The Cat Empire - Miserere (LIVE at The Roundhouse London)

2016-2018 & Rising With The Sun - In Review
Despite the wash of hundreds of cities, thousands of stages, millions of miles travelled...some shows remain in your mind forever. The Roundhouse in London was one of those shows. We were the first Australian band to sell out two consecutive nights at that venue, but that's not the only thing that made it special. There was just something in the air, something about that stage, something about that audience. Hands up if you were there.
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Filmed at: The Roundhouse, London 15 & 16 November 2018
Filmed by: Offslip Productions UK
Audio: Lachlan Carrick
From the Album: Two Shoes (2005)
Composer: Felix Riebl
Publishing: BMG Publishing
Lyricist: Felix Riebl
Record Label: Two Shoes Records PTY LTD
Lyrics: [F.RIEBL]
Do you ever look around
turn your ear to the ground
show your face to the sky
on a night when the skies echoe sounds
from inside of your mind
on the stage that you shone
where the sun did become you
and move with your thoughts
through the sighs and the scenes
of the worlds you have seen
and the sights that have been
your reflection in shadows and dreams?
your reflection in shadows and dreams
Did you ever see a man
who did walk down the street
white robe with no shoes on his feet
and on top of his head place a box with two slits
and the sign from his neck said
‘I do not exist’
or a woman who could not remember her name
did stutter and stutter
again and again
and saw you and called you her son
her eyes said
‘my being is gone
but still I’m not dead’?
Miserere
Have you ever seen a sound
have you listened to an image
have you ever touched a thought
have you ever tasted nothing
have you ever told a lie
that was true more than truth
because truth it had lied
all its life when it spoke to you?
And what did it say
it is that it is this
this goes here here is there
it is not yes it is
it was dulling your senses
your eyes they were bound
have you ever my friends
been looking around?
And the other replies
with a wave of a hand
I am already here
in this promised land
but not by a god and not by a king
and not by a spirit
deep from within
I am here
because a miracle’s a whim
it’s a flash of glory
it’s an empty tin
and maybe might lets you in
not to save you
but to keep on looking-
Miserere…
Have you ever
been so happy that you’re sad?
that the lights turn to stars
and the stars become eyes
and hello’s are goodbye’s
and the laughs are the sigh’s
and the show disappears with the note
‘until next time’
Long live living
if living can be this
Long live living
if living can be this
Long live living
if living can be this
Long live living
if living can be this
Do you ever look around
turn your ear to the ground
show your face to the sky
on a night when the skies echo sounds
from inside of your mind
on the stage that you shone
where the sun did become you
and move with your thoughts
through the sighs and the scenes
of the worlds you have seen
and the sights that have been
your reflection in shadows and dreams
Do you ever look around
and find what is yet to be found?
About:
Formed in Melbourne, Australia and adored the world over, The Cat Empire is a musical success story that continues to be written. Throughout their 20 year career, the band's stratospheric trajectory has continued unabated, becoming one of Australia's most successful musical exports, growing an army of ardent fans at home and abroad.
Since their teens, the six bound together by a love of music, and bolstered by the career-long guidance of Manager Correne Wilkie, have gone about the business of crafting infectious, genre-embracing anthems and releasing chart-topping, multi-platinum albums to take to the live stage. It was not unusual to find the band performing on main stage bills at iconic international festivals, selling out the world's most famous arenas, mobbed by supporters and media at airports in Spain, and appearing on top rating T.V. shows like Letterman and Leno.
In September 2021, The Cat Empire announced that after 20 years, the band's original line-up would play their final shows together, culminating in a massive show and virtual concert from their hometown of Melbourne in December.
The next chapter of The Cat Empire begins with founding members Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill stepping forward with "a re-imagined, vibrant, cross-cultural, and joyful collective of musicians and artists", with new music planned for 2022.

[@Hallchu]

Brings a lump to my throat every time - long live living, if living can be this!

[@johndickson3006]

Just the raw emotion in his voice is so moving.

[@LloydieP]

My Wife is a metal-head. I'm a Alt-Country-Head. We laugh, dance, and cry, whenever we put these guys on...

[@Winston_Films]

What a song. This is one for the history books.

[@johndickson3006]

The guy vibing in the top centre at 4:57 is exactly how I feel, listening to this song.

[@aleavila3634]

Que hermosoooooooo!!!!!!!

[@flyingseadragon]

After I see this live I can die.

[@andrewlynham606]

Such a chilled voice, amazing group, one of the 2 on my bucket list. Still some sad gits holding their mobiles up in the air filming. ENJOY THE MOMENT PEOPLE.

[@MezMezMez1]

Masterpiece of a song.

[@guitarrman03]

My favorite song of you guys, been to almost all your gigs in montreal and never could hear ot live! Please, next time, play it !!!! Your music is perfect for those tuff times ! Thanks !

[@domeanik]

4:56 long live that guy in the light :)

[@MelissaDoherty-d1u]

Peace be with you😊

[@알케미-d6l]

Ross irwin! amazing!!!

[@mikea683]

Still beautiful

[@sshko101]

2:47 they knew something about 2020.

[@generale1234456]

Where's Maximilian?

[@NNino-rt2ce]

I never know Daryl play piano :o