Grizzly Bear - "Ready, Able" on Letterman 7/16 (TheAudioPerv.com)

[@Sarry-Banders999]

every time people are like, "old music is so much better"...I think of this. This shit is classic and if anyone is smart this music will last a very long time.

[@michaelpukish748]

The thing is, GB is so awesome because they are so unique and truly original. That's also what's great about "old music". There's are actually many artists that are doing original things with original approaches, but the current format of commercial radio won't let the good stuff through. The reason you and I can rejoice in knowing GB, was the result of a proactive fan base and I guess a small miracle. The point, "old music" is still great. So are all the innovative new artists we'll never hear of.

[@KingLegendary1]

now this is that old music and it is so much better than whatever we have today

[@Bapuji42]

10 years later, it doesn't even seem old to me

[@TheMcS17]

This is such a complicated song and the ways that they change it (with more prevalent harmonies and with alternative instrumental parts) is unbelievably professional

[@Sarry-Banders999]

this song fucks me up in the best way

[@lcarthel]

+carl jaysen It is ecstacy in the shape of sound

[@livingintechnicolor]

Same! What is life without this song??? Or this band??

[@orbitaljunkie]

I keep coming back to this transcendent performance, year after year.

[@blawblawdeorleansebraganca5607]

Same feeling here, never fails to amaze

[@davids8923]

Same here. Still after 13 years.

[@Steadyrock100]

this song is timeless.

[@alexmilne3335]

That violin player was killin it

[@DarkSaint411]

Do you mean that in a good or a bad way?

[@alexmilne3335]

DarkSaint411 good

[@savagelavender]

Letterman had the best taste in music. Still love repeat watching the time he got so stoked hosting Future Islands.

[@PipSqueak808]

His voice is magical

[@austin78993]

This band is one of the most unique of our generation. This is a band we will be remembered for right here. Along with Arcade Fire. First two bands, imo, that I really think have done something completely different and have allowed rock music to stay fresh and not recycled.

[@daurpm]

First two well known bands.

[@austin78993]

well you have to be well known to be remembered unfortunately. I guess some bands from this era could pull a velvet underground and be more famous later on.

[@dude443]

Radiohead too

[@BrettPlank]

One of the more beautiful four minutes and nineteen seconds of my life.

[@стрелок-ч7р]

Brett Plank Yeah man, that dude talking at the beginning will definetly be one for the years.

[@Sportsguyy18]

Just recently went through this band's entire discography, and I loved every song. This band is awesome but I wanted to see how well they could translate their sound live...and holy shit this gave me goosebumps. This is even better than the studio version, this made my day. No actually, this made my week.

[@nickfromCO]

"they go we go, i want you to know, what i did i did." that part sends chills up my spine every time....

[@carlossantiagogomez888]

So simple yet beautiful

[@BoxUpMyBones]

Seriously, Chris Bear is one of the most underrated drummers in this particular vein of music. So subtle, yet incredibly complex, with all of his grooves. Love it!

[@MicahBuzanMUSIC]

This song is a masterpiece.

[@MattiasLindhe]

The sound quality of this performance is just amazing. The sound guy did a great fuckin' job, indeed!

[@SouthernPoint52]

life is dangerously fast thank god im listening to the right music

[@bestmantoday]

14 years later... You not lying.

[@peteyhook]

this song makes me want to cry

[@dash132]

As a DJ, it is an absolute honor everytime I get to play music by Grizzly Bear. I really hope they put out a live album one day too

[@themultiplechristopher8066]

This is such a special song and congratulations to that one violin guy he made this performance bloody magical. 🤘

[@drviz]

People discussing if the violinist messed up after all this time... there are these things called triplets and offbeats lmao... I play violin myself and that performance was so on point I can't even...Also the violins are not actually the ones who end the song, it's the cello who still plays the last beat and I hadn't noticed! After 7 years of watching this! I love Grizzly Bear soooo muuuuch 💙💙💙

[@jamesgrant6360]

drviz they are non musical dumbasses this was perfection!!😑

[@hallelumaybe]

I just imagine many people watching this when it aired, probably never have listened to Grizzly Bear before and (hopefully) having their mind blown by this because wow

[@anthonywilliamscreates]

That was IMMACULATE. One of the most beautiful performances on Letterman.

