The Contortionist - Live at Resurrection Fest EG 2018 [Full show]

[@Zachary_Sweis]

I love love love love how they consider both parts of Language to be one song.

[@theriffnotebook8412]

When I saw them, the played Language I as the first song of the set and Language II as the last song of the set. It kind of bothered me at first since I always listen to both halves as one, but it ended up being kinda cool and kinda almost made the whole set feel like one linear piece.

[@Surbhitprasoonsingh96]

The Riff Notebook here in india too they started with language I and played language II in continuation to integration. It was so unpredictable yet crazy

[@MyDudeJZ]

First time I saw them live, I didn't know who they were and wasn't able to appreciate the greatness. Now that I've listened to everything, I'm dying to see them again.

[@absence7445]

JayBangerZ exactly how my first experience with them went

[@ss10million]

Exactly the same, saw em and met them on their tour with animals as leaders and btbam

[@MyDudeJZ]

@@ss10million That is such a sick line up. Wish I could have made it to a show like that!

[@satellite_anomaly]

The mix is garbage, but anyone calling anything about this band garbage clearly knows nothing about them.

[@christianserrano8376]

Daniel Satterfield agreed can barely hear the guitars the synths are too loud and I legit can hear the drums from the other stage playing at one point

[@Billo1281]

Yup. Mix is terrible.

[@John.anti-carnist]

the singing is garbage too.

[@DonderoA7]

@@John.anti-carnist I'm calling troll here because there's no way you think his singing is bad. That shit's crisp as fuck.

[@alfredbass]

Yes is horrible, and i know this guy sounds awesome, but honestly, i prefer the "the contortionist" from the Exoplanet. For me thats one of the greatest albums, one of the greatest bands.

[@CaseyWalle]

Cameron Maynard killin' it in Flourish

[@mog7814]

You guys were already my favorite but the fact that you walked on stage to Blade Runner just takes it over the top completely. My favorite film of all time.

[@W4rriorOfLight]

Please bring back this band! I couldn't see them that year at RF

[@Surbhitprasoonsingh96]

This is out of the world

[@IsometricAgenda]

Guys, i'm watching it now for the first, second time... But one thing is for certain: That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind."

[@andreyklimov]

bruh, I've been a fan of exoplanet since it was fucking released. thanks for keep playing flourish, this song saved my ass hundreds of times in the past. I don't listen to lots of this type of metal today, but that album was definitely one of the best in its style. love and respect you, contortionist

[@theblueeyedplayer]

that one guy in the crowd has the right idea of smoking a bowl at 21:08

[@alexandervang6064]

hell yesss

[@kingofthecuntsfromcuntasia3286]

When there’s no bands touring New Zealand in the current climate you really appreciate revisiting these performances

[@Colby_Purrins801]

I am SO fucking excited for a post Coronavirus The Contortionist show. Bring on the feels and tears!!! 🤘🏻💜

[@nativosolarmusic]

increible.. the same album sound's

[@xir8943]

36:29 Hell yeah!!!

[@coltonhudy7904]

The intro was from the incredible 80s scifi movie "Blade runner"

[@FooFightingD]

Them and Asava would make a monster fuckin show

[@TheCrumpers53]

Weird seeing them in a festival setting.

[@necrophagist00]

This is GOD

[@SteveJames-nn9hp]

sounds like they mic'd the drums wrong or something

[@IsometricAgenda]

Awesome show!!♡ sadly the guitars are a little to quiet in my opinion

[@juan-korn]

I want to get in to the band, but the audio of this live is terrible.

[@myturkishprison3285]

Did the sound engineer intentionally mix out all the guitars?

[@Pluckey-jd4yv]

Wish I had a loop a 7:20 to 7:55.

[@dancrown_]

What was that noise at 19:32 lol

[@VictorMartinez-xv5yt]

Lessard is so much fun to watch live. Last time I saw them I was wearing a Contortionist sweater with the lyrics to Flourish. He spotted the sweater and was touching the words on the sweater as he was singing them.

[@Tofu61]

Maybe he forgot the words

[@jaredbelcher4591]

I probably would have came right then and there.

[@adityaaddrix9679]

Surreal experience.

[@stylherc]

Were you touching the words or he?

[@athmaid]

@@stylherc pretty sure it was Mike touching this dude's sweater. Otherwise wouldn't make much sense lol

[@LucasAlmonacid]

The contortionist + orchestra = most beautiful thing in the world for sure...

