Silverchair - 1996-02-09 - (Opener for RHCP) - [Partial/+Soundcheck] - Madison Square Garden

Silverchair - February 9, 1996 - (Opener For Red Hot Chili Peppers) - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
00:00 Intro
00:22 Madman
03:06 Leave Me Out
05:50 Findaway
08:49 Pure Massacre
--Songs from Soundcheck:
14:16 Slave
18:10 Suicidal Dream
21:45 Improv
23:04 Pop Song For Us Rejects*
Notes:
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* - Before it was played live - (debuted at the next show)
Source: VHS
WinDV/QTGMC(59.97)/Avisynth/NeatVid/Audio-Tweaks
Partial show but contains "Madman", "Leave Me Out", and "Pure Massacre that were not broadcast in the US. This source also contains 3 songs from Silverchair's Soundcheck.
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[@Spider0444]

when an opener is better than a headliner

[@shycourgette]

To be 16 and own Madison Garden has to be recognised for life. This album will always stay with me.

[@deadroses19]

I just googled it , and i cant believe it! It's unbelievable to play at such a large stage in the middle of NYC at 16/17. Wow!

[@Madmok128]

hell yeh I was at this show

[@contained_cobra_yt3715]

@@Madmok128that’s crazy! How close were you to the stage?

[@steviejohn9502]

saw this concert there kinda like aussie inxs band who gave up too soon

[@DownUnderDigitals]

It's a shame the band members all had a falling out with Daniel Johns...Ben Gillies (drummer) is still releasing music, as is Johns. Just as different artists. I still remember listening to Triple J radio here in Australia when Silverchair won the national music band competition.

[@rustypumpkins2193]

He was the best singer on that stage that night

[@THEmaggspie]

wow literally just children then... but holy shit that sound....that stage presence that insane energy ...crazy probably one of THE koolest bands in history.

[@JennaLeeEquals3]

I know right! Like what’s in the milk in Australia… 🤣 I was 15 in 96 😬 one of the best bands ever!

[@blixasice]

Their like 16 years old here. Still can't believe how tight they are as a band.

[@napalm5]

*they're*

[@Easy-cg1it]

I mean they were just kids here you won't find a tight band full of grown ups unless they're professional....

[@blixasice]

@@napalm5 oh yeah grammar police got me. I'm sure you feel good about yourself.

[@blixasice]

@@Easy-cg1it you repeated what I said.

[@Easy-cg1it]

@@blixasice so you can't read...

[@marcelotulio]

This era of Silverchair was amazing!

[@14ed14ed]

Best era

[@MrWadrO]

They all were. But I get what you’re saying and agree

[@julus1978rusty]

Fucking true

[@shanerobinson3455]

Yes they lost me after Freak Show

[@giovannileonetti2120]

Yes! Their earlier heavier days were definitely their best! 🤘

[@jyejye1077]

To me Daniel is so fucking underrated for his Guitar playing and riff writing

[@xx7secondsxx]

Frogstomp was a perfect LP!! Still holds up till this day!

[@historyoflol5611]

I didn't know it was an LP, thought it was a full studio album

[@shanerobinson3455]

I listen to Frog Stomp and Freak Show everyday,great music doesn't die

[@SJamo88]

@@historyoflol5611 An LP (or Long Play) IS a full studio album

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

Just got it on Vinyl. And had the CD when it came out. Its genius record

[@MrZZsharka]

@@historyoflol5611I think you are thinking of E P

[@pettyhuman2419]

Whatever your view is of silverchair, you can’t deny that the moment Pure Massacre kicks into the loud part is one of the most adrenaline pumping moments one could experience in rock music!

[@GothicXlightning]

that was a real Lit sound man

[@slaythembeforeme]

As a metalhead who doesn't even like Silverchair (just curious to give them a chance) I gotta admit I didn't expect such a metallic sounding riff from this band.

