Khruangbin | Otis Live

Watch Khruangbin perform "People Everywhere (Still Alive)", "Number 3" and "Number 4" live from the Center Stage at the 2016 Otis Mountain Get Down.
0:10 - "People Everywhere (Still Alive)"
6:03 - "Number 3"
8:58 - "Number 4"
Otis Mountain Get Down is an independent, cooperatively produced event.
www.otismountain.com
Directed & Edited by George Watts
Produced by Quillan George & George Watts
Shot by George Watts, Tazer Landow & Kahyl Cooper
Video Slates by Zach Allott
Photo Thumbnail by Casey Joseph
Live Audio Mix by Derick Borst
Mixed & Mastered by Eric Maier - Future Fields Recordings
Lighting Design by Rodney Van Deusen - Rodney Productions

[@redwave96734]

New Year’s Day, 2024. Just heard Khruangbin for the first time this past Saturday while sitting in a bookstore. Khruangbin every day for 2024 and beyond.

[@moochee22]

I'm on a mission to watch every single Khruangbin video on youtube. Never gets old.

[@cmonmappleys]

moochee22 I just got on it enjoy

[@RightoJoe]

..... I'm right behind you my friend. Dead on your heels.

[@apc570]

haha nice. good call

[@austinbru]

Right behind you friend

[@pedrovmmartins]

Lead the way! we are all on the same plane!

[@JustRockMySoul]

When Laura Lee is playing and dancing the world is alright.

[@chadmmason71]

Ever since I found out about this band I can't stop listening to them.

[@billholder1330]

I'm an old fart, my fires long since spent, but I'm a happy man again just knowing she exists out there some where. Don't need to know no more than that. :D

[@Schnitz13]

Almost but not quite with all this plandemic, mask-mandating bullshit.

[@JustRockMySoul]

@@Schnitz13 really, dude? Having to wear a mask is our biggest issue?

[@billholder1330]

@@Schnitz13 Making yourself ill and killing yourself is your own business, but you're putting everyone else at risk by not wearing that mask.

[@austin78993]

I think the coolest thing about this band is that people say "Oh DJ is so rock solid on the timing" but he and the band are speeding up and slowing down but staying locked in with each other. I just used a metronome counter on the last song and when he starts by himself, he's at 90. But later in the song it ends up way down at 85 bpm. Nerdy thing as a drummer, but that coolest thing about locking into a groove is that it ebbs and flows, but the band stays together. That's such a lost art. They speed up and slow down with one another but they are never off kilter which is the sign of a truly great live band. That's a lost art in an age where everyone is recording by themselves in a computer program. The chemistry that comes with staying locked with each other through Mark's insane guitar playing and what not is truly awesome. The music is alive and it feels very real. It's not tied to a perfect machine. It's imperfect and human and I think that's why they're blowing up. Huge huge fan of these guys and I hope they continue to do great things.

[@mjodr]

Interesting observations!!!

[@qwertmom]

Lol u can basically say the same thing about any band. It’s not that deep

[@Pouriya787]

@@qwertmom why is it then we are attracted to this music?

[@qwertmom]

@@Pouriya787 Because it's good music? I was simply saying that any band in a live setting tend to veer off tempo and it is the drummer's job to keep everyone else in tempo. Therefore, "you can basically say the same thing about and band. it's not that deep." Or maybe you're implying that having a robust tempo makes people attracted to your music? Ofc not. People are attracted to this music because they think it sounds good.

[@GroveOfWhispers]

They talk about changing the tempo during a song and how they are inspired by an Isley Brothers song that does just that. Watch the interviews too.

[@archibald911]

Did we all just get obsessed with this band? I mean. Fuuuck yess, we all have great taste in music. I'm aboard

[@JoelStephen18]

archibald911 it's good to be here

[@iboxirun]

Right on 👌🏾

[@pritesh660]

The obsession is increasing exponentially

[@unation7322]

EXACTLY SO

[@hiramgonzalez1367]

This is my fifth day in a row listening and watching this band, and I have no plans to stop any time soon. 🤨

[@paxtonacer]

If you guys are wondering what makes this band sound so crazy and unique, I believe it is the non-traditional guitar style of Mark Speer. He plays in the rhythmically dominated style of many West African and Saharan guitarists of today which haven't become mainstream in the west yet. It is really fantastic and unlike anything really made before in the guitar scene, and I hope they keep pushing the envelope

[@mikequinlivan8842]

I know this is an old comment, but I think you’re correct. Mdou Moctar has the same type of hammer on and off rhythm style. Or…somewhat similar. Mark seems like a hybrid of funk, Anatolian rock, and desert blues, all wrapped up in a ball of awesomeness

[@inextremis28]

This dude is an amazing guitarist.

