Thank You Scientist feat. Bluecoats - FXMLDR (Solar Powered Live Performance)

PREORDER TERRAFORMER TODAY! thankyouscient...
This is a special LIVE performance, recorded using 100% solar power in the fields of scenic western New Jersey, courtesy of our friends at The Sun Lab. If you’re the observant type, you may notice a few hundred extra band members. With some frantic planning (and even more frantic arranging), we were able to meet up with DCI world champions The Blue Coats for this very special performance.
Special thanks to Kevin Grossman of Sun Lab Studios and David Glasgow of the Blue Coats.
The studio version of "FXMLDR" is streaming on all platforms NOW. Download the exclusive live version from this video at our band camp!
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[@vapidfox]

okay using a megaphone to make a compressed audio effect was really cool...

[@thankyouscientist]

William Gutierrez we try

[@DavideGuerri]

"how could we reproduce that megaphone effect we did in the studio?" "we could use a megaphone..."

[@alexw6225]

I just saw Tool on Sunday and Maynard did the same thing!

[@BARUtubbig]

@@alexw6225 he's been doing that for such a long time now

[@phoobar9640]

Hey, that megaphone isn't solar powered...

[@echowood1732]

I love how you continue to have a relationship with the Bluecoats after Jagged Line

[@upsidedownpyramid7617]

what happened at jagged?

[@echowood1732]

@@upsidedownpyramid7617 Jagged Line was a show that the Bluecoats (the band that played with TYS) performed. They played music from TYS in the show

[@upsidedownpyramid7617]

@@echowood1732 please tell me they played blue automatic

[@echowood1732]

@@upsidedownpyramid7617 nope, sorry

[@upsidedownpyramid7617]

@@echowood1732 that would have been a perfect time for a pun though XD

[@landonjohnson2072]

This vocalist is a legend to sing like that live

[@calebknott8021]

Their shows are so good

[@TheFissnoc]

I know at first I was thinking it was the studio mix vocals but no, it's not

[@walqc]

Listen to Haken live and you will be amazed how great he sings live... total opposite from James Labrie lol

[@anah-mani]

@@walqc lol!!!!!!!

[@TheFowo]

@@walqc bro, with much respect to Ross but he's far from really good, I'd classify him as just decent. It's different if we're talking Loic from the ocean or Einar (don't think I've gotta introduce him) or Jim Gray (him too)

[@Metalprofile]

7/10 the shorts are not short enough

[@nickhoward3795]

Extra marks for the fringing on the singer's shirt though

[@scrunklepunk]

just six cool dudes and a gal just tryna make an anime theme

[@112007Roman]

THE most perfect comment.

[@somemino8172]

No

[@varhah]

@@ernstvay5380 shut the fuck up, anime is the best

[@Yarin-ur8og]

@@varhah lol he didnt say its not

[@zoogboog106]

But there’s like 13 dudes in the band

[@pgkr62pljks1]

damn the marimba and vibes during the guitar solo were insane

[@nickhoward3795]

Marimbas need to be in more songs, they sound so good

[@alexstrange250]

Sent literal chills throughout my whole body

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@Blaine Burns Its Insane to even compose such a Part. Only Frank Zappa did STUFF like that before in 1975.

[@Hicksp91]

@@sheldoncooper8199 funny you should mention Zappa. Bluecoats and TYS relationship started when bluecoats used some of their songs in a production and the closer started with Zomby Woof and finished with a reprise of Psychopomp

[@Tsudkyk]

Technically it isn’t even a guitar solo, it’s just some wild ass transition that is ultra complex, because fuck it.

[@LungaFermata]

The shortest shorts in all of Prog, you boys (and gals) have done well for yourselves.

[@freakstik13]

Killing it!

[@LSA2013]

Who would win? Thank You Scientist vocalist, or original Yes keyboardist on the Union tour?

[@WynnofThule]

Soaking up the sun

[@Badzad31]

Dude, the keyboards matching the tapping at 3:20 is fucking sick. Those guys are damn good.

[@imhappy5266]

Wait a minute... is this a crossover episode?

[@kra3tormusic]

The ULTIMATE crossover episode, nonetheless.

[@LycoLoco]

Doggy Doggy....what now?

[@kristoffershort2338]

The most ambitious crossover of all time

[@savannahwise7058]

Huge props to the marimbists and vibraphonists! That arrangement was insane!

