Sons of Kemet Full Set | From The Basement

Watch Sons Of Kemet's full set here produced in collaboration with WeTransfer and Sonos Radio.
This set includes recordings of tracks from Sons Of Kemet's album Black To The Future.
00:00 - Pick Up Your Burning Cross
05:17 - Think Of Home
10:15 - In Remembrance Of Those Fallen
14:57 - Throughout The Madness, Stay Strong
Head over to WePresent to read an exclusive interview with Sons Of Kemet and Nigel Godrich: we.tl/wepresentSonsOfKemet
Listen to the audio-only version of this episode exclusively on the From the Basement station on Sonos Radio.
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[@santoman1]

I actually used to think that the basement was Radioheads own personal basement

[@julianiitheapostateconstan6744]

It belongs to Nigel Godrich, their producer.

[@squiert]

No my friend

[@IHMadeThis]

I just learned that it wasn't today.

[@RyanRenteria]

There’s multiple “basements”. Radiohead used Two different studios for theirs. These new ones are at Nigel’s private studio

[@nicolasriveros943]

well is from Nigel Godrich, so you were partially right lol

[@denvercarlstrom8874]

Mad props to the bottom end, carrying bass lines with breath is a herculean challenge.

[@jizzyfizzle2008]

Holy shit those lungs of Theon. Just two days ago I saw them in Hamburg and at one point he soloed. And no shit, the sounds he could produce with a tuba were just insane. From playing multiple notes simultaneously to making it sound like a tuba. I had no idea a tuba could even make those sounds. And he just keeeeeeept going and going, I guess it ended up being around 10 minutes of him playing solo non-stop. Just insane.

[@zbulimimusic6816]

He did the same thing in Chicago it was fucking amazing. he soloed for like 20 minutes straight but every second was amazing. I have a video on my channel if anyone wants to see

[@whatdothlife4660]

Holy shit he made the tuba sound like a tuba!?

[@mushroomjesus2068]

I play tuba and let me tell you... what he does is actually inhumane

[@davidmulqueen8322]

i actually ended up shouting "holy shit!" at one point in that solo section when i saw them. i feel privileged to have seen sons of kemet before they broke up.

[@tomaspuente2457]

U should seriously consider making ALL these sessions into LP's... please, I beg having this and the rest as albums

[@davidcook5444]

I agree 100%!

[@TheInnertainment]

1000% I would literally break my bank account for this

[@Axel-pm3gf]

Agreed, in particular as lots of the FTB versions are even better than the original album versions. Sound quality is absolutely great and one can hear the intimate atmosphere of the FTB recording sessions. This is how music should be! Would love to have records available of all recordings.

[@captainloudpants]

Agreed!

[@juantagalacad3185]

Ok

[@FreshHeat]

Before the upright bass - the Tuba was the main bass instrument in Jazz bands. Love to see it in a contemporary setting!

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

It's because unlike the upright it doesn't need amplification and it's easier to carry

[@mushroomjesus2068]

​@@bacicinvatteneacaeasy to carry 😂

[@elywananda]

It's only KZbin comments that I learn little golden nuggets like this! 👍🏿

[@viniciuscomacento]

@@mushroomjesus2068 LOL easy to carry

[@clamato54]

Yeah we need to go back to tuba

[@timothydigerolamo]

Those drummers are such a unique and complimentary pair

[@viniciuscomacento]

I just wish this was two hours long. Simply amazing production for a simply amazing band.

[@micsunday14]

Seconded

[@PrimordialKrishna]

2:35 was such a sick progression of a percussive sax. Almost like gospel chops on brass

[@kimberliebaker3174]

So, Radiohead is my fave band. Thom Yorke & Jonny Greenwood formed a side project called The Smile (which I’m sure most of you know) and they recruited an incredibly complex drummer, who is Tom Skinner, of SOK, and now I’m in LOVE!!!

[@tommyd6968]

That was my exact pathway👍🏼

[@Jayisnotbae]

will you marry me

[@Ellier215]

Just saw the smile tonight. Doing some exploring now.

[@franciscojosesancheztirado111]

The same way 😮

[@JC-Family-Stuff]

The drumming at the end of "In Remembrance Of Those Fallen" - just wow - even Shabaka grins big about it!

[@bogmon]

I always expecct two drummers to be chaos.. these two play together perfectly. These musicians are playing something very new that pulls influences from all the the great bebop, hard bop and Avante jazz of the 50's 60's and 70's .

[@sandansaiyan5675]

Actually there are some other artists who have 2 drummers and it sounds great

[@ericfricke4512]

To my ears, this stuff pulls a lot more from Afrobeat and other dance music than anything bop-related

[@viniciuscomacento]

and actually very heavily influenced by many African rhythms, which make immediate sense if you listen to nigerian-brazillian-latin-american black music.

