Thee Oh Sees performs "The Dream" at Pitchfork Music Festival 2012

[@ctrlsneak]

a band that makes kids want to go out and make their own band. john and & co will forever hold a very special place in my heart.

[@lucaslottinger9235]

lets make a band

[@aidan8728]

King gizzard & the lizard wizard has honestly been my biggest inspiration to make my own band 🥁🎸

[@itsgonnbeok7249]

In 2014 I was 15/16 and got into Thee oh sees. By this point i had been playing guitar for a few years and had done all my "required" music listening, but hadn't really gotten into many contemporary acts. John blew my mind and turned my world upside down. I had been recording a little bit of music at that point but once i saw Thee oh sees I knew i had to buckle down and do it. 6 years later and nothing has changed.

[@chrisjacob1446]

Most certainly - more than ty segall, gizz, ORB, or even the white stripes.

[@kellygilford8637]

@@aidan8728 and they were totally inspired by Thee Oh Sees.... the circle continues. Good luck with your band!!!

[@SugarHigh9570]

drummer looks like he was thinking about his ex the whole time

[@IHasKittyCat]

this is the best one

[@ledzeppelinfan1001]

jonathan "that fucking bitch!"

[@Emrosari05]

JAJAJAJAJA

[@GrgeLvrz]

he's more like "if you stop playing you die"

[@AntiDeepState]

it was just the LSD

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

2012 was a simpler time: We could actually lick and partially swallow the microphone.

[@BataraKado]

i still lick the microphones to this day, makes you tougher..

[@SK1974ification]

Saw these guys 5 times in Chicago. First time was 2012 at Empty Bottle. Took a girl on our first date to see them. We now have a kid. Power of music.

[@KingBoner]

Did the music impregnate her?

[@davidmurauski9586]

First time I saw them was at the empty bottle in Chicago but in 2014

[@charmplacebo8046]

epic, best regards to you and your family.

[@Jesse-lv2yo]

I lost count of how many times I've seen them and still no kids. Probably lost them in the pit

[@timmyg8206]

I love how John, Petey and Brigid all look like they're having a great time and Mike looks scared for his life.

[@davemckay4359]

My face everyday

[@julianelorduy8273]

He looked like that most of the time. that was just his drum face.

[@drearynonsense203]

@@julianelorduy8273 probably LSD, you can see he looks at John a few times like “that’s not a human anymore”

[@averageslacker6054]

@@drearynonsense203 lmaooo

[@drew-horst]

He's still out there doing his part, whatta trooper

[@maukamauka112]

2:08 Drummer is like: is that the same guy I came here with?

[@maukamauka112]

2:35 Yes, that's him.

[@lukerogers151]

Hahaha, dude, I laughed so hard.

[@danielcoloso]

Hahahahaha

[@JulianosKahlonos]

ha

[@BboyShaggyUK]

lmfao

[@Jesse-lv2yo]

It was unreal to experience how chill John was off-stage cause he's always halfway to rabies when he's on it.

[@SuperPH34R]

The drum beat is so simple, but the drummer looks like it hurts. My conclusion: he is tripping mad ballz.

[@abelramirez7320]

If so I wouldn't understand how he's doing it. I tried playing my guitar on acid once. It was the most challenging thing I've ever done.

[@SuperPH34R]

Abel Ramirez I'm good at drums when I'm fucked up. There is a difference between sticks and strings.

[@abelramirez7320]

Well that's definitely true.

[@joshuaphifer1658]

holding down a simple beat in the pocket without fucking up is harder then it looks

[@clochardcie9653]

This groove , with the kick on the "and" needs a lot concentration , you can't really moving your body ^^

[@adnertga6559]

I watch this performance twice a day... for some reason I can't get enough of it.

[@crypticmystic3489]

Ander TGA I'm not the only one! There's so much energy and kick-ass-ness in all of their performances, and this is the best example of it!

[@adnertga6559]

John Crowe Couldn't have said it better!

[@Edgolfterp]

Ander TGA Been watching everyday for the last month...I shower less than I watch this video :)

[@davidmurauski9586]

I saw them do this live holy hell it was amazing!

[@Jesse-lv2yo]

+Ander TGA Yeah. This is my homepage.

[@madeinnetwork]

The guy at 1:50 is so pumped that he gives awkward double fist pumps, and who can really blame him?

[@Karlasheryniele]

+Made In Network lmao that was so rad...haha

[@tryfishin9]

That's White Francis you should check out his band White Mystery. Brother and sister duo. good rock n roll

[@madeinnetwork]

Heck yes! That's some damn good rock 'n' roll!

