Portishead - Roads (Live From The Roseland Ballroom, New York, USA / 24 July 1997)

[@denialma]

Who else is listening to this in 2024?

[@elenapokidova4537]

I am🙌🫶

[@gustavosa1842]

euuuuu

[@keithallangilcart5945]

👋

[@orlazmclovin]

We all, the 90's and 80's kids

[@user-nm5qz6lz9q]

me xxx top stuff

[@Mika-El-]

Haven't had whiskey for a long long time. Sitting in my little house, rural Sweden, snowy winter. Listening to the songs I loved back then. Sipping irish gold. The heartache is like an avalanche. Blessings to all lovers of beauty and truth. "We have a war to fight".

[@EddyLoomans]

wow...epic statement. With you all the way.... it is a righteous war though.... this is beauty on another level though....

[@ShaneIsAlways]

For the benefit of all sentient beings…and whiskey lovers (and former ones too) 🙏

[@arghagoswami]

Well penned brother....

[@georgeriddell9356]

You should spend some money and buy real Scottish single malt

[@cliffordcollie6772]

I can relate ❤

[@Madfattdeeb]

This is one of those rare, perfect, and completely beautiful pieces of music that bring tears to my eyes. I love the way this song makes me feel.

[@visualhybrid]

100%!

[@tomn3821]

I miss those days so much... when this music filled my life😢

[@evolunacy2]

Same💗And I miss the people from that time that I’ve lost.

[@matthewwagner47]

The 90's was the last great decade. All the music now is garbage.

[@-Bodybuilding-]

I feel you.

[@Angela-Aberdeen]

Yup ‼️ You are so right ‼️

[@euanscotland]

Nostalgia, it's not what it used to be.....

[@piotrkra4015]

After all these years it still strikes like a bullet, straight in the soul. True art never dies.

[@jenniferholmes9718]

Found this band at 16. I’m 39 now and when I listen to this album I still feel the same. It will never get old. Her voice is hauntingly beautiful

[@sinisatrlin840]

I found them when i was 15 or 16, you could not miss them then, they where constantly on air. Now i am 48. Time flyes.

[@r_r_r_r]

16 and now 40. And same.

[@harry..flashman]

same. 48 now and i listen to metal nowadays. but this is classic. happy christmas

[@GueroPaisa]

Were you guys ahead of the wave? Or did they have a nice underground following back then

[@r_r_r_r]

@@GueroPaisa I heard them at a house party in the suburbs of Cleveland, and they were on MTV at the time so I think it’s safe to say they were pretty accessible as of the late 90s-for me anyway! Consider myself lucky.

[@RachelColez]

When my son was passing this was his favourite song I swear he left this world smiling when this was playing hauntingly beautiful

[@janespond922]

❤

[@jayar031007]

my condolences.would also love this album to be played when i am laid to rest 🖤

[@iva246800]

My condolences. I'm very sorry.

[@markgera7171]

May he rest in peace. A beautiful song X

[@opreaeusebiu3504]

❤❤

[@badoli1074]

Man, this was one of my #1 songs helping me through my depressions.

[@hothatch1520]

Godspeed on your journey my friend.

[@opulentminimalist7595]

I smile as Beth gets into the zone to deliver this song. I think it's amazing how anyone can separate oneself from the energy of a concert, and all of life's distractions, and climb into the emotion as deeply as she does in this song. I am still listening to this song 20 or 30 times daily. Thankyou Beth Gibbons and Portishead for this gift to us. ❤🦋

[@Hokum6]

I mean, like, every day of the week?

[@neologian1783]

I sometimes wonder if anyone from 2023/2024 reaches back to look at and listen to music from the past to see if they are improving on things or not. Then I listen to contemporary radio and I realize "no"....I actually lived through the final moment of good and genuine music.

[@DerMeisterEdits]

There's plenty of good modern music. It's just not on the radio. The radio only pushes safe, commercially acceptable songs, and they've always done that. Even Billie Holiday had to deal with it.

[@neologian1783]

@@DerMeisterEdits You're completely 100% right of course. And it should go without saying that practically every generation reserves the right to feel nostalgia for their own musical era and so commenting the way I did is a bit of a cliche and something of a mistake.

