Slowdive - Slomo (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Slowdive performing "Slomo" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded October 25, 2017.
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Jim Beckmann
kexp.org
www.slowdiveofficial.com

[@OakLawnRoyalty]

Slowdive is simply one of the greatest bands in music history. How a band could return after a 22-year absence and make an album as great as anything they've done, is so unfathomable and triumphant-it's nothing short of a miracle. What a gorgeous song!

[@elemkay5104]

My Bloody Valentine did exactly the same too somehow. Two decades to recharge the batteries... Autolux released 3 albums over their 20 years together... I guess good music takes time to brew.

[@OakLawnRoyalty]

@@elemkay5104 - Slowdive had their career cruelly cut short by fickle music listeners, critics, and quickly abandoned by their label, leaving their releases to collect dust in bargain bins for many years. My Bloody Valentine never suffered nor fell out of favor with music listeners, ever. For Slowdive to make their comeback took great courage and fortitude.

[@danieljamesmead]

How convenient of you to forget NKOTB in that sweeping statement.

[@groomedtodie]

@@danieljamesmead You got me to search NKOTB. Algorithm sabotage. Well played.

[@whatnojoe1]

Truly amazing album

[@thomaswolf2233]

I still can't believe Slowdive returned after so many years and made a kick ass album. That shit just doesn't typically happen.

[@FDNicolas]

I never thought that the 2017 album was amazingly good. It surpassed my expectations

[@Proxylfc]

new one on the horizon too

[@yusufajiw2057]

this what i thought, best come back album

[@CupofCloud]

indeed, what a stunning album to return with. i tear up when i think about how gorgeous the release is. looking forward to their next album. thank you slowdive for not giving up, you have something very special going on

[@victoriaclark4893]

Thy really were a god send as is Christians Beachyhead project and the future 2021 Slowdive new new L P.

[@alc4117]

The recording team for KEXP should start a production company that produces and records live performances!

[@osamasaeed654]

They're doing live performances and kexp is in a way a production company. I love them how they are. It's their thing

[@Tata_Jana_Rodo]

The intro is a masterpiece itself.

[@manco828]

It doesn't even sound like that on the album!

[@iaindalgleish1377]

The ending is far better than the album too.

[@EFC429]

The intro to "Underworld Live Roskilde Festival 1996 29/6" sounds like this intro too, but heavily distorted

[@eyecandy3]

... and so is that ending!

[@FDNicolas]

When I listen to that I think about the sharing a bed with someone you love at winter, cuddle limitelessly at the early dawn half foggy and half orange at the golden hour in the morning

[@julianne2649]

this song saved me when i was at my lowest.

[@homermedrano8144]

I have to strongly agree 👍🏼

[@CharEl2023]

Saving me right now on this day

[@_radioh3ad_]

5:54 Halstead's expressions seems like either he went through an emotional override by that point or he's feeling something when Rachel's voice kicks in.

[@auroraborealis6398]

This version is even better than the studio version.

[@lucasseibelsilva1177]

Totally agree! KEXP should record this somehow...

[@Handlemcdaniel]

It's markedly slower.

[@Ale_tutor_tolc]

Simply wonderful...

[@furlag2]

I have replaced original/studio version with this on self titled...

[@mikeyfocus3845]

100% agree. This has become the definitive version for me now

[@ticklemetorgo]

I just discovered this around 72 hours ago, never knew it existed. I can't describe how this makes me feel.

[@Vagabond-Cosmique]

I recommend listening to the entire album Slowdive (2017). This might be the best one on the record but there are some other great tunes on it.

[@audacyspectrum3612]

@@Vagabond-Cosmique Naming a few.. Sugar for the pill, Slowdive(EP), No longer making time, Catch the breeze.... some of my favs

[@s.s5933]

One of the most beautiful songs I’ve heard for sure

[@shelayleyoshady-cs6ex]

Uh....uhuhhuh, huhuh........

[@shelayleyoshady-cs6ex]

This video needs more haters, yeah. And 🔥.

[@onxstrings]

Makes me wonder if we even deserve something as beautiful as this.

[@heilapaulino7602]

"We need beauty because it makes us ache to be worthy of it." - Mary Oliver

[@Grateful2Exist]

We do.

[@muhxbuff]

There are songs that provoke me to wonder exactly that.

[@shrimpu]

@@muhxbuff Had the same feeling/question when I heard "River Man" by Nick Drake for the first time...

