Night Beats - Levitation Sessions (FULL SET)

Live album available on limited edition vinyl: bit.ly/NIGHTBEATS-YT-dsc
00:20 never look back (outlaw r&b)
03:23 new day (outlaw r&b)
07:03 the new world (sonic bloom)
12:05 sunday mourning (who sold my generation)
16:10 egypt berry (who sold my generation)
21:32 h-bomb (h-bomb ep)
25:05 right/wrong (who sold my generation)
27:57 stuck in the morning (outlaw r&b)
31:56 no cops (who sold my generation)
35:33 cream johnny (outlaw r&b)
41:39 ticket (outlaw r&b)
45:10 shadow (outlaw r&b)
48:30 that's all you got (single)
For Night Beats’ Levitation Session, Danny Lee Blackwell and his band ventured out into the Mojave Desert and recorded a discography spanning 13 track set on reel-to-reel tape, featuring classic Night Beats tracks and a chance to hear some jams off their new LP “Outlaw R&B” in the live setting. The show features original Night Beats drummer James Traeger, The Black Angels’ Ramiro Verdooren on guitar, Chris Maciel on Bass, Mikey Whiteside on keys and as always, Danny Lee on lead guitar and vox.
Recording with all analog equipment in the blazing Mojave heat was a test of both the band and their vintage gear (they even had to put ice on their guitar pedals to keep them operational), but well worth the trouble because they emerged from the desert with a dusty, warm-hued rock n roll artifact ready to share with the world. More than just a cool location, the desert provided Night Beats an opportunity to tap into something deeper in the Mojave:
"For our Levitation Session we recorded on reel-to-reel 1/2 inch tape in the middle of the Mojave Desert in Antelope Valley. Due to my natural tendencies to explore the layers of my ancestry and being forever inspired by the beautiful sounds coming out of the Saharan desert, I wanted to challenge myself to produce a recording that doesn't filter but fully embraces a similar environment. A search for symbiosis between the music and the ground it’s made on. Thanks to a place I love and respect, a welcomed challenge, and some of my closest friends, what you are hearing is Night Beats in one of its truest and rarest forms. Thank you for listening and thank you to those who lived on and cherished this land before us."
-Danny Lee Blackwell // Night Beats
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Filmed in Antelope Valley, California
Directed by Hamilton Boyce
Edited by Hamilton Boyce
Camera Operators: Hamilton Boyce, Danny Hahn, Riley Bray, Anthony Ferrara
Recorded by: Ian Doerr
Mixed and mastered by: Chris Maciel, DLB, and Joey Oaxaca
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[@whipshaw]

00:20 never look back (outlaw r&b) 03:23 new day (outlaw r&b) 07:03 the new world (sonic bloom) 12:05 sunday mourning (who sold my generation) 16:10 egypt berry (who sold my generation) 21:32 h-bomb (h-bomb ep) 25:05 right/wrong (who sold my generation) 27:57 stuck in the morning (outlaw r&b) 31:56 no cops (who sold my generation) 35:33 cream johnny (outlaw r&b) 41:39 ticket (outlaw r&b) 45:10 shadow (outlaw r&b) 48:30 that's all you got (single)

[@chrismathewsjr]

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Hey alan

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First time listening to this band, and it definitely is not my last 🤘🤘

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you're in for a treat

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Yeah I’ve never really listened to em a bunch but 3 songs in and I know this a good ass time. Great stuff, now I’m gonna have to get my wallet out and start buyin some vinyl lol

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What did i find here? 😲 this vibe is amazing. With Bands like Night Beats i dont cry anymore for not existing in the 70´s

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Thank you for not ruining it with commercials ♥️

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[@SourPlanet]

Never heard them, and instantly in love. Sits alongside some of my favorite spacey western jangle bands like Murder by Death.

[@qrdi81]

I just discovered this channel and....I'm speachlees.

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Hell yeah man

[@remdyxx]

this band is nuts literally. drummer is killer

[@simonsmith2642]

No hes really really not. He has terrible technique. He is solid. But really bad technique..

[@tioalexandru]

@@simonsmith2642 If he is solid and it sounds good, why care about his technique as if it is something that matters? Marty Friedman also has "bad technique".