[@nunodomingues9064]

Nao existe mais musica boa estas ultimas geraçoes nao teem cultura nao sao musicos,, sao meros computadores criando som e nao musica,, fazem tudo menos musica,, eu msm estou perdendo o gosto de viver. É horrivel tudo o que vemos e o que escutamos hoje em dia

[@billlentsch4496]

Yes you did@

[@9livesMtb]

Yeah i dd just that in december..sat waiting for a flight 🤟...each decade from the early 1900,s has big changes in styles..but all upto 2000 were done mainly by musicians and singers..now any tit can priduce a 'hit" on his phone with some stolen samples or AI produce..from stolen samples😂, and of course every nobodys favourite..autotune...that ladies and gentleman is the differrence...between musicians and singers and well..those who are not..thats why theres soooo much shite out there....

[@Music-tg5is]

Portishead, please make more music. The world needs another new Portishead album!

[@g54b95]

This is one of the most perfect songs ever created.

[@TheSargKyle]

This masterpiece needs to be heard by all, so too their whole discography

[@erishae7446]

i used to listen to this on my cd walkman in my late teens, traveling across different countries on buses and trains.. was always my favorite backdrop to life. beautiful & i think i was there for that nyc show

[@andreafoley3]

I was at this concert! Amazing experience and im so glad the memory can be relived via this !thank you for posting this!!

[@hahamasala]

You're so fortunate!

[@kevinalexander8368]

Legendary

[@willbartholomew6453]

I am the epitome of jealousy right now. I am so happy for you. This album means....so much to me.

[@duncanthornton-jones7108]

Were you the Woooooh muppet ?

[@edisonnieto5563]

So lucky

[@renoir4964]

This doesn’t just take me back to my 20’s, it takes me back to a better world. No internet. No computer in my pocket. No AI. The world certainly wasn’t perfect but my God, it wasn’t totally and utterly insane.

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

I miss putting an album into my cd player and committing to listening to it, without the disraction of all those songs over there on the right >>>>> in that column. Sure, i will get to hear new stuff and be reminded of old stuff i had forgotten about. But will i really listen to Beth up there sing her heart out or will be thinking, ooooh, Mazzy Star...ooo... Muse is just a click away....or? Will be distracted by typing this into the comments and not even listen to her at all?

[@shazbot7192]

@@jamesmaybrick2001 its up to you, and only you.

[@ArtDesignHobby]

It's because you were younger ;P

[@MyRapNameIsAlex]

The song the world needs to hear at this time.

[@DouglasxAlarcon]

Ohh, can't anybody see We've got a war to fight Never found our way Regardless of what they say How can it feel, this wrong From this moment How can it feel, this wrong Storm in the morning light I feel No more can I say Frozen to myself I got nobody on my side And surely that ain't right Surely that ain't right Ohh, can't anybody see We've got a war to fight Never found our way Regardless of what they say How can it feel, this wrong From this moment How can it feel, this wrong How can it feel, this wrong From this moment How can it feel, this wrong Ohh, can't anybody see We've got a war to fight Never found our way Regardless of what they say How can it feel, this wrong From this moment How can it feel, this wrong

[@lacrimis_solis]

🫶

[@phero2]

I've listened to Portishead since the beginning and it is still "I've got nobody on my side and surely that ain't right" that gets me.

[@Mika-El-]

Yes

[@georgewyatt7811]

I feel ya. Be strong.

[@travlgrl32]

I still remember discovering this jewel 💎 in a music store. Beth’s voice caught me instantly. I still get chills thinking about it!! I still listen to Portishead constantly. It was a beautiful time in my life! Thank you for gifting us this beautiful music. It cuts deep in my soul❤ Cheers!

[@slartybartfast4213]

Thank you so much Portishead for re-uploading this, the distortion on the old upload broke my heart, that bass needs to be heard with clarity

[@schmuckpuppet4842]

The entire Roseland concert was on youtube as well and its quality was good, but it's nicer to have the single song in good quality.

[@27Finbarr]

It’s a pity the picture quality is so poor though.

[@chantalpillonel9198]

J'adore cette chanteuse avec les instruments, depuis son premier album 🖤

[@Pitagora72]

I need the time travel machine to be there for this moment only ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥 This is pure 💎💎💎💎

[@uschivalentin9593]

I need you forever 😢 but my heart is broken 💔

[@_Andy.]

I can't describe how postishead makes me feel

[@alena8790]

And your a real man to open up and say that I think most men wonder but not able to be honest

[@alena8790]

@_Andy. We all sometimes think that but it takes a real man to be so open. Thank you Andy.

