Ride - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Ride performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 16, 2015.
Songs:
Kaleidoscope
Polar Bear
In a Different Place
Decay
Dreams Burn Down
Seagull
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Luke Knecht & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Jim Beckmann
kexp.org
ridemusic.net

[@renaatsenechal]

0:42 Kaleidoscope 4:40 Polar Bear 9:55 In a Different Place 23:55 Decay 27:45 Dreams Burn Down 33:55 Seagull

[@myfriendeddie0021]

thanks

[@invisiblecurious856]

Loz is so good. I like the how he plays it that his body grooves as well.

[@jesperlarsson4793]

Yeah, he’s a great drummer. A real powerhaus.

[@spacefish34]

He really influenced me as a young drummer.I even learned to play with all the tom toms and cymbals stood up flat like he does…epic drummer

[@invisiblecurious856]

@@spacefish34 loz the octopus

[@Rocks4You97]

Kexp has always the best sound. RIDE's greatest session on youtube.

[@Rocks4You97]

I did! Sounds really good too but I prefer that one.

[@robertfoshizzle]

The KEXP performance sound way better IMO.

[@ericwager443]

Fantastic! 25 years and Ride sounds better than ever!

[@brendaluna173]

they sound perfect, how great is that?! 20 years later and they still sound the same, that's awesome!

[@mattyp3400]

Amazing ..... Nowhere is 25 yrs old just blows my mind

[@KaiPonte]

One of the best bands coming out of the '80s and into this century. Love this. Great rendition of my favorite song, Dreams Burn Down.

[@DJSolitone]

I remember clearly that this was my favorite band, album and live performance 25 years ago... How can time go by so fast ?

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

Dear KEXP ... thank you for these lovely video sets you do. And thank you for having Ride do some!

[@WaywardThings1]

So glad I got to see them 25 yrs ago!!!! I"m looking forward to a chance to again!! Listening to this is making me fall in love again

[@longships9373]

So good to see Andy Bell doing what he's really good at

[@jerryziegler2420]

He fulfilled a mission with Oasis but this is where he needed to be!

[@dazmalski]

25 years and Polar Bear still tears me up. Thanks.

[@weaselsuit]

I just saw them twice this week. Glorious. Minneapolis was THE loudest show I have ever seen!

[@indigosafaris189]

A marker in my life, I was 18 when this came out. Never stopped loving it.

[@mason_wills]

This is the best thing i've ever seen on youtube. Happy Christmas.

[@decanusgimmiethatharpboy319]

Long-time fan, saw them in Camden Town last year and they blew the place apart. Rock'n tour veterans. Polar Bear - kin ell takes you right back to 1990's

[@shoegazer93]

Ride should really embrace that "Shoegazing" label. It's what they were so fuckin' good at.

[@3goals4bonzai]

+Sam Mortley agreed

[@svenolley]

Good to see them still rocking after so many years.Good session.

[@verve92]

Practically pioneered that genre- which I love. Sadly here in the states the whole Grunge scene limited things, but I'd be a liar if I said I didn't like lots of the Grunge bit.

[@ceezer.mp4]

the best part is they moved around stage a hell of a lot more than most shoegaze bands

[@Parrish_Muhoberac]

I was going to say RIDE are in a league of their own, but there's no LEAGUE..Just them, and them alone. Classic, timeless stuff. And their Noise is that of absolute beauty.

[@soledad4370]

oh god, dreams burn down, so wonderful

[@oliverhernandez9135]

Loving this! Cannot get enough of this band!

[@mhouze3]

Huge fan when i was a junior in high school. This band shaped my life!

[@softlightsymphonyband]

Amazing set. Sounds as fresh and good as the day it was released

[@jasonthedogcatcher]

Boyz, I can tell you for me the 90's and discovering Ride was certainly the best years for music (and fashion and mindset and lifestyle) in my life and defines what music I listen to to this day. I caught you here in Sydney Oz in 1992 and it's a memory and feeling that will never leave me. You guys are the definition of what great Brit Indie guitar music of the early 90's is.

[@verve92]

I'm a Manchester cat living in Northern California and agree 1000%. I miss the 90's like an old friend who has died. Hearing this is joyous. Funny thing every Cali Hippie I play Ride and other similar bands who are unfamiliar embrace them as they did me. This sound is only possible in the UK, but understood by others here, now.

[@chrishrycyk5797]

Ha gaaaaaay!!!

[@stevenjohnson168]

Saw them first in 1994 or so in London, then 2019 at the Enmore. Awesome.

[@jesperlarsson4793]

Agree! ❤

[@longships9373]

I will see these guys this year. I will cry my fucking eyes out when that synth intro to Leave Them All Behind kicks in

[@scooby1235]

so unassuming. the drummer Loz Colbert is so good live. this band is a true live act. saw them so many times.

