R.E.M. - "Fall On Me" [Live from Austin, TX]

From the R.E.M. album 'Live From Austin, TX' available now on DVD:
www.livefromaustintx.com
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[@rockturtleneck]

R.E.M. was really incredible in their prime. They literally made 10 or so near-perfect records in a row and always have conducted themselves with dignity.

[@musicmannsd]

Except for that time Peter buck was on a flight and pissed in the galley...lol. But hey, everyone should be able to have 1 rock star moment, right?

[@rockturtleneck]

@@musicmannsd Yes indeed! Supposedly he had eaten a bunch of Ambiens and drank a lot too? Still pretty tame by Led Zeppelin standards!

[@georgegeysen6499]

That bridge ... damn ... so beautiful and Mike Mill's counter vocal ... such a beautiful song.

[@shawnuel]

I went back and forth every other week in the late '80's on whether "Fall On Me" or "Don't Dream It's Over" were the greatest rock ballad's ever. Then, in '91, Neil Finn wrote "Fall At Your Feet" and added to the conflict. Jules Shear's "If We Never Meet Again" gets some of my votes as well. But "Fall On Me" was my first 'most beautiful ballad ever.'

[@rossjames1915]

Stipes admiration and respect for Mike Mills vocals, never takes his eyes of him. Miss these guys, can’t believe it’s been 10 years now

[@dspf68]

that moment actually made me tear a bit

[@bryanmiller6110]

Agreed, Mike mills backing vocals are so much of what is REM

[@patriciaguth6882]

Stipe is watching Mills to make sure his timing is on target to come back into his own vocals. Lots of singers do that when singing live. Timing is everything in a live performance.

[@BetoFernanddes]

Absolutely!!!❤

[@idesofmarch2368]

@@patriciaguth6882 That's a load of rubbish.

[@joanneparkinson1723]

Love Mike Mills’ harmonies

[@matthewoboyle6010]

Getting to buy Mike Mills a beer at The 40 Watt is one of the best moments of my life.

[@sonjar1853]

Magnificent.

[@jorgevial131]

Most beautiful REM song ever

[@squonk86]

Agreed and my favorite but it was so great when they did this Unplugged on MTV in 1991

[@6cater4u2]

Absolutely

[@sonjar1853]

I believe this was the favorite song of their manager, of all their songs.

[@jamesgoddard2321]

I agree. It has all of what makes REM great, distilled into one compact, mournfully beautiful package.

[@adderon7476]

It slaps all the slap

[@TomDavisVideo]

Not sure if scripted or not... but the respect Michael pays Mike while singing the bridge is very commendable.. He just watches him and demands no attention for himself... very powerful

[@RockAndGrohlMe]

Such a perfect song....those voices, together, are heavenly.

[@rohanwallace1858]

Sorry to be so offtopic but does someone know of a method to log back into an Instagram account?? I somehow forgot the login password. I would love any assistance you can offer me

[@lionelmohamed6577]

@Rohan Wallace instablaster :)

[@patriciaguth6882]

The two Michaels = vocal perfection!!!

[@anthonyhoey6394]

Mike Mills harmonies are legendary, he's much more than a backing singer,a very talented musician who wrote night swimming,he was dabbling on the piano one afternoon and started playing it,Peter Buck walked into the room and it was his first time to hear it and he said he just stood at the back of the room In total awe and disbelief In what he was hearing,every member of this band are class acts,I hope they will go on tour again,the eagles said when hell freezes over,here's hoping,greetings from Ireland.

[@squonk86]

I hear you dude and would love to see them back on tour but unfortunately Michael Stipe when asked not that long ago that piece of his life is over and would never tour again

[@gustanski]

I remember seeing them in the summer of 82. One of six bands for six bucks on Navy Island in St. Paul. It was magic.

[@SamPockerOfficial]

Michael's singing voice is still one of the only sounds in the universe that makes me feel truly understood.

[@hazelgraham4879]

Can't tell you how true that is for me. Hope you have heard Michael's latest song... no time for love like now x

[@selewachm]

It's reminiscent of Ray and Dave Davies of The Kinks. Their trademark sound.

[@patriciathewisher2315]

My favourite REM song. ❤❤❤

[@evanhansen7603]

Mike Mills is the John Denver of REM. Love his dainty little vocals.

[@tarajones9675]

Evan Hansen yes! Plus he is SO underrated

[@diabolikmitchell2960]

Life ain't nothin' but a funny funny riddle

[@macktravels68]

ROFL. Great call! These guys are so awesome!

[@1218Draco]

Have you heard the Death Cab for Cutie cover? If you love this song, you need to hear the cover.

[@mpfefferlen]

@@1218Draco There is actually a live version from the Todos Santos Music Festival where both Mike Mills and Peter Buck play with them.

