The HORRIFYING Sounds of "Girl with Basket of Fruit"

[@PadChennington]

What albums or artists would you want me to explore in a future video on this channel? let me know in the comments!

[@windowlessreal]

you should totally make a video about tirzah, or the duo “yes/and” both would make for a really cool video. or something on blithe field or tim hecker

[@MegaKuchenLiebhaber]

I probably listened to Hawaii Part II about 50 times and I’m still not 100% sure what it is about

[@nihilnihil161]

Perhaps Zeal and Ardor's Stranger Fruit, it's a really awesome listen

[@RocchisDoors]

Tackle Deathpile's GR. It's all based on a true story presented in a style that fits so well since Gary Ridgway was himself a man of extremes. He had a lot of emotions about the world around him, but those emotions were never slight or distant, everything was top notch for him. Jonathan Canady's devastating vocals alone are nerve wracking.

[@Johncornwell103]

Have you heard of Otyken?

[@owenraspberry4737]

My dad played drums for Jamie in the 90s. I went and saw Xiu Xiu in July at the Chapel and afterwards I spoke to Jamie. He is such a genuine person. So glad you're covering Xiu Xiu, they deserve so much more love and attention.

[@Chic_Ken]

That's so cool! Love xiu xiu 💚

[@zweiihanderr]

Xiu xiu's first album was released in 2002 though?

[@UNDERSOCIALITE]

@@zweiihanderr jamie was in a band called 10 In the swear jar before xiu xiu that formed in 1999, so he could have played for that or another obscure band he was in around that time.

[@owenraspberry4737]

@@zweiihanderr Yeah, my dad played for Jamie's previous band "IBOPA"

[@Nalinalinali]

I was at that show too! How did ya meet Jamie? I would love to in the future

[@barroerabonatarda7045]

Joan Chen, the director of Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl, is the actress who played Josie Packard in Twin Peaks! :3

[@Y0ssarianLives]

When he screamed “stop laughing” I knew the album would be a wild ride even by xiu xiu standards

[@olekmy1292]

Another great gem on this channel. I remember when I first discovered "Girl with Basket of Fruit" and it sounded like nothing I had heard before. And that is great about music - to be introduced to sounds you never thought would be combined and developed into a song. Find artists that go beyond the threshold and are not afraid to show their sound.

[@PadChennington]

Very well said!

[@djtaytoman]

I was very lucky to interview Jamie! Probably the nicest person I've ever chatted too. What a great video!

[@PadChennington]

Glad you enjoyed it! and that's awesome, I definitely have to check that interview out

[@arrolate]

The first track 'Girl With A Basket Of Fruit' blends electronic with Candombe/Candomblé, an african rythm that is very popular in Uruguay (South America), played in the streets with just drums, imagine me as an Uruguayan listening to this for the first time, it was just incredible

[@rituales]

omg otro uruguayo que escucha xiu xiu

[@llav3-d7j]

Saludos desde Argentina

[@Johncornwell103]

Mary Turner Mary Turner is probably the only song I ever listened to that make me feel actually sick.

[@RocchisDoors]

You should listen to the compilation track "Private" in WHiTEHOUSE's sickening album Mummy & Daddy.

[@dillonebola3727]

@@RocchisDoors power electronics in general can make you feel sick. Deathpile’s G.R. has the same tone and feel

[@RocchisDoors]

@@dillonebola3727 I enjoy the challenge

[@dissinyosandwich7548]

Jamie’s approach to letting the listener decode their own feelings and thoughts on the music of Xiu Xiu without any overt input from the band itself is really fascinating. It reminds me of the likes of Tool or even David Lynch who place a great deal of importance on allowing the consumer of their art to formulate their own view on what the media represents to them.

[@PadChennington]

absolutely spot on, couldn't agree more!

[@transmitcoum2857]

Speaking of Xiu Xiu and David Lynch: watch?v=N23b8LCIsn0

[@brookhaven0000]

Xiu Xiu is an incredible project, Jamie one of my favorite songwriters of all time. He’s one of the few artist I always feel genuine and extremely sincere, like being naked in front of a mirror.

[@ericnorris723]

I LOVE Xiu Xiu. I got into them right out of High School. A friend turned me on to the album A Promise and I fell in love with the albums brutal honesty and creativity. Ian Curtis' Wishlist is so haunting. The album Knife Play is also another personal favorite. I feel that Jamie in more ways than one has helped me creatively while being a music artist. I'm happy to know that you Pad are also a fan!

