NIN: The Becoming live at Sasquatch Festival 5.24.09 [HD]

Nine Inch Nails performs "The Becoming" live at the Sasquatch Festival in George, WA on May 24th, 2009.
Filmed by Rob Sheridan with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Audio mix by Blumpy.

[@garconrouge9099]

am I the only one who comes back to this video every once in a while after all these years? one of my favorite NIN songs and performances. so powerful

[@abcyoudothemath]

Definitely not the only one

[@nicholasstevenson817]

I've always loved this song, and only just found this video... I shall return again. I just came from this one, same story (kzbin.info/www/bejne/omSXk2uVqbF1bZY)

[@tinashoaf1665]

Yes I love it!!! ❤️

[@chimpansi2]

Ha ha, me too, back again now..

[@MeatPopsicle1408]

Dude I listen to this on the regular!

[@gavsky23]

What makes NiN for me is that they don't just bang-out some heavy crap, and that's it. Trent usually manages to put these great musical breaks in, unexpected and really effective. It shows that he really knows what he is doing, and is a brilliant musician and composer.

[@findlay1996]

Hello, 11 years later; couldn’t agree more

[@digitalparadigms]

As if there was ever a doubt 🧐

[@mathadiousgames]

Finally.... someone else nailed the noise inside my head 😉

[@aslazaimi5824]

A man who's been always keeping it real and gives all his soul in live performances.. So much love

[@nocomment9532]

Trent is and always has been one of my biggest musical influences, no matter ~how much/what~ drugs he's taken he always writes beautiful (and more importantly meaningful) songs. And calling them songs is an understatement.

[@RealMNeutral31]

@@nocomment9532 same here. Even with his strong and rugged voice. He is my favorite musician alive today. Much love to Trent Reznor.

[@Jeanleandrogameplays]

A band***

[@constantinepericleous7240]

@@nocomment9532 THE PAIN MAN... THE FREAKING PAIN

[@LivWildStyle]

Don't give up It wants me dead I drop this mic Upon your head

[@empress9554]

It would’ve sounded cool if the crowd started screaming like they were being murdered

[@shiv_ring]

For sure! :D

[@victorradial1179]

Hahahaha that's so hot

[@jonathanskinner2122]

Give it about four years.

[@RustinChole]

Yeah. That sample was what drives the song for me. It’s not buried in the mix it’s way up front. Gives it a wild atmosphere. This is still cool. But.... Having a basic trigger sample pre set on the keyboard to his right would’ve sounded awesome.

[@ronpaul1082]

A kid named kip kinkle was listening to this song in the 90s and writing down the words then Killed his parents and went and Sh ot up his sc hool . Not trents fault but you'll probably never hear that sample of people screaming during this song live .

[@ccostello09]

"It's part of me, it's inside of me." He was talking about the tambourine. He just regurgitated it stealthily and started playing it.

[@BADBRYZ]

He's talking about tinnitus.

[@starbridge6774]

Lmao 😂

[@ratboy_]

this is hilarious. i was thinking about this comment today while listening to this song while doing homework and just came back to laugh again.

[@jacobsamson257]

🍝🦆

[@MikeGipsonUSAF]

This rocks so fucking hard.

[@bigguy1164]

"Goddamn these sideburns on my head!"

[@dustdeviltc88]

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha..

[@potluck5896]

Never realized how sweet the bass line is

[@McSeverance]

Dude it's awesome. I love this recording

[@buttnekkedwonder6244]

Trent Reznor always singing his fucking heart out. God I love this song.

[@younggrasshopper3531]

I'm just now becoming. a nin fan ^_^ Is really no one talking about the acoustic guitar? Its funny and it's dope, I could tell how it contributes to the sound before that interlude. What art =)

[@viablespade]

Its amazing how many instruments NIN interprets in the majority of their songs

[@preziveoklot]

@@viablespade It`s because Trent is always going complete nuts in the studio by himself....and those poor guys have to learn to play / reproduce that glorious shit..LOL

[@scurus11scurus]

you new. welcome : )

[@michaelpinck2427]

Love at 4:30 when the crew guy in front casually catches Trent's mic stand... wonder how many times a show these guys are picking up instruments/stands as the guys roll through the show.

[@buttnekkedwonder6244]

haaaa good looks

[@stephenjbro]

ever see march of the pigs music vid? it's hilarious lol

[@ibeebizzy]

You have no fucking idea dude. Go back to the Self Destruct Tour in the 90's... it will blow your mind.