[@michaelsharkey4255]

The sound they created was so unique at the time that it still resonates today. Murmur and Reckoning were in constant repeat when I was in high school and seeing them live was absolutely incredible. Still feel a void ever since they decided to hang it up.

[@mackeydirk8643]

One of the greatest songs ever......we've all been there and felt that way

[@BlueberrySwede]

One of the best bands of all time - and unlike other artists - knew when to quit!

[@rblauson]

Amazing band. Truly 1 in a million.

[@NilsamNY]

This song evokes the spirit of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys - the melodies are rich, magical and sublime,

[@douglemay7989]

Near Wild Heaven was their most Beach Boys song.

[@debbyharrison9198]

Peter Buck is so cool he walks around like he's all alone❤️😆

[@dragonmagoz]

Mills absolutely BODIES the vocals in this performance, sublime!

[@benallen1799]

This song ....utter shimmering brilliance. What a great, great band

[@sonjar1853]

Well said.

[@michaelwolter6076]

One of the greatest bands ever!

[@guysingleton9611]

Martin Phillips of The Chills said he wanted to write songs that invoke emotions for which there are no words to describe. For me, this song does that perfectly. ❤

[@lisabennett4424]

Try to find someone in your life who looks at you the way Mike Stipes looks at Mike Mills during his solo verse and you'll be truly lucky!! Such love

[@MrHabs66]

The chorus is so addictive.

[@barbaracostello8187]

Someday, I will play this song as well as Peter Buck does. One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@kevindunkley9960]

Beautiful, still.

[@55tmilam]

It’s nice to see a band perform live for real! It’s a lot more rare than most people realize!!!! Mostly lip syncing or heavy backing tracks these days.

[@jimbrennan2201]

Superb on so many levels

[@d3mist0clesgee12]

My favorite REM song

[@scottw.8030]

My favorite REM song.

[@allenfamily8445]

I saw R.E.M at least 10 times, mostly in small venues before 1990 (grew up in Georgia and went to UGA.) Wished I would have seen this one. An excellent performance by a mature band. Too bad B.B. wasn't able to stick with them for their full career.

[@miketriz3100]

I like all versions of the song, shows a very capable range.. amazing

[@lindaflynn68]

Michael Stipe and Mike Mills doing what they do best! 🥰❤

[@ignacio.carral]

What an incredible band.

[@Kerri36982]

RIP Bill Rieflen

[@mikedonner5603]

When here this song. It reminds me of a English Girl I dated name Nicky. She went to REM when they was just starting to get big. We saw them at the Mesa Amphitheater. They were fantastic. I really thought I would marry Nicky but it wasn't meant to be. I married the love of my life and have been married since 1988. I saw this band again after married the love of my life I know that Nicky found her love, but when are young times were different but memories still linger at how much fun we had at seeing REM for the first time!😅😊

[@dewaarista91]

1:31 i think it is the beautiful part of this song

[@smithereensfan3766]

That part of this song is one of my favorite moments of music I’ve ever heard. It’s magic.

[@bencrozier]

Better than the studio version by far! Wow.

[@wojciechmodrzewski1613]

R.E.M. miss you trully.

[@thesanfordmethod1905]

Beautiful..

[@MsSusie110]

God, I love this song. Sounds like Heaven

[@markdodson5866]

This is beautiful for a million different reasons already discussed. I’m just happy to have seen it.

[@bichettevirgino6664]

MIKE Mills chante super bien il joue également avec plusieurs instruments c'est un sacré mec respect 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@robsonsantos4614]

Que banda!! Meu respeito REM ❤️❤️🚀🚀🙌🙌

[@juliocano6751]

Such a great talent of the 4 of them great song too

[@sonjar1853]

Thank you REM. Musical perfection.

[@stephanevillatte5970]

As composers....they were Giants...stand next to the 60's and 70's best...easily.

[@christinopessoa2145]

Banda lendária e genial.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Supremor-tj9dv]

Great song from a great album. Not a bum in the lot.

[@gsmith207]

RIP Bill Rieflin. awesome drummer and sadly missed. good person taken away too early

[@scottbushey]

Doesn’t it just grieve your heart on one hand and on the other just fill it watching these guys disappear to history and yesterday. Just like many others, but boy were they a blessing.

[@jeffmaehre7150]

It's a bit sad. They're in the RR HOF but yeah. People tell me they've heard of them through their parents.

[@anag-dj]

Rem is my fav! Since always! But in this particular video Michael's voice slipped, so I think he was looking for Mike's support! ❤️

[@italianjump]

La più bella canzone che hanno fatto.

[@RenegadeTimelord007]

With all the trashy bands touring now I really miss REM being a thing. I respect them for ending when they did but I just wish they could've gone on a bit longer as I never saw them Live.

[@BunneRabb]

Lifes Rich Pageant is on my desert island disc list.. Brilliant.