[@kalebcrommett1349]

Definitely one of the few bands I will always come back to. veckatimest and shield (plus the b sides) are absolute gold imo.

[@CocktailsWithEdgar]

incredible voice

[@woodashleyd]

His voice... Jesusssss. It is insanely beautiful!

[@saifa6359]

This song and his voice sends chills through my soul.

[@O.G.Rex.]

This is an amazing performance of an amazing song!

[@TwentyTwenty90]

I actually cant get over how perfect this performance is. 100 times better than the record.

[@harpoolmusic]

I honestly thought the violin picking at the end was perfect! Just because the violin ended on the off beat, before the bass and drums played the final note, doesn't mean he messed up or ruined it. It was intended to be that way, and it just means this band is far beyond following the basic rules of song endings and beginnings...one of the many things that makes Grizzly Bear one of the great and true originals of our generation.

[@diogosaldanha2526]

This song is extasy! Amazing performance

[@aliciavclark]

This song, no matter how many times I listen to it, gives me the chills every time.

[@Lauufy]

saying that i love this band would be an understatement.

[@novakaine12]

This performance is nothing short of phenomenal. Gah, Ed Droste has such an amazing voice. Can't wait to see them again!

[@Burton82190]

The violin solo at the end is soooo amazing... I replayed it about 5 times when I first heard it

[@aleclikespie19]

He clearly did not make a mistake at the end. He played it exactly how it was intended to be played. Come on people.

[@michaelgavin7621]

I really think Letterman really enjoyed this performance. And that makes me even happier.

[@LaPlaztique]

Gorgeous vocals, crazy amazing song...I close my eyes when I listen to this song and every single time, it takes me away on a journey to another dimension.

[@7Robot6]

just seen these guys live in Columbus for the second time. Every time I hear them, they just give me chills. Such an amazing, unique sound and talent these guys have. Music that gets in your bones.

[@lasttractionhero]

This song is the best thing I've heard in MY LIFE. gosh darn everytime I hear this song I just have to stop whatever I'm doing and I DIE. I die out of the sheer intensity.

[@sadakoprochichi]

One of the best albums to come out in years. They deserve every scrap of recognition they get, and more.

[@TemplarReturns]

Fuck, this is so damn good. damn it....

[@tee_savy100]

The audience was shook after this performance

[@marxengels16]

The album version is very beautiful and languid, but this has so much power to it that it's just unspeakably brilliant. Thank goodness they're coming to New Zealand soon!

[@circling-girl]

When I listened to the album for the first time, this was my favorite song immediately. Incredible performance of an incredible song.

[@circling-girl]

I started tearing up at about 3:20. One of the most beautiful performances ever.

[@gspindles]

That was intense

[@vladdkristmanov3057]

I have always enjoyed this performance. Especially the strings. Awesome.

[@nickfromCO]

wow what a haunting performance...this song sends chills up my spine. incredible.

[@BlackLilyxx]

I could listen to this song on repeat, all day, all night. Along with Service Bell with Feist.

[@angelicjos]

Shivers... truly

[@Denature1020]

I'm spoiled on this version....when the song comes up on spotify I open up this version right away

[@IleanaSaucedo-l1w]

[@irlancruz1360]

Amazing performance!

[@MAKEITWORK]

i've seen them live--hands down, best show i have ever been to (and i have been to A LOT of shows). the experience was almost religious. heavenly, some might say

[@thelastlittlemonster]

so much talent!!!

[@charliegrs]

I feel like the singer is type of person I could talk to about all my issues...