[@muhxbuff]

@@shrimpu I’ll listen. I’ve only one of his songs downloaded

[@seriouskaraoke879]

Goddamn, every time I watch a KEXP live performance video I think they have the best sound engineers on the planet.

[@troy1260]

slowdive has something so spiritual to them , i love them so much

[@meltsinyourmind]

I feel the same

[@user-gd8td9kg3i]

You'll find that a lot in dream pop

[@homermedrano8144]

I have to agree , It just hits you in the feels , it makes every moment perfect & makes everything feel right

[@timsweeney9558]

Okay I owe you this one, KZbin algorithm.

[@Durandal734]

Can we @KZbin Algorithm here? I know it's a username lol

[@GregMuniz7]

I discovered this song live after not ever knowing who they were. This was their first song and the molly had just kicked in. It was incredible.

[@mfoc4785]

Still can't believe that I saw them live 12 days ago. Slomo has been the first song and I literally cried my heart out ❤

[@thespine29]

i've never heard a kexp performance as incredibly beautiful as this one. slowdive never ceases to amaze me

[@barneyobrien1107]

The war on drugs

[@brienmilledge4347]

Rachel Goswell's synthesizer work on this recording outdid the album version. Nice and moody. Wonderful performance by an extremely gifted group of musicians.

[@wayfaerer320]

Agree. Nothing sounds like a Roland Juno - such a timeless warm organic analog synth sound.

[@Jlrs106]

Juno 106

[@albertfalkenberg9294]

Sublime 💓

[@Handlemcdaniel]

Agreed. Actually, though, Goswell only sang on the album. Neil Halsted did the Synth and programmed drums over the live stuff as well.

[@luizdias2495]

Pura verdade !!!!! .

[@ferpolar7493]

one of the greatest bands in music history

[@adrontisin]

Indeed

[@denusklausen3685]

agreed

[@laurencestevens]

This song is a masterpiece, and the live version is better than the album. Can't begin to describe how much I love this song (and album) and how much its helped me over the past few years.

[@willvega2]

after 3 long years i can't escape from this song. I'm involved in its sadness and melancholy.

[@hadil-8027]

Give me your love, it's a curious love Give me your heart, it's a curious thing Our lady of the shipwreck is Running thru the storm Her skirts blown back, hands to the fore My love and I go It's a curious woe Like dreamers at dawn Awake but not yet You give me your heart It's a curious thing Give me your love It's a curious love It burns and it slides It's a curious ride Give me your heart, yeah Give me your heart My love and I go It's a curious woe We're younger than clouds, younger than clouds It burns and it slides It's a curious ride Give me your heart, yeah Give me your heart

[@carlso08]

This version is perfect, makes me feel goosebumps... only a few songs have that feeling.

[@ShadyRonin]

cannot believe they returned and made an album arguably as good if not better than their past material. I'm still mindblown at this masterpiece years later.

[@philippeschoepen1852]

For my funeral please

[@tamere4676]

2023. Still gleefully enjoying every second of this masterpiece and so excited to hear the new album!

[@Sogonrei]

My go to band for complete serenity and music immersion of the beautiful expression of the instrumental merging with the voices snaps me out of pain, irritation, grief, panic attacks, PTSD, or anxiety. I feel stronger and relaxed and ready to face my feelings after a listen. Plus, I just enjoy their chill music. They are fantastic. I love them so.

[@lievenspietael549]

Yes, same here, I get you.

[@barnacles62]

This is what parts of heaven sound like, enchanting but harmless....

[@torokignyac9753]

❤❤❤

[@mimiko8577]

I'm so thankful to God that I stumbled and found this legendary band and its genre its like I found a piece of my soul just by listening to their masterpiece always giving me goosebumps. God bless this band and thank you for all your hardwork May God bless you guys more success and good health.

[@TutorIsland]

I feel you soooo much 🙏

[@lievenspietael549]

This is a true miracle

[@ali6on]

uggh this song is so beautiful in so many ways, definitely in my top 3 favorite slowdive songs with alison and dagger

[@arubalcaba]

A couple of years ago I went to see them live. This song came on and it was just perfect. I went by myself and at one point I told the dude next to me that if I was dreaming and I'd want this to be the soundtrack music. Without skipping a beat the dude responded with , "How do you know you're not dreaming right now?" I instantly melted on to the floor into other realities.

