KNOWER living room power set 2020

DUO LIVING ROOM POWER SET
music by KNOWER
visuals by KNOWER
KNOWER = Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi
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recorded for secret sky festival

[@jimbim4405]

As a 62 year old jazz dinosaur, life was becoming increasingly miserable and hopeless with the death of so many of my musical heroes, until I came across these two creatures a few years ago. I FUCKING LOVE THEM!!! To find an identity and musical "voice" is hard enough, but to be so utterly unique and engaged in another sphere, to sound different, to BE different - all whilst creating the dense and complex music that these two little wonders do is so completely heartening for the future of intelligent music (i dread to use the word "Jazz"). My only issue with them is that they don't output more. Listening to Louis and the adorable Genevieve ALWAYS puts me in a positive and happy state of mind. LONG MAY THEY CONTINUE TO BRIGHTEN OUR LIVES!!!

[@LaKbiz]

YES

[@susan67868]

70 and I fucking love them too. Just when we thought we'd heard it all. HA!

[@TheChknptpie]

YES INDEED

[@Piitaa_Pain]

did you see their collaboration with the drummer from clown-core and mononeon on bass? that stuff is insane

[@susan67868]

@@Piitaa_Pain Umm, Louis Cole IS the drummer . He IS Clown-Core. haha. Ya, I dig that.

[@MikePulcinellaVideo]

58 year old dude loving this

[@prezooom4307]

66 yr old dude loving dis MUCH t00

[@paulie6446]

57 here.🙃

[@JerryT21]

Makes 2 of us 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@suzbone]

55 here genx represent!

[@somnioterra]

Hahha this is amazing!

[@christianweller4288]

Well.... that's Monday improved by about 400%.

[@theflymo]

Accurate scientific measurement suggests 541%

[@christianweller4288]

@@theflymo Quite correct... I ran with an early data set.

[@juliusapriadi]

Christian Weller 1000% by Tuesday

[@MelloCello7]

%4000

[@bwgti]

True. Fact.

[@unfa00]

I love the way Genevieve sings. She does it with simplicity, free of any artificial complexities or mannerisms. And she nails that simplicity with a whole lot of musical sensitivity. It's very subtle, and I love that. Genevieve doesn't need or try to sound different, than her simple, natural, beautiful self. Way to go!

[@benjaminsteagall5499]

She was certainly paying attention in all her Jazz studies! Her phrasing is remarkable.

[@dittagecoeco2738]

È anche molto intonata

[@gabrielh0319]

and then cole’s just dry with no effects

[@IrrationalBees]

She is extremely cute and she knows it.

[@wlouisharris]

She's one of my favorite vocalist. I think if it was the early 80's she would be a huge pop hit but since the industry has become so refined all the creative bands are underground. I mean look at stuff like the B-52's and Eurythmics; they would be probably playing someone's basement if they came along today.

[@Jedi4882]

Watching Genevieve dance around rocking out makes my heart melt.

[@GnarlyYouth]

No clue how you bounce like that and still be constantly pitch-perfect

[@amiwan9596]

yeah she's real cute haha, i thought it cool how the vocals don't go over the top like she'll just say a few words when theres less space in the song

[@albertsolis8217]

I'm so glad that Genevieve was born. I'm so glad that Louis was born. I'm so glad that they grew up and met each other. I'm so glad that they started a project together. Don't ever stop what you're doing. EVER!!!!!!!!

[@Jonathanloov]

> Real fact: The neighbors knocked on our door after bc they though our living room was on fire Well it was in a way

[@notdarrell]

Actual LOL

[@dannydycus6760]

66 yo failed musician. I can really appreciate the fresh compositions. Something new to me. Takes me back to the 60's

[@PeterKudelin]

you haven't failed until you're in the ground!

[@NuclearFantasies]

No such thing as a failed musician. If you like what you play, that's more success than most people get out of most other things in life.

