Tame Impala - Full Performance - Live on KCRW, 2010

Tame Impala’s impressive debut album "Innerspeaker" was released 10 years ago. Since then, the psych-pop project led by mastermind Kevin Parker has seen a meteoric rise - headlining festivals, collaborating with top artists and more. At the onset, we knew they were special and this session recorded in 2010 gave us a glimpse of what was to come.
Set List:
0:00 It Is Not Meant To Be
5:56 Why Won't You Make Up Your Mind
9:46 Alter Ego
14:41 Solitude Is Bliss
18:59 Desire Be Desire Go
27:07 Runway, Houses, City, Clouds
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[@djkenter6894]

Beardless Kevin in a Ninja Turtles shirt, Jay on drums and Nick on bass....what a throwback

[@conman77]

Killing it

[@iuri8292]

Dom??

[@conman77]

Iuri what?

[@BlONIC]

C202 green he’s asking where dom is

[@Middle8]

Never wanted this to end

[@jayq8454]

Ayeee wassup middle 8! Love the channel lol

[@owenf2835]

best channe

[@harrisonnelms2580]

Oh hey there it’s the goat channel

[@ultimadum7785]

Hey I Know you!!!

[@Rexis95]

Are we already nostalgic about the 2010s? Oh boy..

[@suhailcouto1832]

The transition from Why won't you make up your mind to Alter Ego is immaculate.

[@blubehriluv]

I almost ruined my pants when it happened. INCREDIBLE.

[@elderchildren]

why does 2010 look like 1996

[@guillesixtosentido1645]

XD Mandela effect 🥴

[@nomattr]

probably because it was recorded on tape

[@heinsdasein1523]

Fashion

[@user-pb3ue5cp5b]

@@nomattr what? no

[@nomattr]

@@user-pb3ue5cp5b why not? Of course it can be postprocessing, but records from 90's looks like they look not without any particular reason

[@mbarr]

This album was pure escapism

[@SurftonsMusicOfficial]

That's so true. Lonerism is pure gold. By the way, sorry in advance if we seem like spamming. We just wanted to tell you about our music channel. We are Surftons, a post-punk indie band. If you don't mind, please check our latest tracks on our youtube channel. Thank you in advance for your kindness. Have a nice day. ❤️

[@SurftonsMusicOfficial]

@@linndrumlover Sorry, my bad.

[@riseandshine5706]

Well said.

[@wowzers5432109]

KCRW being hipster "we knew them before they were cool"

[@lucasallemann9510]

ahaha thougt exactly the same reading this description

[@jessicanussbaumer8668]

I'm one of those hipsters - but maybe you should change it to "we knew them before everyone else did". :)

[@proprietarydongle6944]

yeah cause they literally did.

[@don_huzan]

On a side note, Kevin’s singing voice has improved sooo much

[@erikbest5371]

Especially if you watched live from the moment house from a few hours ago

[@mamasqueeze9559]

but the older songs might be harder to sing

[@yeemosenpdad]

@@mamasqueeze9559nah I don’t think so I think currents is probably the hardest record to sing Has a lot of high notes and falsetto The older songs are a lot simpler in their melodies in the sense that they aren’t as full as the new ones

[@isaacmathews4693]

I love the psychedelic stoner rock Tame Impala. I honestly enjoy all of Kevin Parker's art, BUT this is so beautiful. The synthesis of The Beatles, Bowie, Zeppelin, Hendrix, and early Pink Floyd is magic.

[@lindaw.5836]

There's a bit of Hawkwind in there too.

[@ConnorJMC41]

I love the classic tame impala. They were so innocent and humble , yet creating euphorically huge and dynamic music with brilliant lyrics and transcendent melodies. Kevin really was a genius back then (still is). But god damn was innerspeaker good.

[@adf94]

I miss the old Tame Impala

[@liamthelioness705]

Same. I think The Slow Rush is the ONLY Tame Impala album where I'll skip some songs when listening to the full album. It's not a bad album and I know all of the time and love Kevin put into it, and the lyrics are really good... But for some reason it just doesn't do what the first three albums did for me.