[@brentalfieri4307]

He's amazing to the tenth power, squared.

[@mikekelso138]

damn straight. underappreciated in all the fan-girling over Laura Lee and the Amazing Tight Drummer.

[@badfish5895]

F Yes!

[@frankbrenner4852]

He's a modern day GOAT. Pure taste ... all class.

[@derekhart410]

@@Paperclown He is.

[@bensadikin9513]

How his guitar play just able to reach our dopamine chemical and triggers euphoria..... is just something else !!

[@jasonmarchand3180]

This is a hell of a band to discover at a late night festival set on the side of a mountain with no prior knowledge of their sound...

[@Gassyyetclassy]

Jason Marchand LEAF Festival?! How was it?!

[@jasonmarchand3180]

Ah nay. Otis Mountain Get Down. The festival that posted this.

[@Gassyyetclassy]

Oh, duh! Haha Thanks :-)

[@patluurzs]

I had the same experince 😊 just at lockn 2015

[@sstrong42]

This band is tons of fun!

[@wilhelm4089]

He knows a thing or two about the electric guitar!

[@claydupuy5576]

These three are not from Earth. Out or this world sound. So in love.

[@bamgrok]

First heard them playing a song with Leon Bridges and I was like who is playing GUITAR ??? Damn !! And that’s what started my Khruangbinge and didn’t look back 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶❤️👍🏼🤠

[@kelaiahreffell2144]

good ear! i was here before Leon, and i remember getting so worried that having an actual singer would drown out the wonder that is Khru! Glad to see they’re still getting noticed even with Leon (who is amazing)

[@LauSaili]

Who else has also come here to chase their Khruangbin addiction?

[@gerardhertsenberg2843]

Lau Saili me too

[@derekriley2364]

yep, a fresh addiction

[@evannarendraangragani7508]

i need my fix..

[@brucejacquesStick]

That would be me , 3 weeks in cant get enough ,

[@Dems-fk8sh]

My daily fix Dude

[@rudyspring2528]

I'm starting to remember which Khrungbin live videos I've already seen by the dresses that Laura is wearing.

[@styxcreek]

or not wearing

[@Schnitz13]

And when she shows lots of leg...👍

[@SalutoRuth]

I might be on lockdown but damn I just found Khruangbin

[@oscargomez4970]

Welcome aboard my friend, to the world of beautiful performances

[@stephenwonder7287]

The things that are happening musically with this band are not normal. Outstanding.

[@RaptorV1USA]

this. Srsly, i'm just frkin obsessed. I just found them about 2 wks ago & iv'e not stopped digging for and re-watching every live set and interview on yt..wondering where TF i've been...jeesh. The juice is real in these three...same basic set 8 times all over the world & the guitarist plays 'em all just a little different and never boring or rote...and the bass and drums are rock solid holding it down.. just brilliant. Now .. of course im thinkin'..."what else is out there i'm missing?" ... time to dig.

[@adrisalceda5362]

It's amazing 🙏

[@oscarsanchezmendoza2274]

aww damn, that girl is adorable, in the groove, drummer is in tight! guitar? damn!

[@duraosunda]

She: a bit of non caucasian blood can spice any chick.

[@JoseHernandez-wf3kz]

Couldnt have said it better myself

[@frankbrenner4852]

You're right on all points. I am in love.

[@mightyV444]

@oscar sanchez mendoza - She's even more 'adorable' here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWqUgolrd7OKhs0 :-))

[@dre4011]

Laura is ALWAYS "in the pocket"

[@DroolOnMeBaby]

Been to a million shows since the 90s when I was a kid. Khruangbin is not only one of the best live shows I’ve seen I felt like I was on another planet watching them live. Life changing experience!! I LOVE KHRUANGBIN 💜💚

[@bwagner96]

Can’t WAIT to see them live!

[@matthewhuffine8286]

I just can't get enough of this band. Such a great recording of them.

[@sonyasutton6200]

I am hooked.

[@victoriabennett3789]

Laura's dress is THE BOMB!!

[@Rich-sb3ew]

so are you.

