Slint - Breadcrumb Trail (Live in London)

2013-12-03, The Forum, London, UK
Video: Canon SX210 IS
Audio: Zoom H1

[@Frogwai]

Holy cow, the audience is so quiet and respectful. I'm not used to that.

[@Meerzie]

I was there! You could hear your heartbeat

[@LucidDream]

There is a documentary about them here on youtube. Just finished it. Anyway, it's interesting they came from and participated in a pretty hardcore scene back before Slint. Where the audience would be pretty wild. But before 'Spiderland' even came out, they would play songs from it practically all instrumental. People knew they were working on something. And instead of it being a rowdy show, everyone was just quiet and anticipated every note. And the people that went to those shows said it was weird too because the scene at the time was completely opposite.

[@bartonyoung3631]

I was also there. The only other time I remember a crowd watching 'respectfully', in silence like this was seeing Lateralus-era Tool

[@rogue1345]

Every noise matters

[@michaelc.1710]

I went to the Manchester show on this tour. It was unbelievable. People were getting shushed coming back from the toilets. One of my favourite gigs I’ve ever been to.

[@patrycjadrainville8586]

good thing they changed music when we were teenagers

[@bartonyoung3631]

I woke up that morning and saw Slint were playing in London that very night. There were still tickets. I bought one and went and couldn't believe it.

[@Blaver]

how big was the venue and how many people went?

[@bartonyoung3631]

It was the Forum in Kentish Town, North London. It holds 2,300 but as I bought a ticket on the day of the show might not have sold out. I was front left.

[@randydoak6638]

Dude, that is fuckin' cool.

[@polorat3198]

That’s fuckin sick

[@brettharvey716]

that’s awesome

[@rileyrosswalker]

This song still sounds like something new. Hard to believe it's now going on 31.

[@ozricaurora6943]

Such a deceptively complex piece of music. Excellent

[@hotelmario510]

Took me SO long to "get it" but once I did, oh boy. One of my favourite songs ever.

[@byHexted]

I always pictured this song taking place at this carnival on a boardwalk on the beach, I only now realized there was never any reference to it being next to the ocean I just already pictured it like that for some reason haha them being on this rollercoaster at night overlooking the ocean

[@mattycfox]

The greatest song ever written.

[@classicpinball9873]

mat fox But Nosferatu man is the best song on spider land, I guess there's room for 2

[@ahnaftahmidali3788]

@@classicpinball9873 The creepy music is just so perfect

[@classicpinball9873]

@@ahnaftahmidali3788 lol since then I think good morning captain is the best on it. But I’ve not listened to slint in general as of late, guess it’s time to revisit them

[@ahnaftahmidali3788]

@@classicpinball9873 each song gives away a different vibe, try Washer aswell. Good luck, man. Great music choice

[@fkspeedrun8100]

@@classicpinball9873 I think the whole album is a master piece, except "For Dinner", but I have special affection for Washer

[@patrycjadrainville8586]

so weird to see them like this.

[@duncannortier7079]

i would have cried

[@catgirl33333]

holy shit it sounds just like the studio version

[@Sharpo.]

So glad I discovered this band and song

[@karu6111]

this song hits hard

[@doozle5132]

Outstanding version. The timing.

[@talpajam]

man this is so achingly beautiful it almost makes you cry

[@poopyjoe7883]

almost??

[@ziggyflinthawk]

Lucky enough to be there and it was class. The support act was good too. Check out Lucid Rivers

[@LucidDream]

Interesting name. ;) Lucid Rivers. Kinda reminds me of both my name and one of my old bands 'Tidal Eyes'.