[@hipotonico9953]

Listen Usted Señalemelo, it's very good and they're from my country, Argentina

[@sgtpepper6379]

The slow rush is the first album I'm not buying

[@Basedmursenary]

Me too

[@xxm0abxx5]

@@liamthelioness705 I think its really good but I feel like the vibe (not just the genre) is a lot different.

[@dawnyprestom9108]

And even though Kevin is such a genius, his band members are so effing talented. Props to everyone.

[@db2848]

2010 : ninja turtle shirt 2020 : gucci shirt

[@sgtpepper6379]

The sad decay of Kevin Parker

[@aledum1815]

@@sgtpepper6379 not true

[@sgtpepper6379]

@@aledum1815 you have the right to your basic opinion

[@harrisonnelms2580]

sgtpepper6379 He made money. What’s wrong with that?

[@dean.e4569]

Not at all

[@mateomartha1903]

19:08 sun’s coming up before Lonerism was released

[@mustafaalbaree]

niceeeeee

[@laussethecat]

This was before innerspeaker was even released right?

[@mustafaalbaree]

Overkilled theyre doing songs from innerspeaker so I assume it’s after but idk

[@titaparker3811]

💖

[@plntpls]

If anyone knows how he gets that sound, let us know

[@AndresinhoRM]

I really like this 60's Psych Rock influenced era of Tame Impala. Every album and era is great in its own way, but this is my personal favorite.

[@adriancasas5432]

This is the Best perfomance ever, i love it, i remember that You can only watch this in KCRW webpage Also remember watch this on Acid Trip, that was súper chingon How i miss the old Tame Impala

[@theoneguywiththeface]

Really miss this era of Tame Impala

[@paolo-n2000]

I love 2009-2014 Tame Impala!!!

[@pedestrian_0]

9:35 sooo clean transition

[@Themis2027]

This line up rocked it when I saw them in 2010 at the Bowery ballroom in NyC, Kev, Jay, Dom, & Nick-- those were awesome shows, and the light show was only a squiggly green light behind them, you've come a long way baby!

[@jacobBillyixazhi]

the transition between WWYMUYM and alter ego its so good, glad the video is back up

[@sethmoore8484]

Crazy smooth

[@Meshica111]

I remember hearing a rumor that they use to play slower live because they were all high af

[@kylephelan6989]

No it’s just jay Watson always drags hard af. Idk the newer drummers name but he’s way better for their live shows. Jay sags and drags all day so hard

[@GirlytheCorgi]

Saw them at the Greek theatre with the Flaming Lips, I have to say that they were on point. I felt every note and melody. First time I had mixed blue Amazonian shrooms and lucy. What an experience...

[@ljcupra]

totally, they were all stoned and you can totally hear it. especially how they play it is not meant to be at rough trade east

[@jameszaf0614]

I don't know if that's true but they did used to play a lot of concerts drunk as shit I'm pretty sure

[@k1001001]

@@kylephelan6989 A metronome might help

[@aems24]

I've loved everything Parker has touched from his discography to his collaborations with other artists. People complain about him changing his sound, when in reality, if he made Innerspeaker four different times, it would be super boring. He's changed it up every album, and I appreciate growth from an artist, especially of Kevin's stature. For me, it would be: 1. Currents 2. Lonerism 3. Innerspeaker 4. The Slow Rush HOWEVER, none of them are bad. They are their own time and place.

[@redkingoldhero38]

so you think lonerism is just innerspeaker 2? you know innovation is possible while keeping the same sound or staying in the same genre. the new album is so far away from this music it's almost like a different band (and yes i know the band is one person)

[@redkingoldhero38]

also even if he did make innerspeaker the same time that's only boring to you. that's an opinion. i would welcome it as I think Innerspeaker is their best album.

