Tortoise | TNT Full Set | Midwinter 2019

[@dpclerks09]

I feel like Tortoise is a band you're almost required to love if you really love Music, deep down in your Soul. I mean, they're undeniable as individual Musicians, but more importantly, how they come together in the Present Moment each time they play. You can hear and feel how they're actually listening to each other and adjusting live in the moment, as a fluid unit. There's a gentle grace to how this band plays amongst each other. It's beautiful ❤

[@urge26]

TNT brings me back to a very important time in my life, in my twenties, trying to discover who I was and define who I am. It's a masterpiece.

[@marcobaleon]

Did you found who you are?

[@mrtrakalas]

Currently in that phase

[@dicksnyder6753]

Oh. Shawn.

[@oscilatordreaming]

Time passes too fast, don’t you think?

[@robertreynolds561]

This comment gives me hope it will end eventually. Unless you’re talking about your early 20s and had your sht together by 27. In which case, I’m still screwed 🤣

[@chocolatebomb51]

TNT is a flawless album. Watching this set was like hugging a dear old friend who you haven't seen in years.

[@dicksnyder6753]

Flawless. Huh.

[@11OAK11]

It was like hugging a deer, old friend.

[@adamwhizbang]

What an absolute gift. This album came into my life in '99 or so and fast became a part of who I am. It's an album I pull out once a year or so and listen to in its entirety. I introduced it to my wife a few years ago and the same thing happened to her. Last night, I was working on my computer upstairs and heard her listening to TNT. I immediately came down just to give her a big thumbs up, only to find that she was watching a live version of it on KZbin on our big flat screen TV. I'd never seen them live. I stopped what I was doing and sat on the couch and watched the whole show with her. So glad this exists. Going to share it with everyone I know who love good music.

[@Akhin]

Probably the most important album of my life. Every minute of it etched into my mind. This performance is a blessing.

[@wm2922]

I fell asleep to that album countless of times when I was a teen. It took me to truly magical places.

[@jay78ryan]

same.

[@KirbSyde-vf4cf]

🎶💓🌟🕊️🎶💓🌟🕊️🎶💓 I know just what you mean. 💓🎶🕊️🌟💓🎶🕊️🌟💓🎶

[@goodboyconformist]

lovingly... so much love for this album... and reminder.

[@pegmarinello3188]

@@wm2922 i just woke up to this today., mid set. Eased into the day in such an exciting way. Who are these guys,? Went back tp the beginning. 21st. anniversary

[@FelixDance88]

Tortoise is the soundtrack to the in-between of time. Their music doesnt look to celebrate moments. It becomes them then represents them. As you take part in real time.

[@weltmude]

So accurated

[@wegmore1]

This is currently the best thing on yt.

[@bfgin11]

True score brother!

[@superga5]

and always will be...

[@dicksnyder6753]

Absolutely not.

[@CubeXplaiN]

fr

[@alskndlaskndal]

Brilliant combination of Brian Eno, Steve Reich, Pet Sounds backing tracks, 60s movie soundtracks, and ECM jazz. And it sounds amazing live.

[@sethmoore8484]

Some definite Slint and Talk Talk influence too.

[@Venomous9]

@@sethmoore8484 Considering David Pajo originally played on this and Millions Now Living Will Never Die, the Slint influence makes a lot of sense tbh

[@juliuszeichner5540]

0

[@MrMusicbyMartin]

And Augustus Pablo!!

[@geoffmbell]

This album and performance has a special meaning in my life. I was studying in Ann Arbor at UM in 1998 and immediately loved this album when it was released. Many years down the road, I was in Lake Orta, Italy in 2012 celebrating the defense of my PhD and my peers had a long conversation about the unspoken language of live musical collaboration that represents itself in TNT . This album and performance is epic. It Sums up a very specific moment of creative collaboration that is beautiful and rare. What a gem.

[@MrMaxlines]

Totally agree

[@dicksnyder6753]

That is funny. Music for Ph.Ds. Forest/trees. Try Mingus. Though, maybe too dense. You don't wanna pull a synapse. You must be a runner?

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

TNT was a great album that doesn't need to be performed live. To be appreciated.

[@adderon]

Inspired Sam to start Ghostly at U of M and sign Midwest Product

[@StevenKeith]

TNT has remained my favorite go-to album for all occasions for 20 years now. All of these artists are insanely talented.

[@toddbashem1430]

Love this band so much! Sad and happy that they aren't enormously popular. They deserve so much more appreciation here in the states, which allows me to see the best kept secret in Chicago far more often than most.

[@Bicyclesidewalk]

Every moment of TNT is a memory. Thank you Thrill Jockey. Such a good way to make life go by...