[@erielle_rs]

When this album dropped, it was the perfect realization of everything I wanted from them in this era. It sounded as if, much like its predecessor Forget, it took the sonic discussions crafted on Angel Guts: Red Classroom, selected an avenue of exploration, and dove straight in. Where Forget was a launch towards industrial pop and synth pop with further danceability, Girl With Basket of Fruit dove into the frightening organics of post industrial and created what is in my eyes Forget's perfect foil. With what I've heard of the upcoming release, it sounds like it'll be either further down the trail of Girl With Basket of Fruit or a new adjacency from Angel Guts: Red Classroom. In any event, I am very excited.

[@tbbrprod.-yc1yh]

The album sounds like someone having a mental breakdown while singing this

[@khaiplusdotcom404]

Xiu Xiu's lyric " girl with a basket of fruit" is so unsettling, but in a good way

[@jrurbbehdidiwdnndjduw85eos73]

Fridays always the best day of the week thanks to Pad

[@PadChennington]

[@jrurbbehdidiwdnndjduw85eos73]

@@PadChennington thanks, you too

[@shimmipenguin1764]

aaaaaahh i love this album!! I would love to hear you talk about a promise too!

[@Nalinalinali]

On their bandcamp, not the official but their other bandcamp they have released the original inspiration for this album deforms the unborn

[@kolbykauffman4180]

I haven’t listened to this since it came out. Mary Turner Mary Turner traumatized me for awhile. The soundscape and instrumental choices over such a ghastly ACCURATE story and it’s disgusted conclusion kept me awake at night for several weeks. Everything that’s been said about it has been said a hundred times. But even when I saw Xiu Xiu with Daughters and Health (pre-quarantine 2019) in DC, I got to meet Jamie and he was the sweetest nugget of a person ever. I just could not connect the music to these genius musicians. This album is an entity completely separate from its composers. And it’s guttural and terrifying and without form.

[@jaleesarietdijk7659]

Mary Turner Mary Turner is indeed very terrifying. Really makes you think about how disturbing the story really is.

[@theskoolmustard00]

Such a fantastic album I'll never not get emotional over

[@BIGBADNEWS]

may I ask what feelings

[@ApocalypseMoose]

Great video Pad. It made me smile and then don't.

[@rindnoodle]

the mary turner mary turner song rlly reminds me of the song hamburger lady by throbbing gristle. to this day i cannot listen to that song, not because of the sounds but just the mere fact that it actually happened, at some point in time these things actually happened to real people. scares the living shit out of me.

[@jacobreveles7222]

If you want a poppier version of their abrasive sound, might I suggest their previous record, Forget. It's one of the band's more "accessible" releases in their discography.

[@R-H-B]

I’ve only heard Girl with Basket of Fruit so far, but it’s blown my mind and is now one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. Where should I go from here?

[@Interruptor7]

@@R-H-B check out a promise, fabulous muscles and angel guts red classroom

[@inheavenstrenches]

This video popped up on my recommended and I decided to pop in, only to discover you talk about weird, experimental music, which is hugely exciting! I love weird, obscure music like this and I've been on the search for an album or song from when I was a kid that sounds a lot like Xiu Xiu, but with vocals much more distant and whispery. I'll be popping into your videos to see if maybe I can get some leads! Feels promising lol Loved your video, and I'm listening to Girl with A Basket of Fruit for the first time. Thank you for sharing these artists!

[@PadChennington]

thank you so much for stopping by!!

[@zraxxis9559]

When this came out I listened to it over, and over, and over, and over, and over.

[@endmysuffering2925]

Glad to see a video on xiu xiu, this album bangs

[@PadChennington]

been diving more into their catalogue since making the video, if you have any album recommendations let me know!

[@shimmipenguin1764]

@@PadChennington a promise is without a doubt their best, but it's insanely sad and dark. My favorite songs on the album are blacks, apistat commander and sad pony guerilla girl

[@endmysuffering2925]

@@PadChennington Already said in your other comment, but definitely Sematary’s Rainbow Bridge 3

[@R-H-B]

Ah man. Thank you so much for making this. It very wonderfully explains the unexplainable

[@PadChennington]

You got it ! Thanks for stopping by!