[@chriswheat8680]

I

[@Janemba126]

Enough times for a paycheck lol

[@praszu]

Lyrics in this song are incredible, I love it. Also, it is interesting to hear how the ending drums were played live. This requires some skills. I believe CD version of this song involved a drum machine?

[@elektrozil9728]

drum machine, yes

[@djadams3356]

Drum *machines*

[@nancybabbage1169]

right, drums on this are mind boggling.

[@Michael_Smith-Red_No.5]

It involved samplers, and a very early version of hard disk recording combined with MDMs. Reznor was pushing the envelope, even back then.

[@VuotoPneumaNN]

@ZERO_SIGNAL Ah yeah? I'd love to hear you replicate Autechre's "Gantz Graft" on live drums then.

[@A_New_Yorker_Lost_In_Florida]

the microphone is an instrument and Trent knows it. That is skill.

[@smiche]

I've been listening to NIN since I first heard Down In It... they have a dark streak that resonates with my soul... it's like a magic tonic that I must return to regularly or I may fade away.

[@avoiceinyourhead9405]

I think this was the most beautiful way someone could express that feeling

[@newmoon8582]

That was Very well said ......Expessed..... Truth

[@mud8723]

i guess you could say you might just slip away

[@brianmiller6340]

I'm 13 years removed from the worst experiences in Ramadi, and this song still reflects perfectly what war has done to my soul.

[@digitalparadigms]

Sorry for your loss. Counterintuitive, this music can heal and help one process.

[@alvinandanar7559]

I saw NIN live back in August, 2009 and they performed this song. I hadn't paid attention to it on "The Downward Spiral" up until that point. After seeing it live, it became one of my favorite NIN songs.

[@danp3677]

Alvin Andanar Absolutely agree with you 100%. The original didnt really do anything for me and then I saw this version and the song just came to life.

[@Shteno]

You hadn't pay attention to it on "The Downward Spiral"?!? Shit man...with me, it's the total opposite - it was the first song that caught my ear and mind, the moment I bought the LP (back in the dayz, on a cassette) . It just shows how different is the perception for one band's music, amongst all of us, who are even fans of the same band!

[@onam7801]

this live amazes me.

[@rafaelcalderon7969]

Alvin Andanar what's the song about can't figure it out its so deep

[@The_Cali_Dude_88]

I too missed it when new, bought the album primarily for 'closer' of course...but reverse from your experience, found it again via listing to Amazon and this time around the full album with headgear...it makes a big difference...anyway this song was like wow how'd I miss this?...found the 'live' version and was convinced...?...he couldn't do it 'justice'...and was pleasantly proven wrong!!!...its great!

[@JasonChamberlain]

Still so in love with this lineup. JMJ, Finck, and Rubin make up such a powerhouse for Reznor’s music. Cortini and Ross too.

[@jameswallace5235]

I prefer North, White, Freese and Cortini with Trent.

[@moonboogien8908]

I was once a professional trent reznor mic picker-upper. The pay was nice, but I just couldn't handle the work load.

[@petrichor04_]

underrated comment

[@chavruta2000]

How do you put that on a resume?

[@inhalerofmoistmeals2931]

Incredible how deep his voice became over the years, but it still works really well with the old songs though.

[@mikeywise3411]

InhalerOfMoistMeals it’s because he knows how to make music and sing in a way that affects the human mind. so no matter how old he is, hes smart to find a way to make a old song sound good

[@joea1007]

Definitely, every tour the songs sound unique yet familiar. It's really amazing.

[@inhalerofmoistmeals2931]

@Robert Jameson I don't think Trent is roided up lmao

[@inhalerofmoistmeals2931]

@Robert Jameson If he wants to FUCK EVERYBODY IN THE WORLD he does need sufficient strength

[@jeepzcb09]

Agreed. The last real Trent voice was on With Teeth/ and Year zero. I hate all the “hey” live shit he does as of the past 7+ years

[@mattbeaudoin1]

love the decision to blend the Downward Spiral and Still versions

[@1039Artemis]