[@slyskyes]

I had to rewatch them rip that line with the guitarist, I couldn't believe the speed and articulation. It's so incredible

[@savannahwise7058]

@@slyskyes it's even cooler when you realize that those two guys likely just picked up that sheet music a week or so in advance since Thank You Scientist came during their rehearsal time. They learned their entire show AND this part in short notice

[@ryanbdavison]

First time I've listened to a non-album performance and I never imagined the singers voice would be this clean live what the heck

[@BrennanYoung]

yeah, he's good

[@MrSacrifist]

Xylophonists absolutely killing it. Those might be the most unusual clips ever presented as auditions to a major symphony orchestra. Amazing job by TYS and The Bluecoats, along with Doug Thrower's awesome, apparently last-minute arrangement. Sounds like we have another collaboration coming up too - super excited!

[@BenPenta]

Which symphony orchestra?

[@cartoondeathnoises8756]

Omg as a marching and prog nerd, this makes me veryyy happy tingley

[@ahmadalhothali4316]

The drummer is wearing Oyasumi Punpun shirt, I have a lot of respect for that

[@Rand0lphCart3r]

Ahmad Al Hothali and Def Leppard shorts

[@lets_lvl_up]

bruh, i thought i'd be the only one to spot that xD jaja

[@magicdimension6073]

This!

[@TheFowo]

Yeah she's great

[@juanfraalvarez601]

And Afro samurai headband

[@cullentiger6271]

OMG U WERE OUTSIDE OF MY SCHOOL, how did I not see you guys

[@darthevan01]

During the summer we loaned our field to the blue coats to practice, that's when they were their I assume

[@mlgbigmac596]

@@darthevan01 During the summer of 2018 the blue devils and a couple other drum corps marched on our field for a competition.

[@maxtherealone5491]

5:10 gives me chills evey time.

[@59z2]

From a 72 year old, I love that sound you guys are making. Keep it up..

[@calebward7227]

I love the fact that all the corps guys started moshing during the heavy phrase at the end.

[@fpawluszmtg]

This has no right to be this good. I have listened to this performance probably 50+ times over the past 5 years, and I keep coming back to find that it continues to sound better every time. Absolutely incredible.

[@HarmonicFox]

The mix, the HORNS BABY, the visuals. This band is so TIGHT. I also find myself coming back to this often.

[@cassiopiea8438]

NEW THANK YOU SCIENTIST! ITS ACTUALLY HAPPENING, THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!!!!!!!!! I have already burned through my emergency pair of trousers!

[@stevenfrankowski8638]

C Cassiopiea time to put on your back up short shorts

[@nigel7779]

Steven Frankowski and knee high socks

[@ryangood4595]

This actually caused happiness in me - love the band, love the concept, love the Bobby Weir shorts, loved it all. Thank you Thank You Scientist!

[@thefumexxl]

Shout out for the bob weir shout out,, weir everywhere (~);}

[@samschellhase8831]

As someone who did front line in high school, it pleases me so much to hear those crisp mallet runs with the guitars, especially around 6:15

[@dalecantrell6873]

I've been a fan for 4ish years now since being introduced over some board games. Last night, I attended the Detroit show with BTBAM and won't miss another show. A Thank you Scientist headliner would be a dream-level event.

[@thankyouscientist]

Thanks bud 🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@DavidMajors]

I said it before, I'll say it again. I'd definitely pick Sal first in Dodgeball. He just has that look.

[@thankyouscientist]

Don’t sleep on Ben, the boy has moves

[@sillyname3969]

@@thankyouscientist he's also a stick so he'd effortlessly dodge everything

[@arham_mtl]

the energy, oyasumi pun pun, the sound signature, the tone, the jazz, i love this band...

[@alexw6225]

Is this version of FXMLDR the greatest song ever recorded? I mean, probably.

[@JackSmithers123]

Yes, next question

[@telder12]

Joe's Def Leppard shorts are sharp.

[@thankyouscientist]

Tom Elder the Boy has pizzazz

[@franlovelsimic8421]

That sax player has to be the most Murican thing I've seen quite in a while. Keep the prog memeing up lads! Insanely good peformance

[@greedyman9D2]

As a Western NJ resident, I'm PROUD to see my home state REPRESENTED so SAFELY. Praise be to THANK YOU SCIENTIST for blessing us BARGAIN BOYS with this masterpiece of MUSIC.

[@oldbandguy]

BLUECOATS and Thank You Scientist = AWESOME IN SOOO MANY WAYS!!!

[@MichaelPuterbaugh]

tenor sax performing with a drum corps ?!? !?!

[@thankyouscientist]

Miracles do happen !

