years ago) that the song is about admiring how a child can radiate happiness. "Everything about you resonates happiness". Just pure joy and bliss, without having to worry about anything, without any adult responsibilites, without having been exposed to stuff in life yet. And he said that he misses that feeling of being a child and would want to experience it again as an adult. "Everything about you is so easy to love, they're watching you from above" literally means adults looking down at children and loving them. "Everything about you is how I'd wanna be, your freedom comes naturally". A child can be completely in the moment, completely free, and be happy. And Matt envies that. "Everything about you pains my envying". He wants that for himself. "Give me all the peace and joy in your mind, I want the peace and joy in your mind". We've all had that when we were kids, but we grew out of it slowly. We can remember things from our childhood, but none of us really remember what it felt like being a child and what that carefree state of mind was like. "Your soul can't hate anything". A child is incapable of hating anything or anyone the same way adults are. If something hurts a child, they might cry for a minute, but they will forget it in an instant and go on living their blissful, happy existence without growing to hate it. Another interesting thing is that the background synth track is pretty much stolen from the theme music to a 1992 kids video game called Top Gear for the Super Nintendo (not that anyone ever sued Matt over it). Literally a game for kids. And a third interesting fact: In the early 2000's, they used to play this song live all the time with those huge balloons unleashed upon the audience about halfway through the song. Those balloons are literally something that kids would go crazy over, not adults, because adults don't care about balloons. Kids would jump up and down out of joy if they had balloons like that. But so did the audience. For a brief moment, the people in the audience got to feel that bliss and joy of being a child, lost in the present moment. All in all, it's a song about kids! :D

[@fvandongen]

Thanks for this insight. I love Muse. And understanding what the meaning of the songs is is incredible

[@teunvandennoort5476]

I love this comment, and now i love bliss even more :)

[@summerday1983]

Very interesting! Makes me love the song even more now.

[@pablo-arteaga]

It’s interesting, because before it is New Born, a song about losing your innocence too young.

[@Musabre]

All good except the bit about stealing the synth from a '92 game haha, like what? xD. Arpeggiators have been used for decades in all manner of music. It's fairer to say both Muse and 'Top Gear' used arpeggios. But that's it. You can find endless examples of similar chord runs as those in Bliss, because they're pretty simple.

[@jbear6828]

Here in 2023. The falsetto at the end is truly incredible. Wish Matt recorded it in the studio.

[@dissuede6949]

I'm actually in tears.

[@aldeayeah]

Yeah this song gains a whole new dimension live, becomes much higher energy

[@GWAYGWAY1]

@@aldeayeah Good comment; I think it applies to everything they do live, which is why they’re such a great band.

[@atomicxangel2059]

Dom Howard is one of the best underrated rock drummers out there who can keep up with the time hands down

[@yazanabdoush7030]

If u play for MUSE, then by definition you aren't underrated.

[@HelloMyNameIsDen]

@@yazanabdoush7030 BOOOM

[@5kN9]

They play to a click dude

[@guerin13]

@Boston Max youre disgusting

[@leonardoperales2793]

Can't give this comment my thumbs up cause nothing about Muse is underrated.

[@patriciogomezleguizamon531]

Best Bliss performance, best falsetto, best sounding drums, everything played to absolute perfection

[@Coleine]

neh perfection is over rated, and in art it doesn't even exist

[@gioe7242]

THE VOCALS THE VOCAAIAIAIAIAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!!

[@aldeayeah]

The last chorus works so much better with the incoherent screaming!

[@nerea4327]

Here for that unreal falsetto.

[@adammclaughlin845]

Matt was on fucking fire that night. Best live act of all time.

[@annemackinnon5273]

When Matt Bellamy screams, my soul soars.

[@armanozcan7983]

Best performance of Bliss

[@leonardoperales2793]

I disagree have you ever listened to the hullabaloo version of bliss

[@Nanoo777]

2004 Glastonbury.

[@eioinmclove]

Earls Court is amazing too, the falsetto gives me goosebumps.

[@honda-tooke036]

Bliss die and lucky AXL ..... Are lupt die all

[@scottwarren4998]

@@Nanoo777 what is this version of bliss called, that they play in this video in paris?

[@737driver]

I keep watching this, his falsetto is truly incredible

[@ahabbellamy8098]

I remember watching this live and I saw matt fell on the stage while playing this song at 1:30 . And Chris trying to hold in his laughter

[@mihaelanegritu1709]

You saw it ,live,and all you can say,is that Matt had a fall,and Chris laughed of Matt ?

