NIИ ft. Gary Numan (Metal & Cars)

[@chipford1945]

One of my favorite things about this video: it's clear that Reznor is a huge fan, and has infinite respect for Numan. He's not trying to hone in and split the singing, put himself in the spotlight with Numan; he's at the keyboard, playing as part of the band while Gary is up front singing. True respect, from one consummate musician to another.

[@scotty193]

Or simply put no room for egos both are true artists.

[@greggreen5337]

AMEN BRO

[@CONSIDERABLYMORE1]

whatever

[@tostare]

Totes. "Reznor is my tambourine player"

[@alevigar]

That's the main thing that struck me as well. Reznor, true artist, no ego.

[@jodifisher1984]

every band since 1979 owes something to Gary Numan. Just most people don't know it.

[@Encrypted_God]

in that Genre' yes....I agree. But there are sooooo many groups that helped to pave the way.

[@julianjung650]

He has no idea how many of us were influenced by him. He's a musician's musician.

[@doughnutdoney997]

Gary Numan probably owes Kraftwerk a lot as well :)

[@Equality72521sr]

Indeed! Just like every metal guitarist and Roy Clark, but many don’t even know it!

[@aaronski02]

And Gary owes everything to Kraftwerk

[@Bagel_editzzz]

The smile he gives the bassist at 6:54 is one of my favourite KZbin "mini-moments"

[@nomiSimple]

this

[@ClueSign]

Andrew Brady I watch it for that moment. Cheers.

[@JeansWebbTv]

Noticed that one two. Differen music style, but there's a similar, brilliant moment in Lindsey Buckingham's live version of "Countdown" on Letterman, where he looks back at the drummer.

[@lonibrock8387]

Yes! Pure joy

[@nja3224]

I don't mind saying my eyes teared up when they broke into Cars. Always liked that song, always will. This was a bad ass version with an edge, will watch it about 20 more times before the night's over.

[@stevenl5652]

Best version I've ever heard actually, although the original will always hold a special place.

[@jackkitchen737]

Same here

[@ClueSign]

NJA 3 watching with tears Sept 2 2019

[@billycat2168]

yep.. this was sweet.

[@DanielOrion74]

Dude, ditto.

[@albertsewell878]

drummer had a blast it seems

[@jameshowland7393]

He was off the wall!!!! an AWESOME job!

[@pupster6848]

Rubin giving it some

[@Allagi22]

If there was no Gary Numan, Trent Reznor would have probably still made music but it would have sounded a lot different. NIN owes a lot to Numan and it's really cool to see Reznor pay respect and play with one of his idols like this.

[@Encrypted_God]

Well, said and I agree :)

[@hatusage]

They are als real friends now

[@BenC460]

And now if you go listen to I Am Dust by Numan you can totally hear a NIN influence. I love it.

[@MrArchie800]

Great stuff but IMO should have went heavier rather than just replicate

[@malanders1355]

Trent has himself pretty much said exactly what you just did, mate.

[@wayneengland8056]

I was fortunate enough to be at this gig. This vid brings it all back. An absolutely phenomenal evening.

[@smegger68]

Yep I was there too. It was a monumental, unforgettable night out :)

[@rickkomorowski3370]

Wish I was there also

[@eggbaron3968]

Imagine how cool it must've been to be Trent in that moment. To get to perform with one of your heroes in front of an adoring crowd. May we all experience something so remarkable.

[@nicko-7749]

Jack H twice! He was on stage with Bowie too!

[@z352kdaf8324]

Oh come on. you have it reversed. Numan performing with Reznor would have been Numan's dream come true.

[@avid2112]

@@z352kdaf8324 I bet it was great for both of them

[@annapocalypse6382]

@@z352kdaf8324 numan was a huge inspiration/influence for Trent.

[@freqenc]

Nothing else dominates as ol school. Still has the world screaming.Thanks Gary.

[@summerswinterer9247]

Gary looks the same as he did in 1979, Wow!

[@Enigmatism415]

Somehow with a better hairline now than back then.

[@Canadiana71]

Hair implant.