[@danadane2501]

The Bass and Guitar tones are excellent. Silverchair is locked in super tight here. 16 and 17 years old then. Remarkable!

[@MrZZsharka]

All still 16 here.

[@rafaelsantiago6047]

They where great young kids kicking ass and writing names down.

[@buatkitatermenung9224]

That riff in madman is mindblowing

[@Nmdixon-cu7vm]

It’s totally badass.

[@trevisread6555]

So heavy

[@johnnyfallen87]

I was there as a 15 yr old teenager...man,it was amazing show,im like woooaaa they were good,oh,remind me of my GF..nostalgic

[@Potatodrumcrow]

Criminally underrated band

[@leightosis1]

I was 9 years old when I was given the Frogstomp cassette for my birthday. Looking back at this band now as a 37 year old in 2024 its both hard to believe how insanely good his voice was at that age, how sad it is that Silverchair ended up evaporating the way they did.

[@kristinalandis8306]

It’s such a damn shame they are still on the outs. Ben and Dan were like brothers and friends before anything happened for them. I wish they could find their way back to friendship. Every one of them is so talented.

[@lorimulkey8423]

Just thinking about the massive amount of natural born ability these three had to be able to be this damn tight after only 3-4 years of playing. Not to mention to write their own songs after maybe a year! Will forever and always be amazing.

[@thomasVA9707]

Daniel is one year younger than me and I was 17 here and that fascinated me with respect but the actual reason I loved and still love the records today is how good the music is, Daniel did hard rock the best, this band was fkn awesome, from the lead to the drums to the bassist, I think Ben and Chris always got looked over, although Daniel is a genius it's them all together that made such a great band

[@Jojoxxr]

Ahhhh mid 90s, take me back to those times again. Everything is so messed up today :\ Great upload, thanks :)

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

Always believed Daniel had such a powerful and awesome voice!! 30yrs later I’m still in awe

[@bethyblack4782]

I never get tired of watching them live!!!!

[@DeepSeaNebula]

💯

[@startervisions]

Still in high school...amazing

[@DapperSkeleton]

I'm loving that Korn decal on Daniel Johns' guitar.

[@AltCopperpot5]

00:00 Intro 00:22 Madman 03:06 Leave Me Out 05:50 Findaway 08:49 Pure Massacre --Songs from Soundcheck: 14:16 Slave 18:10 Suicidal Dream 21:45 Improv 23:04 Pop Song For Us Rejects*

[@stewartross13]

Does full proshot exist?

[@AltCopperpot5]

@@stewartross13 Not sure :/ This is all my tape has. The soundcheck is really cool, but yea would be nice to have the full show. Sorry I can't help, but maybe it'll pop up someday.....

[@darasena6241]

I wanted to see more 😭❤️

[@stewartross13]

@@AltCopperpot5 No worries man this is awesome, thanks for the upload! That stage is super cool as well.

[@Eorthan]

The improv thingie is actually not an improvisation, it's Black Night by Deep Purple! :)

[@RetroHabit82]

Madman is still one of the greatest instrumentals

[@freddybeer]

Jesus! Ben's drumming in Madman!!! This is an exceptional upload! Thank you so much!

[@straycatsanctuary3475]

Such a great drummer!

[@kristinalandis8306]

Ben takes everything on stage seriously. He is the most underrated drummer to ever be.

[@TheAzmatt7]

Imagine being 16 or 17 and opening for the Chili Peppers at MSG!!

[@jasonwilcox6890]

I'm a genxr..holy shit. I love this. They were so fukn GOOD. Many blessings to all who have lost love.

[@JanJayan]

I never got to see silverchair in concert as I first started going to rock concerts AFTER the silverchair era was over. I remember how much I really really wished I could go to a silverchair concert. All these years later, seeing these youtube videos of late frogstomp and early freakshow era live footage help to fills the void of the era when I really really wanted to see silverchair in concert but couldn't.

