The Mars Volta · Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Manchester, TN · 2005 (Full Concert)

[@chimbertocaviglia6919]

I loved every tmv album but in the Frances era they were really on fire and definitely the best band in the world

[@williamepperson3443]

Undeniably

[@rezaman2080]

The most magical line up era. As if Mars, Volt and stars aligned

[@DaveBill-te6we]

That's a big call

[@Laneganswake]

Cedric also had the biggest head in the world at that time. I can relate though, they were truly the best in the world at the time

[@turbotreehouse9780]

@@DaveBill-te6we no it isn't, lol

[@brianwhitley2609]

John is the best drummer ever.

[@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_]

But not to forget,.many important drum beats are made by blake fleming,..concertina,.Roulette dares,.some beats on frances album,..cuz blake left and the band showed jon some beats,.he needed to learn blake beats

[@lukaspalan2508]

@@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_ how you know this?

[@scottudell7202]

HOLY SHIT. The performance of Cygnus alone was absolutely beautiful. The whole show was great.

[@hannahervine5632]

Love being able to see ikey rock out never seen a keyboard player with a commanding and charismatic stage presence like his

[@n.senada]

I remember reading once that this was his favorite show he ever played with TMV

[@deadbeats4894]

RIP

[@ceeespee2204]

this was the first Volta show I ever caught. Saw them last night... 17 years later... still easily one of the greatest bands to ever walk the earth.

[@deadbeats4894]

This was my first Volta show too. Amazing understates the experience. I just saw them again for the first time since (2023) It's a different show now, there's no improvisations at all, but the overall production is better. They played songs they haven't in almost 20years it was awesome. But this lineup is never going to be topped imo.

[@jeffernoodle8652]

@@deadbeats4894 it's such a shame that they had to cut it short. Me and the 2 guys I was there with were the very last ones to walk away. I was tripping so hard that I didn't want to move so we just stood there staring at the stage for what seemed like forever. Nobody was left when I finally looked around. I also remember the buildup before they started. One guy yelled " Just come on already!" And immediately looked like he regretted it lmao. Everyone turned to look at him and I think he was having a bad trip

[@MattTN10]

I was at this show, one of the greatest sets of all time. I miss the Mars Volta

[@ondinnonk]

new music. new tour.

[@MrHankeePankee]

As an eighteen-year-old I saw them the same year but in Stockholm and I stood just in front of Omar; I could touch his feet if it weren’t for the pedalboards. I was lucky enough to get myself lost just before the show and accidentally walked into Cedric. We had a short conversation about his tattoos, and something on my own project at the time performing live music to films (I was kind of stars struck because they were my idols). He couldn’t have been more cordial but security cut us of. Because of the setlist, Cedric’s voice, Omar’s presence with his use of his pedals and stacks, and Jon on the drums they were at their peek here. Everything contributed to the magic of Mars Volta. I saw them 3 times after but nothing came close to that night. Thanks for the upload!

[@yanmak2363]

Yeah I was 18 and saw them during Francis the mute era', Big day out Australia. I vividly remember Henry Rollins doing his spoken word gig, then the mars Volta came on, the opening song was Cygnus. Crazy wacky time signatures, I remember being in awe of Jon Theodore's powerful and athletic drumming. Ikey Owens facial expressions on the keyboard, really into his instrument. The whole band had a chemistry I've never seen before. Or since. So glad we got to see them at this time.

[@octamedicin]

Nice! I was there too. Will never forget the feeling when they tore into Drunkship.

[@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_]

Cedrics voice,.his singing is in this show soooooo fabulous,...

[@seantootell3316]

Being there live for this show was a spiritual expierence. Probably best live show I have ever been to. Been waiting for a good video of this set. Thank you.

[@jeffernoodle8652]

Spot on bro. Spiritual barely covers it.

[@seantootell3316]

@@jeffernoodle8652 I feel you man it was epic! I was on some mushrooms At the time so my memory is a little faded but I could have sworn they played Cicatriz ESP but this video says other wise.

[@-solidsnake-]

@@seantootell3316haha I also saw tmv on mushies and the crowd was super hyped…. Definitely had a spiritual moment haha

[@seantootell3316]

@@-solidsnake- from waiting for 1.5 hours for them to come on at 230am and them absolutely slaying it was epic. Not to mention being on mushroom chocolates as well the entire atmosphere was life changing! Glad you got to expierence it too!

[@AMHAPPY]

Legendary

[@Creed_fan_69]

This is some of the best live footage of this era of tmv out there

[@lessthanpinochet]

"How do you hide money from Omar? You put it under the soap." Apparently Omar hated bathing and had a reputation for smelling bad even back in the ATDI days. That's what Cedric is referring to.

[@vvvvaaaacccc]

iirc, he avoided bathing because he had some fear of water.

[@williamepperson3443]

@@vvvvaaaacccc Really?? Never knew that. Would you happen to recall the source?