[@simonsmith2642]

@@tioalexandru i don’t care if his hands fall off. Fuck it.

[@Omegawerewolfx]

Amazing set, loved it! Found this session by accident and I am so happy I did. I was listening to skate music and this video was in the recommendeds, so yeah ^_^

[@ryanpoole4739]

Babe, wake up, The GOAT session just dropped

[@meezerpocalypse6651]

that guitar tone is so fuggin DANK!!!! 😱😲😵😁😍

[@thevillageshaman]

He's a mf slasher... It's crunchy and crusty.. Fuzz... ⚡⚡⚡

[@choglatemilg]

i didnt know them until i went to Austin Psych Fest 2023, i watched them from in front of the sound booth and a very tall bald man blocked the sun for me with his enormous head for their entire set, it was by all means a perfect set.

[@maxvillwock2079]

Wow What a Sound…. Feels like a throwback to the 70s psychedelic rock era

[@johngauntt9509]

these guys take the 13th Floor Elevators sound to the next level

[@vicmacabre8414]

Exactly what I was thinking 😮‍💨

[@machellegatts3125]

Rip Rocky

[@bassednbasspilled6239]

the bassist is honestly goals, vibing so hard

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Energia pura..obrigado..de novo..!!!

[@ajgrob]

This set has some of the most epic "bass face" ever, love it!

[@marcusjoaquin7914]

Looks like Southern California Joshua Tree . Dope set played👍🤘❤️

[@FogTub]

This was my introduction to this band. So far I'm loving this. Feels like pure space echo goodness.

[@dylancrijns1362]

Wow! Legendary!

[@davestainer1]

Amazing set - great sound. Looking forward to Manchester in September

[@lazylion420]

imagine John Marston coming upon this performance in the middle of Cholla Springs while riding from Armadillo to Tumbleweed... it's a new century indeed

[@SpliffieBee]

John Marston - RDR - Rockstar - GTA5 - Vinewood Boulevard Radio - The Black Angels / Black Grease - The Black Angels Levitation Session - Night Beats Levitation Session That's how I ended up here, anyway.

[@redheart11tx]

Gorgeous, solid Gold Classic performance! 💛💛💛💛💛😘

[@ogamiitto999]

Love it!

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Love it! ♥

[@Mr.Steve-O]

This is sick A/F ... thank you !!!

[@miabol]

Absolutely love, love, love this!

[@VincentKaneMysterysCool]

Brilliant thank you

[@petermickelson7412]

SO good. Watched twice yesterday. TY!

[@oldschoolmotorcycleinc]

love every second of it........ from Aizawl, Mizoram - NorthEast India

[@El-Burrito]

I needed this. Night Beats is so good and this session sounds so good. They look so damn cool out in the desert too, it's the perfect setting. I will enjoy this video many times. Thanks for introducing me to this band.

[@pineapplecircus]