[@LeiaH171290]

Hahahha I never even noticed. Love how he made it look like part of the act.

[@mihaelanegritu1709]

@@LeiaH171290 Apparently,there are people,who hunt the mistakes of anyone,and everyone.And Matt,because,he's a pro,obvious,he made it like being part of a show.In the end,some people ,don't deserve some things in life !

[@hogue_music]

@@mihaelanegritu1709 What the actual fuck are you talking about?

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Hahahaha that's amazing

[@ikerina]

I've always loved that kicking bassline by Chris. Dom always electrifies me. Oh, that falsetto and the blue sensation on Matt's guitar are beautiful.

[@SteventheThorn]

Still here in 2022. This performance is everything.

[@Erikf_r]

here 2023

[@aqimjulayhi8798]

2nd March 2023. Still listening to this masterpiece

[@eioinmclove]

Just beautiful. A gorgeous day, the summer breeze rippling through Matt's hair. The best song ever, those vocals 😍 Wish I had been there.

[@Rx_Vitamin_R]

I’ve searched high and low and this is the best “Bliss” performance on KZbin.

[@andyidsoe]

The audio is actually from a different performance. Hence the effects and editing in this video. But still a good one.

[@andyidsoe]

@Fascinating Facts Yep. The audio is from a show in LA from 2004. For some reason theres loads of live shows from Muse available on the internet.

[@71paob]

Search for Muse Bliss live Teenage Cancer Trust

[@71paob]

Muse Bliss live at The Mayan

[@henryisabeast4218]

that falsetto it simply the best live falsetto ever in history. no one can prove me wrong

[@ri260]

It's not falsetto it's mixed voice lol

[@emilhodnemyrugland6597]

@@ri260 It’s pretty common for people who aren’t singers to confuse/mix the two of them

[@picoroDaimaku]

Muse - Bliss live from Earl's Court (audio), London 12/20/2004 - Amazing falsetto

[@larissanascimento1035]

​ Shepherd 2006.

[@RC-fi8nn]

Jeff Buckley.

[@mrtiff99]

Who's still loving this in 2021 ?

[@emrysdigitalart7664]

At least two of us!

[@Muse406]

@@emrysdigitalart7664 make it 3

[@Antimonuu]

@@Muse406 make it 4

[@afonsosevivas6206]

@@Antimonuu 5

[@berzerkwifepertz7805]

6

[@ΦαίδραΔημητροπούλου]

Matt looks soooo good in white

[@capofigo]

Musical geniuses and great musicians, they're such a good band live

[@devandarji1301]

being stuck in quarantine and watching this makes me feel some kind of way

[@JoeKnaggs]

We need Live 8 again to recover from this pandemic

[@gaardbo100]

Extreme goosebumps

[@VdeValiente]

My family when I have online lessons in this quarantine: 3:12

[@fenrix155]

Thank God my teacher makes the class mute their mics

[@alexandraaikonika]

OH MY GOD hahaha

[@suza07]

J'étais à ce concert dans les gradins, et je me rappelle que Muse avait mis le feu, c'était la meilleure performance ce jour là ❤❤❤ j'en avais des frissons !

[@CosmicAlgorithm]

god damn that falsetto on the last chorus oh my lordddddd

[@wonderfulylith]

Lyrics 🎵 Everything about you is how I'd want to be Your freedom comes naturally Everything about you resonates happiness Now I won't settle for less Give me All the peace and joy in your mind Everything about you pains my envying Your soul can't hate anything Everything about you is so easy to love They're watching you from above Give me All the peace and joy in your mind I want the peace and joy in your mind Give me the peace and joy in your mind Everything about you resonates happiness Now I won't settle for less Give me All the peace and joy in your mind I want the peace and joy in your mind Give me the peace and joy in your mind

[@ANT-c7o]

이게라이브라니...미쳤다 음색연주감성 삼박자가완벽 ㄷㄷ

[@musekorea5180]

3:12

[@sauberboisaubarboi5652]

*Chris Poggers*

[@colbybeltz8836]

@@sauberboisaubarboi5652 Dom poggers **

[@ullepollu8353]

Pure perfection

[@abdfarid4065]

2023 this song still rocks 🤘🤘🤘

[@agnesgyebnar3271]

I LOVE MATTHEY, LOVE CHRIS, LOVE DOMINIC! Fantastic, super, KING!