[@LucasPenido]

I was 14 and remember seeing in a pamphlet from MSG that the RHCP and Silverchair were playing and I didn’t have the money nor was old enough to attend! So seeing footage now, specially the soundcheck…woooow! Thank you for posting!

[@robeywan]

we still haven't produced anyone even close to Daniel Johns. Living Legend.

[@RByrne]

Damn I miss these guys! My first concert was silverchair in April '97 at Arrow Hall in Toronto. We were 13 and it was such a sick show.

[@steven_bkk]

My first show was seeing them in November 97 in Australia. I was 11. It was awesome. They had the lights from the freak video behind them on the stage.

[@MarusiaPhillips]

Thats freaking awesome!

[@ghadrackpotato960]

How the hell was this a quarter of a century ago..... ? Time flies......

[@jasonwilcox6890]

Oh ha ha..yeah.🙃

[@KeriNicole46]

Oh lord. Don’t remind me. I was there that night and 15.

[@TheSmashingDoc1]

singing and playing like this at one time is crazy

[@deweycole2337]

so many comments how this band "came to an end" and "never sounded the same" after Frogstomp... im sorry, but give me Neon Ballroom and Diorama over those first 2 records ALLLL DAY. love Frogstomp, but that record sounds like 1995 when the later albums are timeless. not to mention, this band stayed together for 14 more years after this broadcast, lol.

[@Danger966]

Yes, they evolved and their later stuff is magical....

[@KeriNicole46]

I was there. I was 15. What a show!! I remember it like it was yesterday.

[@NickSurfing]

they also were 15 but they were killing it on the stage

[@danadane2501]

I remember buying Frogstomp in 1995 as a 14 year old. Read their interviews in various guitar magazines. Frogstomp is still Silver hairs finest work IMHO. About 3 years ago when I began playing Bass the first bassline (song) I learned from start to finish was Tomorrow. Their music is still an inspiration to me. As it is to countless others.

[@tintoweno]

26:11 That's Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet. Loved it. These kids had a great taste in music.

[@karolineoliveira2887]

How cute, seeing them all kind of tense playing the opening of Red Hot...

[@user-xq2ve2ki9b]

Back when they rocked. I get the musical journey but it still saddens me to no end.

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

[Obligatory bands have to change can’t stay doing the same thing forever it would get old comment]

[@brownsworthy7323]

@@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes nah, what about ACDC, the rolling stones. The truth is Johns became a poser.

[@Rodrigombia1990]

@@brownsworthy7323 Poser? the dude was sick of being compared to Cobain's songwriting and took the songwriting to the next stage. Deal with it

[@brownsworthy7323]

@@Rodrigombia1990 I grew up down the road from him same age know them all Ben and Chris stayed pretty humble Daniel didn't. If you know you know...deal with it

[@wesleysteeleiv]

@@brownsworthy7323 Honestly it wouldn't matter. They could release a new rock album and the radio will play the song for 2 days before going back to just playing something off Frogstomp as its Silverchair for the day.

[@ajirulpajirulsalim4471]

The best band from down under

[@mattpowell6291]

Still are

[@yommmrr]

Soundcheck sounds so good. Pop song for us rejects is so good

[@adamposadas4163]

These guys rocked, prob saw them a dozen or so times back in the day, they put on a great show. Shame it came to an end so quick., but it was good while it lasted

[@jinxx3744]

Well you gotta think they were 13-15 when frogstomp was made and when they toured so it probably took a toll on em

[@el34glo59]

​​@@jinxx3744 guess. But they changed their entire style for absolutely no reason. They also weren't 13-15 lol. He was 16-17. Young aa hell and impressive but big difference

[@nestordaing]

Their one of the very best 3 piece band in the planet, absolutely awesome dedication they have..