[@DJ-tu9ky]

After all these years this song its still my all time favourite. Getting the next generation to fall in love with it too

[@ulledienulle8211]

same, has been my favourite song since I was 16 and 7 years later it still destroys me every time

[@mariafato4408]

Escucha la música de los 70 es totalmente disyuntiva y sigue vigente...tengo 68...hermosa voz

[@chmurcio1]

The KZbin algorithm amazes me, it always finds something unexpected. Beautiful."

[@marcoferreira7060]

I'm listening, I'm on this mood, Just like every time

[@Quarker]

The orchestral performance is just sublime

[@42LUNCHBOX]

Soulfully breathtaking and Hypnotic. Stellar live performance. Love the Orchestral underpinning. ❤

[@alena8790]

My favourite song is jumpdafukup

[@ivansmola]

✊️

[@chrislambert8753]

Every so often something comes along that is simply magical. Sonic perfection...

[@chriswilliams4623]

I have never needed a a "reason" to listen to Portishead..... They just fit everything

[@Red_MCN]

This song is timeless ❤

[@hahamasala]

Agreed. And this live version is better than the studio recording!

[@geoffwinckless6546]

Love the drummers feel.. And Her voice is amazing

[@dbfoxybrown]

If your still listening big respect 🙏🥂👍🤘

[@Maleboljia]

Never stopped

[@teresadevine6506]

Forever

[@lashaburjanadze5617]

Once and forever მადლობა მარიამ

[@OswaldoGoite]

Same here.

[@johnsshed995]

Nothing before it or after it has ever compared to roads by Portishead a truley unique piece .

[@robertbrenneman5367]

Heard this 1000x. first time watching… 😢tears of joy now

[@kittenclaire]

So heartbreakingly beautiful. The orchestral accompaniment is so perfect for Portishead.

[@Ace1973ish]

I actually think that this the best song ever made. It’s not sad, it’s beautiful

[@notyourbusiness2871]

Music...... humans time machine into our hearts and mind. Love everyone I ever met good and evil.

[@hothatch1520]

You are like me, a child of the universe.

[@Nohandle2025]

People can't profit without war

[@tonyp3398]

Lived in Bristol at that time . Lucky to have such good local music . Massive Attack . Portishead ,Tricky , Ronni Size et al. Went to Portishead for a local walk along the Severn Estuary most weeks.

[@faeriekat1]

❤

[@user-nm9me4rx6c]

Fantastic music brings me back

[@gwieser]

When this song came out I had the hardest time of my life so far - not knowing that it will become even worse for almost another decade. This song touched me in a way no music ever before (and after) has touched me. It was like someone was able to see into my soul. It never made me sad, it just touches me so deeply that it makes me feel accepted, because there are other humans out there who feel the same as I do. What a fantastic piece of music history.

[@GB-vn1tf]

This, in my opinion, is the greatest Portishead album by a long way. The studio version is excellent but this live performance is just on another level.

[@grambo1980]

It really is. The whole orchestra really kicked it up a notch

[@rishisingh3408]

agree, I brought their 1st CD in Providence RI for the first time sometime mid 90' totally blown away by it.

[@Agostoic]

Agreed, it's their Magnus Opus!

[@JayMc76]

Ending track in s01e05 of "Under The Bridge" n so fitting...perfectly timed & portrayed the atmosphere to a tee.. if that feeling had a sound its this eerie synth, what a sound. How can it feel this wrong ! Thanks for the remastered version.

[@alexnagy2044]

Everybody who love the band, just play it LOUD guys!🔈🔉🔊💯Happy 25th PORTISHEAD!!!🎼🎵🎶💜

[@opulentminimalist7595]

Thank you Portishead for this timeless piece. This song is intrinsically connected to my soul. It's meaning grows more profound each year. Beth Gibbons collects the pain from all of the atrocities occurring throughout our world and drops me in the middle of the vortex. I struggle to look out at the world, so Beth brings the world to me with this song, and I loop it for hours most evenings. Her angelic voice makes the pain beautiful as she exposes what this world has become, and enlightenment gives us hope. Can't anybody see? Can't anybody feel? 🦋 ❤

[@msjsq1966]

I was in love with this band the first time I ever heard them way back in 1996. My Father was dying of cancer and this song still brings me back to that exact moment in time. Love you, Portishead. xo

[@-Bodybuilding-]

Amazing

[@yupkunal]

Sitting in bedroom, thinking. Life's fast these days and work pile up, but I get a couple moments of peace. Small sips of hot coffee, good music and barely-lit room give me strength, or should I call it rest. A breath of calmness and by the time it ends, we're ready. Bring it on, I am strong again

[@casssius1980]

25 years it's still my favorite group! all my body shakes when i ear this sound! fantastic feeling! Thank you Portishead

[@Mika-El-]

Yes.