[@mattiacasaletto]

xxx

[@valerivaleri6965]

i adore the lyrics...the way he admires and sings about his soul mate... it's just a love of dream

[@RockBlacklml]

Mi cancion favorita de Muse ❤🇵🇪

[@AntonioMacre]

Y la tocaron el 15 de octubre en Lima 💙

[@johnleoncueva2646]

@@AntonioMacre Showbliss Showbliss Showbliss !!

[@ninjabigotes6156]

Yo creo que hubieran elegido entre showbiz y otra cancion que no termine en iss

[@honda-tooke036]

COKE: core

[@maaze1669]

The way Mario play drums is completely crazy. You see how this was an epic moment for them too. METAL FOREVER. THANKS GOJIRA

[@yescomment6696]

Tüylerim diken diken ağlıycam ya, şu günlerde ben daha 7 yaşındaymışım ve o kadar üzgünüm ki böyle günleri kaçırdığım için. Rock müziğin değer gördüğü, her yerde rap seslerinin yükselmediği günlerde genç olabilmeyi deli gibi isterdim.

[@beyzax1]

Üzülmene gerek yok, o yıllarda da hiphop, rnb, rap ve türevleri daha popülerdi. Sanırım Rock ilk çıktığı zamanlar hariç (50ler ve 60lardan bahsediyorum. Bkz chuck berry, ray charles, bill haley vs sonra elvis presley, beatles ile en üst seviyesidir sanıyorum ki) hiçbir zaman rap kadar anaakım olmadı. O zamanlarda doğsaydın da internetsizlikten muhtemelen izleyemezdin. Enjoy the era you live in✌

[@thomasedwardyorke600]

@@beyzax1 çok doğru, Thom Yorke onayladı.

[@ezibatik1988]

BEN DAHA DOĞMAMIŞIM BİLE FKKGKSFLŞDŞDD

[@borixcondorirosas2386]

that was beautifulll

[@imanebelga1088]

Muse is mythic. So good, so power full ❤

[@larissanascimento1035]

3:12 The soul leaves the body with this "falsetto" from Matt!

[@mortylindley]

3:12 🤯

[@mainillaoi5498]

Minha Banda preferida!

[@dfdeoliveira6535]

A minha tbm

[@moonobsessed]

INSANE

[@Dani-ry7hj]

Chris doesnt get the recognition he deserves

[@balancaviasolouvsmontescla7818]

wonderfull im from brazil

[@nelsononatesaez9986]

Wooooooooooo !!!!! Talento máximo!

[@LexXaoc]

Heard this song in 2004. Still in love w ith it.

[@agnesgyebnar3271]

Fantastic, super!

[@agnesgyebnar3271]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@Reredram]

2020 is here?

[@agnesgyebnar3271]

KING! THANK YOU!

[@unknownbrother273]

I was born on this day!

[@druiplul]

the bass on 3:23 flies awaaaaaayyyyyy!!

[@Alizyran]

Whenever someone says they don't like Muse I show them 3:12 and then they shut the hell up xD

[@ianwryyy6139]

Matt: _[confused screaming]_

[@michaelliebregts9605]

Nobody has ever said that XD

[@Benjamin-bj6xj]

@@michaelliebregts9605 a huge number of people have said this

[@great-players3290]

3:12 is amazing

[@JackpotToys]

I bought the Live 8 box set for like $50 just for this song back then. And this moment made every penny worth it.

[@bajablaze00]

1. omg, this is a massive performance of a classic. 2. lol. the video edits around 1:00 are goofy and adorable.

[@sabrinagirola4776]

Ecco qui il mio Destino Empatico 😍 mi ero già persa nel passato con lui ♥️🎁 proprio così ♥️

[@carlosmamani4050]

Minuto 3:12 y hace 18 años que se me eriza la piel 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@picoroDaimaku]

Me ganaste por 1 año

[@jelenapalladino2249]

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ Love this song 🎈👣🧸 Great fall down 1:33 😂🤸😂

[@2oonGamer]

Goosebumps

[@에어프랑스]

이시절 뮤즈가 그립다 😭

[@정여훈-m1z]

하위~~

[@fauzannoh5619]

2021 🔥💯

[@deniinternasional2729]

best live

[@pax7455]

The music is godlike! But I expected more from the words! Respect from Russia!)