[@christopherdougherty236]

I'm 43, frogstomp was and still is one of the most important albums in my music repertoire

[@chiefcrowtheflatearthworms3259]

Gold!! Absolutely gold footage!!! And the Korn sticker on the PRS!! Ha! ☠️🤠

[@Nolimitcam._]

prolly one of most tightest young bands I’ve ever heard

[@justsomebloke460]

Hearing them jam Deep Purple made my day!

[@vavacadoz]

Which song is it? I'd love to know, it sounds great

[@justsomebloke460]

@@vavacadoz black night by deep purple, great track:)

[@vavacadoz]

@@justsomebloke460 Thank you!

[@michaelwayne8962]

The talent is unbelievable!

[@arnaudmartien]

Makes me remember all this period ! Thanks a lot.

[@w.holtgordonjr.6092]

Lord have mercy this is beyond sick !¡! Unbelievable performance a lot of sound coming from 3 kids !¡! 🤘

[@MichaelandJennyVlog]

You nailed it W. Holt Gordon Jr! Unbelievable!

[@ashlandstationmusic]

Suicidal Dream was always a great track

[@IsraelVasquez]

The best Silverchair era

[@alycollins4431]

Madman is one of my all time favs. Still in constant rotation! Thanks for putting this in here!

[@javvydelarosa5587]

I'm just wishing to see this 3 boys to play someday again!! What a good memories!

[@cosmicduality1341]

We were all there during this time, it was awesome.

[@shutupdog11]

Luv his proper tie and attire! Sik outfit ... Unreal Band 👏👏

[@camilomartinezgrez1263]

This is awesome wish this guy would have continue to play rock music and also didnt delete that stoner record he supposedly recorded

[@MrZZsharka]

The album he deleted was heavier than all of the others. It was going to be instead of Diorama.

[@mattpowell6291]

This guy is Daniel Johns an Aussie icon

[@amydee9795]

I do not remember Silverchair being this intense! I remember a song about a sink that I used to listen to over and over/ but THIS IS AWESOME!!!!

[@wingchun-simplekungfu7584]

Legendary moment in time. Never to be repeated. Ever.

[@hoffdoesstuff]

If the hairs on your neck didn’t stand up at 12:24 you haven’t got a pulse! What an awesome band these guys were! 🍻👊🏼🔥

[@nonnayoubuzinnes1669]

These boys were so good, Daniel was singing, writing and playing the **** out of that guitar and was what 16? They would have been even bigger had grunge not died on its ass after Kurt died. Their last two albums were class

[@stewartross13]

Holy shit this is a gem

[@stevenrandolph1654]

Daniel man I wish you could’ve held life together and kept your dream going with your lads !!

[@gasarockband]

'Pure Massacre' sounded amazing! The whole thing was cool, though... Thanks a million! Loved 'Pop song for us rejects', as well.

[@kathrynwright2075]

Wow this is great footage! Amazing to think they were all @17 years old here.

[@biancas.m327]

in fact, based on the date of the show, they were still 16 years old 🥺

[@MrZZsharka]

Yeah all still 16 here. Daniel April 22 and the others in October and November.

[@officialedge6163]

Just kids here and opening for the Peps. Amazing!

[@ianrice1778]

So happy to find this! I only was able to find the one song from the Madison Square garden show. Thank you!

[@louie12ph]

The Improv that they played was actually Black Night by Deep Purple.

[@landmarkcreations1183]

Saw them at the paramount in Seattle in 1999. Killer show

[@darasena6241]

Ai meu Deus 😱😱😱 Meu sonho foi realizado 😭 Muito obrigada a quem postou isso 🥺❤️😘

[@raonegao]

pior que é meu também, acabei de enviar para uma amiga minha usando exatamente essa expressão....esperei um a vida inteira por esse show

[@darasena6241]

@@raonegao Só que eu queria ver mais 😃😭

[@salesmedeiros6929]

@Dara Sena 😏Vc só gosta do SilverChair só por causa do Daniel Jhons né?

