SLIFT - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents SLIFT performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded September 1, 2023.
Songs:
Ilion
Nimh
The Words That Have Never Been Heard
Jean Fossat - Guitar / Vocals
Rémi Fossat - Bass / Vocals
Canek Flores - Drums
Host: Kevin Cole
Audio Engineers: Max Gottesman, Jon Roberts
Audio Mixers: Olivier Cussac, Jean Fossat
Mastering: Matt Ogaz
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Luke Knecht, Scott Holpainen
Editor: Scott Holpainen
sliftrock.com
kexp.org
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[@Aburner1109]

I put this on while laying on the floor feeling shitty about life, just wanted some background noise. On that first drop, I literally sat up and my jaw dropped. Incredible work

[@Woodstockpl]

If only there could be a SG drum set

[@bogdancapitanoiu]

:)

[@silverjaw138]

😂

[@eightfootmanchild]

There's a way where there's a will I once sold shoes in Footlessville -Shel Silverstein

[@hennydarmse]

Hmm... Maybe a "Solid Gretsch"...? Although I think solid drums would sound rather dead.

[@danielcruz1263]

I think the drummers cymbal used to be cracked in a shape similar to SG horns lol

[@jimburkett9799]

My eyes got wide real quick..

[@rayhere7925]

28:34 glorious lost-in-space scream-fest

[@mikeplummer26]

Imagine performing at this interstellar level with your brother and your best friend from school! Really, how cool is that? Thanks KEXP for continuing to support SLIFT!!!

[@northerntao]

Finally!

[@itachi-hf3kv]

Thats bad ass!!!

[@benguarno1363]

shitt i had no clue they were brothers!

[@ewillyp]

that's how they get there, connected for life.

[@georgegeorge522]

Rock Rock till you drop$$$

[@osmark86]

The KEXP sound engineering team are just on another level. Hats off to them.

[@nholife]

Seriously. I bought the Ilion CD on release. This KEXP recording is superior. Still love the album, but when I want to rock Slift, this is what I play.

[@donkeydongle3691]

jean the guitarist mixed this set. like stu mckanzie from king gizz

[@Fakewhack-st8fl]

They're setting the bar 10 miles above the surface 😂 It's gotta be magic

[@heirkraft]

Them, gizz, and OCs are the sound engineer final boss

[@jameshofbauer1089]

They groove on massive reverb treating vocals. I watched Boeckner greet Cheryl Waters before he played with a HI that made me laugh with the amount of effect on his voice. I love it.

[@RegularDude00]

The Album is so gorgeous its insane. This raises the bar.

[@Dhieen]

I saw them in toulouse (france) a few years ago randomly, i was walking in the street at night with 2 friends and one told me he heard about a concert in a house, it was at the last floor of the house We were like 14 people watching those 3 musicians play and it was amazing

[@StONed-yx5qq]

What a great experience!! It’s 4am in Texas and this was recommended on YT…

[@Death_bot666]

You have the coolest band in France with the name OVERDRIVERS.

[@DrugSemi-e2h]

я сам ах14мин.хуел!sorry for may anglish))

[@TurbulentJuice]

That woulda been nuts

[@alexwicked3111]

"-How much distort and echo you need? - YES!!!"

[@stevebeye1585]

🤣

[@davidrewit]

YES YES YES yes yes yes ʸᵉˢ ʸᵉˢ ʸᵉˢ

[@lkym2481]

12:20 for anyone wondering, this is a bar of 9/8 and a bar of 7/8 repeated together. i typically count 7/8 as "1 and 2 and 3 and a", 9/8 the same but "4 and a" what makes it really hard to feel comfortably, with that in mind, is that the musical phrase starts on the 2nd beat of the 9/8 bar with a low bass note. so we're feeling music in what ultimately adds up to two very normal 4/4 bars of music *in literal time*, but that time spent getting there is split up in a way that is disorienting and chaotic. it provides a great tension and excitement building up to the release, and what a release! absolutely gargantuan distorted bass chords, heavier than the earth

[@staceywilber6164]

I saw Slift last night live in a small venue, maybe 100 people at the concert. When that bass line hit, everyone's feet became moleculary fused to the floor. It was awesome.