[@FredTheRed27]

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ALBUMS EVER IM SO HAPPY SOMEONE MADE A VIDEO ESSAY ABOUT IT

[@PadChennington]

ayyyy I gotchu!! thanks for watching! feel free to let me know any more recommendations on albums :)

[@FredTheRed27]

@@PadChennington I’m still making my way through xiu xiu’s discography, but two albums of their’s I’d highly recommend are Forget and A Promise. Forget is a really detailed and full poppy album, it has some incredible production and blends both pop and experimental sounds in a really cohesive way. Incredibly catchy tunes within an incredibly dense soundscape (at least, until the album ventures into more minimalistic territory on the second half). A Promise is like the polar opposite, it’s a brutal stripped down mental breakdown given sonic form. It’s imperfect and raw and it’s so beautiful for it. Ian Curtis Wishlist made me burst into tears after repeated listens once it finally clicked. It’s so deeply personal and so potent in the amount of emotions it expresses with so little sounds. It might not resonate with you on first listen but goddamn it really hits deep when it does. I’d love to hear your thoughts on both :D

[@ryandenis7667]

relistened to it yesterday Jamie and others that help with him on Xiu Xiu are remarkable and have discovered sounds in emotions that are hard to recreate

[@growskull]

nice pfp

[@ryandenis7667]

@@growskull glad we have the same music taste

[@uproarinheaven2903]

This makes me so happy. One of my favorite albums ever. Couldn't find anyone who cared about it when it came out. This is great. Thank you.

[@PadChennington]

You got it!! Thanks so much dude… I always try to cover the less discussed music out there. It’s fun and I learn something new every time. Thanks for stopping by to watch, means a lot!

[@heckicusdoomicuswizardus1382]

it got a 9 from fantano what are you on about lmao

[@BLACKENEDBLUES]

It’s honestly scary how often I check this channel and it just HAPPENS to have just covered my latest musical micro obsession. Haha

[@eggirl3650]

Thesaurus power user Pad Chennington delivers again

[@R-H-B]

I will never forget the first time I heard this album. This thing is fantastic

[@biagioschiano4352]

La Forêt was a big listen for me throughout my last breakup. I was not having a good time whatsoever.

[@fabricio4794]

That Man knows Chaos Magick he draw sigils there

[@nophonecamera]

Xiu Xiu is one band I can rely on being consistently good.

[@justinegan5021]

there aren’t enough critics who make videos about xiu xiu and I’m excited that one of my favorites is getting into my favorite band

[@soaribb32]

I love their album Forget, wish I got into this new album sooner.

[@wombatcountry]

It's very surreal to me for you to discuss albums and projects that aren't vaporwave. Both of these new videos are about very dark albums that fit in with the obscure vaporwave/drone you've talked about before. What if you talked about a project that's just pure sunshiny joy, vaporwave or otherwise. Although I don't have any projects to request in particular, just something happy and sunny after a few more of these darker videos.

[@maryfreegirl2029]

Banger of an album! Really took a while to grow on me but its really great

[@maryfreegirl2029]

Also dont wanna sound pretentious but getting into more genres of music really helps (or at least it helped me)

[@R-H-B]

Personally this blew my mind on impact. I’ve been into experimental music for I think just under a year now, and it’s a wild wild place that gets more and more insane every time I look back

[@Photography861]

Yo I know you on albumoftheyear

[@maryfreegirl2029]

@@Photography861 yeah that's me!! :))

[@r3n837]

xiu xiu's music is so wild to me, it's raw, loud, emotional, gritty, hard hitting, it's a beast, every project i've heard so far has been a rollercoaster, it's wonderful i love it when music does that, i wish more music was willing to be as bold as Jamie's

[@neilpatrickhairless]

1000% agree

[@phantom-pr6op]

I remember starting with Twin Peaks too.... I was so surprised when I heard their other stuff. XD By Girl I was already a fan but hearing it during their premiere made me feel like I was there for a part of music history, something I've only ever felt with the Glowing Man by Swans.... Not to say those are my favorite albums ever but I remember listening to something that was so unlike anything else I heard and not seeing anyone talk about them yet. It was a really great experience!

[@pollol95]

My guy, you need to experience A Promise. Equally as harrowing and I'd argue their more emotional counterpart to Girl With Basket of Fruit.

[@PadChennington]

definitely will Austin! thanks for stoppin by :)

[@theyalwayscomeinfall]

I've only ever heard one song by Xiu Xiu. "I Broke Up". I haven't heard it since it came out, but to this day the phrase "this is the worst vacation ever. I'm going to cut open your forehead with a roofing shingle" pops into my head on a regular basis, haha.