[@whiskyghost]

Blake Henderson right there...

[@psychedeliccarrie5921]

Going to go see them in November with Roky Erickson, man will that be an awesome show.

[@leefchapman]

i love the personalities of each member of the band. so unique.

[@theholykael]

I miss this lineup. ‘‘Twas the best. Pete Dammit, Bridget, and Bill Hader’s brother on drums

[@Salamander676]

He doesn’t look like Bill hader in this vid but that’s all I think of when I see him in the Minotaur video

[@nick_gibbon]

It was easily the best. Glad I caught them then.

[@tenzinandrio1]

Wish I had!

[@EvanSaltare]

The drummer looks like he's being held against his will.

[@solidsnakejake185]

+Evan Saltare haha nah hes having a bad acid trip.

[@Ekib-Niatnuom]

+clutch350 Drummer says to himself "...keep it together dude...no one here is turning into a velociraptor...they're just friendly turtles with flowers for eyes....it's ok man...keep it together."

[@naarvmaan]

He was being held against his will....to pit and tear shit up!!!

[@clancykobane9102]

+Todd C 'oh shit. my hand looks like a banana muffin.. its ok dude, just keep the beat..its gonna be alright...'

[@RollrightKnights]

+Evan Saltare He totally does!

[@hugoremmen]

We should appreciate the courage of the second guitarist. Not everyone with Parkinsons could play a show like that.

[@zacharyharris438]

Hugo Remmen new tat

[@JorgeADiaz-gv8wn]

he's probably on fucking meth

[@rileysmith5289]

That’s a six string bass, but yes you’re right 😂

[@TecumsehMacGuigan]

Nope, jazzmaster with effects

[@swordlord7]

baritone guitar

[@fernfernisfernie]

OH my god man these comments about the drummer are cracking me up!!!!

[@angledcoathanger]

To the man on the far left at 1:50, please never stop.

[@Karlasheryniele]

I fucking luv him lmao

[@YodaZemunski]

I have a strong belief that the universe would have imploded if that guy didn't stand there at that exact moment.

[@sigoy]

4:54 through a telling glance we see the drummer's realisation "I need help getting off drugs. Maybe John can help me"

[@v.backman4106]

Löl

[@kevinmoore153]

Several times a year I watch this video and Contraption/Soul Desert. I think I may even prefer these to the album versions. Legit 🔥

[@fabybaby]

this is a thing we call love !

[@AlexAndorAlejandro]

@@fabybabyis that what they’re saying?! I’ve been screaming “this is the thing we call life!” For years and years and years since I first saw this and every time I watch it. 😂

[@sruvolo]

I've been obsessed with this band for a decade yet only discovered this vid today. Agree that this version of the dream is even better than the studio cut. So raw...

[@adamcunningham3763]

It's like the drummer is afraid of horses and there happens to be one at the front of the stage

[@edwardfowler6663]

this is my coffee in the morning

[@orte94]

Once you hear this shit you can't wake up anymore if not hearing this shit.

[@uriyahhodge4268]

the drummer looks like he's hungover and going to puke at any moment.

[@davemckay4359]

Gettin it dun

[@rtellegen]

Brigid Dawson is a goddess which makes the rest of the genius complete! Wish they could return to this line-up....future music history....Pixies of the current age...

[@philmccavity]

you nailed it

[@RegularDude00]

Pitchfork Music Festival 2012 had so many great acts. Must have been a blast!

[@aisle_of_view]

I used to play along to this one by shaking two uncle ben's rice boxes and dancing around the living room.

[@skima744]

THEE best LIVE band in the UNIVERSE! THEE energy at an OH SEES show is UNRIVALED! God bless them!

[@user-mw4kg8cx8t]

Those of you that think the drummer is in distress aren’t drummers. He’s coming the entire song.

[@blood_red_sinnamon_official]

HE'S W H A T

[@JackOsborneFilm]

There’s something elemental about this track and this particular performance. Thank god for the internet - I love the anarchic drive of this whole unit.

[@ekolke]

Best and original line up. Man these guys cooked hard!!! Just awesome!!

[@cyyytr0n]

I've downloaded this version so I get to listen to it everytime during my lunch pause, like, 5mn before getting back to work .. it kinda pumps me up, for the least

[@francesca3731]

Saw them live, what an experience. They are so good, raw, crazy, funny, kind people - and fucking tireless.