[@gustafsone]

I don't see why not. They've added so many elements since the beginning of DCI, many of which seem blasphemous if you are either a long time fan or actually marched back in the day. Don't get me wrong, I still love DCI and still go to my local show every summer (well except for 2020 because everything sucks this year) but it can be quite a shock if you haven't been following them all along and you show up and see trombones out on the field, a keyboard player in the pit who also doubles as a DJ to sometimes play pre-recorded sounds, giant speakers for amplification of various mic'd instruments, including all of the soloists, and last but not least, giant set-pieces carted out onto the field. It can be quite a shock to the system to see all of these things when you grew up listening to, and watching, drum and bugle corps. Times have changed, and so has DCI. They've adapted and moved along. I won't be surprised at all if and when they decide to allow woodwind instruments, although I'd have to admit it will be really weird to see.

[@dakotagodinez5763]

@@gustafsone it'll also be pretty difficult to hear lmao

[@sushicatsan]

My worlds are colliding! Prog and DCI...where was this before I aged out?

[@robeart]

I had trouble sleeping because I was so excited for this

[@emmett-husmann]

I'm nearing tears: can't believe I got to watch my favorite band and favorite drum corps perform together.

[@OchreFrame]

Love it, though I wish the corps came out in the mix more. They got buried most of the time.

[@Nikomuth]

Antoni Soroka I agree, but even still the horns were so much punchier in certain parts with their backup.

[@chrismarziliano]

Antoni Soroka also to be fair, the full hornline didn’t have nearly as many parts as the small ensemble in front did. So what you’re mainly hearing is the 8? Or so members that are in the front. Most of the full brass sections are towards the end when it picks up and you hear it more. Regardless, what an insane experience 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@emmett-husmann]

I get them being in the back, but I wish they had like a little solo section or something.

[@mrfld]

Umm no way. They were balanced great. Listen on something other than a phone speaker.

[@sillyname3969]

Can't expect too much, a lot of school bands are rhythmic loudness

[@dustypartition]

It's been years, and yeah, this is still the greatest music performance I've ever seen.

[@thankyouscientist]

Much appreciated ❤️

[@madviking2195]

What a frickin JAM!!!! Another amazing song by one of the most criminally underknown and best bands on this planet!!! Thank you scientist!!! Thank you. So much. I absolutely LOVE your music!! And those parts with the guitar and xylophones shredding together!? I creamed myself. ALOT. JUST WOW....what else can I say? FUUUUUUCKING WOWWWWWW!

[@johnoliver9390]

Did you just say... Xylophones

[@gavintantleff]

@@johnoliver9390 marimba players malding

[@Direwarlord213]

Still listening to this regularly. Thank you scientist is undoubtedly the most underrated and underappreciated prog rock band out there, and arguably the most talented. Please keep making music and absolutely crushing it. I need more 😩😩😩😩

[@deadmittens50]

God damn, I love this band, and they collaborated with my favorite drum corps. Definitely a win in my book

[@NicDoesDumbThings]

God i hope you guys tour again soon

[@V.F.D.DaleSalvador]

DAMN!! The drummers Oyasumi Pun Pun shirt is honestly the best first impression I could have ever gotten from this entire band. Parts of the song reminded me of the very specific brand of positivity a lot of J-Rock has, and I'm glad to see it wasn't just me. I wish more bands would utilize Piano/Violin/Brass like J-Rock does, it adds so much power and passion to the music.

[@Weeb566]

lol ngl this comment sounded word for word off of another comment from the trash taste podcast lol, but yeah oyasumi pun pun is probably the greatest manga i’ve ever read

[@Lifeonnmarz]

my high schools marching band worked with one of the members of the blue coats the past few years, he got me into TYS:)

[@Olivia-qe9se]

This is so good!!! Those mallets are great too!

[@Henry-rf2lj]

Found this song on Spotify randomly about a month ago. When I thought I couldn't like it more, this video shows up. Amazing stuff!

[@jonasrivers3675]

Stayed for the punpun shirt. Was worth it

[@o.gabrielroberto]

08:51 there's a brazilian dude saying "show de bola" it means something like "nicely done" or "cool"(about someone's performance) COME TO BRAZIL!

[@elakkval]

FXMLDR is just the gift that keeps on giving. i feel very autistically about this song

[@IdealGrain]

Bluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuee! Awesome track and I love the arrangement! Excited for the new album!