[@billymasters11]

not that guy but thanks i guess @@NuclearFantasies

[@jappie348]

what a sacrifice of them to blind themselves forever to film this video. thanks!~

[@TylerStraub]

I started cracking up at 16:56 when Louis goes to sing "The Government Knows" and then his voice is completely dry with no effects just reading softly :D So hyped to see a Knower video this morning I missed the heck out of you guys. Much respect, Jah bless, Knower 2020.

[@arnevisscher5245]

It was so funny seeing chat explode @ porter robinsons online festival because the people that did not know knower were losing their mind over this song :' )

[@robertito_dobbs]

that part rolled me up in a rug and threw me off a bridge.

[@wolfumz]

I am with you. I actually like this performance more than the recording. The lyrics take on a different character without the voice mod, it changes the meaning of the song. IMO, it's much funnier. On the album, with the voice mods, the character singing is in position of power. The character singing on the album sounds like he's the one doing the watching. He knows things you cannot comprehend. The live version, though, sounds more like it's coming from your weird-ass neighbor from the upstairs apartment . It puts more emphasis on the singer's weird obsession with being watched, rather than the absurdities of the US military industrial complex. It's like, "dude, I know, you think the CIA is watching you jack it. Please stop talking about this." Edited for clarity.

[@padraicfanning7055]

@@wolfumz that’s Louis Cole rapping while the Twitch chat is experiencing a forced ascension.

[@MrBilde]

@@arnevisscher5245 Agreed, that was so funny! The chat whent "Uh, cool music, wait... wtf?" 😂

[@wrongmirrorball]

0:00-2:46 Overtime 2:47-6:20 Time Traveler 6:21-8:07 Pizza 8:08-11:50 Hanging On 11:51-14:25 Around 14:26-16:37 Let Go 16:38-19:08 The Government Knows 19:09-21:57 What's In Your Heart

[@Aeyooo]

10:34 Louis Cole "preparing" for the next snare fill by playing the sextuplets in the air by the side of him. Good to know I'm not the only one who does this LMAO

[@connorpixley4835]

Lol as a drummer I know 100% that vibe...

[@TonyElTigre42]

1. Overtime - 00:08 - 2. Time Traveler - 02:46 - 3. Pizza - 06:22 - 4. Hanging On - 7:57 - 5. Around - 11:50 - 6. Let Go - 14:25 - 7. The Government Knows - 16:38 - 8. What's In Your Heart - 19:09

[@MrjjSmzjajax]

O Mai glob thnx

[@ultradrama8744]

Thanks!! U knows

[@Ozzzzelot]

Thank you! 💚💚💚

[@paulie6446]

And another one from me🤙🏻

[@tojiroh]

Stop looking... We got the real MVP right here!

[@gustafsone]

I was soooo fortunate to be able to see Louis and Genevieve last December before all of this Covid bullshit happened. It was one of the best concerts I've ever been to in my life. Louis had a full "live sesh" band on stage with him (yes, including Jacob Mann and Sam Wilkes) and they were un-freaking-believable! I know that some of Vulfpeck was there (Jack Stratton, Cory Wong, and also Cody Fry) because they were hanging out and dancing right in front me. Louis and Gen, if you see this message, I just want to say Thank You so much! I'm sure I'm not the only one here who needed this to help brighten an otherwise dimly-lit Covid quarantined day.

[@Quinngermin]

Missed that concert because of final exams, I pray I make it someday 🙏

[@bennettwyler846]

Quinngermin same deal happened to man. I bought tickets for me and my friends right when they went on sale, but then I got an out of state college audition scheduled that day and couldn’t end up going. Thankfully though all my friends went and came back saying it was literally the greatest concert they had ever been to :P

[@robertszynal4745]

I saw them in Leeds in the UK almost immediately before the lockdown. In hindsight it should maybe have been cancelled but I'm pleased I got to see him so close to home.

[@ericsvalgard9220]

Saw the tour in NYC. Blew my mind. Made my wife want to puke!

[@PrinceWesterburg]

Worth flying half way round the planet to see in my book!

[@GinoZump]

so strange listening to The Government Knows with Cole's normal voice

[@thaneq]

I lost my shit lol

[@kevin4115]

It makes me crave a smooth jazz version.