[@element68]

this is one of the most create and well done live performances i"ve ever seen

[@Theus1005]

Das Lied ist so großartig und dazu noch sehr schön life vorgetragen! Ich liebe diese Gruppe!!!^^

[@suburbanimal]

Wow i just fell in love with this band! Also i want a string quartet in my band :)

[@kevomusica]

seen this band live in edinburgh a couple of months ago. a friend took me. i had'nt heard much of ther songs, but i really enjoyed it. very atmospherical.

[@nickfromCO]

could not agree more. this is an incredible song and an absolute chilling performance.

[@TearInTheirHands]

I just listened to Grizzly Bear for the first time, and I'm already in love with them.

[@CaptainErn]

this has to be in the top 5 best songs/performances of the past 100 years.

[@cakeball]

the violion harmonies at 3:23...wow. Marvelous.

[@xn6]

just heard these guys on tv the other night... absolutely amazing. such obvious integrity and passion

[@DanielOrion74]

Pure auditory perfection! Just had an eargasm....

[@saxaphoneg]

this is one of the best live preformance i have ever seen. and this is one of the most amazing bands ever.

[@TestSpecimen42]

One of the best, if not the best live performance I've seen on Letterman. These guys are going far.

[@drummerwes81]

I'm seeing these guys on September 26th at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor...CAN'T WAIT!!

[@tehJESSEH]

I overlooked this performance. Coming back to it, I can safely say this is one of the top 10 performances on Letterman of all time.... easily.

[@aockid]

thank you for being amazing grizzly bear. also the violin man was astonishingly boss.

[@Sergio0Oo]

excellent bass intro, inmidiatelly you realize that this is going to be a great song. my favorite

[@Fishman123469]

It's so unorthodox, so beautiful

[@lou_ctx7465]

Best live of ready able

[@STEVeUNIX]

what an outstanding performance.

[@CastielA3G]

Every video that I watch having to do with Grizzly Bear is amazing. They record great albums and their live performances compete with the album versions and that is something seldom seen. Whoever says they are the Beatles of the 20th Century is definitely correct. This and Two Weeks are just astounding.

[@Pri03]

im sad i missed this. i LOVE this song!!

[@BigJ11am]

Thank you as well ladies.

[@AllendeC3]

One of my favourite Grizzly Bear's song. I love it!

[@jcrm05]

These guys are perfection.

[@charleeinwonderland]

the flow and energy of all the music is perfect, and his vocals are so soothing. i wanna see them live!!!!

[@Bramhalt]

Chris Bear can be so subtle, yet so powerful; His range is astounding.

[@lacerta13]

One of the most amazing things I've ever seen or heard!!

[@LucidDream]

They give me butterflies, especially this song. Feels like I am experiencing my first love all over again...

[@danielagranger6626]

Obra de arte!😍 hermosa cancion❤️😍❤️

[@Sergio0Oo]

one of the best bands now at days.... thanks grizzly bear!!!

[@EmmanuelMelgoza77]

favorite song, just lovely.

[@hwm44]

superb performance!!!! 5 stars!!!!

[@CindyBarg]

Am sorry I missed them in concert some months ago...love 'em!!!

[@rutledgemcmillin5064]

These guys are brilliant.

[@TwentyTwenty90]

Absolutely Stunning.

[@DW8807]

he has an amazing voice.

[@MikeLightheart715]

Amazing that they can sound so fantastic live.

[@nickfromCO]

talk about an underrated band. this is music right here.

[@nickfromCO]

one of the best live performances i've seen on letterman...right up there with "afraid of everyone" by the national.

[@cowheadcow]

Letterman was so awkward at the end of the performance - not shaking Chris Taylor's hand, then calling the string quartet "ladies' with a guy in there. But that doesn't take away from the performance. This was awesome.

[@wellygirlbee2877]

Wow, found it tonight and love it.

[@andrexer]

Realy good!, incomparable sound.

[@BillyBird]

Just beautiful. My favourite song off the album as well

[@StephDalo]

i'm so in love with this song. this band is amazing

[@natures_avatar]

Wow, they owned that performance, perfection!