[@fausto8686]

*bloo

[@plasticbleach4004]

@@fausto8686 *BLOOOOOOOOOO

[@shanegardner5609]

I had the privilege to see them Live at the Sylvee in Madison with Coheed and Cambria. They played this song months ago. When I returned home after the concert I was mortified at my inability to find this song anywhere. Months later I'm over joyed to find that the song does exist. Was beginning to think I'd need a map of non-existent places to find it again.

[@sonicplys64]

I. Can't. WAIT. for this new album. These guys kick ass.

[@al1843]

This is so good.

[@lonegalaxy9158]

Using the megaphone for the compressed audio effect was such a power move, especially with that outfit.

[@avian1]

I didn't know Thank You Scientist worked with the Bluecoats. This is fucking awesome!

[@johnnytwospice1971]

That “hooooooooooOOOOOOOME” might be the single greatest vocalization ever vocalized

[@powerpc127]

Holy shit, I would damn near kill someone to see this played live. The intro alone was so fuckin' powerful. No speaker I play this on would ever do the live version justice. If you guys ever take the Bluecoats on tour with you I would be eternally grateful. And as everyone else has already said, I don't know what you lace the marimba/vibes players' coke with, but I hope to God you have plenty more. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go to the ER to take care of the whiplash this performance has given me.

[@thankyouscientist]

Rest assured the marimba players were extremely dehydrated! We would love to tour with the bluecoats, however I’m sure it would be a budgetary and logistical nightmare

[@doc_s1krr751]

I love this sooo much. Plus his voice gives me major Coheed & Cambria vibes. And the Blue Coats were then perfect corps to pair with❤❤

[@bodevp]

dude, this album was released under claudio's label. they're practically coheed and cambria with some sort of parallel universe michael stevens as the frontman

[@doc_s1krr751]

@@bodevp shot forreal?? That makes my comment/initial reaction make so much more sense 😂

[@andyhowl716]

They're actually signed to Claudio Sanchez's record label company so if Claudio likes em, you know they're probably gunna be fantastic

[@TheAntiEggroll]

I found out about them on the Coheed and Cambria cruise a few months ago. Really cool guys too 🤘

[@kenfaulkner2695]

popular opinion: Psychopomp was the best part of Bloo '17

[@savannahwise7058]

Ken Faulkner absolutely correct

[@davidatkins9382]

Well it was the best song on the album

[@575mrtman]

@@davidatkins9382 actually caverns goes way harder

[@jeffreyferreira3811]

Sal sounds amazing!

[@upsidedownpyramid7617]

Im a big fan of thank you scientist and a big fan of DCI so all I got to say to this. Automatic BLOO

[@thankyouscientist]

Elijah Haveard well played

[@davidberkowitz3363]

I have just now discovered this band. I discovered them because I'm going to see them in two weeks with BTBAM. I'd never heard of them until this minute. I just might be more excited about seeing these guys than BTBAM. I absolutely fucking love this!!

[@shoogledonk]

That is the exact same way I found them and they crushed!

[@plantdesigns7889]

They were awesome live. I saw them in Winston Salem, NC at the last show on the tour. All three bands were great!

[@TheShadowblast123]

This was in my recommend. KZbin did their job. "MISSION COMPLETE, GOOD WORK" -CodMw2

[@metosoreru]

I haven't felt chills like this since hearing the breakdown in "Caverns" for the first time. Beyond excited for the new album.

[@jonsible]

Dime on the kit right there

[@Tsudkyk]

I’m digging the def leopard undies haha

[@dhrimandeka8680]

"Babe wake up,200 men in vest and shorts have dropped most bonkers music video of decade".

[@thankyouscientist]

Hahaha

[@Kuduzo11]

Why would I even question the most incredible comments in the universe appearing on the most incredible video in the universe at the most incredible time for it to possibly happen? These are the questions?

[@SpartanLaserCanon]

100 Percent solar powered recording!? So badass guys. People who like metal are not all for conspiracy theories about global warming and climate change. The fact is, many crazier people I have seen don't even like metal.

[@jeefuji]

Just realized the drummer have a Oyasumi Punpun shirt. Finally someone with good taste in depressing things. Cheers!

[@BigPappyMoneyBags]

Damn they sound so great live

[@pipezcado]

I’m having flashbacks to Bent Knees paper earth. Can’t wait to see you guys here in Salt Lake City. Just wondering how all these people are gonna fit in the loading docks stage 😂😂😂

[@kennyhall9077]

I've been listening to "TERRAFORMER" a lot since we went into quarantine. Thank you for the awesome tunes to help keep my mind off everything else that is going on in the world.