[@dicksnyder6753]

If making life go by is it for you... you can have all the Tortoise you need. Please.

[@slarbslarb]

One of the greatest records ever recorded.

[@djnekroman]

I was able to see Tortoise perform (essentially) the entirety of "Millions Now Living Will Never Die" (my favorite album of theirs) about a decade or so ago, and now I have this fantastic performance of my second favorite of their albums to enjoy. Sometimes life doesn't suck too bad.

[@peterpopov3831]

metoo

[@JonJonJonJonJonJonJonJon]

Never got the love of Millions. …. 25 years listening to the I thought it was this record that beat their Debut. .. I even prefer standards over Millions. … just never got the hype for millions tbf 😂 means nothing I suppose but TNT top 25 records alright.

[@cerealito]

I got the chance to meet them in Mexico City, and Jeff Parker is by far one of the most humble and down to earth musicians that i've ever met.

[@dicksnyder6753]

Which makes him, what? A gifted artist? A musician? A genius? Or just a humble guy. Like my grocery clerk. My mechanic. Insurance broker. Please, continue...

[@j.ricardodesaless.919]

Dónde los conociste?????

[@ParchedPinemarten]

@@dicksnyder6753Are you okay?

[@CarterRomanchuk]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@dicksnyder6753It means that he's one of the most down to Earth musicians this person has ever met. Thats what it means, it was actually included in the comment you responded too if you read it out. Please, explain your comment, because I frankly don't see the point of it....

[@king_draculakid6711]

This is the album I was introduced to, my absolute favorite. A nice gentleman who worked at the old Atomic Records in Milwaukee introduced this band and many others to me in my early twenties. Have not stopped listening to them going well into my late 30’s. Hey do me a favor people, keep liking this so it brings me back to this amazing video. Well into my 40’s, 50’s, 60’s.... Cheers.

[@marcchartier5174]

just entered my 20s, discovered this album and absolutely fell in love!

[@lmhggns]

One of the best album intros ever. Those horns. Incredible.

[@econogate]

Yeah such a great part! John also played on the Gastr Del Sol record camofleur, well he helped record it too. That horn part kind of melds into that record too, just thought i'd mention it since you focused on it. Two of my favorite records from the 1990s.

[@JamesLee-hr3oi]

This is very much a dream to behold, on so many levels....one of only 6 instrumental LPs in my all-time "Top 100" (Along with Weather Report, Miles , Ventures & Boards Of Canada)

[@sokorito]

I just played for the opening act for this guys downhere in Santiago, Chile. A dream come true. What a nice guys were all of them and what an incredible show the gave to us chileans.

[@Hassebas88]

Nietzsche said: ''Man's maturity: to have regained the seriousness that he had as a child at play.'' I'd say these men are mature, and it's wonderful.

[@versnellingspookie]

Beautifully put my man!

[@kpdtox]

i dont get it , i might be stupid

[@kapesongs6733]

Wonderful and very appropriate comment. Thanks

[@sigismund02]

Hey ! This is the youtube comment section ! There's no place for insightful comments here !

[@whatfuckinwaster]

@@sigismund02 you can do better boy

[@pierocavagnoli5586]

Too Beautiful! both the album and the performance

[@nicolaspigrais482]

I bought this album for the cover, not knowing Tortoise atall at the time (it was before the Internet), and it changed my life forever. I could never think I could like this kind of music until then, this guys, and this album opened my musical world by miles!

[@benjaminmckinney9453]

Two drum kits, front and center, facing each other: easily the most iconic stage setup in indie music, if not music at large

[@cowboyconey]

I love how many people in these comments share my sentiments on this album defining a time and place in their life. The summer after this lp was released was truly the best I've ever had. TNT was a big part of it.

[@SDSsongs]

3 drummers. 2 bassists. 2 guitarists. Everyone but Doug filling in on xylophones and/or keyboards at some point. How do they decide who's doing what for any given song? Their versatility is mind-boggling...

[@dicksnyder6753]

No. It's a bunch of mediocre musicians being mediocre on a bunch of instruments. But, you're impressed. That's comforting. For you.

[@johnsmall3616]

@@dicksnyder6753 who hurt you lol

[@moth_man8673]

@@dicksnyder6753 bro is delusional

[@tdb517]

@@dicksnyder6753 Mediocre???

[@adamwalcott_official]

​@T DB dude says Tortoise are mediocre musicians while wearing a Ramones t-shirt in his bio pic.

[@jigsawmuzak]

Whoever made the recording and put it out here - I throw rose petals under your feet every day wherever you go!