[@viniciuscomacento]

@@ericfricke4512 exactly

[@liveoak227]

​@viniciuscomacento the beginning reminds me of a new orleans/2nd line rhythm

[@PH-tw4nx]

Olympian musicians. Just perfect execution combined with a pace and energy I've not seen. The sax player is reminiscent of Gato, Kirk, Pharoah, guys who played brilliantly and with incredible force that in turn produces extended range. Fire.

[@siwkuma]

This is not my kind of music at all, but this is amazing. The rhythms are infectious, the melodies interesting, the musicianship is both natural and breathtaking. I will be watching this again and again.

[@GinWarProductions]

Sounds like it /is/ your kinda music

[@drumgold23]

It absolutely is your kind of music. Check out Theon Cross or Comet Is Coming

[@eduardorivera508]

Seeing them live was electrifying. They definitely took a jazz concert to a different level of excitement.

[@riseandshine5706]

same. this was an unexpected tasty treat.

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

Check out Shabaka's other stuff!

[@sombat2788]

Tom's drumming and tone leaves me near-speechless. It's like drinking the purest, most refreshing water possible and just the right amount.

[@Baribrotzer]

Shabaka Hutchins (tenor) is usually considered the star of this band, and he's great - but it absolutely depends upon Theon Cross, grunting away on the Big Horn. What a monster! What a pair of lungs! Decades ago, I saw Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy, and he made this introduction: "And now, the man with the Lips Of Steel, playin' that tuba all night long - BOB STEWART!" That's Theon, too. The whole band's sound reminds me a bit of a slimmed-down version of Henry Threadgill's Very Very Circus.

[@fideliusconcrete4871]

You just brought back such great memories. I've heard Bowie's Brass Fantasy many times, they were always simply great! Once I asked Lester, why he always had that white coat on on stage. His explanation: I'm a scientist, I do research.

[@chorizoalegre7387]

The things you find while you are confined with covid. This is simple wonderful, the sons of ancient Egypt, I love it. Greetings fron México

[@eduardorivera508]

Soooo glad I had a chance to see them live before they disbanded. Wow. Sons of Kemet are legendary!! I hope they come back in the future!

[@justin_bernard]

It's a shame this is coming to an end... but all these gents are a force on their own. Can't wait to see what they each come up with next!

[@johnnyprovo7157]

Seeing them Last week at the Newport Jazz Fest was a dream come true.

[@danielwetzel7777]

Woohoo. Makes me wanna do space dope with aliens! One of the best uses of 2 drum kits at once I've seen

[@maryseo.]

Saw them live last year in Paris. They literally took us to another dimension. I didnnt know where i was anymore...

[@dkipu266]

Wow! Exactly the kind of thing people could use right now…. Such a simple acoustic setup, and so inspired, complex and creative

[@JW-sf5ys]

my expectation cant be higher

[@no_problem8023]

The yin and yang of the drummers foremost god bless, but the horns put this over the top.

[@MrLoulevy]

Came for Shabaka but Mr. Cross... mind blown.

[@RonvanMiddendorp]

Wowzers... I just had the best Monday morning in ages. Absolutely fantastic!

[@rektyrektingson4668]

Saw this guys live in Boston back in 2018. Will never forget that concert. They were absolutely killing it then and they still are now!

[@philpheburbs]

I mean, it's just exceptional right from the first few seconds. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

[@riplimewire5825]

agreed, my mind was already completely blown after only being a minute into the video

[@arrhythmicjones4069]

They're listening....they're playing....listening...playing... Dang!!

[@jeradjenkins2110]

This deserves millions of views

[@micsunday14]

Millions!!

[@andreatomasino1680]

Honestly gutted to see these guys split. Amazing performers and incredible sounds every single time I listen to them. I hope they keep the project alive while their embark on something new, which is hopefully even more magical!

[@theworldaccordingto4555]

What a FFFFFFFFantastic Band!

[@mathisbelanger96]

Awesome recording! Their live show blew my mind, so glad I can experience that feeling again here

[@marvindarling4378]

this was exhilarating to watch! I haven’t felt this excited about music in a while

[@cindy_is_as_cindy_does]

had the utmost pleasure of seeing y’all live in San Francisco in April and my goodness…is it nice to get another taste of magical journey of your transmutations. 👁🖤👁

[@apertureinfog]

I can't take my eyes or ears off of this. Enchanting.

[@scottmcwhorter9115]

Did Nigel just tape an SM58 in that tuba? that's great

[@roxy2x]

great stuff ! i saw shabaka same nite as pharoah sanders at le poisson rouge about 6 yrs ago.

[@actualmite9991]

Saw them in London, Paris and Florence. Always experienced a different eclectic trip around jazz music.

[@gisharris4562]

this is soooo good, thank you

[@oleksandrkurochkin178]

Hello The Smile fans

[@michaelluciano1980]

👋🏼

[@SelenaSea]

So delighted to have found these guys backwards through The Smile (and a little too late now that they're disbanding). They're truly incredible!