[@Pixelman16]

Nobody gonna mention how awesome this bassist is? He plays the tunes live like it is a piece of cake damnnn

[@Pixelman16]

@@JGSondaar yeah u right :/

[@lucasrohr]

true, bro

[@anthonyarredondo2582]

Yessir him and the bassist from jinjer live I was watching the other day. That's cats are tight. 💯🤘

[@anthonyarredondo2582]

Yessir him and the bassist from jinjer live I was watching the other day. That's cats are tight. 💯🤘

[@nolanvernon6667]

This performance of Flourish is incredible

[@EuMilo]

/watch?v=AukccLKVEog Hands down the best flourish performance IMO

[@LordLuc94]

Lol, best Flourish performance is with Jonathan.

[@leohondaperry]

@@EuMilo jjjjjjj jo iiiii

[@jamisonandrewmanhorvaththe1124]

Michael has some sick stage presence

[@Dan_is_a_liar]

Yes, yes it is

[@AdamJC88Zeitgeist]

Flourish is one of the most beautiful metal songs ever. Most emotional guitar riffs I've ever heard.

[@MatthewStout]

Welcome to post rock/metal.

[@jbasti227]

That middle section is my favorite piece of musical composition ever. It's mind blowing that it was only their first album when they wrote it.

[@Abasedbymygrief]

@@MatthewStout this isn't post metal, its prog

[@Colby_Purrins801]

Flourish and Oscillator... Those two songs have given me the most incredible out of body experiences while listening. The Contortionist is years beyond so many other bands.

[@LordLuc94]

Too bad those guitars are not as present anymore as years ago..

[@matthewhogan180]

Mike's breath control is just ridiculous. Top five vocalist in the metal game.

[@irockmajorly]

Him and Daniel Tompkins are top tier..

[@BionicleSaurus]

Don't forget Sponce, y'all!

[@skin_e_guy]

Sponce is amazing as well.

[@sinklar1224]

@Noah Mortola 10 seconds

[@matthewhogan180]

Fran71k yeah he’s another legend; a real musician

[@jbasti227]

Unreal. One of the best live acts. Witnessing it in person is an out-of-body experience

[@Surbhitprasoonsingh96]

Joseph Bastidas 10000% lost my senses when i saw them live

[@jbasti227]

@@Surbhitprasoonsingh96 Right? It's like astral projection without actually astral projecting

[@Dorito_Dust]

Absolutely

[@freezingmoon5663]

same here, I was totally stunned, unimaginable

[@Llllltryytcc]

10/10 would travel in their space ship again

[@DashHoundRacing]

It makes me so happy that they're still doing Exoplanet era tunes live

[@kryssmith2292]

@MasterofWEEN saw them like 6 months ago and they played oscillator too

[@TheCrumpers53]

Dude I just say them with AAL and they busted 3-4 exoplanet tracks and 1-2 Intrinsic tracks.

[@TheCrumpers53]

MasterofWEEN They played Flourish Primal Directive Solipsis and mixed something in with another track. I can’t remember that well.

[@cscfpv6221]

Jonathan is still writing Intrinsic era music. If you havnt, go check out Foreign Waves on FB. You can tell when Jonathan left he took a HUGE part of the old sound with him, and he is recreating it in his new project. facebook.com/foreignwaves/

[@SonUvSolarus69]

same, i was not aware how well the knew singer was able to scream and sing the old stuff, so fucking sick :D

[@xbl4ck7]

Michael is in a deep trance when he performs

[@alejandrouniverse5219]

yeees he knows the universe ;)

[@poweroftheweez]

He's fun to watch, he's either in a complete trance like you said or has this frightening urgency about him

[@Josiah-ve6su]

parallel trance

[@Dorito_Dust]

He’s godly

[@DJENT333]

He was hard to watch

[@szymmirr]

Michael is on another level. At 14:25 he says "flourish to flourish...ish to flourish...ish to flourish" but BACKWARDS

[@dingdongs5208]

The guy isn't human, neither are any of the other 5, they are all generation defining talents

[@СергейЖаврид-г8т]

Ah, so that's what it was.. Kinda cringe

[@zander504]

@@СергейЖаврид-г8тk-k-inda c-cringe

[@Oh_its_Mike]

If you haven't seen these guys, especially at a small venue, do it. Get high and do it. It's incredible.

[@wafffleproduction]

Seen them on edibles with Silent Planet before them and the energy going from dark to light was just insane to be apart of. Best show I have ever been to. I tear up just thinking about it.