Likewise, man the guitar soloing around 14:00 - 14:77 repeating again even stronger right after the vox go back out till the end of that track strengthens the soul. Yes thanks Lev Ses' for introducing us to this and so much great music. Right now, 2022 after Pandemia we are being hit from every side of the USA & The world Canada's world of King Khan, Mark Sultan,Bloodshot Bill and all their colleagues and collaborations, that's the sign of an areas scene, like Bright Eyes and their label and all the interchanging members Saddle Creek I believe, Jay Reatard and all those who helped him come up, recorded him after & even during his constant self recordings, then all the bands he helped bring up and recorded, he alone birthed 8 bands,still goin ,after he passed. Thankyou Memphis, Mexico's Margaritas Podrisas, Iceland's scene, Idaho's scene ,check out Finn Riggins, their label and all those bands sharing members all on the same label, OCS ,their female vocalist now with her own band, The Black Lips, they alone have so many members, past and present,they alone could be responsible for a whole neighborhood! Southwest scene's now defunct, still legendary, NOBUNNY , W him comes Shannon Shaw's Shannon and the Clams, Hunx and his Punx, his dance project H.U.N.X. . OH Memphis' Magic Kids , our generations Beach Boys. There's the Twin Cities scene. It's all been known as The New Garage Rock Explosion. Then you have with bands like Dr.Dog, Delta Spirit, that girl who left OCS new band and a host of other bands that make up a whole scene called New Classic Rock, bands that sound like Wings, Bachman ,Turner, Overdrive, CCR, Bearded era Beach Boys, last album bearded Beatles. It goes on and on ! I mean I can go into more detail ,which honestly would take way to long but I could tell you how history repeats itself as we all know and things such as King Khan & the Shrines are our generation's James Brown, Mark Sultan's voice the reincarnation of Otis Redding, OCS=MC5, SHANNON SHAW's country solo album = Patsy Cline, Bloodshot Bill = ELVIS ,Sultan's latest Coffin Nails , a whole new direction for him with a full band and farfisa organ sounds beautifully like The Animals & THEM. it is truly amazing. What a time. A perfect time actually for MTV to actually but sadly will not, but should return to their original programming so such cool videos by so many like videos by Shannon & the clams, Hunx, Black Lips, Tandoori knights, Saba Lou, Dr. DOG, Almighty Defenders, Japanese Motors, Oblivians, Dr.Dog, OCS could all be seen on tv like the start of Grunge only that was just Seattle this is literally now the world who have said ENOUGH Pop music, all these bands,labels like we haven't even discussed musical impresario/band leader, creative genius,vocal trickster Mike Patton Ipecac Records founder who can vocally flip from Italian opera to Screamcore metal bands, rapper, r&b vocalist to a lil to the left of straightfoward mainstream rock band leader for Faith No More to experimental Mr. Bungle, death metal screamer for Dead Cross and all the new bands on his label. The problem..? Not 1 8f these bands are heard on satellite radio, theres no MTV, You have to just know, you have to take yourself down the rabbit hole on KZbin, bandcamp, all the various online places but if you dunno what you're looking for then you will just hear what youve heard. Only by chance thru shows on Netflix have I heard ppl discovering bands like Harlem. Maybe I should use this post along with my news articles from booking bands and crowned King of the music scene booking bands in my area for a channel on Sirius Satellite Radio? Hmmm.... Happy Listening

[@RobertSlover]

"looks" are irrelevant.

[@arcray12]

High production indeed!

[@El-Burrito]

@@RobertSlover It's irrelevant to the music sure, but that doesn't mean it ain't true

[@RobertSlover]

@@El-Burrito ?....lets hope no damage was done to the sensitive ecology in what looks like Joshua tree.

[@Idanha]

Great recording! ❤️‍🔥

[@thecentra1scrutinizer]

seeing these guys this friday, can’t wait

[@6bender]

Great concert from a great band. Fuzz, reverb, and delay!!!

[@magician_one]

love this band many years, thanks for this !

[@Zangojack]

This is so good! Can't believe I haven't heard of them until now.

[@igordirtylounge7014]

Tanks guys...awsome

[@mitchs2148]

Have listened to this so many times whilst working in my garage now, love it. Great set to do some work to and have fun

[@BenBenBen127]

Amazing !!!!

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Divine - simply divine

[@yeastofthoughtsmind9623]

Killer set fellas! Please come to Atlanta! I would love to see you all play live!!

[@flucerojr2757]

Have no idea how i came across this video, sure glad i did. I'm speechless. Looking forward to hearing more. Keep on a rockin.

[@notop100]

What an awesome set by this gorgeous band. Love it!

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increible!!!!

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Wow! Awesome! ❤

[@acotts1517]

I thought this was a dubbed music video...holy moly this is a live recording. Great stuff. New fan here.

[@VLKV_loves_you]

great sound, great vibe, awesome sesion!

[@xur6907]

A crack band since its fist record, deserving more sucess and recognition. Keep on!!!

[@PatrickLarson]

Awesome set.

[@thomasgreenwood1920]

this band stole my heart !

[@benjaminbussell4824]

Amazing video! This band rips!!

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Great 🖤

[@dawidwieczorek7425]

thank you levitation

[@anitabucher9435]

Fantastique !!! Merci 🙏

[@SpliffieBee]

Came here to take a peek, stayed for the whole show. What a blast!

