Shakey Graves - The Perfect Parts (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Shakey Graves performing "The Perfect Parts" live from Garage Billiards in Seattle. Recorded May 28, 2015.
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Luke Knecht
kexp.org
www.shakeygraves.com
garagebilliards.com

[@erinmurphy2175]

i've probably watched this a good 1000x

[@AshleySherrets]

SAME! This is my favorite version of “Perfect Parts” 🤩

[@yayichangedmyhandle]

Same

[@AshleySherrets]

The body control it takes to maintain such a beautiful voice and guitar, but the absolute control of the kick-drum suitcase and tambourine… incredible. He’s a legend.

[@akillersandwich8360]

7 years later....still insane

[@benajack]

My wife had heard a Shakey Graves song from time to time, and then we went to see him at The Van Buren in Phoenix. It was a smaller, intimate venue and Shakey rocked that place to the core. One of her favorite songs, ever, is The Perfect Parts. I watched her become a fan in real time. I thinks she is almost as big a fan as I am! We cant wait for him to come back. We have to take our friends and make more Shakey Graves fans!

[@robertodams]

Who keeps coming back to this?? 2/4/2024

[@rabbidjeremy9193]

I don't usually like countryish stuff these days, but I really love Shakey Graves.

[@CrokusTheDerg]

folk rock

[@lawrencemayfieldmusic8245]

3:12 "well so I say what have I learned, what have I learned, except to love needs a heart". Brutal line.

[@aimsaoirse]

beautiful lyricism.

[@slitheringsoundcat7996]

Well this city's put me through the wash Mhmmm, I've been living here for you Well I used to take my women on the rocks Yeah, they used to wear out my ballroom shoes Well you know that I had one too many drinks Oh I found hope on your machine Well you didn't answer my request You left my whole world on your string We'll, I guess that's your thing So you know that I see the words left on the screen Yeah, well they're bursting just for me Well you know that I've known you since we were 3 Oh, we fell in love at 17 Well so I say, what have I learned, what have I learned? Except to love needs a heart Well your lies will burn in alcohol To sterilize the perfect parts We'll I guess that's a start

[@jriank589]

This is ONE person making this sound, along with the lyrics and what not. Perfection.

[@trapkitmusic]

Girl Name you are absolutely right. I still after years cannot figure out how a subdued delivery can be so explosive! Proud of him.

[@richlight]

This whole concert is my favorite performance I have found. I dig hin with an acoustic and kick drum more than I like his electric guitar stuff. This is his most impressive heart felt performance I have found since I discovered his music

[@GawkerWeb]

Seven people. No one human being can do this and I’m not even religious. There’s something going on here that can’t be explained.

[@nicholasmatthew9687]

Am I the only one who has been completely heart broken about everything he releases after & The War Came album? Honestly I feel like even half the songs on that album weren’t in the vein of the funky unique sound I’ve grown to love from him. It was all those feature songs on that album that I don’t love. I have it on vinyl so I have to listen to all of them regardless. Literally can’t get into anything he released after that album though. Dual-Tone ruined our boy, and I hope it was atleast worth it financially. Probably not though, I’ve worked in the music industry on the marketing side for years and I’ve never seen a situation where a label doesn’t extract atleast 10 times the amount from you that they pay you for the contract. He is supposed to be having a 10 year anniversary album being worked on now and released. I hope it’s more inline what we’ve grown to expect from him, even if it sounds different than before I don’t even care about that. They just turned his productions into the same or lesser of the stuff I can hear around Nashville every weekday night. I don’t mean any negative energy toward the dude, I honestly hope he makes a comeback one day; because his music before that previously mentioned album will forever live in my heart alongside very few legends.

[@capcom65]

This is my favorite version of this song, i listen to it all the time instead of the officially recorded rock version.and i wish there was an audiotree sessions for it or some other solo recording version soooo badllyyyy

[@ZeePirateMan]

There is an Audio tree version!

[@AshleySherrets]

I listen daily 🎉

[@kayc.6984]

Replaying this time and again. Can't get enough!

[@aminebelaid9687]

Arrfff always getting goose bumps when listening to this one! So much talent!

[@KitKatPack28]

On repeat every day. Love you Shakey

[@jriank589]

This is one of my favorite performances, I wish I could tell him that!

[@irotinmyskin]

not only he is talented af he is also a truly nice and humble guy, had the chance to meet him after a concert in Cologne. nicest dude ever

[@kourtneysabey755]

Saw him in slc this year and he blew this song out of the water, probably my favorite of the whole night!!! By FAR my favorite artist

[@felishatoonday]

He is amazing live !!

[@futilis]

MAGIC

[@maximiliangrube1407]

I don’t get how 25 can dislike this...

[@MouseTrapNRH]

They have no heart and no soul sadly

[@woodrow5577]

Dudes a Fucking Rock Star... If chicks are your thing then see him live. Wont be a dry one in the audience.