[@missrachael1709]

Wow, speechless. Thank you.

[@yannickp5454]

Gojira and Slift, brought to you with love by Southwest France 🤘

[@remileclair]

brothers from the southwest of France too!

[@Unshortafleur]

Toulouse brotheeeeeer

[@larsbouwmeester5022]

He unlocked the second part of his beard!

[@Munchable420]

Came for the cool looking SG, stayed for that absolute awesome sonic experience.

[@yairrodriguez3591]

Same here

[@smashingpunkkids]

Dude. Same.

[@Rocketman1.3.1.2]

the guitar is a Daguet SG P90

[@neb999]

Same😅

[@DirtyDirkDiggler]

Nothing like throwing some duct tape on a $5,000 guitar 🤔 🤣

[@DiscreetHobo]

SLIFT SONG TIMESTAMPS 0:36: Illion 14:18: Nimh 24:45: The Words That Have Never Been Heard Another headbanger of a record from Slift. Can't wait to take a trip to the stars when I seem them Live in February

[@dickfitts132]

Caught them in Portland Aug 31st!! You're in for a friggin treat, friend, they're just catching more and more fire lately...

[@Bilbocosity58]

Their live show is SO good dude

[@antonhaq3503]

Me too, the Manchester gig

[@corex72]

Instant fan. The words song is like a universe of sound.

[@corex72]

Where did they fall from?

[@hauntological]

SLIFT are just mindblowing. One of the most intense bands on the planet right now. We're lucky to have them. Give them the love they deserve.

[@walterlippmann9496]

good but there are levels my friend

[@CraigBassett]

​@@walterlippmann9496I'm rejecting your Pitchfork attitude out to half-court and there's nothing you can do about it

[@walterlippmann9496]

thats fine - I do like that live album though@@CraigBassett

[@juanliriano30]

haha what would you recommernt sir?@@walterlippmann9496

[@drewbocop]

The guitar tone The bass tone The drum tone That's a lot of tone

[@markbuchholtzSacramentoCAUSA]

Plus synth tone and any pre-recorded or pre-programmed 'tones.'

[@drewbocop]

@@markbuchholtzSacramentoCAUSA tone tones

[@erudite_beats]

You could say a tonne of tones!

[@nicolabelle1415]

Loopy tones

[@serkanyldz4207]

What a sound. A true powertrio! Doomy and atmospheric without compromising clarity and openness. Plus, give that sound engineer a medal.

[@corex72]

Preach. Great mix.

[@racializedkanadian]

I'm passed the 20 min mark, have it cranked, and do not 'feel' my ears wanting to turn it down. Impressive.

[@ravenkliff]

Sounds way better than the mix on the Illion single

[@corex72]

@@ravenkliff well I’m glad this is the first time in my life that I heard them.

[@greensFPV]

Both the KEXP and Levitation Sessions sound amazing.

[@matycee]

would love to see these guys tour with Earthless and Motorpsycho

[@hijv]

Oh my lord....THE TONES. KEXP has to have the best sound engineers in the game right now.

[@ActuallyDarcy]

Need these guys in Australia ASAP. They'd kill as an opener for Gizz

[@harrisonjr98]

I can’t imagine playing AFTER this band though 😂

[@iwaspaidtoflywithyoubatman]

Yeah Gizz might have to open for these guys.

[@swampmagicians4541]

I'd love to attend that dual concert until sunrise 🎉👽 😂

[@shroomlord682]

Slift Psychedelic porn crumpets Gizz Would go so hard

[@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435]

Hope the Gizzboys are considering getting them signed to their own newly reformed PDoom Records label! (previously K.G.L.W.) 😤

[@jonathantoles9376]

I am jealous of the drummer's perfect hair even through all the power.

[@bryinthe619]

Hell fucking yeah!!! In a sea of top 40 garbage, it's refreshing to see rock n' roll is still alive. These guys are tight and fierce. Shout-out to the sound engineer...and the camera crew. Bravo!