[@DJDAVEKHEN]

Flippin' fantastic

[@Letku77]

This set gives me POWER!! 🎸🔥

[@DustownTV]

incredible band, vibe, sound & setting. very glad this is how i got to know them ❤ levitation productions' always top notch 🤘🏻

[@bwa_8]

Je connaissais pas, mais c'est une chouette découverte 👌

[@MartaAurelia]

Danny playing guitar is pure magic! 🖤 Can't wait for September in Berlin!

[@emiliocuberos]

Even the clothing is great in this concert :), everyone very elegant. The shirt of the bass player is so cool

[@markmoormann1978]

Kick ass rock 'n roll. Nicely shot performance. Looking forward to seeing them in Munich!

[@juanc9644]

This live session sounds better than the studio recording, amazing!

[@ddordek906]

Oh wow, I love it guys! So God'amn'good! ❤

[@dman030]

💛❤‍🔥💛 this is so good......waiting for the next tour in Berlin. :-)

[@TheClaudq22]

Currently obsessing. The location and mad performance is something that must be appecriated and admired. 🖤 *uffffffff

[@EyalRonen11]

wow. pure gold

[@mmagier9005]

Fantastic ! , for me some kind of a gamer changer in music what i like

[@michaelorourke7032]

This band is excellent. Each song impressed me even more than the last. Well written melodies and lyrics.

[@nwshirts]

This is awesome

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dopedopedope y’all are the best

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Love you guys 🥰

[@alexandersupertramp7688]

Great music from great musicians😍

[@markestlin6100]

great stuff great setting fully getting off

[@racializedkanadian]

Yeah I'd go see these guys FOR SURE !! GREAT SET !!!!! The one undeniable thing is that the youtube algo for music is terrific. So GLAD I clicked !

[@jtc1285]

I remember seeing these guys open for The Black Angels ~2012 - absolutely amazing band and I love how their sound has evolved but stayed true to their roots.

[@peterzorba6326]

Real amazing cool band!!

[@nothertreeinbox]

You're playing in the place I was born and will die. Beautiful.

[@komitv9971]

После просмотра видоса на KEPX обнаружил вас снова. Ребятки вы - прекрасны! Творите дальше! Грейтфул маза фаза))

[@anthonycarelly3144]

15 min won't you say won't you say always stuck in my head -- never heard of this band before this youtube video I love youtube

[@user-rf9ps4gz8s]

simple and nice dimensions passing rythmes , without means u cant miss the aim of moving

[@zardportugal]

AMAZING.

[@xmas77]

So in certain times when i been working a lot and i finish at 3am i find myself turning up on many of the Levitation Sessions.. SO FUCKING THANK YOU FOR THIS CHANNEL!

[@micklee21]

Superb stuff chaps

[@ebbbflow]

I saw them @ Beach Goth Festival back in 2015 & was instantly hooked with the powerful performance. It's really interesting to see how their sound has evolved. Really digging the soulful sound in the more recent albums.

[@psyroad3920]

Отличная рекомендация) сразу музыка зашла.

[@SanplerVarondaro]

excelente video amigos saludos desde Baja California tijuana

[@Les537]

Nice set, boys.

[@exabrupto]

Inconfundible su sonido, qué gran banda. Qué personalidad sonora. los sigo desde el primer disco. Éramos realmente pocoS, y ellos eran tres.

[@Punkification101]

i dig it

[@gregmoralesCA90]

One of the few times the KZbin algorithm gets it right and suggests an awesome random band lol

[@youtubedocus]

This is great.

[@psyroad3920]

Группа замечательная!

[@obliterum]

Hello friends! I'm Evandro Neves from Brazil! I'm enjoying your sound!

[@estudionemesis2660]

goooood

[@oswaldoestebanbarco1924]

bandita bella, mucha magia junto al desierto 🖤🔮

[@stereode1uxe]

I want to sample that fresh drumbeat at the very very end of the vid. Solid solid set. Love the sound of this band.

[@Bopflix]

Very cool

[@jameswestley5643]

this is intense. dig it.

[@horiturk333]

Black metal is intense, this is hipster shit