[@goora1866]

hey pad, I saw your video on Bruce Springsteen's darkest album. I think you should do one on the darkest album of the beach boys. Surfs up is an album that came out in 1971, well past their surfing music and past pet sounds as well. The name exists purely in an ironic sense, as the whole album is meant to tear down their reputation as a fun loving surf rock band. I would love to see you make a video on it

[@dahliasdarkside1695]

I got to see XiuXiu in either 2017 or 2018 and Jamie's performance was just breathe taking. I briefly got to talk to him because he was at the merch table he was really great to talk to

[@MediaBoy13]

Was really stoked to see this on my home page. More people need to listen to this album and Xiu Xiu in general

[@WobblesandBean]

I'm halfway through the video, and I have yet to hear a single sound from the album.

[@televisaoassassina9822]

Holy shit, I can't believe this showed up to me. I discovered Xiu Xiu years ago and I never found it again, it has been itching in the back of my head forever. I just tried searching for it some weeks ago. Blessed by the Algorithm Gods

[@sixbadseeds]

Thank you for covering Xiu Xiu! I listened to them obsessively years ago, and this video is a call to go back to them. The intensity was their signature back then too. Dear God I Hate Myself will be forever my hangover song.

[@jinh605]

never thought i'd see you cover this. this album is the musical equivalent of a snuff film. horrifying, but also impossible to ignore. definitely one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@Nalinalinali]

I've personally written over 4000 words on this album, and I could just keep writing. I love to think of the people first hearing this, as no description could EVER do it justice Fun fact, amargei ve Moo is all one improvised vocal take over the instrumental

[@RobPaulson88]

I heard this album a while back while working in a city, it fit very well along with the really REALLY heavy lyrics and sound, it felt like I was hearing things from those in the city itself. Or rather, the spirit(s) of the city

[@chrisj3938]

ok but this song fucking bops tho, its been on my likes for ages

[@leonsubbotsky6087]

i fucking love this album

[@PadChennington]

thanks for watching Leon!!

[@TheAlkhemiaStudio]

I missed this kind of videos! You're my only source of experimental n weird music. Keep it up!!

[@jlindsley9288]

I tried your channel because I don't know anything about music. I think I made a really good choice. Much Love.

[@PadChennington]

I appreciate that! much love right back at you, thanks for stopping by!

[@evergreen3337]

I've found some gems through this channel. Might never have discovered my love for ambient if I hadn't watched that TOWERS video

[@miska.1912]

I just found that Xiu Xiu was formed in my hometown, San Jose, California. I also thought it was cool that Jamie played with other local bands, as well as throughout the Bay Area. I’m gonna binge his stuff some time.

[@eltonm9854]

normal love is one of my favourite songs

[@carbootstudios2459]

What’s the scariest song you ever heard?

[@BoRaiChoWins]

Have you done sleepytime gorilla museum they are a super interesting and I would say pretty dark. I would recommend the album Of Natural History. I found it to be my favorite of the albums they put out.

[@NicolasSequeira]

There should be a crossover between the girl with the basket of fruit and the girl with the pearl earring

[@Chic_Ken]

Such a good live show! Recommend!

[@Juff-]

Xiu Xiu is definitely my favourite band. Super happy this came up in my recommended, seeing as I have a GWBOF tattoo haha

[@PadChennington]

thanks for checking out the video! and thats awesome

[@jmap]

TIL it really is pronounced “shoe shoe” (based on Googling an interview with the vocalist). The Chinese 秀秀 that it’s based on is pronounced more like “show show”

[@d.j.manjares9830]

Super love that album, feels much more heavier than most heavy metal albums today.

[@ryanwatts7817]

Ended up buying the cd of this album a couple years ago from bandcamp... it came with a mystery flavour airhead (not from the states but I believe that what it's cald)

[@pinkman_]

What flavor was it

[@ryanwatts7817]

@@pinkman_ honestly no idea. I couldn't place it

[@lainalien]

I saw xiu xiu open for swans a few years back at st andrews cross. Jaime did a fantastic noise set, it was a good night

[@DarkFutureConsolidated]

It has John Zorn DNA all over it. Good stuff.

[@check3255]

you NEED to talk about "a promise" by them sometime

[@eoncatalyst]

I’m glad you returned to making the reviews! Would be cool if you made a review on Roman Sidorov’s music. One of the most iconic Russian underground artists. You’ll like it! Check out his projects: Der Golem, Starukha Mha, Sedativ, Fatal, Бардcore.