[@dubs3773]

I saw them live at Otis and in Brooklyn for their first NYC show. I remember pausing and looking at the faces of the fans. All different ages group hypnotized by the rift of the guitar

[@PascalSacleux]

Fender should make a Mark Speer signature stratocaster.

[@jonathanfillmore]

They should make a Mark Speer signature wig, tbh.

[@Fretlessness]

@@jonathanfillmore beat me to it

[@ericspencer4599]

It comes with one pick and only the strings on the guitar

[@jimmychanbers2424]

Real players have a les paul.

[@KravMagoo]

She used to be a school teacher! Generations of severely frustrated pre-teens...AVERTED!!!

[@mschiemer]

I just discovered this group 2 days ago. Now I'm addicted. I'm a bass player, and Laura is quickly becoming my inspiration. Such awesome, clean, grooving basslines, I just can't get enough.

[@christopherb5226]

Allegedly, Mark gave her a copy of Scientist Wins the World Cup and she says that's where her style started. There's a lot of dub in her bass playing. Have fun!

[@camronbay1]

Excellent.

[@EnochLight]

Mark Speer is probably the greatest guitarist to come along in 20+ years. Simply amazing chops!

[@wt460]

Oh my God, this cat is great on guitar and the bass is perfect!!! Love it…

[@jackwillson8099]

I never seen a band that is soo true too them selves, just beautiful thank you for your music

[@sanakassara]

Even though it's clear that the PA guy was taking a break during the recording of this video and the mic levels are politely said just slightly off, this after the NPR Tiny Desk Concert is by far one the best live captations of Khruangpin's music which I could find from KZbin. These people stretch the notion I have about Rock Music in to whole new levels. The entire band is also very sexy. The way Laura Lee dips her hips on some Bass notes, the way how Speer just casually makes his Stratocaster echo and the way how DJ places his timing just rubs my brain in all of the right possible ways.

[@carythompson1147]

this is incredible. music needs space to be digestible and enjoyable. Mark is playing a LOT of guitar, all the time, but he makes it real tasty. this is the way. pure virtuosity. the whole band is magnificent

[@GeorgeI]

She's so fricking beautiful.

[@brucejacquesStick]

Still cant stop watching this band, I wonder if I'll ever get over it....

[@ozmann85]

So glad I've found these guys.

[@SQUEEDGE_2000]

God damn I'm obsessed with this band.

[@hang-sangitch]

Nice grooves

[@caltommasone8440]

Crazy going back to this and seeing how their look, sound, and presence has changed so much!!! Rockstars!!!

[@EdBrooking]

I cannot wait to see these beautiful humans on a stage again 🙏

[@toobsmyaan]

easily one of the best live bands in the world.

[@arnoldguzman8736]

I just love the synergy you all have in the first song. The sound just hops and rolls along. Watching Laura Lee sashay to the hip beat of her bass, while wearing the colorful outfit swaying so lively just brings joy to my heart. DJ on drums rocks such a steady beat, someone once said he had a metronome in front of him but another said, "He is a metronome"! Love the wigs. I think it allows you to be the alter egos you want to be, with nothing hindering your freedom to create. You guys are just so stinking hip!

[@benjaminwright5936]

Love how timeless and fresh they sound at the same time. The touch of glam in their shows is nice too.

[@fabricethomas329]

The best Khruangbin. Guitar, bass, drums, period. Now pedal steel guitar, percussions and a twisting sausage on bass.

[@zeeeOgre]

So glad this dude is getting support... such a fresh guitar voice.

[@frankbrenner4852]

Well, she should sing more...she's got a gorgeous voice. Damn.

[@Umbrey_Dunctum]

You gotta love manly Mark's voice, tho #MarkforPOTUS.

[@lounce777]

She does.

[@bf4643]

The guitar solo blows me in to a million pieces wow

[@jacquelinejeenmetelica2506]

love you Otis

[@YTOnceAgain]

Honestly, I love their music and it's the _main_ reason I watch this. However, I can't deny that Laura Lee hopping and bouncing in the wind with a smile keeps me hooked.

[@drewtabke3294]

Love you Khruangbin... Just on a Wednesday morning tear through all the videos I can find... Music you think will make you sleepy but instead you’re energized, songs you think will get repetitive but then you can’t stop listening. The Universe Smiles Upon You!

[@cmonmappleys]

Drew Tabke bloody well said !!!!

[@robertfrank6742]

hey Drew...good music to ski pow to, don't ya think?!