This might sound crazy but I think this song may have saved my life. The lyrics struck on such a personal level that they gave me the perspective I needed. About a year ago I felt trapped with a “boyfriend” and I never would have accepted such abuse from anyone else but that was before “all pain disappeared.” I heard this song and lyrics like: “I’m stuck in this dream it’s changing me.” I understood that I was putting up with his excuses and every time I thought things couldn’t possibly get worse they always did because he thought he’d never be accountable. “The me that you know he use to have feelings but the blood has stopped pumping and he is left to decay.” “All pain disappears, it’s the nature of my new circuitry.” “Drowns out all I hear. No escape from this my new consciousness.” “I can try to get away but I’ve strapped myself in.” “It won’t give up it wants me dead and goddamn this noise inside my head.” I realized over a slow process of desensitization I’d lost all perspective. I left, and cut off all contact and my life is much better! Your mind has ways of playing tricks on you when you don’t remember to take a step back and get the bigger picture. If something feels wrong trust your instincts!

[@saradmaharjan8521]

I beat my machine It's a part of me It's inside of me I'm stuck in this dream It's changing me I am becoming The me that you know, he had some second thoughts He's covered with scabs He is broken and sore The me that you know He doesn't come around much That part of me... Isn't here anymore All pain disappears It's the nature of... Of my circuitry Drowns out all I hear No escape from this My new consciousness The me that you know He used to have feelings But the blood has stopped pumping and he is left to decay The me that you know is now made up of wires And even when i'm right with you i'm so far away I can try to get away But I've strapped myself in I can try to scratch away The sound in my ears I can see it killing away All of my bad parts I don't want to listen But it's all too clear Hiding Backwards inside of me I feel... so unafraid Annie, hold a little tighter I might just slip away It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head

[@steveplante4701]

Yea man this performance always chokes me up at a certain point just from the raw emotion radiating from this song and the words he’s singing when played live. This is why I love music

[@3cs3hs]

Nine Inch Nails opening up for Jane's Addiction, i've seen a 300+ concerts and this was the best night of music i've ever seen

[@seanwatts3051]

Indy. Dave Navarro was THE rock god

[@emmalewisart641]

Luckieeeeee!

[@curespiral6143]

I beat my machine It's a part of me, it's inside of me I'm stuck in this dream It's changing me, I am becoming The me that you know He had some second thoughts He's covered with scabs He is broken and sore The me that you know He doesn't come around much That part of me isn't here anymore All pain disappears It's the nature of, of my circuitry Drowns out all I hear No escape from this, my new consciousness The me that you know He used to have feelings But the blood has stopped pumping And he is left to decay The me that you know Is now made up of wires And even when I'm right with you I'm so far away I can try to get away But I've strapped myself in I can try to scratch away The sound in my ears I can see it killing away All of my bad parts I don't want to listen But it's all too clear Hiding backwards inside of me I feel so unafraid Annie, hold a little tighter I might just slip away It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head It won't give up, it wants me dead Goddamn this noise inside my head

[@samplefuchsvulpesvulpes5690]

trent... an intelligent person who writes awesome music...

[@wehavenoquarter]

Seeing this was one of the happiest moments in my life.

[@nancybabbage1169]

one thing about NIN, they do not skimp one iota on sound production. Sound quality for an outdoor concert is out of this world.

[@dsfsdafdsafsdaf]

I was waiting for the scream at "I can try and GET AWWAAAAAYYYYY!!!!!!!" but he just sang it. :(

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

This song is clearly about Anakin (Annie) Skywalker BECOMING Darth Vader. If only he could have held on a little tighter he wouldn't now be made up of wires. Recently, he's had some second thoughts, and even though the him that you know doesn't come around much, he will eventually beat the machine and toss Palpatine down a reactor shaft, thus finally becoming right with you, despite being so far away.

[@mikeywise3411]

Close to Human Music that’s actually a good analysis if you take the song away from the story of the album

[@TimeandMonotony]

I always think of Anakin when I hear this song. 😋

[@mrllifts8416]

DAMN YOU TINNITUS! It's so bad he made a song about it!

[@MikeGipsonUSAF]

+MRLlifts Fuck does Trent have Tinnitus?

[@aldude999]

I don't think that's what it's completely about, but it definitely seems he references it.

[@matthewpaulreviews7492]

I thought the same thing lol. because I have it.

[@shaitet]

The main character is metaphorically becoming a emotionless robot, he's starting to sccumb to the "Mr. Self Destruct" fellow in the beginning of the album.