[@Dreamwar19]

Amazing 🤩 you guys rock

[@denzeru22]

recently discovered this band and I am now a fan , extraordinary music!

[@noahcootz6735]

Damn that marimba and vibe run was fucking rad

[@matthewglenfield8036]

I was enjoying it, but then the marimba and vibraphone joined and my jaw dropped to the floor. That's incredible talent all around!

[@tonymanero6914]

My son showed me this video and I just have to say................................................Awesome !!! Damn, everything about this video was wonderful. Funny when listening, I question where was the Keyboards and then I got hit with two Xylophones. Wow!! You Guys Rocked The House !!!

[@FayeFadem]

Tony Manero so glad you enjoyed it Tony T! ❤️❤️❤️

[@thankyouscientist]

❤️❤️

[@RetroTintin]

Well, my day just improved.

[@rainbowgaze]

what an extremely good first impression of the album. definitely hyped to see more. hope you guys end up touring here again!

[@anthoslykos6294]

brand new fan and as soon as i heard your music i could hear the influence and knew your sound would pair well with a drum corps/winter percussion, and y'all were waaay ahead of me on that! You guys are a fantastic band and Bluecoats rule!

[@Hekatarine]

This is all pretty epic BUT.... those 13 seconds or so of xylophone bliss at 3:27 - omg!!

[@slimjimmy5159]

Vibe and marimba

[@jordanb1153]

Enjoyed this song much more on the second listen. Love the funkiness of this band!

[@themodernbard1228]

This needs about 10 million more views. Nay, I dare say...10 BILLION!!! What excellent musicianship you guys! New fan unlocked

[@andstr4150]

that part at 3:25 is so sick. the vibes matching it is nuts

[@rishidarshan1316]

What in world! OMFG, you guys are fuckin insane!!! How did you manage to pull off Jazz fusion in prog rock so beautifully? You made me hallucinate without pills!! Love you guys already, you guys sick, mental and astonishing🤘

[@TheJUPITER013]

This was sooooo fun to make!!!

[@knutter]

This is the first time ever listening to or seeing this band. Was not expecting that type of vocals from that man! Really enjoyed the vibes of this song! 👌

[@danielprudhoe647]

Can't believe I just stumbled across this at 2:30am for the first time.....consider yourselves having a new fan :D hopefully you'll come to the UK again once the pandemic is over :)

[@faux3250]

You guys absolutely killed this song. The breakdowns make me feel emotions I didn't even know existed.

[@CMLounsbury]

Found my way here from Evil Ink. Will be checking out more of their music.

[@HollowGolem]

The entire Stranger Heads Prevail album is glorious.

[@markradice5993]

Good Lord guys.....stunning

[@thankyouscientist]

Thank you Mark! Means a lot coming from you!! ❤️❤️🙏

[@MaMMaLHoMiCiDe]

My alternate comment because KZbin doesn't like my primary - You really can't submit a better music thesis than this. So well-orchestrated.

[@tttomwohlll5716]

Yesss

[@Rob_Pap]

Just in time for my birthday, thx guys!!

[@julioan94]

A little bit late for mine, but still mind-blowing, I wouldn't mind delaying my birthday

[@MrSacrifist]

Still cannot get over those xylophones. We've come to expect that sort of shredding from Tom, but holy shit. Amazing. Someday, god willing, they'll be scientists.

[@justinmiley180]

"Nobodies" Just casually on one of the top DCI corps.

[@MrSacrifist]

@@justinmiley180 Yeah, that was phrased poorly on my part.

[@Tubz1990]

I'm hearing some serious Marhavishnu Orchestra vibes. Definitely coming to see you when you come to the UK in August! Love that you've got the musicianship as well as the catchiness. You guys da 💣

[@PrismaticBlack]

Just got contacted by my buddy who has an extra ticket to ProgPower USA, and he invited me to come along. Checked you guys out from the web page and I'm excited to see you guys! I just sent this to my best friend--you know, that one music nerd friend who gets drunk and shows you his favorite DCI shows--in hopes that he'll buy a ticket too.

[@thankyouscientist]

thanks for spreading the word!

[@andrewhamilton3196]

Yo! We’re playing this song for our marching band contest next year!!! Can’t wait. Such a cool song.

[@MarsziParszi]

I was unsure if this is gonna be one of my new bands to listen but after 3:20.... I'm convinced :D

[@InfinityEnterprises]

This is fucking gold.

[@debsthewebs8146]

Wow! I just started this Facebook group called Pure Prog! and someone posted them. I am now a fan! Amazing!!!