[@RaptorV1USA]

" Songs you think will get repetitive, but then you can't stop listening" eggfreekinzactly. Fkin nailed it. Its mind boggling...

[@tarjeik7162]

love the way ms. lee is playing AND smiling...pure bliss!

[@dinsdaleblue]

Yeah, such multi-tasking should be left to the professionals.

[@summerqinck2705]

Laura girl you are a star ... thanxxx !

[@missmymountain]

Her smile is infectious. There was something about this night that had her feeling it. It makes me want to head to Otis Mountain.

[@oldschooltamiya]

#4 has to be one of the best sounds I've ever heard, relax n repeat all day 😎

[@corndogsanchez2752]

They give me such peace and joy I feel like a hippie again. Enough with the darkness, I'm ready for light.

[@wwonka52]

I'm sure you still are ! Today is the first time I ever heard of this band and I'm hooked and Its in my favorites now.

[@jimmychanbers2424]

Awesome 3 piece band. The drummer is there perfect. His pace is right on.that guy can pick like crazy and she is hot and smiles. Great band.

[@23mvons]

Drum machines could take lessons from that drummer on being tight and allways on beat.

[@thecapetownjazzscene2485]

And just laying it down plain and simple .......Just do the beat man ! No gianormous drum kit needed ....

[@petekoel4003]

Yes, laying it down like Al Jackson, Jr. I'd like to see him wear a matching wig, though.

[@themanwithnoname2666]

Just watched then for the first time ,brilliant

[@acnowmc7749]

He speeds up and slows down a lot, get a metronome

[@rastanz]

LMAO

[@davidmincher8431]

Superb.

[@degenerate4life157]

1:26-1:58 is just pure perfection, from the riff to the looks and feels of pure joy.

[@carythompson1147]

i keep renewing that part, over and over.

[@v.k.723]

Beautiful!

[@bevanroderickmcgregor7139]

So excited to see these wonderful people play and renew the love of music in this world.

[@hipster818]

I hear you.

[@charleshash4919]

And extend the love of World Music -- People Everywhere (Still Alive) has a strong West African / Desert Blues feel to it, as it should being a cover of Tinariwen from Mali / Algeria / Azawad

[@romain793]

Those shivers when Laura starts the bass on Number 4...!!!

[@patrademacher1637]

Best band today

[@Vinylmaster1986]

Unique !!!

[@dixonite]

I just stumbled upon this band a little more than a week ago. I can't get enough of them. They are so entertaining and so damn good. And the guitar player is just amazing!

[@user-os5sd7sz4v]

11months later, do you still listen to them or just occasionally?

[@lennykrainy2191]

listening to this band is one thing but watching them perform in these youtube videos is a great experience.

[@gustave371967]

what an incredible guitarist!!

[@richardlowe8062]

It’s pretty cool to watch a recent video and see the wear on the fretboard of Marks strat from playing it so much.

[@deskryptic]

Everything i watch by these folks...stunned.

[@markcook3570]

born in 61,have my personal list of guitar hero's thank you Mark for my newest entry. LOVE your style kiddo. Seen a lot of greats over the years, on my bucket list BIG TIME...Peace my brother......

[@afdgh123]

Mark Cook kewl

[@bmm8039]

The evolution of that old Surf guitar tone. Expanded.

[@michaelruffin4751]

Thank you KZbin for like randomly leading me here. Never heard this cat before. I needed this right now man. Yea

[@keykiyox]

2020/07/23 to 24, within 24 hours this band suddenly became my most favorite. I am afraid that that would not change any time soon. I subscribed to their homepage though it is a bit difficult to navigate.

[@sprezzatura8755]

True collaboration. Lightning in a bottle. Doesn't come along very often. Lucky us.

[@Bigtrek34]

Laura your makeup game is on point girl! Bass cutie pie.

[@305vibe8]

305!!! WE LOVE YALL!!! YESSS KHRUANGBIN ADDICTED!!! LOVE THIS BAND 2019 KEEP IT GOING!!!!

[@michellonneberga3148]

Unbelievable great music. Usually I don't like instrumental music, but in this case I love it. She is so beauty like the quality of the music :-) And the drummer is a machine, great too. Cool. And the guitar work I so groovy. And I learned today, that especially the first song here "People Everywhere" keeps you awake, when you have to do boring work like fill in long spreadsheets. Perfect. Cool music and getting work done. Thank you, Khruangbin

[@golpherguy6388]

My latest and greatest discovery. I've known the group only for 30 minutes and love them already.