[@silenziostampa4423]

@@Canadiana71 No implant, that is a wig. Not a great one either. But it is Numan, so who cares.

[@Canadiana71]

@@silenziostampa4423 "But it is Numan". One hit wonder. Fantastic wig by the way. :-P

[@ClueSign]

@@silenziostampa4423 He's been interviewed about his hair transplants and is very open about it -- he's had five hair transplants and a facelift.

[@myoptik3x103]

Man, when Cars kicks in and the crowd just loses it’s collective shit, it’s so nice to see Gary Numan appreciated by so many young people

[@Encrypted_God]

Lol! "the crowd loses its collective shit". Now that is funny.. Lol

[@MJH_1963]

Gary Numan a true pioneer. High school memories.

[@elevenstar]

Yessss! Long time before Depeche Mode!

[@rickkomorowski3370]

Drummer absolutely nails this !!!

[@jameshowland7393]

Ilan beating those drums like they owe him money!! Awesome work!

[@susanclark3035]

I love Gary Numan's "Metal" and I love Trent's/NIN's cover of "Metal" but I love this version of "Metal" by Gary Numan backed by NIN the most. And I would let Trent Reznor shake my tambourine any day.

[@pupster6848]

Gary and Trent have the upmost respect for each other That crowd got to see and hear something rather special that night

[@christophertritt]

Seriously - this is the reason I watch KZbin. Thanks for posting this!

[@JJReagan]

I was always a Numan fan Cars one of top 5 songs I was maybe 16-17 when it came out list track of him then I rediscovered his music so much more depth! I’m obsessed can’t get enough!

[@lucyv2279]

I love Gary's big smile when they start to play Cars.

[@Encrypted_God]

@Lucy V RIGHT!?

[@marinapowell8903]

This was honestly such a cool moment in music history. Two of my favorite musicians and they work together SO well.

[@Encrypted_God]

RIGHT!?

[@BlackCatGrinz]

That bridge between songs...i just wanna cry...

[@Encrypted_God]

I know right!

[@zoinks29]

This concert had to rock. Gary sounds great with NIN.

[@antonios2523]

It doesn't get any better then this

[@badnewshooty9728]

0:55 Gary Numan comes out looking like a total bad ass. NiN's "Metal" back in 2000 was the first time I'd heard a Gary Numan song. I love this video.

[@ScottWozniak]

That version of Cars was f*cking EPIC. 😳

[@thegreatpoo2electricboogal318]

Gary numan? say no more.

[@Encrypted_God]

+Richard Foff : For real dude

[@kozmo820]

Wow....this drummer is right on top of it. Where does Trent find these guys??

[@B__C]

Yeah, the drummer bad ass!!

[@nealefrazer4247]

hell yes ...my lordie me is he fkn grand

[@tristanraine]

@@nealefrazer4247 Pretty sure its Ilan Rubin , been playing for NIN for a while, and yes he's a fantastic drummer.

[@ronbo11]

He lived up to playing Cedric Sharpley's (RIP) original, excellent rhythms. Sharpley's playing helped make Numan's music ROCK since the analog synths sounded great with his outstanding acoustic drum support!

[@rupertfergusson]

He’s like Animal from the Muppets personified.

[@msanchez1680d]

you can tell by the hair at the end how the drummer put all the heart and the energy in the last song, outstanding!!

[@smujohnson]

That drummer is sick. He puts his heart and soul into it.

[@rebeccasingleton6173]

Gary Newman betters with age. I'll never forget the first time I heard Metal at a friend's house. That was the main reason I ran out to by The Pleasure Principle even though the song Cars was blasting on all radio channels. AMAZING TO SEE NIN JAMMING HIS TUNES. I THINK IT'S AWSOME AND I AM AS BLOWN AWAY BY THIS. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS. WILL ALWAYS LOVE NEWMAN! Trent, you be looking good yourself. The tambourine is a big part of The song Cars, but I've never seen a man play one so slick & sexy!!!!!!!!!!