[@lauralombardino8782]

Hell yeah I do !!! Actualy it's so naustalgic she's in every single one of my Playlist. Love it ,

[@RayZandvoort]

One of the very best bands. Seen them live at Lowlands 2014. Their live performances are on another level.

[@ManWalksDogs]

that's around the last time I saw them live-live, at Latitude 2015. I did have an online ticket for access to the livestream of their War Child charity gig in Bristol last year (2022) and they even offered me the chance to upgrade to in-person tickets but that offer came too last-minute to sort any logistics out at my end. But that's obviously not the same and was only a short set.

[@TSVM60ELIL]

Yes it is. My most favorite still is 'The silk demise'

[@hevado01]

Saw this song first at Lowlands ‘98, epic! And ‘14 of course

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Great song, great concert, great band.

[@cmanycrows8400]

The first time I can remember hearing this song would’ve been around 97 or maybe 98. I get the exact same lump in my throat every time even to this day when I hear it. On top of that now I have all of those memories of having been in love for the first time, sharing this music with my girlfriend flooding back. This music will never die for me. Thank you Portishead.

[@ShadowDrakk]

Brings back some awesome memories! Was one of my favourite tunes to come down too after being out all night long. What a song!

[@dantellywelyn]

Absolutely love this song - especially this performance. Beth's vocal, the strings, wow.

[@mrkanty]

I caught her in Chicago when she toured with Rustin Man for the Out Of Season album...Wow! What a show at the Metro. After the show she came back out and with her feet dangling sitting on the stage she was hugging/taking pics/signing autographs...she is so cool for that...when i got to her i was in shock and took my wallet out for her to sign becuz i had nothing else, got a hug from her and left with the biggest smile on my face 😇 Ty Beth #neverforget

[@ManWalksDogs]

Lucky. I somehow managed to totally miss this during those "wilderness years", only finding out about it in the run-up to seeing them ahead of Third's release. Romance my fave off that album. Did get to meet her as such at that pre-Third holiday camp weekender - well, witness her struggle with a brolly during a gust of wind; my hand went to my pocket to grab my phone for a snap but it felt cruel capturing the little old lady's struggle, so I let the moment pass. Got rewarded with much better experiences with her at a later weekender (a well-timed reach over obscuring bodies for a handshake mid-extended We Carry On) and then even better than that at a festival (helping her to stage dive!!!).

[@michael3333]

My favorite Portishead song of all-time.

[@DOCDOCFLAMINGOS]

1000% I second that!!!!

[@somebloke3869]

Mine too.

[@Evi1penguin5]

This band caught lightning in a bottle. There's no other way to describe it. I discovered them almost 30 years late. Glad I finally did

[@antonlatukha5845]

Glad people still having sublime experience in life.

[@gl9007]

Un chef-d'œuvre absolu, qui vous rend si petit, si humble, en phase avec la vie et la beauté.

[@FesterWerks]

I've heard this song hundreds of times over the years and have seen this performance several times. Still gives me goose bumps.

[@kevvlacc8776]

FROM THE FIRST NOTE, TO THAT HOOK, THE CHILLS ALL OVER.

[@klausmeier2214]

With this song and this version in the concert at NY they wrote history. Glory days!

[@Kylie11724]

Beautiful. 🙏

[@ChristosAnesti33]

I’m 27 and absolutely tired of all modern sound. ‘Tired’ isn’t even the right word, today’s music drains me of all of my energy. When I want to feel, to be inspired, find the will to go on - I always go back in time, and every single time it’s like some sort of revelation. I fall in love with the human race, because I’m reminded that we can also create so much beauty, we’re full of life and love and simply want someone to share it with. I wish more people would be reminded of this, and I wish that nowadays more artists would use their musical talent for good. But alas, these are the times we live in, and we must keep fighting.

[@britasobels5579]

Never gets old can listen to this all-day ❤

[@iknowdano801]

SO GOOD.

[@siiwok]

why does this not have 2 BILLION views?

[@certificationtraining5608]

It would if Beth would shake her ass a bit more or did a duet with Nicki Minaj.