[@elmisticco]

Just because of what they’ve done to my ears 👂 I’m buying me a guitar 🎸 and I’m going to do the same darn thing. And if I can’t beat them 🤜, I’m gonna join them 🤝

[@bamgrok]

Fuck yeah Same ❤❤🎶🎶🎸🎸

[@BoskiBear6969]

Best band in a long time. Cant wait for new material.

[@oscarafuera]

Desde República Dominicana, hacia falta que este género musical fuera rescatado, bien bien, aquí le seguimos

[@Josefloressvelti]

Queeee. ¡Alguien de mi país que le llega! Duro brother. Nunca pense que iba a encontrar un comment así por aquí jajaja

[@krzysztofganko7172]

In my opinion best version of Still Alive ever recorded! Pure genius! ❤

[@johnturtle6649]

Laura is literally too cute for words here, and the jamming is awesome!

[@utopianfurbiscuit]

I am in love with the bass player.

[@jenbill]

Just stumbled upon this band randomly trying out videos of bands never heard of and most of the time there's a reason never heard off them, but this one deserves more recognition nice sound and the bass player is super hot what a cutie, I was hypnotized by her now just have to go back and watch to hear her playing, lol

[@freddyv.8016]

These guys are so badass!

[@Rich-sb3ew]

Love this band

[@paulmuellermann6704]

It´s "only" beautiful. What a nice couple The two complement each other so well Enviable

[@calebdrew5684]

Loved seeing these guys live. They are a lesson in subtlety and simplicity. You don't need complicated rhythm schemes and key changes. Sometimes people just want to be soothed and serenaded. At the Vogue in Vancouver, everyone felt like they were playing just for them. The universe smiles upon these cool cats.

[@hawtenslaton4307]

Khruangbin live, Love them! Such a hot groove and a tight trio! ⚡⚡🌠🌠🌠🌠

[@trashmail8]

I too am on a mission to watch every single Khruangbin video and I think I'm making good progress. Discovered them a few months ago and can't stop playing them ever since. Managed to attend a concert.. such a totally amazing experience (20/10 would do again!) In this video I especially love the 1:30 to 1:38 section where Mark is doing his wonderful rapid guitar effect and Laura is connecting to it with her entire being. See that smile and living in the moment. Magic. :-)

[@23CrazyAsian]

That rip @8:00 is absolutely insane. Bringing back the whammy like it never left.

[@michaelsmith6735]

This is the greatest 13 minutes of my life

[@andrewprecieux]

Khruangbin are class, such tone in Marks' playing, the melodic bass and spot on drumming- amazing

[@CNUG13]

Mark Speer is Hendrix level as a guitar player. I could watch/listen to him play for hours and hours

[@chiefobeef]

preach on

[@carythompson1147]

yeah it's simply incredible

[@Chris-wk8nu]

That’s a stretch. But he’s dynamite

[@DanielRodriguez-by3iu]

@@Chris-wk8nu no it’s not, watch any video of him playing live, he’s too fucking good

[@timcwalker]

Please stop.

[@livesjuris3032]

just amazing

[@dynjarren8355]

This sounds like African music to me but I can’t quite place it yet. It’s exotic sounding. It’s like the guitarist went to some remote country and listened to the radio 📻 all day and started copying their music by playing along. This is not Blues based at all. It’s something else entirely. I like it overall. Definitely a different style and vibe. 👏🏻🎸😎

[@tatepierson8221]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/maandYGprt-YhM0&ab_channel=vproVrijeGeluidenextra "It’s like the guitarist went to some remote country and listened to the radio"' watch that interview

[@jaredcraig739]

They've mentioned a dynamic range of inspiration in their music but the derivative of their iconic sound I would say is drawn from Thai Funk. Their name in Thai means "airplane" which might be a nod to the origin.

[@billholder1330]

Hadn't listened in a while. Used as an inspirational example in a bass player's forum post, had to watch again, falling in lover all over again! Khruangbin!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@flabaire]

Beautiful guitar playing

[@ashlangmer3618]

They got the vibe it aint to spread that comes later with contamination love ya

[@hiramgonzalez1367]

The only regret I have is that I just found this AWESOME BAND, also finding out they were in my city twice already. Is there a way where I can press like as many times i want? These guys are so, so tight. Their groove, the feeling, the tone are so on point!

[@Julian-xj1uy]

Still alive, yes!!