[@Encrypted_God]

Yea...I agree. When I first his music I was HOLY SHIT!. My older brother and I went to his concert here in Mn back in '80-'81

[@sammencia7945]

Ladies and Gentlemen. I give you...the Shure SM-58 Been everywhere for half a century

[@fordtoy2000]

OMFG! I was 7 years old when Cars came out. So damned awesome to see Numan relevant and that track delivered so aggressively and in a very smart and timeless fashion. Cheers!

[@vannjunkin8041]

I was 7 too!

[@JA-io8nx]

Holy fuck. When the drum intro to Cars kicks the song in, look at that crowd reaction, OMFG...only music can do that

[@Encrypted_God]

I agree

[@JA-io8nx]

@@Encrypted_God I know I'm about 5 years late to the party when it comes to your post but thanks for sharing this video. It's fantastic

[@Encrypted_God]

@@JA-io8nx meh.... That does not matter. As long as you enjoyed the video

[@JA-io8nx]

@@Encrypted_God great stuff, thank you

[@Encrypted_God]

@@JA-io8nx I've been a looong fan of GN since 1978. Since the mid 90's, I FELL IN LOVE WITH with NIN

[@billygoat8204]

Gary Numan just released a new album and it's sounding good

[@DocHorror666]

Well you know you've peaked when Trent Reznor is a playing tambourine for you.

[@Encrypted_God]

Lol...

[@stevec1770]

What got me was watching that crowd going bananas to Cars. I spoke with Gary outside of Irving Plaza in NYC about 20 years ago, and he said, "It just surprises me that anyone even remembers who I am." That was genuine humility. I think I said something like, "What do you mean? You're fucking Gary Numan!' It was something like that. Anyway, he gave me a little furtive smile. He deserves to see a whole new generation going apeshit over his music. It's as great today as it was then. Timely. And timeless.

[@pupster6848]

Every part of this set was dialed in 100%

[@sebdos]

One year ago i had no clue who Gary Numan was. Now it seems to me he was always there.

[@fslayer1290]

Mr. Reznor has made the tambourine sexy. Also, GARY NEWMAN SINGING CARS WITH NIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevenl5652]

Crazy ain't it a tambourine in metal! All about the music folks!

[@rodx5571]

Trent stepped up, gave him props, acknowledged his contribution and influence to NIN, and then stepped back into the background and let Gary Numan have his moment, How many premeir headliner artists hand over the spotlight and hope they get upstaged? And truth be told, the tambourine is usually handled by a stage hand or as a space filler when the instrument is at rest. Kind of like an extra in a movie. Big props to Trent Reznor for Letting a legend have his stage and his spotlight for a moment and doing the grunt work for the cause of making Gary Numans moment better. 2 sweaty men hugging is usually gay, but not this time, ha ha.

[@alancroke2543]

That would be NIN performing with Gary Numan. Not the Other way round.

[@seventeenseconds1698]

@@alancroke2543 Who cares

[@djjerome]

cars is a perfect future pop song. too bad the future didn't live up to the promise.

[@billycann842]

See also 'Hoverboard'.

[@djjerome]

will do.

[@sandansaiyan5675]

djjerome and now cars are singing only by metalbangers

[@vannjunkin8041]

Yeah but the musics Still Here

[@Emlizardo]

Trent himself takes up the tambourine and shakes that groove right in the pocket.

[@MrMickthemonster]

That drummer is as good as Bonham....fucking assassin.

[@owenjackman426]

This is why the internet was invented was to see Trent Reznor playing this song on the tambourine!

[@kenabiggs]

Two other things I love about this video. 1). The camera angle, it’s like you’re a band member. Feels so good. 2). The smile on Gary’s face at 6:55, it’s like “get ready for this shit, it’s gonna be fun”.

[@jimmisuelovett5970]

London gets to experience some of the best concerts on Earth. This is just one in hundreds. Wish I could have been there for this one.

[@ivandamico93]

I saw this tour @the Palladium in Los Angeles! Same 2 songs the place was SHREDDED it was a fucking eargasm!

[@vrmmmm]

Gary Numan, perhaps the best keyboard player of all time!!! LOL, honestly I love this video and Gary Numan.

[@scotty193]

That drumming was what this song deserved it works so well.

[@nathansmith4529]

Wow .. Just wow.. Perfect musical experience right here.