[@nonamelegend_vapor]

Hey Pad, R E A L I T Y テレビ just released “From Jonestown With Love” and it is truly one of the darkest vapor albums ever. It seems like it would be your speed

[@Fearbeforezach]

My favorite album by my favorite band

[@ft6755]

Hi Pad, love your videos. An unrelated question to the video, but how do you feel about discographies on Bandcamp and their pricing? For example, the Geometric Lullaby discography only costs $5 minimum for 111 albums currently, that's ridiculously cheap, to the point where I wouldn't feel comfortable paying so little for so much great music. On the other hand, if it was $5 an album it'd be $555 for the whole lot, which is far too much for me to spend. I currently just buy albums I like individually, but I just wondered what your thoughts are on this as well as other cases where artists/labels don't have the ability to purchase their discography at all, like your own label.

[@yetzdfmniaak]

Is there any way to get to discord server except patreon? Since it was blocked in our country not so long ago and won't even let payments go through, let alone linking the card. Sadge.

[@melon4317]

He gentrified xiu xiu and hanatarash

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

As soon as I saw Greg Saunier's name, I got very interested!

[@NPGLAMB]

Had to watch this one 😂someone recommended me this album a few years ago to shock me

[@ohshiit9112]

Thanks for covering xiu xiu

[@PadChennington]

You got it! Thanks for watching :)

[@rushguy1]

Mary Turner Mary Turner is the single most horrifying thing I’ve ever heard, and it’s not even close.

[@dls3939]

Oh wow i didn't even know Xiu Xiu was still making albums. My fault for forgetting to check for Sooo long. Awesome blast from the past

[@therobbedsonofdan9774]

Hey Pad I know it might not be your thing But the noise/sludge metal band Chat Pile is Insane if you might cover it. They’re whole discography is great. Raygun has insane performances.

[@thesanctuaryleaker8941]

You should check out Rudolph Eb.er with his album Extreme Rituals!

[@gunkwizardry]

shoutout to pad for introducing me to underground and indie artists that I wouldn't have discovered otherwise bc algorithms and all that bs

[@mercoro]

I've listened to this album a time ago but really i wasn't into it, i'm gonna try listening it in the future and give it another chance. But i loved the whole concept, it's just that i'm not familiar with Xiu Xiu music, but surely going to listen to them.

[@kittybxnes]

I love this video so much, Xiu Xiu has helped me through some really tough times. I really hope you can make some more Xiu Xiu videos in the future :)

[@ReneCapone510]

Is there music in this video?

[@amb600cd0]

oh boy shwee shwee

[@byecruelworld]

I've loved xiu xiu for a long while, I'm glad they're getting the attention they deserve

[@alex11v3]

I would love a video about Swans, that would be great

[@PadChennington]

I've actually talked about Swans before in a previous video here!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKO2q2mNoNiabq8 If there was any album in particular I should talk about, which would you recommend?

[@alex11v3]

@@PadChennington Im gonna check that video ritght now! I think that the obvious choice to talk about would be Soundtracks For The Blind since you can talk about that album for an eternity, but I think that more contemplative albums like The Seer and The Glowing Man would make a fun video. Love your channel especially the noise music one, keep making great content!

[@liamboyce3469]

i love jamie stewart and xiu xiu. the GWBOF cover is in my tattoo to-do list

[@corygottron1039]

i would love to hear your reaction to Margin Of Error's What You're About To Witness

[@MacCionnaith]

It puts the lotion in the basket

[@j.s.7894]

Twin Peaks >>> your favorite show movie album anything

[@sadponyguerrillagirl_-]

Yessss💕💕💕

[@justinegan5021]

My favorite band ❤

[@zeeeeroin9981]

i wish you would do one of these about thrones. joe preston from melvins.

[@frododododo]

Play the damn songs

[@0bnoxious945]

Saw xiu xiu live a couple of years ago! Great band

[@PadChennington]

I definitely wanna try and catch ‘em live! Saw some performances on KZbin, looks awesome. Where did ya see em?

[@0bnoxious945]

@@PadChennington Ramsgate music hall in England! I Was lucky to catch them their as I dont think they play in the U.K that often!

[@abraxasjinx5207]

I also have mostly experienced Xiu Xiu through the Twin Peaks album, which is brilliant. I think I prefer their instrumentations to the vocal and spoken word material. I feel like the vocals ruin otherwise amazing industrial/noise music.

[@qwobot]

wtf i just got into these guys recently!! ive only heard this, a promise, forget and some of fabulous muscles but this one is my fav by far

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Jamie Stewart is one of music and art's secret weapons and a complete anomaly where he is from in the Carolinas. Dude has Bad Brains