[@dacary]

I weirdly prefer it this way

[@eyeofbass]

I’m missing the modified voice.

[@Ojisan642]

dacary it enhances the awkwardness of the lyrics perfectly

[@returnofbeaux]

Genevieve's dancing is making my heart happy.

[@truecuckoo]

Next level ❤️

[@rhythmdroid]

So I see you know the Knower as well! = ) Hope you're well man!

[@wlouisharris]

That's the only way to describe this set. Genevieve is really feeling it and Louis is groovn so hard.

[@ZanBizar]

Nah, its funk

[@stonedapesociety5628]

Right! While we just have a gear's fetish these guys play for real

[@MaXaNoMaLoUs]

We gotta help them get 1million subscribers. Friggin mukbang channels have more subscribers, this is ludicrous.

[@pedrowing]

How the f*** can two people in their living room make a better concert in terms of music, lightning, production, etc. than 98% of the current big bands?

[@oceanmachine1906]

Imagination and creativity

[@DBREW]

2 people doing their best Kanye Jazz in a living room beats creativity by committee any day.

[@exactlywhatisaid]

talent & creativity > money & hype

[@DBREW]

@JM Coulon Music is no longer audio-only. To make it today, you have to be visually interesting, and Knower is one of this practice's more economical executors. That is, they do a lot with a little. Performing wild poppy jams with a projector & 45XL tshirts, a prove it kit and a couple of synths, plus the criminally underrated vocal talents of Artadi remains the winningest combo I've witnessed to date. We can better understand the process of the masters today, based on shit they do in their living room, performing in their pajamas. The revolution has been on KZbin all along...

[@ut2k4wikichici]

Talent

[@iDunnoRadioWIDK]

Watching Cole play the combined keys part for Overtime just broke my brain

[@alaeddinabugrara3309]

im still breathing in the paper bag tryna not freak out!

[@space_btwn_notes]

The way he adds extra funk flavor to the initial bridge is ridiculous

[@dkny02138]

Yes to this. I came here after seeing the full band live vid to hear more of what I thought was just a solid drummer. Had no idea he was also the songwriter and could play keys as well. Mind blown.

[@Muzikman127]

@@dkny02138 I believe Genevieve writes a lot of the Knower songs, and Louis produces/arranges (as opposed to his solo work, which he writes). That's what I've read anyway, and I will say a lot of the KNOWER melody lines have a more genevievey flavour than Louis Cole's solo output. That said with two people who work so closely together I imagine it's difficult to say this person or that person wrote this or that thing since you bounce off each other so much

[@dkny02138]

@@Muzikman127 Ah, I stand corrected. I am clearly not a Knower of Knower... In any case, the duo writes some great stuff!

[@egocide9034]

This is one of my favorite things of all time. I just discovered Knower a few days ago and I can't stop. I literally have been falling asleep and waking up with their songs in my head. Help lol.

[@arof7605]

Nice to see the return of the projector and ridiculous 3D graphics. Been a few years since a video with them has been uploaded on the channel.

[@TheLRC23]

Heard “Hanging On” for the first time during this set and I’m not sure why that song didn’t soar on the EDM charts. Like, who is not doing their fucking job and searching out amazing music? I’m pissed because we are missing out on music that is out of this world because it’s not “mainstream.” So tired of all the stuff Big Musica loves to shove down our throats all day. I don’t listen to the radio because I’m tired of it. Who else can relate?

[@standandelivery]

I'm surprised the term "Big Musica" hasn't been used more since you invented it a year ago. And I agree with the sentiment of your comment!

[@不是你的菜]

You don’t get it, he’s well known in this industry. If he would like to be in charts he would be there, famous people are famous not because they’re only talented.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Some people say, “No one makes good music anymore”. Those people have boring musical taste and are lazy. I used to think it was one of those generational things, but it’s really not. Some people are just boring and really lazy. I’m not even sure how to listen to the radio anymore. I’m vaguely aware there are radio apps. When I lived in L.A., I had a radio player and I could play KCRW. They had a show called Morning Becomes Esoteric. No, wait. Morning becomes Eccentric. Hold up. It was Morning Becomes Eclectic. I’m pretty sure it was that one. And they also had the Joe Frank Show.