[@rustyFishstick]

Because trendy doesnt mean its good or unique. This is...well, better than trendy

[@climate-civilizations]

The opening chords and beats send chills down my spine! Divine.

[@gravelc1399]

That hits the spot. Magical.

[@ThisIsDownstate]

i cry around 3 minutes in EVERY TIME i watch this version. when she is totally lost in the song its just so haunting. I love Portishead and tbh i love the cheer of support at the end.

[@lesbethtacioni1733]

So many emotions.....

[@alena8790]

I've lived a lonely and miserable life and I found this, my story 💔. I always get goosebumps and cry when I hear it. I've had the pleasure of having this unique song and i first heard it in 93 through till now and tomm

[@tinogebhardt246-pi1qo]

2 Sekunden und Gänsehaut top

[@cinziagana8471]

From this moment how can I feel...

[@dustcircle]

Lots of dorm room romances to this album. The memories...

[@amiralikhosrovaan]

The very first time that I heard this song, it was covered by Amenra, one of my favourite bands. As a metal head, I rarely stumble upon trip-hop songs. When I heard that, I looked for the song and guess what, I am not disappointed. Masterpiece 🖤.

[@josemikola]

I... I just can not listen this wonderfull song. Everytime i'm trying it brings tears i my eyes

[@styepen602]

The Irony! I’ve just discovered Portishead’s music, watched/listened to the live performance over and over again, and today they’ve uploaded my favourite song from the set, on their official KZbin Page! fantastic song, fantastic performance!

[@deveryshepardson3640]

Beth’s voice is on a whole different level. One of my favorites for sure!

[@mircalladekarnstein9209]

this song is like a himn for all we had to fight with discrimination we suffered for being Borderline, bipolar, or any other mental conditions

[@zalaquin]

I was 3 when this was recorded. KZbin thank you for preserving this masterpiece.

[@tilation3853]

P changed my Life. You set my Mindset about 'true' music. Now i'm in Metal but still love you, your music and my big Portishead poster in my Living room. Thank you.

[@juanalcarazperez4229]

Give a chance to another P : Prince. Open a little room for him. Long trip... but you will never regret.

[@malkhanley2921]

Is this what melancholy feels like"

[@paolo-n2000]

1997 was such an EPIC year for music!!! So many incredible albums released!!!

[@Mika-El-]

Bob Dylan, Time out of mind.

[@Agostoic]

The 90's, what a time 🥲

[@andreluizvieira1237]

This show deserves an HD version. Thank you for the posts, but you guys could post the show in full in HD quality. What a voice, what a band. That's Portishead. Thanks again.

[@lill3lars]

Surely one of the greatest songs ever, and what a performance this was. Thanks for the improved audio!

[@deermeadowhomes]

So unbelievably good then and now.

[@andreamariawicker223]

1993 , my Son was 2 years and grows up with Portishead , Zappa , Led Zeppelin, Massive Attack Faith No More a.o.❤

[@adamf.9835]

Excellent.🙏🥂

[@alexnagy2044]

Oh guys, how many memories, emotions, and that music vibe with the feelin' of Beth's voice and lyrics, damn! We are need to the Portishead, maybe better than ever... I'd love it so much if they released a new record or "just" went on tour. Thank you for sharing with us and Happy 25th ANNIVERSARY from the deep in my soul, the bottom of my heart to you; Beth, Geoff, Adrian! PORTISHEAD ONE LOVE!!! ✌💜

[@internetuser8922]

I'm super happy there's an official version of this on KZbin now that has decent audio quality. All the other ones up until now were pretty noticeably distorted.

[@BrunoHerbert_]

Yes, I am here. Exactly 30 minutes of this post from one of my favorite shows of all time. A total Masterpice. Magnus Opum art that transcends the time. There are so many memories made to the sound of this music and this show in particular. Great band. Legends. Eternals.

[@hebertrinidad9304]

Love this song! Love the passion, hurt and emotion behind every word said. Deep deep deep!

[@vegmoto]

Oh heck yes! This specific version of “Roads” is best live performance of all time, imo. I have listened to this track a thousand times.

[@wanote26]

Hypnotic. This is so beautiful.

[@phrozac]

Haven't listened to Portishead in years and this brings me back. I'm hooked again.

[@paulandren936]

Imagine the sound if you were there

[@arianesoul]

7w7

[@19SISYS50]

This Song, this Voice get under the Skin. Thanks Portishead. Rainer

[@albanol2008]

Yessss.... Beth Gibbons; waoo. That is music!!! 90s rules