[@juliocesarorozco7968]

Amazing band. I enjoy their músic in two concerts in Mexico. The years 2000 and 2004. My favourite band.

[@squonk86]

Michael Stipe's favorite song as I would have to agree as it's mine as well.

[@navyskaterdude]

Nice job guys, You still got it!❤

[@rossellacasati4383]

Irraggiungibili. REM MERAVIGLIOSAMENTEUNICI ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mil2k11]

Thanks for posting! Shoots me back to my high school days loving this band.

[@michaelreilly2668]

Lovely gig in North Dublin loved it mike from the band the pink hurts seaside fishing village town KZbin

[@debbyharrison9198]

It's beautiful. Thanks guys❤

[@luckyluciano911]

M&M 🗣️🎼🗣️🎼

[@patriciathewisher2315]

❤ this song. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@mickives8769]

He is beautiful and the band is a fusion

[@ironickismet8113]

Such a beautiful song.

[@eamonoloinsigh9069]

My favourite REM song ❤

[@jgionti3]

The only band I’ve ever seen that is better live than in studio

[@SavageDawgJoshua]

My God, they were the next Eagles, next Fleetwood Mac, next Grateful Dead... Why did they quit writing? So epic...

[@mariki3]

This is my favorite, maybe my first but still my favorite

[@michaelreilly2668]

Love that song regards mike from the band the pink hurts seaside fishing village town KZbin

[@thirdofaman]

Thank you for uploading.

[@ricardoandradegameplay]

ouvindo sempre no volume máximo quando tô bebendo e quando tô triste tbm... kkk muito foda essa música!

[@davidsingleton1371]

Lovely

[@jchadwick45]

Their best song, IMHO... My favorite, anyway.

[@davidemm829]

Long time fan, seen the 3x not an easy feet living in NH .2023

[@marcomarando9409]

Uno dei brani che apprezzo di più, ben strutturato e coinvolgente, anche grazie alle interpretazioni super Mills e Stipe, con l'accompagnamento energico dell'indimenticato Bill Rieflin alla batteria.

[@webertisaias8622]

louvado seja deus por essamusica

[@BeetleswithanA]

A top song from a top band in a top music city......whoops, I forgot the word "notch". Don't Fall On Me!

[@markworthy4796]

Im like a nodding dog every time i hear this song

[@jaymarkwalder311]

I'm not a scholar of music, but it seems that these guys developed a style of moving up and down scales (arpegylation?) that transcended genres. Even today, when I find myself liking a song, the most obvious reason is that it traces back to REM, or maybe Kansas.

[@MaurizioMusic]

Yeap - they had a droning open string - chimney jangly sound that literally set the tone for many bands to come in the late 80s and 90s. And indeed the arpeggiation is what gives the songs a both melodic and dissonant sound - a sort of tension and release. This band is a lesson on how to write great pop songs. Even if an artists style is different - there is lots to learn from the REM catalog for sure. Berry is also one of the best rock drummers ever in my humble opinion.

[@Muddy-water]

@@MaurizioMusic 100% Berry all the way. He never thought he was that hot on drums can you believe it?

[@sonjar1853]

Hmm, interesting!!

[@carolineallen3729]

Love this ❤️❤️❤️

[@FabinhoFlapp]

Precious.

[@paulorodrigo7228]

Bill Rieflin R.I.P

[@mercef.3757]

Galls inclosos, Fall on me, continua sent la meva cançó preferida. Cabells de punta. 😱

[@HerrEngels]

Man, that song

[@themusic5229]

The music will bring us come together. Love R.E.M 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 The music will bring us come together. Love R.E.M 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 The music will bring us come together. Love R.E.M 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@bobbyd7363]

that was pretty killer.

[@donpadreexorcistadovatican8392]

muito bom !

[@craigbendall3716]

Beatles REM Finest bands eva

[@homoerectus6953]

the only band since Queen to have harmonies that made the band. each voice added to the reason why....

[@gogetter5137]

Bleed the sky. Thats it!

[@lucmorin1551]

Much more expérience this era

[@markstevenson6635]

It's gonna fall!!!!

[@sappyfoot]

peter doesn’t get the credit for just how good of a guitar player he is

[@wesbrown4477]

Crazy accurate picking hand. 👍

[@Tom-lq6nn]

Harmony.

[@earinsound]

Tom Scala more like disharmony

[@sniffableandirresistble]

0:18 Instead of flowers hit the ground Michael sings fuckers hit the ground ❤

[@jeniferpavek1773]

One of my favorites, Mikey has a great voice but, u don’t hear him alone in most songs

[@anthonycatalano5057]

You hear him in Texarcana in the Out of Time album

[@ticosandtank7481]

@@anthonycatalano5057 and Near Wild heaven

[@2ubtrue]

Now that was fucking amazing!