[@1fairhurst]

Nowhere is a very very good album. under rated band and album

[@salty2667]

I fink your music is timeless! Keep playing!

[@Nclem1234]

Wow, it's kind of surreal hearing Ride live in 2015, especially when they sound as great as they do. I wish they performed Vapour Trail, but still, this was awesome.

[@eleventyten]

+Nick Clemons They did Vapour Trail in their KCRW session around the same time I think. The whole performance is on the KCRW website.

[@hammerecords]

I've seen tons of bands and their show at the Academy in New York supporting Going Blank Again is easily one of the best concerts I've ever been to. Good to see them back at it with an exceptional new record. Cali sounds like snippets from the first three records combined into one song. Outstanding.

[@BGlasnost]

Wow they sound great

[@aitnyhcat]

mad drumming skill!

[@adrianlendon1349]

Steve querault looks literally exactly the same as when I saw them live in Leeds in 1992 (the Friday before going blank again came out) Still as awesome.

[@holly8222]

So brilliant and beautiful performance and songs. Timeless music and band. 🌹

[@TonyGmaroc]

Oh I'd forgotten how good RIDE were, and after seeing them in Oxford this week, HOW GOOD THEY ARE NOW, awesome performance, Iv'e been bouncing around the house since, fantastic stuff, the new album is pretty good too! THANKS GUYS you were stunning, look forward to November in the UK and Berlin!

[@krustypunk2]

MEXICO... October 2017 ! thank God...!

[@verve92]

Phuckin brillent, mates. Mind=Blown. Like a old Corvette in a garage for 20 years, this. Saw them last year in San Francisco at the Warfield. Can't wait for the new record.

[@nkr9241]

LOVE this album! Fantastic band!!!!

[@user-xk2hs9qu8m]

Nice (surprising) find. Was at their first ever gig in Banbury, blimey, 27 years ago. Loz has aged well. I was travelling with tent back then. Andy, Mark and Loz visited said pitch. A few months later I'd got to Australia, and heard the first single on the radio. Coincidently I am for the first time since again travelling with tent, listening to this (with a good deal of welcome) in said pitch. Bloody decent band. Well done lads........................

[@lucarondina3112]

Top-notch performance.

[@jeremylawson8872]

Was able to see these phenomenal humans just a few nights ago here in Phoenix, Arizona at the Van Buren. Like most of you RIDE fans this show was was a lifetime in the making for me, as I was a huge fan in my early college years in the early/ mid 90's. What a performance of a lifetime for me seeing them the other night - bringing back so many phenomenal memories, and feelings - and then creating new ones of course as well. I am hoping to catch them again next time around in the U.S., and hoping to take a few of my adult sons who also share a love for their music. Thanks guys!

[@pamela8329]

Hope I never have to pick my favorite performance on KEXP. Cheryl, you're a natural (that blue fender...XXOO)

[@arnocaves3706]

There's a secret place... It's deeeep inside my head! Ride always!

[@mattyp3400]

a nowhere session, i love it

[@martyyates]

Tracks all from their debut album on its 25th anniversary. Great listening.

[@giventofly34]

Thank you so much for this!!! Absolutely beautiful! :)

[@vaporfarts]

Ride has always had some of the best drums in modern rocknroll. Their instruments are very shiny.

[@jamesaudiffred1140]

+vaporfarts Loz is a human metronome. Very talented. Uber tight.

[@verve92]

The guy is like Matt Cameron of Soundgarden mixed with a bit of Keith Moon. Very unique and would only fit with this band.

[@edised71]

Him and Reni from the Stone Roses were certainly the best drummers from that era...

[@pamela8329]

Perfection. Sounds bloody brilliant!

[@akie64]

Brilliant session, superb performance, great sound and video. Best on yt.

[@TonyGmaroc]

absolute quality, smashed it, puts the music of today to shame! Live in Oxford 10th July can't wait!!

[@dragui9932]

So Good ! Thanks

[@rf7743]

EPIC RIDE!!!!

[@JasonTopo]

cheryl knows whats up

[@Nicomicosis]

gracias kepx el mejor regalo que tuve en esta navidad por haberme hecho conocer esta banda. Saludos desde Argentina

[@richdhaliwal1494]

dreams burn down....

[@salty2667]

I love it ! I just love it!

[@oscarabello2739]

Gracias kexp. Por deleitarnos con esta banda ,unas de mis favoritas Ride Cool...!!!😊👏🇨🇱🇮🇹

[@bobbarkerswrinklednutsac541]

Ahh, the nineties. My favorite decade. I came in my panties when they played " Dreams Burn Down"

[@bybeach4865]

Lady is a trip! Thanks KEXP! Got Mind going Blank a year ago, and it's about my favorite album that I now have. I should have given Ride a listen many years ago. I don't know about pure shoegaze, though it is a genre I hang with. Rock/psych also. If it's the same drummer, damned good.