[@vvvvaaaacccc]

@@williamepperson3443 yup, i have a decent archive of TMV-related interviews. here's Cedric speaking on his looks and style: "Lets see as far as a look is concerned Omar and I have always had an eye for what we consider a uniform that can be worn everyday. In At The Drive In what we wore stayed on our backs for months at a time. This was due to being practical and on the go. We were sleeping in the same clothes we played in…with our shoes on. There were moments around 1995 when certain members of At The Drive In used to lock Omar in the bathroom and force him to shower and change his clothes. This never worked because Omar would just turn the water on and sit there. Apart from his fear of water…there was also a certain superstition of keeping your lucky socks, shoes and shirt on, so that everyday would be a good show. That superstition still remains." thepopulation.wordpress.com/2009/04/05/cedric-bixler-of-the-mars-volta-substance-of-style/

[@I.K.A.R.U.S]

At what minute does Cedric say that?

[@growskull]

thats crazy lol learn something new everyday

[@deadbeats4894]

One of the very best times I had in my life was this night. This show was amazing and the crowd was electric. Back when bonaroo was still good. *Thanx for putting this up. I have been wanting to watch this for 15 years

[@distapp9]

yaaawwww! Was also at this show somewhere up close. Top3 shows of my life. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUK

[@jonnybravvo]

One of my all-time favorite concert experiences of ALL-TIME!!...and I'm gonna be braggadocio & mention I saw TMV 10 times! Been to every Bonnaroo from 2004 through 2010. My best friend was with me for this performance & we ate some candy right before they played. During the show as we're dancing, singing along, probably every 15 min we'd turn to each other and yell, "this is soooo awesome!".

[@seantootell3316]

Yup this show was unreal. Bonaroo 2005 when it was still good. Definately worth the 1.5 hour delay.

[@jeffernoodle8652]

I cried at 2 different spots in this when I got to hear it again. I've seen them 6 times but THIS FUCKING SHOW. Best show of my life. MDMA and lsd helped at the time but hearing it with a sober mind is still incredible.

[@deadbeats4894]

The universe aligned for me this night. TMV was the sole reason I went to the festival. I was on mushrooms and at the wrong stage for a while, De La Soul if I remember correctly. When I realized it I ran to their stage. I would've missed the whole show if it weren't for the delay.

[@distapp9]

ayeeww! Thank you for putting this up. Haven't listened yet but this show was fucking bananas. FUUUUUCK

[@elvislegg8634]

Every time I think that I have the drum pattern down for the first part of Cygnus I watch another video of JT playing it live and realise I'm nowhere close. I'll get it one day.

[@flkfnd]

With you on this one. I didn't know he hits the open hi-hat with the left hand at all, or that his hi hat foot is ALWAYS going during the beat, not to mention those constant ghost notes.

[@elvislegg8634]

@@flkfnd from watching this video I actually think I've got the pattern down properly now. Playing it at full speed is another matter so far though...

[@flkfnd]

@@elvislegg8634 Is the sticking for this intro RlrL-Rll RllRLRll? That's how I've got it, but it doesn't feel right.

[@5555gregar]

The buildup to 10:06 is sooo badass can't get over it

[@MemoriesLP]

The energy is amazing! And omg that dude on the keyboard, I just love his energy and how passionate and well he plays!!!

[@DanceOfTheDawn5963]

RIP

[@deadbeats4894]

Ikey Owens RIP

[@jessporter9691]

I'd give anything to see this lineup play again holy shit

[@kilakr13]

Jon Theodore and no one else.

[@wingatakus7596]

Dude I was there 3rd row with mushys by ikey been listening to watching chunks of this show since then thank you so much for posting this one of the greatest mars volta shows for sure thank you

[@QuickVid55]

1:16:58 Haunting... did they ever find Jack?

[@woobiehastelly]

"I won't forget who I'm lookin' for..."

[@wilsonsilva2918]

Cedric looking like a gollum in the thumbnail

[@Burningwoodz]

damn TMV were amazing live :( ill probably never get to see them live tho

[@tonyAJ420]

48:00 Scab Dates

[@Onimeno7]

Wow, this show was insane! Wish I was there...

[@deadbeats4894]

It honestly was a "you had to be there..." experience. I realize that's a bold statement, but I've seen hundreds and hundreds of shows before and after, TMV included, and nothing comes close to that night.

[@NotYourBiggestFan]

42:25 is insane!

[@SnacksMpls]

Yes!! I’m right in front!

[@JsRf13]

Omar looked so hot during this time period.

[@darkcrim7397]

Jon killing it

[@beanpie9000]

Thanks for the upload.

[@scotthopkins7175]

This show was amazing, but this video..... killin me with all these still photos. Best part of the entire show & we’re missing it.

[@ondinnonk]

what a memory! lol, that disposable camera at 5:18 could've easily been me -- I can't believe that's how I/we used to roll back then. I even caught one of Omar's picks at the end of the show -- it was an orange tortex that he'd cut a little grid into for grip. It's one of the few things I regret losing. Can't wait to see them again in a few months :')

[@deadbeats4894]

Lol. I have my pictures I took with my disposal camera too. Great weekend, this was by far the best part.

[@benjaminfowler4513]

Them Tennessee nights hot 🔥 and humid.