[@avantagonist]

Everyone streaming from their living room needs to catch up to 2011 era knower shows

[@Amagaeru81]

And there I tough music was done, everything done and no inovation possible anymore. Knower proved my wrong. Best thing that happened to music since 20 years.

[@jimlungu5847]

I'm your big fan from your first clip. Ok from Romania. I Have 64 years.

[@redteamla]

@18:42 !!! The extended bass solo in "The Government Knows" that I always wanted! Thank you!

[@HamishDuh2nd]

The government knows how happy I am right now.

[@carsoncarr-busyframes619]

today, a moving company charged me a $350 cancellation fee to NOT move a 90 pound thing 4 minutes from here. it's been one of the stupidest days so far but this made me forget about it and just appreciate life. this is the opposite of that BS and so freaking excellent and beautiful as always. thanks!

[@vanilla_milkshake]

I came back from the future to watch this

[@vaportrails7943]

As much as I like the live jams with full band, this is the real Knower to me. ✌️ This is just totally unique. Using synths instead of strings and horns, and all the other electronic techniques, gives the arrangements a bigger, more modern and innovative sound. It’s like the 80s, but from the future, played by virtuosos. Really exciting and brilliant music.

[@seankemp9706]

Top notch visuals, but the visuals at "Let Go" are truly next level

[@JEASOUA]

its like a whole music video. love the sound of Let Go here too, probably my favorite song of this band

[@RainbowicalPrisim]

Louis’s keyboard skills are so much better than I originally thought

[@massive0crunt]

I knew there was a reason I never stopped looking at my phone

[@jepale2]

Louis you are the best most awe inspiring drummer I've ever seen

[@meowtherainbowx4163]

It’s amazing how he’s got like two pieces and still makes the most of it. He sounds so distinctive with so little. It’s all in the tiny details I guess. I’m no expert on drumming, but I love his tiny hi-hat or cross stick (I think) patterns. I think those little details are part of the formula.

[@scottbrewer9676]

I love the shadow of the ceiling fan and it's pull chains dangling right by Louis' face while he's standing. It imparts a "suburban" feel that you just can't get with most other groups.

[@山中蝦蟇太郎]

かっこいい！ 暴力的ですらあるリズムトラックに綺麗なウワモノと歌が合わさって白昼夢のような幻想感。 もはやAphex Twinじゃん！と思っていたら最後の最後にギターとベースをフィーチャーしたコーダが。 ここは彼女たちしかできないスタイル！

[@exibuchay1695]

I am absolutely Blown Away by you guys. In the 80s my dad turned me on to jazz fusion. He would be 85 right now. And I guarantee he would have absolutely loved you guys as well. Pure talent and genius here. No bubble gum. But you can have some bubble gum if you want some. Haha. Not sure how to categorize. Not sure this music can be categorized just yet. You guys are in a class all by yourself it seems. Finding your music has been one of those defining life moments for me. It will be a place marker in my life. Thank you for that.

[@willinwoods]

The visuals during The govt knows... they made my day and night.

[@iDunnoRadioWIDK]

Damn. Visuals, choreography, dope music, charming as hell. Knower, thank you. Absolutely killed it.

[@soulmas520]

Its so rare for a band to be this good live. It sounds IDENTICAL to the recording, but with a clearly live feel. Genevieve is on point and I don't even think she has reverb on her voice. Louis is obviously the tits but damn. Favorite band whether I like it or not

[@drmsh4luv]

my thoughts exactly

[@MasDouc]

Sounds even better

[@JBall7]

Knower, please blink twice if a new album is coming out this year

[@lucassoares2044]

well louis cole, in an interview, said that he and genevieve have an album written for knower already, but with all of the corona stuff they had to delay it, since they wanted to record with live musicians.