[@darasena6241]

@@salesmedeiros6929 Claro que sim! Eu sou fã dele e não da banda! Tem algum problema? 🙄

[@salesmedeiros6929]

@@darasena6241 Nenhum jovem afinal Se ele fosse FEIO eu duvido q vc fosse fã

[@andressaduarte212]

Muito Obrigado! Por compartilhar esse show. É Demaisss!!!❤🔥

[@anacarolmsc]

Thank you so much for the upload! Good times that will be cherished forever 💜

[@HickXLive]

Thanks for posting this! Wonderful! ❤️👏🏻

[@shaunmorris8176]

I never missed a live gig when they came to Adelaide.

[@edbawk]

thanks for the upload, i've been looking for the complete video for so long

[@alexdesouza7378]

Que nostalgia! Saudade , sentimento bom me sentir nos anos 90. Eu era apenas um garotinho de 10 anos quando conhecí essa preciosidade chamada Silverchair !

[@SugarcatPlays]

16 years old and better then 99% of crap out now

[@mattpowell6291]

I feel sorry for you. The 90s and early 2000's was rock heaven

[@JennaLeeEquals3]

💯

[@rodrigocarneiro2100]

THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH...THIS IS GOLD!!!

[@shanedingz]

They were SO fucking good for how young they were!

[@r00t_sh3ll]

loved this. thank you for posting it.

[@alohajenn]

Most underrated band ever!!!!

[@mattpowell6291]

They are not underrated they are among the greats

[@alohajenn]

@@mattpowell6291 I agree! Precisely my point! They deserve more public recognition, similar to how other Greats are acknowledged!

[@Jeff_Phillips]

I loved Silverchair from the first time I heard them. They were my age and so I idolized them. I went to see this tour to see Silverchair. RHCP were just a bonus and at that time had Dave Nevaro on guitar, so not even the Chili Peppers you want to see. Daniel Johns is an amazing singer. Anthony Kiedis has never sounded good live. Have seen RHCP so many times, but I think most times it’s for their openers. Silverchair, Foo Fighters, etc. Was lucky enough to Silverchair live on their Frogstomp tour, twice on their Neon Ballroom tour, and twice on their Young Modern tour. Still one of my all time favorite bands.

[@RazorEdgeBullie]

I've been wanting to see this footage since 96! Bravo!

[@ottosomyk2897]

Oh yesss!! Thanks so much for uploading this!!

[@sonicboompole2774]

Excellent! You always have the best stuff. Thanks man.

[@silverfr3ak]

Absolutely great! Thank you and thanks, internet!

[@thenewholistic]

Ive wanted to see this since I was 16 and they aired the MTVNews segment with a snippet from the show… amazing CPT 🙏!

[@chimaera_2330]

This is GOLD. Thanks for uploading.

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales7218]

Daniel Paul Johns (Newcastle, 22 de abril de 1979) es un músico, vocalista, compositor, guitarrista y pianista australiano. Fue el líder de la banda de rock Silverchair, y también formó parte del grupo The Dissociatives.

[@alexispe2006]

Thanks man!!! Excellent !!!

[@sanararocha211]

Que tesouro essa postagem!🔥🔥🔥

[@14ed14ed]

Thank you so much, this is pure gold

[@RapidCycling07]

Your YT Profile Picture is a mockery of Our Lord Jesus Christ, regardless of your intentions, and is therefore doing the work of Satan. Not trying to anger, just being honest because where we end up when we die is for all eternity (most souls go to Hell). Hope you change your YT Profile Picture, Peace!

[@Hooligan71]

Ben is just a beast behind that kit

[@landmarkcreations1183]

Thought the tape to this show was lost to time. Incredible!

[@mangoskiph9862]

That brutal intro is so fitting to before Madman.

[@brucejheison]

Thank You for sharing this !!!!

[@jamesgriffiths1551]

Great post, have never seen this footage. So good!

[@bpacheco4393]

Wow...pop song for us rejects 🤟🤟🤟 very nice footage. Thanks a lot.