[@adamabbashighoctane]

Love seeing the two drummers face each other and play simultaneously

[@Christian-vy9pg]

Yo la tango

[@customURLfor]

my favorite of them, definitely. "I set my face to the hillside" alone makes the entire album worth it

[@alexismoma]

It is the musicalization of melancholy, I also love it.

[@gkgam3r]

@@alexismoma Millions now living will never die's "along the banks of the rivers" is up there too, ain't it?

[@PavementIztRad]

Just on my first listen of this up to 'I Set My Face To The Hillside'. As much as I love TNT, Swung From The Gutters, In Sarah, etc. etc., this performance of 'I Set My Face To The Hillside' from the opening notes had me feeling a rush of warmth and tears damn near coming from my eyes. From the opening sampling of the sounds of the children, Jeff Parker's fantastic opening guitar notes, John Herndon shaker playing, McComb's perfect bass line, and WHAM THE FUCKING VIOLIN. Usually I prefer when an artist is performing an album in full to pretty much play it straight as it was, but all of the flourishes so far of violin, horn, and trombone parts have breathed even more beautiful life into this timeless album. I can tell this is going to live long on my playlist.

[@Peter-yx6ob]

0:00 tnt 8:20 swung from the gutters 16:03 ten day interval 20:08 i set my face to the hillside 26:20 the equator 30:40 a simple way to go faster than light that does not work 34:15 the suspension bridge at iguazu falls 39:30 four day interval 43:40 in sarah, mencken, christ, and beethoven there were children and men 50:50 almost always is nearly enough 53:30 jetty 59:09 everglade

[@dicksnyder6753]

Peter, that's magical. Thank you.

[@pegmarinello3188]

Thanks. I'm a newbie But a happy one!

[@ruminight]

Stunning! This album will never get old. So good we are able to listen this live with such a quality audio and also with all the arrangements. Thanks guys!

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

I love that dude's guitar tone. Forgive me for not knowing his name.

[@adrianjohnson2874]

To me, their greatest album is TNT! All of the others are great too.

[@ppearman79]

Stop the Philosophical Zombies Jeff Parker

[@thomaswall640]

I was so lucky to have been at this show as it was amazing. And I was floored to see this video come out a month later. Filming and audio are top-notch. The audio quality and mix are fantastic. Great job, Pitchfork! I hope they somehow find a way to tour again. This was the 2nd to last time they performed (last concert was in Japan). It was also a treat to see them with some additional musicians. They all did a fantastic job, especially James, who played so many key parts. I've seen them live 7 times (first time in 2006) and the only other show that was on this level was the ESS Gala at Constellation the year in 2017. That too was a "sit down, shut up, and listen" type of affair. All the other shows were at smaller, noisy, rowdier clubs. This was special. And I'm pleased it was captured on film.

[@ppearman79]

I was there as well. What a treat to be seated and immersed in this.

[@Duneadaim]

I just saw them on this recent tour in philly for the 1st time and wasn't prepared for how tight and talented they would be live.. I was hoping for some tnt tracks, and they didn't disappoint!

[@BrotherMonksMusic]

I've had the privilege of seeing this band three times in my lifetime, and I leave in awe each and every time.

[@karolchmielewski9401]

I envy you

[@billdavies3459]

They are a fantastic live band.

[@ricardomachado7337]

I live blocks away from the Art Institute so I was crushed when I found out this show had sold out (they always sell out!). Thank you Pitchfork for posting this, you made my day!

[@beewful]

a masterpiece

[@hammettfcb]

It's amazing...

[@mopedals1921]

21 years?! I saw them tour for this record. I am O. L. D.

[@superiorst.2194]

No way could I have appreciated this music in my twenties. I'm 54 and have only just matured enough to grasp the tip of this musical iceberg.

[@dicksnyder6753]

Oh dear. That's the dementia. You'll be fine though. Lots of iceberg tips in your future.

[@nicgarcia497]

Seeing as you were 31 when it came out. I’m sure you would have grasped it just fine.

[@WiloPolis03]

Been meaning to listen to a post-rock artist that isn't overwhelmingly dark or depressing. Definitely gonna check Tortoise out!

[@dialecticalspectacle]

You’re in for a treat

[@alfonzo_]

I still don't understand this association. is it because of GY!BE? the genre is much more than that.

[@WiloPolis03]

@@alfonzo_ Post-rock is an incredibly broad label

[@simonwebster6898]

I can't wait to see these guys again once this pandemic is over. Thank you Tortoise!...and pitchfork

[@PoliceBoy465]

I've seen Tortoise live only twice, but I have always been blown away by the musicianship and the rotating changing of instruments. I love the two drum sets sideways right at the front of the stage. Sideways drums are the way to go imo. I saw Sigur Ros on the Takk tour and they had the drums sideways, but at the side front of the stage which also was great.