[@chasemccreery7522]

I will be there the first chance i get buddy

[@HTXREP]

can confirm

[@nachomansandyravage2346]

17 days and counting....

[@chrisstrohman4131]

I have. They opened for animals as leaders and it was probably the best show I’ve seen. Animals As Leaders was the headliner mind you

[@Mike-pf9zc]

I love how Michael's performance is almost robotic in a way. Like he's got every single movement he makes planned, the way he mumbles 'flourish' during that performance. He really gives into the music and let's it take him by the hand. Amazing.

[@primordial.sounds]

Is this just a really long Ibanez commercial?!

[@jaredbelcher4591]

At least it's a good ibanez commercial

[@primordial.sounds]

@@jaredbelcher4591 Best one yet!

[@PitchforkStudios]

Finally a Contortionist full show that's pro shot with decent sound.

[@_lowcountry]

Lol decent sound...

[@drewbocop]

It sounds pitiful mang

[@snailzsroomrexs.4543]

" DECENT "

[@PitchforkStudios]

Yeah decent. This is pretty much directly recorded right out the PA, instead of taking all the stems and being mixed by an engineer. For that this is pretty decent i.e. way better than any camera audio footage of them that's out there.

[@myturkishprison3285]

There is ZERO guitar in the mix haha.

[@jellyjelly4322]

Thank you for coming through with the full video 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jbasti227]

I've been desperately waiting for it since they uploaded Conspire

[@ERIKNORDLING]

Something about Cameron Maynard, just so fun to watch him play.

[@Tofu61]

Everything he does looks so cathartic for him.

[@ERIKNORDLING]

Tofu61 totally agree!

[@narf1990]

pure passion

[@henrikswanstrom9218]

When he plays tremolo riffs he transcends and becomes music.

[@LordLuc94]

Agree!

[@MatheusGomes-ek3eg]

Michael should be the Maynard of the next generation. What a jewel !

[@primordial.sounds]

He is the Cameron Maynard of this generation.

[@jakesklodowski9321]

Matheus Gomes I know he reminds my of Maynard janes Keenan in certain ways too

[@MatheusGomes-ek3eg]

@@primordial.sounds hahahaha both are Maynard's

[@MatheusGomes-ek3eg]

@@jakesklodowski9321 yes, man... They are ridiculously good live and as sensations during the presentation are particular to each, but similar at the same time, I can 't explain correctly.

[@dingdongs5208]

Naah he isnt obnoxious enough

[@xmikeydx]

I love seeing Cam get lost in the music. In addition to being an incredible guitarist, his stage presence is also really fun to watch.

[@Besyl]

What a limp audience! Look: Even if I'd never heard a lick of this, I know without a DOUBT I'd be hands-up, head-bobbing. This is so goddamned GOOD. Ugh. Sorry I couldn't lend my energy.

[@skater15153]

i like how when the keyboardist looks out into the crowd it looks like he just woke up from a dark ass room

[@TheNuclearMantis]

My god this band has come such a long way. Saw them live many times with John Carpenter back in the day, and they manage to find a new sound with each album. The music they write is jaw dropping.

[@Shorsey30]

Truly man. And this ep they are about to drop sounds really fresh as well

[@CrazychristX]

Deep respect for Flourish performing. Though they won't perform any old songs 'cause Michael sings in a completely different style, but that perform has nearly no difference with the album version. Great man!

[@wheelmindedivan6182]

Игорь Шалимов They’ve done Oscillator too both times I’ve seen them live!

[@cesarzavala8296]

I saw them back in 2013, when Michael just joined the band and he performed lots of material from Exoplanet and Intrinsic. It was great.

[@derekd7666]

Last time I saw them they played primarily directive and flourish not even a year ago

[@HyruleWanderer]

Michael actually used to sing heavier songs in his last band.