[@charletcrouwcamp5931]

He can't do anything wrong ever xxxxxx I'll have a million of his babies ..... just saying who wouldn't?

[@miagutierrez3778]

I would do anything to see him in performance! ugh!

[@jillianjones257]

I know right!? I was thinking I'd even travel to see an acoustic anything from him

[@noelydias2395]

Love shakey graveees

[@KitKatPack28]

This is the best version of all ❤️

[@erinwise8825]

I wish this version was on Spotify! I love it so much better than the album version!

[@KitKatPack28]

@@erinwise8825 saaaaame, that's exactly why I'm listening to it right now actually lol. This version is just 😍👌

[@futilis]

Yes perfection, glad KZbin has loop option now

[@wellert7481]

Loved it.

[@classicalfredo1869]

Please get this version of the song on iTunes!

[@Smoppy]

you could probably just download it.

[@bluestratos1901]

Pure fucking talent overall....

[@nataliazuniga1098]

beautiful

[@lostcoast8175]

Shakey graves is THE FUCKIN MAN

[@arialelling8474]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Mike-vw9bk]

Shakey can play anywhere. Going to see him in Vancouver in July.

[@aminebelaid9687]

Joe Cool How was it?

[@jadenmckeith7940]

Joe Cool late july?

[@arialelling8474]

Love.

[@cantstandyourshit-ns1db]

Dude is a boss!

[@brittanymichelle4164]

I think I'm in love..

[@littlemizzzsunshine1]

❤❤❤

[@tattoobillyband7725]

Nice

[@mylesdirschell9762]

I’m wondering if anyone passing by knows what guitar he’s playing ? It seems to be a Gibson J-45, but it has those inlays. And I’ve checked a bunch of SG guitar lists and it doesn’t pop up, just others thinking a J-45

[@beandip189]

I’m pretty sure the guitar he’s playing is a Gibson AJ Advanced Jumbo

[@mylesdirschell9762]

Beandip 1 Wow, thanks man, that’s been bugging me for a while now, appreciate the help.

[@beandip189]

Not a problem it was a great excuse for me to look at Gibsons for most the morning (even tho I was mostly sure it was An adv. jumbo I had to be sure) man I wish I could afford even the cheapest one right now!

[@mylesdirschell9762]

Beandip 1 Funny enough, Sunday night I went out to dinner because my guitar teacher plays locally and he was playing this exact one.

[@shannarene2738]

💘💘💘

[@mikepierce6883]

I wonder what droopy weiners or solomon doors thinks about this so g

[@liliananunez632]

his calves must be pure muscle

[@whomstvethottin3216]

Sorry Zach ....oops meant to change over to my account

[@alexfields8785]

narcissism?

[@shannarene2738]

😭

[@cricketbriggs6865]

All the ladies up front are like ... (in a good way)

[@jcyoho31]

Lose the band and continue solo bro ! This is straight savage !

[@nicholasmatthew9687]

Am I the only one who has been completely heart broken about everything he releases after & The War Came album? Honestly I feel like even half the songs on that album weren’t in the vein of the funky unique sound I’ve grown to love from him. It was all those feature songs on that album that I don’t love. I have it on vinyl so I have to listen to all of them regardless. Literally can’t get into anything he released after that album though. Dual-Tone ruined our boy, and I hope it was atleast worth it financially. Probably not though, I’ve worked in the music industry on the marketing side for years and I’ve never seen a situation where a label doesn’t extract atleast 10 times the amount from you that they pay you for the contract. He is supposed to be having a 10 year anniversary album being worked on now and released. I hope it’s more inline what we’ve grown to expect from him, even if it sounds different than before I don’t even care about that. They just turned his productions into the same or lesser of the stuff I can hear around Nashville every weekday night. I don’t mean any negative energy toward the dude, I honestly hope he makes a comeback one day; because his music before that previously mentioned album will forever live in my heart alongside very few legends. Alejandro if you ever see this by some miraculous chance, bet on yourself when this contract is over. I have 10 years experience helping businesses succeed in the digital world, and I’ve worked with many entertainers to do the exact same thing without having to sign themselves away to a label. Just reach out somehow dude, I’d give you so much of my time to see your self produce. You’d make a hell of a lot more money this way, but more important your music would touch the hearts and minds of more people all over the world. I believe in you. You don’t have to produce what you did in the past, but you should never be bound by what a label says is marketable. They don’t know shit, that’s why so many labels have paid me great money to handle marketing, brand development, and profit increases for them. All they are is a group of guys and gals where one or two people have a good ear for talent, but a bigger drive for personal greed that stunts artists. I’ve ran the books for big labels, and on average for every $20k and artist makes, label executives eat $100k and shit out nothing but ignorance and spare change. I love you bro, your music saved my life at one time. My name is Nicholas Matthew on Facebook. Let me repay the favor one day.