[@MrFancyKisses]

Can I like this 4,000 times? :) It's so amazing to hear this after all these years. Iconic.

[@foodforcrows]

The band I play in was scheduled to open for Tortoise in CT two years ago. The show was cancelled due to snow. It still hurts to this day, as I've still never seen Tortoise live.

[@ForcesInMotion]

Ouch! Still... If Tortoise was cool with your band opening for them, you must have something cool going on yourself :)

[@vonjunzt4130]

Tortoise are great live. And here they are on youtube! This is pretty close to the real thing and nobody's head is in the way so do not despair.

[@econogate]

I also have to say thanks to these guys for all their hard work. It was during the release of Millions that I had reached a depth of despair about music in general and was nearly entirely done with it, sold nearly all my gear but a $50 guitar and a small amp, and that record brought me back to it. Got into sampling, rebuilt my arsenal and kept going, so thanks a Million! Also seeing them live during this tour was like Christmas day to me as a younger kid!

[@tylerrwatson]

I hope the afterlife is just hearing this album for the rest of eternity

[@matthewjwhitney]

Seriously.

[@Akhin]

That would be sweet

[@Bakiyochi84420]

That wouldn't be enough. There are other albums too.

[@michaeldwyer5074]

Amazing how well these guys still groove way ahead of their time

[@cliftoncameron5632]

Love Tortoise. This is Life. Still doing their magic and loving every minute of it. Pitchfork, thanks for making this possible. Thank you

[@deathtape1249]

What a fantastic performance! Shed a tear to Hillside. I must be going soft in my old age. Can't believe it's 21 years. Still in top10 fav albums ever.

[@chuckdriver7741]

I’ve always loved instrumental music. This video has confirmed that fact. Thank you for sharing!

[@shfpdx]

Truly Special places to go when you digest the entire TNT album. Previous commentators mention "master piece", "like an old friend" and "an absolute gift". All true. Such beautiful music with nuances that lock in and equally wonderful to revisit the tracks. For some reason TNT continues remind me and bring me back to a journey on a huge river.

[@philipwiltshire3664]

I've been lucky enough to catch these guys twice in the UK. First time was when 'millions ' was released and I was completely blown away. This performance too is musical magic ...just beauful sound ! What an album Thankyou Pitchfork for this 👍

[@paulalex17]

Woooow.. Just discovering this! 💥🔥🔥

[@logro1206]

Jeff Parker's face so relaxed in this one, amazing

[@sethmoore8484]

His new album is insanely good.

[@dicksnyder6753]

He's relieving himself. I figure.

[@wincon-fn8nc]

ヤバいとしか言えない、ヤバい。（語彙力） このライブの実現からKZbinのアップロードまで関わった全ての人に感謝したい。

[@dennishockaday1509]

Midwest Masterpiece.

[@jbertsch]

They really sound like they've put some extra TLC into these live renditions, especially in the songs they normally play. And I FINALLY get to hear Everglade live!

[@lcarthel]

Oh HELL YES! This froze me in my tracks and I'm stuck here until the end. Artistic and masterful. Brings back good memories. Thanks Pitchfork!

[@MissEighties]

I put this music on for studying but can't take my eyes away from it now. I've know Tortoise for a while, know TNT by heart, but stil I'm surprised?

[@interpol31290]

Me too - trying to finish an essay on Moral Psychology but I keep getting pulled back in to Tortoise land!

[@NB-qr2rt]

This is a perfect album for winter.

[@hammettfcb]

Also for spring ;)

[@Funeralapolis]

I Set My Face to the Hillside is my absolute favourite

[@JamminOTR]

Picked this cd up my freshman year of college at the uni radio station (KAOS) biannual cd and record clearance. Lived in my car for a long time.

[@albin-gaetannelias9534]

this opus has changed my life !!! thanks for eternity.

[@protectdavidchasetaylor2144]

Love this album to death. The textures, beats, and grooves are captivating throughout.

[@clemsplace]

A stunning display of ensemble playing.

[@ChristineNavarroTV]

I can't believe it's been 21 years. Haven't been gone all that long (3 years), but makes me nostalgic and miss home. Last time I got to see them at the Art Institute was in 2002 for the Version Festival. Wish I could've been there for this one. What a gift.

[@clorofilaazul]

My first year in Fine Arts at Oporto was spent listening to this album, when it came out. Thank you guys!