[@dazzdeadmeadow]

I play this everyday for my 5 month old son.....he is mesmerised

[@rocketsalad]

so, three years later, how has that worked out for yalls

[@dazzdeadmeadow]

@@rocketsalad he loves music and wants to be a drummer!!!

[@dazzdeadmeadow]

@@Rama-wr9yx he is now 5 and loves Nirvana, Fontaine's DC and Smashing Pumpkins!!

[@KingBoner]

@@dazzdeadmeadow you are truly the greatest

[@dazzdeadmeadow]

He is 7 now, loves Hendrix, AC/DC, still this song and lots of their others

[@theblueshoesroom]

Best performance of this song. Astounding. I can't imagine who dislike this.

[@coltonbannach]

idk. i feel like the kexp one was even better. john wore basically the same outfit too hahaha

[@drworm1332]

Endless Daze 2017 version has entered the chat

[@lefthandluke8923]

This is such an incredible performance. Amazing! Plus, I cannot even come close to getting enough of Brigid Dawson. What a great rock and roll moment.

[@kevinhogan7132]

i miss this lineup... fond memories

[@tenzinandrio1]

This is an amazing live performance. Gives me chills every time....

[@loolou]

I love this. Always make up the chorus part when I sing.

[@oscarmardhhaag]

1:50 to the left = hypeman of the decade

[@cyyytr0n]

DIG IN !!!

[@therealchrislamont]

and still the best live band in the world bar none, Hail Dwyer!

[@wesley7753]

I truly admire the amount of energy these guys have

[@properboy]

They need to play a show at a mental institute like The Cramps did back in the day.

[@julianelorduy8273]

My favorite era of the OH SEES!

[@elcreep]

This was the best lineup!

[@AlejandroHernandez-sz2to]

the 96.645 views is for me. I am Venezuelan and this band really need to come here.

[@lunadevass5561]

Just discoverd this band.better late than never.

[@Creaturefiendyo]

Welcome to the club now you have 20 plus albums to listen to

[@lunadevass5561]

20.🤤!

[@Creaturefiendyo]

Nige 66 you might hear some and not like it but it will grow on you. Their music is addicting. I enjoy everything they’ve done

[@lunadevass5561]

Creaturefiendyo.Thanks,i think these guys are well worth a look.

[@daryngoodwin4511]

This performance is magical

[@chongpooka2769]

The bean kicked in

[@ericfrederic5413]

This is my favorite song to watch them do live.

[@simeonzanechambers2430]

Plaid shirt guitarist is awesome, he gets it hahaha

[@EarlofSuave308]

What a performance!, I love a band when they put out 100%. I have two of their albums, gotta get some more, they have quite a catalogue of music.

[@Death_Jacket]

all hail the Dwyer

[@TheBouncedCat]

I'm in love with every member of this band =)

[@Modderfokker]

Still one of the best commercials for amphetamines ever.

[@Douxsoftone]

The happiest drummer alive.

[@mikaelaelson]

So excited to see them in San Diego in TWO WEEKS!

[@zachgreco7586]

Saw these guys last night!! when they played this song last night I went berserk!!! And meeting John Dwyer in the bathroom as he was coming out of the stall i was waiting to get into to use was pretty awesome lol! such a cool dude! Great Band!

[@Funeralapolis]

Never ever gets old.

[@MultiBigSur]

this was the best show i've ever seen

[@brendansturcke3617]

truly the spirit of rock n roll, insanely frenetic!

[@1212animaux]

I like the quick cut multiple perspective editing of this Pitchfork clip. It is like being there, I never know where to look when I see them!

[@robmorgan9232]

Amazing energy!

[@davidcs.9312]

Ramsay Bolton is torturing that guitar pretty hard.

[@danielcoloso]

Hahahahaha

[@davidfontalvomusic]

this comment section always gets me , its been years

[@TheHusicic]

FOCKING EPIC INSANE TRACK MYTHICAL LEGEND

[@hankianfoley]

this is the best thing i have ever seen,my mind is blown

[@1212animaux]

They were amazing. They are coming to Chicago in Sept with Ty Segall. Yes, the guy in the red shirt at 1:49 is pretty great too!

[@kemasaziz2570]

i wanna see them lives, what an energy mann...

[@martiansubculture]

is that dude playing bass with his guitar

[@jetwork131]

regular guitar but heavily tuned. dont know with what though

[@otsop]

He plays guitar with an octave pedal to a bass amp.

[@grungeseattle9968]

May that is a fender/squier vintage modified 6 strings bass i think. Exists.

[@otsop]

+péter szarka No, it's a regular Jazzmaster with an octave pedal to a bass amp.