[@tarkenton3895]

He can actually perform the old songs, I just feel like they now have a better time performing newer material

[@justinle5866]

Damn mike needs to do them screams more

[@PhoenixDecim]

They sound so cathartic

[@jojoz]

their music is really way ahead of time, to be honest... they are so professional, sound more like a big band, than a rock band, and that is meant to be a compliment Incredible fresh original sound and I can only hope people really appreciate this level of talent Wonderful music

[@WillNyeTheTurfgrassguy]

jojo z I guess you’ve never heard of dream theater or between the buried and me

[@99BurntLeftovers]

Or 20+ years behind

[@W4rriorOfLight]

@@99BurntLeftovers sure kid... 🤡

[@W4rriorOfLight]

@@WillNyeTheTurfgrassguy they are different dude... this kids have no idea lol

[@chasemccreery7522]

Great show, the lack of emotion in the crowd bothers me

[@operationgnp]

you should see them open for some alt rock radio band lol, 5000 ppl who cant even figure out how to bob their heads

[@LeftoverHamsters]

No shit, that is a weak-ass crowd. On the other hand, Seattle knows how to fuckin represent when The Contortionist shows up. No wonder they come here so often.

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

operationgnp are you referencing Coheed and Cambria? haha

[@chasemccreery7522]

Alright boys, seeing them tonight let's see if I can do justice

[@Colby_Purrins801]

Taken into account of how many people might just be going through the void on an emotional psychedelic peak through the majority of their set lmao I mean I always go crazy whenever they perform but I am also soaking in all the amazingness they produce.

[@drjborch2]

Return to earth..... song to be played at my funeral

[@jonathanmisaelaguinagarami1935]

Michael is so fucking amazing, his range is perfect to sing every song from the contortionist's career. The crowd was awful like some moments in the sound but band was awesome.

[@descendng]

For a show called Resurrection Fest, the crowd seems pretty dead. Seriously, they need to move more.

[@yipperhoho]

I would personally love to see them revisit the melody in Flourish (14:04 - 14:24) on a newer song. Anyone else?

[@LabGoats]

Finally some high quality live video/audio of this band. Contortionist needs a live album.

[@jaredbelcher4591]

Language and clairvoyant front to back

[@Unearthlywhales]

Yeesss but I need moooaaarrr!!

[@aldo_pinheiro]

I fucking adore this band. I mean, Language is *literally* my favourite album ever. But I'd prefer if this video didn't exist... Because it actually makes me want a good multicam live performance even more. I mean, the mix is absolute trash, the video quality is subpar and you can even hear the other stage drums at 20:30. Thanks anyway, Resurrection Fest.

[@miserirken]

They played Exoplanet entirely very recently, they released Primal DIrective live in their channel and oh Gods that song sounds so good live with good mixing, hope they release the entire Exoplanet live performance, 'cause holy fuck they did great.

[@MountainsBreath]

These guys are so many years ahead of everyone. They are special. They can make the softest most ambient vibes like circa survive and literally 10 seconds later heavy like meshuggah and it makes musical sense and it’s emotional and intense and instinctual and intentional.

[@UO51777]

Seen them multiple times over the years and I still can’t believe how incredible of a vocalist Michael is. His range and ability to transition seamlessly between screams and cleans is amazing. And he only seems to have gotten better and better. Definitely my favorite band

[@nakedsloth8080]

I bet people who never listened to contortionist were super confused with their songs lmfao. Flourish was beautiful and I wish they played my favorite song, Oscillator, every time I saw them

[@ozamatazbuckshank6996]

Naked Sloth I would kill to see them play Vessel live but it's been like 7 years since they have.

[@BTBAM819]

Wow I love how they nailed Clairvoyant live! That song has so much soul! Great performance by every member but Lessard is the man.

[@manueltavares5967]

There was alot of request to share the full show - i was one of them. So thanks for this.

[@Dorito_Dust]

I fucking love these dudes so much. Only metal band that can hit me in the feels and put me into a trance, even on the heavier material. They are so incredible live

[@deadymulyadi]

6 songs, 5 different guitars. Cameron!

[@plateusigma3487]

spiritual healing!

[@hannibalbarkas1350]

Yes, it's a transmission from the Universe.

[@haydenlee9252]

32:47 proof that Michael is actually a robot

[@matthewpunk2012]

He's zucced out of his mind

[@kylelynch8888]

I must have been 10 years ago now where I was called the day of the show to come mix several bands playing with After the Burial in Duluth, MN. This band was one of those bands I mixed that day. Its so cool to see how far they have come! Great band!

[@LuisHunterMusic]

amazing live vocals! better than in the studio! loved it!

[@Dan_is_a_liar]

This crowd was awful! Lol

[@Joseraksam]

Thank you resurrection fest 👍 finally someone in my entire life bother to grant my wish 😍

[@keithfalconer7529]

Like a hybrid of meshuggah between the buried and me & opeth interesting.