[@Dogsrule777]

4 words: Genuine, completely psychedelic, awesome-

[@szabolcsmezei4088]

My favourite medieval-space-kraut-progrock dudes keep berserking on 🙂🔥🌠

[@sk33m-qe3ym]

power power

[@lourowaa]

That bass ROARS at 1:36

[@albinrose418]

I will confess, I clicked here hoping that Slint had reformed and this was a typo. The good news is, I am not disappointed.

[@presstash]

How the fuck did this band get even better, my mind is simply blown away.

[@metalgunnerapoorva]

Holy shit that bass sound. These boys are amazing. Also for new fans, check out their Levitation session recorded in an electron microscope. It looks like they're powered by a Van de Graaff generator, which is extremely appropriate.

[@sambennett5203]

Seriously. Makes me want to run out and buy a short scale bass NOW. Any idea what it is?

[@jasonanderson5980]

​@@sambennett5203The instrument maker is Dauget (or something very close)

[@aaronmoore2164]

Haha. That's not an electron microscope bro. But it was certainly cool

[@oatmealeverymorning]

TOULOUSE!!!!

[@eoin2]

Holy shit, just wow. This band is right up my street and I just found them.

[@joaquinmurrieta8912]

Ha! I remember that....awesome...

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

Ummon is one hell of an album

[@Robodude_0528]

That’s a lot of sound from just three dudes. Glad I stumbled onto this powerhouse

[@michaelcooper2799]

this is like All Them Witches, King Gizz and At the Drive In had a glorious child. God I wish a radio station like this existed in Australia.

[@Alexanderrrrrrrrrrrr]

This is an incredibly accurate comment. Props to your good taste in music, friend.

[@dirtneck4754]

I first thought of Thee O Sees :)

[@fabriccouch]

This is unbelievable.

[@bobbysquinch5085]

KEXP shows are the best sounding music on YT

[@tdb517]

Tiny desk has better sound

[@mrthunder8190]

The future of guitar rock is solid. Holy fucking hell, what a performance.

[@Saucisse_Praxis]

The french metal seen is grossly underrated internationally

[@chassegardee7694]

Because the french fans are the worst/inexisting... Concerts are just ridiculously expensive in France, and touring is even worse for underground bands here... Slift is a great band!!!

[@dinosaursr]

Oui tu peu le dire mon ami!

[@luxaeterna2959]

i've just seen them in paris for 24 euros... which is a fair price... and they were AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@chassegardee7694]

@@luxaeterna2959 as long as you don't eat and / or drink ...

[@francoisjoly7696]

@@chassegardee7694 WTF are you saying? I'll see them tomorrow in Toulouse (THEIR home town, yum yum!) for 21 euros. Nothing in your comment is true... except that Slift is (already) a great band.

[@MichaelMoore-zn3ql]

Christ! These guys fucking rock hard!

[@lancefowler4737]

Slift are the gigantic unstoppable asteroid we stare at, transfixed, mesmerised, before sweet sweet oblivion :-)

[@MattKeenanMusic]

absolutely insane

[@bfors8498]

I kept turning up the volume throughout this performance

[@ЛюбомирПоторжанський]

Some French rocket fuel that we don't deserve, but need. Love these boys.

[@daniele.82]

Never heard this band. No words. Incredible.

[@mrzimothy]

Their previous set on KEXP was fire as well... if you haven't already found it yet.

[@daniele.82]

@@mrzimothy thanks man

[@colbeeroyal3375]

@@daniele.82 watch their levitation set!

[@KingPenn13]

Happy deep dive time. Their last album was an absolute masterpiece.

[@cirilorivera]

My faith in humanity has been restored after seeing this performance, jaw dropping 😮

[@idohair303]

I had chills the whole time

[@thebrysmith3]

Best three piece performance since All Them Witches stopped by without Allan that one time.

[@wizzord]

The two best heavy rock acts on earth right now

[@MrJeekz]

There's 3 of them but it sounds like there's 50 of them. HUGE sound.

[@stalwartzero7001]

Mars Volta really went back to their roots and I’m for it!

[@pistola_grande]

it's like the teleported from the last KEXP session .