[@CaptainResident]

@@MikeGipsonUSAF wouldn't be past him. He wasn't much for ear protection in the earlier years, I don't think.

[@jdogsguitar]

I have never seen an acoustic guitar being used on stage when there is so much rock-age to be found. Hail the return of NIN \m/

[@jeremyspeciale5895]

That drummer though

[@AshleyWilliams-yh4vu]

One of my absolute fav song from NIN

[@samkeith647]

wow what an incredible performance. As someone who had their own downward spiral (well a few) this album has always spoken to me, this song in particular. Even when he was an addict Trent's depictions of it were so powerful, it was as if he knew he was experiencing his own destruction and recorded it.

[@Hatemode_NJ]

NIN drummers are so crazy talented.

[@austinnewby9666]

NIN: HITTING ON ALL CYLINDERS as usual. You sound maybe better than ever if that's even possible.

[@Caparco71]

he has such a fucking voice

[@chxzzychxzz7574]

The man who catch the falling mic is genius

[@rturner9]

This is the absolute best version of this song. Insanely good.

[@cornflake756]

Metal for adults..

[@reasonhb]

+Corn Flake best comment about NIN EVER!

[@muterales]

Now every time I'm listening to NIN this pops out in my head.

[@3AmigosMustang]

Fuck yes. Best description ever.

[@hambonesyndrome8767]

Corn Flake nine inch nails is for everybody. I'm 15 and I think this is pretty badass.

[@thelabotomizer1]

Andrew Hamblen pretty badass? It's fucking badass.

[@ronarnold3977]

4:28 - nice catch.

[@Karolcia1993]

This is what real music sounds like.

[@CRLAMB]

absolutely:)

[@BiserAngelov1]

I read the same comment a moment ago, on a Pink Floyd performance. In both cases i agree at 100%

[@null2114]

where can i get some of dat fake music

[@rilem1510]

Comments like this fucking suck

[@palte850]

@@rilem1510 Yeah!

[@demianin]

trent KILLS IT on the keyboards

[@tjschakow]

Your not the only one. I’m back. This is a incredible version of this song.

[@ВадимСумменкоф]

Шикарно, грув, драйв все на высоте, настоящая музыка вечна!

[@paulwisham5943]

2008, 09 Still my favorite iterations of NIN live. None bad, though.(all great!)

[@fredvoncracken1315]

Got to be Americas greatest band!..tight bass&drums!!!

[@contraomnes]

fuck, i shouldve been in this concert instead of being 12 and living in another country

[@sL4UgHtA]

the on stage camera is brilliant :D

[@rhighlandk]

Love it but I miss the synth!

[@reasonhb]

+rhighlandk MOOOOOOOOOOOOG

[@sjwb2007]

Love all the little piano touches that Trent brings to this performance, effortless!

[@Questingknight247]

The 19 that dislike this don't know what's up. You can see the talent and energy that was put into this performance. That's one thing about Trent and NIN, they always put on the best shows and give it 100%.

[@quxfoobar]

thinking about 13/8 time makes my head hurt

[@rogerfraserr]

Is that what it is? I was in my car trying to fucking figure it out by counting. I couldn't identify the pattern

[@quxfoobar]

Yeah it's 13/8. Then the acoustic breakdown part is 6/8.

[@mannmusica]

easier to count and feel it as 4+3+6.

[@JesseJaceThomas]

It seems like it would be a tough time signature, but if you listen to this song enough it becomes the nature of your circuitry, if you will.

[@mannmusica]

And the main reason for that is that the riff Is melodic and isn't just made up of a couple notes

[@kvassinc]

2:12 What is this dude doing lmfao

[@1039Artemis]

“Crowd surfing.” Imagine expecting other concertgoers to pick up and carry some sweaty rando across the mosh pit. 😂 I hope he wasn’t too disappointed when that didn’t work out for him. I wouldn’t have gotten my hopes up.

[@kvassinc]

​​@@1039ArtemisPoor man.. This sounds like something very akward when others don't join in

[@mariaclayton253]

Every body should love one and a other with peace and be happy with the one that you are with I will one day be with my true one. Love always. :)

[@ricardirijillo]

...And they're back!!! Hell yeah!!!!!!

[@kristybennett7547]

MIND BLOWING! #NIN

[@bcorbley]

fuck me what an amazing version of this song

[@JaceDanielFilms]

Reznor should be more recognized by his key playing, as far as rock frontmen go, not many are keyboardists.