[@LLI-cw1os]

Close the eyes,breath and hear Slowdive. I am in heaven

[@osamasaeed654]

I love how they move to their music while playing

[@IsaaaValorant]

literally might be the best song ever

[@Sinesquares]

Beautiful music! Slowdive's vibe is so dreamy...

[@user-kd6cb2cm7z]

i need a 12hour version of this track

[@willclarkneptune]

Incredible live sound

[@manuelayala6729]

Can’t explain how much this song hits my soul ❤️‍🔥

[@SIFTDGames]

This is mixed so freaking well. Sounds amazing. Great job Kevin Suggs.

[@arloharnish]

Sounds great. Is it in some kind of high definition?

[@arloharnish]

@Digital Awesome :)

[@Sinoops]

@@arloharnish This is what good mixing sounds like. It's really astounding how many great and widely successful muscians use sub par mixing at their live shows.

[@johnmaxwell6201]

Star Roving in particular sounds muddy on the record compared to the KEXP mix.

[@Mikedawgs]

I love the sound of that snare

[@willclarkneptune]

That sassy-smooth ride cymbal though....

[@nachocheesebrain2461]

the whole kit

[@kieramelachrino5277]

I think I found heaven and it’s name is Slomo

[@alexyerkey3141]

I thought their new album was great, really captured the vibe of their old stuff but with a bit of a modern spin.

[@dchatterley]

I completely agree. There have been so many bands that went on a long hiatus over the years and whenever they came back, most of them seemed to want to go in a completely different direction. So refreshing to have a band stay true to their sound with just enough of a twist to make their sound more current and contemporary. An incredibly hard thing to do and a sign of genius and remarkable musical craftsmanship. Kudos to you Slowdive.

[@lusio7182]

exactly

[@28FlyingDutchman]

Simply magical. I had NO idea these guys have been around since the 80's!!!!

[@sudhindrakopalle7071]

All of them are deep into the music, enjoying themselves. Super record!

[@michalkochanik6418]

slowdive are a gift from heaven

[@patrickmcveigh9301]

This song is so beautiful. Keep making music slowdive!!

[@andremangabeira2019]

My daily fix of peace and harmony. Thank you!

[@CorporalTaco]

Seriously how is this live version SOOOOO glorious!? You guys are absolutely incredible! I am so excited for your next album!

[@MrEnigma1966]

The sound engineers a genius!

[@techno_Z_]

This song is a cure for my soul

[@1991-hs]

This is phenomenal.

[@plaartla]

I can't stop listening. Nor shedding tears of inspiration and letting go.

[@homermedrano8144]

Holy , the drummer !!!

[@rd.bagus.nugroho]

Such a brilliant soundtrack for this overthink night caused by the pendemic...

[@ichsanpurwacaraka1713]

🇮🇩

[@JL-gc2ed]

Absolutely divine! I already was in love with the album version of this track. This rendition just takes it to another level.

[@GiorniVenibato]

As smooth as silk! What a masterpiece of music!

[@hosseinkardan7400]

thank you KEXP and the amazing Slowdive Band. you guys really lived this life.

[@nicolasroque990]

Had never listened to Slowdive before, this was beautiful

[@Skelemm]

I'm crying... a lot... It's such a masterpiece... ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@Anon_Anon]

please keep making new music, Slowdive!

[@duboyskiy]

unreal music

[@prhyouth2230]

what it mean ?

[@prhyouth2230]

Explain please

[@ehza]

Maxim Duboyskiy surreal

[@nachocheesebrain2461]

ethereal

[@murcianillo]

Guys I can not believe what I heard tonight... You are so amazing. Thanx for the life and have the opportunity to hear you. Thank you guys. You literally made me cry of this masterpiece...

[@muratisik6956]

Beautiful! And better than the album version, especially bescause of the extended outro.

[@henningschmidt7716]

The Kings of Shoegaze. Epic.

[@MoooseBlood]

This song is so delicate.

[@eliascoldplay]

Amazing. Neil's guitar at 1:16 is awesome, love how it sounds, anyone?

[@themayorofflair]

Great music surfs the wave of creation. It dances with forces we are unable to see but some are lucky enough to be able to feel. A rare gift.