[@jeffhansen9908]

Dreams Burn Down is amazing here!

[@MoronMediaProductions]

Forgot all about Ride, hadn't heard them since the late 80's really like the 1st track, but off to work shortly, I shall watch the rest later with her indoors.

[@3goals4bonzai]

saw Mark play an acoustic set supporting BRMC's "Howl" album. great to see the band here - thx KEXP!

[@Psylophon]

Brilliant "nowhere" session. New album "weather diaries" out in June 2017. Can't wait to hear it.

[@PJownsyoursoul]

So many memories with this album. I loved Smile, Nowhere, and Going Blank Again. After that, they completely lost me though.

[@marcelobaiersdorf4580]

amazing

[@betojmd]

the drummer "rides" the ride really nice while wearing a ride shirt and playing on a band called ride, no pun intended??????

[@jongallardo8006]

lol , brilliant drummer am I right?

[@verve92]

He's out of his phucking mind this cat on drums. Lots of main beats he plays as fills, like.

[@TheNeverposts]

now I know 2016 will be awesome

[@phillipbutler9575]

I saw live Ride old Lion Adelaide many years àgo Phillipp Ur ph🎉

[@glaubercavassani]

Brazil - São Paulo, listening today (2021).

[@seasickswan2433]

freckin amazing

[@luistransparente6022]

tu lo hiciste muy bien ..con todo el respeto ..estas en sintonia ... mucho amor para Ti ..

[@hardtosay4321]

😎👨‍🚀✌👍👿👿👿best band ever. Though it feels weird to watch these middle aged guys perform the stuff they wrote when they were young. Never mind this is seriously wonderful!!

[@juk1103]

damn good.

[@crucificciones]

it's time to come to Chile!!!

[@salty2667]

Ive seen different versions of this but Ride! Have a sound no one else has!

[@EmilieSagae]

25 years later, sounds better than ever.

[@IrvoDominguez]

Amazing perfomance!!! These guys gave the whole fuel fro DBD and Seagull, the last song sound incredible!!!!

[@ZombicidalMan]

Bass could've been a bit higher in the mix, but oh well. Awesome stuff

[@hammerecords]

Saw them in New York 92 Academy. Top Five concerts I've ever seen, and believe me I've seen pretty much everyone. Weather Diaries is in my CD player about all the time right now. Denver. September, Going to be there. Cali summer is gone.

[@davidluqueskywalker527]

Ride sound's good !

[@WhiteNacho]

RIDE, Swervedriver, Catherine Wheel.

[@erikcmw]

AÍ SIM É BONITO!!!

[@linnieeagles5300]

These dudes are my age. Hellz yeah.

[@hardtosay4321]

Wowser!!!

[@sebastian6121]

I swear i'm gonna make an over reeverbered version of this video and upload it.

[@northernsewerageproject5747]

you lads ARE interesting music :)

[@theetea5961]

❤

[@albonforbes]

Yes...

[@marcosbarreto3600]

Ride is Fucking awesome!!

[@richardhewitt1438]

Could have used a bit of Drive Blind or OX4. Good to see you back.

[@rodrigolima3626]

Fucking awesome!!

[@phillipbutler9575]

Ride aw7ßphtAw Luv can't words to say wooooow live I I'm impressed Ride fàñs Phil 🎉

[@oscarilamamurillo8762]

what´s the name of andy´s artifact on polar bear? at the beginning...

[@derunsympath]

seagull never sounded better

[@noddyholder79]

Takes me back to bedsit Whalley Range 89 a mad landlady and two out of work actor twins. Sigh

[@scooby1235]

that so canada to have your cool aunty as a radio Dj. you have to fit a mould in most countries

[@tunesbyronstar369]

I want his 12 string electric guitar. Schmicko

[@user-fu9nk8my8u]

andy😌💕💕💕

[@shoegazer9116]

Mr Foote,green jacket and baseball cap,ring any BELL(S)

[@user-ws7oh6ov4c]

RIDE"s songs are very very cool! whenever you listen.Transcend time.

[@abysssss]

alrighty so first song i def heard how they influenced Foo Fighters. second song, obv that they influenced SDRE. just gonna keep watching 'cause i'm sure i'll be able to find a song indicative of how they influenced the Pumpkins coming up :D

[@abysssss]

Dreams Burn Down gave me the guitar and drum work confirmation i was looking for re: Pumpkins. so everyone, this is the single most influential band of modern rock and roll, simply due to how influential the bands that were Ride proteges back in the day, were to so very many bands to follow. when listening closely you can even hear some Nirvana stylings which would've (likely) originated w/ Ride as well ...pretty awesome stuff