[@deadbeats4894]

We were in tropical storm Arlene 05 bonnaroo.

[@moneykills]

waited 2 hours before saul William's front row crew at roo with friends and gf at the time.... I scored Cedrics guitar pic! ( illuminati eyestab logo, I showed the Mexican chocolate artist at his vendor tent joking he better get royalties...) also joking yelling for something with DNA, and my then gf got the setlist idk how... best show I've seen and I've been to a lot...100s of shows.... dozens of festivals and 10 years at roo. TMV REUNITE

[@DavidHedriana]

Hah! I did the same thing getting there for Saul's set to be basically one person from rail in front of Omar ~ I caught one of his picks - just a simple orange tortex, but he cut into it for grip. That was a prized possession for the longest time ~ all I had at this point in time was a disposable camera 😅 and also was my first time dancing w a girl named Lucy ~ a very worthy initiation indeed (:

[@chimbertocaviglia6919]

Take the veil cerpin taxt live with Jon Theodore and Ikey Owens. Never seen it, fuck my life.

[@jonnybravvo]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!

[@faunoram]

Jon Theodore

[@ZydacoGA]

Thank you! Missed Paul Hinojos in the line up credits. He is the sound manipulator next to Ikey.

[@n.senada]

fixed

[@petalpulling]

I can’t wait to see them at roo again

[@squeter]

que show maravilhoso!

[@21Cayque12]

Bless this channel

[@jeffernoodle8652]

I was at this show with MDMA and lsd coursing through my blood. IDK that's about all I have to say about that. Holy hell I wish I could relive that

[@MorningView4]

Doesn’t get much better does it?

[@deadbeats4894]

And in the middle of a tropical storm as well.

[@jeffernoodle8652]

@@deadbeats4894 huh? No storm at this show.

[@guitaoist]

17:00 gotta give it up for the bassist holding this thing together ! lol

[@deadbeats4894]

Omar's brother I believe

[@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_]

As i listened to take the veil,..i got it in my mind,....this show is the show on scabdates,..

[@n.senada]

Close but not correct. Take The Veil from Scab Dates was recorded a month earlier at Roseland Ballroom, NYC.

[@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_]

​@@n.senadaaahhh yeah i forgort.....😅..that was from roseland...but it sounds same,amazing

[@DaveBill-te6we]

9 members?!? It's Slipknot meets Latino post-hardcore!

[@ondinnonk]

did anyone see / does anyone remember Cedric doing this 'robot-like' movement at one point at this show, where he grabs an opposite forearm, pulls it towards his body, then twists/rotates it? --- and then later in the show "undoes" / "reverses" the movement?

[@ondinnonk]

it looks like he did the 'reversal' right before "I count the days to find" -- 56:45 -- but some frames are missing... it was really something else seeing that in person

[@mitchellscott9767]

I seen them at caine's ballroom in tulsa oklahoma it was amazing

[@pablobarriga9639]

Les amo

[@APR944]

💙💙

[@growskull]

how was cedric still able to be heard during the powerout?

[@n.senada]

The PA was still working. The amps on stage had no power.

[@QwQ-qwq]

Locos andaban en su prime!

[@growskull]

this would be absolutely perfect if they played cassandra

[@marcelineabadeer2706]

Sabes en que pagina se puede descargar. ?

[@andrewbocz2596]

fuck yeah thanks for this

[@TH3M1K3D]

🤘🤘🤘

[@tonyAJ420]

23:30 huh what the hell was that lol

[@screenheads3812]

They did their entire 2005 setlist except for Cassandra Gemini

[@deadbeats4894]

And Cicatraz.

[@screenheads3812]

@@deadbeats4894 they did play that in 2005 yes, but that was their 2004 setlist carrying into 2005. Their 2005 setlist was Cygnus Take the veil Concertina Drunkship Lvia Roulette dares Widow Cassandra Gemini

[@screenheads3812]

@@deadbeats4894 I could be very wrong but I’m pretty sure that’s what it was

[@deadbeats4894]

@@screenheads3812 Always wondered why they didn't play it, never realized that. Still haven't seen them play Cassandra Gemini live. Hoping to hear it in 2025 if they tour.

[@screenheads3812]

@@deadbeats4894 I saw them back in late 2005 when I was a little kid. I remember I was shocked that they were playing/closing with Cassandra Gemini, it sounded out of this world and Cedric sounded the best he ever sounded and ever will unfortunately. Check out “mars Volta 2005 Santa Barbara bowl, it’s a rough recording but it’s worth it, and they did an amazing jam during drunkship, which they brought back part of that specific jam melody for their 2023 tour. Also they bring out John frusciante in L’via

[@faunoram]

A decir verdad el saxero como que rompe las bolas :o)

[@guitaoist]

4:20 when you cant tell if theyre tuning or jamming

[@uriahfiiya]

23:27 what was that voice? hahaha

[@n.senada]

Adrian, the flute player breathing into his microphone.

[@uriahfiiya]

@@n.senada idk man..

[@marioc007]

Scab dates