[@kilinmun]

This song have a intensity sublime. ♥

[@jmllurbao1]

Tengo mucho aprecio a Slowdive pues siempre me ha acompañado a hacer que mis sueños se conviertan en deseos y éstos, en cierta manera, con sacrificio, se hicieran realidad. Desde entonces, sigo siendo un soñador, porque la vida debe ser sueño, y Slowdive hace música para soñadores incansables.

[@witko7239]

Si pero te consejo que no escuches a slowdive si te encuentras en momentos dificiles de tu vida, te dara paz si... pero hara que tu sensibilidad suba de nivel y te desgarrara por dentro los sonidos melodicos y melancolicos de slowdive, Estas canciones son un extasis auditivo cuando te encuentras bien contigo mismo(a) y los seres que te rodean.

[@mtaishir4190]

@@witko7239 К9

[@edsonguillermo1534]

@The_Realistic_Man no importa, cuando yo estuve en depresión lo que hacía era escuchar a Radiohead y ellos tienen canciones súper depresivas

[@ricardofigueroa691]

Slowdive es el hogar de mis emociones

[@jmllurbao1]

@@witko7239 Gracias por el consejo, pero mi nivel de sensibilidad siempre está muy alto y jamás una canción me ha desgarrado, todo lo contrario, la música siempre ha sido mi gran compañera, con la que he soñado, he pensado, me he inspirado, me he alegrado y también me he entristecido. Más bien son algunas personas y hechos graves de la vida que te pueden afectar y que hay que afrontar y superar. Es la vida!

[@luismarques1938]

Oh my God, these guitars are a slowdive trademark, Just Beautifull, ethereal and blissfull 👏🏻

[@ntdrs]

the intro is so insane it make me feel like I'm in heaven for a while

[@archzay5073]

the emotions that arise as I listen closely... thank you Slowdive

[@user-qc5fd7uq4t]

Por cada melodía en esta canción, se eriza cada milímetro de mi existencia entera ... que buen aire para respirar y saberse vivo. Gracias!

[@paulomedeiros1967]

Sou fã da banda, pois adoro a sonoridade de suas músicas.

[@conradoortiz3179]

Best song in the history of music.

[@mikepeterson5199]

I crank this up early in the morning for the neighbors!

[@rdjah]

Few songs make me feel what this one do

[@scottguyton5943]

THEY GOT THE SECRET SAUCE

[@merunkovykefir9578]

This is perfection

[@lunabylunas]

the live version is on another level

[@poly2828]

my favorite song of all time

[@benedictjephcote6815]

A little gem for new (and maybe even some longtime) Slowdive fans is to check out their song 'Red Five' from around the Pygmalion era. As it's a bonus track/b-side, I came across it late in life but it's a stunning piece and quite a joy for those who like the steady Slowdive cerebral pieces like 'Avalyn 2' and other soft, slow-burn tracks of theirs.

[@MokkaMusic]

I am so in love with the whole album.. for years already❤❤ since 2017

[@zulfiqarhaziq1355]

This is perfect

[@reednorman5908]

This is so beautiful

[@stevegage3914]

I give this a Million out of ten. Slowdive is amazing.

[@kimgaugemusic]

the only word that does justice to the art on display here is - sublime! From the balance in the mix, to the engineering and blending of the guitars; the space created in the song, to the lyrics, to the performance, to the atmospherics - seriously, no band should be this good, and yet, here we are.

[@bradleywillis1654]

This entire show is amazing!!

[@Ray-dl5mp]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you!

[@anaisromero8582]

I love Slowdive so much! ❤️

[@michellealexis8625]

I can't wait to cry to this live

[@enigmaofamigara]

sonically flaw free

[@riguellamy]

Música que te teletransporta a otros mundos!

[@ladykeraseraphim2949]

Such a wonderful song, perfection ❤️❤️

[@karlaluna9694]

This is so beautiful, I wanna cry :’)

[@christopher8659]

Id like to believe this is the elevator music to heaven

[@codiserville593]

A legend had returned!

[@joeleek2619]

They are just way stronger live than in the studio

[@keithrooks9120]

Soothes my soul, and sends me on a journey....beautiful!!!

[@marcoselbaa]

I still watch this beautiful presentation to this day! Thanks KEXP and Slowdive

[@xavier-dj1kb]

Such a perfect song.

[@kinksbeatlesstones]

This songs like all their others puts me in a happy place!

[@claytonchadwell8307]

I'm so happy to see this! I did not think I would ever hear new. A gift from the gods...........