[@martiansubculture]

+Otso Pänttönen yeah its definetly not a 6 string bass

[@alexmaur8817]

This should be the album version

[@robbykoz3724]

That see-through SG is too fuckin sick.

[@Quicknpointless]

it looks like a travis bean due to that t shape on the headstock..but it might be an off brand...

[@fatu6613]

Jack Mcwhat it's an electrical guitar company custom. currently saving up for one. heavy as fuck though

[@rocketsalad]

@@fatu6613 Six years later and I hope you got that EGC Acrylic DS you were dreaming of :)

[@MrKgroves]

the look on his face the entire time is priceless.

[@TempleOfTheMartyrs]

great band and even more amazing live

[@VELVETPERSON]

They are so unique!

[@danapuzzo2750]

That drummers got the spirit

[@SebastianRodriguez-fv3zj]

I had a dream, a dream I said A bloody dream in which I said: "I'm not dead, oh dead" I lie awake until I sleep, I see the sky tear, and then it weeps. I was scared. So scared. The dream, it seems, is peeking, into real life. The sun can't burn, the dream, from my eyes. The dream, seeking, peeking, real life.

[@nokori3byo]

Just about my favorite song to run to.

[@baronsamedi8329]

A must. Sounds like studio

[@ctrlsneak]

phenomenal performance....

[@juanmarin7176]

the best version of this song!

[@MonstroFilmes]

@ contraption/soul desert, live in Brazil 2018

[@maxf9571]

No you're right it's a jazzmaster. They look quite different (3 jaguar style pick ups on the VI, four switches on one panel and a slightly different body shape) I'm tired of the number of people who try to look like gear nerds but can't tell a jazzmaster and a bass VI apart.

[@2m7b5]

Weird... I just watched a video about Jake's clear custom SG from Jeff the Brotherhood. I did not realize John had one too.

[@TaystoLaystoFilms]

This is the best video on youtube.

[@josebiux]

Thee oh sees cured my depression!

[@samuelshelton516]

this guy is a natural born chaos master, Is that jag being made a bass?

[@jetwork131]

Jazzmaster and if I’m remembering correctly it’s an octave pedal with a bass amp

[@neptuned488]

I miss this lineup :(

[@myworstenemy680]

One of the last bands to actually record music without the trappings of digital auto tune and auto correcting software. Enjoy them while they're here.

[@gettinnapkins]

+MyworstEnemy there are so many fucking bands still recording on analog. i have no idea what you're talking about.

[@myworstenemy680]

gettinnapkins Well then, I've never been so happy to be totally, utterly Wrong!!! Hurray for my stupidity!! Hurray!!

[@flanjp34]

kicking total ass!

[@eldouglador]

Onstage at a Pitchfork music fest, looks like he's never seen sun, talked to a girl, or knows how to handle himself in public. Bruno, I think you've spotted a Pitchfork writer, an elusive creature indeed.

[@martinasperindio2587]

Thank you GTA V for this precious pearl

[@shammycat3538]

Holy shit this was on there huh. Which station was it on?

[@martinasperindio2587]

Shammy Cat Vinewood Boulevard Radio!

[@shammycat3538]

Yeah, some good stuff they put together on that station. Thanks!

[@Adrianovaz2007]

They've dropped great albums afterwards but this line-up is their best, hands down. Why did they ever changed it?

[@Sound8VisionVibe]

Because life is change. I agree with you. Magic was made with this squad.

[@adamblanco8306]

Just getting into these guys. Which records did this line-up produce?

[@ToastersChannel]

Adam Blanco 2nd one till Floating Coffin

[@robbieclark7828]

Toasters This is the exact band that did Sucks Blood?

[@ToastersChannel]

@@robbieclark7828 Nope, different.

[@JevaisaNY]

Shit I fucking love this band!

[@Lyvey]

its crazy how much like the album version this sounds like

[@noiseinrome]

perfect

[@SarahZ333]

I wish I was friends with that red headed dude grooving out back there.

[@lukess.s]

We all do

[@sunsetpalms1923]

The red headed dude is John's boyfriend.

[@ßrinkmon]

what a performance!

[@davidmurauski9586]

Nov 25 empty bottle in Chicago can't wait!

[@bakerbrown6]

The drummer is actually Ron Livingston, the actor from the movie "Office Space"... a lot of people dont know this

[@Karlasheryniele]

I fucking love watching this shit. Fucking talent!! ♡

[@mrhookeys1883]

Lol pause at 5:07.