The Helio Sequence - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@NodeEntry]

Holy shit. They sound the same live as they do on the tracks.

[@keithbasham2413]

you will dig them live.

[@terminalglimmer]

Man, their drummer just loves life.

[@sarahwolf2607]

Francis Maria Regalado haha that’s so funny

[@sakalaganja]

I think he does cocaine

[@mcrettable]

looks like he love drumming lol...

[@sethtroutner1278]

Crispy beats! That drummer has a unique style. Love it.

[@inanutshell6675]

This band is so underrated. Negotiations (the album) bursts with more emotion than I can even handle. It's definitely let me get through some tough times. I've listened to it for so long that I overlooked their debut album (of course Keep Your Eyes Ahead was also good). Would love to hear them flesh out that strong rock sound that they have on that first album. Anybody know if they're working on a new album?

[@frankmaconnerie168]

He’s my highschool teachers son.

[@josephpistone5782]

Love this band!!!!

[@MattGibsonMusic]

love the drummers expression. makes me smile watching performers enjoy their own music

[@ApriliaRacer14]

So underrated.

[@Etatdesiege1979]

Criminally underrated.

[@ActNormalKid]

Sounds AMAZING live. It's really hard to find artists that sound this great live!

[@y0MamA12345]

Oh the jazzy feeling drums are great. His accents on the ride are Godly. I want his face and his Ride cymbal please. Thank you.

[@BrianAgustinsoulson25]

I luv the drummer's style of playing...very unorthodox

[@brainproductions1]

One of my preferred bands! In 2015 I have the luck to do a tour with them around US West Coast, Impossible to forget this... one of my best music tours ever!! Love these guys, Benji and Brandon

[@jonathanmolzan528]

Keep Your Eyes Ahead changed my life. Love these guys.

[@joycolman7060]

Such a very good noise. Is like a piece of joy. So lovely.

[@TreavorUnion]

I want Helio Sequence and Beach House to tour and record together, please.

[@davidb2095]

I love this band! Really enjoying the acoustic live LP too. Seek it out on bandcamp.

[@ChunkySalsa_BSU]

Just discovered the band. Very relaxing to listen.

[@kritter65]

God damn this is great. Saw them live about 3 times (opening for Keane) and became an instant fan. Ben Weikel is like the Dominik Hasek of drummers (unorthodox, but one of the best of all-time). When seeing them live, you can't help but keep your eyes on him the whole time.

[@hserokdivad]

Was introduced to these guys at Siren Fest in 08 and I've been dying to see them live ever since!!!!!

[@Juni1013]

Hallelujah! There are still good bands out there.

[@evannadeau3938]

This band is soooo good. Love them

[@crowbird213]

Im really liking this. Looking for something new to listen to and this really hits the spot.

[@bolshoi827]

another great performance from Bumbershoot Music Lounge. Yes, Weikel was one damned great drummer, and very cool too

[@DemographicsBlog]

I love that reverb on the vocals! So dreamy. This band has been my favorite indie band for 8 years now. I absolutely LOVE The Helio Sequence.

[@mitarmusic]

underrated powerhouse duo of melodic love

[@hiddendistance]

Thanks for posting; this is excellent. Just last week I saw them play in a small club in Vancouver B.C. and the quality of the sound system wasn't up to the job for the kind of sound these guys put out - still, it was a great performance & I could tell these guys are talented musicians out of the studio as well as within - just nice to see them play with a system that does them justice.

[@jcdazamont]

Excelente, me encanta éste duo, su voz suave y melancólica, las cuerdas de enigmas inquietantes que atrapan en cadencias interrumpidas por la acompasada batería. me encanta

[@susedka23]

they touched my soul. amazing guys

[@vjdioboss]

so stoked to find this video, thank you!!

[@PanthORandPonAY]

These guys are so talented and make the most beautiful music. I really adore this band.

[@PullingOut]

Seeing these guys this Friday. It's going to kick major ass.

[@petrie1230]

finally! the first good quality live performance by them on youtube! was literally listening to "Lately" when i saw this on my subscriptions. i can always count on KEXP haha thanks

[@s_arina]

I love this band so much!!

[@AwssA96]

I love the drummers face expression, makes me smile

[@waitingforthewinter]

Great band. Nice to see them back with a new album

[@edpaluch5212]

Love these guys. Great live, was lucky enough to see them play at Harvard Square.

[@secretsocietyof]

if only they had more coverage back when they released young effectuals / love and distance

[@1VperOctave]

Fantastic performance, and thanks to KEXP for introducing me to another great band

[@witty10]

These guys are amazing live. Really talented.

[@ErickElectrick]

26:57 Epic song.

[@Nickplay21]

My. All. Time. Favorite.

[@maya-vt3hy]

this is literally the best album ever. this band is so underrated:(

[@jahmahn2107]

Some of the best drumming faces i've ever seen.