[@alexbalam6120]

One of the best bands in the world 🔥👽

[@Alzrad]

Yes! Agreed

[@freddyk.151]

Oh yes, you’re so damned right! These guys are a sensation 🤘

[@zacharyharris438]

No doubt

[@Centerpieceofmind]

No

[@bradleyleacock3381]

They have some good song I would not say best cos there is no room for the rest

[@casagemasuno]

1:36 And my mind.... !!!!!!!!EXPLODE!!!!!!!! In México we use an expression for this...¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡SU PINCHE MADRE!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOW....!!!!!

[@hektic1017]

And kexp delivered me an other astonishing band I didn’t know abaut!

[@dnldkaplan]

This performance was transcendent.

[@Thymorian]

Discovered these guys through KEXP, so happy to have another session!

[@barny15]

I didn't think anything could top Slift's KEXP session from 2020, but here we are. This is ultimate.

[@nowone666]

brooo their LEVITATION sessions is fucking insaaaaaaane, be sure to check that one out if you haven't already!

[@dale8809]

Holy crap this is mixed perfect. Awesome band

[@elciervocarmesi]

Slift the future of the space rock🔥

[@yellowboot6629]

Thank'YOU Seattle ❣️

[@williamstrong2068]

Dont know what is the most amazing, that incredible band, or the kexp's sound engineer

[@TonyRedgrave1501]

Really great performance. I only wish they played "The Story That Have Never Been Told" as the last song. Nothing wrong with the similarly named "The Words That Have Never Been Heard" but "...Told" is way more epic in my opinion. Especially the end.

[@Updog89]

This band is the reason I can run a 10K! Was a couch potato and this summer I was struggling through the couch 2 5k program until I started listening to the whole Ummon album. Loved it so much I can run a full 10K to it now! Am still a potato, but at least I can run for an hour and 12 minutes straight 3 times a week 😂.

[@jmpstrnl2007]

I’m not gonna let you shunt responsibility… You are the reason you can run a 10K now. Way to go! (Sure, these guys helped, but you did the work!) I was on a team named Updog once. Best running ever.

[@Updog89]

@@jmpstrnl2007Thanks for the kind words and happy running!

[@ChristianKGLW]

Great team name, but I gotta ask... haha just kidding... Great name! And awesome words.@@jmpstrnl2007

[@EveOfSeduction]

you have an iron lung. 😅 wish i could run 10k.

[@Updog89]

@@EveOfSeduction Aww I wish I had good lungs- I’m sadly rather asthmatic. These days I just take my inhaler with me, go extra slow, and hope for the best! Maybe a bit reckless but the meds kick in quick enough. If you wanna run, I recommend trying a couch 2 5k and bring your inhaler with you! Good luck 🍀

[@kipwhitler6804]

I cannot begin to describe the pure joy and delight I'm feeling knowing that the algorithm sent me here to experience this music. it's like I've been transported into a parallel world where these three gentlemen get to live out my dream and make the exact kind of music I wish I could make. the exact kind of sound I want. thank you so much 🥺😭

[@groovespoon1]

Thanks KEXP. I found another band to love.

[@bclikesyou]

drummer is COOKIN on that first track. hell yeah this band rips.

[@bandofbledsoe1193]

Glad to see they are still using the same s.g's after the years

[@MorningView4]

Supernatural talent.

[@copernicmusic]

Ouuuuuch !!! Ca défonce !! 🪐🔥⚡

[@somedude8548]

These dudes are next level.

[@samuelmysels8619]

If you're new to this sort of genre defying amazingness, check out Elder's last few albums (especially Innate Passage) and also King Buffalo's Regenerator. SLIFT vibes for sure

[@jasonanderson5980]

Yes! So cool to find someone who's into Slift and Elder. "Innate Passage" is extraordinary, can't wait for "Ilion"

[@chrisspectre81]

YES! Elder are fricking awesome. Haven't heard King Buffalo, thanks for the hookup.

[@drumzRfun1]

@@chrisspectre81 King Buffalo is awesome!

[@crazylanediscos7310]

Very very good. The Best power trio.

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

Rad ! It’s like Hendrix meets shoegaze

[@alee7275]

Just saw them for the first time tonight in Zürich. Do yourself a favour. Go see this band live. Holy sh|t.