[@PONCHEEZED]

Saw them support DGD on a US tour what must’ve been close to two years back and they stole the show. I’ve never seen a room MOVE the way they could make it move

[@indigoakaben]

I barely knew of them at the time and had skimmed over Language. They preceeded DGD in Austin, October 2016, and I hadn't heard DGD ever before then, who had just dropped Mothership weeks before. My mind was full of pinless grenades that night. Now I'm fully into both and the way TC writes makes my chest swell as if I'm about to transform. Fucking beautiful.

[@JoseMendez-zv1up]

Possibly the best lineup they'll ever have supporting them lol can't believe I missed it. Loved contortionist set for BTBAM colors tour tho

[@GetzGoth]

Dream Theater caliber musicians, Opeth-Toolish caliber songwriters, and roughly the same age as those cats from Greta Van Fleet. Do the math and this adds up to a long and very interesting future for these kids.

[@xXHardc0rExFaNXx1]

I understand now it's more about experiencing the sound from them like of course they're talented but their sound is so dreamy and easy to get lost into it's awesome!

[@SicklessFM]

Aguante The Contortionist carajo!

[@rod6189]

Cerra el orto salame

[@lester--glz6636]

@@rod6189 xd wtf

[@Anonimo-tv2co]

Man, I can't even measure how much I need an Intrinsic version with Mike.

[@HyruleWanderer]

I'm waiting for the next livestream. Maybe it'll be Intrisic.

[@jaakebraake]

12:04-14:27 literally the best part of this concert

[@vinisilvestri]

Finally!!!!!! The full concert!!!! Cheers from Brazil.

[@namsei]

BR também tem bom gosto!!!

[@matthewpunk2012]

Assa sino.

[@bigz0n]

i absolutely adore this band

[@joshmetalheart86]

You are so beautiful! Please come to Mexico!

[@Grindjuls]

Exoplanet is in the top three of my favorite albums of all time.

[@pretendhuman]

Agreed... It is a genius piece of work.

[@Grindjuls]

@@pretendhuman Their mixture of melody and "deathcore" was amazing. I remember many metalheads who wrote that they really don't like deathcore but they really dig Exoplanet.

[@brandonmadden3622]

@@pretendhuman genius other then the deathcore. It was boring as shit just like all the other deathcore bands. Much better now

[@Naive773]

Really wished they'd play Primordial Sound

[@indigoakaben]

It would really echo out.

[@tuckerdrums3514]

Is it just me, or does this mix sound...off...?

[@buckfuttler2877]

they really need to re-record the older albums with Mike. his voice is SO much more powerful than the previous vocalist.

[@mrbloodbane4129]

Gracias tio Resurrection :v

[@bram.gestalt]

Una maravilla de banda, música para trascender

[@saathinthedaath]

I`m crying out loud for your songs. I have been listening to your music for years, and I still feel the same each time. Pureness, calm, warmth, coldness. Through your music I learned how to feel free in my time of need. Goosebumps is the main word as you listen to The Contortionist. An out-of-body experience, as someone said here in the comments below. I could not find better words. Thank You to The Contortionist.

[@drumsno]

These guys are so tight

[@Heisen-d3n]

Expect ebb and flow. No matters anyway, every song is fucking awesome

[@brooks9184]

Saw them for the first time a couple years ago when I went to see Periphery. Normally I can’t wait for bands to finish their sets cause I’m there for the headliner, but damn they were good live

[@RenannRed]

Amazing!

[@dylanrobert5674]

Am i only one who thinks this sounds terrible? i love this band but wow

[@Mord_Vi]

You can't say enough about bands that sound as good, or better than their recorded counterparts. This band is a professional af band.

[@christosgiannoudis171]

the most unique sound in these days in terms of progressive music

[@RBdestroyer3321]

As raw as this mix sounds, it truly gives these songs a unique feel compared to their album versions, in a good way IMO

[@JustinPayton]

The head throwback at 34:52. Don't know why, but I love it.

[@SonOfWinter]

Such a tight band ruined by live sound mixed on a toaster.

[@m4ssee]

Holy shit. Harry Potter going fucking nuts on Flourish, lol.

[@skylarlysaker6301]

Literally fucking perfect. Flourish made me shit my pants. Michaels vocals are so fucking good live.

[@SonUvSolarus69]

sick as fuck never knew how well the new singer could scream and sing the older stuff, super impressed. fucking love this band lml

[@chancedillbeck]

Favorite band to see live!

[@legeogame1611]

Ibanez makes some damn nice looking guitars