[@profhardworking7997]

Tek kelime ile : mükemmell🎉

[@agnesgyebnar3271]

Very KING! THANK YOU!

[@antonioleon6916]

Enorme cancion👏🏾👏🏾. ... Y yo enamorado de tí.

[@musemaster1]

So powerful version of Bliss, this one is the second-best live after the Earls Court live

[@MuseBySecrecy]

They’re the same version. The audio is dubbed here for the video. It’s the Earls Court version audio.

[@musemaster1]

@@MuseBySecrecy No, they are not the same, if you listen to the falsetto part of these two versions you will notice the slight differences here and there.

[@musemaster1]

​@@MuseBySecrecyAlso, the melody part just before the falsetto, you can hear the difference in how Matt is playing the guitar. Not only that, but also he sings in this part in the Earls Court version. Check it out.

[@thiagodasilvaborba]

Melhor versão!

[@josysena3587]

Com certeza essa é a melhor

[@honda-tooke036]

Ways jaman purma ... Cry all were exit my from tec frnd breos before.... 🔫👽

[@tabouret_qui_fait_du_velo]

J'y étais et c'était super

[@Herrys791]

Anyone 2024?

[@vanessam7797]

Yeessss. 👌🏼

[@GWAYGWAY1]

@Herrys791 YES, my favourite MUSE song and favourite performance of it.

[@sefa2896]

Yesss

[@jonathanbanegas6469]

MUSE TE AMO SOS O MEJOR *LLORA DE LA EMOCIONE*

[@mohamadazam1273]

2023 fans🇲🇾

[@agnesgyebnar3271]

I LOVE SONG!

[@lilgstafaux4933]

Respect! xXx

[@sabrinagirola4776]

sIno felice sai fare solo meglio 😍 incantata da te 😍♥️🎁e non passa un giorno sempre meglio♥️Il Mio Destino proprio così ♥️

[@silviagiacomelli7200]

The king...

[@smoly37]

Fell head over heals for this band back in 2002. Especially the Hullaboo DVD. Saw them live in 2004 at Pink Pop, in Holland. Also the only band, in my opinion, that took some of the vibes that Queen had and placed them in another dimension. I slowly grew out of my fascination, because, as it often is with popular bands, once they hit the big public, the fun is gone. Imo anyways. They couldn't really "renew" themselves. Kept buying the albums up to "the Resistance", have HAARP also. Live in Glastonbury.

[@kcbech]

😭godd

[@misaeldroguettgomez2465]

🤘🏻 🎤 MUSE 🎸🤘🏻

[@lastfIowers]

increible

[@kskslslslsoooao]

Ah, 2005. No smartphones, and all the people going wild. Oh, wait...

[@andyristadelioncourt7545]

Saya benar benar bahagia

[@therealweezer]

tahniah bro :,)

[@hasanmutlu9830]

There was no need for these visual effects.

[@alexhayward1442]

No need for your comment either

[@furonet138]

Hasan Mutlu it’s because the audio is from a different performance and they’re trying to mask it. I’ve seen the unaltered footage and it’s definitely different audio

[@miralex67]

@@furonet138 no need to mask it though

[@jorgealvarezsinprecedentes]

furonet138 Yep, i’ve seen it two along with Hysteria

[@andyidsoe]

@@furonet138 Seems like you are right. I think I found the performance. Los Angeles Wiltern Theatre, 12/08/2004. I wish I could hear the real audio from live 8 though!

[@andreferro3628]

woowowowo

[@MariaMeows]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hasanmutlu9830]

This performance keeps being deleted again and again

[@daniellevy7733]

It will stay up now because I think this is official live8!

[@mokihan]

matt was 27 in here so young

[@yanawalker778]

natural Skill music

[@ИльяПасынков-с4с]

This Didulya? Best of the best! EEEEEEE

[@ryansmulti-verse8204]

Matt fell over at 1:31, so funny!

[@alexisgomez3015]

X( 1:32

[@blackiefitzpatrick6611]

Brill!!!

[@christineser7433]

Awasoe !!! I share !!!! of course

[@stephanie7734]

Yes

[@andreferro3628]

wowowowowoow

[@anakdiskodariselatan]

Unfortunately this song not played this year on their tour 😢

[@giselediniz]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 beautiful

[@actaruspatton8]

Gods

[@Badmicguy]

When Matt still wore pyamas to work..

[@Dolphinsz]

When i hit my toe. 3.13 💘