[@ChrisBrady24]

The highlight of NIN's career.

[@johnkerr7249]

That harmony between keyboards and the drummer for last 90 secs is awesome 🎶

[@ladodelapared]

Absolutely fantastic!!!!! Gary Numan knows friends are electric! What a sensational combo!!!! Thanks for the upload - just got the neighbours knocking at the door....... they can fucking wait.

[@Encrypted_God]

LOL!!! I know right.. :)

[@MrCubaismo]

Damn right. Buy them earplugs.

[@barrywalsh3298]

Damn straight

[@alinflorin1045]

Two giants of the prog, next to each other! Fabulous!

[@sammencia7945]

This gives 'Cars' a proper arena rock performance with a killer band behind it. Really no room for improvement. Just perfect.

[@Amber-hz1ki]

How can Gary Numan sound exactly the same now as he did when he was younger? A lot of singers voices aren't as good as they get older. He's barely changed. Amazing.

[@andrewlaw]

He's never had the greatest of vocal range to lose to be fair. Don't get me wrong I'm a huge Numan fan but he doesn't exactly push the limits.

[@NaruSasuLemon]

6:52 look at that smile. he knows he's still appreciated

[@crueltyuponus]

I think he was smiling because it looks like he almost fell down before that smile

[@Traildraft]

He's such a humble person. I think he really appreciates the crowd. Who says old rockers don't have fun!

[@reneetorgerson3067]

One of the best uses for a tambourine ever is in this song! My favorite!

[@Sindollx666x]

This always gives me goosebumps. I'd die to see Gary and Nin do a whole show together like Nin did with Bowie. Omg.

[@RedQueenCreative_Roxie]

Man I am so jealous of trent getting to play with all of his heroes like Bowie and Gary Numan and Peter Murphy, that's when you know you have made it!

[@chrisdrocezesky3506]

Dont forget about Robert Smith. Ohhhh,.,., moments!!

[@WorldwideWyatt]

I’m equally as jealous of those other guys for getting to play with a legend like Trent Reznor.

[@inprogress93]

Has more to do with being a humble and true artists with lots of respect for his own idols. Not being full of yourself is a virtue seldomly seen in this business

[@keenanbob9254]

I have never heard this song "Metal' before but it is quite hypnotic.

[@leifhietala8074]

Can you imagine the power of standing on that stage. Trent Reznor and a buttload of musicians behind you, absolutely lighting up the whole place. And then they open up your signature song. It wasn't what they came for, it's not quite NIN's style. But it's your song, and you've been taking the audience on a trip and they're having a great time. Those unmistakable three drumbeats land, Gary's face lights up. And the whole crowd goes absolutely nuts.

[@Bluexhox]

You nailed it

[@DontcallmeFrancis]

What a completely LEGENDARY performance

[@jameshowland7393]

This version has such punch and edginess to it. I like the original, I REALLY like this version! Being a drummer this one speaks to me!!

[@hadassahtannenbaum8828]

Drummer is in the bloody pocket. Ilan Rubin.

[@Conn30Mtenor]

Gary got such a horrible treatment from the UK music press- he's come through the hate to the place he's in now. Wonderful to witness.

[@jeremytrombley8621]

Holy CATS this brings back some memories. One of the first cassettes i bought was Gary Numan's 'The Pleasure Principle' back in '79

[@Luke-kp1px]

Keep coming back to this. I would love a version of NIN 'Metal' with Gary Numans' original metal vocals over it.

[@redskywalker3374]

I'm 49 & Gary is older than me...we both look somewhere around 30 but how time goes tick tock is the real surprise !

[@neilmarsden683]

What a perfect 👍 combination of electronic music mixed with rock

[@justynmatlock8873]

Mind blowing to think that Numan is 58 here !!!!

[@biancaestla]

it's true that Numan was so despised, yet so incredibly powerful and catchy. The best industrial synthetic pop of the eighties along with Kraftwerk if you ask me…

[@Encrypted_God]

Absolutely, and I couldn't explain it any better :)

[@mitchcoop1]

Love how NIN band backs up Gary: I still do not know why "Cars" 35 years later affects me so. (Love the drummer also)

[@vannjunkin8041]

Show for the ages.. all of you who went.. you know how important and kickass this was.. I'm sure it was magical🤘🏻🤘🏼🤘🏿

[@mmillerssn]

I am so envious of the people who attended this concert to see this awesome performance.