[@clumsiii]

BTW THANK YOU KEXP FOR THIS SICK QUALITY VID!!!!

[@StoleskiStolarczyk]

I want to see Open Letter played live soooo bad. The guitars in that song make me giddy

[@KlevSC]

I just love their songs. An amazing feeling come together when listening to it.

[@josephwhitey]

damn good drummer!

[@misterbuckethead]

oh man! negotiations is great personal aoty for me, can't believe you had them on!!!! so psyched. been a fan for years man, keep your eyes ahead was so good, they did the perfect followup. i even got to see them in chicago at ATP a couple years ago, ben is such a great drummer. seriously man these guys got me into like independent music when i was just discovering how to use the internet. so glad they're still workin :)

[@SlyHikari03]

I have a friend who’s uncle is the drummer for this band. It’s a small world...

[@jaymar23flyaskanbe]

Helio Sequence and DC4C need to go on tour and come back to San Diego!(Postal Sevice Rockumentary was off the chain!)

[@Tictacbooshay]

I adore his voice

[@michaelhitchcock4445]

Love this music! Can't go wrong 👌

[@lauraleathers5489]

Is there a more pure expression of joy?

[@LordGoldThroneroom1]

I want to be as good of a drummer as this guy hot damn

[@exparadise]

It's my humble opinion that Benjamin Weikel is the best drummer in modern music. I absolutely love these guys.

[@natureisinmypants]

saw these guys live at the echoplex and damn do they play a great show

[@JimmyTheExploder92]

wow these guys sound awesome live

[@bubbalanham8654]

Woww thier guitarist knows da beats

[@christophercarrion9696]

Beautiful Noise

[@shmobbie1]

Needs more views

[@ironmankurt]

ringo lives

[@clumsiii]

4:03 tuning while talking and not looking BYAH!

[@tomiduplex]

Yeah watching Ben play the drums makes other drummers look like their not having as much fun. He's on beat when when I've seen them live, but it's really hard to stay in rhythm yourself when you just focus on his movements. Fantastic band they pack so much sound that it's a shame if you see them only indoors.

[@zacphillips2618]

Love the music. Definitely could use a bassist for live shows though. I'm available *wink*

[@gregoryswift4138]

Hallelujah!

[@mikem2277]

This video is amazing! They remind me of James a bit.

[@luisgonzalez-pu4xq]

i really wanted to hear can't say no..:( but priceless anyhow.

[@moondxog3]

Top shelf comment section btw. Wish to be in a show with you guys hah

[@misterbuckethead]

for those of you who dont know ben drummed for modest mouse's good news album :)

[@horns2112]

The drummer needs to be pitted against Mick Fleetwood in a no holds barred, battle of the facial expressions.

[@KRSNA144]

I care. Happy belated birthday! :-D

[@Machiventa]

Great performance! I always figured they had extra players for touring. It's kind of lame to play to triggered prerecorded tracks, but at least they're performance is top notch!

[@jessifer41]

Does anyone know anything about Benjamin Weikel's drum kit? I'm curious to know what kind of cymbals he uses.

[@DEFKONSIXTYSIXlml]

23:00 on

[@protovack]

Seems like this might be playing in Heaven as I walk through the gates

[@anthonyjason]

fuck yea

[@jamesmay8938]

Can anyone tell me what guitar he's using? I figured it was a Gibson ES-335, dot, plain top. Am I close?

[@rapmaster]

How does Dave Matthews stay so young looking? Just kidding; i like this band quite a bit.

[@clumsiii]

can't they just be a band?

[@frapascu]

Where is the bass????

[@Cristofre]

The bass is on that laptop behind the drummer.

[@El_Magonista]

This was recorded on my birthday!!! Oh shit, (nobody cares)

[@joedivision7148]

Hope you're doing alright man.

[@TurkGallant]

comment about drummer

[@ColdplayKid112]

Is it me or does it have somewhat of a Shins vibe?

[@TheDudezer]

he sort of looks like sam prekop of the sea and cake

[@sanphir]

что-то за барабанщика страшно

[@carlosuruguayo]

drummer is funny but he's great

[@bertramheazlewood]

previous dumb comment removed

[@ryansmith616]

This album just sounds like Seattle. Its so weird I don't know how to explain it.

[@mcrettable]

the drummer... ok

[@moondxog3]

That 1 thumb down

[@TheTurdFerguson]

moondxog3 obviously it was Helen keller

[@TreavorUnion]

+moondxog3 You can't win 'em all. 500+ thumbs up!!

[@TheVickiJune]

+moondxog3 There always has to be a jerk in the crowd!

[@honzahrdlicka5725]

great music, but i dont like bands that plays to samples. its so sterile.

[@brewersbest]

um......whats wrong with the drummer?

[@ellamusic142]

He’s amazing!!!!

[@bhmskim]

Absolutely nothing....nothing at all.