[@ClaudineSouchon]

20 years later, still love this album, more than ever

[@Nicksloan91]

Just realized that I've pretty much been enthralled with this album for 10 years now. I first really got into TNT from a video/mini-documentary which came out in 2009 called "Jerry's Map" that used a few of the songs as the soundtrack. It's kind of been my go-to study/work soundtrack since then. Just timeless music for me! The rhythms and instrumentation/melodies just hit that sweet spot between "groove" and "chill" that just does it for me you know? I could listen to this album forever. So good!

[@nickdawson1024]

Press this to vinyl Thrill Jockey, it will sell by the truckload. A landmark performance.

[@hare7777]

Yes, please! I love the studio version but this has a different feeling. A very special performance that needs to be preserved and distributed.

[@dvdny]

Damn, I did not know they were doing this. Great to see so many fans here (and there) for this esoteric masterpiece.

[@doughankins3996]

First time ever hearing this band and wow! I am going to listen to this again for sure. Super amazing musicians and arrangement! This has brought joy to my life! Thank you!

[@themadtripper]

Stumbling upon this was a great surprise.

[@teddyzacchini6138]

Amazing performance. Truly a masterpiece. This brings me back. This album never gets old. One of my top ever.

[@mronson]

I have watched this uncountable times. I love the sequence of Jeff Parker watching over a staff playing a record 50:42

[@ghostbuttster]

It's his daughter :)

[@alfonzo_]

@@ghostbuttster that's so cute

[@Sixonfive]

I think that's his daughter, Ruby (a fantastic singer).

[@danielthompson4463]

I’ve only just discovered Tortoise and this album. Absolutely adore it.

[@bevinwirzba5508]

Yes my most listened too album in 50 years. Very thankful!

[@Checkofoto]

Holy Frijoles this blew my mind. I'm savoring every song like fine wine. Thank you Tortoise for being part of my desert adventures.

[@dominey]

21 years. How is that possible. I burned a hole through this CD back when it was released. Loved it then, love it now. How cool to see it performed live all the way through.

[@singosato3447]

Good memory with TNT! Best thing with beer at Tokyo Friday night!

[@elementkx]

I discovered this album about 15 years ago and I was blown away.

[@StudioMontaneZone]

TNT is one of my top ten favorite albums of all time. At 52 years old - this has held true for two decades plus. Amazing performance of this album. So good.

[@cguarany]

Another masterpiece of 1998 as it was Mezzanine from Massive Attack. TNT celebration should be a world tour too.

[@Koettnylle]

THANK YOU for performing, recording, and putting this up on youtube

[@Countachockula]

This is an incredible performance. I have loved this band for so long I can't even remember.

[@MrMarumari]

SO GOOD. Performance and production. A classic album forever!

[@Tomislav_B.]

This fills up my ears with sound and my soul with something indescribable

[@gracasena]

Meu primeiro álbum do Tortoise foi um presente. Virei fã e tenho quase tudo dessa banda maravilhosamente indescritível.

[@NicMulvaneys]

Mesmerising performance. So many memories. Perfect sound.

[@Thechickensareevil]

Not quite halfway through the mix but I feel as if I'm lost in a magical place 🤸🤙💥💞

[@henrikhenrik1965]

Best concert ever...Copenhagen Loppen TNT shortly after release❤

[@jasonp9982]

I probably haven't heard this for ~20 years, but somehow Ten-Day Interval popped into my mind this afternoon, and I was really happy to have been able to find this performance. Amazing to see the collaboration.

[@Bakiyochi84420]

Jesus christ i love the first track so much.

[@wearetomorrowspast.5617]

Saw these guys live, over 20 years ago now. One of the best gigs of my life. Just stunning.

[@basehead617]

this has to be the greatest thing that has ever happened

[@boodles07]

Absolutely pure masterpiece. So evocative and thought provoking..Killer..

[@econogate]

The Suspension Bridge at Iguazú Falls = my fav

[@Man_Ray78]

This is just as fresh as when i first heard TNT,around 1999-2000. Just fantastic.

[@thailakhampo]

I have never clicked so fast. My favorite album of Tortoise

[@blaisubirats8553]

same

[@lcarthel]

Right with you

[@artmartin9691]

Just found an og pressing at the local shop

[@brettw173]

What a great show. A wonderful reminder that Life is for the leaping.

[@werk5356]

How is it that I have never heard this before? I must have been living in a bubble... So sad to have missed many years of playing this. Well, now I know. Thanks, Brooks!

[@vonjunzt4130]

Everybody has there own bubble and we all miss out on something somebody else knows about. Plenty of Tortoise here on youtube so do not despair!

[@Claytone-Records]

Better late...

[@daft4343]

Been seeing/hearing/watching/loving tortoise for it seems an eternity. Tyvm for the upload.