[@DanPMH]

Knower is the anti-depressant humanity needs here in 2020.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

It checks out: Side effects include restless leg syndrome.

[@MilestonePictures]

something about the dry vocals just works

[@GnarlyYouth]

She’s actually good at singing

[@edwardkay319]

Ya think?

[@xaviermaximus9882]

Whoever did the slideshow gets a gold star....maybe three.

[@CatharticCreation]

this is honestly one of the most entertaining live vids i've ever seen

[@ejayerik]

There are very few genuinely creative people on the planet. Louis Cole is one of them.

[@FelixDegenaar]

"Hanging On": my favourite song. So big, so lush... "Let Go", my other favourite song. Who am i kidding, they all are my favourite song. Thank you KNOWER for making my day.

[@ledelste]

Hanging On also my #1

[@bbbbbbb51]

Louis Cole is 100% a robot trying to convince us all he can make human music too.

[@jonathanwilson7724]

Well, he is left handed so...

[@Wafflesaurus]

Hmm. Human music. I like it!

[@nw8488]

people that make comments like this one are dumb dumbs.

[@meowtherainbowx4163]

He makes some of the best human music while still having the inhuman instrumental abilities and awkward emotional understanding of a robot.

[@shaqsdong]

@@jonathanwilson7724 he's right handed but plays drums left handed

[@WTHFX]

Strange coincidence that whenever I'm at my lowest Knower seems to have a new release. Was feeling "gun-in-mouth" down this morning but this music saved me. Don't enjoy the downs all that much, but if that's the price the universe charges for brilliant, ecstatic, joy...I pay it gladly. Amazing performance. Love you guys! Please keep Knower-ing!

[@iagmusicandflying]

Take care of you, my friend. I'm glad you're still here.

[@tcorman]

Life is pretty much worth living for the next drop from Knower. Dayenu.

[@viewofascene]

Take care, don't be silly

[@shaneknox]

I hope things improve for you

[@jbowers56]

i dont know you, but i understand where you're at and i just want you know that you are loved (even if just by a stranger who knows nothing about you on the internet in the knower comments section)

[@JB-nz6ew]

Thought this was a special mix until I remembered I was watching my vids at 1.25x. Great performance. Always love to see Louis and Genevieve making great music with their friends.

[@EvanAgee]

Thank you for making the world a better place.

[@wpcouch]

Louis' synth bass is life

[@MrZman390]

Uterus Kick. Nice.

[@phantomblack5307]

Miss this group so much .

[@ryanmcinnes6583]

Btw, sick job on that Thundercat track Louis!

[@anthonybuck1044]

That track is straight 🔥🔥🔥

[@cutieerica]

my favorite Group!!!!!

[@Frohicky1]

One of the best examples of Skeletal Rothko Kubrifunk.

[@PrambudiDamDamDudiDudiDam]

My epylepsi reach out new level after watching this till the end... Especially govt. Knows

[@xPancake]

I haven't been this happy in years

[@joeface8995]

ISWJYxual saaaame 😂 time traveler took me back to simpler times 🥺🥺🥺

[@xPancake]

@@joeface8995 YUP AGREED

[@chriseyebee]

Your neighbors thought there was a fire in there because you melted their faces of with that blazin' music set!

[@JimGardner]

This is the best new music I've heard in 20 years.

[@fmilton20]

Knower can turn my bad day into the best day. Odd that I am such a huge metal head yet I latched onto them with tenacity.

[@interstellish]

this is the musical equivalent to Arthur pulling a sword out of a stone. they are the chosen ones.

[@MasDouc]

I wish this went on for another hour

[@Eugeneugenius]

Love It!!!!!!!!! There is hope for modern music!

[@shotube5911]

Me expolta el cerebr00000

[@JacobPadlock]

Maybe the best version of time traveller I've ever heard

[@drhall343]

4:15 I think the lights were a bit too crazy for Genevieve. 😅

[@14vatochongo]

With those glasses for sure.

