Lounge Lizards Quintet - Live in Munich (1982)

[@pseudobeast4653]

That more people don't appreciate this is astonishing to me

[@theorohr9167]

I keep emphasizing - john lurie is a genius...

[@jeffgrove1389]

The mix is surprisingly good… Yeah John’s a genius - but don’t forget Evan!

[@joernmic]

I was there. An amazing concert, I nearly forgot how amazing they were

[@antoniosantorini9355]

Great drummer

[@bobkalkman4739]

Never got to see these guys - now where did I put the keys to my time machine....

[@louisef.9137]

Crazy, wild and wonderful...the Lizards were fantastic!

[@AK-fu8ij]

awesome guys, love how they realized... certain things that are difficult to put into words, but they dont take things too seriously.

[@curtisbowland1272]

Close your eyes and open your mind, they'll get you there. Peace and Sounds. Cj

[@hwb-zalpach]

THIS IS FANTASTIC! BUT I'M HERE CUZ OF DOUGIE BOWNE GREAT DRUMMER, COLLABORATOR WITH IGGY POP DURING HIS FINEST GOLDEN AGE YEARS! A YEAR BEFORE THIS, IN 1981, THEY RECORDED "PARTY", AND DONE SOME KILLER TOURING, WITH MOST EXPLOSIVE VERSIONS OF IGGY'S SOLO STUFF, AND STOOGES CLASSICS!

[@sterlinglombard]

I got drawn into the lounge lizzards because of a David Lynch movie I saw at one point in the early to mid 90's. It was a complete departure from listening to Joy Division, Yazoo, Squirel Nut Zippers (although that band is a little closer to the mark). I was 19 at the time.

[@shirleyarceo8339]

Which Lynch movie? Just curious.

[@scottystephenson2721]

There is not a better human being alive today than john lurie

[@ralphboyshline1518]

I saw them in Munich twice. I think this was the first time. But then, they had to give 3 encores that seem to be missing from this footage? And the announcement by John Lurie having to end it, before this turned into a dance party (too late by then;-) I am glad that I finally found this! Was looking for it forever. Thanks!

[@scottystephenson2721]

Your my hero john, I'm sorry you can't do music anymore but I love your art and words... I love you man. I'll cry harder than I ever have when you leave us on this world bit I know your sick and limited right now but of o could talk to anyone for an hour it would be you. Thank you john and Evan too your amazing always

[@scottystephenson2721]

There's too fairly obvious typos in there...

[@scottystephenson2721]

I don't have a cow... Why would I need a cow?.. Fuck you people

[@fvazquez64]

Anyone that posts Lounge Lizards artistry deserves my respect and my subscription... subscribed!!

[@therealsi-b1141]

It's like watching liquid mathematics creating musical ecospheres (casually for a laugh) I don't understand how they do that - but it's completely just awesome.

[@marSLaZZ66]

The Real Si-B 😂...i agree!!! nice image!! ... Strange'n'Beautiful!

[@scottbookman]

most excellent description

[@servicetop1467]

I don't aim to fix what they do as science, and I'm not the most knowledgeable person there ever was. But I think John laid a hint in the "Lounge Lizard Alone" documentary. Therein, he says the ensemble will start writing off a riff, but they won't meter it, they'll just sort of play "around" it. I think that's probably part of the secret, being attentive to the melody or the groove, not being shy about doing whatever it suggests, without choking it to death with meters and grids as soon as it's born. How's that sound?

[@vivaemiliano]

Great Band!!!

[@dougiebowne]

@@servicetop1467 Close.

[@pollofuentes]

I miss this band so much!

[@ewen3246]

Great, how things are conserved. I remember it. I was there. Seems better than the original concert due to close-ups.

[@xxHouseInMotionxx]

I could not stand still for this... .no way

[@peterhaley2836]

thanks for posting Lizards live,

[@marSLaZZ66]

simply can't get tired of that vid! thanks for posting!