[@andrewyeeter6068]

@@redkingoldhero38 The thing with Kevin is that he makes his best music when he is excited with what he is doing. He outgrew innerspeaker, and I think this is for the better. Each album has its own story, and if he didn't change he would be repeating the same story

[@redkingoldhero38]

@@andrewyeeter6068 only lyrically would he be repeating the same story. you can write about different topics within one genre or one sound. he couldve been writing about what he writes about in his new album with a similar sound as what you find in lonerism and innerspeaker. I simply do not like the bubblegum super polished pop music he makes now. i like the fuzzy, guitar driven, lo-fi psych music he made. that's that

[@dx12red]

Wow. I never read something on KZbin comment session that I'd disagree more than what you just said.

[@nathanflauto577]

I'd like to see this ensemble be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame

[@Fortunaatp]

They improved their live perfomances so much...holy shit

[@OHHnoYOUdidntMAN]

FINALLY WE GET THE WHOLE THING, I’VE BEEN WAITING SINCE 2015, THANK YOU KCRW

[@zakaryhenderson9512]

Hey you're the tonemaster from the reverb tame impala vid

[@OHHnoYOUdidntMAN]

Zakary Henderson it seems I am :P wassup

[@MediQate]

Download it or screen record it before KZbin just decides to take down one of your memories without warning and you’ll never see it again.. Oh wait that’s me, it’s happened so many times.. ;/

[@tynkirbell599]

Discovered Innerspeaker only recently has become my iso album

[@BassPlayer9000]

Innerspeaker and Lonerism are great albums. IMO everything from Kevin Parker is great but if you like innerspeaker you will probably LOVE Lonerism

[@Panellada22]

i'm crying. take me back in time.

[@thekidd875]

Wish this band was still this band

[@justdehm]

If you see them live you’ll see they still are

[@dominicritchie2197]

Dominic Garcia i think he means with nick allbrook on bass

[@violet.candies]

@@dominicritchie2197 and playin' good ol' psych

[@raihanshrk1955]

But different formation this was the best formation for me

[@dawnyprestom9108]

How are they ALWAYS better live than recorded. It's utterly mind-blowing to me. And On my god lol baby everyone. LOVE it!! How did I only just learn about him 2 yrs ago. I feel like I threw my life away. 🤣🤣 Addicted.

[@jaime5829]

The best version of Tame Impala

[@hmacccc]

Ahhh Nick on bass 😭😭😭

[@AdrianPrath]

Kevin Parker's music is absolutly unique!

[@peanutbutterrobot]

it's really just 60-70s revival but he does a good job at it.

[@StamatisStabos]

Kevin Parker have copied this music style from Dungen a swedish rock band listen the song Fredag

[@rupman27isback]

@@StamatisStabos Who doesn't these days? lol The man is nonetheless a damn genius.

[@ehza]

word

[@charliedavey]

hahahah good one!

[@joaorupp3343]

tame impala's golden era

[@lucasgraeff5391]

Tame impala never left the Golden era

[@ShramanSaha]

@@lucasgraeff5391 sure did, with The Slow Rush

[@eduardoarce41]

This would considered to be the first Bandmates for Tame Impala thats makes it be the Golden Era!

[@andrewyeeter6068]

@@ShramanSaha while I do think TSL is the least good on a holistic scale, the drums and lyrics on that album are some of the best in the discography

[@trevorkinzie4267]

@@andrewyeeter6068 bingo. in time, people will realize. Currents was a major shock at first, especially because Innerspeaker appeared in some resemblance on Lonerism, but people caught up to it and each track is now its own treasure. TSL's drums are his best produced yet, this dude could write 10-12 novels on recording drums alone

[@db3709]

Cant say Im surprised by another great upload from KCRW, you all have expanded my music repitoire ten-fold

[@mateomartha1903]

1:19

[@biotin456]

nice

[@jonsebastian2359]

That scared the shit out of me

[@microhoarray]

Hahahahahah

[@perri4499]

Was laughing so hard

[@k1001001]

TOASTY

[@makisupadude1241]

Such a great session!

[@sm4144]

Feels like I've been waiting my whole life or this video.