[@allenpaley]

My favorite snare drum of the last century was from The Band's Moondog Matinee album version of "Mystery Train". Louis Cole has dethroned that snare with Hang On @9:48

[@thepardigon178]

It pisses me of how little these guys are known

[@MyoticTesseract]

knowern

[@Rsand-fy8cp]

Who should know knower knows knower. So you know.

[@matthewmartin9120]

Right, if I was the man booking big festivals, they’d be headlining on sat night for sure

[@xxcrankflipxx716]

This is unbelievably great.

[@ordinarynonplayercharacter2142]

I used tax payers money to order $60,000 of cheese pizza and hotdogs from Chicago and all I got was this weird song

[@funmioh]

The support and love in this comment section shows how much clout is dying. Discovering Louis Cole and Knower has been so validating to me as an artist who is aware of her uniqueness. Much love ❤️

[@lunafoxfire]

still one of my favorite performances of all time, thanks knower

[@chrispysaid]

This is the greatest show ever performed

[@dkovorik409]

SO happy that this came up. Thank you! The visuals were outstanding and original! I love the barking dog and the wolves nodding with the groove. I assume Genevieve has perfect pitch because I've never heard her not nailing it. And Louis Cole is the funkiest skeleton alive. Man, I was skinny like that and so insecure about it when I was young. Louis owns it. More performances, please! But stay safe and healthy!

[@primeministerzanzibarland9913]

また　この2人が見れて嬉しい

[@XZasCC]

Knower here to lift everyone's spirits during the lock down

[@SlaughterEngine]

Every different version of Time Traveller is my favorite version of Time Traveller.

[@martinsoto4662]

i was eating while watching this and i ate my fork

[@alaeddinabugrara3309]

KNOWER are dangerous if ingested improperly .. lol basically theyre pufferfish

[@maerski5171]

i would too if i was eating while watching this

[@useless987]

The strategic pizza formation might just be the most beautiful thing my eyes have ever seen

[@sthodson]

One of the best and most fresh bands I've heard in a very long time...

[@Woodhead567]

That light show is so gorgeous. Thats how you do a low bugget home concert!!

[@nickheath8780]

Ok. I’ll be the almost 400th person to say it. This is gosh damn magical. Thank you KNOWER!

[@lukasluftlaufer1093]

This is best cure against covid depression.

[@tomroberts2135]

Genevieve's voice is freaking liquid gold with diamonds

[@rebeccawhite5333]

Hanging on gets better & hits harder every time I hear it. Sincerely reminds me of the point in life where you have to start working to be realistic and what it feels like.

[@user-un3us8hp8n]

First, quarantine ends in France, and now this. things are looking up!

[@Nannada1212]

I listen to this almost every day. When it's time to get to the nitty-gritty part of life, work, family, whatever... There's something in this that holds it together for me. Enjoy the pizza, you earned it.

[@rhythmdroid]

OMG this could not have come too soon. YOU TWO MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER

[@JonathanDiazColombia]

RhythmDroid they came from the future

[@teelurizzo8542]

I'm 3 years late, but better late than never. What a great set of music, awesome performance and love the visuals too.

[@antdujar]

Man, I'm not sayin that Knower set the standard of a legit living room set as they did before but........I think they just set the standard haha. On the real, this was an awesome set!

[@AramilsMusic]

The aesthetics of this set is just absolutely mindblowing

[@emapage8914]

This is exactly what I needed today, thanks KNOWER

[@KatzRool]

Yet another iconic audiovisual experience from KNOWER.

[@getstek]

This is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. Absolutely love it. Thank you so much KNOWER

[@PaddyOutback]

Videos by KNOWER and Louis just started randomly showing up on my KZbin feed the other day. I am now obsessed. OBSESSED!

[@ProgFanatism]

This is the single greatest thing to have been provoked by the corona quarantine! The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

[@AdsylMOBB]

Louis cole is the picture that shows up in the dictionary definition for cool

[@YobaHere]

18:42 What a pleasure, both for eyes and ears

[@BillSchultze]

How come I've never seen this?! Knower always surprises me in a good way.