[@MorningView4]

Going to see them in Detroit this fall, mate.

[@alee7275]

@@MorningView4enjoy man 👊🏻 crazy good live.

[@tomryan9412]

​@@MorningView4 Found out about this band a couple years ago like 3 weeks after they played in Los Angeles. Been counting the days till their next North American tour. Thank fucking god.

[@ThePequenocristo]

SLIFT is legendary. 💪

[@matthewbecker7389]

Traditionally, I'm always late to every party. This... Right NOW... is the first time I've heard these lads. Holy shit. I'm just stoked that I got here eventually. Fantastic stuff.

[@drejcd9137]

Same story - BOOM - big fan, right away, fell in to the "soundhole" after 2 songs!

[@barny15]

Check out the previous KEXP session they did. It should blow your mind.

[@KingPenn13]

Three past albums and a new one coming in January. They’ve just gotten better as they’ve gone on. Their last album, Ummon, was one of the best albums I’ve heard in years.

[@mikewatkinson1996]

YESSSS SLIFT ON KEXP HELL YESSSS

[@congobongo512]

I don't understand what you're singing, but I can feel it. the sound and interplay of the guitars is from another galaxy, the drums from hell. many thanks

[@alienchow680]

Great Band....Monster Guitarist!!!!!!

[@aaddnani]

This Band who is echo enchanter

[@el_kraken]

Damn what kind of rock have I been living under and why I am only hearing of these dudes now.

[@glennshuman4770]

A heavy rock.

[@RQH781]

That's quite a powerful sound that you have there. Slift.

[@corex72]

As predicted in the “shape of punk to come” still blown away.

[@milosherman]

MASSIVE

[@琢郎松﨑]

SLIFTかっこええ🤤

[@janacaicedo3181]

Saludos desde COLOMBIA!! The World needs more bands like this !! ♥♥♥

[@FrankiesFunkCigar]

Spot On!

[@CarlitoxDrums]

I'd click this video when I saw a SG on miniature capture of the video! SG player's always are mindblowing!

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

The production quality and sound of the videos on this channel is awesome. Talented crew behind the scenes.

[@PBeetheFox]

Well these guys fuckin' rock.

[@joseanmartz]

I first discovered these guys because of their previous KEXP performance and I'm SO STOKED to see them back! Hell yeah, SLIFT are absolute beasts.

[@corey3642]

Same. They've become a favorite of mine.

[@deerseaheraklorne6140]

Yep, when I first saw the kexp session of ummon, I immediately bought the vinyl, and then the double vinyl of there first 2 records. They are absolutely up there with my love of gizz and oh sees

[@gandalfdengra5580]

Gods amongst men!

[@nowyourefinished6481]

I would have commented sooner but I had to pick up the pieces of my head from around the room... B00M!!!

[@whitekr0ss]

i've got huge Radio Moscow vibe from them ! it's awesome

[@guilhermedutra3957]

41:25 Red by King Crimson + Oranssi Pazuzu as main influences for the next album? I'm ready!!!!

[@jorgelandaverde9513]

KEXP, THANK YOU FOR CONSISTENTLY SHOWCASING MUSICIANS WITH AMAZING AND HELLA DIVERSE SOUNDS THAT IM NOT SURE ID STUMBLE UPON ELSEWHERE!

[@alex24mamba]

If you like this, the AustinTV set is dope. They're a really cool post rock band out of Mexico

[@gplunk]

I can def. feel the inspirations from the 'Red' album by K. Crimson. Kudos; to the MAX.

[@stephanemazerand7969]

I discovered this band in a french festival... Amazing sound great so goooood

[@joseluna1875]

Must be the year of the one word S Bands because SLIFT & SPRAIN are double-handedly restoring my faith in Rock Bands

[@bovinesound1830]

Talking about King Crimson is already a win, getting inspired by them is better, Slift is just getting better every album, they are amazing

[@Gray_vr5]

Wow..... Thats what I love about music, it never ceases to amaze me, at my age you think you've heard it all then..... BOOM, life is further enhanced😊