[@edmartick]

Love this concept of musically creating music that even can heal musicians in dark day's.

[@Woody10719]

I remember finding this.... now I feel old.

[@parker9907]

finally the whole session!!

[@JuanViladoms]

Que buenas épocas de Tame Impala, literalmente todo el tiempo los escuchaba. Me hicieron volver a escuchar música con la pasión de un adolescente.

[@RelaxandTravel]

to everyone who is doing homework, leave the chat, breathe slowly, take a sip of water, and focus to everyone who is trying to sleep, leave the chat, grab a blanket, and get the rest you deserve. to everyone who is feeling sad, grab a snack, get some water, get a blanket, and write down your thoughts. when you're done, lay down, and get some rest, no matter the time. to everyone who is drawing, you got this. you're art is amazing. keep your head up (or down, depends on where your paper is) and remember that you matter. i love you all

[@damianmorningstarr]

LOVE THIS KEEP BEING WHO U ARE I'D LOVE TO MEET PEOPLE LIKE YOU!!

[@valdivall6515]

this is the most 80s video ive seen out of 2010s video

[@swansgate4810]

It’s a vibe tbh

[@benprudente8687]

I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this

[@petesahot1299]

i fucking love the "echoes" bridge in desire be desire go! a hidden treasure

[@wgb01001]

Hey kids, remember when Kevin used to sing every song through his nose?

[@xxm0abxx5]

It's perfect

[@wgb01001]

WHYTHEHELLISTHISSOLONGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG Haha, I don’t disagree

[@curtisburns]

At least he didn't use Autotune live back then.

[@Adyman182]

Lennonism

[@inspir.edmusic]

@@curtisburns I don't think he does that now...

[@oliverreyes8577]

Idk but this vid never gets old love there music

[@andrewray2507]

Ahh this is legit! I miss this era of the music. I remember watching their live stuff obsessively from this era in the lead up to Lonerism. I found so much great music digging I to their influences.

[@alfianbanjaransari4096]

Such as? Seriously, i'd love to dig deeper, thanks!

[@findtheothers]

Alfian Banjaransari dungen, Can, Todd Rundren(spelling maybe off), ratatat. Air. There’s a playlist Kevin Parker made of his influences around this time. It’s still out there. Google tame impala playlist 2011 life affirming music.

[@Bunglay]

i hear this almost everyday

[@faunoram]

This is pure heaven !! Every second is gold !!!

[@davidellis5141]

One of the best things going today. Brilliant !

[@_X_ART]

Para mí este es el mejor estilo que pudo tener Tame Impala como banda.

[@BrandonAilion]

I didn't get to see them till 2014 but damn do I miss the old jams, thanks kcrw

[@maxb4724]

So proud of these guys

[@fabiosanchez6704]

this is gold.

[@andrewpfaff6606]

Kevin has really improved as a singer over the past decade.

[@agustinfernandez5115]

Sounds like a kick-ass cover from the kids arround the block. Love to see how much he developed his singing and overall performance

[@SurftonsMusicOfficial]

Hi Agustin. Sorry in advance if we seem like spamming. We just wanted to tell you about our music channel. We are Surftons, a post-punk indie band. If you don't mind, please check our latest tracks on our youtube channel. Thank you in advance for your kindness. Have a nice day. ❤️

[@JP-pm5hj]

WOW, Jay is an amazing drummer!

[@PaganPoetry]

wow, 10 years ago I was listening this songs for the first time backpacking Europe and discovering "Spotify" as an alternative to iTunes and it was free... Time flies.

[@nicolemoya305]

November 2021 enjoying this masterpeace 💟

[@oncecoraline]

Waiting for this on KZbin for years.......

[@bryanmilne]

Loved hearing Kevin practice the chords (?) before playing the song (Why Won't You Make up Your Mind) ... Those watery whorbling and buzzing static sounds are the best!

[@VLPCYBER]

This one is going in the downloads

[@benmeadows]

This is so so good , especially after watching there recent wave house performance

[@mendezzoso]

almost forgot to watch this today!!