[@_anotherpotato_2712]

STEPPED OUT ONTO THE MIDWAY

[@athiei2266]

It's more accurate to the song not to hear the lyrics but: [Part I- Spoken] I stepped out onto the midway. I was looking for the pirate ship and saw this small, old white tent at one end. It was blue and had white lights hanging all around it I decided to check out the tent, it seemed I could hear music coming from inside. As I walked toward it, I passed a crowd of people at the sideshow. I couldn't figure out why they would want to wait in line I pulled back the drape thing on the tent. There was a crystal ball at the table, and behind it, a girl wearing a hat. She smiled, and asked me if I wanted my fortune read. I said okay and sat down. I thought about it for a minute, and asked her if she would rather go on the roller coaster instead [Part II] Creeping up into the sky Stopping, at the top, and then starting down The girl grabbed my hand, I clutched it tight I said good-bye to the ground Far below, a soiled man. A bucket of torn tickets at his side. He watches the children run by. And cleans his teeth Spinning round, my head begins to turn I shouted, and searched the sky for a friend I heard the fortune teller, screaming back at me We stuck out our hands and met the wind The girl falters as she steps down from the platform. She clutches her stomach, and begins to heave. The ticket-taker smiles, and the last car is ready. "Who told you that you could leave?" [Part III- Spoken] The sun was setting by the time we left. We walked across the deserted lot, alone. We were tired, but we managed to smile At the gate I said goodnight to the fortune teller. The carnival sign threw colored shadows on her face, but I could tell she was blushing.

[@InwardAdventure]

These guys are different. I like this

[@JustaRandomGuy890]

wow I didn't know Jeff Kaplan from the Overwatch team was in Slint

[@j-m6789]

Hey guys, it’s Brian from the Slint team… unfortunately there is no recent news having to do with adding to our discography; but we are going to be giving away 1 FREE Christmas-themed loot box in the month of December for all fans who have been stickin’ with us for so long

[@descendingforth]

WHAT A PERFORMANCE!

[@vicious5115]

2:57.. just perfect

[@memepepe5149]

@@lastannahme they stole from other bands or other bands stolen from them?

[@Zappappappappa]

@@lastannahme the Pixies were among the first groups like Slint and the ithers you listed to put one of those "turnarounds" or transitions on record. A time like the 60's where other artists paid homage to their contemporaries and they a lot of those bands shared their little tricks with each other as well which is a rare thing in media.

[@carpediem8314]

@@lastannahme it’s amazing because not only was it produced in 1991, but also written and performed in 1987. These dudes were music geniuses.

[@adrianjohnson2287]

Epic group! epic album! epic song opener for an album!

[@adsensedd]

Man, just listening to Pianos Become The Teeth. The guitar sounds are so influenced by Slint. So good.

[@OmarLopez_]

Does anyone else love how goofy Brian looks singing this song?

[@LamentOfInnocence1]

it's true he doesn't know what to do with his hands. good performance though

[@danielkillorin9742]

@@LamentOfInnocence1 I think he’s just doing what he does with his hands , not actually thinking about it

[@LamentOfInnocence1]

@@danielkillorin9742 don't get me wrong he could wear a clown outfit and spank himself and he would still be amazing for delivering these tracks

[@lautaroortiz5935]

Kinda reminds me of Joe cocker

[@major7thsmcgee973]

Amazing quality

[@tomsock218]

But I can tell she was blushing

[@perdide]

magical. love the van halen 5150 cab too ^_^

[@donsteppedinside6796]

wish i was there

[@wutheringheights01]

I honestly thought britt did vocals for this one but i guess it might’ve been nosferatu man. I know Brian did them for good morning captain

[@adrianjohnson2287]

I know he did do vocals for Don, Aman.

[@VloggerMan-if9bt]

How the fuck does it sound almost like the studio album bro god damn

[@gonzalochervet8127]

is like this son is a being that is only called when these dudes are playing

[@mar15115]

Did they ever did live shows in the 90s ? Cant find the footage

[@jimrye7952]

Nah, they broke up a little bit after the publishing or before the publishing I believe. The story is actually very interesting, watch the Breadcrumb Trail documentary, tells you a lot that is just so Captivating

[@MasterWilczu]

As far as I know they played their last gig (prior to reunion) at the Wrocklodge in Louisville 27th of October 1990, just before the Spiderland recording sessions.