[@paulwisham5943]

Still love the energy of this

[@interwoven222]

shit got hard at 3:26

[@Jimirulz1]

One of my favorite groups of all time!!

[@Mike_858]

3:22 Love it when Trent totally goes insane.

[@richardroberson2564]

Yeah. What did he even say.

[@shiv_ring]

@@richardroberson2564 "I might... might just... might slip awa-[y]"

[@themetr0gn0me]

The perfect sunset.

[@jumeau1]

jees, every time I watch this performance my eyes water and I feel like my insides are about to burst out of me. so much intensity it hurts.

[@psychofunksoldier02]

One of the coolest sings ever! Playing guitar or drums on a NIN tour is my dream job. The energy is just intense!!

[@bobdole716]

Pretty sure Trent Reznor should win a Guiness Book of World Record's record for most songs sung in a public performance. This guy has broken The Beatle's records...

[@gravecactus]

trent is so rad. rock that tambourine :D

[@KimOBrien280]

Such an amazing live band

[@insaneCHILD00]

I love how there's a guy who catches Trent's mic stand whenever he goes crazy XD

[@kradproductions]

I bet someone who watched this video is extremely proud that their Canada / marijuana flag was displayed in this video at the end. ;-)

[@intoxicary]

goddamn this noise inside my head.

[@youneedpeoplelikeme5376]

I can't even pick a favorite- Every performance from when he wrote the song to all the years later-Touches me-Its perfect Every time-Play that tambourine Trent-He's Masterful in his performances & the meaning Is so deep for those of us who feel this way-I only discovered Nine Inch Nails recently but exactly at the time in my life when I needed to

[@kayleigharmstrong7164]

Still one of my absolute favourite songs by any artist

[@shawheenblount2685]

❤ Trent! I can listen to NIN forever. BTW I'm playing The Downward Spiral in my car now.😊

[@tracypaget6301]

Still makes my heart beat erratically even after 20 years.

[@ajpatter210]

Ilan is an incredibly talented drummer, and think about how much better he'll get with the experience of playing with NIN

[@yanzeng8047]

Best live music video ever!

[@valeria4915]

I love Trent's hair style ♥ No, wait: I LOVE TRENT REZNOR! ♥

[@danp3677]

Im gonna go beat my machine right now!

[@carolmarol3527]

I love this, get it Trent! So freaking awesome! 😎 thank you

[@C3saruribe]

I'm becoming

[@brianbonifacio7536]

I love how the stagehand is blankly staring THROUGH Trent, waiting for him to finish the last chorus so he can catch the mic.

[@ricqbq]

One of the best live performances of all time...

[@Dorokovo]

oh my fucking god!!! I love this song!!!

[@peteagassi]

Not only is Trent a pure musician, he is also undeniably "original." Something that is seriously lacking in today's kiddie-bop, machine-made, record-company-contrived hip-hop crap.

[@NIGHTDARK010]

Theres a lot of legit good rap these days, even in the mainstream. Don't be so quick to write it all off.

[@brycestempka5505]

Alright nerds whats the key board trent was specifically using there for most of that

[@tranerecks]

the me that you know is now made up of wires...

[@braziliannut666]

tranerecks And when I am right with you I am so faraway ...

[@anola2]

Any more of these action shot music videos ??? There TIPfuCkingtOp...

[@hairy_cornflake]

Let's just appreciate the beast that is Ilan Rubin, his drumming skills are insane!

[@DavidDemiseOfficial]

They won’t give up They want me dead God dam these Oreos In my bed

[@hctiwt]

NIN never dissapoints live.. all 8 times I have seen NIN it has been amazing.. Was side stage VIP for the show in Kansas City on this tour.. Great experience..

[@gebzed]

This live version is so good one of the best live versions.

[@youneedpeoplelikeme5376]

Keep coming back-I need to see them Live-XOXOXOX

[@jonathanskinner2122]

Thank You so much. -NIN|JA

[@smileswrappedingauze]

i'm glad they're still playing this song live. prob the best n.i.n. song period, really. but this version has nothing on the 'still' version!

[@iceonaboy]

I love this so much cos its taken from the bands perspective but still keeps a crystal clear sound, fuckin magic!

[@Joannalauralanglight]

It looks like he needs a hug after he stops playing..