[@markaprill6501]

I had Gary Numan and the tube way army cassette tape Replicas in 1980.

[@jonathansweeney4091]

I didn't see Numan live until last year and yet it's great fusion of what I l have loved for 35 years!! This still ranks was an awesome collaboration and I must be a chuck of those views. Awesome!!!

[@Encrypted_God]

Hell yes!!! I was sooooo into Human back when I was 13+

[@JAYMES2568]

Jonathan Sweeney I saw him live in both 83 & 84 and it was a fantastic stage show. Two hours plus and a pleasure. Great showman

[@samuelwilton8369]

He still sing like 1979 what a voice

[@MissSunny1966]

My new favorite video!

[@alisonkovacs9871]

Love this so so much and love gorgeous Gary so so much too thanks so much for sharing this absolutely amazing xx

[@TribalStorm777ForEternity]

Dear Gary Numan and Trent Reznor. May you bring about so much darkness that the light is evident as it is. A darkness that will only be enlightened by your intelligence and intellect in this life or the next.

[@hctiwt]

In all 7 times I have seen NIN live.. I have missed guest performances every time.. Thank you NIN and Rob Sheridan for capturing this.. e

[@leifhietala8074]

Damn that drummer is on fire. He's having a blast.

[@Encrypted_God]

I want his boots!

[@jackieblu7111]

Mr. Kelley G.M. Rice I've just bought some of these boots,sexy as hell...

[@Encrypted_God]

Right on :)

[@wildirishrose01]

That's so funny. That's the first thing I thought. I do too.

[@Encrypted_God]

;) Fucking baddass

[@MrMctuck]

I realise that the comments are 3 years old but I'm after those boots. Can you tell me where you got them from please, and are they available in the UK?

[@harryguy45]

So cool

[@Encrypted_God]

The show at Fillmore Minneapolis was absolutely breathtaking with V.I.P TIX

[@TheRealWinsletFan]

Hot Polymoog action

[@turnstylee]

I keep coming back to this, as well as sharing it

[@Encrypted_God]

Awesome. I as well still watch this. It's incredible to watch from time-to-time. Keep sharing. Especially to the younger generation that is younger generation. Anything other than the rap bullshit ;) Anyways...keep watching and sharing :)

[@omega311888]

Never knew this existed! Thanks for posting!

[@Encrypted_God]

You are SOOOO welcome. Please enjoy

[@antoniusmanso2982]

SÜPËR! HIPER SHOW! GREAT NUMAN.🎸🎸🎸😎😎😎🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@amberbragg2157]

Wow, just wow, so glad to find this!!! Beautiful, perfect, thank you for sharing!!

[@numannoid1]

Gary sang cars absolutely the best I've ever heard him sing it he so enjoyed that I could tell still makes me so emotional watching this everytime the best

[@memphis786]

great to see them together, they are definitely two of the best.

[@mojopin70]

I loved playing Quake on ps1 with his soundtrack, loved Numan when i was a kid. Great combination on stage these two.

[@MyMalloryHeart]

holy shit i love gary soooo much!!!!

[@rochellecarter762]

No words to explain how happy this clip makes me! Epic moment in concert history!

[@TheTrance69]

Being a big fan of Numan brought me here and although I have heard of 9 inch nails never really heard their music. Saying that serious Fucking musical talent going on that stage. Awesome!

[@jseven9868]

Masters performing with a legend. A recipe to suit all forks.

[@mindcircus007]

WOW! I would have loved to have been at this show - what an amazing guest performance by the master Gary Numan! Much respect to Trent :)

[@parasite-b9604]

Easily the best live video I've ever seen. Fucking amazing!

[@kingbotzcustoms]

God this was phenomenal, I can just imagine the energy in the place that night!!!!!!

[@joewelch576]

This is probably the best thing I've ever seen