[@mendezzoso]

lmao again ALMOST FORGOT TO WATCH THIS TODAY!

[@trevorkinzie4267]

ah, the golden years

[@louismasar6147]

Nick slaying the bass as usual! Pond is amazing too!

[@phimpkadentgarth1674]

and kev keeps his panner on from the sun’s coming up part to the end of desire be desire go so if you’re listening w headphones I’d like to put that in your head

[@di3g0nat0r]

This. Forever.

[@bryanvasquezyupanqui1423]

Quien mas lo disfruta en está cuarentena

[@softteu]

jay on drums ❤️

[@kaio.maiscedo]

Vc realmente tá em todo canto

[@JuliosRodri777]

Great

[@Daniel-415-Ponce]

Jay also use to play drums in his other band Pond. I heard someone else comment that was one of those rare situations where all eyes were on the drummer.

[@dorawings]

olha lá o cara dos vídeos do terno

[@AllanJefferson123]

Even if they record new shows and songs, i still think this is the best performance ever :)

[@illag9513]

I love Kevin Parker

[@phimpkadentgarth1674]

when jay was still the drummer

[@frijunor]

Now is the bassist

[@qbsrd]

@@frijunor I think he is at the keyboards now

[@foreverforum260]

A young Pond

[@antoninavirduzzo5492]

Kevin like an angel

[@gabriel-xc8hp]

this is gold stuff

[@5t33lo]

so sad i only found out about his music recently, i know for a fact with how much his music helps me now that it would have been a blessing to have found out about it earlier in my life. the vocals and instruments are so enchanting and i feel a certain way with his music, no other music has ever made me feel.

[@andrewmarcellis2007]

You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like listening to Tame Impala

[@usuario7315]

the presentation of the 2012 tame impala

[@StoanPhrogg]

The early 2010s were some rad times.

[@Mr.Hotboxmx]

WHY it take so long you "KCRW" to share this amazing live with us!!! really good music

[@angelilly]

I love you, Kevin😘❤

[@Barry_Block]

10 years!

[@illagaitskill7361]

Alter Ego Lyrics: Said the voice from afar Don't you know it doesn't have to be so hard? Waiting for everyone else around to agree Might take too long Might take too long Then, it won't be so hard (it won't be so hard) Well, it's true, yes, but you won't get far telling me That you are All you're meant to be When the one from my dream Is sitting right next to me And I don't know what to do Oh, alter ego Get them to love you While they may, depending on your words and wealth The only one who's really judging you is yourself Nobody else Nobody else If I could part It wouldn't be so hard (it won't be so hard) Well, it's true, yes, but you won't get far telling me That you are All you're meant to be When the one from my dream Is sitting right next to me And I don't know what to do Oh, alter ego

[@damianconzolino9236]

thats what i wanted

[@andrewmarcellis2007]

You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like listening to Tame Impala

[@davincibrode7024]

SOOOO GOOD. IT DOESNT GET OLD HOLY FUCK!

[@notoriousplatinum]

Okey de acuerdo, este fue un momento pana.

[@musicandscience6807]

Amazing!

[@illagaitskill7361]

You are an angel. You are to me

[@TrippedGian1]

This feels so vintage now...geez

[@toddlozosr.9612]

this IS FUCKING AMAZING!!!!

[@madhavsharma7987]

I wish there were versions of these songs with this drumming and vocals of the final mix / 2020 live performance, something oddly satisfying with the tight drumming here

[@andrewmarcellis2007]

You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like listening to Tame Impala

[@youtubehandleplscantdecide]

kevin is absolutely fried

[@enzoo3299]

Awesome !

[@antoninavirduzzo5492]

Hi Kevin!! Beautiful mind, beautiful love and soul

[@a.morais8929]

Amazing

[@Carno_Yujia]

Keep being you Kevin ❤

[@Itscjoy]

so cool

[@JuliosRodri777]

Oh my god!!!! Kev! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jmonterroso10]

9:51 yeah

[@KeenTruce]

Finally!!!