[@SelenaSea]

@10:00 _"Anyone got a light?"_ ...for attracting attention? 😄

[@raffaellapippa2579]

So glad I experienced this magic live back in April.

[@diegomunoz3968]

this is the best i've discovered in a long time!

[@patr5902]

Another great one to check out is The Comet is Coming. Same saxophonist.

[@NickFernandez]

Great stuff! The tuba sounds kind of like Primus Les Claypool on bass (around 145 mark as example)

[@MajicFreeman]

I was gonna say this reminds of a band called "Drums and Tuba" and they opened for les claypool and when i was walking into the club I was SURE it was Les on stage, but no it was the tuba mane

[@condimentking414]

Wee need From The Basement sessions on streaming (Spotify, Dezzer and stuff) or physical copias or both. This stuff is big treasure. A great audivisual caption of what Sons of Kemeth are and will be following their upcoming break-up.

[@drumrnva]

Somewhere in the universe, Ornette Coleman is smiling...💙

[@LukeVanGeest]

Amazing job guys!

[@charleswood2066]

21:26: how did the drummers come together for that one little moment?!

[@fabriziobarisano1795]

Great sound. Innovation and incredible groove tension.

[@arrolate]

Pure musicianship

[@lelongmckean]

So so good!

[@louisbettinghaus]

This is a harmonic fight.

[@drich8807]

Salute fellas, this was a dope set!!

[@semantickascadesyt]

beautiful heartrending music...

[@MediaphusioN]

This is phenomenal.

[@johnunderwood3132]

I am so fucking happy I clicked on this Fucking awesome

[@stevestreetly7505]

Proper drumming, brilliant ❤

[@bernmahan1162]

Superb!!

[@nickleng4841]

incredible

[@hazelsegnitz3254]

Amazing!

[@siobhankavanagh1619]

Incredible!

[@xbalanque2024]

Awesome!

[@sasmonteiro]

the drums are just sick!!

[@alwayssomewhattired]

Wow this is incredible

[@cyphertarroch]

WAAAAAAAAH. Love it

[@qagliostro]

super and superb playing

[@micsunday14]

Man that breakdown @ 3:25... Pure butter. I nearly slipped right off it

[@jawselevate]

beautiful

[@OngoingBox]

awesome!

[@flavioammendola3933]

My favourite jazz band♥️

[@kiwiradioNZ]

Think of Home my fave of this set

[@the_emmo]

this is perfect

[@irantorres]

¡ A M A Z I N G ! ❤️

[@porkrolleggNcheese1]

frisson. amazing musicians

[@squeter]

perfeito demais! que som maravilhosoooo

[@alexandrebyte]

Shabaka gênio

[@therealtaxman6471]

this is funking great!!!!

[@OlcayEskici]

3:36 oh my god.

[@mouldeck]

damn, I had no idea Theon Cross was playing with these guys!!!

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love your music!!

[@denimobi9825]

This sounds fucking brilliant!

[@daleeps]

There's some serious energy in this video

[@jamestemple8970]

It's a shame this band will not be around much longer.

[@neocolors]

Why?

[@Yourbankaccount]

@@neocolors they are disbanding

[@polandk2]

One of the drummers (Tom) was brought in to play for radiohead side project.

[@jamestemple8970]

@@polandk2 I would imagine there is more to it than that. The Smile will not be around for all that long. I am going to see them in December.

[@Needawholepailofwater]

@@jamestemple8970 the smiles new album is amazing (better than anything Radioheads done in years) they will definitely record another one.

[@autismatic]

Come to Brazil ( when you reunite..)

[@markszawlowski867]

And then this happened...

[@apicasefiles4870]

These guys can really play.

[@headcasechris]

This is going to be sick! - edit: I was right, this is Sick!!

[@oil2281]

groovy🔥

[@deryalves9779]

Excepcional song !!!!

[@13ComEng71]

Ab-SO-LOOT-Ly fucking amazing!

[@JOEYDREDD]

really great set. I will say the way the drums are panned left and right does not gell with the camera angles that show them in the other position most of the time though. Just hurts my brain for some reason

[@PrrSlurrp]

Qué maestros.

[@takumiyamamoto6796]

I'm amazed at how great the band is too! If you can make it happen, please include dancers in this band, or performers

[@julianiitheapostateconstan6744]

They broke up earlier this year.

[@Madamanya]

I am here for that!! Let me dance with these artists 😃 ! Discovered them during a dance improv session actually.

[@nieverainmaker384]

Sensational isme

[@allegoricalstatue]

Lol, 15:20 , time to light up the palo santo Rad set!

[@stratagelis]

Fire

[@marcellospagnolo]

wow.

[@elektrozil9728]

makes me want my alto back

[@Jaspertine]

Not gonna lie, I'm here specifically to learn more about that one guy from The Smile that wasn't in Radiohead.

[@ioooooi8361]

powerfull

[@hullkenflo]

Here for Tom Skinner, stayed for and am staying with the band.