[@cruz5262]

This Made My Night!!

[@MJanovicable]

Astounding. Love you, John, and your whole fam damily.

[@malvessidrums]

I actually really like this. Heard Ed Motta talking about it not so enthusiastically, had to cone check it out. Fake Jazz! Iove it! PLUS: WHAT A DRUMMER

[@jefftateii9403]

Great show.

[@peterhaley2836]

SLAMMING, JAMMING , RACING ROUND THE SOUND

[@mainadonaldson]

These guys were the coolest cats in town!

[@mwhite6522]

Yeah but their music sucked.

[@caarbondioxxide]

Amazingggggg

[@rayszymarek2920]

Five Star Musicians from the word go. I visualize how many hours of practice and listening to other great jazz players. Here the Lizards really really impress me and other musicians who respect and honor the highest standard in jazz music More from the Lizards if possible??? thank you

[@mwhite6522]

Lurie doesn't know what jazz is - he tries to imitate it without actually studying and learning it.

[@bjorntoulouse9080]

⁠@@mwhite6522That is absolute rubbish. Ignorant.

[@yaylah7314]

The two who disliked here are freaking deaf

[@meidf]

jesus why did I only find out about this band in 2021?

[@ralfbeuschlein8286]

Glad that I was there. They had to give 3 encores. The audience was sweating...;-) Saw them a end time at the Alabama Halle and a 3rd time at the Theaterfabrik, I think...Hold on, I think this here was their 2nd concert in Munich?

[@Michael_Orestia]

Anyone here from Painting With John?

[@michelenichele294]

Guilty!🎨🪰🐘🌴🌝🖼

[@cuptainmarr-ell4569]

Hmmm. They caught my ears….🥰

[@thisklik]

THANKS FOR THAT!!!!

[@LOFTmusicChannel]

Tell us, which one is your favourite song from this performance?

[@ericspagnoli1594]

I gotta say....there's definitely something missing here. Can't put my finger on it. They know how to play their respective instruments but it seems Ike they decided that afternoon to try out some "jazz jams" but there's something missing big time. Swing? I don't know but something missing

[@sebastianskworzec855]

CATS !

[@mwhite6522]

Fake jazz.

[@randywest1185]

That's what he said, but...

[@mwhite6522]

@@randywest1185 What else is it? They don't swing. At all. I don't think this music has aged well at all. It sounds like appropriation of Black music, pushed through the memory of someone who never bothered to learn anything about the jazz language in the first place. I guess you could also call it jazz for people who hate jazz.

[@randywest1185]

@@mwhite6522 That seems a bit harsh. Jazz is always about experimentation. His music is in no way traditional of course, but that's good. He's aiming in the same direction that Mingus was - eclectic, free-form. To get a sense of what might have been had not that damned tick brought his musical career down, listen to the Berlin 1991 concert. Far more sophisticated and subtle than this here. A lot of growth is evident. Jazz needs a lot more John Luries, not fewer.

[@mwhite6522]

@@randywest1185 This music has nothing to do with Mingus or any pioneers of post-bop and free jazz -- it's a bad imitation of it. The harmonic language used by this group in this video is at about a college freshmen level, and to any serious student or player of jazz, it's clear that Lurie spent zero time actually listening to jazz and learning what jazz is, and it also sounds like he wouldn't be able to improvise over the changes of any basic standard. His tone is weak and saccharine. This is a very poor imitation of Mingus's 1960s work, if that's what he's even going for. This band is out-and-out cultural appropriation combined with expensive attire and a hipster attitude. Not much else. It's more about appearances than what they're actually playing. It sounds to me like Lurie heard jazz one day and decided "Oh, I can do that," but he never bothered to study or learn the musical language -- it's an imitation.

[@randywest1185]

@@mwhite6522 It's clear you're passionate about your jazz. Cool. But Lurie's music, whatever you might call it, works for me. I can hear where he was going and I understand what he was trying to say.