[@tjk355]

If you search Breadcrumb Trail Soundcheck on KZbin there is a 1989 video of the song without vocals.

[@moomin2439]

What was the setlist for this show? Was it just Spiderland in full?

[@markb9907]

Spiderland in full

[@evanm31]

Mark B amazing...would have killed to be there

[@LucidDream]

They usually play 'Spiderland' from front to back.

[@M.H691]

They played Rhoda too, I think. I was so sick that night (flu) but I somehow dragged myself to Kentish Town to watch these nerdy looking dudes stand still and play note perfect renditions of their mysterious songs. The hype for this show was immense, but after a few songs I remember feeling that I could have been sitting at home looking at a photo of these guys and listening to the album and had exactly the same experience. I thought it was a disappointment, TBH, though I wouldn't have admitted so at the time.

[@synthmalicious7541]

Michael Homeyard Why was a disappointment for you?

[@wibuthos]

Is there any chance you still have the raw audio of this, and if so, could you upload it to MEGA or something similar? Thanks

[@Rairun1]

I don't have it for this one, sorry :/

[@wibuthos]

@@Rairun1 Aw, well thanks anyways for uploading this awesome footage!

[@shaneoneill7680]

I still don’t get how they do those harmonics, I guess you just have to have a really loud amp

[@Conanthebarbiturate]

Slint are the audio equivalent of Cormac McCarthy

[@theonygard5694]

But where is Britt😅

[@dawniebee946]

Never heard of em.

[@wisterV]

Slint? More like Silent 😂😂😂😂😂

[@SoyProteinMachine]

got em

[@JH-dr4xo]

But that silence speaks VOLUMES

[@RealAsaMitaka]

better than good moening captain imo

[@hocksaw]

why 5 members?

[@jomartinkelly1]

hocksaw They never, ever actually performed this album live in their heyday, apart from the occasional performance before the album's release, completely instrumental. I'd imagine it's pretty tricky for Brian to do his vocals and play those parts simultaneously.

[@sidhantsood5373]

Jo Martin-Kelly they DID play Washer though...

[@yamamotonew1084]

they're not skilled musicians. they always play their song almost as same as the album version. they only practiced and practiced and practiced and they can play the song which is so complexed. much respect, i love them.

[@Rairun1]

You get this feeling because the music is repetitive and hypnotic, but they are actually really good musicians. You can check out all their other projects. Pajo for example has played with lots of different bands and is a very good guitar player.

[@yamamotonew1084]

@@Rairun1 thank you for the information!

[@danasheys9300]

Cant even hear the dude...christ!,l

[@FishCantRoll]

that's intentional, have you ever listened to the album?

[@danasheys9300]

@@FishCantRoll dont know why said that Listened to album dozen times

[@Zappappappappa]

@@danasheys9300 I gotta give you props man, people on the internet rarely admit when they make a silly statement. We need more civilized folk around these parts.

[@JH-dr4xo]

@@Zappappappappa Dana either listened after this comment was made or was on heavy drugs at the time cuz you don’t come on a Slint video and complain about “the dude’s” vocals being quiet when they playing Spiderland lol.

[@teethgrinder83]

Its sad to see a band who've released such seminal music be so clearly lacking in practise :( I love these guys so so much but it's obvious they've not practised enough together. Nevertheless I'd still kill to see them play live lol

[@Kodakman746]

They don't even look into it tbh

[@User-xw6kd]

It feels like they've left that part of their life behind and moved on to other things.

[@liamnolan98]

the documentary Breadcrumb Trail about the band explains all these points. They were know to stand very still during shows, and actually do a great job at maintaining almost the exact tempo as the studio version

[@ColeWheeler4Lyfe]

Opinions are like assholes..

[@TylerHodelin]

@@liamnolan98 of course you would know that