NEEDTOBREATHE "State I'm In" (From The Live Room Sessions)

The Live Room session was recorded in Studio A at the infamous Ocean Way Recordings (Los Angeles, CA) earlier this year, the same room that artists from The Beach Boys and Frank Sinatra to Whiskeytown, Radiohead, and Tom Petty used before us. Despite the fact that we were coming off of a long break from playing music together (the session was captured before the release of Rivers In the Wasteland and its following tour), we knew that the opportunity to record at Ocean Way was something we would regret passing up. We were a bit nervous because for many of these songs, this was the first time we had played them as a band since recording them. But as we began "making noise" to test the microphones and get sounds, something happened that moved us to take chances with the setlist and the song arrangements that we are so happy we were able to document. Hopefully you can feel the energy of this incredibly special time for us. In retrospect, this session represents a landmark for NEEDTOBREATHE. This is the band getting our mojo back.
Studio / location - Ocean Way Recording
Executive Producer- Phil Botti
Director/Producer- Michael Thelin
Audio engineer - Wesley Seidman
Audio mixed - Garrett Davis @ West Main, Salsbury MD.
Production Manager - Sabrina Stoll
Editor - Steven Pierce
DP - Bryan Koss

[@patrickb243]

This version CRUSHES the album version.

[@Lordacton09]

You are so right. I wish they would record and sell this version.

[@chrisr6950]

+Patrick Breen They always do i find, sound a lot less flat and more real

[@chrisr6950]

I swear the album versions of a lot of these good live versions from various bands always sound so flat in comparison they need better people producing them

[@greendaleforever]

+Lordacton09 They do! 60/50 Ocean Way

[@lt0295]

No. I love both versions. And I love the way NTB makes multiple versions of a lot of their songs. But I like the album version of State I’m In. The guitars in it are an absolute masterpiece of musicianship. That being said, this version is very close behind. And even if you prefer this version, it’s hard to say it “crushes” the album. But your preference can be whatever, I suppose.

[@cachebomb]

Love NEEDTOBREATHE!! Yahweh was the first song I heard after Jesus found me completely lost.

[@sampasul]

Esses caras são bons demais , vale a pena ouvir.

[@karenbogle]

They are so good they could do a soundtrack for a movie!!!

[@bartmanfan99]

Such a rad version. I agree, live set kills the studio release. Then again their that good live. seen em 5 times and I'll go everytime they come to town until they stop touring. Greatness

[@Sparrowsong83]

I keep coming back just to listen to the mandolin solo.

[@nathanhardinmusic]

Seen these guys 20 times never gets old

[@timhurley8494]

I'm and an old school rocker from Detroit, redeemed by the blood and now mixing sound and playing rhythm acoustic at Renaissance Vineyard in Michigan. I know good jams and a band finding that sweet spot in the pocket when I see/hear it. Great job boys. Keep up His good work in you. P.S. Get rid of the light show. Let the music do the talking

[@lt0295]

Tim Hurley their shows are shows. The lights at them make them intense and visceral and emotional. Absolutely do not take the light show away. The lights only enhance the music.

[@Belina1987]

It's such a good song!!!! Bravo Bravo!!!!!

[@dianeschneider1611]

These live room sessions are so amazing! I keep coming back and love these versions!

[@paraglidingnut]

Studio audio was spot on. So was the video footage for covering the right shots. Excellent ending to the song.

[@en5788]

These guys are better live than on the album. Such a good live band. Good songs. So talented.

[@lauren88f]

These sessions are amazing. Just amazing.

[@usedtobegymnast]

THANK GOODNESS FOR YOUR RETURNED MOJO!

[@nancygoetchius5557]

The spirit is with you boys, Great job

[@jacquelineoboyle2189]

Best Best Best!!! Why are these guys so gooooooooood!!!!!????? :)

[@dianeschneider1611]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! They are awesome live! Just seen them in Santa Barbara! Cannot wait to see them again!

[@applecusher9963]

I know right

[@dianeschneider1611]

+apple cusher I can't get enough, they are amazing performers.

[@theedge0077]

Lovelovelove it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope to see you guys in Sept in Atlanta!!!!!!!!!!

[@JacksonBaileyMusic]

Ohmygosh. His voice is perfect.

[@enochwainscott1193]

I LOVE THIS SONG!! I love how bear is using a rickinbacker like tom petty did in that same studio.. VERY COOL!!!

[@juanmontoya6443]

hermosa cancion , la escucho siempre

[@machnoman]

Love it! Always wondered what Bear looked like without the hat

[@stevenwest5378]

Love the song, Has to be a hit. Had me going in my seat

[@davidbrink5769]

What tuning is Bo playing the mandolin in?

[@NaavLed]

This is musical perfection.

[@prateekjain7423]

Brilliant!! Brilliant!!

[@enochwainscott1193]

SO Cool!! you have e the best music, ever!!

[@inaclarke4161]

Love it !!

[@conorfarrell3158]

Yet another reason to want a mandolin

[@DejanKrstanovic]

go on guys!!! keep playing!!!

[@corinthiamontoya2126]

Awesome song!

[@taylorinoboi467]

absolute bopper Uwu

[@ivoneidefregatti8582]

Sensacional!!!!!!

[@hermessilva2137]

excelente

[@genabrown705]

best yet

[@pbgus]

in certain parts, the drums weren't in sync with the image...whats that about

[@karirikiambuthi1]

Well now I get to impatiently wait until the 17th.....thanks for the addiction :)

[@JorgeMartinez-mp7yz]

Why is this not on iTunes?!?!?!?!

[@drewanderson3429]

martinez jorge they have an album of this called 60/50 Ocean Way

[@twinbedcatlady]

((applause-ing!))

[@nikkijoycrichlow]

Love these guys! Hoping I can work with them someday. Check out my new EP! Thanks :)

[@radyofficial1122]

Nikki Joy @

[@andresmoralesjr6042]

Awesome ass song u guys are great

[@flavioqueiroga4382]

Live??? Ao vivo???

[@drewanderson3429]

very folksy

[@arandomjonathan04]

They are from a town in NC called possum kingdom. It is to be expected I guess

[@JacksonBaileyMusic]

Ohmygosh. His voice is perfect.